Carnival Treats! Some for the guys and some for the gals!

 I decided to play with a stamp set that I have had in my stash for a while now that I had not inked yet.  

It is the host set called Carnival Treats.  You can find this set on page 79 of the J2A Mini Catalog. 

Here is the set: 

I decided that I wanted to design my cards for guys, so I chose Basic Gray and Real Red for my Color Palette.  Here are my cards: 

Finally, here are a couple of simple cards, geared towards the gals:  

Ask me how you can get this host set.  😊

Creative Sketches With Shel- Sketch #1

Last night I started a new series called Creative Sketches With Shel.  

This is a free online class where I will provide you with a sketch and the measurements.  

Then I will make two sample cards....one following the sketch exactly and the second one stepping it up by adding extras. 

Here is sketch #1:

Here are the cards:

This first card follows the sketch exactly.  I used the new online exclusives coming March 5th: Magnolia Mood Bundle and the Happy Little Things Bundle

My second card is stepped up a bit with the addition of DSP, changing the size of strips, adding texture, and changing shape of tag layers.  

I used the A Little Latte Suite (Latte Love) from the Online Exclusives for this card. 

Here is the link to the video replay:
https://youtu.be/ghjQYsOIMj0

Here is the link to the PDF sketch and measurements:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17QTHMJ3xWKmcF5DblSYISRLvsuUSUnG8/view?usp=drive_link

FEBRUARY CHALLENGE...Spotlight Stamper!

 

Today my spotlight shines on the incredibly talented Carole Anderson. 

Carole regularly contributes her work to inspire others. 

So, for February, I decided to give her a personal challenge... and I would provide the supplies for her cards. 

I gave her a kit of cardstock, DSP, ribbons, bling, etc, and challenged her to use what was in the kit (she could add to it) to make 10 cards.....3 of which had to be fun folds. 

I was a little tricky because I sent her pastels....which is something she rarely uses...so it was a REAL challenge.  

Here are her FABULOUS cards!  Let's start with the three fun folds: 

Here is her WV Fold card: Flight and Airy DSP: Sale-A-Bration freebie: 

Here is her Rocker Card: Detailed Dogwood: Sale-A-Bration Freebie:

Here is her Offset Gatefold Card: Nature's Prints page 24 Annual: 

And now for her standard cards:  

Layered Florals Tief and Paper Butterflies J2A Mini   

Thoughtful Moments Hybrid TIEF:

Botanical Layers: Sale-A-Bration freebie plus in Annual catalog page 107:

Hey Chuck: page 49 Annual Catalog:

Softly Sophisticated Sale-A-Bration Freebie: 

Stippled Roses: page 64 J2A Mini:

Softly Sketched: Page 115 Annual:

Detailed Dogwood - Sale-A-Bration Freebie

Join me in giving Carole a HUGE round of applause!

Technique Tuesday.....Soft Pastels...

 

Technique Focus

Have you added our Soft Pastels to your coloring repertoire? These chalk pastels work with Sponge Daubers, Blending Brushes, and Water Painters to create a lovely, watercolor effect. Our Concept Artist used them to color Basic White Cardstock embossed with the Painted Posies 3D Embossing Folder to create this beautiful floral card. First, she picked up color from the pastels with a Water Painter to color the raised images. Then she used chalk dust from the Night of Navy Soft Pastel, mixed it with water, and splattered the embossed cardstock for a distressed look. So pretty! What can you make with these exciting coloring tools? Post your projects on social media and use the #SsoftPastels hashtag so we can see your work! Soft Pastels are available in Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Flirty Flamingo, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, and Poppy Parade.

Monochrome Monday- Tahitian Tide...

 This week it is Tahitian Tide! 

Here are our cards: 

Carole's sweet Tahitian Tide card features the Bird's Eye View stamp set from the annual catalog.  These cute little birds automatically put a big smile on my face. The glasses are so stinkin' cute!  

What I Love: that she used the One Sheet Wonder I showcased in last Tuesday's live.  Check this post for more details on the one-sheet wonder and the link to the video replay: CLICK HERE

Here are a few other ideas for the Bird's Eye View stamp: 

And here is my Tahitian Tide card: 

My card showcases the Hooray for Surprises bundle found on page 13 of the J2A Mini.  Here is a peek at that bundle: 

And here are some alternate samples with the Hooray for Surprises bundle: 

One last look at our Tahitian Tide cards: 

I hope you play along with us next week....Sweet Sorbet is the color next week!

Facebook Live Replay and Measurements- One Sheet Wonder from Technique Tuesday

 Happy Sunday Stampers! 

Here are my cards from last Tuesday's Stamp With Shel Technique Tuesday Facebook Live.  

Also, the measurements for the three cards are below along with the video replay.  

Measurements: 

Card Bases:  Colored CS: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4

                          cut 1" off front panel - keep it to use on other card

                          White CS: 2 @ 8 1/2 x 5 1/2

                           DSP: 6 x 6 cut as per diagram below

Mat Layers:  Basic White: 1@3x 5 1/4

                                                   2@ 4 x 5 1/4

DSP Diagram: 

                                                   

                       

                           

Here is the link to the video replay: 

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO REPLAY

Cutest Cows Vertical Trifold card...

 Happy Friday Friends! 

Today I wanted to share with you a super cute fun fold card I made using the Cutest Cows punch bundle found on page 53 and 68 of the mini catalog. 

Here is the front of my card:

I was attempting to make the card front look like the front of a barn.  

I used Cherry Cobbler card stock and embossed it with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder. Check out that winking cow.....SO CUTE!

When you open up the first flap this is what you see....

How cute are all these farm critters!  

And when you open it up fully, this is the panel where you can write your message! 

This card is super simple to make: 

Supplies: 

Cutest Cows Bundle

Timber 3D Embossing Folder

Basic Black Card Stock

Basic White Card Stock

Cherry Cobbler Card Stock

Memento Black Ink pad

Stampin Blend Alcohol Markers

Sending Love Bundle (door handle)

Black and White Gingham ribbon

Measurements: 

Card Base: Basic Black: 2@ 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4- glue the two together in the middle 

Card Liner: Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4

Inside Image Panel: Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4

Front Panel: Cherry Cobbler: 3 3/4 x 5

Door: Basic White: 3 3/4 x 2 1/2

Door: Cherry Cobbler: 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 cut from corner to corner

Scrap Basic White for stamping and punching and fussy cutting

Scrap Basic Black for handle and hinges

Don't Miss Out...

 

Let's Get Flippy! Flowering Zinnia Suite from Online Exclusives....coming March 1st.

Good Morning Stampers!  

Today I have a special card to share with you.  

I attended a retreat where I learned how to make this flip card.  It is very cool so I had to share it with you.  This is what it looks like closed:

As you can tell, it is much larger than a standard card.  Here is what it looks like partially opened:

 And here it is fully opened: 

I used papers from the Rock and Roll and the Flowering Zinnia.  

Unfortunately, I cannot share the dimensions for this card as it is not mine to give.  This was a paid retreat so the designs belong to the creator, and we were asked not to share them. 

Flowering Zinnia Suite- Online Exclusive coming March 1st...

 

I have another bright and beautiful card for you featuring the Flowering Zinnia Suite.  The pop of the Melon Mambo DSP against the black and white is stunning!  Some Black and Melon Mambo flowers add even more impact. 

Shel's Tip:  Check out the greeting tag.  I punched the black hexagon and then I stamped the greeting on Basic White.  I lined it up in the punch and punched....then I put it back in and punched again so I got a smaller hexagon to layer on the larger one! 

How You Can Make It: 

Supplies: 

Flowering Zinna Bundle

Flowering Zinna DSP

Basic Black card stock

Basic White card stock

Melon Mambo card stock

Old Olive card stock

Hexagon Punch

Memento Black ink pad

Old Olive ink pad

Basic Rhinestones

Black and White gingham ribbon

Measurements: 

Card Base:  Basic Black: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4

Card Liner: Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4

Card Mat: Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4

DSP: 3 3/4 x 5

Leaves: scrap Old Olive

Flowers: scraps Basic Black and Melon Mambo

Tag: scraps Basic Black and Basic White

Monochrome Monday Challenge- Parakeet Party!

 Each Monday is the Monochrome Monday Challenge.  

How do you play along?  It's simple! 

Make are card using the featured color and current Stampin' Up! products.  

Send me a clear photo of your card before Saturday at noon.  

This week's color was Parakeet Party.

Here are the cards: 

Carole's card features beautiful embossed texture using Star Crossed (retired) embossing folder.  The hexagons and the greeting tag were made using the Beautiful Shapes (retired) dies.  

My card features the new Online Exclusive bundle Magnolia Mood coming March 1.  

The card base was dry embossed with the Magnolia 3D embossing folder.  The images were stamped and die-cut. 

I did not have any Parakeet Party ribbon so I made some by coloring my white ribbon with a Stampin Blend Alcohol marker. 

Next week's color is Starry Sky. I hope you will play along! Simply submit a clear photo of your card by noon on Saturday, Feb 24th.  

Here is our challenge calendar so you can work ahead to make your cards if you wish.  To save simply right click and print or save to your computer: