Very Simply Susan

This cute umbrella card is just the thing to brighten up a rainy day!  This is another swap card I made.  For this particular swap, you signed up for certain sections in the catalog and then chose stamp sets from your chosen sections.  It was a great way to do a swap because you know you will get a variety of cards from throughout the catalog if you participate in a lot of the sections.  I specifically chose this section because I wanted to use the Weather Together stamp set.  I love umbrellas and this set has so many options for them.  There are also a lot of possibilities for sentiments as well.

I apologize for the dark image, but it is the only way to get the embossed background to show up. And do you notice the embossed background? It is made using the “Softly Falling” embossing folder. It makes great snow scenes for winter and I think it is a great “rain” background as well!

I had a lot of fun doing this card and showing off some of the new DSP as well as this very cute stamp set.  It is great as a thank you card as shown, but with this set you could create so many things for a baby or wedding shower such as invitations, favors, hostess gifts, etc.  If you have this set, give it a try.  The possibilities are endless!

Recipe

Papers: Basic Black, Whisper White, Melon Mambo,  Pop of Pink DSP
Stamps: Weather Together, Thoughtful Banners
Embellishments: Melon Mambo Thick Baker’s Twine
Tools: Softly Falling TIEF, Banner Duo Punch, Banner Punch, Umbrella Weather Framelits, Big Shot

These wonderful In Color cards were created using the Rose Wonder set and Rose Garden Thinlits. The idea was to showcase a few of the new In Colors, which I am loving more and more each time I use them! The card is super simple with just a cutout, sentiment and the fabulous matching ruched ribbon trim.

These were quick and easy cards that I submitted for a swap to showcase new catalog products.  Whenever I do a swap with other Stampin Up Demonstrators for a new catalog, I try to think of things that are useful to show.  Showcasing the new In Color card stock  and accessories are important because new In Colors cause a lot of excitement.  And the elegant new ruched ribbon makes these new In Colors simply irresistible!

I matched the background paper to what I thought looked best.  I really wanted to stay away from white and try out unexpected backgrounds.  But the white ended up being the best with the Peekaboo Peach.  I used Saraha Sand with the Emerald Envy and Crumb Cake with the Dapper Denim.

So, there you have it! Quick, simple cards that show off the new In Colors in a bold and irresistible way!

Recipe

Papers: Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy, Peekaboo Peach, Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake
Stamps: Rose Wonder
Tools: Rose Garden Thinlits, Big Shot
Embellishments: 3/9″ Ruched Ribbon in the new In Colors