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Colourful Butterflies

Posted on June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

I’m always on the look out for ideas for projects. Sometimes to craft something different and sometimes because I just need ideas. And one stamp set that I’ve needed some ideas for is the Amazing Silhouettes stamp set. I really like the images in this stamp set, but I seem to get stuck. So this card design came from a few different cards I’ve seen lately. And I thought it’d be fun to add some colourful butterflies using some of the new In Colours.

To really help the colours pop I used a Basic White card base. But I didn’t want just a plain card base so I embossed the front of it using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing folder. Then to frame the images and phrase and help the colours stand out even more I used some Starry Sky cardstock. For the butterflies I first stamped the image from the Amazing Silhouettes stamp set in Starry Sky, Sweet Sorbet and Parakeet Party on a piece of Basic White cardstock.

To create the butterflies to layer on top I used my Blending Brushes with each of the ink colours on a few pieces of Basic White cardstock. Once they were dry I used one of the Brilliant Wings dies to cut out the butterflies. Then I used some Mini Glue Dots to adhere them to the stamped cardstock.

I popped up the framed cardstock with the butterflies using some Stampin’ Dimensionals. And the phrase I pulled from the Bottled Happiness stamp set. I cut it out with one of the smallest Stitched Rectangles dies and then used a bit of Stampin’ SEAL and Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to have it on the same level as the butterflies.

I really love these colourful butterflies! This was such a simple card to make and I love how it turned out.

Check out this other card I made using the Amazing Silhouettes stamp set here. And you can grab the stamp set along with anything else you need in my online shop.

Amazing Thank Yous

Posted on February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

I love to share my cards with others! Handmade cards are the best way to show someone you care. And I especially enjoy thanking my customers, whether it’s with some embellishments, tags or cards. This time around I made some amazing thank yous… meaning I used the Amazing Silhouettes stamp set to make some thank you cards and tags. This stamp set still isn’t a go-to for me, but I’m warming up to it. Check out the first card I made with this set here!

For this card I got my inkspiration from someone else’s design and then added my own spin. I really liked the idea of having the tree image as the main focus. From there I decided to use Just Jade. This is such a pretty green! Plus I could used some of the Just Jade Gingham ribbon from the Flowers for Every Season ribbon combo pack. I’ll definitely miss this colour when it retires in just a couple of months!

To frame the image I used the Stitched Rectangles dies and added a bit of Just Jade cardstock behind it. Then I wrapped some of the Just Jade Gingham ribbon around that (and another piece of Basic White cardsdtock) and popped it up with some Stampin’ Dimensionals. To finish it off I used the ‘thank you’ from the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set. Which I also die cut using the Stitched Rectangles. And then I added a simple knot of the ribbon.

For the tag I simply stamped the butterfly image from the same stamp set using Fresh Freesia. Then I used the Delightful Tag Topper punch and added some Linen Thread. This ‘thank you’ came from the Friends are Like Seashells stamp set. Which I popped up with a couple of Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I hope my customers enjoy these amazing thank yous as much as I appreciate them! Check out the Amazing Silhouettes stamp set here in my online shop.

Amazing Silhouettes

Posted on January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

Back in November I attended OnStage @ Home. Just like everyone else Stampin’ Up! switched their annual conference online. And while I do miss the in-person events, I still enjoy the online version. They do a great job! Anyway…. as part of attending OnStage I received the Amazing Silhouettes stamp set which is in the new January-June Mini catalogue. I have to admit that I wasn’t as excited as with this Prize Patrol, but did see some potential.

This card is my first design using this stamp set. And to ease my way into it I paired it with a few other stamp sets. I started my design thinking I would make a monochromatic card. And one of the Pool Party designs from the Sale-a-bration Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper was perfect! This one is a nice simple design and won’t overpower the other elements of the card. So Pool Party is my main colour for this card.

The central image is the butterfly from the Amazing Silhouettes stamp set. Behind that are the dotted circle images from the Sweet Conversations stamp set. Both of these I stamped with Pool Party, of course. But for the dotted circles I stamped them full strength and then once more for a faded image too. Then the phrase, which I stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento ink, came from the new In the Moment stamp set. This set also came from OnStage… I bought the swag box this time around and that was one of the goodies inside!

To highlight the phrase and butterfly I cut them out using the Stitched Rectangles and Stitched So Sweetly dies. And then I popped them up with some Stampin’ Dimensionals. To finish it off I added a couple of the Brass Brushed Butterflies. I just love these!! As soon as I saw them at OnStage I knew I had to have them. And when they ended up being one of the other Prize Patrols I was super excited. Here’s the card…

The Amazing Silhouettes stamp set is definitely growing on me. I already have a couple other ideas in my head for other projects.

To fill up on supplies and make your own version of this card, head over to my online shop. Or if you want to get in on the sneak peeks and free products and join my team you can do that here. Plus when you do before February 28th you’ll get 2 extra stamp sets for free! Or if you want more info before joining the Stampin’ Up! family check out my join my team page here.