Very Simply Susan

This card was made using the Happiest of Days stamp set. It is a wonderfully cute addition to the birthday sets available from Stampin’ Up.  And it’s a stamp set you can use for other ‘happy” occasions as well.  Wedding, congratulations, etc. are all possibilities with this simple but beautiful little set.

So things stayed simple, I used white and powder pink card stock with black ink.  A touch of vellum paper, some white baker’s twine and a little pearl were all that was needed to complete this dainty little card.  Use any scraps of paper you have to back the design and that will determine your color scheme!  This is a design all about being minimal.  A Stampin’ Write marker was used to color in a few placed on the cake. You could also use your blender pens to color in.  The rose was fussy cut from the stamped image to make s cute 3-D decoration on the cake. The rose needed “something” and the basic pearl was just the touch!

So, if you have someone you want to wish the “Happiest of Days” to, this is your stamp set!  And just a hint, the Fresh Florals DSP Paper Stack is great to have on hand.  You get 40 sheets of 10 designs in each of the In Colors!

Card Recipe

Papers: Whisper White, Powder Pink, Vellum Paper, Fresh Florals DSP
Stamps: Happiest of Days
Embellishments: White Baker’s Twine, Basic Pearls
Tools: Oval Stitched Framelit, Big Shot, Stampin’ Write Markers

There are just some stamp sets that you simply have to have in your collection and Flourishing Phrases is one of those.  With 18stamps in the set, you have every sentiment you need for all sorts of occasions.  And if you are like me, you are always having to dash off a quick card for an unexpected event in life.  With stamps covering everything from a simple thank you to sympathy you have something to meet every need.

This card uses the new Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack. You will always have the perfect paper for a quick card with this great paper stack featuring 40 sheets in 4 patterns of each new In Color.  It is simply beautiful with choices in both florals and graphic patterns. With this stack, whisper white yardstick and an assorted pack of the 2017-2018 In Colors, you could make cards to last the year.

Card Recipe

Papers: Fresh Florals DSP Stack, Whisper White, Powder Pink, Lemon Lime Twist
Stamps: Flourishing Phrases
Embellishments:Lemon Lime Twist 1/4″ Ombre Ribbon
Tools: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Big Shot

Today’s card is all about stamping simply and having fun!  I wanted to create something that was trendy looking and easy to do.  With some selections from the “Pick a Pattern” Suite of products and the Thankful Thoughts Stamp Set, this card was a snap! No pun intended!

Sometimes I put the card before the horse and this is one of those times.  I love everything in the Pick a Pattern suite and all the pieces are on my wish list.  But for some reason I have the DSP, but not the stamp set!  Not to worry!  Stampin’ Up! has so many choices in stamps I knew I had something already in my collection to fit the paper.  And Thankful Thoughts fit perfectly! The playful font in the sentiment is perfect with the trendy, playful look of the paper and embellishments.

This card was so simple to do.  Cut out a few shapes with the Lots of Labels Framelits and the Stitched Squares Framelits and you are have all you need for a cool, layered look.  A few scraps of ribbon and twine clipped on with a fun paper clip completes the look.

Take a look at the fun papers, stamps and embellishments in the Pick A Pattern Suite and I am sure you will be as hooked as I am!

Card Recipe

Papers: Pick A Pattern DSP, Basic Black, Whisper White
Stamps Set: Thankful Thoughts
Embellishments: Eclectic Shaped Paper Clips, Emerald Envy 3/8″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Crush Curry Baker’s Twine
Tools: Lots of Labels Framelits, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Big Shot