The Silver Stamper

Hello, Stampers!      This floral wreath card can be created in just about any color you choose.  If you want to accent with the Gingham Gala DSP as we did here, use Highland Heather, Balmy Blue, Grapefruit Grove, Daffodil Delight or Lemon Lime Twist for your flowers or leaves and buds.  This wreath is stamped with the individual stamps in Perennial Birthday.      The card base is a simple WW Thick, vertical cut/score.  The wreath is stamped on a piece of 4x4 Whisper White with a 4-1/8 square mat in Highland Heather.  The Gingham DSP is 1-1/4 x 4-1/4. Instructions and template are below .   Let's get started! Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

Hiya, Stampers!      I have a friend who is going through some aggravating times right now, so I hope she gets a chuckle out of this card.  (I hope she doesn't read my blog, because I haven't mailed it yet - I'm pretty sure she doesn't - she's not a crafter or stamper.)      I couldn't resist these puns, I think that's what they are, anyway.  I created the sentiments in Word.  The inside sentiment says, "Sew sorry times are tough right now."  ;-)  They made me smile.  Details on my Blog. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net     

Hello, again, Stampin' Friends!      Are you ready for more reveal?  I've got a few more SAB Coordination samples for you.  The Coordination promo samples also show a limited edition sentiment stamp set and a new punch:  More Than Words (photopolymer) set, the Story Punch. "Wishes" not a misprint - it is another font or can be a 2-step . Story Punch Find new samples on my Blog.

Hello, Stampers!      I captioned my Less Is More Challenge entry "Hello, Spring!" because it feels like Spring in Indiana today and it is most welcome!      This is one of Stampin' Up!'s Note Cards/Envelopes and a perfect size for this little guy in his sailor suit.  He is stamped in Basic Gray and colored with Dark Daffodil Delight and Light Night of Navy Blends.  There is a small amount of shading with Light Smoky Slate.  Just 1/8th" of Daffodil Delight and Night of Navy CS peeking out at each end. The sentiment and the grass are stamped in Night of Navy. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Fable Friends Cling Stamp Set [ 148670 ] Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes [ 131527 ] Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [ 144585 ] Night Of Navy Light Stampin' Blends Marker [ 144036 ] Smoky Slate Light Stampin' Blends Marker [ 145054 ]

Hiya, Stampers!      What about these two samples catches your attention?  HINT - the elements are not  fussy-cut!   Yep, Framelits!    Go on over to my Blog for more sneak peek info. Sue Duffy  ~ www.TheSilverStamper.com All images ©Stampin’ Up!®

FEBRUARY 15 - MARCH 31 Hello, Stampers!      Commencing February 15, SU! will be offering more $50-$100 purchase FREE items with its Second SAB Release.  Stay tuned! Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

      GINGHAM AND LACE Hi, Stampers!       Can you tell these photos are both the same card, just with different lighting?  I do love the FREE Grapefruit Grove iridescent foil in the Sale-a-Bration brochure.  I snapped the photo on the left near a window in natural light (it's overcast today) and couldn't seem to get the proper angle to show off the gorgeous highlights in this foil.  I had the card sitting on my desk getting ready to post some details and thought I'd see how it looked under my halogen desk lamp.  Wow!  So, I had to include both pics for you.      This is a really simple card, although certainly fussy-looking.  The mat layer is Smoky Slate because SS is the only gingham ribbon I have and I wanted to use it for a little contrast with all that lace.  The top layer is just WW embossed with the Dynamic Lace TIEF, as is the larger die-cut heart.  You could also emboss the smaller heart.  I decided to use "thankful for you" rather than the typic