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Card of the Week

Thanks for visiting my *New* Card of the Week page!

I hope you will find inspiration for using some of the great stamps, papers and accessories offered by Stampin' Up! Please contact me with any questions you may have, I am happy to help. Check the Project Samples page for more ideas.

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June 23rd, 2009

Supplies:

Stamps: Quilt Quips

Ink: Black StazOn, Pacific Point, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point, Whisper White

Accessories: Stampin' Diemensionals, Blender Pens, Stampin' Up! Watercolor Pencils, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, 1/4" Circle Punch, Tombow Multi Adhesive

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Instructions:

I love the Faux Tile Technique and think it is just perfect with the Quilt Quips stamp set. Add the punched 1/4" circles at the junction of the tiles and it just pops it more! A quilt...in moments!

Begin this card by scoring faux tiles using your bone folder. Stamp the Quilt Quips quilt squares with StazOn ink and color in with Watercolor Pencils then blend colors with Blender Pens. Cut out squares and layer onto Pacific Point and Chocolate Chip squares. Punch hout 1/4" circles of Riding Hood Red card stock and place onto intersections of scored faux tiles using Tombow Multi adhesive. Stamp and layer on greeting and quilt squares using Stampin' Dimensionals. Enjoy!

June 16th, 2009

Supplies:

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Thank You Kindly

Ink: Black StazOn & Riding Hood Red

Paper: Baja Breeze, Basic Black

Accessories: Organza ribbon, Key Tag Punch, Stampin' Diemensionals, Blender Pens, bleach

You can see my summer posts are a bit far between, well it's the joy of a busy life so I hope you enjoy the samples that do get posted and are understanding of the many priorities most of us face!

I really think that this is a much better use for bleach than doing laundry! This card features the Coloring with Bleach Technique. Stamp a line art image onto card stock using Black StazOn ink. Use a Blender Pen dipped in normal household bleach to color in the stamped image. (Note: the Blender Pen you use ink with will need to stay a bleach pen so mark it with a label, this is a great way to use a Blender Pen that has started to dry out!) Color in the flower centers using Riding Hood Red ink and a different Blender Pen. Adhere the layers together once the bleach is dry. Bleach will react differently on different colors of card stock so test out our card stock color before beginning your project. Don't you agree this is mor fun than laundry! :)

May 20th, 2009

Supplies:

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral

Ink: VersaMark & Basic Grey

Paper: Basic Grey, Going Grey, Baja Breeze and Vellum card stock

Accessories: Manhattan Flower Texturz Impressions for the Big Shot, SNAIL, Stamping Sponge, Organza ribbon, Key Tag Punch, Stampin' Diemensionals and 2-Way Glue Pen

I'm back from a busy end-of-school-year break! Since it is National Scrapbooking Month in May I'm sharing a fun and fast 6" x 6" scrapbook page. This simply elegant page features the terrific Manhattan Flower Texturz Impressions folder used with the Big Shot. I love this thing! It's beautiful, fast and great for techniques like debossing...but that's for another day! I'm putting the finishing touches on this months' Scrapbooking Club project so I'm out of here for now....check out details about the Scrapbooking Club on my Clubs page.

April 29th, 2009

Supplies:

Stamps: Sincere Salutations
Ink: Chocolate Chip

Paper: Sahara Sand, Baja Breeze, To the Nines Designer Series Paper
Accessories: SNAIL, Stamping Sponge, Mini Glue Dots, Linen Thread, Chocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons, Key Tag Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

April 29th, 2009

Supplies:

Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Lovely Letters
Ink: Craft Basic Black
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black
Accessories: SNAIL, Clear Heat Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Silver Brads, 1/16" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Square Punches, 1/4" Black Grosgrain ribbon

Instructions:

Bold and elegant! These monogramed cards and love notes combine heat embossing with simple layering to create a beautiful card set that makes a great gift! Enjoy! More details on the class available in my store.

April 15th, 2009

Supplies:

Stamps: Botanical Blooms (Sale-a-Bration set)

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Whisper White and Basic Black

Accessories: Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, 2-Way Glue Stick & Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter

Instructions:

I can't claim to be the creator of this great card...I got it in a swap. I love this simple but elegant card made by my upline Sheryl D. Thanks Sheryl!

Begin with a standard sized card in Basic Black card stock. Rancomly stamp leaf outline stamp from the Botanical Blooms Sale-a-Bration stamp set on Whisper White card stock with Basic Black ink. Adhere to card front. Tear one edge of rectanglular Basic Black and Whisper White card stock pieces. Stamp Flower outline image on torn Whisper White rectangle. Fill in petals of flower image with a few quick swipes of the 2-Way Glue Pen then add Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter. Tie Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon around Whisper White card stock. Adhere to Basic Black torn piece and layer both pieces onto the card front. Done! Simple and beautiful!

(Visit the Promotions page or contact me to learn how to earn the Botanical Blooms stamp set shown here for free this month!)

March 11th, 2009

Supplies:

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Paper: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Riding Hood Red

Accessories: Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon & Stamping Sponge

Instructions:

I can't claim to be the creator of this great card...I got it in a swap. This card was made by my upline Sheryl D. Thanks Sheryl!

Begin with a standard sized card in Chocolate Chip. Apply Chocolate Chip in to the card body with the Direct to Paper technique. Tear the bottom of a piece of Riding Hood Red card stock then adhere it to the card body. Layer on a rectangle of So Saffron card stock. Stamp the tree and greeting from the Thoughts & Prayers stamp set in Chocolate Chip ink onto Whisper White card stock. Sponge the edgeo of the Whisper White paper with Chocolate Chip ink. Wrap one corner with Riding Hood Red Taffeta ribbon then adhere to card body. Done!

March 4th, 2009

Supplies:

Stamps: Polka Dot Punches, Yummy

Ink: Chocolate Chip, VersaMark

Paper: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Sweet Always DSP
Accessories: 1 3/8" Square Punch, Stampin' Dimenstionals, Stamping Sponge, SNAIL, Silver Heat Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy and Heat Tool.

Instructions:

I was reading the intro to the Sale-a-Bration brochure and Shelli's comment about the Polka Dot Punches stamp set reminding her of punched tin inspired this card...Faux Metal...perfect for this stamp set. So...here is the card of the week!

Begin with a standard sized card in Chocolate Chip. Adhere strip of Sweet Always DSP. Crumple strip of Baja Breeze card stock and distress edges. Then sponge with Chocolate Chip ink and adhere to card front with Stampin' Dimensionals. Creat Faux Metal images using the Polka Dot Punches stamp set, VersaMark ink and Silver heat embossing powder. Punch out images with the 1 3/8" Square Punch. Layer onto squares of Close to Cocoa card stock and adhere to card front with Stampin' Dimensionals. Stamp greeting from Yummy stamp set and heat emboss with Silver embossing powder. Done!

(Visit the Promotions page or contact me to learn how to earn the Polka Dot Punches stamp set shown here for free this month!)

February 25th, 2009

Supplies:
Stamps: Polka Dot Punches, Think Happy Thoughts

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango

Paper: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White & Tangerine Tango Prints DSP
Accessories: 1 3/4", 1 3/8", 1 1/4", 1" & 3/4" Circle Punches, Stampin' Dimenstionals, Sponge Dauber, 1/16" hole punch, SNAIL, Mini Glue Dots, Fine Cosmo Stampin Glitter (Turquoise), and Stampin' Up! Backgrounds 1 Texturz plates (love 'em!).

Instructions:
Going graphic this week! Two of my favorites, one old and one new...my old favorite...punches, of course, and a new favorite the Texturz Plates for the Big Shot! Begin with a standard sized card in Baja Breeze. Layer on a 4" x 5 1/4" Chocolate Chip card stock. Add a 1" x 4" strip of Tangerine Tango Prints DSP.

Run the following card stock through the Big Shot with specified pattern from the Stampin' Up! Backgrounds Pattern 1 Texturz Plates. (I used two pieces of card stock added to the "sandwhich" to get extra texture). Then punch out with the circle punch listed, just one of each.

-Baja Breeze card stock with harliquin pattern - 1 3/4" Circle Punch

-Baja Breeze card stock through with the small dot pattern - 1 1/4" Circle Punch

-Tangerine Tango card stock through with the large dots pattern - 1 3/8" Circle Punch

-Tangerine Tango card stock with the harliquin pattern - 1" Circle Punch

-Kiwi Kiss card stock, no texture - 3/4" Circle Punch and 1 3/8" Circle Punch

Stamp the floral (scallop) image from the Polka Dot Punches Sale-a-Bration stamp set and a greeting image from the Think Happy Thoughts stamp set with Chocolate Chip ink onto Whisper White card stock. Punch out each image using the 1 1/4" Circle Punch. Use a Sponge Dauber to daub a bit of Tangerine Tango onto the center of the stamped floral image. Layer the image onto the 1 3/8" Kiwi Kiss Circle. Layer the 3/4" Kiwi Kiss Circle onto the center of the punched out greeting. Place a Mini Glue Dot on top of a silver (or other) Brad. Smash it a bit with the Glue Dot paper strip or your fingers. Press the Mini Glue Dot into Stampin' Glitter. I loved the great color of the Turquoise from the Fine Cosmo collection. Press the glitter into the Mini Glue Dot firmly. Use a 1/16" hole punch to punch the center of the Kiwi Kiss 3/4" circle and attach the brad. Now to put it together. Layer the 1 3/4" Baja Breeze circle onto the 1" wide strip of Tangerine Tango patterned paper. Layer on the 1 3/8" Tangerine Tango circle. Use a Stampin Dimensional to adhere the layerd floral image on. Layer on the 1 1/4" Baja Breeze circle then the 1" Tangerine Tango. Finally use a Stampin' Dimensional to add the layered greeting with the beautiful glittery brad. Done! Graphic, a bit retro and very fun! If you put a 1/4 sheet of card stock through each time you do a textured pattern you can punch enough pieces for 6 cards! So go for it and make a few extra to send or give as a gift!

(Visit the Promotions page or contact me to learn how to earn the Polka Dot Punches stamp set shown here for free this month!)

February 11th, 2009

Supplies:

Stamps: Sweet Stems, Thank You Kindly/Yummy

Ink: Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss, Stampin' Write Markers in Cameo Coral & Rose Red/Chocolate Chip

Paper: Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, Very Vanilla, Raspberry Tart DSP and tissue paper/Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Parisian Breeze DSP
Accessories: Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon, Anywhere Glue Stick, Aqua Painter, Stampin' Dimenstionals, SNAIL/Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon, Wide Oval Punch, small bag for candy.

Instructions:
A two for one deal this week! Both cards above have the same layout, but feature different stamp sets and DSP. Isn't amazing what a different look you can get from the same basic layout!?! I love the rich bold colors of the first card. It uses the Faux Silk technique and the Sweet Stems stamp set and the Raspberry Tart DSP. The second card features the soft elegant colors from the Parisian Breeze DSP and uses the very cool FREE* Sale-a-Bration stamp set called Yummy! Both cards feature simple stamping and layering for fast and beautiful cards! (Visit the Promotions page or contact me to learn how to earn free stamps this month!)

Detailed instructions for this card and a coordinating Accordion Purse and the Faux Silk technique are available in the Sweet Stems Faux Silk Card Set - Inspiration Online class in My Store page or save by joining the Inspiration Online club, details on the Clubs page. Thanks for looking and have a wonderful week!

*SU Demos please contact me prior to purcasing an Online Inspiration Class, I have special info just for you!

February 4th, 2009

Supplies:

Stamps: Always

Ink: Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Sweet Always DSP
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch 1/2" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimenstionals, SNAIL, 1" Double-Stitched Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon.

Instructions:

This fun card features trendy colors great for Valentine's Day and spring! Stamp the bird image from the Always set onto Whisper White card stock. Layer onto Chocolate Chip card stock. Adhere Sweet always DSP to left side of card front. Punch Edge of standard sized card front with Scallop Edge Punch. Layer Chocolate Chip card stock strip behind punched edge. Stamp three small floral images onto Whisper White card stock using Pumpkin Pie ink. Punch out with 1/2" Circle Punch and adhere to card front with Dimensionals. Adhere bird image to card front with Dimensionals. Tie 1" wide Double-Stitched Chocolate Chip Grosgrain ribbon arount top of card front. Fast and fun!

Detailed instructions for this card and a coordinating desk set are available in the Always Organized Desk Set - Inspiration Online class in My Store page or save by joining the Inspiration Online club, details on the Clubs page. Thanks for looking and have a wonderful week!

*SU Demos please contact me prior to purcasing an Online Inspiration Class, I have special info just for you!

February 4th, 2009

Supplies:
Stamps: From the Kitchen of, All Holidays

Ink: Rose Red, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Rose Red, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Accessories: SNAIL, Mini Binder Clip, 1" Wide Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon-Chocolate Chip, Round Tab Punch, Blender Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals

Instructions:
This sweet and chocolaty card, perfect for a Valentine's Day treat, is made using the All Holidays and From the Kitchen of stamp sets...bet you didn't think about making a greeting card with that one, but what better way to personalize a gift of food than with the recipe card set!?! Begin with a standard card base in Rose Red. Stamp the category images from the "From the Kitchen of" stamp set in Rose Red ink randomly on the card front. Add a strip of Chocolate Chip card stock layered with the Chocolate Double-Stitched ribbon and a Regal Rose tab punched using the Round Tab punch. Ink the "My Dear..." image from the All Holidays stamp set with Rose Red ink. Use a Blender pen to add Chocolate Chip ink to the "&" symbol. Huff on the stamp and then stamp onto Whisper White card stock. Layer onto Regal Rose card stock and adhere to the card body, add a Mini Binder Clip. Add it to a plate of Chocolates or Valentine's Day goodies for a heartfelt and delicious gift!

Detailed instructions for this card and a coordinating gift set are available in the Cookin' Up Christmas Cheer - Inspiration Online class in My Store page or save by joining the Inspiration Online club, details on the Clubs page. Thanks for looking and have a wonderful week!

*SU Demos please contact me prior to purcasing an Online Inspiration Class, I have special info just for you!

December 10th, 2008

Supplies:

Stamps: Sincere Salutations, Eastern Blooms

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Rose Red, Craft Chocolate Chip, Craft Rose Red

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory, Bella Rose DSP
Accessories: Ticket Corner Punch, Pretties Kit, Flower Fusion, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 5/8" Grosgrain Regal Rose and Chocolate Chip, Stampin Dimenstionals, SNAIL, Mini Glue Dots

Instructions:
Something different this week. I had a request for a card with "bling"...so here is my version! Wrapped Pocket card with Flower Fusion, Pretties pearls and rhinestone brads, heat embossing...in short...bling! Use 12" x 12" Chocolate Chip card stock to make the wrapped card body. Layer Naturals Ivory card stock onto Kiwi Kiss for the insert. Layer the Chocolate Chip ribbon between the two layers to make a tab, use the rhinestone brad to secure the ribbon. Heat emboss the large flower image from the Eastern Blooms stamp set using Craft Rose Red ink and Clear heat embossing powder. Layer on Flower Fusion flower and a half pearl from the pretties kit with Mini Glue Dots. Adhere Bella Rose DSP to card front, tie Regal Rose ribbon around card and layer flower on top of DSP. Stamp tag with Craft Chocolate Chip ink and Sincere Salutations greeting and heat emboss with Clear. Use Ticket Corner Punch to punch corners and layer on with Stampin' Dimensionals. Sparkle, texture and bling, enjoy!

December 3rd, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: Snow Burst

Ink: Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Basic Grey, Bashful Blue

Paper: Whisper White, Pacific Point, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Medium Whisper White Enbelope, Vintage Brad, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Small & Large Tag Punches, Round Tab Punch, Crimper tool

Instructions:
This week I have another Christmas surprise! Did you know you could make this adorable card with an envelope?!? Really! Start with on Whisper White Medium Envelope (the Stampin' Up! ones work better than the cheapies since they are thicker and take the ink better). Seal up the envelope like you are going to mail it. Cut 1 1/2" off the long side of the envelope. Set the 1 1/2" piece aside. Stamp the larger envelope piece with the snowflake images. (Or a Stampin' Around Wheel works great). Take the larger piece and run it through the Crimper Tool. The open part of the envelope needs to be to the side so the crimped lines run perpendicular to it. Once the envelope piece is run throught the Crimper it is narrower than it started out...not the 1 1/2" piece you set aside can fit over the opening like a lid! Stamp snowflakes on a strip of Pacific Point card stock and adhere it to the lid. add your greeting punched out and layered with the Small and Large Tag punches. Cut a piece of Baha Breeze card stock to 4" x 4". Add a tab to the top and slide into the envelope pocket. This is a great way to make a gift card more personal! Or slip in a package of cocoa or tea to help warm a loved one. I hope you use this idea to spread some Christmas Cheer! Enjoy!

November 19th, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: None...can you believe it?!?!? Better stamp a greeting inside at least! :)

Ink: Pretty in Pink

Paper: Whisper White, Blush Blossom, Real Red, Basic Black
Accessories: 1/2", 1", 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Crimper tool, Signo Gel Pen, Stampin' Sponge

Instructions:
This week I have some fun whimsey to get us in the mood for Christmas! Punch art is always a fun way to make us crafters go "ooh" and "ahh". Begin by creating a card body with Whisper White card stock. Create a layer 1/4" smaller than your card front using Blush Blossom card stock and adhere to card front. Use the crimper tool to crip a 1" strip of Whisper White card stock for the hat band. Adhere it and a triangle of Real Red card stock. Now use upnches to create the face. I began by placing the hat, face and the beard last. The 1/2" circle for eyes, the 1" circle for mouth (cut in half) and nose, the 1 1/4" circles for the beard (adhere to card body and then trim off extra from edges with scissors or paper trimmer) and the 1 3/8" for hat pom-pom, eyebrows and mustache. Add a little rosieness to Santa's cheeks and nose with a Stampin' Sponge and a twinkle to his eyes with the Signo Gel Pen. You now have a card guaranteed to bring a smile, even to a grinch, enjoy!

November 12th, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: From the Kitchen of, All Holidays

Ink: Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss

Paper: Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White
Accessories: SNAIL, Button Bouquet, Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots, 5/8" Wide Striped Grosgrain Ribbon-Kiwi Kiss, Round Tab Punch, Blender Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals

Instructions:
This bold card is made using the All Holidays and From the Kitchen of stamp sets...bet you didn't think about making a greeting card with that one, but what better way to personalize a gift of food than with the recipe card set!?! Begin with a standard card base in Pacific Point. Stamp the category images from the "From the Kitchen of" stamp set in Pacific Point ink randomly on the card front. Add a strip of Riding Hood Red card stock layered with the Kiwi Kiss Striped Grosgrain ribbon and a Kiwi Kiss tab punched using the Round Tab punch. Ink the "My Dear..." image from the All Holidays stamp set with Kiwi Kiss ink. Use a Blender pen to add Riding Hood Red ink to the "&" symbol then use the Rock n' Roll technique on the Pacific Point ink pad. Huff on the stamp and then stamp onto Whisper White card stock. Layer onto Kiwi Kiss card stock and adhere to the card body. Add linen thread to tha Kiwi Kiss or Riding Hood Red button from the Button Bouquet set. Adhere to card with a Mini Glue dot and you are done. Add it to a plate of Thanksgiving or Christmas goodies for a heartfelt and delicious gift!

*SU Demos please contact me prior to purcasing an Online Inspiration Class, I have special info just for you!

November 5th, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: Eastern Blooms, Absolutely Fabulous

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze

Paper: Summer Home Simply Scrappin' Kit
Accessories: SNAIL, Brads-Silver, 1/16" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, 5/8" Wide Chocolate

Chip Grosgrain Ribbon

Instructions:
This simple and fun card is made using the Summer Home Simply Scrappin' kit. The 12" x 12" textured card stock from the kit is cut into 6" x 6" pieces and then folded to create 3" x 6" cards. These cards go in the Small Open-end envelopes. Stamp the medium floral image from the Eastern Blooms stamp set in Baja Breeze ink on the top half of the Baja Breeze textured card stock body. Adhere a 5" piece of the 5/8" Wide Chocolate Chipe Grosgrain Ribbon to the top of a 3" x 3" square of patterne paper then adhere both to the card body. Place a brad in the center of small flower die-cut image. Use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere die-cut to the card body. Fast, fun, festive and done!

This card is one of the alternate samples available in the online instructions for the I Wish for Simplicity Christmas Card class. To create these projects on your own visit the My Store page or save by joining the Inspiration Online club, details on the Clubs page. Thanks for looking and have a wonderful week!

Special Halloween Card! (October 29, 2008)

Supplies:
Stamps: Snow Swirled

Ink: Old Olive

Paper: I Wish Simply Scrappin' Kit

Accessories: SNAIL, Brad-Silver, 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon & Stampin' Dimensionals

Instructions:
Don't you just love it when you can take a great stamp set and use it in an unexpected way? I do! This adorable, silly spider is created using the Upsy Daisy Stamp set...yes it's a flower! How fun is that! To make this super-fast card begin with a standard sized card body in Tangerine Tango. Use the brush end of a Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker to color directly onto the tallest flower image from the Upsy Daisy stamp set. Huff on the ink to be sure it is moist and then stamp the image upside down on the lower right hand corner of the card front. Use the Stampin' Write Marker to draw a line from the spider towards the top of the card. Layer DSP onto Basic Black card sock strip. Add a black Vintage brad to each end and adhere to card front. Stamp Happy Halloween saying from All Holidays stamp set onto scrap Whisper White card stock. Punch out using the new Wide Oval Punch, center the punch so the saying is all the way to the right hand side of the oval. Punch a scrap piece of So Saffron card stock with the Wide Oval Punch. Move the punch over about 1/4" to the left and punch again to create a crescent moon shape. Use the Stampin' Write Marker or a sponge to color the edges of the So Saffron crescent moon shape and the Whisper White oval with the Happy Halloween greeting. Use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the crescent moon to the left edge of the oval and to adhere the oval to the card front. Use Tombo Multi to adhere two google eyes onto the flower to turn it into a spider! Happy "not-so-spooky" Halloween! This card is part of the Wide Ovals Workshop class available in My Store!

October 15, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: Snow Swirled

Ink: Old Olive

Paper: I Wish Simply Scrappin' Kit

Accessories: SNAIL, Brad-Silver, 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon & Stampin' Dimensionals

Instructions:
I love fall! One of the things I love about it are all the wonderful holidays that bring such special times with family and friends. While I enjoy Halloween and Thanksgiving is a blast...Christmas is always my favorite! The magic and joy are all around and it's a special time to enjoy family and all the ways we are so blessed in our lives. So I'm excited to have a Christmas card as the card of the week this week! This simple and fun card is made using the I Wish Simply Scrappin' kit. The 12" x 12" textured card stock from the kit is cut into 6" x 6" pieces and then folded to create 3" x 6" cards. These cards go in the Small Open-end envelopes...I used Kraft to match the colors in the double-sided patterned paper in the kit. Stamp the medium snowflake image from the Snow Swirled stamp set in Old Olive ink on the Old Olive textured card stock body. Adhere a 1" x 6" strip of patterne paper to the card body. Tie 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain ribbon around the card body and knot. Place a brad in the center of one circular die-cut image. Use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere die-cuts to the card body. Fast, fun, festive and done!

This card is one of 15 we will make in my class on November 16th, along with a coordinating Gift Bag and 6" x 6" scrapbook page. To register for the class or to get a Class To-Go kit visit my Classes page. To get online instructions to create these projects on your own visit the My Store page or save by joining the Inspiration Online club, details on the Clubs page. Thanks for looking and have a wonderful week!

October 8, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: A Light unto My Path

Ink: Night of Navy, Brocade Blue

Paper: Naturals Ivory, Brocade Blue, Night of Navy

Accessories: SNAIL, Tombow Multi Adhesive, Stampin' Glitter-Dazzling Diamonds

Instructions:
More Convention swaps to share! This is a lovely, simple card. I love finding quick and easy masculine cards...masculine cards are the hardest for me to design! This card was made by Sheryl, my upline and a fun lady! I had a great time haning out with her and other ladies from our group at Convention. This standard invitation sized card begins with a Night of Navy card body. Apply the Brocade Blue ink pad directly to the Brocade blue card stock in a random pattern, then adhere to card body. Stamp the lighthouse image onto Natural Ivory card stock using Night of Navy ink. Tear all four edges. Use the wide end of the Tombow Multi Adhesive bottle to a place a small amount of adhesive on the light ray coming from the ligthhouse. Add Dazzling Diamonds glitter(...one of my favorite accessories for cards and myself and anything else close by!). Layer stamped image onto Night of Navy card stock and distress the edges. Adhere both layers to the card body and you are done! A terrific masculine card with limited supplies! Want to dress it up a bit? Add some twill ribbon, brads, or eyelets. One more fun thing with this stamp set is to use a 1/8" Handheld Circle Punch to punch out the spot where the light comes out of the lighthouse, place yellow card stock behind the hole and you've added a spot of "light" to the card. Enjoy!

October 1, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: Seeing Spots

Ink: So Saffron, Really Rust, Naturals Ivory

Paper: Vellum, Very Vanilla, So Saffron, Really Rust

Accessories: SNAIL, Twill Ribbon

Instructions:
A fast fall inspired card. This standard invitation sized card begins with a Natural Ivory card body. Stamp Really Rust background paper with Really Rust ink and then wrap with Twill Ribbon. Crumple So Saffron card stock then flatten out agoing and use the direct to paper method to rub your ink pad lightly over the card stock. Ink will catch on the crinkles for a beautiful weathered look. Adhere to card body. Stamp greetings and flowers onto Very Vanilla card stock using So Saffron and Really Rust ink. Layer onto vellum and layer onto card body. Done...look was a beautiful card can be made with limited supplies! Want to dress it up a bit? Add some linen thread, brads, eyelets or chipboard. Enjoy!

September 24, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: Wow Flowers

Ink: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss

Paper: Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss

Accessories: SNAIL, 1 3/8", 1 1/4" and 1" Circl Punches, Turquoise Grosgrain ribbon, Classy Brass Template - Dots, Empressor Stylus

Instructions:
Simple elegance with a trendy twist! This 3" x 6" card is quick and easy. Begin with a 3" x 6" Baja Breeze card body. Use the Dots Classy Brass template to add embossed dots to one end of the card front. Layer on strips of Kiwi Kiss and Pacific Point cs. Stamp and punch images from the Wow Flowers stamp set and layer with punched circles. Add a greeting in Pacific Point ink and you are done! Enjoy!

September 17, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: Upsy Daisy, All Holidays

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Basic Black

Paper: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Prints Patterns Designer Series Paper - Riding Hood Red
Accessories: SNAIL, Vintage Brads, 1/16" Circle Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch.

Instructions:
A bold look in no time! Begin with a standard sized card body in Riding Hood Red. Stamp the floral image from the Upsy Daisy stamp set in Riding Hood Red ink on the top left of the card front. Adhere DSP strip to So Saffron card stock strip. Use the Large oval punch to punch two scraps of Basic Black card stock. Use the new Wide Oval punch to punch out arount the holes created with the Large Oval Punch making two oblong donuts. Slide the donuts over the paper strip and add two brads to the other end of the strip. Adhere strip to card front. Stamp greeting in Basick Black ink at the bottom left corner of the card front. Done! Enjoy! This card is one of the six cards and oval purse included in the Wide Ovals Workshop Card Set available in my store.

September 10, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: Inspired by Nature
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Basic Black Craft
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories: SNAIL, Silver Brad, 1/16" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Square Punches, 1/4" Basic Black Grosgrain ribbon, Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool.

Instructions:
A great project I was lucky enough to make at Heather's party! A beautiful set of standard sized cards and 3" x 3" love note sized cards both with coordinating envelopes. Created using the layouts from the Elegant Monogram class. Enjoy! More details on the class available in my store.
September 3, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: Baroque Motifs
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal, Whisper White
Accessories: SNAIL, Silver Brad, 1/16" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Square Punches, 1/4" White Grosgrain ribbon (dyed).

Instructions:
A great project shared by my friend Debbie. A beautiful set of standard sized cards and 3" x 3" love note sized cards both with coordinating envelopes. Created using the layouts from the Elegant Monogram class. Enjoy! More details on the class available in my store.

August 27, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: Seeing Spots, Think Happy Thoughts
Ink: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, VersaMark
Paper: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Accessories: SNAIL, Chocolate Chip Taffeta ribbon, Silver Brad, Stampin Dimensionals, Large and Small Tag Punches, 1/16" Circle Punch, Jumbo Paperclip

Instructions:
Today we are taking a break from swap cards. Here is one of my own creations. The thing I love about this card is the little paperclip bookmark can be removed and used by the lucky recipient of the card! Multi-tasking at it's best! Begin with a standard sized Bashful Blue card body. Stamp card front using Seeing Spots and Think Happy Thoughts stamp sets and VersaMark ink. Stamp strip of Whisper White card stock with Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue and Chocolate Chip inks in a random pattern. Layer onto Chocolate Chip card stock strip. Attach the layerd stips to the card front using a Stampin' Dimensional in each corner.   Use the Large Tag punch to punch Certainly Celery card stock. Place a Stampin' Dimensional in the center of the tag. Place the single end of the paper clip around the Dimensional. Stamp Whisper White card stock and use the Small Tag punch to punch the stamped images out. Use a 1/16" Circle punch to punch the tag and use a Silver Brad to attach the Chocolate Chip Taffeta ribbon. Layer tag onto the larger tag using the Dimensional to adhere the two tags with the paperclip sandwiched in the middle. Done! Think of all the possibilities! Monogram bookmarks, school themed bookmarks and more...have fun!
August 20, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: Wanted, Sanded, Sincere Salutations
Ink: Handsome Hunter, Certainly Celery, Craft Whisper White
Paper: Handsome Hunter, Certainly Celery, Craft Whisper White
Accessories: SNAIL

Instructions:
A great masculine card I received as a swap at convention...but there was no name...so sorry I can't give credit! Create a standard card base with Certainly Celery card stock. Use Certainly Celery ink to stamp Sanded background image on Whisper White card stock. Layer onto card front and stamp greeting using Handsom Hunter ink and the Sincere Salutations stamp set. Layer Handsome Hunter and Certainly Celery rectangles then adhere to card. Stamp horse image from Wanted stamp set in Craft Whisper White ink on Handsome Hunter card stock. Adhere to layers on card front. Done! A super fast and easy masculine card!

August 13, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: Heard from the Heart, Stem Silhouettes
Ink: Close to Cocoa ink pad and Stampin' Write Marker
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Close to Cocoa, Certainly Celery
Accessories: White Signo Gel Pen, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Trio Flower Punch, 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon in Whisper White and Pretty in Pink, Stamping Sponge

Instructions:
A great quick card I received as a swap at convention from Nancy C! Create a standard card base with Very Vanilla card stock. Use Close to Cocoa Stampin' Write Marker to color just the "happiness" portion of the stamp from the Heard from the Heart stamp set, stamp on bottom right corner of card front. Adhere a strip of Close to Cocoa card stock to the top of the card front. Use 5-Petal Flower punch and Trio Flower Punch to punch Certainly Celery card stock. Sponge the edges of each flower with Close to Cocoa ink.  Adhere the small fower to the larger one and color a small dot onto the small flower using the White Signo Gel Pen.  Tear a strip of Certainly Celery card stock and sponge torn edge with Close to Cocoa ink.  Use Close to Cocoa ink to wheel Stems & Silhouettes image onto Pretty in Pink card stock strip. Adhere the Pretty in Pink strip to the Certainly Celery strip. Sponge Close to Cocoa ink onto Whisper White Grosgrain ribbon. Wrap ribbon around Pretty in Pink and Certainly Celery layers and adhere ends to back of card stock. Tie a knot of Pretty in Pink Grosgrain around the Close to Cocoa Grosgrain. Adhere to card front about 1" from the bottom. Adhere flowers onto card front. Done! A fast and easy card!
August 6, 2008

I'm back from convention and it was great! I wanted to share a few of my favorite swaps that I received with you. So over the next few weeks I'll be posting some quick and easy cards, then I'll share some of the more complex ones. Enjoy!

Supplies:
Stamps: Wonderful Words, Fresh Cuts
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Tangerine Tango
Accessories: 5-Petal Flower Punch, Paper Snips

Instructions:
A fantastic quick card I received as a swap at convention...but no name on this so I can't give credit...but whoever made it did a great job! Create a standard card base with Chocolate Chip card stock. Stamp Whisper White card stock with Wonderful Words stamps using Chocolate Chip ink.   Using Chocolate Chip ink and the small 5-petal flower from the Fresh Cuts stamp set stamp scrap Tangerine Tango card stock once. Stamp Riding Hood Red and Pink Pirouette twice each. Use 5-Petal Flower Punch to punch out the stamped images.  Punch out two flowers from scrap Kiwi Kiss card stock.  Use Paper Snips to cut apart Kiwi Kiss flowers to create petals. Adhere one or two petals to the back of each flower.  Adhere flowers onto card front. Done! A beautiful, fast and easy card!
July 16, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: Eat Cake
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Almost Amethyst
Paper: Barely Banana, Prints Series Paper Pretty in Pink & Almost Amethyst
Accessories: 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, Taffeta Ribbon-Pink, 1 3/8" Square Punch

Instructions:
Cut and layer Pretty in Pink and Almost Amethyst Print Series Paper onto the Barely Banana card body. Stamp present image from Eat Cake stamp set. Punch out using 1 3/8" Square Punch. Layer onto 2" square of Barely Banana. Adhere ribbon behind the 2" square and add to card. Stamp "happy birthday". Use 2-Way Glue Pen to add dots to present image. Add Dazzling Diamonds glitter and you are done! Quick and adorable!

July 16, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: Fun Fast Notes, Sincere Salutations
Ink: Craft Basic Black, Craft Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Stampin' Write Markers in Yo Yo Yellow, Lovely Lilac, Old Olve, Only Orange, Ruby Red
Paper: Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Old Olive, Glossy White
Accessories: Rhinestone Brad, Stampin' Emboss Powder Clear, Scalloped Circle Punch, *NEW* Scalloped Edge Punch, 5/8" Wide Grosgrain Ribbon-Old Olive, Blender Pen

Instructions:
Stamp image from Fun Fast Notes with Black Craft Ink. Sprinkle on Clear Stampin' Emboss powder. Heat with Heat Tool. Allow to cool. Color image with Stampin' Write Markers and Blender Pen. Use Scallop Edge Punch to scallop the card body and the Coral layer. Adhere the coral scallops behind the card front. Wrap card with Ribbon. Add Rhinestone Brad. Use Dimensionals to layer image and layers to card front.   Beautiful!
July 16, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: One Touch of Nature
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Vellum, Natural Ivory, Print Series Paper-Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Scalloped Circle Punch, Linen Thread, Dimensionals

Instructions:
This is a card featuring the retiring One Touch of Nature stamp set and Wasabi Prints Paper. Stamp butterfly image using Chocolate Chip ink, then cut out the butterfly. Punch vellum using the Scalloped circle punch.  Wrap linen thread around Wasabi Prints paper then adhere to Cocoa card body. Use Dimensionals to add the scalloped circle to the card, then use Dimensionals to add the butterfly. Quick and beautiful!
July 16, 2008

Supplies:
Stamps: Fundamental Phrases
Ink: Certainly Celery
Paper: So Saffron Textured, Rose Red, Cutie Pie DSP
Accessories: 5-Petal Flower Punch, Accents & Elements Build-A-Flower, Rhinestone Brad, Corner Rounder Punch, Ribbon Originals-Fairy Tale

Instructions:
This is a Make n' Take from Convention last year...since it's almost time to go again I was going through some of my goodies from the last one and though I would share. Cut So Saffron Textured card stock for a 3" x 6" sized card. Use the corner rounder punch to create a scolloped edge. Layer strip of striped Cutie Pie DSP behind the scalloped edge. Stamp Hello in the Accents and Elements self-adhesive die-cut box with Certainly Celery Ink. Use the 5-Petal flower punch and Rose Red card stock to create a flower. Layer on a flower from the Accents & Elements tin. Punch a hole in the center and add a Rhinestone Brad. Adhere ribbon to card front. Layer on greeting and flower image. Quick and adorable!

May 14, 2008


Stamp Sets:
   Wild About You
    Hot to Dot


Ink:
   Chocolate Chip
   So Saffron


Paper:
   So Saffron
   Chocolate Chip
   Whisper White

Accessories:
   Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon

Instructions:

You'll be wild about this one! Cut So Saffron for a standard invitation sized card. Stamp the giraffe image from the Wild About You stamp set on Whisper White using So Saffron.  Wheel card body with Hot to Dot Stampin' Around Wheel and Chocolate Chip ink. Layer giraffe image onto So Saffron and Chocolate Chip card stock. Tie Chocolate Chip Grosgrain ribbon around card body. Layer giraffe image onto card body. Stamp "Wild About You" greeting on the card using Chocolate Chip ink.  Done!

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May 17, 2008


Stamp Sets:
   One of a Kind
   A Tree for All Seasons


Ink:
   Elegant Eggplant
   So Saffron
   Basic Black
   Stampin' Write Markers
(Certainly Celery, Lovely Lavender, Creamy Caramel)

Paper:
   Elegant Eggplant
   Barely Banana
   Certainly Celery
   Whisper White

Accessories:
   Crystal Effects
   Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
   Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon
   Double Rectangle Punch
Instructions:
     I was asked to help support our local (Carbon Valley) Relay for Life by designing and creating 110 cards for invitations and 110 tags that will be attached to tree saplings and given to the survivors.

   What an honor to be able to help such a great cause. One of the reasons I love what I do so much! I was very pleased to be able to help.

   The Relay for Life is part of the American Cancer Society and their color for the event is purple so I went very purple with Elegant Eggplant. I hope the survivors enjoy a lift when they receive the cards as their invitations to the event and then again at the event when they get their trees!

   Thanks to Sara for all your work with Relay for Life and to Kara, Lori, and Lois for helping with the cards!

   So here is how to make the card! Cut Elegant Eggplant for a standard invitation sized card. Stamp the large flower image from the One of a Kind stamp set on Whisper White using Elegant Eggplant for stamping and sponging the edges. Stamp small starburst image using So Saffron ink into the center of the large flower image. Layer onto Barely Banana card stock. Place Whisper White Grosgrain ribbon behind Barely Banana card stock and layer onto the card body. Stamp "You are one of a Kind" greeting on the card using Elegant Eggplant. In a small squeeze bottle mix Dazzling Diamonds and Crystal Effects. Place mixture over center of flower and allow to dry. Beautiful dimension and sparkle and no mess!

   To make the tag stamp a tree image from A Tree for All Seasons stamp set onto Whisper White card stock. Color with Stampin' Write Markers, layer onto Certainly Celery card stock and then layer onto Elegant Eggplant card stock. Punch the Elegant Eggplant card stock with the double rectangle punch and thread through Whisper White Grosgrain ribbon.

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April 9, 2008

Stamp Sets:
   Cause for Celebration


Ink:
   Mellow Moss
   Real Red
   Yo Yo Yellow






Paper:
   Whisper White
   Real Red
   Summer Picnic

Accessories:
   Blender Pen
   Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
   2-Way Glue Stick
   Stampin' Dimensionals


Instructions:
     Another quick and simple standard invitation sized card. Stamp cupcake image using Mellow Moss onto Whisper White cardstock. Color in usng ink pads and blender pen. Adhere Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper to your card body. Layer on your stamped cupcake image. Add glue and Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the cupcake image. Stamp a flower image in Mellow Moss and cut out. Adhere to card front using a Stampin' DImensional next to stamped greeting. Bold, fun and fast!
April 9, 2008

Stamp Sets:
   Wild About You


Ink:
   Mellow Moss
   NIght of Navy





Paper:
   Mellow Moss
   Night of Navy
   Whisper White

Accessories:
   1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Whisper White
   Gingham Ribbon - Mellow Moss
   1/8" Handheld Punch


Instructions:
     A quick and simple standard invitation sized card. Stamp Alligator image using Mellow Moss ink on Whisper White card stock. Stamp bird image onto the tail using Night of Navy. Stamp flowers onto card body using Mellow Moss ink, then stamp your greeting in the bottom-right corner using Night of Navy ink.  Punch two holes in the Night of Navy card stock and tie ribbons through the holes using simple knots. Adhere the layers to the card body and you are done!
April 2, 2008

Stamp Sets:
   Seeing Spots


Ink:
   Sage Shadow
   Tempting Turquoise
   Apricot Appeal
   Pretty in Pink





Paper:
   Sage Shadow
   Tempting Turquoise
   Whisper White

Accessories:
   1/2" Circle Punch
   1/4" Handheld Punch
   1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Whisper White
   Tag Corner Punch


Instructions:
     This is a standard invitation sized card. Stamp Seeing Spots images using various ink colors onto Whisper White cardstock. Layer onto Tempting Turquoise Cardstock and layer onto Sage Shadow card body.  Cut a rectangle of Sage Shadow cardstock and stamp with circular "Thank you" stamp. Punch hole using 1/2" Circle Punch. Create a tag by using the Tag Corner punch on the top two corners of the rectangle. Punch a 1/4" hole in the center top. Tie 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon in a knot through the hole. Center the 1/2" circle over a flower or circle image and adhere to card. Done! Enjoy!
March 19, 2008

Stamp Sets:
   Hi & Hello



Ink:
   Real Red





Paper:
   Barely Banana
   Whisper White
   Designer Series Paper Prints -Real Red

Accessories:
   Rhinestone Brad
   Apricot Appeal 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
   Die-cut Blooms - Real Red
   5-Petal Flower Punch


Instructions:
     Happy Easter! Okay I'm a little late posting this...but the well wishes are all there! This is a standard invitation sized card. Stamp Hello in Real Red ink onto card body.  Cut strips of DSP Prints paper and adhere to rectangle of Whisper White cardstock. Wrap with Grosgrain ribbon. Layer on punches in Whisper White and Barely Banana from the 5-Petal Flower punch. Don't recognize the red flower from the Die-cut blooms? Well that's because it's not there, but the opening in that bloom is from a small flower in the die-cut blooms set. Just center the negative space left by that die=cut in your 5-Petal flower punch and you now have this great flower! Add your rhinestone brad. Use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the whisper white layer onto the card and you are done! Enjoy!
March 12, 2008

Stamp Sets:
   Pinch Proof



Ink:
   Wild Wasabi




Paper:
   Wild Wasabi
   Certainly Celery
   Whisper White

Accessories:
   Scallop Circle Punch
   1 3/8" Circle Punch


Instructions:
     A lovely spring card! This is a standard invitation sized card. Layer Bali Breeze paper strips on to Old Olive cardstock that measures 3" x 4 1/2" Wrap Grosgrain ribbon around card and create an elegant bow.  Place small dots of Crystal Effects on the flower centers of the top strip and add the Micro Beads from the Bead Duo set. Layer the paper onto the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.
March 5, 2008

Stamp Sets:
   Sincere Salutations



Ink:
   Rose Red





Paper:
   Rose Red
   Old Olive
   Bali Breeze DSP

Accessories:
   Crystal Effects
   Bead Duo - Orange
   Wide Grosgrain Old Olive
   Stampin' Dimensionals


Instructions:
     Happy St. Patrick's Day! Okay I'm a little early, but enjoy anyway! This week I decided to challenge myself and create a card using only one stamp set, only one ink pad and limited supplies. I think it turned out well! This is a standard invitation sized card. Stamp clovers onto Celery strip, layer onto Whisper White and layer onto card body. Stamp Greeting in Wild Wasabi on card body. Stamp Pinch Proof circular image on Celery and punch out with 1 3/8" circle punch. Punch a scallop circle from Whisper White. Layer the circles onto the card. Stamp the happy Leprechaun onto Whiper White, put ink direct to paper from the pad on the edges. Layer onto Wild Wasable and adhere to card. Quick, Easy, Simple, Enjoy!
February 27, 2008

Stamp Sets:
   Itty Bitty Backgrounds







Ink:
   VersaMark




Paper:
   Pumpkin Pie
   Soft Sky
   Real Red
   Chocolate Chip
   Acetate


Accessories:
   Urban West Rub-ons
   Silver Brad
   Wide Grosgrain Chocolate Chip Ribbon
   Star Punch
   Large Star Punch
   1/16 handheld circle punch
   Mini Glue Dots


Instructions:
     A variation on a card I loved from a couple weeks ago. This card is 3 1/4" x 6" and is acetate layer with cardstock inside. Stamp the pumpkin pie paper with VersaMark using the Itty Bitty Backgrounds stamp set. Punch the Large Star from Real Red cardstock and use the Star Punch with Chocolate Chip and Soft Sky cardstock. Use a small rub-on from the Urban West set and apply it to the center of the red star punch and very small rub on circles to each of the small star punches. Layer the stars onto the card. Use Mini Glue dots to attach the cardstock inside the acetate card. Then add a rub to the front of the acetate.  This gives a great layered effect, enjoy!
February 20, 2008

Stamp Sets:
   Defining Alphabet
   Define Your Life



Ink:
   Soft Sky
   Chocolate Chip



Paper:
   Soft Sky



Accessories:
   Hat Pin, pearls & crystals from Pretties Kit
   Wide Grosgrain Ribbon - Chocolate Chip



Instructions:
     This beautiful love note is one that I made at the Stampin' Up! Convention in Denver in July. I love the colors and simplicity! This is a 3" x 3" love note sized card. Stamp the letters "Rr" from the Defining Alphabet set in Soft Sky ink onto the card. Then stamp the definition of "remember" from Define Your Life using Chocolate Chip ink. tie the wide grosgrain ribbon around the card. Add pearls and crystals to a hat pin from the Pretties kit and put the hat pin through the knot of the ribbon. Stamp the envelope and you are done! Simple, beautiful and elegant!
February 13, 2008

Stamp Sets:
   Happy Heart Day
   Love Wheel




Ink:
   Basic Black
   Going Gray
   Pretty in Pink
   Real Red
   So Saffron



Paper:
   Real Red
   Whisper White
   Pretty in Pink



Accessories:
   Blender Pens
   Dazzling Diamonds Giltter
   Spiral Punch
   2-Way Glue Pen



Instructions:
     I received this beautiful card from my upline Sheryl. I loved it so much I had to share. The Real Red cardsock is cut for a standard card base. Then the front of the card is folded in half to create the fun fold shown here. The Pretty in Pink layer is punched using the Spiral Punch. The mouse and heart image are colored in using a blender pen and then accented with dazzling diamonds glitter. Enjoy...I did!
February 6, 2008

Stamp Sets:
   Itty Bitty Backgrounds
   So Many Scallops






Ink:
   VersaMark
   Pumpkin Pie



Paper:
   Old Olive
   Soft Sky
   Real Red
   Whisper White
   Chocolate Chip
   Acetate


Accessories:
   Love & Happiness Rub-ons (Sale-a-Bration)
   Silver Brads
   White Taffeta ribbon
   3/4" Circle Punch
   Scallop Circle Punch
   5-Ppetal Flower Punch
   1/16 handheld circle punch
   Mini Glue Dots

Instructions:
     This card is 3 1/4" x 6" and is acetate layer with cardstock inside. Stamp the soft sky paper with VersaMark using the Itty Bitty Backgrounds stamp set Stamp the flower image from So Many Scallops (one of the great Sale-a-Bration stamp sets) using Pumpkin Pie ink. Punch the 5-petal flower from Real Red cardstock and use the 3/4" circle punch with Chocolate Chip cardstock. Use a small rub-on from the Love & Happiness set and apply it to the center of the red flower punch. Layer the flowers onto the card. Use Mini Glue dots to attach the cardstock inside the acetate card. Then add a rub to the front of the acetate.  This gives a great layered effect, enjoy!
January 30, 2008

Stamp Sets:
   Happy Heart Day



Ink:
   Groovy Guava
   Rose Red
   Wild Wasabi
   Basic Black
   Rose Red Stampin' Write Marker



Paper:
   Groovy Guava
   Rose Red
   Wild Wasabi
Whisper White
   Groovy Guava Designer Series Paper


Accessories:
   Blender Pens
   White Signo Gel Pen
   Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi Ribbon
   Photo Corner Punch
   Scallop Circle Punch
   Corner Rounder Punch
   1/8 handheld circle punch or
   Crop-a-Dile
   Stapler

Instructions:
     Stamp Happy Heart Day images with Basic Black ink. Color in using blender pens and marker. Layer onto Rose Red cardstock and layer onto Wild Wasabi Card body cut to a matchbook style. Punch Groovy Guava Designer Series Paper with Photo Corner Punch and adhere to card. Fold bottom of matchbook card end up layer with paper and ribbon and staple shut. Add tag image from Happy Heart Day set. Make coordinating tags using the Happy Heart Day stamp set and Scallop Circle Punch. Have fun!

January 23, 2008

Stamp Sets:
   Pick a Petal
   Fundamental Phrases


Ink:
   Real Red



Paper:
   Kraft
   Basic Black
   Real Red
   Whisper White


Accessories:
   Rhinestone Brad-Fire
   Stampin' Dimensionals
   1/8" Handheld Circle Punch

Instructions:
     Stamp Pick a Petal outline image on 2 1/4" square of Whisper White Cardstock. Stamp Pick a Petal polk-a-dot image on scrap Whisper White cardstock and cut out. Layer over outline petal using two Stampin' Dimensionals. Layer onto 2 3/8" square of Basic Black cardstock. Layer onto 2 3/4" square of Real Red cardstock. Punch a hole using 1/8" handheld circle punch or Crop-a-Dile in lower right hand corner of layerd square. Add Rhinestone Brad. Layer onto 2" x 4 1/4" Basic Black Cardstock strip. Add to card body made of Kraft cardstock. Stamp XOXOXO or other verse using Real Red ink and you are done! Now give it to someone and let them enjoy it!
January 16, 2008

Stamp Sets:
   Eat Cake


Ink:
   VersaMark
   Tempting Turquoise
   Summer Sun Stampin' Write Marker
   Regal Rose Stampin' Write Marker

Paper:
   Soft Sky
   Tempting Turquoise
   Whisper White


Accessories:
   Double Rectangle Punch
   Handheld Rectangle Punch
   White Grosgrain Ribbon

Instructions:
     Stamp confetti image all over Soft Sky card body using VersaMark.  Stamp cake image using Tempting Turquoise ink on Whisper White cardstock. Use Stampin' Write Markers to color candle image direct-to-stamp. Layer Whisper White cardstock onto Tempting Turquoise, then layer that onto the card body. Stamp "happy birthday" in Tempting Turquoise onto card body. Use Double Rectangle Punch and Handheld Rectangle Punch to punch holes along the bottom of the card. Thread white Grosgrain ribbon through punched holes. Tie knots at each end and trim ribbon. Tear bottom edge of card.
January 9, 2008

Stamp Sets:
   Baroque Motifs
   Short & Sweet


Ink:
   So Saffron
   Purely Pomegranate
   Groovy Guava
   Whisper White

Paper:
   So Saffron
   Purely Pomegranate
   Groovy Guava
   Whisper White


Accessories:
   Word Window Punch
   1/8" Handheld Punch
   Double-Stitched Ribbon Purely Pomegranate

Instructions:
     Stamp swirly image in So Saffron, large flower in Purely Pomegranate and the small flower in Groovy Guava on Whisper White. Layer onto Purely Pomegranate, layer onto So Saffron card body. Stamp "thank you" in Purely Pomegranate onto Groovy Guava cardstock then punch out with Word Window punch. Use 1/8" Handheld Punch to punch a hole in one end of the "thank you" tag. Tie double-stitched ribbon through the hole Adhere to card body with the end of the Word Window punch extencing past the edge. Trim the end with scissors.

January 2, 2008

Stamp Sets:
   Three For You Punch Box set


Ink:
   Summer Sun
   Pumpkin Pie
   Apricot Appeal
   Chocolate Chip
   Stampin' Write Marker Chocolate Chip
Paper:
   Pumpkin Pie
   Summer Sun
   Chocolate Chip
   Whisper White


Accessories:
   Three For You Punch
   Apricot Appeal 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon


Instructions:
     Stamp flower image on Pumpkin card base using Pumpkin Pie ink. Stamp dot image on Summer Sun strip in Summer Sun ink. Stamp flower imagaes on Whisper White paper in Apricot Appeal, Pumpkin Pie and Summer Sun. Stamp flower centers using Chocolate chip. Use ruller to draw stems with Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker. Layer and adhere onto card body. Stamp 3 flower image in Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie and Apricot Appeal, add Chocolate Chip centers and punch out using the Three For You punch.
All artwork designed by Amy Barnes, Artwork © Stampin’ UP!

All artwork designed by Amy Barnes, Artwork © Stampin’ UP!

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Designs by Amy Barnes