Welcome to the Pals’ June Blog Hop. We’re so glad you’re here because we made some great projects using “Anything with Wings” You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find the full line-up below to help you move, or “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
This is a fun theme for this months hop and I knew the “cutie” I was going to use right out of the gate! I can still remember when this single stamp made its debut to the Stampin’ Up! Catalog (2 years ago)…I instantly LOVED it at first glance and I still love it today!
I call this a Peanut Butter & Jelly kinda card….WHAT???
Easy…it is super easy to use…it is always in style…and it is one that I say – “When in doubt…pull it out!!!” as this stamped image will always not only make YOU smile – but the recipient will do the same when they get this super sweet card!
Kinda like Peanut Butter & Jelly…when in doubt …pull it out! We loved it as kids and it still is super yummy as adults!
There is not a bunch to chat about in making this cards as it is super straight forward but I will point out a couple of tips that make a simple and basic card….stand out a bit more!
You all know that I love clean and simple cards and I am also a firm believer that one needs the basic staples of tools to make clean and simple cards. The Simply Scored Tool is just a must have in my opinion! I often do this…a simple score of the cardstock to add some fun!
After Stampin’ my image using the MUST HAVE Stamparatus I used the Blends to color in this fun image. It took literally minutes as the ink just glides on and gives perfect coverage!
After I colored it I thought to myself – I should have used clear embossing powder to make a bit of shine and then PLAN B went into effect…I never took the stamp out of the Stamparatus so PRESTO….
I placed it back in….stamped it again with the black ink and then quickly added clear embossing powder over it and heat set it. Worked like a charm and actually worked like I have planned to do it that way from out of the gate!
I am the very first one that agrees that the time element in life gets the best of us…but this is a super example of why I am a HUGE FAN of a card like this…
It is fast to make…It is rewarding…and it is a keeper!
I invite you to look at the “stuff” you have in your stash and then take inventory of the basics… I am all about these things as you need them 1st to create classics and then add to the inventory as you are able to do so….
To me…the basics in this project are…The Stamparatus…the Simply Scored Tool…The Heat Tool…The Blends and a great Black Ink! As far as Embossing Powders go…the 3 that I use the most are clear, gold and white…again, clean and simple!
OK – that is it for me today as you have a BUNCH OF HOPPIN’ to do and be inspired by. I thank you for popping by (or shall I say buzzin’ by) and I hope this sweet card brought a smile to your face!
More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Don’t forget to show us some love by commenting on our creations. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 10, 2019 when our Hoppin’ Pals share their “Mixing It Up” projects. Don’t miss the fun!
I love this stamp! The bee is so adorable and the scoring is the perfect touch for a simple yet stunning card. Way to go, Susan! Have a “bee-tiful’ day. ?
Classic Susan colors! Love this. I will also be stealing your photo layout! ??
OMG, Susan, I was so happy to see an email from you! I love this card. the colors are my favorite, but the scored lines are the best. What a great idea. I am definitely putting this in the vault.
Have a blessed day.
Love that trademark scoring! Such a cute card with perfect color choices, too. So glad to see you hopping with the Pals~we miss your posts!
I love your style! The clean and cute, or peanut butter and jelly, is my kind of card! You nailed it!!
I don’t often think to heat emboss my images before coloring them! Thanks for the reminder. Your card is classic Susan and I love it!
Adorable as always Susan!
Hi Susan, you didn’t tell us what company you get your printing tape , it’s so expensive, at a craft store or even Walmart, I label everything, lol
Thank you for sharing all your goodies, to make it easier, and I love your Pb&j card , sweet ♥️
Too cute! When I saw the topic, I knew you would use that stamp! Of course I thought of the winged pig! Love the bright and cheery colors. Scoring, I never remember to do that and it looks so cool on your cards and envelopes.
I’ve looked over this card several times and I’m still finding such subtle but oh so fun details! The color combo is so fresh and the coloring is awesome. Another hands down winner!
Love Love Love your scoring. It does add so much. And the colors you chose to color the thanks and bee. Perfection
WOW! You are the queen of taking a simple stamp and making it WOW! Love the scoring, embossing, and of course your signature classic Susan color choices! You rock!
Really like this little bee. He just makes your card!
Oh, I am so glad that you used this adorable stamp set, Susan! If this is a PB&J, then it’s on gourmet bread LOL! Love the colors you chose and the scoring is a wonderful detail.
SO cute
Bee-utifully done, Susan!
Susan… love this little guy and the envelope puts the project over the top.
Your color combination makes this card so very striking, Susan! And I love the tip adding vertical score lines… mine are usually horizontal but I really like your detail! TFS, Pal!
I love this card. So many wonderful details and still simple and classy. Great job!