As The Ink Dries

Fresh Vintage Postage

Can you believe this was the first time I inked up the postage stamp image from the Fresh Vintage stamp set?! I remember when I first saw the set thinking how much fun it was going to be layering and punching out that image.   Anyway, I made 2 cards using the same layout in different colors.  I am going to share the other color combination on my Facebook page.  

Here's what I used to make this card.

Stamps: Fresh Vintage, Heard from the Heart
Ink: Black Stazon
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Black, Brights Patterns DSP
Big Shot: Framed Tulip TIEF, Perfect Polka Dot TIEF, Beautiful Wings Embosslit
Punches: Postage Stamp , 1 " Square punch ( this is a carryover item from the Holiday mini catalog 124094.  I know because I checked to make sure)
Extras: Red Satin Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones 

Here's a quick recap on how to get both the polka dots and the tulip frame texture on the same project.  First run your paper in the Perfect Polka Dot TIEF  through the Big Shot on Tab 1.  Next put the paper in the Framed Tulip TIEF and run it through the Big Shot on No Tab.  The dots will smash down some but they are still visible.  It really is a fun look.  Give it a try and let me know how it works for you!  Go check out my Facebook page for another take on this card and let me know which one you like better.

 

Elementary Elegance Stamp Set's 8th Stamp

Are you wondering what the heck I am talking about?  Well, I think Stampin' Up! made a mistake when they made the label for the Elementary Elegance Sale-A-Bration stamp set.  The label should have read set of 8 not 7.  

Do you see the 8th stamp?  It is the shadow stamp, otherwise known as the rubber from inside of the frame.

Do you remember when shadow stamps were all the rage?   When I was putting together the Elementary Elegance stamp set the inside piece from the frame reminded me of an old Stampin' Up set called Little Shapes.   I think it is going to be fun to revisit some of those shadow stamp techniques.

Here's what I used to make today's card.

Stamps: Elementary Elegance, Fresh Vintage
Ink: Blushing Bride, Soft Suede
Paper: Soft Suede, Whisper White, Blushing Bride
Big Shot:  Perfect Polka Dot TIEF
Punches: 1/2" circle, Scallop Edge
Embellies: Soft Suede Tafetta ribbon, Basic Pearls 

If you already threw away the 8th stamp from the Elementary Elegance set don't worry you can always get another set  after all it is free during Sale-A-Bration with a $50 order.  

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!


 

More Thank Goodness for Swaps

I have a 3 more swap cards to share with you from the Stamp Ladies swap.  

This lovely card was stamped by Nancy Dunham.  She  used some of my favorite things from the Occasions Mini Catalog: Mixed Bunch stamp set and the Paper Doily die.  Did you see the cute little brad?  Doesn't it match so perfectly?   That little brad is part of the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad pack and is one of the things you can get FREE during Sale-A-Bration when you place a $50 order.   

This cute card was stamped by Laurene Ako.  She is a new member of the Stamp Ladies team.  I am so proud of her for jumping and participating in the swap.  Didn't she do a great job?  Love the way she used the ribbon from the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad pack to make a frame.  Very clever!

Here's my swap card.  Yes, I am kind of fixated with the Mixed Bunch stamp set.  I just love that set and punch.  The colors I used are Blushing Bride and Soft Suede and see the pearl it is also an offering in the Occasions Mini Catalog(page 26).   I took the connected pearls from the Basic Pearls and attached them around the large pearl. 

If you ever thought you might like to be a Stampin' Up demonstrator now is the time to really give it some serious consideration.  During Sale-A-Bration you can become a demonstrator for $125.   I would love to talk with you about it.

 

Fresh Vintage and More Swaps from the Stamp Ladies

One of my favorite sets from Sale-A-Bration is Fresh Vintage.  In fact the whole collection from the Fresh Vintage stamp set to the Everyday Enchantment DSP to the Ribbon and Brad pack are simply delicious!  Since these are all Sale-A-Bration products you can get them FREE with a qualifying order.  Don't you just love that?  

Marcia Brixey incorporated all of the 3 products (Fresh Vintage, DSP, brads and ribbon) on her lovely card.  She also used the Hearts and Labels Collection Framelits dies.  Really pretty right?

Here Laurie Gaudette used the floral image from the Fresh Vintage set to make a beautiful background.   Don't you love all the different edges?   She used the new Adorning Accents Edgelits and the Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.   Laurie also incorporated the Hearts and Labels collection Framelits dies, WOW!

Looking at  these swap cards and the others I have to share with you makes me want to stamp!  I finally uncovered the top of my craft table.  It took a while and now I can actually work on it again.  I know, what a concept!   I am telling you this beacuase one of the 12 things I am going to do this month is send 12 cards for no particular reason.  My Valentine's cards, birthday cards do not count.  It is kind of like the sweet people I know who gave me cards at Leadership even though I had nothing to give them in return. You know who you are and your cards are in the mail.   Thank you for being so kind and adding to my fun at Leadership.  

Two-A-Days and Thank Goodness for Swaps!

My stamp table is covered over with "stuff"!  I need to uncover the surface of my stamp table before I can stamp anything new.  Does this happen to you?  It is on my list to do right after I complete my blogging Two-A-Days.  In the meantime all I can say is thank goodness for swaps!  The cards I am going to share with you are from a swap the stampers on my team; Stamp Ladies made. The swap theme  were for items  in the Sale-A-Bration and/or the Occasions Mini Catalog. 

I am going to share the cards from the stampers in Spokane first since they probably have not received  the card package I sent.  I want them to see it in person first before seeing it on a blog.

This lovely card was stamped by Lisa Kirishian.   I love the colors and how she blended the Mixed Bunch set,  the Fresh Vintage set, even the Elementary Elegance set,  some of my favorites!  She also used the Blossoms punch and the Framelits Labels Collection.  The DSP(Designer Series Paper) is from the Sale-A-Bration catalog and is called Everyday Enchantment and I can say this is one of my all time favorite papers!

 

This beauty is from Sunny Hasler.  She also did a wonderful job of mixing the different products.  I can see the Tea Shoppe set, the Everyday Enchantment DSP, the Pleated Satin Ribbon , and the brads and ribbon from the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad pack.  Don't ya love the folded down corner?  It is those little details that can make such a big difference.

Hope you are inspired by these two great cards as I was.  I will be sharing more from the swap over the next few days.   Off to clean my stamp table and I will be back for more Two-A-Days tomorrow!  Hope you have been enjoying the extra posts!

Sneak Peek: Fresh Vintage Sale-A-Bration stamp set

Sale-A-Bration is quickly approaching and I am excited for you to be able to start using these great new products.  One of my favorited stamp sets in the Sale-A-Bration catalog is this set Fresh Vintage.   Here's a quick and easy card made using the set.

Stamps: Fresh Vintage, Thank You Kindly
Ink: Calypso Coral, Poppy Parad, Lucky Limeade
Paper: Whisper White, Poppy Parade
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dot TIEF
Embellishments: Basic Rhinestones colored with a Sharpie

Gotta go and get more fun ideas posted and scheduled for you to see while I am away!

White on White Butterflies

I was up late last night trying to get a few more things checked off the list.   Today is the last day for the list and what doesn't get done,  just doesn't get done.  Before I "wrapped" it up for the night I decided to make something that has been rolling around in my head and I knew it would be a good way to wind down.   I wanted to make a white card .  Something crisp and clean.  

I used two of my favorite Big Shot dies; the Perfect Polka Dot TIEF and the Beautiful Wings Embosslit.  

I also used this new die Adorning Accents Edgelits  which is in the new  Occasions Mini catalog and  also the Adorning Accents TIEF more coordination of products.  I love that!  The Edgelit cut the beautiful edge and then the Adorning Accents TIEF embossed the curve.   The Edgelit is  about 6" long .  I love that I can make this beautiful curve.  The Edgelit can be postioned such that you can cut it straight or angled like I did on this card.

 I think this would make a great wedding card but I have been wanting to use this stamp from the  Elementary Elegance set featured in the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  Love this font!   You know I will be using this one a lot! 

I cut out all the butterflies using Card Stock Vellum which is heavier than regular vellum.  The embosslit cuts it out perfectly.  I attached the butterflies with Stampin' Dimensionals. I had to cut small pieces of it to fit the butterfly.  Basic Pearls or Rhinestones?  Decided on the pearls to keep it all white and I think the Rhinestones would look great I am glad I chose the pearls.

It is time to get back to the list!  Hope your list is short or already finished.  Wish me luck completing mine.   See ya tomorrow!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

I received this great card from Carol Gilmore.  She  cleverly used the Valentine Defined set from the Occasions mini catalog in a St. Patrick's day card.

Here is what she used to make this great card.

Stamps:  Valentine Defined and  So Happy for You
Ink:  Old Olive and Early Espresso
Paper:  Whisper White and Old Olive
Big Shot:  Tasteful Trim and Perfect Polka Dots TIEF
Punches: Modern Label and Scalloped Oval
Extras:  Supernova glitter in Olive and Pear Pizzazz seam binding

Great idea right?  Hope your day will be a very lucky one for you!

 
 

Sweet Summer in Baja Breeze

I just got back from a quick visit to see my son (aka as the boy) in So. California.  The first day we were there it was in the low 80s.   Totally gorgeous.  I was hoping for sunshine and we got it.  I saw a lot of hummingbirds flying around doing their hummingbird thing and it reminded me that I never shared this card with you.

 


I know those are  not hummingbirds but cute little bees!  Here is what the card  looks like opened.

 
It is an easel card.  Love this card style.

Supplies:
Stamps: Sweet Summer and Something to Celebrate
Ink:  Black Stazon, Daffodil Delight, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, and Pear Pizzazz (used markers and ink refills)
Paper:  Baja Breeze, Not Wuite Navy, and Whisper White
Big Shot:  Framed Tulips TIEF
Extras:  Baja Breeze Seam Binding ribbon, Aqua Painter and Dazzling Diamonds glitter

There are only 23 days left of Sale-A-Bration so make sure you get your Sweet Summer while you can!