I so honored and excited to be representing the United States, and for those of you new to my blog, my name is Lauren Alarid and I live in California, USA. I have an incredible husband and a beautiful daughter who loves crafting as much as I do. I joined Stampin' Up! in 2016 and have been in love with the quality products ever since. For all of my returning followers, thank you so much for all of your continued support and welcome and hello to those who are just joining me! Now on to the projects!
Today, I have the pleasure of showcasing my favorite set from the Sale-A-Bration catalog, Beautiful Peacock. This exquisite set is so versatile. The feathers make gorgeous plumes, whimsical flourishes, or elegant swirls. The possibilities are endless.
As soon as I saw this set, I instantly knew my color scheme. It had to be Bermuda Bay, Lemon Lime Twist, and Emerald Envy. They seemed like the perfect combo for a peacock. I did a little bit of ombré stamping (where I start with inking my stamp in a lighter color and then use my Sponge Dauber to add a darker color on one end in a gradient). I made quite a few of them because I wasn’t sure how many projects I was going to make; plus, I love having lots of options. I used the new Shimmery White Embossing Paste to create a whimsical, glimmery background. To finish off my cards took a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels and used my Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Marker to color them to match my cards.
I had so much fun with this set I couldn’t stop! I also made a few small 3x3 note cards. I love to create a small “lunchbox” version of my cards so that I can include them in my daughter’s lunch each day. I just love this set and I think you will too!
I also wanted to show you how I used my new Artisan Team Stamp on the back of my cards. I just LOVE it!
Keep hopping along and check out my other fellow teammates’ pages. They have some pretty amazing projects to share. I’ve listed them, along with all products used below or you can just click the link below to hop to Linda Van Wely-Zwolle. She is amazingly talented and you're going to love what she has created!
I also wanted to mention that Stampin' Up! features a corporate blog post each Thursday of the month where we Artisans share creative tips, tricks, and strategies. You can find these posts in the "notes" section of the Stampin' Up! Facebook Page.Thanks so much for stopping by and I’ll see you next post!
2018 Artisan Design Team
Sale-A-Bration
Sale-A-Bration is one of Stampin' Up!'s biggest sales of the year! Through March 31st, for every $50 USD/$60 CAD you spend, you’ll receive a free Sale-A-Bration product. For anyone who has enjoyed Sale-A-Bration in the past, we have an exciting new announcement for this year: We now have a new reward level, giving you more flexibility and options for your free items.
Let’s break it down:
- If you spend $50, you get one free level 1 product.
- If you spend $100, you get one free level 2 product, OR, you can choose two level 1 items.
- If you spend $150, you have the option to choose three level 1 items or one level 1 item and one level 2 item.
This new option allows everyone to create a personalized Sale-A-Bration experience! Contact me for more info!
Host A Party
Get your friends together and host a party to earn Stampin' rewards during the month of September! Contact me to book an event!
To order online:
January 2018 Hostess Code:
AKUEKT69
Or email me @ Craftylittlepeach@gmail.com
If you’ve considered joining, it's a truly great time! For just $99, you can select $125 of your choice of product AND earn a 20% discount on purchases from the Annual Catalog. This is an amazing deal! If you want to join my team, click here or please email me!
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BEAUTIFUL Lauren! Your use of color on all of these is so striking. So excited to hop and share this journey with you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Charlet! Me too!
DeleteLaruen, these cards are beautiful and the colors you used are perfect for this stamp set.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Connie!
DeleteSo pretty! I'm looking forward to following you on the Artisan blog hops!
ReplyDeleteAwe!! Thanks Wendie!
DeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis set is really great!
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Sylwia
Thanks, Lovely!
DeleteThese are all STUNNING!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Jennifer!
DeleteLunch box notes...you are THE mom of the year! That is the sweetest idea I have seen. Your trio of peacock full sized cards are works of art and your use of the plumes and flourishes is A++++ ;0) Smiles, Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteAwe!!! Wow, Liz!! You have made my day!!!!
DeleteYou are the queen of colors Lauren! These cards are just amazing!! Love all of them!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, lovely lady! I DO love me some color, lol!
DeleteThe textures and colours are just stunning! Fabulous cards Lauren. I don’t have this set yet! But now I NEED it. Looking forward to sharing the year ahead with you xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Emma! Yes! It's a "must have" set! Can't wait to see what else we create this year!
DeleteHello Peacock sister! What a beautiful set of card, I love your colour choices! Looking forward to working with you this year.x
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Sarah! Me too!
DeleteBeautiful cards Lauren! You have made gorgeous cards with the Peacocks! I'll have to try out this stamp set. So excited to be on Stampin'UP! Artisan Design Team.
ReplyDeletewith you!
DeleteMe too, Kim! This will be such an amazing year!
DeleteYou knocked it out of the park Lauren! The detailing and bright fresh colours in these are just incredible. Well done!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Susan! This really was a fun set to work with!
DeleteLauren I absolutely love your beautiful peacock cards! The detail and layers are perfect and the delicate way you’ve styled them is perfect. So inspiring! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, sweet friend! I had a blast with this set.
DeleteYour work always AMAZES me Lauren. You do colours, textures and layers to the next level. Your work is amazing.
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me to get crafting. Your detail is amazing!
Awe, thanks, sweet stuff! I love that we can inspire each other! Now we must get crafting, lol!
DeleteWhat a beautiful selection of cards. I have to be honest and say that I wasn't sure about this stamp set at first but you've definitely won me over. The ombre technique is so clever and I must use those swirls on my next project. Thanks for sharing x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! You know I really loved this set but the more I use it, the more I love it! It creates such gorgeous effects, and so easily! Thanks for stopping by!
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