Stamp Off Varied Vases Sketch

The challenges that Buffy, Susan and I are sharing

are very exiting this time of year, because we have

a new Stampin' Up! catalog.  I get pretty excited about

all the new product I have to share.

This week, we have a great sketch challenge.

A sketch challenge is a great way to get creative juices

flowing, because it is easy to visualize which set would

work best.

For this sketch, I felt that circles worked better than squares.

The Varied Vases (p 45) photopolymer set had a variety of

images that would fit in these shapes.  I used Calypso Coral,

Night of Navy and Gorgeous Grape colors.   I LOVE the

fact that we now have 3 lovely purples, that go with

our new color families.

Now please click on over to Buffy and Susan's blogs,

so that you can enjoy their spectacular cards.

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Heather and Mint Follow Your Dreams

One of the first new catalog bundles to catch my eye was

Follow Your Dreams (p 54) with the coordinating

Chase Your Dreams Framelits Dies (p 216).

I like feathers and Native American images.

I also loved the framelits options, which include a variety

of shapes that coordinate together.  It's a fresh

bundle that lends itself to feminine or masculine projects.

I harp on stamp set flexibility quite a bit, because I

like to get a lot of use/mileage out of my purchases!

The colors used for this project were Mint Macaron

and Highland Heather.  I adore the way the new color families

combine so easily, making color selection a snap.

Varied Vases Builder Flowers with Window Box

Varied Vases, on page 45, is a fun little set, because

you can get a lot of mileage out of either the punch,

and/or the set.  The Vases Builder punch offers the opportunity

to create several different flower and vase combinations.

Combined with the set, you have great sentiments

and watercolor options.  The Layered Leaves (p 222)

Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

adds to the texture, highlighting the leaves

created with the Vases Builder Punch.

I hope that you didn't miss that new Mango Melody

ink color on this card!  

I am finding that Mango Melody coordinates

with so many different color combinations!

In case you missed the information on our

new ink pads, please watch this video,

that has suggestions for opening and using

the new pad cases.