Thank you cards with the Lots of Happy Card Kit for ICC

Hello and welcome to a new challenge with Inspire. Create Challenges!
 Can you believe it's challenge #30 already?? So, this weeks challenge is to use the theme "Thankful"
Unfortunately, for some inexplicable reason blogger won't let me add the image for this challenge :-(
But, I do have the cards I made :-) So I wanted to use the very lovely "Lots of Happy" card kit for this challenge and I just loved the ease of a kit and it's perfect for this challenge. I had coloured some of the flowers while I was away this summer, using the watercolour pencils in the kit but I also had a go with my blends for some too, lets have a look at the finished cards together first shall we...

For this card I used the pencils...

Love the die cut vellum leaves which are included in the kit. The only thing I added was a few clear sequins from my stash.

This image was from this past years Sale-a-Bration (now retired) so it's good to still be able to get it in this kit!

This was also coloured with watercolour pencils, but from the watercolour pencil set available separately.

And finally for today this adorable, teeny-tiny card!

Now this image was coloured with my blends and you can see it gives a totally different vibrancy to the flowers!

So, which style of colouring are you loving right now? I think it depends on the overall effect you are trying to achieve, soft and whimsical or bold and vibrant? Or both, of course. Which is what I  choose ;-)
To see the rest of the DT's fabulous "Thankful" themed creations head over to the challenge blog HERE, I promise you'll be glad you did!
And don't forget to share your amazingly thankful creations with us too :-)
'Till next time... 
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Stampin' Hugs,

Products Used to create this project:

Lots Of Happy Card Kit (£33.00)

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack (£8.50)

Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack (£8.50)

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack (£8.50)

Watercolor Pencils (£15.00)

Fabulous Flamingo CAS Card

Hello there,
I have a super fun, single layer card and going back to the basics of simply card and ink!

 This is a triple layer stamp set so I stamped the flamingo in Powder Pink then Flirty Flamingo and finally the outline using Memento black ink.

I stamped the sentiment in both Flamingo and then Memento for a shadow effect.

The leaves, water and reeds are all included in the set too :-)
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Thanks for looking today, I'll be back tomorrow with a specially made Eclipse card...
'till then

Products Used to create this project:

Fabulous Flamingo Photopolymer Stamp Set (£20.00)

Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad (£7.00)

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad (£7.00)

NEW Flying Home Birthday Card using Stampin' Blends

Hello again, this is my second post today and for this post I have a card to share with you! (to see the first post with all the new Spring/Summer catalogue and sale-a-bration details, click HERE) 
I made this card for my step-daughters birthday using the new stamp set (now available!!) Flying Home and coloured it using the Stampin' Blends :-) It was quite easy to colour with these pens, even for an alcohol marker novice like me. I totally need to practice some more with the pens as I love the saturation you get and that's exactly what we'll be doing at my Three Month Blends Class, more info on that tomorrow, but for now, the card.
 I made a DL size card (21cm x 10.5) for a change today...

 I stamped the image in memento ink and coloured it before die cutting with the stitched edge framelits...

 I added a layer of pink glimmer paper which I had in my stash and didn't realise it had retired :-(  There is some fun new 6x6" glimmer paper in the Spring/Summer catalogue though, on Page 37 ;-)

 The sentiment is from another new set, Bird Banter, stamped and white embossed on a Flirty Flamingo card strip.

Well, I love this set so you'll be seeing lots more over the coming months with it! Don't forget to check out this morning's post HERE but here's a fun little peek at what's in the Spring/Summer catalogue highlights from SU!

Thanks so much for looking again today :-)
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Stampin' Hugs,

Products Used to create this project:

Flying Home Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

Stampin' Blends Markers Collection

Spring/Summer Catalogue and Sale-a-Bration 2018 Launch!

Happy 2018! Today sees the launch of the brand new Spring/Summer catalogue, Sale-a-Bration, the most exciting time of the SU! year!
This is my first, of two, blog posts today so please do check back later for a card or hit "Home" to see the most up to date post :-)
So, let me start with the awesome, brand new Spring/Summer catalogue! It's jam packed full of yummy new and exciting products, lots of fun stamps, papers and accessories!!
 Click HERE to see or on the catalogue picture below...

 And of course it's time to Sale-a-Brate too!! There are (as always) three ways to earn FREE products during Sale-a-Bration, let's start with a look at the FREE products you can choose from when purchasing any current SU! products - That includes products from the clearance rack, carryover products and both the annual catalogue and the Spring/Summer catalogue!
Click HERE to see the choices (they are so cool!) or on the catalogue image below.
PLEASE NOTE: There are two levels of products to select this year, more info just below the catalogue image/link below...

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For every 60 €/£45 you spend, you’ll receive a free Sale-A-Bration product of your choice. For anyone who has enjoyed Sale-A-Bration in the past, there is an exciting new announcement for this year: We now have a new reward level, giving you more flexibility and options for your free items.

Let’s break it down:

• If you spend 60 €/£45, you can choose one free level 1 product.
• If you spend 120 €/£90, you can choose one free level 2 product, OR, you can choose two level 1 items.
• If you spend 180 €/£135, you have the option to choose three level 1 items or one level 1 item and one level 2 item.

This new option allows everyone to create a truly personalised Sale-A-Bration experience!

Plus there are no limits to the amount of FREE products you can earn, just sayin'!

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Sale-A-Bration is a great time to host a crafty party! When a host holds a qualifying party with at least 275 € | £200 in sales during Sale-A-Bration, they’ll earn 27 € | £20 more in Stampin’ Rewards!* These rewards can even be applied towards a Starter Kit, allowing you to also join and become a demonstrator.

*Additional Stampin’ Rewards can also be earned by an individual purchase or order of 275 € | £200 or more.

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In addition to hosting there's also fantastic benefits to joining as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration. Joining at this time gives you a starter kit for 129 € | £99, along with the choice of TWO additional stamp sets in your kit—any stamp set, any price.* Plus, the kit ships for free!

*Excludes bundles and Sale-A-Bration sets.

OK, so that's the low-down on the new products you can choose from today! If you have any questions or would like a physical copy of the new Spring/Summer or Sale-a-Bration catalogues then please do drop me a line at sarah-janerae@sky.com

I'll be back later with a card, 'till then happy list making!

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Stampin' Hugs, 

Watercolour Words by Stampin' Up!

Hi there,
Today's card is a fun way of using DSP. If you have some sheets that you don't know what to do with or perhaps a lot of retired papers even then I love this way of using them for easy cards. I used Watercolour Words but any bold image stamp set would work for this, take a look....

 Also they are great for posting as they are so flat ;-)

 The flowers and the stars are in the set too so you can easily make cards for both men and women with a simple change of colours and image :-)

Super quick post today as I'm trying to get lots of posts ready for you for the next little while #gettingahead
Thanks for looking today!
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REMEMBER the Bonus Days promo runs 'till the end of July!

Stampin' Hugs,

Products Used to create this project:

Watercolor Words Photopolymer Stamp Set

Two More Cards With Make Amazing Cards Magazine!

Hello!
I recently received my copy of Make Amazing Cards, which is in the shops now :-) Inside, I did a "10 ideas" feature, using some of the ice-cream papers and toppers which are supplied in the magazine. This magazine also comes with lots of other products including embossing folders, lots of papers & toppers and a whole set of stamps!

Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to play with the stamps for my feature.... until now! 

I had a few hours free and had a couple of cards in my mind when I saw the stamp set and this was the end result...

 This cute pink card uses the heart hot air balloon stamp which I heat embossed in white onto watercolour paper before watercolouring with an aqua painter. I used the new Powder Pink ink for the balloon with Melon Mambo hearts and some new Soft Sky ribbon to finish it off.
All extra supplies used are linked at the end of the post :-)

 This fun card uses the Sundae stamp from the magazine, again heat embossed onto watercolour paper. I made a fun emboss resist background with the (also new) Lemon Lime Twist for the wash. You may be able to see I also added clear wink of stella to each tiny ice cream on the background for a subtle sparkle.

And here they both are together again to finish!

I hope you liked my watercoloured makes?

 This fun magazine is out now, packed with amazing papers and stamps as well as tons of ideas for using the included products :-) I'd love to see your makes with these products!

That's all from me for today, I'll be back soon with a new card! Thanks so much for looking!
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Stampin' Hugs,

Products Used to create this project:

Soft Sky 3/8" Classic Weave Ribbon	Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad	Pink Pirouette A4 Cardstock	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad	Watercolor Paper	Aqua Painters
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies	White Stampin' Emboss Powder	Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad	Peekaboo Peach A4 Cardstock	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock	Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Table built using Product Table Builder by The Crafty Owl - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.