Brushed Beauty take 2.....

 I made so many cards with this paper yesterday I have to give you a 2nd look.  More paper patterns and 2 new card base colors give this paper a NEW look!  And Aug 19-21 you can earn 2X Rewards on your ONLINE order!  Opt in and place at least a $20 order to earn 2X Rewards!  Use these Rewards on your  next order!

The Designer paper colors listed showed Lost Lagoon and there it is in the leaves of this pattern.  Very Subtle until you add the card base and it POPS!  I also used some of the NEW Gingham paper to accent.  A scrap of ribbon in a scrap pile.  Such a Happy card!

Same Paper Patterns on a Calypso Coral card base.  I flipped the Gingham to the smaller check and another ribbon scrap.  

Back to Lost Lagoon and the reverse side as an accent with another Pattern from Brushed Beauty.  This card gives me Monet vibes!

Petal Pink card base with the same paper, this is such a versatile pack of paper!  And finally another back side of this Petal Pink brushed design on Calypso Coral.  I used a row from the Gingham to anchor the sentiment.   Sweet Words and Labels Dies and the Flowers from the Paper Pumpkin add on are used on these cards, just like yesterday!

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Colors: Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Early Espresso, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Secret Sea, Very Vanilla

2x Rewards

 August 19-21 you can earn 2x rewards on a qualifying order ($20 minimum)!  This is a great deal!  Especially since there is a Paper sale!  

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Earn double Stampin’ Rewards (2x Rewards) for 3 days only, starting August 19 and ending August 21. That means 20% instead of the standard 10%! All orders qualify once the Stampin’ Rewards threshold of $20 is met! 

 

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Brushed with Beauty

 Another Beautiful Designer paper ON SALE is Brushed with Beauty.  167082  ON SALE for $10.63 while supplies last thru August 31st.  I was iffy on this paper until I cut into it and started to pair with matching cardstock.  This paper leans very Feminine but add some Mossy Meadow and a Masculine card is made.  First up same paper pattern with Mossy Meadow or Petal Pink!  This paper had a Vintage Vibe and Very Vanilla for the base color.

I used the Friendly Foliage Dies to cut the leaves.  These Dies are on the Last chance list!  167023  $16.80,  The Stamp set is sold out.  SAD face, but the Dies really make a nice focal point on a card.  

And the Petal Pink!  Same Designer paper pattern and 2 different looks!  I used the Sweet Words and Labels Bundle for the Sentiment Frame.  167628  $52.00  LOVE these Dies!  The Sentiments are designed to pair with the Winnie the Pooh Suite of products.  These Dies also will cut out images in the Silly Old Bear 12X12 paper 167616  $13.00.

Another Die from the Sweet Words and Labels Bundle on the next 2 cards.  I had to do Tear and Turn so you could see 4 more paper patterns.  This Darling Duckling and Petal Pink could even be a Baby Card!  I added some Retired Petal Pink ribbon and Flowers cut with a Paper Pumpkin Add on Die.  Detailed Flora 168664  $13.00.  You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase these add on Dies. 

This is my FAVORITE paper pattern.  I struggles with choosing a card base from the below colors.  The stripes look Crumb Cake, but Crumb Cake is not listed and DID NOT compliment!  My mind kept saying Tip Top Taupe a long Retired IN color and I think its a perfect match!  Petal Pink strip of Cardstock and a Sprinkle of Flowers.  More cards are in the works and will be on the Card Rack at Independence Uptown Market Saturday 8am-1pm.   

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Colors: Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Early Espresso, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Secret Sea, Very Vanilla

Cute as a Bug Boxes.....

 More Cute as a Bug paper on our NEW Gable Boxes.  SO easy to decorate with Designer paper.  I used the NEW IN Color Gingham Gallery paper on the sides.  This paper should be back in stock the week of August 24th.  New In Color Golden Glow is a very close match with Crushed Curry.  Crisp Cantaloupe blends well with Petal Pink.  

Here is the front of the BOX with a Sentiment and a Mushroom accent.  Side of the Box with the Gingham paper.  

The Mushroom Box is so Earthy and love the Golden Glow Gingham on the sides.  These Mushroom Dies are a bit labor intensive but so worth it!

And here is the side with the Gingham paper.

Another Mushroom Gable Box and I wanted an Old Olive Green Contrast for the sides, so I searched thru my Retired paper and love this pattern for the sides.  

The sunlight when I took this picture almost makes this look blue.....but it is Old Olive and a perfect match.

These Gable Boxes can be decorated for all the Occasions!  168182  $10 for 10 Boxes.

The Sweet Bugs Bundle is still available 167002  $46.75 for Stamp set and Dies.  Check the PAPER Sale and grab some coordinating cardstock!  

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 Colors: Basic Black, Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze, Cloud Cover, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla

Cute as a Bug

 This week I'm working on some Cards and Boxes using this adorable designer paper!  Cute as a Bug 166994 is On Sale for $10.63!  While supplies last thru August 31st.  I spent Sunday crafting with the Cute as a Bug paper and Bundle.  For the First time I cut into the Mushroom patterned paper and used the Mushroom Dies......these turned out so CUTE!!

I cut the Mushroom in Crumb Cake first and then the Caps in Crushed Curry, Real Red and Mossy Meadow.  Pull colors from the Designer paper and Shades of colors.  I listed the paper colors at the bottom and the Red is actually Poppy Parade, but Real Red works as well.  I added the Cap and love the extra dimension this provides.

Next card features the Marching Ants with accents of Mossy Meadow and Old Olive.  Stamped the Ants and colored with Blends.

I love how this Worm turned out.....so elegant against a Mossy Meadow Circle on an Old Olive card base.  Out for a stroll and Spreading JOY!

This paper pattern is very Busy!  I grounded it with a strip of the Daisy pattern.  A simple Punch sentiment with a Single Ant for embellishment.  I will have these cards and MANY More this Saturday at the Market.  8-1pm.  The Sweet Bugs Bundle is still available 167002  $46.75 for Stamp set and Dies.  Check the PAPER Sale and grab some coordinating cardstock!  

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 Colors: Basic Black, Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze, Cloud Cover, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla

New Birthday Gift Bag

 I had to ponder this Gift Bag a few days and then it all came together when I chose Fresh Freesia as the card base.  Cloud Cover can be tricky to work with, but I think the Balance is Back!  I used Florals in Bloom Designer Paper which is ON SALE!!   Item 165175  $12.50 Sale price $10.63.

I pulled in Cloud Cover, Fresh Freesia, Secret Sea and Granny Apple Green.  I used the Color Lifter to lighten the Secret Sea Flowers on the Cake.  I SHOULD have used Garden Green for the leaves....but I had been coloring with Granny Apple Green all day and forgot to switch.  This embossing folder is retired, but I wanted to show how Embossing Designer paper and card stock TOGETHER for a unique look.  If your paper has LARGE images choose a SMALL pattern folder to accent both papers.

LOOK at ALL the colors in this Designer paper....NOT in every sheet of paper.  This sheet for example has Cloud Cover, Fresh Freesia, Garden Green, Petunia Pop and Secret Sea,

Did you know?  The Designer paper colors are listed on the Back of the cardboard sheet.  

- Colors: Bubble Bath, Cloud Cover, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Peach Pie, Petunia Pop, Pretty In Pink, Secret Sea, Shy Shamrock, Strawberry Slush, Summer Splash, Timid Tiger

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Birthday Cake Cards

 I spent most of the day working on Birthday Cake cards,  These have been so fun to make.  Pulling colors from the Designer paper and coloring the Cakes and Candles to match.  Coordination is the BEST with Stampin' Up products!  You can SEE the coordination in every step you take and colors you choose.  It makes crafting easy and fun!  20 new Birthday cards going on the card rack at the Independence Uptown Market Saturday 8/15.  8-1pm.  Come SHOP local!

Clean and Simple card with a Bit of Twine wrapped around the Balmy Blue card base and matching designer paper.

Another Balmy Blue card base and a cute Sentiment.

I wanted to accent this Cake with some Flowers to match this Designer paper.  Timid Tiger card base.

This Cake has Flowers colored with Blends, but I added MORE.  Can a card have too many Flowers?

Blends let you pull the vibrant colors out of the paper and Embellish!

I love this Drink  paper but had never cut into a single sheet.  Timid Tiger card base and a Floral Cake.

Love this Sentiment on a Granny Apple Green card base.  I used ALL the Colors on this card.

Daffodil Delight card base for these Bees Buzzing around this card,  Love the Sentiment that is in this Cake stamp.  Leaves the option to add another cute phrase.

These last 2 cards use elements from a Paper Pumpkin kit.  Berry Burst card base with some Blended blooms. 

Pool Party card base and love how the Gold Cake Stand pulls the Gold from the paper.  Stampin' Up is having a PAPER SALE!  Select colors of Card stock and Designer paper is ON SALE!  Grab your favorite colors and Patterns until the end of August while supplies last!

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