Nothings Better Than Cocktails JUGS 676

by Joanne James22. April 2023 05:00

Today I'm sharing my fourth card for my Guest Designer spot over at Just Us Girls. This week it's Clean and Simple week - always a favourite!

       

The theme is food and beverages - I couldn't resist another outing with my 'Nothing's Better Than' stamp set before it retires! I used the layout over at Try Stamping on Tuesday and the bright colour palette over at Color Throwdown to make a colourful cocktail reminiscent of summer vacations - take a look:

 

Here's the low-down on today's card:

I stamped my cocktail in yellow and decided to accent with a blue umbrella and slice of lime, then diecut it and backed it with a circle of vellum and carried my accent colours through to my strips of ombre glimmer paper and my two-tone sentiment: 

 

I stamped another glass on the front of my envelope and on the inside of my card for added colour:

 

If you stamp them all at the same time, it really takes very little extra time and it's a nice way of adding a little extra 'pretty'. I will miss this set soooo much when it retires - the stamps and dies have done double-duty in my craft room and then some; I love them and will never part with them! Be sure to check out what the Just Us Girls Design Team have made for Clean and Simple Week - I'm sure they will have some amazing projects to share!

Here is the visual summary of the key products used on today's project for you to pin for easy reference:

 

You can see all of my 'How To' summaries on my 'How To - Tips and Techniques' Pinterest board in case you've missed any. 

Enjoy your day; I'd like to tell you that my plan for today was to consume cocktails, but alas no such luck! I will be stood at the side of the hockey pitch, as usual - cocktails will have to wait for antoher day! I'll be back tomorrow with my card for our new challenge over at The Paper Players. Until then, happy stampin'!

 

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:

Table built using Product Table Builder by The Crafty Owl - Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Comments (14) -

Carol McFarland
Carol McFarlandUnited States
4/22/2023 11:33:08 AM #

Joanne, Your card is so bright and cheerful...a cup of cheer to be exact! Love it! Your glimmer paper reminds me of sugar on the rim of a cocktail too! Such a fun card!

LeAnne Pugliese
LeAnne PuglieseUnited States
4/22/2023 1:14:44 PM #

I just love this!  What a perfect way to use those colors, and the glimmer papers are a perfect backdrop!  Too bad it's 9am, otherwise I'd feel like having a cocktail!

Elizabeth Stewart
Elizabeth StewartUnited States
4/22/2023 1:52:03 PM #

Super cute cocktail! Could be a great glass of lemonade as well.  Adorable, Joanne!

Lisa Elton
Lisa EltonUnited States
4/22/2023 6:16:57 PM #

This is so cute, Joanne! The glittery strips are fun and I like the addition of the vellum circle!

Vickie Z
Vickie ZUnited States
4/23/2023 11:23:05 AM #

Love the glitter and two tone sentiment!! The extra drink on envie and inside are perfect!! So happy you joined us at CTD!!

Nancy E Leppek
Nancy E LeppekUnited States
4/23/2023 1:02:20 PM #

This is such a fun and well-balanced card. Love the two-toned greeting and the sparkly paper. Everything blends so perfectly together. Have a great day!

Lisa Kind
Lisa KindUnited States
4/23/2023 2:34:42 PM #

Such an adorable card!  I love the layout and the colors.

Donna K Scholz
Donna K ScholzUnited States
4/23/2023 8:18:41 PM #

Joanne, what a great plan... enjoying cocktails is one of my favorite activities, too! I love how you took the colors of the drinks and carried them over to the glitter strips!! Using the velum behind the drinks is so clever. Thank you for sharing your card and wonderful creativity with us at Try Stampin' on Tuesday!!! -Donna

Sue VanDeVusse
Sue VanDeVusseUnited States
4/24/2023 8:27:15 AM #

That cocktail looks so refreshing!  Great design and I love the colors.  The glittery strips are perfectly paired with the cocktail and I love that ombre sentiment.

carol
carolCanada
4/24/2023 1:42:52 PM #

"Consume cocktails" sounds like a wonderful plan, indeed. Such a delightful card with the zesty cocktail and pretty glitter strips.
~carol

Vicki
VickiUnited States
4/24/2023 2:14:08 PM #

Turned out so cute!  Love the Summer vibe

Bobby Hagen
Bobby HagenUnited States
4/26/2023 9:34:24 PM #

Love your card, Joanne.  The colors are so summery and what a great idea to add a cocktail to the inside and also on the envelope.  

Ina Grehan
Ina GrehanAustralia
4/27/2023 10:13:14 AM #

So love your 🍹  cocktail card Joanne.  Cool colours and inviting. Fabulous layout.

Laurie L Unger
Laurie L UngerUnited States
4/28/2023 6:11:12 PM #

Love your summery colors and the sentiment is awesome on this wonderful CAS card. Thanks for playing over at TSOT.

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