Monday, April 18, 2022

Stamp Review Crew: In The Moment

 



Welcome to the latest Stamp Review Blog Hop.  We are a group of Stampin' Up Demonstrators from around the globe.   Every first and third Monday of the month we host a hop featuring a different stamp set.  This is a great way to see a bunch of projects in a variety of styles.  One stamp set,,, so many ideas!

We have the past hops archived on the Stamp Review Crew website.  Please click on the banner below to see all the creative goodness!



This time we are featuring the lovely line art stamp set In The Moment.   Soft and relaxing watercolors fit the mood of this set so well.  After using the Stitched with Whimsy dies I hand trimmed around the outside border.  For the background I used the Bricks and Mortar 3D embossing folder to add a rustic texture.  It is cut ever so slightly smaller than the Cinnamon Cider cardbase and is lightly sponged with smudges of Early Expresso ink.   



This closeup shows the pretty watercolor wash in the background and the ribbon detail.  I pulled threads from a length of Soft Succulent ribbon then layered a flower cut from the Heart and Home Designer Series Paper and a folded piece of the satin ribbon.




So glad you have stopped by!  To continue the hop please click on the buttons below to see more lovely In The Moment projects!



This way to Cindy's Blog!



This way to Jay's Blog!
  

Stamps: In the Moment
Paper:  Heart and Home Designer Series Paper,  Cinnamon Cider Card stock, Watercolor Paper
Ink:   Black Archival Ink, Classic Ink pads for watercoloring:  Garden Green, Misty Moonlight, Blush Blossom, Cinnamon Cider, Early Expresso, Soft Suede, Pool Party, Pale Papaya, Fresh Freesia
Accessories:   Soft Succulent Satin Shimmer Ribbon,  Mini Glue Dots,  Tombo Glue
Big Shot:   Stitched with Whimsy Dies, Bricks and Mortar 3D Embossing Folder 

Monday, April 4, 2022

Stamp Review Crew: Gentle Waves Edition

 


Hello and welcome to the latest Stamp Review Crew Blog Hop!   Our international crew highlights one Stampin' Up stamp set on each blog hop.  Hops are the first and third Mondays of the month and are a great way to get lots of ideas for using a set!   Click on the banner below to see a complete list of Crew members and see all the past hops which we keep active.  So many creative things to see and enjoy!



We have a short and sweet blog roll for this edition and you may have just seen Cindy's gorgeous ideas.  If not be sure keep on hopping to see each stop.  

The Gentle Waves background stamp is our pick for this little hop.    I enjoy having a collection of background stamps as they add depth to a layer or card base.  

The background stamp is subtle with tone-on-tone Blackberry Bliss 
stamped on a Blackberry Bliss card base.  In person it shows much better.


The Sea Life Dies are unique in the way they make partial cuts giving 3-D results.



A bit of Metallic Mesh Ribbon peeking out looks like a delicate sea coral.



So glad you have stopped by!  Please continue with the hop to see Mike's great take on this stamp by clicking on the buttons below.


https://stampinseasons.blogspot.com/2020/07/stamp-review-crew-beautiful-world.html
This way to Mike's blog!



http://centerstagestamping.com/?p=2283
This way to Cindy's blog!
Stamps: Gentle Waves, Blessings of Home (sentiments)
Paper:  Misty Moonlight,  Blackberry Bliss, Basic White Cardstock,  New Horizons Designer Series Paper
Ink:  BlackBerry Bliss Classic Ink
Markers:  Misty Moonlight, Blackberry Bliss, Pale Papaya, Stampin' Write Markers.  
Accessories:  Opal Rounds, Metallic Mesh Ribbon,   Stampin' Dimensionals, Tombo Glue
Big Shot:   Sea Life Dies, Hydrangea Dies

Friday, March 25, 2022

Gilded Ribbon Video Tutorial


I am happy to share a video tutorial that I made for Spiltcoast Stampers.  It has a technique for applying Gilded Leafing to ribbon to add a special touch of elegance to a project.



The ribbon remains flexible even with the leafing on it so it can be bent and folded.   I have used for creating a woven background on this card.

Lots of gold to accent the crane.

I have previously posted several of the projects shown in the video.  The details of those can be found on these posts:  Art Gallery Cards   Blessings of Home Hoop Decor.

The center of the flower also has gold leafing.


Sheer ribbon is fun because the gilded ribbon shows through.


A teeny tiny bit of gilded ribbon tucked in a the edge.


You can also see the written tutorial and gallery of projects by clicking HERE.


Crane of Good Fortune Card:

Monday, March 21, 2022

Stamp Review Crew: Amazing Silhouettes




Hello and welcome to the latest Stamp Review Crew Blog Hop!   Our international crew highlights one Stampin' Up stamp set on each blog hop.  Hops are the first and third Mondays of the month and are a great way to get lots of ideas for using a set!   

If you click on the banner below you will be taken to the Stamp Review Crew website which has a complete list crew members and you can see all the past hops as well.

https://stampreviewcrew.blogspot.com/2017/10/beautiful-you.html


Our stamp set this time is the Amazing Silhouettes set.  I chose to use the butterfly stamp and pair it with the delicate floral and butterfly paper from the Symbols of Fortune DSP.  I covered a composition notebook with the paper and added the stamped layer.

The composition book is 7.5" X 9.75".  The DSP is cut 7" X 9.75".  Once the paper
 was adhered, I hand rounded two edges to match the corners of the cover.


The Soft Succulent Satin Ribbon is one of my favorite things from the current Mini Catalog.  It is a beautiful heavy quality and looks so elegant.  I have been wanting to do something special with it so I made a pen holder for the notebook.  If you scroll to the bottom of the post I have a few notes on how I made it.

A piece of elastic sewn to the ribbon gives a secure fit.  


Thanks so much for hopping with the Stamp Review Crew.  Please click on the buttons below to see more Amazing Silhoutettes projects!


 
To Jay's amazing project!



To Kristie's creation!

Stamps:  Amazing Silhouettes 
Paper:   Basic White cardstock, Symbols of Fortune Speciality Paper, Calypso Coral Cardstock
Ink:  Soft Succulent and Calypso Coral Classic Ink
Accessories:    Soft Succulent 1/2" Satin Ribbon 




Monday, February 28, 2022

Stamp Review Crew: 2020 Winter Sale-a-bration #2

 



The Stamp Review Crew has another bonus hop featuring Sale-a-Bration goodies!  The format is a little different for this hop.  Instead of each member creating with the same stamp set as we usually do this time we are all using different Sale-a-bration products.  As always though we are archiving the hop for future reference and be sure to check out our last Sale-a-Bration bonus hop.   Please click on the banner below to see past hops and to check out the bios of the crew members.




I wanted to make a birthday card with the Mischievous Mice stamp set.  Looking through my Designer Series paper I discovered the PERFECT one to use - the Sale-a-Bration Sunshine and Rainbows. Not just the outside of the card-- check out the CHEESE on the inside!  How about some colby-jack for the mice!  
The balloon is paper-pieced. Stamp the balloon on the
pink DSP, cut on the lines and glue it on top of the stamped design. 



I used a So Saffron Stampin' Blend to
shade the holes and the top of the cheese.


I also had a small-sized birthday present that I needed to wrap.  I used some little odds and ends that I had cut for other projects to decorate the box and make a little gift enclosure card.  
Birthday present for my "car guy"!

So glad you hopped by!  Please click on the buttons below to continue on to more great Sale-a-bration ideas!!


This way to Debra's Blog!

 
This way to Lou's Blog!


Supplies used:
Stamps: Mischievous Mice (January- June Mini Catalog host set), Driving By (Sale-a-Bration 2022), Art Gallery
Paper:  Basic White Cardstock, Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-Bration 2022)
Ink:  Bermuda Bay Classic Ink, Tuxedo Black Momento Ink
Accessories: Loose Flower Flourishes, 2020-2022 In-color Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Blends:  Layering Diorama Dies, Hydrangea Dies, Good Fortune Dies, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray, Petal Pink, So Saffron, Bermuda Bay, Flirty Flamingo, Soft Sky, Daffodil Delight..

Monday, February 21, 2022

Stamp Review Crew: Blessings of Home

 

Welcome to the latest Stamp Review Blog Hop.  We are a group of Stampin' Up Demonstrators from around the globe.   Every first and third Monday of the month we host a hop featuring a different stamp set.  This is a great way to see a bunch of projects in a variety of styles.  One stamp set,,, so many ideas!

We have the past hops archived on the Stamp Review Crew website.  Please click on the banner below to see all the creative goodness!




This time we are featuring the beautiful floral stamp set Blessings of Home.   

The most relaxing part of a project for me is the coloring. In deciding what color scheme to go with for the flowers I pulled from the coordinating Heart and Home Designer Series paper.  

Cinnamon Cider is an unexpected color choice for the flowers but I really like it!



I used a 5 inch wooden embroidery hoop and wrapped the ribbon before gluing a piece of the Designer Series Paper to the back. 

The little piece of ribbon tucked in at the side has Gilded Leafing on it.  
A fun tiny bit of gold accent.


So glad you have stopped by!  To continue the hop please click on the buttons below to see more Coming Home projects!


This way to Cindy's Blog!



This way to Kristie's Blog!
  

Stamps: Blessings of  Home
Paper:   Heart and Home Designer Series Paper, Whisper White Card stock
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Markers:  Cinnamon Cider, Pale Papaya, Calypso Coral, Soft Succulent  and So Saffron Stampin' Blends Markers.
Accessories:  Soft Succulent 1/2" Satin Shimmer  Ribbon Combo, Gilded Leafing, Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots, Tombo Glue
Big Shot:  Flowers of Home Dies
Non SU:  5 inch wooden embroidery hoop


Monday, February 7, 2022

Stamp Review Crew: Measure of Love

 



Welcome!  The Stamp Review Crew has a teeny tiny three-stop blog hop this month.  Our hops vary in size each month and this one is little in number but big on cute projects.  It will only take a few minutes to hop through the fun projects using the Measure of Love stamp set!   (Also you can click on the banner below to go to the Stamp Review Crew website to see all our posts.)





How about a sweet birthday card?  The Stamp-a-ratus was handy for the spacing of the three cupcake images.  I used the "hinge-step" technique of moving the hinge down two steps each time.  The cupcakes are colored with Stampin' Blends.  I appreciate that the Blends come as a set with a light and dark shade making it so easy to add depth to line images. 


This measures 4 inches by 8-1/2 inches and can be mailed in a business size envelope.



The bright colors of the Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Series
Paper (a Sale-a-bration item) make this a really HAPPY card! 


Next I made some 3 x 5 recipe cards.  I am planning to tuck these into some valentine cards I am making.  I covered these with clear iron-on vinyl so drips and spatters can be wiped away.   (I use iron-on vinyl in quite a few of my projects and have a video about that.)

Preserving a few favorite family recipes.


So glad you have stopped by!  To continue the hop please click on the buttons below to see more Measure of Love projects!


This way to Holly's Blog!



This way to Charlet's Blog!
  
Happy Card
Stamps: Measure of Love
Paper:  Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Series Paper, Whisper White and Misty Moonlight Card stock
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Markers:  Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo, So Saffron, Mango Melody and Ivory Stampin' Blends Markers.
Accessories:  Tombo Glue
Big Shot:   Birthday Chick Dies

Recipe Cards
Stamps: Measure of Love
Paper:  Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Series Paper, Whisper White Card stock
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Classic Stampin Spots in Pool Party, Real Red and Granny Green
Markers:  Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Petal Pink, Dirty Flamingo, So Saffron, Mango Melody and Ivory Stampin' Blends Markers.
Accessories:  Tombo Glue
Non SU:   Iron-on Vinyl