Just Because - Gathering Together - AHSC 699

Hello! I know it is not officially fall yet, but once school is back in, it feels like fall to me, and so the fall colours have been calling me. I wanted to play with my new Hot Foil system from Stampin Up!, and this was perfect, as one of the hot foil dies I bought was the Lusturious Leaves Hot Foil Die bundle. The bundle includes the hot foil die, the die cut (they are different), and stencils for easy colouring.

I hope to do a video soon on my Facebook introducing the hot foil system. But until then, here is my card for this weeks AHSC.

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

 

Paper:

- Gathering Together (retired)

 

 

Ink:

- Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, and Pecan Pie

 

 Hot Foil:

- Lustrous Leaves Hot foil and die-cut bundle

 

Embellishments:

- Gold Foil

 

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 don't have a Stampin’ Up! and are in Canada, I can help you order. 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. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Hi There - AHSC 695

Hello! Happy Monday to you! I am back with this week's sketch challenge from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

I created this when I had a few minutes but not enough time to start a layout or work on anything that would have required a larger time commitment, as I was waiting to leave for an appointment. I had this paper pack on my desk because I had just finished the scrapbook workshop. I pulled up a sketch and used whatever leftovers I had, and this is what I came up with. 

Of course, having a sketch to start with definitely helps the creative process; it narrows down options. Having something easy to create was just what I needed; I wanted to be creative, but I did not have a lot of time and mental energy if I am being honest. With two off to college in a few weeks, I am juggling so many things but needed some creative therapy! 

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

 

Paper:

- 167467 Homemade Sweetness

Stamps:

- 165471 More Messages

 

Ink:

- Tuxedo Black Memento

 

Die Cuts:

- 163580Spotlight on Nature

 

Embellishments:

- 164970 Purple Adhesive-backed sequins 

 

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

Happy Birthday BBQ - AHSC #678

Hello! This week, I have one of the cards from my Kit of the Month, featuring the Nature Walk DSP. Once again, I used the sketch from AHSC to jump-start my workshop's creativity. I did flip this card to fit the BBQ. 

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

 

Paper:

- Nature Walk

 

Stamps:

- 167464 BBQ Master

 

Ink:

 

Markers:

 

Die Cuts:

- 167465 BBQ Master Die Cuts

 

Embellishments:

-165561 Neutral 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

Happy Birthday Pears - AHSC 675

HI again! 

I have another card from the Painterly Pear DSP. This was a fun card to create with the variation on a banner. This is also one of the 5 cards featured in my Kit of the Month for February. I know I say it all the time, but I really did have fun playing with this paper pack. A bit about me, I work from home and crafting is my stress reliever, so when I always say I have fun or I really enjoyed making a project, it is because I did, it takes me away from the stress of the day and some days I really need that escape. 

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

 

Paper:

- 166146 Painterly Pear

 

Stamps:

- 166147 Perfectly Pears

 

Ink:

- 147094 Daffodil Delight

- 166165 Pecan Pie

- 147086 Pumpkin Pie

 

Die Cuts:

- 166153 Perfectly Pears Dies

 

Embellishments:

- 166158 Mossy Meadow & Gold ribbon

 

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

 

Thank you Pears - AHSC 671

Hi! This week, I have been playing with the beautiful Painterly Pears DSP. I have had it for a while, but have not had the time to cut into it until now. You will see more of this one as it is the first of my Kit of the Month classes. I absolutely love this paper. I did not "need," and I held off for a long time on getting it, and I am glad I did, it made the perfect paper for my first Kit of the Month club. 

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

 

Paper:

- 166146 Painterly Pear

 

Stamps:

- 166147 Perfectly Pears

 

Ink:

- 147094 Daffodil Delight

- 166165 Pecan Pie

- 147086 Pumpkin Pie

 

Die Cuts:

- 166153 Perfectly Pears Dies

 

Embellishments:

- 166158 Mossy Meadow & Gold ribbon

 

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 BLOG NAME, click here for all the information and entry requirements for this challenge. 

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

 

Better Together - AHSC 670

Hello! I am back with another card featuring the Love Notes DSP from Stampin' Up! Ihad fun making Valentine cards, and this one was fun to make. I loved the dainty feel of this paper from the Love Notes DSP. 

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

 

Paper:

- 166985 Love Notes

 

Stamps:

- 166905 Reasons to Celebrate

 

Ink:

- 132708 Tuxedo Black by Memento

 

Die Cuts:

- Spotlight on Nature (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! 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

Sending Hug - AHSC 667

Hello, I am back again with another card for the AHSC! Today I am featuring a card using the new Love Notes DSP from Stampin' Up. I really like this fun, bright Valentine-themed paper. 

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

 

Paper:

- 166985 Love Notes

 

Ink:

 - 132708 Tuxedo Black Memento 

 

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 AHDC, click here for all the details and entry requirements. 

 

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

Lots of Love - AHSC #665

Hello! Here is this week's Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge project! Once again, I played with the Hobby Haven scraps from my December workshop. I loved this paper, I know, I know, I say that about all of them, but I really do, I love pretty paper, what can I say? 

I paired the spa-themed DSP with this sketch and a sentiment that says 'lots of love.' 

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

 

Embellishments:

- 167213 Earthy 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

Forever Friends - AHSC #664

Hello! Today I have a card for you for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #664. I used the Hobby Haven DSP to complete this week's card. I love the bright pop of the Pool Party on this one; it is so bright and cheery! 

I did flip this from the sketch by accident. I was not paying attention when I was putting the card together, and I put the circle on the opposite side of the card! 

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

 

Paper:

- 167201 Hobby Haven DSP

 

Stamps:

- 165471 More Messages

 

Ink:

- 132708 Tuxedo Black

 

Die Cuts:

- 166925 Nature's Symphony 

 

Embellishments:

- 167213 Earthy 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

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