May 6, 2020 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The ginkgo leaves are from the Beautifully Braided Stamp Set, and a late addition to my collection, but one I wish I’d had months ago! It’s a “Last-Chance” item, so order yours now while it’s still available. There’s a link at the bottom of this post that will take you to the entire list of “Last-Chance” items.
Embossed Ginkgo Leaves
The ginkgo leaves would be fabulous in any color, but I wanted to use the heat embossing technique, and keep it understated, for today’s wedding card.
I placed the ginkgo stamp on the Stamparatus and gave it a good coating of VersaMark, stamping on Thick Whisper White Cardstock.
TIP: I coated the stamp a second time to make sure I got good coverage. The Stamparatus enabled me to stamp this a second time in the exact same spot.
Next, I sprinkled the image with White Powder, and set it with the Heat Tool.
Coloring was so much fun, because the raised lines keep the ink from the Stampin’ Blends contained. I used Light and Dark Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends, and Soft Suede Ink for the buds.
I stamped the sentiment in the same, Soft Suede Ink, and used a Stitched Rectangles Die for cutting.
TIP: This photo will show you how I was able to make the die-cut narrower, by using a second die.
Before adhering my art piece to the Crumb Cake card base, I tied Linen Thread around, and gave it a little knot.
I was inspired by Global Design Project to create a wedding card.
Read about my May gifts:
First of all, this month’s Host Code gift is something I know you’ll want in your collection. It’s the new, fabulous, Ornate Floral Embossing Folder! I’ve already used it on a number of my cards, and it adds gorgeous texture. Just add my Host Code (DGMYPXET) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of May, and I will send the embossing folder to you in June.
Secondly, I’m having a drawing for two items: the Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set AND the Small Bloom Punch. Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100.00 order in May.
This is Stampin’ Up’s list of retiring items, so click here, then click on “Last-Chance Products” in my store. Order those bundles now while you get the 10% savings, and earn the Ornate Floral Embossing Folder from me, plus a chance to win the Small Bloom Punch and Thoughtful Blooms Stamp Set.
Last, but not least, if you are a customer of mine, you will be receiving the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog sometime in May, with ordering beginning June 3rd. The catalog happens to have a brand new stamp set (page 48) that coordinates with the Small Bloom Punch!
Thanks so much for stopping by! My birthday is in May, so I’m especially happy to have you celebrating with me.
I gifted myself with a Stampin’ Up! pre-order yesterday, and I’m so excited to receive it! Demonstrators are able to order from the new catalog a month early. It’s easy to become a Demonstrator, and there’s no obligation to sell. You can just enjoy your 20% discount! Send me an email if this sounds like something you’d like to do.
You can also click “JOIN” if you’d like to learn more.
Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!
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Apr 29, 2020 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The Clubhouse Stamp Set and Golf Club Dies will be retiring June 2, and available only while supplies last. It’s one of the Last-Chance Products, and you can purchase it as a bundle for a 10% savings. The sets can also be purchased separately, and all are in my Product List below.
Greatest Guy
How do you like the golfer’s background? It’s a fun technique that I created with Acrylic Block H. I inked the block on the stamp pad, and stamped it directly on the 4″ X 5 1/4″ Whisper White Cardstock. The top color is Pool Party, followed by Coastal Cabana and Bermuda Bay.
TIP: I cleaned the block with a Baby Wipe after each color, and covered my table top to protect it from ink going over the sides. These are things you probably know, but I can get into a creative frenzy and make a mess!
A nice open space was left for the sentiment. How convenient was that! I stamped “You’re the greatest guy by par” in Pretty Peacock Ink right on the card front. Then, I stamped it a second time on another piece of Cardstock, used a Golf Club Die for cutting, and placed it on Dimensionals.
The golfer is also in the Golf Club Die Set, and cut from Pretty Peacock Cardstock, which matches the Pretty Peacock card base. There is a stamp to give the golfer detail, but he is a solid silhouette on this card.
The final detail was his golf ball, which he hit very close to the pin!
I was inspired by Global Design Project.
In case you missed my original blog post, I want to make sure you know about my Little Ladybug Stamp Set drawing. You just might be the winner! Everyone who orders a minimum of $100.00 April 22-April 30 will be entered, and I’ll announce the winner May 1!
In addition to your chance to win the Little Ladybug Stamp Set, EVERYONE who places a minimum $50.00 order in April will receive The Coastal Weave Embossing Folder. Only two more days!
Here is Stampin’ Up’s recently released list of retiring items, so click here, then click on “Last-Chance Products” in my store. Remember, the favorites will go fast, so if there is something you love, order now!
Thank you for stopping by and shopping at my store!
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Apr 23, 2020 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Today’s Poppy Moments flower has lots of sparkle.
This set will be continuing in the new, 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, but scroll to the bottom to see info on the “Last-Chance Products.”
Sparkling Poppy
I was excited to use my Poppy Moments Dies, because they are back in stock, and available at my store! Don’t you love this die-cut poppy from Sparkle Glimmer Paper? And, the set comes with a choice of flowers, leaves and flower centers. You can see the three I used, and the complete set can be seen in my Product List.
I highly recommend the Painted Poppies Stamp Set (#153827) to go along with these fabulous dies!
I used a Sponge Dauber to apply Melon Mambo Ink to the poppy, and Mint Macaron to the Whisper White Cardstock leaves. The flower’s center was cut from Night of Navy cardstock, matching the layer on the Thick Whisper White Cardstock card base.
The sentiment, “Leave a little sparkle wherever you go,” is from the Leave A Little Sparkle Stamp Set, and stamped in Night of Navy Ink.
I added a few Iridescent Sequins for a bit more sparkle. The Take Your Pick Tool makes picking up those sequins very easy. You can see this multi-tasking tool in my Product List.
How do you like my CAS (clean & simple) card with sparkle? I was inspired by The Paper Players.
I was also inspired by the colors from Global Design Project.
Thank you for stopping by! In case you missed yesterday’s blog post, I want to make sure you know about my Little Ladybug Stamp Set drawing. You just might be the winner! Everyone who orders a minimum of $100.00 April 22-April 30 will be entered, and I’ll announce the winner May 1!
In addition to your chance to win the Little Ladybug Stamp Set, EVERYONE who places a minimum $50.00 order in April will receive The Coastal Weave Embossing Folder.
And, news hot off the press! Stampin’ Up just released a long list of retiring items 4/22, so click here, then click on “Last-Chance Products” in my store. Remember, the favorites will go fast, so if there is something you love, order now! I’m off to do some shopping!
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Apr 15, 2020 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
The Timeless Tulip stamp set is great for creating wonderful 3D flowers. There is a Tulip Punch, which really makes things easy, but I cut these by hand.
3D Tulips
First, I stamped two flowers, and four leaves, in Daffodil Delight Ink on Watercolor Paper. I’m calling the ink, “Tulip Delight” for this card. And, I’m turning the leaves into petals, arranged as you see, to make a 3D flower. The Watercolor Paper gives the flowers nice texture.
TIP: I needed to turn two of the petals to the backside, and use a Sponge Dauber to color them, in order to make them fit properly. Isn’t that fun?
Before adding the stems and leaves, I chose background paper from Ornate Gardens DSP, and cut it with an Ornate Layers Die. Beneath it is Whisper White Cardstock, cut with the largest Ornate Frames Die on a Thick Whisper White card base.
The Ornate Gardens DSP is Old Olive with a pretty, gold design, so I wanted to use Gold Foil for the stems and leaves. The leaves were cut with a Bouquet Bunch Die, and the stems are from Sweet Silhouettes Dies.
Last, but not least, “love” is from Well Written Dies, also cut from Gold Foil.
I was inspired by Global Design Project.
The Coastal Weave Embossing Folder is my Host Code gift for April. When you place a $50.00 minimum order in April, I will send you the embossing folder in May. Don’t forget to type my Host Code ( JQT3MUZN ) in the box provided.
Thank you for stopping by, and I hope the tulips add some cheer to your day!
Click on the shop button to check out the Clearance Rack, because it was “refreshed” yesterday. Snap up a bargain before it’s too late!
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Apr 4, 2020 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
It’s exciting to use new products, and the “early release” Ornate Layers Dies worked perfectly for today’s layout. I had fun combining the new die-cuts with Annual Catalog Bird Ballad Designer Paper.
Ornate Layers
I began with the long, narrow, Ornate Layers Die, and a Petal Pink print of Bird Ballad Designer Paper. Doesn’t this pattern look like dotted Swiss fabric. When I was in my teens, one of my favorite dresses was made of Dotted Swiss, and I love this feminine paper.
A second Ornate Layers Die was used to cut a piece of Whisper White Cardstock. I stamped “hello,” from the Country Home Stamp Set, in Mossy Meadow Ink.
Next, I used a Layering Squares Die to cut a sweet bird from the Bird Ballad DSP for my focal point. I framed the bird with a scrap of Mossy Meadow Cardstock, cut with a scalloped Layering Squares Die. This itty, bitty edge really makes a difference.
I wanted to keep the background simple, and used Whisper White Cardstock with Subtle Textured embossing on a Thick Whisper White card base.
The design was completed with a bow of Seam Binding Ribbon, and three little pearls.
My layout is from CAS(E) this sketch.
I’m also sharing with Global Design Project’s Spring theme.
The Coastal Weave Embossing Folder is my Host Code gift for April. When you place a $50.00 minimum order in April, I will send you the embossing folder in May. Don’t forget to type my Host Code ( JQT3MUZN ) in the box provided.
Thank you for visiting today! Have fun shopping!
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Apr 2, 2020 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
Aloha! I hope this pineapple brings you some cheer! This Tropical Oasis Designer Paper gives me a warm, happy feeling, and today I’m choosing to be happy, in spite of the quarantines surrounding us.
Aloha Pineapple
First, I layered the tropical fruit DSP on a Thick Whisper White card base. Next, I used my Paper Trimmer and Banner Triple Punch to make a Whisper White, banner, 2″ wide. This punch is great for making three sizes of banners with perfectly cut ends. Click on it in my Product List for more details.
Before gluing the banner to the card front, I embossed it with the Coastal Weave Embossing Folder. The Coastal Weave Embossing Folder happens to be my Host Code gift to you for the month of April! See details below.
I created the pineapple with In The Tropics Dies, and Tropical Oasis Designer Paper. Isn’t it sweet?
A third die from the same set was used to cut “aloha,” and I tied it to the pineapple with Linen Thread. I layered all three die-cuts for thickness; the pineapple with Whisper White, and “aloha” with Soft Suede.
My inspiration was from the Global Design Project challenge.
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope this adds a little cheer to your day.
The Coastal Weave Embossing Folder is my Host Code gift for April. When you place a $50.00 minimum order in April, I will send you the embossing folder in May. Don’t forget to type my Host Code ( JQT3MUZN ) in the box provided.
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