Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Holy Triptych Card

Okay, so who doesn't just love this Holiday Mini Stamp Set, Holy Triptych? I got this super cute card idea from Vicki. Check out her blog when you get a chance, she has some great cards posted there.
Stamps: French Script, Holy Triptych
Ink: Pretty in Pink
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, Rose Red
Accessories: Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pens, VersaMark Pad, Silver Emboss Powder, Heal Tool, Powder Pal, Stamping Sponges, 2-way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon
All Materials Stampin' Up!

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

My Friend Michele's great cards



My friend Michele does not have a blog and so I am showcasing her adoreable cards. Aren't they cute?

Friday, September 7, 2007

Oh So Lovely Cards

Isn't this the cutest, simplest card ever?!? I CASED most of this from cischroed at SCS. I loved it so much, I just had to try it in more colors. This was my first attempt at reverse masking and it was fun!!!!
Stamps: Oh, So Lovely Stamp Set and Sincere Salutations Stamp Set
Ink: Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal, Brilliant Blue, Bashful Blue, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum
Paper: Whisper White
Accessories: Stamping Sponges, Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pens
Materials Stampin' Up!

Monday, September 3, 2007

Wonderous Gift Card (version #2)

So I have to say...I love this emboss resist technique...This will probably be a part of the September Stamp Camp. Anyway...Here is another card using the Wonderous Gift Stamp Set and the emboss resist technique. I wanted to add more to this card but I was afraid. You ever want to add more and are just afraid that you're going to over do it and ruin your creation? Yeah...that's my situation here...oh well....
Stamps: Wonderous Gift, Warm Words
Ink: Brilliant Blue
Paper: Whisper White, Brilliant Blue
Accessories: VersaMark Pad, White Stampin' Emboss Powder, Silver Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Powder Pal, Embossing Buddy, Hobby Blade, 2-way Glue Pen, Stamping Sponges, Photo Corners from Micheals
Most materials Stampin' Up!

Sunday, September 2, 2007

Wonderous Gift Card

Ever since I got the Fall-Winter Catalog, I've wanted to get the Wonderous Gift Stamp Set (pg 34). Well, I finally ordered it, received it and put it together this week! And...I've never tried the emboss resist and have been wanting to try it as well...So here's the creation with Wonderous Gift Stamp Set and emboss resist.
Stamps: Wonderous Gift, Sincere Salutations
Ink: Bashful Blue, Ballet Blue, Brilliant Blue
Paper: Whisper White, Brilliant Blue, Designer Paper from Craft Warehouse
Accessories: VersaMark Pad, White Stampin' Emboss Powder, Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder, Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, Stamping Sponges, Hobby Blade, Heat Tool, Powder Pal, Embossing Buddy, 2-way Glue Pen, Photo Corners from Micheals
Most materials Stampin' Up!

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Event Full Card

I was having trouble thinking of a 4th card for today's stamp camp. I knew I wanted to use the Event Full Hostess Set, so I went to SCS to look through the gallery. My husband walks in and sees this card and says, "Ooo...that's a nice one...do that...." So I did. This card is CASEd from Pure-Genius at SCS. Thanks Pure-Genius and Thanks hubby! :)
Stamps: Event Full Hostess Set
Ink: Basic Black Classic Ink
Paper: Real Red, Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Accessories: Real Red Marker, Old Olive Marker, Certainly Celery Marker, White Gel Pen, Stampin’ Dimensionals
All materials Stampin' Up!

Friday, August 24, 2007

Happy Everything Card

I had fun trying to CASE this card from the Stampin' Up! Tampa Regionals (03-2007). I changed a few minor things but it's almost the same as their example. I free cut the leaves, bent them a little and added some lines to make them look a little more "life-like"? :)
Stamps: Happy Everything, Canvas
Inks: Pixie Pink, Green Galore, Garden Green
Card stock: Pixie Pink, Green Galore, Garden Green
Accessories: Stamping Sponges, Fire Circle Rhinestone Brads, 1/8” Circle Handheld Punch
All materials Stampin' Up!

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Split Negative - Butterfly of Happiness

I have made my first attempt at the Split Negative Technique. You can't see that great from this picture, but I made the red butterfly 3-d and then glued it to the card. Tell me what you think. I'm completely open to suggestions (and tips)...
Stamps: Butterfly of Happiness
Inks: Whisper White Craft Ink, Ballet Blue Craft Ink, Real Red Classic Ink
Card stock: Whisper White, Ballet Blue, Basic Black, Real Red
Accessories: 2 way glue pen, Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Powder Pal
All materials Stampin' Up!

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Both Way Blossoms Card

I'm back and I'm preparing for this Saturday's Stamp Camp. Here is one of the cards we'll be making. I got this idea from Tracy Leggett. Check out her blog http://stampingirl.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/ if you get the chance. She has some great cards posted!
Stamps: Both Way Blossoms, Edgy Eloquence
Inks: StazOn Jet Black

Card stock: Whisper White
Accessories: ribbon, Watercolor pencils

All materials Stampin' Up! except ribbon

Friday, August 10, 2007

Chocolate Cake card

I love making these scratch 'n' sniff cards. I had my monthly Stamp Camp make these and I think they enjoyed the outcome, at least it made them all hungry for chocolate cake afterwards!
Stamps: Eat Cake
Inks: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive
Card stock: Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, Barely Banana, Whisper White
Accessories: Veramark Pad, Stampin' Dimensionals, Silver Brads, Heat Tool, Clear Emboss Powder, sugar-free hot chocolate drink mix
All materials Stampin' Up! except drink mix