Feb 5, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
A pink flamingo heart was the beginning of today’s tropical valentine.
Tropical Valentine
I used a Be Mine Stitched Die to cut the heart from Tropical Oasis Designer Paper, and layered it for thickness.
For the background, I embossed Whisper White Cardstock with the Coastal Weave Embossing Folder, and layered it on a Thick Whisper White card base.
Before embossing the background, I stamped it with splatter stamps, from the Painted Poppies Stamp Set, in Calypso Coral Ink.
Next, I used a Tropical Die to cut the foliage from Sparkle Glimmer Paper, then added more shine with some Iridescent Sequins.
“Sent with love” is from the Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set, stamped in Memento Black Ink, and cut with an Ornate Frames Die.
I’m adding my valentine, with a tropical twist, to the gallery at TGIF.
Exciting News! You are now able to order the Coordination Products! Click my shop button to go to my store to see the wonderful, new, products.
And, remember to use my Host Code U463KNM3 when ordering, so I can send you the Eyelet Lace Embossing Folder as a “thank you” gift.
Have a wonderful day!
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Feb 3, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The fairy from the New Wonders Stamp Set is showing that “love is in the air.”
“love is in the air”
The fairy was very excited about the stamping technique she used to write “love.” I think that’s because it was an accidental discovery! She planned on using the “splotch” stamp from the Painted Poppies Stamp Set, and the word “love,” from the Well Written Die Set, as a stencil. But, when she stamped the “splotch” in Bermuda Bay Ink on top of “love,” it didn’t show.
The accidental discovery happened when she was cleaning the stamp by stamping on scratch paper, and there was “love,” perfectly stamped! She could hardly contain herself with joy, and stamped a few more clouds in Coastal Cabana Ink.
Before all this took place, I helped the fairy get dressed. Using an Aqua Painter and Ink Pads, I colored her blouse Melon Mambo, and her skirt Merry Merlot. Her other Stampin’ Blend colors are in my Product List. Then, I used my Paper Snips for fussy cutting, so she would be free to fly, well supported on Dimensionals.
The fairy’s background has a thin border of Bermuda Bay Cardstock, on a Thick Whisper White card base.
I was inspired by the theme from the Paper Players.
And, the colors are from Fab Friday.
Thank you for stopping by. In case you missed Saturday’s post, beginning this month, February, I’m adding a Host Code for your purchases. If you enter this code, U463KNM3, and order $50.00-149.00, I will send you the Eyelet Lace Embossing Folder in March. See Saturday’s post for more details.
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If you have any questions, just shoot me an email, [email protected].
Have a great day!
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Feb 2, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
I haven’t used the Woodland Embossing Folder for a while, but it’s still a favorite, especially for masculine cards.
Woodland Birthday
Before embossing, I added three strips of green to a 4 X 5 1/4″ Crumb Cake Cardstock layer. The strips are 4 X 1 1/4″ in Soft Sea Foam, Pear Pizzazz and Old Olive Cardstock. After embossing with the Woodland Embossing Folder, I glued the layer to a Crumb Cake card base.
Next, I used the wonderful, Majestic Mountain tree die, to cut a tree from Noble Peacock Foil. The tree isn’t as tall as it seems, because I cut it in half, and covered the middle of the tree with a circle.
The circle was made with two Layering Circles Dies and two colors of Cardstock: Old Olive and Pear Pizzazz.
The sentiment, “May your birthday be memorable,” is from the Timeless Tropical Stamp Set, stamped in Early Espresso Ink.
CAS(E) this sketch was my inspiration for today’s card. Do you see how I came up with this unusual design?
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope this inspires you to make more masculine cards. Keep scrolling to see my Product List, and click on the pictures to start shopping at my store.
Beginning this month, I am adding a Host Code for your purchases. If you purchase $50.00-149.00 in February, and enter the code U463KNM3, I will send you the Eyelet Lace Embossing folder in March.
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Just another way to show how much I appreciate my customers! Thank you!
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Feb 1, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Good morning! I’ve been asked if I use “Host Codes,” and now I can say, I do!
It’s February, and for the first time, I am now rewarding my customers with “HOST CODE” purchases. This means, that if you place a minimum $50.00 order, I will send you a free gift.
This month’s gift is the Eyelet Lace Embossing Folder. Woo Hoo! I love embossing folders!
The Host Code is: U463KNM3
Enter the eight character code, U463KNM3, in the field under the Special Offers section of the Shopping Bag. Here’s an example:
- $50 – $149.99 ORDER (total before shipping and tax): MUST ADD FERUARY HOST CODE
- $150+ ORDER (total before shipping and tax): PLEASE DO NOT ADD THE HOST CODE. You will automatically receive Reward Credits for this amount.
- The February Host Code expires February 29.
On the first day of March, I will order the gift for those who qualify, and you should receive it within two weeks. Fun, fun, fun!
Now, is the best time to order, because you’ll also get FREE Sale-A-Bration products for qualifying orders. Just click my “shop” button to start shopping!
Jan 30, 2020 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
I’ve always loved giving and receiving valentines, and it’s even more fun, now that I make them by hand.
Sent With Love
Today’s Valentine has a watercolored wash background that I prepared a while ago. I remember using Thick Whisper White Cardstock with Flirty Flamingo Ink, letting water wash over it until it became this pretty, pastel pink. While it was still damp, I let it dry under the weight of heavy books.
Today, I trimmed the top and bottom with a Be Mine Stitched Die, and embossed with the Scripty Embossing Folder.
The heart is from the same die set, where I left the center cut intact.
“Sent with love” is from the Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set, stamped in Real Red Ink, and cut with an Ornate Frames Die.
I “tied” the sentiment to the heart with Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon.
The Valentine’s Day colors are from Global Design Project.
And, I interpreted the circle as a heart in the Freshly Made Sketches challenge.
Thank you for visiting today! You can see my supplies in my Product List below. If you need supplies, think about ordering the Starter Kit!
Have fun making valentines!
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Jan 29, 2020 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Today’s card was a fun experiment in making “crumpled” flowers.
Crumpled Flowers
I knew I needed six flowers, because of the Paper Player’s challenge.
I began by using the Sale-A-Bration, Small Bloom Punch, to cut my flowers from Highland Heather Cardstock. To make the flowers “crumpled,” I wet them under a faucet, rolled them into tiny balls, and carefully unfolded them. Yes, I was careful, but this Cardstock is stronger than you think. After shaping them a bit, I let them dry overnight.
The following day, I added Faceted Dots to the flower’s centers, and placed them on Mini-Dimensionals. Then, I used Poppy Moments Dies to cut their leaves from Pear Pizzazz Cardstock.
The background was made with Best Dressed 6X6 Designer Paper on a Seaside Spray card base.
“Thanks” was made with a Well Written Die, cut from a Black Foil Sheet. I think this paper looks like Patent Leather, which is a nice, shiny, contrast to the pastel colors.
If you look at the Small Bloom Punch in my Product List below, you’ll see the price is $0.00. That’s because it’s FREE with a 100.00 order, through March 31, as long as supplies last.
Sale-A-Bration is a great time to order, because of the FREE products you can earn. It’s also a great time to join Stampin’ Up! for additional benefits and products with your Starter Kit.
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Thank you for checking out my “crumpled” flowers. Have a great day!
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