Showing posts with label For All Things. Show all posts
Showing posts with label For All Things. Show all posts

Monday, October 19, 2015

Control Freaks Tour - Gratitude

This month's theme for the Control Freaks Tour is "Something to be Thankful For". Fall is often a great time to reflect on the things in our life that we are grateful for...especially with Thanksgiving coming up. It's the perfect time (although any time is a good time!) to share with our loved ones just how thankful we are for them. Or it's just a good reminder to stop to say THANKS and express your gratitude.

If you have already been following along on the tour, you should have just arrived from LeeAnn Greff's blog. If so, you're on the right track, so continue on to enjoy some inspiration today!

I just recently held two card making nights this month. I like to try and use a couple of Fall-themed sets during October and November as I know many of my stampers enjoying handing out "thankful cards". The first two card samples use the For All Things stamp set. I was so glad when this set carried over into the Annual Catalog from last year's Holiday Catalog so I could use it longer with my customers!

The first card was inspired by Cheryl Sommers. I added some different elements as I often like to do to help make it my own! The card base is Crumb Cake and paired with a layer of Very Vanilla cardstock. Using the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set, I stamped the "splatter" in Hello Honey. I then stamped the watercolor background image using Crumb Cake. The wheat is stamped in Blackberry Bliss. I used the 2013-2015 In-Color Washi Tape as an accent, as well as the Gold Buttons with a Linen Thread bow through the center. I added a few Gold Sequins and finished it off by stamping the "Grateful for You" in Hello Honey.


This next sample is a variation of the one I had created above. For my second card night this month I wanted to do a repeat of this card (different stampers attend), but I had run out of the gold buttons so I did a little improvising. I started with a Hello Honey card base and because I had also run out of vanilla envelopes, I decided to change the second layer to Whisper White. Everything else is the same except for in the top left corner I added a Blackberry Bliss banner that I had punched out using the Banner Punch. I then stapled to it a string of the Gold Sequin Trim. It might be a little harder to see, but I also added some tiny Pearl Accents in random places on the card. For my card nights, I often have a variety of sentiments available for the stampers to choose from, so for this sample I made it a "thanks" card with a stamp from the Another Thank You stamp set.


Just a fun side-by-side to show the differences. 
Which one do you like better? 

My last card I wanted to share with you today is also one I created to use for my most recent card night. It uses the set Happy Scenes stamp set from the 2015 Holiday Catalog. Many of my customers love to color, so I will often make sure there is a card where they can use some ink and Blender Pens. This card also showcases the Into the Woods DSP from the 2015 Holiday Catalog. I thought this was a fun "block" layout to help keep the card simple and make the Fall scene a stand out on this card. Obviously I didn't add many accents, but I did include some Daffodil Delight Cotton Ribbon and an Old Olive Candy Dot. The card has a Tangelo Twist card base and the colors in the Fall scene in the bottom right are Old Olive, Tangelo Twist, Mossy Meadow, and Daffodil Delight. I think the sentiment (from the same stamp set) is perfect for this Fall-themed card!


http://juliedavison.blogspot.com/Thanks so much for stopping by! Next up is the one and only Julie Davison. Keep hopping along to see what she has to share with us...as well as the rest of the Control Freak crew!

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

ssink - for all things

Today some of the designers at SSINK are showcasing the beautiful stamp set For All Things. This is such a beautiful Fall set and I have used it a ton already! You can find all of my cards and projects I have created using this set HERE.

This card uses the color combo Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, and Crumb Cake. I thought they were pretty Fall colors that blended well together. The large Crumb Cake blow is tied around the middle of the image to look as if the wheat is tied together with this bow.

Stamp Sets
For All Things
Ink
Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry
Paper
Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, Motley Monsters DSP
Accessories
SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Regals Candy Dots, Crumb Cake Seam Binding
 Tools
N/A

Thanks for stopping by!

Sunday, September 21, 2014

the creation station blog hop - harvest time


We are so glad you are joining us today for another round with The Creation Station Blog Hop! If you have already been following the hop, you probably came here from Sara's blog.

For today's hop we were able to choose from the following (any or all):
1. Stamp Set: For All Things
2. Theme: Harvest party
3. Accessory: Petite Cafe Gift Bags

I am so ecstatic about the Petite Cafe Gift Bags found in the Holiday Catalog...10 bags for $5.95. They are 3-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 8" and these bags are poly-lined on the inside, which means they are food safe! Can you imagine all the yummy treats you can put inside them?

When I put together this little ensemble, I was actually thinking of staff at my children's school. These would make great little gifts for around Thanksgiving time to let them know how grateful we are for them!! As you can see, I didn't decorate the bag except for a bow using Blackberry Bliss ribbon finished off with an Autumn Wooden Element. I liked the color of the gift bag and wanted the attached card to stand out on its own.

I attached the Autumn Wooden Element with some Linen Thread. The 3x3 card is attached with a mini clothespin.


The card attached to the gift bag is a 3x3 card that opens, so you still have plenty of space to write a little message on the inside. I love those little 3x3 cards! You can make so many of them in a flash!
Stamp Sets
For All Things
Ink
Hello Honey, Blackberry Bliss
Paper
Whisper White, Blackberry Bliss, Moonlight Madness DSP Stack
Accessories
SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Gold Sequin Trim, Blackberry Bliss Satin Stitched Ribbon, Mini Clothespin (Hello Honey), Autumn Wooden Accent, Linen Thread, Petite Cafe Gift Bags
 Tools
Scalloped Dotted Ribbon Border Punch

I went a little out of my comfort zone on this next one. This notecard also features the For All Things stamp set, but I ended up going with some non-traditional Fall colors and did a lot of free stamping to see where it would take me. I grabbed the THANK YOU stamp from the set called Another Thank You. I liked the big pop of the sentiment. I plan to use this thank you card for my September customer orders. The color scheme came from this week's Color Throwdown.



 I even decided to stamp the envelope this time!
Stamp Sets
For All Things, Another Thank You, Gorgeous Grunge
Ink
Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
Paper
Whisper White
Accessories
SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Linen Thread
 Tools
None

Next up is Kallan Quinn at Inspired by Hue. Continue on the hop to see all of the amazing projects to help get you ready for Fall. Thanks for stopping by today!
http://inspiredbyhue.wordpress.com/2014/09/21/creation-station-fall-themed-projects/http://inspiredbyhue.wordpress.com/2014/09/21/creation-station-fall-themed-projects/


Wednesday, September 10, 2014

ssink - all things fall blog hop

Yay! It's our monthly SSINK blog hop! This month's theme is ALL THINGS FALL. Although Fall hasn't technically arrived here in Oregon (September is seriously one of the best summer months for us!), I am looking forward to crunching leaves, pumpkin goodies, and the crisp air. Of course, I am not too naive to know that with Fall comes the rain...so I guess that's OK, too. {wink}

As you hop along, please be sure to comment and show some love on every blog! We are always excited to hear from our followers! You should have just left stop number 5 on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop - Jennifer at Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life. If so, you are in the right spot. If a link doesn't work or you get off track, you will find the full blog hop lineup below.

I just love the stamp set For All Things and I couldn't help but use this set again for today's hop! You aren't sick of seeing it, are you? {wink}

I paired the colors Crushed Curry and Early Espresso together...I love this combo with the dark to light contrast. My inspiration came from Freshly Made Sketches #153 and I am also linking up today's card at The Paper Players for their Happy Fall Y'all Theme Challenge.



Stamp Sets
For All Things
Ink
Early Espresso, Crushed Curry
Paper
Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Motley Monsters DSP
Accessories
SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Candy Dots (Crushed Curry), Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Wooden Leaf Accents
 Tools
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Bitty Banner Framelits, Scalloped Dotted Ribbon Border Punch

Now head on over to Breelin at Craft-Somnia!
http://stampininthesun77.blogspot.com/2014/08/blog-hop-with-ssink-featuring-swap-cards.html

Blog Hop Participant List:

  1. Cynthia at Ink-A-Doodle Creations
  2. Diana at Stampin' Fun with Diana
  3. Darcy at Dj's Stampin' Place
  4. Pam at Stampin' in the Sun
  5. Jennifer at Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life
  6. Heidi at Stuck on Stampin'
  7. Bree at Craft-Somnia
  8. Kristina at Mama's Sanity
  9. Shellie at Craft Smashup
  10. Kim at Stamping with Kim

Sunday, September 7, 2014

the creation station blog hop - tags galore


It's the 1st Sunday of the month and that means it's time for another blog hop with The Creation Station! We've got a small group today, but I still hope that you are inspired by what we have to share with you. If you have already been following the hop, you probably came here from Sara's blog.

For today's hop we were able to choose from the following (any or all):
1. Any alphabet stamp from the current catalogs.
2. Theme: Alphabet stamps!
3. Accessory: Tags Punches and/or Dies ~ What fun and creative things can we do with them? Or can you use dies that you wouldn't think could make a tag?

Well...I have to admit something. I don't own any alphabet stamps. Eek!! I know, right? That shouldn't be allowed, but it's true. I am sure that after seeing some of the projects the rest of the designers create I will definitely want to invest in a set (or two!) So, without an alphabet stamp set I was left to consider the third option and that was to work with making tags.

Before I dove into my creation, I wanted to have a PURPOSE for making this tag. So many times I make something to share on the blog, but never end up actually having a plan of who to give it to or what to use it for. I remembered that sometime at the end of last year I actually purchased some pumpkin scented candles on clearance for the reason of using them for teacher gifts for the Fall. (I don't normally have gifts like that picked out so far in advance, but I guess I was in the moment that day with "thinking ahead'.)

I grabbed my Deco Label Framelits and decided they would make a perfect tag!

 

Using the stamp set For All Things (from the 2014 Holiday Catalog), I made a quick and easy tag I could give to my children's teachers to let them know just how GRATEFUL I am for them! This tag uses the third and fourth largest Deco Labels Framelit. I used Champagne Glimmer Paper for the background. Love how that stuff shimmers in real life! I wanted to keep things neutral so I went for the Natural 5/8" Chevron Ribbon. I used the colors Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, and Chocolate Chip.


Well...unfortunately that's all I have for you today!! I wanted to make a few more tags to showcase, but this back to school craziness has thrown me for a loop! I hope that you were inspired even by this simple way to use a framelit to create a one of a kind tag! I am sure you will get lots of other inspiration as you continue on with our blog hop!

Next up is Jennifer Downey at Stamping Lane. Click on the next button below to see what she has to share with us today! If you're following the hop backwards, be sure to click on the back button to head to Sara's blog. Happy hopping!

http://inspiredbyhue.wordpress.com/http://theartfulinker.com/alphabets-tags-and-stampingsunday/

Friday, August 29, 2014

ssink - friday favorites

It's Friday Favorites at SSINK! And, since the Holiday Catalog just debuted yesterday I wanted to pick out one of my favorites from this amazing catalog! I decided to go with a Fall set and chose For All Things.


For All Things
Clear Mount / #135155 / $17.95
Wood Mount / #135152 / $24.95

The color combo for my card comes  from a new blog hop the gals of the 2013 Artisan Design Team have created called Fancy Friday. I found this on the blog of one of my favorite bloggers and paper artists (seriously ~ she makes paper come to life!), Erica Cerwin. This was quite the challenge, I might add...there are a lot of colors to blend together!


I went super simple with this card and in fact, it is an odd size card measuring 5-1/2" x 3-1/2". I'm not going to lie...I did a little "oops" so I salvaged the card best I could which explains the odd size. LOL! As you can see I literally took each color and only used it once keeping a lot of the white space. The jury is still out on whether or not I love it, but it was getting late and so I settled on this finished product so I could let my head hit the pillow. Of course now I'll need to make my own envelope for it...

Stamp Sets
For All Things
Ink
Tangelo Twist, Blackberry Bliss, Early Espresso
Paper
Whisper White, Island Indigo, Real Red
Accessories
SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Rhinestone Accents
 Tools
Dotted Scalloped Ribbon Border Punch

Thank you so much for coming by and I wish you all a wonderful weekend! My kids go back to school on Tuesday and so we are going to enjoy this last weekend resting up! Excited to see nothing on the calendar...I wonder if that means time in my stamp room? :)
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