Here is a super sweet card for your Hump Day! Let’s face it… there are times that we need a “Pick Me Up Card” and WOW – this stamp set will sure bring a smile to anyones day!
Here you go….confessions of an honest Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator….I have totally overlooked this stamp set and framelits….until the new catalog came out.
It is from the Weather Together Stamp Set. The tipping point to change my thought process on this goodie was the amazing sample that is in the catalog…flip to page 93!
One my “eye was caught” I took a harder look at this set to see if I thought that it needed to come to Randall Lane. Naturally you can see that it did….but here were my selling points. (I totally think that you should take a good look at the products you purchase and figure out how many times/occasions that you could use it)
- It is a Photoploymer Stamp
- It has matching Framelits
- The font is FUN and the sentiments are UNIQUE
- There are lots of practical little images that would be great “fillers” for other cards
- Perfect for a pick me up card…a baby/bridal shower….a simple just because!
These are things that I do ask myself before I hit that button. Even though I am a Demonstrator…and I do get this at an instant 25% off….I still weigh the options before I buy!
Enjoy the pictures!!!
Did you notice in the catalog that the Washi Tape offerings are all on 1 page – GREAT IDEA….that page # is 195 and I thought that it was brilliant that they are grouped together in “Basic Color Families” I think this makes so much sense and the patterns are just adorable!
Washi Tape is a product that I truly never thought that it would last…but it is a product that we all seem to say – “I am NOT going to buy one more roll of Washi Tape” and then it happens….you say – what is one more roll. I will say that even though I do not use Washi a bunch…when I do, I love it and it is also a great product to jazz up an envelope or great to do project with kids!
After I cut the sweet raindrops out….I simply took the aqua painter and washed over the area with some soft sky ink to give a bit color and depth. This is sooooo easy to do – JUST GO FOR IT! (trust me, I have no clue what I am doing….I jut tried)
I know that you all like Tips & Tricks….in the below picture you will see how I like to store my current Washi Tape…a simple book ring!
This works great for me and then when a Washi is discontinued….they go into a big basket that is a wire mesh so I can easily spot a color that I am looking for!
There you go….a fun card that would make someone really…REALLY happy to receive! This is a great one to use up DSP…use up Washi Tape…. and one that would be great to make up in the masses….face it, when we need a pick me up card…we need it NOW…..so making several up at a time would be the super smart thing to do!
Critter Update!…..Over the weekend I shared that Oscar was “under the weather” with a belly ache…well I admit, I was worried. Seriously, when a horse has a tummy ache it can be very serious if you do not watch and stay on top of….my alarm clock was going off for 3 days just going down to make sure that he was ok – (actually…wonderful John took some of the watches) and I am blessed to have a wonderful Vet and Tom (Hannah’s trainer) that I can text at anytime and they will respond….
Here is a funny….it was super late and I needed to give him some Mineral Oil to help ease his tummy….well let me tell you – for a horse – you need a bunch of Mineral Oil….OFF TO WALMART I go (boy, I really dislike Walmart) but I admit…I was scared and thought that I would kick myself if I did not go etc….well I went and bought a bunch…the check out lady looked at me and said – WOW….someone must be really backed up…
I rest my case….this is why Walmart and I have issues. The moral of the story is….after lots of walking and more walking…. good doses of Mineral Oil and love from us….Oscar is great!
Sweet trio of umbrellas. Love the rain drops!
Well as the song goes….Rain Drops keep fallin’ on my head! It a sweet stamp!
Very cute….clever use of raindrop cutouts. Love the Oscar story! Enjoy!
Thanks my NJ friend…..except as you will see in the comments – those darn raindrops are upside down – SILLY SUSAN…..thanks for being in the house!
Beautiful card, Susan. I love the colorful umbrellas, the diecut raindrops and the clear droplets.I forget to use my washi tape. Love how you did it. It would definitely brighten someone’s spirits.Glad Oscar is doing better. Have a great day!
BINGO…I think we ALL forget to use Washi and WHY?????, not sure but it seems that we are all in the same camp! I am glad that I hit the button and this fun set came to Randall Lane!
Susan, your card is so sweet.Ilove everything about this card. I am so glad that Oscar is doing better. When our fur babies hurt we hurt as well. They can not tell us that they hurt. Have a great day,Ellen Hinds
Thanks Ellen….Oscar is a pretty special boy to me – he kept Hannah safe for many, many years and owes the world nothing! I am glad he is feeling better as well!
So glad Oscar is doing much better, this is where a little dab will do ya ends up being a lot of dabs but hey he is a pretty big horse. You gotta do what works. I don’t think I want to know how you administer it.
The card is cute. I had really not noticed it before in the catalog either. But, at card club we made a card with it 2 months ago and I wondered where did she get this set? I wish it had rain boots with the set as I didn’t buy them previously and think that would have been a great addition. I am curious – are your rain drops upside down? Maybe I make them wrong but I would have the bigger part at the bottom of the drip. I never really thought about it until now. We have a little drizzle going on and they just started working on the roof today – hope it quits soon. I like that yellow umbrella – makes it feel all bright and sunny. Nice work on the clouds too. Have you used any of the new embossing paste for clouds on anything yet? Just nosey and wondered if you liked the stuff. I have not but I could see where it might be fun to play with.
I think the raindrops are up-side-down too. It’s a gravity and water thing. They should be bigger at the bottom. Was putting my new Paper Pumpkin together yesterday and noticed that the majority of the pineapples where up-side-down (green crowns down). The project still looked fine. I guess I file these things under “Life Happens”.
Robyn…you are soooooo right – the darn drops are the wrong way – next time I will get them right!
Great pick of the Paper Pumpkin…..I have not put mine together yet but will take notice – I loved the cheery colors!
The embossing past????? Guess you will have to “stay tuned” hint-hint……I am with you….I breezed right past this before – its a fun one….just like YOU!
Cute card, love the background splashed with color. I dislike Wal-Mart too and I will not go in one unless I have to. Glad Oscar is on the mend 🙂 And John…thank you for stepping in to help Susan
WALMART – YIKES I say…..here is a funny – when peep James was in highschool….his friends and him loved to go Black Friday Shopping…one of the highlights on their yearly venture was to go to Walmart and sit in chairs in the Camping section and “people watch” – great memories and great stories they would come home with !
I bet they had some great stories…thanks for the laugh 🙂
I always love your cards. Simple is my style as well. And as an animal lover I look for the animal updates each post. Love the “four or three legged babies!
I am smiling….and my 3 legged baby is snuggled up beside me right now!
Really like your card. Love the die cuts. I needed them for a wedding shower card I made a couple of weeks ago. You’re right this set could have a lot of occasions for use.
Thanks….you are sooo right – it is a set for so many cards that we can make!
Glad to hear that Oscar is doing much better. Too bad animals can’t talk so we know exactly what we can do for them. Just a curious question about the card……..aren’t the rain drops upside down???? I think they look like they are falling up instead of down…..but the card is very cute other then the rain drops!! Sorry, but you like honesty!!
Thanks Karen and YEP – you are sooooo right….live and learn….I guess I was just plugging away and did not take notice – (Bet that will never happen again) – So glad you liked the card!
You can use mineral oil to blend colored pencils, so they next time you can huff, stick your nose in the air and proclaim, “I am an artiste!” fling your fabulous scarf over your shoulder and walk out.
Either that or explain how your Aunt Bertha has a thing for bananas and go into excruciating detail about her lack of bowel movements.
The coordinating washi on a ring is a brilliant idea. It’s true we all probably have enough washi to last us a lifetime. My friend once challenge me to count my rolls. She had almost 150 and I…. I had….. twice that. oops.
Oh, but this is about your card, which I like. I did notice the set because I like umbrellas and the dies but wasn’t sure if I’d use it much. Water from the sky? What *is* that??!!
Oh Judy you had me giggling!
Me too!!!
Me too!
Oh YOU……I always knew that you were a Picasso but now you have another feather in your cap……a Pick for the TTT Challenge – go grab that badge!!!!
I bet I have you topped with Washi…..maybe I’ll count!
Hey now, don’t “rain” on Susan’s cute umbrella parade!!! Just kidding, I couldn’t help myself… I really like your card. Glad to know Oscar is feeling much better!!!
THANK YOU KATHY…..my hero….I am sure that I made you laugh as well…..maybe I am standing on my head!!!!