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

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

 

Lake Life - Waterside Retreat workshop layout

Hello again! 

I am back with the last of my 3 Waterside Retreat workshop layouts. This is my workshop for May 2026. This one makes me want to jump off the dive dock and go for a swim on a hot warm summer day! 

Products Used: (all products Stampin’ Up! Unless otherwise noted)
 
Paper:
- 167920 Waterside Retreat
- 166683 Old Olive
- 166703 White Willow
- 166662 Grey Granite
Stamps:
- 167922 Relaxing Waterside
- CM026 Lake Life Cardmaking Workshop (retired CTMH0
 
Ink:
- 147085 Cajun Craze
- 147090 Old Olive
 
Die Cuts:
- 167927 Relaxing Waterside 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! account and are in Canada, I can assist you in ordering. You can also follow me on Facebook by clicking here!
 
Until next time, happy crafting!
Brandi

Adventure Awaits - Waterside Retreat workshop layout

Hello!

Today I am bringing you a layout from my next workshop, Waterside Retreat.  This was a super fun workshop to create. I love all things that remind me of the cottage and our lazy days there. Nothing is better than those relaxing family days. 

This layout features some heat embossing on the title and lots of water-related elements. I love the vintage feel of this workshop. 

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

 

Paper:

- 167920 Waterside Retreat

- 166683 Old Olive

- 166703 White Willow

- 166662 Grey Granite

Stamps:

- 167922 Relaxing Waterside

- CM026 Lake Life Cardmaking Workshop (retired CTMH0

 

Ink:

- 147085 Cajun Craze

- 147090 Old Olive

- 102283 Versamark

 

Die Cuts:

- 167927 Relaxing Waterside Dies

Embellishments:

- 165679 Basics WOW! Embossing Powder

 

 

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!

 

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

Thanks so Very Much - AHSC 662

Hello! 

I hope everyone had a fabulous holiday season and is getting some time to rest and recharge as we head into the new year! I got some time to play in my craft room today, so that made me happy. 

I decided to pull out the Floral Impressions papers I have and play with that for today's sketch. I love Christmas, but I have been working on Christmas projects since the end of September, so I am so ready for the change to more colours and options in what I create with. 

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

 

Paper:

-  165603 Floral Impressions

 

Stamps:

- 165605 Impressions Abloom

 

Ink:

- 147092 Blackberry Bliss

- 165285 Secret Sea

- 165286 Strawberry Slush

- 165278 Timid Tiger

- 147089

 

 

Die Cuts:

- 165610 Impressions Abloom Dies

 

Embellishments:

- 165616 Foiled Frames and Labels 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! 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

Peace & Joy - AHSC 656

Hey Hey! Long time no chat! I am so sorry, I swear I always try to be consistent with posting, and then life gets in the way. Lately, it has been making cards for craft fairs, Christmas card workshops, and more. I have been swamped. 

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

 

Paper:

- 165990 Modern Christmas

 

Stamps:

- 165991 Ornamental Christmas

 

Ink:

- Versamark

 

Embellishments:

- Gold embossing powder

 

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

 

Warm Wishes - PP Fall for Toile - AHSC 650

Hello! I am back with another great card from a sketch from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge. I had so much fun playing with this Paper Pumpkin card kit that I kept going with it and have created many cards with it, outside of what the kit was designed for. 

This one I had fun adding in the Gathering Moments stamp and die cut set. I love the distressed look of these leaves, so pretty.

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

 

Paper:

- Fall For Toile Paper Pumpkin

 

Stamps:

- 165970 - Gathering Moments

- Paper Pumpkin Fall for Toile stamp set

 

Ink:

- Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Pecan Pie, Saffron (retired), Old Olive, and Pumpkin Pie

 

Die Cuts:

- 165979 Gathering Moments dies

 

Embellishments:

-164204 Pecan Pie and Clear Ribbon-backed adhesive 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! 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

May Thanks - PP Fall for Toile- AHSC 649

Hello! I am back, and today I am playing with the September Paper Pumpkin kit from Stampin' Up! I like to experiment with it a bit and create my own cards using the contents. I cut the card bases in half to double what I can get out of the kits and bring in some fall-themed stamps from my stash! This is the Fall for Toile Paper Pumpkin. 

I did take some creative license by adding the circle to add my sentiment. The background was dark, so the circle allowed the sentimet to stand out more. 

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

 

Paper:

- Paper Pumpkin - September - Fall for Toile

- French Vanilla (retired CTHM)

 

Stamps:

- 165970 Gathering Moments

- Fall for Toile Paper Pumpkin 

 

Ink:

- Early Espresso

- Pumpkin Pie

 

Tools:

- 168253 Water Painters

 

Die Cuts:

- 167277 Circle of the Season

 

Embellishments:

- 165599 Gold Striped 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! 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

Thanks A Lot - AHSC 644

Hello! I am back and posting a bit late this week. It has been a busy one as we prep for the kids to head back to school next week! 

I flipped the sketch on this one to mix things up a bit. All of this card was made with scraps and flowers that were left over from my most recent workshop using these papers and die cuts. The florals are just so fun and easy to play with! 

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

 

Paper:

- 165603 Floral Impressions

 

Stamps:

- 165471 More Messages

 

Ink:

- Memento Black Tuxedo

 

Die Cuts:

- 165472 More Messages Die

- 165610 Impressions A Bloom

 

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

Birthday Flowers - AHSC 640

Hello and happy Monday to you all! I am back with a card for the Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge this week, and I had so much fun playing with this paper. I know I am a broken record, but I really do love playing with pretty paper. 

This was also made for the custom order for a dear family friend and while simple I love how it turned out. 

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

 

Paper:

- 165603 Floral Impressions

 

Stamps:

- 165471 More Messages

 

Ink:

- 132708 Black Memento

 

Die Cuts:

- 165610 Impression Abloom Dies

 

Embellishments:

- 165615 Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems

 

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

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi

Weekend Adventures

Anyone who knows me knows that I love spending time at the cottage; it is quiet, peaceful, and just so relaxing. Anytime there is a paper that is geared towards the outdoors and being at the cottage, I am all for it! Stampin' Up! made my heart skip a beat with these papers, they have cottage written all over them! 

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!

 

Until next time, happy crafting!

Brandi