Oct 25, 2022 | Christmas, Clean and Simple, Gallery, Holidays |
It can be frustrating when you want to sit down and create something and your mind goes blank. So, I went to my stamps for inspiration today. I was working on a card using the Snowman Magic stamp set. The large sentiment in the set caught my eye, so it became my inspiration for today’s card. I thought I would use the sentiment and create some sort of background with stamps and ink. Looking through my stamp sets, I found the ribbon stamp in the Christmas Scottie set. I thought it would work well with the font in the sentiment. Now I had the elements for my card. And, it felt good to put ink to paper to create a card. I’ve been using a lot of patterned paper and die cuts lately.
Today’s Card Parts & Pieces
- I cut a Thick Basic White card base 11″ x 4 1/4″ and scored it at 5 1/2″.
- The Garden Green mat layer is 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″.
- I cut the top Basic White layer 4″ x 5 1/4″.
- The top layer is randomly stamped with the ribbon stamp alternating with Real Red and Garden Green ink.
- I stamped the sentiment with Real Red ink and die cut it with one of my circle dies. It’s attached to the card front with Dimensionals.
- I added a few die cut, sparkling snowflakes to the ribbon images and punched a bow using the Scottie Dog Punch.
It’s always fun to do a little decorating on the inside of your card. I do it on most of mine, leaving room for a short personal note.
So, find some great stamps, add some ink, stamp a layer and create something fun, clean and simple to send a magical wish!
… the only limitation is your imagination!
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Sep 19, 2022 | Clean and Simple, Fall Themed, Gallery, Thinking of You |
Happy Monday to you!
Today I have a Clean and Simple Fall themed card with a little burst of color. I mixed two Bundles for this design – Ringed With Nature and Hello Harvest. I also have a card story.
Today’s Card Story
As you know, I’m an Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. When I create cards and projects for my Blog, I’m usually showcasing a new Bundle or stamp/die set so you can see some of the products at work and get inspiration at the same time.
There are times, I have an idea in mind and the particular stamp or die set I’m using doesn’t have the elements I want to complete the design. That’s the fun part! I get to go through my product stash and find something that does. Two Bundles equal one project is today’s theme.
So, think about it… always get to know your stamps, dies and patterned paper themes. It’s so much fun to mix and match. And, at the same time, you’re creatoing something that’s truly original!
Today’s Card Pieces And Parts
- Since this is a Clean And Simple card, there aren’t many pieces and parts.
- CAS is the acronym for Clean And Simple. This means lots of white space and few or no layers. Embellishments are usually kept to a minimum, as well.
- I cut a top fold Basic White card base 4 1/4″ x 11″ and scored at 5 1/2″.
- The Designer Series Paper layer is 2″ x 5 1/2″ and is adhered to the left side of the cardbase front.
- The top Basic White layer is 3 12″ x 4 1/2″. All of the card elements and sentiment are on this layer.
- I arranged the oak leaf cluster before attaching it to the card layer. I used small amounts of liquid glue.
- I stamped the sentiment with Tuxedo Black Memento ink, then attached the oak leaf cluster to the card layer.
- The oak leaf cluster is attached with Dimensionals.
- I added a few Pearl Basic Jewels (Annual Catalog) that I colored with a Dark Cajun Craze Stampin’ Blend.
- And, don’t forget the inside!
So, cut a cardstock base, attach a few layers, add a cluster of oak leaves and a few pearls and creating something to share with someone special.
… the only limitation is your imagination!
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Aug 26, 2022 | Clean and Simple, Fall Themed, Gallery |
Happy Friday! I hope you have some crafting time planned for your weekend.
Today’s card is a simple Fall hello showcasing the Rustic Harvest Bundle. The deep color tones in this Product Suite are warm and inviting, but I went in a slightly different color direction. I’ve always admired the Crumb Cake and Bermuda Bay color combination, and today I added Soft Sky and Cajun Craze. Hope you like the color switch.
Today’s Card Pieces And Parts
- Naturally, I have layers!
- The Basic White card base is 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ on the 8 1/2″ side.
- The Cajun Craze layer is 5 1/4″ x 4″.
- I cut the Crumb Cake layer 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″.
- The Basic White top layer is 5″ x 3 3/4″.
- All the elements except for the maple leaf are die cut using the Rustic Pumpkin Dies.
- I stamped the pumpkin on the left with Bermuda Bay ink and used my Blender Pen to add some color.
- The tall pumpkin is die cut using Basic White cardstock. I used Soft Sky ink and a Blending Brush to add color to it.
- The maple leaf is one of the Leaf Tags from the Rustic Harvest Suite.
- Once I had all of my elements inked and die cut, I arranged them on the card front.
- A few Fine Sparkle Adhesive Gems embellish the card front.
Coloring Tips and Tricks
- Using a blender Pen is a quick and easy way to add a little color to a stamped image.
- Once you stamp the image, simply pull the color from the stamped lines to create a light shading.
- I inked the edges of the maple leaf with Bermuda Bay ink and a Sponge Dauber.
- Using a Sponge Dauber to add ink to a cardstock edge is a quick and easy way to give a layer, sentiment banner, or image some dimension without using Dimensionals.
- You can also quickly and easily shade a stamped image with ink and a Sponge Dauber.
So, grab your Blending Brush, Blender Pen and a Sponge Dauber, and add a little accent color to some pretty pumpkins!
… the only limitation is your imagination!
Today’s Product Details
STAMPIN’ UP! NOTES & NEWS
- The Pool Party and Soft Sea Foam Notes And Envelopes and the Tree Lot Dies from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure are no longer available.
- Stampin’ Up! has made more products available for FREE with a qualifying purchase so we all can continue to enjoy the benefits of Sale-A-Bration.
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Aug 17, 2022 | Clean and Simple, Fall Themed, Gallery, Thank You |
Fall is just around the corner. Our New Jersey heat wave finally broke. Still no rain, though. A change of season is very much on my mind so I’m showcasing the Apple Harvest Bundle.
The Apple Harvest stamp set is in the July – December 2022 Mini Catalog without coordinating dies. Starting September 1st through September 30th, you can purchase the stamp set and Apple Blossom Dies as a Bundle and save 10%.
Today’s card is a quick, clean, and simple card using the Apple Harvest stamp set and upcoming Apple Blossom Dies.
The stamps in the Apple Harvest stamp set are open stamps. If you like to color, you will enjoy them. I loved the images in this stamp set, so I thought about adding color with sponge daubers. I tried it and am happy with the shading of the apples. You’ll love the sponge dauber technique.
The Apple Harvest Bundle is available on September 1st.
Today’s Card Pieces And Parts
- My original version of this card includes a Garden Green cardstock layer. You can create your card using an additional layer. A Sweet Sorbet or Poppy Parade layer would be pretty, as well.
- The Basic White card base is 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″.
- The smaller Basic White layer is 2 3/4″ x 4″. Die cut the bottom of this layer using the scalloped die from the Apple Blossom Dies.
- The sentiment layer is 1″ x 2″.
- Stamp the sentiment with Real Red ink.
- Die Cut the bottom of the sentiment layer with the scalloped die from the Apple Blossom Dies.
- I cut the Garden Green Gingham Cottage Designer Series Paper layer 2 5/8″ x 4″.
- Die cut the bottom of the patterned paper layer with the scalloped die, as well.
Color and Assemble The Card
- Stamp two apples with Soft Suede ink onto Basic White cardstock.
- I used Old Olive and Garden Green ink for the apple leaves, Real Red and Sweet Sorbet ink for the apples, and Soft Suede for the stem.
- I know the coloring is not perfect. It’s a fun process to ink up the sponge daubers and fill in the color. It’s quick, as well.
- Using the ink and sponge daubers made me feel like a genuine artist! You will, too!
- I die cut the apples with the coordinating die.
- I attached the small Basic White, and Gingham Cottage scalloped layer with Dimensionals.
- The Linen Thread background is simply a few wraps of thread around my fingers, crimped in the center with a large glue dot and attached to the card layer.
- I attached the apples and sentiment with Dimensionals and added a few Classic Matte Dots.
So, cut a simple card base, add Linen Thread, “sponge” some apples and create something to show gratitude.
… the only limitation is your imagination!
Today’s Product Details
STAMPIN’ UP! NOTES & NEWS
- The Pool Party and Soft Sea Foam Notes And Envelopes and the Tree Lot Dies from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure are no longer available.
- Stampin’ Up! has made more products available for FREE with a qualifying purchase so we all can continue to enjoy the benefits of Sale-A-Bration.
- Click the flyer below for details.
DON’T FORGET TO SALE-A-BRATE NOW THROUGH AUGUST 31ST
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Aug 3, 2022 | Christmas, Clean and Simple, Gallery, Holidays, Tutorials, Uncategorized |
It’s been consistently hot and dry here in New Jersey, but I’m thinking “snow”.
Today, I’m showcasing the Snowman Magic Bundle. The Snowman Magic stamp set has lots of mini stamps that build a snowman in a snow scene. It’s great for the winter and holiday seasons. The Snowman Dies coordinate with the stamps and also feature a large frame die, bordered with snowflakes, that makes it easy to frame your snow scene. You can also use the large frame die alone to frame a sentiment or a pretty holiday image. Do you have a fun family photo you want to display or send to loved ones? Create a beautiful photo frame.
I kept this card “clean” with lots of white space and minimal elements. You can use this design to add ink to the edges of your snow drifts, or place a little sparkle in the Starry Sky.
Today’s Card Pieces And Parts
- My card base is 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″. scored at 4 1/4″.
- I cut two layers 4″ x 5 1/4″. One is Starry Sky and the other is Basic White.
- Using one of the larger dies from my Layering Circles Dies, I die cut a circle on the right side of the Basic White layer.
- I cut two smaller Basic White layers 2 1/2″ x 4″, and hand cut swirls into the top of these layers to create my snow drifts.
- On a smaller strip of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the snowman’s scarf and hat with Starry Sky ink.
- On another strip of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the three trees with Mossy Meadow ink.
- With one pass through my Mini Cut & Emboss Machine, I die cut the white tree, hat, scarf, snowman arms, and snowman.
- Turn the large Basic White, circle die cut layer so that the circle is on the left.
- Position the first snow drift layer on the back of the circle opening, checking to see if you like the way it appears on the front of the circle.
- Attach it from the back side with Dimensionals.
- Do the same with the second snow drift layer. Attach it from the back with Dimensionals.
- Stamp the face on the snowman with black ink.
- Arrach the hat, scarf and die cut arms to the snowman.
Add The Elements
- Attach the white die cut tree to the snowdrifts as shown.
- Attach the snowman as shown.
- Fussy cut the Mossy Meadow Trees and attach them to the snowdrift.
- Stamp your sentiment with Starry Sky ink and adhere it to the card front.
- Attach your snow scene to the Starry Sky layer, slightly offsetting the Starry Sky layer.
- Attach the snow scent to your card base.
So, cut your layers, offset them on the card front and create something to share winter gratitude.
… the only limitation is your imagination!
Today’s Product Details
Stampin’ Up! Notes & News
- The Pool Party and Soft Sea Foam Notes And Envelopes and the Tree Lot Dies from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure are no longer available.
- Stampin’ Up! has made more products available for FREE with a qualifying purchase so we all can continue to enjoy the benefits of Sale-A-Bration.
- Click the flyer below for details.
DON’T FORGET TO SALE-A-BRATE NOW THROUGH AUGUST 31ST.
A FREE GIFT FROM ME
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