As The Ink Dries

Mailable Monday and Stippled Blossoms

I have said it before, I just had to clean up my craft table before I did anything else.  This time not only did I end up with a clean desk but I also found a bunch of Stippled Blossoms that were already cut out!  Don't you just love it when you find little things like this?  It is kind of like finding money in a coat pocket that you forgot about.  Here's the quick card I made using those found flowers.

During the clean up  I also found a piece of the Natural Composition Specialty DSP that I had cut out a frame in.  I used the label  framelit from the Apothecary Accents framelits to cut out a frame but never completed the card. Lots of leftover pieces came together to make this card.  So now I have a cleaner desk and a mailable Monday card.   Now that I have that clean table I need to get back to work and get it messy again!  

 

If you have been wanting to make the beautiful ornament that is on the cover of the Holiday catalog well you are in luck!  Stampin' Up has put together a kit so you can make this lovely ornament.  The kit includes  Die-Cut Cardstock Elements; Cherry Cobbler 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon; Natural Linen Thread; Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons; Large Pearl Basic Jewels.   Everything you need to make 10 ornaments all for $14.95.  These kits are only available while supplies last.  If you would like to order this kit, you can go to my online store or contact me and I can help you place the order.  

Summer Silhouettes and the Floral District DSP

Today’s card is made with the Summer Silhouette set.  This set was on and off the list for my first order from the new Stampin’ Up! Catalog.   Did I really need another flower set?  I know silly question!  The answer is there is always room for another flower set.   Besides it is another training tool since it is another example of doing the 2 Step, 2 Step Stamping that is! 

 

Stamps: Summer Silhouettes, Sweet Essentials
Ink: Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive
Paper: Whisper White, Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie, Floral District DSP
Punches: 2-1/2” Circle, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
Big Shot: Perfect Pennants Bigz die, Perfect Polka Dot folder
Extras: Rose Red brads from the Subtles Collection, Dazzling Details, Paper Piercing tool, Pierce Mat, Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack

 

Sharon’s Stamping tip: I just love it that the flower punch from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack fits around these flowers from the Floral District DSP!  Don’t look underneath the Pumpkin Pie card stock there are probably some flowers missing from the DSP!

 

I used the new Essential Paper-Piercing Pack, Pierce Mat, and Paper Piercing Tool to make sure my brads were evenly spaced.  I love the new Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack!  It is so much bigger which makes it easier to use.  There are lots of templates so you can pierce around lots of different punch and Big Shot shapes.  There will be more templates to come so get your Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, Mat, and Tool now!  You can order online at my store or call me and I will be happy to help you! 

Stippled Blossoms and Doing the Two Step

It is useless to resist!   That is how I have been feeling lately about so many of the sets in the Stampin' Up! catalog.  The set Stippled Blossoms is one that I initially decided that I did not need but somehow it made its way to my house.   I do not regret it for a minute.  I love how easy it is to make beautiful flowers and that I do not have to be too precise while two-stepping.  There are sets that are less forgiving and you really need to be careful while two-stepping but that is not the case with this set.    I love that!  

The layout for this card is from a challenge on the Technostamper blog.  I changed the sketch just a little primarily because I forgot to look at her sketch before I cut the paper!  My memory definitely cannot be trusted.

Stamps: Stippled Blossoms, Blooming with Kindness
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Basic Black
Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black
Big Shot: Vintage Wallpaper folder, Lots of Tags Sizzlits
Extras: Black Taffeta ribbon 

You will be seeing more of this set!  I am embarrassed to say that I have a few (cough) new sets and I decided that I needed to spend some time using each one of them so they all get used and I do not end up with sets that get overlooked and uninked.  

Have a great day and check out the Technostamper challenge and play along too!  I would love to see what you are stamping.  If you need the Stippled Blossoms set or any of the other supplies I used, let me know and I would be happy to help you make that happen!

Up, Up and Away!

I can't remember for sure if I shared this card or not so if I have please play along with me!  I love  cards that look complicated and really are not.  Now that we have the Simply Scored this card got even easier.  One of the things I really like about the Simply Scored is the little markers.   These little things make it so easy to remember where you need to score.

Supplies 
Stamps:  Up, Up & Away
Ink:  Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Island Indigo
Paper:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Whisper White, 2011-2013 In Color Patterns DSP Paper Stacks
Extras:  Dazzling Diamonds, Cupcake Builder

Did you see the clouds?  Don't you love it when you can use your punches for lots of different things?  Who knew that a cupcake top would make such nice clouds!

Have a great one and let me know if there's something I can help you with.  Be sure to check out the Clearance Rack   there have been a lot of great products on there.  Just remember that quantities are limited  so don't delay!

 

 

 

More Leaves on a Tree

Here's another card using my favorite  (for the moment!) stamp sets, Gently Falling and Leaves on a Tree.  

Supplies:
Stamps: Gently Falling and Leaves on a Tree
Ink: More Mustard, Bravo Burgundy, Alway Artichoke, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede, Pool Party
Paper: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Spice Cake DSP
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots TIEF

I am busily cutting ribbon, (the ribbon shares should be going out tomorrow), working on a class kit ( I had hoped it would have been done by now but I ran into some technical difficulties, bear with me!)and preparing for the 12 Weeks of Christmas emails.  If you would like to receive a weekly email for the 12 Weeks before Christmas that will feature different card  gift, and decorating ideas be sure to sign up to be on my mailing list.  It is easy just go to the upper left hand corner of the blog and it will guide you through the process of joining my email list.   These ideas will not be featured on myblog you have to be on my mailing list to receive them.  

Well, I better get back to the stamping and cutting!  If you would like to order your own Leaves on a Tree set or any other stamping products please visit my website to order online.  Need more ideas before you buy?  Check this post and this one for more ways to use the Leaves on a Tree set.  Hope to stamp with you soon!

Simply Soft in Wisteria Wonder

Yes, my infatuation with the hostess set Simply Soft continues!   When I first saw this stamp set  I knew I would be embossing on vellum.  There is something elegant about white embossing on vellum. 

I used SU Cardstock Vellum which is heavier than regular vellum making it easier to work with.    I colored the image with a mixture of reinker and Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz and my favorite pointed cotton swabs.  The Smooch spritz gives it some shine which unfortunately does not show up in the picture.

Can you name all the new products I used to make this card?  Hop on over to my Facebook page and leave me your guess.  I will tell you the answer in a few days.  Who knows there may be a prize involved!  You can find me on Facebook by clicking on the Facebook link on the left hand column of this blog or click here. 

Simply Soft, Simply Gorgeous

The big brown truck rolled up and brought me a box of stamping goodies.  I tore into it and all I can say is I am one happy stamper!   I had just a little bit of  time  so I picked 2 sets and started playing.   The 2 sets I picked are both hostess sets,  Simply Soft and Perfect Words.  These are probably my favorite hostess sets or maybe  they are  my favorites because they are the only ones I have played with.  The latter is probably more accurate since my favorite things are usually the things I am currently playing with.  

Here are  3 x 3 cards that showcase both the 2 hostess sets and the new In Colors.

Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade                  Island Indigo and Lucky Limeade

Pool Party and Lucky Limeade                           Wisteria Wonder and Lucky Limeade

 I call these little cards RAH RAH (Random Acts of Happiness) cards.   Just little note cards to thank, appreciate, and recognize special people!

I LOVE the new Hostess sets and the new Hostess plan!  Now,  when you host a party or place a qualifying order online through my website you earn hostess dollars and can use those dollars to choose hostess sets or catalog merchandise or a combination of both!   Very flexible and when your workshop total reaches $400 you will also earn 50% off any 1 full-priced item.   Contact me if you would  like to host a stamping get together with your friends or even a catalog party and we will get you started on your way to earning hostess dollars!

Quick thought for the Day

Just stopping in for a quick post.  I had this idea in my head so I quickly made this little 3 x 3 card.

Not sure what was up the colors but in real life the button is Melon Mambo! 

Stamps:  Sweet Summer and Great Friend
Ink:  Black Stazon and Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, and Certainly Celery Stampin Write markers
Paper:  Whisper White
Extras:  Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon and Melon Mambo buttons from Sweet Stitches Big Buttons in the Occasions mini catalog, and Daffodil Delight pompom trim.
Have a great time today with a good friend!

Sweet Summer in Poppy Parade

Clever title huh?  Not!   I decided instead of staring blankly into the computer screen waiting for some kind of inspiration to hit me I would just title things and move on.   

Here's another take on the Sweet Summer stamp set.  I really like the swirly stamp with the leaves and berries.  It is pretty forgiving so even if you don't connect them perfectly, it stll looks good.  Besides you can always cover up with a flower or some other embellishment.  I guess I gave away why my flowers are placed where they are!

I stamped this yesterday and did the paper piecing of the flowers but really did not know how I was going to finish it.  This morning I pulled out my scrap bag of Poppy Parade and in there were these leftover ric rac strips and the fun polka dots from the In Color Designer Series Paper Pack which is a level 1 hostess gift choice.  In no time my card was done.  Don't you love it when that happens?  The thing that took me the longest was cutting out the little bird. 

Stamps:  Sweet Summer (Sale-A-Bration set) and You're a Gem (Occasions mini catalog)
Ink:  Black Stazon and Poppy Parade
Paper:  Crumb Cake (is it yummier now because of the name?), Poppy Parade, In Color DSP (level 1 hostess set),  Very Vanilla,  Sunny Garden DSP
Coloring:  Pear Pizzaz and Poppy Parade Stampin Write markers
Big Shot:  Tasteful Trim (still available)

It is a beautiful sunny day here, almost makes you think of summer until you go outside cause it is still chilly!   Have a great one and if you dcide you need some Sweet Summer in your stamp room give me a call or email me and we'll get you fixed up!

Sweet Summer Sale-A-Bration set

You know it happens to me all the time.  I look at a set and think I don't need that and then once I play with it I am smitten.  That is certainly the case with the Sale-A-Bration set,  Sweet Summer.  It seems like I have gotten away from  sets that require coloring which is  strange  since I find it relaxing to sit and color.

Here are a couple of samples using Sweet Summer.

Very simple and sweet little card.  This would be a great addition to my inventory of Get Well and Thinking of You cards.  

Stamps:  Sweet Summer (free with a $50 order) and Curly  Cute (love this happy font!)
Ink:  Black Stazon
Paper:  Whisper White, Night of Navy
Coloring:  Watercolor Crayons (now avaialable in the new collections) and Aqua Painter
Big Shot:  Perfect Polka Dot TIEF (love this one)
Ribbon: Daffodil Delight taffeta ribbon
Extras:  Dazzling Diamonds glitter

Stamps:  Sweet Summer
Ink:  Black Stazon
Paper:  Not Quite Navy (more about this color later), Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Ice Cream Parlor DSP (another Sale-A-Bration choice!)
Coloring:  Watercolor Crayons and Aqua Painter
Big Shot:  Circles, Scallop #2
Punches:  Scallop edge punch and 2 1/2" circle
Ribbon:  Pretty in Pink Taffeta & Melon Mambo pompom trim (Occasions mini catalog)
Extras:  Dazzling Diamonds glitter

Did you notice that both samples used Not Quite Navy cardstock?  It  is not a color I use very often.    I have been challenged by Lisa (you know who you are!) to embrace the color!  I am working on it and am beginning to feel the the Not Quite Navy love. 

I will have more samples from this set so check back soon.  If you want to order your own set go to my online store or email me and with a $50 merchandise order you will be able to receive this set FREE!