Shaded Summer and a Sneak Peek (or two)

 Hi everyone!

I'm back!  A few days out of town does wonders for the soul!  It was nice to be away and spend time with great friends, but it's nice to be home, too!

I pulled out the Shaded Summer stamp set (#155783) for a play when I got home.  And I couldn't stop at just one, so I have several projects to share!

First up, three cards.

I used a different technique for each card.  Plus there are a couple of Sale-a-bration sneak peeks in one of the cards.  Can you pick them out?

For this first card, I used my Stampin' Write Markers to color the image.  A strip of Polished Pink Shimmer Vellum runs along the side.  I used a piece of Pattern Party Designer Series Paper to frame the image and sprinkled a few 2021-2023 In Color Jewels across the card front.

On the above card, I went with a monochromatic look.  I used a Blending Brush to apply Soft Succulent ink as a background and then stamped them image and greeting in Soft Succulent.  The framing panel is from Pansy Petals.  And I completed the card with a sprinkling of Genial Gems.

For this last card, I heat embossed the image on a piece of Basic Black cardstock using White Embossing Powder.  Then I die cut the image using the Summer Shadows Dies.  I did the same with a piece of Be Dazzling 6" x 6" Specialty Paper and adhered the images to a piece of Designer Series Paper from the Simply Elegant collection.  I added a bow of Flirty Flamingo Gold Metallic Ribbon.  The sentiment is also stamped in Flirty Flamingo.  Are you wondering how you can get the Summer Shadows Dies and Be Dazzling 6" x 6" Specialty Paper?  They are both Sale-a-bration items that you can pick up free with a qualifying purchase beginning on August 3!

My final project is this sweet little treat bag made from the Ombre Gift Bags.  I also used the Rainbow Glimmer Paper and Ombre Specialty Paper.  These bags will hold a pack of embellishments that will be sent to customers placing an order in July!

I am so humbled by those of you that have selected me as your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Thank you!   If there is ever anything I can do for you, please just let me know.

The host code for June is FREZCS3R.   Please use this code when ordering.  If your order is more than $150.00, do not use the code.  Doing so would forfeit your earned hostess benefits.  However, you will still receive this month's order bonus from me.

Happy Stampin!

Melanie