We had a great time meeting IN PERSON in September with a wonderful turn-out. Thank you to those who showed up, stamped gorgeous cards and got to visit/chit-chat/connect with one another. What an uplifting and inspiring time we had!!
The first card was inspired by a card I received from my upline, Sandy Hancock, as a congratulations on my recent promotion to "GOLD" level. Sandy's card was done in black and white plaid.
We switched it to a floral card using DSP from Flowers for All Seasons. Each of your cards was slightly different depending on which paper you were given. Here are 2 examples.
The circles were cut out of the cardstock and DSP with Stitched Shapes Dies. The flower was created using the Large and Medium Daisy punches.
The second card was made with a rainbow background. The stripes of cardstock used, were simply strips cut from scraps of cardstock. This is a GREAT way to use up scraps!! Coat the background piece (we used a 3" x 4" piece of Whisper White cardstock) with gluestick. Then lay strips of colored cardstock down. Vary the pattern and vary the width of your strips. Most of our strips loosely measured 1/8", 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2". Once the strips are glued down, simply turn the piece over and use scissors to trim excess away. Although we did the rainbow colors, any combination of colors would be pretty!
Once the striped background was complete, we added the images from Zany Zebras, a mat of black cardstock and either a yellow or green card base (yellow pictured). Rhinestones gave it some pizzazz. The top card features only colors in pinks/purples and has sequins as embellishments.
I made this card last week, CASED from something I saw on Pinterest. I fell in love with the look and of course the gingham is a favorite for me (retired DSP). This one is done in Poppy Parade, Mango Melody and Granny Apple Green.
I couldn't get away from the idea quite yet, so I also created these variations....
Inspired but ready to try a new color combo, we made this card at Stamp Club using Highland Heather, Pool Party and Pear Pizzazz. The Daisies are punched with the Large and Medium Daisy punches. The stamp set is Daisy Lane, and the leaves come from the stamp set Floral Essence and punched with the Leaf punch.
I hope these feel-good cards have put a smile on your face today and inspired you to stamp, create, and send some happiness through the mail to someone!
Happy Stamping!
