Week 34 Art With Heart Colour Creations Weekly Showcase Petal Pink

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It's been awhile since my last Colour Creations blog with the Art With Heart Team, but I couldn't miss out on Petal Pink as it's one of my all time favourite Stampin' Up! Colors. I just love the softness and it was the perfect colour for my Happy Anniversary card.

Each week the lovely Catherine Proctor runs the Colour Creations Showcase with a selection of members from the Art With Heart Team join in and show off their beautiful projects using Stampin' Up! Colors. Make sure you click on the link at the end of my blog to see their creations.

I've used the Always in my Heart Bundle which is in the Mini Catalogue January to June 2021 on page 12. I won the Always in my Heart Stamp Set at last years On Stage At Home being a Demonstrator has it's perks, so all I needed was the Dies to complete the set. I love how the sentiment fits in the stitched banner die perfectly.

To create the large detailed heart using the new Blender Brush, I've lightly sponged Petal Pink Ink onto a sheet of Basic White Cardstock and die cut the image out. As you can see I've given the heart a light subtle pink look. The solid center heart is a lot darker than the outer flower images.

The stamp set has some beautiful floral and leaf images to add to your projects. Using scrap pieces of White Cardstock I've stamped the images in Petal Pink, Sahara Sand and Balmy Blue this is a beautiful colour combo. Using the Stampin' Blends to colour in the images in the following colours - Petal Pink L & D, Balmy Blue Light, Ivory, Crumb Cake Light and Color Lifter to blend in the colours. The Ivory and Crumb Cake works well together with Sahara Sand. There are matching dies for the smaller pieces.

Sponging Petal Pink Ink onto a scrap piece of (make sure it's wide and long enough for the Banner Die) Basic White Cardstock with the Blender Brush. The sentiment is silver embossed onto the Cardstock, by stamping the image in Versamark Ink use Sliver Stampin' Emboss Powder and heat set with the Heat Tool. Then die cut out the sentiment using the Stitched Banner Die. There are two score lines on each side of the banner to give you a raised look. 

As the banner is raised you can add many layers underneath by using Stampin' Dimensionals for the stamped images and the solid part of the heart. 

The panel under the die cut pieces is the Pearlescent Specialty Paper which is in the Mini Catalogue, I love the shimmer of the paper and blends in well with the colours I've used. This is layered over a half sheet of Petal Pink Cardstock.

To finish off the card I've added the Basic Pearls Jewels to my project.

Thank you for visiting my blog with the Colour Creations Weekly Showcase and I can't wait to see everyone's projects.

Click on the link here to see Cathy's and all of the other participants names for Petal Pink creations.

Happy Stamping 

Vicki Boucher

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Global Design Project #249 - Color Challenge

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Today I will be sharing with you a Color Challenge from the Global Design Project, I just loved their creations and the colors are stunning together. The colors are Misty Moonlight, Petal Pink and Pool Party. Be sure to check out all of their creations and join in on the challenge too!

I decided to use the Forever Blossoms Stamp Set and Cherry Blossoms Dies for my creation. I've stamped the large blossom image in Misty Moonlight Ink onto whisper White Cardstock, using a Blender Pen I colored in the image with Misty Moonlight and Pool Party Ink. I added on a few more of the smaller images from the stamp set to the card.

I love the large stamp image of the blossoms so much, I stamped it in Petal Pink Ink onto Whisper White Cardstock around the edges of the panel. Then I ripped along onside of the panel to add a layer to the card and show the Petal Pink DSP underneath. 

I also added the stamped blossom image onto the Thick Whisper White card base in Petal Pink Ink. You can see it peeking out from under the ripped up Petal Pink DSP.

To add more layers to my card, I've added strips of DSP in the challenge colors. The Pool Party Sheer Ribbon is so elegant and adds a lovely touch to my project. To finish, I've placed a little sparkle using the Petal Pink Elegant Faceted Gems they are just so beautiful!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Happy Crafting

Vicki Boucher

 

Social Stamping Blog Host - Thinking of You

Welcome to this weeks Social Stamping Bog Host, we are sharing our creations with the theme Thinking of You. Thank you once again to Kelly Kent for organizing another amazing blog hop and with all of these amazing women. Make sure you check out everyone’s blog to see their creations.

When someone is feeling down or has lost someone, sending a Thinking of You card is a lovely idea to write a warm and caring message to brighten up their day. Sending a card can make a big difference and it just might be the thing someone needs to get through their tough day. Showing kindness is the key to making our lives feel so much better.

Peony Garden Suite

The beautiful Peony Garden Suite is perfect for a Thinking of You card and Stampin' Up! sure know how to showcase a stunning suite. It's in the latest 2020-2021 Annual Catalogue with beautiful blooms of Peonies, it's very sophisticated and the colours are gorgeous. All of the products from this suite was on my whish list.

The Peony die cut image is from the Peony Dies, I've used Watercolor Paper, applied ink with the new Water Painters using Petal Pink for the Peony and Soft Sea Foam and Pear Pizzazz for the leaves. There are a number of pieces, but they can easily be put together with lining the pieces up at the same point and apply Multipurpose Liquid Glue works well. 

The layers for the card are Gray Granite for the card base, Peony Garden Designer Series Paper, I've used two layers one in Petal Pink and the other in Gray Granite. I just love the different designs. 

I applied Petal Pink Ink with the wide bristle brush onto a piece of Shimmery Cardstock and flicked ink using the Petal Pink Stampin' Blend onto the Cardstock. To achieve the look use the brush tip and flick against the inside of the lid.  

The sweet Square Vellum Doilies adds a soft elegance to the card and I added the Gray Granite Shimmer Ribbon over a strip of Petal Pink DSP. The Peony is layered with lots of Stampin' Dimensionals to finish off my project.

Make sure you see everyone’s creative projects with the Thinking of You theme in our latest Social Stamping Blog Host.

You can click here to see the list of names or click on the next button below to see Lou Kitzelman gorgeous project.

Product List

Ink: Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam, Pear Pizzazz and Gray Granite

Cardstock/Paper: Gray Granite, Shimmery White, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper, Sqaure Vellum Dollies and Peony Garden DSP

Stamps: Prized Peony

Dies: Peony Dies

Ribbon: Gray Granite Shimmer Ribbon

Other Stampin' Up! products: Water Painters and Stampin' Blends: Petal Pink

Art With Heart April Creative Showcase - Mother's Day

Welcome to the Art With Heart Stampin’ Up! Team Monthly Creative Showcase. The theme for this month’s showcase is Mother’s Day. Under the current conditions Mother’s Day this year is going to be completely different to any other Mother’s Day celebrations. 

I would so love to see my Mum on Mother’s Day, but with the current conditions of this Pandemic with COVID-19 I will have to wait until it’s safe to see her. I am looking forward to spending the day with my two beautiful girls and hubby in our little bubble. I’m looking forward to breakfast in bed and a sleep-in would be great too.

The Art With Heart Team are hoping to share a little Mother’s Day love and inspiration with you tonight. Here’s my creation using the gorgeous Dressed To Impress Bundle and other Stampin’ Up! products from the 2020 Mini Catalogue.

The stamped images are in Basic Gray Ink this gives the images a lovely subtle look and blends in well with the other colours. Using a Sponge Dauber, lightly sponge Melon Mambo Ink onto the Parfum bottle and flowers. Also add Grapefruit Grove Ink to the flowers, I think the two colours blend well together and I must use this colour more often in my projects.

The Dressed To Impress Stamp Set has a Mother’s Day stamp included in the set and the greeting fits perfectly with the label die from the All Dressed Up Dies.

Using scraps of Silver Foil, die cut the images out with Painted Labels Dies. The large Stitched Swirl looks perfect under the Parfum bottle and I’ve placed the smaller swirls under the greeting.

Using the two largest dies from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies the first is in Whisper White Cardstock and sponge Grapefruit Grove Ink onto the Cardstock. The other Stitched So Sweetly Dies is in Petal Pink DSP using the print of the script side.

The card base is in Petal Pink Cardstock, adding a layer of Whisper White Cardstock and I gave the panel a subtle vintage look. To achieve this look sponge Petal Pink Ink onto the Cardstock with the Sponge Dauber and run it through with the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder with the die-cutting and embossing machine. Lightly run the blade of the Paper Snips along the edges and curl the edges with the Bone Folder. I’ve used Multipurpose Glue as my main adhesive and Stampin’ Dimensionals under the Sliver Foil.

The next demonstrator to share her Mother’s Day project is the amazingly talented Rachel Woollard.

If you have a broken link or have come to this blog hop midway, you can view all the participants below:

Rebecca Jacovou

Vicki Boucher

Rachel Woollard

Sharon Davern

Catherine Proctor

Kate Morgan

Andrea Sargent

Kathryn Mangelsdorf

Rachel Palmieri

Caroline Manwaring

Michele Taylor

Tina Gillespie

Wishing all the Mum's a very Happy Mother's Day!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy Crafting

Vicki Boucher

Product List

Ink: Melon Mambo, Grapefruit Grove, Petal Pink and Basic Gray

Cardstock/Paper: Petal Pink, Whisper White, Sliver Foil and 6”x6” DSP Subtles

Stamps: Dressed To Impress

Dies: Stitched So Sweetly, All Dressed Up and Painted Labels

Embossing Folders: Subtle 3D

Colouring Tools: Sponge Daubers

Social Stamping - Thank You

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Today, from the Social Stampers we are sharing our creations with the theme “Thank you” for this week. "Thank you" is such a lovely gesture to send someone a card and make them feel special. 

Here’s my card that I’ve created I just love Petal Pink it’s such a pretty soft colour to use, I’ve combined it with Soft Sea Foam and Smoky Slate.

I wanted to use the large die from the Stitched Label Dies and combine the flower branch image from the Forever Blossoms Stamp Set. I've stamped it in Smoky Slate Ink, coloured it in with my Stampin’ Blends using Petal Pink light & dark and Soft Sea Foam light & dark. This combination of colours is beautiful together. I also like to sponge ink onto the die cut image this gives a lovely shade of Petal Pink to my card. I placed Stampin’ Dimensionals to the die cut of the Forever Blossoms stamped image and placed onto the Stitched Label.

The sentiment is from the Magnolia Blooms Stamp Set, I just love the font for the "Thank You" and it suits the style of the card too. The cute heart from the Stitched Label Dies had to be used as well and ties in nicely.

I’ve stamped the large flower image from the Forever Blossoms Stamp Set in Petal Pink onto a sheet of Whisper White Cardstock and then ran it through the Die Cutting Machine with the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder.

I like to add another layer to my card so I used the gorgeous Petal Pink DSP which is from the Best Dressed Designer Series Paper. I think all of the layers work well together. What do you think?

You’ll want to see everyone’s amazing creations who have taken part in the latest Social Stamping Blog Host. You can click here to see the list of names or please click on the next button to see Siobhan Fitzsimmons gorgeous project.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy Crafting

Vicki Boucher

 Product List

Ink: Petal Pink and Smoky Slate

Cardstock/Paper: Whisper White, Petal Pink and Best Dressed 6”x6” DSP

Stamps: Magnolia Blooms and Forever Blossoms

Dies: Stitched Labels Dies and Cherry Blossoms

Embossing Folders: Subtle 3D Embossing Folder

Colouring Tools: Sponge Daubers, Stampin’ Blends in the following colors Petal Pink light & dark and Soft Sea Foam light & dark

Just Add Ink #494 - Colour Challenge

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I’ve entered into the latest Just Add Ink #494 – Colour Challenge, using the soft and subtle colours Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam and Smoky Slate. I just love these colours and I had to play along in their challenge.

I was lucky enough to have a play with the ever so cute Bonanza Buddies Bundle, that koala is just so cute! 


Creating the koalas in different colours was fun and I just love their party hats. I’ve used the striped party hat stamp in Petal Pink and Smoky Slate on the Whisper White die cut bunting.  

I’ve created my own DSP not only once but twice for my card, I’ve used the Dark Petal Pink Stampin’ Blend and ruled stripes on Whisper White Cardstock. To create the Soft Sea Foam DSP I’ve used the splatter stamp from the Painted Poppies Stamp Set and the pom pom stamp from Bonanza Buddies Stamp Set. Once I had finished stamping, I then torn a section of the Whisper White Cardstock and layered over the panel of Petal Pink DSP.

I’ve created my own coloured ribbon by using the Stampin’ Blends in Petal Pink and Soft Sea Foam by colouring in on the Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon. It’s so easy to colour it in and I think it finishes off the card nicely.  

Thank you for visiting my blog today.


To view all of the amazing projects from the Just Add Ink Design Team please click on the link here.


Happy Crafting


Vicki Boucher



Product List

Ink: Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam, Smoky Slate and Memento

Cardstock: Soft Sea Foam and Whisper White

Stamps: Bonanza Buddies and Painted Poppies

Dies: Bonanza Dies

Other Stampin’ Up! Products: Whisper White ¼” Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, Dark Petal Pink and Dark Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends. Basic Adhesive Backed Sequins and Whisper White Solid Baker’s Twine

Just Add Ink #492 .... Sketch Challenge

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I’ve entered into the latest Just Add Ink Sketch Challenge #492, this is a fun sketch challenge which Jackie Aitken has chosen.

My creation is using a number of different products from the Annual, Mini, Saleabration Stampin’ Up! Catalogues to form this Mother’s Day card. I know Mother’s Day is still awhile away, but I wanted to start now and create a 3D Flower as the main focal point for the card. 

I’ve used the Heart Punch and punched out a number of hearts in Petal Pink Cardstock. I started to sponge Petal Pink ink onto the edge of the hearts but I wanted more depth, so I added Grapefruit Grove Ink. 

Punch out 1” Circle Punch as the flower base, I’ve scrunched up each petal before I layered them on top of the circle and add more of the petals to form the layers with adhesive. The black stamen is a strip of Basic Black Cardstock 20cm x 2cm, snipped with Paper Snips all the way along and then rolled up. Securing it with a couple of Mini Glue Dots and fanning out the strips. I added two leaves from the Rooted In Nature Stamp Set & Nature’s Roots Dies using Old Olive, Ink and Cardstock.  

Now for the card. The card base is Basic Black followed by the gorgeous black and white striped paper – Golden Honey Specialty DSP which is from the Saleabration Catalogue. I just love the bold stripes combined with the Petal Pink and Old Olive.

The black writing is from the stamp set Very Versailles, which fits nicely inside the Heirloom Frames Dies and 3D Embossing Folder. 

I’ve used White Stampin’ Emboss Powder for the sentiment, heat embossed and fussy cut out. It’s layered over the Whisper White scalloped die cut from the Painted Labels Dies and a strip of Basic Black Cardstock. I had to add some bling to the card, so I added the Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels which complements well with Petal Pink. 

What do you think of my card? It's not one for posting in the mail or even placing in an envelope, but it could be framed.  

Thank you for visiting my blog today.


To view all of the amazing creations from the Just Add Ink crew please click on the linkhere.


Happy Crafting


Vicki Boucher



Product List

Ink: Old Olive, Petal Pink, Grapefruit Grove, Memento and Versamark

Paper/Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Petal Pink, Old Olive and Golden Honey Specialty DSP

Stamps: Rooted In Nature, Very Versailles and Timeless Tulips

Dies: Heirlooms Frames Dies & 3D Embossing Folders, Painted Labels and Nature’s Roots Dies

Punches: Heart Punch Pack and 1” Circle Punch

Other Stampin’ Up! Products: Paper Snips, Mini Glue Dots, Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool and Sponge Dauber

Kylie's International Blog Highlight February 2020

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Today I will be sharing a card that I’ve created for Kylie Bertucci’s International Blog Highlights with the theme “Thank you”. I have so much to be thankful for as it’s my birthday in a couple of days and I have been receiving some amazing cards in the mail from other crafters. It’s the best feeling going to your letter box and to find a handmade card in the mail. I have been busy creating thank you cards and I wanted to share this card with you. 

Myself and other crafters around the world have entered for the month of February and you can vote for my card. The top ten winners will get to be part of an international blog hop later this month, so please vote for my card. You can do this by clicking on the link here  http://bit.ly/KyliesInternationalHighlightsFeb2020VoteForMeHere or at the end of my blog.

The card I have created is an elegant Parisian style card with the Eiffel Tower and coordinating products from the Mini Stampin’ Up! Catalogue. Petal Pink, Champagne and Cherry Cobbler are the colours for the card. The Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper has soft, beautiful patterns with Champagne foil accents on some of the designs.

I’ve added the glossy Petal Pink ¼” Champagne metallic-edge ribbon over the DSP.

There are 6 dies from the Parisian Dies set, I have used the Merci (which means Thank You in French), the Eiffel Tower (how gorgeous is the detail) and a delicate swirl die. They are all in Cherry Cobbler Cardstock with heat embossed in Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder to give the dies some added shine.


Thank you for visiting my blog today.

You can vote for my card by clicking here.


Happy Crafting



Vicki Boucher

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Product List

Dies: Parisian Dies

Cardstock/Paper: Petal Pink, Cherry Cobbler and Parisian Blossoms Specialty DSP

Ribbon: Petal Pink ¼” Metallic-Edge Ribbon

Tools: Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder and Versamark Ink

Art With Heart September DSP Blog Hop

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Tonight the Art with Heart team are sharing amazing projects featuring Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper, most of which is in the current promotions where you can buy 3 packs of Designer Series Paper and receive a pack for free! Only available until the 30th of September.

DSP Buy 3 Get 1 Free!

For more information about the promotion, contact any of the ladies on the blog hop and we will be happy to help you.

Today's two cards that I've created I have used the Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper this paper reminds me of the French Impressionism and the colours are just stunning. I've also used the Floral Essence Stamp Set, Perennial Flower Punch and the Leaf Punch.

Product colours: Balmy Blue, Blackberry Bliss, Blueberry Bushel, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Petal Pink, So Saffron, Whisper White

The first card I've based the colours is from the DSP using Petal Pink, Crushed Curry, Mossy Meadow and Whisper White. The flowers have been stamped in Petal Pink Ink and lightly coloured in with the Stampin' Blends in the coordinating colour. 

The leaves are stamped in Mossy Meadow Ink which coordinates with the Mossy Meadow Linen Thread. The greeting fits nicely in the 2" Circle Punch and layered with Petal Pink Cardstock using the Starburst Punch.

The second card I've used is Blackberry Bliss, Pretty Peacock, Old Olive and Whisper White as you can see there are plenty of different shades of colours throughout the DSP and I've only chosen a few.

I've used the same stamp set for this card, but this flower coordinates with the Perennial Flower Punch making flowers nice and quick. Blackberry Bliss Ink for the flower, followed by colouring in with the coordinating Stampin' Blends and the leaves are in Pretty Peacock.

The elegant ribbon is Old Olive/Pretty Peacock 3/8" reversible Ribbon which has a beautiful sheen on both sides.

I've layered the DSP on both cards the same way, but changing up using different colours, flowers, Ribbons and Punches.

Thank you for visiting my blog today and for more creativity please visit the Art With Heart Team blog hops.

Now it’s time to hop on over to our next participant, the very talented, Tina Gillespie

If you find a broken link or have come to this blog hop from a different entry point, you can view the participants below:

Christina Barnes

Vicki Boucher

Tina Gillespie

Rachel Woollard

Rebecca Jacovou

Sharon Davern

Kate Morgan

Catherine Proctor

Caroline Manwaring

Sujatha Harding

To purchase any of the Stampin' Up! products from my Online Store click here. 

Product List

Stamps: Floral Essence
Punches: Leaf, 1/2" Circle, 2" Circle, Perennial Flower and Starburst
Cardstock/Papers: Perennial Essence DSP, Petal Pink, Whisper White and Blackberry Bliss
Ink: Petal Pink, Crushed Curry, Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss and Pretty Peacock
Ribbon & Trim: Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack and 3/8" Reversible Ribbon
Stampin' Blends: Light Petal Pink, Light Blackberry Bliss and Color Lifter