Happy Sunday and this is a double whammy special day for me! WHY? First, I am super excited and honored to be the guest stamper for Mary Fish! If you are coming from Mary’s blog…WELCOME and I hope that you find today’s post inspiring and fun! I am continuing to learn and I am constantly inspired my Mary’s energy, talent and over the top leadership she provides to the PALS!
The 2nd reason I am super happy is that get to share with you today’s 2nd part of my 2 day post, Step It Up Sunday! If you missed yesterdays post, please click here and you will see the differences of the 2-day post that I do on weekends!
Let’s get into the trenches…and see this super cute card! Below I have collaged together the (2) different cards side by side and I have added some comments. Click on the picture to enlarge it to read!
You can see that there is not a huge difference but I feel strongly that you can do “little things” that “do make a difference”…some days we are short of time and are very focused on “getting it done” and then there are other times that we like to add a little more.
Whatever your style is just roll with it and have fun! Remember, rules and expectations are out the door…we all have talent and a gift – just use yours and shine!
As touched on in the above photo today’s biggest difference is that I used the new In Color Envelope Paper as a focal mat. Stripes are always so much fun and they certainly set the tone. This paper is a dream to work with and I still am in shock it is so darn affordable!
The Whisper White piece is a 3 1/4" square and then today I used the Simply Scored in a vertical mode to mimic the stripes on the DSP . I just think that doing embossing lines like this adds so much with such little effort – I am all for that!
The Rich Razzleberry is a 3 1/2" square.
I know that some of you are not “fussy cutters” …., I fussy cut the vase as well as the flowers. The vase is a breeze…. true the flowers are a bit more time consuming but you do not have to be perfect as the stamped image underneath will hide any imperfections!
Using just wee piece of stampin’ dimensional…I popped up the flower for some extra fun and depth.
The bow was easy and I thought today I would do a super quick addition of a rich razzelberry candy dot….I love these gems!
Lastly and one of my loves…the envelope! Today I used the Envelope Punch Board as well as the NEW In Color Envelope Paper…it worked out beautifully and you can easily see black in on the envelope but I would use a white gel pen to address it.
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions! Do you have a favorite? Did yesterdays post do the trick or did todays! Please leave me a comment and let me know! I personally cannot think you could go wrong with either one.
As I said in yesterday post, I know that many of you are not “feeling the love” with the Delightful Dijon color…please give it a try – I think that it will surprise you. I think that it is a fabulous color – trust me, I’ll continue to blog about it and you will change your mind!
I emailed everyone yesterday acknowledging that I received his or her request for the New Product Share. If you did NOT receive an email from me, please let me know. If you still want to take part in the share….GREAT – you can click here and see the offerings.
Many thanks for popping in and a HUGE thanks to those who paid a visit from Mary's Blog…she is one special and amazing lady and I am very grateful for the opportunity to be her guest stamper this week!
Tuesday will be here…ZOOM – YIPPEE…please remember to email me if you want your own Hostess Code to take advantage getting a hostess earnings/stamp sets….the best thing is that the products will be shipped directly to your family and friends…and because you reached out to get the orders – you get the rewards!
Enjoy the day!
Hi Susan, Cute Step UP! I love to look at the two cards and, like a game, try to find the differences before I read the blog. Great but simple changes. Both are great. I got your share email confirmation. I can’t wait. Thanks a bunch!
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I really enjoyed yesterday’s card, but for today’s card you used a few more step-ups than you normally do! These changes are totally awesome, and I love them all! Both cards are beautiful, but I love the popped flowers and the added color of ink and paper. They both say “Wow”.
Great job, Miss Susan! Your stepped up version has some very nice elements that give it that extra special touch. And I must say I am feeling the love for Delightful Dijon (and also want a hot dog for some odd reason)! Enjoy your day!
Just when I think you’ve created a great card, you go and make it better. What a super WOW on this one, both are beautiful, quick and clean but what a difference a few touches make. Thanks for your tips, ideas and fun.
Have a joy filled day.
Susan, yesterday’s card was lovely, I liked how you created dimension with the pop up flower vase but the improved version is just so beautiful, love, love the little flowers raised like that, this really makes all the difference.
And of course, the new layers and colors you used for them, are the perfect frame for this lovely image. It’s all in the details!!!!!
Thank you for sharing.
Susan, this is just fabulous! I love the stepped up card! You know me, layers make me smile! The vertical scored lines add so much detail! I need to use the technique! Thanks for the inspiration and congrats on being the featured stamper for Mary! XX
Adore this card and am so proud to have you as my guest stamper today. I agree about Delightful Dijon deserving more “love.” It’s far more versatile if we embrace it as a gold/neutral than thinking yellow–that’s when the magic happens. I’m paired it with black and think it’s looks so rich!
So cute ! I have to agree that Delightful Dijon is going to be one of those surprise colors ….I like it ! I like all of the new colors ! I also like your posies …they pop!
And Mary Ann made me giggle !
Congratulations on being Mary’s guest stamper today Susan, forgive me for not mentioning it in my previous comment.
Hugs.
Such a pretty card. Perfect for spring. Congrats on being Mary’s guest stamper.
Yikes stripes – I can’t believe the difference the stripes made! I had to laugh at Mary Ann’s comment – I was thinking a roast beef sandwich or turkey Panini a place makes here with awesome mustard on it wounded good. Hot dogs are for yellow mustard in my book! Anyway, you also added the Island Indigo flowers which made them pop and double pop with their vitamin treatment! Of course I love the scoring too. I was debating about what you could do with the bow on the vase as a pearl would get lost but this works though I was thinking of something smaller. Love both cards but I think the second one Is a bit more striking! Gotta run to Mary’s blog next to check it out.
Susan, I hope I made your day a little brighter – I left a comment on Mary’s blog post and you also received mention on Brian King’s blog today!
The little touches are great! I really like both versions of this card. I’m looking forward to seeing the new colors in person. Thanks so much for sharing!
Cyberhugs!
Very cute card, Susan. I really like the popped up flowers. Can’t wait to get my hands on that set! Is it June 2nd yet????
Susan,
I love your blog and all of your cards. I really didn’t like that hostess set until now! Love the step up card and envelope! Great work. Thank you for sharing your projects and appreciate the detailed instructions.
Sue
Just adorable! Love the envelope paper. You are right….so afordable! I think this card is a keeper!
Hello my friend. I totally know what you mean – I love to see (2) things side by side and try to pick out the differences! Thanks for popping by!
I do like the flowers popped up…I know it takes a bit more time but I think it is worth it!
Hmmmmm….a good grilled Hot Dog would be yummy! Thanks for giving Delightful Dijon some love!
Thanks for popping in….it is fun to make little changes here and there!
Details are the special touches we all love!
Awe…that is so sweet, it is a total joy to be Mary’s guest stampers. She is one dynamic person!
Hi Claire, now this made my day! Many thanks for popping in and leaving a comment….you know I adore your work and I am thrilled that you enjoyed this!
Talking about PROUD…remember, I was just purchasing my starter kit….and now 3 years later I have an amazing friend in you and all of the PALS!
Delightful Dijon rocks! Thanks for letting me be your guest!
POPPING posies are FUN…just like you!
Thanks Sherrie, I think that this card could easily be changed up with different sentiments….a super sweet and timeless image! Thanks for popping in today!
You always make me smile and YOU ARE going to be an organized gu-ru….I can see it now – you will publish a book on organization!
You are making me hungry! I adore the stripes too. This paper is the dream machine to work with!
You are going to LOVE them….hurry up and get back to the states!
We are all counting the hours now…it is a fun time….we are like kids at Christmas!
Hi Sue and thanks for the comment. I think that this is going to be such a versatile stamp set. I think that the ling leaf image is going to be fantastic stamped in versamark and then heat embossed in clear….I am looking forward to the fun with it!
You simply cannot go wrong with this paper. The strips are so nice and bold, it brings an instant smile to your face!