Template Tuesday...

During last night's Template Tuesday Facebook Live, I changed things up a bit and made cards following a template+were a one-sheet wonder + were fun folds! 

Here are my cards:

This first set were created following the template but I changed up the DSP and the embellishment so they were totally different. 

The DSP and the leaves are from the Frames and Flowers 12x12 DSP #163765.  The circular die cut is from the Spotlight on Nature Bundle#163581 

This second card the DSP is from the To Market 12x12 DSP and the images and die cuts are from the Spotlight on Nature Bundle #163581

Prior to the video I made two alternate cards that I shared using the Pencilled Pear stamp set #163526: 

This first card was stamped and colored and then I used a speckle stamp from another set to add some detail to the background.  

For this card, I stamped the image and then used a blending brush to quickly color the images and highlight the background. 

You could also color the pears after ink blending if you wanted them to pop more, but I was going for a subtle, simple look for this one. 

In case you missed it here is the link to the video on my YouTube channel: 

https://youtu.be/YWevSXHp1KA

Stamp With Shel- Template Tuesday- FREE Online card class on Facebook...

Tonight we will combine a template, a one-sheet wonder, and a fun- fold!  

Hope you can join me at 6:30 CST on my Stamp With Shel Facebook Page.

 

Technique Focus- Pastels....

 

ENJOY CREATIVITY

Technique Focus—Pastels

Looking for a technique? Grab a few Soft Pastels and Blending Brushes and explore how fun and easy it is to decorate your projects using pastels! For this card, we used the blade of our Paper Snips Scissors to scrape shavings off our Flirty Flamingo Soft Pastel onto scrap paper. We picked up the shavings with a Blending Brush and applied it evenly to our card base. We love this technique because it allows us to add lots of less-saturated color to our projects. Like what you see? Try  out some new techniques using Soft Pastels—the possibilities are endless!

CASEing Metallics.....

 

ENJOY CREATIVITY

CASEing Metallics

Looking for an eye-catching card with a huge wow factor? Think metallics! Our Textured Metallic Specialty Paper is a great place to start—you’ll love the shimmer and shine! In fact, it creates a “flashy,” super-fun card with the retro Tune In Bundle. The result is a CASEing success! Start using Bubble Bath Cardstock and the new Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack. Stamp the television set in Jet Black StāzOn ink on Textured Metallic Specialty Paper for a look that’s rich and deep. Then heat emboss the Silver Foil “screen” using silver Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder to create some fun texture. Finally, stamp the sentiment in VersaMark ink on Berry Burst Cardstock, add white Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, and heat emboss. Such a beautiful and unique card! As always, we invite you to CASE this project and add your own fun touches. And be sure to post the results on social media so we can admire your work!

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Cards In The Mail....

How about some fabulous inspiration...check out these beautiful cards I received in the mail: 

 

Saying Hey and MORE...

 Last night was my weekly free online card class. 

I featured the Saying Hey stamp set and paired it with a whole bunch of other new products!

Here are my cards: 

These first two cards showcase the new Wood Texture Specialty Paper hidden on the bottom of page 100.  I inked the first card with Pool Party and a blending brush and I inked the second card with Pecan Pie and Early Espresso.  

These next two cards were super simple.....just hinge-stamped the greeting and die-cut the butterflies and snipped them apart! 

And the final two cards look like a Polaroid photo.....I used the fabulous scene-building set called In The Grove ....the first mountains were stamped in Gray Granite and the second mountains were stamped in Pebbled Path. Both have the grass in Old Olive and the trees in Mossy Meadow.  

What do you think of the new Basic Beige?  I actually love it ....which totally surprised me!  Ha ha!

To see the video: Click Here

Hope you can join me tonight...

 

Enjoy Creativity With the Friendly Fins Bundle!

 

ENJOY CREATIVITY

Step it Up

Invite someone to “make a splash” with the fin-tastic Friendly Fins Bundle! Keep your cards simple or step them up using these adorable card samples as inspiration. CREATIVITY YOUR WAY To make the Tu grandis si vite card, we stamped the outline image of the dolphin, and then we stamped the shading image in Gray Granite ink. We didn’t want the shading image to be too strong, so we stamped off first. We die-cut the dolphin, then finished this card with a sentiment and some 2024–2026 In Color Shimmer Gems. We love how simple yet cute this card is—perfect for someone who doesn’t have a ton of time or for someone who may not have a lot of crafting experience. For our Lass dich mal treiben card, we wanted to step things up a little bit. We added color to the card background using Summer Splash ink and a Blending Brush, and we adhered to a few die-cut coral pieces and some fish. To create our Make a Splash card, we went all out! We used the bubbles die as a stencil to add Embossing Paste on our Basic White Cardstock panel. Then we colored the pieces of coral and fish with Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite, Petal Pink, and Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends. We love how these cards turned out, and how they allow for lots of unique creativity.

Final Three Thoughtful Wishes Cards #19, #20, #21...

  Here are my final three Thoughtful Wishes Cards: 

If you purchase this bundle you now have 21 card ideas....and if you purchase from me during the month of May 2024,  you will receive a FREE Card Class Kit for three additional cards and all the supplies to make them! 

Inspired Sketches #5

 Today is day 5 and the final day in my Inspired Sketches series. 

Last Sunday was National Scrapbooking Day and I have not had time to scrapbook in ages....so...this happened: 

I created an 81/2 x 11 scrapbook page with space for two small photos, one large one, and a journaling space. 

Here is a peek at the stamp set:

And here are some alternate samples to inspire you:

Inspired Sketches #4

 

Today it is card #4 in my Inspired Sketches series.  This one is a bright beauty! 

Here is a peek at the stamp set: 

And here are some alternate samples to inspire you:

Last Night's FREE Online Card Class

 

Last night was my weekly Free Online Card Class. 

The first item I featured, was the Hearts and Hugs Bundle, #163659 page 61 Annual Catalog.

Here is a peek at the bundle: 

And here are my cards: 

Here are some alternate cards featuring this bundle: 

The second item I featured, was the Latte Love Bundle, #163461 from the Online Exclusives. 

Here is a peek at the bundle: 

And here are my cards: 

Here are some alternate cards featuring this bundle: 

Here is the link to the video replay:

Click Here

Around The World On Wednesday-Sketch Challenge

Hello Friends!  

Today we are going Around The World on Wednesday with my creative pals.  

This month we are bringing you a sketch challenge.  

It will be so fun to see everyone's take on the sketch, and to see what stamp sets they will use! 

Here is our sketch:

And here is my take on this sketch: 

This is my third card this week for my Inspired Sketches series.  

Each day this week I will share a new project using the Inspired Sketches stamp.

How You Can Make It: 

Supplies: 

Inspired Sketches Stamp Set

Memento Black Ink Pad

Basic Black card stock

Wild Wheat card stock

Basic White card stock

Very Vanilla & Black ribbon

In Color Gems

Countryside Corners dies

In Color DSP

Wild Wheat Stampin Blends

Pebbled Path Stampin Blends

Measurements: 

Card Base: Wild Wheat: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4

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

Front Mat: Basic Black: 4 x 5 1/4

DSP Strips: In Color: 3@3/4 x 5 1/4

Focal Tag: Basi White: 3 1/4 x 2 3/4

Greeting Tag: Basic White: 1 x 2 3/4 

Greeting Tag Mat: Basic Black: 1 1/4 x 3

Instructions: 

1. Color the ribbon with a Wild Wheat blend and set it aside to dry. 
2. Fold the card base on the score line and burnish it flat with a bone folder.
3. Add a Basic White liner to the inside of the card. 
4. Add DSP strips to the Basic Black front mat.  Trim off any excess and then add it to the front of the card base. 
5. Stamp the mushroom image on Basic White card stock. Die cut and then color with Stampin Blends. 
6. Stamp the greeting in Memento Black ink and then die cut. Add to Basic Black mat layer. 
7. Add the image and greeting to the card front using dimensional. 
8. Add a bow with glue dots. 
9. Embellish with Pebbled Path in color dots. 

Now please hop along in our blog hop to see what my creative friends have to inspire you with today: 

Jan Clothier - NZ

Leonie Stuart - AU

Rochelle Laird-Smith - AU

Cheryll Miller - AU

Aurélie Fabre - FR

Mikaela Titheridge - US

Angie McKenzie - US

Kelly Taranto - US

Shel Anderson - CA

Sharon Hashimoto Burkert - US

Chris Smith - US

Theresa McEntee - US

Bree Renwick - US

Lori Willcox - CA

Teri West - US

Cheryl Hamilton – US