Country Flowers Sending Love

 Hello and welcome back! I attended a team meeting today and needed a swap card for the raffle, so here's what I made:

This design was inspired by several challenges: Freshly Made Sketches, NBUS, Paper Craft Crew, & Tic Tac Toe Challenge (bottom row and diagonal top left to bottom right).

I got my pre-order a few weeks ago, but am just getting around to sorting through it and putting things away. Since everything was still out, it was easy to choose what to use, and since it was 1 am when I finally started working on this card, I wanted something not too complicated!

I started out using the sketch as inspiration, and knew I wanted flowers. The teapot from Country Flowers was stamped in Misty Moonlight on the matching cardstock and die cut. The flowers were colored in with Stampin' Blends and popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals. I used the Detailed Trio Punch to round two of the corners on the white layer and put the leaves underneath those corners to match the sketch. A couple of Smoky Slate pearls for bling and it's done!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Country Flowers

Paper - Basic Gray, Basic White, Granny Apple Green, and Misty Moonlight Cardstock; Country Lace DSP

Ink - Misty Moonlight, Memento Tuxedo Black; Stampin' Blends: Granny Apple Green Dark and Light, Pumpkin Pie Light, Calypso Coral Light, Lemon Lolly Dark, Lemon Lime Twist Dark

Accessories - Smoky Slate Pearls

Tools - Big Shot, Country Flowers Dies, Detailed Trio Punch, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Strong at Heart Duo

 Hello and welcome back! I'm catching up so I've got two more cards for you today. Here's the first one:

This design was inspired by the sketch challenge at Paper Craft Crew.

And here's the second card:

This one was inspired by the sketch at Try Stampin on Tuesday.

For the get well card, I trimmed a panel of DSP diagonally to get the corners for the sketch, then decided to use the center piece for the anniversary card. With the addition of the washi tape, it looks pretty close to the TSOT sketch, although I did have to change it to landscape orientation.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used for get well card (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Strong at Heart, Apple Harvest

Paper - Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Shimmery White Cardstock; 2014-2016 In Color DSP

Ink - Mossy Meadow, Versamark, Blushing Bride, Polished Pink

Accessories - Gold Embossing Powder

Tools - Big Shot, Apple Blossom Dies, Timeworn Type Embossing Folder, Heat Tool, Water Painters, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Supplies used for anniversary card (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Strong at Heart, Many Mates

Paper - Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Shimmery White Cardstock; 2014-2016 In Color DSP

Ink - Mossy Meadow, Versamark, Blushing Bride, Polished Pink

Accessories - Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape, Gold Embossing Powder

Tools - Big Shot, Field Tiles Dies, Timeworn Type Embossing Folder, Heat Tool, Water Painters, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Decorative Borders Birthday

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

This design was inspired by the challenges at Color Throwdown, Freshly Made Sketches, Just Add Ink, and Paper Craft Crew.

Clean and simple cards are difficult for me - I'm a "how many layers is too many?" kind of stamper! I've had this set since last year's OnStage gathering and hadn't inked it up yet. I used my Stamparatus to line up the floral sprays in the corner so they'd be even, added the sentiment in the center, and then colored in the flowers and leaves using the color challenge colors. I had to add a little bling - even a CAS card needs bling! - and the little diamonds at the ends of the floral sprays were the perfect size for the epoxy shapes I had in my stash.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Decorative Borders, Go-To Greetings

Paper - Basic White and Garden Green Cardstock

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black; Stampin' Blends: Daffodil Delight Dark, Granny Apple Green Light, Lemon Lolly Dark, Poppy Parade Dark

Accessories - Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials

Tools - Stamparatus, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Have a Birthday Brew!

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

I'm entering this card in several challenges this week: Paper Craft Crew, Double Trouble Challenge, TGIF Challenge, Paper Players, and Sunday Stamps Challenge. Several challenges were for masculine cards and the others I used for color inspiration and the sketch.

The "vintage" Bubbles & Fizz DSP had all three of the colors I needed but there were some others mixed in. I pulled two patterns with Calypso Coral and Lemon Lime Twist and backed them with a layer of Smoky Slate before adding them to the card base. I also added a few Glitter Epoxy Shapes to look like bubbles.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Bubble Over

Paper - Basic White, Smoky Slate, Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock; Bubbles & Fizz DSP; Silver Foil Sheet

Ink - Calypso Coral, Lemon Lime Twist, Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories - Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes

Tools - Big Shot, Bottles & Bubbles Dies, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Cheerful Anniversary Daisies

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

This card was inspired by the challenges at Freshly Made Sketches, Hand Stamped Sentiments, and Paper Craft Crew.

I used the daisies in the upper left corner of the mood board as my inspiration. The new Cheerful Daisies stamp set was perfect for this card! I added some layering with Fresh Freesia to pop the circles. And I even had some Fresh Freesia Opal Rounds in my stash to add a little bling!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Cheerful Daisies, Ringed With Nature

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White and Fresh Freesia Cardstock

Ink - Early Espresso, Fresh Freesia, Granny Apple Green

Accessories - 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds

Tools - Big Shot, Layering Circles Dies, Cheerful Daisies Dies, Apple Blossom Dies, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

For The Record - Number 500!

 Hello and welcome back! As I opened up Blogger to create this post, I noticed that it is number 500 for me! That's a lot of cards! So, here's my card for today:

And this design is perfect for the challenge at Paper Craft Crew.

I made this for an old high school friend who is a music lover. He attends lots of live performances and is always looking for a companion. I wish I lived closer!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - For The Record

Paper - Basic White, Basic Black, Real Red

Ink - Real Red, Versamark; Stampin' Blends: Real Red Dark

Accessories - Black Embossing Powder

Tools - Big Shot, Layering Circles Dies, Heat Tool, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Pretty Kitty Pajama Inspiration

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

This card was created for the challenges at Paper Craft Crew and Shopping Our Stash.

The SOS challenge asked us to use our favorite pajamas as inspiration for our project. Here's my jammies!

I've had this stamp set since it came out several years ago, but I don't think it's ever seen ink. I love these little kitties! Fussy cutting is not my favorite technique but I was surprised at how quickly these worked out. I just added a bit of coloring with some Stampin' Write and Stampin' Blends markers.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

P.S. - I finally tested negative for COVID today - hallelujah!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Pretty Kitty

Paper - Basic White and Wisteria Wonder Cardstock; 2011-2013 In Color Patterns DSP

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black; Stampin' Blends: Cinnamon Cider Dark and Light; Stampin' Write Markers: Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Highland Heather, Mango Melody, Old Olive, Wisteria Wonder

Accessories - Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels,

Tools - Big Shot, Stitched Rectangles Dies, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Festive Flurry Speed Challenge

 Hello and welcome back! Here's my third card for today:

This design was inspired by the challenges at As You See It, Christmas Card Throwdown, and Paper Craft Crew.

My time for the speed challenge was 8 minutes, 55 seconds. I think that's pretty good considering I did some heat embossing, die-cutting, and had to tie a bow! And when the rhinestones and dimensionals didn't want to cooperate, I thought I'd blow through my limit. But I got it done with a minute to spare!

For the tic tac toe challenge, I used the left column and the center row. 

Darn it, I forgot to use my embossing buddy!

That's it for today - got to get to bed for an early day at church tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Festive Flurry, Ringed With Nature

Paper - Basic White and Night of Navy Cardstock

Ink - Versamark, Night of Navy

Accessories - Blue Adhesive-Backed Gems, White Organza Ribbon, White Embossing Powder

Tools - Big Shot, Circles Collection Framelits, Stitched Rectangles Dies, Heat Tool, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

How Much is That Kitty in the Window?

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

My main inspiration for this card was the upper left hand photo at Just Add Ink. Sometimes you just have to create a literal translation! I also used the sketch at Paper Craft Crew and the color challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

I pulled a lot of products from my stash to create this card. Except for the cardstock and coloring tools, nothing is current!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Sitting Here, Grace's Garden

Paper - Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Basic White, Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen Cardstock; Frostwood Lodge DSP; Window Sheets

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Evening Evergreen; Stampin' Blends: Cherry Cobbler Light, Soft Succulent Light, Evening Evergreen Light

Accessories - White 1-1/4" Jute Ribbon

Tools - Big Shot, Subtle Dynamic Embossing Folder, Hearth & Home Framelits, Garden Gateway Dies, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Poinsettia Holidays

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

This design was inspired by the sketch at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge and the color challenge at Paper Craft Crew.

The stamps in this set were perfect for this sketch and color combo. I added the strip of flocked vellum and red rhinestones for textural interest.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Poinsettia Petals

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White, Mossy Meadow, and Cherry Cobbler Cardstock; Poinsettia Place DSP; Plush Poinsettia Specialty Vellum

Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Early Espresso; Stampin' Blends: Daffodil Delight Dark

Accessories - Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Tools - Big Shot, Poinsettia Dies, Stitched Rectangles Dies, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Fireworks!

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

This design was inspired by the fireworks challenge at Inkspirational Challenge and the sketch at Paper Craft Crew.

I was lucky to have this DSP in my current paper stash and I pulled the colors from it to create the other elements in the sketch. The sentiment came from a Paper Pumpkin kit a couple of years ago that had fireworks in it, so it was the perfect choice! The iridescent rhinestones in some of the fireworks centers really pick up the light - they're practically glowing!

I've got a couple of anniversaries coming up, so I think this might be the perfect card for those.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Summer Nights (from July 2020 Paper Pumpkin kit)

Paper - Basic Black, Basic White, Pacific Point, and Poppy Parade Cardstock; Celebrate Everything DSP

Ink - Poppy Parade

Accessories - Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels, Crushed Curry Chevron Ribbon

Tools - Big Shot, Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Card Framelits, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots