Feb 18, 2015 | Birthday |
Just a simple card with a simple message!
My friend Brian King refers to my blog as a Tinge of Ginger. I like the sound of it – it definitely has a hint of charm and interest. What do you think? Let's try it out by using it as the title for my tips.
Tinge of Ginger:
The luscious striped dsp background can be found in the Birthday Bash Specialty Designer Series Paper. The stripes mimic the stripes found on the balloon on the left.
Balloon Bash provides the fun balloons that are stamped with Crushed Curry, Night of Navy, bermuda Bay and Tangerine Tango. If you are searching for the night of navy balloon, it is covered with the popped up Bermuda Bay Balloon.
The balloon strings are held together with a charming Bermuda Bay Bow created with the Bow Builder Punch.
The sentiment can be found on the bottom of an image from Balloon Bash.
I find Bermuda Bay difficult to photograph. My card is clean. simple and bright but it is tough to tell from the picture. I am anxious to try this in a few other colors. Any suggestions?
Balloon Bash is a fun and versatile stamp set. Definitely one worth owning! To demonstrate its versatility, I will use it this week to create the cards for my blog. Thanks to Stampin' Up! for providing samples in the Online Extras – another benefit of being a Demonstrator.
Hugs,
Ginger
Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:
Feb 16, 2015 | Birthday |
If you have arrived here from LaToya's blog, thanks for joining me! My card today is very easy yet it has a wow factor.
Working with the Butterfly Basics Bundle from Stampin' Up! made it so easy to create a stunning card with a lot of visual interest.
Ginger's Tips:
Ink the honeycomb image with Wisteria Wonder Ink and stamp off. Randomly Stamp the honeycomb 3 times on the front of your card.
After inking the large leaf with Wisteria Wonder Ink, I stamped off once and then stamped the image 3 times moving the stamp to either side of the darker image.
Ink the Postage Cancellation Stamp with Wisteria Wonder Ink & stamp off. I stamped the image in the upper right of my card but it can be stamped anywhere that suits you.
In addition, the striped border stamp was also inked in Wisteria Wonder Ink and stamped on the left edge of my card. (I did not stamp off)
Use the Butterfly Thinlits Die to cut the middle size butterfly from both Elegant Eggplant c.s. & Silver Foil. You may have seen on You Tube how to use a dryer sheet to get the butterfly to release easily from the die. It works!
My sandwich was as follows.
magnetic platform,
clear plate,
1 unfolded dryer sheet,
card stock,
wax paper,
my butterfly thinlit, and finally
a clear plate.
I ran this through my Big Shot 3 or 4 times and it worked like a charm! The butterfly came out easily without requiring me to do any poking. This technique will work with any of your delicate thinlits.
Punch a flower using a punch from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack and Silver Glimmer paper. Attach it to the middle of the butterfly with a glue dot. For an added bit of bling, place a Rhinestone Basic Jewel in the middle.
While you are at it, sprinkle a couple more small rhinestones on your card. Remember the rule of 3 and remember to create an imaginary triangle with the placement of the jewels.
Finally, Happy Birthday is inked with Elegant Eggplant Ink and stamped full strength over the bottom of the leaf images.
Thanks for stopping by my blog today! For added inspiration, please check out the blog of my friend LaToya's Blog by clicking on the link.
Hugs,
Ginger
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES USED:
Feb 14, 2015 | Paper Pumpkin |
Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours! Here's hoping that you have something fun & entertaining planned for today. Fortunately, I will be seeing 2 of my Grandchildren and of course their parents. The only thing that would make this day better is if I was going to see all 4 of my Grandchildren! But, here is a peak at some fun gifts that I will be sharing with all of them.
Yep! These are from my all-time favorite Paper Pumpkin Kit! The February kit came complete with everything needed to put 24 of these darling treat bags together – except for the candy. Here's another view.
My box would have even more treats but I gave 6 to my friend Eletha so she could give them to her caregivers. But, I did snap a pic before I gave them to her.
I thought that a sentiment of "enjoy" was probably more suitable for caregivers than something more personal.
These were easy to make and the best part is that everything needed to put them together came in that little red box. Did I tell you that I am loving receiving Paper Pumpkin. There is just a bit of intrigue because you don't know what is in the box until it arrives.
If you would like to join the fun, now is a splendid time because you can get a deal on it.. Woohoo.
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Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Hugs,
Ginger
