Simple Pennant Parade

You don't always need a lot of layers to make a cute card, but a few nice punches will help.

Today's card was made with the new In-Color Island Indigo, and the Pennant Parade Stamp Set.  I stamped the pennants in Lucky Limeade Ink, and then punched them out with the Petite Pennants Builder Punch.  Some Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon creates a nice streamer for the pennants to rest on, and one Itty Bitty Button and punch were added for some extra embellishment.  An additional layer of Lucky Limeade punched with the Lace Ribbon Border punch and my sentiment finished the card. 

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Island Indigo #122923, Whisper White #100730, Lucky Limeade #122926

Ink:  Lucky Limeade #122935

Stamp Set:  Pennant Parade #122740 wood or #122742 clear

Punches:  Petite Pennants #122361, Small Oval #120908, Lace Ribbon Border #122362, Itty Bitty Shapes #118309

Ribbon:  Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain #109025

Embellishment:   Bitty Button #118761

Embossed Metal Wall Frames

Scallop Square Bigz Die and Finial Press Embossing Folder

Scallop Circle Bigz Die and Square Lattice Embossing Folder
and
Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die and Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Scallop Square and Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder
and Square Lattice Embossing Folder

I wanted to show these pictures hung up on the wall, but the lighting was not sufficient, so I am showing them individually instead.  They really do make a cute wall hanging, and because they are so light, they can be put up with a thumb tack or push pin.

Several demonstrators have been showcasing items made with flashing, and I was inspired to try different things.  The Big Shot Die Cutting Machine makes it so easy and I love how it cuts through so many different materials.

Stampin' Up Supplies Used:

Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Scallop Circle Bigz Die #113468, Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die #112469, Scallop Square Clear Die #115950, Square Lattice Embossing Folder #119976, Finial Press Embossing Folder #115963, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder #117335, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175, Crop-a-Dile #108362, Sticky Strip #104294

Beautiful Butterflies

I finally got the time to use my Big Shot and flashing to create these butterfly flower pot stakes.  Just one of the many ways you can use your Big Shot to help you decorate around your own home.

To make the butterflies, I used roof flashing that I purchased at a local home improvement store.  I ran the flashing through my Big Shot Machine using the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die.  For added texture I then ran the cut butterflies through again using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.  I used a glue gun to adhere them to a plant stake.  Really easy and fun to make. 

Check back tomorrow to see a wall of pictures I made using more flashing and the Big Shot.

The following Stampin' Up! products were used:

Accessories:  Big Shot Machine #113439, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die #114507, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175

Doilies and Lace

Today's card uses a mixture of a new stamp set, Delicate Doilies, and the new Lace Ribbon Border Punch, as well as the new color Lucky Limeade.

I started with Whisper White cardstock, followed by a layer of Pink Pirouette.  To this I added one strip of Lucky Limeade that was punched with the Lace Ribbon Border Punch.  Next I added a piece of Elegant Eggplant cardstock and two silver brads.  The stamped circular image was then punched with the 1 3/4" Circle punch, and then layered onto the large scallop circle.  Did you notice how the Idea Book and Catalog tells you what punches go with your stamp sets?  This takes a lot of guess work out of what to use.  My sentiment was punched out using the Decorative Label punch and I added some sponged Lucky Limeade ink around the edges.

The following were used:

Cardstock:  Whisper White #100730, Pink Pirouette #111351, Elegant Eggplant #105126, Lucky Limeade #122926

Ink:  Lucky Limeade #122935

Stamp Sets Delicate Doilies #122590 wood or #122592 clear, Happy Greetings #123311 wood or #123313 clear (Summer Mini)

Punches:  Lace Ribbon Border #122362, 1 3/4" Circle #119850, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle #119850, Decorative Label #120907

Embellishments:  Silver Brads #104436

Accessories:  Stamping Sponges #101610

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The New Catalog is Here!!!

Click on the catalog in my sidebar on the left hand side, not the one pictured below, and go directly to my on-line store and see what is new!!!

Hello to the New In Colors!

Todays card was made for the simple purpose of introducing you to the New 2011-2012 In Colors.  These five new colors will be available for two years, while the In Colors that were introduced in the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog will be with us for one more year. 

After folding a piece of Whisper White cardstock to form my card, I punched all of the new In Colors with the Lace Ribbon Border Punch which is also new!  I added the stamped sentiment which is from the Summer Mini Catalog and layered it on with punches. 

Oh what fun I am having going through my new catalog.  There are so many wonderful new items.  Not only are there five new added colors, but also new stamp sets, designer papers, punches, ribbons, Big Shot accessories and so much more.  If you would like to purchase your own catalog and become a member of my Coupon Catalog club just send me an e-mail, or leave a comment on my blog and I will get back to you and let you know how the new catalog can be yours. 

For today's card:

Cardstock:  Whisper White #100730, Wisteria Wonder #122922, Island Indigo #122923, Pool Party #122924, Calypso Coral #122925, Lucky Limeade #122926

Stamp Set:  Swurks & Curls Verses #13015 or #123017 (Hostess - Summer Mini)

Ink:  Island Indigo #122937

Punches:  Lace Ribbon Border #122362, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle #118874, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle #119854, 1-3/8" Circle #119860

Accessories:  Dimensionals #104430