Jan 24, 2014 | Thank You |
Sometimes it is fun to just create a simple card. That is what the post today is about. A simple card with a wow factor.
I like the look of a stamped image inside some type of cut-out window. In this case, I used a die from the Apothecary Accents Framelits Collection.
First, cut the die image on the right side of a 4" x 5-1/4" Whisper White mat. Emboss the mat with the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (available Jan.28th free with a $50 purchase).
Without attaching the mat, hold it in place and use a pencil to nark a few places on the card base. Lift the mat and stamp the image from the Happy Watercolor Stamp set with Black StazOn Ink.
I used a Blender Pen with Daffodil Delight and Tangerine Tango ink pads to color my flower. The stem was done in Always Artichoke.
The sentiment from So VeryGrateful was also stamped with Black StazOn Ink.
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES USED:
stamps – Happy Watercolor wood 133188, clear 133191, So Very Grateful wood 133050, clear 133053
paper - Whisper White c.s.
ink – Daffodil delight, Tangerine Tango, Always Artichoke, Black StazOn
tools – Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (available free with a $50 order starting Jan.28th), Apothecary Accents Framelits 127003
Thanks for stopping by my blog today. If you have any questions about my card, re,member that I am only an email away.
Hugs,
Ginger
Jan 23, 2014 | Uncategorized |
It is a Sketch Challenge day for the Pals Paper Arts (PPA). Check out my card and the sketch.
And, her's the sketch.
First, let's talk about the designer series paper (dsp). Does it look familiar? Hopefully not becuase it is a sneak peek from the Sale-A-Bration catalog. It's called Sweet Sorbet. Don't you just love that name! It is truly delicous paper – as the name implies, some of the other patterns in the paper are soft and subtle. You will definitely see more of it in some of my future blog posts. Both pieces of patterned paper on my card are from Sweet Sorbet dsp. It pairs well with Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana and Basic Black cardstock – all of which you see used on my card.
One of the first things that I consider when ordering from a new catalog are the bundles because they provide a 15% savings! For my card, I chose to use the new Perfect Pennants Stamp Set bundled with the Banners Framelits Dies.
My favorite part of the stamp set are the wonderful sentiments. I used two – one on the inside of the card and the other on the outside.
I couldn't resist making the top of the banner into a fancy tag with the new Scalloped Tag Punch. It just happened that my banner was just a teeny tiny bit short of 2 inches wide. That size works best with the new tag punches.
Because my card base was basic black c.s., I created a liner from Whisper White c.s. which was stamped with both a sentiment and a banner from the Perfect Pennants stamp set. The touch of black in the dsp was reinforced with Basic Black mats & Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon. Small Hearts punched from Crisp Cantaloupe and Coastal Cabana c.s. with the Small Heart Punch add a touch of color. A few Rhinestone Basic Jewels and my card was finished.
If your Occassions Mini Catalog looks anything like mine, then there will be no doubt that you love it as much as I do! So many wonderful new products! The best part though is that Sale-A-Bration starts on January 28th. What a deal – we get free stuff for ordering increments of $50- not including shipping. What free items do you have your sights set on?
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES USED!
stamps *- Perfect Pennants wood -133227, clear – 133230
ink – Coastal Cabana Marker & ink, Crisp Cantaloupe Marker
paper - Sweet Sorbet 133521 (available Jan. 28th), Basic Black c.s., Whisper White c.s., Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana
tools* – Banner framelits Dies 132173, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch 133324, Small Heart Punch 117193, Scallop Edge Border Punch 119882
accessories – Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon 119261, Rhinestone Basic jewels 119246
* Perfect Pennants & Banner Framelits Bundle – wood 134815, clear 134816
Thanks for stopping ny my blog today! If you need any of the supplies used on my card, please click the shop now button at the top of the page. It will take you to my Online Store.
Hugs,
Ginger
Jan 21, 2014 | Valentine's |
Isn't this Valentine Mailbox adorable! It would make a darling home decor item or a terrific gift for someone special. I am making them for my Grandkids and one for me to put out for decoration. In addition to the mailbox, the download comes with valentines & envelopes. Opening my mailbox, this is what you find.
I just have to write their names on the Valentines. Side note – did you notice that the flag actually moves because I attached it with a Candy Dot Brad Base. A bright Candy Dot hides the Brad Base.
If you don't have My Digital Studio, you can download a free trial that is good for 30 days. Or, you can purchase the full program for just $19.95 . Best part – Shipping is free because the download will be sent to your computer.
If you have another program, such as photoshop for example, you can still use this download. When you download The Mailbox Love Notes you will be prompted if this is for MDS or another application. Just click the other application box.
Consider giving MDS a try. Every week, Stampin' Up! comes out with new downloads. If you have an ecutter, these downloads are svg files – which means that you can cut them with your machine. Just think of the scrapbooking you can do.
Thanls for stopping by my blog today!
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES USED:
MDS Digital Download Mailbox Love Notes 136780 Remember that this is a class so it includes video instructions.
