Stampin’ Sisters Retreat: Happy Birthday to You card set

Each year for Stampin’ Sisters retreat, we include a stamp set in their project bag.  This years stamp set was the Happy Birthday to You Sale-a-bration stamp set.  We used it and the coordinating Birthday Dies to create this set of five cards.

Stampin' Up! Happy Birthday to You Sale-a-bration stamp set, Stampin' Sisters retreat, Stampin' Studio

I thought it would be fun to make a card without the cake, so we used the dies to cut out just the flowers.  These were then colored in with Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends Combo and Granny Apple Green Combo then popped up with Stampin’ Dimensional.

Stampin' Up! Happy Birthday to You Sale-a-bration stamp set, Stampin' Sisters retreat, Stampin' Studio

The take home product for this project was a bottle of Whisper White Reinker.

Stampin' Up! Happy Birthday to You Sale-a-bration stamp set, Stampin' Sisters retreat, Stampin' Studio

This card has a fun technique called “White Washing”to make the color pop on black.  We stamped the cake in VersaMark and embossed with White Embossing Powder, then we used White Reinker and an Aqua Painter to flood the cake and flowers with white.  Once the white ink dried we used Stampin’ Blends Markers to color over the white embossing and the white wash.

Stampin' Up! Happy Birthday to You Sale-a-bration stamp set, Stampin' Sisters retreat, Stampin' Studio

This card also uses the White Wash technique, but just on the flowers this time.  Highland Heather and Granny Apple Green were the Stampin’ Blends used here.

Stampin' Up! Happy Birthday to You Sale-a-bration stamp set, Stampin' Sisters retreat, Stampin' Studio

Card 3 features various shades of petal Pink and Calypso Coral and the entire cake was cut out with the Birthday Dies.

Stampin' Up! Happy Birthday to You Sale-a-bration stamp set, Stampin' Sisters retreat, Stampin' Studio

The final card in this set also used the white Wash technique, but this time it was only used on the cake to make it look like white frosting.

Stampin' Up! Happy Birthday to You Sale-a-bration stamp set, Stampin' Sisters retreat, Stampin' Studio

Supplies used on the Happy Birthday to You card set

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CURRENT HOST CODE:

When you place an order of $35 or more, in my online store, using Host Code BF6NEX6H  and you’ll receive a packet to make all four of my Heirloom Frames & Dies Cards.  This offer is valid March 13-March 30th only through me! 

If your order is over $150 DO NOT use the code – you’ll get your own Stampin’ Rewards from Stampin’ Up! Just copy/paste this code: BF6NEX6H  when placing your order.

 

More good stuff from Stampin’ Sisters Retreat

Because we like to have a variety of different types of projects, we created this Squash Album which was a lot of fun.  It measures 6″ x 6″ when closed but it opens up to expand over 18″ wide.

Stampin' Up! Honey Bee Bundle, Stampin' Sisters Retreat , Stampin' Studio

The project uses the Honey Bee stamp set and coordinating Detailed Bees dies along with the Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper (which was a Sale-a-bration item, but has now sold out).  A Roll of the Basic Black Ribbon was their take home gift for this project.

Stampin" Up! Stampin' Sisters Retreat, Stampin' Studio

We offered an optional card swap back in October, so the 64 people that chose to participate had 5 months to create a card and reproduce it 63 more times!  Not only did they go home with all the projects we created at retreat, but they went home with 63 other gorgeous cards from the swap.

Stampin" Up! Stampin' Sisters Retreat, Stampin' Studio

We had everyone vote for their favorite card and the winners got to choose a gift from us.

Stampin" Up! Stampin' Sisters Retreat, Stampin' Studio

The winners were Helen Tietz, Gall Diss, and Tina Demrow.  Congratulations on your gorgeous cards ladies.

Stampin" Up! Stampin' Sisters Retreat, Stampin' Studio

Here’s a close up look at Helen’s 1st place Diorama card featuring The Gangs All Meer stamp set

Stampin" Up! Stampin' Sisters Retreat, Stampin' Studio

Gail’s 2nd place card was a never ending card that opens over and over again to reveal different papers and designs that all come from the Peaceful Poppies Suite.

Stampin" Up! Stampin' Sisters Retreat, Stampin' Studio

Here’s one of the views when the cards opens up.

Stampin" Up! Stampin' Sisters Retreat, Stampin' Studio

Tina’s 3rd place card used the Beauty Abounds stamp set and coordinating Butterfly Beauty Dies.

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I’ve got lots more to share so come back tomorrow, but don’t forget you can get the card kit to make this project from our Stampin’ Sisters Retreat.  Details on how to get it can be found by CLICKING HERE

Stampin' Up! Painted Poppies stamp set, Heirloom Frames Dies & Embossing Folders, Stampin' Sisters Retreat, Stampin' Studio

Thank you so much for taking time to visit my blog.  I truly appreciate you.  Your comments and orders are always appreciated!

CURRENT HOST CODE:


When you place an order of $35 or more, in my online store, using Host Code BF6NEX6H  and you’ll receive a packet to make all four of my Heirloom Frames & Dies Cards.  This offer is valid March 13-March 30th only through me! 

If your order is over $150 DO NOT use the code – you’ll get your own Stampin’ Rewards from Stampin’ Up! Just copy/paste this code: BF6NEX6H  when placing your order.

Heirloom Frames Dies & Folders pair with Painted Poppies

Project 3 from our Stampin’ Sisters Retreat was this set of four pretty cards which feature the Painted Poppies Bundle and the Heirloom Frames Dies & 3D Embossing Folders.  This was a project that surprised many, as they have been used to seeing the painted Poppies stamp set used with shades of red.  This unusual and soft color pallet was a real crowd pleaser.

Be sure to read the entire post as I have a way for you to get this project kit for FREE!

Stampin' Up! Painted Poppies stamp set, Heirloom Frames Dies & Embossing Folders, Stampin' Sisters Retreat, Stampin' Studio

Everyone received a roll of the Silver Metallic-Edge Ribbon which was used on the cards.  We used the Seaside Spray and Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers to color the ribbon so we could match it perfectly to the cards.

Stampin' Up! Painted Poppies stamp set, Heirloom Frames Dies & Embossing Folders, Stampin' Sisters Retreat, Stampin' Studio

To use the Heirloom Frames Dies & Embossing Folders, it’s important to use the dies first to cut out the frame, then run it through the coordinating embossing folder.

Stampin' Up! Painted Poppies stamp set, Heirloom Frames Dies & Embossing Folders, Stampin' Sisters Retreat, Stampin' Studio

Gray Granite is the background piece on the first two cards and the have added texture on them thanks to the Subtle Embossing Folder.  The frames on both these cards are Seaside Spray.

Stampin' Up! Painted Poppies stamp set, Heirloom Frames Dies & Embossing Folders, Stampin' Sisters Retreat, Stampin' Studio

Each of the flowers and leaves were stamped in Memento Ink and colored in with Seaside Spray Stampin’ Blends Combo and Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers.

Stampin' Up! Painted Poppies stamp set, Heirloom Frames Dies & Embossing Folders, Stampin' Sisters Retreat, Stampin' Studio

Cards 3 & 4 have a Seaside Spray Background which also has added texture thanks to the Subtle Embossing Folder.  All the sentiments on this set of cards come from the Peaceful Moments stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Painted Poppies stamp set, Heirloom Frames Dies & Embossing Folders, Stampin' Sisters Retreat, Stampin' Studio

This project was my favorite from our Stampin’ Sisters Retreat and I am offering a project kit with all the card bases & envelopes, cardstock and ribbon needed to make all 4 cards.  I will also provide a PDF of written instructions and a video tutorial. 

This project kit is yours with an order of $35 or more when placed between March 13-March 30th through my online store.  Don’t forget it’s still Sale-a-bration time, so if your order is $50 or more you’ll also get to choose a Sale-a-bration item. 

You will need the following items to complete your cards like mine.  

Supply List

Thank you so much for taking time to visit my blog.  I truly appreciate you.  Your comments and orders are always appreciated!

CURRENT HOST CODE:


When you place an order of $35 or more, in my online store, using Host Code BF6NEX6H  and you’ll receive a packet to make all four of my Heirloom Frames & Dies Cards.  This offer is valid March 13-March 30th only through me! 

If your order is over $150 DO NOT use the code – you’ll get your own Stampin’ Rewards from Stampin’ Up! Just copy/paste this code: BF6NEX6H  when placing your order.