Birthday Tulips

What is your favorite flower?  Usually I would say Roses but at this time of year with Spring upon us, I have to say Tulips.  They are just so gentle and pretty.

Today's card is a CASE from Susan Itell.  I changed the size of the card and the color of the tulips as I didn't have the color pen she used... yes, I know, I should have all of them, but I'm still missing here and there!

The base card is 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and scored at 4 1/4" in Whisper White.  The next layer is Pink Pirouette cut at 3 3/4" x 5" and the top is 3 1/2" x 4 3/4".

I stamped off (inked and then stamped once on scrap paper before stamping on the card) using So Saffron from the Happy Watercolor set and then colored the greens with Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker and the Tulips are different on each card.  One using Melon Mambo and the other using Raspberry Ripple Stampin' Write Markers.

The sentiment is from the Hostess Set - Simply Sketched.  Another of my favorites!

To purchase anything I used on these cards, just click the links below to go directly to my store.  I'd love to have you as a customer!

Thank you for stopping by today!  Have a great week!

~ Donna

Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

$8.50

Pink Pirouette 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

$6.95

Simply Sketched

$14.00

Happy Watercolor

$29.95

Happy Watercolor

$21.95

2012-2014 In Color Stampin' Write Markers

$14.95

Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker

$3.50

Brights Stampin' Write Markers

$28.95

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Blessed Easter

$11.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

Simply Sketched Thanks So Much

I spotted this idea on Simple Stampin' by Susan Itell.  Loved the use of ovals to give it a little more color.  Thanks Susan!

I made two cards but like the one on top here best using Melon Mambo instead of the Raspberry Ripple. Other than that, the cards are the same.  Well, that and larger ovals. 

The Simply Sketched set is a Hostess Set, but you can earn it easily enough with our Hostess Benefits by putting in a $150.00 order or gathering some friends together to order with you!

Let me know how I can help!

Thanks for looking in today.  Have a great weekend!

~ Donna

Simply Sketched - Simply Beautiful

You really need to hold a workshop and earn the chance to get this Hostess Set - Simply Sketched.  I just LOVE all the uses for this set and it's so simple to work with with beautiful results.

I found this idea on Patty Bennett's website and simply had to make it.  I even commented on it to her on her blog and was pleased when she wrote back to me.  She was really pleased when I shared my version with her, that made me feel so good!  

What do you think?  Isn't this pretty?  I really like how it came out and it was really very easy.

• Begin by cutting a mask out of cardstock with your Paper Trimmer.  I cut mine 3 inches long and 2 inches wide.

• Next, using our Stamping Sponges (cut into wedges) sponge 2 colors of ink onto Whisper White (5 1/4" x 4"). I used Crisp Canteloupe and Pistachio Pudding.  Move your sponge in a circular motion for even coverage, beginning with your sponge on the mask and moving onto the Whisper White.

• I stamped the leaves with Basic Gray, but stamped off TWICE before stamping onto the colors.  I believe the new Smoky Slate will be perfect without stamping off, but I haven't ordered mine just yet (new stamps were way more important!  LOL)

• Stamp the flowers with Black StazOn and then carefully using our Sponge Dauber add color to the flower.

• Using dimensionals mount the Whisper White onto Pistachio Pudding card base (5 1/2" x 8 1/2" - scored at 4 1/4").  It also looks beautiful on Crisp Canteloupe.

Thank you for looking in today.  Have a happy Thursday!

~ Donna

Simply Sketched - Hostess Sneak Peek

Being a Demonstrator for Stampin' Up! is so much fun, especially when we can pre-order fun stuff early.  Simply Sketched is one of those special sets we were able to order early from the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog.  This set is special because it's a Hostess Only set, meaning you can only get it by being a Hostess.

I love to watercolor and this set is perfect for that or it can be stamped in one of our beautiful inks and look just as good!

Stamps Well With Others Recipe:

Stamps:  Simply Sketched (Hostess Set)
Ink:  StazOn Black, Strawberry Slush (131178), Pistachio Pudding (131177) and Baked Brown Sugar (131174)
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding
Watercolor Paper: (122959)
DSP:  Quatrefancy Specialty (130141)


I'd love to be your Stampin' Up! Consultant if you don't already have one.  You can order any of the listed items above from my website, or by emailing me (stampswellwithothers@gmail.com) directly for more information or help with ordering.  Better yet, sign up with me and you can have all this yourself at a discount and early!

Don't forget about checking out My Paper Pumpkin - If you signed up before the 10th of the month, your next shipment should be May 15th and should arrive shortly after that.  I received notice that mine shipped Tuesday, so I'm excited for it to arrive!

If you haven't signed up yet, I'd love it if you would sign up with me as your  Stampin' Up Demonstrator.  Please let me know if you do so I can send you a big thank you!

Thanks for looking in!

~ Donna