Ready for a fun challenge?  I hope you will give the Try Stampin' on Tuesday challenge a try.  Here is this week's sketch.

TSOT #321

Optional theme:  As the Garden Grows

I am still playing with the last bits of my Pop of Pink Designer Series Paper.  I decided to pair it with the new Daisy punch that will be available  starting June 1 when the Stampin' Up! 2017-18 Annual catalog goes live.

I also used a new stamp set called Label Me Pretty for the sentiment.  

Product List

Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00	Pop Of Pink Specialty Designer Series Paper [141648] $13.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.00	Gold Glimmer Paper [133719] $5.00
1-1/4" Circle Punch [119861] $16.00	1-3/8" Circle Punch [119860] $16.00	1-1/2" Circle Punch [138299] $16.00	Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder [109129] $5.00

For all the information on how to play along with the Try Stampin' on Tuesday challenge go to the Try Stampin' on Tuesday blog.  Be sure to check out what the other members of the design team create using the sketch.  I think you will be amazed at their creativity!   

It is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Color Challenge.  Ready for the colors?

Let's talk about this combination.  Love Mint Macaron, love Old Olive, and Tip Top Taupe is a great neutral but do they really "go" together?  The problem I had was the Mint Macaron and Old Olive.  I just couldn't make it work so I sort of cheated.

I first inked the leaf image in VersaMark and then in Tip Top Taupe ink and stamped it on Shimmery White card stock. I covered the image with clear embossing powder and then heat embossed it.  I used an Aqua Painter and lots of water to float the Mint Macaron and Old Olive colors and to blend them. It is important to use either Shimmery White card stock or Watercolor paper.  Whisper White and Very Vanilla card stock do not work as well as they absorb the water too quickly and it is difficult to blend the colors.

Product List

Remarkable You Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139894] $33.00	Eastern Palace Premier Bundle [147207] $103.50	Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad [138325] $6.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [100531] $3.25	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326] $6.50
Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.00	Tip Top Taupe 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138336] $8.00	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910] $8.00	2015-2017 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack [138432] $22.00
Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130] $5.00	Aqua Painters [103954] $17.00	1-1/4" Circle Punch [119861] $16.00	1-3/8" Circle Punch [119860] $16.00	Mint Macaron 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Linen Ribbon [141656] $7.00

Let me tell you about this cute little tag.  Both the little circle of dots and the sentiment are from the Eastern Beauty stamp set which is part of the Eastern Palace Suite.  This is a suite of products that will be available in the upcoming Stampin' Up! catalog (June 1!).  This month you have your choice of 2 bundles that include the Eastern Beauty stamp set and some bonus items.  These bundles will only be available in May.  I will be showcasing more of the bundles in the coming days.  You can also go here for more information about the Eastern Palace bundles.

Be sure to check out what the other members of the Create with Connie and Mary design team created.  I am always so impressed with their creations!   You can get all the details on how to play along with this challenge HERE.

I like to think that the Pop of Pink Designer Series Paper (DSP) was made just for me.  I love everything about it.  I mean seriously black, white, and Melon Mambo with polka dots, stripes and gold accents, what is not to like?  I was sad to see this lovely pack of paper on the retiring list.  The only good news is that it is at a special price of $7.80, while supplies last.  Be sure to get a pack or 2 before they are gone!

What else did I use on this card that is retiring?   One of my favorite little punches, the Bitty Butterfly!  This little punch is not going to be flying away from my stamp room.  I decided I am going to keep her and she will continue to make appearances on my cards.  One last item I used that is retiring is the sentiment from the Picture Perfect stamp set.  It is hard to find sentiments to fit into the little gap between the panels.  This sentiment is perfect as it is simple but bold font. 

Product List

Vertical Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141876] $19.00	Picture Perfect Photopolymer Stamp Set [140520] $27.00	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad [126979] $6.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00	Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115320] $8.00	Pop Of Pink Specialty Designer Series Paper [141648] $7.80
Bitty Butterfly Punch [129406] $16.00	Brights Enamel Shapes [141680] $9.00	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $5.00	Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine [141682] $3.00

Here are the basic measurements you will need to make this card.

    Card Base: Thick Whisper White 4-1/4" x 7-1/2" scored at 5-1/2", 2-3/4" x 4-1/4".  

    Layers: Melon Mambo 1-3/4" x 4",  2-1/2" x 4", Pop of Pink DSP 1-1/2" x 3-3/4", 2-1/4" x 3-3/4"

    Stamped panel Melon Mambo 2" x 4-3/8", Whisper White 1-3/4" x 4-1/8"

    Scrap pieces of Pop of Pink DSP for the butterfly and the pot.

Do you like having the basic measurements for the card?  If you do, let me know in the comments and I will work on including them in future posts. 

If you want/need any of the supplies to make this card you can click on this link or on any of the pictures of the items and you will be taken to my online store.  I appreciate it!