Sixth Street Sundries

Emily Midgett

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Alstroemeria Blooms, Chocolate Brown, and Opulent Thanks with New Simon Says Stamp!

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Hi friends! I am back today with a lush A7 card to share using tons of new goodies from the Simon Says Stamp Every Happiness release! (click HERE to check out the entire release!) As per usual, I was immediately intrigued by the gorgeous, substantial, super detailed floral embossing folders. The new Alstroemeria folder reminded me of my senior prom; my high school bestie had these pretty blooms in her corsage, and I’ve always loved them since then! I couldn’t wait to dive in with some coloring and maybe take it a little far with some super detailed fussy cutting to create this super-sized A7 card. Let’s get started with the details!

To begin, I ran an A2 panel of white cardstock through my die cutting machine using the new Alstroemeria Blooms embossing folder, and when I say that the details are exquisite, I am not exaggerating! I used my prettiest blushy-coral and olive green OLO markers to add detailed color to the image, then added some metallic paint pen on the interior details of the petals, trying to mimic the realistic details of an alstroemeria bloom. Once I had finished coloring the entire image, I used my favorite Recoil Snips to do some elaborate fussy cutting, finishing off the middle sections with a super sharp craft knife to trim as much detail as possible!

After I had finished cutting the image, I decided that it was too lovely to go on a simple A2 card, so I decided to create an A7 card and flip it on it’s side, creating a horizontal finished project. I trimmed down a panel of deep chocolate brown cardstock, coordinating with the pretty brown metallic accents on the blooms themselves, and then die cut an Apricot A2 Notched Rectangles die cut. I love the simplicity of these notched rectangles; they add a touch of elegance and refinement to the card without adding much fussiness. I popped the notched rectangle up on the chocolate brown card front with thin foam adhesive, then arranged the floral image in the corner, allowing some of the bouquet to spill over the edge. Yes, this does make it a bit more difficult to mail, but using an A9 envelope or hand-delivering this project would solve that issue!

For the greeting, I die cut the detail layer of gorgeous new Opulent Thanks from some deep chocolate brown pearlescent cardstock and the shadow layer from some Simon Says Stamp Vellum cardstock, layering them with liquid adhesive. I also die cut the new Best Teacher XL EZ Strips using the XL EZ Strips Rectangles die, cutting all of the sentiment strips in one fell swoop. I used some residual Blush ink from my blending brush to add a subtle bit of blush color to the strip, then tucked both sentiment pieces on my card front using more foam adhesive. Lots of dimension and height on this project! I added a few Creamsicle Embellishments and a sparkling coppery twine bow for good measure. So many textures and metallic touches on this project. I am so pleased with how it came out!

Well, that’s all for my project today! I hope this card shows you that even if an embossing folder is intended for an A2 card, all you need to do to make it work for a larger card is a bit of time and some sharp scisssors. Totally worth it, in my opinion! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!

New Illustration for the Simon Says Stamp Every Happiness Release-Now Available!

This post was sponsored by Simon Says Stamp. Thanks, Simon! *I have gathered links to all of the products used at the bottom of the post for your convenience, using affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Thank you for shopping with my links! I truly appreciate your support for my work!*

Hi friends! Simon Says Stamp has released their newest collection with the Every Happiness release (click HERE to check out the entire release!), and this is an extra special release for me, because the new Daisy Frame stamp set is one of my illustrations!! I have always loved daisies, but their simplicity has for some reason eluded my brain when it came to arranging them for a stamp set. I was recently reading a book with my daughter and one of the characters was weaving a daisy crown, and it hit me: a daisy chain! I am so excited that this set offers not only super detailed dies but stencils, too, to make coloring super easy for those who aren’t interested in working with coloring mediums. Let’s get started on the details on my project for tonight!

To begin my project, I wanted to create a no-line colored look, even though I knew I would be using the Daisy Frame stamp with the Daisy Frame Stencils, so I stamped the large floral frame using no-line coloring ink. I then placed the stamped panel on my Stencil Station (a 7×10 Craft Tacky Mat placed on a Magnetic Glass Mat, always at the ready for easy and quick stenciling!) and placed the Daisy Frame stencils in their appropriate spots. I used the new Shading Brushes to blend Sky & Aspen Pawsitively Saturated Inks, creating a lovely, serene color palette.

Once I had finished blending using the stencils, I used some colored pencils to add a little extra shading and shape to the stenciled images. Because I used a no-line coloring ink, I achieved the no-line look I was going for, but some of the details got a bit lost. Adding some simple shading with colored pencils helped enhance some of those details! After I had finished blending and adding extra shading, I used the super detailed coordinating die to cut out the frame. The new Chunky Ovals dies, with their slightly elongated shape, were perfect to pair with this oblong oval flower frame! I popped up the floral die cut on this oblong oval using thin foam squares, then added more thin foam squares behind the oval and adhered it to a white, A2 card front.

For the greeting, I kept the color palette light and airy, die cutting the gorgeous Thank You from the new XL Darling Script Greetings 1. I die cut one of the detailed dies from white glitter cardstock, then cut two more from some white scrap cardstock and layered them together with liquid adhesive. This change of texture and additional height on the sentiment help to add visual interest to this limited-palette project! I popped it up with some additional thin foam squares, then added a few Dusk Pawsitively Dazzling Gems around the wreath for a bit of added sparkle.

Well, that’s all for my project today!! I have so many fun things to share with you using this new Every Happiness release (click HERE to check out the entire release!). Don’t forget about the fabulous two-day blog hop happening later this week. Inspiration and prizes galore! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!

Willowweave Vines in Blue and Green with New Simon Says Stamp!

This post was sponsored by Simon Says Stamp. Thanks, Simon! *I have gathered links to all of the products used at the bottom of the post for your convenience, using affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Thank you for shopping with my links! I truly appreciate your support for my work!*

Hi friends! Today, I have a dainty and elegant project featuring one of my most favorite new product suites from the Always There release! (Click HERE to see the entire collection!) The Willowweave Cover Plate die and coordinating stencil are absolutely gorgeous; it reminds me of the gorgeous patterns in Bridgerton or from early 19th century textiles. Delicate, but still intricately detailed and symmetrical. I created this card using one of my favorite color palettes: cornflower blue, pale mint, and jade green. Let’s get started with the details on my project!

I began by placing my white panel of A2 cardstock on my Stencil Station. (a Craft Tacky Mat placed permanently on a Magnetic Glass Board to make for easy stenciling at the drop of a hat!) I then placed the Willowweave Stencil in the center of the cardstock and used a blending brush to blend the most delightfully delicate shade of green with Jade Pawsitively Saturated Ink. It’s almost too subtle to see in the photo, but it adds such a gorgeous and delicate detail to the background! Once I had finished stenciling, I added a jade green Willowweave Plate die cut over the top of the stenciled area. The contrast of the darker green with the pale minty green is divine to me!

After I had adhered the vine die cuts to the stenciled background with liquid adhesive, I trimmed the long edges to allow for some room for strips of cornflower blue cardstock to peek out from either side. I popped up the stenciled panel on my card base using foam adhesive squares, then tucked the cornflower blue cardstock strips on either side. I also die cut several of the delicate little blooms from the Willowweave Plate die set using the same cornflower blue cardstock, then popped them up on the vines with tiny pieces of foam adhesive.

Once I had finished adding the flowers to the card front, I turned my attention to the greeting. I stamped the simple “thanks, friend” sentiment from the new Classic Friendship using Twilight Pawsitively Saturated Ink, then stamped again directly over the top with embossing ink and added some shimmering iridescent embossing powder. I believe the blue iridescent powder has been discontinued (the saddest of sad faces!) but Simon Says Stamp still has the Iridescent Purple powder in stock. It truly creates the most luxurious and somewhat subtle sheen when used in conjunction with colored inks! I die cut the sentiment and popped it up in the center of the card with foam adhesive. Finally, I added some tiny Opal Pawsitively Dazzling Gems to the center of each flower for added sparkle.

Well, that’s all for my card today! I just love how this card came out! So delicate and feminine, simplistic but filled with pretty details. The Willowweave Plate and Stencil set are truly a must have, in my opinion! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!

Oh Happy Day Teacher’s Thank You with Simon Says Stamp!

This post was sponsored by Simon Says Stamp. Thanks, Simon! *I have gathered links to all of the products used at the bottom of the post for your convenience, using affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Thank you for shopping with my links! I truly appreciate your support for my work!*

Hi friends! Remember THIS card? I used the Happy Rainbow stencil set to create a rainbow image large enough to make two card fronts, and I have the second one to share with you today! I love a good two-fer! For the previous card, I did some fussy cutting, some die cutting, and added a quick sentiment. Today’s card is a fun and festive shaker card using the remaining A2 rainbow panel, perfect for celebrating the end of another school year. Let’s get started with the details on my project!

To start, I used Pawsitively Saturated Inks in shades of Apple, Cantaloupe, Melon, Butter, Dublin, Cadette, Clematis with blending brushes to blend the Happy Rainbow stencil. I used my Stencil Station (a Craft Tacky Mat placed on a Magnetic Glass Mat, the combination of which holds my cardstock in place securely with the heavy glass mat while the Craft Tacky Mat keeps my stencil in the right spot on my cardstock!) After I had blended all of the pretty ROY G BIV colors on my cardstock panel, I used Rainbow Splash Black ink to add the stenciled boho details to the rainbow. I love the sharp contrast between the vibrant colors and the crisp black details!!

Once I had finished blending the stenciled images, I cut the panel in half to create the two A2 card fronts. For this shaker card, I used some leftover stamp packaging and Tear-rific Tape to create a flat shaker pocket, which I filled with tiny iridescent sequins and delicate silver star sequins.

For the greeting, I used the older Oh Happy Day as my sentiment focal point, cutting the detail layer from So Very Black cardstock and the shadow from vellum, layering the two together with liquid adhesive. I popped it up on the front of the shaker panel using thin strips of foam adhesive, then tucked a sentiment strip from Back to School beneath the die cut greeting, again using foam adhesive. Finally, I tucked a silver cord bow next to the die cut greeting, adding a touch more texture and shine to the card!

Well, that’s all for my project today! Don’t you just love when you can use one stenciled image to create two different projects? It makes me feel so efficient and organized, ha! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!

ILYSM for Mother’s Day with Simon Says Stamp + SALE!

This post was sponsored by Simon Says Stamp. Thanks, Simon! *I have gathered links to all of the products used at the bottom of the post for your convenience, using affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Thank you for shopping with my links! I truly appreciate your support for my work!*

Hi friends! I have one last project to share with you that was inspired by the CITI card that I helped teach at Simon Says Stamp CREATE last weekend! The beautiful striped backgrounds that I created for THIS post yielded three different projects. I used the first two striped panels as the background behind cover plate die cuts, but for today’s project, I thought I would allow the striped background and the gorgeous colors to be more prominently featured with the addition of a chunky sentiment and beautiful flora and foliage. Let’s get started with the details on my project!

To begin, I used the same technique that I used to create the striped backgrounds from the post linked above: add vertical strips of double sided adhesive to my A2 panel, then create a pattern using horizontal strips of cardstock in a variety of widths all down the front of the panel. Once I had created the striped panel, I used one of the A2 Arches dies to die cut the panel, doing my best to make sure that the bottom was lined up straight with the cardstock strips! The sandwich was thick and impressed a bit of the pattern from the top cutting plate into the foil cardstock. Not perfect, but still so pretty!

After I had die cut the striped panel, I mounted it on a Seashell A2 card front using thin foam adhesive squares. I then die cut the ILYSM from gold glitter and vellum cardstocks, adhering the pieces together with liquid adhesive. I also heat embossed another sentiment from Thanks, Mom onto some deep raspberry cardstock using gold glitter embossing powder, then die cut the finished sentiment with it’s coordinating die. I popped the two sentiment pieces up on the striped panel with some more thin foam adhesive for a bit of extra dimension.

To add some pretty decorative elements to this bold and graphic card, I die cut several flowers, berries, and foliage from the Aurora Blooms die set using the same shades of cardstock used on the striped panel, as well as the addition of some shining gold foil cardstock. I added Taffy Pawsitively Dazzling Gems to the berry branches instead of the cardstock circle die cuts, adding additional sparkle and shine to this card. I just love the modern elements of this project paired with the pretty flowers and beautiful colors.

Well, that’s all for my project today! Now for some fun sale information:

Simon Says Stamp is celebrating mothers for Mother’s Day with a sale through the end of the day! Simply fill your cart and add code MOM at checkout to receive $15 off your $100 purchase. Thanks, Simon!!

To those who are celebrating today, I hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day with some rest, some yummy treats, and maybe a crafty gift or two. If this day is hard for you for any reason, I am sending lots of love and hugs.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and have a marvelous day!