Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration ~ Watercolor Wednesday!

It's Wednesday! Not only is it Hump Day, but it's Watercolor Wednesday over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration!

I absolutely love the watercolor technique. There is so much room to play.

I wanted to really showcase the technique, so I chose to make it POP by using a black background and bright vibrant colors. For this technique, I sponged Strawberry Slush, Crisp Cantaloupe and Pumpkin Pie onto White cardstock. I then "flicked" water onto the surface, creating the splotches. Next, I stamped the {So Sorry} sentiment and embossed it with White embossing powder. SIMPLE!

Supplies:

Cardstock ~ Basic Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White

Ink ~ Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, Pumpkin Pie

Stamp Sets ~ So Sorry

Tools ~ Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, 3/16" corner punch, Oval Framelits, Paper Trimmer, Dimensionals, Heat  Tool

Embellishments ~ Rhinestones, Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack Crisp Cantaloupe Twine

So Sorry Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$16.95

Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$0.00

Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack

$0.00

Ovals Collection Framelits Dies

$26.95

3/16 Inch Corner Punch

$6.95

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents

$4.95

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

$4.75

Heat Tool

$29.95

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Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration ~ Spiral Flower Die Tutorial

Today at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration, I'm bragging about the new Stampin' Up! Spiral Flower die for the Big Shot. I just love it. I love making flowers, but they're always so time consuming. Stampin' Up! Has come up with a simple way to create gorgeous flowers, without spending hours to do them. 

One of the things that I really love about it, is that each flower is so unique and different. No two are alike! Another thing I love is that it really doesn't take THAT much paper. Just a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece. It makes it pretty easy when you're using 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock. 

I am always at a loss when it comes to making wedding cards or gifts. I prefer a classy look, especially for a wedding, so while playing around with the Spiral Flower die it came to me. Lots and lots of flowers, all different sizes, in a few coordinating colors, on top of a box. Perfect! A few weeks ago I created a cute little candy box. The box was simple and quick to put together and I thought it would be the perfect size for this project. It worked out great!

Stampin' Up! Occasions 2014 catalog item# 129379

Supplies

Cardstock ~ whisper white, basic gray, smoky slate, perfect plum, wisteria wonder

Ink ~ White StazOn

Tools ~ embossing folder, paper trimmer, paper snips, spiral flower die, big shot. glue dots, hot glue, boho blossoms punch, flower punch

Embellishments ~ rhinestones basic jewels

Finished size: 4 1/2" x 6" x 1 1/4"

Dimensions

Base box: 6 1/2" x 8" Score @ 1 1/4" on all four sides

Lid: 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" Score @ 1 1/4" on all four sides

The JOY of Christmas

I was really in the Christmas mood this morning. Snow is on the ground. The sun is shining. It's beyond FRIGID outside so the best thing to do was stamp! Of course I should have been doing housework but it will still be there later.

I decided to play with the December Color Challenge from Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration's blog (which I am now a design team member!). I think these colors created a FABULOUS scheme for this card. 

Supplies:

Cardstock ~ Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple

Ink ~ Pistachio Pudding, Raspberry Ripple, Smoky Slate

Stamp Sets ~ Gorgeous Grunge, Beautifully Baroque, Santa's List, A Banner Christmas

Embellishments ~ 1/8" mini brads, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Frosted Finishes, white cotton twine

An Engagement with Ex Libris...

rMy computer has been down for the past week or so. It's been dreadfully painful not being able to post my cards. I didn't want to have to download all of my programs to my husbands computer, so I (not so patiently) waited for mine to be fixed. It came back to me on Monday and is STILL (it's now Thursday) acting weird, so back to the computer geek it goes. Needless to say, I'm using my husbands computer and have spent quite a bit of time downloading my programs anyway. Can you tell I just love computers? Grrrr! PLUS, I have 2 horses and a donkey staring at me through the window (because it's dinner time).

I created this card for a dear friend of mine. She was recently engaged. It's about DARN time! She's my best friend and I look up to her (even though I'm 8" taller and 5 years older). I love her like a sister. We share a deep love for purple so I thought this would be perfect.

Supplies

Cardstock ~ Basic Black, Smoky Slate

Ink ~ Perfectly Plum

Stamp Sets ~ Ex Libris

Embellishments ~ Frosted Finishes, Rhinestones, Ribbon