All A Flutter

I thought you might want a change from the Elements of Style stamp set. I am also obsessed with the new stamp "All A Flutter". I love this single stamp which depicts a more realistic butterfly. I have more butterfly cards coming. For this card I used the "En Francois" background stamp with this card. I had not used that stamp for a long time but had it out while I was working on cards for a June Stamp Camp. I decided to use it with this card because I was getting into a rut using the Embossing Folders most of the time to add texture to my cards. I decided to go back and add texture to my card using the background stamp. I started by stamping the butterflies on vellum. To color the butterflies, I first stamped the butterflies with Staz-On on Vellum, turned them over and colored in the the areas with markers. I used Glue Dots to adhere the butterflies to the background. The background was Whisper White cardstock, stamped En Francois in So Saffron, sponged So Saffron all over the Whisper White cardstock and finished it off with sponging Bravo Burgundy around the edged of the cardstock. The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMP SETS: En Francois, All A Flutter

PAPER: Pumpkin Pie, Bravo Burgundy, Basic Black, Whisper White, Vellum

INK: So Saffron, Bravo Burgundy, Black Staz-On

ACCESSORIES: Mini Glue Dots, Bravo Burgundy, Pumpkin Pie, and So Saffron Markers

This was a very simple card to make. Sometimes the most simple card is the best and this card proves that. My trip to Connecticut yesterday was great! I enjoy spending time with my relatives. I just got back from my walk this morning and it is steamy out there. I can't wait for school to be out and then I can go for my walk earlier when it is cooler. When school is in session I walk later in the morning so that I don't get caught in the school traffic of kids walking and driving to school. I live only a few blocks from the High School and one of the Elementary Schools. So you can imagine how busy it is past my house when the kids are in school. Anyway...I hope the weather is cooler where you are. Go out and enjoy the day!

Elements of Style- Card 3

Here I go again! I am stuck on this stamp set. On this card I used the Spotlight technique. This is a very simple card only black except for the highlighted circle in which I colored the flowers using a Blender Pen with the Classic Inks. I think the Black Satin Ribbon really makes an elegant statement on this card. Black and white makes such an elegant looking card. The supplies that I used on this card were:

STAMP SET: Elements of Style

PAPER: Whisper White, Basic Black, Pretty in Pink

INK: Basic Black, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Old Olive

ACCESSORIES: Black Satin Ribbon, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Square Lattice Embossing Folder

The items highlighted in red are available in the Summer Mini

I am on a day trip today. I am going to Connecticut to see some of my relatives. My husband and I are taking my Dad there to visit with family. I am so excited to see my family. I will have a great day. You go out and enjoy your day!

Elements of Style- Card 2

Here is another card using the "ELEMENTS OF STYLE" stamp set. This card is so different from the last one. This card I think it so Spring like. I saw a similar card and just put my own spin on it. I used the "ALL A FLUTTER" stamp also. That is another stamp which I really like a lot. I like using a butterfly stamp and I like the more realistic looking butterfly stamps the best. That is why I was so happy that Stampin' Up put this single butterfly stamp in the Summer Mini. The supplies that I used for this card were:

STAMP SETS: En Francois, All A Flutter, Elements of Style

PAPER: Whisper White, So Saffron, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Vellum

INK: Bashful Blue

ACCESSORIES: Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Pretties Kit, Mini Glue Dots , Dimensionals, and Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and So Saffron Markers

You can find the red typed products in the new Summer Mini.

This is when I really get excited when you can find a stamp set that is very versatile. I love it when you can get different looks from one stamp set. I hope you like this card. Enjoy the day!

Elements of Style

I absolutely LOVE this stamp set. This stamp set is one from Shelli's Signature Collection. It has such a great vintage feel to it. I finally got some time to stamp this weekend. It felt so good to sit down and get a lot of stamping done. This card is such a simple card but wow what an impact it has. The supplies that I used for this were:

STAMP SET: Elements of Style

PAPER: Basic Black, Whisper White

INK: Black Staz-On, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose

ACCESSORIES: Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Pink Satin Ribbon, Blender Pens

Supplies printed in red are found in the Summer Mini.

I spent Saturday afternoon trying to create a number of different cards from this set. It was so relaxing. Things have calmed down since my Dad has moved in with us. And now that my daughter has finished her moving into another place I have more time for myself. I am starting to do things for me again like my stamping and scrapbooking.

I know that this post is going up later than I usually post but I had computer class this morning. That put me behind everything else I had to do today. I had a great day today. I hope you enjoyed your day too.

Lady Bug Card- May Technique Card 3

This is the last card that we are making for May's Technique Classes. So many people have Ladybugs are their blog but I like the one that Rhonda Wade had her blog. Such a quick and easy card to make. This card is great for a small child, teen or an adult. Who doesn't like Lady Bugs? I use to buy them for my Mother because her name was Dot. I always think of her when I see Ladybugs because of the "Dots". I think it was time to get away from the vintage cards I like to make and have some fun with these novelty cards. With summer almost here, fun is demanded!

Everyone go out and enjoy your day!

Summer Sun Dress-May Technique Class Card 2

I have seen these cute dresses on many blogs I was looking at Stamping Pro's blog and saw them again. I thought the new "Island Oasis" DSP from the Summer Mini would look like a sundress with the tropical prints. A perfect card for all those girlfriends with Summer birthdays. I used the Scallop Circle Sizzix Die to start the shape for the dress. I then counted 4 scallops on the top for the bodice and cut inward to make the waist. The bottom of the skirt was 10 scallops across an then I cut upward toward the waist. I used ribbon to create a belt. I used one of the flowers from the stamp set "Tropical Party". After cutting it out, I pushed a rhinestone brad though the flower, ribbon and skirt before adhering the dress to the cardstock. I really liked how they turned out. I am showing 2 examples using 2 different DSP designs. I think they look quite festive and perfect for my cousin and a friend who both have July birthdays. This month's theme was Novelty Cards. I think these cards fit this months theme. Go out and enjoy the day!