As The Ink Dries

All the Single Stamps, All the Single Stamps

Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh...  

If you like it you oughta put some ink on it.   

Good thing you cannot hear me actually sing this!  I just couldn't help myself.  Why am I talking about single stamps?   Stampin' Up! Is trying something new.  How often have you thought,  I like that saying but not the whole set?  Well this is perfect for you.  You now have the opportunity to buy single stamps from 3 different sets.  The sets are Word Play, Perfectly Penned, and Seasonal Sayings.   The stamp will be a Clear Mount stamp and the price varies depending on the stamp.  Now, this is just a test and will be available thru January 2nd.  The other thing you need to  know is that they will not come in a case but a cello bag.  

Click here for the Word Play set.

Click here for the Perfectly Penned set.

Click here for the Seasonal Sayings set.

I think it is a great opportunity to add to your sentiment stamps without having to get some that you might not need.  

Guess what I found?  I found another nail file that not only matches Stampin' Up colors but also punches too!

Did you notice that the "thanks" is from the Seasonal Sayings set?   Here's a close up.

Stamps: Perfectly Preserved, Seasonal Sayings
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo
Paper: Melon Mambo, Very Vanilla
Punches: Itty Bitty Shape Punch pack
Big Shot: Window Frames Collection framelits, Cannery Framelits, Perfect Polka Dot folder
Extras: Pearl, Sharpie 

 Would you like your own decorated file?  If you would then leave me a comment and tell me which set you wish you could buy a single stamp from.  I will draw a name on Sunday at 5 pm.

 

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!

Triple Treat Flower Party Continues

I was preparing for a Card class and wanted to use the Triple Treat Flower stamp in one of the projects.   I stamped, punched, and layered a bunch of flowers in one of my favorite color combinations.  I cut a piece of DSP from the In Colors Patterns pack,  took out a roll of white Organza ribbon, and of course some rhinestones.

Here's the first card I made.

Pretty simple layout and I thought it would work but how about if I moved around the flowers and grouped them together?  Something like this.

I liked this one too, maybe even a little more than the first layout.  Hmmm, I made another card using a similar layout to the first card and I am posting it on my Facebook  page.  You see another item on my 12 in 12 list for February is to post to my As the Ink Dries Facebook page.  Now I can cross off another item on my list!    How am I doing on my 12 in 12 for February?  I only have 3 more items left, prettty good huh?  The problem is that the 3 items are pretty BIG items which could be why they are still on the list. 

Have a wonderful day!  

Late to the Triple Treat Flower Party

Yes, it is true I just got the a la carte stamp, Triple Treat Flower.   I am not sure why it has taken me so long to join the party.    It is a very versatile little stamp that coordinates with 3 different punches.   Kind of a no brainer for a punch lover.  Maybe it was seeing it as a Sale-A-Bration choice and knowing I could get it FREE that finally did the trick.   All I know is I am so happy it I have it.  Here's the first card I made with it.

I used one of my favorite color combinations; Island Indigo, Pool Party and Lucky Limeade.  Here are the supplies I used.

Stamps: Triple Treat Flower, Create a Cupcake
Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade
Paper: Whisper WHite, Island Indigo, In Color Patterns DSP stack
Punches:  5 Petal, 1/2" circle, Scallop Edge Border
Big Shot:  Elegant Bouquet
Extras: Basic Rhinestones, 5/8" White Organza ribbon

A closeup look at how the punches layer.   The large flower can be cut out with the Fancy Flower punch.  In this sample I just layered the 2 other punches on the stamped image.    I have another sample to show you tomorrow using the same supplies.  It is always fun to see the different looks you can get using the same supplies and stamps.   Hope to stamp with you soon!


 

Sneak Peek: You're My Type

Just 2 more days until you can order from the new Occasions Mini Catalog and it is a good one! One of the sets  I really like in the new mini is , You're My Type.   I like the simple, bold image.  This is perfect for manly type cards.  You know those manly cards can be tough to make but this new stamp set will make it much easier.   In addition to a great image there are 6 sentiments.  

I had to use the super cute Fashionable Hearts embosslit!  If you are wondering where the sentiment on the bottom of the card is from, check out page 43 of the mini.    Here's a close up look at the Houndstooth Heart.

So cute right?  Have a fantastic day!  Let me know what you would like to order from the new mini catalog!

 

WJOS (With Just One Stamp) Something for Christmas

Have you been thinking about your Christmas cards?  If you subscribe to my newsletter then you have been receivng the 12 Weeks of Christmas newsletter.  Hopefully you have been enjoying the ideas I have been sharing.    If you want to subscribe to my newsletter then go  to the upper left hand side of the blog and sign up.  Please know I will never share your email with anyone else.

I have been working my way through the a la carte stamps.  I had so much fun with the Leaves of a Tree  and the Haunted Forest.   So I decided to try  Something for Christmas.  What sold me  is for $9.95 you get 3 sentiments and a cute row of ornaments, pretty cool and a darn good buy!

Supplies
Stamps: Something for Christmas
Ink: VersaMark
Paper: Real Red, Brushed Gold, Very Vanilla, Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty DSP, Red Glimmer paper
Punches: Scallop Edge punch
Ribbon:  Real Red 5/8" Satin Ribbon
Extras:  Gold embossing powder

Check out the a la carte stamps in the Idea Book and catalog starting  on page 17 and also in the Holdiay Mini catalog on page 43.  Hope to stamp with you soon!

 

 

 

 

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!

No Leaves on a Tree for Halloween

Yup, I de-leafed  the tree and turned  it into a spooky tree for Halloween.

Stamps: Leaves on a Tree,  Wicked Cool (bats), Delightful Dozen (tiny pumpkin), Tiny Tags (boo!)

Ink: Basic Black, Elegant Eggplant, Basic Gray, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie
Paper: Basic Black, Elegant Eggplant, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Big Shot:Spider Web TIEF
Extras: Black grosgrain ribbon, sponges

What do you think?  Hope you like it.  I am still working on the winter scene and as soon as I get it done I will share it with you.  So, what do you think of this one little stamp?

 

Leaves of a Tree in Spring

Just stopping for a quick minute to show you another season in the life of the Leaves of a Tree stamp.

Sorry about the quality of the picture.  I had a difficult time capturing the soft colors of Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz.  I really need to take that photography class!  I love the Stripes TIEF and really need to experiment with it more. 

Well I gotta scoot.   Have a wonderful Saturday and check back with me tomorrow for my favorite card made with the Leaves of a Tree set!

 

 

Leaves of a Tree in Summer

Earlier in the week I was talking to my son and telling him how beautiful the weather was and the very next day summer was gone and it was dark and cold.  I was afraid that I had jinxed things and broken summer.  Thankfully the sunshine has returned and it looks like we are in for a few more days of summer.   I guess that explains why yesterday my Leaves of a Tree were autumn leaves.

Here's the Leaves of a Tree stamp showing its summer greenery.

Do I dare say that this looks like it could be a Manly card?    Here's the inside of the card.

Stamps: Leaves of a Tree, and Create a Cupcake
Ink:  Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, Wild Wasabil, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Garden Green, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Just Add Cake
Big Shot:  Perfect Polka Dots TIEF

If you are travelling this weekend have a safe and fun trip!  Be sure to check back with me as we continue going through the year with the Leaves of a Tree stamp.