Sketch #356~ Power of Hope, Artistically Asian, Beautiful Bouquet. Stampin Up

 I've been a bit busy adding items to my etsy shop.  I'm trying to clean out my collection of stamps, and in doing so I found a few old favorites I just can't part with, any ways I have these lovely cases with no names, or stamp information so that's what I've been working on.  In fact I've been so busy that I haven't stamped in a few days.  I know "gasp"  haha.   So even though my little craft room is not completely organized yet, I got to work making a card.  By the way I will share a picture of what I mean with the cases and labeling them.  

Today's card I will submit to the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

  

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Power of Hope

Stampin Up:  Artistically Asian

Stampin Up:  Beautiful Bouquet 

When I first saw this sketch I was all happy, Polka dots just do that.  They seem "bubbly" and happy  When the word bubbly played on my mind it lead me down the bokeh path which seems to tie in well with an Asian inspired card.    Of course no card of mine (lately) is complete without a good helping of clear wink of stella sparkle. 

 I didn't know what the symbols were until I visited  this blog: Juana Create  she gave a wonderful description and her cards.. OH my word.  They are Gorgeous. 

Now I'm sure many of you heard yesterday was "National Love your Pet day"   So I of course had to snap a picture of Mr. HP.  He stays close by and was watching me stamp.  If I had enough courage I would have not cropped the picture down, but being I have dimensional papers all over I was too embarrassed.  Between the dog and my socks.  WE track them throughout our home. 

Thank you for stopping by for a visit, and reading my ramblings.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping.

PJ

* Please do stop in at my Etsy shop.  You might just find a stamp or stamp set you NEED to purchase.  I know I'd greatly appreciate it.

I'm so grateful that Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge team makes a new sketch each week for us to play along with.   For me personally I look forward to this, because being home all the time, this gives me a great outlet.  So I'm so thankful for their inspiration.   

PP478~Hedgehugs, Stampin Up

 I made this fun card today for the challenge at:

The Paper Players

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Hedgehugs 

I tried to keep it clean and simple.  I really enjoy making cards, but sometimes I add a bit too much to them so when I am able to make a simple card and it turns out cute, that makes me so happy.  I think this card is the perfect example of how white space is precious and the character packs a punch, even down to the cute little mushrooms.

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ

*Just a little reminder note:  I added many new stamps to my Etsy Shop.  Perhaps you might want to take a look and see.   I'd love to know a fellow stamper would enjoy the stamps I have for sale. 

Week 361: SWEETHEART~Bloomin' Love Stampin Up

 I made this Valentine Card for the challenge at:

CASology

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Bloomin' Love

I die cut the big heart out, and then fussy cut out the red heart behind it.  I stamped the flowers and cut them out to glue down on the heart.  I arranged a few embellishments on the heart to give is some sparkle.  

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ

*Just a little reminder note:  I added many new stamps to my Etsy Shop.  Perhaps you might want to take a look and see. 

FMS422 Bloom with Hope, Stampin Up. Encouragement Card

 I am loving this plastic wrap technique.  It is fabulous.  Ya never get the same look and it's a wonderful way to add a pop of color to a background.  Hence the yellow behind the flower on today's card.   

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Bloom with Hope.  

I really like the simplicity of this card.  I'm pleased that I didn't use any other colored cardstock.  I will say that was difficult, since I tend to like to layer things, but this turned out nicely.  I added a little wink of stella to the petals for some shimmer and a simple little bow to finish it off.  

I will submit this card to the challenge at:

Freshly Made Sketches

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ

*Just a little reminder note:  I added many new stamps to my Etsy Shop.  Perhaps you might want to take a look and see. 

CTS #359~Above the Clouds, Encouragement Card

 I made this card for the challenge at:

CAS(E) This Sketch

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Above the Clouds

I cut the sentiment apart so I could carry it down to match the sketch. 

 After stamping and coloring I thought the clouds needed some sparkle so I added wink of stella to them.  I also added glossy accents to the balloons.  

Thank you for stopping by for a visit. 

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ

Challenge 444~So Sentimental. Stampin Up, Friendship is a Blessing

 I made this fun card for the challenge at:

Try Stampin' On Tuesday

The stamp set featured in this card is

Stampin Up:  So Sentimental

Oh this was a fun sketch to work with and such a great way to use up those little precious DSP scraps, that I just can't seem to part with.  It's like they were waiting for such a card as this.   I'm glad for the opportunity to use them in this way.

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ

*Please note:  I will be adding many stamps and a few homemade cards to my Etsy shop tomorrow.  I would love to have you come visit. 

Sketch #355~ Fintastic Friends, Lawn Fawn.

 I just fell in love with the sketch this week at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

So I wanted to submit one more card that I created. 

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Lawn Fawn:  Fintastic Friends

I used my new favorite technique with plastic wrap to create the water for my fish tank and the sand for the bottom.   It worked perfectly. 

After stamping and coloring each image I fussy cut them out to make sure the placement was just right.  I added clear wink of stella to give everything a shimmer, and then added glossy accents to the bubbles for a bit of dimension.  

Thank you for stopping by for a visit

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping 

PJ

* I will be adding more stamps and cards to my etsy shop tomorrow. Please come visit.