Card: A Friendly Thank You!

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Welcome to today's post! Our next holiday is upon us and I hope everyone has been having fun putting together your beautiful and fun Valentine's Day cards! I held my latest workshop which featured a wide variety of samples to choose from and it was a wonderfully fun day! But a crafter's work is never done...

Today I wanted to feature a card that felt a little out of my comfort zone, but I love the way it turned out! It is not a traditional Valentine, but it does feature the brilliant reds, pinks, blacks and whites that can make a Valentine's Day card really pop!  

And here is today's card...

I pulled out some "oldies but goodies" for today's card and combined them with some of that brilliant Valentine's Day From My Heart DSP.  The card base starts with a simple sheet of Whisper White and is layered with...here comes your "oldie but goodie"...a sheet from the Botanical Butterfly DSP that was available with a previous Stampin' Up! release.  The next layers combine Real Red, Basic Black and Flirty Flamingo which help to tie that cute, little heart die-cut at the right corner.  I even used some old scraps from past Paper Pumpkin kits including the "Thank You" stamp as well as the vellum leaves.  And who doesn't love the Sprig Punch? I have found that that is one of the most versatile punches! Add that POP of Personality with the From My Heart Faceted Gems and you have a beautifully inspired Thank You card for a special friend! 

As I was looking through my stamp stash, I found the inside sentiment from the "A Big Thank You" set.  Again, an "oldie but a goodie" that I thought it was a perfect finish to today's card!  This is your reminder not to forget about those Annual Catalog items! 

Card Details

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

Paper: Whisper White, Botanical Butterfly DSP, Real Red, Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, From My Heart DSP, Vellum

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Real Red

Stamps: 2019 Paper Pumpkin kit, A Big Thank You, Half Full

Tools: Well Written die-cut, Sprig Punch

Accessories: From My Heart Faceted Gems, 3/8" Red Satin Ribbon

Today's card was inspired by the following challenges: 

Sunday Stamps

SSC#224: Tag You're It

The Paper Players

PP#477: Color 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!

Keep Austin Crafty!

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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

Keep Austin Crafty!

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