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Eastern Blooms Sympathy

Hi Stampers!

How was your Thanksgiving? 

I needed to make a sympathy card and decided to CASE (copy & share everything) one of my own.  For some reason, the photo is showing the colors much more intense than they are in real life.  The card base uses Always Artichoke card stock.  Next, is a layer of Dusty Durango card stock.  The next layer is Always Artichoke and has been embossed using the Big Shot and Texture Plates Kit #4.  Click on the photo for a closer look.  A piece of Dusty Durango Polka Dot Grosgrain ribbon is wrapped around to the back of the two layers with the solid back side of the ribbon showing.  A small piece of ribbon was slid under the wrapped ribbon and tied in a single knot.  This is a much easier way to add ribbon and a knot AND you save on ribbon, too!

Eastern Blooms is the stamp set I used.  The main image is colored using Stampin' Write markers in Always Artichoke and Brocade Blue and stamped on Whisper White card stock.  The greeting is from Teeny Tiny Wishes and stamped in Always Artichoke.  This panel is layered on Dusty Durango card stock and Bordering Blue card stock.  The bottom edge of the Bordering Blue is torn.

The three flowers are colored using Brocade Blue, Bashful Blue and Dusty Durango Stampin' Write markers and stamped on Whisper White card stock.  I used my Paper Snips to cut each one out.  These are attached using Stampin' Dimensionals, as is the entire focal element.

Here is that card I CASEd. 

Supplies:

Stamps:  Eastern Blooms (111626);  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Paper:  Always Artichoke (105119);  Bordering Blue (102630);  Dusty Durango (115321);  Whisper White (100730)

Ink:  Stampin' Write Markers in Always Artichoke (105113), Brocade Blue (100064), Bashful Blue (105111) and  Dusty Durango (116329-set of 6 In Color Markers)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439);  Texture Plates Kit #4 (114531);  Dusty Durango Polka Dot Grosgrain ribbon (115609);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332);  Paper Snips (103579)

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a wonderful weekend!  Don't forget about the Huge Extravaganze going on now until Monday, November 30th!  Visit my website here.  

Mary Davidson

Deal of the Week is Back!

Hi Stampers!

Stampin' Up! has brought back Deal of the Week for the month of October! Each week in October will feature a new special.  From now to 10:00 AM (MT) October 12th, you may purchase a Trio Flower Punch, a 5-Petal Flower Punch or a My Way punch at the special prices below.

Week 1 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
109183	Trio Flower punch	$10.99
109041	5-Petal Flower punch	$10.99
110709	My Way punch	$11.99

Here's a sample using the Trio Flower Punch.  All supplies © Stampin' Up!  I used the stamp set Eastern Blooms.  I inked the stamp using the Soft Suede marker and the Melon Mambo Marker and stamped on Whisper White card stock.  I punched five flowers in Melon Mambo using the Trio Flower Punch and colored centers using the Signo Gel Pen.  I used Mini Glue Dots to attach over random flowers on the stem.  I stamped the larger flower from Eastern Blooms on a Whisper White scrap in Melon Mambo Classic Ink and cut out and attached using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The image panel is layered on Melon Mambo card stock and then on Bermuda Bay card stock that has been torn across the bottom for interest. 

A piece of Bermuda Bay Polka Dot grosgrain ribbon is wrapped around the card front and secured under the image panels. 

The card base is Soft Suede card stock.

Get Well Wishes is from the stamp set, Teeny Tiny Wishes, and is stamped in Soft Suede Classic Ink.

I am loving the new In Colors for this year.  This Bermuda Bay and Melon Mambo are particular favorites.  The In Colors are available in an Assortment of all six colors (a great way to try them out), as well as individual packs.  The In Color Markers are only available in a set of 6, one of each color.  This is the first time In Colors have been available in the Stampin' Write markers.

This is a great time to purchase these punches if you've had them on your Wish List.  There is no minimum purchase required and no limit to the number you may buy.  But don't forget, this is only available through 10:00 AM - Mountain Time (12 noon Eastern Time) on Monday October 12th.  After that time, watch for the next Deal of the Week.  Visit my Website here or contact me if you would like to take advantage of this offer.  Thanks for stopping by today!  Supply List follows.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Eastern Blooms (111626);  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Paper:  Soft Suede (115318);  Bermuda Bay (115317);  Melon Mambo (115320);  Whisper White (100730);  In Color Assortment (115315)

Ink:  Soft Suede and Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Markers (116329);  Melon Mambo Classic Ink Pad (115656)

Accessories:  Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115610);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332);  Mini Glue Dots (103683);  Signo Gel Pen (105021);  Paper Snips (103579)

Eastern Blooms DCBD CC #144

Hi Stampers,

I had a really busy week and no time to post.  Today is the first day I've had time to do any stamping!  I made this card for the Diva Coffee Break Design Color Challenge #144 found here.  The Challenge is to use the colors Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Pale Plum and Soft Suede.  All supplies are © Stampin' Up!®.  This combination is a little out of my comfort zone, but I like how it turned out.  We all need to step out of our creative comfort zone sometime.

The card base uses Soft Suede card stock.  This is followed by a layer of Bermuda Bay card stock.  The next layer is also Soft Suede, but it has been dry embossed using the Big Shot and the Texture Plate - Daisies - from Texture Plate Kit #4.  I'm not sure if you can see it, but it's a very subtle look in person.  I layered a piece of the Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Grosgrain ribbon.  Later, I will add the knot.

The flower branch image is from the stamp set, Eastern Blooms.  I used the Soft Suede, Pale Plum and Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write markers to color the image and stamped on Whisper White card stock.  Don't forget to "huff" on the stamp to add moisture back to any ink that has dried while you completed your coloring.  The greeting is from the set, Teeny Tiny Wishes (I love this set), and is also colored with the Rich Razzleberry marker.  This is layered on to Bermuda Bay and then, Pale Plum card stock.  The bottom edge of the Pale Plum was torn to add interest.  The image is attached to the card using Stampin' Dimensionals.  Now it's time to add your knot.  Just slide a short piece of ribbon (about 4") under the other ribbon and tie a single knot.

The three flowers is another stamp from the Eastern Blooms set.  These, too, were colored using the Stampin' Write markers in the Challenge colors of Bermuda Bay, Pale Plum and Rich Razzleberry and trimmed using Paper Snips.  These are attached using Stampin' Dimensionals. 

Participating in different challenges is a wonderful way to improve your creativity.  You try colors, techniques and sketches you might never have tried.  It's a lot of fun.  If you are interested in trying some challenges, please leave a comment saying so and I will forward some sites to you.

Supplies

Stamps:  Eastern Blooms (111626);  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Paper:  Soft Suede* (115318);  Bermuda Bay* (115317);  Pale Plum (101658);  Whisper White (100730)

Ink:  Soft Suede** (116329);  Bermuda Bay** (116329);  Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write Markers**(116329);  Pale Plum Stampin' Write Marker (100036)

Accessories:  Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115610);  Stampin' Dimensionals (114430);  Paper Snips (103579);  Texture Plates Kit #4 (114531);  Big Shot (113439);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332);  SNAIL Refill (104331)

* In Color Card Stock is available both in individual packages and an assortment package.  The assorted comes with 36 sheets - 6 each of 6 colors (115315).

**  In Color Stampin' Write markers are available in a set of 6 - one of each of the In Colors.  These are not available individually.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  See you next time!

Mary Davidson

Post-it® Note Pad Holders

Hi Stampers,

Here are a couple of Post-it Note holders I made today.  I don't know about you, but I am always looking for something to jot down a note when I'm out.  This fits the bill perfectly!  One is more of a summer theme and the other an autumn theme.  First the summer...the base is made from Not Quite Navy Textured card stock.  This is cut 4" x 7" and scored in 3-1/4" from each side to form a 1/2" spine to accommodate the Post-it note pad.  Tempting Turquoise is layered with a print from the Flock Together Designer Series Paper.  The flower from Best Wishes & More is stamped on a scrap of Whisper White in Tempting Turquoise ink and cut out. A silver button was added.  The inside uses the same card stock and Designer Paper layers.  Tempting Turquoise 1/4" grosgrain ribbon is attached using Sticky Strip to make ties for the holder.  A small strip of Tempting Turquoise is wrapped around the pencil and attached using Sticky Strip as is the Post it Note pad.  In my scrap box I found a cut out flower from Eastern Blooms stamp set that was stamped in So Saffron, a coordinating color for the Flock Together paper, so I added a 1/4" circle of the Tempting Turquoise and added it to he inside.

Supplies - Summer Theme

Stamps:  Best Wishes & More (111602); Eastern Blooms (111626)

Paper:  Not Quite Navy Textured card stock (108697 - Earth Elements Assortment);  Tempting Turquoise (102067);  Flock Together Designer Series Paper (114018);  Whisper White (100730)

Ink:  Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink (100814); So Saffron Classic Ink (105213)

Accessories: 1/4" Tempting Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon (109038); Sticky Strip (104294); Small Pencil; Post-it Note Pad; Button

The autumn themed holder starts with a base of Elegant Eggplant Textured card stock.  This is cut the same as above.  The layers are More Mustard card stock and a print from the Autumn Traditions Designer Series paper. These layers are repeated on the inside.  The front is embellished using 1/2" circles punched from Elegant Eggplant card stock.  Buttons are from the retired Earth Elements collection in More Mustard and threaded with Linen Thread.  Since Always Artichoke is one of the coordinating colors of the Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper, I used this color 1/4" grosgrain ribbon as ties.

Staples had 5-packs of the Post-it note pads in great color combinations and this one matches the More Mustard perfectly!  You can buy the golf pencils at Staples, but you need to buy 144!  I came home and cut some pencils in half and sharpened the end.  They do have to be not longer than 3-1/4".

These make great favors or hostess gifts.  Hope you like them.  Except for the silver button (freebie from the Craft & Hobby Association show), all supplies used are Stampin' Up!

Supplies - Autumn Theme

Stamps:  None

Paper:  Elegant Eggplant Textured card stock (108696 - Assortment of Rich Regal colors);  More Mustard (100946);  Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper (115668);  Elegant Eggplant (105126)

Ink:  None

Accessories:  1/2" Circle Punch (104390);  Always Artichoke 1/4" grosgrain ribbon (109035); Linen Thread (104199);  Earth Elements Button Collection (retired);  Sticky Strip (104294);  Mini Glue Dots (103683);  SNAIL Adhesive Refill (104331)

Thanks for stopping by today!  Hope you like the projects.  The tutorial appears in my August newsletter.  If you would like a copy, please subscribe from the box in the top right.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Mary Davidson

Eastern Blooms Tea Party

Hi Stampers!

I love sketch challenges and you can find them in lots of places.  This card is for MOJO78 found here. All supplies used are from Stampin' Up!  The base of the card uses Almost Amethyst card stock.  Next is layered Whisper White and then So Saffron.  I am using three of the Tea Party Designer Series Papers to layer on the So Saffron.  A beautiful new 5/8" White Satin Ribbon is wrapped around the layers and tied in a knot. This ribbon is in the new Occasions Mini Catalog and is available for purchase April 1st. The layers are then attached to the card base using SNAIL adhesive.  The triple flower stamp from Eastern Blooms is stamped on Whisper White card stock using So Saffron Classic ink.  This is layered on Almost Amethyst card stock.  I used a 1/8" circle punch to punch the centers of each flower and inserted Rhinestone Fire Circle Brads.  This element is attached using Dimensionals. There are several colors of Rhinestone Brads from both the Fire and Ice collections that will work with these colors.  How do you like it?  I love the soft colors used in the Tea Party DSP.  Let me know what you think.  Please leave a comment so I can get to know my visitors.

Visit my Demonstrator website to see the rest of the papers in the Tea Party Designer Series Paper, as well as the many others that Stampin' Up! offers. Click SHOP NOW in the upper right to be taken to the product listings.  Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a great weekend.

SUPPLIES

Stamps:  Eastern Blooms

Paper:  Almost Amethyst, Whisper White, So Saffron, Tea Party Designer Series Paper

Ink:  So Saffron

Accessories:  5/8" White Satin Ribbon (avail. 4/1), Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Rhinestone Fire Circle Brads, 1/8" circle punch (Ret.), Paper Cutter

 

Mary Davidson