Amazing Stars

When I saw the October Product of the Month, I knew I'd be pacing an order the day they were available. I LOVE stars. Always have. I have many retired star products from the past and will probably buy whatever comes out in the future. They are so fun and versatile. They work really well for masculine cards, cards for teenagers, Halloween, Christmas, New Year, graduation and so much more. They can pretty well be used for any happy occasion (in my opinion) depending on the vibe your going for. 

I will warn you, I really think these are going to sell out before the month is out this time. Dies are always popular and a set of 23 for $5 is a steal of a deal. You just need to have a qualifying order total of $75 (after all coupons and discounts have been applied) before you can add them to your purchase. Don't wait if you need these!

Supplies

Cardstock:

Secret Sea: 4-1/4" X 11", scored at 5-1/2" on the long side + a small scrap for die cutting stars

Basic White: 2 pcs 3-3/4" X 5" (embossed), plus whatever you need for creating your sentiment

Azure Afternoon: small scrap for die cutting stars

Granny Apple Green: small scrap for die cutting stars

Silver Foil Sheets

Silver Glimmer (retired): small scrap for die cutting stars

Stamp Set & Dies: 

Words of Beauty Stamp Set

Shining Stars Dies

Stylish Shapes Dies

Embossing Folder: 

So Swirly 3D (retired)

Ink:

Secret Sea

Embellishments:

Adhesive-Backed Metallic Gems

Other: 

Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Seal Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

My Most Used Tools (Used Almost Daily):

Multipurpose Liquid Glue 

Stampin' Seal Adhesive  

Adhesive Sheets 

Blending Brushes 

Scoring Blades Multipack

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin' Trimmer

Cutting Blades Multipack

Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Mini Stampin' Cut 'n Emboss Machine

Detail Scissors

Paper Pumpkin Fun

Hey all. I just wanted to jump on and share what I got to play with yesterday. I haven't had much time or motivation to play with my crafty stuff lately. Do you sometimes get in a funk like that? I watch lots of videos on YouTube of others playing, but I'm just not motivated. It's a cycle for me I think.

Anyhow, this month's Paper Pumpkin was quite motivating! OMG. So much good stuff. This kit was designed to go with three suites in the new catalog (Garden Lane, Come Sail Away and Woven Threads) none of which I really wanted. But now I think I'm in love with Come Sail Away and need it lol. The sailing stuff in this kit really blew me away. And the paper that went with Woven Threads had me swooning too.

Y'all know I did not design these cards. I CASE almost everything I do. It's just easier and funner when I don't have to think about things :) I cased these cards from several people on the Paper Pumpkin Fan Page on Facebook (Molly Partin, Debbie Henderson, Carrie Ricksecker, and Dana Mclelland).

Aren't those sailboat images stunning? And the map paper, which is actually cut from the envelope liners, just really goes so well. I'm also loving the little anchors.

I love the Bird Ballad suite. I can't help it. And the birds in that paper went lovely with the papers provided in the Paper Pumpkin kit this month. 

I find the color combination and patterns in this paper so beautiful. Makes me kind of want to buy the Woven Threads paper now. And, I'll let you know a little secret. That cardstock is not the new Pretty Peacock that is in the papers. That is a retired color-- Dapper Denim (I think). I loved that paper and couldn't let it go. And it is so close that you really can't tell. 

Well, that's all I have for today. I hope you enjoyed it and find some inspiration to get you crafting a bit as well!

Please, if you don't have a demonstrator already, choose me as your demonstrator when you go to make a purchase on the Stampin' Up! website. My name is Chelle Scott, and I live in Utah :)

As always, thank you so much for stopping by. 

April Crafty Sharing

Just thought I'd check in and share a couple of cards I've made over the last couple of weeks.

The first one is a card that I really love. I made it for Shane's birthday. He turned 45 this week. I can't believe we're in our 40s. Time really does fly. I still feel 20 in my head. My body, now that's a bit different :) I actually made two of these so I could use one for my Dad for Father's Day.

As you can see above and below, I decorated the flap of my envelope as well as the inside of the card with some extra pieces of patterned paper. I love decorating and personalizing things that I gift to people. I hope that it shows my love and care for them. 

As I have mentioned many times in the past, I hardly ever come up with card designs on my own. I almost always copy someone else's genius. I have the desire to create with my hands, but not to design lol. I think I can leave that up to people who are truly good at it and just happily go about emulating their talents to the best of may abilities. I think most people don't mind that. Otherwise they wouldn't share their work. But, I do want to give credit where credit is due. So, with that in mind, I got the above design from the extremely gifted Making Memories with Michelle.

This design from Julie's Japes I just loved when looking for ideas for using up my Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper. I got two packs for free during Sale-A-Bration, so I have lots to use up :)

For these cards, I used the following Stampin' Up! products available for purchase at the Stampin' Up! store. Please, if you don't have a demonstrator already, choose me as your demonstrator when you go to checkout. My name is Chelle Scott, and I live in Utah :)

Waterfront Birthday Card:

Paper: Crumb Cake Cardstock, Early Espresso Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Wood Textures DSP

Stamp Sets: Waterfront and Picture Perfect Birthday

Ink: Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Crushed Curry, Pacific Point, Bermuda Bay

Adhesive: Snail

Botanical Butterfly Card:

Paper: Basic Black Cardstock, Gorgeous Grape Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Botanical Butterfly DSP (no longer available)

Stamp Sets: Butterfly Gala

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Light Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Marker, Light Rich Razzleberry Stampin Blends Marker (I just colored the small butterfly. The others were cut from the DSP.)

Tools: Pretty Label Punch

Adhesive: Snail

As always, thank you so much for stopping by. And I hope you found something interesting to inspire you here today.

Father's Day Card

Hey all! I was such a slacker all week that I didn't even have a card ready for my awesome dad for Father's Day! It's a good thing that the Waterfront stamp set makes it so easy to throw one together that looks like it took hours.
I guess I wasn't really a "slacker". I worked all week in Salt Lake from 8:00-8:00, plus I had an hour drive each way, so I didn't have a lot of time. I was excused from convention on Friday, so I got to work at the warehouse in Utah County for a normal shift. But, I was pooped. I'm telling you. Ninety five degrees inside a sales tent is no joke peeps.
Anyway, I'm back now. And I'm so grateful for shade and air conditioning!
I wanted to share the card I made for my amazing dad this weekend. Seriously--everyone always tells me how lucky I am to have a dad like him. And I agree!

I am seriously loving the waterfront stamp set. It gives us peeps that don't have a lot of watercoloring skills a way to make those awesome cards that look so artistic lol. It is so great for any occasion, but especially for the masculine card needs in life. 

For this card, I used the following Stampin' Up! products available for purchase in my SU store:

Paper: Whisper White Cardstock

Stamp Sets: Waterfront, Thoughtful Banners

Ink: Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizazz, Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight

Tools: Big Shot Machine, Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder, Stampin Trimmer, Paper Snips, 1" Circle Punch (used negative as a mask)

Other: Gold Twine from an old Paper Pumpkin kit and retired Daisy Delight Designer Series Paper

As always, thank you so much for stopping by. And I hope you found something interesting to inspire you here today.

Pretty Mountain Scene Sympathy Card

Unfortunately, I had occasion to make a sympathy card today. A good friend's mother passed away this last week. I really wanted to make him a special card since we can't offer much in the way of other support. And I really wanted it to be a bit masculine, no flowers.

Enter the waterfront stamp set. I've loved this stamp set since I laid eyes on it, but I really didn't see how much potential it has. I mean, the regular stamped images are beautiful and can make some lovely scenes on their own. But add some water, and wow!

The inside says, "& the hard times easier". I followed a tutorial on YouTube by Linda Dalke to make this card. Such an easy and informative video. I highly recommend it.

I hope the recipient enjoys it as much as I did making it and realizes the love that was put into the creation.

I used the following Stampin' Up! products available for purchase in my SU store at the link in the sidebar :) 

Paper: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Watercolor Paper, Smoky Slate

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Night of Navy, Bermuda Bay, Pool Party

Adhesives: Fast Fuse and Stampin' Dimensionals

Embellishments: 1/4" Basic Grey Shimmer Ribbon (Sale-A-Bration 2018 catalog)

Thanks for visiting today. And, if you just love anything I share or want to see more, the link to my Stampin' Up! store is in the upper right of the page links. Happy shopping!

As always, thank you so much for stopping by. And I hope you found something interesting to inspire you here today.