Deb Schultz: January 2022

Sunday, January 23, 2022

Valentine Card - Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Hi and welcome to my blog. This is my second "Blog Hop". I'm still learning but having great fun along the way. I will be hopping with some awesome new friends from the "Stamping with Friends" blog hop group. For this hop our theme is Valentine's Day.

I'm not a big Valentine's Day fan, but I totally understand the sentiment. Maybe its just because I've been with my valentine for over 20 years and every day is great.

I was a little time poor for this hop so I wanted to use products that would be quick and simple to create a card. I chose to use the Abstract Beauty Cards and Envelopes and the Abstract Beauty Ephemera Pack along with the Sweet conversations Bundle. This card is so bright and colourful, it took less than an hour (honestly if I was better prepared it could have taken 10 mins)

I decided to create a simple card for this blog hop, using basic tools and pre-prepared cards and embellishments. I hope you enjoy and it inspires you to get creative. 😊😊😊

And.....here we go.......what do you think? Certainly not the traditional style Valentine Card but I love the bright colours. Makes you feel all sun shiny and warm doesn't it? So quick, so simple, so cute and easy for anyone to do. And what a perfect way to let a someone know you care.

The card is from the Abstract Beauty Cards and Envelopes Pack which has 10 beautiful card bases and matching envelopes - all or stunning colour combinations and ready for you to simply stamp and send. No need for measuring or cutting, its all done for you already.

For the enhancements on this card I just chose the little envelope die and the strip of hearts from the Sweet Heart Dies set, used a couple of pieces of cardstock that matched the colours in the card - I used Mango Melody, Polished Pink and Basic White.

I started by simply choosing the white hearts and used multipurpose glue to adhere the strip in place. I only used the tiniest amount of glue at the top and bottom of each heart and where two joined. The strip wasn't quite long enough so I cut a second strip and adjusted it to fit.

I positioned to t2o little envelopes to help break the background of the card and stamped using the Sweet Conversations Stamp Set and Tuxedo Black ink.

I've added the colourful heart from the Abstract Beauty Ephemera Pack and small hearts popped out from the centre of the dies. Just spread them around to help break up the strong background and create some interest. I wanted mine to look like they were popping out of the envelopes like tiny balloons.

Add a bit of bling and its done.

And thats all there is to it. No cutting. No measuring. No scoring. Simple.

I hope I inspired you to make a simple card. Now, lets "hop" along and see what our next creative lady, Donna Lester, has for you. Just click on the Next button below to visit her blog or use the Roll Call List to find your say around. We would all love if you would take a moment to comment and share what you like about our projects. I hope you find something along the way that you just have to have a go at.

Roll Call
Linda Moore

Tricia Butts
Rachael Merrick

Robbie Susan Chandler
Karen Egan

Krissi Hannahs
Deborah Schultz

Donna Lester
Mo Rootes

Kelly Taranto
Diane Evans
Helen Jennings

Mickey Moore
Vickie Littlewood

Narelle Fasulo
Melva Peters

Angie Mckenzie
Betty Bickford

Lorraine Tierney
Candi Suriano

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Mango Melody A4 Cardstock

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Basic White A4 Cardstock

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Polished Pink A4 Cardstock

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Abstract Beauty Cards & Envelopes

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Abstract Beauty Ephemera Pack

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Sweet Conversations Bundle (English)

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Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

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Sunday, January 9, 2022

Sketch Challenge - Stamping With Friends Blog Hop

Hi and welcome to my blog. This is a little bit exciting for me because today I am participating in a "Blog Hop". A Blog Hop is a group of SU Demonstrators who have created some beautiful projects to share and we share each others creations. I will be hopping with some awesome new friends from the "Stamping with Friends" blog hop group. This hop, we are working with a Sketch Challenge.

A Sketch Challenge is when we are given a design to work with and have free choice of which products we use. I can't wait to see all the combinations.

I have chosen to create a card using the new Hello Ladybug Bundle which has just been released. How cute are they? I just love Lady Bugs - and you know - if one lands on you, it brings good luck.

I decided to make a simple card for this blog hop, then thought I'd try something a little more detailed to stretch myself a little and try something new. I hope you enjoy and they inspire you to get creative. 😊😊😊

My cared is inspired by a sketch by Freshly Made Sketches.

And.....here we go.......what do you think? So quick, so simple, so cute and easy for anyone to do. And what a delightful way to let a friend know you are thinking about them.

The card base is Real Red card stock. I have a Basic White card stock panel embossed with the Hammered Metal Embossing Folder. All other elements are scraps of Granny Apple Green Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the 6x6" Brights, a piece of Gold Foil Paper, Real Red and Basic White.. Its a great little design to use up left over bits. The Lady Bug, Leaf and Sentiment are all from the Hello Lady Bug stamp set

For the Leaf – I inked the leaf all over using Granny Apple Green stamp pad, and used the sponge dauber and Garden Green to darken the edges and the stem before stamping on to the white cardstock. I then cut this out using our awesome Paper Snips Scissors.

For the Lady Bug – I stamped the body of the bug onto the white cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black and cut it our with the Lady Bug Punch. I cut the wings from a scrap of Real Red cardstock and stamped the dots on using the Tuxedo Black ink. Then I used the Multi Purpose Liquid Glue to attach the wings to the bug. I used some Dimensionals to adhere the Lady Bug to the Leaf.

Card measurements:
Real Red Cardstock: – 21 x 14.2 cm scored at 10.5 cm
Basic White panel: 14 x 9.5 cm plus enough for the leaf and the ladybug
Gold Foil Paper: 4 x 7.5 cm
DSP – 10 x 3.5cm

For something a little more difficult, I replaced the Granny Apple Green with a shaker box. I used the Stitched Rectangle dies and cut a piece from the Basic White Cardstock. I stuck the cut out in place on the Real Red card then built the shaker box up from there using Foam Adhesive Strips. I chose some matching coloured sequins from current packs available in our catalogues and topped it with a small piece of the Window Sheet. Then I attached the Basic White panel using Dimensionals and Tear and Tape. For the sentiment, I used Versamark Ink and the Gold Embossing Powder and set it using the Heat Tool

I hope I inspired you to make a simple card. To continue along the blog hop, click on the image below to see what my new friend Caron bailey has made today.

Sketch Challenge Blog Hop Roll Call
Roll Call
Linda Moore
Rachael Merrick
Deborah Schultz
Caron Bailey
Lorraine Tierney
Donna Lester
Karen Egan
Robbie Susan Chandler
Nicole Mahler
Tricia Butts
Diane Evans
Victoria Littlewood
Kelly Place Taranto
Melva Peters
Helen Jennings
Tina Hewitt
Candi Suriana Grace
Mickey Moore

If you live in Australia and don’t have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, please contact me. I'd be happy to help you along your creative journey.
Please take a moment to leave a comment, I truly appreciate it.
Until next time,
Deb

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