Tap Tap Tap!

 Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

I was inspired by the tic tac toe challenge at Retro Rubber (left column - your choice, embossing, and ribbon/twine) and the sketch at Try Stampin on Tuesday.

I pulled lots of retired products from my stash for this card - again! The stamp set is from somewhere around 2014, as is the designer paper and the colored cardstock. I wanted to leave the typewriter kind of plain but felt it needed some shiny keys. I found my old gold Stampin' Dazzle Marker, but it didn't give me quite the look I wanted so I added some Clear Wink of Stella on top. I think you can see it in the photo below.

The DSP panel was dry embossed and I added some Early Espresso twine for that needed element. The gold metallic pearls in the corners were in the sketch.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Tap Tap Tap

Paper - Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Summer Starfruit, and Island Indigo Cardstock; Soho Subway DSP

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Summer Starfruit

Accessories - Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Clear Wink of Stella, Gold Stampin' Dazzle Marker, Gold Metallic Pearls

Tools - Big Shot, Layering Squares Framelits, Stamparatus, Pinewood Planks Dynamic Embossing Folder, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Celebrate with Flowers

 Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card (or cards):

I used the sketch from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge for these cards.

Both cards were created on a Basic Black card base with a layer of Misty Moonlight under the DSP. I used both sides of the DSP and switched the patterns on the second card. I'm not sure the die-cuts around the label really show up very well against either background, but it is what it is. I had originally planned just for the green and blue, but added the white to give a little more definition. A couple of the die cuts are flipped around so that they fit the sketch better. (They would typically be facing the opposite direction.)

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Framed Florets

Paper - Basic Black, Basic White, Misty Moonlight, and Shaded Spruce Cardstock; Flower & Field DSP

Ink - Misty Moonlight

Tools - Big Shot, Timeless Arrangements Dies, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

You Are The Sweetest!

 Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

This design was inspired by the sketch challenge at CAS Colours & Sketches, the theme challenge at the Paper Players, and the colors at Sunday Stamps.

Most of the products I used on this card are retired, but I don't think I've ever inked these stamp sets. The lemon was stamped in Daffodil Delight and the seeds were stamped in Whisper White Craft ink and heat embossed with white powder. The leaves are stamped in Granny Apple Green and I colored some Clear Epoxy Shapes with the Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend before adding them to the card front. Now I've got a juicy lemon slice!

I stamped the sentiment in Granny Apple Green, punched it out with the Washi Label Punch, and then ran the Granny Apple Green Stampin' Write Marker around the edge to give it some definition.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Apple of My Eye, Fruit Basket

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Gingham Gala DSP

Ink - Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Whisper White Craft; Stampin' Blends - Daffodil Delight Dark; Stampin' Write - Granny Apple Green

Accessories - Balmy Blue Double Stitched Ribbon, Clear Epoxy Shapes, White Embossing Powder

Tools - Washi Label Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Heat Tool, Mini Glue Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Beachy Birthday

 Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

This design was inspired by the challenges at Sunday Stamps, TGIF, and the Paper Players.

I made my slimline card a mini, rather than a large one and Paradise Palms was the obvious choice for a beach themed card! The background was created with Blending Brushes and I added the sand dune by fussy cutting the stamp. The dune continues the line of the ribbon that's wrapped around the DSP layer.

One of my favorite activities in the summer is going to the beach, which in my case is the public swimming area in a nearby town. It's not a beach in the traditional sense, but it does have a zero-depth entry with sand, and a large 15-foot-deep area for swimming and diving. It used to be a quarry, which is why it's so deep. I take a water aerobics class there 3 times a week, and it is the best part of my summer!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Paradise Palms, Waves of Inspiration

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White and Pool Party Cardstock; Comfort Cafe DSP

Ink - Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Bermuda Bay, Crumb Cake, Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories - Real Red and Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack

Tools - Big Shot, Palms Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Blending Brushes, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

What's Happening in July at Stampin' Up!?

 Hello and welcome back! Summer is really here and lots of things are happening at Stampin' Up! I wanted to post on Facebook, but there's just too much to put in one post, so here we are!

First up, Bonus Days! For every $50 you spend with me between July 6 and July 31, you'll earn a $5 coupon that you can spend in August. There is no limit on how many coupons you can earn, or on how many you can spend. Coupons will be sent to you in an email, so don't lose it! Click on the shopping link HERE to browse and place your order!

Next, Paper Pumpkin, our monthly all-inclusive kit, has a super cute beach theme this month. Who says relaxing and crafting can't happen at the same time? Summer is a great time to rest, recharge, and reconnect with those you love. This kit includes everything you need to make 9 cards that you can use to send uplifting messages. The deadline to sign up for this kit is July 10, and you can do that using this link HERE or the button on the sidebar.

And if you sign up right away, you can take advantage of the 50% off sale on Paper Pumpkin past kits, refills, and add-ons. But this is a flash sale - only available July 6 and 7, so sign up right away and pick up some extra kits for the remainder of the summer. You might even be able to get a head start on your holiday cards!

Also beginning on July 6, our newest selection of online exclusives! You won't find these products in any catalog - they're only available in the online store and only while supplies last. There is at least one bundle that I expect will sell out very quickly (check out that super cute red truck above!), so check out the new products and order soon! Here's another shopping link so you don't have to scroll back to the top! SHOP!

And finally, July 6 also brings the latest Clearance Rack refresh! Here you'll find products that are from past sales periods, discounted for quick sale. Again, these are only available while supplies last, so if you see something you like, don't wait! There is a great selection of Designer Series Paper, ribbons and other embellishments, punches and die sets, and maybe even some stamp sets!

I told you there was a lot going on! As always, you can contact me for more information or details on any of these promotions. You can find my contact info below. 

Thanks for sticking with me through this long post! I hope you find something that piques your interest and maybe gets you crafting this summer!

Happy stamping!

--Cindi

Contact info:

Cell phone - 630-728-7062

Email - cindicopeland@comcast.net

Dotty Birthday

 Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

This card was inspired by the challenges at As You See It, Just Add Ink, and Tic Tac Toe Challenges (right column - die cut, squares, free).

There's no stamping on this card (except for the inside), but my Big Shot got a workout! And I did use some ink for accents. For the center panel, I used Coastal Cabana ink with a blending brush to create the base, then used one of the masks from the Foursquare Decorative Masks and some Pretty Peacock ink to create the pattern (the little squares in the mask were just what I needed for the Tic Tac Toe challenge!). The Lemon Lolly layer was embossed using one of the Basics 3D embossing folders. My son thought it looked liked the candy dots on the paper strips so I decided to try and bring that out a bit by dragging an ink pad across the raised dots. Of course, nothing ever goes as planned! Some of the ink "splotched" in between, so I figured I'd just go with it and add more splotches to make it less obvious that there was a mistake.

The vellum circle was embossed with another of the Basics folders, then I popped up the die-cut birthday sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White, Lemon Lolly, Coastal Cabana, Pretty Peacock Cardstock; Vellum Cardstock

Ink - Coastal Cabana, Lemon Lolly, Pretty Peacock

Tools - Big Shot, Wanted To Say Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Basics 3D Embossing Folders, Fourquare Decorative Masks, Blending Brushes, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals