Creation Station Blog Hop – Artfully Stepped Up, Stampin’ Up! Sweets & Treats

 Hi stamping friend! Glad to have you stop by today. I am so happy to be creating with the wonderful Creation Station team today. Super fun theme for you too, Step It Up. In case you aren't familiar with the term, it's taking a simple project, and adding to it to create something more detailed… You might have figured that out, but in case it's an unfamiliar term, hopefully that helps. I actually did this backwards, I'll tell ya what I mean….

 I actually created my "Stepped Up" version first. I tend to create on a more "avid" level, so often times my cards have a lot of detail, layers, techniques and or supplies. So it seemed natural to me to just create that way, then see if I could figure out a more simple version. 

 As you can see, the cards do look very similar. I'll give you a few details on the "simple" version first.

 For this card, I tried to go back to my roots – no punches, not heat embossing, no pressure embossing or die cuts – not even Designer Series Paper!!! SERIOUSLY!!! Just some cardstock, ink, a few Stampin' Blends and a couple of Red Rhinestone Gems added in for good measure. I did very minimal shading on the image, and even used my Stampin' Blends to create my own "Designer Paper"

 So the first card was just fine, but this card is my heart!!!! I LOVE this card and how it turned out. The layers, the coloring, the texture….everything! I added a lot more detail and texture to this card, with layering the colored image, using the scalloped rectangular die cut, adding some Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper, and distressing the edges of the Pear Pizzazz layer.

 I am seriously stoked to visit everyone's blog today. Next up is Julie!

 

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I would love to be able to help you with all of your Stampin' Up! needs if you are in the US. Here is a linked shopping supply list for you, and when you order over $50 using the hostess code VZW3R6W2, you can choose any of my PDF Tutorial Bundles for Free. You can see the latest at the bottom of my post, or see them all here in my Tutorial Store

 

Product List

Want to see all the great FREE gifts that you can choose from when you place a qualifying order right now? Check them out HERE

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope I was able to help inspire you to go create something today!

 Check out all of the latest Create With Us, International Design Team Tutorial Bundles!