Friday, May 28, 2021

An invitation to Play Cards FROM a Friend!!

I was delighted by an invitation from a friend to Play Cards - yes, it can work this way, too!  

Shirley Bampton a.k.a. Shirley B's Stamping Stuff,  and The Bee's Knees, designs sets for Stamplorations.  I once used her fun Poinsettia set for a split-four technique, in a much different, non-Christmas way - perhaps you'll remember it?  If not you can see it here.  Shirley loved it so much that she made her own - it caused quite a bit of shopping I hear!  Yay!

Shirley invited me to play with another of her sets - yes, please!  We only wish we could do it in the same place!  

We're using The Bee's Knees: Carved Flowers today - totally reminds me of 'potato stamping' in elementary school.   Stamplorations, and Shirley have done all the work for us!

Shirley - at your suggestion:  using slimline style -  I've made four slimline minis - this is my 6.5 x 11 inch panel - you'll see that I've scored it to indicate my sections:


 Split, and mounted:

And a closer look at each, with the inks used:

I masked the edge of this panel so I could use these large petals without carry over to its neighbor.

Most of these sentiments are in the set!  So fun!

This sentiment above comes from another Stamplorations' set called 
Bloomfully: thankful.  
You might remember it from my IB Mother's Day card?


Shirley I had such a wonderful time with your wonderful Carved Flowers!  All the petals, and leaves are perfect for making all the custom blooms a girl could ever want!  Thank you so much for inviting me to play cards with you!

I'm coming over  - and bringing all my friends with me - right ladies?!  OH btw, Shirley is highlighting her makes at Stamplorations, too - you'll find them here.

Thanks for stopping by today - and for leaving a comment!  It means the world!

=]  Michele

31 comments:

Denise Bryant said...

Love these fun designs and the bright colors you used! And I have added this set to my wish list... how come I hadn't noticed it before? Lots of possibilities!

Daria Z. said...

Love these bright, beautiful cards, Michele!! What a great idea to make 4 mini slimline cards this way. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!!

Linda Callahan said...

The flowers are adorable but oh those ink colors....wow! I may have to invest!

ddc designs said...

Absolutely LOVE these! Cheers :)

Lisa Elton said...

How fun, I love that Shirley invited you to play cards! And play cards you did! Aces girl, ACES!

nancy littrell said...

I love how you got 4 mini slimline CAS design cards out of one stamped 8 1/2" x 11" Piece of cardstock. You were so creative with all the stamps from Shirley Bees "Carved flowers" set, which I have:-) You have really inspired me and so has Shirley's Slimline cards been so creative. What a fun time for both of you:-) TFS my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy Can't wait to see you playday again next month:-)

lostinpaper said...

How very wonderful Michele, these bright cheerful cards would make anybody's day!

Anonymous said...

Marisela Delgado said: Michele, I love, love, love your cards! These are fabulous! ☺☺☺ mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

shirley-bee said...

The snail!!! 😍😍

Michele, these are absolutely wonderful, and I’m so going to CASE your versions. I love those pink flowers, I love how you even thought of a snail from those stamps, I love the bright colours, and I’m so glad we did this. Can’t wait till next month 😁

Ros Crawford said...

I've actually met Shirley and what a lovely and talented lady! I just love what you did with those stamps... Fabulous!!

Jeanne said...

I remember potato stamping! But I could NEVER get my potato stamp anything as wonderful as these bright and cheery flowers. SO fun and happy. So glad for you to be invited to play and then create such fun beauties. Hugs!

Bonnie said...

Oh my! These are so fun, Michele! I LOVE how you've used these stamps and turned them into 4 cards with a different way to do the split! Such bright and fun colors too! I may have to do some shopping now...

Marcia Hill said...

What a FUN set to use, and your panel of bold and bright flowers made 4 FABULOUS mini slimline cards Michele...Shirley must have been thrilled when she saw what you did with her stamps! I must admit I never thought of doing the split four horizontally like you did but I LOVE how it turned out and will definitely have to try it out!! Wonderful cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Bonnie said...

After seeing the stamps, I'm even more impressed, my friend! What a wonderful use of them! That little snail is the bomb!

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Oh I just LOVE these bright, fun, bold flowers! The inks are so fabulous, and I love the way you stamped all the flowers then cut them from one sheet. What a great idea!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Nice! I love this technique of multiple cards - you rocked it :)

Bobby said...

I'm with Bonnie on this one, Michelle. I looked at the stamp set and drew a blank but you made four terrific cards. So whimsical and fun.

Cat Craig said...

What a fabulous set of cards Michele. So fun and bright perfect for summer time.

HilaryJane said...

Love all of these, gorgeous vibrant colours finished perfectly with that black detail xx

Papercraft Boutique said...

How fun and happy these mini slimline cards are, Michele! Love that little snail you created!
Hideko xx

TK said...

Wow, awesome, Michele! Love the technique and your color choice is just fabulous! Very cute cards

conil said...

Though I need more practice, love this technique. Works in everr way, too, A2, slimline and mini slimlive. Tried to get these flowers, now that I know how to use them properly. Signed up for their next shipment. Gorgeous cards, each and every one.

Vikki H said...

These are some of the freshest, fun and fabulous slims I've seen this month! Your CP inks sure helped this set soar! 💕

Tracey McNeely said...

Michele these cards are so fabulous! What a fun set that Shirley wanted you to play with!

Anita in France said...

Bold, vibrant and so fun, Michele ... with a touch of whimsy ... and your gorgeous style! You showcased Shirley's set beautifully ... all four are lovely ... though I guess you know I'm going to be especially taken with the one featuring the escargot! Hugs, Anita :)

Mac Mable said...

Bold, vibrant, creative and fun and I love how you've split them into four amazing cards x. Always fun to create with friends x.

Anke said...

WOW stunning cards.

Hugs
Anke

Birgit said...

These are so cute and the colors are so vibrant! These cards will bring joy wherever you send them.

Tracey McNeely said...

Sometimes I lose track of where I comment on a card, but it doesn't look like I did here yet. Love love love these cards and the colour combos. I don't have Orange Peel...yet on the list thank you! These are so fabulous! xo

Barb Ghig said...

Oh my goodness, Michele...I love how you stamped all of these super cute flowers and your color combo is fabulous! You really know how to work those CP inks!

Karen Dunbrook said...

delightful mf....fun and happy feeling cards.
xx Karen