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Perfectly Penned Birthday

Hi Stamping Friends,

Here is a card sample for January's class.  With a new year comes a new format to my classes.  I provided a simple sketch with basic measurements, a variety of card stock and an assortment of designer series papers.   This card has a base of Basic Gray.  Whisper white card stock is embossed using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.  "Happy Birthday" is from the very cool stamp set, Perfectly Penned, and is stamped on Whisper White card stock using Riding Hood Red Classic Ink.  The Designer Series Paper is from the collection called Twitterpated, featured in the new Occasions Mini Catalog. 

The focal image is layered on Basic Gray card stock and popped up using Stampin' Dimensionals.  You can always click on the photo for a closer look.

Perfectly Penned

 Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

Supplies...

Stamps:  Perfectly Penned (CM-122892, WM-122890)

Paper:  Basic Gray (121044) and Whisper White (100730) card stocks;  Twitterpated Designer Series Paper (125406)

Ink:  Riding Hood Red Classic Ink (111836)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439);  Square Lattice EF ();  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332, Refill-104331);  Clear Block "H" (118490 - Will fit all greetings in the Perfectly Penned set)

Snow Much Fun Christmas

Hi Stamping Friends,

I want to share one of the Christmas cards I sent this year, inspired by a card I saw made by Linda Heller.  We also made these in class this month. Everyone loved it and really enjoyed making it.

I used the Stampin' Up! set called Snow Much Fun.  Marina Mist card stock is a great color to use for winter cards and perfect for snowmen.  I also used the Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper for the "ribbons" on the medallion.

The snowman was stamped on Vellum card stock and in Basic Black Classic Ink and colored on the back side with Basic Gray, Pumpkin Pie, Marina Mist and Real Red Stampin' Write Markers.  It's layered on Whisper White to really make the colors stand out.  I used Mini Glue Dots sparingly under colored portions of the Snowman, so the adhesive wouldn't show through the Vellum card stock.

The Whisper White card stock layered on the card front was run through the Big Shot using the Snowburst Embossing folder.  The medallion was stamped with a greeting from Petite Pairs stamp set and punched with the 1-3/8" circle punch.  This is layered on the 1-3/4" Scallop Circle.

This is such a cute, cute set.  I'll be showing another card we made in class using the same set.  The Frostwood Lodge DSP and the Snowburst Embossing Folder are in the Holiday Mini Catalog, which expires on Jan. 3rd.  So, if you were planning on buying these, be sure you get them before January 3, 2012!

Snow Much Fun- Clear and Wood Mount Item Numbers listed below

Supplies...

Stamps:  Snow Much Fun (CM-122562, WM-122560);  Petite Pairs (CM-122147, WM-122495)

Paper:  Marina Mist (119682), Whisper White (100730) and Vellum (101856) Card Stocks;  Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper (124002-Holiday Mini)

Ink:  Marina Mist (119679), Pumpkin Pie (105115), Basic Gray (120966) and Real Red (100052) Stampin' Write Markers;  Basic Black classic ink (101179)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439);  Snowburst Embossing Folder (124096-Holiday Mini);  1-3/4" Scallop Circle (119854) and 1-3/8" Circle (119860) Punches;  Jewels Basic Rhinestones (119246); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332, Refill-104331);  Mini Glue Dots (103868);  Clear Blocks "C" (118486) and "E" (118484)

You can find all the supplies used in my Stampin' Up! Store by clicking here.  Don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack while you're there.  Thanks so much for stopping by today and see you next time!

Mary Davidson

Boo! Boo! Boo!

Hi Stamping Friends,

Since I've had quilts on the brain lately, I decided to make a little crazy Halloween-colored quilt.  As always, all supplies used are from Stampin' Up!  I've had my Bigz Clear Scallop Square Die for quite a while now and haven't used it yet, so I placed a piece of folded Basic Black card stock on the die leaving the fold just below the top row of scallops.

I consider the background the focal point on this card.  I started by drawing a square approximately 4".  I then drew lines in a random fashion to create the crazy quilt pattern.  I layered pieces of Lucky Limeade, Pumpkin Pie and Rich Razzleberry card stock, as well as pieces of Rich Razzleberry and Pumpkin Pie Patterns from the Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stacks.  I placed my pattern on top and used a ruler and rotary cutter to cut the pattern.  Then, I mixed and matched the colored card stock and DSP Patterns into a pleasing design.
 

I glued these to a piece of Whisper White card stock using SNAIL Adhesive and squared up the piece to 3-3/4" square.  I ran this through the Big Shot in the Lattice Square Embossing Folder and then  layered it on another piece of Whisper White card stock.

I placed a piece of 1/4" Basic Black Grosgrain ribbon on the left and adhered the ends to the back side of the piece.  I, then, glued this to the card body using SNAIL Adhesive.

I used the Owl Builder Punch and punched an owl body from Whisper White card stock.  I trimmed off the little feet and turned it upside down to make a ghost.  I added a scrap piece of the 1/4" Basic Black Grosgrain and two little white "eyes" from the Owl Builder punch.  I used a little Crystal Effects to attach them to the ribbon.  The mouth is one of the eye parts from the Owl Builder punch.  This is attached to a Basic Black tag, punched with the Extra-Large Tag punch, with Stampin' Dimensionals.  The tag is attached to the card front using Mini Glue Dots.

"Boo" from the Tiny Tags stamp set is stamped in Basic Black classic ink on Whisper White, Lucky Limeade and Pumpkin Pie card stock scraps.  These are punched using the Jewelry Tag Punch and are glued near the center of the ribbon.  A piece of the Basic Black Grosgrain is slid under this and tied in a knot.  I always try and add any of the "lumpy" pieces after the layers are adhered to the card body.  It makes it so much easier to apply the SNAIL to a flat surface.

The owl body makes such a cute little ghost, doesn't it?  Have you used the Owl Builder Punch for anything than what it was intended for?  Please leave me a comment and let me know!  I always love to hear of different ways of using things.

Supplies...

Stamps:  Tiny Tags (C-118592, W-118091)

Paper:  Basic Black (121045), Pumpkin Pie (105117); Lucky Limeade (122926) and Whisper White (100730) card stocks;  Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (117155)

Ink:  Basic Black Classic Ink (101179)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439); Bigz Clear Scallop Square Die (115950);  Lattice Square Embossing Folder (119976);  Clear Block "A" (118487);  1/4" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon (109027);  Crystal Effects (101055);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332, Refill-104331);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  Mini Glue Dots (103683);  Paper Snips (103579);  Jewelry Tag Punch (117190);  Owl Builder Punch (118074)

Thanks for stopping by today.  To learn about all the latest going on at Stampin' Up!, visit my website.  See you next time!

Mary Davidson

Elegant LInes and Dasher

Hi Stamping Friends,

Here is a card we made in class this month.  The Dasher stamp is one of my all time favorites.  It is an individual stamp from Stampin' Up!'s a la carte section of the catalog.

The card base is Whisper White card stock.  The next layer is also Whisper White card stock.  This one has been run through the Big Shot using the gorgeous Elegant Lines Embossing Folder. "Peace on Earth" is from the stamp set, Four the Holidays.  It is stamped in Versamark and dusted with Silver Embossing Powder.  I applied the Heat Tool to melt the embossing powder.  Is it just me, or does everyone love to see the metallic embossing powders just explode into shininess? 

At this point, I stamp my sentiment inside and heat emboss as I did with the greeting on the front.  You should always leave yourself a second chance to stamp the inside whenever possible, because, well, nobody's perfect.  This way if you don't like how it came out, you can refold the card body and use your front layer to cover up your least favorite result.

A piece of Whisper White Organza Ribbon is placed across the embossed layer and adhered on the back side.  This layer is attached to the card front using a fairly generous amount of SNAIL adhesive.  I used the new Dazzling Details, a glitter glue,  from the Holiday Mini catalog and "filled in" some of the embossed circles to add some sparkle.  Set this aside to give the glue time to dry.   This is one of my favorite new products in the Holiday Mini Catalog.

Dasher is stamped on Whisper White card stock in Versamark and heat embossed in silver as above.  This is layered on a piece of Brushed Silver card stock.  It's attached to the card using Stampin' Dimensionals. 

A second piece of Whisper White Organza ribbon is slipped under the previously attached piece and tied in a knot.  I snuck a Mini Glue Dot under the knot to keep it in place.

Supplies...

Stamps:  Dasher (116816);  Four the Holidays (116921)

Paper:  Whisper White (100732) and Brushed Silver (100712) card stocks

Ink:  VersaMark (102283)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439); Elegant Lines Embossing Folder (119277);  Heat Tool (100005);  Silver Embossing Powder (109131);  Dazzling Details (HM-124117);  Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332, Refill-104331);  Mini Glue Dot (103683);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Isn't this an elegant card?  It would be very fast and easy to make a dozen in no time at all.  One of the advantages in having white on white layers is that if your greeting isn't as straight as you would like, you can mount your layer a little off, keeping your greeting straight, and it won't be noticeable at all!  I'd love to hear what you think of this card.  Please leave a comment and make my day!

All supplies are Stampin' Up! only, as always.  They are available in My Stampin' Up! Store (click Shop Now to browse the store) or by contacting me at the Email Me button in the next sidebar.

Thanks for stopping by today and see you next time!

Mary Davidson

Top Note Thank You

Hi Stamping Friends,

I needed to make a few thank you cards for quilter friends, so decided to bring back the quilted top note design.  They all like bright colors, so I'm using the Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack. 

I punched twelve 1-1/4" squares in assorted colors/patterns and arranged them in a design I liked.  I used SNAIL Adhesive to glue these on to a piece of 4" x 5" Whisper White card stock in three rows of four.  I trimmed off any excess white and marked the centers of each side.  I lined up the tick marks with the points on the Top Note die and ran it through the Big Shot.  Then, I trimmed off the 1/8" edge.  I also ran a piece of Basic Black card stock through using the Top Note die.  I layered these using SNAIL Adhesive for a nice contrast.  It really pops with the Basic Black border.  Finally, I ran this piece through the Big Shot using the Lattice Square Embossing Folder.

I used a bow maker and 1/4" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon to make a small bow.  I wrapped the ends to the back and secured with SNAIL. 

I stamped Thank You from the stamp set, Curly Cute, in Basic Black classic ink on Whisper White card stock and punched using the Modern Label Punch.  I also punched two more from Basic Black card stock.  I cut one in half along the length and the other in half along the width and adhered to the back of "Thank You" using SNAIL Adhesive. 

I attached the "quilt" to the card front using a very generous amount of SNAIL Adhesive.  Then, I added the greeting with Stampin' Dimensionals. 

I love it and hope they will, too!  What do you think?  Let me know.  I love reading your thoughts on my cards.

Supplies...

Stamps:  Curly Cute (C-120510, W-117014)

Paper:  Whisper White (100730) and Basic Black (121045) card stock;  Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (117155)

Ink:  Basic Black Classic Ink (101179)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439);  Lattice Square Embossing Folder (119976);  Top Note Bigz Die (113463);  1/4" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon (109027);  Modern Label Punch (119849);  1-1/4" Square Punch (119865);  Clear Block "G" (118489);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Don't forget to check out the Holiday Mini Catalog by clicking the button in the Right Sidebar before you go.  I appreciate you stopping by for a visit.  Please say hi in the comment section so I know who's visiting.  Thanks so much and see you next time!

Mary Davidson

Elements of Style Meets Beau Chateau

 

Hi Stamping Friends,

Here's a card I made for Sketch Challenge172 over on Create with Connie and Mary.  Here's the sketch.

I've had the Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper for a while and wanted to use if for this sketch.  This DSP coordinates very nicely with the Elements of Style stamp set.

The card base is Marina Mist card stock.  The next layer is Naturals Ivory card stock that has been run through the Big Shot using the Finial Press Embossing Folder and sponged lightly using Crumb Cake classic ink.  I used two of the patterns from the Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper.  All these layers are attached using SNAIL Adhesive.

For the ribbon element, I started with a strip of Marina Mist card stock.  I punched using the Eyelet Border Punch and than ran it through the Crimper.  I layed down a piece of Sticky Strip and then added the crimped, punched strip.   I layered a piece of 5/8" Victoria Crochet Trim and wrapped around the Naturals Ivory layer.  I made a faux bow* using the Victoria Crochet Trim and the 1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon and secured with an Antique Brad. I used several Mini Glue Dots to attach to the card.  I stamped the "for you" from the Elements of Style stamp set in Marina Mist classic ink, pierced a hole and secured it to the lace using a Vintage Trinket safety pin.   I added a small piece of Stampin' Dimensional under it to hold in place.

For the (other) focal image, I used the hummingbird from the Elements of Style stamp set and sponged Marina Mist and Early Expresso classic ink.  This is stamped on a scrap of Naturals Ivory card stock.  I trimmed using my Paper Snips, added a tiny Jewels Basic Pearl for the eye and set aside.

I used Naturals Ivory card stock and the oval from the Designer Frames Embossing Folder set and ran it through the Big Shot.  I trimmed around the frame and sponged with Crumb Cake classic ink.  I stamped the flower stem stamp from Elements of Style in Marina Mist and punched an oval from it using the Extra Large Oval Punch.  This is attached to the center of the frame with SNAIL and to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.  I used Dimensionals to attach the bird to the frame.

This came out so pretty and would be a gift in itself for someone special.  Do you like it?  Please leave a comment and let me know.  Doesn't this set have some gorgeous images?

* Mary Brown has a quick way to make "bows".  Check it out.

Supplies...

Stamps:  Elements of Style (C-120045, W-118611)

Paper:  Marina Mist (119682) and Naturals Ivory (101849) card stock;  Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper (122357)

Ink:  Marina Mist (119668), Crumb Cake (121030) and Early Expresso (119670) Classic Inks

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439);  Paper Snips (103579);  Sponges (101610);  Antique Brads (117273);  Vintage Trinkets (118764);  Designer Frames Embossing Folders-Set of 2 (123130);  Finial Press Embossing Folder (115963);  Extra Large Oval Punch (119859);  Eyelet Border Punch (119853);  1" Circle Punch (119868);  Crimper (101618);  1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon (119257);  5/8" Victoria Crochet Trim (118481);  Jewels Basic Pearls (119247);  Clear Blocks "C" (118486) and "E" (118484);  Piercing Tool (116631);  SNAIL (104332);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  Sticky Strip (104294)

All supplies are available from My Stampin' Up! store.  Thanks for stopping by and see you next time!

Mary Davidson

 

 

Frosty Stitched Stocking

Hi Stamping Friends,

Here's a card we made in class last month.  The ribbon/snowflake element was inspired by a card I saw on Jan Tink's Blog.

I seem to be really liking the mostly white Christmas cards this year.  I'll have another later on.  Here is one I did earlier.  This one uses my favorite new In Color - Pool Party. 

The base is Whisper White card stock.  The next layer is Pool Party card stock.  Layered on this is another piece of Whisper White card stock that has been run through the Big Shot using the Northern Flurry Embossing Folder.  The layers are attached using SNAIL Adhesive.  I've added a few Jewels Basic-Rhinestones to the center of the snowflakes.

The stocking is from the Holiday Mini catalog stamp set called Stitched Stockings.  It's stamped on Whisper White card stock in Pool Party classic ink.  It's punched out using the Stocking Builder Punch, also from the Holiday Mini catalog.  I've added a Rhinestone in the center of the snowflake.  If using the Clear Mount stamps, Clear Block "D" will accommodate all the stamps in the set.

The embellishment consists of a Die-Cut Snowflake, White Organza Ribbon, Pool Party 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, another Die-Cut Snowflake and a Silver Mini Brad.  I used the Paper Piercer and Mat Pack to pierce through all the layers, including the stocking, and inserting a Mini Silver Brad.  The entire element is attached to the card front using several Mini Glue Dots.  I did add a Stampin' Dimensional under the toe of the stocking. 

The Snowflake Die Cut is made using the Big Shot and the Northern Frost Decorative Sizzlit Die.  You will need the Decorative Strip Cutting Pads and Spacer Platform.  This Sizzlit cuts 8 different snowflakes.  Click on the link for a closer look.

The greeting is from the stamp set, Christmas Greetings - one of my personal favorites, and is stamped in Pool Party Classic Ink on Whisper White card stock.  I used my Paper Snips to cut dovetails on the ends.  It's attached to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.

This is a great stamp set and has a lot of different ways you can use the stockings, some very non-traditional.  I'll show you some in another post.  Here's what comes in the stamp set.  Aren't they cute?

Supplies...  

HM = Holiday Mini

Stamps:  Stitched Stockings-HM (C-123784, W-123782); Christmas Greetings (115448)

Paper:  Whisper White (100730);  Pool Party (122924)

Ink:  Pool Party Classic Ink (122938)

Accessories:  Pool Party 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (122975);  Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319);  Mini Silver Brads (122941); Jewels Basic Rhinestones (119246);  Paper Snips (103579);  Clear Block "D" (118485);  Stocking Builder Punch-HM (124095);  Big Shot (113439); Decorative Strip Cutting Pads (113479);  Decorative Strip Spacer Platform (113477);  Northern Frost Decorative Strip Sizzlits Die (120901);  Northern Flurry Embossing Folder (120902);  Paper Piercer (116631);  Mat Pack (105826);  Mini Glue Dots (103683);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332)

I hope you'll leave a comment to let me know how you like today's card!  It may seem like I used a lot of supplies today, but most of the Accessories are not consumable, meaning once you purchase them, you have them.  You won't need to buy them again.  The Big Shot and it's accessories add a whole new dimension to your card making and paper crafting, literally!  If you join the Stampin' Up! family as a Demonstrator during the month of October 2011, you will receive a Big Shot FREE with the purchase of your Starter Kit!  Visit My Website to learn more about this fabulous offer!  Click on Promotions at the bottom.

Thanks for stopping by today!  See you next time!

Mary Davidson

FREE Big Shot!

Hi Stamping Friends,

Stampin' Up! has a great offer this month for new Demonstrators!  During the month of October, you will get a FREE Big Shot (or up to $100 in free Stampin' Up! products) when you join the Stampin' Up! family!  This is an amazing opportunity!  If you've been thinking about becoming a Demonstrator and sharing your love of crafting, this is a fantastic time to join!  Here's a short video with Shelli Gardner, Co-Founder of Stampin' Up!

Contact me with any questions by clicking the Email Me button near the top of the next column or visit My Website and click Join The Fun!  You won't want to miss this opportunity if you've been thinking about joining the Stampin' Up! family as a Demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Mary Davidson

 

Clean and Simple Thank You

Hi Stamping Friends,

Here's a card I made for two challenges - ColourQChallenge #102 and Stamping 411 SSC221.   The colors included in this weeks challenge are:  Basic Gray, Tempting Turquoise, Certainly Celery, Poppy Parade and Whisper White.  I wanted to go clean and simple this time.  

The card base is Basic Gray card stock.  The next layer is Tempting Turquoise card stock.  This is topped by a piece of Whisper White card stock that has been run through the Big Shot using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.

"Thank You" is from the Curly Cute stamp set and is stamped in Basic Gray classic ink on Whisper White card stock.  I used the Simply Scored Stylus* to flatten out the embossing under the greeting so it would be as flat as possible.  All layers are attached to the card front using SNAIL Adhesive.

I die-cut/embossed two hearts using the Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit Die and the Big Shot, one in Poppy Parade and one in Certainly Celery card stocks.  I used Mini Glue Dots to attach the Celery Heart and Stampin' Dimensionals for the Poppy Parade Heart. 

I punched two flowers from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack in Tempting Turquoise card stock.  I added a new Mini Silver Brad in the center of each and attached with Mini Glue Dots.  I love these new Mini Brads. They are softer and much easier to open.  The "legs" were sticking out from beneath a little bit, but a quick snip with my scissors took care of that.

* Use a small, circular motion to flatten the embossed area.

I love how this turned out!  What do you think?  Please let me know in the comments below.

Supplies...

Stamps:  Curly Cute (C-120510, W-117014)

Paper:  Basic Gray (121044), Whisper White (100730), Tempting Turquoise (102067), Certainly Celery (105125) and Poppy Parade (119793)

Ink:  Basic Gray Classic Ink (109120)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113429);  Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit (117332);  Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976);  Simply Scored Stylus (125624 [Holiday Mini]);  Itty Bitty Punch Pack (118309);  Mini Glue Dots (103683);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  Clear Block "G" (118489)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Visit My Store for all supplies listed.  See you next time!

Mary Davidson

 

 

Berry Blossoms Thank You

Hi Stamping Friends,

I needed some thank you cards and this sketch was a great way to showcase some of the new In Colors and one of the patterns of the Berry Blossom Designer Series Papers.

The base is Whisper White and is one of the Note Cards available in a set of 20 including Envelopes.  They measure 5" x 3-1/2" and come scored and ready to fold.  I love this size for any type of quick note or card you may need to send.

The next layer is Wisteria Wonder card stock that is run through the Big Shot in the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder.  It is edged with a strip of Calypso Coral and a piece of Lucky Limeade card stock that has been punched using the Scallop Edge Border Punch.  SNAIL Adhesive is used to attach these.

A strip of Berry Blossoms Designer Series Paper is added. 

The greeting is from the stamp set, Fabulous Phrases, a great set of 30 words that you can mix and match to suit your need.  It is stamped in Wisteria Wonder Classic Ink on a scrap of Whisper White card stock.  I stamped first and then punched a circle using the 1-1/4" Circle Punch.  This is layered on a 1-3/8" Circle Punch of Lucky Limeade card stock.  The flowers are punched in the same three colors using a punch from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack.  A tiny pearl is added from the Jewels Basic Pearls.  I used a small dot of Multipurpose Liquid Glue to attach the flowers to the circle.  You could also use Mini Glue Dot if you wish.  This element is added to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals. 

This sketch would work equally as well rotated 90 degrees.  Check out the stamp set I used.  It's available in both the wood mount and clear mount.  One advantage of the clear mount is you can use several words on the same block.  I used Block  "B" and a Stampin' Write  Marker to color the images since I did not want an "s" on the end of the word thanks.   You can see how versatile this stamp set is.

Supplies...

Stamps:  Fabulous Phrases (C-120501, W-117002)

Paper:  Note Cards (107311);  Whisper White (100730);  2011-2013 In Color Assortment (124329, also available in individual packs);  Berry Blossom Designer Series Paper (122350)

Ink:  Wisteria Wonder Stampin' Write Marker (123002, available in a set of 5 2011-2013 In Color Markers)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439);  Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder ();  1-1/4" Circle Punch (119861);   1-3/8" Circle Punch (119860);  Itty Bitty Punch Pack (118309);  Jewels Basic Pearls (119247);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332);  Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755);  Clear Block "B" (117147)

Stampin' Up! has a fantastic collection of Designer Series Papers!  Check them out HERE.