Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration ~ Create a Box!

Today at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration, we're creating boxes! I know Valentine's Day is over, but who doesn't love to receive a cute little box of chocolates? I know I wouldn't turn it down!!!! Especially something as cute as this! I decided I wanted to be able to SEE inside the box without opening it. What better way than to use a window sheet? It was perfect for this little project. This was such a simple, quick to put together box, and so much FUN!

Supplies

Cardstock ~ Sahara Sand, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe

Ink ~ Crisp Cantaloupe

Stamp Sets ~ Petite Petals, Itty Bitty Banners

Tools ~ Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot, Deco Labels Framelits, Petite Petals punch, Itty Bitty Banner Framelits, Window Sheet, Adhesives, Boho Blossoms punch, Dimensionals

Embellishments ~ Linen Thread, Pearls Basic Jewels

Measurements

Finished box measures 3" x 3" x 1 1/2"

Sahara sand CS ~ 5" x 5"

Early Espresso CS ~ 5 7/8" x 5 7/8"

Bokeh Burst

Bokeh just happens to be my current favorite effect for photos. SO CUTE! So, I decided to create my own Bokeh patterned card. Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner, it's perfect!

Supplies

Cardstock ~ basic black, very vanilla, strawberry slush

DSP ~ first edition (sadly retired)

Ink ~ strawberry slush, pumpkin pie, basic black

Stamp Sets ~ hearts a flutter, banner blast, lovely little labels

Tools ~ paper trimmer, paper snips, dimensionals, glue, SU markers, chalk talk framelits, hearts a flutter framelits, small heart punch, chalk marker, sponges

The Open Sea #141: A Ship in the Night

I've recently fallen {back} in love with this stamp set. I've only used it a couple of times so it feels new and exciting again. I created this card for my addition to Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration's Framelits Friday post. I couldn't be more pleased with how this turned out. Since it was a Framelits theme, I wanted LOTS of layers. I think I accomplished that. It's a fatty! Double postage for sure. I love how much depth this card has. Perfect for a nautical theme, right?

*The background for the card was created using sponges and markers.

*I stamped and colored a second ship and cut the sails out and added it to the original stamp. Popping one side of the sail out with dimensionals. It gave it an amazing 3-D look.

Supplies:

Cardstock ~ Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip (Core'dinations)

Ink ~ Crumb Cake, So Saffron, Soft Suede, Baked Brown Sugar, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy, Night of Navy, Black StazOn

Stamp Sets ~ The Open Sea, Itty Bitty Banners, Gorgeous Grunge

Embellishments ~ 1/8" mini brads, hemp twine

So Sorry #140: Lots of Sympathy

Once again I'm making a Sympathy card. They are never fun, but they are necessary. This one is for a friend that lost a family member. My heart goes out to their family. This too shall pass my friend.

Supplies:

Cardstock ~ Chocolate Chip, Soft Sky, Core'dinations in Chocolate Chip and Smoky Slate

DSP ~ Sweater Weather

Ink ~ Chocolate Chip

Stamp Sets ~ So Sorry

Embellishments ~ Chocolate colored satin ribbon (not Stampin' Up!)

Why didn't I think of that?

My mother is a GENIUS! Here is her idea of storing Framelits Dies on a giant magnet. Why didn't I think of this? Now I can see all of them and they're so easy to get to! Thanx Mom!