Stamping with Colleen

Creative Inking Blog Hop-Falling in Love with Fall

Fall arrives this week!  What is your favourite season? 

Instructions for my card

1. Fold the Thick Whisper White Cardstock in half to create card base.
2. Adhere the three Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper punched pieces across the center of a 3 1/4" x 4 3/4" piece of Whisper White  with Multipurpose Glue.  I used the Rectangular Postage Punch. 
3. Wrap the Linen Thread two times around the lower part of the Whisper White layer with the tie towards the right-hand side as shown in the photo.
4. Adhere the Whisper White layer to the center of the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Stamp the greeting from Peace and Joy in Soft Suede Ink on a Whisper White scrap piece and cut out leaving a white border around the image.
6. Adhere the greeting with Stampin’ Dimensionals to the lower right hand side of the Whisper White layer.
7. Adhere three of the gold Metallic Pearls to the card as shown in the photo.

Take care,

Colleen

Now hop this way to see what Lori has to show you

Or if you are hopping the other way check out what BJ has created.

Creative Inking Blog Hop-Mini Catalogue Highlights

The August to December Mini Catalogue is live. Have you had a chance to look at it? If you live in Canada, do not have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and would like a paper copy of the catalogue, I would be happy to mail you one.

As a paper crafter, I start my Christmas projects now-in fact, I am cutting and prepping for my favourite event of the year-my 8th annual I am Ready for... Christmas.  I even have Hallmark Christmas movies on in the background-any excuse to watch them-I have a number of them saved from their Christmas in July event.

I participated in a swap in July with some demonstrator friends. This was my card.

1. The card base is Balmy Blue
2. The Whisper White layer is embossed with the Winter Snow Embossing Folder
3. Two 3/4" strips of Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper are attached to the Whisper White layer
4. The greeting from Snowflake Wishes is embossed with White Embossing Powder
5. A snowflake from the So Many Snowflake Dies is cut from Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper and attached to the card front and embellished with a Blue Adhesive-Backed Gem

Now hop on over to Lori's blog

Or hop this way to see BJ's highlights

Take care and stay safe.

Colleen

 

Creative Inking Blog Hop-Summer Fun

Summer fun. What does summer fun mean to you? This summer is different-I'm staying home more and that has also come with a gift-slowing down and taking time to enjoy some simple pleasures. I've been enjoying my morning coffee on my deck-something I never did before. Summer means flowers and this year I have time to watch my flowers bloom. Summer also means rainstorms-I have never liked thunder or lightening but I love rainbows. I saw a sample tag on page 23 of the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue and that was my inspiration for this card.

There are lots of layers on this card-I do love my Stampin' Dimensionals!

Rainbows-I love the colours and they just sing happy! 

I used a Crumb Base cardbase-a good neutral with bright colours.

The stamp set used is Lovely You and I also used the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch. 

Linen thread finished off my card.

The ink and cardstock rainbow colours are Magenta Madness, Mango Melody, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana and Highland Heather. The coloured strips are 3 1/4" x 3/4". The white layer is 3 1/2" x 4 5/8". 

Just because is one of my favourite sentiments to use on a card. 

Take care and stay safe.

Paper hugs,

Colleen

Now it is time to check out summer fun on Lori's blog

Or hop the other way to see what BJ has created for summer fun!

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Creative Inking Blog Hop-Featuring the 2020-2021 Annual Stampin' Up! Catalogue

It is always so exciting to have a new Stampin' Up! catalogue. New stamps, new colours-so fun! When I first start to work with a new stamp set, I do one of two things-I CASE a card from the catalogue or use one of my go to layouts.  The Peony Garden Suite was one of the two suites that were at the top of my wish list. 

 Here is a close up

The Peony Garden Designer Series Paper is so pretty-and features Petal Pink, Gray Granite and Basic Gray-I chose to feature Petal Pink pieces today.

Isn't that a lovely sentiment-it is stamped in Petal Pink. I stamped off the little peony and stamped it in the corner for a little interest. Stitched Nested Labels Dies work perfectly with the sentiments in the Prized Peony stamp set. 

The pretty white linen ribbon is from the Flowers for Every Season Combo Pack-it is sooo soft. 

And those Elegant Faceted Gems are the perfect touch-I used the clear ones, but there are also petal pink and pearlescent gems in the package too. I have some other variations of this card and a stepped up version, but I'll save those for another day. 

Take care and stay safe,

Colleen

Now hop on over to see what Lori has created for you

Or this way to see what BJ has created

Kylie's Demonstrator Training Program Monthly Team Blog Hop-June 2020

Welcome to our blog hop today! Be sure to grab your favourite beverage, sit back and enjoy all the fabulous creations from all over the world. I am a Stampin' Up! demonstrator in Canada in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-thanks so much for stopping by.  Staying home to stay safe during such uncertain times-I hope our blog hop will provide you with a fun little escape today. 

I saw a sign the other day with this Audrey Hepburn quote-to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. I don't have a green thumb so only the hardiest of my perennials survive. I am better at paper gardens! 

The Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set and Sunflowers Dies in the 2020-2021 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue are simply stunning. 

When I have a new stamp, I try it out first with one of my go to layouts. I like to get a feel for a stamp set. Then I try to make 4 more designs using the stamp set-be sure to watch my IG and FB page this week for more creations with this set.

The little strip of paper is from the Flowers for Every Season 6" x 6" DSP.  The gold metallic thread is from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack-the thread is lovely and I love how it frays-gives it an earthy feel which is perfect for the sunflower. 

The greeting from the Lovely You stamp set is stamped in Soft Suede Ink. The stamp set has so many great sentiments-and just because is so versatile. 

The little dots are Bumblebee-from the 2020-2022 In Colour Enamel Dots. 

The sunflower is coloured with Stampin' Blends-I used Mango Melody (there are no Bumblebee blends but Mango Melody is the perfect match), Granny Apple Green, and Soft Suede.

Thanks for stopping by today-if you live in Canada and do not have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator I would love to be yours!

Take care, stay safe and be sure to check out all the other blogs listed below.

Paper hugs,

Colleen 

 

 

 

Creative Inking Blog Hop-Saying Goodbye to These Favourites

I have the Hello, Goodbye song running through my head. 

This card features three of my favourite items that are retiring.

• Label Me Bold stamp set
• Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper
• Peaceful Poppies Elements

Peaceful Poppies Elements are amazing-8 sheets of die-cut printed accents perfect for watercolouring-2 sheets of printed black elements, 2 sheets printed thick cardstock, 2 sheets printed vellum, and 2 sheets of printed embossed watercolour paper.  Here I watercoloured the printed embossed items with Poppy Parade and Old Olive ink refills and an aqua painter. 

Four more of my favourite things that are retiring

• Animal Outing stamp set
• Tufted 3D Embossing Folder
• Stitched Labels Dies
• Iridescent Sequin Assortment

Four more of my favourite things we have to say goodbye to

• Perennial Birthday stamp set
• Blueberry Bushel cardstock, ink and ribbon
• Candle Embellishments
• Starburst Punch

If you live in Canada and do not have a demonstrator I would love to be yours.  Stay home and stay safe. 

Hop on over to see what Lori's favourites are

Or you can check out BJ's favourites here

Kylie's Monthly Demonstrator Team Blog Hop-May 2020

Welcome to our blog hop today! Be sure to grab your favourite beverage, sit back and enjoy all the fabulous creations from all over the world. I am a Stampin' Up! demonstrator in Canada in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-thanks so much for stopping by.  Staying home to stay safe during such uncertain times-I hope our blog hop will provide you with a fun little escape today. 

My card today features some of my favourite things-some that are retiring and some that will be carrying over to the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue next month. 

Retiring products

• Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper
• Label Me Bold Stamp Set
• Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots
• Petal Pink Metallic Ribbon

Products moving to Annual Catalogue

• Stitched Sweetly Dies
• Scripty Embossing Folder
• Sahara Sand Cardstock
• Memento Black Ink

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Please be sure to check out all the blogs featured below. If you live in Canada and do not have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator I would love to be yours. Stay safe and take care. 

 

Creative Inking Blog Hop-Sending Handmade Love

 

How are you doing? I hope you are staying safe at home. If you are an essential worker then thank you so much for all you are doing. I received some beautiful cards from friends the last few weeks-and they have meant so much to me. I hope you are making and sending cards while we are physically distancing from others. Sending some handmade love to family and friends  is another way to stay connected. 

I will so miss the 2018-2020 In-Colours which will retire starting April 22-yikes that is Wednesday! What are the colours?

• Lovely Lipstick
• Grapefruit Grove
• Pineapple Punch
• Cloverleaf Green
• Blueberry Bushel

This card was made using Bruno Bertucci's Scrappy Strip Technique. The greeting comes from my favourite all-inclusive kit that is found in the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue-Lots of Happy Card Kit. I think this is a great greeting for now. I have also used the Lovely Lipstick 1/8" Grosgrain Ribbon and Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots.

 

Thanks for hopping with us today-hop on over to Lori's  blog to see what handmade love she is sending. 

 

If you are hopping the other way, check out to see what handmade love Bj has for you. 

 

Creative Inking Blog Hop-Springing Ahead

Welcome to our March Creative Inking Blog Hop. I hope we can bring you a welcome diversion to all that is happening in our world. Grab a beverage and enjoy a little break from the news. I actually did not realize that yesterday was the first day of spring. Perhaps it is because I have been so focused on the news. But it could also be because I don't usually associate March 19 with the first day of spring. Trivia for you-March 19, 2020 is the earliest nationwide vernal equinox since 1896!! 

Crafting is my therapy-and definitely needed these days but I have had trouble feeling creative. If you have followed me for awhile, you will know my cards today use one of my  favourite layouts. Stampin' Up! features a simple stamping challenge every month #simplestamping-and the March challenge was a birthday card using only stamps, paper and ink. If you need some card making supplies and live in Canada I would love to help you. Making cards is a great activity while you are being socially distant!  And you can mail the cards you make-what a treat to receive a card in the mail these days.  

This is my #simplestamping card for this month

I have used a 3/4" strip of the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper. The flowers are also cut from the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper-our Paper Snips work so well. Move the paper, not the scissors as you fussy cut-I also leave a small white border-so forgiving and makes you look like a pro. Happy birthday was stamped on Whisper White cardstock with Memento Black ink and the Label Me Bold Stamp set-a must have stamp set from the Stampin' Up! January to June 2020 mini Catalogue. 

A few extra supplies step up this card

I added Basic Pearls and Whisper White Baker's Twine. Both cards use Whisper White Notecards-another basic every stamper should have. 

 

Check out Lori's blog here 

Or if you are hopping the other way see what BJ Peter's has for you

As a retired public health nurse, I have to sneak this in-please wash your hands, please practice social distancing and if you have traveled anywhere, please self isolate when you return. I have always said take care at the end of all my e-mails and blog posts. I love the phrase that Dr. Bonnie Henry, the Medical Health Officer in British Columbia, Canada uses at the end of her daily updates. I will leave you with her words-Be kind, be calm, take care. 

Kylie's Monthly Demonstrator Team Blog Hop-March 2020

Welcome to our blog hop today! Be sure to grab your favourite beverage, sit back and enjoy all the fabulous creations from all over the world on our blog hop. I am a Stampin' Up! demonstrator in Canada in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan-thanks so much for stopping by. 

I am ready for spring. I do not have a green thumb at all-but I do love flowers.  I also love bright colours when it comes to flowers and cardstock! I think that is why I instantly fell in love with the Peaceful Poppies Suite in the Stampin' Up! January to June Mini Catalogue. I've used the brightly coloured Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper on so many projects. The Painted Poppies stamp set also looks great in softer colours.

1. Card base is Petal Pink-5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" 
2. Ink the larger splatter image from Painted Poppies and stamp the Petal Pink card front with Versamark ink
3. Use SNAIL to attach the Whisper White scalloped piece diecut from Stitched So Sweetly Dies
4. Stamp the flower image on a Whisper White piece diecut from Painted Labels Dies
5. Colour image with Petal Pink and Granny Apple Stampin' Blends
6. Attach stamped image to card front with Stampin' Dimensionals
7. Attach 3 Petal Pink Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins
8. Use a Mini Glue Dot to attach a bow made with the Petal Pink 1/4" Metallic Edge Ribbon
9. Stamp the greeting from Time for Tags with Memento Black Ink on Petal Pink Cardstock. Trim greeting with Paper Snips and adhere to card front with Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Wouldn't this be the perfect card to send to let a family member or friend know you are thinking about them-extra important right now when people are staying home?

Take care of yourselves!