Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Day 3: Peace Love and Sushi Kit and Take Care Incentive

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So the sushi in this Peace Love and Sushi Kit kit is so stinkin' adorable, I just had to cut and stamp and color them ALL as soon I opened the box. ( I know the lotus is great and all, but this is SUSHI! With FACES!)  I made a pile of cards in no time, some bold colors, clean lines and minimal details make for quick cards and really give these such a zen feel! Add a silly face, and you can't help but smile!

Squiggle on a bit of brown with a marker to the top of the rice for a drizzle of soy (much love!) Accent the bottle with white gel pen to make the surface look super shiny and dimensional. I used Lisa's wheel die from Wildflowers and Wheels set and the HELLO caps die. I said it the last two days and I'm saying it again: The caps dies are all amazing!  Click that link to see them all and add as you are able to your collection. You're welcome.

TIP: When adhering letters, put the die just below like a template where you are gluing to put each letter above for perfect spacing. Or, if you haven't already used the the negative part of your cutting (I had on another card) drop them into the letter holes with glue and then remove the template, easy peasy!  I lined these up with the bottom of my card to keep them straight and it looks so clean and graphic along the edge.
"Shrimply the best"! SHRIMPLY!!
I doubt I'll ever just say "simply" again...
The punny sayings are so great for the younger peeps, 
or anyone who loves good sushi or a good pun! 

Master Layouts 2 dies above and below make professional looking layouts a snap!
Smiling faces, happy places! 
Have you gotten your RAINBOW HEARTS yet?


Originally I was going to use the I like the way you roll greeting with the circle die cut above, in reference to a wheel, but just changed my mind on layouts. It's still rolled sushi!  Leave some white on the side when coloring for a shiny nori wrap! I love the GKD Lucky Clover as a base, like hot wasabi!  It's also easy to make larger chopstick accents with those skinny trimmings of cardstock you have a ton of, just snip at an angle! Here the Coral Reef cardstock really brings out those matchstick carrots in the roll and just give some added energy for a dynamic layout.

Have we given you enough ideas to create a cart that totals over $75 so you can get this adorable set? I hope so! Treat yo'self!

Take Care

Next on the hop is Mindy's blog! Thanks for hopping, happy shopping!

105 comments:

  1. Very cute cards, I'm now leaning towards getting this kit!

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  2. I love your red and black combinations! very bold and fun!

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  3. Your sushi cards are adorable! I love everyone of them.

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  4. Love the sushi cards! I gave in and ordered this set, just too cute.

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  5. When I first saw the sushi set I didn’t think I would ever use it, but they make really cute cards.

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  6. I am going to stretch myself with the sushi, but I thought it was so adorable

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  7. Every so often you just need a cute card with punny sentiments and this sushi set has that covered. Your cards showcase these darling images so beautifully and thanks for sharing your tips along the way.

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  8. All the cards are great but I really love the red and black one. The faces on the sushi are great.

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  9. Sucg whimsical cards using this set.

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  10. What a bunch of cute cards! Love the stamp set!

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  11. Cute cards!
    I didn't think I would use this kit much BUT you have shown me so many possibilities that it has become a fast favorite.
    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  12. I agree with you 100% -- this Peace, Love and Sushi kit is absolutely adorable! I'm not a sushi lover, but I must say that set has some of the most fun and clever sentiments I've ever seen.

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  13. I love your cards! They are so fun! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. As I travel through the hop i just get more and more ideas!! I love the use of the layout die cuts. This stamp set is amazing!

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  15. Absolutely smitten with the these cards. I can’t wait!

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  16. Love these cards and this set. So creative.

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  17. I love Your sushi cards! I want this kit now!

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  18. Your cards are so cute! Love your color choices! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  19. Such a cute stamp set and your cards are terrific!

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  20. Great tip on lining up cut out letters, thank you. I love the black and red "Hello" sushi card. Thank you for the inspiration

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  21. Nice how you used the traditional red and black to compliment the sushi set.

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  22. I love your cute cards! I would love to have this sushi stamp set in my stash!

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  23. Love your cards and tips on how to use the set. Can't wait to get it :)

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  24. I love these cards and cannot wait for my kit to arrive !!

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  25. Love the colors you used. The designs are fun!!!

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  26. Your sushi cards are adorable!

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  27. Oh my goodness!! Your sushi cards are all so cute!

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  28. Love your cards. I cannot wait for mine to get here so I can start playing.

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  29. This is a great theme, punny sushi and beautiful lotus💝

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  30. Still in love with tbe lotus flower

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  31. Thanks for the gorgeous inspiration! I love the cards. The second one is my favorite. It is so cute.

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  32. Great designs. Can't wait to get started. Love your use of colored cardstock.

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  33. Love all of the sushi cards. The colrs are great.

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  34. so fun to see all the different Ideas for one stamp

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  35. Such cute sushi cards! Shows just how many possibilities there are. Thanks for sharing!

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  36. Really cute cards, love the red and black.

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  37. Great cards, love all your designs.

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  38. love your bright, impactful cards!

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  39. I’m so excited to get this kit.

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  40. Sooooo cute! Wasn’t sure about the sushi stamps... really liking them when I see these cards

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  41. I like the red and black you used!

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  42. I really didn’t want the sushi set, but you all do such cute cards with them, glad mine is coming.

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  43. Absolutely adorable! I LOVE this stamp set! Great colors!

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  44. Cute cards, I think the Sushi set will be a great hit. The designers here have given this set a very happy welcome to the club. Lots of creative possibilities with the entire set. Off to more Hops.

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  45. Your ideas are just inspiring, using those colored skinny pieces for chopsticks! Genius!

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  46. Adorable use of the sushi stamps.

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  47. Love the black and red perfect for the sushi themed cards.

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  48. I'm going to Evo what everyone else said, your cards are amazing and now I know I need this kit!!

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  49. Really cute cards. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  50. Cute cards and nice tips! Thanks

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  51. thank you for sharing your process and products

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  52. Really love the bold red and black together!

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  53. Your sushi cards are shrimply(!) adorable!

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  54. Hi Melanie, I love your cards - really like what you did with the sushi card!

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  55. Cute ideas for such fun stamps.

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  56. Love your adorable sushi cards...
    Thanks so much for sharing.

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  57. I love your cards, that sushi stamp set is wonderful!

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  58. Super cute cards!!! Both my kiddos love sushi and would get a kick out of this set!!! Thanks for so many inspiring cards this week!!!

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  59. My dearest friend Melanie
    You are acreative genius there are no two words about it. Adding the Red has just popped up the cards. Blessings to you and your familyh

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  60. I really like master card die cuts. I think I'm going to need that set! Your cards are beautiful.

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  61. Love all your sushi cards; they're adorable!

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  62. Marisela Delgado said: Hook 'em Horns, Melanie! I am your neighbor down the road in San Antonio. ���� Such pretty cards! So lovely! mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

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  63. Wow! You ROCKED that sushi set! I love all four adorable cards! Thank you for sharing your talent!

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  64. Wow, awesome sushi cards. So very adoreable! Thanks for sharing.

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  65. Your sushi cards are so adorable! I'm in love with those fun sayings & can't wait to play with this set!

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  66. Smiley faces on the sushi super adorable cute great job on these cards

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  67. I feel like you can't go wrong with a good punny sentiment, no matter the age! :)

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  68. These sushi cards are so cute. Love them.

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  69. Very cute cards and unique too. Love them. Thankyou.

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  70. Love your adorable cards Melanie. I just noticed your stamp sets on the side. I love the 2 puppies in the Basket Buddies set. I would have bought that one in a heartbeat!

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  71. Love your adorable cards Melanie! I just noticed your stamp sets on the side. I would have bought Basket Buddies in a heartbeat. So sorry I missed out on that one.

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  72. These sushi cards are growing on me.

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  73. can't wait to get my kit ... love your cards

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  74. The sushi cards are cute! Thanks for sharing.

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  75. Love your ideas. My sushi loving daughter needs some of these cards!

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