Showing posts with label Friends Are Like Seashells. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Friends Are Like Seashells. Show all posts

Enhanced Summer Tray


Hello Stampin' Friends.  I have a question for you: have you ever looked at an item and just knew that with a bit of enhancement it would be perfect? That is exactly what I experienced with this tray. I was perusing the 50% off merchandise at a local craft store when I happened upon this tray. Immediately I could visualize seashells from the Friends Are Like Seashells bundle decorating this tray. And not just any seashells, but large navy and gilded seashells!


Last weekend I was off to a Stampin' Up! retreat in Sumter, SC, loaded down with stamp & die bundles, stamp & punch bundles, cardstock, designer series paper, ink pads, tools, and a vibe for fun! Oh, and this tray. Of the several projects I completed, this tray turned out almost exactly as my mental image. 

I began by stamping the seashells in Night of Navy ink. I then used the coordinating Seashell 3D embossing folder to add shape and texture to the shells. Finally, I used Stampin' Up!'s Gilded Leafing to embellish and bling up the seashells. 
 


I had completely forgotten that I owned French Seashell motif glassware. That was an added "ooh!" when I returned home. I hope to use this tray a lot this summer, serving beverages and food, both indoors and out. And I hope that this project causes you to think "off of the paper" when using your Stampin' Up!


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Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop

 


Hello Stampin' Friends. Today I am participating in the Ink & Inspiration Blog Hop. If you joined me through the hop, you are currently visiting Susan Edwards from South Caroline, USA. Welcome.

Today I am all about the Polished Pink! I am absolutely besotted with this color. Something about it makes me so happy. For my card I used Stampin' Up!'s Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set and die bundle, Polished Pink (Ink, cardstock, and ribbon), Expressions in Ink designer series paper, and Gilded Leafing flakes. I know that one does not naturally think of Polished Pink seashells, but in an ideal world all seashells would be this lovely - and ebellished with gold!!  



I began by stamping the large seashell onto white cardstock in Polished Pink Ink. Using embossing ink, Stampin' Up!'s Heat and Stick Powder, and the Gilded Leafing, I added the the gold elements to the shell, like barnicles, only gold! I selected the Polished Pink and Gold paper from the Expressions in Ink DSP, perfect for my pink and gold pallet. I added a gold and white stripe edging.

Another favorite new product is out Tailor Made Tags dies. They feature two styles of tags in four sizes each. I cut the die in Polished Pink Cardstock and heat embossed my birthday sentiment in gold embossing powder. 

I completed the card by adding a gorgeous Polished Pink ribbon bow and gilded gems. Such a perfect girly-girl birthday card!

Thanks for joining me today. I will be back with more Stampin' Up! projects soon. In the meantime, enjoy the blog hop!!





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