Tasty Trucks

Hi Stampers,

Have you seen the charming new stamp set "Tasty Trucks"?  It's adorable!  And even better, it's FREE with any $50 Stampin Up' purchase during 2017 Sale-a-Bration.

How cute is that?!  This stamp set is customizable for a lot of different occasions with the included sentiments.  And instead of cupcakes, your truck can carry ice cream, tacos, hot dogs or pancakes. Sweet!  I stamped my truck with Archival Black, which is perfect to use with Watercolor Pencils.  Did you notice that the stripe on the truck matches my background designer paper?  If you've never done any paper piecing, it's a simple technique with a big WOW factor.  Just stamp the truck on the designer paper, cut out the section you want with paper snips & attach to your colored image with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

I used Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry to stamp "Happy Birthday".  The Melon Mambo is stamped full-strength, then stamped a second time without re-inking.  

Here's another version of this card using Mint Macaron and Crushed Curry.

The Stitched Shapes Framelits make a perfect background for this cute little truck.  

The design of this card was inspired by my friend Vicki - here is the card she sent me:

If you love Tasty Trucks, visit my website to get yours today-it's item #143300.  FREE with any $50 purchase. They're only available until March 31, or while supplies last - don't miss out!  

Happy stamping,

Pat

Happy Birthday, Gorgeous

Hi Stampers,

Happy First Day of Spring!  This card is for a beautiful lady with a spring birthday.  It's done totally with Sweet Sugarplum - cardstock, designer paper, glimmer paper and enamel shapes.  Do you like the monochromatic look?

The 1/2" strip of Sweet Sugarplum Glimmer Paper is from the free Glimmer Paper pack available with any $50 purchase during Sale-a-Bration (thru March 31 or while supplies last)!  The print is Blooms & Bliss Designer Series Paper, cut 5-1/2" x 1-1/2".  The image is part of the Beautiful You stamp set, as is the sentiment.

The dress uses the paper-piecing technique.  If you're not familiar with it, simply stamp a second image onto your designer paper, cut with paper snips & adhere to your original stamped image.  Voila!

The panel with the stamped image is 2" x 3-3/4".  That lovely little bit of lace is half of a Lace Doily, and the heart comes from the 2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes.

This simple but elegant card is easy enough for any beginning stamper.  If I can help you get started on your stamping journey, please feel free to contact me!

Happy stamping,

Pat

All That Glitter!

Hi Stampers,

Have you ordered your free Sale-a-Bration 6 x 6 Glimmer Paper?  What are you waiting for?! Sale-a-Bration ends on March 31, but supplies of this beautiful paper may not last that long.  The pack includes three different colors, Bermuda Bay, Mint Macaron & Sweet Sugarplum.  They are gorgeous!  Here's a card I created with the Bermuda Bay & Mint Macaron:

My photo doesn't do this card justice, but hopefully you get the idea.  The glimmer paper behind the die-cut flower is so shimmery and eye-catching!  The die-cuts are the largest flower in the Special Reason Bundle.  The leaves are die-cut from the same bundle.

The sentiment is from Suite Sentiments - love the beautiful font on this one.  Such a heart-warming sentiment for a special friend!

The sentiment is stamped on Sahara Sand cardstock with Soft Suede ink.  The banner is flagged on both ends using the Triple Banner Punch.  I attached a strip of 5/8" Burlap Ribbon to the card front first, then adhered the banner on top of it using Dimensionals.

The card base is made of Thick Whisper White.  The mat is Bermuda Bay, and the card front is regular weight Whisper White.

Thank you for visiting my blog today!  Remember, this Glimmer Paper pack is free with any $50 Stampin' Up' purchase made through my website, but only until March 31 or while supplies last.  Click any link in this post or click the "Shop Now" link on the left side of the page to arrive at my website.

Happy stamping,

Pat