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It's been a long week.  I finally contracted Covid.  Happy Birthday to me!  The symptoms were out in force on my birthday last week.  One minute I was glad my husband was out of town traveling and the next minute I was sad there was no one in the house to check on me.  It was a good thing I work at the grocery store right behind my house.  I placed an on-line order and they were so kind as to deliver to my back door.  The kindness almost brought tears to my eyes.  Good to say I'm almost fully recovered and my husband has been home since Thursday.  Sure am hoping he does get this now.

This card is a perfect way to use up those pesky scraps that we all have.  I cut the hive shapes using the Beautiful Shapes dies.  There are several different sizes to play with.  I'm pretty sure that I chose the middle size, but any size would work.  

The paper is the Dainty Flowers DSP.  It's. now retired from SAB and I'm so going to miss it.  The DSP has smaller patterns and they were perfect for this kind of card.  The easy thing about the dies is that you can see exactly what you are getting when the shapes are cut out.  

The hive shapes are paired with using the Hive 3D embossing folder.  It's just a small strip, cut you can see it behind the sentiment.  I used my blending brushes with Blushing Bride ink pad to bring out the detail.  

Because I used the hive shape dies and the Hive embossing folder, I couldn't resist adding a bee trinket.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Honeybee Home Cling Stamp Set (English) [157943]	Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160834]	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Beautiful Shapes Dies [158046]
Hive 3 D Embossing Folder [157955]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Bumblebee Trinkets [155568]	Basics Embossing Powders [155554]
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Blending Brushes [153611]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Paper Snips [103579]

 

 

Chris has now been travelling so the girls and I had a "girls" day Saturday.  We went to Bailey's Run winery in New Glarus.  Couldn't pass up the wine tasting.  Yum.  And they have an excellent wood-fired pizza.  So after the tasting, we enjoyed two pizzas and a bottle of wine.  We really, really want to go back in the Spring or Summer so we can sit outside and enjoy the view of the winery.   If you are looking to visit a winery, I highly suggest this one!

I was so sad that this set, Beautifully Happy is no long available since SAB has ended.  It was definitely growing on me.  

 

Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad [155778]

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100]

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]

 

 

The color pallet was very basic. You just can't go wrong with a simple pink and black, with a touch of Soft Succulent and Smoky Slate.  Kept it simple and let the back matte speak loudly.  The Black Enamel Dot in the inside of the flower fit perfectly.  

Here's a peek at the inside.  I made some extra cards and only stamped a single flower in the corner.  I'm not actually sure which was I like better.  The inside of the flower should have been colored.  Oops.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin'Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Beautifully Happy Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [160804]	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131198]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100]	Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad [155778]	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Raindrops Embossing Folder [160554]	Beautiful Shapes Dies [158046]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Classic Matte Dots [158146]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

 

 

It's been a crazy three weeks for me.  I had to make a trip to South Carolina to help my aunt and her husband pack to move.  This made me glad we aren't moving any time soon.  It was a shame that I had to go and the weather was in the 70s and just gorgeous.  I was back less than 48 hours and we went into Milwaukee for the Bruce Springsteen concert.  It was Fabulous!!  He was on stage for 2 hours 52 minutes with no stopping, playing 18 songs.  I don't know how he did it.  If you get a chance to see him, I would highly recommend it.  

It's a good thing I made this card.  I will be needing it this week, unfortunately.  

This card is kind of a mish-mash of products.  Never would I have thought to put Hive embossing folder, Forever Flourishes dies, Sun Prints DSP and frayed ribbon together and make it work on a card.  

I know the ribbon is frayed, but then again, I never thought to actually fray the ends.  Earlier tonight, I saw someone use it, completely frayed and it looked good.  Now I have to try that.

For the "bow", I took three sections of the frayed ribbon and tied them together in the middle with linen thread.  It was a little bulky, so maybe you want to start with two layers, especially if you are mailing the card.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Special Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [158081]	Sun Prints 12” X 12” (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158790]	Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159263]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Hive 3 D Embossing Folder [164424]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Basics Embossing Powders [155554]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	White 3/4" (1.9 Cm) Frayed Ribbon [158138]
Linen Thread [104199]	Paper Snips [103579]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]

 

 

 

So are you watching the Super Bowl?  We are watching it more for the commercials than the game itself.  It doesn't matter to us who wins the game.  And the commercials are kind of lacking too.  They definitely aren't what they used to be.  Overall, it's kind of disappointing.  I do have a cannoli for dessert to look forward to.

Time is running out to get the SAB items!  Don't forget the products are gone as of February 28.  And that is coming super fast.  The Beautifully Happy stamp set is FREE with any $100 purchase.  The Dainty Flowers DSP is FREE with an order of only $50.  Personally, I'm surprised the DSP is still available.  But then again, one never knows!

In order to save some paper, the stitched rectangle piece is cut from the Basic White that is between the DSP and Starry Sky.  No one will ever know you saved some paper.  I think it's a pretty savvy idea.  Don't be afraid to this yourself.

This stamp set is a two step set.  First you stamp the outline, and then other stamps to add the color.  It can be challenging to line the color up to avoid any white spots.  My Soft Succulent leaves are off just by a little, but not enough for me to re-stamp.  If you have trouble with this step, get out the Stamparatus.  

Don't forget to add the smaller flower in the inside.  I see that I forgot the color on the leaf.  Oops.  Guess I'll have to go and fix that.  It looks way to bare.

Tme for my cannoli.  Have a fabulous week!

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Beautifully Happy Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [160804]	Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160834]	Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159263]	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [159212]	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]	Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad [155778]	Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820]	All That Dies [159078]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls [160449]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

 

 

I finally finished cleaning my stamp room.  It took almost a week, here and there, to get it done.  I went through all the drawers, shelves, and corners to go through everything.  Now there are bags for Goodwill, tote for Rummage Sale, not to mention the garbage and recycling piles.  It feels soooo good to have it clean again.  Hopefully it will stay this way for a little while anyway.

Have you looked at the In the Country stamp set found in the SAB catalog?  There are only two stamps in this set, and I'm having fun with both stamps.  

You can't get much easier than this card.  I stamped the image in Early Espresso and used my blending brushes to color the grass and trees with Old Olive.  Don't have the blending brushes?  Use the sponge daubers instead.  

The sentiment is also a brand new one.  It's from the Beautifully Happy stamp set.  You can find it in the SAB catalog.  I love how there are two different fonts in this sentiment.  Plus, the fonts are elegant but easy to read.  Personally, I don't care for those fonts that have so many swirls, they are hard to read.  Simple is elegant for me!

And I almost forgot about the Dainty Flowers DSP used here!  It's also in the SAB catalog.  This pattern is perfect for a subtle background image.  It totally doesn't take away from the stamped image.  The pack might be named Dainty, but there's nothing dainty about this card.  

Both stamp sets are only available until the end of February.  But, I wouldn't wait if you are interested since you can get them only while supplies last.  And these days, you just never know how long things will last.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

In The Country Cling Stamp Set [160828]	Beautifully Happy Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [160804]	Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160834]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]
Blending Brushes [153611]	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

 

 

 

 

 

Today was a cleaning day for me.  I got through the bathroom, kitchen and vacuuming the house.  It felt good to get all of it done.  Then, I spent time in my stamp room putting together some of the old cards that weren't made from club.  Again, it felt good cleaning it all up.  Tomorrow  my goal is to clean, dust and vacuum my stamp room.  That will be an all day job, but very necessary and over due.

I couldn't wait to use the In the Country stamp set.  It's in the SAB catalog and only available until the end of February.  Grab it while it's still here!

If you like coloring,  you will love this card.  It did take a while to color.  Definitely not a card I would do at my club.  Both sets of watercolor pencils was used, along with the blender pen.  Basically, I colored one color at a time.  And don't forget to clean the blender pen after every color!  

There is a lot of texture with this card.  

• Embossing folder on the card front
• Calypso Coral wrinkled
• Ripped and distressed ink on the edges - My favorite

I'm excited to experiment more with this stamp set.  I've seen another card that I'm going to possible do for club.  But I can't let you know that too soon.  It needs to be a surprise for them!

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

In The Country Cling Stamp Set [160828]	Nested Friends Cling Stamp Set (English) [160322]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122925]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Watercolor Pencils [141709]	Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2 [149014]	Blender Pens [102845]	Timber 3 D Embossing Folder [163094]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Sponge Daubers [133773]	Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots [156506]	Paper Snips [103579]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

 

 

This weekend I'm doing a local crafting weekend.  It's right in town so I'm not even spending the night.  I was trying to think about what to work on.  My color sampler key ring is ready to put together.  I was thinking about doing some scrapbooking.  Problem is, I haven't worked on it in years, it's hard to know where to start again.  The supplies are scattered all over my stamp room.  Good thing I'm not going until Friday.

Have you checked out the Dainty Flowers DSP?  It's in the SAB catalog.  And it's FREE with a $50 purchase.  But it's only available until the end of February.

All the images on this paper are part of the paper!  The only stamping I did was the sentiment.  There are times I do love these kind of simple stamping cards.

Instead, I did bling it up a bit.  Look at the Dragonfly trinket!  It really sparkles.  I added some rhinestones directly beneath the sentiment.  I also colored all the flowers with the Wink of Stella.  In person, you really can see the sparkle.

I've also seen other cards with the same DSP.  People are using the blending brushes and Old Olive ink pad and coloring the bottom around the stems.  I completely should have done it but forgot.  My loss.  Should have check Pinterest first!

The inside was kept super simple. I just used a scrap piece of paper along the bottom.  Simple but effective.  I don't like naked insides.

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always,

Cheryl, HomeStyle Stamper

Product List

 

Dainty Delight Cling Stamp Set (English) [161078]	Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160834]	Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159263]	Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115316]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
All That Dies [159078]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326]	Dragonfly Trinkets [160520]
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

 

 

Today, on our day off, we went to the Columbus Antique Mall.  It was more to get out of the house on another rainy day.  Megan met up with us and that was great.  We all got a few things.  Did we need them?  Not really, but it was still a good time.  

When I saw this Sweet Citrus stamp set, I immediately thought how fun it would be to use!  

It's been so dreary here in Wisconsin, I wanted bright, fun colors.  Honestly, I don't think they can get any brighter than these.  They definitely bring out cheerful in anyone.  And we need all of that.

Tahitian Tide 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159261]

Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159259]

Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989]

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105117]

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119683]

 

The card front was embossed with the new Sweet Citrus hybrid embossing folder.   You can cut and emboss with it at the same time!  I'll have to use that next time.  But this time, it looks great in the front.  

The stamp itself was pretty fabulous.  The four orange images are on the same stamp.  The outside rines are the same way.  The dies to cut out are also in a single die.  One and done. I like it.  Pretty easy stamping and cutting all together.  

The outside orange didn't fit on the front, so I used it here.  I just couldn't throw it away.  Add a few blossoms and it looks pretty good.  

Click on the above picture for dimensions and instructions.

Until next time...Stampin' Always

Product List

 

Sweet Citrus Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [160641]	Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder [160644]	Sweet Citrus Bundle (English) [160645]	Tahitian Tide 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159261]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad [159208]	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094]	Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad [147093]	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Three Twine Combo Pack [160597]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Paper Snips [103579]

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