As The Ink Dries

Window Frames Framelits Layers

I really like the look of the layered Window Frames and decided to make a list of all the measurements of the the layers  and leave it in the case that holds it.  As long as I remember to open the case and pull the list out I won't have to measure it again.  Here's a sample of what the layers look like.  

The smallest Window Frame ( will refer to as frame 1)  layers with a 1-1/8" sqaure
Frame 2 layers with a  2" sqaure
Frame 3  layers with a  2-1/2" square
Frame 4 layers with a  2-7/8" square
Frame 5  layers with a  3-3/8" square
Frame 6 layers with a  3-7/8" square

 

Hope this list will be useful to you and maybe even save you a minute or two looking for a ruler!  If you don't have the Window Frames framelits yet you can order them through my online store  and  remember you receive a FREE spool of the 3/8" Stitched Satin ribbon with every $40 purchase.    Sweet deal and another good reason to shop!

 

 

Daisies and a Pocketful of Posies DSP

I have another foldover card to share with you.  I love these cards because they are a little different and we all like a change now and then.

I love the Daisies # 2 die and notice that the centers of the flowers are cut out of the same DSP as the butterfly.  Just a fun little detail.

The card stays closed by securing the flap under the butterfly.

Here's what I used:
Stamps: Thank You Kindly
Ink: Poppy Parade
Paper: So Saffron, Whisper White, Pocketful of Posies DSP
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dot TIEF, Daisies # 2, Beautiful Wings embosslit
Punches: 1/2" circle punch, Bird Builder punch

Here are some other foldover cards from previous posts, here , here, and probably my favorite here.  The "thanks" is from the Thank You Kindly set and one I use a lot.  I will definitely miss this one when it retires at the end of May!

It's Here...the Stampin' Up! Retirement list!

Yes, it is here!  I have to tell you that this is both a happy and sad time for me. Sad to see some of the stamp sets leave the catalog  but happy too because I know with all that empty space on my shelves there will be LOTS of room to fill it with new stamp sets from the upcoming catalog that will debut in June.   I pulled out all my retiring stamps and will be focusing on using them  over the next few weeks.  Like any retirment list I question some of the sets that are on the list and also wonder why somethings aren't on the list.  All I can say is I am glad I am not in charge of making up the list!

Here are the links to the lists and remember that the accesories list will be published on the 25th.

Retiring Stamp Set List PDF

Retiring Stamp Set list  Sortable Excel file

You can also click on the icon on the right hand side of the blog to access the "list"!

I will be back with my regularly planned post for the day, so please check back.   Now go grab a cup of coffee and start making your list of all the sets you have been planning to buy and order them now.  

Fifth Avenue Floral in Poppy Parade

Good Monday Morning!  Hope your Easter was a beautiful one.  I sure had fun decorating my eggs to look like proper gentlemen, quite a handsome group.  

Today I am sharing with you a card that qualifies as a Mailable Monday card.  I have gotten away from doing this but after my last trip to the Post Office I decided that it might be a good idea to occasionally make a card that does not require so much extra postage.  

I will confess that I tried to add ribbon to this card but I just could not figure out how to make it look right which is a good thing since it now lays  pretty flat.

Here's what i used.
Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Pursuit of Happiness
Ink: Black Stazon, Blender pen, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight
Paper: Poppy Parade, Shimmery White, Watercolor paper
Punches: Bird Builder punch
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dot TIEF

Thank you all for your comments!  It certainly brightens my day and encourages me! Have a wonderful day!

 

 

That's An Eggcellent Mustache!

It has been a busy week with lots of "maintenance"  activities.  Yesterday I finally went and got my hair  cut and returned to its original color, no more gray highlights for me!   While i was out I ran into a beautiful scrapbook store called Paper Muse.  It is very elegant and definitely has a vintage vibe.  While there I saw this little package of paper mustaches, hats, and monocles and she had decorated an egg with them.   It totally made me smile so I had to buy them.  I failed to take a picture of her egg so I had to recreate it at home.

Isn't he great?  I cannot remember what she had him sitting on but I decided to add the collar and bow tie.   Okay, I think you know where this is headed.  I realized that I could make all the pieces with my punches and stamps.  Do you want to see what I came up with?  Here goes!

Mustache made with Many Mustaches a la carte stamp.  You have 4 different mustaches on 1 stamp!

Mustache made with the Bird Builder punch.  It is amazing how many uses this punch has!

Mustache made with Curly Label punch

Mustache made with the  Full Heart punch.

Once I started punching I started seeing mustaches everywhere!  Okay, that sounds a little scary.   Here are some quick pictures to show you how I made the hat,  collar, bow tie and mustaches.  

Word Window punch and 1 1/4" circle punch

1" ( width) strip of Whisper White cardstock.  Cut a 3/8" slit and fold back at an angle.  The length of the strip depends on the size of your egg.

Smallest heart from the Heart to Heart punch and 1/4" square (this is retired but simple to cut out)

Many Mustaches A la Carte stamp

2 wings from the Bird Builder punch.

This post is getting really long and I just realized i did not take any pictures of the monocle or the other mustaches.   If you would like me to show those leave me a comment or send me an email and I will post them.   

You still have time to make these so get your punches out!    They are going to look so eggcellent on your Easter table!

Manhattan Flower

Remember when the Manhattan Flower TIEF  debuted?  It was a must have and well I think it still is but  I admit I have not pulled it out in a while.  I was looking for a set that I could use to practice my coloring skills and  thought it would be  perfect.  Coloring is definitely not one of my strengths and I hope with more practice I won't shy away from stamp sets that require coloring.

I even used the Manhattan TIEF in the inside of the card.

I like the partial embossing and will definitely employ that idea again.  Here's what I used.

Stamps:  Elementary Elegance SAB set
Ink:  Basic Gray, Regal Rose and Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write markers
Paper: Watercolor paper, Pink Pirouette, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Big Shot: Manhattan Flower TIEF
Punches: 1- 3/8" and 1- 1/4"  circle punches
Extras: Basic Gray Satin ribbon, Blender pen 

Okay here is your  Sale-A-Bration reminder.  There are just a few days left of Sale-A-Bration so be sure to place your order soon and not wait till the last minute.   Okay?  Thanks!

 

A Challenging Week

I had so much fun doing the Craft Project Central Challenge that I decided I would do another challenge.  I found this layout on Technostamper's blog and thought it looked like a fun one to do.

I knew I wanted to use the Everyday Enchantment DSP (Sale-A-Bration) which made working on this sketch a little easier.  I plan to primarily focus on showing products from the Sale-A-Bration brochure until the end of Sale-A-Bration on March 31.  

I love the design on the Pool Party sheet in the Everyday Enchantment DSP.  It reminds me of those Aloha shirts made with the wrong side of the fabric showing.  Do you know what I mean?    Anyway, here's what I used to make this card.

Stamps: Just Believe 
Ink: Soft Suede
Paper: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Peach Parfait, Everyday Enchantment DSP
Big Shot: Lattice die, Beautiful Butterflies die
Extras: Everyday Enchantment Brad Pack 

If you know of some fun challenges let me know.  Thanks for stopping by and remember to place your Sale-A-Bration order cause time is running out!

 

Live in the Sunshine-Ready for Spring

I was inspired by the cool banner that was created by Julie for Craft Project Central and thought I would make a banner too.   I ran a piece of white cardstock through the Big Shot using the Designer Rosette Die.  This is what it looked like.

What I saw was a picket fence.  Do you see it?  So instead of making a rosette banner I made this.

I guess you can tell that I am ready for SPRING! 

Here's what I used to make this card
Stamps: Pursuit of Happiness, Woodgrain, Mixed Bunch
Ink: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
Paper: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Bashful Blue, Pear Pizzaz, Brights Patterns DSP Patterns pack
Punches: Boho Blossom, Bird Builder, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, 1/2" circle, Decorative Label
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dot TIEF, Oval Scallop Frame
Extras: Cherry Cobbler twine 

Maybe sometime soon I will get back to making a banner.  If you have any questions pleae let me know.  I never know how much detail to give or pictures to take.  Remember Sale-A-Bration is ending soon so be sure to place your orders or give me a call, you do not want to miss out on all the great products.

 

Clearly For You

Have I told you how much I like the Sale-A-Bration Designer Series Paper(DSP) Everyday Enchantment?  I am sure I have. One of the reasons is that I have a serious crush on Poppy Parade and it is a color prominent in this paper pack.  I am really going to miss this color when it retires at the end of May.   The 2010-2012 In Colors will be retiring and a new set of In Colors will be featured in the next catalog due out in June.  If you are going to miss any of the In Colors; Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzaz, Concord Crush, Blushing Bride, or Peach Parfait then you need to make sure to stock up on cardstock, DSP, ink refills, ribbon. 

I really like Poppy Parade and black together.  Here's what I used to make the card.

Stamps: Clearly For You, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Poppy Parade, Black Stazon
Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Poppy Parade, Everyday Enchantment DSP
Punches: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Crop-A-Dile
Big Shot: Scallop Rectangle Clearlit
Extras: Basic Black Taffeta ribbon, Black Brad

Here's a closeup of those cute little birds.

Have a Happy St. Patricks Day!  Not sure if we are having green eggs or not but I am sure we will drink something green!  

Apothecary Art Sympathy

It is always hard to make sympathy cards but they are probably one of the most important cards to make and send.  I never seem to have any on hand  but I guess that is good because it makes me really think about the person I am sending it to while I am making their card. 

This is another foldover card.

I kept the inside of the card simple.

This is how the card stays closed.  

Supplies: Apothecary Art, Petite Pairs, Thoughts and Prayers, Three Little Words
Ink: Black Stazon, Marina Mist, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
Paper: Whisper White, Marina Mist, Just Add Cake DSP
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Labels Collection Framelits
Punches: 1 1/4" circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch
Extras: Dazzling Details, Basic Pearls, White Taffeta ribbon

Thanks for coming by and checking in with me!  We are entering the last few weeks of Sale-A-Bration so be sure to get your orders in and take advantage of the free products.