Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Sketch Challenge - Crafty Collaborations June 2021 Challenge

The Crafty Collaborations Team is comprised of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from around the world. Each month we participate in several collaborative projects, including Blog Hops, like this one to inspire all of us in our passion for crafting. Our Goal is to create, share, and inspire every crafter to keep our creative energy flowing. 


Today's feature involves a Sketch Challenge. The sketch is interpreted according to the creator. 


I had some cut up pieces of the Expressions in Ink Designer Series Paper that started my inspiration. I decided I would stay with the suite and use the Artistically Inked Bundle. I paired it with the new in colors Polished Pink and Pale Papaya. Lastly, I used one of the messages from my stash inked and cut with the Many Messages bundle. It's so handy to have these die cut and ready to add to any card! This set and die cut is in the new catalog, but the bundle price offered in the January to June catalog expires TODAY!    
 

As you can see, I decided to make my card vertical instead of horizontal. I made my squares larger than the sketch has in the layout, which also meant my die cut elements were placed slightly different than the sketch. I find sketch inspirations to be an easy way to get inspired to create cards. With the layout decided, half the hard work is done!

Card Details
Stamps/Bundle
  • Artistically Inked Bundle 
  • Many Messages Bundle 
Paper
  • Polished Pink- card base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, cored at 41/4
  • Pale Papaya - 3 x 3 
  • Expressions In Ink DSP - (2) coordinating 3 x 3 pieces - I used back side of same paper 
  • Basic White - scraps for flower die cuts and sentiment 
  • Shaded Spruce for leaves- I used the large leaf pattern from the die cuts and cut off 3 sprigs 
Ink
  • Melon Mambo
  • Mango Melody 
Other
  • Baker's Twin Essential Pack- White twine 
  • Stampin' Seal and dimensionals 
  • Stampin' Cut & Emboss  machine - must have to use with the beautiful die cuts in this bundle 
Now Let's dig into more collaborative fun. Grab a beverage, sit back, and enjoy the hop! I hope you find awesome ideas and inspiration for your projects. 

 
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Sunday, June 27, 2021

Share It Sunday - June Blog Hop featuring Nothing's Better Than Stamp Set

The Crafty Collaborations Team is comprised of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators from around the world. Each month we participate in several collaborative projects, including Blog Hops, like this one to inspire all of us in our passion for crafting. Our Goal is to create, share, and inspire every crafter to keep our creative energy flowing.

Today features the monthly Share It Sunday projects where the team shares any project that have been working on.

This past week I held 4 Coffee & Cards events at local coffee Shops. I advertised at the coffee shops on various community Facebook pages and an invite on a coffee club and my own Facebook page. I had 8 people show up to the various locations. Half of the attendees were people I knew and the other half were new people interested in cardmaking, particularly with a local person. We made 2 cards from our new card kits. I specifically chose the kits without stamping as I was not sure if I would have experienced or new card makers. I'm glad I chose the simple cards because the majority of attendees had either not made cards or described themselves as a novice. 

With the coffee theme of the week, I made up a dozen or so cards with the Nothing's Better Than Set. This set was introduced in the 20-21 annual catalog and it is one of my favorites.  Below is a one sample card.  


I gave each coffee shop owner a "coffee" thank you card, which they loved!! Additionally several of the attendees bought cards from my stash of handmade cards I brought to the classes


There are several different sentiments with this set, which I did intermix in the cards I made.

Card Details 

PAPER
  • Card base: 5 1/2”x 8 1/2” (score at 4-1/4”), + cut a 2 3/4” square of same color - Polished Pink
  • Coordinating cardstock 3” x 5 1/2” - I used Basic White card stock for a monochromatic look 
  • Designer Series Paper: 2 3/4” x 5 1/2” - In-Color 6x6 DSP- Polished Pink
    • small 1/4" strip for inside of the card
  • Basic White cardstock: 2 1/2” square for stamping
    • Scrap for added coffee cup die cuts 
INK
  • Tuxedo Black Memento ink - sentiment 
  • Melon Mambo - coffee cup exterior
  • Crumb cake - 'inside coffee cup
Other: 
  • Love You More Than Dies - Coffee cups & "Coffee" 
  • Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials - both used randomly on card 
  • Seal/glue
  • Foam Adhesive Sheets (for "Coffee" die cut)
  • Dimensionals

Now Let's dig into more collaborative fun. Grab a beverage, site back, and enjoy the hop! I hope you find awesome ideas and inspiration for your projects.
 

Jill Hamlett
Stampin’ Up!® Independent Demonstrator
763-442-8284
Hamlett05@gmail.com

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Saturday, June 26, 2021

DOswts365 - Patriotic Inspiration Hop

Welcome to the DO Stamper Stars Blog Hop. The DO Stamper Stars is comprised of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators who are part of Dawn Olchefske's leader team. Each month we participate in 2 Blog Hops, like this one, to inspire all of us in our passion for crafting. Our Goal is to create, share, and inspire every crafter to keep our creative energy flowing. 


This challenge is inspired by the upcoming Independence Dday celebrations on 4th of July! Red, White & Blue are obvious colors to use in this card. Additionally, a flag theme was an easy choice for me, although I realized I don't own any stars! I decided to use the daisy punch and make a it a slim line card as well 


I really love how it turned out! My wish is for the US to shine with a positive light on the world.  

Card Details
Stamp Set  Daisy Lane  

Paper
Basic White Thick Card Stock 8 1/2" x 7", scored at 3 1/2"
Basic White - stamped with medium daisy stamp in red and blue, then punched
                    - Scrap for sentiment and alphabet
Night of Navy - 3 3/8" x 3"
Real Red - (7) 1/4' x 5 1/2" strips 
Ink 
Night of Navy 
Real Red
 
Other 
Medium Daisy Punch
Playful Alphabet
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels 
Seal / Glue 
Dimensionals 

Now Let's dig into more collaborative fun, Grab a beverage, sit back, and enjoy the hop! I hope you find awesome ideas and inspiration to make patriotic cards of your own. See my shop below 

Jill Hamlett
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Hamlett05@gmail.com

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Paper Pumpkin Blog Hop – June 2021 Expressions In Color

 


This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit is absolutely gorgeous! It came in a very special box to match the alcohol based paper included in the kit. 


This kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
  • Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Bumblebee, Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink
As always, this month’s kit features an exclusive stamp set. But, this month’s kit also includes not one, but two Classic Stampin’ Spots! I 


Last but not least, this kit coordinates with Artistically Inked Stamp set, using the alcohol ink paper in the card bases and coordinating elements. 


Instructions come with every kit the give a guideline on how to make the 3 different designs. 


However, the stamp sets in these kits are great as theycan always be used for other projects as well. I used the stamp set to make some alternative cards with this kit. 


In the first card, I added Blackberry Bliss ink and card stock layers  with the Bumble bee base card and Evening evergreen accents. I used 3 of the stamps to make a collage of images on white card stock and added a die cut behind the kit tag. The twine an embellishments from the kit worked perfect. The card has a very 'sunny' feel to it. 


The second card I used with the smaller note card base and layer. I added a 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" diamond shape layer of white to stamp the floral images and thanks sentiment. I added the twine and embellishments as well. 


These were both easy cards to create since the main layers were ready to use. 

Paper pumpkin produces a new kit every month. Next month's kit is an adventure kit with supplies to create 12 cards. Includes inspirational sentiments and adventure-themed imagery featuring these nature-inspired coordinating colors: Basic Black, Basic White, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Mango Melody, Night of Navy


Don’t forget to check out all the fun projects my friends made as part of this blog hop! The Crafty Collaborations group puts on several blog hops a month, as well as monthly tutorial bundles, and other ‘work smarter not harder’ projects.
 

Want to make sure you get the next month’s kit? Subscribe now or get one of the pre-paid subscriptions below and activate it before July 10th to make sure you get the “Adventure Begins” kit in July 

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Thanks for stopping by my blog. I hope this inspires you to create projects of your own. 

Jill Hamlett
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