My New Favorite Stamp Set
Do I have just one favorite stamp set?
Of course not! They’re all my favorites
BUT every once in a while there will be one (or in this case 2) sets that just stand out and really tug at my heart and I just can’t stop using them. Do you have your favorite (s)? Well in this new 2021-2022 catalog I have to say that I’m obsessed with Art Gallery and Artistically Inked. These two stamp sets are absolutely stunning. They are so pretty and the DSP (Artistically Inked only) is just so beautiful. Of course, they’re both very versatile and easy to create beautiful projects with. With a little creativity (and help from your friendly Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, yours truly) just about any occasion card can be made with each one ……including masculine cards. Here are some projects I made using each of these stamp sets so you can get an idea of how awesome they really are. We’ve made these cards at past workshops and have had a great time making them.
I like the Artistically Inked set just a little bit more than the Art Gallery set. Just a little ink and paper and you can create a beautiful watercolored and expressionistic looked project. Wow, I love the Polished Pink ink and cardstock I used on this card. The Shaded Spruce card is also so rich looking because of the depth and richness of the color. Great for any occasion. Below I’ve listed the links for these items along with some additional supplies that you would need to make these cards. If you would like additional ideas for these sets, the Art Gallery set is on page 13 of the Annual Catalog and the Expressions in Ink are on page 96 and 97.
TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE THE CARDS: On the pink Artistically Inked card, make sure you “stamp off” the color for the leaves so that they aren’t super bright. It gives the leaves a more realistic look. Also add a dimensional under each leaf after you have curled it a bit to give it dimension. On the shaded spruce card, make sure to cut each of the print strips ¾” and the gold stripe strip ½” wide. They should also each be cut different lengths. The gold foil leaves are cut from the long leaf die in the die set. Cut the leaves apart and place them on the card.
On the Art Gallery card for the bundle of flowers cut a second set of flowers and glue it on top of the one you stamped and die cut in green. This hides the green flowers underneath and leaves you with a pretty green stem and leaves, and it give a little thickness and dimension to the flower bunch! Note, I did that on both cards.
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IN OTHER NEWS
SALE-A-BRATION is ongoing until September 30! Don’t miss out on this very special promotion. The next Sale-a-Bration isn’t until January 2022. Receive a free (Level 1) gift with any $50+ order. Receive a free Level 2 gift with any $100+ order. Check out the Sale-a-Bration Brochure on my website for more details.
HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG: The 2021 Holiday Mini Catalog is also in full swing. This catalog sales period goes through January 3, 2022. Let me know if you would like a copy of the Holiday Mini Catalog and the Sale-a-Bration Brochure and I will be happy to get one out to you right away.
September Workshop
DATE: September 18, 2021
TIME: 12 Noon to 5:00 pm
COST: $35
INCLUDES: All supplies (including adhesive) needed to make 5 projects, lunch, snacks and door prizes.
PLEASE RSVP: By September 15, 2021. Payment is due with RSVP to secure your spot. I accept Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, Check or Cash. Make checks payable to Annabelle Cronk and send to 3300 Granada Circle, Brea, CA 92823
Bring a Friend (new to my workshops) and save $5 on your class fee.
Hope to see you all on the 18th!
