I made these color chip sample cards to show the wide variety of colors that Stampin' Up! offers. The catalog photographs look amazing! However, seeing the colors in person is ever better!
I hang the color chip sample cards by my desk, so I can refer to them
when choosing color combinations for projects. I also take them with me
to workshops and demonstrations so that customers can see and feel the
quality of the cardstock and the inks.
I created a template to display samples of each of the color collections when I joined
in 2013. As I purchased each of the colors, I punched a 1/2" circle
from the
corresponding cardstock, stamped the ink, and a drew a squiggle with the
marker. I punched the corner with a 1/4" hand held circle punch and
placed all of the cards on a metal binder ring. Because this was during
the color re-do, some of the colors retired and some of the colors
switched color collections. My color chip sample cards no longer matched
the current color collections.
I recently redid all of the color chip sample cards with the current
Stampin' Up! colors. I even made sets for my aunts and
my mom. I included the 2016-2018 In Colors! Can you see the
last card in the photo above? Aren't they bright, summery, fun
colors!?! You are going to love them! I can't wait for June's 2016-2017 Annual Catalog Release!!
Download the template here. As your color collection grows, add a sample of each color. Keep your cards handy when creating new color combinations and designing projects.
Thanks for stopping by!
Beth
Friday, May 6, 2016
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
May the Fourth Be with You!
Happy May 4th! I saw this amazing and fantastic card on the card swap board at On Stage 2016. I love Star Wars! I have been trying my best not to share it with you until today in honor of May the Fourth!
How stinking adorable is this card!?!? I love it! I think you could recreate this card with the extra-large oval punch and the word window punch. However, if you don't have the word window punch, you could try the corner rounder punch on a 1/4" strip of cardstock.
I apologize that I don't know who made this card. The cards were attached to the display boards and I could not reach high enough to take it down. If this is your card, please let me know. I want to give you credit for this terrific card!
I'm sure all Star Wars fans would love a birthday card like this! I know I would! May the Fourth Be with You!
Thanks for stopping by!
Beth
How stinking adorable is this card!?!? I love it! I think you could recreate this card with the extra-large oval punch and the word window punch. However, if you don't have the word window punch, you could try the corner rounder punch on a 1/4" strip of cardstock.
I apologize that I don't know who made this card. The cards were attached to the display boards and I could not reach high enough to take it down. If this is your card, please let me know. I want to give you credit for this terrific card!
I'm sure all Star Wars fans would love a birthday card like this! I know I would! May the Fourth Be with You!
Thanks for stopping by!
Beth
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Happy Mother's Day!
I was inspired by Karen Barber's Birthday card to make this Mother's Day card. I love the way Karen made the flowers look like they were growing in front of a wooden fence! This is too sweet!
I kept the overall layout and the floral fence theme but changed the colors, the sentiment, the DSP, and the ribbon.
I used Blackberry Bliss, Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, and Sahara Sand. The sentiment comes from the April 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit. Because the DSP Karen used is retired, I substituted the gingham pattern from the Farmer's Market DSP. It appears to be the same pattern but with different colors.
I also removed the lacy butterfly from the Butterfly Basics stamp set. It was placed on the ribbon toward the right side. I may end up adding the butterfly. I haven't decided. What do you think?
To secure the Daffodil Delight cotton ribbon, I used glue dots. I placed a glue dot on each end, one under the faux bow knot, and one towards the right side. That way, the ribbon stayed flat after the faux bow was tied.
I stamped the envelope and the inside of the card with a single stem and two Daffodil Delight flowers.
There were no measurements listed for this card. Some of the measurements were easy to decipher. However, the DSP strip at the bottom was a little tricky. If I were to make this card again, I would increase the DSP strip to 3-3/4" x 1-1/2" and decrease the 2nd Mat to 3-3/4" x 3-1/2".
I hope my mom likes this card and knows how special and loved she is!
Thanks for stopping by!
Beth
I kept the overall layout and the floral fence theme but changed the colors, the sentiment, the DSP, and the ribbon.
I used Blackberry Bliss, Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, and Sahara Sand. The sentiment comes from the April 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit. Because the DSP Karen used is retired, I substituted the gingham pattern from the Farmer's Market DSP. It appears to be the same pattern but with different colors.
I also removed the lacy butterfly from the Butterfly Basics stamp set. It was placed on the ribbon toward the right side. I may end up adding the butterfly. I haven't decided. What do you think?
To secure the Daffodil Delight cotton ribbon, I used glue dots. I placed a glue dot on each end, one under the faux bow knot, and one towards the right side. That way, the ribbon stayed flat after the faux bow was tied.
Mother’s Day Card
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Color
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Dimensions
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Card Base
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Blackberry Bliss
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4-1/4” x 11”
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1st Mat
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Daffodil Delight
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3-3/4” x 5-1/4”
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2nd Mat
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Very Vanilla
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3-3/4” x 4”
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DSP Strip
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Farmer’s Market DSP
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3-3/4” x 1”
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Inside Mat
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Very Vanilla
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3-3/4” x 5-1/4”
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There were no measurements listed for this card. Some of the measurements were easy to decipher. However, the DSP strip at the bottom was a little tricky. If I were to make this card again, I would increase the DSP strip to 3-3/4" x 1-1/2" and decrease the 2nd Mat to 3-3/4" x 3-1/2".
I hope my mom likes this card and knows how special and loved she is!
Thanks for stopping by!
Beth
Mother’s Day Card Project
Supply List
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Stamps
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Paper
Pumpkin April 2016
Wild About
Flowers
Hardwood
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Paper
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Farmer’s
Marker DSP
Very Vanilla
Cardstock
Daffodil
Delight Cardstock
Blackberry
Bliss Cardstock
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Ink
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Mossy Meadow
Ink Pad
Blackberry
Bliss Ink Pad
Daffodil
Delight Ink Pad
Sahara Sand
Ink Pad
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Embellishments
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Daffodil
Delight Cotton Ribbon
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Tools
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Stampin’
Trimmer
Bone Folder
Clear
Acrylic Blocks C, D, E, & H
Grid Paper
Stampin’
Mist Cleaner
Stampin’
Scrub
Stampin’
Pierce Mat
Glue Dots
SNAIL
Adhesive
Paper Snips
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Sunday, May 1, 2016
Happy Graduation, Cousin Patrick!
My youngest cousin is graduating from high school this June. To celebrate, my aunt Tracy designed this banner to hang up at his graduation party. She did such an amazing job creating this banner that I wanted to share it with you!
Tracy made this banner to match her son's school colors. Pacific Point and Whisper White coordinated fantastically with her son's school colors.
Tracy started by determining the size of her banner pennants. She has the Layered Alphabet stamp set, the Yay Birthday stamp set, and the 2-1/2" circle punch. To fit the 2-1/2" circle punch, Tracy determined that the top edge of the banner's width should be 5" and that the length of the banner should be 7.5". She found this size by punching out a 2-1/2" circle and cutting out a few test banners to get the spacing she desired.
I created a template using a word processing program by inputting various widths and lengths of isosceles triangles until we had the perfect size. You can download the template here. I printed the template directly onto cardstock. Check your printer to see if it can also print directly onto cardstock. If it cannot, print on regular computer paper, cut out the template, and trace onto cardstock.
Tracy wanted the banner to say Congratulations 2016 with a pennant on each end and one between congratulations and 2016. This is a total of 22 banner pennants - 19 banner pennants for the letters and the numbers plus three banner pennants for spacing. She cut out all of her banner pennants from Pacific Point Cardstock. Next, she punched nineteen 2-1/2" circle from Whisper White Cardstock. For the top of each pennant Tracy cut twenty-two 1" x 5" strip of Schoolhouse DSP.
Once the pieces were ready, it was time to start stamping! Tracy stamped the 2-1/2" circles with one letter or one number each to spell her sentiment.
While the letters and numbers dried completely, she adhered the Schoolhouse DSP strips to the top edge of each pennant. Once the glue had dried, she flipped the pennant over and trimmed the excess DSP. Cutting the DSP after makes a nice, clean edge without the hassle of trying to cut the perfect angle on your Paper Trimmer!
You can make this banner to coordinate with your school colors too! Or, make this banner for a retirement, job promotion, or even a baby shower! Switch the DSP to match your celebration. You could also emboss the pennants with a TIEF (Texturized Impressions Embossing Folder). How would decorate and embellish a banner? I would love to see what you make!
Thanks for stopping by!
Beth
Tracy made this banner to match her son's school colors. Pacific Point and Whisper White coordinated fantastically with her son's school colors.
Tracy started by determining the size of her banner pennants. She has the Layered Alphabet stamp set, the Yay Birthday stamp set, and the 2-1/2" circle punch. To fit the 2-1/2" circle punch, Tracy determined that the top edge of the banner's width should be 5" and that the length of the banner should be 7.5". She found this size by punching out a 2-1/2" circle and cutting out a few test banners to get the spacing she desired.
I created a template using a word processing program by inputting various widths and lengths of isosceles triangles until we had the perfect size. You can download the template here. I printed the template directly onto cardstock. Check your printer to see if it can also print directly onto cardstock. If it cannot, print on regular computer paper, cut out the template, and trace onto cardstock.
Tracy wanted the banner to say Congratulations 2016 with a pennant on each end and one between congratulations and 2016. This is a total of 22 banner pennants - 19 banner pennants for the letters and the numbers plus three banner pennants for spacing. She cut out all of her banner pennants from Pacific Point Cardstock. Next, she punched nineteen 2-1/2" circle from Whisper White Cardstock. For the top of each pennant Tracy cut twenty-two 1" x 5" strip of Schoolhouse DSP.
Once the pieces were ready, it was time to start stamping! Tracy stamped the 2-1/2" circles with one letter or one number each to spell her sentiment.
While the letters and numbers dried completely, she adhered the Schoolhouse DSP strips to the top edge of each pennant. Once the glue had dried, she flipped the pennant over and trimmed the excess DSP. Cutting the DSP after makes a nice, clean edge without the hassle of trying to cut the perfect angle on your Paper Trimmer!
You can make this banner to coordinate with your school colors too! Or, make this banner for a retirement, job promotion, or even a baby shower! Switch the DSP to match your celebration. You could also emboss the pennants with a TIEF (Texturized Impressions Embossing Folder). How would decorate and embellish a banner? I would love to see what you make!
Thanks for stopping by!
Beth
Graduation Banner Project
Supply List
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Stamps
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Birthday Yay
Layered
Letters
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Paper
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Schoolhouse
DSP
Pacific
Point Cardstock
Whisper
White Cardstock
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Ink
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Pacific
Point Ink Pad
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Embellishments
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Whisper
White Baker’s Twine
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Tools
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Stampin’
Trimmer
Bone Folder
Clear
Acrylic Blocks B & C
Grid Paper
Stampin’
Mist Cleaner
Stampin’
Scrub
Stampin’
Pierce Mat
Multipurpose
Liquid Glue
Glue Stick
Paper Snips
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shopping!
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Thursday, April 28, 2016
Flower Frenzy Corsage Update
We finished the Flower Frenzy Corsages for the senior citizen prom. They look gorgeous! I love the two-toned effect some of the corsages have! I am so excited for the ladies to receive and wear the flowers!
These corsages were quick and easy to put together. Give them a try today. I would love to see what you create!
The Retiring List has been updated with the latest inventory status. The Cups and Kettles Thinlits Dies, individual markers, Greetings Thinlits Dies, Word Window Punch, Crumb Cake ribbon, and Crystal Effects are now sold out.
If you missed Crystal Effects, I have three bottles available for purchase in my Cash and Carry Cart. I also have glue sticks and two-way glue pens.
I am sad that so many of my favorite products are retiring this year, especially the Zoo Babies stamp set, the banner punch, and the Bigz Dies!
But, I know you will love the new products coming out in June! I wish you could have seen me looking through the new Annual Catalog at On Stage. I spent all evening pouring over each page. I am amazed at the talent and creativity Stampin' Up! designers have!
I am working on samples to share!
Thanks for stopping by!
Beth
These corsages were quick and easy to put together. Give them a try today. I would love to see what you create!
The Retiring List has been updated with the latest inventory status. The Cups and Kettles Thinlits Dies, individual markers, Greetings Thinlits Dies, Word Window Punch, Crumb Cake ribbon, and Crystal Effects are now sold out.
If you missed Crystal Effects, I have three bottles available for purchase in my Cash and Carry Cart. I also have glue sticks and two-way glue pens.
I am sad that so many of my favorite products are retiring this year, especially the Zoo Babies stamp set, the banner punch, and the Bigz Dies!
But, I know you will love the new products coming out in June! I wish you could have seen me looking through the new Annual Catalog at On Stage. I spent all evening pouring over each page. I am amazed at the talent and creativity Stampin' Up! designers have!
I am working on samples to share!
Thanks for stopping by!
Beth
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