While trying to come up with some ideas for a baby card, I thought that the new In Color Coastal Cabana would be a nice color to use. My daughter never was one that liked the baby blue that most baby boy layettes use. So when coming up with a baby boy card, I kept that in mind and used Bermuda Bay and Coastal Cabana. I love that color combination. I used a very simple layout for this card.
The supplies that I used for this card were:
STAMP SETS: Baby Prints, Cuddles and Kisses
PAPER: Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana
INK: Coastal Cabana, Smokey Slate
ACCESSORIES: Alphabet Press Embossing Folder, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Jewel Rhinestones, Dimensionals
When I stamped the foot prints, I stamped it off first and then stamped it. I just thought that it made it look more like real print. I love the Alphabet Press Embossing Folder and I have been waiting for something like it for a long time to use with making baby cards. I will be using this embossing folder a lot. This is another card that I plan to use for my upcoming Card Buffet. I am thinking about doing a similar card using colors that are more feminine. We will see if my babies will give me a break today and take a nice long nap. Enjoy the day!
When I go to events where you swap, I usually try to take one masculine card. People are always looking for masculine cards at these events. So this time I cam up with this quick and simple card for a masculine swap. The supplies that I used for this card were:
STAMP SETS: Need for Speed, Best Dad Ever
PAPER: Whisper White, Brushed Silver, Real Red, Basic Black
INK: Basic Black, Versamark
ACCESSORIES: Black Embossing Powder, Heating Tool, Scallop Duo Die, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Naturals Glimmer Brads
This is a really quick swap. If I was going to give this card to someone, I would probably color the car red using a Blender Pen. This post is really short because I am getting ready to go into New York City to see "The Chew"!!!! I love that show and this will be my second time going. So enjoy the day because I know I am!
It took me a while but I finally came up with a card that I will be swapping at Baltimore this weekend. It took me a while but I did it. I used an old sketch from Sweet Sunday Sketches. I keep a file of sketches that I can use at another time for my cards. I liked this one but at the time it just wasn't right for the stamp sets I was using. So when trying to figure out what to make, I went through my files and came up with this sketch. I liked how this card turned out. The supplies that I used for my card were:
STAMP SETS: Embellished Events, Summer Silhouettes, EnFrancois, Flowering Flourishes
PAPER: Whisper WHite, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Pink Pirouette, Pool Party Core'dinations
INK: Pool Party, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry , Primrose Petals, Pink Pirouette
ACCESSORIES: Bitty Butterfly, Punch, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Bitty Banners Framelits, Big Shot, Sanding Block, Rhinestone Jewels, Glue Dots, Dimensionals
Sometimes when you are stumped how to do a layout on the card, do not be afraid to check out web sites that have card sketches. A lot of times, that will help you get a jumpstart with your card. What I did afterwards was all my ideas, such as the colors, stamp sets, ect. Cards do not always turn out the way you want them to. But when they do, it is such a good feeling. Enjoy the day!
Yes, there is a new kid in the neighborhood! Little Libby. One of our family members lives across the street from us and she just had a baby girl! She is so cute and tiny! I made a card for this wonderful occasion. Joy loves it when I make cards for her for special occasions. So I needed to make one for the arrival of her baby girl. The supplies I used for this card were:
STAMP SETS: Baby Prints, Cuddles and Kisses
PAPER: Whisper White
INK: Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose
ACCESSORIES: 3/8" Pink Pirouette Taffetta Ribbon, Flower Trim, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Big Shot
I love the "Cuddles and Kisses" stamp set in the Spring Catalog. It is (in my opinion ) the best baby sentiment stamp set they ever offered. It has sentiments for adopted babies, new grandparents, twins and the usual boy baby, girl baby, and congratulations. I think it is an extremely versatile set and I made sure I bought it. If you need an all purpose Baby Sentiment stamp set, this set is for you.
Since Libby is a very tiny girl, I wanted the card to be delicate and light. I think this is the perfect card for her. Since she lives right across the street and Lori's boys and Joy's girls are very close in ages, so I am sure we will be seeing a lot of them. Enjoy the day!
This is the last of the three cards that we made for my February Technique Classes. This card took me the longest to come up with. It took a couple of days because I kept changing colors, position of shapes, and choice of Embossing Folders. This technique is called "Embossed Embossing".
This card uses a number of products which are FREE from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. Just a reminder that this is the promotion where you can choose a free item from the brochure for every $50 worth of products that you spend. The Embossing Folder and the Stamp Set on this card are just 2 of the items that you can choose for FREE.
I really like the way this finally came out. I like the color combination. This is my favorite color combination...Island Indigo, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, and Calypso Coral. I really will miss these colors when they retire this year. These 4 colors are from the 2011-13 In Color collection. So I guess I will be using the combination a lot until they go away. Got to get some organizing done today so I will be busy. Enjoy the day!
Happy Valentine's Day! One last Valentine Card from me. This card is a CASE from Jill Hilliard. I thought it was really cute! The supplies that I used for this card were:
STAMP SETS: Delightful Dozen, Bright Blossoms
PAPER: Whisper White, Real Red
INK: Garden Green, Real Red
ACCESSORIES: 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, 1" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Small Heart Punch, Adorning Accents Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Real Red Marker, Dimensionals
This post is very short today. I am still battling whatever I have. Hopefully I can kick it soon. Enjoy your Valentine's Day!
Sorry I have been missing but I finally caught what my family has been passing around to each other for the past 2 months. And did I get hit hard with it! Could barely talk and cough cough cough all day. I tried to rest my 3 little boys would not allow that to happen. So after they would leave I went straight to bed. Today I am feeling a bit better so I wanted to get in a quick post while I still was feeling OK.
I love this card. What I love is the absence of color. to me it looks so delicate and ladylike. The light pink colors just add to this really fresh and dainty look. This card used the "MASKING" technique and uses the Delicate Details Lace Tape from the Spring Catalog. If you would like to attend one of my technique classes and learn how to create this card, there is still room. My classes this month will be held on:
Saturday February 16 @ 9-11:30 AM
Tuesday February 19 @ 9:15-11:45 AM
Wednesday February 20 @ 7-9:30PM
I was very surprised how this card turned out because in my head it did not start off as a card with a vintage look. I hope you like it. Today there will be no babies to watch so I intend to relax and rest so hopefully I start feeling better. Enjoy the day!
I love this stamp set. I bought it last year but never got a chance to use it. So this year I made a number of different cards using the set. This is another card for the Valentine Buffet which I hosted last evening. This card is so very simple but I like the simplicity of only 2 colors and a splash of glitz (the Red Glimmer Paper). The supplies that I used for this project were:
STAMP SET: You Are Loved
PAPER: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Red Glimmer Paper
INK: Versamark
ACCESSORIES: Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder, Heating Tool, Lacey Brocade Embossing Folder, 5/8" White Organza Ribbon, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
I think the Lacey Brocade Embossing Folder and the White Organza Ribbon give it an elegant feeling. After I made this card, I thought about changing the embossing to a mixture Cherry Cobbler EP and Iridescent Ice. I think that would make the heart a little more sparkly but it was too late to change it. But maybe when I have some time, I will try it just to see how it would change the look of the card. That is the beauty of stamping, you come up with one idea but there are thousands of ways to change it. It is a way for you to stretch your creativity and make it your own.
Well I am getting ready for the snow they are calling for. I really do not expect a lot but we just have to wait and see. Another babysitting day for me but only 1 today and then when he leaves I need to make Valentine sacks for treats. Will post again after the weekend. I will be working on Bridal Shower invitations with a friend of mine. They are for her future daughter-in-law. So the weekend will be a busy one. Enjoy your weekend!
Here is another card that we made at our Valentine Buffet last night. This card uses my favorite Red Glimmer Paper. I think that paper just adds a little spice to your cards. I also used the "New"
The supplies that I used for this card were:
STAMP SET: You are Loved
PAPER: Whisper White, Red Glimmer Paper, Real Red Core'dination Paper
INK: Pretty in Pink, Basic Black
ACCESSORIES: Embossing Folder, Hearts Collection Framelits, Lacey Brocade Embossing Folder, Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder, Small Heart Punch, Sanding Block, Rhinestone Jewels
I saw this card and I truly can not remember where or I would post it. I did do some changes to it. But I thought it would be perfect for a Buffet. It os simple but oh so elegant. I love the Embossing folder with the little scallop it is perfect to add just a little texture to the card. Adding the Lacey Brocade embossing folder to the largest heart is great way to give the card a bit more character. I was very happy how this card turned out. Today is a cooking day. My husband is leaving for Maine to do some snowmobiling for a week, so I am making some meals for him to take along. And tomorrow I am back to being Grandma babysitter. Although tomorrow I will only have the youngest, the 4 month old. All I can say is I am loving the second job. My payment of baby hugs is the best paycheck I have ever received! Enjoy the day!
For our Valentine Stamp Camp last Saturday one of our projects was a bag. The bag was a CASE of a project Brian Pilling demonstrated to us at Leadership. We thought it was so cute that we needed to include it at our Stamp Camp. This is the bag that we made. The supplies that we used for this project were:
STAMP SET: Oh, Whale
PAPER: Pool Party, Whisper White
INK: Basic Gray, Pool Party, Melon Mambo
ACCESSORIES: Whale Clearlit, Small Heart Punch, Melon Mambo Organdy Ribbon, Large Scallop Edgelit, Cloud Embossing Folder
Janet Wakeland made a cute Goldfish Treat Holder using MDS and made the Whale in a "goldfish" color. I thought it such a neat idea to connect the whale with the goldfish. So anyway...I used the bag idea that we made but used the goldfish idea. I made a couple of these bags and filled them with Goldfish Cracker bags and Dove Valentine Hearts for Eli's Teachers at Daycare. Here is a peek at the bag.
It is really the same bag only I changed the ribbon and the color of the whale. I think it is cute. And I am hoping they will enjoy their Valentine treat. It is so easy to take one idea and using the same basic concept, you can change it a bit to fit your needs.
Well I am off and running again today. No grandchildren today but I need to get everything set up for my Valentine Card Buffet this evening. Enjoy your day!
I am hosting my Annual Valentine Card Buffet on February 6 at my place. The way I host my Card Buffets is that I offer 4-5 different card designs. Fro those designs, you get to choose any design or designs that you wish. And from that you get to choose how many cards you would like to make from each design. So you can make as many cards as you would like. I charge for each card you make. This is one of the cards that you can choose from. I try to make a variety of styles for my customers to choose from. For this card I wanted to design a really vintage romantic type of card. I am not sure if I succeeded but here is the card. the supplies that I used for this card were:
STAMP SETS: You Are Loved, Teeny Tiny Wishes
PAPER: Melon Mambo, Whisper White
INK: Versamark, Melon Mambo
ACCESSORIES: Melon Mambo Embossing Powder, Lacey Brocade Embossing Folder, Hearts Collection Framelits, Big Shot, Word Window Punch, 3/8" Melon Mambo Striped Organdy Ribbon, Tea Lace Paper Doilies, 5/8" Flower Trim, Pearl Jewels, Sponge Dauber, Glue Dots
This card looks so much better in person. If you would like more information about this Valentine Card Buffet, please click here to contact me. Today I have no babies to baby sit but I am taking this "free" time to prepare for the Valentine Stamp Camp on Saturday. Enjoy your day!
The theme for my technique classes this month was "Glitz & Glitter". And what a perfect theme it was since Stampin' Up kicked off their 25th anniversary this month at Leadership. This is the first card that we made at my classes this month.
This card used the a technique to color the Silver Glimmer Paper. This time I used a Sponge Dauber to color the Glimmer Paper instead of using an Aquapainter. All you need to do is place a few drops of Re-Inker into a container. Take a Sponge Dauber , dip it into the container to soak up some of the re-inker, and then sponge over the Glimmer Paper. The supplies that I used fro this card were:
STAMP SET: The Open Sea
PAPER: Not Quite Nave, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Silver Glimmer Paper
INK: Not Quite Navy, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake
ACCESSORIES: 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Cherry Cobbler's Baker's Twine, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Dimensionals, Soft Suede Ink Refill, Sponge Dauber
This card was designed before I left for Orlando and all my supplies were cut. When I came home I changed the layout. And then the first day I had the class, I added the Baker's Twine because it needed something added to it. My cards a lot of the time are works in progress. I am always thinking how I can change it or make it better.
Speaking of Silver Glimmer Paper, during Sale-A-Bration if you host at least a $150 party you will receive a package of Silver Glimmer Paper. That is in honor of Stampin' Up's 25th Anniversary. Enjoy your day!
I really like the Stamp Set "PATTERNED OCCASIONS" from the Sale- A- Bration Brochure . I wanted to show my customers a way that you could use this stamp. With Valentine's Day coming soon, I thought I would use the "Whole Latte Love" stamp. I think this is more of a masculine card. It does not have have a lot of color except for the red for Valentine's day. The Early Espresso and Crumb Cake plus the striped cardstock gives it a more masculine feel or at least I think so. the supplies that I used for this card were:
STAMP SET: Patterned Occasions
PAPER: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Real Red, Whisper White, Red Glimmer Paper
INK: Early Espresso
ACCESSORIES: Adorning Accents Embossing Folder, Stripes Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Small Heart Punch1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals
This is another quick and easy card. The last few cards that I have done, I have tried to make them more simple. I don't know why but sometimes, you need to change things up. All your cards do not need to be a lot of layers, buttons, ribbons or trinkets or even use fancy techniques. Sometimes the simplest card made from the heart is the best.
A reminder that the Sale-A-Bration Promotion is going o now through March 22. For every $50 of product you purchase you get to choose an item from the brochure CLICK HERE to check out what else you are able to choose from. Enjoy the day!
Here is the second card that we are making at Technique Class. This card is a "Diorama Card"I think it s really cute. Sometimes you just need a card that is a bit whimsical and I think this card fits the bill. The supplies that I used for this project were:
STAMP SET: Snow Much Fun
PAPER: Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Night of Navy
INK: White, Staz-On, Night of Navy
ACCESSORIES: Northen Flurry Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits, Big Shot, Colored Pencils, Blender Pens, Scoring Tool, Bitty Banner Framelits, Sponge Dauber, Sticky Strip
This is such a cute card. Everyone will enjoy receiving this card, hands down. And on the plus, side it is a very simple card to make. Trying to get started on my own Christmas cards and hopefully the today is the day. Even if I only get to cut the cardstock. Enjoy the day!
When I saw this single stamp, I just knew I had to have it! I love this stamp. But sometimes when you see a solid stamp that has a lot of different components together, it is hard to think what to do with it. But when I saw this card, I knew exactly what I needed to do to get those leaves looking like Autumn leaves. I used a "Baby Wipe Background " technique to create those multi-colored leaves. For this card I used the following supplies:
STAMP SETS: Day of Gratitude, Tweet Leaves, En Francois
PAPER: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Bravo Burgandy, Whisper White
INK: Early Espresso
ACCESSORIES: Always Artichoke Seam Binding, Wood Grain Embossing Folder, Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Big Shot, Blender Pen, Chocolate Chip Marker, Pumpkin Pie Marker, and Tangerine Tango Marker, Daffodil Delight Re-Inker, Cherry Cobbler Re-Inker, Pumpkin Pie Re-Inker, Old Olive Re-Inker, Baby Wipes
This card came out better than what I thought it would. I like how the leaves look as though they are changing colors. I used markers to make the bird stand out from the leaves. I tried to use a color combination that I had not used for a while. Sometimes it seems like I get stuck on colors when I make cards. That is when I have to make a conscious effort to change things up. I think it worked well on this card. Enjoy the day!
I saw this card on Becky Robert's blog. I thought it was the cutest card and would be a perfect card for the Halloween Gathering. I looked at hers and came up with this. Again I used the "Ghoulish Friends" stamp set again. This is my favorite Halloween set behind "Wicked Cool". If you look closely, you can see that I snuck the sentiment in from "Wicked Cool".
The supplies that I used from this set were:
STAMP SETS: Wicked Cool, Ghoulish Friends
PAPER: Whisper White, Basic Black, Wild Wasabi, Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP
INK: Basic Black, Tangerine Tango
ACCESSORIES: Googlie Eyes, Chevron Embossing Folder, Scallop Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, Oval Punch, Rhinestone Jewels
When my daughter came over to pick up the boys the other day, her eyes went right to this card. She loved it! Well I got to get running. I have a lot of little stuff to do. Enjoy the day!
I saw a cute card last year by Mindy Bing. This is my interpretation of her card. I really like the color combination of Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, and Rich Razzleberry for Halloween cards. I also went back to my old favorite Halloween Stamp Set, "Wicked Cool". This layout is a little out of the box for me but sometimes you have to try different things. The supplies that I used for this card were:
STAMP SET: Wicked Cool
PAPER: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie DSP, Whisper White, Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry
INK: Illuminate
ACCESSORIES: Spider Web Embossing Folder, Striped Embossing Folder, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Pumpkin pie, Old Olive, Basic Black, and Rich Razzleberry Markers
Are you wondering what Illuminate is? It is a NEW Stamp Pad that you can find in the Holiday Catalog. It is like a Versamark Pad but it has shimmer and shine to it. Check out the spider web on the card. I rubbed the Illuminate Pad on the raised surface of the embossed cardstock. I think it gives a great effect to the card. If you are interested in attending the Halloween Gathering, please contact me for specifics. Enjoy the day!
I was hesitant about buying this stamp set "Ghoulish Friends" because I was afraid that I would not use it enough. But I keep using it and using it over and over. And I keep finding new ways to use it. I saw this basic layout and paper but can not remember who did it. I changed the ribbon and image on the oval and finally added the sentiment on the outside. I then decided to decorate the inside of the card also. I combined 2 stamp sets to use on this card. The supplies that I used on the this project were:
STAMP SETS: Wicked Cool, Ghoulish Friends
PAPER: Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP Basic Black, Whisper White
INK: Basic Black
ACCESSORIES: Googlie Eyes, Wide Oval Punch, 1/2" Striped Satin Ribbon, Oval Designer Frames Embossing Folder
This is a quick and easy card to make if you need to make a lot of the same card. This would make a great stamp a stack card!
This is card that will be offered at the "Halloween Gathering" which will held at MaryAnn's House. Contact me for more information if interested in attending.
No babysitting today but I have to do major cleaning to make room for a new computer. one of my family members is moving and is giving me their desktop computer. I am so excited! It will be nice to work on projects and not have to worry if my battery is running low. Enjoy the day!
This is such a cute and easy card to make. Because there were so many people at this event and you are trying to do 6 Make & Takes, they have to be quick, easy, and they have to catch your eye. This card certainly does that! This card uses the "ANIMAL TALK" stamp set. This is another set that has a lot of versatility. It contains a bird, frog, dog, cat and various animal related sentiments. The supplies that we used for this card were:
STAMP SET: Animal Talk
PAPER: Gumball Green, Marina Mist, Midnight Muse, Whisper White
INK: Gumball Green
ACCESSORIES: Mini Silver Brads, Modern Label Punch, Apothecary Label Framelits, Chevron Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Marina Mist Scallop Polka Dot Ribbon
If you children or friends who are animal lovers then this is a great set for you. Another busy day ahead. Hopefully I will be able to spend some time on some Halloween projects. Enjoy the day!
I posted the second of the second card that we worked on this month in my technique classes. This card uses the Faux Patina Technique. I love this card! The technique really creates a unique look that I think is so old world looking.
The supplies that I used for this card were:
STAMP SETS: Nature Walk, Petite Pairs, En Francois
PAPER: Always Artichoke, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Whisper White
INK: Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Always Artichoke, Early Espresso
ACCESSORIES: Sponges, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Brayer, Big Shot, Versamark, Gold Embossing Powder, Always Artichoke and Regal Rose Markers
Although you can not see all the colors of ink that were used, all the inks were layered to create that old antique look on the cardstock. I made this card for a friend of mine who just retired. When I get back from my trip, I will give it to her. I think she will like it. Enjoy the day!
While trying to come up with some ideas for a baby card, I thought that the new In Color Coastal Cabana would be a nice color to use. My daughter never was one that liked the baby blue that most baby boy layettes use. So when coming up with a baby boy card, I kept that in mind and used Bermuda Bay and Coastal Cabana. I love that color combination. I used a very simple layout for this card.
