Simple Stamping Using Broadway Birthday Stamp Set

Hello, my crafty friends. As you may recall, last week I participated in the Paper Crafters Blog Hop. The theme was Happy Birthday! If you missed it, click HERE to take a look. 

When I am designing a card, I usually start with a pencil drawing of my initial thoughts. Sometimes an idea comes to me while I am riding the train on my way to or from work so I will use the Notes app and the cool "S Pen" on my Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (did you know you can take long distance selfies with the S Pen, honest!) to sketch out the basics of the card. The next step is a trial run of the card front with just the images in black ink, or I might already have a color in mind and include some color. In designing this month's blog card, I had a LOT of different ideas and finally chose the card featured last week.

Today I thought I would share with you my runner up card. I thought it was a great example of a Simple Stamping card.

#simplestamping

Stampin' Up! is challenging demonstrators to show how easy it is to get started with just the basics: stamps, ink and paper!  I had so much fun just stamping!! Don't you love it! So therapeutic. You will see - just try it! The following are some details about my #simplestamping card.

Stamps:

• Broadway Birthday Stamp Set (AC p. 67)

Ink:

• Brights Classic Stampin' Ink Coastal Cabana (AC p. 162)
• 2018-20 In Color Classic Stampin' Ink Lovely Lipstick (AC p. 164)
• Stampin' Write Marker Basic Black (AC p. 163)
• Memento Tuxedo Black (AC p. 180)
• Craft Stampin' Ink Whisper White (AC p. 180)

Paper:

• Note Cards & Envelopes (AC p. 168)

Now with this card I had challenged myself to add some techniques. How many can you find?

1. Kissing technique - I used the Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder (AC p. 199) on the balloons instead of adding another stamp set to keep the supply cost down for replicating this card.

2.  Masking technique - I used a thin scrap of computer paper for masking the banner to:

a) split the balloon string to give dimension to the banner,
b) allow only the tassels of the party hat to line the top and bottom of the banner, and 
c) fill in gaps on the banner with the smaller shape

3. Mystery technique (There must be a name for this, but I have not found it) - I inked the party hats along the bottom of the card in Coastal Cabana and the tassels of the party hat in Lovely Lipstick.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! I sure hope you have enjoyed my card featuring Broadway Birthday. Leave a comment below with a trail to find you so I can see your creations.


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Sandy

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All the supplies used in this project can be ordered through my online store. Please use the host code found on the sidebar of my blog when ordering through my online store. Do NOT use this Hostess Code if your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD) -- you are still eligible to receive the detailed instruction sheet if your order was placed through my online store.

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Easy Handmade Birthday Card for the August Paper Crafting Blog Hop

Hello, my crafty friends. Welcome to the August Paper Crafting Blog Hop! I am participating in this blog hop with several fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators from the United States, Australia and United Kingdom. You might be starting the blog hop right now, or you may be coming from Amy Seigler's blog. Welcome one and all.

Happy Birthday! is the theme this month and I have chosen Broadway Birthday stamp set (AC p. 67) which was introduced in the 2018-19 Annual Catalog with the gorgeous Broadway Bound DSP featuring lots of gold, the now retired Lemon Lime Twist, and the 2018-20 in color Lovely Lipstick (and coordinated with the June 2018 Paper Pumpkin kit). Some really cute cards have been made with that collection so I thought we should show this set some new love.

The marquee die cut is from the coordinating Broadway Lights die collection (AC p. 191) and popped up with several Stampin' Dimensionals for height and stability. I picked this small gingham print in Coastal Cabana from the Brights 6x6 DSP pack (AC p. 162) for the background. Love the sparkly, adhesive-backed Glitter Enamel dots in graduating sizes. 

I really spiced up the inside of my card with the birthday hats and candle. The "Happy Birthday" sentiment is a combination of the Well Said stamp set (AC p. 47) and the Well Written dies (AC p. 197).

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! I sure hope you have enjoyed my card featuring Broadway Birthday. Leave a comment below with a trail to find you so I can see your creations. Do not forget to check out the great project by our next blog hopper, Terri Stewart.

This is a full list of our bloggers this month and their links to keep you on track:

Sandra Roberts

Shirley Merker

Tracy Held

Sue Boerner

Anastasia Radloff

Annette McMillan

Amy Seigler

Sandy Ward  [YOU ARE HERE]

Terri Stewart

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Sandy

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BUSINESS:

All the supplies used in this project can be ordered through my online store. Please use the host code found on the sidebar of my blog when ordering through my online store. If you are interested in the detailed instruction sheet with measurements, please send me an email or contact me on Facebook after placing your $20 or more order through my online store. Do NOT use this Hostess Code if your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD) -- you are still eligible to receive the detailed instruction sheet if your order was placed through my online store.

Bonus Days are back!! If you are unfamiliar with this promotion, for every $50 USD purchase before July 31 (before shipping and tax), you earned a $5 USD Bonus Days coupon code that can be used August 1–31.

Extra, Extra! The promotion so nice, we named it twice. From July 1 until August 31, join my team - members will receive an additional $30 to put toward products in their Starter Kit. Then you will receive an EXTRA BONUS -- a $10 coupon code the following month.

Hope you were able to subscribe in time for the August Paper Pumpkin kit. Don't forget to get your add on pack of cards and envelopes. Be sure to Like and Follow my Facebook page for discussions with other Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Not a subscriber already? No problem. Contact me and let's get you signed up by September 10 in time for the next kit so that you do not miss out any more!

If you placed an order from me over the past year, you will receive a copy of the new 2019 Holiday Catalog in the mail soon (if you don't have it already). If you did not receive one, please contact me immediately and let's fix that. If you do not already have a demonstrator, it would be my pleasure to be your enabler (er, I mean demonstrator) and get a copy of your very own. Chock full of inspiration and ideas. As always, if you have any questions, or need any assistance whatsoever, contact me in your favorite method of communication. :) 

Daisy Delight Handmade Card for PCC346 Color Challenge

Hello, my crafty friends. This week I thought I would go outside my comfort zone and give a color challenge a try. If you follow my Facebook page with any regulatory, you know that I follow the weekly sketch challenges by Paper Craft Crew, and this week's challenge (PCC346) is a color challenge to use 3 of 4 colors: a bright yellow (Pineapple Punch), a bright green (Granny Apple Green), a blue (Blueberry Bushel) and a reddish orange (Poppy Parade).

As soon as I saw these colors, I knew that this was the card that I would create, and that I would use all 4 colors!

This card features the large daisy from the Daisy Delight stamp set (AC p. 96) in Pineapple Punch and a splash of Poppy Parade for the center and punched using the coordinating Daisy Punch (AC p. 187). The Stitched Oval (#1, largest of the 4 dies) embellishment is framed with the Oval Scallop (#1, largest of the 7 dies) in Blueberry Bushel. I stamped the small trio of flowers in Pineapple Punch, layered on a strip of Granny Apple Green, topping a strip of the Buffalo Check background stamp (AC p. 156) in Blueberry Bushel to create the bottom border.

I opted to use the Scripty 3D embossing folder (AC p. 199) for the background instead of flowers or leaves, and I decided to leave off the sentiment on the front to allow for an any-occasion sentiment on the inside.

This is really a simple card and I hope my paper crafty friends will give it a try! I would love to see your creations. Thanks to the Paper Craft Crew for the opportunity to go outside my comfort zone in creating a card from a color scheme before selecting the stamp set!


Stamp On!!

Sandy

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BUSINESS:

All the supplies used in this project can be ordered through my online store. If you do not already have a demonstrator, it would be my pleasure to be your enabler (er, I mean  Stampin' Up! demonstrator).  Please use the August Host Code found on the sidebar of my blog when ordering through my online store. If you are interested in the detailed instruction sheet with measurements, please send me an email or contact me on Facebook after placing your $20 or more order through my online store. Do NOT use this Hostess Code if your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD)  -- you are still eligible to receive the detailed instruction sheet if your order was placed through my online store.

Time to use those Bonus Days coupons you earned last month. The coupon codes can be used on any type order from August 1–31.

Extra, Extra! The promotion so nice, we named it twice. From July 1 until August 31, join my team - members will receive an additional $30 to put toward products in their Starter Kit. Then you will receive an EXTRA BONUS, a $10 coupon code the following month.

How about that July Paper Pumpkin kit. Wowzer right! Hope you subscribed in time for the August Paper Pumpkin kit. Do not forget the add on packet to create full size cards. Follow my Facebook page for discussions with other Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Not a subscriber already? No problem. Contact me and let's get you signed up by September 10 (If You Dare) in time for the next kit so that you do not miss out any more!

If you placed an order from me last year, you are all set to receive a copy of the upcoming 2019 Holiday Catalog in the mail.  If you do not receive one by the go live date of September 4, please contact me immediately and let's fix that. Chock full of inspiration and ideas. As always, if you have any questions, or need any assistance whatsoever, contact me in your favorite method of communication. :) 

Easy Handmade Double Z Fold Card Using Meant to Be Stamp Set and Dies

Hello, my crafty friends. Here's a fun handmade card using the Stitched Be Mine Dies (AC p. 195) that coordinate with the Meant to Be Stamp Set (AC p. 76). Technique is a Double Z fold.

Some of you may recall that we made a similar card for Valentine's Day earlier this year. I set aside an unused packet of materials to make this super cute card for my uncle and aunt's 60th wedding anniversary. The beautiful sentiment is from the Woven Heirlooms Stamp Set (AC p. 14). Here is a snapshot of the full card.  

This is really a simple card with a couple of scores lines. (My apologies for using the retired (again) All My Love Designer Series Paper. I am still in love with this paper!!) 

I would be happy to share the dimensions for cutting and scoring a Double Z card. If you would like a detailed instruction sheet to help you recreate this card, please send me a message and I will respond with a list of dimensions and product guide.


Stamp On!!

Sandy

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BUSINESS:

All the supplies used in this project can be ordered through my online store. Please use the August Host Code found on the sidebar of my blog when ordering through my online store. If you are interested in the detailed instruction sheet with measurements, please send me an email or contact me on Facebook after placing your $20 or more order through my online store. Do NOT use this Hostess Code if your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD)  -- you are still eligible to receive the detailed instruction sheet if your order was placed through my online store.

Time to use those Bonus Days coupons you earned last month. The coupon codes can be used on any type order from August 1–31. 

Extra, Extra! The promotion so nice, we named it twice. From July 1 until August 31, join my team - members will receive an additional $30 to put toward products in their Starter Kit. Then you will receive an EXTRA BONUS, a $10 coupon code the following month.

How about that July Paper Pumpkin kit. Wowzer right! Now don't miss the August Paper Pumpkin kit, plus the add on packet to create full size cards. Follow my Facebook page for discussions with other Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Not a subscriber already? No problem. Contact me and let's get you signed up by August 10 in time for the next kit so that you do not miss out any more!

If you placed an order from me last year, you are all set to receive a copy of the upcoming 2019 Holiday Catalog in the mail.  If you do not receive one by the go live date of September 4, please contact me immediately and let's fix that. If you do not already have a demonstrator, it would be my pleasure to be your enabler (er, I mean demonstrator) and get a copy of your very own. Chock full of inspiration and ideas. As always, if you have any questions, or need any assistance whatsoever, contact me in your favorite method of communication. :) 

Fun Handmade Birthday Card Using Animal Outing Stamp Set

(Edited for publication on August 1, 2019)

Hello, my crafty friends. Here's a fun handmade birthday card using the Animal Outing stamp set (AC p. 102) and a fun technique I saw in a recent video by fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator Tami White.

I made this super cute card for my nephew's super cute son's birthday. The pull tab is a 2" wide by 6" long strip of Soft Suede card stock fed through a hole in the top layer using the Classic Label punch. It is pretty simple even though it appears to be complicated. (My apologies for using the retired Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper. I couldn't resist.) 

If you would like a detailed instruction sheet to help you recreate this card, please send me a message and I will respond with a list of dimensions and product guide.


Stamp On!!

Sandy

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BUSINESS:

All the supplies used in this project can be ordered through my online store. Please use the August Host Code found (below or) on the sidebar of my blog when ordering through my online store. If you are interested in the detailed instruction sheet with measurements, please send me an email or contact me on Facebook after placing your $20 or more order through my online store. Do NOT use this Hostess Code if your order already qualifies for Stampin' Rewards ($150 USD)  -- you are still eligible to receive the detailed instruction sheet if your order was placed through my online store.

Time to use those Bonus Days coupons you earned last month! The coupon codes can be used on any type order from August 1–31.

Extra, Extra! The promotion so nice, we named it twice. From July 1 until August 31, join my team - members will receive an additional $30 to put toward products in their Starter Kit. Then you will receive an EXTRA BONUS, a $10 coupon code the following month.

How about that July Paper Pumpkin kit. Wowzer right! Now don't miss the August Paper Pumpkin kit. Follow my Facebook page for discussions with other Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Not a subscriber already? No problem. Contact me and let's get you signed up by August 10 in time for the next kit so that you do not miss out any more!

If you placed an order from me last year, you received a copy of the new 2019-20 Annual Catalog in the mail.  If you did not receive one, please contact me immediately and let's fix that. If you do not already have a demonstrator, it would be my pleasure to be your enabler (er, I mean demonstrator) and get a copy of your very own. Chock full of inspiration and ideas. As always, if you have any questions, or need any assistance whatsoever, contact me in your favorite method of communication. :)