Today is going to be a great day, but I can’t imagine how it could be better than my yesterday. Today I get to experience the joy of Stampin’ Up!’s 2018 Annual Catalog with tons of my friends and team members (also friends) – while I’m also recovering from the wall-to-wall excitement of yesterday’s Spring Stamp-Along. As part of the event, I hosted a card swap. Today I’m sharing my swap for the event. Here’s my card:
Tips, Tricks and Reminders
- Fabulous Flamingo & Tabs for Everything. My card features two stamp sets from Stampin’ Up!’s 2017 Annual Catalog – Fabulous Flamingo (a photopolymer multi-step stamp) and Tabs for Everything (a fun set with lots of opportunity to build words). Here’s a look at Fabulous Flamingo: All of the images, including the background of leaves on the Lemon Lime Twist panel, are from the set. The two words are stamped with Tabs for Everything, punched with a 1″ Circle punch and framed with a scalloped circle from the Layering Circles Framelits Dies. Here’s a look at the Tabs for Everything bundle: How cute! Even if the set and punch continue, the bundled pricing retires as the end of this catalog period.
- Color Combination. While Flirty Flamingo will retire (unless it’s saved by a color refresh), I still had to pull it out with this fun flamingo. Funny thing – when I sat down to design my swap card for this event, I didn’t intend to mock the colors from my card for the OnStage event in November, but I did. Here’s a look at my swap card using Bird Banter (you can click on this picture to see the original post for this card): Apparently, I love these colors together. If you like this combination as much as I do, please save this:
- Infinity Shots. When I make multiples of a project, I like to line them all up and grab an infinity shot of the cards. It’s just a fun way to capture all the work in one place. Here’s a fun shot of these cards (not all of them made it into the picture): And here’s another view:
Stamp Sets: Fabulous Flamingo, Tabs for Everything Papers: Pool Party, Lemon Lime Twist, Basic Gray, Whisper White Inks: Powder Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party, Lemon Lime Twist, Archival Basic Gray Accessories: 1″ Circle punch, Layering Circles Framelits Dies, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
SPRING ONE-FOR-ONE CARD SWAP. I want to see your Spring-themed cards! That’s why I’m hosting a Spring one-for-one card swap. I need to receive your cards by Friday, April 13, so please don’t wait! You can learn more here.
Awesome card..so happy I got one! Thanks!
Yay! Thanks, Windy! So happy it matched your bag the day of the event. <3
Such a bright and fun card. Enjoy the day Brian!
Thanks so much, Dawn! <3
Truly fabulous! Love the background.
Thanks, Mary! That was the “didn’t realize it would take so long” part of the card. π
What a fun card, Brian, for your friends yesterday. Love this color combo. Have a great time today at OnStage.
Thanks so much, HJ! I had lots of fun with these colors <3
Wow Brian – I love this card! My daughter collects flamingo’s and this would be the perfect set to use for cards for her. Two step stamping makes things so easy for those of us that don’t enjoy coloring. You have yourself and amazing time today and I’m jealous that you get to see the new catalog already. BTW – YOU are fabulous!
π Thanks so much, Grace! I’m so glad you like it. This set was SO FUN to play with – hadn’t used it to make a flamingo until I set out to make this card. π
Love your colors and everything about your card except that Flamingo .
He looks like he missed a few meals or something . I am a fan of that other set you used….. Tabs For Everything . I have used it a bunch !
I know you are having a ball today …. super exciting time !!
Ha! I think he looks sturdy – it’s just his legs that are so skinny. π Thanks for always making me giggle, Sonny! <3
I love your swap! I’m so happy to have received one! Your mom’s swap is adorable too – she is delightful! Thanks for a fabulous Friday!!
π Thanks, Elisha! I’m so glad you like the swap and am thrilled you were able to join us for the fun day.
WOW! You make fabulous swap cards! Love the color combination!
Thanks, Sue! <3
Such a great swap! And I hope you had a terrific βparty dayβ. xox
It was wonderful! Thanks for your sweet comments, Linda! <3
Oh Brian, this card just makes me smile! I love it in every way?
π Thanks, Jennifer! It was fun to pull together. <3
Those infinity shots always get me, I love them. Your cards are gorgeous
Thanks so much, Robbye! I enjoyed making these cards. <3
Awesome stampong. Vwru talented. Keep onspiring all pf us.
New pal
Linda Bilger
Thanks so much, Linda! I appreciate your kind comments and am happy to welcome you to the Pals! <3
Brian, I bought this stamp set and I’ve never used it but today it’s getting inked up thanks to you. I love to visit Mary Fish on Sundays to see all cards and there was Brian’s flamingos today. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks so much for that sweet comment, Sheila! I’m so happy I inspired you to ink it up. It’s a wonderfully fun set. <3 Thanks for stopping by.