I just finished up my Something Sweet stamp set class, and we made six cute cards (see samples below). My favorite is the pig card, which was adapted from Amanda Coughlin's blog (see link for tutorial on how to make the trap door: website)All samples were made with the Something Sweet stamp set (page 20-21 in the Occasions mini catalog) and the Sweet Treat cups. Enjoy!
Julianne and Emma model the Owl card set tins we created using the Stampin' Up! Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper. Julianne's sister pledged Chi Omega sorority, so we had lots of fun making owl creations for her and her sorority Big Sis. Other Supplies used: Whisper White, Basic Gray and Sahara Sand Card stock, Turquoise, Real Red, So Saffron, and Pretty in Pink ribbons, Top Note Big Shot die , Scallop Circle Punch, Eyelet Border punch, 1-inch punch, 3/4" punch, and 1/4" punch. Enjoy!
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Just another week until Valentine's Day -- there is still time to create cute cards and gifts for the special people in your life! I had a lot of fun playing with the Sweetheart special stamp set available for a limited time paired with the Heart Treat Cups and Full Heart Punch. Colors used for this card are Real Red, Pretty in Pink and Green Galore. Let me know if you would like to order these items!
Another treat cup idea -- however, this time I used the regular Sweet Treat Cups (I am having a "Something Sweet" class on February 21 and 27 to make 6 different types of cards with that stamp set and Sweet Treat Cups -- contact me if you want details). The colors used for this card are Pixie Pink, Real Red and Ultrasmooth White. I also used the new pink Satin Ribbon. The greeting is from the stamp set Teeny Tiny Wishes. Images copyright Stampin' Up! 1990-2010.
Here is a cute card idea (I totally copied this idea) using the Kaleidascope Designer Series Paper along with the large scallop die for the Big Shot. Simply cut the scallop to create a dress, and voila! The greeting is stamped in Certainly Celery ink and punched with the oval punch and then framed in the scallop oval.
Don't you love the Kind & Caring Thoughts hostess set? I used that stamp set with the Top Note die for the Big Shot, Melon Mambo, Gable Green and Bermuda Bay card stocks (and embellished with the Bermuda Bay polka dot ribbon).
The new Sale A Bration set called Vintage Labels is great (and I especially like using the clear blocks with this stamp set). This is a very simple card (could be a masculine card) using my favorite DSP: Certainly Celery and Bermuda Bay (along with Chocolate Chip).
I know this stamp set was in the holiday mini catalog (Cold & Cuddly), but here in Ohio -- it has been so cold!!!! This little penguin is sitting on ice embellished with my favorite -- Dazzling Diamonds glitter! Happy January (both of my sweet girls were born this month!!!!).
September 1 is tomorrow! How did that happen? :) It got me thinking that I'd better get thinking about Halloween ideas. Here is a little card I created using the new Sweet Centers stamp set (available in the new holiday mini catalog). I embellished the card with the Cast-A-Spell Designer Series paper and Dazzling Diamonds glitter. Ink colors and card stock: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Basic Black.
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On another note, one of the demonstrators in our group (Jaime) had to move to Michigan last month :(. We had a little going away margarita party for her -- Jaime -- we miss you! Pictured are (from left): Sherrie, Mary, Jaime (our guest of honor), Michelle, Karen, Sheryl and Marilyn. We are toasting Jaime with her all time favorite -- cherry cup cakes! :O
Well... it's been a busy summer! What can I say!I have been remiss in posting on my blog, but I have been busy stamping! I am excited about this "5 o'clock somewhere" class I am having August 16. We will be making 6 different cards -- here are some of them.
The first sample (above) is my favorite -- I love the new Stampin Up! In Color: Melon Mambo. This card features that card stock run through the Finial Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder along with the Melon Mambo polka dot ribbon (and a little Crystal Effects, too!).
Several of the cards were adapted from cards I found on Split Coast Stampers, so I cannot take credit! Enjoy! Images copyright Stampin' Up! 1990-2009.
I always struggle coming up with masculine card ideas. Here is a card I made for a swap with a group of my customers using the And Many Mower stamp set from the Occasions Mini catalog. It is embellished with To The Nines DSP and double stitched Chocolate Chip Ribbon. The mower is stamped with Chocolate Chip ink and colored in with Sage Shadow, Chocolate Chip and Always Artichoke marker. The wheels are jumbo pewter eyelets set with the Crop-A-Dile. Images copyright Stampin' Up! 1990-2009.
Okay, I admit it, I was a little intimidated by the new Birthday Cake die for the BIg Shot machine... There are several pieces, and frankly, it just looked a little difficult to put together. I am posting this picture of my finished cake, because you can see the "tear" lines where I was learning the positioning of the stand "legs." It was a trial and error process for me, but once I got the hang of it -- no problem. My Big Shot club will be coming over this week, and we are going to construct this cake (using the Rainbow Sherbet DSP and Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore and Yo Yo Yellow card stock). For the outside of the card, I used the Party Hearty stamp set -- one of my new favorites! I would really encourage you to try this 3-D card -- it is a lot of fun! :)
Other Big Shot projects for our club this week include:
This is a very simple card using the Urban Oasis DSP (can you tell I LOVE our DSP -- which is "Buy 3, get 1 free" in May!!!!). The BIg Shot dies used for this card are the Stampin' Up! Billboard decorative strip die (for the initials) and the Stampin' Up! Pennant die (for the scallop circle). Other items used: Baja Breeze, Whisper White card stock; 1-3/4" circle punch; and Basic Gray taffeta ribbon.
Another project we will be making is the simple pouch box using the Walk in the Park DSP from the Occasions Mini Catalog (love that!). The box is embellished with flowers/leaves from the Stampin' Up! Birds & Blooms sizzlits 4-pack dies; Regal Rose, Baja Breeze and Kiwi Kiss card stock, clear rhinestone brad, and Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon.
I am working on other projects... stay tuned! Images copyright Stampin' Up! 1990-2009.
It's almost graduation time!!!! Here is a simple card you can make (just interchange your school colors, and voila -- you are ready to go!). Stamp set used: Great Grads; card stock: Glorious Green, Basic Black, Whisper White, and Brushed Silver; ink: Glorious Green; Star punch; large circle punch. Below is a variation in red:
And, for Father's Day.... why note use that cute "And Many Mower" stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog.
Other accessories used: Rockabilly Designer Series Paper; Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red and Whisper White card stock; Stampin' Write markers (Old Olive, Ruby Red, and Basic Black).
Final Stamp Club card for this month features the medallion technique (using the scallop edge punch). Stamp sets used: Sweet Stems; paper: Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Regal Rose, and Whisper White card stock and Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper; Regal Rose grosgrain ribbon; Basic Black ink; Sqare Scallop Punch; and Stampin' Write markers (Pretty in Pink; Regal Rose and Certainly Celery).
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For my April Stamp Clubs, we created this Mother's Day Card using the beautiful new Parisian Breeze specialty Designer Series Paper (cut out with the Top Note Bigz die). The Flower (from the Pretties Kit) was painted blue with the Aquapainter and Baja Breeze refill ink. Other items used: Creamy Caramel, Baja Breeze and Whisper White card stock; Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware and Pink Pirouette felt flower.
On another note, I want to pay special tribute to my sweet dog, Sam (pictured on the left with our 2-year old golden Kirby), who has bone cancer. The vet said it is time for us to give him the gift of peace. He was my 30th birthday gift, and I have loved every special moment with him the past 12 years. I love him dearly and will never forget his loyal, faithful friendship. If only people could love you unconditionally like dogs do! :(
