Happy HUMP day! Ok – are you smiling when you see this classic bike? I bet you are and this is a super fun bundle from the new catalog. The details that Stampin’ Up! put into this bundle is over the top…..(kinda the way that I felt about the Hot Air Ballon Bundle) – I think that we can all agree that there is just something classic about a bike…no matter your age!
It’s not hard to have a fun card when you have fun products to work with! Yesterday I chatted about stepping out of the color box that sometimes I think that we get trapped in….so today I challenged myself to use just solid colors of paper…and it worked and I was happy!
Here is a good peek at this dream of a bundle! You can see that again, I took the “freebie” idea that was right in front of me to get my mojo going for the card! This truly is a fun set to work with….so fresh!
You can see that there are a bunch of diecuts….(15 in all) and next we will chat about an idea that I like to do when I make the investment of a new bundle. I admit, I was doing the happy dance that this is a photopolymer…..they make stamping soooooo easy for perfect placement each and every time.
This is what I do when I get a “newbie in the house” – I will say that the stamp sets that I do not do this to right when I get them….I find that they are “SHELF SITTERS” for a while……does this sound familiar to anyone or am I on the “Island of I have never used that Stamp before” by myself!
Below you will see a picture of the images of the stamp set as well as the die cut pieces in the bundle. I will be honest, this takes time to do but the outcome is well worth every minute that you take in getting to know your stamps as well as condition them. I have blogged about this before but I wanted to mention it again….
We all spend so much money on our stamps and goodies…we need to make sure that they work the best possible way for us! I do like to stamp them in black as it does help to SPOT IT when you are in the trenches of playing! It’s funny, it used to bug me that the stamps were stained….now I LOVE the stains!
The sentiment came from this adorable Stamp Set, Pieces & Patterns. This IS a keeper set. I know at a glance you say…it’s ok…but I’ll wait – well let me point out….there are LOTS of little stamps that are perfect “fillers”. I think is you were to go onto Pinterest you will see what I mean….people are coming up with fantastic projects with this set….and the matching DSP – can you say adorable!
Enjoy the pictures and let me know how you like this inspiration for today! It is just wonderful when you have a great basic element to let your card ROLL….I tucked in some clouds hear and there from the Up & Away Framelits…..they are the best clouds with little effort. I have a little container of white clouds so when I need a little something – BAM….right at my fingertips!
A quick chat about the “road” – Is this the best or what! In the framelits there is a small little one that creates an embossing effect….it was so easy to do – just position it in Mr. Big …crank away and presto – you are riding down a road. I took a sponge and soft suede to “dirty up” my Soft Sky card stock.
The other thing that is the best are….THE MINI DIMENSIONALS….those little guys are perfect. When you first see them you will say – WOW, these are really tiny…..but when working with them you quickly see that you want them tiny…..no more sticky scissors and the size is perfect for many little areas that need that EXTRA lift!
A card would not be a card without a beautiful envelope! This bike image would be adorable stamped on the front of an envelope….Here’s what I envision that would be super ….. Make a custom envelope out of the Soft Sky or Lemon Lime Twist and then stamp the back wheel going off the envelope with “enjoy today” stamped multiple times….. 😀
Wouldn’t that be super cute! We all can come up with lots of great ideas but sometimes that TIME thing gets in the way!
Here is the picture to Pin….just hover over it and the “P” will be right there…and presto – you have an idea for the future. There truly are so many different ways that you can go with this bundle. It is a classic…it is a keeper and today I just did a quick way to use it but truth be told – I love this card just the way it is!
That is a great tip I can give you….if YOU are happy with a project….than stick with it – no reason to make it harder than it needs to. We do this “THING” of stamping because it is to be FUN….
Before we leave…a quickie about the sentiment…..After I stamped it my plan was to have it in a banner…..well – I was not happy with the width of it so PLAN B – snip it and let it roll!
Now to my little buddy….he is laying low and actually doing what he does best – SLEEPING and hanging out with Mom! He is in no pain….it just looks worse than it is – he IS a sweet angel that brings me more joy than one will know…..we go back to the Vets tomorrow and then next – Orthopedic Specialist….he has always been “gimpy” but we need to make sure that he has not damaged it more.
That’s it for today! I hope that you enjoyed this card as much as I did. I am really looking forward to playing with this bundle more. It is definitely a “KEEPER” and a classic! I hope that you do take it to heart to condition and really get to know your products.
I know that I try my best to share and teach you some ins & outs of basic stamp care and things that I have found to be helpful. It is great to have products….but you really need to know how to make the most out of the products that you have! When you take the time, your results will be better …hence – you will even be happier stamper!
Little by little we learn and once we implement change, it becomes second nature to us! I cannot wait for tomorrow….it is the DEBUT of the Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge….and WOW – sooooooo much talent~ I hope that you will PLAY!!!!
For some reason I had problems posting yesterday but I wanted to give a big hug and kiss to Milo….he looks so woeful in his pics. Your card is so fun and bright…love the way you did the road. Lemon Lime Twist is my fav, too. Also, thanks for the color chart yesterday….it helps us to expand our creative appetite. Have a fun day!
What a darling card and really shows off the fun bicycle and pup! Milo definitely has the “dog’s life.” Hope he heals quickly.
I had trouble posting today too. I sure hope Milo wasn’t riding on the back of the bike and fell off! Cute card. I love the cobblestone treatment on the card, my eye went to it first! Keep us posted on what the vet says and the orthopedic specialist. Milo you need to be well in case there are any road trips in your future next month. Ummmm could he use your scooter thing with extenders for his little legs?
Oh,Chris….I can see Milo on the scooter thing with his little leg sticking out!
AWWW…. Milo looks so pitiful ! I know he is being babied to his heart`s content .
Your cute card is a great showcase for that stamp set . Love the new LL Twist color in your background mat plus just look at that TILT ! Love those clouds (thnx for bringing them to my attention as far as the dies)
Excited about TIC TAC TOE !!
I couldn’t comment yesterday either. I hope it lets me today! Cute, cute, CUTE card! I have to say this set wasn’t on my A list or even my B list. It seemed too fussy with all those die cuts and bits. I know lots of folks swooned over it. You certainly have done it proud here. I love the cobblestone ground.
Whoa…. and now it requires me to be JUDITH instead of PRINCESS Judy. The nerve!
That’s almost as bad as that CT scan I had which came back saying that I’m unremarkable. So rude!
LOVE this card so much! MILO is soooo adorable and I am so thrilled to know he is not hurting. Please keep us posted on his vet visits. Healing and Happy Hugs!
I had to giggle when I saw this card. I love it & even won it at On Stage but traded it as my OCD or whatever it’s called wouldn’t let me use the pup as he’s facing the wrong direction-if the bike was going forward he’d be facing the other way or at least his ears would be blowing back. ? Now I see I should have kept it cuz it’s adorable!!
First, I’ll say a prayer for Milo. I don’t have pets of my own. I have grand pets that live with us. My husband doesn’t want a pet. My Dr.’s want me to get a Therapy dog because I’m am almost totally deaf. I’ve been wanting to get one. But, just can’t afford it,(you know, with all my stamps and things!). Haha! I guess I didn’t get the memo! What’s conditioning your supplies mean? I mean, I know what it means, how do you suggest we condition are supplies? Keep us posted on Milo please! And your other furry friends!
I love your blog for several reasons, but your creativity and your love of animals are the top two. We only have one dog, but we just adore her as I know you do all your animals. Down through the years we’ve had many animals both farm and house pets. My furbaby is a 3lb. Yorkie named Mazie. She just turned one and is an amazing dog, in fact that’s how she got her name. We’ve always had dogs either mutts, Beagles or Yorkies. The Beagles weren’t house pets though.
Super cute card! The lemon lime twist makes it so fresh and fun. This bundle is on my list.
Sending healing thoughts for Milo!
I see my comment did not come through on this post. I tried twice.
You have so enabled me on this set. I thought it was adorable but would I use it? I LOVE the lemon lime tire rims, OMG they are adorable. Adrian you! Another fabulous card my friend. Sending hugs.