As The Ink Dries

MDS(My Digital Studio) Be Mine Hybrid Card

Can you guess where I got this background paper from?

If you read the title of this blog post you got a huge hint.  This background paper is one of the My Digital Studio's downloads for this week.  Every Tuesday Stampin'Up has new digital downloads available for purchase.    All I did here was print the Be Mine Framable Designer template onto text weight paper and cut out a portion of it to use as my background paper.   Here is what the download looks like.

Here are the products I used to make this card:
Stamps: Tiny Tags
Ink: Basic Gray
Paper: Be Mine Framable Designer Template, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Gray,Whisper White
Big Shot: Scalloped Heart of Hearts embosslit, Scallop Squares Duo Bigz die
Twine: Cherry Cobbler twine
Punch: Jewelry tag 

 I also printed the Be Mine Framable design onto Whisper White card stock.  I'm still working on the project  and will show you when I am done.  It is going to be a little something for the wall.   Check out the Digital Crafting downloads HEREand check back every Tuesday for more cool downloads!

 

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!

 

CPC French Foliage Folio Set

Here's another great project from Craft Project Central! This rustic autumn themed folio holds four coordinating cards and envelopes.  The set makes a perfect thank you gift, just in time for Thanksgiving.  Teachers, co-workers, etc. will love having this pretty folio and cards!  This project is also great to use for clubs or classes!

This handsome autumn project comes to you designed by Lynn!  To get the instructions for Lynn’s project, just subscribe to October!  And please leave Lynn a comment and let her know how much you like her project!

CPC Need for Speed Masculine Card Set

If you struggle with masculine cards, the Need for Speed is a great set to use.  Make a set (or several) of cards with a matching gift box and give them away to the guys (the kids’ male teachers, male co-workers, etc.) in your life!  Project includes instructions for a four different cards and a gift box to put them in!  This project is also a fun club or class project!

This great masculine card set comes to you designed by Kris from Australia!  

To get the instructions for Kris’ card set and gift box, just subscribe to October.  And please leave Kris a comment and let her know how much you like her project!

 

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!

 

 

 

Mailable Monday Always Thankful

Thanks for stopping by.  I have a beautiful card to share with you today.  This card  definitely qualifies as a Mailable Monday card.  When I first saw this I was so impressed by the gorgeous coloring especially the wheelbarrow!  I think I used to own that wheelbarrow.  

This card was stamped by Kimberly Allen, didn't she do an amazing job?

Stamps:  Always Thankful
Ink :  Don't know for sure  but I think she used Soft Suede, Basic Gray, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, Old Olive, Riding Hood Red(?), Pool Party
Paper: Soft Suede, Whsiper White,  Pool Party, Spice Cake DSP
Extras: Gold Embossing powder, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint

Thanks for checking in!  Remember if you ever thought about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator this just might be the perfect time to do so!  Contact me if you have any questions.

 

 

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. 

 

Grill, Baby, Grill!

Look what's cooking at Craft Project Central! 

You asked Craft Project Central for more masculine projects, and CPC aims to please!!  Here is a very special recipe box, perfect for anyone who loves to grill!!  Open the grill lid and inside are recipe dividers and cards for a bunch of yummy recipes to cook on the grill!!  You’ll really wow the guys (and gals) in your life with this great grill recipe box gift!!

This fun project was created by Amanda. 

To get the instructions for Amanda’s project, just  subscribe to Craft project Central for August. 

Cookie Box and Card

Do you struggle with ideas for manly projects?  Well, check this fun little gift idea out!

Don't ya love it? What a great little sweet something to give someone to show your appreciation.  This project was created by Carrie for Craft Project Central.   Go and sign up for  May 2011 at Craft Project Central and you will have access to a great tutorial on how to make this  and a template too!

 

Flashback Friday Rolling Around

Looking back over my posts this week I sure was fussy cutting maniac!   I actually don't mind cutting and find it relaxing so it is all good.  Today we are going Plane and Simple.  No, it is not a spelling error but the  the name of the set I used and it also describes the  technique we are going to use.

Have you guessed the technique?  It is the rolling marble.  This is so much fun to do and really simple.

I used a small Stampin'Up! container (I think this one was for a single stamp).  You can use anything as long as it closes securely.  Drop a few drops of reinker into the container and drop some marbles in.  As you might have guessed I have lost my marbles(I know they are around here somewher but where?) and had to use some beads. You want to shake the container so the marbles pick up the ink. 

Put a piece of cardstock in a container and drop the marbles in the case and shake! 

Fun huh?  You get a totally random design and it makes a great background.  If you have more marbles you can add another color or 2.  Now you know the basics you can experiment and I know you will come up with some cool ideas.  Remember to share them with me!

Supplies
Stamps: Plane and Simple and Happy Greetings(Summer mini)
Ink:  Early Espresso ink and reinker
Paper: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Big Shot: Square Lattice TIEF
Punches: Decorative Label punch
Extras: Early Espresso grosgrain ribbon, Game Spinner Hands, marbles, empty stamp cases

Have a wonderful weekend!  Hope you get on a roll and get your fingers and paper inky!