A Treat Bag Card

Hi Everyone!

So I don't know about you but ever since I saw the Treat Bag Framelits in the Stampin' Up! Occasions catalogue, I have been dying to use them!  This past weekend we had a surprise party for a friend's 50th birthday so I thought it was time to break out the treat bag and have a little fun.

Here is what I created:

In the treat bag I put a little note card in Blushing Bride and Whisper White card stock with a "Happy Birthday" sentiment but I forgot to actually take a snap of that...oops!  In order to let the "celebrate" portion of the sentiment pop more, I embossed it using Blushing Bride embossing powder and fussy cut the banner out.  I think it adds a little more depth to the creation.

As per normal, I was inspired by the following challenges:

1. Create with Connie & Mary

I was just in love with this week's colour challenge - Rose Red (this is fast becoming one of my favourite colours!), Blushing Bride and Blackberry Bliss (another of my favourites!).  How could I not play along?!?!

2. Seize The Birthday

I love building up my stash of Birthday cards and playing along and being inspired by the ladies over at Seize the Birthday certainly helps in this area.  This week I chose to play along with the "Anything Goes" portion of the challenge.

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: Crisp Cantaloupe, Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White, Painted Blooms DSP
Stamp Sets: Balloon Bash, Age Awareness
Inks: Crisp Cantaloupe, Rose Red, Versamark
Tools/Techniques: Big Shot, On Film Framelits, Gold Sequin Trim, 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon - Blackberry Bliss, Blushing Bride Embossing Powder, Mini Metallic Clothespins, Treat Bag Framelits

Thanks for stopping by, I'm so glad you did!
Steph

Colour Me...Striking!

Hi Everyone,

It's another colour challenge over at Colour Me...!  This is my second week as the Guest Designer and I am loving it.  I am also loving this week's colour combination - it is most definitely striking!  It is Tangelo Twist (one of Stampin' Up!'s newest In Colours), Tempting Turquoise and a neutral.  So very pretty!

This week I decided once again to use a sketch that I did not get a chance to play along with but that I absolutely loved!  It is from TechnoStamper and her Monday Lunchtime Sketch challenges.  

Here is my card for this week:

I have to admit, I am completely in love with Stampin' Up!'s new stamp set - Age Awareness and am loving their new photopolymer offerings.  This one in particular, I think is so versatile - it is awesome!

Please take some time to stop by the regular Design Team's blogs to check out their awesome projects:

Tara

Hayley

Claire

Joanne

Julia

Sherrie

Card Recipe (all products used are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated):

Card Stock: Tangelo Twist, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Sweet Taffy DSP

Stamp Sets: Age Awareness

Inks: Tangelo Twist, Tempting Turquoise

Tools/Techniques: 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (Tangelo Twist), Oval Framelits

 I would love if you took some time to follow my blog!

Thanks for dropping by!

Steph

An In Colour Happy Birthday!

Hi Everyone,

I am back this week with another sketch challenge from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.  I am having so much fun designing with the other members of the team and I am so impressed with all of their creations - they give me so much inspiration!

Here is this week's sketch:

I am falling more and more in love with the new In Colours from Stampin' Up!, I can't even tell you!  They are truly beautiful colours.  So for today's card, I decided to focus on those.  I deviated from the sketch a little in terms of shape and where the sentiment is but I think it works.  :)

Here is my card:

Please make sure you drop by the other DT Members blogs and check out their wonderful creations.

Card Recipe:

Card Stock: Hello Honey, Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White, Moonlight DSP Stack
Stamp Sets: Age Awareness
Inks: Blackberry Bliss
Tools/Techniques: Square Framelits, 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (Hello Honey)

I would love if you would take the time to follow my blog!

Thanks for dropping by!
Steph