Shine for TSOT#271

Hello Stamping Friends,

Here today with a design for the TSOT sketch challenge.  I realize that I've used this new dsp, Pop of Pink, in another recent card, but I just had to cut into it to see what I could create.  As I mentioned before, pink isn't really my color, and I'm out of my comfort zone....but that's a good thing, right?   

So, onto my card for this challenge!

I hope you enjoy and find inspiration. 
Many blessings,
barb




Sketch #271 (go ahead.  Try it out this week. ;-))

My card:

Please excuse the poor photography in these photos.  I had a pretty difficult time capturing the pretty shine and elegance of this gold polka dot dsp.  In any case, I still kinda  l o v e   it! 

A few details:

A single rhinestone can make a card just pop, and I think it does it's job perfectly on this focal sentiment!

The stampin supply list is going to be quick on this post!

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Pop of Pink DSP, Gold Foil Paper

Stamp Set:  Sunburst Sayings

Ink:  Basic Black

Tools:  SU Circle punches in graduated sizes

Fun Extras:  Gold Thread, Basic Rhinestones 

Ring In The New Year! For: TSOT #253

Hello Stamping Friends,

It's been a while since I've blogged, but I'm here today with my final offering as a Try Stampin' -Or Not- On Tuesday design team member.  I've been on the team for the past year, and it's been such a fun, confidence building experience.  I thank all of the DT members at the blog for their creative spirits, and CheryAnn for her leadership at the blog.   I hope to participate in challenges from time to time as life permits.  ;-)

Here is my card for this week's sketch challenge.  It uses the new die set Large Number Framelits Dies.  I just love this bundle and will use it for a long time to come!  

My card:

The sketch:

This sketch is so awesome.  I love all of the possibilities that it provides.  Won't you take a few minutes to stretch your creative process and create a card based on it?  If you do, please share it on the TSOT blog or at the TSOT Facebook Page.  We'd all love to see your cards!

The Details:

I love color combo of black and gold.  It's so rich and festive.  So, these are the products I pulled out to make my card.  The numbers need the black shadow behind the gold one.  They just pop! 

I hope this card helps you ring in the new year and make more cards!

Happy Stamping,

barb

Stamping Supplies:

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Golden Snowflakes TSOT #245

Hello Stamping Friends,

Back today with a new sketch from Try Stampin-Or Not-On Tuesday design team member Kaylin.  I have to admit, I took several takes on this sketch and was a little stumped.  lol  

The optional theme is "snowflakes" so I went in that direction.  This is a very "blingy" card for me, but I know that the person who receives it will love it!  

After all, Christmas is about sparkle, shine, and light...and this card really reflects light!  ;-)

I hope you enjoy it and are preparing for a sparkling Christmas season.   

Happy Stamping,

barb

The sketch, courtesy of Kaylin:

My Card:

For the base of my card I used Stampin' Up! gold foil paper.  

The focal panel was made with embossed white cardstock and then layered with a piece of gold snowflake vellum.

 Details:

 The snowflakes and sentiment were also made with gold foil paper.
The line element on the card is made with gold bakers twine.  I love the Iced Rhinestones on this card.

Stamping Supplies:
(snowflake punch, non-stampin' up!)

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Delicate Ornaments For The Paper Players #259

Hello Stamping Friends!

Well, I still have plans to share a few of my favorite vacation photos with you, but I decided to share a card that I created yesterday first.  As you can tell, I'm already getting ready for Christmas, but I promise to share non- Christmas cards soon.  

The minute I saw this awesome sketch froam Joanne over at The Paper Players, I knew the Delicate Ornaments thinlet dies would be a great choice.  So, because I want to give you some sneak peeks into the upcoming Stampin' Up! holiday catalog, here it is.  Hope you enjoy it.

Please forgive the lack of details about my card.  I'm not well versed in mobile blogging and I've had a bear of a time!  Lol

Happy Stampin From Utah,

barb

The Sketch:

 

My card:

Christmas Sneak Peek for Fab Friday #70

Hello Stamping Friends,

The Christmas season is on it's way, and I'm in the holiday spirit, even though it is in the 90's here in Oklahoma!  The Stampin' Up! holiday catalog is also on it's way, so I wanted to give you a sneak peek of a few great products.  

I found this sketch from the fine stampers over at Fab Friday and almost immediately I thought the new Festive Flower Builder Punch (from the upcoming Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog) would be perfect for it.   

I used Shimmery White card stock for the base, embossed it with the new Softly Falling embossing folder, layered on a piece of gold card stock, and then the new Winter Wonderland designer vellum and the made a beautiful flower with that same vellum paper pack and that awesome punch; Festive Flower Builder punch.  

It is my favorite item in the new Holiday catalog!  The possibilities will be endless with this product, trust me.  

Ok, onto my quick and easy card and the fun sketch.  :-)

Enjoy and Happy Stamping!

barb

The sketch:

My card:

Oh, I love gold and vellum together!

Details, details:

Stamping Supplies:

*not listed below:

*Christmas Greetings Thinlit Dies

*Festive Flower Builder Punch

*Iced Rhinestones

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"It's Your Day" for TSOT #209

Hello again, Stamping Friends!

I'm back today to share a different card based on the Try Stampin' On Tuesday sketch challenge.  

Also, I want to put a call out to card makers that TSOT is looking for designers for the blog challenges.  If you'd like to submit cards for consideration, please go to the blog and follow the directions for submitting your cards!  It's so, so much fun!!
Have a happy Stampin' week!
barb

Ok...on to my second card...
This large sentiment from the "Big On You" stamp set
is a perfect focal point for a celebration!   You can find it in the current SU Occasions catalog.

I used Birthday Bash, Gold Foil paper and Night of Navy, along with Oval Framelits.  A little Night of Navy seam binding ribbon and a gold button finishes the card.


Here is the sketch for this week: