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Simply Sparkling

IM346 – Simply Sparkling

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Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges.  This week’s inspiration challenge is a fruity birthday cake!  Doesn’t it look yummy!

SIMPLY SPARKLING

Again…I have almost no birthday cakes (or cupcakes) in my stamp supplies!  So, I decided to focus on the fruit on this cake.  I used the strawberry from Simply Sparkling Bundle to make my card.  (Sorry…it appears that the Simply Sparkling stamp set is now sold out…the dies are still available.  You could recreate this card with the strawberry detail dies instead of the stamped ones!)

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • I cut a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of pink check from the Lily Pond Lane 6×6 Designer Paper Pack and added it to the front.
  • A coordinating 1-1/4 x 5-1/4 piece of Lily Pond Lane DSP was added across the DSP.
  • I stamped five strawberries from Simply Sparkling stamp set with Memento Black Ink on Basic White and colored with Dark Pretty in Pink and Poppy Parade Combo Stampin’ Blends and Garden Green Marker for the tops.
  • I also stamped four double leaves from Flowers of Beauty stamp set with Memento Black Ink.  I colored with Light Shaded Spruce and Light Old Olive Stampin’ Blends.
  • All were cut with the coordinating dies and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Then I cut Happy Birthday with the Wanted To Say Dies from Pretty Peacock cardstock and added to the bottom corner.
  • A trio of peacock Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio were added to the background.

I love the pink check patterned paper behind the red strawberries!  OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

 

 

 

 

Supplies:
Stamps: Simply Sparkling, Flowers of Beauty
Inks:  Memento Black
Cardstock:  Thick Basic White, Basic White, Pretty Peacock, Lily Pond Lane 6×6 Designer Paper
Accessories: Simply Sparkling Dies, Flowers of Beauty Dies, Wanted to Say Dies, Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio, Adhesives

Create beautiful sailboat scenes with a moving ocean and textured sky using Stampin' Up!'s SUNRISE SAILING STAMP SET, DIES, AND HYBRID EMBOSSING FOLDER!  You can fill your hand-made projects with waves, clouds, seagulls and different sized sailboats.  We are also showcasing FOUR card techniques to use with the SUNRISE SAILING BUNDLE...we know you'll have a blast making them! Our SUNRISE SAILING COLLECTION has EIGHT new card projects.  We've paired the SUNRISE SAILING BUNDLE with the THOUGHTFUL JOURNEY 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a variety of gorgeous sky and water looks.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT cards...four using special techniques...that will be so fun to teach in your classes or make on your own!  See more details HERE!

Use the two-step stamps to create stunning floral theme cards and projects!  Stampin' Up!'s IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM STAMP SET AND DIES contain flowers, greenery and heartfelt sentiments perfect for any occasion.  Plus, use the solid oval or oval ring dies in the background to add a timeless look of sophistication. Our IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM COLLECTION has SIX new projects.  We've paired the IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM BUNDLE with the FLORAL IMPRESSIONS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for a bright summery look!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small 3d projects that are OH SO FUN for gifts or making in your classes!  See more details HERE!

Use Stampin' Up!'s CHEERS & SIPS STAMP SET AND DIES to create your own fun mixed drinks, fruit punches, fizzy sodas, or energy chillers...made to your version of perfection!  The two-step stamping allows you to build your image with a variety of fruit or savory garnishes!  Our CHEERS & SIPS COLLECTION features the new 2025-27 In Colors and we have SIX new projects using them.  We've paired the CHEERS & SIPS BUNDLE with the pretty CELEBRATORY SIPS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for all FOUR cards and TWO favors that are OH SO CUTE and perfect for your upcoming classes!  See more details HERE!

 

IM343 – Simply Sparkling

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Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges.  This week’s inspiration challenge is a variety of citrus fruits!

 

SIMPLY SPARKLING

I love the little fruit stamps that came with the Simply Sparkling Bundle (Online Exclusive), so I used the citrus wedge and made lemons, limes, grapefruit and orange slices!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Peach Pie cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was brushed with Lemon Lime Twist Ink in the upper left and lower right corners using a Blending Brush.
  • The solid can was cut with the Simply Sparkling Die from Peach Pie In Color 6×6 Designer Paper and the top and bottom pieces from Smoky Slate cardstock.  A piece of Basic Black was cut and adhered behind the opening.  They were assembled and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The bubbles cluster was cut from Peach Pie cardstock then divided into two pieces and one added at the top of the can and one at the bottom of the can with Monoadhesive Glue.
  • On scrap Basic White, the straw was stamped with Poppy Parade, and the fruit slice stamped four times with Memento Black Ink.  The slices were colored with Pretty in Pink Combo, Pumpkin Pie Combo, Lemon Lime Twist Combo, Daffodil Delight Combo Stampin’ Blends.  They were cut with the Simply Sparkling Dies.  The straw was tucked into the can opening.
  • The leaf cluster die was cut from Lemon Lime Twist cardstock.
  • The Fizztastic greeting was stamped on Peach Pie cardstock with Memento Black ink and cut with the Stylish Shapes circle Die.
  • All diecuts were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The soda-lightful greeting was stamped on 1/2 x 3 Basic White and brushed with Lemon Lime Twist Ink, then the ends cut at an angle.  It was added to the front around the slides.
  • Some pink, green and yellow Shiny Adhesive Backed Sequins (Online Exclusive) were added to the background.

SODA fun, don’t you think???  OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

 

 

 

 

Supplies:
Stamps: Simply Sparkling (Online Exclusive)
Inks:  Memento Black, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade
Cardstock:  Basic White, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Smoky Slate, 2024-26 In Color 6×6 Designer Paper
Accessories: Simply Sparkling Dies (Online Exclusive), Shiny Adhesive Backed Sequins (Online Exclusive), Blending Brushes, Adhesives

Create beautiful sailboat scenes with a moving ocean and textured sky using Stampin' Up!'s SUNRISE SAILING STAMP SET, DIES, AND HYBRID EMBOSSING FOLDER!  You can fill your hand-made projects with waves, clouds, seagulls and different sized sailboats.  We are also showcasing FOUR card techniques to use with the SUNRISE SAILING BUNDLE...we know you'll have a blast making them! Our SUNRISE SAILING COLLECTION has EIGHT new card projects.  We've paired the SUNRISE SAILING BUNDLE with the THOUGHTFUL JOURNEY 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a variety of gorgeous sky and water looks.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT cards...four using special techniques...that will be so fun to teach in your classes or make on your own!  See more details HERE!

Use the two-step stamps to create stunning floral theme cards and projects!  Stampin' Up!'s IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM STAMP SET AND DIES contain flowers, greenery and heartfelt sentiments perfect for any occasion.  Plus, use the solid oval or oval ring dies in the background to add a timeless look of sophistication. Our IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM COLLECTION has SIX new projects.  We've paired the IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM BUNDLE with the FLORAL IMPRESSIONS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for a bright summery look!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small 3d projects that are OH SO FUN for gifts or making in your classes!  See more details HERE!

Use Stampin' Up!'s CHEERS & SIPS STAMP SET AND DIES to create your own fun mixed drinks, fruit punches, fizzy sodas, or energy chillers...made to your version of perfection!  The two-step stamping allows you to build your image with a variety of fruit or savory garnishes!  Our CHEERS & SIPS COLLECTION features the new 2025-27 In Colors and we have SIX new projects using them.  We've paired the CHEERS & SIPS BUNDLE with the pretty CELEBRATORY SIPS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for all FOUR cards and TWO favors that are OH SO CUTE and perfect for your upcoming classes!  See more details HERE!

 

CS150 – Simply Sparkling

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Welcome to Create with Stamping Friends Creatively Simple Challenge!  Each month Debbie and I will pick a theme for our simple cards.  It’s a new month and July’s theme is “Summer”.  Cards that have a represent the warmer temps and longer days…at least here in Ohio!

SIMPLY SPARKLING

It is peach season, and I just had the BEST peaches from our local farmer’s market!  Oh my gosh!  SO sweet and juicy!  I only bought three, so I’m headed back to get more!  Yummy!  That inspired my card using the cute little peach from Stampin’ Up!’s Simply Sparkling Bundle!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Peach Pie cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • The Peach Pie 2-24-26 In Color DSP was cut with the Perennial Postage Die, then cut off the bottom 1/3 and reversed the print, and adhered to the 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White.
  • Some green Natural Tones Linen Thread was wrapped around the Basic White layer and tied in a bow on the front to hide the seam.
  • Some additional Basic White cardstock was cut with the smaller Perennial Postage Die and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The peach was stamped three times with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and colored with Peach Pie, Light Lemon Lolly and Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends.  They were cut with the Simply Sparkling Die and added to the rectangle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The greeting from Simply Sparkling was stamped with Memento Black Ink on a 1/2 x 2-1/2 piece of Peach Pie cardstock and the end cut at an angle.  It was tucked around the peaches with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • A trio of peach In Color Shimmer Gems were added to the background.

 

 

Such a sweet card!  Check out Debbie’s new Creatively Simple card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

 

 

 

Supplies:
Stamps: Simply Sparkling
Ink:  Memento Black
Blends:  Peach Pie Combo, Lemon Lime Twist Combo, Light Lemon Lolly
Cardstock:  Basic White, Peach Pie, 2024-26 In Color 6×6 Designer Paper
Accessories: Simply Sparkling Dies, Perennial Postage Dies, 2024-26 In Color Shimmer Gems, Natural Tones Linen Thread, Adhesives

Create beautiful sailboat scenes with a moving ocean and textured sky using Stampin' Up!'s SUNRISE SAILING STAMP SET, DIES, AND HYBRID EMBOSSING FOLDER!  You can fill your hand-made projects with waves, clouds, seagulls and different sized sailboats.  We are also showcasing FOUR card techniques to use with the SUNRISE SAILING BUNDLE...we know you'll have a blast making them! Our SUNRISE SAILING COLLECTION has EIGHT new card projects.  We've paired the SUNRISE SAILING BUNDLE with the THOUGHTFUL JOURNEY 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a variety of gorgeous sky and water looks.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT cards...four using special techniques...that will be so fun to teach in your classes or make on your own!  See more details HERE!

Use the two-step stamps to create stunning floral theme cards and projects!  Stampin' Up!'s IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM STAMP SET AND DIES contain flowers, greenery and heartfelt sentiments perfect for any occasion.  Plus, use the solid oval or oval ring dies in the background to add a timeless look of sophistication. Our IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM COLLECTION has SIX new projects.  We've paired the IMPRESSIONS ABLOOM BUNDLE with the FLORAL IMPRESSIONS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for a bright summery look!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small 3d projects that are OH SO FUN for gifts or making in your classes!  See more details HERE!

Use Stampin' Up!'s CHEERS & SIPS STAMP SET AND DIES to create your own fun mixed drinks, fruit punches, fizzy sodas, or energy chillers...made to your version of perfection!  The two-step stamping allows you to build your image with a variety of fruit or savory garnishes!  Our CHEERS & SIPS COLLECTION features the new 2025-27 In Colors and we have SIX new projects using them.  We've paired the CHEERS & SIPS BUNDLE with the pretty CELEBRATORY SIPS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for all FOUR cards and TWO favors that are OH SO CUTE and perfect for your upcoming classes!  See more details HERE!

 

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