As The Ink Dries

By the Tide

Are you like me and always in need of manly cards?  If the answer is yes then let me introduce you to  By the Tide set in the Occasions Catalog.    The lovely coral image caught my eye and since it would work beautifully for  masculine cards I decided to give it a try.

I started off with a 1/2 sheet of Whisper White card stock and sponged on  lots of colors.  I will tell you that it usually looks pretty awful at this point but once I started stamping the fish, coral and script, things started to look up.   I stamped some of the coral in the Illuminate Glimmer Watermark pad and I love the look.  I hope you can see a little of the shimmer in this picture.  The Illuminate Glimmer Watermark pad made its debut in the Holiday Catalog but has been carried over and can still be ordered (see page 36 of the Occasions catalog). 

The hardest part was trying to figure out a layout.  Fortunately I had this card  sitting on my craft table and thought it just might  work.  

Stamps: By the Tide, Just Believe
Ink: Pool Party, Tempting Turquoise, More Mustard, Lucky Limeade, Riding Hood Red, Early Espresso, Illuminate Glimmer Watermark pad
Paper: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Whisper White
Extras: Stampin Sponges

Have a wonderfully creative day!

SharonB

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CPC Serene Silhouettes Masculine Card Set

I am excited to share with you the project I designed for Craft Project Central.   Yes, I actually made a manly card set!   

The tutorial includes instructions for the 3 cards and the box!  To receive the instructions for this project and 9 others projects all you need to do is subscribe to Craft Project Central for the month of July.  The cost for 10 projects is only $10!  It is a seriously great deal.  Lots of inspiration for a little price.  Head on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe!

Happy Father's Day and Serene Silhouettes

I stamped this card last week and was not sure I liked it so I slept on it.  No, i did not put it under my pillow but waited to look at in  the morning with fresh eyes.  Well, after 2 more sleep on its I am still not sure but if I don't share it today I will have to wait a year.  So here goes!

Stamps: Serene Silhouettes, Delightful Dozen, Woodgrain
Ink: Midnight Muse, Cajun Craze
Paper: Crumb Cake, Midnight Muse, Comfort Cafe DSP
Extras: Regal Brads

Hope you are having a wonderful day celebrating the fathers in your life!  

CPC Table Saw Gift Card Holder

Seriously, when I first saw this project I thought that it looked pretty darn cool but wait until you check out the video on the Craft Project Central site!  Did you see it?  Isn't it amazing?  Love it! 

This great project was created by Amanda.   To receive this tutorial and 9 others go to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the month of May.   It is easy to subscribe and you will have access to the tutorials for a year!

K-Cup Caddy & Card!

If you’re like me, you have an easy time finding projects perfect for women, but a hard time finding projects perfect for men!  Well here is one that is perfect for both!  This cute little K-Cup Caddy holds six K-Cups perfect for gifting for Father’s Day,  for end-of-the-school year teacher gifts, for your co-workers, boss, etc.!  This project is also a fun class project!

This fun and functional project comes to you designed by one of the new guest designers this month, Leena!  To get the instructions for Leena’s project, just subscribe to May!  And if you get a chance, please leave Leena a comment!  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!

You're My Type Tri-Fold Card

It does not happen often enough but when it does it is so much fun.  You know the times when you just get lost in what you are doing, the ideas just seem to come and time passes way too quickly.   I had one of those days and it was great. Here's one of the cards I made.

I kept it pretty simple and you know I like a Black, Vanilla, and a splash of Red color combination.  

It is a tri-fold card and I call it a foldover card.  This is the inside and I kept it simple except for a few more glittery hearts.

The foldover flap tucks underneath the heart which helps to keep the card closed.  If you are wondering here is what I used.

Stamps: You're My Type
Ink: Black Stazon
Paper: Basic Black, Very Vanilla,  Real Red, First Edition Specialty DSP, Red Glitter paper
Big Shot: Houndstooth TIEF, Labels Collection Framelits, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits
Punches:   Itty Bitty Shape Punch Pack
Ribbon: Basic Black 3/8" Taffeta 

I will be back with more samples to share with you.  Have a great Monday and hope  your day is a creative one!

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!