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2011-11-21T09:16:00.001-05:00

Christmas Cards Traditional

2011-11-01T08:59:00.007-04:00

The cards today are constructed the old fashion way - with DSP, scissors, paper trimmer, and snail. The first card uses items from the Holiday mini "Christmas Lodge" stamp set, DSP paper from "Frostwood Lodge" set, holly from the "Stocking Accents" die, Cherry Cobbler "Quilted Satin Ribbon" and berries from SU red glitter paper. The card base is Crumb Cake CS, layered with Always Artichoke CS, and topped with Cherry Cobbler CS embossed with the "Snow Burst" folder.The holly leaves were embossed with the SU "spider Web" folderto add some depth.
The next card is a CASE from Connie Babbert and others using a leaf from the French Foliage stamp set. I stamped each petal using SU Very Vanilla on Cherry Cobbler card stock and than covered each leaf with Versa Mark and Iridescent ice embossing powder. In the center of the poinsettia I used a half inch circle punch of Daffodil Delight CS decorated with SU Basic Pearls. The rest of the card is very basic with the card base being " Riding Hood Red, Always Artichoke and Very Vanilla embossed with the "Snow Burst" folder. Always Artichoke seam binding is used as is a saying from the "Four the Holidays Stamp set."

Z Fold Hybrids

2011-10-31T12:09:00.006-04:00

Using the Z-Fold technique to display MDS images is a great way to combine traditional card making with computer software. The first card uses images from SU MDS "Christmas Lodge, Welcome Christmas,and a saying from a stampbrush set". Add some SU Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Cherry Cobbler seam binding and punch and use the die Modern Label the card comes together nicely.Card base is Night of Navy and ink colors are Night of Navy, Basic Gray, and Cherry Cobbler on Whisper White CS.The WW CS and DSP is mounted on Garden Green CS.

The second card uses images from the MSD set "Christmas Lodge and Four the Holidays and enhanced with SU Rhinestones. The card base is Blushing Bride with DSP from the "Letters to Santa" collection. Finishing touches were added with the Early Espresso Quilted Satin Ribbon

Hybrid Christmas Cards

2011-10-29T14:25:00.010-04:00

My Digital Studio expands ones' creativity when designing cards. The first card I was able to use three SU stamp sets from my MDS file (Old Saint Nick, Snow Burst, and Tree Trimmings) and used the traditional Christmas colors (Real Red, Night of Navy, and Garden Green)for a focal point. Once printed I used embellishments to add depth to the card (rhinestones, glimmer and tiny brads). The second card I used the same template but changed the focus colors to something nontraditional ( Pool Party and Calypso Coral)and added some different types of snowflakes to the inside of the card. To complete the card I added some ruffled ribbon.

Christmas Coasters

2011-10-20T08:04:00.002-04:00

Card class his week focused on tile painting for Christmas coasters. The use of Stazon to stamp the image and SU Classic inks and markers makes this an easy project to do for gifts.

Christmas Wreath

2011-10-06T15:31:00.002-04:00

I purchased a wooden circle at a craft store and wrapped it with SU Wild Wasabi ribbon. I cut various strips of DSP paper to make the popular "lollies" and decorated them with many SU accessories.

Gently Falling

2011-09-06T08:39:00.002-04:00

Featured in the new Holiday Mini Catalog is the stamp set Gently Falling. The card base is 5 1/2" by 4 1/4". I used Versa Mark and stamped the base to provide texture. Next I cut a piece of Crumb Cake CS 5 1/2" by 2 1/2", ran it through the Stripes embossing folder and stamped it useing Soft Suede ink. The next layer is More Mustard 4" by 3 1/4". First Edition DSP is cut to 3 3/4" by 3" and stamped with the Gently Falling set. Next I sponged a combination of inks to color the images. To finish the card I used brads from the Regal collection and More Mustard Scallop Dot ribbon.

Holiday Mini Preview

2011-08-21T10:05:00.006-04:00

The Holiday Mini has so many wonderful items to use when designing your cards and your scrapbooking layouts.I used The wording from the Bells and Boughs stamp set and created the mantel by inking the Stripes embossing folder with Early Espresso ink and running it through the Big Shot with Soft Suede CS. The card base is WW CS that has been put through the Big Shot in the Square Lattice folder. I cut a rectangle out of the front of the card that measures 2 1/2" by 1 1/2" and framed it in by using the left over pieces from the mantel. The stockings were made using the new Stocking Builder Punch in the Holiday mini. They were decorated using the Snow Burst embossing folder, rhinestones, Red Glitter paper and Real Red and WW CS. Each was hung with white Baker's twine onto the mini brads. The fireplace was made using Basic Gray CS and cut with the same measurements as the front of the card. It was scored using the Simply Scored tool to simulate bricks. The logs came from the left over mantel peices using the Word Window punch and adjusted to fit in the fireplace. The flames were leaves from the Bird Builder punch cut out of Daffodi Delight CS and distressed with Cajun Craze ink.The sentiment is from the Bright Hopes stamp set.

Field Flowers

2011-08-16T09:08:00.000-04:00

When I saw Mary Brown's card using Field Flowers I knew I had to try duplicating it in some way. I played with the positioning of the SU stamp Hello,Doily using Crumb Cake ink and CS several different ways until I got what I wanted. I stamped over this with the Field Flowers stamp set using Basic Black ink and added three brads from the Neutral collection.I mounted this onto Early Expresso CS.

Since I had several samples (mistakes)left over from my attempt to duplicate the front of the card I decided to use these inside the card. Using the Lace Ribbon Punch I added a layer to the left side of the card and I knew my (mistakes) unused creativity would work well with the new Peekabook Frame die. Under the flap I stamped with the Easy Events stamp set and paper pieced the frosting and cupcake holder using DSP Just Add Cake. I finished the design using the SU Write Markers.

Lesson to be learned from making this card - never throw away something that later can be used as a background to compliment your card.

2011-08-13T14:52:00.002-04:00

I CASED a card found in the new Holiday Mini on page 34. I used Cherry Cobbler CS as a base and the Pear Pizzazz DSP from the In Color Paper Stack for the background. The Perfect Pennant Die was used to cut out the Scallop circle using the left over background paper from yesterdays card. The stamp set Perfect Punches was used to create the message and the 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punched it out. A quick and easy card.

Christmas Stocking Punch

2011-08-12T14:28:00.004-04:00

I love creating with my new SU punches, stamps, papers, and embellishments in this year's mini Holiday Catalog from Stampin Up. I started with WW CS and inked my acrylic blocks with Real Red and Wild Wasabi. I randomly stamped to create an abstract background. I next used the new Stocking Builder Punch to build three stockings. With two of them I alternated the Red and Silver glitter paper and the third one I used Real Red and WW cardstock that I embossed using the new Snow Burst textured folder. To hang the stocking I used the Cherry Cobbler/white Baker's Twine and a couple Wild Wasabi Glimmer Brads. The "Joy" on the stockings came from the Naturally Serif strip die. Merry Christmas is included in the Bright Hopes stamping set.I mounted the front piece onto a base of Wild Wasabi.

LNS 2011

2011-08-06T08:47:00.006-04:00

LNS hold awesome events prior to SU convention every year. Why not join us in 2012.
Besides sharing ideas with other crafters you establish new friendships and reconnect with people you have met before.
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1947634427
this is the link to sign up for the mini bundle for 2012

LNS pre-Convention event MINI Bundle for 2012
includes
2 wow events (monday and saturday night)
monday stamp camp 8 great projects
3 shoe box swaps
and the LNS 75+1 Card front Swap with Pizza
Make sure to tell istmpnv@aol.com that Diane Klieger at kliegerdmk@yahoo.com told you about these fun events!

2011-06-14T14:07:00.004-04:00

I wanted to work with SU's new Pennant Parade Stamp set and the Petite Pennants punch being offered in the new SU catalog 2011-2012 so I CASED a card from our professional magazine Stampin' Success - June.

The base of the card is So Saffron CS and is layered with pieces of DSP from the Just Add Cake series. I used Early Expresso CS punched with SU Ribbon punch. I stamped the tree pots with Early Expresso and the trees used varies colors of green (Wild Wasabi, Certainly Celery and Always Artichoke). I used the Tiny Tag punch, and the rhinestones and pearls from the SU Basic Jewels collection.I used SU Dimensionalsto raise one tree and the tag. The new supplies can be ordered beginning July 1.

Open Sea

2011-05-02T21:06:00.005-04:00

I really like the new stamp set in the SU Summer Mini "The Open Sea". The card base is SU CS Not Quite Navy and SU CS Whisper White is stamped with Expresso and Baja Breeze to create a collage effect. The bottom edge is torn just slightly. The next layer is again NQN and the Whisper White is stamped with Baja Breeze using the log page stamp to create a subtle background. The ship is stamped with NQN. The WW is cut into equal panels and layered onto the NQN. Makes a great Father's Day card.

Workshop

2011-04-23T08:36:00.006-04:00

Why do we call our SU get-togethers a "Workshop"? Seriously do these people look like they are working? If our matra is "Love what you do, Share what you love" I call it a SU PARty.
We let the creative juices flow using various techniques (shaving cream, masking,) and SU products Watercolor crayons, watercolor pencils, markers, blender pens, aqua painters, embossing folders, to name just a few).

Japanese Dye Technique

2011-04-04T15:01:00.015-04:00

What do you get when you take a hammer, some flowers,different herbs, muslin, SU cardstock and a lot of imagination? The most colorful fabric and paper to use for your crafting projects.I used a variety of herbs and flowers - parsley, dill, geraniums (pink and red), hibiscus, petunias, marigolds, roses, and delphiniums to name just a few.I placed my SU Whisper White cardstock down first, then arranged the buds, herbs, and petals randomly and then covered them with a piece of muslin. Next I just hammered away getting different colors as each plant species gave up its juices. SU should name it's next green CS parsley since it is such a pretty color. I let the cardstock and fabric air dry. I did heat set both with an iron using parchment paper so as not to scorch the media. The next decision was what to do with my creation.I started with the fabric and decided to make a journal by applying an adhesive to Whisper White CS (8.5 X 11 and scored it in the middle),applying the muslin and smoothing out the edges, sewed all around the outside with a zig-zag stitch and used a decorative stitch and sewed randomly throughout the front cover (for decorative purposes only). I folded some copy paper (8.5 X 11) in half and aligned it with the center of the journal cover and using a machine basting stitch secured the paper down.
I made two cards, one using the Fun Flower die to create a fabric flower and the second one using the Top Note die. Each card color was chosen to enhance the colors created in the fabric.
The cardstock color imprint is basicaly the negative of the fabric. The section that was more greens and yellows (dill, marigolds, and thyme) was used to create a butterfly scene using the inlaid technique. I used the SU Beautiful Wings embosslit, Butterfly die and the Butterfly punch. I saved the purple and green hues (petunia and parsley) for a cardstock Fun Flower

Fabric Easter Eggs

2011-03-28T16:49:00.005-04:00

Putting together fabric eggs is so much easier than the traditional boiling, coloring, and displaying. It also eliminates the chore of eating egg salad for a week. LOL. I got the pattern instructions from
http://retro-mama.blogspot.com/2009/03/easter-is-in-air.html. I used the SU designer fabric Springtime Vintage from the Occasions Mini Catalog that runs from January 4 to April 30th. I attached a piece of SU 3/8" twill tape and decorated it with flowers punched using the Boho Blosooms XL punch and added a small pearl to each center. I'll probably add some more decorations before I give them out but for now I'll just let them sit on the counter.No refrigeration necessary.

Decorative Folder

2011-02-26T10:54:00.000-05:00

A decorative file folder can be great gift for the person who has everything. SU has provided two new designer fabrics for the current mini catalog Sweet Stitches and Springtime Vintage. It also provides an opportunity to use any of the various SU dies to add shape and texture to the product.

Aged Tiles

2011-01-14T11:41:00.001-05:00

I used the Aged Tile technique,from the TJ Newsletter, to highlight the simplicity of the SU Elements of Style stamp set. The card base is Not Quite Navy,followed by a piece of Crumb Cake CS I put through the SU Lattice embossing folder, and Whisper White holds the image. I used the SU Watercolor Crayons to color the image and Baja Breeze ink to shade the tiles. To finish it off I added SU buttons and linen thread.
Supplies:
Stamps: Element of Style
Inks: Baja Breeze, Watercolor Crayons: Wasabi, Marina Mist and Baja Breeze
Paper: Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake, and Whisper White
Misc: Linen thread and buttons

3x3 Canvas

2011-01-11T10:35:00.000-05:00

Stamping on the canvas frames is a little tricky because of the empty space behind the canvas. So I decided to cut a 3x3 square of SU "Presto" paper and start from there. I sponged SU Crumb Cake and Baja Breeze on the paper to highlight the words. I next used the stamps in the "Nature Walk" stamp set and alternated using "Expresso and Baja Breeze inks to creat a collage effect. I used red line tape to adhere this to the 3x3 canvas and hung the results on my wall.

Card Class January

2011-01-11T10:23:00.001-05:00

In the January card class I featured the SU "Nature Walk" stamp set. I cased the bookmark and one card from the latest edition of "Stamping Success". The other card I used the SU stamp set "Clearly for You" and the stamp "Elizabeth". CS was Kraft, Baja Breeze and Soft Suede.

Rag bag

2010-12-22T13:16:00.001-05:00

My ability to sew is not very good so I was grateful when my friend Elsie helped me to put together a Christmas rag bag and coaster that used SU fabric.

2010-11-11T15:09:00.000-05:00

From November 15 through November 30, 2010 you can purchase the Standard or Digital+ Starter Kits from Stampin Up for only $87.50--that is 50 percent off the regular price of $175 for over $310 worth of paper or digital crafting and business supplies!
Let me know if you are interested.

Thanksgiving Place Settings and Card

2010-11-09T10:37:00.000-05:00

There have been many Turkey Treat Cup images posted recently. This is just my version. The pumpkin was CASED from from an article I found on Split Coast awhile ago using a coffee filter and fiberfill. The card uses two techniques: Shaving Cream and Reinkers on felt to create the multicolorful leaves. A great card for a Thanksgiving message.

Family Christmas Box

2010-11-02T12:06:00.000-04:00

The Family Christmas Explosion Box was a lot of fun to create.The front pockets will have a verse about the reason for the season and the back pockets will hold a gift card for my son and each member of his family.

Haunted House #2

2010-09-20T11:48:00.001-04:00

Katherine Plecas is another talented friend who just blows me away with her creativity. We refer to her as the "Glitter Queen" and she did not disappoint this time. The roof has a fine dusting of black glitter that sets the house apart from others I've seen. Take a close look at the shutters and the window coverings. Just an amazing piece of work.

Bling 2

2010-09-06T11:10:00.001-04:00

It is amazing what a little bling can do to change the look of a project.

Bling on Halloween House

2010-09-06T10:57:00.000-04:00

What is a Halloween House without bling?

Halloween House

2010-09-05T21:38:00.000-04:00

I have been blessed with talented friends. The Halloween House was designed by Dianne Jenkins of St. Petersburg,FL using the new SU Design-a-House from the Holiday Mini Catalog. More details about supplies used a little later. All I can say is - it is STINKIN CUTE!!!

Composition Book

2010-09-02T13:47:00.000-04:00

I have been working with three members of our education committee for a couple of years now and wanted to put together something to say thank you and a job well done. I used some retired SU ribbon,current SU DSP and Riding Hood Red CS and ink. Current SU Chantilly ribbon, Antique brads, a mini tag and a scrap of card stock for the owl's vest. I am hoping it says Merci to my committee.

2010-08-11T15:56:00.001-04:00

I used the SU Watercolor Trio set from the mini catalog. The design was inspired by Sharon Field.

DSP Elegant Soiree is matted on Baja Breeze CS with Soft Suede and Very Vanilla CS. Inks used were Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, and Celery. Accessories consisted of Stampin Write Markers, Double Scallop Ribbon Border Punch.

To add depth I stamped off on the background.

Because I Care

2010-07-15T11:56:00.001-04:00

I have been playing with the SU markers to color the flower I had stamped on Very Vanilla CS. I used SU Marina Mist, Baja Breeze, and Bashful Blue. On the leaves I used Always Artichoke and Old Olive. In the center of each bud I added Pearlized Smooch to add some depth. The phrase was stamped with Marina Mist and a piece 1/8 Marina Mist ribbon was tied onto the card. I layered the card by alternating between Marina Mist and Crumb Cake CS.The top left hand corner was paper pierced.

Artistic Etchings Notebook Cover

2010-07-11T11:11:00.000-04:00

As I prepare to leave for the SU Convention I had one more project I wanted to do with my favorite SU stamp set Artistic Etchings. The notebook measured 5 3/4" W by 8 1/2" H. I covered the front and back with SU Real Red CS measuring 5 1/2" W by 8 1/2" H. The Black (SU CS) binding measured 2 1/4" W by 8 1/2 H with scoring at 1",1 1/16", and 1 1/8" Besides the red and black card stock I cut the new Newsprint DSP into various sizes, attached some red brads, a vintage tag, a piece of red 1/8 taffeta ribbon, and a piece of Styled Vanilla from the Hodgepodge Hardware collection. After stamping the medallion, the key and the Eiffel Tower I used the Charming SU stamp set to finish the project.

Owl

2010-07-07T10:33:00.000-04:00

I could not resist using the new SU Two Step Owl XL punch as soon as it arrived.

The card base uses SU Pumpkin Pie CS and is layered with the new Early Expresso CS using the SU embossing folder Perfect Polka Dots and Greenhouse Gala DSP. I punched a strip of SU Pear Pizzazz CS with the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Boarder punch and than coordinated the owl to match the DSP. I did put SU Dimensionals behind the owl. The initial design was inspired by Barb Mullikin

Paris

2010-06-17T13:58:00.000-04:00

Who hasn't seen pictures of the Effel Tower. I was taken aback last year when I was able to visit Paris. The structure is every bit as awesome in person as it is in pictures. So it is no surprise that my first purchase with the new SU 2010-2011 catalog was the Artistic Etchings stamp set. The layouts were inspired by Ilina Crouse and Marie Shaughnessy.
Both cards used SU inks and cardsock of Basic Black, Whisper White,and Real Red. The first card used the background stamp En Francais with the various stamps included in the Artistic Etchings set. I did use a piece of the DSP Newsprint as a mat for the Effel Tower. Dimentionals were used to make the key, crown, and "Amour" stand out.The second card took a little more effort since the tower is first stamped on a piece of SU black cardstock with Craft Whisper White ink and another stamped on Whisper White CS using Basic Black Classic ink.The two towers are cut in-half vertically and matched up with one another.The background again uses the SU En Francais stamp.Makes me long for Paris again.

2010-05-13T09:41:00.000-04:00

Carol Jones from Whims So Doodle in St Petersburg, FL taught a class on the Exploding Box which I then redid using all SU products.

Watercolor Trio

2010-05-10T10:02:00.000-04:00

I like everything about this new stamp set Watercolor Trio featured in the SU Summer Mini catalog. I used SU Lovely Lilac CS as a base and textured Whisper White CS using the new embossing folder Square Lattice that I coated with Lovely Lilac ink.

I stamped Confetti White CS with SU inks Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Lovely Lilac, Perfect Plum and Rose Red. Before stamping onto the Confetti White CS I spritzed the paper with the Gold Glow Smooch.I used SU punches Scalloped Oval and Small Oval for the sentiment and completed the card with ribbon from the Ribbon Originals collection. src="http://sites.google.com/site/dianekleiger/Home/kliegersiggy.jpg">

Punch Art on Paperclips

2010-05-09T17:36:00.000-04:00

I used the directions I found on www.creatinwithkirsteen.com to create these Japanese Dolls on paperclips. I used a sheet of the new travel paper found in the new mini and SU CS navy, black, and vanilla.The body shapes were created with the wide oval punch and the face and hair styles with the 1" and 1 1/4" circle punch. The jumbo clips I found at an office supply shop. They are held together using Tombo glue and glue dots.
I hope you enjoy.

Sweet Pea Paper

2010-04-05T18:47:00.001-04:00

The Sweet Pea Designers Paper Stack is fun to work with. I started with a card base of textured Olive Green CS. Picked two pieces of coordinating paper from the "Stack" and matted the lower piece with Taken With Teal CS. I used the punches Scalloped Oval and Small Oval and distressed the edges to add textured. The thanks so much stamp from the SU Pocket Silhouettes stamp set was used for the message. I finished the card by using buttons from the Fresh Favorite II collection, SU designer hardware:a Mini Library Clip, a White Basic Jumbo Grommet and ran two different ribbons from the SU Ribbon Originals through the center of the groumet.

Flowers Everywhere

2010-03-30T21:16:00.000-04:00

Spring is in the air. Flowers are blooming at my house. I just can't stop making flowers lately. I have had so much fun trying different techniques I've seen on several blogs. I cased the pansy flower card that Mary Jo Price-Williams displayed on her blog. I will use it as a birthday card for a friend who really likes pansies. I used the SU Butterfly Punch to creat each flower (2 butterflies needed for each flower) punched out of Shimmery White CS. Spritz the butterflies with water. Load the edges of a small paint brush with any color reinker, I used Elegant Eggplant and go around the edges letting the reinker trickle down the petal of the flower. Set aside to dry. I sponged So Saffron ink ever so lightly over each flower and placed a So Saffron brad in the center.
For the base of the card I used SU CS Elegant Eggplant,and matted it with Whisper White and So Saffron (embossed) tearing the bottom edges ever so slightly). For the leaves I picked SU CS Certainly Celery and used the Five Petal Flower punch. Once punched I ran the flowers through the crimper to add texture to the leaves.

For the roses I copied the receipe found on the Creations on Paper website.Three flowers are punched using the XL Fancy Flower punch of your favorite color CS that has been run through the crimper and flatten out with a bone folder. I used Tempting Tourquiose and So Saffron . I than spritzed them with water.I cut them as directed, glued, sniped the ends and curled the edges outward. I started by gluing the tip of the center petal and sliped this into the 2 petal cone, followed this using the 3 petal cone until all parts are together and you have a flower. Leaves can be added.

Flower Card

2010-03-28T19:20:00.001-04:00

I used the tutorial created by Lisa Freeman to create this card. The flower was much easier than I thought it would be.I used CS Not Quite Navy, Kraft, Very Vanilla and paper from the DSP Bella Bleu collection. The stamp set Vintage Vogue, Kraft Taffeta ribbon, and Not Quite Navy ink were used to complete the card.

Chalkboard Technique

2010-03-25T11:30:00.000-04:00

I CASED this card from Lynn Starzl.I first stamped with SU Craft Whisper White using the Inspired By Nature stamp set onto SU Basic Black CS.I let it air dry and than used Stampin" Pastels to color in the image. I used the SU Scallop Trim Border punch on Summer Sun CS to trim. I ran a piece of Lovely Lilac CS through the Big Shot using the Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder.I attached this to a card base of Confetti Cream CS.To complete I embossed butterflies of Summer Sun and Lovely Lilac using the Beautiful Wings embossilit die.

Masculine card

2010-03-15T09:49:00.000-04:00

I wanted to work with DSP that I had not played with in a while so...Bella Bleu and To the Nines came to mind. Using Sahara Sand CS as the card base I placed Brown Polka Dotted (To the Nines)CS and then matted the stamped Asian Aristry design (Hostess Set)with CS from the Bella Bleu collection. The lower right corner was decorated using both DSPs punched with the Photo Corners punch. Colors used to stamp the design on Confetti White CS were SU Sage Shadow and Pretty In Pink.I left the sediment off since it could be used for any occassion and could be a guy card.

Bunny Sweet Treat Cup

2010-02-22T12:35:00.001-05:00

I am having a lot of fun with the SU "Sweet Treat Cups".I used "Pretty in Pink" cardstock and layered it with paper from the "Sweet Pea Designer Series Pack".The bunny was made using the following SU punches: Large, wide, and small oval punches for the ears and feet. The "Ornament" punch for the head, , "Small Heart" punch for the nose and cut petals from the "Extra Large Fancy Flower" punch for the paws. The 2" circle from the SU "Circle #2" die was used for the body. SU "Chalks" and the "Singo gel pen" were used for shading. I popped up the head and ears using SU "Dimensionals" and SU "Snail Adhesive and Glue Dots" to secure the bunny to the page. I added some google eyes and whiskers with a basic black SU "Write Journaler" and filled the belly with jelly beans. I almost forgot I used SU "Whisper White" card stock.I hope you enjoy.

Happy Valentine's

2010-02-13T08:21:00.000-05:00

This card was fairly easy since it is mostly done with SU punches and the "Top Note" die. CS used was "Pretty In Pink", "Whisper White" and "Bravo Burgundy". The card base is "Bravo Burgundy" and trimmed with "Pretty In Pink" that has been punched with the "Pinking Hearts Border" punch. Two "Top Note" die cuts were done, one using "Whisper White" CS that was run through the "Big Shot" using the "Perfect Polka Dots" impressions folder and the other a piece of DSP from the "Sending Love Speciality" speciality paper.The heart was cut using the SU "Scalloped Heart of Hearts" Embosslit die and the bird was done using DSP and the "Extra Large Two-Step Bird" punch. Embellishments included using designer buttons from the "Sherbet" series, SU "Linen Thread" and a tag punched with the "Medium Jewelry Tag" punch. The tag was stamped using the Valentine stamp from the "Holiday Best" Hostess Level 1 set.

2010-02-03T16:48:00.001-05:00

Big thank you to Kim Score from http://paperpunchaddiction.blogspot.com for her paper punch instructions on "Naughty Kitty". I have wanted to try the Sweet Treat Cups and had an idea what I wanted to do but couldn't come up with the right design. I used her instructions and added my own touch using a treat cup for a fish bowl and put in some Pepperidge Farms Goldfish.
I used the CS So Saffron for the card base, paper from the SU Patterns Pack II (retired), Basic Gray for the body with Pretty In Pink to accent the ears and nose. For water I spritzed some SU Brocade Blue CS and ran it through the Big Shot using the Distressed textured plate from Sizzix.I added a SU Felt Flower, drew in a few dashes, added whiskers, paw and mouth markings and completed this naughty kitty with some goggle eyes. I think it is "stinkin cute". Don't you agree?

Feb Wall Decor

2010-01-30T09:53:00.000-05:00

Making the wall hanging was fun. I equate it to making three cards that I find enjoyable to look at for a month. I hope you agree.
Panel #1
I used a piece of chipboard-like material (found in the back of all SU DSP)and cut it to the desired size of 6X5. I used Snail adhesive to attach a piece of DSP paper from the "Sending Love Speciality" pack. I distressed the edges with Regal Rose ink. I used the Petal Card die to cut a piece of Rose Red and Whisper White CS. I ran the WW Pedal Card through the "Perfect Polka Dot" embossing folder. I removed two flaps from the WW so that it was heart shaped and fit neatly within the Rose Red Petal Card die cut. I secured the Rose Red Heart Pouch with Snail Adhesive to the DSP. Using the stamp set "I (Heart) Hearts" I stamped varies hearts using Real Red, Pretty In Pink, and Rose Red inks onto CS (PIP,WW,and Rose Red).I punched them out using the "Full Heart," "Small Heart" and the "Heart to Heart" punches. Using the Embosslits Die "Scalloped Heart of Hearts" I cut CS from WW, Real Red, PIP, and Rose Red. Using dimenstionals, I popped up the various hearts. Next I used the "Two-Bird Step" punch and added a red "Epoxy Brad" to finish off the pouch. I added one "Real Red Corduroy Button" to complete the panel.
Panel #2
I used the same size for the chipboard-like material and but used a different paper from the DSP "Sending Love Speciality". I used WW CS, punched it out with the "XL Fancy Flower" punch and then embossed it with the "Perfect Polka Dots" folder and decorated it with hearts using the "Small Hearts" punch and DSP. A pink "Epoxy Brad" was added to the center. I added a "Pretty In Pink Corduroy Button" to the middle of a flower print on the DSP. The decorated "Love Note" was sent to me by Gayle Gibbons (fellow SU demo)and was the focal point for this panel. She used DSP,stamped with "I (Heart) to Hearts" set and scissor cut the large heart and used the "Small Heart" punch for the Real Red "Love" hearts. She finished it off using a red "Epoxy Brad".
Panel #3
I had seen this penguin couple on another blog and decided to CASE them (Sorry I can't find my reference). I used the following punches:
1 1/4 circle: heads
Small oval: bill, arms, and cut up portions for purse and handle
Wide oval : main body
Large oval: center of body (white)
Heart to Heart: face and heart being held
Curly label: corner of punch-out for flap on purse
Round Tab: feet

The eyes were created using the Crop-A-Dile and highlighted with the Singo white gel pen.
I selected another piece of DSP for this panel and trimmed it with a one-half inch piece of Bravo Burgundy CS punched with the "Pinking Hearts Boarder". The "Petal Card" die was used to create the large heart out of Rose Red CS. The heart was stamped using the "I (Heart)Hearts" set and Bravo Burgundy ink and one heart using the "Small Hearts" punch. Items from the "Pretties Kit" were used to pierce the heart. The WW CS heart was punched using the "Full Heart" punch and run through the "Perfect Polka Dot" folder. The other heart uses Bravo Burgundy CS and the Embosslit "Scalloped Heart of Hearts".

The holes in each corner were punched using the "Crop-A-Dile" and held together using "Very Vanilla" taffeta ribbon.

It took longer to write this description than it did to construct the panels.

Valentine Card 1

2010-01-20T10:27:00.000-05:00

I really like how this card turned out. It was so simple and the DSP Sending Love Speciality paper made it so easy to assemble. Besides the DSP I used Real Red, Whisper White and Pretty In Pink card stock. The ribbon is PIP taffeta and the PIP brads add a nice touch. The only stamping was done with Real Red Ink using the Level 1 Hostess Set Holiday Best. Just so easy.

Valentine Treat Boxes

2010-01-13T09:05:00.000-05:00

The box to the left I cut 4 Scallop Envelopes from cardstock (2 Whisper White and 2 Real Red)using the Big Shot. I adhered the inside flaps and the bottom flaps together with Sticky Strip. I cut a 2 1/4 inch X 12 inch strip of DSP: Sending Love Speciality and another piece 2 1/4 inch X 2 inch strip and adhered it with Snail Adhesive to cover the sides of the box.I used more Snail Adhesive to secure the scalloped flaps against the sides of the box.I decorated the box with Pretty In Pink Taffata Ribbon, used the Scalloped Hearts of Hearts Embossilit to cut two hearts - one PIP and the other using RR CS, and used Mini Glue dots to hold them together. I used a SU Dimensional behind the hearts. Next I used the Two-step Bird Punch with DSP and Old Olive CS and added a Dimensional behind. The directions for the Scallop Envelope Box can be found on SplitCoastStampers site.

Supplies:

Scallop Envelope Die

DSP Paper: Sending Love Speciality
Whisper White
Old Olive
Real Red
Pretty In Pink

Pretty In Pink Taffeta Ribbon

Embosslit: Scalloped Hearts of Hearts

Two-step Bird Punch

Sticky Strip
Mini Glue Dots
Snail Adhesive
Dimensionals

Bird's Eye: Non SU black thing

The Petal Card box on the right uses 4 cuts from the Petal Card die. I used Bravo Burgundy CS. I adhered the sides together using Sticky Strip. Next I cut another Petal card using DSP from the Sending Love Speciality pack. I trimmed the flaps to fit the BB CS and adhered them with Snail Adhesive, I cut 4-2 1/4 squares and adhered them to the sides. Using the Scalloped Hearts of Hearts Embosslit I cut 2 WW and 2 PIP hearts and used Dimensionals. I finished the box by inserting Pretty In Pink Epoxy Brads in each flap.This idea came from a blog I believe by Dawn Renee Oliver.

Both boxes can be used for party favors
Supplies

Petal Card Die

DSP Paper: Sending Love Speciality
Bravo Burgundy
Very Vanilla
Pretty In Pink

Embosslit: Scalloped Hearts of Hearts

Epoxy Brads: Pretty In Pink

Sticky Strip
Snail Adhesive
Dimensionals

BiFold Card

2010-01-02T10:35:00.000-05:00

I can't believe I have not posted a card since September. I have been busy traveling, surfing many blogs and cased several of my cards for the holidays. My New Year's resolution is to post at least once a week. With that in mind I created a bifold card for my first post of 2010.

The January 5- April 30 Occasions Mini has so many wonderful additions to the SU family that it was fun creating a card using a few of the new products and blending them with the established. Using Whisper White CS I trimmed the bi-fold edges with the new “Pinking Hearts” border punch and lined the back with Real Red CS. I used a stamp from the new set “I (Heart) Hearts” on the front of the card. To create the label I used WWCS and punched it with the “Curly Label” and with the “Curly Label” die (Movers and Shakers) made a backdrop with RRCS. The saying is from the stamp set “Owl Together Now”. I punched the curly label with the smallest heart on the “Heart To Heart” punch so the RRCS shows through.
The inside uses both stamp sets again to convey the message of love. The “Love heart” is first stamped and than punched using the new punch “Small Heart” and set using a SU dimensional. The owl and branch are colored with SU markers.

This also makes a cute ATC.

12 Days of Holiday Sales!

2009-12-12T09:04:00.001-05:00

These might be the most exciting 12 days of December with select Big Shot dies and vinyl sheets for the Big Shot on sale! The 12 Days of Holiday Sales begin today and runs through December 22.

Some of the items introduced in this sale are new colors of Décor Elements vinyl sheets. There are 18 new colors to choose from, and they make great projects when you use them with Big Shot dies. Consider pairing the Clear Décor Elements vinyl sheets with the Tulipe Bigz die to create an etched-like design on a vase. Or use the Decorative Accent Bigz dies with the Old Olive Décor Element vinyl sheets to enhance a frame. The combination of Big Shot dies and Décor Elements vinyl sheets is sure to take your creativity to a new level!

Tell your husband!!! Shop now --- sale is only until Dec. 22nd!

Click here to view the Big Shot Specials list!

September Stamp-A-Stack

2009-08-26T13:04:00.001-04:00

September is right around the corner and we will focus on using the "Embrace Life" and "Oval All" SU stamp sets with the Watercolor Wonder Crayons at the Stamp-A-Stack get together September 2nd and 3rd. The card on the left uses the SU cardstock: Orchid Opulence, Pale Plum, Rich Razzelberry (textured with the small dot plate) and Whisper White.
The DSP is Cottage Wall and a strip of Polka-Dot Rich Razzelberry grosgrain ribbon finishes it off. The blender pen was used with the Watercolor Crayons and inks.

The card on the right uses SU cardstock Mellow Moss, Pale Plum, Rich Razzelberry and Confetti Cream. The Pale Plum cardstock was run through the Big Shot Embossing Folder-Final Press and Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon completed the card.

Mojo Monday

2009-08-14T13:22:00.000-04:00

I wanted to try a sketch presented on the Mojo Monday Blog. Multiple layers, brads, and a little bit of ribbon. All supplies used are retired SU products.

Punched Window Technique

2009-08-06T14:08:00.000-04:00

This is a fun technique to try. Stamp your images on a DSP and use your circle punches to punch out various areas of an image (makes a window). Restamp your images on white paper to match the same number of windows created previously and color in the images. Cut out the shapes and line them up with the patterened paper and secure with adhesive.

Fishy Card

2009-08-04T19:58:00.000-04:00

This whimsical card was done using the Heavenly Holes technique. The stamp set is a retired SU set. The CS is SU gable green, tempting turquoise, taken with teal, brilliant blue, and whisper white. I used the Cuttlebug folder Spots and Dots for the background and punched the various sized holes with the Martha Stewart craft punch.

Upsy Daisy

2009-08-02T09:30:00.000-04:00

This week we will be using the Upsy Daisy stamp set to make two different types of cards. The first one uses the chalk line technique and the second uses the Top Note die and the new In-Colors, ribbon, and paper from StampinUp.

Bargello Technique

2009-07-11T16:00:00.000-04:00

If you want to use up your scraps try using the directions I got from the "Technique Junkies Newsletter". I used established colors and a couple of the new In Colors.

SSC106

2009-07-06T16:38:00.000-04:00

I posted today for the SSC106 changelle. The main CS is Sahara Sand. I used the "Distressed template" on the face of the card and than lightly brushed Chocolate Chip chalk from SU Stampin Pastels over the ridges. The designer paper is SU "To the Nines" and I used the Curly Label punch to make the shapes from Dusty Durango and Soft
Suede CS. Whisper White was used for the 1 1/4" circles. I used several stamps from the Pocket Silhouettes set with Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, and Always Artichoke to accent the images. A piece of Chocolate Chip Taffeta ribbon was tied and the use of the Photo Corners punch completed the card.

2009-07-01T11:04:00.000-04:00

Happy July 1st. These two cards are the featured cards at our Stamp-A-Stack meetings this week. The card on the far left use the technique "Depth of Field" with the SU colors Going Gray, Pale Plum, and Elegant Eggplant. The card on the right uses the new In-Colors Rich Razzleberry and Crushed Curry. Both cards use the SU stamp set "Eastern Blooms."

What an exciting time it is since the new catty is unveiled today for all to see. There is a "Deal of the Week" offering the Scallop Punch for $10.99 (normally $15.95) until July 5th and the Demonstrator Kit for $85. All orders taken from me in July will earn a free catalog. You can't beat that for a savings. Until next time happy stamping.

2009-06-29T13:21:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to share a quick an easy gift idea. I CASED Krista's 4X4 Note Cards and holder with the new In Colors. Makes a quick gift and is easy to do. Hardest part is waiting for the ink to dry.

New In Colors 2009-2010

2009-06-23T13:06:00.000-04:00

Ribbons and Papers and Markers Oh My! The countdown to July 1st has begun. The new in- colors are awesome. The ribbon is unique in that on one side you have the playful polka dots and flip it over and a solid grosgrain ribbon color appears. How cool is that? The new catty is filled with so many surprises. The Designer Series Paper is undescribable (you will just have to look) and don't get me started on the other accessories there is not enough space here to mention them all. The stamps - what can I say - you will just have to look. That's all I'm saying about that.

Mini Magazine Note Holder

2009-06-22T18:57:00.000-04:00

When I came across this Mini Magazine Note Holder on Becky Roberts blog http://www.inkingidaho.blogspot.com/ I knew I had to make one. It holds 3x3 note cards with envelopes. I used Pale Plum and Elegant Eggplant CS and DSP Perfect Plum for trimming. I used the 5-Petal Flower punch, white button from the Cafe Au Lait button Collection and some hemp twine.

The note cards are made with Confetti Cream CS and decorated to create an assortment of styles.

Flower Pot Card

2009-06-16T15:07:00.001-04:00

In an attempt to use up current supplies before they retire at the end of June I tried the Flower Pot card using the template designed by Andrea Walford at www.andreawalford. com. The insert of the flower pot pulls out and can be used to write your comments (i.e, Get Well, Thanks A Bunch, Thinking of You) or use rub-ons. For the flowers and leaves (kiwi kiss) I used the Sizzlets Set Birds and Blooms die Large Flower (apricot) with Riding Hood Red Designer Button Bouquet and linen thread, and the die Flower Pieces (Pacific Blue and Baja Breeze) with a So Saffron brad from Rich Regals collection. Another Large Flower using Designer Paper from Sweet Slumber and a Baja Breeze button from the Designer Button series Button Bouquet. Finally a Pink Pirouette flower from the Fleurette Collection with a Brocade Blue brad in the center. I folded the leaves in half for dimenson and brought the flower petals up a little for depth. I used mini dots to hold the flowers and leaves to the top of the insert card. Using the templates by Andrea I placed them on the textured card stock(Sweet Slumber) and folded where indicated. I finished the flower pot off with a piece of white taffata ribbon. The hardest part of the card was deciding what flowers I wanted to use.

Tri-Fold Shutter Card

2009-06-12T10:11:00.000-04:00

Since I first saw the Tri-Fold card on Joyce's blog http://www.stamperjoyce.blogspot.com/ I have wanted to try my hand at making it. On the left it shows you the front of the card and on the right is the view of the card opened. I started with a 12x12" piece of textured cardstock. I used Pretty In Pink and the Designer Paper Candy Lane (Retiring June 30th) for my trim. I cut the cardstock so it was 5.5" tall. This size will easily fit into an invitation size envelope. I scored at 4" and 8" and then proceeded to score 1" from the top and 1" from the bottom at 2" and 10". Joyce provided a diagram to help us visual people understand. I used my craft knife to cut from the 2" score to the 10" score at both the top and the bottom of the CS. I added the Designer Paper to the surface of the Pretty In Pink CS. In some instances I left a slight boarder and in others proceeded with a solid strip of paper.

2009-06-11T17:22:00.000-04:00

The next card I placed a square of Bella Rose Designer Series Paper (retiring the end of this month) behind the cut flower, added a felt flower (Flower Fusion), a white brad (Jumbo Brads), Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon (also retiring) and stamped the corner with Classic Riding Hood Red Ink again using the Fresh Cuts Stamp Set.

2009-06-11T16:45:00.000-04:00

Fresh Cut Notecards

I find these note cards so easy to use and so versatile. The note cards already have the flower die cut into them, The first card I stamped with the Fresh Cuts Stamp Set using Pacific Blue Classic Ink (soon to be retired), added a square of Pacific Blue cardstock on the inside of the notecard, and punched out some flowers. The first one is Baja Breeze cardstock (also retiring) with the 5 petal flower punch, and then used Rose Red cardstock with the Boho Bloosoms punch and added a Designer Series Flower brad.

Welcome!

2009-06-09T12:56:00.000-04:00

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