Monday, May 30, 2011

A Memorial Day Birthday

I will never forget my son-in-law's birthday, because it is the same day as mine, May 30th.  We will be celebrating our birthday's at the beach, and thought the Red, White, and Blue card was appropriate for his Memorial Day Birthday.

I started with Whisper White cardstock, followed by layers of Night of Navy and Real Red.   I punched several stars, and then embossed these layers with the Square Lattice embossing folder.  In keeping with the color theme, I alternated the ink for my sentiments and after a few quick punches, I place them on the card.

For today's card I used the following:
Cardstock:  Whisper White #100730, Night of Navy #100867, Real Red #102482
Ink:  Night of Navy #102977, Real Red #103133
Stamp Sets:  Occasional Quotes #117048 wood or #120142 clear (Level 3 Hostess), Word Play #120308 wood or #120651 clear
Punches:  Word Window #119857, Modern Label #119849, 1 3/4"Circle #119850, Extra Large Star #119875
Accessories:  Dimensionals #104430, Big Shot #113439, Square Lattice Embossing Folder #119976 

Friday, May 27, 2011

Manhattan Flower "I Do Day"

I love the sentiment "Happy I Do Day" because weddings are such a happy occasion, and along with the embossed vellum, and some dyed ribbon, there wasn't a need to add much more for today's card.

I started with Whisper White Cardstock, followed by a layer of Pacfic Point and then the embossed layer of vellum cardstock.  I dyed my Whisper White Organza Ribbon with Pacific Point ink so it would match my layers, and also sponged the same ink to the edges of my sentiment. What is really cute about the sentiment is the o above the "do" is made to resemble a wedding ring, therefore, the rhinestone was the perfect choice to top it off. 

My quick tip for dying ribbon is- Cut your white ribbon a little longer than you will need.  Take one end of the ribbon in your fingertips, and then place a Stamping Sponge on top of the ribbon and pull the ribbon through your ink pad using the sponge to add pressure.  Keep doing this until you get the amount of color you want.  I find this way is really easy, and not messy either. 

For today's card I used the following:
Cardstock:  Whisper White #100730, Pacific Point #111350, Vellum #101856
Stamp Set:  Word Play #120308 wood or #120651 clear
Ink:  Pacific Point #111837
Ribbon:  Whisper White Organza #114319, Linen Thread #104199
Punch:  Curly Label #11851
Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder #114517, Stamping Sponges #101610, Crop-a-Dile #108362, Dimensionals #104430

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Beyond the Garden Wedding Card

Well, today's card uses no embossed vellum, but it does have a layer of Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper, new in the Summer Mini Catalog, and great for all of your summer projects. 

The card base is Tangerine Tango with a layer of Beyond the Garden DSP and a layer of Wild Wasabi cardstock that was punched with the Scallop Trim Border Punch.  A layer of 5/8" White Grosgrain Ribbon with the ends cut was placed in the center, and this added just enough embellishment for my stamped and punched sentiment.

The following were used for today's card:
Cardstock:  Tangerine Tango #111349, Wild Wasabi #108641Whisper White #100730
Designer Series Paper:  Beyond the Garden #122342 (Summer Mini Catalog)
Stamp Set:  Occasional Quotes #117048 wood or #120142 clear (Level 3 Hostess)
Ribbon:  Whisper White 5/8" Grosgrain #119958
Ink:  Melon Mambo #115656
Punches:  2 x 1 3/8" Oval #119859, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle #118874, Scallop Trim Border #118402
Accessories:  Dimensionals #104430

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

For the Newlyweds

Once I started embossing vellum cardstock I couldn't stop.  I love how deep and rich the impressions are, and thing it also adds some softness to the wedding cards.

I started with Baja Breeze cardstock, followed by a matte layer of Soft Suede, and a piece of Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper.  The vellum was embossed on the bottom with the Flower Garden Embossing Folder.  Now, I know flowers usually grow standing up, but after playing with the ribbon placement and sentiment, I liked it better with the embossed layer on the bottom.

To make today's card I used the following:
Cardstock:  Baja Breeze #111352, Soft Suede 115318, Vellum #101856
Designer Series Paper:  Elegant Soiree #117163
Ink:  Soft Suede #115657
Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes #115370
Ribbon:  Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding #12331 (Carry over product)
Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Flower Garden Embossing Folder #123113 (Summer Mini)
Punch:  Word  Window #119857, Sticky Strip #104294

Monday, May 23, 2011

A Week of Wedding Cards

I have several weddings to attend to this summer, the first one this coming Saturday, so I thought I would make all of my cards this week and share them with you.  The first card is for a couple who asked me to make their wedding invitations, so I knew their colors were black and white and thought this card would be appropriate, and something they would like.

I started with Basic Black cardstock, and embossed a layer of Vellum with the Elegant Lines Embossing Folder.  I scrunched some Basic Black satin ribbon, added a few pearls, and sponged Basic Black ink on my punched sentiment.  To keep the vellum in place I added some sticky strip behind the area of the ribbon, and added glue dots to the top corners.  

To the inside of this card I added a layer of Whisper White cardstock so I have a place to write my wishes. 

I used the following for today's card:
Cardstock:  Basic Black #121045, Whisper White #100730, Vellum #101856
Stamp Set:  Occasional Quotes #117048 wood or #120142 clear (Level 3 Hostess)
Ink:  Basic Black #101179
Punch:  Decorative Label #120907
Ribbon:  Basic Black Satin #117285
Embellishment:  Pearls #119247
Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder #119277, Sticky Strip #104294, Glue Dots #103683, Stamping Sponges #101610

Friday, May 20, 2011

Vellum Embossed Thank You

Try embossing with your Big Shot and any of the textured embossing folders for a rich, bold look on your card fronts.

I started with Pear Pizzazz cardstock and then cut a piece of Vellum Cardstock to fit the front of the card, and embossed it with the Finial Press Embossing Folder.   I then added some Concord Crush ribbon which I put onto the vellum with snail adhesive, and the bold flower, from the Printed Petals Stamp Set was inked with Concord Crush ink, cut out, and then placed onto the ribbon and vellum with a 5/8" Neutral Brad.  To hold the vellum into place without leaving any marks I placed a piece of sticky strip behind this area. Now the layer stays put, and there was no need to put adhesive anywhere else.  The line of sticky strip is hidden with the ribbon and is strong enough to hold the entire layer in place.  A piece of DSP from the In Color Level 1 Hostess Set, was punched out and layered behind my sentiment. 

For today's card I used the following:
Cardstock:  Pear Pizzazz #119795, Vellum #101856, Whisper White #100730
Designer Series Paper:  In Color Level 1 Hostess #121028
Ink:  Concord Crush #119785
Stamp Sets:  Printed Petals #116679 wood or #120444 clear, Upsy Daisy #111710
Punches:  Scallop Oval #119856, 1 3/4" Oval #119855
Ribbon:  Concord Crush 1/2" Stitched Poly #119266
Embellishment:  5/8" Neutral Brad #11253
Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Finial Press Embossing Folder #115963, Sticky Strip #104294, Snail Adhesive #104332

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Bold Colors for Father's Day

A big, bold sentiment, needed some big bold colors, and I think the colors I selected fit the style I was looking for.

I started with a Polka Dot embossed piece of Tempting Turquoise cardstock, followed by a layer of Pumpkin Pie DSP from the Brights Paper Stack, and a small strip of So Saffron.  Pumpkin Pie 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon added a nice finish to the two paper layers.  The sentiment was also layered with coordinating colors, and inked with Tempting Turquoise ink and placed on with dimensionals.  What a fun, colorful card to make!

For today's card I used the following:
Cardstock:  Tempting Turquoise #102067, Pumpkin Pie #105117, So Saffron #105118
Designer Series Paper:  Brights Paper Stack #117155
Ribbon:  Pumpkin Pie 5/8" Grosgrain #119760
Ink:  Tempting Turquoise #100814
Stamp Set:  All Holidays #114916
Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder #117335, Dimensionals #104430


Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Surfs Up!

The Extreme Elements stamp set is so perfect for your background when using any of the "Extreme Sport" single stamps. 

Bashful Blue cardstock and a layer of Play Date Designer Series created the base for the card.  The Whisper White layer was stamped with the Extreme Elements images using Crumb Cake, Bashful Blue, and Marina Mist ink.  I layered this onto a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock for added dimension and color.  The surfer was stamped with Marina Mist ink and then cut out and placed on with dimenionals.  What a fun card for any young person who likes the outdoors. 


For today's card I used the following:
Cardstock:  Bashful Blue #105120, Crumb Cake #120953, Whisper White #100730
Designer Series Paper:  Play Date #117168
Stamp Sets:  Extreme Surfboard #115173, Extreme Elements #115181, Perfect Punches #117022 wood or #120516 clear
Punch:  2 x 1 3/8" Oval #119859
Ink:  Crumb Cake #121030, Chocolate Chip #100908, Bashful Blue #105209, Marina Mist #119668
Accessories:  Dimensionals #104430


Friday, May 13, 2011

A Sunny Garden Birthday

Sunny Garden Designer Paper, paired with a flower from the Printed Petals Stamp Set, creates a nice colorful, summer birthday card.

I started with Whisper White cardstock, followed by a layer of Blushing Bride and a piece of Sunny Garden DSP.  After tying my Poppy Parade 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon around the bottom, I then placed my stamped flower on top using dimensionals.  A Designer Button from the neutrals collection gave the center of the flower a pretty accent.  My sentiment was sponged with some Poppy Parade ink to help it blend in with the background paper.

For today's card I used the following:
Cardstock:  Whisper White #100730, Blushing Bride #119796
Designer Series Paper:  Sunny Garden #119831
Ribbon:  Poppy Parade 1/2" Stitched Poly #119263
Ink:  Poppy Parade #119782
Stamp Sets:  Full of Life #111500, Printed Petals #116679 wood or #120444 clear
Punch:  1 3/4" Scallop Circle #119854
Embellishment:  Neutral Designer Button #119743
Accessories:  Dimensionals #104430, Stamping Sponges #101610

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Birthday Wishes using the Inlaid Embossing Technique

I wanted everything but the center Happy Birthday to be embossed, so I placed my layered piece of Pear Pizzazz cardstock and stamped and punched circles onto the front of the card using snail adhesive, and then ran the whole card front through my Big Shot using the Square Lattice Embossing folder.  This inlaid embossing technique gives the card a unique look. 

I started with Baja Breeze cardsock and then a layer of Pear Pizzaz and the circles were stamped from the Circle Circus stamp set.  I used the 1 1/4" Circle Punch to punch them out.  After I embossed everything, I stamped the Happy Birthday from the Pretty Postage Stamp set (Summer Mini), and instead of using the Postage Stamp which goes with this stamp set, I again used my circle punches instead, and placed this onto the center of the card using dimensionals. 

To make today's card I used the following:
Cardstock:  Baja Breeze #111352, Pear Pizzazz #119795, Whisper White #100730, Tangerine Tango #111349
Stamp Sets:  Circle Circus #115778, Pretty Postage #123095 wood or #123097 clear (Summer Mini)
Ink:  Baja Breeze #111833, Pear Pizzazz #119784, Tangerine Tango #111835
Punches:  1 3/8" Circle #119860, 1 1/4" Circle #119861
Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Square Lattice Embossing Folder #119976, Dimensionals #104430

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Framed Elements of Style

The Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder is one of the products from the Occasions Mini Catalog that can still be ordered.  It is on a carry over list, and I am so glad because I love how it frames your projects and gives this card a great focal point.

I started with Pink Pirouette cardstock that I embossed with the Tulip folder.  Next,  I cut a piece of Basic Gray and Whisper White cardstock to fit inside the frame.  I colored my image in using a Pear Pizzazz and Pink Pirouette marker .  Next I added some Basic Gray Satin Ribbon (retired) and tied the sentiment onto the ribbon with Linen Thread. 

If you would like a list of products that are being carried over from the Occasions Mini Catalog, just send me an e-mail and I will be happy to get that list to you.

To make today's card I used the following:
Cardstock:  Pink Pirouette #111351, Basic Gray #121044, Whisper White #100730
Stamp Set:  Elements of Style #118611 wood or #120045 clear
Markers:  Pink Pirouette #120969, Pear Pizzazz #119801 (In-Color Marker Pack)
Ribbon:  Basic Gray Satin (Retired), Linen Thread #104199
Punch:  1" Circle #119868
Accessories:  Crop-a-Dile #108362, Big Shot #113439, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder #121809

Monday, May 2, 2011

Printed Petals Birthday

When the paper is so pretty, I don't like cover it up, so I just stamped and punched one image from the Printed Petals Stamp Set to get the look I wanted.

A few additions of some Very Vanilla ribbon, and a pretty button to the center of the flower added some nice finishing touches, as well as some sponged ink around my sentiment.  A quick and easy card to make, thanks to the pretty designs on the designer paper!

To make the card I used the following:
Cardstock:  Very Vanilla #101650, Baja Breeze #111352
Designer Series Paper:  Elegant Soiree #117163
Stamp Sets:  Printed Petals #116679 wood or #120444 clear, Sincere Salutations #115068
Ink:  Always Artichoke #105219
Punches:  Scallop Oval #119856, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle #119854
Ribbon:  Very Vanilla 3/8" Taffeta #109071
Embellishment:  Neutral Designer Button #119743
Accessories:  Stamping Sponge #101610, Dimensionals #104430

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Summer Mini Catalog Sale Starts Today!

I hope you have received your own copy of the Summer Mini Catalog by now.  If you haven't and would like one, just send me an e-mail and I will be glad to get one out to you.  Or, just click on the catalog on the left hand side of my blog to look at the products now.  Happy summer shopping!