This week I am going to shine the spotlight on the Friend Like You bundle.  

Last week I shared this card.   Today's card is a simple one layer card and it also features sponging.  

The colors I used to create the scene, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Mango Melody, and Poppy Parade.  The cattails, dragonflies, and sentiment were stamped in Early Espresso ink.   

Whether you are a beginner stamper or an avid stamper this card is fun to make.  

Product List

Friend Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set [149237] $21.00	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] $7.50	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086] $7.50	Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad [147093] $7.50	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050] $7.50
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $7.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Layering Squares Dies [141708] $35.00	Stamping Sponges [141337] $4.00

What do you think?  Hope you like this clean and simple one layer card using the Friend Like You stamp set.

I am still shining the spotlight on the On to Adventure stamp set and it is a perfect fit for the Festive Friday Challenge!  

These senior citizens are on the GO!  They are ready for their next adventure!

I wanted to frame our lovable couple so I used the Stitched Be Mine dies in Whisper White and Granny Apple Green.  I wasn't able to fit her suitcase on the heart so it was fussy cut and hangs over the edge of the heart.  

Product List

On To Adventure Cling Stamp Set [149334] $20.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144605] $9.00	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [145058] $9.00	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147274] $9.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $9.00	Real Red Combo Pack Stampin' Blends [147935] $9.00	Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker [144606] $4.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990] $8.75
Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [149613] $11.50	Stitched Be Mine Dies [148527] $35.00	Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551] $35.00	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00	Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots [148805] $7.00

This is the last On to Adventure project I will be sharing, at least for a little bit.  I think it is a great addition to any stamp collection and really celebrates one of the BIG changes in a person's life.  Hope you have enjoyed this Product Spotlight!

Hope you will join in the Festive Friday Challenge!  I would love to see your project on the Festive Friday blog.

I wanted to make a quick little gift for a friend who is leaving on vacation.  I knew my favorite gal from the On to Adventure stamp set would be perfect for the tag but what kind of box?  I did a quick look around the Craft Cubbie (the name I have given my stamp room cause it is pretty small) and found some Kraft Pillow Boxes. They were  perfect for what I wanted to give her.

I did some quick coloring with Stampin' Blends, die cut a few circles, and tied a pretty Poppy Parade ribbon around the box and I was done!

I'm pretty happy with how this turned out.  Are you wondering what I put inside the box?  Well I should have taken a picture before I sealed it up but I put in some chocolate, a coffee gift card and some aspirin.  Consider it a travel emergency kit!  

Product List

149334 $20.00	132708 $6.00	144603 $9.00	145058 $9.00	148544 $9.00
147275 $9.00	144606 $4.50	147018 $5.00	100730 $9.75	146982 $8.75
141705 $35.00	149494 $5.50	147813 $7.50

So many fun ways to use the On to Adventure stamp set.  I have a few more ideas comin up!  Stay tuned or better yet be sure to subscribe to my blog feed!

I have a fun card today featuring the On to Adventure stamp set and a tutorial.

This easel card is fashioned after an easel card I made for the Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop.  Here's the card.

I received a lot of questions on how I made this card so i thought I would do  a quick tutorial for you.  

I am starting with a pre-made card base.  The one I am using is not currently available.  

    1.  Use a paper trimmer and cut starting from the middle (2-3/4") of  the card fold  to the bottom edge of the front of the  card base.  Once you understand the basics of this card you can choose to make your easel different sizes.

    2.  Score one of flaps (card front) at 2-1/8".  Apply adhesive to the other flap and secure.

    3.   Stamp the image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink on Whisper White card stock and color using Stampin' Blends.  Cut the image out using the Stitched Shapes dies.  Cut a coordinating scalloped circle from the Layering Circles framelits in Soft Suede ink.

    4. Stamp "Congratulations" sentiment with Tuxedo Black Memento ink on a 3/4" x 3-1/2" strip of Whisper White card stock.   Line up the strip so it lines up with the edge of the closed flap and attach the other end to the Soft Suede scalloped circle.

    5.  Fussy cut the leaves and rose images from the Mosaic Mood Specialty DSP. Arrange some roses and leaves around  the main image and attach them to the back of the Whisper White stitched circle.  Sandwich the flowers and leaves with the Soft Suede scalloped circle 

    6.  Attach a flower and leaf to the back of the sentiment strip.  

    7.  Cut a 1/2" x 2-3/4" strip of DSP and attach it to the inside of the card.  Stamp "Follow your Bliss!"  on Whisper White card stock and cut out using the Layering Circles dies.  Cut a coordinating Soft Suede scalloped circle.  Adhere the Whisper White circle on to the Soft Suede.  Attach it to the DSP strip using a Stampin' Dimensional.  This will act as the "stop" for the easel.

Now you know how to make an easel card.  It is easy and now you can play around with different widths and orientations of your easels.

Hope you enjoyed this tutorial and spotlight on the On to Adventure stamp set!  If you have any questions please leave me a comment.  Here's a list of the supplies I used.  You can click on any link and it will take you to my online store. Thank you!

Product List

149334 $20.00	132708 $6.00	144603 $9.00	145058 $9.00	148540 $4.50
144606 $4.50	100730 $9.75	115318 $8.75	149478 $14.50	145372 $30.00
141705 $35.00	149494 $5.50

Today's card is a little different than my usual style.  It is always good to try something different.

What do you think?  Pretty shocking that there isn't a single flower on this card.  

I die cut 4-1/2  labels and did a little surgery on them and cut off the bands. 

On one of the labels I stamped the sentiment and fit it back in to the card.  I attached some gold Metallic Pearls on to the card.  So, what do you think?  

Product List

Band Together Bundle [151076] $54.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75

Metallic Pearls [146282] $7.00

This has got to be the smallest supply list for one of my cards.  

Hope you are enjoying the spotlight on the Band Together bundle.  

This week the Product Spotlight is on the Band Together bundle.  

This bundle is the complete package.  The stamp set has a gorgeous large flower image that lends itself to lots of different coloring techniques.  The set also has great sentiments in a beautiful font, that work for both the front and inside of the card.  The dies cut out one of the flowers, 3 different leaves and of course the lovely bands and labels.  

The flower was stamped and embossed with white embossing powder on the new Fluid 100 Watercolor paper. I am not an expert on watercolor paper but after using it on this card, I am a fan.  I used an Aqua Painter, Melon Mambo ink and Pear Pizzazz ink to color the flower and leaves.  I love how bright the flower looks.

The card base is Smoky Slate and embossed using the Scripty 3-D folder.  Don't you just love the large label?  It is so pretty.   Wouldn't you love to receive a card with that sentiment?  I think it would make my day.  

Product List

Band Together Bundle [151076] $54.75	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [147051] $7.50
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [147104] $7.50	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202] $8.75	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $8.75	Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612] $9.00
Scripty 3D Embossing Folder [149634] $10.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $5.00	Aqua Painters [103954] $17.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $6.00

If you are interested in ordering any of the products used in today's card, just click on the product and you will be taken to my online store.  Remember there is only about a week left of Bonus Days.  What is Bonus Days?  For every $50 you spend in July you will receive a coupon for $5 you can spend in August.

The Create with Connie & Mary Challenge this month is to CASE the catalog.  This week the inspiration sample is on page 110 of the Stampin' Up!® catalog.

What does CASE mean?  CASE stands for Copy and Share Everything.  For the challenge you can be inspired  by the layout, colors, stamp set almost any aspect of the the chosen sample.  

I chose to CASE the layout.  

I am still focusing on the Tasteful Textures bundle so I used the one of the Tasteful Background dies as a focal point.  I love seeing the gingham peek through the "petals".  I need to explore this idea a little more.  Look for another peekaboo look in the near future.

This combination of Pool Party and Poppy Parade has been on my mind.  Unfortunately I wasn't able to capture the true beauty of the Pool Party color in my pictures.  

I used the "thanks" from the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set and the other sentiment is from the For the Love of Felt stamp set.  Be sure to check out what the other members of the design team created for the challenge.

Product List

Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set [149298] $36.00	For The Love Of Felt Cling Stamp Set [149507] $20.00	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050] $7.50	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793] $8.75
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [149613] $11.50	Tasteful Backgrounds Dies [149545] $30.00
Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551] $35.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00	Bermuda Bay 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon [146939] $8.00

Thank you and welcome to  day 3 of the Tasteful Textures bundle Product Spotlight.  

Today we are going to use the frame we cut out and set aside in yesterday's post.

    1. Use the largest and the second to the largest Stitched Rectangle die and cut out a frame from  Whisper White card stock.

    2.  Cut a Basic Black card base 4-1/4" x 11" scored at 5-1/2".  Attach the frame from step 1 to the front of the card base.  Nestle and attach the frame to    the inside of the Whisper White frame.  

    3. Use the 2-1/8" x 3-1/2" Stitched Rectangle die and cut a Whisper White rectangle.  Stamp the sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.  Nestle and    attach to the inside of the frame.

    4.  Stamp, punch and assemble flowers and leaves.   See this post for directions.  Attach flowers and leaves around the frame.

Here are all the supplies used to create this card.  Click on the pictures or words to order.

Product List

Tasteful Textures Bundle [151081] $48.50	Floral Essence Bundle [151055] $31.50	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702] $8.75	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75
Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551] $35.00	Leaf Punch [144667] $16.00	1/2" (1.3 Cm) Circle Punch [119869] $6.00	Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130] $6.00	Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter [133751] $6.00