Jun 27, 2010 | Big Shot, Cards, Designer Series Paper, In Colors |
This was my favorite card from my Last Chance class. The layout comes directly from the front of the new Stampin’ Up! catalog that starts on July 1st. But the Designer Paper and the stamp set are from the old catalog and on the Last Chance List.
The card base is Sahara Sand and is textured with the new Square Lattice Embossing Folder in the Summer Mini Catalog. I used strips of paper from the Thoroughly Modern Designer Series paper (this is retiring) to cover the front of a piece of card stock and then cut the whole thing with the Top Note die and the Big Shot. The strips are of varying widths and one is even scallop with the scallop border punch.
The front tag is from the Matchbox die.
The stamp set is called Of the Earth and is a very pretty Level 1 Hostess set in this year’s catalog. You have a little bit more time to earn this set. I used markers to color the flower image – Rose Red and Soft Suede and then stamped in on the left edge. I used the Warm Words stamp set (also retiring) to stamp the word “cherish” in Soft Suede. And the little butterfly is stamped in Bermuda Bay (this is a current In-Color and it will be retiring too).
The butterfly is stamped a second time on scratch paper and cut out and popped up on a dimensional on top of the first one. I stamped the envelope to match. It turned out so pretty!
You can order items on the Last Chance lists by visiting my website and clicking the SHOP NOW button. Some items are on sale and many have sold out – don’t miss out if there is something you want.
Have a great day!
Jun 24, 2010 | Cards, Thank You |
Here is a sneak peek from the new Stampin’ Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog. This card is one that I saw on Stampin’ Connection – a great resource for Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators. I made a few changes from the original card but not many. The designer of the original was Jo-Ann Pullen.
My card base is Baja Breeze – this is an In-Color from a couple of years ago that is coming back to the catalog as a core color in the Subtles Collection. The other color is the new Early Expresso which is part of the Neutrals Collection.
The stamp set is called “Because I Care” and it is a new Level 1 hostess set. The border image was stamped once on the Whisper White card stock. The “thank you” is stamped on a piece of scrap Whisper White and punched out with the Modern label punch. Then the edge has Early Expresso ink on it – either drag through the ink pad or use the marker. The little flowers are stamped on a scrap of Whisper White and punched out with the ¾” circle punch. I used the AquaPainter with the Baja Breeze ink to color the centers of the flowers.
The embossed panel is using the new Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder for the Big Shot. It is very pretty and sure to be a hot item from the new catalog.
I hope you liked this sneak peek. Next week I hope to get some more time to play with my new stuff.
Jun 23, 2010 | Cards, Celebrate Everything, Game Night, Masculine, Retired List |
This is another card from my Last Chance class this month. I really like this Game Night stamp set and hate that it is on the Last Chance list – it is so very different from everything else and works great for both masculine cards and party invitations – things like Bunko, Pokeeno, Game Night. It is also a good set for scrapbooking. I have used this stamp set for many things.
The card base is Ruby Red (one of the retiring colors) – I used two strips of the Jackpot Designer Series Paper (the paper is retiring) on the left side and then added a piece of the Black Gingham ribbon (this ribbon is retiring).
On a piece of Whisper White card stock I stamped the game pieces one in Ruby Red and one in So Saffron. The domino was stamped in VersaMark ink and covered with Black Embossing Powder and heat set. All the pieces were cut out.
First stamp the chess piece in VersaMark on the card base – carefully cover with Black Embossing Powder and heat set. Then I stamped the CELEBRATE in VersaMark along the ribbon. Add the cut out pieces and then stamp “your day” underneath using VersaMark ink. These stamps are from the Celebrate Everything stamp set which is also on the Last Chance list. I did emboss on the envelope too so that I could have it match my card.
Our monthly pokeeno game night will be coming around again soon – maybe I need to come up with some little treats to bring everyone.
Thanks for the visit – have a great day!
Jun 22, 2010 | Cards, Retired List, SU Ribbon |
I saw a card like this somewhere but I’m not sure where anymore since it has been a while. I thought it was neat because they used the punch to create the holes in the front of the card and stamped the coordinating images so that you can see them through the holes when the card is closed. It sounds simple enough and looks simple enough – the first time I tried I had it lined up pretty close. But then I tried a 2nd time, and a 3rd and another and couldn’t for the life of me get those flowers lined up in those holes again. So I decided I had to figure out an easier way to do this. I didn’t want to use this card for my class if I couldn’t even line it up. After much thought I figured it out.
Now I know there are probably other ways to do this but this was my way.
First I took the three flower stamp from the One of a Kind stamp set (this one is retiring by the way) and lined up my wood block exactly with the corner of my card and stamped the flowers on the front. Then I used my punch and line it up with the flowers I just stamped and punched those out. Next I inked the flower stamp again and lined the wood block up on the inside corner of the card and stamped them on the inside. Ta-Da – the flowers are now matched up with the punched out holes on the front of the card. This worked for me and I was able to get it matched up every time I tried.
The rest of my Stampin’ Up! supplies are Bordering Blue card stock and ink (this is a retiring color), Night of Navy card stock and ink, Wide Oval Punch, Designer Label punch, Boho Blossoms punch, White Organza ribbon. Decorate the envelope to match. It is actually a very easy card to create once you figure out how to line up the flowers.
More last chance cards are coming later this week. Thanks for visiting me!
Jun 21, 2010 | Best Wishes & More, Cards, Retired List, SU Buttons |
This month my hands-on stamping featured items on the Stampin’ Up! Last Chance list. These stamp sets will no longer be available after the end of June. The retiring colors and accessories are available while supplies last through the end of June. If you see something you love make sure to get it before it is gone. Your best bet is to order online through my Stampin’ Up! store – the store will update you with what is available.
This card features the stamp set Best Wishes & More. I stamped the flowers and the leaves on a piece of Whisper White card stock and cut them out and layered them on the white square. The colors I used for this card are Ballet Blue (this one is retiring), Rose Red and Always Artichoke. I also used a piece of Rose Red Designer Series Paper from the Thoroughly Modern Designer Series paper pack (this one is retiring). And there is some Always Artichoke ribbon (this is retiring) on the side as an accent.
The flower centers have Fresh Favorites buttons that are also on the last chance list. A matching envelope coordinates with the card so you’ll be ready to put it in the mail to someone deserving.
Thanks for stopping in today!
Jun 19, 2010 | Cards, Graduation, Summer Mini 2010, Watercoloring |
Around here most of the graduations have passed so I’m a little behind but I made these to send out earlier this week. This idea is from Heather Summers Simply Stamping 2 class. She created an invitation but I used these as my graduation cards – one has a hidden gift card and the other has some hidden money.
I used the Go Graduate stamp set in the Stampin’ Up! Summer Mini Catalog. I used the aquapainter and Watercolor Crayons to color the graduates and the caps that were stamped with Black StazOn ink. This one is Basic Black, Night of Navy and Whisper White.
The belly band has the stars from the Classic Stars Jumbo Wheel. Then I layered a variety of punched pieces to create the emblem on the front. Our message was written under the gift card. This one is for a family friend that graduated high school this year.
I also made this blue one for my nephew who graduated from pre-k 4.
The Happy Graduation is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set. The colors I used were Brilliant Blue, Basic Black and Whisper White.
I hope they both like their graduation cards.
Thanks for stopping by today.
The card base is Sahara Sand and is textured with the new Square Lattice Embossing Folder in the Summer Mini Catalog. I used strips of paper from the Thoroughly Modern Designer Series paper (this is retiring) to cover the front of a piece of card stock and then cut the whole thing with the Top Note die and the Big Shot. The strips are of varying widths and one is even scallop with the scallop border punch.
