Busy Weekend

Hi Stampers!

My husband and I have been working hard at rearranging the crafting room.  Ours is a small house and it can be quite challenging to create a sense of roominess and we all like elbow room when it comes to stamping and scrapping.  We started Thursday night and have worked on it every day.  It's almost done and we are both amazed at the room's transformation.  It is almost finished -- just have to find special new homes for a few more items and it will be ready for me to start creating again. Just wait 'til you see it!  Needless to say, I have not done much card making lately.


The card to the left was made about two weeks ago.  I love the effects and can hardly wait for someone to announce their engagement!  And best of all, it is not difficult to make.

Here's how I did it:

You will need to create a card base 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" of Not Quite Navy smooth card stock.  Score down the middle at 4-1/4" and fold in half using your bone folder to create a crisp edge.

Adhere to the card base, a 5-1/4" x 4" piece of Baja Breeze smooth card stock.  Set this aside for now.

To create the card front, run a 5" x 3-3/4" piece of Whisper White card stock through the Big Shot using the Elegant Lines textured embossing folder. Sponge the debossed side using Baja Breeze classic ink and a wedge of Stampin' sponge.  See how beautifully the white debossed areas pop!
Stamp the sentiment from A Word For You stamp set using Not Quite Navy classic ink.
Adhere to card base.  Then add a sprinkling of pearls from our Jewels (they self-adhere) to give it a final touch of elegance and your card is ready to give to that soon-to-be married couple.                               

Happy Stamping!

Medallion Card

Hi Stampers,

One of my favorite stamps is Stampin' Up!'s "Medallion".  Though it is listed as a background stamp, I have found it to be quite versatile and look amazing as a stand-alone.  Today's card has very few elements, is easy to do, and by changing out the color and the sentiment, you can create a wide variety of cards for many different occasions.

You will need:  Medallion and Sincere Sentiments stamp sets; Whisper White and Basic Black card stock; Basic Black classic ink; Basic Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon; SNAIL;  stampin' dimensionals; corner rounder punch

1. Cut white card base 8-1/2" x 5-1/2".  Score at 4-1/4" to fold in half.
2.  On 5" x 3-3/4" white, stamp medallion image in upper right.  allowing the image to extend beyond the top and side of the card adds interest.
3. Attach a 4-3/4" strap of ribbon to left side of stamped piece, wrapping around and adhering ends on backside.  Adhere this piece to 4" x 5-1/4" black, then mount onto card base.
4. Tie a faux bow onto the strap, using another 6" piece of ribbon. Trim ends as desired.
5. To create the tag, stamp the sentiment on 1" x 2-1/4" white. Trim corners with punch if desired.
Adhere to 1-1/4" x 2-1/2" black.  Mount onto card using dimensionals.
6.  You're Done!

Until the next time, grace to you
              and
Happy Stamping!

Delightful Decorations

Hi, Stampers!

It may be only October, but I am already filled with thoughts of Christmas.  We made this card at today's workshop.  I like it so much that I think we will have to do it for October club as well.  Credit for the original design goes to Eloise Roys.




recipe for today's card:
card stock:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
inks:  Cherry Cobbler classic ink pad
stamps:  Delightful Decorations, Four the Holidays
accessories/tools:  Big Shot,  Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder, Ornament Punch, Basic Pearls, Stampin' dimensionals, mini glue dots. SNAIL

Happy Stampin'!

Falling Leaves

Hi Stampers!

Autumn.  My favorite time of year.  Crisp morning air requires a light jacket, but by mid-afternoon, we are back to short sleeves.  Here in the Midwest, we are treated yearly to rainbows of color, as green leaves turn to various shades of red, yellow, orange, brown, purple.

This was was demonstrated at yesterday's workshop using reinkers and the baby wipe technique.  If you would like to learn the specifics at your next workshop, give me a call or email to arrange your next workshop.




The details:
Stamps:  Fall Foliage, Thank You Kindly, En Francais
Card stock: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Elegant Eggplant
Inks:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard classic reinkers; Basic Black classic ink pad
Accessories:  SNAIl, baby wipe


Happy Stampin'!

Just Believe

Hi, Stampers!

Today's card features on of my favorite stamp sets in the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog.  The marker-to-stamp technique is ideal for using with this set.  I love the variety of cards that can be created simply by changing up the colors, or adding a little sponging, or perhaps a little bling.

Just Believe  stamps: Just Believe
card stock:  Certainly Celery, Basic Black,  Whisper White
inks:  Riding Hood Red, Pumpkin Pie, Marina Mist, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Old Olive stampin' write markers; Certainly Celery, Marina Mist classic ink pads
accessories: Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin' Sponges, SNAIL

Happy Stamping!

Asian Artistry

Hi Stampers!
This card produced many oo's and aaahs at our most recent card class.
Though Asian Artistry is a retired set, the same Japanese lantern effect could be created with the the current Leaf Lines, Fast & Fabulous (hostess level 2) or another flowery stamp set of your choice.

Here's what we used:
stamps:  Asian Artistry, Oval All
paper:  Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White smooth card stock
inks:  Old Olive, Early Espresso, River Rock  classic pads; Old Olive stampin' write marker
tools/accessories:  crimper; stampin' dimensionals,  mini glue dots; Stampin' Up! watercolor pencils;  Early Espresso 1/8" taffeta ribbon

Happy Stampin'!