Rooted in Nature for Fab Friday 171

As I was wrapping up my father-in-law's Father's Day present this afternoon, I realised that none of the many cards in my stash would do for this darling man. We're having an early family dinner tonight for him so I had to get cracking on the job.

Inspiration came from this morning's challenge at Fab Friday.

He's a man who loves trees and gardens so I turned to my old favourite, Rooted in Nature. The skeleton leaves are my favourite images (I think...) from my favourite set. The sky was created by a happy intersection between shaving cream, Balmy Blue re-inker and an acrylic block.

I've highlighted the Pinewood Plank by swiping white pigment ink over it lightly. The triple-layered 'happy' has a coating of clear Wink of Stella. The bow embellishment in the sketch has been replaced by a pair of Leaves trinkets.

I'm sure my FIL will love this card but I guess I'll find out at tonight's dinner. 😀

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Product List

Rooted In Nature Cling-Mount Stamp Set

[148217]

$88.00

Well Said Cling Stamp Set

[148796]

$95.00

Blueberry Bushel A4 Cardstock

[146991]

$18.50

Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock

[147007]

$18.50

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

[106549]

$20.50

Silver Foil Sheets

[132178]

$10.50

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

[147138]

$15.75

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

[147277]

$20.00

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[147168]

$7.75

Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder

[152320]

$20.00

Well Written Dies

[148534]

$84.00

Stitched Rectangle Dies

[148551]

$74.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$14.00

Leaves Trinkets

[146343]

$16.75

As You See It 208 - Design Team Card

It's week 2 of our rotation schedule at As You See It Challenge, so that makes it colour week.

These colours got me thinking marine, so I turned to Seaside Notions. This sweet little set has a number of marine images, including the shells, seaweed and gorgeous seahorse, as well as a number of useful sentiments. The images lend themselves to colouring so I've used Mango Melody and Pretty Peacock Stampin' Blends. 

The seaweed is stamped in a mixture of Coastal Cabana and Pretty Peacock, then sponged lightly with Coastal Cabana.

I took further inspiration for this card from the sketch at Inspire.Create.Challenge. You can play along with them until 1 September.

If you live in New Zealand and don't have a Stampin' Up Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours. I can help you with ideas, get you catalogues and provide you with Stampin' Up products. You can leave a message in the comments or contact me using any of the methods listed in the Contact Me tab at the top of the page. You can shop with me from anywhere in New Zealand by clicking on the SHOP NOW button in the sidebar or clicking on any of products below.

Update: Delighted to be picked the winner at Inspire. Create. Challenge

Product List

Seaside Notions Cling Stamp Set

[149278]

$48.00

Pretty Peacock A4 Cardstock

[150886]

$18.50

Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana

[131302]

$18.50

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

[106549]

$20.50

2019–2021 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[149617]

$24.25

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$12.00

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

$15.75

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$15.75

Pretty Peacock Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[149560]

$19.00

Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147945]

$19.00

Stitched Shapes Dies

[152323]

$60.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$10.50

Butterfly Gala for CAS Colours and Sketches 336

It turns out that this week is Great Sketch Week! CAS Colours and Sketches also have a great sketch on offer this week.

Here's what I did with it, using Butterfly Gala with a bit of help from Very Versailles.

The butterflies are embossed in copper and sponged with a hint of Petal Pink, popped up on dimensionals with their wings free.

The copper mat layer has been embossed with the Scripty folder to add some texture. I'm loving this new embossing folder with its romantic and vintage feel.

If you live in New Zealand and don't have a Stampin' Up Demonstrator, I'd love to be yours. I can help you with ideas, get you catalogues and provide you with Stampin' Up products. You can leave a message in the comments or contact me using any of the methods listed in the Contact Me tab at the top of the page. You can shop with me from anywhere in New Zealand by clicking on the SHOP NOW button in the sidebar or clicking on any of products below.

Delighted to be picked as a Weekly Winner at CAS Colours and Sketches.

Product List

Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148580]

$44.00

Very Versailles Cling Stamp Set

[149275]

$48.00

Butterfly Duet Punch

[148523]

$38.00

Petal Pink A4 Cardstock

[147009]

$18.50

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

[106549]

$20.50

Copper Foil Sheets

[142020]

$10.50

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

$15.75

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[147108]

$15.75

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$20.00

Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder

[141636]

$12.50

Scripty 3D Embossing Folder

[149634]

$20.00

Stamping Sponges

[141337]

$8.50

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

$10.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$7.25