Wednesday 7 June 2023

Bright & Beautiful Celebrate cards

Hello and welcome to my blog. I love using Designer Series Paper as the shining star on my cards and I decided to do just that when I created a collection of cards for a Team Swap that I hosted recently. In a nutshell, participants make a batch of identical cards, send them to me and then I swap them so that everyone gets a batch of different cards in return. It's a great way to see different products and styles, and usually means that your wish list grows!

I paired the Bright & Beautiful papers with the Circle Sayings stamp set/punch bundle to create a fun, fresh looking card. As the name suggests the papers are Bright & Beautiful and include an array of zingy colours and the resulting cards are suitable for both little people and adults.

I added a Lemon Lime Twist layer to a Basic White base card and then added a trio of DSP panels. The celebrate circle sentiment is stamped in Azure Afternoon and layered onto a circle of Lemon Lime Twist. Whilst I'm writing this up I have realised that I used a retired circle punch for the white layer, but the middle die from the Stylish Shapes would work too.

The cupcakes from the Circle Sayings stamp set are stamped using Black Memento ink and coloured with Blends. I added a hint of sparkle to the icing, using the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, before fussy cutting them out using my Snips and adding them to the centre of the circle. The layered circle is popped up over a twist of Glittered Organdy Ribbon with a few Iridescent Rhinestones to complement the sparkle.

After I'd finished the batch of cards for the swap I used the same basic recipe to create a few variations on a theme. They are easy to make and quite adaptable. I foresee a version with numbers on for little people's birthdays!

Swapping is so much fun and provides lots of inspiration. Here are all the swap cards together.

If you want to purchase the items used for these cards, or any other supplies, please take a look in my online Stampin' Up! shop. You can follow the link or click on the pictures below of the products I have used today. For the month of June Stampin' Up! is offering two fabulous promotions; Starter Kit+ and a Designer Series Paper Sale, which includes the Bright & Beautiful papers. (See below for more details of these promotions.)

Stay safe and as always, happy crafting,

If you would like to order any supplies, and you live in the UK, I would love to be your demonstrator. Use the current hostess code (June 2023 code: MCFQKKCZ) to get some free product (it will follow in the post after the end of the month). If your order is over £150 do not use the code as you become the hostess and get the rewards. To place an order please visit my online shop HERE.

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There are TWO fantastic promotions from Stampin’ Up! in June.

Starter Kit+

It’s a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! Buying a Starter Kit is always a great offer, but this month the deal is even sweeter. This month there is even more FREE product in the customisable Starter Kit. By joining and purchasing a Starter Kit between 1–30 June, you can get ~~£130~~ £154 worth of products for only £99 + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!

Designer Series Paper Sale

I love beautiful Designer Series Paper, and in June, there is a 15% discount on select Designer Series Papers from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalogue and Online Exclusives. Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, this is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper in preparation for your next projects!