Congratulations!

Hi Everyone! Today's card is a new one for me. I have been trying to step out of my comfort zone and try new things. For some of you this isn't new and not hard at all. But, for me it was very challenging. 

I thought I had to have the images completely straight in order for it to look nice, however I think it looks great. What do think? Can you even tell that I did the background words?

I started stamping the sentiment in the middle and worked my way up, then I worked my way down. I have no idea if that is the way to do it, but it worked for me!

There are 2 dimensionals (on top of one another) under the middle star, while the outside two have just one.

Since this is a Graduation card, I needed a little gift bag to go with it. You can find the instructions here.

 You would be surprised a what you can actually fit in that cute little treat bag!

Here they are all matchy matchy! What do you think?

Supplies for the card only:

Paper:

Rich Razzleberry

Whisper White

Rich Razzleberry DSP

Inks:

Rich Razzleberry

Stamps:

Balloon Celebration

Sky is the Limit

Accessories:

Dimensionals

Star Punch (retired)

Cupcake Cutouts Framelits (banner)

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Swirly Bird 5!

Hi Everyone! Okay, this is the last day that I am going to post a card using the new stamp set Swirly Bird. 

Okay, this one technically doesn't use the Swirly Bird stamp set. It does however use the Thinlits that match. Swirly Scribbles!

I am sure I got my inspiration for this card from one I saw on Pinterest. However, I can't find it anymore! 

I was going to use the retired Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder on the Whisper White background. However, I am liking the simplicity of it without.

I know the Itty Bitty Punches have been retired and they don't seem to be returning with anything like them, so instead you could use the flower from the Swirly Bird stamp set. 

Love the Pearls!

Supplies:

Paper:

Whisper White

Soft Suede

Pink Pirouette

Inks:

Soft Suede

Stamps:

Sky is the Limit

Accessories:

Swirly Scribbles Thinlits

Itty Bitty Punches (retired)

Glue dots

Pearls

Glue Pen

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Throwback Thursday!

Hi Everyone! Yep, another edition of Throwback Thursday!

Today's cards are made using the Very Punny stamp set. 

I thought they would make great New Baby cards. 

Aren't they cute!!

Colours for the Boy card are: Marina Mist and Chocolate Chip.

 Colours for the Girl card are: Pink Pirouette and Chocolate Chip.

Of course there are Dimensionals! Under the Marina Mist and Pink Pirouette cardstock. I wanted it to look like a window.

I love the added touch of the soft Pink Ribbon (Pink Pirouette) on the Girl card.

Supplies for both cards:

Paper:

Chocolate Chip

Very Vanilla

Marina Mist

Pink Pirouette

Inks:

Chocolate Chip

Marina Mist

Pink Pirouette

Stamps:

Very Punny (retired)

Accessories:

Hearts Embossing Folder

Stars Embossing Folder

Dimensionals

1 1/4" Square Punch (retired)

1 1/2" Square Scallop Punch (retired)

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Congratulations Bokeh Style!

Hi Everyone! I finally had a chance to try the Bokeh  effect on some cards. First I tried with water colour. For some reason that just didn't work for me. I would show you, but they are not worthy of a photo, trust me!

Then, I found a tutorial on how to do it with sponge daubers. So much easier! 

I have another one that I made using Daffodil Delight and Melon Mambo. Still waiting for the White Craft ink to dry. 

You do get messy with this card, but you will love the results! (Stamp Club members - I will be teaching this at our next class!)

Bokeh = A photography effect of a soft out-of-focus background that you get when shooting a subject

Supplies:

Paper:
Marina Mist 
Whisper White

Inks: 
Marina Mist
Mint Macaron
Craft White
Black Memento

Stamps:
Sky is the Limit

Accessories:
Sponge daubers
Rhinestones
Window sheet with circles punched out for a template

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

A Congratulations Card

Hi Everyone! Today's card is all about Congratulations! One of my dear friends just finished her course to become a Yoga instructor and she passed, of course I had no doubt that she would!

Don't you just love all those butterflies! They are ready to soar!

Supplies:

Paper: Whisper White, Printed Vellum, Basic Black

Inks: Memento Black

Stamps: Tin of Cards

Accessories: Butterfly Thinlits, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Decorative Label Punch

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha 

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. If your order is $200 or more please do not use the code, as you become the hostess.

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Wild About You, Express Yourself and Gorgeous Grunge!

Hi Everyone! Today's card is a baby one. I know I haven't made one of these in a really long time. The inspiration for this came from looking through the annual catalog. If you have a moment or two,  I would strongly suggest going back through it and really looking at the projects people have made. There are lots of fabulous ideas in there! (Don't have a catalog and live in Canada, let me know so I can send one to you!)

Here it is! Isn't it cute!!! I absolutely LOVE this stamp set. It has been retired for some time, but it is still my favorite for young kids and new babies. 

Hard to believe that I used 3 stamp sets on this card: Wild About You, Express Yourself and Gorgeous Grunge. I used Pear Pizzazz as the main colour and accented it with DSP. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name of the DSP, it has been retired too! Maybe I should have called this post All Retired! Hope you like it!

Thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. Thanks for supporting Stamping with Marsha!

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

Woodland and Papillon Potpourri

Hi Everyone! Today's card is all about butterflies and the amazing new Woodland embossing folder. 

Inspiration for this card came from all the Monarchs migrating to Mexico for the winter. This time of year you will see them crossing the great lakes or at the shores, hiding in trees waiting for great weather to cross. Very magical.

The colours are Soft Sky, Whisper White, and Pumpkin Pie (I also used my sponge dabber with Crumb Cake and just went lightly over the trees, to give them more dimension). All the butterflies are embossed with basic black embossing powder, then coloured them with my blender pen in Pumpkin Pie. Then punched them out using the small butterfly punch. 

I tried to put a greeting/sentiment on the front but it just didn't work. No worries, that's why you have an inside! This card could be used for any occasion really; Birthday, Congratulations, Encouragement, Sympathy, etc.

Thanks for stopping by, and if you have any questions let me know. 

Happy Stamping!
Marsha

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. Thanks for supporting Stamping with Marsha!

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

The Open Sea meets Happy Everything!

Hi everyone! Today's card is all about soft sky and crumb cake. I absolutely just love these two colours together! I mean just look at them!

I stamped the anchor in crumb cake and cut it out. It didn't take long. Then I wrapped some baker's twine around it and popped it up with dimensionals. Actually, I used dimensionals on everything!

I know the stamp set Happy Everything has been retired for some time now, but I really love the font they used. It just makes you feel happy! You certainly could use this card for any occasion. Whatever makes you happy (yep, pun intended)! Plus we all have our favorite stamp sets that we just can't part with, no matter how long they have been retired. It's good to get them out every once in awhile!

Thanks for stopping by!

If you have any questions let me know!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

Don't forget to use the hostess code at the top on the right when you are ordering. Thanks for supporting Stamping with Marsha!

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! Canada products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! Canada and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!