COLOUR INKSPIRATION CHALLENGE #CI193 FEATURING BRANCHING OUT

Oh, I loved colour challenge #CI196 – Shy Shamrock, Summer Splash, Gray Granite and Early Espresso. I knew I wanted to use a lot of white space with those intense In Colours and Branching Out provided just the image I needed.

  • Stamps: Branching Out, Layers of Beauty
  • Color Palette: Basic White, Shy Shamrock, Summer Splash, Gray Granite, Early Espresso
  • Accessories: Stamp Cut & Emboss Machine, Branching Out dies, White 1/4″ ribbon, Woven Textures DSP, Blending Brush, Stampin’ Blends, Stampin’ Write Marker, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Shy Shamrock and Summer Splash are next door neighbors, but I assure you they’re both here. I used Shamrock for the greenery, then added a gentle wash of Summer Splash behind it with the Blending Brush. The layer under the Woven Textures DSP is also Summer Splash. And the Stampin’ Write Marker splatters are Shy Shamrock. (I may have to stock up on markers just so I can make those fine splatters!)

The white ribbon was transformed to Gray Granite ribbon with the magic of Stampin’ Blends. That ribbon is now on the Last Chance list (sigh) so you might want to stock up while you can.

I enjoy the Colour INKspiration challenges so much, and the team is the nicest group of crafters you could ask for. Take a look at their page – maybe you’d like to give this challenge a try! Here’s the inspiration photo for CI#196

And as always, I’m grateful for your support at my Online Store.

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COUNTRY FLOWERS SUITCASE TREAT BOX

Have you seen the Suitcase Treat Box? it first appeared in the Jan-April 2025 mini catalog, but it’s survived Last Chance and moved to the Online Exclusive category. Confused? Don’t be. It doesn’t matter, just know it’s available!

  • Stamps: Country Flowers (Last Chance)
  • Color Palette: Basic White, Old Olive, Basic Grey, Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight
  • Accessories: Suitcase Treat Box, Woven Texture DSP, Mediterranean Blooms DSP, Stamp Cut & Emboss Machine, Spotlight on Nature dies, Country Flowers dies, Daffodil Delight 1/8″ ribbon, Stampin’ Write marker, Tear n Tape, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals

The Woven Texture DSP is an absolute essential if you love texture! It fits right into a Hawaii design sensibility, so I’ve stocked up. And Mediterranean Blooms DSP did not get the Last Chance Ax! I love citrus and the designs on this paper are gorgeous. As a bonus, the reverse sides are gorgeous blue tile style prints, so this DSP does double duty.

I put the DSP on the top panel of the box and then trimmed to the opening. It has a hole for the suitcase handle to slip through. It’s easy to do with the Take Your Pick tool and the accessory Crafter Tips set. Just use the knife to outline the opening from the underneath, then take an emery board to smooth out the edges.

This box is just the right size for a few sweet treats, a gift card, or Black Pearl Earrings. (Just in case you were wondering.) See it in the Online Store.

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DELIGHTFUL WISHES ON GINGHAM VELLUM

You have to see this coordinating Specialty Vellum DSP in real life to truly appreciate it. The colors are luminous, and it’s a perfect compliment to the Floral Delight Suite. It’s on my “replenish asap” list!

  • Stamps: Delightful Wishes, Elements of Text, Ice Cream Swirl
  • Color Palette: Basic White, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie
  • Accessories: Stamp Cut & Emboss Machine, Greetings of the Season dies, Floral and Gingham Vellum Specialty DSP, Stampin’ Write marker, Party Dots, 3 Color Bakers Twine Pack, Masking Paper, Stampin’ Dimensionals

I masked the flower spray before I stamped the script text from Elements of Text (love love love!!!). It took me a little bit of experimenting to align the flowers and the stem, and since I designed this card as a club group project, I made a “cheat sheet”. Putting numbered dots on the block helped to sequence the images and find the top each time!

The Floral Delight Suite is a beauty, but it’s low inventory right now, so don’t wait to order it. You’ll earn credits towards your favorite Sale-a-bration choices when you add it to your cart – what’s not to love?

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January 2022 DIY: Rainbow of Happiness

It’s a drizzly afternoon to end the year, and I’m just finishing my January 2022 DIY Easel Calendar: how could I not choose Rainbow of Happiness to start 2022? It so seldom rains on the dry south side of Maui that we always consider rain a blessing.

Maui Stamper Stampin' Up! 2022 January DIY Easel Calendar
  • Stamps: Rainbow of Happiness, Island Vibes (SAB 2022.1)
  • Color Palette: Basic White, Soft Seafoam, Pool Party, Flirty Flamingo, So Saffron, Bermuda Bay, Midnight Muse
  • Accessories: Baby Boss, Brilliant Rainbow dies, Stampin’ Write marker, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, my DIY Easel Calendar PDF

I’ve given up trying to print these at home. My little printer has generated so much frustration that I’ve decided to leave this job to the pros and have it printed at a local shop. Why be frustrated when there’s an alternative? I’m looking for ways to make my way a little easier.

Maui Stamper Stampin' Up! 2022 January DIY Easel Calendar

We don’t have a stamp that says aloha. Every once in a while there will be one in the catalog, but it never seems to stay for long. Besides, I wanted to curve it, and I wanted to have an entire phrase. Don’t be afraid of hand-writing, my crafty friends! It’s the ultimate personalization.

Maui Stamper Stampin' Up! 2022 January DIY Easel #Calendar

I’m not sure how I got so lucky as to have a host of Maui style images in the collection this season, but I’m thrilled. You’ll see both of these stamp sets again – and Island Vibes is a Sale-a-bration choice, so you’ll get to add it to your crafty space for free! The January – June mini catalog and the first 2022 Sale-a-bration catalog will be available in the Online Store on January 4th.

As always, Crystal and Cheryl have January calendars to share today as well. If you’d like to create your own Easel calendar, the 2022 calendar pdf is available for $5. Contact me for an invoice and I’ll get the pdf out to you right away.

2021 July- December Stampin Up Last Chance banner

It’s your VERY Last Chance to shop the July-December mini catalog! Save up to 50%, but hurry! And news flash: BOTH the Deer Builder and the Penguin Builder punches are in stock!

Maui Stamper Stampin Up Edens Garden

The gorgeous Eden’s Garden suite includes stamps, dies, exclusive papers and embellishments available as a sneak peek of the January – June 2022 mini catalog. The dies and stamps will carry over, but the papers and embellishments are available only during this promotion. Get yours today and enjoy the holiday crafting options!

Happy New Year, my dear crafty friends. Here’s a blessing for you for 2022 from Sylvia Boorstein:

May I feel contented and safe.
May I feel protected and pleased.
May my physical body support me with strength.
May my life unfold smoothly with ease.