April 2023 – Page 2 – Stampin' With Candice

Adjusting layout ideas

I mentioned a while ago that I have a Pinterest board that I often go to when I need some inspiration, especially for layout ideas. This time I gave myself the challenge to use the same layout and same designer series papers with three different stamp sets. The Designer series paper I chose to use is the Design a Daydream paper that is only available as a hostess item. I will say it’s one of my favorite set of papers. Just a reminder hostess items are only available if your order is over $150 or if you gather some friends together to place your orders together. I would be happy to help you get your own free items.

The point of this was to help you see that first I may use something as an inspiration, but I don’t always follow it exactly and second to help you see how you can take an idea and make it your own.

Beauty of Friendship

The first set I decided to start with was the beauty of friendship set. I’ve had this set since if first came out and have actually used it quite a bit. It was fun to pull it out and try something new with it. I even used another new in color, Coper Clay, for the base of the tree and the embossed background. For this card I used an embossed piece for the thinner section rather than designer series paper.

154983 – Beauty of Friendship Stamp Set (R)
159161 – Design a Daydream 12 x 12 hostess paper (R)
151326 – White 1/4″ Crinkled Seam binding Ribbon (R)
157627 – Gingham Embossing Folder (R)
Colors – Old Olive (C), Copper Clay (N), Garden Green (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (N) Found in the New 2023-2024 Catalog starting May 2, 2023

A Little Cheesy

This time I used two different designer series papers and layered the center image. I also changed the sizes just a bit. I was originally going to use the cookie images in the stamp set, but decided that the pudding one worked better with the DSP colors. The pudding image is stamped in blackberry bliss and then I used the blender pens to color it in. I had to be careful so I didn’t end up getting the blackberry color in the yellow pudding. Oh and by the way the yellow color is one of our new colors Lemon Lolly.

159131 – A little Cheesy Stamp Set (R)
148551 – Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies (R)
159161 – Design a Daydream 12 x 12 hostess paper (R)
155475 – Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack, White (C)
Colors – Blackberry Bliss (C), Petal Pink (C), Old Olive (C), Lemon Lolly (N)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (N) Found in the New 2023-2024 Catalog starting May 2, 2023

Lovely You

Same design - three different stamp sets. See how I created uniquely different cards all based on the same layout.

I decided to really go different with this one and create a slim line card. The size is 8 1/2 by 3 when folded. I got the idea for the 3D tulips from my friend Rose Coleman as she made a fun spring project with them. What’s cool is they are done in such a way that they can still flatten down for mailing (it will required hand stamped postage though.) They are easy to create simply by punching three tulips and then scoring them down the center and gluing the three sections together. I used directly to paper technique to add some color to them. I added dimension by using a bamboo stick for the stem and rolling it in the ink. Be sure to use a bone folder to add some depth and dimension to your leaves. I think someone would feel pretty special getting a card like this.

152525 – Lovely You Stamp Set (R)
151295 – Tulip Builder Punch (R)
152883 – Lovely Labels Pick a Punch (R)
159161 – Design a Daydream 12 x 12 hostess paper (R)
156505 – Timeworn Type 3D (C)
Colors – Blackberry Bliss (C), Old Olive (C), Petal Pink (C), Basic White, (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over

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April 24, 2023

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Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks

I don’t know about you but sometimes I like to have cards on hand that are just basic with no words in them. This way I can write whatever I want for any occasion or I can add a sentiment inside at the time that I need the card. The Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks are featured in the Mini Catalog and were and item that we could get for free during Sale-a-Brations. I chose to get mine for free and this was the first time that I’ve had the chance to use them. They are so easy to use with our blending brushes and I thought they were perfect to make this type of card. You may also notice some new products on this project. That’s right I received my catalog pre-order (one of the many perks of being a demonstrator) and thought this project would be perfect to try out some of the new colors and ribbons.

One of the cool things about these masks is there is no need for two different colors. Because you are going over the top of each other and because you are using the blending brushes you have control of the amount of ink you apply to the project. This makes it easy to get the contrast on the flower and leaves with only two colors. The base of the card was also created using the masks. I finished the card off with some of the new in-color ribbon that you will be able to purchase in May with the new catalog. The flower and ribbon are both using one of the five new in colors – Moody Mauve. This color is so different from what we have in our collection. I think you are going to love using it.

160517 – Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks (R) (M)
161630 – 3/8″ Textured Ribbon Moody Mauve (N)
153611 – Blending Brushes (C)
160518 – Small Blending Brushes (C) (M)
160519 – Blending Brushes Storage (C) (M)
Colors – Old Olive (C), Basic White (C), Moody Mauve (N)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (M) Found in the Mini Catalog, (N) Found in the New Catalog Available May 2, 2023

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April 23, 2023

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Adventure Awaits

It’s been a while since I’ve created a scrapbook page but I had this idea while I was doing some training at my new job. Have you ever gotten and idea from a project from somewhere kind of unusual? During the training they kept showing a picture and then drawing a line from the picture to create a rectangle. My mind immediately thought it would make a great card front or accent for a scrapbook page. As I mentioned the other day my family loves to be outdoors and I fell in love with the Campology stamp set wanting to use if for scrapbook pages. When I started creating this project I was drawn to the Greatest Journey Dies that I showcased early. I enjoyed combining the Enjoy the Journey Suite with the Campology Stamps to create this fun scrapbook layout. Now I just need to go camping so I can add some pictures.

I thought that I would give you a close up of some of the details on the page. Rather than cutting out the letters and placing them on the cardstock I actually did the reverse and lined them up and cut them out using the cutout as my header. I used some old washi tape to hold them in place so they didn’t move as I was cutting them out. The advantage to this technique was that I didn’t have to worry about attaching a bunch of small pieces to my project.

I really love how the accent pieces turned out. I think I may create more projects using this outline technique. It was simple to create using a ruler and our stampin’ write markers. I also used black to add shadow to some of the images as a way to incorporate the black accessories I wanted to use from the suite. I finished it off by using accents from the greatest journey suite including some of the awesome designer series paper which is where I pulled my color scheme from.

152553 – Campology Stamp Set (R)
160588 – Greatest Journey Stamp Set (R) (M)
160594 – Greatest Journey Bundle (Stamp and Dies) (R) (M)
160599 – Enjoy the Journey Suite Collection (R) (M)
160597 – Three Twine Combo Pack, Garden green, Coastal Cabana (R) (M)
160598 – Enamel Sticker Icons – (R) (M)
160586 – Enjoy the Journey 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper (R) (M)
160750 – Alphabet A la Mode (C) (M)
104199 – Linen Thread (C)
Colors – Coastal Cabana (C), Garden Green (C), Crumb Cake (C), Basic Black (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (M) Found in the Mini Catalog

When I started this project I originally used the colors Shaded Spruce and Very Vanilla, but then I ended up deciding to use elements from the Enjoy the Journey Suite and the Designer Series Paper used slightly different colors. Rather than let my original focal image go to waste I turned it into a quick card adding in additional embellishments and words from the suite.

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April 22, 2023

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Friendly Gnomes

Don’t you just love this stamp set and matching dies. When they first introduced the gnomes in the holiday catalog I loved them and was excited to see a new set in the mini catalog. I just wish they would have ended up in the new catalog, but unfortunately we have to say goodbye to the cute little guys.

I had a little bit of fun with this card and created some unique folds in how the card opens. I focused on just the image on the front with the message on a special flap that folds down to expose the inside of the card. To create this start with a 11 x 4 1/4 piece of card stock that is scored at 2 3/4 from each side. The face of the card is attached to one side and the other is free to be used for a message. When the card is folded it looks like the background is solid.

160714 – Friendly Gnomes Stamp Set (R) (M)
151820 – Stitched Rectangles Dies (R)
160388 – Country Gingham 6×6 Designer Series Paper (R) (M)
160448 – Balmy Blue & White 1/2″ Variegated Ribbon (C) (M)
159200 – Sweet Sorbet 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (C)
158987 – Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels (C)
141897 – Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush (C)
Stampin Blends used to color the gnome
Colors – Night of Navy (C), Flirty Flamingo (C), Balmy Blue (C), Smoky Slate (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (M) Found in the Mini Catalog

The gnome dies that carried over from the holiday mini catalog are also retiring. I thought I’d share this cute card that features just the dies. I love that the dies can cut out the lined images or that you can create an gnome strictly from the dies.

159625 – Gnomes Dies (R)

As you can see I really love this set so I thought I’d share a few more samples. I hope you enjoy them. Remember the retiring items are available while supplies last but will be gone for good at the end of the month. There are also many items on sale. Be sure to order today to get your favorites before it’s to late. The hostess code is listed on the right hand side.

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April 21, 2023

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Greatest Journey

Have you ever fallen in love more with the dies than with the stamp set?

That is how I felt when I first saw this suite. It was the dies that drew me to them. Maybe because my family is very outdoors and we love to camp, hike and bike and I thought these would be perfect to make cards for them and scrapbook pages. When I started to play with this stamp set I really wanted to use the blending brushes in a unique and different way. I chose to use the dies to cut out a template that I held to create a layered effect on the card. Rather than having a blended look by using the template I was able to create depth to the background without adding more layers. I finished it off by layering cardstock that I embossed the saying on with white embossing powder and the used one of the die cut images as a focal point.

I originally created this card as a swap with my Stampin’ Up! team and I’m happy to report that I was one of the winners of the swap with this card. Here is a close up picture where you can see the detail better.

After creating the card for the swap I decided I wanted to see what I could come up with using some of the other images and sayings in the set. Here’s what I came up with. What do you think? I still like the first one the best, but I like these as well. I know I’ve said this before, but I’m sad this one didn’t carry over from the mini catalog as I think it’s a great set and I love the dies.

160588 – Greatest Journey (R) (M)
160593 – Greatest Journey Dies (R) (M)
160594 – Greatest Journey Bundle (R) (M)
160597 – Three Twine Combo Pack, Pumpkin Pie, (R) (M)
160518 – Small Blending Brushes (C) (M)
153611 – Blending Brushes (C)
160519 – Blending Brush Storage (C) (M)
155554 – Stampin’ Emboss Powders, White, (C)
129053 – Heat Tool (C)
147277 – Craft Stampin’ Ink, White (C)
Colors – Mango Melody (R), Cajun Craze (C), Orchid Oasis (C), Highland Heather (C), Starry Sky (C), Basic Gray (C), Basic Black (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (M) Found in the Mini Catalog

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April 20, 2023

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Flowers – Stamped or Die Cut?

Art Gallery Stamp Set

I created this card for my husband for Valentines day. His favorite color is purple and I have been wanting to play around with this stamp set for a while. It is a gift card holder card like I showed the other day. From the front you wouldn’t know it as I created the background to look layered. Rather than putting the main image on multiple background papers I used strips of paper so that I could apply them to the strip that is attached to the card back to hold the gift card.

154421 – Art Gallery Stamp Set (R)
152599 – Dry Brush Background Stamp (R)
154316 – Floral Gallery Dies (R)
151292 – Heart Punch Pack (R)
152698 – Love you More Than Dies (R)
156408 – White 3/4″ Glitter Organdy Ribbon (R)
Colors – Pear Pizzazz (R), Highland Heather (C), Gorgeous Grape (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over

Summer Shadows Dies

I wanted to try a card that featured using just dies for the main image. As I have the Summer Shadows dies and not the stamp set I thought this would be the perfect die set to give this a try. I decided to go with the purple and green theme again. This is a Z-fold card using a die cut image as the overlap. I love all the saying is the Stepping Stones stamp set and will be sad to see them go.

I’ve included a close up shot so you can see all the detail in the flowers. Remember that this was created by just using the dies and no stamps or inks. I added some dimension by including the Sprig Trinkets. The second picture is the opened card where you can see the other flower is on the background.

156618 – Summer Shadows Dies (R)
159036 – Stepping Stones Stamp Set (R)
159188 – Sprig Trinkets (R)
155560 – Scalloped Contours Dies (C)
161598 – Basics 3D Embossing Folder (O)
Colors – Soft Sea Foam (C), Pear Pizzazz (R), Old Olive (C), Fresh Freesia (C), Gorgeous Grape (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (O) Online Exclusive