Flourishing Phrases + All Year Long - Stampin' Up! Artisan Blog Hop

Welcome to another Stampin' Up! Artisan Blog Hop! 

When it comes to getting off on the right foot, Project Life cards are a great way to suss your colour combos and style even before you get stuck in. Here I've paired the All Year Long Card Collection and accessory pack with our Flourishing Phrases Stamp Set and Flourish Thinlits. A match made in heaven!! Throw in a bit of Envelope Paper for matching stationery and you're away...

Let me know what you think! And a big hello if you've clicked through from our August Artisan Facebook Showcase :)

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Flourishing Phrases
Inks: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Delightful Dijon, Tuxedo Black
Papers: All Year Long Project Life Card Collection, Crumb Cake, Mint Macaron, Delightful Dijon, 2015-2017 In-Color Envelope Paper, Delicate White Doilies, Glassine Gift Bag
Accessories: Basic Black Baker's Twine, Linen Thread, Tip-Top-Taupe 5/8” Mini-Striped Ribbon, Silver Metallic Thread

Have you heard?

I'm so excited about *THIS* awesome collaboration.

Next we'll go see what the amazing Val has made!!

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Touches of Texture - Stampin' Up! Artisan Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to another Artisan Blog Hop. This week we have an open project - which means we use anything we like from our box of goodies! I'm ready for a whole bunch of variety so I can't wait to hop through - will you join me?

Here's what I made using the Touches of Texture stamp set.

Tips to Get the Look: Sunshine Card & Matching 3x3" Gift Set
- Stamp the flowers then lightly brush the centres with an aqua painter.
- For the Flirty Flamingo splatters/bees, stamp off on scrap paper first.
- Insert a piece of Flirty Flamingo card stock into the Glassine Gift Bag to strengthen it.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Touches of Texture, Thoughtful Banners
Inks: Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Gold Wink of Stella Pen
Papers: Daffodil Delight, Emerald Envy, Flirty Flamingo, Gold Foil Paper, Watercolour Paper, 2016-2018 In Colour Envelope Paper
Accessories: Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies, Glassine Gift Bags, Gold 1/4" Natural Trim, Linen Thread, Emerald Envy Solid Baker's Twine, Envelope Punch Board

Now let's jump on over to Val! I bet she has something awesome to show us :)

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Get the Look - Card One
- Layer two flower heads together slightly off centre - one Peekaboo Peach and one vellum. I sponged a bit of peach onto the vellum too.
- Use words as a background in the same colour as your base (Soft Sky) and splatter with the Gold Wink of Stella pen by tapping firmly on the barrel.
- Tie a messy double bow on your tag with Linen Thread.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Thoughtful Branches
Inks: Emerald Envy, Soft Sky, Peekaboo Peach
Papers: Soft Sky, Peekaboo Peach, Vellum, Shimmery White
Accessories: Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies, Linen Thread, Emerald Envy Solid Baker's Twine



Get the Look - Card Two
- Wet Shimmery White Paper with your aqua painter (not all the way to the edges)
- Add 2-3 drops of Island Indigo reinker to your paper and spread with aqua painter for your moody night sky.
- Sprinkle on a bit of salt on (for the snow) while wet and let dry.
- Stamp trees when background is dry and add Dazzling Details for Christmas pizzazz!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Thoughtful Branches, Thoughtful Banners
Inks: Island Indigo, Tuxedo Black, Real Red, Smokey Slate
Papers: Smokey Slate, Island Indigo, Shimmery White
Accessories: Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Dazzling Details, Aqua Painter, Classic Label Punch, Salt

Now let's go see what Val has made :)

Be sure to hop through all 19 blogs for loads more Thoughtful Branches inspiration!!

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