Nov 6, 2013 | Big Shot, Cards, Holiday Catalog 2013, Rock 'n Roll, Thank You, Thinlits |
With Thanksgiving creeping up on us later this month it is always a time to thank those around us. Thank you for visiting my blog and supporting my Stampin’ Up! business! I want to share this fun Thank You card today using the Circle Card Thinlits die.
One of my favorite thing to do right now is to use the strips of the cut Cotton Ribbon – I love the natural look that the fraying adds. Here are some notes on how I made this card:
- I used Chocolate Chip card stock – cut to the size of the die (its in the instructions that come with the die) – I think it was 5-1/2″ x 6″
- Cut a piece of Sweater Weather Designer paper and glue to the right side of the card. If you add the paper before you cut the card then the edge of the circle will cut out of the paper at the same time and in the right place.
- Then line up the card stock in the die and cut it with the Big Shot – I use the Magnetic Platform for this die.
- I used Gorgeous Grunge to add some interest to the front panel.
- Tie the cotton ribbon strip around the edge of the card through the cut circle – I just tied it in a knot.
- I used the 2-1/2″ Circle punch for two Sahara Sand Circles that will go on either side of the flipping circle.
- Ink the Magnificent Maple leaf with Tangerine Tango ink and then roll the edges in Chocolate Chip ink (called the Rock & Roll technique). NOTE THIS – I do have a tip for you here – the old style ink pads work much better for this technique. The new ink pad brings too much ink to the edges of the stamp and there isn’t a soft change in color. If you only have the new ink pads I would suggest using a sponge to add the darker color around the edge of the stamp.
- I added some dots from the Gorgeous Grunge stamp to the leaves and also rolled the edge of the circle in the Chocolate Chip ink.
- Stamp the Thank You (from Sassy Salutations) on the designer paper using the Chocolate Chip ink.
Thank you for visiting today!
Oct 30, 2013 | Banner Kit, Cards, Christmas |
I love how this card turned out. I used the single stamp Christmas Star. It is much bigger than I thought it was going to be. It’s nearly as big as my hand. The single stamp flyer shows it much smaller.
I originally created this as a WOW Holiday swap for a swap group that I’m in called the GoDiva’s. There are lots of really WOW card ideas in this group and I always wonder is mine WOW enough to be included. I mailed off my swaps and received a bag in return of a whole bunch of new ideas. I also decided to use this as my swap card at my PAWS team meeting earlier this month.
Here is how I made it:
- The card base is Soft Suede card stock.
- Then there is a Very Vanilla layer – first I stamped “Christmas Blessings” using Soft Suede ink (and yes I did use a Stamp-a-ma-jig for these to make sure they were really straight). Then I used the polka dot stencil from the Build A Banner Kit, Gold Ink and a sponge dauber – I added gold polka dots in the background – somewhat random and varying the intensity of the gold. I also stamped the small splatter dots from Gorgeous Grunge in Crumb Cake ink and sponged the edges.
- I stamped the Christmas Star on Very Vanilla card stock using Soft Suede ink. Cut the star out and then scored it on all the lines so that I could fold the star and make it 3-D.
- Using half of a tea lace doily it was ruffled up and glued to the back of half the star. I added the star to the front of the card – stack up dimensionals under the center so it doesn’t flatten out.
- I added a Jumbo Rhinestone to the center of the star.
- To finish the card I used the Naturals Cotton ribbon – cut the length that you want, then cut it in half through the whole length and then in half again – so you are using 1/4 of the width of the ribbon – I wanted the fraying to give it a natural look.
Thanks for stopping by today.
Oct 28, 2013 | Cards, Christmas, class, Holiday Catalog 2013 |
Come join me on Wednesday, October 30th for Card Maker’s Class. If you are ready to start making Christmas cards you could choose this card made with the Wonderful Wreath stamp set.
Card Maker’s Class
Stamping with Monika DATE: Wednesday, Oct 30, 2013 TIME: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
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7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
LOCATION: 7013 East Hills Way, Woodstock, GA 30189 |
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Stamping with Monika 7013 East Hills Way Woodstock, Georgia 30189 770-500-8076 |
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Oct 23, 2013 | Big Shot, Cards, Halloween, Holiday Catalog 2013, Washi Tape |
I figure I better get all my Halloween ideas posted really quick – Halloween is just around the corner!
This card featuring the Toil & Trouble stamp set from the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Mini Catalog was one that I made last month for one of my card classes. The idea came from Melissa Davies.
Here is what I used on this card –
- Toil & Trouble stamp set
- Delightful Dozen stamp set
- Crumb Cake, Whisper White and Pumpkin Pie card stock
- Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie classic ink and Jet Black StazOn ink
- Witches Brew Washi Tape
- Whisper White Bakers Twine
- Circle Framelits Collection and the Big Shot Die Cut machine
I’ll look through my projects to see what other Halloween stuff I haven’t shared.
Oct 22, 2013 | Cards, Clearance Rack, Demonstrator |
Stampin’ Up! is celebrating their 25th birthday! The number 25 seems to be popping up in everything they send out and today is no exception. Here is the latest news and specials from Stampin’ Up!
- First – you still have today to join my Stampin’ Up! Team for $25 – they extended the offer through tonight 11:50 mountain time. Visit my website to join – JOIN NOW.
- Next – 25 stamp sets for 25% off
Visit my online store and look in the category 25% off 25 stamp sets. Check your wish list – sale sets include:
- A Dozen Thoughts
- A Gift for You
- Apothecary Art
- Betsy’s Blossom
- Bright Blossoms
- Christmas Star
- Crazy, Mixed Up Love
- Cuddles & Kisses
- Gently Falling
- Gifts of Kindness
- Gorgeous Grunge
- Happy Day
- Hearts a Flutter
- Hello Lovely
- Itty Bitty Banners
- Jewish Celebrations
- Label Love
- Lots of Thanks
- Morning Post Alphabet
- Oh, Hello
- Ornament Keepsakes
- Snowflake Soiree
- That’s the Ticket
- Yippee-Skippee!
- Zoo Babies
- And something new to speed up your holiday card making – Card Bases! Already Cut and Scored and ready for you to decorate. 20 card bases for $4.95 – in the following colors – Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Whisper White and Very Vanilla
- New My Digital Studio Downloads – fall and holiday – see them here 10-22-13_MDS_Downloads.
- NEW Weekly Deals – Dress Up Framelits, Sweet Pressed Cookie stamps, Remember this Rotary stamp and the Wicked Fun Digital Kit.
- In case you missed it earlier there is a new Christmas Photopolymer stamp set – Endless Wishes
- Don’t forget that this is the last month to get some of the Stampin’ Write Markers in the new colors individually – colors include Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky, Wisteria Wonder. You can still get them as part of the family sets but if you need to fill in a few holes be sure to do it before the end of the month.
- And be sure to check back on the Clearance Rack regularly they are adding new stuff more often.
I try to post newly released products and special announcements on my Facebook page – Stamping Together at Monika’s Place – so be sure to LIKE my page and have it show up in your NewsFeed.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Oct 14, 2013 | Cards, Holiday Catalog 2013, Stamp, Scrap, & Create Retreat, Thank You |
Our “Thanksgiving” themed project for the Stamp, Scrap & Create Retreat was this fall themed Thank You card set.
The whole set includes 4 cards with lined envelopes and a cute decorated bag to hold them all.
This bag idea came from a swap I received at convention. I used the Burlap Ribbon to add a handle to the bag. The button was sewed to the front with Linen Thread. The back was attached with a brad. You just slide the handle to the side to get the cards in and out. It makes a nice little gift for someone. The front of the bag is decorated just like the front of the cards.
Each card was on a different color base to match the colors in the Sweater Weather Designer Series paper. The paper was used to line the envelopes.
I really love the whole set. I hope you love it too!
Thanks for visiting today!
