Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop - August - Back To School

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 Stampin Dreams theme which for August is creating Back To School projects.

My oldest grandson will start middle school so I was thinking of him when I begna to come up with my card idea. I love the block letters from one of the designs in the Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 designer series papers. I had a bunch of scraps that I decided to piece together onto a 4 1/4 x 2 7/8 sheet of basic white. I then turned to the Crafting With You bundle for some fun die cuts of 'school supplies.' 

The rest of the card came together very quickly. I added a Calypso Coral as a coordinating color with a layer embossed using the Splatter folder form the Strips & Splatter set. The 'Good Luck die cut sentimetn from the Charming Sentiments seemed to be a good fit for the occasion. I'm sure he'll love getting a card wishing him well as he maneuvers his first year of Junor high! 

Card Details

• Stamps
• Charming Sentiment with Sentiment Silhouettes dies 
• Crafting With You Bundle 
• Paper
• Pretty Peacock Card Base: 4 1/4 x 11 score 5 1/2 
• Basic White Layer 4 1/4 x 2 7/8, 5 1/4 x 4 inside layer + Scrap for die cut sentiment and paint brushes 
• Calypso Coral 5 x 3 3/4  + scrap for layer behind sentiment 
• Scraps of following: 
• Pecan pie for ruler 
• Silver foil & Basic Black for scissors 
• Crumbcake for basket 
• Ink
• Tuxedo black memento ink 
• Pretty Peacock 
• Crumb Cake 
• Stampin Write markers: various colors to color the paint brushes 
• Other
• Stampin Cut & Emboss machine 
• Sentiment Silhouette Dies 
• Crafting with you dies (bundle with stamp set)
• Nested Essential Dies - sentiment layer)
• Stripes & Splatters 3D embossing folder 
• Adhesives: Seal, Multipurpose glue, Mini Glue Dots, 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 for your projects.

If you like any of the products used to make this card, see below for links to my store of the products used to make this project and place your order today! Orders under $150 use the August Host Code 2S6U3VS9 or give me a call to place your order in this workshop. Orders at $65 or more qualify for the free Loyalty/VIP gift of Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

Jill Hamlett
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Hamlett05@gmail.com

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Crafting With You Bundle (English) [161226] $54.00	Charming Sentiments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159985] $23.00	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880] $10.00	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122925] $10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.50	Delightfully Eclectic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161640] $30.00	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $5.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $10.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717] $10.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.50	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] $9.00	Regals Stampin' Write Markers [161699] $35.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $128.00	Sentiment Silhouettes Dies [158733] $35.00	Crafting With You Dies [161225] $39.00	Nested Essentials Dies [161597] $34.00
Stripes & Splatters 3 D Embossing Folders [157980] $11.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.75
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25

Technique Tuesday - August - Coloring

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 Technique Tuesday projects and the team will share coloring techniques. I decided to try both Water coloring and Stampin' Blends coloring technique to compare for you the two different looks. 

 

For the water coloring I just dipped my water painters in the ink and lightly added the color. This definitely gives you a more subtle look which was perfect for the ocean sunset image. Blends color so well, without streaks and are perfect when you want that full color. I love both techniques but often forget about how simple water coloring can be. 

Card Details

• Stamps
• Circle Sayings Bundle (2 3/8" Circle Punch)
• Paper
• Basic White Thick Cards Base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4 
• Early Espresso card Base: 4 1/4 x 11" score 5 1/2 
• Basic White: card #2 3 x 3 for circle and layer inside 
• Fluid 100 water color paper: card #1 3x3 circle 
• Smoky slate layer on card #1
• Designer Series paper 6 x 6: Brights -Daffodil Delight & Berry Burst; Subtles- Pool Party; Neutrals-Early Espresso;  
• More Dazzle specialty Paper strip on card #2 
• Ink
• Jet Black Stazon ink Pad- best for water coloring
• Water Color brushes with Pool Party and Daffodil Delight 
• Smoky Slate - sentiment on card#1
• Tuxedo Black Memento ink -great for Stampin' blend markers 
• Early Espresso
• Stampin' Blend color: Lt. Crumb Cake for liner, Neutral tone Deep for 'Choclate' cake; Lt. Berry Burst frosting
• Other
• Water Color Brushes (card#1)
• Stampin Cut & Emboss 
• Stylish Shapes 
• Tinsel Gems 4 pack
• Glossy Dots 
• Adhesives: Seal, Multipurpose glue, Mini Glue Dots, 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 for your projects.

If you like any of the products used to make this card, see below for links to my store of the products used to make this project and place your order today! If you earned Bonus coupons in July, use them on your order in August. Also, today starts the Kit Collection 30% off Sale. What a great time to stock up on kits for yourself or as gifts. Orders under $150 use the August Host Code 2S6U3VS9 or give me a call to place your order in this workshop. Orders at $65 or more qualify for the free Loyalty/VIP gift of Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

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

Shop Stampin Up
For Creative Inspiration - follow my blog
Join Stampin' Up! - $99 Starter Kit, choose $125 in product + other free items
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Product List

Circle Sayings Bundle (English) [161355] $41.25	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $9.00	Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612] $9.00	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202] $10.00
Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161643] $12.50	Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161644] $12.50	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686] $10.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.50
Neutrals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161641] $12.50	More Dazzle 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Paper [161749] $7.50	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad [101406] $10.00	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113] $9.00
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] $9.00	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] $9.00	Water Painters [151298] $13.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.50
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $9.00	Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161681] $10.00	Stampin’ Blends Deep Combo Pack [158152] $10.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $128.00
Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $30.00	Glossy Dots Assortment [158827] $8.00	Tinsel Gems Four Pack [161623] $8.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $5.50
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25