Hello and welcome, It's the latest Colour INKspiration challenge #CI93 and this stunning photo was chosen by Monica Formosa one of the Design Crew Members who recently joined our team late last year. This colour combo is amazing! The colours for #93 challenge are Sahara Sand, Granny Apple Green and Pacific Point. As well as the chosen colours you may also add Basic White, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Basic Black and metallics to your project. We also allow 'Ivory' and 'Bronze' in the Stampin'…

Hi there Welcome to another week of CASE-ing the Catty. If you've come from visiting Peta and Marvi, then welcome! If you're visiting me, I appreciate you stopping by today! You can continue your journey to see the other inspiring creations from the CTC Crew by clicking on the buttons at the bottom of the post. This week we are taking inspiration from layout of the donkey card shown in the photo above. You can see the layout more easily in the sketch above. It is a simple layout, but that…

Late last year I was delighted to be invited to join the Stampin' Fancy Friday team. This group of amazing crafters are all either current or past members of the Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team. Each month, we have a theme and the team's contributions appear on Instagram over the following month. If you're not already following Stampin' Fancy Friday on IG, do so for a crop of monthly inspiration. This month, the theme is 'a favourite suite from the January-June Mini-Catalogue'. Well, my…

There's nothing like a great sketch to get the creative juices flowing after a holiday break, especially when you've had the pleasure of opening up new sets. I received a demonstrator pre-order before Christmas but only just got the chance to play with it. The sketch at Freshly Made Sketches was a great starting point. The Friends are Like Seashells stamp set and coordinating dies, Seaside Seashells, will be available to everyone on 5 January, with the release of the January-June Mini…

Fab Friday Challenge is back after the holiday break with a great challenge that inspired me to get into my craft room this afternoon. Admittedly, little incentive is required but it's still a great sketch to work with. 😀 I'm enjoying getting to know the Sand & Sea suite from the new January-June Mini Catalogue so the Friends are Like Seashells bundle was the go-to place for this challenge. I've also used some of the DSP from the Sand & Sea DSP pack. This is great for coastal themes, with…

I'm so enjoying the Friends Are Like Seashells bundle that I keep playing with it! This time, I've used the sketch at Inspire.Create as inspiration. There's so much to love about this set. In this case, I've used the outline stamps for the sand dollar and the starfish and coloured them with Stampin' Blends. The seashell is a DistINKtive stamp, so is lovely by itself. I've added in stamped sea-foliage (which come with matching dies) and cut some seaweed from the large die cut in the set as…

Welcome to a new challenge at Colour INKspiration. If you haven't played with us before, we are a group of Stampin' Up Demonstrators from the South Pacific. Challenges are shown and entered via our Facebook Group page. If you don't belong, and would like to, click here. Don't forget to answer the two easy questions you'll be asked when you ask to join the group. Each challenge, Top Picks and a winner are chosen by the crew and the winner offered a chance to Guest Design with us for a future…

I used the pretty Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set bundle from Stampin’ Up! to create a birthday card to share with you today. I also did a video tutorial for this project and you can se…

Hey there. Welcome to AddINKtive Designs. I wanted to share with you a very special product promotion that is available NOW, through to the end of June this year – it’s the HEY CHICK an…

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Hey Birthday Chick Stampin Up card by Chris Smith

Hey Chick with Dies card by Chris Smith at inkpad.typepad.com

The hilarious set Hey Chick is back! And this time she brought backup. Did you get this cutie the first time around? No worries if you missed it--it's back and better than ever, with matching dies! But it gets even better--she brought a friend! Hey Birthday Chick is a brand new stamp set from the Stampin' Up Spring 2021 Mini Catalog. Exclusively during February 2021, coordinating dies are available for this set as well. Together, Hey Chick and Hey Birthday Chick cover all the occasions you…

Since I'm hosting these as a color challenge over at Splitcoaststampers this week, I also got to choose dessert, which is something that moves. Well, I chose a few things that have some moves all right. Dance moves!

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Marelle Taylor Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Sydney Australia: Black & White Delight

Thank you for joining us for our Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator Training Program Monthly Blog Hop! We are so happy that you could join us today for this blog hop for ideas and creative inspiration. We are a group of Stampin' Up!® Demonstrators from around the world that are taking part in training that is helping us to build a successful Stampin' Up!® business and reach some goals we have set. We really appreciate your support. You may be starting here or have come from another blog - either way…

Hi there It's great to be back CASE-ing the Catty! I was too late to participate with the Crew in tonight's hop, but I thought I'd post my card anyway. I've been MIA for the past 6 weeks while we focussed on getting our house ready for sale. I'm happy to say we only had to have 3 home opens before we sold it, but much hard work preceded that. Now of course, there is the challenge of finding a new home in a new city and a new state (eek!) before we become homeless! This week we are taking...

Marelle Taylor Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Sydney Australia: CCMC648 A Pop of Colour

Welcome to another Monday Montage blog hop! We are a group of stampers who love to share what we create with you, and all you have to do to follow along is click on the links at the bottom of…

Simple and basic cards…they’re kinda my jam. Granted, I love all the bedazzled cards, but there’s something about minimal monochromatic cards with a pop of color. My card starts o…

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Lorsque votre groupe de scrap préféré vous met au défi de réaliser "une carte soleil printanière" et que vous n'êtes pas totalement…

It’s hard to believe, but this post is going live on Sunday, the 28th of February, which means we are two months, or 1/6th, of the way through the year already. Golly, that has happened fast!…

Seeing Ink Spots: Cute Critters for Creation Station Blog Hop

Stampin’ Up! offers a variety of little boxes that are very sturdy and easily decorated. Today I am sharing the latest box. It is the Love You Always Treat Box. To show off the box, I am pairing it with the ever cute little snail from Snailed It. I think this would be […]

I have to share with you a few cute cards that I made with the Snail Mail Designer Paper. My plan was to also use my Snailed It Stamp Set and Snail Dies, Product List Snailed It Bundle Snailed It Cling Stamp Set Snail Dies ...but I couldn't find them. I looked and looked. And then I remembered I sent them to my team member Elizabeth Hebert last month during preorder time so she could start creating her fun Showcase Stamper projects that you'll see on my blog tomorrow. Too funny...AND I…

I’m excited to share with you these fun cards & projects made by Elizabeth Hebert, our January 2021 Stampers With ART Showcase Stamper! I gifted Elizabeth the Snailed It Stamp Set, the coordinating Snail Dies, a sampler of the Snail Mail Designer Paper, & a few of the Resin Hearts Embellishments from the Jan-June 2021 Mini Catalog. I didn't package the Resin Hearts up though, and they were everywhere when she opened her package. Oops! Thankfully she had a full package. Then she added in the…

I’m excited to share with you these fun cards & projects made by Elizabeth Hebert, our January 2021 Stampers With ART Showcase Stamper! I gifted Elizabeth the Snailed It Stamp Set, the coordinating Snail Dies, a sampler of the Snail Mail Designer Paper, & a few of the Resin Hearts Embellishments from the Jan-June 2021 Mini Catalog. I didn't package the Resin Hearts up though, and they were everywhere when she opened her package. Oops! Thankfully she had a full package. Then she added in the…

Have you seen the Snailed It Bundle in the new January - June Mini Catalog? This is one of those bundles that I didn't think I needed. I decide to purchase it, and I am happy I did. You can create the cutest projects with it!! I created these projects live during my Facebook presentation last night. Every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. eastern time, you can join the fun while I create projects for my followers. If you missed last night's presentation, you can watch the replay here. Here are the…

Have you seen the Snailed It Bundle in the new January - June Mini Catalog? This is one of those bundles that I didn't think I needed. I decide to purchase it, and I am happy I did. You can create the cutest projects with it!! I created these projects live during my Facebook presentation last night. Every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. eastern time, you can join the fun while I create projects for my followers. If you missed last night's presentation, you can watch the replay here. Here are the…

This Love You Always Treat Box is adorned with products from the adorable Snail Mail Suite Collection. Perfect for Valentine's! The Snail Mail Suite Collection by Stampin' Up! is everything that is bright and delightful! The bold colors and whimsical style make it perfect for cards and projects that need

So, we are going to play with the Sweet Strawberry Bundle this weekend at club! So, I wanted to make some samples to inspire. We are NOT making this card, but I absolutely love the combination of the Curvy Dies, Strawberry Punch, and awesome SAB Berry Delightful paper! Measurements: Shaded Spruce: 1/2 sheet cut LENGTHWISE Basic White: 4" x 5 1/4" Berry Delightful DSP (N): 4" x 5 1/4", strawyberry and leaves to punch To Make This Card Cut 1 "filigree" border from "top" of Basic White piece…

Happy Monday! Today the Global Design Project are sharing a NEW challenge. For this week we are setting you the challenge of making a card or project inspired by the

Create 3 sweet strawberry cards using one color combination and the gorgeous Sweet Strawberry Bundle from Stampin' UP!

Create a Sweet Strawberry Z-Fold card with the Sweet Strawberry Stamp Set and Berry Delightful DSP by Stampin' Up!

Seeing Ink Spots: Sweet Strawberry Fits the Sketch

Seeing Ink Spots: Sweet Strawberries for Hand Stamped Sentiments #356

Flowering Cactus + Heal Your Heart Thank You Stampin Up card by Chris Smith

Hello and welcome back to another tutorial. Today I have used one of the new products from the Stampin' Up! January-June 2021 Mini Catalogue - the Brushed Blooms Bundle. To compliment these two-toned cards, I have added a little piece of the True Love Designer Series Paper to each one: And nothing pops more with this colour palette than a teeny tiny splash of gold thread and some Gilded Gems: If you would like to purchase the full colour PDF tutorial (Imperial measurements and instructions…

From the January - June Mini Catalogue, CASE the Love You Always Suite pgs 10-13 I've taken inspiration from the image above and the card bottom left page 12. I've used the Curvy dies and Pretty Peacock cardstock, cutting strips of the ornate pattern and adhering to a base of Pretty Peacock cardstock. My foil piece is cut from a Champagne Foil Sheet using the Painted Labels dies. In lieu of the ribbon I've stamped the greeting from Well Said in Pretty Peacock ink onto Whisper White cardstock…

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Create an adorable Kangaroo Gatefold card using the brand new Kangaroo and Company bundle from Stampin' UP!

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Hello, Crafters. Like most crafters, I find it a struggle to create masculine cards! I’m pleased how today’s card turned out and will work equally as well as a Father’s Day card. One of my problems is that I know hubby won’t like any of my masculine cards if he deems them “too dark”. I ... Read More about Handsomely Suited Birthday Card

I'm up to my old tricks today - my card features a favorite background technique and a much-used halo of vellum. The mix of the two makes me so happy as I use two favorites from Stampin' Up!'s (still new) January - June 2021 Mini Catalog. This card is also

Happy Monday! Today the Global Design Project are sharing a NEW challenge. For this week we are setting you the challenge of making a card or project inspired by the

Hello, Crafters. Today I have five cards for you! They are all the same except for different colours and different laser-cut designs. Yesterday when I started on my card for today, I knew I wanted to use the Dragonfly Gardens Stamp Set and the Dandy Laser-cut Paper. This idea disappeared when I opened the stamp ... Read More about Dragonfly Garden Birthday Cards

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Have you ever tried the two-step stamping technique? It is where you take two stamps and then stamp one on top of the other to create an image.

It’s a new week (thank you, Lord!) and we have a new sketch for you at Freshly Made Sketches. Our hostess this week is Kim Singdahlsen, our Colorado friend who makes absolutely gorgeous cards…

As I get a new stamp set or bundle, I like to sit down and "get to know" it. Yesterday, I sat down to "get to know" the new Hydrangea Haven Bundle! I usually begin by cutting out all the die pieces. There are frequently some surprises, and these dies were no exception. So, I set out to explore all these pieces and came up with 4 cards. Each one has a different "Hydrangea" design. You are going to have to have this bundle!! The flower is a nice size and all of the components and colors are…

Hello, Crafters. Yesterday I had a play with the gorgeous Hydrangea Haven Stamp Set as well as the matching Hydrangea Dies plus the Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper (DSP). My original idea was to create a hydrangea flower head by using the tiny flower die. It cuts nine small flowers in one go so I ... Read More about Hydrangea Haven Greetings Card

I love how the In Blooms Bundle and the Paper Blooms Designer Series Paper coordinate. Buy the bundle during Sale-A-Bration and receive the paper for free.

This gorgeous birthday card was made using the In Bloom Bundle from Stampin' Up! and can be found in the Jan-June Mini Catalogue

Same same but different 🙃 same layout but different orientation and die cuts. Using the PIERCED BLOOM DIES I have created a “lefty” and a…

Bloghop-Woche: Jeden Tag eine neue Herausforderung zum Thema Post. Lasst euch vom Team Astridspapiereuphorie überraschen.

What a delightful find in the Pierced Blooms Dies, well the In Bloom Bundle in general! Did you catch this in the new January-June Mini Catalog? I totally missed it. Not only is it awesome when paired with the Paper Blooms DSP in the SAB catalog, but it stands alone so beautifully as well! This card was CASED from one of my favorite demos from Australia, Gail Ellis. I did add my own touch with the Soft Seafoam leaves and Pearl accents! B e sure to give this bundle a look-see! Enjoy…

If you like more of a "traditional" Valentine, here is a basic Red and White creation for you! I love the clean and simple design, and clear red color! I would recommend using your Stamparatus for the sentiment placement. Only 2 colors...a plop and drop to be sure! Measurements: Real Red: 1/4 sheet, 3 1/2" square, 2 pcs 1 1/8" x 4" Basic White: 5 1/4" x 8 1/8", 3" square, 7/8" x 4" To Make This Card Attach folded Basic White card to Real Red base. Cut "scallop heart" from Real Red square and…

The Many Hearts set of dies from Stampin’ Up! is aptly named. I especially like one of these dies which cuts several hearts in one sweep through the Big Shot machine. To create this waterfall effec…

Create cards for any occasion with the Stampin' Up! Lots of Heart Bundle. 3 beautiful yet simple card ideas to help get you started.

Nigezza Creates on Instagram: “Love this twisted easel card, love the FREE DSP #ohsoombre last day to get this free, so don't miss out #prettyperennials ⁠ #SAB #stampinup…”

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I may have mentioned before that I don't have any succulents in my garden, but I sure enjoy creating, coloring and making cards with the Simply Succulents bundle from Stampin' Up! This card was inspired by a design by Andrea Walford. I was honored to be included in the Stampin' Through the Catalog Instagram account yesterday with my card submission! If you don't follow them on Instagram, you can do that here! Or on Facebook HERE. Die Cut Banner Label Tip I experimented and had fun creating a…

It’s time for another new sketch at Freshly Made Sketches, and this week our hostess is the ever lovely and talented Jacquie Southas. Take a look at this great sketch: I needed to make a birt…

I love to celebrate my InKing Royalty team members. When team members reach their 5-year anniversary, I send little gifts that I tuck inside a Mini Pizza Box and send with a coordinating 3' x 3' card. Today I'm sharing a peek at one of the gifts I sent in

Let's shake things up today with some fun and simple Birthday Shaker card ideas featuring the use of a clear envelope!

The Craft Spa - Stampin' Up! UK independent demonstrator - Order Stampin Up in UK: The World outside Welcoming Window #10

The Craft Spa - Stampin' Up! UK independent demonstrator - Order Stampin Up in UK: Simple Saturday - Welcoming Windows #8 & Round Up

Last week's Speed Stamping, using your scrap box, brought in some fabulous entries. The team at As You See It can't wait to see what you do with this week's sketch. I used the sketch as an excuse to have another play around with the Wrapped Bouquet bundle, from the 2021 January-June Mini-Catalogue. I stamped the small spray of flowers in Old Olive and coloured it in using Stampin' Up! Coloured Pencils. I did this twice so that I could fussy cut out some flowers to layer onto the card, but…

I've used the sketch at The Paper Players as inspiration for another card using the Wrapped Bouquet bundle. I really like this stamped bouquet image. It colours nicely with a bright pop for the flowers and the various die-cut extras let you build up a unique bunch of flowers every time. The base layer is Basic Black. The middle layer is Rococo Rose, stamped in Rococo Rose ink with random impressions from the newsprint stamp. Third layer is Whisper White, embossed with the Tasteful Textile…

I had a blast making this card during my live today! Make sure you join us next week for some more fun and crafting ideas. CLICK HERE to see the link to our next YouTube live. It will give you the time and date in your country too. You can also check the timezones HERE. It's the same time and day every week so put it in your diary so you don't miss out. Here is my card - I used the stunning Basic Black, Basic Grey, Smoky Slate, Whisper White and Rococo Rose. WOW! Love this combo! It really…

Hi there Welcome to another week of CASE-ing the Catty. If you've come from visiting Peta and Marvi, then welcome! If you're visiting me, I appreciate you stopping by today! You can continue your journey to see the other inspiring creations from the CTC Crew by clicking on the buttons at the bottom of the post. This week we are taking inspiration from layout of the donkey card shown in the photo above. You can see the layout more easily in the sketch above. It is a simple layout, but that…