Paper Pleasing Ideas

Preview Gingersnap ~ Spring Things

  On one of the other posts that are going to come up whilst I am cruising the Caribbean, I put the temperature of the day I posted most of these up.

You will then know, why I am making such cheery cards, because I am trying to wish in spring.  And with this adorable release, it is not going to be hard to dream about!

This set will be released on March 2 over at All That Scraps, and then you can make such a cheery card.

Head over to the ATS Blog now, for your chance to win this set, and to see other samples and a really cool project.

Make sure you scroll down on the blog, as well, since I posted 3 times yesterday, and 2 were video tutorials that you are NOT going to want to miss!  Have fun and happy stamping!!

ETA : I am going to be away from the computer from Feb 28 - Mar 8.  The posts, though, will continue!

More Like Copics - Video Tutorial !!

Here is a new video, showing you how to use your Stampin' Up! markers to color and get results like the Copics, with blending.  Have fun and happy stamping!!

Reverse Scallop ~ Video Tutorial !!

Enjoy the video, and I hope it is easy to follow.  Have fun and happy stamping!!

Preview Mushrooms

  Look at the cute little bunny peeking his head out.  The is one of the new images in Diane's new set, Mushroom Friends.  It will be available on March 1 over at All That Scraps.

I stamped him with Memento Black on white and then colored it all with Copics.  I matted on mellow moss, and then the brocade blue CS.  I had used my ticket corner punch to make my edge, and YES, I made a video tutorial!  I sponged the edges, and also did some faux stitching.

My base layer is mellow moss, and then used some Costco DP for the orange layer.  I added a strip of moss, and the the wide grosgrain.  I stamped the sentiment in chocolate on the base and image panel, and attached it with dimensionals.

After I put it all together, I wasn't happy with it, it seemed to be missing something.  So, I pulled out my Angel Wings Shimmerz, and painted it over the mushroom and flowers.  You can't see it in the picture, but it is so sparkly now!  Now head over to the ATS Blog to see more samples, and information on how you can win this set.  Have fun and happy stamping!!

Hi, Friends

 

   Aren't these cards so cheery!?!  I got the color combo from the Urban Garden DP, and wanted to have fun with them.  The sentiment is from some new RUBBAH that AmyR is releasing over at All That Scraps on March 1.  It is called Friend Sentiments and it is jam packed full (25 stamps) of great words to use for your friends.

Each flower is a different punch and each have a different center.  The color are baja breeze, pacific point, barely banana and certainly celery.  The stems and grass were drawn in with a marker, after the flowers were glued on.

I used a button (Stampin' Up), an adhesive gem, and Liquid Pearls for the different centers.  The leaves were made by cutting the petals off another flower.  I then scored along the top, and added a strip of pacific point CS in between.

These cards measure 2 3/4 X 4 1/4 when they are folded.  A perfect size for a quick note to hand someone just to let them know you are thinking of them!  They are so quick and simple, but look so cute.  Now head over to the ATS Blog for more samples and your chance to win. Have fun and happy stamping!!

Illumintated Thanks

 I really like this card!  I used pieces of the Specialty DP for this card, from Parisian Breeze and To The Nines.

I used Bayou Blue (Not Quite Navy would work), and Kraft CS.  I stamped the Thanks sentiment from Illuminations on the DP, and then on the CS.   I cut out the "T", and added it to the previous image with dimensionals.  The edge corners were punched and then the edges sponged with sahara sand ink.  I matted it on the bayou that was punched as well.

The base DP was also sponged with sahara, and I added the eyelets (I never seem to use those, so I put on 6 to make up for it...LOL).  I added the layer of Kraft CS, that had been punched with the ticket corner punch along the straight edge.  I also dotted each dip in the scallop with my NQN marker, though that did not show well.  I tied on the bayou ribbon, and then this layer was added to the bayou base with dimensionals.

I wanted to put the image panel on an angle, but with the ribbon, it wasn't working right.  I took my 1/2 circle punch, and notched out an area for the knot, and attached it with dimensionals, as well.

This card is for my parents.  They are staying at house from this Feb. 28 - Mar. 8, while we are on our CRUISE!!!  YAY!!  We are going to be on the Norwegian Cruise Lines ~ Pearl on a Western Caribbean cruise.  If you are going to be on board, and you see me, make sure you say "Hi"!!  Have fun and happy stamping!!

Backwoods Birthday

  I really like this new Backwoods stamp set for the guy cards.  The trees are a separate image from the deer, so it makes it perfect for masking, which I did here.  I stamped him in close to cocoa, masked him off, added the trees, and sponged in the sky and grass.  I then used a stipple brush to add color to the trees.

I used some always artichoke CS, that was scalloped on one side and sponged with chocolate.  I also added a strip of the chocolate CS before gluing on the image.

The To the Nines DP is great for guys cards, as well, and that is what is matted on top of the textured chocolate chip CS.  I did some faux stitching along the top edge.  I added a strip of chocolate CS, and then tied on the rope card from the Christmas mini.  I bought it and this is the first it using it!!  I did buy it for guy cards, though, since they won't care if you tie a rope to their cards...LOL.  I also added some of the new Jumbo Brads, and stamped on the sentiment.  Finally, I attached the image panel with dimensionals.  Hope this inspires you to make something for the guys, have fun and happy stamping!!

A Little Organization

Can go a LONG way to helping us crafters out!

   See those punches on the rods above my ink pads?  They were all on my desk until last night!  The other 4 rods were there already, but they were kinda full.  Yep, I was running out of room to stamp.  Now, I have room to stamp, AND they are still right where I can see them!  I got the curtain rods at the $1 store for, you guessed it $1.  So for the EXTREMELY LOW price of $2, I got 25 punches up and organized.  Course, now I have to buy more rods, because these are full...LOL.  Now, I have no more punches at this moment to hang up, but you know that with the next catty I will...BWAHAHAHAHA!! 

  I do have more punches, but they cannot hang up like the others.  There is about 25 in this drawer. 

I hope this gives you a little organization idea.  And it can be done without your hubby there..hehehe.

ETA : Ink Pad Storage

White, Black and Sassy

  Isn't this a cute box?  Kris made this by using my card purse tutorial, but she left off the handles.  Why not, it stays closed on it's own, and it looks good standing there!

Make one of your own, for a gift or yourself (yes, you are allowed to hoard...hehehe).  Then link back here, so we can check them out.  Have fun and happy stamping!!

Friendly Birthday

  Isn't this a romantic color combination?  I saw a card that my SIL made (thanks, Joc), and stored that info for a time when I would need it.  This is it!

Pretty in pink, bravo burgundy and creamy caramel look absolutely fantastic together, don't you think?

Everything on this card is Stampin' Up!, except for the prima flowers.  The base is burgundy with a layer of pink Prints DP on top.  I used the Friendly Words wheel over the DP with caramel and the sponged and distressed the edges with my cutter kit *love that little tool*.  I then used my mat pack and cocoa marker to faux stitch around the edge.

I cut the 4.25 X 1.25 layer of burgundy matting the pink Prints, sponging that as well.  I tied the burgundy grosgrain around and glued that to the card.

I stamped the bird image (Friends 24-7) in caramel on vanilla, and then again with pink.  I cut the pink bird out, sponged it, and matted it on top with dimensionals.  The edge was also sponged before it was matted on caramel and burgundy.  This was then adhered to the card, and the primas attached with the new vanilla jumbo brads.  I stamped the sentiment (Warmest Regards ~ retired SU) in caramel on more Prints, sponged, and rounded the end with my 3/4 circle punch.  It was matted on burgundy and that was rounded with the same punch.  I love the shabby chic, yet Victorian feel to the card.

I have linked all the products above, and you can purchase them from my online store ANYTIME and have the sipped DIRECTLY TO YOU!!  This month, with every $60 in purchases you get to choose FREE product and while supplies last, get a FREE CATALOG as well!  Have fun and happy stamping!!