Sep 23, 2018 | About Me, Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
I think I’m in love with my Stampin’ Blends by Stampin’ Up! I can’t stop looking at them!
Su Mohr’s Stampin’ Blends
I ordered the first half of the colors as soon as they were available. They were held neatly in a box, laying horizontally, as directed. But, when I received my second shipment, I wanted to be able to have them easily accessible.
I found this nifty holder on Amazon. If you are interested, here’s the link:
Crafter’s Companion Spectrum Noir Marker Storage Trays, 6/Pack
The colors are listed in the Annual Catalog on page 205. You can order them individually, or they come in combo packs of a Light and Dark in each color.
Additionally, there are fantastic colors in the Holiday 2018 Catalog! I almost overlooked some, because they are spread throughout the pages.
Not only do I like looking at my Stampin’ Blends, they are my “go to” for coloring.
I hope you enjoyed seeing how I keep them in my craft room. I’m very happy with my storage solution.
You can see all of the colors by clicking on this “shop” button. Then, just type “Stampin’ Blends” in the search box.
Sep 22, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The penguin in the Making Every Day Bright stamp set is so cute! I was anxious to stamp him in Memento Black ink on Whisper White cardstock, and punch him out with the Christmas Bulb Punch. Stampin’ Up’s idea of fitting him within the bulb shape was very clever!
I could envision him peeking out between “something.” That something turned out to be a triple banner from the Banners for You stamp set. I stamped it in Old Olive ink on Thick Whisper White cardstock, and cut it with the die from Bunch of Banners.
My idea to use the triple banner originated from this week’s CAS(E) this sketch:
Penguins Making Every Day Bright
STAMPARATUS
The Stamparatus positioning tool came in handy for completing the sentiment on the banner. I placed the three words on the banner, pressed the “lid” to make the words stick, lifted the lid, inked the words in Real Red, and pressed the words to the banner. I inked a second time to make the words darker. This tool amazes me!
The silver bar is a magnet that holds the paper in place, so you can stamp multiple times.
The color of the banner in the picture is Soft Suede, because I made a second card using different colors.
The penguins needed Real Red (Stampin’ Blends) caps, before gluing them to the banner. The banner was placed on dimensionals on top of several layers. The card base is Thick Whisper White, topped with Old Olive cardstock, Real Red cardstock, and Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper.
The Real Red Mixed Satin bow completed the design for this “Merry Christmas Wishes” card. Oh, I forgot to mention, the words are from the Merry Christmas To All stamp set. It’s a great set, because you can mix and match the words. It’s missing from my Product List also, but everything else is there, just keep scrolling.
Thanks for stopping by, and have a great weekend!
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Sep 21, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
This must be Rudolf, flying through stenciled vines made by the Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Paper.
It must be Rudolf
We’ve identified Rudolf by his nose so bright, thanks to a red, Enamel Shape from Santa’s Workshop. And, thanks to Joyous Noel Designer Series Paper, Rudolf has camouflaged fur. His beautiful shape was made with a Detailed Deer die, and I backed him with Tranquil Tide cardstock for some extra body.
Stenciling
I stamped the stenciled vine several days ago, and used the “stencil” on a wedding card. The vine that remains from Sponge Daubing Tranquil Tide ink onto Whisper White cardstock is what you see today.
In case you missed the wedding card, here it is:
Laser-Cut Paper Wedding Card Using Detailed Deer Dies: Part 1
Laser-Cut Paper Wedding Card
Back to Today’s Card
After trimming the stenciled vine, I glued it to a Thick Whisper White card base. The card base was given texture by the Subtle Textured embossing folder.
I stamped “Happiest Christmas Wishes,” from the Dashing Deer stamp set, directly on the stenciled vines with Tranquil Tide Ink. The Stamparatus insured it would be error free. Whew! I didn’t want to mess up, since I saved the sentiment for last. A mistake could have been covered with a label, but don’t you like the way it looks within the vines?
I hope you enjoyed Part 2 of how I used one stenciling application to make two cards. The supplies for today’s project are listed below, and available at my store.
I’m linking this to the challenge at TGIF, “holiday prep.” I’ll be spending many hours doing what I love; making Christmas cards!
Thanks for visiting me!
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Sep 20, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
If you are new to following my blog, I need to explain that my cat insists on making occasional appearances. He always prefers sitting backwards, but today he wanted to turn around. Cat is very proud of his face, because he talked Best Bunny into sharing it with him. I agreed, because it looks as much like a cat as a bunny, don’t you think?
Cat has a face
Cat chose Wood Textures Designer Series Paper for his striped fur, and wanted to sit on a birthday card. I know the reason; it’s because he likes balloons. The problem is, he accidentally pops them with his claws.
The three balloons on strings were created with the Blow Out the Candles stamp set, and their die from Candles and Confetti. Incidentally, you can buy the two in a bundle and save 10%, which is what I did.
The large balloon under Cat’s paw was cut with the Balloon Bouquet Punch, and the writing, “Happy Birthday to you” is from the Best Bunny stamp set.
I colored the balloons with Stampin’ Blends in three colors, as Cat suggested: Light Highland Heather, Dark Pool Party and Dark Pineapple Punch.
Cat let me decide the background, and I chose to emboss Whisper White cardstock with the Swirls & Curls embossing folder.
Cat always likes to show off his cards in a challenge, so the white, embossed, background would be good for this week’s Global Design Project. Plus, he promised to stay in the lower, left-hand corner.
We both thought it would be a good idea to decorate the envelope flap. The 6X6 inch Designer Series Paper works perfectly. There’s a color to match every single Stampin’ Up color. Highland Heather from the Subtles Collection matches two of the balloons.
Thanks for letting Cat introduce himself to you. He’s very pleased, and said he would behave. I just hope he doesn’t pop that balloon.
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Sep 19, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
There is no doubt about it, tennis is my favorite sport; to play and to watch.
Tennis ACE
Today’s project was inspired by this week’s Paper Player’s challenge.
I began with Elizabeth’s idea of a ball in the sky, and I found a good tennis ball in the Swirly Frames stamp set. Stamping the circle in Lemon Lime Twist ink on Whisper White cardstock, gave me the outline. Then, using a Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blend, I filled in the color, and used a Layering Circles die for cutting.
The cloudy sky was made by a technique I described in a recent blog post.
Serene Garden Bird Soaring Among Clouds
Bird Soaring Among the Clouds
I added a “swoosh” from the Star of Light stamp set, stamped in Balmy Blue ink. This is what it’s like when you toss the ball in the air while serving. Now, what would the sentiment be?
In tennis scoring, it’s called an “ace” when you serve the ball to your opponent, and he is unable to make contact with it. So, I used the Large Letters Alphabet dies to cut the word, “ACE” in the sky. I layered the letters for thickness, and glued them back in their holes. This is what is now named, the “eclipse” technique.
To have my card ready to send, I decorated the envelope flap with a piece of 6X6″ Subtles Designer Series Paper.
Tennis ACE
Thanks for checking out my favorite sport. My aces are far and few between, but it’s a great feeling when it happens. My father-in-law always says “ace a few,” so this card really makes me smile.
Keep scrolling to see the supplies in today’s project. All are available at my store, and I appreciate you shopping!
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Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad
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$6.50
Sep 18, 2018 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Today’s project began with the colors at this week’s Fab Friday challenge.
I really wanted to make a Christmas card, as I stared at the Detailed Deer dies. But, this developed into a wedding card, as you can see.
Laser-Cut Paper Wedding Card
I started thinking of how I could use the Detailed Deer dies with the Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut paper. The Laser-Cut paper is so much fun to use as a stencil! I chose this vine pattern, and began applying Tranquil Tide ink with a Sponge Dauber.
After daubing, I trimmed the edges, and backed it with Balmy Blue cardstock.
TIP: Measuring is a bit tricky, because it will vary according to how you trim the Laser-Cut piece.
The top corners and five flowers were made with dies from the Detailed Deer die set. Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape inks were used for the flower colors, sponge daubed on Whisper White cardstock, before cutting. At this point, I knew it would not be a Christmas card; wedding was written all over it.
I topped the flowers with Share What You Love Artisan Pearls, which we’ll call Powder Pink.
The sentiment, “On your wedding day,” is from the Best Birds stamp set. I used the Classic Label Punch for cutting, and popped it up on dimensionals.
The last detail was adding the Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon bow. I thought it was appropriate for the sentiment to be partly “veiled” by the ribbon.
Thanks much for visiting my blog today. The products in today’s project are listed below, and available at my store. I’m off to make a card with the “stenciling” of my laser-cut vine.
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