Looking Sharp Cards with Kavya and Isha

Hi folks, Kavya here. After my last week’s card, I thought I would try coming up with another unconventional combo and I think I found one - critters and succulents! I always think that the smallest stamp sets offer the largest variety and the new Looking Sharp stamp set doesn’t disappoint! The critters from Beach Buddies also happened to be just the perfect size for the succulent pots! 

I first started off by creating a fun rainbow card base. I used and A2 sized stripped rainbow pattern paper from Spring Sunburst and then placed a light gray wood pattern paper from Subtle Gray Tones at the bottom half of a smaller white cardstock. Later, I stamped a bunch of succulents from Looking Sharp and critters from Beach Buddies. I stamped some extra succulents and cut the plant portion so that I could use it for the critters. 

While making the card, I decided to reuse some of the ‘plant’ portions by adding them behind the critters! Then, I finally heat embossed a sentiment from Looking Sharp on colored cardstock to finish the card! 

Nothing fancy at all. But by combining two totally different sets and by using vibrant colors, you can easily create a fun card! Check back tomorrow for more inspiration :) 

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Hello everyone! Isha here featuring the Looking Sharp stamps and dies with this whimsical CAS card. I really like these cute images :)

To start, I stamped the images from the Looking Sharp stamp set using alcohol friendly ink. I also stamped some smiley faces on the pots to give a more whimsical feel. Color using copic markers, die-cut using the coordinating dies. Take a white mat layer. Adhere a stripe to the left using Subtle Grey Tones paper, now adhere a thin stripe from the Flirty Flowers paper pack. 

Stamp the solid hearts from the Happy Hamsters stamp set. Die-cut the letters from the Loopy Letters Lower dies to create the word "FABULOUS". Adhere to the mat layer. Adhere this layer to the card. Stamp the sentiment onto a white stripe and add above the word FABULOUS. Adhere all the images using 3D foam and the card is done.

Thank you for dropping by.

Sunny Studio Supplies Used:

Beach Buddies Stamps Shop at: Sunny Studio	Beach Buddies Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio	Happy Hamsters Stamps Shop at: Sunny Studio	Happy Hamsters Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio	Looking Sharp Stamps Shop at: Sunny Studio
Looking Sharp Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio	Loopy Letters Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio	Spring Sunburst 6x6 Paper Shop at: Sunny Studio	Flirty Flowers 6x6 Paper Shop at: Sunny Studio
Subtle Grey Tones Paper Shop at: Sunny Studio

Stitched Rectangle Die Focused Cards with Mayra and Ashley

Happy Monday everyone! Mayra here with you today, yay!! I am sharing this fun summer-themed card using the awesome Stitched Rectangle dies.

I began by coloring the images from the Beach Buddies, Tiki Time, Outback Critters, and the Balloon Rides stamp sets that I would use for my card. I used Copic markers. For the yellow areas, I used Y11, Y08, Y19, and YR24. For the pink, I used RV52, RV21, RV23, and RV06. For the teal, I used BG11, BG10, BG13, and BG49.

Next, I die cut the base panel, and an extra-base panel using the largest of the stitched rectangle in the set. Then I created a frame using the largest die and the next size down. The patterned paper is from the Dots & Stripes Pastels set.

For the sand area, I used the Slimline Nature Borders die set, and for the waves, I used the Catch A Wave dies. The speech bubble is from the Comic Strip Speech Bubbles die set.  I added color to the base panel using Distress Oxide inks, I used Squeezed Lemonade, Scattered Straw, Mustard Seed, Kitsch Flamingo, and Picked Raspberry. For the waves, I used the color Salvaged Patina Distress ink.

I hope you enjoy the card I created to share with you today. Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by. I hope you each have a wonderful and blessed day. 

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Hi friends! It's Ashley with a pretty card featuring the Stitched Rectangles die set! I had so much fun pulling out an old set for my card last week that I decided to pull out another old favorite to combine with the new dies this week! The final result was this monochromatic Pink Peonies card - or should I say Teal Peonies?

I started by using the three Stitched Rectangles on two colors of teal cardstock (one medium, one light) and one piece of polka dot teal paper from Dots and Stripes Pastels. I layered my die cuts onto a dark teal card base for a blocked ombre look in the background.

I stamped all the images from Pink Peonies in Pinkfresh Studio Detail Black ink onto Bristol smooth cardstock so I could color them with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers. I added a few details with a white gel pen, then cut everything out with the matching dies before layering them onto the card. I die cut the "for you" from the Gift Card Pocket die set three times out of the same dark teal cardstock I used for my base. I glued them all together for a dimensional sentiment and added it to the card. To finish, I added a scattering of Aquamarine jewels.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

Sunny Studio Supplies Used:

Beach Buddies Stamps Shop at: Sunny Studio	Beach Buddies Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio	Outback Critters Stamps Shop at: Sunny Studio	Outback Critters Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio	Tiki Time Stamps Shop at: Sunny Studio
Tiki Time Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio	Gift Card Pocket Shop at: Sunny Studio	Stitched Rectangle Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio	Dots & Stripes Pastels 6x6 Paper Shop at: Sunny Studio
Catch A Wave Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio	Comic Strip Speech Bubble Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio	Pink Peonies Stamps Shop at: Sunny Studio	Pink Peonies Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio
Slimline Nature Borders Shop at: Sunny Studio	Balloon Rides Stamps Shop at: Sunny Studio	Balloon Rides Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio

Guest Designer Spotlight: Cards with Wanda Guess

Hi everyone! Wanda Guess here! I'm always happy and excited to be the guest designer on the Sunny Studio Blog! I'm so delighted to work with the beautiful and fun stamps and dies from Sunny Studio! Happy Summer! When I saw this new release I immediately loved everything - but in particular the Tiki Time set! My husband and I love to visit our local Tiki Bar here in Sacramento, California! I knew I had to make a card with a Tiki theme! And a giant cupcake?? And Hamsters?? It's all fantastic. I love this latest release. I had so much fun creating three cards to share with you today. Lots of color and lots of fun! Please visit me on my blog sometime! You can find me over at A Blog Called Wanda, and on Instagram. Let's get started with some cards. 

First up is a tropical oasis Tiki Bar out in the jungle! This is a big square card that measures 5.25" x 5.25" made from white cardstock. I layered pretty Sunny Studio patterned paper and then ink blended the top layer with Distress Inks. I think I used 5-6 stamp sets to make this one. I love that about Sunny Studio - all the stamp sets work together so nicely. 

I featured the Tiki Time stamp set and then added elements like the flamingo and that little crab and some palm trees from other sets. I used the Tropical Scenes stamp set for the top piece. I stamped and die cut out all the pieces first and designed my card layout. Then I colored everything with Copic Markers and added bits of white gel pen accents and a little bit of glitter! I die cut a kraft hillside/ground and ink blended it to look like sand.

All the elements are attached to the card with foam tape. What a fun card to make! I wish I was inside this card right now having a cocktail with those cute critters! (Our local Tiki Bar is called The Jungle Bird, so that is what inspired me!)

Next up is a big giant cupcake birthday card. This card base is A2 size made from white cardstock. I layered patterned papers in pink polka dots and used the Frilly Frames Stripes die set to make the pretty layer. I used the Cupcake Shape Die and made the bottom from Kraft cardstock. 

The cupcake part and the frosting were die cut from white cardstock. I colored the frosting and the wrapper with Copic Markers in pink and brown. I die cut the cherry from gingham paper and used the candle flame as a leaf for the cherry. The sentiment is from the Two Scoops stamp set and I layered it with some scalloped circles.

Finally I added little hearts and sprinkles with Doodlebug accents. I also splashed on some white paint because I really like that look. It's hard to see in the photo, but I also splashed on some silver paint and white shimmer paint. This would be a great birthday card for someone of any age!

Lastly today is a fun, clean and simple designed card made with those Happy Hamsters! What an adorable stamp set! This finished card is slightly smaller than A2 because those images are small. I like the scale of a slightly smaller card base for that reason. 

I stamped and die cut out the hamsters and their wheel. Then I colored everything with Copics. I layered those pretty stripes in teal and then matched my Copic coloring to the Striped Silly patterned paper color. Everything is attached to the card with foam tape. 

I wrapped a bit of brown twine across the top to just add a little texture. I wheelie love them! Don't you?! Did you have a pet hamster as a kid? I did - and this brought me back to those happy memories.

Big thanks to Mendi for having me as a guest! I'm very blessed that she always invites me back! Take care and happy crafting!

Sunny Studio Supplies Used:
 

Two Scoop Stamps Shop at: Sunny Studio	Happy Hamsters Stamps Shop at: Sunny Studio	Happy Hamsters Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio	Tiki Time Stamps Shop at: Sunny Studio	Tiki Time Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio
Cupcake Shape Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio	Frilly Frames Stripes Die Shop at: Sunny Studio	Tropical Scenes Stamps Shop at: Sunny Studio	Tropical Scenes Dies Shop at: Sunny Studio