I really like the color combination of this card. That light green (Pear Pizzazz) mixed with Calypso Coral and a little flash of gold! Love it!!!
I started with a Pear Pizzazz card base. Then I took a piece of Very Vanilla measuring 5-1/2″ x 3-3/4″ and added a 1″ strip of Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper to the right hand side!! I know the vanilla piece seems like an odd size but I had lots of scraps in this size and it worked!!! Got to use up those scraps or they will take over the world!!! 🙂 After I added the Designer Series Paper, I stamped the flower from the Garden in Bloom Stamp Set. Since it is a photopolymer stamp set, you can bend the stamp to create an angled stem! The stem and leaves are in Pear Pizzazz and the flower was done in Calypso Coral. I love the look. I stamped the greeting from the same stamp set in Basic Black. The greeting is so sweet and meaningful! To finish it off, I wrapped some of the Metallic Gold Baker’s Twine around twice and tied it into a bow! I added this to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals!!
Here is another sample using the other side of the same piece of Designer Series Paper! One of my class attendees decided to use the back side. I love it!!!
You can check out some more samples using the Garden In Bloom Stamp Set here and here! If you want to see a Video Tutorial about this stamp set, click here! Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!
Happy Tuesday!!! You know what that means!!! I have a fabulous technique to share with you today…just in time for the upcoming season – winter. I don’t want it to come any sooner so let’s not mention it! 🙂
Aren’t these little penguins holding hands just adorable?? I love them but they are not the technique that I’m sharing with you today. I’m going to show you how to create that beautiful snowy background without stamping on your penguins! Let’s get started!!!
SUPPLIES NEEDED: Background Stamp of Choice, Scrap piece of paper
I started with a card base of Basic Black and then cut 2 pieces of Whisper White measuring 4″ x 5-/4″. One of the pieces is for the inside of the card and the other piece is for the card front. I started by stamping the little penguins and accessories from the Snow Place Stamp Set (Bundle & Save 15%). I stamped the penguins in Basic Black and colored in the beak and feet with a Pumpkin Pie Marker! I did a Real Red bow tie and Rich Razzleberry earmuffs! Now for the snowflake background that I stamped in Pool Party. Stamp all around and be sure to fall off of your piece of paper for a continuing look. Be sure not to stamp on top of your penguins. When you get close to them, use a scrap piece of paper to cover them up like a mask. This will give you the chance to stamp between and above them for a really snowy look! Simple and yet fabulous!!! I love it! For the greeting, I stamped it in Pool Party from the Snow Place Stamp Set and then die cut with the Lots of Labels Framelits and the Big Shot! I brushed the edges of the greeting with a Sponge Dauber! I added some White Glitter Ribbon along the top and placed the greeting over top with Stampin’ Dimensionals! You could change this card up a bit and stamp the number of penguins in your family or you could spread them out and add as many as you would like! I love it!
If you would like to see a Video Tutorial of the background technique, check out the video below or click here! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it!!
Happy Friday!!! I’m super excited about this weekend because we are having out Annual Family Reunion and we are celebrating a new member who will joining the family in December!!! I will share pictures, invitation and more on the Baby Shower and my big family next week! 🙂 Of course we can’t start the weekend without the Weekly Deals first!
I love the Lucky Stars Embossing Folder. You can check out some samples here, here and here!
Also, I thought I would share a few samples of cards that I created which are super quick and simple!
You may have remembered this card but I have made it even easier here! This only uses a half sheet of Whisper White cardstock – no adhesive, no embellishments! Yet I find this card to be just as cute and fabulous! This uses the Garden in Bloom Stamp Set!
Also, don’t forget to check out the September Paper Pumpkin Reveal here! Click here to sign up for the PINK October Box which will be supporting Breast Cancer Awareness!! I have been told that the contents aren’t pink, just the box! Great time to try out Paper Pumpkin AND support a great cause!!
Have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see you back here on Monday!
This card screams Fall and could really be used for any occasion in the Fall – Thinking of You, Birthday, Sympathy, Just Because…
This card has a Cajun Craze (8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″) card base with Delightful Dijon (4″ x 5-1/4″) layered on top. Then I took a piece of Very Vanilla (3-3/4″ x 5″) and stamped the feathers from the Cheer All Year Stamp Set! This is the same stamp set used in the Season to Season Wreath! I’m really getting a lot of use out of this set!!! I stamped the feathers in Garden Green, Cajun Craze, and Delightful Dijon!!! I wrapped some Linen Tread around twice and tied it into a knot! I love how this thread looks so rustic and fall-like!!! I added this piece to my card front and popped a few Candy Dots in the coordinating colors to the corner for a little texture!! Love it!!!
Here, here and here are some more samples using the Cheer All Year Stamp Set! I love it when I can use a stamp set for lots of occasions and projects! It makes me feel like I’m really getting my money’s worth!!! 🙂
I love this card for the Brick Wall! I know that isn’t the focal point but it really sets the scene!!! I went a little outside the box for this card and love the way it turned out!!! Let’s get started!!!
I used a card base of Basic Gray cardstock. Then I took a piece of Real Red (4″ x 5-1/4″) and ran it through the Big Shot with the Brick Wall Embossing Folder. Using my Sponge Dauber, I rubbed side to side and up and down with Cherry Cobbler Ink. This gives darker edges to the brick and a little texture. It really makes that brick wall come to life! Love it!!!! Then I cut out a wreath from the Wonderful Wreath Framelits in Mossy Meadow. Using one of the branch stamps from the Berry Merry Stamp Set and Mossy Meadow Ink, I stamped it all over the wreath. I stamped a few times before going back to the ink pad and I stamped in all directions to give a full look to the wreath! I added the wreath to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals and then attached a Whisper White Satin Stitched bow with Mini Glue Dots!! For the greeting, I stamped Merry Christmas in Mossy Meadow from the Snow Place Stamp Set! I used a 1″ piece of Whisper White for the greeting and punched the ends with the Banner Triple Punch! I curled the ends by running them over a Bone Folder like curling ribbon. The greeting was added to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals as well! 🙂
If you would like to see this card in action, check out the Video Tutorial below or by clicking here!!! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you liked it!!!
Happy Tuesday!!! Halloween is right around the corner and today I have some simple yet fabulous treat packaging ideas for you!!! It’s never to early to get start but wait to buy the candy to avoid temptations of eating it all before Halloween arrives!!! 😉
I am loving the Spider Web Doilies and they really are so fabulous you don’t need much else to decorate!!!
First let’s start with the little mason jars. These are really quick and simple and you can put lots of different gift options in there for teachers, neighbors, friends, family, etc – Gift Card, Nail Polish, Candy, Cookies, Chex Mix, Hot Cocoa, and more! I started off by taking my 2-1/2″ Circle Punch and either Basic Black or Pumpkin Pie cardstock for the top lid! The greeting that I used came from the Cheer All Year Stamp Set from the Holiday Mini Catalog. One of them I punched out with a 1″ Circle Punch added it to the lid with a Stampin’ Dimensional. The other one I punched out with the 3/4″ Circle Punch and layered it onto a 7/8″ Scallop Circle in Basic Black!
Now for the side, I added Tear & Tape half way around the jar right along the top! This is what holds the half of Spider Web Doily onto the jar! Of course since the doily has holes in it and the sticky comes through, I added the ribbon to cover it up! I used Pumpkin Pie Cotton Ribbon to tie around the jar and into a bow. On one of them I placed the bow over the doily and on the other one I placed it on the back side of the doily! All done!!! Fill with goodies and enjoy!!!
For the Treat Bag, I started with a Sketched Dots Gift Bag and used my sponge daubers to add Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight for the candy corn look!!! You can use the ink pad directly to the bag but I found this to be super messy and all of the ink doesn’t soak in so it is a bit of a waste! For the tag, I stamped the word BOO from the Layered Letters Alphabet Stamp Set and the little spider is from the Cheer All Year Stamp Set! These were stamped onto Pumpkin Pie cardstock and then die cut with the Lots of Labels Framelits! I adhered the tag to the Spider Web Doily and then to the front of the bag!!! Fill with goodies and enjoy!!!
I am not a huge fan of Halloween so I’m never really drawn to Halloween Stamp Set. I do like to make a few cards and treats for the very few trick-or-treats (if any) that we do get. I usually end up giving them to stampers at classes, the cashier at the grocery store and my neighbors! Finding out of the box ways to create the Halloween look is sometimes more fun too!!!
If you would like to see today’s technique in action, check out the video below or click here!!! Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you liked it!!! Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss and future videos too! 🙂
Happy Friday…feels like a Thursday!!!! Woot Woot! This week really went fast and I did lots of playing in the stamp room. Be sure to check out my upcoming events tab to see some cool classes coming up soon! Don’t forget that the Holiday Mini Catalog is out and you can get started on all those Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas projects!!!
Pearls and Silver Glimmer Paper……SIGN ME UP!!! I will be stocking up on these goodies for sure!!! Stampin’ Up! also added more items to the Clearance Rack this week!!! Click here to check it out!!! I have an order going in on Saturday evening so if you need to order anything or would like to take advantage of these amazing deals, send me a message!!!
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Here is a cute little card I wanted to share with you!!! I attended a Bachelorette Party last weekend and we all showered the Bride with lingerie! I wanted to make a cute little card so this is what I came up with!!! I used a piece of Pink Pirouette measuring 6″ x 3″ folded in half! I stamped the front with black hearts from the Perpetual Birthday Calendar Stamp Set! Then I added some Black Satin Stitched Ribbon and tied it into a bow! Cute and simple and worked perfect!!!
I hope you have a fabulous weekend! I’ll be working a Craft Fair all weekend! Can’t wait to meet some new stampers!!! 🙂
Happy Tuesday!!!! That means I have a fabulous technique to share with you today and this one is super simple and yet packs a punch of a fabulous look!!! Have you ever wanted a forest look or a bouquet of flowers look but don’t know how to achieve it without making your card look like a mess of stamping?? I have the tip (or technique) for you!!!
I love the look of this card with the forest behind the greeting. There is texture and variation which makes it look more real. The trick is stamping multiple times without going back to the ink pad!!!!
I started with a Garden Green card base measuring 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″. Then I took a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″ and stamped with Garden Green the trees from the Wonderland Stamp Set which is in the Holiday Mini Catalog. Stamp the trees down and then move it a little to the left or right and also a little up or down to give that variation and stamp again. Then move a little again and stamp again. I stamped 3 times in different spots with each inking. Be sure to go both side to side and up and down so the trees aren’t just straight across! It’s as simple as that. Then I wrapped some Linen Thread around the trees twice and tied a knot. For the greeting, I took a piece of scrap Very Vanilla and stamp the greeting from the Wonderland Stamp Set in Chocolate Chip. Then I took the pine branch and inked it with my markers. This allowed me to color the pine cones Chocolate Chip and then branch Garden Green! I stamped it once above and once below the greeting. Then I lined up the Deco Labels Framelit (2nd smallest one) and die cut it out. I then used the 2nd largest one to cut out a Chocolate Chip frame to layer with my greeting. I added this greeting piece to my card with Stampin’ Dimensionals!! I love it!!! It would make a great Man Card as well with a Birthday greeting…..might be making a few of those as well!!! 🙂
Do you want to see this technique in action? Here is a quick tutorial showing your how to create that forest look my stamping multiple times before re-inking. Be sure to give it a thumbs up if you like!!!
What is your favorite stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog or what would you like to see a sample using? Let me know in the comments below!!!
Happy Labor Day!!!! No need to labor today because this fabulous kit does all the hard work for you!!!
From the moment I opened the August Paper Pumpkin Kit (video here), I was in love!!! Pink mixed with Black, Vanilla, and Gold is just amazing! The little gold foil ribbons on the card front. The adorable boxes with the flowers on top. The AMAZING stamp set with a beautiful font and perfect greetings. There is just so much fabulous-ness in one box and it’s awesome!!! For the tags, I stamped ALL OF THEM at one time. I just used the different images from the stamp set and did a little bit of everything. I love the With Sympathy greeting because it is a beautiful font and I was in need of a good Sympathy stamp. Thank you, Stampin’ Up!!! Stampin’ Up! must have known it was my Birthday month and hand-picked this amazing one for me! 🙂 After stamping all of the greetings, I went and had lunch to allow them to dry since it is Craft Ink. I came back and assembled the rest of the kit!!!
Here are the 3 boxes that come in the kit. As always the kits come with plenty of supplies….including ribbon….so I only followed the directions for one box and just wrapped it around. For another box, I wrapped it around and tied a knot. For the third box, I had enough leftover to tie a bow!!! Love it! The flowers were very simple to assemble and look stunning. I didn’t really complete these boxes since I am not sure how I will use them so I just placed the flower on top and the ribbon can be slid off.
Be still my heart. These light pink cards with gold foil ribbons on them are just to die for. I mixed up one of the banners and added a Vanilla banner to one of these and a pink banner to one of the other cards. Just wanted to mix it up a bit.
Simple and yet so elegant! I love it!!! Of course, there is still so much leftover from the kit as well…..besides the ink pad and stamp set. There were 3 tags left which I couldn’t seem to find the 3rd at picture time.
AND look at all of this fabulous pink paper!!!! I plan on keeping this to punch out some flower or something for a little extra flare to one of these cards or for another project!!!
So while I was making this kit, I thought this would be perfect for a Baby Girl Baby Shower!!! Use the cards for Invitations and the boxes as centerpieces/party favors or to hold the mints/nuts/silverware. Purchase refill kits (not available just yet but soon) for even more cards for Thank You Notes or any other piece of the event. I love it!!! You could always cut up the cards to use an a banner strip on a card. That would create more cards from just one kit. There are just so many fabulous ways to create amazing cards!!!
If you aren’t a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? You missed out on this one but can purchase the refill kit once you are a subscriber. 🙂 BONUS!!! Also, if you sign up now (before September 10th), you can get your first 2 months at half price with the Promo Code: HALFOFF. That is an amazing steal. All of the items above plus a stamp set and ink pad for $9.98 plus tax. That’s a steal!!! try it out for 2 months and if you love it like me, keep going or you can cancel at any time! Click here to sign up!!
Can’t wait to share the excitement of the September Kit with you!!! Stay tuned and be sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel where I will unbox and reveal it as soon as it arrives!!!
Can you believe it’s September?? It’s Friday? It’s a Holiday Weekend??? Woot Woot for the last two!!! I wish it was more like May all over again! I’m sorry, I just prefer Spring and Summer. I do like Pumpkin flavored items though……and you all love me again! 🙂
First things first…..my adorable Birthday Card from my Husband!!!
Isn’t the little Domo adorable??? He has been making me a card with a Domo on it for years now! He did a really good job and even got the colors matching – Rich Razzleberry Cotton Ribbon and ink!!! He said he used punches for the gift box! The greeting is from the Big News Stamp Set! I told him he should have watched my Fork Bow Tutorial to create a mini bow for the top of the box! I love it no matter what because my husband made it for me with lots of love!!! 🙂
The Holiday Mini Catalog is HERE!!!! It’s never too early to start working on treat bags, home decor, and cards for the upcoming holidays because time seems to fly even faster and craziness happens so start early and be prepared!!! I will be sharing lots of samples and product in the coming weeks!!! Be sure to check out my YouTube Channel as well. I did a Holiday Mini Catalog Haul Video and Unboxing and Reveal of the Season to Season Wreath which I love!!!
