Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Stampin' Up! Upsy Daisy and I create Congratulations Cards

Yesterday, after coming home from work, I crashed hard from the caffeine high, and then got NOTHING done... so, today after work, I had to get back into the craft room, the ideas were rolling around my head, and I had to do something about a few of them... I wanted to use my neglected Upsy Daisy set, which was one of the first sets I bought when I joined Stampin' Up! I wanted to show just how versatile this set was without too much work, just a change of colours really!
This one I wanted to create a shadow effect on the flowers, although I don't think it worked particularly well, ah well, next time... I have used Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Soft Suede, Crumbcake and of course Whisper White. The Congrats I have used on both cards is from Basic Phrases, another super underused stamp set. I have paired all of this with some retired Stampin' Up! Buttons and some neutral twine (which is actually crochet thread in Vanilla)  I am entering this one into the Hand Stamped Sentiments Colour Challenge, and the Simply Less is More weekly challenge.  
This second card I like a lot more... I guess I'm just not a pastels kinda girl.... This uses all the same stamps, but instead of shadowing, I have stamped the flowers in VersaMark and embossed them in white. The colours used are Basic Black, Whisper White and Crumbcake, once again, the sentiment is from Basic Phrases. I am entering this one into the Simply Less is More challenge as well, as a Congratulations card. 
If you want to see more projects using the Upsy Daisy stamp set, click on the link below to see all projects using this super versatile stamp set :-)

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23 comments:

  1. Stamping MinnieMay 4, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Jess, love this effect. At first glance, it's looks like your brayered it; then I saw you used cardstock. Cool! Your card is quick and easy to create yet it has a "first impressions" appeal. Thank you so much for participating in our challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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  2. ShannonMay 4, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Jessica-wow! I love how you stamped on top of the paper strips. Such a great idea. Very pretty card and you're #1-you go girl. Thank you for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week.

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  3. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Great idea to use the three panels and I think the shadowing worked very well! Thanks for playing at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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  4. Stamps and PaperMay 4, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    I really like this stamp set and love the card with the 3 colours together.

    Anne

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  5. Suze BainMay 4, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    I much prefer the second one Jess, the white on crumbcake is fab. x

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  6. Jan May 4, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Gorgeous cards xx Jan

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  7. Dolly DaydreamsMay 4, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Both are gorgeous but like the first one best, love your idea of the panels of colour very clever indeed.

    Marie

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  8. JennyMay 4, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    I agree with you, I prefer your second card but the first is a lovely design. I love the white on the coffee colour card and great edge to edge design :)
    Jenny x

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  9. Dolly DaydreamsMay 4, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Beautiful cards, especially like the first one love the three different colours very clever idea, it reminds me of ice cream for some reason, lovely.

    Marie

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  10. Liz McGuire,May 4, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Hiya, two really pretty cards,

    Liz x

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  11. LynneMay 4, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    They are both lovely cards. I prefer the first one but only because it`s so colourful.
    Lynne xxx

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  12. BabsMay 4, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Beautiful cards but i agree with you the second one is fab and delicate...

    Babs x

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  13. AileenMay 4, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Hi Jess,

    Great cards. I really like your second one. The whisper white against the crumb cake looks really good. x

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  14. MandiMay 4, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Lovely cards Jess, that white on the kraft is FAB
    I do like the pastel one too
    Continued thanks
    Diva LIM mandi
    Less is More

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  15. Crafty CatMay 4, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    BOth cards are beautiful. My favorite would be the first ones. The use of colours is great!

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  16. Seafield JoMay 4, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    These are lovely cards Jess, love the stamp.

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  17. ChrissieMay 4, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Both great cards Jess, but the second one is my favourite! The colour is just superb and I just love those images!
    More great submissions!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  18. SusanMay 4, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I keep saying I'm going to buy that stamp, because every time I see it used, I want it! Beautiful cards...but I think I kind of prefer the second one too.

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  19. inkedx2May 4, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Love how you used the colors as panels on your card. Thanks so much for joining us this week at hand Stamped Sentiments. Hope you will play with us again in future challenges.

    Robbie

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  20. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    totally love the upsy daisy, really love the coloured cardstocks across the top one!!!

    and love the white embossing on the second.

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  21. KathykMay 4, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    FAB card

    Kathyk

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  22. OhneillyMay 5, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Lovely card, like the colour combo.
    Claire x

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  23. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Hi Jess, they are both such lovely cards. I think, tho, my personal favourite is the second one. It's just brilliant! Sarah

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