Watercolor Melon--Enjoy the sweeter things in life

 I hope everyone is having a great week.  It's been a very productive one here in the studio.  Today, I have a quick and simple card for you using the Sale a-bration (SAB) free choice stamp set of Watercolor Melon.  SAB goes through the end of this month, so if you want this one, you'll have to get it sooner rather than later.  I love how easy the images in this stamp set are to use and the depth and dimension you get with the stamps is pretty incredible.  This set is one that is called Distinktive.  They are my favorite kind of stamps as they do most of the work for you and you look like an artist.  To see how I've put this card together, be sure to watch the video replay over on YouTube.

Supplies and Measurements:

Watercolor Melon stamp set 162962

Modern Oval Punch, 162234

Throughout The Year stamp set, 162312 (inside sentiment)

Sweet Citrus stamp set, 160641, (outside sentiment)

Countryside Corners dies 161471

Raindrops Embossing Folder 160554

Thick Basic White cardstock for card base, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", folded in center at 4 1/4"

Basic White cardstock, cut the 2nd and 3rd largest dies, 1/2" x 3 1/4" for sentiment & scraps for stamping

Zany Zoo Designer Series Paper, 4 x 5 1/4" for card, 2 1/4" x 6" for medium envelope flap 

Ink Pads: Sweet Sorbet, Granny Apple Green and Memento Tuxedo Black

Classic Matte Dots, 158146

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  As always, I appreciate your time and interest.  

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!

Teresa

Fun Fold Angle Cut Card with Detailed Dogwood & watercolor pencils

I have a new fun fold for you today, at least new to me.  I saw Ange McKay make a fun fold very similar to this yesterday, and had to try it.  Her card was a tri-fold card and I didn't want to use a whole sheet of cardstock, so I altered it for a bi-fold card that you can make two card bases from one sheet of cardstock. When I made my original sample, I colored my focal image with Stampin' Blends markers.  I was then inspired by Linda Dalke to try my hand at some water coloring with the watercolor pencils.  I've forgotten how much I love using them.   So for this card, I've colored my image with the watercolor pencils.  To see how I've put this card together, be sure to watch the video replay on YouTube.

Cutting template

Measurements and Supplies:

Detailed Dogwood stamp set (Level 2 SAB free item choice through February) 162953*

Deckled Circles dies 162286

Wonderful Thoughts Bundle 161494 (includes stamps 161899 & coordinating dies 161491) for sentiments

Softly Stippled DSP (Level 1 SAB free item choice through February) 162975*

    1 piece 4 x 5 1/4", 1 piece 2 1/8" x 5 1/8" (see cutting template or watch video)

Calypso Coral card stock for card base, 5 1/2" x 6 3/4"

Pebbled Patch cardstock, 4 x 5 1/4" & 2 1/4" x 5 1/4", additional for deckled circle, 8th smallest

Basic White thick cardstock for deckled circle (x2) 7th from smallest

Basic White scrap cardstock for sentiment

Iridescent Foil Gems,162842

Ink Pads: Stazon black, Pebbled Path, Pool Party

Mini Blending Brush

Watercolor Pencils, (161700 Assortment 1): Old Olive, Calypso Coral and Crushed Curry

Water Painters 151298

I hope you enjoyed this card and water coloring technique.  Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!

Teresa

*SAB Free choices, Level 1 with a $50 USD purchase, Level 2 with a $100 USD purchase (before tax and shipping).  Each $50 increment earns a free item, no limits to how many you can redeem.

Detailed Dogwood Friendship easy sketch card

Hello everyone!  So glad you stopped by today.  My featured product of the week is the Detailed Dogwood stamp set by Stampin' Up!  This is a Level 2 Sale a-bration (SAB) free choice until the end of February, 2024.  Now, what does that mean?  It means if you spend $100 USD or more (before tax and shipping), you can choose this stamp set as your free item.  I've used this stamp set to create two cards so be sure to check back on Saturday to see the second fun fold card.  If you want to see how I put these cards together, be sure to watch the video replay over on YouTube.

Measurements and Supplies:

Detailed Dogwood stamp set, 162953 (SAB free item through February)

Petal Park Builder Punch 160576

Softly Sophisticated 3D embossing folder (Level 2 SAB free item with coordinating stamp set through February)

Basic White Thick cardstock for card base, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in the center at 4 1/4"

Basic White cardstock scraps for stamping & inside layer (optional) 3 7/8" x 4 5/8"

Flirty Flamingo cardstock, 4 x 5 1/4"

Hello, Irresistible DSP 161139, two pieces each 1 1/4" x 5"

Ink Pads: Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight and Lost Lagoon

Loose Frosted Dots, 161153

I hope you try this easy sketch.  It was created by Marisa Alvarez of Kitchen Table Stamper.  

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!

Teresa