Frosted Medallion Card in Spring Colours

Wouldn't you know it. The day I decided to post a Spring/Summer/feminine card, is the day we get our first Fall rainy day... After yesterday's monochromatic Christmas card I was in the mood to create something light and feminine. I ended up casing a card by Elizabeth Gross - loved the colours and use of the Frosted Medallions.

In the close up below you can see that used my Aqua Painters and the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set.

Next we see one of the stamp set's sentiments...

...and the layering of the card. The inside of the medallion and the sentiment banners are the only things that are popped up with dimensionals.

For the inside, I stamped another of the sentiments of this set.  I believe that this sentiment will coordinate with many different kind of celebrations.

Well that's it for today. I'm off to a day of fun with my Seashore Stampers group.

Happy stamping!

Frosted Medallions Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Watercolor Paper

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

Aqua Painters

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

Gorgeous Grunge Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Snail Adhesive

Paper Snips

Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine

Stampin' Dimensionals

Pearl Basic Jewels

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Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

Good Vibes Project Life Card Collection

Good Vibes Project Life Accessory Pack

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Trying Something New For Scrapbooking - Part 5

Welcome! Today is the last of the Scrapbooking series. Hope you have been enjoying some of the new ideas I've come up with. I really enjoyed working on these two albums. I used some of the "Neutrals Designer Series Pack Stack" (138435) in this album. I love the new DSP stacks from this year. You can the page on the left below, where I used the Smoky Slate paper. On the right, the large 7 x 5 photo is attached to the narrow flap, so that when you lift it there are more photos revealed behind it. (the grasses you see at the bottom were stamped with the grass from "Wetlands" (126697) in alternating colours.          

       
 In the photo below, the right page has two bows tied with double "Linen Thread". When you untie these and lift up the tag end (one on the bottom & one at the top), more photos are revealed.  I used the "Layered Letters Alphabet" (138692) on the right, popped up with dimensionals. I'm sure I will be using that technique again.         

The page on the I used the beautiful "Bordering Blooms" set (133660) again, and on the right, below, is an accordion page.  

You can see here how I made a larger photo spread across the fold of the page. I also used scrap strips on the right of the photo. Faux stitching always looks wonderful in albums as well as on cards.

On the inside of the accordion page, the left has the word "Smile" stamped on from a retired stamp set and is a flap that lifts up to reveal more photos. On the right you see the word 'Joy". this was die cut using the"wonderful Wreath Framelits" set.

If you have two very different colours being used from one page to another, I like to try and find a way to connect them. On this occasion I used stars. On the left are stars stamped from a retired stamp set, and on the right I used the "Star Framelits" (133723). I took a sheet of regular paper and die cut stars from it to use as a stencil and stamped text into the star shape.

Below, on the left, you see overlapping tabs created with the Envelope Punch Board (133774) with a heart stamped with "Groovy Love" (134246) and punched out with the "Sweetheart Punch" (133786). Behind the heart is a magnet to help keep the overlapping tab closed. And it looks like I didn't get a photo of them opened. Wonder how I missed that? I guess I was in a hurry...

On the right I used the "Chevron Border Punch" (132154) on a strip from the "Sweet Li'l Things DSP" (138447) and used some of the punched out bits on the cardstock flap pointing to the month stamped on using "Project Life Day to Day" (135785). The letters are from the same alphabet stamp mentioned earlier, and are the initials of the two in the hidden photo.

You might be wondering why I stopped at the month of August. Well I didn't. I just was unable to get photos of the rest before leaving for Phoenix. I did complete it up through November except for the US Thanksgiving celebrations. And, since December hadn't happened yet, that too is missing from the album. My plan is to complete those pages and send them off later.

So there you have some different scrapbooking ideas that combine scrapbooking and mini-album techniques. Thanks for joining me in viewing this series.

Happy creating & stamping!

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Introducing Cucumber Crush - With Night of Navy

Yesterday I used Night of Navy as an accent colour with Delightful Dijon, and it turns out I'm using it on toady's card again. This colour combinations works very well and is great for kids; in particular, boys. So I turned to "Zoo Babies" with "Gorgeous Grunge" again.

The Cucumber Crush is a very bright green which is a great colour for Kids' cards. It will go well with other bright colours or dark colours.

The only thing popped up on this card is the scalloped oval and the cut out alligator.

Here is the inside of the card. Even with the "Congratulations" on the front, one could still stamp "Happy Birthday" on the inside.

I have a two year old grandson that I think will like this for his third birthday this year. I'm excited to see him for the first time next month!

Thank you for stopping by for a look. Check below for wht I used. Of course the new Cucumber Crush paper and Ink is not available yet.

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Zoo Babies

As some of you know, my 8th grandchild was born on Valentines Day. He is my 3rd grandson. Any way, even though I couldn't attend the baby shower in Arizona, I was thrilled to receive an invitation to the shower. I'm keeping it for a couple of reasons. One, as a keepsake, and second because of the uniqueness. My daughter-in-law loves elephants, and that was part of the invitation design.

I decided to create the "welcome baby" card in colours as close to the invitation as I could, and use elephants. So that's where "Zoo Babies" comes in.

In real life the colours match better than they appear on screen, especially the Cajun Craze. It almost looks red in the photos.

And here is the inside -

Not too many babies being born into the family at this time, but the stamp set is so adorable, and I might make some children birthday cards with this set in the future. So watch for them!

It was great of you to stop by for a look. Thank you.

Happy stamping everyone!

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Don't forget the Retirement List!! There's only available till June 2 before these items will no longer be available!!

USE THE HOSTESS CODE

If your order is $200+, then I want you to use all the Hostess Rewards you’ve earned.  If your order is under that, I’d be more than happy if you add  RASSC6C3 as the Hostess Code when you order.  When shopping online, enter your items into your cart (total must be under $200). At check out, look under "Special Offers" (bottom left) enter the Hostess Code in the box and click on apply.