Global Design Challenge 080| Case the Designer

 This week on Global Design Project 080 we are CASEing Louise Sharp.  I love when designs stretch my creativity and I go out of my comfort zone.  I don't typically use tags on my cards or much baker's twine.  I do have several colors of baker's twine in both regular and thick width.  I did discover that my own personal preference is for the thick baker's twine.

I was so excited to get to use my Balloon Adventures stamp set on this card.  I am loving it and if you love it too, that is the featured stamp set for my online class in May.  I didn't stamp a sentiment on the inside since I'm not sure what exactly I'll use this for yet.  It would be a perfect birthday card, or congratulations, or just a fun card for someone having some sort of adventure.  :)

Products used to create this card.

Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Balloon Adventures Photopolymer Stamp Set	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
Night Of Navy Solid Baker's Twine	Big Shot	Tags & Labels Framelits Dies	Night Of Navy Solid Baker's Twine
Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals	Stampin' Trimmer	Bone Folder

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Also used:
Carried Away DSP (Saleabration)

To purchase products needed to make this card yourself click on individual items above or CLICK HERE to shop in my store.

I always have a good time playing along with the Global Design Project each week.   To see the gorgeous inspiration by the designers and to check out all the other products click on #GDP080

Final Sale-a-bration parade

It's finally here--the FINAL day of Sale-a-bration.  This is your last chance to place an order and earn FREE products.  It is also your last chance to sign up and get TWO FREE stamp sets when you join plus have the opportunity to earn one more FREE stamp set in April, May, or June.  If you want to talk to me to answer questions, you'll need to contact me before 5pm today.  After that, you can still buy and join by accessing my website, but I will not be available to answer questions.  And, don't forget that you can still RSVP yes for the April online class through tonight.  That will give you a chance to use your purchase of the stamp set for that class toward earning a Sale-a-bration item.

So Much stamp set

In honor of the last day of Sale-a-bration, enjoying viewing this gallery of some of the cards I have created using Sale-a-bration items.  Some of these have been featured on this blog before and some are new.

Metallic Ribbon

Metallic Ribbon

In Between the Lines DSP

Reverse Words Stamp Set

Tasty Trucks stamp set

Avent Garden stamp set

Metallic Ribbon

Avent Garden Stamp Set

Designer Tee Stamp Set

Designer Tee Stamp Set

So Much Stamp Set

Tasty Trucks Stamp set

Tasty Trucks Stamp Set

In Between the Lines DSP

Metallic Ribbon

Reverse Words stamp set

Pretty Pockets Kit

Tasty Treats DSP

Tasty Treats DSP
Tasty Trucks stamp set

Carried Away DSP

If you still would like to take advantage of Sale-a-bration or even join or shop afterward, you can do it here.
JOIN HERE
SHOP HERE

Video: Sale-a-bration Card Making

Sale-a-bration is nearing it's end.   In fact, it will be finished tomorrow night.  So, in honor of Sale-a-bration, my video this week will be making a card with Sale-a-bration products.  Also, in honor of Sale-a-bration I have extended the RSVP time for April's online class through tomorrow night, March 31. 

Check out this week's video to see how to put this card together as well as get to watch some show and tell.

Products needed to create this card:
The stamp set was a Sale-a-bration item--Tasty Trucks
The Tasty Treats DSP is also a Sale-a-bration item, but it also available in the Occasions catalog.  To get this as a FREE Sale-a-bration item, you must enter the Sale-a-bration item number.

Watermelon Wonder 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Tasty Treats Specialty Designer Series Paper	Watercolor Paper
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad
Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad	Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Watercolor Pencils	Blender Pens	Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
Aqua Painters	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Trimmer	Bone Folder

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Easter Card for Two Challenges

I've had such a great time creating for challenges, I spent some time this week looking for more.  :)  In fact, the two that I decided to follow inspired me to create one card that fits the criteria for both challenges this week.  This card fits SUO Challenge #171--A Favorite April Theme and Fab Friday 108. 

My favorite April theme (at least on the years it falls in April) is Easter.  So, I started thinking about an Easter themed card and decided that would work for the SUO Challenge. 

I actually began my creative process today working on the Fab Friday challenge.  The first step in any color challenge is to inventory my own products and see what I have in each color of the challenge.  I did have ink in Peekaboo Peach and Calypso Coral, but only paper in Mint Macaron and So Saffron.  That helps me decide what color the card base will be and brings the design together in my mind.
Once the card was finished, I realized I had created an Easter card which would work for the SUO Challenge as well.

 To see the other entries in these challenges, check them out here:
SUO Challenge #171 | A Favorite Easter Theme
Fab Friday108

Products needed to create this card:

Paper: Mint Macaron Cardstock

           Whisper White

           Subtles DSP Stack

            Carried Away DSP (Sale-a-bration)

Stamps: Suite Sentiments

              Swirly Bird

              Sprinkles of Life

Ink: Calypso Coral

        Peekaboo Peach

        Tuxedo Black Memento Ink

Tree Builder Punch

Big Shot

 Swirly Scribbles Thinlits

To purchase products to make this card click on each individual product above or shop in my store here

Tasty Treats--Best Decision Ever

I ran into a dilemma today.  I wanted to focus on Sale-a-bration items this week during the last few days of Sale-a-bration.  But, I also got a box today with new products that I wanted to spend time playing with.  What to do?  I finally settled on a project using both new stamps and a Sale-a-bration item.

I have just been playing with the "Best Decision Ever" stamp set today.  This is one that is only available to Demonstrators and I have been so excited thinking up all the possibilities for it.  I'm glad I went ahead and added it to my collection.  It is retiring and won't be available soon.  So, if you love it, you might want to consider becoming a demonstrator today.  :)  I'd love to have you on my team.

I plan to use a card we made in class this month for my customer cards, so I wanted to make something special for those who had the chance to make that card for themselves.  I used the Tasty Treats DSP on the notecards along with some to decorate the envelopes. This paper is stunning.  You need to see it for yourselves.  Enjoy the pics of the individual cards.

 

Products needed to create these cards:
Paper:  Whisper White Notecards and Envelopes
            Tasty Treats DSP OR Use Special Sale-a-bration Item Number
Stamps: Best Decision Ever stamp set (Demonstrator Item)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
        Peekaboo Peach
        Watermelon Wonder
Basic Grey Thick Baker's Twine (RETIRED)
Garden Green and Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine (RETIRED Holiday Trio)
Urban Underground Embellishments

To order any of the products used click on the individual links above or shop in my store here