Today I’m going to share with you, my rendition of summer turning into autumn on a card.
I began with Whisper White layered onto Whisper White. I took my top piece and created a “reverse mask” … take a piece of old or scrap paper and cut out a section that you can sponge and stamp. If you are not comfortable cutting a mask with your paper cutter… you can easily create a “reverse mask” with the use of one of our many framelit dies or by punching out that area.
Now … place your “reverse mask” and begin sponging, leaving the center a bit lighter to create a beautiful dimension on your card. Next, you can stamp your image (please note that if you use cardstock, you will see it does not go to the edge). I used only Wild Wasabi for the sponging and the stamping. The color difference is all in the way you sponge … start light, you can always add more (but you can’t take away). I prefer the regular sponges.
Remove your reverse mask, and you will have a beautiful design element on your card. If you’d like, you could just stamp a greeting to complete the front. However, since I wanted to show the transition to fall … I added my fall leaf. I used the “Magnificent Maple” stamp set found on page 18 of our Holiday Catalog. For the leaf, I began with So Saffron then did the rock and roll technique to edge the leaf with Wild Wasabi and Tangerine Tango.
I added (sponged with sponge dauber) a little more So Saffron into the center of the leaf to make it “pop” a little more!
I used the “Happy Day” stamp set found on page 112 of our Idea Book & Catalog for my greeting. To finish off the card, I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to “POP” up the front piece with all the stamping.
Thanks so much for stopping by and welcoming autumn in with me!
Today I want to share with you the “carry over” stamp sets that are not in the catalog but are still available to order. You guessed it, its Christmas sets! Plus, I’ll share some of the beautiful cards we made last year at my clubs, classes and the annual Holiday retreat!!
First, is the “Ornament Keepsakes” stamp set (128048 – W / 128051 – C) and the beautiful greetings from “Greetings of the Season” (128030 – W / 128033 – C)
I used the “Coordinations Cardstock as a background, a Cherry Cobbler banner that draws your eye to our focal point … the ornament! I then embellished with scraps (you got it) of the Silver Glimmer Paper (124005) and top it off with those precious “gotta have” Rhinestones (119246)
Next, the fabulous Two-Step Stamp Set, “Evergreen” (127970 – W / 127973 – C) You can make this with Always Artichoke and the NEW Pear Pizzazz or go wild and choose another color scheme!
Last but definitely not least … 2 great samples from the stunning “Snowflake Soiree” (127922 – W / 127925 – C) stamp set. The first is done in a soft neutrals pallet… Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, and Crumb Cake. It’s such a warm greeting for the holiday season. I used a brad from one of my favorite embellishments; “Vintage Brads” to tie the card together!
The second is so simple, yet simply beautiful. A very festive card when done in Whisper White and the simply delicious Cherry Cobbler!
It’s not too early to start thinking about the Christmas cards that you want to share with your friends and family.
If you can’t wait and want to purchase any of the items I shared with you today, just click on the link below to get started.
Thank you so much for stopping by …
I appreciate that you take time out of your busy day to visit me!
Hope you are doing well on this fine Tuesday. Today I’m going to share a card that I received for my birthday (no, it’s not my birthday… it’s in April). I was going through some of my cards and thought you would all like this one.
So grab your Bigshot and a couple of punches, and you will have this cute card in to time.
First, you’ll be trimming the front piece to 4″ x 5-1/4″ … then run it through the Bigshot using the Honeycomb (129378) folder.
While you have the BigShot ready, grab your Old Olive cardstock and cut out the leaves using the “Little Leaves (114511) Sizzleit”. Don’t put it away just yet … you will need it to emboss your flowers – they are embossed with the “Perfect Polka Dot” (117335) Embossing Folder.
You will need the “Boho Blossoms” punch (119858) to create the flowers, then for the center, get your Owl Builder punch and use the “eyes” for the center of the blossoms! To finish off these cute little flowers … just add rhinestones. What girl doesn’t like a little bit of bling!
Although the greeting is no longer in the current catalog, we have many wonderful greeting sets.
I hope you enjoyed my birthday card as much as I did … It’s so cute!
Do you want to be a guest stamper? Send me your cards … All current Stampin’ Up! products* and I’d love to share your work. Who doesn’t want a little recognition for a job well done. I love seeing the beautiful cards you make!
Today I wanted to share a scrapbook page with you. It is one that I did with my Scrapbook Club last year.
September kicks off my 2013-14 club sessions, and it’s so great to see all my stampin’ friends again! We may start out as strangers at the beginning of the year, but by the end … we have made new friends. Oh yes, and we have learned some fabulous stampin’ techniques too!
My color pallet for this page was inspired by nature. Next time you go to the Farmers Market or grocery store, take a close look at the colors … this page was inspired by an eggplant. I used Elegant Eggplant and Old Olive … and think they look beautiful together.
The beautiful stamp used comes from the “Flowering Flourishes” stamp set found on page 118 of our Idea Book & Catalog. I began with stamping Old Olive ink onto the Old Olive Cardstock … color on color produces a rich and beautiful image. If you prefer a more subtle image… you can use your VersaMark® pad instead.
I then stamped my image, using the Old Olive onto the white cardstock to really make the image POP! To highlight the flowers on the stamp, I punched out flowers the “Boho Blossoms” punch. The Boho Blossom punch can be found on page 183 in the Idea Book & Catalog.
To add some fun dimension to my flowers … I hold them in the palm of my hand and the push the tip of a pen into the center. It curls up the petals and leaves a perfect mark for me to place my rhinestone.
Using the rhinestones ( pg.171 / 119246) finishes off the page so perfectly. This page could be used for “friends”, for a wedding page, your grandmother or mother …. for almost any occasion, and how beautiful.
I just used my computer and “Word” to create the verse on the page … each of the white squares are 3 x 3, except for the center and the Elegant Eggplant mat which measures 3-1/4 x 3-1/4.
Don’t forget, you can take this scrapbook page and turn it into a card. Inspiration for our cards, scrapbook pages and for our color pallets can come from anywhere…. just stop and take a look around you.
and a Happy Saturday to you! It’s a little gloomy outside today, that’s OK … makes for a great stampin’ day!
This afternoon I’ll be setting up my Stampin’ Studio for my “Christmas Stamp Camp” tomorrow. So today I thought I would share with you a little inspiration for card ideas.
I began with some left over designer series paper from my last stamp camp, and came up with this quick and cute card. My paper is the “Winter Frost Specialty Designer Paper” located on page 29 of the Holiday catalog.
Because our designer paper is designed to coordinate so nicely, the core colors I am using are the Pool Party and Island Indigo.
Next I decided to use the “Deck the Halls” stamp from the “Christmas Messages” stamp set on page 34 of the Holiday catalog. I love when Stampin’ Up! puts the inner verses for our cards along with the greetings…. makes life so much easier!
I wanted to jazz it up a bit more, so I added one of those cute new ornaments from the “Christmas Collectibles” stamp set. And talk about making life easier … Stampin’ Up! has a coordinating punch, the “Christmas Ornament” punch so we don’t have to cut these out! Both of these items can be found on page 35 of the Holiday catalog.
To finish off the card, I added a little bling! First as sliver of the Silver Glimmer paper, and then a rhinestone in the center of my ornament.
Wow … wasn’t that easy! And quick!
I hope you enjoyed today’s inspiration for Christmas …. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Happy Friday to you … I hope you have an enjoyable weekend planned.
I will be having a wonderful weekend with some of you … Saturday morning with my Technique Club and Sunday afternoon with my Christmas Card Stamp-a-stack group. It’s always a good weekend when you stamp with friends.
Speaking of stampin’ friends … today I would like to share with you some beautiful cards that I had taken photos of at Leadership last year.
Leadership is a gathering of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators who have achieved the level of Senior Supervisor and above. We share stampin’ and business ideas, receive training from the home office, and just have a great time hookin’ up with old friends and making new ones.
I do not know who that talented demonstrators are who created these cards, but I’m grateful that they share their talents. The following photos are their creations using our “Oh Hello” Stamp set …
Aren’t they fantastic! I love that we can see so many different stamping styles and color pallets. So much inspiration, when we attend the Stampin’ Up! events. You could always join us …. contact me! I’d love to share with you the benefits you would receive as part of my Stampin’ Stars and the Stampin’ Up! family.
I hope you enjoyed the card share, and thanks for stopping by.
Today I want to share with you some of the news and products coming from Stampin’ Up! I have two products that are now available to purchase, two new photopolymer stamp sets to show you, and more!
First lets begin with our fabulous products. I know you have all been waiting for the new BFF of your Framelits and Edgelits! The exclusive Magnetic Platform to hold your Framelits and Edgelits in place when you cut.
The video you are about to see showcases our new “Expressions Framelits” along with the Magnetic Platform. Enjoy …
Please note: * The platform produces a magnetic field—like all magnetic fields, it may interfere with pacemakers, magnetic strips on credit cards, and cell phones if they are too close to the platform.
The next product I want to share with you is the Envelope Punch Board …
If you are in my clubs, you will be using all these items “hands-on” very soon. If you are not, don’t worry … I will be hosting some great classes that feature these products. I’ll keep you posted.
Next, I’d like to show you 2 of our newest Photopolymer stamp sets. These are so cool … Of course they are great for scrapbookers, but just think of the neat school projects your kids could make with these sets!
Here is the “Map it Out” stamp set …
And here is the “Greetings From” stamp set …
I just think these are the perfect stamp sets for teachers, and kids for their school projects … geography, social sciences, or even to decorate their book covers (do kids still do that?). Just think of the possibilities! FUN.
I also want to share our current special with you, the “Butterfly Bundle” … too cute!
Offer: Get 15 percent off when you buy this bundled butterfly stamp set and punch!
Stampin’ Up! has added NEW items to the Clearance Rack! You may click on the link (Clearance Rack) or the picture … and shop at anytime from my on-line store or just check out what’s on sale!
Some items are up to 80% Savings … Now that’s a deal!
Today I wanted to share a bit of my Stampin’ Up! incentive trip with you … if not for you, I would not get to experience all these wonderful places. Our destination … Sunny San Diego!
We are on our way and flying over the Grand Canyon. Even from the airplane the view is spectacular.
We had a smooooth landing, in fact, after I got done saying so, the pilot told us too!
This is our hotel … the US GRANT. A San Diego Icon since 1910, the palatial US GRANT hotel is situated in the city’s lively and historic downtown Gaslamp Quarter.
This is our room … yes, Stampin’ Up! spoils us. And yes, I did have to try out the bed… awesome. Really, count them, there are 7 pillows on that bed!
Once we settled in at the hotel, we decided to get something to eat. Eileen had promised her grandson that she would try fish taco’s … so off we were to find a place that served fish. There are soooooooooooo many restaurants in the Gaslamp district it’s hard to choose one. We chose ….
Eileen had her fish taco’s and I tried Grilled Mai-Mai, it was the best meal I had the whole trip (and there were many).
As full as we were, we tried a new dessert ….
You guessed it, the Butterscotch pudding with the rum! Oh my gosh … it was awesome! Warm caramel and sweet with that touch of sea salt. If you’re ever in San Diego … I would recommend a stop at Spike Africa’s. (No … they did not pay me to say that) LOL
We walked back to the hotel and then off to the mall to check it out. Not really in a shopping mood, we walked back to the hotel.
We had dinner across the street at the Yard House, they are known for their selection of beers. I tried one from Hawaii … not bad, and the burger was awesome.
Once back to our hotel … there was a “pillow gift” left on my bed
A beautiful vase as a remembrance of our stay in San Diego. Let me say, Stampin’ Up! does it right.
Hope you enjoyed my first day in San Diego, and “THANK YOU” for making it possible.
A bit chilly here is Wisconsin this morning, but fall is approaching so we were expecting it. I love the cool nights and warm days… it makes for great bonfire weather!
Well enough of that, time to move on to my last card in the series of cards I created with the “I Am Me” Designer Series Paper. I hope you have enjoyed the cards I have shared so far… I would love to hear your thoughts on them.
* If you click on the RMHC name, it will take you to their website, where you can find out more about this wonderful charity. Here are the stamps included in the stamp set.
To create the look on the tag, I first stamped the image in Real Red, and cut it out using the “Chalk Talk Framelit Dies which coordinate with the Tag It stamp set.
Next, I stamped the image Wild Wasabi and cut out the area I wanted to highlight. I then used our Stampin’ Dimensionals to “pop” it up.
I did add a pearl to finish off Santa’s hat … then just add a ribbon, and your done!
I thought this was a fun way to showcase the designer paper with the world map. I think it was also make a good scrapbook page to those of you who travel… hmmm, there’s an idea!
Again, I would love to hear your thoughts on my series of cards done with the “I Am Me” designer series paper.
To view any of the products highlighted today … just click on the “highlighted” words.
Stop back tomorrow as I will share a bit of my Stampin’ Up! incentive trip to San Diego.
I’m B-a-a-a-c-k! My apologies … I do not like black spaces on my blog! I was in sunny San Diego for our Stampin’ Up! incentive trip. I made the mistake of “not” taking my laptop with me, and thinking that I could blog from the hotel … let’s just say that was not much of an option.
But I’m back now and have the cutest card to share with you today. I am still showcasing the “I Am Me” designer series paper. Here’s a simple, simple card that you can use for any age, any gender, any occasion, AND it’s a great way to use up your scrap paper!
You have your designer paper … ” I Am Me”, so all you need is a paper cutter, a little ribbon, and some dimensionals.
Feel free to take it up to the next level as I did by using one of our many impression folders. Today I used the new “Stylish Stripes” Impressions folder (132174) found on page 22 of our Holiday Catalog.
Just a quick post today … tomorrow I will be back with my last card, showcasing the designer series paper.
Thanks for sticking with me, and for stopping back today.
Today I have a quick & easy card for you, showcasing the “I Am Me” Designer Series Paper … and what better way to do that, than a card with a sampling of the papers!
The card was totally created using multiple circle punches … can’t get much easier than that! Simply punch out different sized circles from your designer series paper and adhere them to your card front. I used Basic Gray … however, it appears (at least on my computer) as navy… ?
I layered my card, so I could run the piece with the circles through the Bigshot to give it even more texture!
The greeting comes from the stamp set “Lots of Thanks” (W- 129687 / C – 129690) and is stamped in basic gray.
Today’s quick and easy card … comes with a quick and easy post.
Smile! On day four of my “I Am Me” Designer Series paper showcase, I have decided to use the paper with the cute little camera’s on. Here is a pic of all the sheets and their backsides!With that in mind … I decided to make my card a “picture” card. It’s really easy when you use the framelits … I chose the NEW “Circle Collections” (130091) Framelits to match the lens of the cameras!
This is my sister Ruthie. We were at our family reunion and were having fun with the photo opportunities! I believe that was back in the 90’s … She looked great, glad you can’t see my hair-do! LOL
I figured since I was using a photo on the front of my card, I would make an “easel card”. How cool is that … and easy. I used the “Happy Day” stamp set (W-130294 / C-130297) for both the front and inside of the card. You will find this stamp set is great for scrapbooking too.
To hold the card front (easel) in place, I used the Brights Collection (130931) Candy Dots … how “yummy” are they! And I combined them with the Candy Dots Brad Bases (132293) page 171. I love the way the look together.
I also like how the candy dots and the circle framelits tie into the camera theme of the card.
To create the easel … begin with a half sheet of cardstock 4-1/4″ x 11″ … fold it in half to create your base. Now “fold” the top flap of your base card in half. Create your card front (4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″) and secure to the bottom half of the top flap of your base card. You can see by the photo that only the bottom half of the top flap and the card front are adhered together… this allows the card to lay flat for mailing.
I have 3 more cards coming in my “I Am Me” Designer Paper Showcase.
Welcome to day 3 of my “I Am Me” designer series paper showcase. I must say, I am really having fun doing this!
Today’s card highlights the Calypso Coral “grid paper” found in the paper packet, and for some reason … maybe it was the color, but I chose to team it up with the “Pleasant Poppies” stamp set. This is not a hard card to make, but has an awesome technique: Dazzling Diamond Dust.
I began coloring my poppies with markers and a blender pen. I scribbled the ink from the marker onto the plastic case of the stamp set, then pulled the color up with my blender pen… it gives you a softer look and you have much more control.
To do the “Dazzling Diamond Dust Technique” – Cover the entire cardstock of your stamped image with VersaMark™, then cover with “Iridescent Ice Embossing Power” and use heat gun to emboss the entire piece. So simple … so pretty.
For my greeting, I used the “nothing but heaven itself in better than a friend” from the “Blessings from Heaven” stamp set. Then topped it off with the Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon and 3 rhinestones.
Have a wonderful Wednesday! Stop back tomorrow … I have a “SMILE” to share with you!
Happy Tuesday to you! Today is day 2 of my “I Am Me” designer series paper share and I have teamed it up with the “wheely” fun stamp set … Cycle Celebration!
I also have a great stamping tip for you today … so sit back and enjoy the ride 🙂
The designer paper is so fun and colorful and I wanted to highlight it, so I chose “So Saffron” as my cardstock. I added a touch of texture with the “Needlepoint Border Expressions Folder” and ran it down the edge of the card.
I’m excited to show you how I got the curved edge on my “tag” …
Once you have chosen the size cardstock you will be using for your tag, you can find a coordinating size “Oval Framelit” to cut the top!
Place the top of the cardstock “under” the framelit on top to cut … then be sure to layer the bottom end of the cardstock “OVER” the framelit so it does not cut.
** I only rolled my framelit slightly past the cutting edge so that I did not damage the rest of the cardstock.
How cool is that!! Just think of the cool edges you can make now … and you have another use for your framelits 🙂
The greetings were colored in with my markers, something fun you can do with any stamp to make it multi-colored.
I just have to point out that yummy little “Candy Dot” that anchors my tag. Today I used it with the “Base Brads” … wow, that really makes the candy dots stand out.
I hope you had a nice relaxing weekend, or had a great time if you were out and about! I stayed in my stampin’ room and created some neat projects to share this week.
Yesterday… I said I would be featuring the “I AM ME” designer series paper all this week, so, today is day number one.
As I looked at each pattern, I began to come up with some ideas of what I wanted to do, based on the stamp sets I have. The paper pattern I used today has simple scallops of white on pool party. With that …
I chose the “Love and Laughter” stamp set (If you click on the title, you can view the stamp set). Another set that I had to have, but did not get the chance until now. I think we all do that, and I hope that I can inspire you to break out those stamp sets you have not used yet.
This stamp set is so dainty and beautiful, that I decided to use the “Shimmery White” paper … It has a beautiful shimmer to it, without over powering your images.
Next, I embossed the lower part of the cardstock with the “Delicate Designs” embossing folder. I thought it added a beautiful touch of texture, and just felt that it belonged on the card.
The Delicate Designs folder comes in a set of 2 … the lace border I used and snowflakes (at least that what I thought they were) and the coordinate with the Large Scallop Edgelits Die on page 188.
I wanted to add a ribbon but it seemed a bit heavy, so I pulled out my “Pool Party Bakers Twine” … just enough to add a pop of color and to draw attention to the embossing. My apologies … the “Pool Party” is discontinued.
To complete the card, I wanted to add a little “bling” and immediately thought of the gorgeous “Frosted Finishes” Embellishments! Who said you had to use them just for Christmas cards! I love it on this card.
Hmmm… we may need a bit more postage for this card, but well worth it! The bride is going to love it, and I’m sure you’ll impress many in the room.
Here is a list of the ingredients for today’s card ….
If you do not have a demonstrator, and live in the United States … you can shop at my on-line store 24-7. Clicking on the item number will take you to my store, and show you a picture of the product and give you a description of the item. I would be honored to be your demonstrator.
Let me know if you like today’s card … I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks for stopping by.
Tomorrow I’ll share a “wheely” fun card, so be sure to stop back for day 2 of the I Am Me – featured Designer Series Paper showcase.
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