I've been PLAYING with NEW stamps!! Here is a peek at the lovely hibiscus flower from the Humming Along Stamp Set in the 2019 Occasions Catalog.  I love to play with color using Stampin' BLENDS!!

After coloring, I like the shimmer of Clear Wink of Stella #141897 on most flowers!! It applies quickly and dries fast. You will definitely see more of this lovely tropical flower beginning Jan. 3, 2019.

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The cheerful colors of these flowers grabbed my eye on this swap card made by Dawn Miller. The Beautiful Promenade Bundle #148389 flower colors are NEW Gorgeous Grape, Melon Mambo, and Pumpkin Pie! GREAT combo for a happy feeling!

These flower are a TWO - STEP design: two images are stamped to create all the detail!

Lovely card, Dawn. Thanks for swapping with me!

This swap was made by Elizabeth Barnes of Canada. It's has a lovely softness by combining NEW Balmy Blue and NEW Gray Granite.

The Foliage Frame Framelits #146353 in the Gray Granite color add LOTS of texture to the circular design.

Very sweet, professional looking creation, Elizabeth! Glad we swapped!

Here are two lovely swaps I received at Stampin' Up!'s OnStage last week. Always fun to see different styles of stamping. This card was created by Karen Biedronski of Maryland. The images are heat embossed with Copper and the flowers are painted with Frost White Shimmer Paint #147046. Stamps: Swirly Frames #146519, Love What You Do #148042, Beautiful Promenade #146842. Colors: Fresh Fig, Powder Pink. 

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This swap card is cheerful and springy! Unfortunately the creator did not add her name, so I'm unable to give her due credit. Stamp Set: Perennial Birthday. Colors: Highland Heather, Mango Melody.

A very cheery card for celebrating!! My next post will have two more favorite swaps. 

Mint Macaron and Tranquil Tide colors pair so easily! Bouquet Blooms Stamp Set #146503 is a sweet floral. A different embossing folder was used on each card.  Look closer...

This background is the SUBTLE Embossing Folder #143706 that has a "linen look."

This background is the TUFTED Embossing Folder #146335.

Cute curliques for the inside!

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This special card is going out to an "Orchid Club Friend!" Technically, this Climbing Orchid Stamp Set #143723 should be called ARCHING Orchid! 

The orchid is stamped in the NEW Highland Heather Ink Pad with Rich Razzleberry Ink for the centers and splatter. The centers are painted with Wink of Stella #141897 for shimmer!

The base card is the NEW color cardstock, Gray Granite. Buy supplies now.

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How about a "FLANNEL-LOOK" card for Autumn? This NEW Buffalo Check Background Stamp #147797  creates a FUN and versatile layer for MANY occasions!

This check is Momento Black Ink Pad on Cherry Cobbler card stock. The Wishing You Well Stamp Set #147864 works all year around!

Same format using Bermuda Bay card stock with the Black Momento Ink Pad.

This is the NEW Gorgeous Grape cardstock color with Black Momento Ink Pad.

It's fun to try different colors when you find a layout that you love.

WHICH color is your Fave? Leave a comment.

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 This fun "Z" fold card features the lovely First Frost Bundle #149943. 

Cut the base card 4-1/4" X 11", then score at 5-1/2" and 8-1/2".  For variety, cut the left edge 1/2" short to add the vine border. 

This view shows the "Z" fold. Try it for an interesting format!

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I'm not good at watercoloring. I really enjoy my BLENDS alcohol markers, though.  The color goes on smooth without streaking. The DUO shades make shading easier for me. I actually LIKE open image stamp sets now, that need coloring. It's relaxing!

This is the versatile Accented Blooms Stamp Set # 146681 paired with the coordinating Tailored Tag Punch # 145667. If you don't like to mail bulky ribbons, Stampin' Up! Twines are the answer!! Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine # 124262.

These are some of the NEW Blends colors in Autumn shades! The "HELLO" sentiment makes a great general use card to have on hand all the time.

Autumn is here!

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I CAN'T get enough of this sweet bundle!!! Varied Vases Bundle #146644 pairs so well with ANY of the Family Color Groups of 6X6" Designer Series Paper Stacks!! Today I grabbed the Neutrals Pack #146967.

The base cards are pre-packaged Whisper White Notecards #131527.

Yes, there are green orchids. Try this AWESOME bundle!!

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This is the DELIGHTFULLY DETAILED LASER-CUT SPECIALTY PAPER #146907 and it's a WOW!! 

Simply cut along the panels and then choose the white side or the vanilla side. This card shows the vanilla diagonal lattice design over TEA ROOM SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER #146894. SO easy with BIG impact!!

This card is a "gardener's delight," for sure!

Here is a white floral section over Coastal Cabana paper from the BRIGHTS 6X6" DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PACK #146964. Lovely and quick!!

My favorite adhesive is TOMBOW LIQUID GLUE #110755 and I used tiny dot of adhesive for these laser-cut panels. The FINE-TIP GLUE PEN #3138309 works well, also.

Try these Laser-Cut papers!!

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Do you love to color? THIS is for YOU!! These 3 stained glass panels were created with just one sheet of the NEW "Graceful Glass" 6X6" Specialty Designer Series VELLUM #146344! Use either Blends or Stampin' Write Markers to color on the backside of this EMBOSSED image vellum! So LOVELY!!

Back the vellum panel with white cardstock to keep the colors true. All the flowers were sparkled with Clear Wink of Stella glitter pen #141897. Click the photo to see a larger detail.

These designs work well for sympathy cards. Try Grace Glass Vellum!

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Accented Blooms Stamp Set # 146678 wood OR # 146681 clear, has a coordinating punch called Tailored Tag # 145667! This set pairs perfectly with Stampin' Blends, alcohol markers!! Note how the lower flowers have a soft shadow of Light Crumb Cake Blends. The base card is embossed with the NEW Subtle Embossing Folder # 143706 that gives a "linen look!"

On this card I did a Resist Technique for the sentiment. I stamped the sentiment in Versamark Ink and heat embossed it using Clear Embossing Powder. Next, I used the Old Olive Blends Marker to write over the "hello" which had no clear embossing on the letters.

I highly recommend this lovely Accented Blooms and Tailored Tag Punch for your collection! ALL Stampin' BLENDS are in stock now so get them while you can! You will love them - I do!!

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The New Abstract Impressions Stamp Set #147513 is so easy to use! It's multi-step and very forgiving to line up! 

I've used these circular images as flowers on this card, but as foliage on the other cards! Be sure to scroll down and see my last post with more images from Abstract Impressions Stamp Set.

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NEW Abstract Impressions Stamp Set

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This is Abstract Impressions Stamp Set #147513, 21 photopolymer images. MANY years ago, maybe 19-20, Stampin' Up! had a popular stamp set called, "Roses in Winter." This flower is from that set, in honor of Stampin' Up!'s 30th Anniversary Year!! 

This is my FAVORITE color combo "this week" - Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green and Lemon Lime Twist! It POPS so well!! It's happy!! There are so many exciting new colors to play with!

Really enjoyed creating with these easy multi-step images and fun new colors! My next post will use different images from the same Abstract Impression Stamp Set! Stop Back!

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Sometimes you want to create something soft and special. I really like the look of this simple sponging technique!

I used the DEBOSSED side of the Lovely Floral Dynamic Embossing Folder that is part of the May 2018 Early Release Promo. I prefer Sponge Daubers #133773, but you can also use Stampin' Sponges #141337. Pounce the dauber on a ink pad to collect ink. Then gently rub onto the image. It's very easy because it is "inexact." Rubbing lightly is best - you can always add more color if desired.

The sentiment is stamped in Soft Suede ink instead of a bold black ink. Try this simple coloring trick!

This is a sweetly simple card! These charming little flowers are from the Early Release May 2018 Promo. The color is Calypso Coral.

Note the dry embossed image peeking out under the layer! It's the Lovely Floral Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder! Another new item in the May Promo!

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