Ice Cream Dream Complete Layout

You're probably thinking... "Why is she posting about the Ice Cream Dream stamp set, that was two months ago?!" Maybe you can think of it as a little Flashback Friday!! {tee-hee} Plus, I would hope that it still inspires you by the use of papers, the color combination, using some new and old stamp sets or simply the template (sketch) of the pages.

You will recall that I created a 12x12 page using the adorable Ice Cream stamp set in June. You can see the original post here. I had a couple ideas of possible pictures that I could place on it. I thought maybe we could visit our local ice cream shop this summer or perhaps there would be a chance to visit a favorite stop with my nieces in Lake Tahoe. I was so excited to get to do the second choice! The 45 minute wait in line at Camp Richardson is worth the memories!!

Now I had a main photo for the original page I created, but I couldn't leave out the individual pictures I took of my kids and my 2 beautiful nieces. So, I created a companion page. This page was so easy to put together and was inspired by a layout in the newest Idea Book coming in September!

I loved using the different blocks of paper and photo's to fill this page. If there was not a photo in a square then I used it to build clusters of stamped images and embellishments. This was inspired by the layout I saw in the new book as I mentioned earlier. The stamp set they used however is not brand new, in fact you may already have it in your stash. It's called Documenting Moments and is a super functional stamp set.

 Here are a few close-ups of the clusters in individual squares.

This cute camera is from the new stamp set found in the Zoe Workshop on the Go available now!

 This layout just makes me happy! I hope it inspires you to do some crafting today!!

You can find the products I mentioned in this post online here.

Time to Wake from The Ice Cream Dream

Sadly it is nearing the end of the month. I have had so much fun with this month's stamp Ice Cream Dream. I hope you were able to take advantage of this yummy stamp set and the My Crush special. We always have next month and there will be new awesome specials I can guarantee you of that!

Here is one last look at the Ice Cream Dream stamp of the month.

Ice Cream Scoop!

I have been holding onto these cute little magnetic ice cream scoops for some time, waiting for the opportunity to use them. This month's Stamp set Ice Cream Dream gave me the perfect reason to share them!

I made up these tags using the stamp set and attached the scoops with some ribbon. I used the ice cream bar for a random stamped background and made the cone licking pup the center of attention. What a fun way to share this stamp set and to say thank you to someone this summer!

Happy Sundaes {& wood floors}

Dreaming of ice cream still? How about a sundae with a cherry on top? How about three in a row?!

These sundaes from the Ice Cream Dream stamp set were simply stamped on white and mounted on a long 3 1/2 x 8 card base. I colored in the sundaes with Shin-Han markers then stamped the sentiment along the bottom. 

You can get the stamp of the month for only $5 in June with a qualifying order.

On a side note~

I was sharing my scrapbook room renovation post with my husband and he noted that I didn't have pictures of just the flooring complete. He was right! Then I realized I didn't snap any pics on my regular camera, instead he had some on his phone. So, for those that are curious about just the flooring, here are a few from the hubby gallery! :)

Yellow Ice Cream Truck

When I was playing with the Ice Cream Dream stamp of the month, I was deciding what colors would be great for the ice cream truck. I thought back to when I was a kid playing outside in the scorching hot weather and suddenly hearing the melody of an ice cream truck approaching. Wouldn't a sunny yellow truck be the most visible coming down the street! A special delivery indeed!!

Get the stamp of the month Ice Cream Dream for only $5 with a qualifying order. Get more details and place your order here.

Chocoate Ice Cream Makes Me Happy~

If you had to pick just one flavor of ice cream, what would it be? I'm a chocolate fan and I think chocolate looks amazing with hot pink and glitter! It makes me happy~

Get the stamp of the month Ice Cream Dream for only $5 with a qualifying order. Get more details and place your order here.

A Summer Time Card Club

My Crate Card Club met this past weekend. It was a much smaller group than usual, but we still had fun! Not only did we create our cards together, but they also got to create an Ice Cream Dream layout. Here is the layout they made using the Stamp of the Month.

Yummy scoops, a happy sentiment and lots of little baubles and bits!

Can't you just hear the song playing from this little paper pieced truck beckoning you to come eat cold delicious ice cream?!

Keeping in the theme, I designed my card this month also with the Ice Cream Dream stamp set and bright, happy colors.

This time its a triple scoop of yumminess!!!

The other card club members made Summer inspired card this month also. There were birds, flowers and fireworks!

You Can't Buy Happiness

The Ice Cream Dream stamp of the month is just the cutest stamp. It has whimsical images and a fun sentiment. On my card today I focused on breaking up that fun sentiment. I also used the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches which allowed spaces for those phrases and a couple of yummy ice cream cones!

 Get the stamp of the month in June for only $5 with qualifying purchase.

June Specials

As always, with the start of a new month comes brand new specials! This month will have you crushing on the go and dreaming of ice cream!

During the month of June, when you purchase any My Crush^® book and its accompanying assortment pictured in Annual Inspirations 2014–2015, you will receive the coordinating stamp set FREE! That is a savings of at least $9.95 USD / $10.95 CAD! Choose from five lovely My Crush book offerings that will provide a swoon-worthy background for your favorite memories. From family reunions to camping adventures to holiday countdowns—and much more—you will be crushing on all these books and the possibilities they provide. Every My Crush book features a hard cover with wire binding and cardstock-weight pages that are printed with eye-catching designs to form the perfect bases for your memory keeping. Additionally, each My Crush book also features unique details—from glossy print, to vellum pages, to gold foil, to ink-resistant patterns—that make displaying your personality easier than ever. Plus, once you add the artistry of the coordinating assortments featuring sticker sheets, envelopes, alphabets, cards, and journaling spots, along with your free stamp set, you will be well on your way to your own gorgeous mini book creation! This offer is only available while supplies last* and once they’re gone, these books are gone for good, so put your orders in early to get your summer romance rolling today!

More details can be found on the Current Specials tab!

Be sure to see this post when I took my crush book camping!

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Also for this month~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The Stamp of the Month is absolutely adorable and fun! It's called Ice Cream Dream and has darling images and one of my favorite sentiments!

You can get more details on the Current Specials tab and order the stamp of the month at a discounted price online here.

Here are just a few images of cards I made with the stamp set. You will see more projects throughout the month and be sure to check out my Stamp of the Month board on Pinterest for more ideas!

Sweet Hopscotch

I have a couple of really sweet treats for you today. I was playing with an upcoming stamp of the month that was just asking to be inked. I eventually put some of the stamped images with scraps of Hopscotch paper that I had laying around. What a sweet combination this turned out to be! Check it out~

This first card is just dog gone cute!! I don't make enough long cards, they are so much fun and unique! I used the waterbrush and some inks to color in the pooch. Isn't that extra thick Pixie twine awesome....wait until you see the new colors coming soon!

I purchased this stamp set for the cute images, but mostly I had to have this sentiment! I water colored the ice cream, but it just wasn't enough. The glitter was perfect....not that I would actually eat glittery ice cream, ewww!

You can get the stamp of the month Ice Cream Dream {S1506} in June, however if you want to create adorable cards with the Hopscotch paper you need to purchase your Hopscotch collection before the end of March. Remember the paper collections and other time sensitive items will only be available until March 31st. Order with me or shop online here.

Happy creating and be sure to save room for ice cream!