Cards – Page 7 – Stampin' With Candice

More Samples

Don’t you hate it when you make samples intending to share them and run out of time only to have some of the products on them end up in the retired list. Well that’s what this post is all about. The stamp sets may not be retiring and you may even find some of the punches and dies aren’t either, but something on them is. Because many of the items will be carrying over I’m just going to list the stamp set or bundle, the retiring item, and the for each sample. If you would like more specifics on a sample please feel free to comment or reach out and I will be happy to share.

Irresistible Blooms Bundle

I enjoyed playing with this new bundle that is and online exclusive. I used the emboss resist technique with the water color brushes to create the flowers and leaves.

161150 – Irresistible Blooms Bundle (O)
159194 – Rose Gold & White 5/8″ Striped Ribbon (R)
155780 – Soft Succulent 3/8″ Open Weave Ribbon (R)
Colors – Lost Lagoon (N), Pretty Peacock (N), Flirty Flamingo (C), Soft Succulent (R), Basic White (C)
Colors – Smoky Slate (C), Pear Pizzazz (R), Flirty Flamingo (C), Basic White (C)

Country Bouquet Bundle

I actually got the idea for this card when I created a topper for my Christmas tree. Yes, I said Christmas tree. I’m a little weird and hate how dark it is when taking down the tree in January so instead we re-decorate it for Valentine’s day and leave it up long enough for the days to get longer again and bring in the light. I found a cool red heart for the top and wanted to add something to it so I made the center part that says love on it to attach to the side of the heart. Since the heart was hollow I added a stamped background this became the inspiration for the background for my card with the same focal point that I used on my tree topper. To add the sparkle to the strip to the background on the card I covered the entire section with clear embossing powder.

160383 – Country Bouquet Bundle (R) (M)
- Individual items will be carrying over
156408 – White 3/8″ Glittered Organdy Ribbon (R)
159190 – Heart Pearls (R)
151770 – Layering Circle Dies (R)
Colors – Real Red (C), Garden Green (C), Blushing Bride (R), Pear Pizzazz (R), Basic White (C)

Country Gingham 6×6 DSP

I have seriously fallen in love with this DSP and though it’s leaving I’m excited that there is something similar in the new catalog. Once again I created these a while ago and never shared them. Both the stamp sets and dies are carrying over but the paper sadly is not so I wanted to share them while I could.

160388 – Country Gingham 6×6 Designer Series Paper (R) (M)
160383 – Country Bouquet Bundle (R) (M)
- Individual items will be carrying over
160396 – Share a Milkshake Bundle (R) (M)
- Individual items will be carrying over
Colors – Mint Macaron (R), Sweet Sorbet (C), Crumb Cake (C), Petal Pink (C), Balmy Blue (C), Soft Suede (R), Basic White (C)

Enjoy the Rhythm

How fun is this card. You are probably thinking that the stamp set is what I’m listing as retiring but surprisingly that is not the case. In fact the only thing on this card that is retiring is the circle die. Although you could probably use another of the stitched circles if I remember correctly it was slightly smaller which is why I didn’t use it. As I’ve mentioned before my husband loves the color combo of purple and green and another fun thing about him is he plays the drums so once again I was inspired by him when I created this card. I’m excited that this stamp set is carrying over as I think it will be fun to create more projects with it.

151770 – Layering Circle Dies (R)
160361 – Enjoy the Rhythm Stamp Set (C) (M)
Colors – Parakeet Party (C), Highland Heather (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over (O) Online Exclusive, (M) Found in the Mini Catalog, (N) Found in the new Catalog available May 2, 2023

Time is running out and you only have a few more days left to place an order for your favorite retiring items before they are gone for good. Make sure to use the special hostess code in the right hand column when placing your order. I hope you have enjoyed all the samples I have shared with you. I have just two more days of fun projects featuring retiring items and then I will be jumping into more projects featuring new and carrying over projects. Thanks so much for your support and please take a minute to comment and share. I love hearing from you and appreciate when you enjoy my work enough to share it with others.

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April 28, 2023

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Goodbye Designer Series Paper

We have so many great Designer Series Papers (DSP) and I wanted to feature a few projects using some of these papers that will be going away. While many of the stamp sets that I am featuring will be carrying over unfortunately the DSP will not be. Sometimes they carry over, but with a major color change like we are having we will be getting all new DSP.

I had a lot of fun with these cards. My husband and I actually met when I asked him for a ride on his motorcycle almost 30 years ago. His favorite colors are purple and green so when I finally had a chance to play with this set I had him help me with the coloring. You’ll notice that the motorcycles vary a bit from each other as I played with different combinations. I’m featuring the Ready to Ride DSP which is part of the Suite Collection along with the Silver Foil that has been embossed.

160754 – Legendary Ride Stamp Set (C) (M)
160762 – Legendary Ride Dies (C) (M)
160763 – Legendary Ride Bundle (R) (M)
160768 – Ready to Ride Suite Collection (R) (M)
160766 – Metal Plate 3DEmbossing Folder (C) (M)
160767 – Adhesive-Backed Studs (R) (M)
160752 – Ready to Ride DSP (R) (M)
160382 – Country Bouquet Punch (C) (M)
156457 – Silver Foil 12 x 12 Specialty Paper (R)
155766 – Simply Elegant Trim (C)
Colors – Gorgeous Grape (C), Parakeet Party (C), Basic White (C), Basic Black (C), Basic Gray (C)

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

Here’s one more card using this suite. I will list the additional products used along with the colors. One of the things I love about his card is how well the large watercolor world stamp set works so well with the motorcycle.

160708 – Watercolor World Stamp Set (C) (M)
Colors – Pumpkin Pie (C), Basic Grey (C), Sahara Sand (R), Basic Black (C)

I am in love with this quick and easy layout. I’ve actually made multiple cards using this layout. I was going off a similar layout and cut the paper the wrong size however once I did I decided I liked this size even better. This card works perfect with our DSP. Simply cut your DSP into 4 x 8. You can get four cards out of one piece of DSP and still have a 4×4 square left for other projects. To finish you will score it at 2″ and 4″. Attached the 4×4 section to a 4 1/4″ by 4 1/4″ background and decorate how you want. The main image is designed to be centered and only attach to half the card when folded back like a Z-Fold card. This hides the image below which is in a similar shape.

155092 – Butterfly Brilliance Stamp Set (R)
155766 – Simply Elegant Trim (C)
159245 – Pretty Prints DSP (R)
155523 – Brilliant Wings Dies (R)
159183 – Stylish Shapes Dies (C)
155536 – Inspired Thoughts Stamp Set (R)
154289 – Opal Rounds (R)
Colors – Blackberry Bliss (C), Rich Razzleberry (R), Basic White (C), Shaded Spruce (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over

Here’s another sample using the same design. This one features the darling Rhino Ready online exclusive stamp set. This time I used circles rather than squares and the hostess designer series paper.

160959 – Rhino Ready Stamp Set (O)
- Rhino Ready Dies – Currently Unavailable -Online Exclusive
159161 – Design a Daydream DSP (R)
151770 – Layering Circles Dies (R)
159183 – Stylish Shapes Dies (C)
155475 – Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (C)
133456 – Memento Ink (C)
154904 – Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends (C)
154893 – Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends (C)
Colors – Blackberry Bliss (C), Daffodil Delight (C), Old Olive (C), Basic White (C)

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

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April 27, 2023

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Eden’s Garden

The Eden’s Garden Stamp Set and dies were also products that we were able to get for free during Sale-a-brations. They are not my normal style but I really wanted to give them a try. For this design I went to my trusty Pinterest board again. The design used a scalloped edge down the side and I thought that the edging die in the set would work perfectly for this. You’ll notice I went a bit different with the colors on this card pulling in old, new, and returning colors. I added some sparkle by using the pearlescent specialty paper for my circle and the leaves that are die cut. Look closely at the focal point there are a lot of elements going on there with many fussy cut stamped pieces included. I really like how it turned out. I loved to hear what your favorite part is. For me it’s the multiple layers in the focal point. I really love how they came together.

157823 – Eden’s Garden Stamp Set (R)
157831- Eden Dies (R)
151770 – Layering Circles Dies (R)
161598 – Basics 3D Embossing Folder (O)
155766 – Simply Elegant Trim (C)
159193 – Silver 3/8″ Metallic Edge Cotton Ribbon (R)
159188 – Sprig Trinkets (R)
154291 – Pearlescent 12 x 12 Specialty Paper (R)
160582 – Adhesive-backed Milky Dots (R) (M)
Colors – Moody Mauve (N), Pretty Peacock (N), Soft Sea Foam

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (M) Founding the Mini Catalog, (N) Found in the new 2023-2024 catalog available May 2, 2023.

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April 26, 2023

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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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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.