A barrel of monkeys slimline Card

Hello Crafty Friends!!!

I'm coming back to you to share my crazy monkey creation that was inspired by this week's TGIF Challenge #419.

I was super excited to play with Stampin' UP!'s adorable Little Monkey Bundle, located on page 52 of the Annual Catalog. 

I'm in need of more baby cards to have ready to give away and this stamp set is just right for that!

I created a Popular Slimline Card with a barrel full of Berry Burst monkeys. I thought that a card like this for a mom of multiple kids with a new baby would be fun to receive! Don't you think?!

Cardmaking Tips:

• Finished size is 8.5" x 3.5".
• The "barrel" was created by cutting 2 sets of Gray Granite baskets using the Full Basket Dies (retired). One basket was turned upside down and set against the top of the other basket. I made sure to trim the side edges of the solid background layer to smooth it out for a better "barrel" look.
  
• Trim off the flesh of the banana to just leave the banana peel. I thought just the banana peels laying around gave the feel of crazy monkeys, LOL!
• Finish off the inside of the card with a monkey savoring his banana!
  

(Updated 5/15/23) Watch the video tutorial:

I've created a video tutorial for your viewing pleasure. Please Note that I am aware of the crackling in the audio and I'm working on trying to fix that for my next video. So sorry about that!!!

 

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Thank you so much for joining me today! I sure hope you enjoyed today's project and are inspired to create a barrel full of monkeys of your own.

Until Next time...

Mother's Day Card using NEW "In Colors"!

Hello Crafty Friends! 

I've been able to spend a little bit of time creating with the NEW 2023-2025 In Color Collection by Stampin' UP!

This color set is quite different than the 2022-2024 In Colors. These are more earthy and muted tones. I've seen these colors in recent bathroom design ideas that I'm currently working on for our remodel. Stampin' UP! is on trend!

As I played with these colors, I joined in on this week's TGIF Challenge #418 - for a special lady.

My creation was actually inspired by this week's TGIF challenge as well as last week's TGIF challenge (partial die-cutting). These creations will be going to my sweet mama and my mother-in-law. I believe they will enjoy their card!

All the products I used are, thankfully, still available in the NEW 2023-2024 Annual Catalog so you can CASE this easel card as you please.

Cardmaking Tips:

• Use some Post It Tape to mark the area you don't want to cut. I made mine wide enough to fit the "love you" dies, about 1-1/2".
  
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• Use the partial die-cutting technique and the detailed Two Tone Flora Die to cut out the detailed background from Moody Mauve cardstock.
• Use the foam adhesive sheets to cut the background words for "love" and "you" from Pebbled Path Cardstock. Then use the Adhesive Sheets to cut out the top words "love", "you" from Basic White cardstock. 
•  The large flower, small flower and flower clusters were stamped with Wild Wheat ink onto Basic White cardstock and cut out with the coordinating dies. 
• The leaves were stamped onto basic white cardstock with Garden Green ink (one of the leaves was stamped off).
• For the inside, stamp the flower clusters on basic white cardstock then adhere to an adhesive foam sheet and cut out with coordinating die.   Stamp the leaves towards the bottom of the Basic white piece with the flower clusters layered on top. 
• the "Happy Mother's Day" sentiment on the inside was from the Flowering Tulips stamp set (retired).  
• A touch some Wink of Stella over all the Wild Wheat flowers will finish off the card very nicely. It's hard to see in the pic below. 
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  Thank you so much for stopping by today! 
   
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2023-2024 Stampin' UP! Annual Catalog is LIVE!

 Hello Crafty friends!!!

There's lots of excitement happening today, May 2nd, because the wait is finally over! You can now shop and enjoy all the new products and offerings from the new 2023-2024 Annual catalog by Stampin' UP!

 

Be inspired by our new and notable coordinating collections from the annual catalog:

I'm ESPECIALLY EXCITED about this SPANISH stamp set!!!

 

FRESH NEW COLORS!

As part of the new catalog, Stampin' UP! has refreshed their colors with some that are returning and some that are brand new. Please give a warm welcome to new and returning colors!

 

 New Color Resources

• Be inspired by our color-made-easy combinations for all our color families with the Color Coach. I recommend you print it out in high quality then create a loose leaf booklet with an O-ring.
  

• See which colors are used on each page of the new Annual Catalog with the Color Combinations Chart.

 

NEW CATALOG RESOURCE

As you design and create your projects, feel free to download and print my DSP Coordinating Colors Chart. 

This chart really helps me keep track of the DSP designs and color combinations that are included in the new catalog. I recommend you print it out in high quality for the best view of the colors.

SHOPPING LIST

You can begin your wish list of your favorite products using this Shopping List and also find out more about ordering.

Thanks so much for joining me today!

If you would like your very own personal copy of the Annual Catalog, please contact your local demonstrator. If you don't have a demonstrator, it would be my pleasure to get one to you when you email me.

Have a GREAT day! Until next time...