Card Challenge; Less Is More #369

Hello Stampers,

Today I am sharing my entry for the Less Is More Challenge #369 'Bring Something Back'.

For this challenge we were to create a clean and simple card using a technique or stamp set that we have not used for a while. 

I am bringing out A Nice Cuppa stamp set. One that came out before I joined Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator, to be honest, before I even knew of Stampin' Up!
I hunted around for this retired item for months and finally found it on ebay. So I glad I get the chance to use this stamp set for this challenge!

I love the 3 stacked cups (the one I used). It is a perfect focal point and teamed up with a sentiment in one stamp! Timeless Textures stamp set has to be one of my favourites for adding a little detail/texture. Keeping it simple I added a few splashes here and there to give the card a little something, then finished it of with a trio of Pearl Basic Jewels. And here we have a clean and simple card using a retired stamp set I just love :) 

Items Used:

A Nice Cuppa Stamp Set (Retired)

Timeless Textures Stamp Set (140517)

Soft Sky Cardstock (131292)
Smooth Whisper White Cardstock (106549)
Pearl Basic Jewels (144219)

Inks: Soft Sky, Crumb Cake and Fresh Fig.

But I could not stop at just one card, so had a play and created a few more which you can see below. Thanks for visiting!

Happy Crafting,

        AMIE

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Card Challenge; Global Design Project 124 CASE Challenge

Hello Stampers,

Today I am sharing my entry for the Global Design project #GDP124 CASE the Designer Challenge. To CASE a project you take the elements you like from the design and make it your own. It could be the colours, layout or stamp set.

CASE = Copy And Selectively Edit

The challenge is to CASE from the card design below; 

I wanted to focus on CASEing the wreath so pulled together a few different stamp sets, some old and some new. I also really loved the thin Crumb Cake boarder and bow, so CASED these from the design also. 

As it's that time of year, hearts was a must and they work lovely with the wreath design. Of course I had to add some sparkle on the raised hearts and with the Sale-a-bration ribbon, which unfortunately the photo does not do justice! Wink of Stella was added to all the hearts which also really set off that sparkle in the ribbon! 

This was a simple yet lovely project to make, I also made it in pinks using Powder Pink and Calypso Coral. A suitable card not just for Valentines Day, but also Weddings, Anniversaries and new arrivals too! More pics below :D

Items Used:

Jar of Love Stamp Set (141587)

Petal Palette Stamp Set (145788)

Heart Happiness Stamp Set (145769)Sale-a-bration Shimmer Ribbon Pack (147243)

Crumb Cake Cardstock (121685)
Whisper White Cardstock (106549)

Inks: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Soft Sky and Bermuda Bay 

Happy Crafting,

        AMIE

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Card Challenge; Global Design Project 110 Sketch Challenge

Hello Stampers,

Here is a card entry for the Global Design Project 110 Sketch Challenge. The Challenge is to follow the below sketch to create a card, using any theme or colour combination.


I was feeling floral, so dug out the Flower Shop stamp set and mixed it with some of our new Merry Little Christmas DSP. Which just shows how versatile it is! I even fussy cut some of the leaves out to use along side my flower. This was my first time using the Hardwood background stamp and I really love it! I added a bit of Linen Thread to pull in the Crumb Cake browns and raised the circles with dimensionals. 
Something I would change next time; I would put the twine in front of the circles so not to lose it so much.

Items Used:

Flower Shop Stamp Set (130942)

Pansy Punch (130698)
Hardwood Stamp (133035)
Merry Little Christmas DSP (144621)

Smooth Whisper White (106549)
Crumb Cake Cardstock (121685)
Pear Pizzazz Cardstock (131290)
Gold Faceted Gems (144141)
Linen Thread (104199)

Inks: Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz & Crushed curry.

Happy Crafting,

        AMIE

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Card Challenge; PCC #262 and Less Is More #349

Hello Stampers,

Today I am sharing my entry for the Less Is More Challenge #349 & combing it with Paper Craft Crew Tic-Tac-Toe Challange (PCC262).

The for Less Is More Challenge we were to create a clean and simple card in the theme of Hot & Spicy Colours. For the PCC Challenge I chose to go with the middle row down; Baker's Twine, Fall and Punch/Die cut.

I pulled out the Coffee Cafe and Merry Cafe stamps sets and teamed it up with some lovely fall colours which also fit the 'hot and spicy' theme needed for the challenge. Keeping it clean and simple, I die cut the coffee cup as my focal point and added a fun Fall border down one side of the card. Finally I added some Twine and raised the stamped panel with dimensionals. 
And there you have a cosy clean and simple card :) 

Items Used:

Merry Cafe Stamp Set (144965)

Coffee Cafe Bundle (145331)

Linen Thread (104199)

Whisper White Cardstock (106549)
Smooth Whisper White Cardstock (106549)
Velum - for the lid of the coffee cup.

Inks: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, and Real Red.

Happy Crafting,

        AMIE

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Card Challenge; PCC #260

Hello Stampers,

Today I am sharing my entry for the Paper Craft Crew (PCC260) Sketch Challenge. Only my 2nd card challenge ever and already I know I'm going to be addicted! The challenge is to create a card using the sketch below; 

I pulled together the Coffee Break DSP and Wood Textures DSP for the bulk of my card, they work fab together! Added a bit of interest to the DSP using the Timeless Textures stamp set...the 'mug stain' is perfect for coffee/tea themed cards! :) I am actually rather happy with how it turned out! More pics below :D

Items Used:

Coffee Break Designer Series Paper (144155)

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper (144177)
Timeless Textures Stamp Set (140517)
Coffee Cafe Stamp Set (143677)

Linen Thread (104199)

Glitter Enamel Dots (144200)
Crumb Cake Cardstock (121685)
Whisper White Cardstock (106549)

Inks: Crumb Cake and Early Espresso 

Happy Crafting,

        AMIE

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Card Challenge; Joy of Sets - Letter T

Hello Everyone 

For the last few months I have been thinking about participating in a card challenge... and now I have finally done so! :D 
This Joy of Sets Challenge is to create a card using any Stampin' Up! stamp set that starts with the letter T. 
I have used Tabs For Everything for a fun Birthday card, using the sentiments in the set for a background. Images of my entry are below :)

Items Used:

Tabs For Everything (143907)

Crumb Cake Cardstock (121685)
Emerald Envy Cardstock (141420)
Smooth Whisper White Cardstock (106549)

Copper Metallic Thread (141696)
Emerald Envy Taffeta Ribbon (142742) - Retired!
Gold Gel Pen

Inks: Emerald Envy, Momento Black, Crushed Curry, Tranquil Tide and Lemon Lime Twist.

Happy Crafting,

        AMIE

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