Stampin’ UP! Tropical Escape DSP and Layering Ovals Framelits
It's the third Monday of August and that means it's time for the Stamp Review Crew Hop. We are a group of Stampin' UP! demonstrators sharing a ton of ideas focused on a single stamp set. This week we're featuring the Varied Vases Set and Punch. You have likely come from Linda Callahan on your way through this amazing hop. If you get lost, simply click on the banner for a list of participants and get back on track.
Of course I L-O-V-E this stamp set. It has a great selection of vases and vegetation to pair together. But this is Suppose to be a TON of ideas, so I really wanted to think out of the box and come p with something a little different. So I looked at the vases and asked myself what this could ALSO be. I thought of flower petals, borders, gardens, lamps...WAIT! LAMPS! And I’m really into Midcentury Modern design. Let’s do that!
Step by Step Tips:
- I cut the card face the same size as the card base - a 5 1/2” x 4 1/4” piece of Wood Textured DSP to it. I mounted a 5 1/4” x 4” piece of Garden Impressions DSP to it. I thought it had a very Midcentury Modern look to it.
- i added two “shelves” from the same wood DSP.
- The most involved lamp was the hanging lamp created from the Layering Ovals Thinlits and multiple pieces punched from the Vase Builder Punch. A 1/2” Dimensional created the bulb and the chain was the border stamp from this set stamped twice in VersaMark and Silver Embossing Powder.
- One lamp was created with Lemon Lime Twist card stock and one was Bermuda Bay Ink stamped on Whisper White card stock.
- The Lemon Lime Twist lampshade was a piece of the same DSP I used for the background. And the stem is a narrow piece of Wood Textures DSP.
- The Bermuda Bay lampshade is a piece of vellum run through the Big Shot using the Subtle Dynamic Embossing Folder with a 1/2”circle of Whisper White. Simple!
Next stop on the hop is Adriana Benitez where
she'll wow you with her beautiful design skills.
Hi Mike, I was on vacation while this hop was going on, so now I'm catching up. I just want to say "So Cool!" I love how you went so far out of the box with this great idea! Always love seeing your artistry. Keep up the great work! Love ya, Joni <><
Posted by: Joni Kelly | 09/30/2018 at 09:29 AM
Oh how clever Mike. I love all of these lamps. So stylish and did I say clever!
Posted by: Lou Kitzelman | 08/25/2018 at 01:28 PM
lamps - LAMPS!!! Brilliant! I LOVE it. Retro perfection!
Posted by: Mary | 08/22/2018 at 07:43 PM
Oh. My. Gosh. This is absolutely fabulous, Mike!!! As a Midcentury Modern enthusiast myself, I am in LOVE with this card!!!You are the most creative card designer there is, bar none.
Posted by: Ann Schach | 08/22/2018 at 08:41 AM
You just blew it out of the box with this one. This is the most clever use of the punch that I could ever imagine, and you can bet I will try to recreate it sometime.
Posted by: Mary Alice Bellis | 08/21/2018 at 08:14 PM
OUTSTANDING! Mike, this is REALLY thinking outside the box. I just love this. I must try this and show everyone on my team! Of course, your name will be front and center for the inspiration. Cool idea!
Posted by: Bobbi Miller | 08/21/2018 at 11:47 AM
Fabulous ... love the way your mind works - great lateral thinking or what!!!!
TFS
Posted by: Chris M | 08/21/2018 at 12:10 AM
Oh my gosh, this is my favorite!! Mid-century modern super awesomeness!! Simply brillliant!
Posted by: Adriana | 08/20/2018 at 05:01 PM
Fabulous! I love the way you think Mike. Never would l have thought to use them to make lamps and lights, so creative! xx
Posted by: Nikki Spencer | 08/20/2018 at 03:41 PM
Great. Now I need another stamp set! You rascal, you
Posted by: sharon | 08/20/2018 at 10:27 AM
Mike, your retro vases are just too cool for school! Awesome!
Posted by: Mickey Roberts | 08/20/2018 at 08:53 AM
whenever you have to think outside the box you do a fantastic job!! another wonderful share from the you....thanks.
Posted by: Sue Mac Donald | 08/20/2018 at 07:35 AM
A whole new level of creative, Michael! Love it!
Posted by: Mary B Fish | 08/20/2018 at 07:20 AM
Mike!!
Love it!!
Just received Varied Vases.
You my Friend, are a mind reader.
Posted by: Terry Ivan | 08/20/2018 at 05:14 AM
Pure genius! You are so creative. Your card is outstanding.
Posted by: Terri Esham | 08/20/2018 at 02:30 AM
Mike, this is SO creative. I love every element. My son loves Mad Men so I am going to case your card to send to him.
Posted by: Michelle Gleeson | 08/20/2018 at 02:16 AM
Wow Wow Wow you clever guy you fabby fabby fabby
Danielle Australia
Posted by: Danielle Roberts | 08/19/2018 at 08:14 PM
I almost fell off my chair when I saw your card. How absolutely fabulous and what an ingenious use of the stamp set and punch! I have a friend who'll soon be moving into her custom built MCM style house...a card like this would be perfect for the occasion. May I CASE it, please?
Posted by: Doris | 08/19/2018 at 07:51 PM
You are a genius! Retro fabulous and oh such fun!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 08/19/2018 at 07:42 PM