Daisies for mom

I am already working on Mother's Day projects for April's stamp class.  Hard to believe that it is almost that time.  I also plan on making matching purses using the new Petite Purse Die that I is one of the sneak peek items you can order in April.

My card base is Whisper White cardstock, that is layered with a piece of Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper.  I cut two Daisies with my Big Shot using Daffodil Delight and Wisteria Wonder cardstock.  I used part of each to make one large flower, and saved the left over pieces for another project.  I then embossed all of these layers with the Finial Press embossing folder.  My sentiment is from the Delighftul Dozen stamp set, and I stamped it on with Wisteria Wonder ink, punched it out, and sponged some additional Wistria Wonder ink around the edges. 

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Whisper White #100730, Wisteria Wonder #122922, Daffodil Delight 3119683

Ink:  Wisteria Wonder #122936

Stamp Set:  Delightful Dozen #122650 wood - #122652 clear

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Flower, Daisies #2 Bigz Die #114520, Finial Press Embossing Folder #115963, Stamping Sponges #101610

Adhesive:  Dimensionals #104430, Snail #104332

Punch:  Scallop Oval #119856

A Woman is Like a Tea Bag

Holder and Tea Bag Insert

Inside Insert

Opened Tea Bag Insert

I have had request to make these tea bag holders for Christmas gifts, and recently was asked to make them again, using Spring/Summer colors.  I changed the colors and the saying but the dimenions are the same as the one I posted on 11/5/10.  If you would like to make some yourself, click on the link "Tea Bag Treats" listed under my labels in the left hand column, and you will find the dimensions.

The holder was made by using my Big Shot and cutting two Scallop Envelopes, and attaching them together.  Concord Crush 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon and a In Color Designer Printed Brad not only decorated it, but also held the saying in place.  The tea bag insert was made using Blushing Bride cardstock, and added layers of Concord Crush and Whisper White.  The Triple Treat Flower stamp was used to decorate the front, and the cup stamped on the inside is from Itty Bitty Bits.  An additional strip of Concord Crush was punched with the Eyelet Border punch to decorate the inside. Before the front layer was attached, I tied some Pink Pirouette 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon around it.

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Blushing Bride #119796, Concord Crush #119792, Whisper White #100730

Stamp Sets:  Triple Treat Flower #122909,  Itty Bitty Bits #117056 wood - #120060 clear

Ink:  Concord Crush #119785

Punch:  Eyelet Border #119853

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Scallop Envelope Bigz Die #113462

Embellishment:  In Color Designer Printed Brad #122940

Ribbon:  Concord Crush 1/2" Stitched Poly #119266, Pink Pirouette 3/8" Taffeta #122981

To celebrate the upcoming wedding of two very special people, I am in the process of designing shower invitations.   This is a layout I have used on greeting cards, but with the addition of the Oval Designer Frame I thought it would make a nice invitation.

My card base is Very Vanilla cardstock, followed by layers of Basic Black, as well as First Edition Specialty and some retired Designer Series Paper I purchased on the Clearance Rack.  The frame was cut using the Big Shot, and a few tears in the paper added a different look.  The "love" sentiment was tied onto the Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding using Linen Thread. 

I made several designs for the shower, and while we liked this one, it is not the final one chosen.  As we get closer to the shower and the final invitations are mailed I will post a picture of the one selected. 

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Very Vanilla #101650, Basic Black #121045

Designer Series Paper:  First Edition #121878 and the black DSP is retired and I purchased it awhile ago on the Clearance Rack

Stamp Sets:  On Your Birthday #111664, Tiny Tags #118091 wood or #118592 clear

Ribbon:  Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding #120999, Linen Thread #104199

Tools:  Big Shot #113439, Designer Frames Embossing Folder #123130, Crop-a-Dile #108362

Punch:  Jewelry Tag #117190

Language of Friendship

If you like the stamp set that was used for today's card you can still get it for FREE during Sale-a-bation.  But, don't wait too long, because Sale-a-bration ends March 31st.   It is also one of the sets available for sale in the Idea Book and Catalog, but getting it for FREE is so much better.

My card base is Pear Pizzazz cardstock, followed by a layer of Very Vanilla that was embossed with the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, and also cut with one of the Framelits Labels Collections Dies.  Behind this layer is a piece of Twitterpated Designer Series Paper.  The stamped images were inked with Baja Breee ink, punched out and placed on with dimensionals.   I also sponged some Baja Breeze ink  around the embossed tulips.    I added two additional punched flowers using an Itty Bitty Shapes Punch and Pear Pizzazz cardstock, and embellished them with pearls.

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Pear Pizzazz #119795, Very Vanilla #101650

Designer Series Paper:  Twitterpated #125406 (Occasions Mini)

Ink:  Baja Breeze #111833

Stamp Sets:  Language of Friendship #127721 wood, #127722 clear (if ordering for a Sale-a-bration promotion) or #122750 wood, #122752 clear (from the Idea Book & Catalog), Petite Pairs #122495 wood, #122497 clear

Punches:  Bird Builder #117191, Boho  Blossoms #119858, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309, Large Oval #119855

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder #121809, Framelits Labels Collection #125598, Stamping Sponge #101610

Adhesive:  Dimensionals #104430, Snail #104332

Embellishment:  Basic Pearls #119247

More card class make overs

Once again, a card that was prepared for my card class was easily changed to make a birthday card.  By just adding a new stamp, some embossing, and a punched layer, and a whole new card was created.  That is the great thing with a good card design.  You can change it to fit your needs.  Thank you to all of the talented Stampin' Up! demonstrators who share their ideas and help me come up great cards for my classes.

Both cards started with a card base of Blushing Bride cardstock, and an added layer of Twitterpated Designer Series Paper.  The center of the card was created by cutting Whisper White cardstock with the Labels Framelits Die.  The smaller Framelit was used for the stamped image, and the larger Framelit was sponged with Baja Breeze ink to help it stand out.   Blushing Bride 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon was used on the bunny card, and a punched piece of Baja Breeze cardstock was substituted on the birthday card.  The birthday card was also embossed before the Framelits were placed on, adding more texture and dimension.

The lady who created the second card is Stella.  She is new to my classes, and this was just her second time joining us.  It was fun helping her create the birthday card she needed, and she didn't mind using a retired stamp to do it.  She said it was just what she was looking for.

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Blushing Bride #119796, Whisper White #100730, Baja Breeze #111352

Designer Series Paper:  Twitterpated #125406

Stamp Sets:  Everybunny #122705 wood or #122707, Teeny Tiny Wishes #115370, and two retired sets

Ink:  Soft Suede #115657, Baja Breeze #111833     Markers:  Blushing Bride #119801 (In-Color Pack), Crumb Cake #121030

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Labels Framelits Die #125598, Finial Press Embossing Folder #115963, Stamping Sponges #101610

Punches:  Word Window #119857, Scallop Trim Border #118402

Ribbon:  Blushing Bride 3/8" Pleated Satin #125570 (Occasions Mini)

Joy Fold Get Well Card

Folded Card

Layer your embellishment to the left so card opens easily. 

Inside of card

This is one of the cards taught at my last stamp class.  They are easy to make, and once you have the dimensions, with the great coordination of Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper and cardstock, the possibilities for creativity are endess.  I'm not going to go into all of the deatils on how to make the Joy Fold Card, but if you click on the label in the left hand column titled Joy Fold you can get all of the dimensions that I previously posted.

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Calypso Coral #122925, Whisper White #100730

Designer Series Paper:  Everyday Enchantment #126154 (Sale-a-bration)

Stamp Sets:  Triple Treat Flower #122909, Delightful Dozen #122650 wood or #122652 clear

Ink:  Calypso Coral #122939

Punches:  Fancy Flower #118073, 1" Circle #119868, 1 1/4" Circle 119861

Embellishment:  Bitty Buttons #118761





Stamp Class Card Make-overs

Original Card prepared for class

Nancy's version using different Designer Series Paper and an extra ribbon

Another great card with different DSP, ribbon and the addition of a butterfly

If the top card looks familiar it is because I already posted it earlier this week.  It is one of the cards I prepared for my monthly stamp class.  One of my talented stampers liked the layout but wasn't crazy about the blue in the Designer Series Paper.  I gave her a different sheet of Designer Series Paper from the same pack and she came up with two totally different cards, all the while keeping a very similar layout.  I love this group of talented ladies.  We all get such great ideas from each other, and I am glad to see them expressing their creativity.  Thanks Nancy DeWitt for your two cards that I am posting today.

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Whisper White #100730, Daffodil Delight #119683

Designer Series Paper:  Twitterpated #125406 (Occasions Mini)

Ink:  Island Indigo #122937, Pear Pizzazz #119784   Marker:  Daffodil Delight #119677

Stamp Set:  Apothecary Art #125525 wood or #122527 clear (Occasions Mini)

Ribbon:  Daffodil Delight 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain #119770, Daffodil Delight 1/4" Grosgrain #120928, Old Olive 5/8" Satin #117292

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Labels Collection Framelits #125598, Beautiful Wings Embosslits #118138