Hello to all and welcome to Simple Saturday! I have just been ITCHIN’ to ink up this stamp set and it felt great to do so! This stamp set, Avant Garden is a FREEBIE one from the fabulous Sale-a-bration collection of freebies that you can pick with every incremental order of $50.00!
I know that I have shared this with you all a bunch but I love to point it out….PLEASE USE THE FABULOUS SAMPLES in our catalogs for inspiration! The minute I saw the card (below) in the SAB Catalog, I knew that I was going to CASE it…and that is exactly what I did today!
It’s funny…there are times that I have people ask me if I think it is wrong to CASE…..I say, “HECK NO” – if it helps your “mojo” get kick started than by all means ~ GO FOR IT! Remember, that is super flattering to someone that you liked it so much that you wanted to give it a spin!
This is how I went about making this super sweet card. I pick my focal colors that I wanted (Flirty Flamingo and Sweet Sugarplum) and went from there! The leaves were Pear Pizzazz.
I just had the above Stampin’ Up! Sample up on my computer and became “Picasso” and sent to town to try to interpret it. The lighter pink is the Flirty Flamingo “stamped off once” to give it a softer look and basically a totally different color.
Can you see my boo-boo…..it happens to use all, a “wobble” of the bock will do this 👿 but there was no way that I was going to start over….JUST MAKE LEMONADE! 🙂
The PRESTO was making a strip that would hide my boo-boo…..we can call if a paper band-aide! It was 1 /2″ wide and then I matted it with Tip Top Taupe just a smidge larger!
Now I think that we all can agree…this is a card that I think anyone would be proud to send. Let’s chat about that SUPER FUN polka dot paper, this is from the In Color DSP Stack…it is just always the perfect finishing touch (this is why I always include them on my Product Shares…when in doubt – pull the DSP’s out)
I can share with you thins…in looking at peoples favorites with the SAB items…the most popular are this stamp set, Avant Garden and Hey Chick! I can remember when I was a customer, I loved this time of the year and always looked forward to these FREEBIES. Remember, with every order of $50.00 ~ you can pick a FREEBIE from the SAB Catalog!
Enjoy the day…we are already blowing through the 1st month of the year…….(On Wednesday I was going to remind you that Christmas was 11 months away…but I just couldn’t do it) 😆 ~ heck – I walk through our home and still find odds and ends of Christmas!!!
Brilliant CASE and I love how you shared your “blooper!”
What can I say but…”BLOOPERS” happen! Thanks for popping in!
Beautiful card. Nice colors. Looking fwd to tomorrow.
Have a great Saturday, stay warm and cozy. I guess I’m a little cold right now.
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Me too…it has just been chilly but at least the sun is out! I knew that you would love these bright colors!
Love your case! I think another case is in order from your card! Cheers from cloudy again Annapolis!
CASE my friend…CASE!!!!
Beautiful card. Thanks for the reminder that Christmas is 11 months away. Due to family illness in the fall, I found myself in December with hardly any Christmas cards made. I didn’t finish making my cards until the 20th. Never again! So this year I decided to make 10 Christmas cards per month so that I will be done by October. Lol! Let’s see if I can stick to that resolution! Thanks again for all you do.
Can you believe that a month has zoomed by!?!? I am sorry about your family illness…I am proud of you that you even did cards….way to go! Thanks for popping in the house…
I liked this stamp set right off the bat ! BUT….I have lots of flower sets so by passed it . I guess I will have to give in on this one on my next order . I keep seeing such pretty cards using it and I really like your choice of colors !!
I am looking forward to the Sunday Step Up ! Lastly (is that a real word ?) I LIKE your BOO-BOO solution .
I ended up starting over on a card yesterday because there jus was no RECOVERY !
I hear you …I HEAR YOU that we have a bunch of floral stamp sets but I loved these sentiments and also the simplicity of this flower did it for me! Just think – you have 2 more months to change your mind…..rest in peace the poor card that couldn’t be saved!
Love your card….the colors are so soft and your dashes are a perfect touch. I usually case because they are so beautiful and my brain doesn’t always come up with good ideas (too much hair dye). Your boo boo recovery is a great solution. Enjoy and have a good one!
You mage me laugh….AGAIN!
Really like this card, Susan! Thanks for all your inspiration….I feel a case coming on! Have a great week end and stay warm
CASE away and have fun!
Beautiful!!! I adore your work and your blog? Thanks for my little daily dose of happy
Awe…you made me smile! I love to bring “happy” into your day!
Super cute card. Now I want that stamp set!
I can see why…..it is a keeper and it is FREE! It has been super popular and I really – really have been excited to get it inky!
What a beautiful card you’ve created today. I can’t wait for my Avant Garden set to arrive….very soon I hope! Thanks for the beautiful inspiration.
I know that YOU are going to make some BEAUTIES with it….Have fun playing with color…
Fabulous and flirty – flirty flamingo that is! Love your card as well as their example. If we weren’t to CASE, boy, I would be in big trouble! If all else, I CASE as a stepping stone to a different idea. I love this set but like Sonny said, she has other flower sets. I don’t think I am splurging for SAB so I am going to have to try and make do with a different set as I really love this card. That diagonal panel is so fun with the dashes too. Of course the envelope is the icing on the cake! Love your signature dots on there too. Stepped up version?
It is funny – I get asked all the time about CASEING and the fact that people feel bad – heck no…just go for it! I was happy with the diagonal and when you think about it….so many sentiments could go in there……a fun layout!
Our house is a FULL house – we have 3 extra dogs for the weekend….it is truly amazing how everyone gets along!
Apparently I’m going backwards. I feel that both Saturday’s and Sunday’s card were both winners and I like how your inspiration came from the catalog. I haven’t played with this set yet but I’m gearing up for it. I have to get past the balloon bundle first. I have that one all over my desk so I can play in the 5 minutes I can snatch from here and there.