Sunshines and Rainbows Artisan Hop

It’s time for another Artisan Blog Hop and this one is all about Sunshines and Rainbows.  The Artisan Team is featuring the Sunshine & Rainbows Bundle from the Occasions Catalogue. You may have just arrived here from my sweet friend Kayla MacAulay from Australia.

The Sunshine & Rainbows Bundle is quite the jewel, especially when coordinated with the Glitter & Epoxy Shapes.  I must admit, I was so anxious to share my card collection.  As an Artisan, we submit to Stampin’up! ahead of time from the date the projects are showed to all of you. I was awaiting today’s date anxiously, to share my projects with all of you…. When we think of sunshine and rainbows, we all think of bright colorful images.  I thought outside the box, wanted a softer look and decided to highlight the subtle color collection from our Annual Catalogue.

I love this bundle for many reasons, one of them is that I feel Stampin’up!’s Concept Artists created this collection to pair up with products from our Annual Catalogue.  Here is a list of products that I feel coordinate well:

• Sunshine Wishes Thinlits or Voeux Ensoleillés Thinlits Dies (French)
• Oh My Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
• Pattern Party Decorative Masks

Sunshine Card:

Tip:  Use the Oh My Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folder for the sunshine card.  I find they can look as much like suns than star!

Listed below are a couple of important steps:

• Stamp in so Saffron ink suns from the Sunshine & Rainbows Stamp Set
• Emboss a piece of So Saffron Cardstock with the Oh My Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
• Embellish with the Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes and White Doilies
• Add a border on the left side of the card using the Ticket Tear Border Punch
• Double up on Linen Thread to make thicker bows
• Use your Aqua Painter to add So Saffron ink on your “sunshine” greeting from the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies to create an ombre look.  The dies are available in French as well.  See the item list below.
• Use the scallop punch and the circle punch to add an extra greeting to your card

Cloudy Card: 

Tip: Use the Clouds from the Pattern Party Decorative Masks to coordinate with the Sunshines & Rainbows Bundle.

Listed below are a couple of important steps:

• Add clouds to your card by using soft sky ink with a Sponge Dauber onto the Clouds Mask from the Pattern Party Decorative Masks
• Add Whisper White cloud pieces from the Rainbow Builder Framelits Dies
• Embellish with the Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes and White Doilies
• Add a Wisteria Wonder border on the left side of the card using the Ticket Tear Border Punch
• Double up on Linen Thread to make thicker bows
• Use your Aqua Painter to add Soft Sky ink on your “Hope” greeting from the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies to create an ombre look.
• Add specks of soft sky ink to your card with an aqua painter
• Use the scallop punch and the circle punch to add an extra greeting to your card

Rainbow Card: 

Tip:  Use Vellum Cardstock over your stamped image to create a “see through” look.

Listed below are a couple of important steps:

• Color your rainbow stamps from the Sunshine & Rainbows Stamp Set with the Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers. Stamp multiple rainbows on your card.
• Emboss a piece of Vellum Cardstock with the Oh My Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  Layer the embossed piece of cardstock on your stamped background.
• Embellish with the Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes and White Doilies
• Add Whisper White cloud pieces from the Rainbow Builder Framelits Dies
• Add a Pink Pirouette border on the left side of the card using the Ticket Tear Border Punch
• Double up on Linen Thread to make thicker bows
• Use your Aqua Painter to add Pear Pizzazz ink on your “congrats” greeting from the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies to create an ombre look.
• Add specks of inks from the Subtle Color Collection to your card with an aqua painter

A couple of posts ago, I had showed you the coordinating box that I created using The Sunshine & Rainbows Bundle.  To view details, click HERE.  I chose to add the 3 cards with coordinating envelops in this cute folder and added a marker from the Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers.

Next on the hop is my lovely friend Lauren Alarid from the United States.  I cannot wait to see what she created today.  Click on the Blog Badge below to get to her blog.

Live near by?  Join me on May 16^th at 7 pm in my Studio, come create this card collection at my next Sunshine & Rainbow class. Email me for full details: kimdmcgillis@icloud.com

Don’t live near by? If you live in Canada, Order the products listed and receive One of Three exclusive Bundles:

• Order $60, use class code QSXV7XTT and get this exclusive Sunshines & Rainbow Class Ensemble (2 each of 3 designs with coordinating envelops and the coordinating card box) and the Sunshines & Rainbows online video FREE!
• Order $100, use class code QSXV7XTT and get this exclusive Sunshines & Rainbow Class Ensemble, a video and Delicate White Doilies, my “Favorite” for FREE!
• Order $150, use class code QSXV7XTT and get this exclusive Sunshines & Rainbow Class Ensemble, a video and Delicate White Doilies, and the Bird Banter Stamp Set for FREE!

After seeing my cards, which weather card is your favorite?  Are you all about sunshine, cloudy days or rainbows?  The Sunshine & Rainbows Bundle is available for a limited time.  Get your hands on it before May 31^st

If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator!  Click on the supply list below to order these items.  And if you are from another country, you can still take a glimpse of the products listed and shop with a demonstrator near you. Happy Stamping!

Hugs, Kim xo

2018 Artisan Design Team Blog Hop

Cathy Caines

Charlet Mallett

Connie Collins

Elizabeth Price

Emma Goddard

Jenni Pauli

Jennifer Frost

Jessica Winter

Kayla MacAulay

Kim McGillis  (you are HERE)

Lauren Alarid

Linda van Wely-Zwolle

Rhoda MacPherson

Sarah Lancaster

Susan Wong

Sylwia Schreck