Six-Sided Thoughts

#stampinup   I'm so, so sad that the "Six-Sided Sampler" set, Hexagon Punch, and  Honeycomb Embossing Folder are retiring. I've loved this ensemble since it first came out in the catalog. Before I bid these products a fond farewell, I wanted to use them one more time.

My design is the same as several cards already on Pinterest. I used the same layout, borrowed some color combinations, and then added my own twists to the card. That's what "copy and share everything" (CASEing) is all about: borrowing ideas and then making them your own.

REMEMBER: Stampin' Up retiring items are only available while supplies last or until  May 31, 2016, whichever comes first. So, if you see something you like, click on the image below and you'll be directed to my online store where you can pick up what you want. Also, fair warning: prices are going UP in the new catalog. Right now a package of 24 sheets of 8-1/2" x 11" card stock is $7.00. In the new catalog the same package will cost you $8.00 so you should stock up now!! Just sayin'!

Now onto the card...I started with a Whisper White panel and stamped the splatter from "Gorgeous Grunge" in Basic Gray ink twice--one time in full strength and then again without reinking. I stamped five of the hexagon designs from the "Six-Sided Sampler" set (retiring) in Pool Party, Basic Gray, and Pear Pizzazz onto Whisper White Card Stock and punched them out with the Hexagon Punch (retiring). I adhered a hexagon to the center of the card with Stampin' Dimensionals. The Pear Pizzazz hexagon just below that is also adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals. The rest of the hexagons are adhered directly to the card with Snail Adhesive. Once I had the hexagons placed, I stamped a sentiment from the "Watercolor Wishes" set in Basic Gray.

Next, I cut a length of Pool Party Glitter Ribbon (retiring) and adhered some Tear and Tape to the back so it would stick to the card. I stamped a butterfly from the "Papillon Potpourri" set in Tangelo Twist (retiring) onto a Whisper White scrap and punched it out with the Elegant Butterfly Punch. I adhered this to the card with half a Stampin' Dimensional.

For the finishing touch, I added a row of Basic Rhinestones to the butterfly and a few scattered in the grungy splatters.
I adhered the Whisper White panel to a Basic Gray mat and then onto a Pool Party card base.

Gosh! I love this card. I'm going to miss this set!!

tams# 7150

Product List

Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00	Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Glitter Ribbon [140561] $5.50
Elegant Butterfly Punch [127526] $16.00	Hexagon Punch [130919] $16.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121044] $7.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $7.00	Tangelo Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [133646] $6.50	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982] $6.50	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [131180] $6.50
Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932] $7.00	Papillon Potpourri Clear Stamp Set [123759] $15.00	Watercolor Wishes Card Kit [140406] $35.00	Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set [130517] $18.00
Six-Sided Sampler Clear Stamp Set [130956] $19.00

Try, Try Again

#stampinup   Last week I played along in a color challenge on the Create with Connie and Mary challenge blog. I wasn't particularly pleased with my card. The color combination was truly a challenge.  I kept thinking and thinking about the combination and realized I needed to add another neutral to the color combination and I think I have a new and improved card!



I really like the "Six-Sided Sampler" stamp set. I love the hexagon stamps in the various textures and I love to punch out the hexagons with the matching Hexagon Punch and scatter them on the card. I've started to think of them as very large sequins. Hah!

I stamped several of the floral hexagons in Wisteria Wonder and several in Melon Mambo. I wanted to have enough to play with the arrangement on my card. But before I arranged the hexagons, I started with the card base, mat, and panel.

I stamped a sentiment from the "One Big Meaning" stamp set in Basic Black Archival Ink onto a Whisper White panel. I adhered this to a Basic Black mat. I was going to tie on a length of Basic Black Baker's Twine when I remembered that there is some awesome Melon Mambo and Basic Black Baker's Twine in the Occasions catalog! Score! I wrapped a length around the assembly, but didn't tie on the bow quite yet. 

I used Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the panel to a Bermuda Bay card base--where I could relegate that strong color to the background and give it some separation with my neutral colors. Then I started playing with the punched hexagons to see where I thought they'd look best. Once I'd decided, I adhered them to the card with some more Stampin' Dimensionals.

Lastly, I tied a bow around the length of Baker's Twine, using just a drop of Fine-Tip Glue to keep it from being too top heavy and droopy. 

I'm glad I tried again, because I like this card so much better than the previous card!!

tams# 6088

Product List

Six-Sided Sampler Clear-Mount Bundle [140261] $29.75	One Big Meaning Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139420] $19.00	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [126948] $6.50
Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad [126985] $6.50	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131197] $7.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Baker's Twine Combo Pack [140555] $6.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $7.00

Susan's Birthday

#stampinup   A wonderful woman at my church had a birthday last week--and I completely forgot to send her a card. Luckily, the color challenge at the Create with Connie and Mary blog inspired me to make a card for her!



I started with a Real Red card base and added a Basic Black mat. I stamped the splatter stamp from the "Awesomely Artistic" stamp set in Smoky Slate randomly onto a Whisper White Panel.

Next, I stamped the floral hexagon from the "Six-Sided Sampler" set in Real Red, Smoky Slate, and Basic Black Archival Ink onto Whisper White scraps. I punched these out with the Hexagon Punch and adhered them across the Whisper White Panel. I added the sentiment from the "Build a Birthday" set in Real Red. Finally, I tied a length of Real Red 1/4" Cotton Ribbon onto the bottom of the card.

Quick and easy and I think Susan will like it--even if it's a little late!

 

tams# 4769

Product List

Six-Sided Sampler Clear Stamp Set [130956] $19.00	Awesomely Artistic Wood-Mount Stamp Set [138694] $28.00	Build A Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set [138646] $16.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $6.50
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179] $6.50	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $7.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Hexagon Punch [130919] $16.00	Real Red 1/4" Cotton Ribbon [134563] $6.00

Delightful Thank You

#stampinup   I haven't played in the Create with Connie & Mary challenge in a while--I haven't played in many challenges lately. I've been busy creating "on my own" for the Creation Station and Creative Crew design teams and for my Christmas card stamp-a-stacks. In fact, I spent almost the whole Labor Day weekend designing the cards we'll make at the September and October classes. I'll be sharing those in the next few weeks, so stay tuned!

Anyway, Create with Connie & Mary have a sketch challenge this week.



I chose one of my favorite sets--one that hasn't been getting much ink lately--"Six-Sided Sampler." I chose my color scheme based on a card I saw at the #InspireCreateShare Stampin' Up #Convention2015: Tip Top Taupe, Delightful Dijon, Basic Black.

I started by stamping three different hexagons in the three colors and punched them out with the Hexagon Punch. I stamped one of the splatter patterns from "Gorgeous Grunge" in Tip Top Taupe onto a Whisper White panel, then I arranged the hexagons across the bottom of the card, attaching them with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Next, I stamped a sentiment from the "One Big Meaning" stamp set in Basic Black onto a 1-1/2" strip of Whisper White. I flagged the end with the Hexagon Punch. I cut a sliver off a length of Tip Top Taupe Dotted Lace Ribbon and tied it onto the end of the flag. I attached the flag to the top of the hexagons with Snail Adhesive.

I attached the Whisper White panel to a Basic Black mat and then adhered it to a Delightful Dijon card base. 

I'm really liking this color combination and I think I'll be using it again!

tams# 4208

Product List

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Tip Top Taupe 1" Dotted Lace Trim [138422] $6.00	Hexagon Punch [130919] $16.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00	Delightful Dijon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138338] $7.00	Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad [138325] $6.50
Delightful Dijon Classic Stampin' Pad [138327] $6.50	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set [130517] $18.00	One Big Meaning Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139420] $19.00
Six-Sided Sampler Clear Stamp Set [130956] $19.00