Yep…you read it right….we are stepping up Saturdays post to Tuesday! Life happens and I couldn’t have you not see how it was stepped up! Creating is the fun and easy thing about blogging….the time to sit and type, edit etc is the time drainer but I am back!
I have the “stepped up” card from my last post on Saturday so it is up to you…..side by side you decide! I have been in the trenches…the paper and ribbon trenches but I am thrilled to say that my 1st wave of Product Shares are out the door! (and I was glad to shut that door)
If you were in the 1st wave…you will need to do some stretching (I am warning you) because you will be doing the dance….the you know what dance…the HAPPY DANCE!
You can click here to see the card on Saturday…and then you can laugh at me as YEP….you are correct – todays card is in Soft Sky….not Pool Party like the one on Saturday. Now I ask you….am I the only one on this Island that does this? Clearly they are 2 different colors but I admit, when I grab this color I often do this and I did not discover it until after I had heat set the wood image! (Silly Susan!)
The floral star of the show is the below stamp set/bundle (FOR SURE I WOULD GET THE BUNDLE) and as I said before….I know that we have many florals but this one has it all…to me it is a very practical and useful stamp as there are lots of “fillers” – I love “fillers” as they allow you to tuck in here…..tuck there and the end result – a masterpiece.
Now to the POP Stamp……Tree Ring. This is an “A list” stamp…I invite you to go to pages 164 & 165 in the catalog and look at our background stamps. Background stamps make a huge difference with minimal effort. We have some new kids on the block and they are keepers. There were (2) on my first order…..can you guess what the other one is that I just “had to have”?
After using the stampin’ buddy and Versa Mark Ink….I heat set it with White Embossing Powder and the WOW happened! You never, ever get tired of heat embossing….it truly is magic before your eyes! Because this is such a large stamp…you easily have the ability to cover the whole front panel of a card, today I trimmed it to 4″ X 5 1/4″
I invite you to take a good look at the background stamps as they truly are a great “little something” to have to add a totally different feel for a card. Todays card is my pick…I just love the details in the wood and the white just pops the floral part!
I am just giddy about this arrangement. I think that it is fun to lay some of the elements flat…others POPPED up….just have fun. You know we what about the “classics” a bunch – today is no different can you see how the nesting circles and the stitched circles are perfect elements for this card.
We all know that Mr. Big is the best and also we have many great basics that compliment Mr. Big….when people ask where do I start with getting the dies/framelits…..I say start with the basic shapes!
Seeing it with the DSP is a smile maker….right!?!? Even though I had the wrong color today you can see that it blends. It is funny….when I see DSP Papers I immediately let me head go wild in thinking what stamps and themes of cards I will be using.
When you look at the catalog you can see that Stampin’ Up! already breaks the DSP down for you into “suites” – this Whole Lot Of Lovely starts on page 86 and I would really use the samples in the catalog to get you to really get to know the feel and colors that the DSP’s go towards.
Here you go…your PIN for the future! I think that we all know someone that would be thrilled to receive this card. The sentiments in this set are also so practical and super easy to use…a quick STAMP….then MR. BIG and you are done!
Well…that’s a wrap! I hope that both cards tickled your fancy and you can see that they both are keepers in many ways. Using the scored lines on Saturday is always a fun one to do and also it is creates a WOW with minimal effort but the heat embossing really POPS it up and I personally never get tired of the effect.
Tomorrow is a FUN day….as it is a Pals Blog Hop……so you know what that means, INSPIRATION TO THE MAX as there is so much talent and FUN out there! Have a great day, be safe with this heat wave we are having (sounds like a perfect day to stamp) and I hope to see you in the morning!
Good Morning, I am so glad you are O.K. I was worried. Although there are elements of both cards I like . . . I like Saturday’s card better. I love the dots and the score lines.
Have a great Tuesday!
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Those score lines do make an impression (ha-ha!!!)
Wow….I thought the background was DSP! I love how you stamped and embossed it. Super cool. Both cards are great and both colors look amazing. So fun!
The magic of heat embossing does it every time….something that you always feel so rewarded with taking the time to do!
I vote for Sunday’s stepped-up version. I thought the background was DSP too! Great idea to use white for the embossing. It is subtle, but adds a lot of dimension. You were missed over the weekend. Glad your back and blogging 🙂
We have several amazing new background stamps and they really are very effective for doing just that…..making it look like a DSP!
Thanks for popping in!
While both cards are fantastic, I like Sunday’s version… I too thought the background was DSP. The white EP adds just right the pop.
Bernice P
There is something magical about a pop of white!
Who knew I would prefer the soft sky to the pool party – but it is either the cooler color or the cobblestone look instead of tree rings using the colors you did makes me prefer that color. I also like the centers to the crushed curry flowers. But, such a problem as I love the scoring in Saturday’s card. Oh well, does it really matter which I prefer?
Your other favorite background stamp – maybe the Marbled or Burlap? Then again you might prefer the Post Script but I think it is too collagish or busy for your taste. The Sheet Music, well we won’t even go there!
Boy, you were missed and I almost called as I was worried. No posts from Jeanie too and I wondered if you were on an adventure and had problems. Or, did Milo have problems? If anything I thought your arm was in traction from overuse syndrome!
Teddy is going to camp tonight while hopefully they re-roof our house tomorrow and however many days it takes with the gutters etc. We have a yard full of materials and it is already causing him to worry. He did have a good time playing with the driver who brought the materials.
Looking forward to the hop. I scrapped the idea of redoing my challenge card.
Well…thank you (a bunch) for thinking of me but truth be told – I did not have a block of time to sit and type etc….
You are right – the other one is the burlap….it is a great one and even though I have yet to get it inky, it is happy living on Randall Lane!
I am totally with you – I usually go for the Pool Party over the Soft Sky…so it goes to show – who knew!
Great cards! I love the white embossing! Yes, I four thought it was DSP at first! And I agree on all counts with Chris R about the 2nd background stamp! Do tell! Hope that little one in the cast is doing well!
You both know me too well….Mr. Perfect is doing great – tripod and all…..it actually is rather cute to see him “go about” – he always is soooo happy!
Yay ! You are back !! Thank goodness I wondered what was up ???
Thought you might have joined Card Makers Anonymous !!
I like your card for both days . I thought that was dsp like some of the others . Plus Soft Sky and Pool Party are faves of mine so I think both are soft and pretty choices (or OOPS )
HEY MILO !!
You are sooo funny….no – I am still here and plan to be!!!! Heck, I can’t imagine how and where I would find the time to do another gig! Mr. Perfect says hi right back!
Unbelievably cool with the Tree Rings background. Wowza!
It’s all about the stamp….it’s a keeper!
Yay! I am so relieved Stepped Up Sunday was not delayed due to something bad happening. But then I also thought, oh no….what if Susan lost her a/c lol! Would have never thought to use a background stamp like this, esp the tree one. Used this way, almost looks like just decorative circles. This weekend’s card is a difficult choice for a favorite!
If Susan lost her AC….than that would be a PERFECT reason for not blogging….that would make me very grumpy as I am the Queen of AC – I would have scooped up Milo and go to my Dads!
Try a background stamp…I think that you will find that they bring a new and unexpected element to a card!
I wondered if a scheduled post didn’t go off as planned. I truly like this. I liked that tree ring stamp as soon as I saw it. I just don’t know how much I’d use it. That said, like everyone else when I saw it on your card I thought it was DSP and wondered how I missed it. I knew it wasn’t in the wood themed DSP packs. I’m looking for the product share. I’m not sure I’m up to the happy dance though…. my bum hip is acting up.
This stamp would also be great just stamped in Versa Mark with a tone on tone look….I really like these big stamps because you have plenty of area to work with and also cut down if needed….
Keep stretching…..I need you to do a dance!
I like both cards!!! This is a bundle I need to add to my wish list. I made a challenge card only to be outsmarted by my iPad and how to set up a link to submit it….as I left it to the 11th hour, I got rather frazzled when I went round and round with no success….. ah well, next challenge I will be ready.
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Awe Ann….I am sorry that the I Pad out smarted you but the best thing is….you did it! Way to go and I am so happy that you made something! I am sure that it is a blue ribbon winner because YOU DID IT!!!!
Woot-woot to you and I am thrilled that you like the card!
I, too, missed you and kept going over my email listings to see if I had missed your blog. That’s what friends do – care about one another. Isn’t it wonderful?? I love both cards. The Tree Rings background is so on trend now and I’m loving it wherever I see it. Love the colors and the flowers around the sweet sentiment.
I feel blessed that I was missed – truly…thank you! You are spot on – it is very much on trend right now but it is also a classic and oh so clean look!