Playful Petals Easter Card

This card was a projects we made at last month's S.O.T.T.S. club and one that I sent out to a few of our family for Easter.


The flower, stem, and leaves were made using the technique White-On-White Embossing. I stamped the images in Whisper White Craft Ink, covered with White Embossing Powder, and set with the Heat Tool. Once it's dry, I colored with markers inbetween the white lines. After coloring in, you can wipe any excess marker off of the white lines with just a dry paper towel.

The Ivory Half-Pearl and Clear Rinestone Brad are from the Pretties Kit, and added a little extra fanciness to the card.

Stamp Sets: Playful Petals, All Holidays
Card Stock: Certainly Celery, Pretty In Pink, So Saffron, Almost Amethyst, Whisper White, Tea Party DSP
Inks: Almost Amethyst Marker, Pretty In Pink Marker, So Saffron Marker, Certainly Celery Marker, Whisper White Craft Pad, Versamark Pad
Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Pretties Kit, Small Tag Punch, Tag Punch, Dimentionals, Certainly Celery Poly-Twill Ribbon (SAB 2009), Pretty In Pink 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
I have one more Easter Card to share with you....

Punch Bunny Easter Card

Here is the card I made for our Family & Freinds for Easter. I just love this cute little punch bunny!

The punch bunny is made with the following punches (all SU!):
1 3/4" Circle-Whisper White
Large Oval-2 Whisper White
Small Oval-2 Pretty in Pink
3/4" Circle-2 Whisper White
1/4" Circle-2 Basic Black

I sponged Pretty in Pink on the ears as well as the cheeks, then used a Basic Black Marker to draw the whiskers and dots, and a White Gel pen for the eyes. The nose is a Pretty in Pink Brad.

I also used the *NEW* Scallop Oval Punch and coordinating Stamp Set, Ovals All. You might notice the "Easter Wishes" saying is not part of the Ovals All set. I colored in the flower portion of the stamp and then used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to line up the "Easter Wishes" from the Loads of Love Accessories set.

Here is the card in Almost Amethyst...


Stamp Sets: Ovals All, Loads of Love Accessories
Card Stock: Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Almost Amethyst, Whisper White, Tea Party DSP
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Pretty in Pink/Almost Amethyst Marker, Certainly Celery Marker, Basic Black Marker
Accessories: 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Pretty in Pink Brad, White Gel Pen, Sponges, Dimentionals, Certainly Celery Ribbon

Thanks for looking!

Penguin Punches

I saw this cute idea for a penguin made using punches somewhere online. I just thought they were adorable and knew I would have to share them with my S.O.T.T.S. club members. This is the card we made last month.




Here is the Penguin recipe (This is to make one penguin):

1 3/8" Circle Punch-Basic Black
Heart to Heart Punch-Whisper White
Wide Oval Punch-Basic Black
Large Oval Punch-Basic Black (cut in half for wings), Whisper White
Small Oval Punch-Pumpkin Pie
Tag Punch-Pumpkin Pie

Here is a close-up....



At our club meeting a couple of the ladies changed a few things. I made a new card with their "updated" penguins.

Card Stock: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Sahara Sand, Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Delicate Dots DSP (SAB 2009)

Inks: Basic Black Marker, Pumpkin Pie Marker

Accessories: 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Heart-to-Heart Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch, Tab Punch, 5-Petal Flower Punch, 1/16" Handheld punch, Vintage Brads-Black, Filigree Designer Brads, Certainly Celery Poly-Twill Ribbon (SAB 2009), Dimentionals

Thanks for looking!

Top Note Bag

When I first saw this idea online, I knew I would be making it with the Raspberry Tart DSP! I just love the color combo!


I cut 2 Top Notes with the Sizzix, one in each pattern, and then cut them in half width-wise. I also trimed along the outer score lines and then attached one half of each pattern to a Rose Red Top Note.

I cut the top off of a mini gift bag, leaving it 3" tall. Keeping the bag closed, I put sticky strip along all four edges of each side. I attached each Top Note, making sure they matched up. The handles are punched from the Small Oval Punch.

The Butterfly is from the Sizzix Die, Beautiful Butterflies. I layered two different sizes on top of each other. The Butterfly's body is a staple threaded with Pink Beads from the Bead Duos. Here is a close-up....

Card Stock: Rose Red, Pretty In Pink, Raspberry Tart DSP
Accessories: Sizzix, Beautiful Butterflies Die, Top Note Die, Pretty In Pink 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Kiwi Kiss Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Pink Bead Duos,
Non-SU! Accessories: Staple, Mini Gift Bag

Happy Spring!

Leprechaun Punch Art

Happy St. Patty's Day! I saved my favorite St. Patty's Card for today. It's a cute punched Leprechaun and his pot of gold!

I had so much fun making this card! For those of you who know me, you know I love Punch Art! I just love the way someone can make something from a few different punches!

Here's the recipe for the Leprechaun:
Small Tag Punch-Always Artichoke
Word Window Punch-Always Artichoke
1-3/8" Circle Punch-Blush Blossom
Scallop Circle Punch-Really Rust
1/3"x 1" strip of Basic Black, trimmed to fit hat width
1/2"x1/2" Square of Summer Sun, punched with a 1/4" Square Punch to make the buckle

Here's the recipe for the Pot of Gold:
1-3/4" Circle Punch-Basic Black
Wide Oval Punch-Basic Black
2 Word Window Punches-Basic Black; one is the top of the pot, the other is cut in half for the pot legs
10-12 1/4" Circle Punches-Summer Sun for the Gold

The "Gold" was then covered with Crystal Effects and Gold Fine Galaxy Glitter. The background texture was made using the *NEW* Texturz Plates Backgrounds 1. To use you sandwich as follows: Multipurpose Platform (Comes with the Big Shot), Textured Plate, CS, scrap piece of CS to make more defined texture, Silicone Rubber, Impressions Pad

Inks: Basic Black Marker
Card Stock: Always Artichoke, Close to Cocoa, Basic Black, Blush Blossom, Summer Sun, Really Rust
Accessories: Small Tag Punch, Word Window Punch, 1/4" Square Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Crystal Effects, Gold Fine Galaxy Glitter, Always Artichoke 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimentionals, Sizzix Texturz Plates Backgrounds 1, Silicone Rubber, Impressions Pad

Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Lucky Leprechaun Card

This was one of the cards we made at last month's S.O.T.T.S. Club. It's the happy Leprechaun from the set Pinch Proof.

This is a 5-1/4" x 5-1/4" square card, which fits the Scallop Circle Die perfectly. I used the *NEW* Circle Scissor Plus to cut the 3-3/4", 3-1/2", 3-1/4" circles. It is so easy to use and another fun way to layer your cards.

The Leprechaun is stamped in Versamark Ink and then in Garden Green Ink, then covered with Clear Embossing Powder and set with the Heat Tool. If you have Garden Green Craft Ink, you can omit using the Versamark Ink. The Pinch Proof Scallop image was inked the same way, and then punched with the 1-3/8" Circle Punch. I used markers to color in the images. Here is a close-up.



For the Kiwi Kiss color around the Pinch Proof and on the Leprechaun's jacket I used my Classic Kiwi Kiss Stamp Pad and with it closed, I squeezed it together to get ink on the top cover. Then I took a Blender Pen to transfer the color. That's one of the best techniques to use the In Color Stamp Pads as markers...until ©Stampin' Up! realizes we want them to start making In Color markers.

Stamp Sets: Pinch Proof
Inks: Versamark Ink, Garden Green Pad, More Mustard Marker, Blush Blossum Marker, Kiwi Kiss Pad
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Garden Green, Whisper White
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Sizzix Scallop Circle Die, Circle Scissor Plus, Glass Mat, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Dimentionals, Blender Pen, Kiwi Kiss 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon


Thanks for looking!

Top Note Quited Card

This is one of the cards we made at the last S.O.T.T.S. Club. It's a Paper Quit!


This is such a fun idea! I cut 1" squares from the Raspberry Tart DSP....I used about 20 squares total for this card. This I layered them in rows and adhered them to a piece of Whisper White CS about 4"x5" in size. Then I ran it thought the Sizzix using the Top Note Die and cut off the scored frame. It was then adhered to a Pretty In Pink Top Note to give a nice frame.

The flower image is from the Sweet Stems Stamp Set. I colored the image in, punched it out using the Curly Label Punch, and then finished it with Crystal Effects and sponged the edges with Rose Red Ink.

Stamp Sets: Sweet Stems
Inks: Rose Red Pad, Kiwi Kiss Pad, Cameo Coral Marker, Rose Red Marker
Card Stock: Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, Pretty Ink Pink, Rapsberry Tart DSP, Whisper White
Accessories: Sizzix Top Note Die, Curly Label Punch, Crystal Effects, Dimentionals, Sponges

Thanks for looking and remember,
Friendships are Sewn with Love and Measured by Kindness!

Seashell Shaker Card

This is a cute Summery Card my Stamping Club made last year. Since I FINALLY got my blog up and running, I thought I would share it with you.

I used the set Seaside. The shell was stamped in Chocolate Chip ink and then colored in using the now retired Metallic Pencils and Baby Oil Technique. (Clink the link to see how...If you don't have the Metallic pencils, any "pure" colored pencils will work with the Baby Oil Technique.)

I cut the oval frame using the Coluzzle Cutting System and stamped & sponged around the frame using Chocolate Chip ink.

Now for the "shaker" part....I used SU!'s Clear Envelopes. I slid in my colored shell image and then poured a small amount of sand into the envelope. Sealed it and then using Sticky Strip, adhere to the frame. Here's a close-up:

The sand I used is extra special! At our wedding we had Hurricanes full of sand and shells with large candles in them set at each table. I used the sand from one of the Hurricanes....it was just sand purchased from Michaels, not from the beach.

Stamp Set: Seaside
Inks: Chocolate Chip Ink Pad
Card Stock: Kraft, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Metallic Pencils (retired), Clear Envelopes, Sticky Strip, Coluzzle Cutting System
Non-SU! Accessories: Baby Oil, Q-Tips, Sand

Hope this warms you up a little...

Embrace Life Card

Here is a card we made a couple months ago at my Thurs AM club. I used the Embrace Life stamp set and Ginger Blossom DSP...they coordinate perfectly!


I made the circles using my Coluzzle Cutting System....when I got the Coluzzle, I didn't think I would use it as much as I do! I guess that's how most unexpected favorites are...

I used the Stained-Glass Window technique....it's very easy, but looks beautiful! You start by taking Vellum CS and stamping your image in Black Craft Ink. Then cover it with Black Embossing Powder and set with the Heat Tool. Once the image cools, turn it over and color in the image with markers, so you are coloring on the opposite side than the embossing. Then flip it back over to attach to your background CS...in this case I used Very Vanilla CS. The technique creates a very soft-color look...it's gorgeous on larger images as well.

*I have an Instruction Sheet available for this card with directions and exact CS measurements. Let me know if you are interested.*

Stamp Sets: Embrace Life
Card Stock: Ruby Red, River Rock, Very Vanilla, Vellum CS,
Ginger Blossom DSP
Inks: Black Craft Ink, Whisper White Craft Ink, Ruby Red marker,
Regal Rose marker
Accesssories: River Rock Double-Stitched ribbon, Coluzzle Cutting System, Corner Rounder Punch, Black Embossing Powder, Heal Tool, Dimentionals

I hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July!

Lemonade Swap

This was a swap Linda Jensen showed us how to make at this month's Demo meeting. So adorable!!!

It's a glass of Lemonade made from Vellum CS! Wow...what will they think of next?!

*A little note on the Vellum CS...Stampin' Up! offers two types of Vellum, Paper and Card Stock. There is a big difference between the two. Vellum Paper will give you that "cloudy" look with a thin paper, where the Card Stock is much thicker and durable. Projects like these work much better with the Vellum Card Stock.*

To make the lemonade glass, start with a 3 1/2" x 3 1/4" piece of Vellum CS. Cut 3/8" from both sides at an angle, then score 1/4" in on each side. Sponge the inside of the vellum with Yo Yo Yellow ink, to look like lemonade. Then place Sticky Strip along both scored edges (wings) and adhere to mat, making sure to "round" the glass up before attaching. If you want a "sugared" rim...before adhering to the mat, apply Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the rim with the Glue Pen.

Here's a close-up...sorry the pic is a little blurry, my camera wasn't focusing properly.

Add a straw and a stamped lemon....and your lemonade glass in complete! This is the perfect card to use the Scratch 'n Sniff technique...*I offer Scratch 'n Sniff directions on my instruction sheet for this card.*

Stamp Sets: Tart & Tangy
Card Stock: Wild Wasabi, Basic Black, Whisper White, Vellum CS
Inks: Yo Yo Yellow
Accessories: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Sticky Strip
Non-Su! Accessories: Striped Straw
Now go grab yourself a glass of lemonade and relax!

Hip-Hippo-Ray Card

Here is a card I did with my Thurs AM Club ladies. The inspiration for this card came from the Berry Bliss DSP Color Combo....Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink, and Rose Red.


The hippo image is colored in with a Going Grey marker and a blender pen. The bow and balloon are both colored in with Rose Red....looks like it's actually two different colors, huh. That's because the bow was covered with Dazzling Diamonds glitter using the glue pen, and the balloon has Crystal Effects over it.

I used Versamark ink for the Sweet Stars Jumbo Wheel. If you don't know how to do that, I explained how in this post. I highlighted a few of the stars by using the glue pen and then covering it with Dazzling Diamonds glitter. When using the Glue Pen, you want to make sure to be quick...you want the glue to be blue when you adhere your embellishment, not clear. If it does turn clear before you are ready, just add more fresh glue.

The Light Pink Gingham ribbon is wrapped around the just the front of the card. I did that by punching the Rectangle Handheld Punch in the card seam about 1" from the bottom....the ribbon was just fed through the punched hole and tied in front.

Stamp Sets: Pun Fun, Sweet Stars Jumbo Wheel
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa, Rose Red, Whisper White
Inks: Black Stazon, Going Grey marker, Rose Red marker, Versamark ink Jumbo Cartridge
Accessories: Blender Pen, Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Jumbo Wheel Handle, Wheel Guide, Crystal Effects, Rectangle Punch, Light Pink Gingham ribbon, Dimentionals
I stink you're sweet! (...one of the Pun Fun sayings...)

Carousel Notes

I thought I would share a project I did for Easter with my Thurs AM Stamping Club using the Carousel Notes from the Occasions Mini. I used the stamp set A Good Egg, but you could change to center image to a current holiday instead of using the Easter egg...


The Easter egg was stamped with Stazon ink. Inside the egg, the flower background was stamped with White Craft ink, then Heat & Stick powder was sprinkled over entire image. I used the Heat Tool to make the powder tacky and then covered it with Celery Fine Cosmo glitter. Using the Heat & Stick powder enables you to use the Fine Cosmo glitter on detailed images.

The Flower is from the Pretties kit and was colored pink using an Aqua Painter and the Pretty in Pink stamp pad. With the stamp pad closed, squeeze the pad to put ink on the top cover. Then when you open the stamp pad, you take ink with the Aqua Painter from the lid, instead of dirrectly from the stamp pad. That will make your stamp pad ink last longer between re-inkings.

The Spring Fling DSP was cut using the Coluzzle Cutting System. That's a great Accessory for the Carousel Notes....

Stamp Sets: A Good Egg
Card Stock: Wild Wasabi Carousel Note (Occasions Mini), Spring Fling DSP, Barely Banana, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Inks: Black Stazon, White Craft Ink, Pretty in Pink pad
Accessories: Pretties Kit, Heat & Stick Powder, Celery Fine Cosmo glitter, Tombo Multi Purpose Adhesive, Pink Chunky Sprinkles glitter (Occasions Mini), Aqua Painter, Certainly Celery 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon, Coluzzle Cutting System, 1/16" Circle Punch, Dimentionals
Thanks for looking....