Thursday Challenge - CSF866

This week's Create With Stamping Friends Thursday Challenge are the colors Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, and Summer Splash and they couldn't get more summer-y!

They felt so tropical that I just had to make a beach themed card. The new Notes & Totes bundle in the upcoming 2025-2026 annual catalog has the perfect elements to make a beachy card or cute 3D tote to slip a little gift into!

The hibiscus stamp was colored with Melon Mambo and Lemon Lime Twist Stampin' Write markers and stamped randomly on Basic White. The splashes were stamped with Summer Splash and then the tote was cut with the die. The pocket and straps were cut from Summer Splash and adhered with Tombo multi glue.

Aren't the heart sunglasses adorable? Basic Black and Melon Mambo scraps were used to cut it, and Melon Mambo was also used for the scarf  "tied" on. The suntan lotion bottle was a scrap of Lemon Lime Twist and I inked just part of one of the greetings for the label. I can't put a link to the bundle yet, since it's not live, but here's the stamp set:

Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Summer Splash 8 1/2" X 11 Cardstock

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

Brights Stampin' Write Markers

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CSF Saturday Blog Hop - One Layer Cards

Today's Create With Stamping Friends Saturday Hop theme is one layer cards. There were lots of ways to go with this theme, like creating a faux DSP background, but I went with CAS because that was more of a challenge to me. You know I love layers and textures and embellishments, definitely not a single layer!

I used a piece of scrap paper to make the mask using a Perennial Postage die, and blended Azure Afternoon onto the card base. Before removing the mask, I carefully traced around it with a pencil to give it more of a 3D look.

The balloons were stamped and colored with watercolor pencils, because Stampin' Blends would have bled through to the inside. Then I spattered Wink of Stella over it before removing the mask. I was afraid using embellishments would be cheating, lol.

The corner daisies are one of the dies in the Spring Corners bundle. I like that they added a little texture without adding any layers. All that was needed at that point was the birthday greeting, and the card was complete!

That's all for today - see you next Saturday! Up next is Libby Fens at Libby Stamps. Or click the "back" button to go back to Lori de Groot at Loritamarie Crafts.

 

 

Stampin' Up! products used:

• Stamps: Spring Corners Bundle
• Paper: Basic White
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Azure Afternoon, Watercolor Pencils Assortments 1 and 2, Clear Wink of Stella, Black Stampin' Write Marker
• Accessories: Perennial Postage Dies, Blending Brushes

Product List

Spring Corners Bundle (English)

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2

Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad

Blending Brushes

Perennial Postage Dies

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

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Thursday Challenge - CSF865

This week's Create With Stamping Friends Thursday Challenge is a sketch:

I finally found the Wildflower Birthday Specialty DSP that I knew I had ordered, but somehow misplaced. It was hiding in plain sight, but because my craft room is such a disaster, I didn't see it. Yikes. 😬

Soooo, I used the patterned paper and some of the included die cuts to create this card. The greeting was borrowed from the Simply Said stamp set because it was a perfect fit. And can you believe I didn't use any embellishments?!

Measurements

• Card base: Pool Party 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"
• Striped background: 4" x 5-1/4"
• Strip: Pool Party 1-1/4" x 4"
• DSP square: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"
• Mat behind square: Pretty in Pink 2-3/4" x 2-3/4"
  

Product List

Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Pretty In Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Wildflower Birthday 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

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