Sep 1, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
“…and on the farm he had a pig, E-I-E-I-O.”
“Oink Oink”
This card began when Piggy found out the theme for my next Paper Players challenge was “Down on the Farm.”
Piggy promised he would sit still, and do as he was told. The first thing Piggy needed was his Petal Pink skin, which he found in the Perennial Essence Designer Paper Collection. I stamped him in Memento Black Ink, and he was easy to fussy cut.
He asked to sit by a muddy pond, and we found the foliage surrounding it in the Friendly Silhouettes die set, cut from Perennial Essence DSP.
Since birds are attracted to corn fields on a farm, we added them with Bird Ballad Designer Paper and a Stitched Shapes circle die.
The fence was made with Pool Party cardstock, a Rectangles stitched die, and the Pinewood Planks embossing folder. I glued this on a Thick Whisper White card base, liking the way it brought out the white in the birds.
Piggy was very grateful for his beautiful surroundings, and especially being the focal point. So, he chose the sentiment, “This little piggy….says thanks!” He said it was an easy choice, because it’s in his stamp set, This Little Piggy.
Piggy is quite proud of his card, and looking forward to reading your comments. Please click to leave a COMMENT HERE.
Thanks you for visiting Piggy’s farm. E-I-E-I-O. The supplies we used are in my Product list below.
Now, continue being inspired by checking out the blogs of the Paper Players Design Team:
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Aug 30, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The Brick & Mortar embossing folder made a perfect wall for today’s challenge.
Floral Wall
If you can’t guess, Fusion named it, Floral Wall.
I decided to leave my brick wall Whisper White, and adhered it to a Thick Whisper White card base.
My next step was to stamp the two vines, from the First Frost stamp set, in Garden Green on Whisper White Cardstock. Then , I cut them with their die from the Frosted Bouquet set, and trimmed them to fit on the brick wall.
The flowers were stamped in Flirty Flamingo and Melon Mambo inks on Whisper White Cardstock.
TIP: I “stamped off” the flowers, which means, after I inked the flowers, I stamped them on scratch paper the first time, and the second time is what you see.
After cutting them with their Frosted Bouquet die, I placed them on Dimensionals on their vine.
“Congratulations” is from the same stamp set, and it fits perfectly within the smallest, Stitched Rectangle Die. I stamped it in Memento Black Ink.
I love the artistic flair of this set, and I hope you enjoyed seeing my floral wall. My Product List is below, where you can click on the pictures to order the supplies you need to make your own floral wall.
Thanks for visiting! Have a beautiful day!
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Aug 29, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The “spotlight technique” is easy, fun, and has great versatility. I used the Daisy Lane Stamp Set for today’s Seize the Birthday card.
Daisy Spotlight
The “Toppings” at Seize the Birthday is “square card,” so I created a card that measures 4 /14″ X 4 1/4,” that will fit in Stampin’ Up’s, Medium Envelope.
After cutting the Thick Whisper White card base, I cut a piece of regular Whisper White Cardstock, 4”X 4”.
Then, I stamped the realistic daisy from the Daisy Lane Stamp Set, randomly, in Memento Black Ink.
Next, I cut a circle from the middle of the daisies with a Layering Circles Die. I used the scalloped circle that is a spec larger to cut a circle from Basic Black Cardstock.
Before gluing the circles together, I colored the daisies and their background with three Stampin’ Blends: Light Mango Melody, Light Calypso Coral, and Light Pool Party.
After replacing the circle in its hole, I made the horizontal black lines, using a Layering Square Die with matching scallops.
Cutting the thin strips was the most difficult part of the card.
The sentiment is from the Daisy Lane Stamp Set, stamped in Memento Black Ink, cut with the Classic Label Punch, and placed on Mimi-Dimensionals.
When it’s your birthday, “it’s your turn to shine.” Now, it’s everyone’s turn to add a birthday card to the Seize the Birthday Gallery!
Keep scrolling to see my Product List, and thank you for supporting me, and shopping at my store!
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Aug 28, 2019 | About Me, Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Monday, opening day at the US Open, couldn’t have gone better.
Bradley Klahn won his match.
And, so did 37 year old, Feliciano Lopez, my favorite since he was a teen.
We were there when the gates opened at 9:30 AM, and didn’t leave until 10:00PM.
The next day, we took a tennis time out to visit the 9/11 Museum, an unforgettable and emotional experience.
After sustenance, we walked the High Line. Trains once traveled the rails, but it’s now a walkway with gardens.
The High Line took us to a very interesting structure named The Vessel. We figured we’d had enough walking, so passed on additional climbing.
A wonderful meal at our hotel, prepping for the next full day of tennis.
I’ll see you tomorrow with my Seize the Birthday Guest Designer card. The “toppings” is fun; it’s “square cards.”
In case you’re wondering, my store is open. Go shopping, so you can get creative with me!
Aug 27, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The Feels Like Frost Designer Paper is amazing, and today’s card highlights it with a frame from the Shimmer Detailed Laser-Cut Paper. Both papers are in my Product List below, so you can take a look at the entire packs.
Framed Photo
I began with the 3″ X 3″ square, which I trimmed from the Laser-Cut sheet of designs. Then I chose a piece of Feels Like Frost DSP, and cut it 1/16th” smaller, so it would fit within the square frame.
The color, Purple Posy, was the winner for the card base, and I selected it for the strip of Stitched Lace also.
TIP: I used the Stitched Lace Die to cut an entire piece of lace, and then used the edge die to cut out a single row. The remainder is set aside for future projects.
The sentiment, “many thanks,” is from Itty Bitty Greetings, stamped in Gorgeous Grape Ink, and cut with a Merry Christmas label die.
At the last minute, I added some Woven Threads Sequins.
My design was inspired by CAS(E) this sketch.
“Many thanks” to you for stopping by! Don’t you love the Feels Like Frost Designer Paper? You can order it at my store on September 4th. It could be a sell-out, so if you love it, don’t delay. Have a great day!
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Aug 26, 2019 | About Me, Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Here I am, in New York City. The Renaissance Hotel is great! We were excited to get a room with a view. Seriously, all of those buildings with windows are fascinating.
The flight here was trouble-free on Delta. We had TSA pre-check, a good complimentary meal, and movies. I really enjoyed Poms, and recommend it.
By the time we checked in, it was time for an early dinner before seeing a play. We walked, of course, as everyone does in New York. No problem getting my 10,000 steps a day here! We found this picturesque place across the street from the theatre, Heartland Chop House Brewery.
Then, it was 8:00 show time for Beautiful.
Love those Carole King tunes.
We awakened to a beautiful, sunny day, in the 70s. The weather couldn’t be better in New York. The main reason we are here is to attend the US Open Tennis Tournament.
Neil is very good with directions, and navigating the subway system, so here I am, eating a breakfast bar on the subway, headed to the US Open in Flushing Meadows. It looks like I’m alone, but it soon filled with people. Ha Ha
We caught up with the Klahns, and watched Bradley Klahn practice with Medvedev. His first round match will be tomorrow, and we’ll be there.
We walked through Bryant Park on the way back to our hotel, and had to take a selfie. Do you see the Empire State Building between us? Neil and I met on an airplane while flying to New York in 1982, and we went to the top of that building on our first date. Yes, Sleepless in Seattle is one of my favorite movies.
I’ll post another card on Tues. I’m not crafting while on vacation, but I prepared ahead of time. I do have my Holiday Catalog with me, though, planning my September order.
Thanks for visiting my blog, even without a card!
The great thing about my on-line store is that it is open, and fully functional, while I’m on vacation! Clicking my “shop button will take you there.
