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Happy Halloween!

Hi Stamping Friends,

I hope you're all ready for trick or treating today.  My heart goes out to all of you in the North that have been blasted by the early snowfall!  I hope you're staying warm and have power and don't really have to go anywhere for a few days.

Here's a card we made in class this month.  I've seen the coloring of the focal image all over the internet so have no specific person to give credit to.  Whomever you are, thank you for your inspiration.

This is called a side step card.  You start with the same size card base as your typical card, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2".

I don't have step by step photos to show you how I did the cutting and scoring, but do have the measurements and steps for you.  Practice on printer paper before using your good card stock.

1.  I started with a piece of Basic Black card stock - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2".  I placed it in my Fiskars Cutter with the short end at the top and the left edge at the 3" cutting line.  I positioned the cutter at the 1" mark on the ruler and cut down to the 6-1/2" mark.  This gives you a left side that is 3" and a right side of 2-1/2".  If you're not familier with Fiskars Cutter, it's pictured below and the ruler I'm referring to is the clear plastic along the right that the cutter floats in.

2.  Turn your piece clockwise one quarter turn so the long edge and the 3" width are at the top.  Score at 4-1/4" just to the cut line.  The remaining score lines are going to be from the cut edge down. Score at 1", 2", 3-1/4", 4-1/2" and 6-1/2", from the cut edge down.

3.  With the 3" width on your left, crease the score line on  that side in the mountain fold /\.   On the right side the 1" will be a mountain fold /\; 2" score a valley fold \/; 3-1/4" mountain /\; 4-1/2" valley \/ and 6-1/2" a mountain fold /\.  You're finished with your card base.

I used the House of Haunts stamp set for this card.  The house and the greeting are stamped in Versamark on Whisper White card stock and heat embossed using Black Embossing Powder and the Heat Tool.

The moon is masked with a post-it note circle punched with the 1-3/8" Circle Punch.  Make sure you punch where some of the sticky will still be on the circle.  I started sponging with Daffodil Delight classic ink, covering all the white space down to the graveyard, including the windows.  Next, I used Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink, leaving the Daffodil Delight showing close to the moon.  This is followed by Tangerine Tango sponging and ending with Perfect Plum sponging right around the edges.  I removed the mask and dragged the sponge with Perfect Plum across the moon a little bit - can't really see it in the picture - to look like clouds.  I colored the windows that had been covered by the mask with the Daffodile Delight Stampin' Write marker.  I sponged the bottom tombstone area with Old Olive Classic Ink.  This piece is layered on Basic Black  and Pumpkin Pie card stock and attached to the card using SNAIL Adhesive.

I cut a strip of Old Olive card stock and and stamped the pumpkin from the same set in Versamark, to give a little tone on tone.  Then, I snipped the long edge with my Paper Snips to look like grass.  This is attached to the card front using SNAIL Adhesive. 

The greeting is layered on Pumpkin Pie card stock and attached using SNAIL.

The pumpkins were made using the Large Oval Punch, the 1" Circle Punch and the 3/4" Circle Punch.  I punched 3 of each and sponged the edges in Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink, before layering with SNAIL.  I used a scrap of Old Olive card stock for the stem and leaves.

I added a piece of Whisper White card stock on the inside left for my message.

This is an interesting fold for any type of card.  Depending upon where you cut, you can make a center step card with the tall section in the middle, narrower steps on the sides...the possibilities are endless.  House of Haunts is a great spooky stamp set without being too scary.  The owl in the tree is pretty cool, too!  As always, all supplies used are ©Stampin' Up!.

Supplies...

Stamps:  House of Haunts (111574)

Paper:  Basic Black (121045), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Whisper White (100730) and Old Olive (100702) card stocks

Ink:  Versamark (102283);  Pumpkin Pie (105216), Daffodil Delight (119667),  Tangerine Tango (118834), Old Olive (102277) Classic Inks;  Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker (119677)

Accessories:  Heat Tool (100005);  Black Embossing Powder (109133);  1-3/8" Circle Punch (119860);  1" Circle Punch (119868);  3/4" Circle Punch (119873);  Large Oval Punch (119855);  Paper Snips (103579);  Paper Cutter (104152);  Sponges (101610)

Thanks for stopping by today.  If you have any questions, leave a comment and I'll get back to you ASAP.  Please let me know if you are the originator of this coloring scheme and I will give proper credit.  Have a great day and a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween!

Mary Davidson

 

Simply Soft

Hi Stamping Friends,

Here's a card I made using one of the new Hostess Sets called Simply Soft.  It's one of the 2-Step stamp sets, meaning you stamp and outline and then stamp the filler.  I've used the colors from this week's ColourQChallenge #96.  I've also cased a card that is in this month's Stampin' Success, a monthly magazine for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.

The card base is Basic Gray Textured card stock.   The next layer is Whisper White card stock.  I've used the Scallop Edge Border Punch along the bottom. 

I used Basic Gray Classic Ink to stamp the outline of the floral stem from the Simply Soft stamp set and colored in the leaves and stems with the Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write marker.  The flower filler from the same set is inked in Bashful Blue classic ink and rock and rolled* in Tempting Turquoise classic ink.  I used the Stamp-a-ma-jig to position this stamp in the correct place, but you can eyeball it if you want.

A strip of Tempting Turquoise Patterns DSP, also punched with the Scallop Edge Border Punch, is added along the bottom part and is attached to the Whisper White card stock using SNAIL Adhesive.  This is run through the Big Shot using the Tulip Frame Embossing Folder.  Next, I added 5/8" Whisper White satin ribbon with a small bow and wrapped to the back before adhering the entire element to the card front.  I added a Mini Glue Dot under the bow to keep in place.

The sentiment is from the stamp set, A Word For You.   As you can see from the image below, I only used part of the sentiment.  I used the Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Marker to color just the "happy anniversary".  I colored the rest of the sentiment in the same color and stamped the inside.

I love this color combination.  The ColourQChallenges are a great way to stretch out of your comfort zone and use colors that you would never think of using together.

* The Rock and Roll Technique is a very simple one.  Choose two colors.  I used Bashful Blue and Tempting Turquoise.  Solid images work best.  Ink your stamp in the lighter of the two colors.  Now, take your stamp and roll just the edges of the image in the darker color.  Simple as that.  Before stamping on your card stock, check to make sure you did not pick up any ink along the outside edges of your stamp.  If you do, remove carefully with a tissue or paper towel.

Here are the images in the Simply Soft Stamp Set.  I used the two images on the left side for my card today.  The top row images are the fillers for the flowers.

A Word For You Stamp Set

Supplies...

Stamps:  Simply Soft (C-122567, W-122565, Exclusive to Hostesses);  A Word For You (C-120528, W-117032)

Paper:  Basic Gray Textured (121078-Neutrals Assortment);  Whisper White (100730);  Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (117155)

Ink:  Basic Gray (109120), Tempting Turquoise (100814) and Bashful Blue (105209) Classic Inks;  Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Marker (123002 - set of 5)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439);  Tulip Frame Embossing Folder (121809);  5/8" Whisper White Satin Ribbon (114616);  Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882);  Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049);  Clear Block "D" (118485);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332, Refill-104332);  Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Have a wonderful day.  Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter before you go.  It's in the next column, up top!  Thanks!

Mary Davidson

Sail Away Stampin' Up! Style

Hi Stamping Friends,

I love Summer!  Since I was a little girl, as far back as I can remember, I have loved going to the beach.  Vacations were all about going to the beach.  When I saw this stamp set, Sail Away, in the Summer Mini Catalog, I was thrilled!  I say stamp set, but it is a single stamp.  Yes, don't you love that you can buy a single stamp?  I was inspired by Mary Brown's card here.  

The card base is Whisper White card stock. 

I used a masking technique for the sun.  To make the mask, I punched a circle using the 2-1/2" Circle Punch in a piece of post-it note type paper.  You want to make sure the mask is large enough so you don't accidentally have ink along the edge of the card stock.  I used a paper that measured approximately 3-1/2 - 4" wide. Adhere it to a piece of Whisper White card stock.

Starting at the bottom of the circle, I sponged Daffodil Delight Classic Ink.  Moving up, I sponged Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink across the center.  At the top, I sponged Tangerine Tango Classic Ink.  You can go back and add more of each color to blend nicely, if necessary.

Next, I used a second piece of same paper I used for the circle mask and tore a small strip off across the top.  I placed the torn edge about 1/4" below the bottom of the sun, covering the upper portion of the card stock.  I sponged Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink over the remaining exposed card stock to create the water.  Remove the mask and you're ready to stamp the image.

I inked the Sail Away stamp in Early Expresso Classic Ink and stamped over the sponging.  I wanted white sails, so I re-inked the stamp and stamped again on a scrap piece of Whisper White card stock.  I trimmed just the sails, using my Paper Snips, and attached them to the sail portion of the focal image using SNAIL Adhesive.

I used a Signo Gel pen to accent the waves, as well as a 2-Way Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamond Glitter to add sparkle.

I attached this to a Whisper White card stock mat using SNAIL Adhesive and added a Tempting Turquoise mat.  This is attached to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.

For this type of sponging, I like to use these Sponges, rather than the Sponge Daubers.  I cut each one into about 6 wedges.  They are easy to hold and cover a larger space.

Supplies...

Stamps:  Sail Away (123013)

Paper:  Whisper White (100730);  Tempting Turquoise (102067)

Ink:  Early Expresso (119670), Tangerine Tango (111834), Pumpkin Pie (105216), Daffodil Delight (119667) and Tempting Turquoise (100814) Classic Inks

Accessories:  Sponges (101610);  Signo Gel Pen (105021);  2-Way Glue Pen (100425);  Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023);  SNAIL Adhesive (104430, Refill-104331);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  2-1/2 Circle Punch (120906);  Paper Snips (103579);  Paper Cutter (104152)

The Summer Mini Catalog has a ton of great products.  If you love nautical themes, you will love it!  If you love bright floral, you will love it!  If you love whimsical, you will love it.  So take a look at all the products featured by clicking HERE or click the button in the right side bar to download your copy!

Hope you enjoyed today's card!  Please leave a comment and let me know.  Thanks for stopping by and see you next time!

Mary Davidson

Curly Cute Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch

Hi Stamping Friends,

I've finally had a chance to play with the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch and I love it!  It has a slight learning curve, but that is quickly conquered.  It's really just getting the "feel" of each layer.  There's very little stamping , but it really packs a wow punch (no pun intended..hehe)! 

The base is Whisper White card stock.  I punched the blossoms using the fabulous Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch and several of Stampin' Up!'s newest In Colors.  I am using two of the layers that this punch is capable of punching.  Here are the shapes punched by each layer of this amazing punch.  Click on the photo for a larger view.  Of course, you also get the little punched shapes from the most detailed blossom.  They make great flames for a candle or watermelon seeds or whatever you can imagine.

The In Colors I used are the new Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder and Lucky Limeade card stocks, as well as Blushing Bride, one of the five introduced last year.

I used the 2-Way Glue Pen to attach the detailed blossom to the solid blossom.  I attached these to a separate Whisper White card stock layer using SNAIL Adhesive. 

Now, this is where the magic happens.  I ran this through the Big Shot using the Lattice Square Embossing Folder to achieve the Embedded Embossing look.  Click on the photo for a closer look.  This is adhered to the front of the card using SNAIL adhesive. 

I added Jewels Basic Rhinestones for some sparkles. 

The greeting is from Curly Cute and is stamped in Lucky Limeade Classic Ink on Whisper White card stock.  I used my Paper Snips to dove tail the ends and attached using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Supplies...

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

Paper:  Whisper White (100730);  2011-2013 In Color Assortment (124329);  Blushing Bride (119796)

Ink:  Lucky Limeade Classic Ink (122935)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439);  Lattice Square Embossing Folder (119976);  Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch (122464);  Jewels Basic Rhinestones (119246);  Clear Block "H" (118490);  2-Way Glue Pen (100425);  SNAIL Adhesive 104332);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  Paper Snips (103579);  Paper Cutter (104152)

Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to leave a comment!  See you next time.

Mary Davidson

Crazy for Cupcakes

Hi Stamping Friends,

I decided to bring out my Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set.  It hasn't seen the light of day for some time now, and it's such a cute set.  I love how it turned out!  I used the Dazzling Diamond Dust technique on the cupcake panel.

The card base is Chocolate Chip card stock.  The next layer is Certainly Celery (haven't used that in a while either).  On the Whisper White card stock layer, I stamped the balloons from this set in Jet Black Stazon ink and colored them using Daffodil Delight, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink and Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Markers.  Then, I ran it through the Big Shot using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.  I wrapped Daffodil Delight 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon around the two layers and tied a simple knot.  This is attached to the card body with SNAIL Adhesive.

The focal image is stamped on Whisper White card stock with Jet Black Stazon.  I used Pretty In Pink, Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery Stampin' Write markers to color the icing, Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker for the cupcakes, Real Red Stampin' Write marker for the cherries and Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write marker for the stand.  This is layered on Pretty In Pink and Chocolate Chip card stock and attached to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The greeting is Chocolate Chip ink on Whisper White card stock.  It's punched using the Large Oval Punch and layered on a Chocolate Chip Scallop Oval Extra Large punch out.  It is also attached with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Supplies...

Stamps:  Crazy for Cupcakes (111618)

Paper:  Chocolate Chip (102128);  Whisper White (100730);  Certainly Celery (105125);  Pretty in Pink (100459)

Ink:  Jet Black Stazon (101406);  VersaMark (102283);  Stampin' Write Markers in Pretty In Pink (100045), Bashful Blue (105111), Certainly Celery (105106), Daffodil Delight (119677), Chocolate Chip (100071) and Real Red (100052)

Accessories:  Heat Tool (100005);  Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder (101930);  Large Oval Punch (119855);  Scallop Oval Extra Large Punch (119856);  Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976);  Big Shot (113439);  Daffodil Delight 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119766);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104330); SNAIL Adhesive (104332)

Dazzling Diamond Dust is the featured tutorial in my newsletter, Mary's Stamping News, for the month of May.  Sign up today in the upper left side bar to receive your copy. All supplies are available 24/7 in my Stampin' Up! store found HERE.

Thanks for stopping by today and see you next time!

Mary Davidson

Plane & Simple Any Occasions Card

Hi Stampers,

Here's the third card we are making in class this month.  The stamp set is called Plane & Simple and you can find it in the new Occasions Mini Catalog.  I was inspired by this card by Ann Schach

The base is Night Quite Navy (one of my favorite colors) and is cut 4-1/4" x 11" and scored at 5-1/2". 

The next layer is Sahara Sand card stock that has been run through the Big Shot using a texture plate from Texture Plates Kit #4.  I used the Whisper White Craft Pad and the Direct to Paper Technique* to highlight the textured design.

The strip is Whisper White card stock that has been stamped with another of the images in the stamp set using Cajun Craze Classic Ink.  This is layered on a strip of Baja Breeze card stock.  I used the Paper Piercing Tool and Mat Pack to pierce holes on either end and added Silver Brads.  SNAIL adhesive attaches it to the card.

The focal image is stamped on Whisper White card stock with Sahara Sand Classic Ink.  The opposite corners are pierced using the Paper Piercing Tool and Mat Pack.  A Silver Brad is added in the lower corner. 

The greeting is from the set, Teeny Tiny Wishes, and is stamped with Cajun Craze Classic Ink.  This is layered on Baja Breeze, then Cajun Craze card stocks and is attached using Stampin' Dimensionals. 

This is another great card for your male friends and family members.  It can be used for any occasions.  HERE is another card using the same stamp set with a totally different look.

While you're here, check out the new Occasions Mini Catalog by clicking on the right.

*  Direct to Paper is a simple technique.  All you do is drag your open ink pad across your paper until you achieve your desired effect!  That's it!

Supplies:

Stamps:  Plane & Simple (CM-121964, WM-121903);  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Paper:  Not Quite Navy (101722); Sahara Sand (121043);  Baja Breeze (111352);  Whisper White (100730)

Ink:  Cajun Craze (119671) and Sahara Sand (105208) Classic Inks;  Whisper White Craft Pad (101731)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439);  Texture Plates Kit #4 (114531);  Paper Piercing Tool (116631);  Mat Pack (105826);  SNAIL (104332);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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

Mary Davidson

 

Nature's Nest

Hi Stampers,

I've been wanting to use the stamp set, Nature's Nest, for a very long time.  This is the second card we are doing in class this month.  I used Sketch Challenge 314 from Splitcoaststampers. 

The card base is Always Artichoke card stock.  The next layer is River Rock card stock that has been run through the Big Shot using the Texture plate from Texture Plates Kit #4.

A piece of Basic Black/VeryVanilla 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon is added to the left side of this panel using SNAIL Adhesive.  This panel is then attached to the card body using SNAIL.

The focal image is stamped on Watercolor Paper using Jet Black Stazon Ink.  The image is colored using a So Saffron Stampin' Write marker, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede and River Rock Classic Inks and a Blender Pen.  I made a pallet by slightly opening the ink pad and squeezing the lid onto the surface of the pad, then picked up the ink with the Blender Pen.

The watercolored image was attached to a mat of Basic Black card stock.  Stampin' Dimensionals were used to attach to the card body.

All supplies used are © Stampin' Up!

This card is great for a masculine themed card or a set of note cards.  Here are the other images included in this fabulous set:

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Supplies:

Stamps:  Nature's Nest (113826)

Paper:  Always Artichoke (105119);  River Rock (108640);  Watercolor Paper (105019);  Basic Black (121045);  Very Vanilla (101650)

Ink:  Jet Black Stazon Ink (101406);  Always Artichoke (105219), River Rock (109101), Soft Suede (115657) Classic Inks;  So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker (105114)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439);  Texture Plates Kit #4 (114531);  Basic Black 1-1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (115615);  Blender Pens (102845);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

I appreciate each and every one of you who stop by to read my blog.  Please leave a comment and let me know you names.  Thank you so much for stopping by today.  See you next time!

Mary Davidson

Celebrating 50 Years of Wedded Bliss!

Hi Stampers,

Here's a card I made for my dear friends who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this month.  I apologize for the quality of the photo.  All supplies used are © Stampin' Up!, although several items are retired.  You know I love Sketch Challenges, so I decided to use this Mojo Monday sketch. 

The card base is Whisper White card stock.  I was very sorry to see the Bride Specialty Paper retire, so I've been saving what I have left and using it sparingly.  It was perfect for this card to honor 50 years of marriage.  I added a scallop edge to the bottom of the piece using Brushed Gold card stock and the Scallop Edge Punch.  A piece of the Whisper White 5/8" Satin Ribbon is adhered to the top center back and carried to the front.

The focal image is Whisper White card stock layered on Brushed Gold card stock.  One of the floral images from the stamp set, Watercolor Trio, is stamped in Versamark, dusted with Stampin' Up!'s Gold Embossing Powder and heated using their Heat Tool.

The "Happy Anniversary" greeting is from a retired set called Hugs & Wishes.  It is also stamped in Versamark, embossed in Gold and layered on Brushed Gold.  Both the focal image and the greeting are adhered using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The Gold Elastic Cording is retired as well.  I used double strands to tie a bow and attached to the satin ribbon tail using a Mini Glue Dot. 

This card is so elegant!  All the Brushed Gold card stock I used are scraps I had saved (my new supply should arrive any day now), so the lesson is...save everything!!  You never know when you will need just a little piece or strip you might have otherwise tossed.

The Watercolor Trio stamp set is featured in the Summer Mini Catalog.  This Mini expires on August 31st.  The stamp set can be used on all kinds of cards and projects...embossed in gold for an elegant look or used on watercolor paper for a very casual look.  It's a great set that will soon be no longer available.  Don't miss out!

Supplies:

Stamps:  Watercolor Trio (CM-129084, WM-117050);  Hugs & Wishes (retired)

Paper:  Whisper White (100730);  Brushed Gold (102935);  Bride Specialty Paper (retired)

Ink:  Versamark (102283)

Accessories:  *Clear Acrylic Block "D" (118485);  Heat Tool (100005);  Embossing Buddy (103083);  Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder (109129);  5/8" Whisper White Satin Ribbon (114616);  Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  Mini Glue Dots (103683);  Elastic Gold Cording (retired)

*I have been using Stampin' Up!'s Clear Mount stamps a lot and I absolutely love them.  If you haven't tried them yet, check them out.  The stamps are the same high quality rubber as our Wood Mount stamps.  The Clear Acrylic Blocks are fabulous.  They have smooth, beveled edges with a groove all the way around for easy gripping. 

I've had some questions about using the Clear Blocks from some of you not familiar with these types of stamps.  You use the Clear Blocks over and over again.  A cling mount label allows the stamp to stick to the blocks.  The stamps are removed from the blocks and returned to the DVD-type boxes they come in when you are finished.  You do not buy blocks for each of your stamps.  You have a much better view of where you are placing your stamped image, not to mention that storage is as easy as lining up a DVD collection.

There is a button in the right hand column to print out templates for the Clear Blocks that are available. If you print on Vellum or any see through paper, you can lay the template over the images in the catalog that offer a Clear Mount option and see what size block you would need. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  If you need anything, please contact me or stop by my website where the store is open 24/7 for your shopping needs.  See you next time!

Mary Davidson

Stampin' Up!'s Greenhouse Garden

Hi Stampers,

I made this card for a friend while I was testing out some One Sheet Wonder ideas.  I love the Stampin' Up! set Greenhouse Garden.  It's a two-step type of stamp set.  In case you are not familiar with two-step stamping, these sets will usually include a solid image stamp and then a line detail stamp.  I was inspired by a card I saw on the Color Q Challenge blog.

The card base is made using Pumpkin Pie card stock.  The next layer is Whisper White card stock.  I thought I would add some texture to this layer, so I used the Stampin' Up! Lattice Square Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and the Big Shot.  At the same time, I ran a piece of Old Olive card stock through the folder to add texture to this strip.

The floral piece is from a One Sheet Wonder I was working on.  I used Whisper White card stock for this.  First, I stamped the large floral image in Riding Hood Red Classic ink in several places, stamping off first.  I also stamped one on a piece of Whisper White scrap paper to cut out later.  I stamped the detail stamp in the full color. 

Baja Breeze Classic ink is stamped off for the next flower and I stamped several randomly around the piece.  Then I took the coordinating line image and stamped the details without stamping off.

The small flower is stamped in two colors - Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive Classic inks.  Both colors were stamped the same way, stamped off for the sold image and full color for the detail.  This panel is layered on Baja Breeze card stock.  This is attached to the card using SNAIL Adhesive.

I trimmed the flower on the scrap with my Paper Snips and added Stampin' Dimensionals to the back.  A half-back white pearl from the retired Pretties Kit is added with a Mini Glue Dot.  Set this aside for now.

The greeting is from the stamp set All Holidays.  I used Stampin' Write markers in Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Pumpkin Pie and Riding Hood Red to color directly to the stamp.  Don't forget to "huff" to add moisture back to the ink to get a nice image.  This is layered on Pumpkin Pie card stock and attached to the card using Stampin' Dimensionals.  Now you can add your flower in the corner.

Didn't it turn out pretty?  All supplies are © Stampin' Up!

Supplies:

Stamps:  Greenhouse Garden(113824);  All Holidays (114916)

Paper:  Pumpkin Pie (105117);  Baja Breeze (111352);  Old Olive (100702);  Whisper White (100730)

Ink: Classic Stampin' Pads in Riding Hood Red (111836), Pumpkin Pie (105216), Baja Breeze (111833), Old Olive (102277);  Stampin' Write Markers in Riding Hood Red (120971), Pumpkin Pie (105115), Baja Breeze (120965), Old Olive (100079)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439);  Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976);  Paper Snips (103579); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  SNAIL Permanent Adhesive (104332);  Mini Glue Dots (103683); Flat Half-Back Pearl (Retired from Pretties Kit)

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Greenhouse Garden	113824
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The floral images in the Greenhouse Garden stamp set create the perfect blossoms for your springtime projects. Pair them with any greeting set to make a card for any occasion. Set Quantity: 10

Thanks for stopping by today!  Please take a moment and leave a comment to let me know how you like it.  I appreciate hearing what you think.

Supplies are available from my Demonstrator website, open 24/7 for your shopping convenience, by clicking the online ordering button to the right.

Mary Davidson

Dasher by Stampin' Up!

Hi Stampers,

Here's a card I made today for a sketch challenge.  All supplies are © Stampin' Up!  The card base uses Sahara Sand card stock.  I used my Big Shot to dry emboss the card front with the Stampin' Up! Background 1 Texturz Plates.  As you can see, I used the large dot side. 

Then the magic began to happen. Using the Frost White Shimmer Paint, found in the Holiday Mini catalog on page 27, I sponged all over the front of the card with a sponge dauber, trying to keep to a circular motion.  You shake the bottle, open and use your dauber inside the cap to pick up the Shimmer Paint.  It really caught the light in the photo.  It's more subtle in real life.  I can't stop picking it up and looking at it.  It's awesome!

I layered a strip of paper from the Holiday Lounge Designer Series Paper collection onto Taken With Teal card stock.

I punched two holes in a scrap piece of Sahara Sand card stock using the 1/8" handheld circle punch (now retired).  You could use the 1/16" punch and punch two holes very close together.  After punching the 1/8" holes, I centered these in the 1/2" circle punch to create layers for the Fire Circle Rhinestone Brads.  I marked the DSP using the punched layers as a template and then punched the 1/8" holes in the strip.  I inserted the brads through the punched circles and the Designer Paper element, using a small hammer to get them as flat as possible.  I used Mini Glue Dots in the corners and SNAIL adhesive down the center and attached to the card base. 

Dasher comes as an individual stamp, along with many others. at the end of the Idea Book & Catalog.  He is stamped in Ruby Red Classic Ink on Whisper White card stock and layered on Taken With Teal card stock.  I used the 2-Way Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter to add sparkle beneath the image and on his antlers.  He's attached using Stampin' Dimensionals.

I'm very pleased with how this card turned out.  Click on the photo to display a larger image.  This shimmer paint is phenomenal!  What do you think?  Would you like to give it a try?  Please leave a comment with your thoughts.  It helps me plan future projects.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Dasher (116816)

Paper:  Sahara Sand card stock (105328);  Whisper White C.S. (100730);  Taken With Teal C.S. (101584);  Holiday Lounge Designer Series Paper (115676)

Ink:  Ruby Red Classic Ink (102259);  Frost White Shimmer Paint (116854)

Accessories:  Fire Circle Rhinestone Brads (109110);  1/16" Hand-held Circle Punch (101227);  1/2" Circle Punch (104390);  Mini Glue Dots (103683);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  2-Way Glue Pen (100425);  Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023);  Sponge Daubers (102892);  Big Shot (113439);  SU Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates (114512)

It may seem like there are a huge amount of supplies required for this project, but many of them listed are basic supplies which, most likely, you already own.  Most supplies are not things you would have to buy for every project you make.  Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Visit my Demonstrator Website to see the latest specials being offered by Stampin' Up!

Mary Davidson, Palm Coast, FL