Dandelion Wishes – Freshly Made Sketches 367

Hello my friends! I’ve been MIA for several months now. Right after my last post, Fun Stampers Journey let all their coaches know that the company would be converting from a direct sales business model to a retail business model, and that they would be combining forces with Spellbinders. I had joined FSJ less than six months ago and invested heavily in product and business tools and had truly embraced their products and just like that – no more teams, up-lines, down-lines, conventions or catalogs. This news came completely out of left field and sent me reeling.

So. This girl has pulled up her big girl panties and chalked it up to ‘lesson learned’. The reality is, direct sales companies as a whole are struggling to be competitive and still stay afloat. I have been welcomed back to the Stampin’ Up! fold by Mary Fish and the Pals with open arms and I am truly grateful for all of them. Stamping is just more fun when it can be shared with your tribe! It’s my social outlet and I need my peeps! (of course, I met lots of new friends during my time with FSJ and I cherish each of them, and miss the daily interaction with all of them) The only thing constant is life is change and I have finally embraced it, however, I intend to be a hobby demo only. NO.MORE.DRAMA.

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That resolved, my creative juices are flowing again and I couldn’t wait to play along with the latest Freshly Made Sketch’s challenge and their Design Team Call!

Measurements:

  • Powder Pink Card Base 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
  • Basic Black Layer 3 5/8″ x 5 1/8″
  • White Layer 3 1/2″ x 5″

Details:

  • I chose super clean and simple for this project. This stamp set ‘Dandelion Wishes’ by Stampin’ Up! had my heart from the moment I first laid eyes on it! The dandelions are SO sweet and the font for the sentiments is adorable!
  • I chose to use Powder Pink to highlight this set. The background is just a stamp block, dipped directly into Powder Pink ink and then directly onto my white card stock. That’s it!
  • Then I just added the dandelions and the sentiment, mounted the panel onto black cardstock and then onto my Powder Pink card base.

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  • I used a piece of white fun foam to pop the stamped panel up and added a few moonstones for balance.
  • And of course, I was very liberal with my application of Wink of Stella to the dandelion ‘fluff’ and centers. So sparkly!
  • I used Stampin’ Up!’s new basic DSP (available in ALL of the colors-YUM!) to line my envelope.

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  • A bit more stamping on the inside and this card is ready to pop in the mail!

Thank you to the Freshly Made Sketches team for their weekly inspiration, I look forward to each new sketch!

You all are part of my stamping family and I have missed you! Your kind comments keep me motivated and stamping so THANK YOU!!!

Blessings to you!!

Supplies:

Card Stock: Basic Black and Powder Pink by Stampin’ Up! Stamper’s Select White by Papertrey Ink

DSP: 2017-2019 In Color Basics by Stampin’ Up!

Ink: Versafine Onyx Black

Stamps: Dandelion Dreams by Stampin’ Up!

Dies:  None

Tools: Stampin’ Trimmer by Stampin’ Up!

Embellishments: Moonstones by Simon Says Stamp

Other: Whisper White Envelope by Stampin’ Up!

13 comments

  1. Jen Timko says:

    This is really beautiful!! Glad you were able to find your path for happy creating. Glad to see you this week at FMS and thanks for entering our DT call!

    • Shannon Jaramillo says:

      Thank you Judy!! I appreciate your visit to my little blog and appreciate the encouragement! Have a wonderful holiday!!

  2. Kay Wood says:

    So sorry to hear about your experience. Glad you are back with Stampin’ Up!.
    I love your card. It is so soft and beautiful.
    My name is Kay and I am wondering if your “Kay” in your name is a middle name or your maiden name. I only ask because my Mother’s maiden name was Kay and I have so many relatives with that last name. Guess I am just wondering if we might be related. If you don’t wish to reply it is ok. You have to be careful these days.
    Really do love the card.
    Kay Wood
    Independent Demonstrator with Stampin’ Up!
    lobowood1@yahoo.com
    Mimbres, New Mexico

    • Shannon Jaramillo says:

      Hi Kay! I’m so glad you like my card and really appreciate your kind words! The “K” in ‘ShannonKayPaperie’ is actually a loose interpretation to arrive at a blog name that is easy to remember as my last name is Jaramillo! My middle name is actually Kristine but I had always signed my signature as Shannon K Jaramillo so the ShannonKay looked better than ShannonK! lol So no, sorry, we must not be related 🙁 I hope you have a wonderful holiday and thank you so much for stopping by!!

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