Rubber Stamping & Card Making with Yapha

I really like this sketch from Fab Friday with the giant tag on it. I played around with some other ideas of what that shape could be, but in the end I came back to a tag.

Two of my friends had baby boys last week, so I figured I had better make at least one baby boy card! They are both teachers, so that alphabet spout does double duty on the card.

Stamps: Oh Whale
Ink: Baja Breeze, So Saffron
Paper: Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Whisper White, Patio Party Designer Series Paper, Subtle Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack
Other: Happy Whale Clearlit, Bitty Banners Framelits, Soft Subtles Brads

Don’t forget that Baja Breeze is one of the colors that is retiring at the end of the month. And this cute Oh Whale set with the matching die are both in the Occasions mini catalog, which also ends at the end of this month. And I don’t see them anywhere in the new catalog, so if you like them, act soon!

I made this quite a while ago, for a friend at work who was having a baby, but she had chosen not to find out if it is a girl or a boy. Her husband is a professional photographer, so I figure they have a few million amazing baby pictures. I wanted to make her something to showcase a few of the pictures. I used the Scallop Square Bigz Die to create the base for this. The ribbon (which retired a few years back) is sandwiched between two of the scalloped squares cut out of the cardboard that comes in the packs of designer series paper. This die is on the retiring list, and only available while supplies last, so I would suggest getting it sooner rather than later! (You can click on the picture for a closer view.)

Paper: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack
Other: Certainly Celery Satin Ribbon (retired), Scallop Square Bigz Die

The retiring accessories are selling out quickly! You can shop all of the retiring items here.

One of the reasons I love my friends over at Stampin’ Addicts is how quickly everyone jumps in to put together something really cool. Case in point, this blog hop! Stampin’ Up announced the retiring colors on Thursday, I had an idea for the blog hop Thursday night, and here we are Sunday with some great projects to show you why you should stock up on these colors before they go. They are only available while supplies last! And don’t forget Stampin’ Up has free shipping through the end of the day on Monday April, 8th, so no time like the present! You may have just come from Tanya’s blog, where she featured Regal Rose, or you may be starting here. Either way, all of the blogs link in a circle, so you won’t miss a single color.

I am very excited to be representing Pretty in Pink in today’s blog hop. This has been my go to color for so many projects for Eve and other baby girls throughout the years. In addition to baby cards, I’ve used it for Valentines, Mother’s Day, birthday cards, and so much more. I have three cards to show you with it today. The first card is a birthday card from our dogs to Eve. (Yes, from the dogs, don’t your pets give cards?) It uses one of my favorite color combos — Pretty in Pink and Chocolate Chip. It’s just so classic! The punch art paw print is from Mary Fish.

Stamps: You’re Amazing
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack
Other: Full Heart Punch, Small Oval Punch, Scallop Square Duo Bigz Die, Chocolate Chip Dotted Scallop Ribbon, Pretty in Pink Dotted Scallop Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones

My second project is a Mother’s Day card. It uses a color combo recommend by the Color Coach. (Love that, have to make sure to get the new one when it is available!) Can you believe that all three of these colors are retiring? It is a little hard to see, but I used Pretty in Pink Ink on the Pretty in Pink  card stock before I die cut them with the framelits. It adds a bit more dimension to the flowers.

Stamps: Secret Garden, Amazing Family
Ink: Pretty in Pink
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Other: Secret Garden Framelets, Square Lattice Texture Impressions Embossing Folder, Scallop Border Punch

My final card is an homage to Pretty In Pink. It is one of the very first ink pads that I bought and I will never forget it!

Stamps: Henry Says
Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Pretty in Pink
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Marina Mist, Whisper White, Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack
Other: Marina Mist Dotted Scallop Ribbon, Woodgrain Embossing Folder

Thank you for joining me today. Your next stop  is Heidi’s blog, where she will be saying good-bye to Bashful Blue, sniff sniff.

A friend of mine just had a beautiful baby boy after years of trying, so I combined the colors from this week’s Pals Paper Arts Challenge with the sketch from the brand new Chic Challenges to make a card for her.

Please note that both Certainly Celery and Bashful Blue are being discontinued by Stampin’ Up. They make GREAT baby cards! If you love these colors I highly recommend stocking up sooner rather than later. They are only available while supplies last. (And there’s free shipping from Stampin’ Up all weekend!)

Stamps: Baby Bundle, Itty Bitty Banners
Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery
Paper: Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack
Other: 1 3/4″ Circle Punch, Circles #2 Bigz Die, 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Die, Bitty Banners Framelits

Want to see more projects with the retiring Stampin’ Up colors? Stampin’ Addicts is having a Retiring Colors Blog Hop tomorrow. Come back for some can’t miss projects with the 10 colors we are saying good-bye to.

I needed a baby card for one of the women at work who adopted a baby girl earlier this year. I decided to make a Criss-Cross Card, because I haven’t made one in so long.

Stamps: Every Little Bit, A Word for You
Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Crumb Cake, Pretty in Pink
Paper: Crumb Cake, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack
Other: Crumb Cake 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, 1 1/4″ Circle Punch, 1 3/8″ Circle Punch, 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch, Corner Rounder

These fun cards are a nice change of pace! I have to remember to make them more often.

Oh yes, I did it again! Another triple challenge card! I think all of the challenges for playing so nicely together! This one combines the sketch from Retro Sketches, the colors from Dynamic Duos, and the Paper Players clean and simple theme challenge of buttons and bows for babies.

I was thinking about using that adorable elephant from the Henry Says stamp set, but he faces the wrong way for this sketch, so instead I die cut a whale from with the Happy Whale Clearlit.

Stamps: Oh Whale
Ink: Tempting Turquoise
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Basick Black, Whisper White, Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack
Other: Happy Whale Clearlit Die, Cloudy Day Embossing Folder, Whisper White 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Brights Buttons, Neutrals Brads

This doesn’t have to be a baby card, but it certainly works for that. I will be using this for a baby shower in a couple of weeks. (So act surprised, Sam, if you are reading this!)

I always feel a sense of accomplishment when I manage to combine two challenges on to the same card. Today, though, I fit THREE! And it came together so easily it was like it was meant to be! I used the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches, the colors from Fab Friday, and the markers and textures from the Friday Mashup. (I almost fit the Paper Players in there too, but that will have to wait until later.)

A baby card seemed the best thing to do with those colors, and the sailboat from Moving Forward fit the circle so nicely. For my texture I used the new Clouds Embossing Folder. Isn’t that a fun folder? I just love it! The sentiment fits perfectly in the new little scallop circle punch.

Stamps: Moving Forward, Ciao Baby
Ink: Baja Breeze, Perfect Plum, Wild Wasabi
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack (Perfect Plum)
Other: 3″ Circle Die, 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch, 1″ Circle Punch, Cloudy Day Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Wild Wasabi Stitched 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon

The finished card is 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ so that it will fit in a regular envelope.

Hello and welcome to the Stampin’ Addicts Spring Catalog Blog Hop featuring fabulous stamp sets from Stampin’ Up’s new Spring Catalog! You may have just arrived from Mickey’s blog where she featured the fun and versatile That’s the Ticket stamp set, or maybe from Betty’s blog, where she showed us the amazing All Dressed Up bundle. Or maybe you are starting here! In any case, all of the blogs link in a circle, so you will be able to see them all.

I am very excited to be featuring the adorable set, Oh, Whale. The whale is cute, but I love the puns in the sayings! There is also a coordinating Happy Whale Clearlits Die, that you can use with or without the stamp set.

My first project is a Valentine’s Day card that also uses the new More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Stamps: Oh, Whale
Ink: Pool Party, Primrose Petals
Paper: Pool Party, Primrose Petals, Very Vanilla, More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper
Other: Primrose Petals Stitched Satin Ribbon, Window Frames Framelits, Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Festive Paper Piercing Pack

For my second card, I used the new Oval Framelits to make a cute oval card. This would also make a great baby card if you changed the sentiment and used Pretty in Pink and Marina Mist instead of Melon Mambo and Pacific Point. But I have another baby card to show you later on.

Stamps: Oh, Whale
Ink: Melon Mambo, Pacific Point
Paper: Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Whisper White, Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper
Other: Happy Whale Clearlit Die, Oval Framelits, Pacific Point Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

For my third project, I cut out the whales with the die, instead of stamping them, so that I could have them facing each other. I used the owl punch to make their eyes, and drew on the mouth.

Stamps: Oh, Whale
Ink: Pacific Point, Basic Black
Paper: Pacific Point, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper
Other: Happy Whale Clearlit Die, Owl Builder Punch, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch

My final project for today is a Baby Bib card. I made this for a baby shower at work earlier in the month. I love the way the Googly Eye looks on the whale! Unfortunately these googly eyes will not be available after January 2, so stock up now!

Stamps: Oh, Whale!
Ink: Marina Mist, Primrose Petals
Paper: Primrose Petals, Whisper White
Other: Scallop Circle Bigz Die, Primrose Petal Stitched Satin Ribbon, 1 3/4″ Circle Punch, Googly Eye

Thank you for joining me at the Oh, Whale stop on the blog hop. Don’t you just love that whale? I know that I will be making plenty of projects with him (her?) this spring. Your next stop is over to Betty’s blog. I can’t wait to see what amazing project she has made with the All Dressed Up Bundle!

One of my friends is pregnant with twins, and I wanted to make a super cute card for her since she is also a paper crafter and appreciates that kind of thing! I was inspired by this card by Marie Shaughnessy. Since she is expecting a boy and a girl, I changed up the colors.

Stamps: Delightful Dozen, Baby Tees Jumbo Wheel
Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Crumb Cake
Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack
Other: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits

I just love these shaped cards with the Labels Framelits! I think the adorable edge just adds so much!

Another fun sketch from the Paper Players this week. Those three stripes down the middle are cute, but definitely out of my comfort zone. That’s why it’s a challenge, right?

I always wondered for what occasion I could use the “So Worth the Wait” sentiment from the Word Play set. Well, today I found out. After a very long time of wanting children, a friend of mine announced the she and her husband are adopting a baby girl within the next few weeks. I am so happy for her I could just about burst! I wanted to make her a card, and I realized that this saying was just perfect.

Stamps: Word Play, Baby Bundle
Ink: Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Whisper White
Other: Apothecary Accents Framelits, 1 1/4″ Circle Punch, 1 3/8″ Circle Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Pretty In Pink Dotted Scallop Ribbon, Old Olive Dotted Scallop Ribbon, Melon Mambo Dotted Scallop Ribbon

I’m so glad I found a use for this saying! What other events would you use it for?