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

You Are Amazing Together!

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

This design was inspired by the color challenge at Cupcake Inspirations, the "anything goes" challenge at Retro Rubber, and the sketch challenge at Sunday Stamps.

I am in desperate need of anniversary cards - I have 14 this month and who knew August was so popular for weddings? - and don't have any large anniversary sentiments, but I was able to put this one together from a stamp set that came out in the Summer 2022 Sale-A-Bration catalog. It's got lots of pieces so that you can assemble sentiments for many different occasions. I also had some old Tranquil Tide cardstock and ribbon in my stash, along with the Fresh Florals DSP for some Lemon Lime Twist. I added a few Iridescent Pearls for a bit of bling and this card went together pretty quickly. I think fussy cutting "amazing" took longer than the rest of the assembly!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Amazing Phrasing

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White and Tranquil Tide Cardstock; Fresh Florals DSP

Ink - Tranquil Tide, Lemon Lime Twist

Accessories - Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels, Tranquil Tide Finely Woven Ribbon

Tools - Big Shot, Nested Essentials Dies, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini 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

Another Silver Anniversary!

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

This card is for the challenges at Double Trouble (anything goes), Inkspirational (embossed background), and the Paper Players (sketch).

I've got more friends celebrating a 25th anniversary this year, so it was time to make another card! This one uses silver glimmer paper, silver foil paper, and mercury glass acetate. I also added some vellum sprigs and frosted white heart pearls.

This couple also just moved across the country to the Pacific Northwest, so my next post will be a "new home" card for them. 

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - A Wish For Everything, Well Said (inside sentiment)

Paper - Smoky Slate and Basic White Cardstock; Silver Foil Paper; Silver Glimmer Paper; Mercury Glass Designer Acetate; Vellum Cardstock

Ink - Smoky Slate

Accessories - Heart Pearls

Tools - Big Shot, Sweet & Sassy Framelits, Layering Squares Framelits, Splendid Stems Dies, Playful Alphabet Dies, Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots 

The Best is Yet to Come!

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

This card is for the "Anything Goes" challenge at Cupcake Inspirations and the "flowers" challenge at SUO Challenges.

The inspiration for this design came from Call Me Crafty Al's May 2023 SheetLoad of Cards sketch. This is one of my go-to sites for ideas when I have a creativity block. Her videos and pdfs are super helpful! And since I used a SheetLoad of Cards sketch, I actually made the 12 cards in this month's handout.

Crafty Al's handout uses two different patterned papers, but since our Stampin' Up DSP is double sided, I was able to get several different, but similar, cards.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Forever Blossoms, Dainty Delight

Paper - Basic White, Cherry Cobbler, Petal Pink Cardstock; Parisian Beauty Specialty DSP

Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Pool Party

Tools - Big Shot, Radiating Stitches 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

Sapphire Anniversary

 Hello and welcome back! Today's card is for a 45th (sapphire) anniversary.

This design was inspired by the sketch at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenges.

I used strips of the Night of Navy piece from the Blue Foils and some Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper to create the background. I had planned to butt them together, but the math didn't work. Trying to measure in 32nds of an inch is just a bit much! I actually like it this way, with the tiny gaps.

I had originally stamped the numbers and the word "anniversary" directly on the white panel, but I didn't like the way it looked. So I modified a die-cut Stitched Rectangle and layered it on top of the panel. To make it fit, I tucked it under the loops on "happy" and edged the die-cut with a marker to give it some dimension. 

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Well Said, Alphabest

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock, Basic White Cardstock, Blue Foils, Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper

Ink - Night of Navy

Accessories - Elegant Faceted Gems

Tools - Big Shot, Well Written Dies, Stitched Rectangles Dies, Adhesive Sheets, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Garden Lane Anniversary

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

The design was inspired by the challenges at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge, Double Trouble Challenges, and Tic Tac Toe Challenges (middle row - die cut, green, layers). I forgot about the plaid for the "Thing 3 twist" at Double Trouble, but that pattern down in the lower right corner looks a bit plaid-ish!

I used 3 different sheets of the "vintage" Garden Lane DSP and cut the "almost" squares, using both sides of the paper. I added them to a layer of Mossy Meadow, then die cut a scalloped rectangle to layer the stamped piece onto. The sentiment was stamped onto a bit of Soft Sea Foam and flagged at the ends to make the banner. A few of my favorite Iridescent Rhinestones for bling, and we're done!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Color & Contour, Ringed With Nature

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White, Mossy Meadow, and Soft Sea Foam Cardstock; Garden Lane DSP

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Mango Melody, Mossy Meadow

Accessories - Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

Tools - Big Shot, Scalloped Contours Dies, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Cherry Blossoms Anniversary

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

This card was inspired by the recipe challenge at As You See It and the challenge at Shopping Our Stash.

I have friends who live near Washington, DC with an anniversary coming up. A card with cherry blossoms is perfect, and fits this challenge, too!

I pulled out some "vintage" Primrose Petals Core'dinations cardstock, ran it through my Big Shot with the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder, then rubbed it with a sanding block to expose the color inside. The cherry blossoms are colored with Pink Pirouette and Old Olive Stampin' Blends and I added a Primrose Petals bow and some Heart Pearls to embellish the card.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Forever Blossoms, Milestone Moments

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Blushing Bride and Basic White Cardstock; Primrose Petals Core'dinations cardstock

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Primrose Petals; Stampin' Blends: Pink Pirouette Dark and Light, Old Olive Dark and Light

Accessories - Primrose Petals Satin Stitched Ribbon, Heart Pearls

Tools - Big Shot, Cherry Blossoms Dies, Stitched Nested Labels Dies, Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder, Sanding Block, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

So Much Love Anniversary

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

This card was inspired by the challenges at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge, Color Throwdown, and Double Trouble.

I'm always needing anniversary cards for my stash, so when this set appeared in the new Mini Catalog, it was at the top of my list! I pulled a lot of retired products for this card - good thing I have a big stash! I fussy cut the edge of the lace patterned paper to match the torn edge on the sketch and used ribbon for the solid piece under the sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Love For You

Paper - Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock; Pink Pirouette, Old Olive, and Very Vanilla Cardstock; Fan Fair DSP, 2011 Subtles Patterns DSP

Ink - Old Olive

Accessories - Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon, So Saffron Taffeta Ribbon, Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels

Tools - Big Shot, Love For You Dies, Classic Label Punch, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Anniversary Love Notes

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

I used several challenges as inspiration for this card: Hand Stamped Sentiments, Color Throwdown, Shopping Our Stash, and Sunday Stamps Challenge.

 

My other inspiration for this card is my friends and my sister, who both have wedding anniversaries on Valentine's Day. Their cards usually take on a Valentine theme, and this year is no different! I used a heart in the center instead of the circle in the Sunday Stamps sketch and added little love note envelopes instead of floral accents.

To bring in the colors for the Color Throwdown challenge, I used Soft Sea Foam as the green in the card base and small hearts on the envelopes, kraft paper for the envelopes as the brown, and stamped on the love notes in Blushing Bride for the pink. I think the red is obvious!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Sealed With Love, Occasionally Funny

Paper - Basic White, Soft Sea Foam, and Real Red Cardstock; Kraft Paper; Sending Love DSP

Ink - Real Red, Blushing Bride

Tools - Big Shot, Sweet & Sassy Framelits, Love Notes Framelits, Stylish Shapes Dies, Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

People Like You...

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

This card is for the stitching challenge at Double Trouble. I didn't have any mythical or magical creatures in my stash, but I've got lots of stitched stuff!

There is stitching on the floral panel and the border of the sentiment label, as well as the beautiful needlepoint stitching in the DSP. I tied a bit of linen thread around the banner to add some actual fiber to the card, then added a single Opal Round to the center of the stitched flower for some sparkle. And I don't know why, but no matter how hard I try to center these types of embellishments, they always seem to shift!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Needle & Thread

Paper - Basic White and Balmy Blue Cardstock; Needlepoint Nook DSP

Ink - Flirty Flamingo

Accessories - Old Olive Linen Thread, Opal Rounds

Tools - Big Shot, Needlepoint Elements Dies, Scalloped Contours Dies, Pretty Label Punch, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Pretty Medallion Anniversary

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

This card is for the challenges at Freshly Made Sketches and Just Add Ink.

For this card, I stamped the Pretty Medallion with Pacific Point onto Sahara Sand cardstock and colored it with Watercolor Pencils. The "favorite" that I added was the Iridescent Rhinestones. They are such a versatile embellishment - they pick up the color of whatever is nearby.

The sentiment was stamped with Versamark and heat embossed with white powder, then the strip was adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals.

I started out to make two of these cards, but had a halo on the stamped image on the second one. So I just trimmed it down a bit further to get rid of it and I got a little wider border on this card. It's still just as pretty and it matches the sketch a bit better!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp sets - Pretty Medallion, Love & Happiness

Paper - Sahara Sand and Pacific Point Cardstock

Ink - Pacific Point, Versamark; Coloring Tools: Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1 and 2

Accessories - Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels, White Embossing Powder

Tools - Heat Tool, Stamparatus, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals