Indescriable Gift

Indescribable Gift was a stamp set offered in last year's Occasions catalog. The top card also uses the Pleasant Poppies stamp. This layout is CASE from Dawn Olchefske. I had some strips of vellum (from Sale-A-Bration) laying on my work table and used them along the right edge of the Designer Series Paper. This is some more DSP from that retired pack I used yesterday. I cut envelope liners but haven't adhered them to the envelopes yet.

Baby Shower

One of my nieces is expecting her first baby so I needed a shower card. Here's what I came up with using the Banner Blast stamp set from last year's Sale-A-Bration.

The expression over the heart is from the Zoo Babies stamp set. I used the Decorative Dots embossing folder and then pulled out a piece of the Old Olive dotted paper from the Brights color pack I have. You can still get the color packs of DSP but the patterns are different. They are handy products to have on hand. I also used the Sweetheart and Banner Punches and Bitty Banners framelits to make this card. 

Quick Anniversary Cards

These are the wedding anniversary cards I made with the larger scraps of DSP that were on my work table. I just pulled some "love" stamps out and then used Big Shot embossing folders to dress the card stock up a bit. Quick and easy cards!

Crocheted Flower

I've used lots of retired product on this card but the layout could be used with scallop punches or any number of framelits as substitutes. The Designer Series paper in the background gives you a nice layer to work on.

Delicate Doilies

These two cards use the same layout but different color schemes. Quick and simple to make with the Flirtatious laser cut doilies and the Delicate Doilies stamp set.

Watercolor look with Blendabilities

In this card I used the new Blendabilities to give the floral image a watercolor look. It's fun to play with these new markers. I used the Cherry Cobbler Assortment (130995) and the Old Olive Assortment (130999) here. I usually start by laying down the darkest color where I want it and then blend in the medium color and finish by blending in the lightest color. You have to work in small areas because the ink dries quickly since it is alcohol based. And be sure you replace your caps on the markers as you work so they don't dry out.
Other supplies include Very Vanilla and Basic Black card stock. Retired Designer Series Paper (replace with new Typeset Speciality Designer Series Paper (133697), Cherry Cobble Seam Binding (120992), retired Edgelits (replace with Large Scallop Edgelit 127019). I used two stamp sets here. Bordering on Romance (retired) but the hostess set I Like You has some very similar designs; or think about the floral images in Bouquet Toss (134324 c, 134321 w). Wouldn't this make a pretty wedding card by switching out the sentiment! The expression used here is from Trust God stamp set (126702 c, 132094 w). And don't forget you need to use the black Memento Pad (132708).
Here's another floral "watercolor" card. I used the Bloom with Hope hostess set and the Calypso Coral Assortment Blendabilities (130996) with the Old Olive Assortment (130999).

Buried Treasure!

All of today's cards were made using one of Stampin' Up!'s Simply Scrappin' packs. I was rearranging some things in my stamping studio last week and discovered this unopened pack. Who knows how long I've had it! While they no longer make these packages the cards may give you some ideas for design layout and for using some of your stamp sets and papers. I've made some matching envelopes for two of the cards using the Envelope Liners framelits (132172). It's a fun way to take your cards to another level and to use your Designer Series Paper. 

I used the Trust God stamp set (126702 c, 132094 w) in the top two cards and the photopolymer Another Thank You stamp set (136835) on the bottom card. I've found it helps to use the Stampin' Pierce Mat (126199) as a base for stamping with the photopolymer stamps. It helps to get even pressure and ink coverage.  

The Flower Patch photopolymer stamp set and coordinating Flower Fair Framelits (Bundle 136788 saves you 15%) would make beautiful cards in these layouts along with the All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack (133703). You get 48 (4-1/2" X 6-1/2") sheets in the stack (4 each of 12 double-sided designs). 

Or use the Beautiful Bunch stamp set (134282 c, 134279 w) and coordinating Fun Flower (133785), Petite Petals (133322), 1/2" circle (119869), 7/8" scallop circle (129404) punches.