Birdie Hugs Card

Another day of Happy Stamping!  Okay, yesterday I asked you if Sailing Home was one of your favorite new stamp sets.  Well now, how about this one - Free as a Bird?  YES!  Free as a Bird is another of my favorite new sets!  They were the first two sets on my wish list.  I was inspired to make this card after seeing a card on Facebook, created by Laura Seki.  Thank you, Laura!  This card is SO EASY!  The Very Vanilla main card front is stamped in VersaMark Ink with the adorable birds and then heat embossed with Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder. 

TIP - After the birds are heat embossed they are then dry embossed with the Subtle 3D EF.  Be sure you have melted all the embossing powder.  If not, your embossing folder will be pretty messy!  The Subtle EF presses the embossed gold right down into the Very Vanilla cs. I really like the affect!

The leaves and flowers are stamped with VersaMark ink and also heat embossed in Gold.  They are then colored and Fussy Cut.

TIP - The vellum leaves and flowers are colored with markers - on the back side of the image!  Use Mini Glue Dots to adhere.  Liquid glue may cause your marker ink to bleed!

Birdie Hugs Card Supplies
Stamps: Free as a Bird (get the Bundle with Stitched Nested Dies & save 10%), Hugs from Shelli (May 2019 - Paper Pumpkin Kit)
Paper: Mint Macaron, Very Vanilla, Thick Very Vanilla CS (for die cut Hugs greeting), Vellum CS
Ink: VersaMark Pad, Brights Stampin'Write Markers, Subtles Stampin'Write Markers
SU Accessories: Big Shot (retired), Heat Tool, Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder, Stitched Nested Labels Dies, Subtle 3D EF, Paper Snips, Nature's Twine, Mini Glue Dots, Mini & Regular Dimensionals
Design: Laura Seki

Thanks for Peeking in Today!
Barb

Set Sail Card

I bet Sailing Home is one of your favorite stamp sets in the new 2019-20 Annual Catalog!  It's definitely one of my faves!  Plus, the dies are great.  Don't miss adding this bundle to your wish list!  My card today is one we made earlier this month in my card club.  I really like how my Anchor and Rope embellishment turned out!  

Remember you can always click the photo to see it's larger size!

Set Sail Card Supplies

Stamps: Sailing Home

Paper: Night of Navy, Sahara Sand, Thick Whisper White CS, Whisper White, Come Sail Away DSP

Ink: Night of Navy Classic

SU Accessories: Big Shot (retired), Smooth Sailing Dies, Stitched Nested Labels Dies, Night of Navy/Sahara Sand Baker's Twine, Mini Glue Dots, Mini & Regular Dimensionals

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Thanks so much for coming by!

Barb

Just a Little More Tropical Chic

This stamp set Tropical Chic is such fun to play with!  I had to make a few more cards.  I hope you like them!  I think this next one is my favorite!

Tropical Chic - Green & Yellow Card Supplies
Stamps: Tropical Chic

Paper: Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Granny Apple Green, Tropical Escape 6x6 DSP (retired)
Ink: Mango Melody Classic
SU Accessories: Big Shot, Subtle 3D EF, Tropical Chic Dies, Layering Squares Dies, Adhesive Strips, Garden Green & White Baker's Twine (retired), Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

TIP - This next one is kind of unique in the way I used the Subtle EF.  The Whisper White card front is adhered to the Melon Mambo mat, then that whole unit is embossed with the Subtle EF.  It presses the white leaves into the Melon Mambo CS.  That mat is then attached to the folded Melon Mambo card front.

Tropical Chic - It's Your Day Card Supplies

Stamps: Tropical Chic, Itty Bitty Birthdays
Paper: Whisper White, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce, Melon Mambo
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Pad, Melon Mambo Classic, Mango Melody Classic, Coastal Cabana Classic
SU Accessories: Big Shot, Subtle 3D EF, Tropical Chic Dies, Stitched Shapes Dies, Black Baker's Twine (retired), Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

TIP - My last card uses up some scraps from my card club gathering.  We die cut the leaves from the Granny Apple Green CS.  These are the leftover pieces!  I love how the white makes it POP! 

Leafy Fern Hello Card Supplies

Stamps: Tropical Chic, Good Morning Magnolia

Paper: Thick Whisper White, Granny Apple Green, Basic Black, Whisper White, Tropical Escape 6x6 DSP (retired)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Pad
SU Accessories: Big Shot, Tropical Chic Dies, Layering Ovals Dies, Black Rhinestones (retired),  Stampin' Dimensionals

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Thanks for popping by!

Barb

Tropical Chic - You're the Greatest!

Hey there Stamping Friends!  Today's post is a replay of my very last post on my DBWS SU Blog.  It's my understanding that I would be loosing my Blog, Favorite Ideas Albums, and Newsletter capability around June 16th.  Needless to say - I have been a bit bummed because these were some of the main things I used on my Demonstrator Business Web Site.  But...  I'm happy to report I have this new Blog and I think it is going to be better than before.  Searches and Label entries will definitely help you when trying to locate a card or a project from a workshop.

This card is one we made in my June card clubs.  It is also the card I created for my entry as a guest designer for the June 3rd, What Will You Stamp Challenge - WWYS222 featuring the Tropical Chic stamp set.  I was honored to be that week's guest designer because the card I posted in their WWYS220 challenge featuring The All That You Are stamp set was selected as the winner.  If you'd like to see my WWYS220 entry (you can see it HERE).  I don't think they had many entries so low & behold - I won the competition! How cool is that!  That's how I was able to be their June 3rd Challenge, guest designer.  I actually made two cards for their challenge - please let me know your favorite!

You're the Greatest - Tropical Chic Card Supplies

Stamps: Tropical Chic
Paper: Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Granny Apple Green, Basic Black
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Pad, Granny Apple Green Classic, Melon Mambo Classic
SU Accessories: Big Shot, Tropical Chic Dies, Layering Ovals Dies, Black Rhinestone Jewels (retired), Stampin' Dimensionals

Tropical Chic, Z-Fold Style Card Supplies
Stamps: Tropical Chic
Paper: Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Granny Apple Green, Basic Black, Tropical Escape 6x6 DSP (retired)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Pad, Granny Apple Green Classic, Melon Mambo Classic
SU Accessories: Big Shot, Tropical Chic Dies, Layering Squares Dies, 1/8" Black Sparkly Cord (retired), Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals

Now - Hop over to WWYS and see all the June 3rd Tropical Chic Cards!

Thanks for stopping by,
Barb

Topiary Thank You Card

I love the Vertical Greetings stamp set!  It adds such a nice different dimension to a card.  Yes, it is retired but I still felt I needed to share.  I was inspired to make this card after seeing this one made by Su Mohr.  Su makes amazing cards and I've case'd (copy and share everything) - her cards many times!  Thank you, Su!

TIP - We used the Stamparatus to perfectly stamp the Topiary image every time!  We inked the rubber stamp with our Stampin' Write Markers!

Topiary Thank You Card Supplies
Stamps: Vertical Greetings
Paper: Thick Whisper White CS, Soft Suede, Whisper White
Ink: Soft Suede Classic, Neutrals Marker Assortment (soft suede), Brights Marker Assortment (granny apple green), Regals Marker Assortment (cajun craze)
SU Accessories: Big Shot (retired), Subtle 3D EF, Stamparatus (optional), Simply Shammy (optional), Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals
Design: Su Mohr

I hope you like the card.  These clean and simple styles are - I think - My Favorites!

Thanks for stopping by!
Barb

Everything is Rosy Thank You Card

Hello Stamping Friends!  I've been working hard the last few days making this blog.  I'm hopeful it will actually be easier and better than my demonstrator web site at Stampin' Up!  It will still take me a while to get the hang of it.  I'd love for you to Follow Me and click the Blue Follow button in the right margin!  Today's post is another from my last Make & Take event.  We used the beautiful Everything is Rosy Product Medley.  I hope you ordered one and have made some nice creations.  This one was pretty easy!

Everything is Rosy Thank You Card Supplies
Stamps: Everything is Rosy Product Medley (retired)
Paper: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Balance of Paper - in the Kit
Ink: Night of Navy, Powder Pink, Melon Mambo, Rose Gold Glimmer Paint - in the Kit
SU Accessories: Big Shot (retired), Everything is Rosy Dies (retired Kit), Classic Label Punch, Sprig Punch, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals
Misc (not SU) Items - Handle of a Paint Brush 

TIP - Shake the Bottle of Glimmer Paint.  Remove the lid.  Dip the paintbrush handle in the lid paint.  Touch it to your card where ever you want shimmer dots!  Each time you touch down the dots get smaller in size.  Dip again and make more!  VERY FUN! And EASY!

There are so many great pieces in this kit.

Thanks for stopping by,
Barb

I Miss You - Lovely as a Tree

WELCOME

Hello - Today is the very first day of my new BLOG!  I hope I can figure out how to do this.  Please wish me well!

Today I'm posting a card we made recently at my last Make & Take card event.  We were using stamp sets that were retiring.  This set Lovely as a Tree has been a favorite for many, many years.  I wanted to use this set as a Hail & Farewell,  We will all miss it but HOPEFULLY we all have it!  I was inspired by another stamper to make this card.  Thank you, Maria Kandylas!

I Miss You - Lovely as a Tree Card Supplies

Stamps: Lovely as a Tree (retired), Itty Bitty Greetings

Paper: Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Shimmery White, Basic Gray

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, Poppy Parade

SU Accessories: Big Shot (retired), Bunch of Banners Dies (retired), Rectangle Stitched Dies, Sponge Brayers, Stampin' Spritzers, Classic Label Punch, Paper Snips, Silver & White Baker's Twine (retired), Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Design: Maria Kandylas

I truly appreciate your visits and comments.  I hope you'll take time to occasionally leave your feedback.  LOVE hearing from my readers!

Until next time...

Happy Stamping,

Barb