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September #SimpleStamping

Posted on September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

Today I’m sharing my card for Stampin’ Up!s September #SimpleStamping challenge. This month we’re making a “thinking of you” card using ONLY stamps, ink and paper. I really enjoy these challenges because I sometimes find it a bit more challenging when we don’t have an extra little something to work with like Designer Series Paper or ribbon. You don’t realize how used to using these things you’ve gotten until you’re challenged to NOT use them.

For my design I started with my stamp set. I wanted something that had nice images that I could layer. The Bottled Happiness stamp set I think works well for this kind of card in a lot of different ways. The images and how they are supposed to layer on top of each other… and the phrases are great too.

From here I picked my colours. Since this is a “thinking of you card” I wanted more subtle colours. I used Crumb Cake for my card base partly because of this and partly because I can pair almost any other colour with it. The other colours I picked are Soft Succulent and Fresh Freesia; both colours from the 2021-2023 In Colour collection. So pretty and not too much either.

The phrase also came from the Bottled Happiness stamp set. I stamped that with Soft Succulent ink and then framed it with some Crumb Cake cardstock. Then to finish it off I popped it up with some Stampin’ Dimensionals.

If we would have been able to add a little something to the September #SimpleStamping challenge I would have voted for some Designer Series Paper. Or maybe even a punch and then I could have used the coordinating Vintage Bottle Punch. Either way I’m happy with how this card turned out. Check out another recent card I made for another #SimpleStamping challenge here.

And you can always stock up on stamps, ink and paper in my online card shop here!

Summer Themed Birthday Card

Posted on September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

Yes September is here. And yes Fall is less than two weeks away. But I’m still enjoying the warm summer weather. I think that’s where the inkspiration came from for today’s card. Plus I wanted to do some colouring! So that’s where I started… with the stamped image I wanted to colour. The In the Moment works great for this summer themed birthday card. I love all the images in this stamp set, but to keep with a summer theme there was only one choice.

Then I picked my colour combination. I love blues and browns together and they’re a great combo for summer too! I used Crumb Cake as my base colour; the card base and the specs of sand behind all the other elements. Then I have 3 different blues. The blues are Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana and Pool Party. I liked the idea of the shades going from dark to light and so I simply used some strips of the different shades.

The image in the centre is stamped with Crumb Cake and then coloured with the Watercolour Pencils. I used Early Espresso from the first assortment. And Coastal Cabana and Cherry Cobbler from the second. I added a Pool Party scalloped circle behind it (using the Layering Circles dies) and popped them up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The phrase is from the Happiness Abounds stamp set and I stamped in with Pool Party ink. Before I popped it up I die cut it using the Stitched Rectangles dies. And to finish it off I added a few of the blue-green Faux Sea Glass Shapes.

I really like how this summer themed birthday card turned out! And I might need to add to my cardstock stash so I can do something similar with some Fall colours.

Check out one of the first cards I made with the In the Moment stamp set here. And you can find it here in my online shop.

Watercolour Background

Posted on July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

There are so many ways that you can use watercolouring to make great looking projects. I think that’s why I’ve been loving celebrating World Watercolour month. For this card I decided to create a watercolour background. It’s so easy and looks so pretty. You can even use more than one colour to give it a different look.

In this case I thought of making a summery/beach themed card. The In the Moment stamp set has a great image for this and it’s great for any kind of colouring. And of course I had to use the Friends are like Seashells stamp set. For my colour combination I used Coastal Cabana and Crumb Cake. I wanted something a little brighter than Pool Party which is what I usually use. And the Crumb Cake is great for some tone on tone stamping to create a sandy look.

Before I started my watercolour background I stamped my main image on to a piece of Fluid 100 Watercolour paper using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Once that was dry I used my ink colours and water painters to colour the image in. Then I used more Coastal Cabana ink and my water painter to fill in the background all around the image.

The layers on top of this piece are nice and simple. I cut out the phrase using one of the smallest Stitched Rectangles dies and fussy cut the seashells. These ones are pretty easy to do that with. Then I popped them all up using some Stampin’ Dimensionals. I thought about adding some bling with the Wink of Stella Glitterbrush, but decided not to.

To check out this card and see how I created the watercolour background head over to my YouTube channel. And you can check out another card I created using watercolouring with the Happiness Abounds stamp set here.

Blossoming Happiness

Posted on July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

Usually my cards are fairly simple… pretty but simple. I’ve seen some cards with layers upon layers of different things and can appreciate the work that goes into them. For me those designs can be a bit much sometimes. But lately I’ve been wanting to add some more layers to my cards while still keeping it simple. I think it all started with the Hues of Happiness suite. The images from the stamp set and Designer Series Paper are so pretty and the Blossoming Happiness dies lend themselves well to layering.

So in the spirit of keeping it simple I went with a neutral colour combination, Basic Black and Crumb Cake. Then I added a pop of colour with Flirty Flamingo. I stamped some leaves and one of the smaller bouquet of flowers images around the edge of the piece of Crumb Cake using Crumb Cake ink. The tone on tone stamping keeps it subtle and really helps the Flirty Flamingo stand out.

I also stamped a couple of the larger flowers on a piece of Basic White cardstock using Crumb Cake ink. Once that was dry I used one of the Blossoming Happiness dies to create a torn notebook page look. This is such a cool die! I added that to the Crumb Cake card mat on an angle with some Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Then for my last layer I stamped a few flowers using Tuxedo Black Memento ink on some Basic White cardstock. And here’s where the Flirty Flamingo comes in. I coloured the flowers using the Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends. I just love colouring with these markers!! Then I cut them out using the coordinating dies and added them to my card. To finish it off I added a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels and some Wink of Stella to the centre of the coloured flowers.

I’m slowly easing my way into adding more layers to my cards. It’s a new kind of design, so it’ll take me a few attempts before I start to get the hang of it. But I love the Blossoming Happiness dies and know that they will definitely be a part of future layered creations!

Check out one of my other cards using the Happiness Abounds stamp set here. And you can check out the full Hues of Happiness suite in my online shop.

Hippest Hippos

Posted on June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

Summer is officially here! I’m looking forward to a slower pace and more time for crafting. And I’m definitely looking forward to round 2 of Sale-a-bration. I especially love the Hippest Hippos stamp set and coordinating dies that you can earn for FREE starting next Friday with qualifying orders. So to celebrate the first day of Summer I thought I’d pair these cute hippos with the Friends are like Seashells stamp set.

With that in mind I went with a beach themed colour combination. Pool Party and Crumb Cake I feel work great for this. I used Crumb Cake for my card base. And then I added Pool Party to mat the images and phrase. Before I stamped my images I used my Blending Brushes on the main piece of Basic White cardstock. I used Crumb Cake along the bottom to create a kind of beach and then Pool Party along the top for a water/sky look. On top of the blended inks I stamped some specs of sand and a few seashells.

Then for the hippos I stamped them with Smoky Slate on separate pieces of Basic White cardstock. Once they were dry I used some of my Watercolour Pencils to colour them in. Then I cut them out with the coordinating dies and popped them up with some Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The phrase comes from the Friends are like Seashells stamp set. And I cut it out with one of the Stitched Rectangles dies. Then I popped it up with some more Stampin’ Dimensionals and added a few of the Faux Sea Glass Shapes.

This was such a fun card to make! I can’t wait to create some more with the Hippest Hippos. Stay tuned for more cards featuring these guys.

For information about how Sale-a-bration works check out this post from this past Sale-a-bration. And make sure to bookmark my online shop so you’re all set for when it kicks off.

Goodbye to Dahlia Days

Posted on June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

The clock is ticking as we get closer to summer, warmer weather and of course the end of the January-June Mini catalogue. I’m always sad when Stampin’ Up! releases it’s list of retiring products. But at least that doesn’t last that long as there are new goodies on the way! In the meantime I’m sharing some projects over the next few weeks featuring some of the products that will soon no longer be available. This week I’m saying goodbye to Dahlia Days! I have been having so much fun crafting with this bundle. This is definitely one that I’m particularly sad to see retiring. I just love the images and phrases… this might be one that I hold on to even after it’s retired.

Anyway… for this card I wanted to show off both the stamp set and the coordinating dies. For my colour combination I used Petal Pink, Pear Pizzazz and Crumb Cake. Petal Pink is such a nice soft pink and Pear Pizzazz has become my go to colour when I’m stamping leaves, etc. The Crumb Cake is a nice, soft neutral colour to help the others pop.

Once I stamped my large dahlias and leaves I cut them out using the coordinating dies. For the phrase and smaller flowers I used one of the smaller Layering Circles dies. Then behind it all I used the more detailed die with some Basic White cardstock. I thought about using some Sponge Daubers to add some colour to the detailed die cut, but I like the simplicity of this. Plus it doesn’t take away from the other stamped images which I popped up using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

To add a little something more to this card I added some of the Petal Pink cotton ribbon from the Cotton Ribbon Combo pack. (this ribbon is retiring as well) And of course I needed to add a little bit of bling. But in this case I added a few of the largest Brushed Brass Butterflies.

I’m so sad that I have to say goodbye to Dahlia Days. If you love this stamp set too then make sure to head over to my online shop before it’s sold out. The sale is only on until June 30th!

You can also check out a project I did with another retiring bundle, Sweet Talk, here.

Book Fold Card

Posted on May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

I wasn’t sure what I wanted to share here this week. But I knew that I wanted to do something different than my usual card design. So as I was thinking about options, the idea of making a Book Fold Card popped into my head. I’ve done this fold once or twice before, but I think this may become a fun and easy go to for me. Usually a Z-fold card is my go-to, but it’s always nice to have options! Here’s a modified Z-Fold card I made a while back.

For this design I used the Dahlia Days stamp set from the January-June Mini Catalogue. With all the excitement of the new Annual Catalogue you don’t want to forget about these guys! And the phrase comes from the Friends are like Seashells stamp set. For my colour combination, I used Crumb Cake for the card base and Petal Pink for the card mat and stamping. I also threw in a splash of Pear Pizzazz for the leaves.

To create the card base you’ll need a piece of cardstock that’s 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″ AND 4 1/2″. Adding some Tear & Tape Adhesive on the inside in between the two score lines is what gives you the book fold. Then from here you can add whatever you like! I added some Petal Pink cardstock that I embossed using the Painted Texture 3D embossing folder.

To step it up even further I added some of the Petal Pink Cotton Ribbon and cut out the stamped images and phrase using the Stitched Rectangles dies. Then I popped these up with some Stampin’ Dimensionals and of course added some bling!

This Book Fold Card turned out so pretty I may have a hard time giving it away! Lol!

To find everything you need to make your own version, head over to my online shop. And make sure to share your design. I love to see other people’s cards!

Crafting with the New Catalogue

Posted on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

This past weekend I celebrated the new Annual Catalogue that launched last Tuesday. I had an online and in-person party and we had a lot of fun crafting with the new catalogue! It’s so much fun getting together with people and crafting. I’ve really missed it.

For my online party I did some live crafting on my Facebook page. Check that out here. At my in-person party we made two cards. The first card uses the Bottled Happiness stamp set. I paired Parakeet Party, one of the new In Colours, with Pool Party for my colour combination. Then to add a little something more to the card I used some of the Supple Shimmer and Iridescent Specialty Papers. I also added some of the Denim Ribbon and a few Polished Dots. (You can find the Supple Shimmer Specialty Paper and the Denim Ribbon in the January-June Mini catalogue.)

The second card uses the He’s All That bundle. I love this set! The stamp set is a nice versatile masculine set and the dies can be used with a variety of images and phrases, not just the ones from the stamp set. For this card I paired Starry Sky, another new In Colour, and Crumb Cake. And instead of Basic White cardstock I used Very Vanilla. It’s a little more subtle.

To add a distressed look to the card I tore the edges of the cardstock and the vellum. Just start with a little snip from your Paper Snips, or scissors, and tear away. The vellum came from the Vellum Layering Designs and I thought the map design works great for this card. Then to finish it off I added a few of the Brushed Metallic Dots.

I’m having so much fun crafting with the new catalogue! And I can’t wait to share even more projects with you. In the meantime you can check it all out in my online shop. And if you live in Canada and want a copy of your very own just send me an email; inkspirationwithteresa@gmail.com. I’d be happy to send you one!

Fun with #SimpleStamping

Posted on March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 by inkspirationwithteresa

A new month, means a new challenge! I have a lot of fun with #SimpleStamping. Sometimes it’s trickier than others, especially when it’s only stamps, ink and paper. But it does help when we’re able to add a little something more to our designs. This month’s challenge is to use stamps, ink, paper and an embellishment to make any kind of card we want.

When I saw “embellishment”, one of my first ideas was to pair the Faux Sea Glass Shapes with the Friends are like Seashells stamp set. I love this stamp set because of the gorgeous images, but also the phrases. Plus you can easily layer the images which comes in handy when you’re doing #SimpleStamping.

From here I picked my colours. I wanted to use the more blue sea glass pieces, so I picked Coastal Cabana. It’s such a pretty blue and the name goes so well with the theme of my card! The other colour I chose was Crumb Cake. It’s a nice light brown and I think makes a nice beach/sand colour.

For the images I started with the largest ones first and then worked to fill in the spaces with the smaller images. The specs of sand was the last stamp I used. Then to highlight the phrase I framed it with some Coastal Cabana cardstock and popped it up with some Stampin’ Dimensionals. And then of course I added a few Faux Sea Glass Shapes. There were still a few gaps, so this worked great to fill in the space, but not overwhelm the design.

I’m not exactly sure who I’m going to give this card to, but I love how it turned out! I do always have fun with #SimpleStamping… even when it’s a little trickier. It’s nice to do something different… something outside your comfort zone every once in a while.

Check out my most recent #SimpleStamping challenge cards here. And don’t forget you can grab the supplies to make a card of your own in my online shop.