FEEL BETTER SOON BUTTERFLIES

 

Need a quick card for someone with the sniffles?  Combine the cheery paper from I Am Me Designer Series Paper, the matching Card Stock to punch out the Bitty Butterfly and Banners, and Candy Dots. Any Sentiment will work, I used Express Yourself which is a Hostess set.

 

Stamp Set:  Express Yourself

Ink:  Stazon Black

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, So Saffron, Real Red

And More:  Bitty Butterfly Punch, Candy Dots

 

Card Base is cut to 5 1/2" x 7 5/8" Score @ 4 1/4"

PENGUIN FAMILY

 

 

We recently went to Sea World in Florida.  They have a fabulous display of live penguins at Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin.   It inspired me to make a punch art Penguin card. Of course I added mittens, hats, & earmuffs!

 

Stamp Set:  Bootiful Occasions, Lovely as a Tree

Ink:  Stazon Black, Whisper White

Card Stock:  Pool Party, Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red, Gumball Green, Primrose Petals, Night of Navy, Pink Pirouette, Pumpkin Pie

And More: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, Perfect Polkadots EF, Word Window Punch, Owl Builder Punch, Elegant Butterfly Punch (fins & mittens), Pennant Builder Punch, Extra Large Oval, Large Oval, Small Oval, Scallop Oval

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Remember the Mitten Builder Punch and the Scallop Tulle Ribbon? I have 2 videos to tempt you to buy early!  They are available until the stock is depleted. There are over 100 other products available at great discounts.

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WHITE ON WHITE CHALLENGE

I was working on an anniversary card for some friends and chose a White on White theme which worked wonderfully with the current challenge at The Paper Players PP176.

 

The card base is 5 1/2" x 11" scored at 5 1/2"

 

Ingredients:

 

Stamp Set: Express Yourself (Hostess Set)

Ink: Silver Encore (Holiday Mini)

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Vellum, Silver Glimmer Paper

And More:  Bird Builder Punch, Northern Flurry EF, Rhinestones, Clear Embossing Powder, Circle Framelits

AROUND THE WORLD ENSEMBLE

 

Included in this Desktop Ensemble is a Notebook, Pen, Sticky Note Cube, and Gift Bag.  It is a great set with a masculine touch. 

 

Stamp Set:  Around the World

Ink:  Island Indigo, Summer Starfruit, Early Espresso, Crushed Cantaloupe

Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Summer Starfruit, Island Indigo, Early Espresso

DSP: Soho Subway

And more:  Summer Starfruit Ribbon, Keyball Chain

 

 

 

You can make a quick gift bag with DSP. 

Cut DSP 9 1/4" x 6". 

On the long side (9 1/4") Score 1 1/2", 4 1/2" 6 ", & 9"

On the short side (6") Score 1 1/2" along bottom side.

Adhere 1/4" flap with Sticky Strip.

Adhere bottom.

Add a Ribbon Handle to the top. 

 

 

 

 

The mini Composition Notebook  is covered with Soho Subway Designer Series Paper and 1/8" Early Espresso Ribbon. It is closed with a Basic Grey magnetic snap.

The Pen has a strip of DSP inside from the Soho Subway DSP.

 

These cubes were easy to stamp on because they are so tightly bound.

SILVER GLIMMER PAPER AND WINTER TREES

 

It's been called Triple Stamping Technique and there are videos out to show how to make them.  I used the Labels Collection Framelits and stacked them in reverse to make today's card.  Once again I used Lovely as a Tree and combined it with Wisteria Wonder and Silver Encore Ink.

Stamp Set;  Lovely as a Treee
Ink:  Silver Encore, Wisteria Wonder
Card Stock:  Whisper White Wisteria Wonder, Silver Glimmer Paper
And More:  1/8" Silver Ribbon, Labels Collection Framelits.

SILVER WINTER TREES

 

Baby it's Cold OUTSIDE!  The Trees are stamped using the Silver Encore Pad on a Whisper White Card Base. Combined with Cherry Cobbler Ribbon and Washi Tape makes this simple elegant card really POP!  The bottom of the card is cut our using the Adorning Accents Edgelits.

 

Stamp Set:  Lovely as a Tree

Ink:  Silver Encore

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler

And More:  Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Washi Tape- Season of Style, Adorning Accents Edgelits

 

There are so many colors that look fabulous with the Silver Encore pad.  Now it's your turn to make one!

BABY MONSTERMANIAC GIFT CARD

 

Welcome to the family!  LOL!  Doesn't this look like a fun family to join?  This baby card can be used for either a boy or a girl.  Inside the party continues and a place to stuff a gift card - great for either in town or out of town baby showers!  Get your markers out & start coloring!

 

 

Ingredients:

Stamp Sets:  Monstermaniacs, Sweets for the Sweet (banner sticks), Zoo Babies (sentiment)
Ink: Stazon Black
Markers:  Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Wisteria Wonder, Crisp Cantaloupe, Blushing Bride, Coastal Cabana
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Coastal Cabana
DSP:  Gingham Garden
And More:  Candy Dots, Subtles Patterned DSP, Petite Pennant Punch, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Googlies, Word Window Punch

PAPAYA COLLAGE SYMPATHY

 

Some of the best samples are found in Stampin' Up!s Annual Catalog.  I CASED this card from page 62.  I made some changes.  I used the Color Coach and selected the color combo- Soft Sky, Pear Pizzazz & Blushing Bride.  I also omitted the sewing and added Fancy Fan Embossing Folder.  A few tweeks with the supplies you have on hand and your design is done.

 

Stamp Set:  Papaya Collage, Thoughts and Prayers

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky, Blushing Bride, Sahara Sand

Card Stock: Soft Sky, Whisper White

And More:  Buttons, Linen Thread, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder.

SNOW FLURRIES

 

XOXO Hugs & Kisses!  It's definitely cold here in Nebraska and a layer of snow would look lovely on the trees and ground right now! I dusted off my Northern Flurry Embossing Folder and paired it up with Festive Flurry Framelits and Rhinestones.

 

Stamp Set:  Oh Goodie

Ink:  Silver Encore

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Silver, Gold Glimmer, Silver Glimmer

And More:  Rhinestones, 1/8" Silver Ribbon, Northern Flurry EF, Festive Flurry Framelits

3D SNOWMAN CARD & VIDEO

 

We got some snow with the frigid cold weather in the last 24 hours. Perfect day to stay inside and make a card & video to share!  The outside is lovely with a 3D snowflake, but the inside is delightful with a 3D Snowman. I chose to use a belly band for the front of the card because of the tendency of the layered inside card is to not stay closed.

 

 

 

Stamp Set: Loving Thoughts, Festive Flurry

Ink:  Basic Black, Silver Encore

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Pool Party

DSP- Winter Frost, Silver Glimmer Paper

And More:  Doily, Rosette Die, Festive Flurry Framelits, Rhinestones, 1/8" Silver Ribbon, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder 

Template

Measurements:

Whisper White
Base 1 1/2 " x 6" score @ 1 1/2", 3" & 4 1/2"
Belly 1 1/4" x 5" score @ 1 1/4", 2 1/2", & 3 3/4"
Head 1" x 4" score @ 1" 2" & 3"

Basic Black
Brim 1/4" x 5"  score @ 1 1/4", 2 1/2", & 3 3/4"
Top Hat 3/4" x 3" score @ 3/4" 1 1/2" & 2 1/4"

Nose
Pumpkin Pie - 2- Pennant Builder Punch score 1/2" cut 3/4"

 

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DARE TO DREAM & WEDNESDAY'S BLOG HOP & STAMPIN' UP! SALE

SEE BELOW FOR THE 1 DAY ONLY SALE (NOV. 20 - 3 SUPER ITEMS)   AND OTHER ITEMS ON SALE TIL DEC. 2

WELCOME BLOG HOPPERS!

I joined Robbie & her demo group this week on their Color Down the Lines with a twist! Each "hopper" is adding a "NEW TO YOU TECHNIQUE".  You may have arrived from JONI's BLOG.

 

The color combo choices were:

 

 1.  Perfect Plum, Marina Mist, Rose Red
                          OR

 2.  Perfect Plum, Early Espresso, Whisper White

 

I chose combo #2 and the technique is - SHAVING CREAM!

 

My first attempt years ago didn't result into a card- I just scrapped it until now. So my second attempt is shown in today's card.

 

I put some Foam Shaving Cream in a plastic container (our old stamp cases work great!) and used the Reinkers- Perfect Plum and Early Espresso- and squeezed several drops all over the cream then swirled it with a toothpick. I placed the Whisper White Card Stock on the shaving cream.  I picked it up and placed it on a paper towel and used a ruler's flat edge and scraped off the excess shaving cream. I decided to re-dip it in the shaving cream again to get a more detailed background.  It needed to dry before cutting up and layering it on card.  I have to say that my card smells like shaving cream, so I decided to make it a "manly card".

 

 

Stamp Sets:  The Open Sea, Gorgeous Grunge, World Map, Loving Thoughts.

Ink:  Early Espresso, Perfect Plum

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Early Espresso Perfect Plum

Extras: Mini  Brads 122941 , Linen Thread 104199, Paper Piercing Tool 126189 & Pack (Essentials 126187)

Liz is next on the hop... Please visit her at Lizzy Stamps. 

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WINTER FROST MILK CARTON

 

It's been awhile since I made some Milk Cartons- 117310.  These were our 3D project for November's Monthly  Card Class.  They are filled with Chocolate Kisses and has a Sparkling Glimmer Brad for a closure. I loved the Silver Snowflake tags that matches the  Kisses inside. Complimenting the DSP Winter Frost 132183 is Pool Party and Island Indigo.

 

Stamp Set:  A Fitting Occasion

Ink:  Island Indigo, Pool Party

Card Stock:  Pool Party, Island Indigo, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper

DSP:  Winter Frost

Extras:  Silver 1/8" Ribbon, Brights Glimmer Brad, Festive Flurry Framelits-132193

 

 

LOVE YOU LIL' MONSTER!

 

 

 

Awe.... this lil' guy looks like he has monster chicken pox!  He is super cute! Maybe Harrison will love getting him this week in the mail! The DSP is Season of Style from the Holiday Mini Catalog and the stamp set is Monstermaniacs ( 134972 clear mount only).

 

 

 

I used the Circles Framelits to make the open frame.

 

 

Monster Peeking

DRESS UP POP & CUTS

 

Afternoon Picnic Designer Series Paper is the highlight of this card.  It features the Pop 'n Cut - Card Base (130099) and Dress Up (130100) Dies. The surprise inside delights the recipient too! My husband was impressed and that is remarkable for a guy who just doesn't get the "paper" thing!  Gotta love the guy!

 

I covered the mantle with a piece of paper and used the Ornament Punch for a vase.

 

The Hexagon Punch compliments the pattern in the DSP.

GLUB! GLUB! FISH BOWL

 

We had card class last week, and although the attendance was low, we really had a fun time making a few of cards with lots of fun techniques. There is nothing like having a few friends over to play with stamps, ink, paper & HAIR GEL!  Gotta get the gel at the dollar stores- they produce bubbles that last inside the baggie.  I used a small ziplock jewelry bag for the class. The Stamped image was colored in using the blender pen and ink pads.

 

 

 

 



The idea for this layout came from the Annual Catalog page 58 using the stamp set  Fishin' Around. Below is my sample using the Treat Cup, water and Dazzling Diamonds. I like the addition of Candy Dots on the punched out greeting.

 

 

 

P.S. Love you Roxi & Donna for cheering me on!

 

 

GIRAFFE CONGRATS!

 

This polka dot DSP from Season of Style (Holiday Mini Catalog)  is so versatile. I paired it with Zoo Babies Stamp Set with Cherry Cobbler.  It also looks fabulous with shades of pinks for a baby girl shower. The Crumb Cake Circles were punched out and glued around the giraffe- trimming the overhang of circles and then layered.

 

Stamp Set:  Zoo Babies

Ink: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler

Card Stock:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, DSP-Season of Style

And More: White Ribbon, Circle Punch

FABULOUS IS WHAT YOU ARE!

 

Stampin' Celebration has a monthly Inspiration Challenge and then mid month they add a Sketch Challenge.  Today's card is a combo of both colors and layout. 

 

I combined the shades of Oranges, Yellows and Pinks from SU!  DSP Color Collections and mostly highlighted Melon Mambo. I used the small Butterfly Punch & Postage Stamp Punch.  The Stamp Set is Million & One.

 

 

Million & One

FOR THE BIRDS SWING CARD - ALSO CUT & READY CARD BASES AVAILABLE

 

Hugs & Kisses are part of the Thinlits ensemble. I used For the Birds Stamp Set with the Thinlits Circle Base 133480. The DSP is a paper stack Season of Style 132181 from the Holiday Mini.

 

Stamp Set:  For the Birds

Ink: Stazon Black, Real Red, Sahara Sand, Marina Mist

Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Whisper White, DSP- Season of Style

And  More:  Scallop Circle Punch, In Color Dahlia & Ribbon-Gumball Green, Blender Pen 

 

Blender Pens are a great way to color in line images.

 

Make it a square card. Cut the card base  length to 4 1/4". Use the Envelope Punch Board and make an Envie. Cut  CS to 7 1/4" x 7 1/4" Score @ 3 5/8".

 

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135807	Smoky Slate Cut & Ready Card Bases	$4.95
135808	Cherry Cobbler Cut & Ready Card Bases	$4.95
135809	Old Olive Cut & Ready Card Bases	$4.95
135810	Pool Party Cut & Ready Card Bases	$4.95

 

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