Silver to Silver Elite June Blog Hop

 

WELCOME!

Welcome to the initial blog hop for the Silver to Silver Elite Sisters.  We are made up of Stampin' UP demonstrators who have earned their Silver designation and are working toward the Elite status.  This is the first time I've participated in a blog hop as a demonstrator, so I'm hopeful this post has been successfully included.

For the Hop, I decided on using a unique fold and one of the most popular stamp sets shown in the new Annual Catalog (AC) for 2021 - 2022. I used the stamp set and dies bundle, Plentiful Plants (AC #155688) and coordinating Designer Series Paper (DSP) Bloom Where You're Planted (AC #1556960).

Below shows how the card front is divided so that the sentiment stamped inside peeks through to the front.  To keep the lower section connected to the top, I've used the hanging basket on the left side.  To keep the card sturdy, you may want to add a piece of window sheet (AC #142314) behind the front.  You will still see the sentiment inside. (I did not add for this photo, as the reflection would make it too difficult to see the card properly.)

The inside of the card is shown below. , where I used some of the brick DSP to coordinate with the front.  I LOVE that the DSP package contains 2 sheets of this brick paper and 2 sheets of light gray cement looking brick.  The DSP also has leaves and pots that can be easily cut with the dies.  

Cardstock used in creating the card were Soft Succulent and Sahara Sand; inks used include Soft Succulent, Cinnamon Cider, Pear Pizazz, and Basic Black. 

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In addition, if you would like to receive information regarding my new Holiday Kits which will include cards and 3D projects, please note it.  If you prefer email, you may contact me at: creating treasures123@yahoo.com

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You probably have seen this posted on just about every demonstrators blog, Facebook page, etc.  So you know that June is the month to get some good deals on Stampin UP products that are being discontinued.  

I often stock up on some of my favorites and pick up the stamp sets that are on my wish list.  What about you?  Check out my Facebook Page, Creating Treasures with Janice, to see information about my favorites from this catalog.  And post what your favs are too.

Sending Hugs Card

Sometimes using stampsets from two catalogs provides a new way to use your retired sets.  In the card below, I used items from the new  2021 - 2022 Annual Catalog.  I love the new In Colors and am using Pale Papaya cardstock and ink color.  the coordinating color, Balmy Blue, is one of my favorites from the Subtles Collection.  The Sending Hugs Bundle (#1155859) from the new annual catalog and the Pretty Perennials Bundle (#156234) from the retiring January - June Mini Catalog make a simple card that could be sent for several occasions.   

First, the Basic White Thick Cardstock was used for the card base (5 1/2" x 4 1/4").  A Pale Papaya mat size 5 1/4" x 4" was glued onto the base.  A 5" x 3 3/4" piece of Basic White cardstock was stamped with the small linear flower stamp to create a background.  I started with a few stamped images and then went WILD!  After all a few is good, but a massive amount of flowers is better.  Right?  Well, this makes it easy, there's no "messing it up".  Just place them from the upper right to the lower left.  

The "HUGS" circle was cut from Balmy Blue cardstock.  I centered the word die inside the circle, so that both were cut at the same time. Using a piece of tear tape helped to keep them in place. The negative was used (I'm storing the letters to be used later.) The circle dies are from Layering Circles (AC #151770).  I used the plain circle for the top Balmy Blue layer and a Pale Papaya scalloped circle for the bottom layer.  Dimensionals  were placed between the two circles and between the Basic White mat and the layered circles.

Finally I die cut the larger flower and smaller flower from the Pretty Perennials dies and used a mini dimensional to stack and separate them.  A Pearl Basic jewel was added in the center of the flower.  The words "For You", from the same stampset, were stamped in Balmy Blue on a piece of Basic White cardstock and cut into a small flag.  This was added to the flower and attached by the same dimensional used to connect the two layers.  Using the sentiment, For You, allows the card to be used for several purposes.  

I plan to continue to use my older stamp sets with my new ones and see what I can create!  You're invited to post pictures of your creations using old and new products!

 Where have I been?  you probably are asking this.  After all, I had started this blog with the expectation to write something, maybe not everyday, but at least once a week.  And well... let's just say I've been "away".

Like this past week, I've been sorting, throwing away, labeling, and organizing.  Actually, it's more like the past three weeks.  And I've only made a SMALL dent into the messy rooms.  I've been trying to have one "work" room for actually creating and having everything at my finger tips.  And one area for zoom and FB Live presentations.  And the other room back to our guest room.  It's coming along ok, but I'm already having problems of finding stuff, not having a creating urge, and just in general wondering what to do with all the stuff still in the rooms.  So, do you have any suggestions of getting me back on track?  Do you work best with candy beside your table?  with TV on? with everything prepped before starting?  HELP!  Thanks in advance for your suggestions.