Oct 27, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Welcome to the Paper Players challenge, with a sketch that is sure to inspire you!
Birthday Fairy
If you follow my blog, you know that the Pressed Petals Designer Paper is among my favorites.
I used the largest, square, Stitched Shapes Die to cut the beautiful floral print, and beneath the square is a 4″X 2″ piece of the burlap paper. I glued the burlap paper to a layer of 4″X 5 1/4″ Very Vanilla Cardstock, which is glued to a Thick Very Vanilla card base. The Pressed Petals, floral print, is layered for thickness, and raised on Dimensionals.
Now for the cute, New Wonders fairy, my focal point! First, I stamped her in Early Espresso Ink on Very Vanilla Cardstock, and used my Paper Snips for fussy cutting.
I colored the fairy with Light Stampin’ Blends: Soft Suede (hair) Ivory (skin) Cherry Cobbler (dress) Old Olive and Smoky Slate (pen).
TIP: Use tiny dots with the brush end, so it doesn’t bleed over the lines. Take your time, and reading glasses help a lot!
I raised the fairy on Dimensionals, so she could write “Happy Birthday” (from her New Wonders Stamp Set) in Early Espresso Ink.
If you think this fairy is as cute as I do, and you’d like to order the stamp set, clicking on this picture will explain how to order it. Plus, all of today’s supplies are in my Product List below.
I can’t wait to see what you do with this sketch!
Get more inspiration from the Paper Players Design Team. Thanks for stopping by!
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Oct 25, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Today’s design began with a piece of Purple Posy Cardstock cut with the Stitched Lace Dies.
My Heart
After placing the lace on a Highland Heather card base, I found a solid leaf in the Frosted Bouquet Die Set. To give the leaves color and texture, I cut the leaves from a piece of Perennial Essence Designer Paper, and layered them for thickness.
Next, I used a Be Mine Stitched Die to cut the heart from Thick Whisper White Cardstock. The Country Floral Embossing Folder gave the heart its wonderful pattern.
The sentiment, “Thinking of you,” is from the Colorful Seasons Stamp Set, stamped in Gorgeous Grape Ink on Thick Whisper White Cardstock. I used the smallest Stitched Rectangles Die for cutting, and placed it according to the Freshly Made Sketches challenge.
The last detail was adding three In-Color Faceted Dots in Purple Posy.
Thank you for stopping by. Please enjoy shopping at my store. Just click on the pictures in my Product List to fill your cart!
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Oct 24, 2019 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
This snowman makes a wonderful, heartwarming, focal point for today’s holiday card.
Heartwarming Snowman
I made the snowman with the Snowman Builder Punch and the Snowman Season Stamp Set. First, I stamped the snowman in memento Black Ink on Whisper White Cardstock, then punched him out with his coordinating punch. Next, I stamped his stick arms and hat, punched them out, and glued them in place.
I colored the snowman and hat with Stampin’ Blends, using the colors in my Product List.
The snowman’s scene was created with Feels Like Frost Designer Paper, layered on a Seaside Spray card base.
Prior to layering the DSP, I used a layering Squares Die to cut a square in the middle of the snowy scene. Then, I used a second, scalloped, Layering Squares Die to cut a Whisper White frame.
After raising the square, and snowman on Dimensionals, my card front just needed a sentiment. “Let it snow” from the Snowman Season stamp set seemed a perfect fit. You can see it in the first and second pictures, stamped in Seaside Spray Ink for subtlety.
I continued the sentiment on the inside, stamping “Hoping this season builds heartwarming memories,” in Blueberry Bushel Ink.
The last detail was decorating the envelope with a 5″ 3/4″ X 2″1/4″ piece of Feels Like Frost DSP.
Tip: Add liquid glue to the flap, place the DSP, then trim the excess with Paper Snips.
I was inspired by Global Design Project, case the designer, Manuela Geiswinkler.
I appreciate you stopping by. If you need this heartwarming snowman for your holiday cards, it can be ordered at my store by clicking on the Snowman Season picture in my Product List. Thank you!
P.S. I almost forgot to mention, I borrowed the pile of snow the snowman is resting on from the Playful Penguins Stamp Set.
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Oct 23, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF |
Before sharing Cat’s halloween card, let me remind you that today is THE DAY! From 12:01 October 23rd until midnight, we have a super stamp sale going on. Click on the flashing 15% to shop now!
Cat asked to be on “just one more” Halloween card. He said I should punch him from Basic Black Cardstock, and he would wear a Gorgeous Grape scarf for his costume.
Cat convinced the Playful Penguins to loan him their scarf, because he promised to return it right after October 31st. I agreed, cutting the scarf by hand, which turned out to be a perfect fit.
Cat in Scarf
At first glance, you might think Cat is sitting in front of a moon, but it’s actually a log. It’s from the Rooted In Nature Stamp Set, stamped in Pumpkin Pie Ink, and fussy cut.
The log happens to be from one of the many stamp sets on sale, and Cat thought it would be a great hiding place, while waiting to pounce on trick-or-treaters.
The background is retired, Brights 6X6 Designer Paper, which Cat had to have, because it matched his scarf. Eventually, I said it was okay, because new patterns are currently available, which I have in my Product List. I do like the way the stripe blends with the Highland Heather card base.
“Trick or Treat” is from the Itty Bitty Stamp Set, stamped in Memento Black Ink on Whisper White Cardstock, and cut with an Ornate Frames Die.
Finally, Cat said he wanted some scary, white, stuff by his log. He was satisfied with the Whisper White Flax Ribbon, after I shredded the end.
All of this was instigated by Cat seeing two challenges. I have to keep him away from my computer!
Thank You for visiting today. Cat is proud of his card, and enjoyed sharing it with you! Don’t forget to shop the 24 Hour Stamp Sale! Just click this “shop” button!
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Oct 22, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
It’s time for another Rudolph Christmas card, and I couldn’t resist using the “eclipse” technique.
Believe
With the Detailed Deer Die Set, this card was simple to make.
I cut Rudolf from a piece of the 6X6 Feels Like Frost Designer Paper. Then, I layered him for thickness, and placed him on Dimensionals in his “hole.” He is matching the surrounding landscape, which created the “eclipse.”
I stamped “believe” right on Rudolph in Blueberry Bushel Ink to match the card base. “Believe” is one of many great sentiments in the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set. You can see all of them by clicking on the picture in my Product List below.
The last detail was adding a few Snowflake Sequins to the snowy scene, a new product in the Holiday 2019 Catalog.
I was inspired by CAS(E) this sketch.
Thank you for paying Rudolf a visit! All you have to do is “believe.”
Don’t forget, the 24 Hour Stamp Sale starts tomorrow, October 23, 12:01 MT. Click on the flashing 15% to see the list. It’s amazing!
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Oct 21, 2019 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Are you ready for a 24-hour stamp sale? You can save 15% on select stamps from the Stampin’ Up! 2019-2020 Annual Catalog.
The sale list includes *59* stamp sets! Woo Hoo! Click on the flashing 15% to see the complete list.
Here is a sampling of cards I’ve made with a few stamp sets on sale.
Two of my favorite Holiday stamp sets are Dashing Deer and Winter Woods.
If you want in on this sale, don’t delay! It’s 24 hours only, October 23, beginning 12:01 Mountain Time.
The deadlines are:
- Phone: October 23, 2019; 6:50 pm (MT)
- OEX/Online: October 23, 2019; 11:50 pm (MT)
Please contact me with any questions: [email protected]
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