Hello Friend - AHSC 693

Good Morning! I am back with another AHSC design for this week! 

I was working on cards for my upcoming August KOTM of the month, and the AHSC sketches came to the rescue with some ideas to get me started and creating. I just love this paper pack; it really made it easy to create cards, and when combined with the Impressions abloom dies, they were super fun and easy to make! 

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- 167553 Beautiful Ordinary Life

- 167099 Vellum

- 166705 Strawberry Slush

- 166694 Pretty Peacock

- 166669 Daffodil Delight

 

Stamps:

- Stamp is a retired Paper Pumpkin stamp , and I do not recall the name

 

Ink:

- 150083 Pretty Peacock

 

Die Cuts:

-164629 Everyday Arches Dies

 

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Thank you - Beautiful Ordinary Life - AHSC 692

Hello! 

I am back with another card for my Kit of the Month (KOTM) workshops. This is one of 5 cards that will be featured in my August KOTM workshop, which I hold the second Tuesday of the Month in my home. Each month I feature a different DSP from Stampin' Up! and this month it is Beautiful Ordinary Life. 

 Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- 167553 Beautiful Ordinary Life

- 167099 Vellum

- 121045 Basic Black

 

Stamps:

- Sweeter with you (Paper Pumpkin retired)

 

Ink:

- Memento black (retired)

 

Die Cuts:

- impressions Abloom (retired)

- 166925 Nature's Symphony Dies

- Changing Leaves (retired)

 

Embellishments:

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Hello There -Beautiful Ordinary Life - AHSC 689

Hello!

It is another Monday, and time for another Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge! It has been a long time since I did a slime line, and it was fun to play with this size again. I have always felt limited by how slender this card size is, but I love its length. This design made it easy to fill the length while still leaving some room for creativity with the width. And of course, this paper and these flowers, how amazing are they???

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- 167553 Beautiful Ordinary Life 

- 167099 Vellum

- 166691 Pool Party

- 166689 Petal Pink

- 166694 Pretty Peacock

- 166669 Daffodil Delight

 

Stamps:

- 165471 More Messages (retired)

 

Ink:

- 166648 Basic Black Hybrid Stampin Pad

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! account and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

 

Beautiful Ordinary -Thanks a lot - AHSC 688

Hello!

I have continued playing with the Beautiful Ordinary papers. I love them! I know I say that a lot, but some paper packs are just so easy to use, and this is one of them. The colours are fabulous, the patterns all blend so well, I just love it. 

Anyways, today I am back with a card I made using this DSP for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. Life has been busy with the end of the school year and getting things in order with two off to college in the fall. I made a thank-you card, since you can never have too many lying around. i have included the sketch if you wish to play along too. 

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- 167553 Beautiful Ordinary Life 

- 167099 Vellum

- 166691 Pool Party

- 166689 Petal Pink

- 166694 Pretty Peacock

- 166669 Daffodil Delight

 

Stamps:

- 165471 More Messages (retired)

 

Ink:

- 166648 Basic Black Hybrid Stampin Pad

 

Die Cuts:

- 164629 Everyday Arches

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! account and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

 

Happy Birthday - AHSC 681

Hello! 

I have been busy working on some cards for some upcoming vendor shows, and this is another one. I am also trying to use up some stash; this was created with a CTMH Mix-In paper pack sold by Stampin' Up! The cattails remind me of the cottage. I love the feel of this card; it all reminds me of the lazy days of Summer at the cottage. I am so ready for those lazy days. 

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- CTMH Mix In

 

Stamps:

- Paper Pumpkin (do not recall which one)

 

Ink:

- Memento Cocoa

 

Die Cuts:

- CTMH (retired) The Lake Life cardmaking kit

 

Embellishments:

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Here's to a Bright Future - AHSC 680

 Hello! Welcome to Grad season! I have been working a lot of vendor events, and as we approach grad season, I am working on some graduation cards. For this one, I stuck to the classic black and, in this case, an off-white. 

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- Mix In (retired)

 

Stamps:

- For the Grad (retired CTMH)

 

Ink:

Memento Tuxedo Black

 

Die Cuts:

- Z4181 Stitched Circles (retired)

- Z3639 Scalloped Circle (retired)

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Thanks a lot!

Hello! I am back with another card for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (AHSC)!

I went stash busting for this card. I used the Full of Life papers to create the square design element. I am not the best at sizing the small squares and such for designs like this so I let my patterned paper do the heavy lifting for me. 

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- Full of Life (retired)

 

Stamps:

- More Messages (retired)

 

Ink:

- Memento Tuxedo Black

Die Cuts:

- I believe the leaf die cut was an old CTMH one. I am not sure; it was in my pile of leftovers from previous projects. 

 

Embellishments:

- 144220 Rhinestone Basic Jewels

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Hi There! - AHSC #66 6

Hello!

We are heading into the last week of January already. I am thrilled. I am in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, and we have had a ton of snow this winter, and if you know me, I could do without this much of it. I grew up in a warm-weather climate, and while I do love snow around Christmas, I really could do without this much of it all at once! At least it is pretty, and since I do my very best not to drive in it, means a lot of crafty time for me! 

Getting crafty was easy using the Hobby Haven paper pack. There is just so much about it that really works for not just layouts but cards, too. 

This sketch was a bit challenging for me. I kept trying to free-form the squiggles, and I just could not make it look cute at all, so after a few hours of varying attempts, I went with an easier route and just used patterned paper. I know what a cop out, but I really did try and just could not come up with anything I liked. 

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- 167201 Hobby Haven 

 

Stamps:

- 165473 More Messages Bundle

 

Ink:

- 132708 Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

 

Die Cuts:

- 165472 More Messages Bundle

 

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Hello Again!

Today I have a card for you that I made with the scraps from my Hobby Haven workshop. I have had fun playing with the light and bright colours after months of red and green and Christmas, it is a refreshing change of pace. 

This DSP comes with two sheets of die cuts that make it super easy and fun to put together. I did cut the chair out of the paper, but the rest are die cuts. 

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- 167201 Hobby Haven 

 

Stamps:

 - 165471 More Messages

Ink:

- Memento Tuxedo Black

 

Markers:

 

Die Cuts:

- 165472 More Messages Dies

 

Embellishments:

- 167213 Earthen Matte Dots

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Magic and Wonder - AHSC 657

Hello! This week, I have two cards for you for the AHSC. I was making some cards for craft shows, and at the same time, trying to finish up some paper packs, I was able to finish off the retired Close to My Heart Christmas Story. While it felt great to finish off the paper pack, it was kind of sad because I loved that paper. I had small scraps and they were perfect for this week's sketch, so I used them up to finish off the paper pack. 

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- Christmas Story (retired CTMH)

 

Stamps:

- Poinsettia Petals (retired)

 

Ink:

- Scarlet and Pine (retired CTMH)

 

 

Die Cuts:

-  Pine Cone (retired CTMH)

 

Embellishments:

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

 

Fruit Salad - Thanks a lot - AHSC #648

Happy Monday! I am back with another card for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. I pulled out some of the scraps I had from the Fruit Salad paper pack from the last Sale-a-bration special to create this weeks card for the AHSC. 

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- Fruit Salad (retired)

 

Stamps:

- More Messages

 

Ink:

- Tuxedo Black by Memento

 Die Cuts:

- More Messages

 

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brand

Hi There - AHSC 646

Hello! I am back, still trying to get back into the back-to-school routine with 2 in High School at different high schools, they keep me hopping for sure! 

So I was doing some cleaning and came across a very old paper pack from my CTMH days called Tickled Pink, and I had so little left, not enough for a layout, but I could get a few cards out of it, so I got playing, and this is one of the cards I came up with for some of the smaller scraps. 

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- Tickled Pink (retired CTMH)

 

Stamps:

- 165473 More Messages

 

Ink:

- 132708 Tuxedo Black by Memento

 

 

Die Cuts:

- 165473 More Messages

 

Embellishments:

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Remarkable Birthday - AHSC 635

Today, I have a card that serves dual purposes. It was created for a custom order, but I also used this week's Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge sketch. I am in love with this flower from the You Are Remarkable set. I paired this with the Wildflower Birthday DSP and the Foiled Frames & Labels ephemera pack.

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- 164591 Wildflower Birthday

 

Stamps:

- 165445 You Are Remarkable

 

Ink:

- Tuxedo Black Memento

- Old Olive

- Pretty In Pink

 

Embellishments:

- 165616 Foiled Frames and Labels Ephemera Pack

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Thanks - AHSC 633

 Wow, I am a bit late this week! June is always busy with year-end events, but add to it a graduate this year, and there are so many events to attend, it is crazy! I was still able to get a card done, albeit a bit late, but better late than never! There was no reason for this card, just playing around with some leftovers on my desk!

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)

 

Paper:

- Secret Sea cardstock

- Cloud Cover cardstock

- White Willow cardstock

 

Stamps:

- 165605 Impressions Abloom

- 165588 Cheers & Sips

- 165471 More Messages

 

Ink:

- Tuxedo Black Memento

 

Markers:

- Darling Duck

- Pretty in Pink

- Blackberry Bliss

- Old Olive

- Secret Sea

 

Die Cuts:

- Z4023 Multi Square Windows (CTMH; retired)

- 165472 More Messages Die

 

Embellishments:

- 164204 Pecan Pie and Clear Ribboned Adhesive Backed Dots

 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I welcome any feedback. If you want help purchasing any of the products mentioned in my post today, don’t hesitate to contact your local Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!

 

To play along with our challenge today at AHSC, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi