Dec 30, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
#simplestamping is really just that. Simple. You don’t need a Big Shot, dies, embellishments, scissors, ribbon, or even glue. For simple stamping you just need paper, stamps, and ink.
#simplestamping
I began with the idea of a row of colorful hearts, and there was a perfectly sized heart in the Occasions 2019, Meant To Be, stamp set. Plus, the heart’s horizontal lines, make it extra special. Thinking of a rainbow, I selected five colors of ink for my hearts: Gorgeous Grape, Balmy Blue, Granny Apple Green, Pineapple Punch, and Grapefruit Grove. I placed a piece of paper across the card front to make a straight line, and eye-balled the spot for each heart. Close enough, right?
For a bit more detail, I stamped tiny hearts flowing from each of the five hearts. This stamp was found in the Love You To Pieces stamp set, and easily added.
The combination of color, black, and white is a winner, so I used Black ink for the sentiment. When I found the sentiment, “from the heart,” in the Petal Palette stamp set, it put joy in my heart. That’s how I could tell it was the right one. Don’t you love it when that happens?
So, that’s it for simple stamping. You don’t have to be creative or crafty, or any of those things you may think you are not. You just need paper, stamps and ink. I’d love for you to join me in the fun! My very short supply list is below.
Oh, I did add three Clear Blocks to the list. They come in nine sizes, and you use them to attach the stamps for ease of stamping. Size D fits the majority of stamps. And, my Stampin’ Trimmer (not on the list) came in handy to cut a piece of 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Whisper White cardstock in half, and then score it at 4 1/4″. That gave me my 5 1/2″ X 4 1/4″ card base.
Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve, Woo Hoo! I love new beginnings! Let’s celebrate #simplestamping!
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Dec 27, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The theme of “thankfulness and encouragement” are tied together for December 2018.
Encouragement
I began today’s card with the focal point: a circle of Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper, which I cut with a Layering Circles die. I used a slightly larger, scalloped die to frame the butterfly circle in Basic Black cardstock. Then, I punched a small butterfly from the same pack of DSP, using the Butterfly Duet Punch, and placed him on the circle atop a Mini-Dimensional.
For the background, I chose a dotted piece of 6X6 Subtles DSP in Soft Sea Foam, turning it into “fabric” with the Subtle Textured embossing folder. Before adhering it to the Soft Sea Foam card base, I used a die from the Be Mine Stitched die set to give the edge a scalloped treatment. Can you see the long, thin die in the picture? I was happy the way it matched the scalloped Layering Circles die.
The sentiment, “The best thing about today is you,” is from the Well Said stamp set, which I stamped in Black ink on a striped piece of 6X6 Subtles DSP. It expresses the way I feel about YOU, so please soak in my gratitude. I used a Rectangle Stitched die for cutting, layered it for thickness, and glued it in place.
Next, I cut a Soft Sea Foam sprig, using a Well Written die, and glued it to the back of the butterfly circle. Finally, I lifted the circle on Dimensionals, and attached it to its designated spot.
The “spot” was determined by the sketch at Fab Friday.
A number of the supplies I used in today’s card are from the 2019 Occasions catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure, which will be available January 3rd. You can click on the pictures in my Product List below to see more details.
Thank you again for reading my blog. I am very grateful! I hope these words are a source of encouragement for you, “The best thing about today is you.
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Dec 24, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The Merry Christmas To All stamp set has been used for many Christmas cards, but I also wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Wishes
I began with a Thick Whisper White card base, layered with Galvanized Metallic Paper for some silvery shine.
Balloons are a must for celebrating on New Year’s Eve, and I found the perfect one in the Blow Out The Candles stamp set. I stamped the balloon, randomly, on the top third of Thick Whisper White cardstock in four colors: Lemon Lime twist, Call me Clover, Pacific Point, and Gorgeous Grape. Then, I added confetti with a die from the Candles and Confetti die set, because you HAVE to have confetti.
TIP: I “stamped-off” the balloons to give them a see-through appearance. This means, I inked the balloon, stamped on a piece of scrap paper, and then stamped the balloon on the card front.
“Wishing” and “You A” are from the Merry Christmas To All stamp set, stamped in Pacific Point and Call Me Clover ink. I used a Rectangle Stitched die for cutting; a new die set from the Occasions catalog that will be available January 3rd, 2019.
“Happy” is from the Merry Christmas die set, cut from Galvanized Metallic Paper, which matches the border.
“NEW YEAR” is from the Labeler Alphabet set, stamped in Gorgeous Grape, fussy cut, and placed on tiny pieces of Stampin’ Dimensionals. The letters are slightly askew for character. Besides, it was easier than arranging in a straight line. 😉
This project began with the challenge of using the Merry Christmas To All stamp set. Since I’m a member of the What Will You Stamp Design Team, I wanted to use this stamp set, and show you it can go beyond Christmas. If you own this stamp set, I’d be thrilled if you played along with us, and added your project in our gallery. Clicking on this picture of the stamp set will take you there. I hope to see your contributions!
“New Year’s” is the theme at Festive Friday, so I will share my card there.
Thanks for stopping by today. Just click on the pictures below to go shopping. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Dec 22, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Decisions, decisions!
The first decision I made today:
Use the 2019 Occasions, Crackle Paint, background stamp. (I stamped it in Early Espresso ink on Sahara Sand cardstock).
“Tree Bark”
2. Make a masculine birthday card. (I used the 2019 Occasions, Well Written dies, to cut “happy birthday” from Early Espresso cardstock).
3. Coordinate the words with an Early Espresso card base.
4. Keep the card “woodsy” with a Mossy Meadow cardstock layer.
5. Cut two rectangles in the Crackle Paint (tree bark) panel per the challenge at CAS(E) this sketch. (I used a 2019 Occasions, Rectangle Stitched die).
6. Cut two, Old Olive cardstock branches with leaves. (I used a die from In the Woods).
And, last, but not least:
Add a bow of Braided Linen Trim
There you have it. One decision led to the next, and Crackle Paint turned into “tree bark.” What guy wouldn’t like this birthday card?
Thanks so much for visiting me today. Only three days until Christmas, so I know you’re busy!
Come back January 3rd to order your very own “tree bark.” Have a great weekend!
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Dec 20, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
I’ve always enjoyed stenciling, so I used this technique with the Occasions 2019, Well Said Bundle, and one of my favorite color combinations, pink and green.
Well Said Stenciling
The Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut paper in the Annual Catalog makes a great stencil, and one I have used a number of times in the past. I first cut two rectangles from Whisper White cardstock, using a 2019 Occasions Rectangle die. Then, I placed a section of the Laser-Cut Paper over one of the rectangles, and used a Sponge Dauber to apply Powder Pink ink, repeating the process with Pear Pizzazz ink.
For the background, I embossed Whisper White cardstock with the Simple Stripes embossing folder, and layered it on a Thick Whisper White card base.
The sentiment, “Happy Birthday,” is from the 2019 Occasions, Well Said stamp set, which I stamped in Black ink on a Stitched Shapes, die cut oval.
Whisper White, floral sprigs, from the 2019 Occasions Well Written die set, are attached to the oval by dimensionals.
Isn’t the Powder Pink bird sweet? She is also from the Well Written die set.
My inspiration for today’s project is from Freshly Made Sketches.
The details of the Well Said Bundle can be seen by clicking on the picture in my Product List below. All of the Occasions 2019 items can be purchased in my store January 3rd.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!
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Dec 19, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
For today’s card, I paired the Dog Punch with a heart from the Be Mine Stitched die set, both from the 2019 Occasions catalog. They are available to demonstrators now, and customers January 3rd. The details can be seen by clicking on the pictures in my Product List at the end of this post.
This dog is named Beanie, because she is near and dear to my heart. We lost her nine years ago, and she was a perfect dog.
Paw Print on Your Heart
My card began with a Crumb Cake card base, topped with my favorite plaid from Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper. Also a favorite, is this particular piece of Wood Textures Designer Series Paper. I used the Dog Punch to cut her cute shape, and punched two more from retired cardstock for layering. I wanted her to look like she was carved from wood.
The heart was cut with a Be Mine Stitched die. I first cut the heart from Very Vanilla, and then Cherry Cobbler cardstock. The die cuts the trim at the same time as the heart, so now I have a Cherry Cobbler heart and Very Vanilla trim for another card.
I used Early Espresso ink to stamp the paw print, and the sentiment, “A best friend leaves a paw print on your heart.”
All of you pet owners know that losing your animal is one of the saddest days of your life. It’s nice that Stampin’ Up has given us product to express our sympathy to friends suffering this loss. If you’re like me, it’s kleenex time.
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