Sunset Sailing #AHSC696

What a week!  As a small woman who has gained some weight over the last six months, I’m surprised at how difficult shopping for clothes has become. I’m looking for dress casual outfits suitable for both day and evening, but there are very few choices available in my size. I’m not sure if it’s due to my age or my body shape causing the problem. Everything seems to be either too tight or too loose, with no options in between. Is anyone else experiencing this?  

Aside from clothes shopping this week one thing I did manage to complete without any trouble was this week's Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #696. Here is the sketch:

Here's My Card: 

I've been wanting to try out the sunburst die from the Sunset Coast Dies for some time now, but hadn't found the perfect layout until I saw this sketch.  I didn't have to think twice, as I was so inspired by this clean and simple sketch.  Without overthinking the design I was able to assemble this card very quickly.  The only thing that took time was embossing the sentiment. 

Supplies and Instructions:

Stamps and Dies: 

• Sunset Coast Dies #167780 SU
• Birthday Wishes for You #145742 SU(R)

Scenic Coastal Suite includes the dies, stamps, and the beautiful
Sunset Coastal DSP

Cardstock and DSP:

• Highland Heather 8 1/2" x 11" piece for card base scored at 4 1/4" 
• scraps for sailboat shadow and strip on inside of card
• Gorgeous Grape - before cutting two 4" x 5 1/4" mattes from this cardstock for the front and inside card mattes, I die cut the ship circle die and seagull die from the matte centers to use for the focal points.
• 3 1/4" x 1/2" a scrap piece for sentiment
• Golden Glow Incolour - a scrap piece for sunburst
• Strawberry Slush Incolour  - a scrap piece for sunburst shadow 

I layered the two Strawberry Slush and Golden Glow sunbursts and offset them just a wee bit to provide a shadow.  I used my precision tip glue to adhere them.

I layered the Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape sailboats together too, with the Highland Heather as the bottom layer to provide a shadow look.  I only wanted the sailboat portion of the die cut so I cut the sail boat in each colour,  away from the larger image before layering them on the sunburst. Adding a shadow and double layering the die cuts is a subtle addition adding stability to the frail parts of the die cut and a effect lending a more finished look.  

Designer Series Paper: 

• Sunset Coast 6 x 6 DSP
• cut 4" x 5 1/4" piece and then cut this into 2 strips each measuring      2 1/4" x 4" for the front mattes.  Adhere to card from matte leaving a  5/8" x 4" gap in the center of the matte. 
• 3 3/4" x 1/4" strip for inside card 

Ink:

• Versa Mark ink for sentiment and White Embossing Powder 

Accessories:

• Dimensionals
• Sunset self-adhesive sequins x 3

I left the inside of the card empty except for the layered designer paper strips and sailboat because I wasn't sure what occasion the card would be for. When the right moment comes, I can add a sentiment.

Thank you for stopping by today to look at my sketch challenge card. There are many fantastic entries on the AHSC site for this sketch from both participants and the design team, so visit their site for some inspiration. Until next time...

HAPPY STAMPING!

PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT 

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006

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Christmas Scotties - AHSC #595

 Here I am once again with my version of the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #595.  This sketch was created by Michelle and digitized by Brandi.  

HERE'S MY CARD: 

Since I'm trying to get my stash of Christmas cards built up I'm doing a Christmas theme for my focal point.

This was such a fun card to make. Nothing in this card is current. The stamp set and designer papers are all part of my stash that I'm trying to use. I love the Christmas Scottie stamp set and coordinating punch, and probably will never part with them, as this is one of my most loved Christmas bundles.

As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator I'm obligated in my agreement to use what's called the "Angel Policy" when creating cards. It's really easy to add the Stampin' Up! logo and my brand when using light coloured cardstock, however when using black as a cardbase, or some other dark neutral, it's almost impossible to see this information.

To resolve this problem I came up with a simple solution, that not only looks good, but is easy to do.

Voila, problem solved by simply stamping on a neutral cardstock and cutting out a tag or die that holds the information.  I usually add my small  Stampin' Up! logo stamp as well, so that it conforms with the Angel Policy.  

Supplies:

Stamp Sets:

• Christmas Scottie #159740 (R) 
• Christmas Gleaming #150464 (R) for sentiment

Ink:

• Momento Tuxedo Black ink
• Real Red
• Old Olive 

Card Stock and DSP:

• Basic Black 81/2" x 5 1/4" scored at 4 1/4" for the card base. A 1" x 5" strip for the bottom of the card front.
• Garden Green mat for card front 5 1/4" x 4", a 3" x 3" piece for stitched circle piece for focal.
• Plaid DSP 2 3/4" x 5" for front mat
• Whisper White 4" x 5 1/4" mat for inside card
• Scrap of Daffodil Delight for Street Light

Accessories:

• Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels #146924
• 3" Stitched Circle Die 
• Basic 3-D Embossing Folder Cross Hatch pattern (R) 
• Dimensionals 

Well that's it for this sketch challenge.  I hope you enjoyed this card and that it inspired you to try a sketch challenge or create some Christmas cards using this stamp set.  Please leave me a comment, I love to hear from you. 

Happy Stamping!

Penny Tokens Stampin' Spot 

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006

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Peace On Earth Christmas Challenge #44

 It's Christmas in July.................

I actually stumbled upon this Christmas challenge site in early July, just before the release of the Online Exclusive "One Horse Open Sleigh".  I was very excited to find a new to me Christmas Challenge site, as I've been looking for a nudge in that direction.  

Originally my plan for 2023, was to start making at a minimum 10 cards per month so I could have most of my Christmas cards ready to send out in November, but those plans fell to the wayside some time ago.  But it's never too late so be prepared to see a lot more Christmas cards from now on!  

This new to me Christmas themed challenge site is called Peace On Earth Christmas Challenge.  Here's their badge:

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge #44

Their rules are pretty simple and clear - use the image that's posted bi-weekly as your theme and enter.  This site is all about Christmas ....yippee!!!  

Here's the Peace On Earth Challenge #44 inspiration:

Peace on Earth Challenge #44 

HERE ARE MY CARDS:

I took my inspiration from the two pictures of the cabins in the challenge picture.  I can imagine this couple gliding through the snow on their way home, anticipating a warm fire and a cup of hot chocolate.  

My card is fairly simple to make.  It's called a "W fold".  I've used a piece of the designer paper from Stampin' Up!s Open Sleigh  paper pack to create the beautiful snowy scene behind the sleigh.  

The sleigh and horse were coloured with Stampin' Blend markers.  The sentiment Wishing you a Season of Cheer is stamped in Black Momento Ink.  

Supplies:

Card Base:    

• Early Espresso card stock 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" E
• Early Espresso W fold piece measures 3" by 5 1/4 and is scored at 1" & 1"  
• Use a bone folder to burnish the folds (mountain and a valley. The mountain fold faces the front and the valley is attached to the card base with adhesive.

Mats: 

• Cut x 6 x dsp piece for background to measure 4" by 5 1/4" adhere to card base front. 
• Cut two 3/4" x 5 1/4" strips for the front of the mountain and the valley folds.
• Cut a 4" x 5 1/4 inch piece of whisper white card stock for inside mat.  Stamp the barn image from the retired Christmas Barn Stampin' Up! stamp set in Gray Granite ink (stamp off to get a lighter image) and then stamp the sentiment across the center in Real Red ink.    

Embellishments and Colouring:

Blends:    Boho Blue, Real Red, Cinnamon Cider, Crumb Cake, Just Jade

Add ons:  Self-adhesive snowflake sequins (3) white, scrap of silver cardstock for carriage detail and runner.  Wink of Stella on snow portion of trees in background picture. 

While I was making the first card I was inspired to make a second one featuring  a silhouette of the couple gliding through the early morning light.  The inspiration for this card came from Tami White who created some awesome cards and a video on her blog featuring the One Horse Open Sleigh set.  I don't often CASE cards but I was excited to try the silhouette technique with this stamp set, and I wasn't disappointed.  

To make this card my own I've change up a few things including the mats, sentiment and interior of the card.  In the picture the horse and carriage look pitch black, but in real time, when you look at it the details show through the ink and it really does look like the carriage and horse are in the shadows as the sunsets.  Kudos to Tami for sharing this technique. 

For my card I started with Basic Black cardstock for the card base which measures 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and is scored at 4 1/4".  I've added a 5"1/4 x 4" mat in Boho Blue cardstock and a 5 1/8" x 4 1/8" Real Red Glimmer Paper as a second mat.  The final mat is a 5" x 3 7.8" mat from the One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Paper pack.  

I've stamped the Wishing You a Season of Cheer in Real Red Ink.  The horse and carriage were stamped in Momento Black Ink directly onto the designer paper.  To create the silhouette feature, I used a basic black marker with a brush tip, to colour over the entire image.  Voila!  That was quick and easy.   

For the inside mat I cut a 5 1/4 x 4" piece of Boho Blue cardstock and a 5 1/8 x 4 1/8" piece of Whisper White.  The Christmas Barn image is stamped in Gray Granite and once again I stamped the sentiment in Real Red ink. 

Well it was fun making some Christmas Cards today and I hope I can continue to participate in this challenge on a bi-weekly basis to add to my Christmas stash of cards.  What fun!  

HAPPY STAMPING!

PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT

Penny Hanuszak, Independent Stampin' Up Demo