Card: Peaceful Poppies with a Heart Twist

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Welcome to today's post! I hope everyone is staying healthy, positive and finding ways to be thankful during this difficult time.  I have been sincerely enjoying this time with my family and am trying to take time to enjoy the simple things in life.

I thought I would get started on a few upcoming holiday cards in my spare time and wanted to play along with the Peaceful Poppies paper with today's project.  This paper is beautiful, says "Spring" like no other and I love the coordinating color combinations.

And here is today's project...

Today's project combines a variety of different sets and shows just how versatile the Stampin' Up! products can be.  The base of this card is the Crumb Cake cardstock and then features the Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper as the focal point of the card!  For the center portion, you can use a circle punch or the Layering Circles die-cuts to create your focus.  The hearts are a combination of  the Scalloped Heart Punch available with the From My Heart suite and the stitched mini hearts from the Be Mine die-cuts (retired).  Pair those lovely hearts with some faceted gems and linen twine to pull the whole card together! Lovely!

I made two different versions because I was so inspired with this layout and did not want any of this beautiful paper to go to waste! Do you have a favorite?! 

Card Details

Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Paper: Crumb Cake, Peaceful Poppies, Flirty Flamingo, Whisper White
Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Mossy Meadow
Stamp Set: Sunshine Sayings
Tools: Layering Circles die-cuts, Be Mine Stitched die-cuts, Scalloped Heart Punch, Banner Punch
Accessories: Linen Twine, From My Heart faceted gems

Today's project was inspired by the following challenge:

SUO Challenge

SUOC #246: Sketch Challenge

Keep Austin Crafty!

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Card: A Sweet Valentine's Card!

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Welcome to today's post! I hope everyone's week is off to a great start! I have been busy preparing for my first card workshop at our local library.  I am so excited for this opportunity and I can't wait to share my love of cards with the community.  You can check out all the details on my workshop page.

I wanted to share today's card as it will be one of the samples available to create at the workshop.  The workshop is a Valentine theme, so of course I had to showcase the From My Heart Specialty DSP.  This paper and stamp set is amazing and I have loved everything that I have made with it so far.  There are so many coordinating products as well that there is something for everybody.  From colorful paper and stamps to shiny gems and satin ribbon, Stampin' Up! makes it easy to create a beautiful Valentine's creation. 

And here is today's project...

I did combine the new From My Heart Suite with the Stitched Be Mine die-cuts available in the Annual Catalog.  You can never have too many hearts on a Valentine's Day card, so I just kept adding.  I love that each heart showcases a slightly different product, which was a happy accident! With this set, I finally purchased the Real Red ink pad and I love the richness of the color!  It is bold and festive and I can't wait to make lots more Valentine's Day projects with these sets.  

And don't forget about the inside of your card! Happy (early) Valentine's Day! 

Card Details

Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"

Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Flirty Flamingo, Vellum, From My Heart DSP,
Stamps: Heartfelt, Meant to Be
Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Real Red
Tools: Rectangle Stitched die-cuts, Stitched Be Mine, Heart Punch Pack
Accessories: Share What You Love pearls

Looking for more Valentine's Day inspiration? Check out a previous post featuring the From My Heart suite HERE!

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Sampler: From My Heart Suite

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Welcome to today's post! I hope everyone enjoyed a peaceful and beautiful Christmas holiday! The family and I have been relaxing and spending some quality time before we head back to school and work.  I am grateful for this time over the last few days. 

On the crafting front, I have to say that I am ready to move on from Christmas crafting! I had such fun this year creating mini pizza box decor, candle toppers, gift card holders and of course plenty of Christmas cards...but it's time to move beyond greens, reds and whites!  Time to start working on those birthday cards for the stash, Valentine's Day (it's right around the corner) and just some general, fun and creative projects.  And not to worry...Stampin' Up! has you covered! Starting January 3rd, Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration begins!  Be sure to check back FRIDAY for more details!

Today's project features a sneak peek at the all new From my Heart Suite from the Mini Catalog available January 3rd! I am so excited for this suite and all of its possibilities.

And here is today's project...

I wanted to showcase a sampler as my first project with these new products because what better way to show off all that they can do!  This sampler starts with a simple 8" x 8" white shadowbox frame.  The From My Heart Specialty DSP has a chance to really shine in this sampler and is featured as the background in three of the four blocks.  Each block starts with a Flirty Flamingo cardstock base and is then layered with DSP, Whisper White cardstock or vellum.  This DSP coordinates beautifully with Flirty Flamingo and Real Red cardstock and ink pads.  The heart punches and heart doilies are showcased in the larger bottom block.  I love how the doilies coordinate with the punches and it is wonderful to have such versatility with the products.  For extra detail, I've added the 3/8" Real Red Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon to the middle block.  The Faceted Gems add the finishing touches to the stamped heart and sentiment. 

*Crafter's Note: The "Happy Valentine's Day" sentiment is from the "Meant To Be" Cling Stamp Set available in the Annual Catalog (Product #148626)*   

Bundle | 153931 | $88.25

From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper

Heartfelt Bundle

Real Red 3/8" Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon

From My Heart Faceted Gems

Heart Doilies

Heart Foil Tins

Today's project was inspired by the following challenges:

Tuesday Morning Sketches

#535 - Anything Goes

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