Day Three - Klompenstampers Blog Hop

It's still Wednesday, isn't it?  I'm not too late, am I?  I have had a hectic Wednesday and am so glad to be here with you.  I hope you feel that today's post was worth the wait!

When I looked through our current catalog for the first time I was "ga-ga"!   There's no other word for it .. assuming "ga-ga" is even a word.  I loved everything and wanted it all - scratch that, NEEDED it all!  I told my daughter she could pick out a new pack of Designer Series Paper.  Being the "girly girl" she is, Raspberry Lemonade Razzleberry Lemonade (update - it was just pointed out to me that this DSP is NOT Razzleberry Lemonade.  I'm so embarrassed - I thought it was!  This must be a retired paper that I grabbed thinking it was Razzleberry Lemonade.  I bet this card would look great with that paper!) was her choice.  I think she made a wise selection, don't you?

The materials list for this project included our Just Buzzin' By stamp set.  As you can see, I paper- pieced the flowers (lifting the centers on Dimensionals) and used the greeting too.  Adding Basic Black and Whisper White made the colors in the papers really POP.  And our Circle Scissors Plus made getting the right sized circles for this card - well, simple.  Don't you love the flower and brad combination?  The flower is from our Filigree set and the rhinestone brad is from the Circle Ice collection.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed your visit!  I had a great time participating in this Blog Hop.  I'm so glad I was given the opportunity!  Be sure to leave me a comment before you move on to see Edna at www.stampinsister.com.

Super Sketch Sunday

Here's a feature that I hope to offer every Sunday to get your week off to a great start.  We all know that coming up with a layout can be one of the most challenging (and frustrating) parts of creating a project.  In fact it can be a roadblock!  I have started, re-started, and started again many projects all because I can't develop the right layout.  No one should have to go through that.  So, welcome to Super Sketch Sunday!

Check back later for my card using this layout.  You'll see how easy it is to pull colors out of our fantastic Designer Series Background Papers (a must on all of my projects) and apply the sketch template to create a handmade gift for someone special.  I'll be back soon with another Just Buzzin' By stamp set idea!

Our tree is up, lights are lit, and ornaments are hung.  It's been a good day!

And I finished the card I wanted to share with you.  Here's my view of today's sketch.

I used our Just Buzzin' By stamp set again.  This time I "paper pieced" the flower heads.  I stamped them first in Chocolate Chip on my white circle then I stamped them again on two different background papers.  Don't throw out those small scraps...this is a PERFECT use for all those little pieces we have floating around.  After you cut out the shape from your background paper, adhere them over the top of your stamped image.  I raised the center cup of the flower on a dimensional and put glitter on the pistals (is that what you call those things on the flower?).  As for the bow - looped scraps of ribbon were tied tight with twine.  The button is from our corduroy collection and matches the Designer Series Paper.  That's what I love about Stampin' UP ... everything is color coordinated.  Glue Dots hold the button bow in place.  Don't forget about the inside!  The greeting is from our Full of Life stamp set.

 

I hope you enjoyed today's sketch.  See the "comment" selection below?

Click on it and tell me what you think!

Hive Sweet Hive

We have new neighbors! The kids and I delivered a gift basket to welcome them to our little community. It's the simple acts of kindness that make everyone feel good inside. That goes for both the gift-giver and the gift-receiver! Don't you agree?

I enjoyed creating this "Hive Sweet Hive" card with our Just Buzzin' By stamp set. The greeting was perfect for the occasion. Some color coordinated background papers and matching buttons made the whole project come together. And have you ever wondered what to do with those big round chipboard pieces? Well, cover them with pretty paper and tie a ribbon on top!

Of course it wouldn't be complete with out some "bling". I tried to take a close-up picture to show the sparkle of glitter and it's obvious I need to work on my photography skills (blush)!

Now it's you turn to go create something "from the heart" and make your day too!