Sympathy

     I wanted to post this card to remind everyone that we only have two days left to order goodies from the Occasions Mini Catalog. It will ends on Aprils 30^th. In this card I am using the Stamp Set Thanks for Caring a beautiful and versatile set.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set- Thanks for Caring

Paper- Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink- StazOn

Accessories- Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots EF, Vintage Wallpaper EF, Tulip Frame EF, Crystals Effects, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals

Wonderful Mother

                        What a great Easter Week! The Weather was fabulous, I enjoy time with family and friends, Went to the services at church and eat a lot.

I hope you all enjoy a Happy Easter too!

            Now today's post, I made a Happy Mother’s Day card using the Owl Punch, the Bold Blossom Stamp Set and the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch.  

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Supplies:

Stamp Set- Bold Blossom, Well Scripted

Paper- Whisper White, Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight

Ink- Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Regal Rose, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry

Punch- Owl Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, ¾”Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch

Accessories- Stamp- a- ma- jig, pearls, Liquid Glue, Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals

Strength & Hope

                In today’s card I use my favorite Set so far from the Summer Mini Catalog.

The Strength & Hope Stamp Set honoring the patients and survivors of Breast Cancer, a beautiful set. And it is great to know that Stampin’Up is donating $2.00 from this purchase to the BCRF dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure.  Remember it becomes available to purchase on May 1^st.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set- Strength & Hope

Paper- Pretty in Pink, Naturals Ivory, Whisper White

Ink- Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride

Punch- 1 ¼” Square Punch, 1 3/8” Square Punch

Accessories- Big Shot, Polka Dots EF, Vintage Wallpaper EF, Heat Tool, White Emboss Powder, Iridescent EP, 5/8” Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Stamp-a-ma- jig, Paper Snips, Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals

This Little Note Make my Day

    

  This is so cool!

  Look at this little note that Stampin’Up Staff have been putting in our orders. An owl and cage from the Aviary Set so cute and it is even signed in the back. That little note made the packing seem personal. It was a really nice surprise and makes me appreciate the packers more. Others demonstrators have receive one or more too.  Love this company! Want to read more about it?

Check:  Stampin’ Connection   Tags: DS,thank,you

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Hello Blossoms

         It was sunny and beautiful outside Today, The flowers in my garden are blossoming and that is the motivation for this card. I use another of the stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalog, which becomes available May 1^st. The name is Hello Blossoms.

I stamp the image using Bashful Blue ink on a Whisper White CS, and then I run it through the big Shot using the Square Lattice EF.I punch some flowers with the Itty Bitty Shapes Pack in 5 different colors and glue them to the image. A 1 ½” strip of Bashful Blue CS is attached at the bottom of the Whisper White CS; the strip has been punch on one side with the Scallop Edge Border. Ribbon, Bow, Butterflies, pearls for the flowers and a sentiment finish the card.  

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Supplies:

Stamp Set- Hello Blossoms, Easter Blossoms, Flight of the Butterfly

Paper- Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive

Ink- Bashful Blue

Punch- Itty Bitty Shapes Pack Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch

Accessories- Big Shot, Square Lattice EF, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dauber, Basic Pearls, Liquid Glue, Glue Dots, Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals, 1” Bashful Blue Double Stitch Ribbon (retired)

Enjoy Life (Sail Away)

     The UPS truck was here yesterday with all my new goodies from the Summer Mini catalog.

So today’s card is a sneak peek. I use the Stamp Set Sail Away great stamp for masculine, retirement, tropical plus more sort of cards.   

For this card I apply the colors to the CS with sponges to create a sunset. The image was stamp using Basic Black and Clear Embossing Powder. Mat into a Basic Black CS and adhere to the Elegant Eggplant Card. T o finished the card I use ribbon, brads and a sentiment.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set- Sail Away

Paper- Elegant Eggplant, Basic Black, Whisper White

Inks- Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Perfect Plum, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black

Punch- 1” Circle Punch, 1 ¼” Circle Punch

Accessories- Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, White Gel Pen, Brads, 1 ¼” Basic Black striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Snail Adhesive, Sponges, Dimensionals  

Funky Four

Happy Monday!

This funky card is the result after playing with a random combination of colors and elements.

Hope you enjoy the card!

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Supplies:

Stamp Set- Funky Four, Just Believe

Paper- More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Not Quite Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Ink-    - More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Not Quite Navy, Cherry Cobbler

Punch- Itty Bitty Shapes Punch, ¼” Punch

Accessories- Stamp-a- Ma- Jig, 5/8” So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Brads, Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals, Paper Piercing Tool  

Thank You Note

     For this post I made a simple elegant Thank you Note and envelope that can be use for any occasion.

The card measure 3 X 4 ¼” I made the envelope with the Scallop Envelope Die and the flowers with the Itty Bitty Punch Shapes.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set- Just Believe, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper- Whisper White, Basic Black

Ink- Basic Black

Punch- 1” Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Shapes

Accessories- Scallop Envelope Die, Big Shot, Rhinestone, Liquid Glue, Sticky Strip

Dinner Invitation

A friend asks me for a little note to remember the Dinner Party she has.

I when blog surfing for an idea and this are the result.

A little note card with a pocket on each side, see the front and back of the card in the first photo. I use DSP instead of CS for easily folding.

I decorate the card with images from the Stamp Set Compliments to the Chef and Tiny Tags.

The final card measurements are 3” X 3” that can fit the 3 1/8”X 3 1/8” envelopes.

She loves it. What do you think?

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Recipe:

You will need a piece of DSP of choice 9” X 3” score at 3” and 6”, Fold diagonally at both ends.  You can use Liquid Glue or Snail Adhesive to form the pockets.  For the inserts you will need 2 pieces of CS 2 ¾” X 2 ¾”.  

Supplies:

Stamp Set- Compliments to the Chef, Tiny Tags

Paper- DSP Neutrals, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink- Basic Black

Punch- Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch

Accessories- Silver Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Dimensionals, Liquid Glue, Snail Adhesive, Basic Pearls, Envelopes  

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Monday!!  

This is a versatile quick and easy Pocket Card great for those occasions when you need a gift and a card at the same time. The pocket is a nice feature to insert money, gift cards, movie tickets, a tag with a sentiment and more.

Recipe:

Cut the No quite Navy CS to 5 ½” on the 8 ½” side

Score the 11” side at 4 1/8 “turn the CS and score at 2 ¾” (on the other end) fold the score lines.

For the pocket (the 2 ¾” flap) one’s decorated with DSP springtime Vintage (5 ¼” X 2 ½ “) use the 1 ¼” circle punch to make the opening to grab a card or tag. Adhere with Sticky Strip (one strip on each side) to form the pocket.

Outside Mat: Naturals Ivory CS cut at 5 X 3 ¾” punch with the Scallop Edge Border at one end. Give it texture with the Polka Dots EF. The Melon Mambo CS cut at 3X4” use the Polka Dots EF too.

Inside Mat: Whisper White cut at 5 ¼” X 3 ¾”. Strip of DSP Springtime Vintage cut at ¾” punch with the Scallop Edge Border at one end.

Tag: Whisper White CS cut at 4 ½” X 3”, DSP 3/4” X 4 ½, Round Tap Punch to pull the tag.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set- Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper- Naturals Ivory, Whisper White, DSP Springtime Vintage, Not Quite Navy, Melon Mambo

Ink- Melon Mambo

Punch- 1 ¼” Circle Punch, Round Tap Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch

Accessories- Polka Dots EF, Big Shot, ½” Very Vanilla Seam Binding, Adornments Vintage Flower, Glue Dots, Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals, Dauber.