May 29, 2010 | Uncategorized |
This Simple Saturday card features the Chic Boutique stamp set. Using only Real Red and Whisper White with a minimum of embellishments, I created a quick and simple birthday card.
After stamping the dress form image and greeting in Real Red ink on Whisper White cardstock, I added three Real Red buttons from the Playground Designer Buttons. I then used the white gel pen to add faux thread to the buttons.
I layered Bride Specialty paper onto Read Red cardstock and adhered a length of Real Red satin ribbon around the cardstock.
After attaching the piece with the stamped images to the Bride Specialty paper piece with stampin’ dimensionals, I tied a bow of Real Red satin ribbon and attached it with mini glue dots.
Finally, I completed the card by adhering everything to a piece of Whisper White cardstock.
Hope you enjoy today’s Simple Saturday card and find time to stamp and scrapbook this weekend.
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Chic Boutique Stamp Set
$35.95, #113744, Set of 7
Page 63 of the Idea Book & Catalogue
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May 24, 2010 | Uncategorized |
I love the cards created using the Mostly Vintage stencil set. And it is so easy!
Sinply place the stencil on top of the cardstock and then spray with the Smooch Spritz. I let it sit for a moment and then remove the stencil and let the card dry.
To complete the card, I added a large halfback pearl from the Prettied Kit in the center and a length of Bashful Blue satin ribbon along the side. The greeting is from the Elements of Style stamp set and was stamped with Sahara Sand ink.
To gather the ribbon, place a length of Sticky Strip down the back and then pinch it in equal sections before adhering to the card.
Whether you use the stencils to make cards, decorate a scrapbook page, stencil your own gift bags or make you own gifts like tiles and mirrors, you will get alot of use from this stencil set.
And the price is right at only $12.95.
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Stamps: Elements of Style
Ink: Sahara Sand
Paper: Bashful Blue, Sahara Sand, Whisper White
Punches: 1″ Circle, 1-1/4″ Circle
Other: Mostly Vintage Decor Stencil, Silver Foil Shimmer Smooch Spritz, Color Catcher. Pretties Kit, Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon, Sticky Strip
Mostly Vintage Decor Stencil
$12.95, Set of 2, #118877
Page 13 of the Summer Mini Catalogue
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May 23, 2010 | Uncategorized |
This card uses no stamps and no ink.
Instead I cut a tulipe die from Island Oasis designer series paper and added chunky essential glitter behind it.
To embellish the card, I made little loops in the Tempting Turquoise ribbon and added two small halfback white pearls from the Pretties Kit.
Adding the glitter was easy and makes the card extra special, don’t you think?
Enjoy your Sunday!
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Paper: Island Oasis DSP, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Big Shot: Tulipe Bigz Die
Other: Chunky Sprinkles Glitter, Tempting Turquoise 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Pretties Kit, Sticky Pages, Powder Pal
With the Tulipe Bigz die for the Big Shot, a Stampin’ Up! exclusive, cut the paper being careful to center it. This piece is 5″ x 5″.
Cut a sticky page to a square slightly smaller than the paper. Peel off one side and adhere to the back of the paper. As the stick page will stick to paper, I choose to work in my Powder Pal.
Apply the chunky glitter to the front of the card. For better coverage, press the glitter down with your fingers. Shake off the excess and return to the container.
Don’t think it, ink it!
May 20, 2010 | Uncategorized |
It’s Magic!
These cool new Presto Patterns Specialty Designer Series Papers from Stampin’ Up! are white with a glossy white design on them. Each package has 12 papers – 2 each of 6 designs and the papers are a heavy cover-weight. You can use them as they are or you can colour them and let the design show through. That’s the magic part!
Here I used a sponge inked up with Regal Rose to colour the paper. You can also colour them with Smooch Spritz or use a brayer or aqua painter with your inks.
Aren’t these papers fun? I remember having a similar product as a kid but these designs are so elegant that I remember I’m all grown up.
To complete this card, I stamped one of the greetings from the Favorite Thoughts stamp set and added three bitty buttons in various shapes underneath the ribbon. To make the bitty buttons stand out a bit, I punched Rose red cardstock in the corresponding shapes to go underneath. I added faux thread to each button with the white gel pen to finish.
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Stamps: Favorite Thoughts
Ink: Regal Rose, Rose Red
Paper: Presto Patterns Specialty DSP, Rose Red, Whisper White
Punches: Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
Other: Bitty Buttons, Sponge, Rose Red 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Uni-Ball Signo White Gel Pen, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Presto Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper
12 Sheets, $15.95, #117175
Page 15 of the Summer Mini Catalogue
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May 19, 2010 | Uncategorized |
These two cards feature the same layout, same stamps and same accessories. The difference is in the colours of ink and cardstock used on each.
I’m always surprised by how a simple alteration to a card can create a completely different looking card. I think the night of navy card is more elegant yet the two are almost identical.
I stamped a Whisper White piece of cardstock with the Watercolor Trio images in various colours and included generational stamping. Then, I punched the cardstock with the 1-1/4″ square. If you have too much white on one of the squares, add a butterfly stamped in a light ink colour.
Happy stamping!
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Stamps: Watercolor Trio
Ink: Night of Navy, Rose Red, Sahara Sand
Paper: Night of Navy, Rose Red, Regal Rose, Sahara Sand, Whisper White
Punches: 1-1/4″ Square, 1-3/8″ Square, Large Oval, Designer Label
Other: Night of Navy 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stamps: Watercolor Trio
Ink: Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Certainly Celery, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Punches: 1-1/4″ Square, 1-3/8″ Square, Large Oval, Designer Label
Other: Chocolate Chip 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Tempting Turquoise 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Watercolor Trio Stamp Set, Set of 7
Clear $22.95, #120084
Wood $30.95, #117050
Page 16 of the Summer Mini Catalogue
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