Count the Good Times

#stampinup   #faithfulinkspirations   Well, it's time to say goodbye to one of my favorite stamp sets in the current annual catalog: "Piece of Cake" (retiring). Oh, how I've loved that stamp set and matching Cake Builder Punch (retiring)! I've made some super cute cards over the last couple of years. I'm going to miss my pals (even as I look forward to making some new pals in the new catalog)! I decided to pair this stamp set with some retiring DSP and with some things that will be carrying on. Oh, and yes, I'm using the retiring 2018-2020 In Color, Lovely Lipstick, because, well...you'll figure it out.

I used my Stamparatus to line up the cake and cake stand so that they fit perfectly in the punch. You can see how to do that on a previous blog post where I shared this PROTIP. I stamped these in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then I used a Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blend to color the cake, a Dark Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blend to color the icing, and a Light Smoky Slate Stampin' Blend for the cake stand. Then I used the Cake Builder Punch (retiring) to punch out the pieces. I added some Shimmery Crystal Effects to the icing to make it glisten!

Next, I adhered a 3-7/8" by 5-1/8" piece of Best Dressed 6" by 6" Designer Series Paper (retiring) to a 4" by 5-1/4" Whisper White panel. I wrapped a length of Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon around this before adhering it to a Lovely Lipstick Card Stock (retiring) card base.

I used the Painted Labels Dies to cut out the Whisper White label behind the cake and the sentiment medallion. I also used the scalloped edge die to cut out a bit of the Best Dressed DSP (retiring). I adhered the scalloped DSP piece to the label and then adhered the label to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals. I stamped a sentiment from the "Piece of Cake" (retiring) stamp set in Lovely Lipstick Ink (retiring) onto the center of the die-cut medallion. I adhered this to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals as well.

I adhered the cake pieces to the label with Stampin' Dimensionals. If I had thought ahead, I would have stamped the candles before I got to this point, but I didn't--so, I very carefully, and with a little prayer, stamped the candles in Memento Tuxedo Black directly onto the label. I colored the candles with a Light Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blend and the flames with a Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend. 

To add just a bit more shimmer to the card, I colored the candles and cake stand with Clear Wink of Stella. I added three Melon Mambo Noble Peacock Rhinestones (retiring) to the card for an additional bit of bling.

See? How fun is this card?! I'm really going to miss this set--but you don't have to miss out! You can still order the "Piece of Cake" stamp set and Cake Builder Punch. Everything retires at 1150 PM (MT) on June 2nd, BUT retiring stamp sets are only guaranteed to be available through May 22 (that's 2 days!) and all other products are only available while supplies last. So don't delay!! Click on the thumbnails below and you'll go right to my online store where you can place your order.

Stay healthy. Stay safe!

tams# 45155

Product List

Piece Of Cake Photopolymer Stamp Set [148610] $17.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad [147140] $7.50	Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146970] $8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Best Dressed 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [151319] $11.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147274] $9.00	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $9.00
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147278] $9.00	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [145058] $9.00	Cake Builder Punch [148525] $18.00	Painted Labels Dies [151605] $35.00
Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912] $7.50	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00	Noble Peacock Rhinestones [149494] $5.50	Shimmery Crystal Effects [150892] $5.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stamparatus [146276] $49.00

Sweet Thing

#stampinup   #faithfulinkspirations   How is everyone doing amidst this COVID-19 quarantine? I hope you and your family are staying healthy.  My family is still hanging in there--chillaxing, mainly--although my twins have online college classes so they're busy. And my older son is still working in the food industry. I'm grateful that he has a job and an income--and a safe place to live with us--and I'm grateful my husband and I have jobs that allow us to continue to be paid while we're riding out this virus.

I've got a cheerful birthday card to share with you today. I love the colors and the simple layout. I used the "Piece of Cake" stamp set and coordinating Cake Builder Punch.

I started by stamping the cake and cake stand in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink onto Whisper White Card Stock. I used my Stamparatus to line up the pieces so that I could punch them out easily. See this post for a PROTIP on how to do that. Once the pieces were punched out, I colored the cake with Light Lovely Lipstick and Dark Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends. I colored the cake stand with Light and Dark Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends. I added a touch of Wink of Stella to both pieces (which is hard to see in the photo).

Next, I stamped a row of candles in Mint Macaron Ink along the bottom of a 4" by 5-1/4" Whisper White Card Stock panel. I adhered this to a Mint Macaron Card Stock card base. I tussled a length of Rose Metallic Thread and adhered it to the card. Then I used a combination of regular and Mini Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the cake and cake stand.

I stamped a sentiment from the "Piece of Cake" set in Lovely Lipstick Ink onto a 1/2" Whisper White strip and flagged the ends with my Paper Snips. I adhered this to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals.

For a finishing touch, I added three pearl white Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins.

If you'd like to make this card, you can order all the supplies you need from me! Just click on one of the thumbnails below and you'll be taken to my online store where you can start your order.

Stay healthy. Stay Safe. Stay Home.

tams# 43202

Product List

Piece Of Cake Photopolymer Stamp Set [148610] $17.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [147106] $7.50	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad [147140] $7.50
Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Lovely Lipstick Light Stampin' Blends Marker [147026] $4.50	Mint Macaron Light Stampin' Blends Marker [147020] $4.50
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [145058] $9.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00	Cake Builder Punch [148525] $18.00	Rose Metallic Thread [146915] $3.50
Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins [146933] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00
Stamparatus [146276] $49.00

Topped with Icing

#stampinup   #faithfulinkspirations   #FabulousFriday   I pulled out all the stops for today's card and it is truly fabulous, if I do say so myself (and I do)! I made this card for my BFF's birthday. I always try to make her an extra special card--because she's extra special to me and because ALL the cards she makes are extra! (I was inspired by this card made by Kerry Timms in the UK.)

I really had fun making this card! Here's how I did it. I started with a 3-3/4" by 5" Smoky Slate Card Stock panel and embossed it with the Subtle Embossing Folder. I stamped candles and lollipops from the "Piece of Cake" stamp set in Versamark Ink onto this panel and then adhered it to a 3-7/8" by 5-1/8" Lovely Lipstick Card Stock mat. I adhered a 1/2" strip of Lovely Lipstick Card Stock (pulled out of my scrap bin--because I save everything just for occasions like this) to the Smoky Slate panel and then I added a length of Gray Granite Ribbon. I stapled one end onto the card and ran a bit of Snail Adhesive to stick the ribbon to the card. Then I adhered everything to a Thick Whisper White Card Stock card base.

Next, I stamped the two pieces of the cake image in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink onto Whisper White Card Stock and punched them out with the Cake Builder Punch. (I shared a Protip for making this easy by using the Stamparatus on this blog post!) I colored the cake stand with Light & Dark Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends and the icing on the cake with a Light Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Blend.

Here's the fun part: I used Shimmery Crystal Effects and Ice Stampin' Glitter from the Holiday Catalog to make the icing look extra special.

I punched a circle of Vellum Card Stock with my 2" Circle Punch and cut a Lovely Lipstick Card Stock scalloped circle with one of the Layering Circles Dies. I adhered the Lovely Lipstick circle to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals and I adhered the vellum circle to the card with carefully hidden Stampin' Dimensionals. I used a combination of Mini and regular Stampin' Dimensionals to add the cake to the card.

Next, I used the Botanical Tags Dies to cut some leaves from a Silver Foil Sheet and tucked them behind the circle element. I also tied a length of Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon onto the Smoky Slate Ribbon.

To finish the card, I stamped the sentiments from the "Piece of Cake" stamp set in Lovely Lipstick Ink onto Whisper White Card Stock. Working quickly, before the ink dried, I sprinkled on some Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder and set it with my Heat Tool. That's a Bonus Protip for you--emboss in any color. I used the Classic Label Punch to punch out the sentiments and snipped the ends. I adhered these to the card with Mini Stampin' Dimensionals. Finally, I added three silver Metallic Pearls, 'cause why not?

That was fun--and my BFF loved the card, so mission accomplished! Have a great weekend. See you Monday for a quick and easy Manic Monday card!

tams# 37262

Product List

Piece Of Cake Photopolymer Stamp Set [148610] $17.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad [147140] $7.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146970] $8.75	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131202] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75
Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101856] $10.00	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $5.00	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [145058] $9.00	Lovely Lipstick Light Stampin' Blends Marker [147026] $4.50
Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706] $10.00	Layering Circles Dies [141705] $35.00	Botanical Tags Dies [146824] $27.00	Cake Builder Punch [148525] $18.00
2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [133782] $18.00	Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00	Gray Granite 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon [147656] $7.50	Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912] $7.50
Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130] $6.00	Shimmery Crystal Effects [150892] $5.00	Ice Stampin' Glitter [150445] $7.50	Metallic Pearls [146282] $7.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stamparatus [146276] $49.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $30.00