Here we are again with a challenge that I really NEED to do more of … those masculine, “dude” cards that I always hesitate to make because something else looks way more fun! This week we are making cards “for that special guy”! Perfect, since Father’s Day is upon us!
To be honest, I don’t have hardly any (or none, maybe??) masculine sets that are “current” with Stampin, Up. I guess that’s something I’m going to need to remedy soon!
So, I scoured Pinterest for some ideas and this is what I came up with based on some things I had seen.
This card really DOES have 8 layers!! And those colors in the middle 6 layers? Yeah, running that whole stack through my embossing machine was a CHORE1 But I do like how it came out!
I started with a 1” square of Pool Party in the middle, then added the next color beneath each layer by added 1/2” to each layer.
The branchy piece was cut from vellum using one of the Petals of Beauty Dies.
In the end, I used some little dot embellishments that are actually retired (sad face!) because I just loved how they went with everything.
Stamps: A Family Celebration Paper: Basic White, Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Azure Afternoon, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Pecan Pie, Crumb Cake, Vellum Ink: Versamark Accessories: Perennial Postage Dies, Petals of Beauty Dies, 3D Birch Embossing Folder, White Embossing Powder, Crumb Cake Baker’s Twine, Streaked Dots (retired) Any cool plans this weekend?? I need to STUDY STUDY STUDY as I am working on getting my Certified Personal Training Certificate and it is a LOT of information!! No wonder I have college nightmares about never going to a class until I have to take the final … SHEESH!
We’d love to have you play along!! You can check us out our blog HERE and Instagram … lots of great inspiration from the rest of the TGIF Crew!
New toys to use to play for this week’s Monday Montage! Yay for me!! This week I focused on the new Rolling Waves Bundle!
How perfectly YUMMY are these images???? The waves just make themselves because the dies are just sooooo good! I started with a piece of Pool Party cardstock that I cut out using an Everyday Arches Die. I stamped a couple of images from the Rolling Waves stamps using Coastal Cabana and Azure Afternoon ink. I used a few more dies cut from Basic White and Vellum to add the wave foam … and a little Crumb Cake and Petal Pink cardstock to cut out a few shell dies that I then sponged the edges …
I ran the bottom two layers of Petal Pink and Basic White cardstock through the So Swirly Embossing Folder at the same time after I had cut them from graduated sizes of additional Everyday Arches Dies. Added a couple of umbrella and stamped a little sand here and there and called it good!
I borrowed a die from Lovely
Arrangements Dies to cut the sentiment I had stamped from the Rolling Waves Stamps. Stamps: Rolling Waves Paper: White, Petal Pink, Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Azure Afternoon, Vellum Ink: Coastal Cabana, Petal Pink, Crumb Cake, Pool Party Accessories: Rolling Waves Dies, Lovely Arrangement Dies (for Sentiment), Everyday Arches Dies, So Swirly Embossing Folder, Muted Palette Dots
Doesn’t this just make ya wanna go to the beach and put your toes in the sand and water??? I love collecting shells, too! Let’s go! Who’s in??
Our Monday Montage Hop has gone exclusively to Instagram! You can check it out by finding me @tinkermom85. From there you will be able to find all of my Monday Montage Friends, too!
Favorite colors never really retire, do they? For this month’s Stampin’ Fancy Friday Challenge, we were asked to create with our favorite Stampin’ Up! colors — current or retired — and I couldn’t resist bringing back one of my longtime favorites: Mango Melody
I paired this bright retired beauty with images and dies from the Bordered in Beauty Bundle to create layers of fluttering butterflies, texture, and contrast. The bold black details against that warm pop of Mango Melody make me happy every time I see it!
Sometimes those retired colors still deserve a little extra love and a chance to shine again.
I used a blending brush to spread some Mango Melody ink on the background … along with a little splattering.
Overall, this card is pretty simple. Butterflies are my favorite, so I just let them steal the show!
Stamps: Bordering on Beauty, Extraordinary Life Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Mango Melody
Ink: Black Memento, Mango Melody, Versamatk Accessories: Bordering on Beauty Dies, Extraordinary Life Dies, White Embossing Powder, Black Baler’s Twine, Black Sparkle Dots (retired)
This card features two new products I absolutely LOOOOVE - the Eyelet Blooms Die (which is a Product of the Month for April, but is still available), and the Lovely Arrangements Dies/Stamps Bundle.
Putting them together was kind of a no brainer …
I crumpled up the Lovely Arrangements die cutout that I did in Pool Party, and then used my Stampin’ Blends to flick some Coastal Cabana onto it. I love the weathered look of that with the crisp look of the flowers and Eyelet Blooms background. This just screams some happy spring to me!!
Stamps: Lovely Arrangements Paper: Basic White, Lemon Lolly, Pool Party, Peaceful Pine
Ink: Black Memento, Peaceful Pine; Stampin’ Blends - Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Coastal Cabana Accessories: Lovely Arrangements Dies, Eyelet Blooms Die, White Baker’s Twine, 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls
After completing the Mt. Charleston Half and Salt Lake Half in April, and the Zion Trail Ragnar Race along with the Ogden Half in May, I am happy that the hardest part of my running season is done. However, I won’t surprise myself if I squeeze another race or two in here somewhere before summer is over! Heck, I may even do one or two in the fall … so I guess that means it’s really NOT over???
I don’t send nearly enough thank you cards … how about you?? I think letter writing, in general, is a lost art. I was at my book group last night and we were reviewing “The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans. The entire book is made up of letters and emails to and from the main character (LOVED it!). I decided I am going to be better about sending actual mail to people!
This week we are focusing on “thank you” cards. Let’s get to it!
I have to say that Hydrangea Hue is my new favorite SU color. This picture doesn’t really do it the justice it deserves … it’s GORGEOUS!
I haven’t done anything with acetate (window sheets) in FOREVER, so I decided to make a “window” card.
I cut a piece of window sheet to 4”x5.25”. I embossed it using the 3D Eyelet Embossing Folder (YES, you CAN embossing window sheet!) and placed it behind the opening I created using one of the Everyday Arches Dies. \
As I was diecutting the flowers using the “Help Me Grow” Dies, a few landed on my card front … and I was smitten! I cut lots of little Hydrangea Hue flowers and glued them to the card front to give it a 3D sort of effect. SO pretty!
I also sponged the edges of the leaves on the plant with a little bit of white ink …
I added a smaller, white arch diecut to the inside of the card for adding a message … I love how this one turned out!
Stamps: Help Me Grow Paper: Basic White, Hydrangea Hue, Crisp Cantaloupe, Perfect Pine, Cajun Craze, Window Sheet Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe, White Craft Accessories: Help Me Grow Dies, Everyday Arches Dies, Phrases & Frames Dies (for the sentiment), 3D Eyelet Embossing Folder, 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies, Linen Thread I have several people that could use a thank you card in my life … going to send some out this weekend!
We’d love to have you play along!! You can check us out our blog HERE and Instagram … lots of great inspiration from the rest of the TGIF Crew!
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