It’s A Beautiful Day – Pals February 2018 Blog Hop

by Shannon Jaramillo // February 14, 2018 // 10 Comments

Welcome to the Pals Feburary 2018 Blog Hop! Our theme this month is “Case the Catty”. The Stampin’ Pretty Pals will copy or remake projects from any of the current Stampin’ Up! catalogs and brochures. After all, who doesn’t CASE (Copy and Share Everything) once in a while. You may be just starting or hopped over from another Pal. In either case you’ll find the line-up toward the end of my post to help you move along.

There are so many pretty projects in the Stampin’ Up! Catalogs that the hardest part of this challenge was trying to narrow it down to just one! I finally decided on this project because a. it’s gorgeous and b. the colors are ones I would never think to pair up!

Measurements:

Card Base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
1st Layer 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
2nd Layer 4″ x 3″

Details:

The first step for me was to figure out the measurements of the layers, which I’ve included so you don’t have to!
Then I jumped right in and stamped the butterfly image from Stampin’ Up!’s Beautiful Day stamp set in Pool Party. The coloring with the Stampin’ Blends took a few tries (okay, more than a few) to work out. There are four colors of blue used, Light and Dark Pool Party and Light and Dark Coastal Cabana. I followed the example one the cover of the Occasions Catalog closely and discovered a few tips:
- They didn’t really blend the layers, they just laid them down one on top of the other, lightest to darkest.
- Let each layer of color dry before applying the next layer to keep that definition between the shades.
- I was hesitant to really put the ink down at first as it seemed so dark and contrasted so much…it doesn’t look that way when the ink dries and it looks much better if you are liberal with the ink. So really lay those colors down!

Once the butterfly was colored, I moved on to stamp all the little flowers in Berry Burst. I’ve never thought to stamp around the edges of my card base before but WOW! I love the effect! One teeny tiny stamp sure can pack a punch!
I had a discussion recently with a stamping friend who didn’t own either a Stamparatus or any other type of stamp positioning tool and the merits of both the Stamparatus and the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig. I believe that both tools are valuable to have. The Stamparatus is perfect for making sure you get a great stamped image and perfect placement but it doesn’t work well in applications like stamping this border of flowers around the edges of the card stock. The reason? You can’t turn the stamp to mix up the placement. With the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, you can. You can turn the plastic sheet that the image is stamped on all different ways to come up with a fun pattern and still get perfect placement.

A tiny hand cut banner topped off with a Whisper White Baker’s Twine bow and a stamped and snipped sentiment banner layered with a pretty piece of Lemon Lime Twist 3/8″ Mini Striped Ribbon finish off this project beautifully.
Today I left the inside blank for a personalized message, just added some color and a few flowers.

Thank you so much for hopping with the Stampin’ Pretty Pals today. Please take a minute to mark your calendar for our next hop on March 14, 2018. Now hop along using the Blog Hop Line-up below. Don’t forget to leave us a comment. We really like that.

Blog Hop Line-up:

Blessings!

Supplies:

Card Stock: Berry Burst, Night of Navy and Whisper White by Stampin’ Up!

Pattern Paper: Tutti Fruitti 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up!

Ink: Pool Party and Berry Burst by Stampin’ Up!

Stamps: Beautiful Day by Stampin’ Up!

Dies: None

Tools: Stamp-A-Ma-Jig and Stampin’ Trimmer by Stampin’ Up!

Embellishments: Lemon Lime Twist 3/8″ Mini Striped Ribbon and Whisper White Baker’s Twine by Stampin’ Up!

Other: Medium Whisper White Envelope by Stampin’ Up!

All Because Two People Fell in Love – Sunday Stamps 170

by Shannon Jaramillo // January 15, 2018 // 3 Comments

I decided to break out new paper, stamps and dies for this card that I made using the most recent Sunday Stamps sketch. I chose this sketch for the simple reason that the idea of three squares down one side of the card boggles my mind. So…challenge accepted!

Measurements:

Card Base 4 1/2″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″
Base Panel 4″ x 5 1/4″
Blue Layer 4 7/8″ x 3 5/8″
Striped Layer 4 7/8″ x 3 5/8″

Details:

I adore this new quilted heart die that I got for FREE with my order from Concord & 9th. And I saw this sentiment stamp and die set from Lil ‘Inker and knew that was the perfect sentiment for this card…but how to merge the two and still keep with the inspiration sketch? Hmmm…
Once the stamps and dies were chosen…now paper! My favorite accessory! I literally went through all of my 6 x 6 paper stash and had lots of fun options, but I have been purchasing scrapbooking kits from Felicity Jane and these papers from the ‘Heidi’ line are GORGEOUS!!!

I used the weathered wood paper for one of the quilted hearts and for the base layer as well. Then I chose two patterns from the same line and die cut them with a stitched rectangle die and added them at canted angles for a fun effect.
Everything being a little wonky made trying to line my hearts up straight a bit of an issue! I finally (and don’t laugh) took a piece of twine, lined it up on my Stampin’ Grid Paper, taped it down at the top and bottom, and then slid my card base under the twine. One I made sure the card was straight as well, I used the line of the twine to aline the center points of the each heart, at the top and at the point. That made it much easier to be straight, but I’m sure there is a better way to have done this!

The ‘because’ die has a matching stamp. I tried stamping the stamp and then die cutting it, but couldn’t line everything up, then I tried cutting the die cut out and lining it up with the stamp set in my MISTI and that worked better but the ‘s’ in the stamp and the die aren’t quite the same! Third time is a charm, right? I simply took the stamped die and turned it upside down into my Onyx Versafine ink! That did the trick! And it’s REALLY black! I love it!
I added a bit of Powder Pink shimmer ribbon in the upper left hand corner and anchored it with a Black Rhinestone Jewel.A couple more in the lower right hand corner for balance and voila!

I’m pretty happy with how the card turned out. I wanted to try to create a more modern, maybe a little of a ‘Joanna Gaines’ type valentine card and think I achieved that goal. Enjoy the rest of your day and I will see you soon! If you have a minute, I would love hearing your feedback!

Here’s the sketch I used from Sunday Stamps:

I’m also playing along with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge which is Use Patterned Paper.

Blessings to you.

Supplies:

Card Stock: Stamper’s Select White by Papertrey Ink

Pattern Paper: Heidi by Felicity Jane

Ink: Versamark Onyx Black

Stamps: Because by Lil ‘Inker

Dies: Quilted Heart by Concord & 9th; Because and Stitched Mats: Rectangles by Lil ‘Inker; Envelope Liner Die (retired) by Stampin’ Up!

Tools: Big Shot by Stampin’ Up!

Embellishments: Powder Pink Shimmer ribbon and Black Rhinestone Basic Jewels by Stampin’ Up!

Other: Medium Whisper White Envelope by Stampin’ Up!

Floral Feel Better – Freshly Made Sketches 319

by Shannon Jaramillo // January 13, 2018 // 8 Comments

Hello my stamping friends! I woke up today with the Santa Ana winds blowing again (yuck) but also to a perfectly clear bright blue sky and that was the inspiration for today’s card. The sun just fills me up with ‘happy’ and so I poured it out onto my card.

Measurements:

Card Base 4 1/2″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″
White Panel 3 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
Orange Layer 1″ x 5 1/2″
Blue Layer 1/2″ x 5 1/2″

Details:

I broke out a new-to-me stamp set and had fun playing not with alcohol markers, but with good old Stampin’ Up! foam ink pads! LOTS of them!!
The ‘Hello Lovely’ stamp set is made by Concord & 9th, a stamp company I had not really noticed until now (Thanks Michelle). I love that it is a large image, and really open to personalization. I think I could make a hundred cards with it, all different.
Besides the large image, there are lots of watercolor type images to fill in the flowers. The large blossom has three stamps for the interior color. So I stamped the largest image in Powder Pink, the next largest in Blushing Bride, and the smallest in Flirty Flamingo.

The smaller pink bud was stamped in Flirty Flamingo with Rose Red accents, The blue ones are Coastal Cabana with Bermuda Bay centers and the the daisies are stamped in Daffodil Delight with Crushed Curry centers.
The largest leaves are stamped in Lemon Lime Twist, the medium leaves are stamped in Pear Pizzazz, and the little leaves are Lucky Limeade.
Once I was done I decided everything needed more depth of color so I pulled out a bunch of pencil type stamps that I purchased from ‘Stamps by Judith’ (which are featured on the main photo) and went to town. I added lots of Powder Pink, Flirty Flamingo and Rose Red squiggles to the main flower. I adore the addition of Rose Red to the center of it.
The Hello Lovely stamp set comes with an ink splotch stamp so with some masking, I added Daffodil Delight ink spots all around the stamped image. That wasn’t enough so I added more in Sahara Sand.
Still wasn’t enough so I added a three dot pencil stamp all over in Crushed Curry and Fresh Fig. I still wanted ‘more’ so I used the squiggle stamp again in Fresh Fig. The touch of purple makes my bouquet complete 🙂

I found some patterned paper that went well with my colors in a 6 x 6 paper pad by My Mind’s Eye, appropriately called ‘Happier’
I fussed with the sentiment for a bit until I found this one by PTI. I tried in on vellum first, nope. Then tried it on white card stock, nope. The third time was just right, stamped in Versamark Ink on Basic Black card stock and heat embossed with Ranger white embossing powder. I placed it flat onto my card rather than popped up as I wanted the card to be very mailable.
I felt everything was a bit off balance with all the black to the upper right so I added black sequins to the opposite corner. It feels balanced now!
I couldn’t just stop, so I added shimmer to ALL of the flowers…so sparkly!

And that’s it! I left the inside blank to leave room for lots of writing space.

I want to thank the Freshly Made Sketches for my layout this week, a perfect blank canvas to decorate!

I’m also playing along with Concord & 9th‘s challenge to use your first (or closest to first) C9 set! How fun is that!

Thank you so much for visiting me! Making cards is a wonderful way to wind down and the process makes me happy so I’m always delighted to share with, and hear from, those who share this passion!

Blessings to you.

Supplies:

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

Pattern Paper: Happy by My Mind’s Eye

Ink: Versamark Onyx Black; Powder Pink, Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Rose Red, Costal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Lemon Lime Twist, Pear Pizzazz, Lucky Limeade, Sahara Sand and Fresh Fig by Stampin’ Up!

Stamps: Hello Lovely by Concord & 9th, Inside & Out: Healing Touch by Papertrey Ink

Dies: Envelope Liner Die (retired) by Stampin’ Up!

Tools: Heat Embossing Tool and Embossing Buddy by Stampin’ Up!; White Embossing Powder by Ranger

Embellishments: generic black sequins and Wink of Stella

Other: Medium Whisper White Envelope by Stampin’ Up!

Fall is in the Air – Stamp, Ink, Paper #116 & The Paper Players 362

by Shannon Jaramillo // September 17, 2017 // 7 Comments

Saturday was a beautiful day here in Southern California with temperatures in the 70’s and a nice crisp feel in the air. I stopped by the local Home Goods store and picked up some fall decor and did a little decorating around the house which translated in to fall cards as well, lol.

The ‘At Home with You’ stamp set has a darling pot of sunflowers that has been calling to me so I pulled it out and colored it with my Shin-Han alcohol markers. I then die cut it with the coordinating die, popped it up on Stampin’ Dimensionals on a Very Vanilla card base and stamped a sweet sentiment from the ‘One Big Meaning’ stamp set in Early Expresso. This darling pattern from the Painted Autumn DSP is a great compliment to my coloring, and the linen bow the finishing touch!

It’s seems like I’m not the only one feeling “Fallish” – Fall challenges are also in the air this week so I’m playing along with both the Stamp, Ink, Paper Clean and Simple Fall challenge as well as The Paper Players Clean and Simple Harvest Challenge (LOVE their inspiration photo!):

Thank you for stopping by! I’d love to know if you’ve been inspired by the changing seasons too 🙂

Supplies:

At Home With You Photopolymer Bundle – 145351

Price: $50.25

At Home With You Photopolymer Stamp Set – 143681

Price: $26.00

One Big Meaning Clear-Mount Stamp Set – 139420

Price: $19.00

Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper – 144613

Price: $11.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock – 144237

Price: $7.00

Big Shot – 143263

Price: $110.00

At Home Framelits Dies – 143727

Price: $30.00

Stampin’ Trimmer – 126889

Price: $30.00

Linen Thread – 104199

Price: $4.50

Snail Adhesive – 104332

Price: $7.00

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals – 144108

Price: $4.00

Supply List

Quick & Easy Card Idea

by Shannon Jaramillo // July 3, 2017 // 8 Comments

It’s the Fourth of July here in the States, time to celebrate our heritage and rejoice in our freedoms! A day for parades, hot dogs, BBQ’s, and fireworks! We usually go to the ball park to celebrate with good ole baseball and fireworks, but this year I have to work tomorrow 🙁 so I will be going to bed with a pillow over my head! lol

So I decided to celebrate the day with paper crafts instead! Today’s card is sooooo quick and easy you may want to make a bunch of them!

Details:

I actually saw a similar card done with watercolor splatters and I thought “Hey! I can make that so easily using the Gorgeous Grunge splatter stamp!” And so a card was born…

I stamped the splatter stamp from the now retired but ever so useful Gorgeous Grunge stamp set in three complimentary colors: Old Olive, Bermuda Bay and Calypso Coral.
I then stamped this AWESOME birthday sentiment from the Big on Birthdays stamp set in Tuxedo Black ink.
Three little clusters of sequins finish the card off perfectly!
I pulled out my retired stash for the envelope liner. This pattern is from the Best Year Ever DSP pack, probably two springs catalogs ago now

The inside is very clean as well with just a single sentiment from the Birthday Banners stamp set.

Honestly, there are so many possibilities for cards with this concept! Any large sentiment will work! And if your sentiment is horizontal rather than vertical, just change the orientation of the splatter stamp! Cute, Quick and easy to mass produce! And flat for mailing too!

Thanks for stopping by today. I’d love to hear your thoughts on how you might use this idea!

Supplies: