SUOC 39 – Happy Birthday Triple Treat Flower

Pam Staples — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:15 +0000

This weeks Stampin' Up! Only Challenge theme is "Happy Birthday." We always need birthday cards for the challenge I'm featuring another stamp that is part of Sale-A-Bration as well as the Triple Treat Flower.

Here is the card I created using Basic Black and More Mustard. I stamped the background using the Fresh Vintage Stamp set and used the Stripes Embossing Folder for the white section to create texture. The 3 rhinestone brads add interest in the upper left corner. The basic black satin ribbon divides the stamped section from the whisper white. I created a banner using the Curly Cute stamp set with the Happy Birthday sentiment.

Have you looked closely at the Triple Treat Flower? It has three layers which you can punch using the Stampin' Up! punches then layer them together. The punches used include the 5-Petal Punch, Fancy Flower Punch and 1/2" circle punch. I also added a brad to the center of the flower.

I hope you enjoy and if you have the chance, visit the Stampin' Up! Only Challenge Blog to see all the other great design team samples and play along.

To purchase your own set of these Framelits Dies or any of the products used to create this card, visit my 24/7 Stampin’ Up! store by clicking HERE.

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Pam Staples

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SQSC #26 – Fresh Vintage Sale-A-Bration

Pam Staples — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:00:13 +0000

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine Day! My husband and I celebrated on Monday with dinner out at the Melting Pot. The Melting Pot is one of my favorite restaurants and the Valentine special is wonderful. My husband generously lets me have his Lobster Tail. Well, onto this weeks episode of the Stampin' Queen's Sketch Challenge.

Stampin' Queen's Sketch Challenge #26

Fresh Vintage Sale-A-Bration

This week I'm featuring the Fresh Vintage 2012 Sale-A-Bration stamp set. I love this stamp set and the floral design. The main image I used is more of a background to the Butterflies and creates a beautiful floral layered over the three banners created with the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper. The sentiment was created with the Fabulous Phrases stamp set matching together the words "forever love." I used the Curly Label punch for the sentiment. The brad accent is also part of the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack found in the 2012 Sale-A-Bration brochure.

The background is the Naturals White Card Stock. The additional layers are Lucky Limeade which is one of the new 2011 – 2013 In Colors. I love the 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon which finishes off this card. Finally, the butterflies were created using the Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die. The larger butterfly is also layered with vellum cardstock and I used the Pearl Jewels.

If you have the opportunity, we would love to have you join in the fun and create a card using this weeks sketch for the Stampin' Queens! Here is the sketch! We love having our readers participate. I know I enjoy seeing everyone's creations along with their interpretation of the card sketch.

To purchase your own set of these Framelits Dies or any of the products used to create this card, visit my 24/7 Stampin’ Up! store by clicking HERE.

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Pam Staples

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Project Supply List:

Ink: Lucky Limeade (122935)

Card Stock: Natural White ((102316); Lucky Limeade (122926), White Vellum Card Stock (101856)

Designer Series Paper: Everyday Enchantment (126154)

Accessories: Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack (127279), Lucky Limeade 3/*" Ruffled Ribbon (122977); Jewels – Pearls (119247)

Tools: Big Shot (113439); Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die (118138); Curly Label Punch (119851); Cutter Kit (106958)

Stamp Sets: Fresh Vintage Stamp Set (w: 125115; c: 125117) Fabulous Phrases (w: 117002; c: 120501)

SQSC 25 – The Open Sea Valentine

Pam Staples — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:43 +0000

Are you looking for a masculine valentine? Well, you'll want to read today's post for the Stampin' Queen's Sketch Challenge # 25!

Stampin' Queen's Sketch Challenge #25

The Open Sea Valentine

This week for the Stampin' Queen's Sketch Challenge #25, I pulled out a wonderful stamp set called "The Open Sea" which is still available for purchase from Stampin' Up! even though it came from the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog. I love the feel of this stamp set and its masculine nature.

The base of this card starts with the River Rock card stock layered with Cajun Craze card stock and the Well Worn Designer Series Paper. I stamped the "ledger" image using the River Rock classic ink on the watercolor paper then I stamped the ship image using Cajun Craze classic ink.

The images were cut out using the new Framelits Labels Collection and layered with a larger border of the Framelits Labels Collection. The ribbon is the Cajun Craze 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon. As a final touch, I used the "love" from the Tiny Tags stamp set and used the Jewelry Tag punch and tied the punched shape to the grosgrain ribbon.

Tips from SunnyGirlScraps:

Coordinate your card stock colors with the Designer Series Paper that you are using.
Don't be afraid to follow a simple layout or sketch.
Try not to overwhelm your card with competing Designer Series Paper.
Have fun with a sketch!

To purchase your own set of these Framelits Dies or any of the products used to create this card, visit my 24/7 Stampin’ Up! store by clicking HERE.

Sunny Stampin’ & Scrappin’!

Pam Staples

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Project Supply List:

Ink: Cajun Craze (119671); River Rock (109010)

Card stock: River Rock (108640); Cajun Craze (119684); Watercolor Paper (122959)

Designer Series Paper: Well Worn (122359)

Accessories: 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon – Cajun Craze (125055); Hemp Twine – Natural (100982)

Tools: Big Shot (113439); Framelits Labels Collection (125598); Jewelry Tag Punch (117190)

Stamp Sets: The Open Sea (c: 123032; w: 123030); Tiny Tags (w: 118091; c: 118592)

Stampin’ Up! Only Challenge #38 – Valentine

Pam Staples — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:19 +0000

It's time again for another Stampin' Up! Only Challenge! This week I opted to keep my card simple, easily copied and fun to make. So, on that note, welcome to the…

Stampin' Up! Only Challenge # 38

Valentine

The stamp set I'm using is Candy Conversations from the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog. This is a single stamp offered at a wonderful price great for Valentine projects as well as year round projects. The challenge for this episode of the Stampin' Up! Only Challenge # 38 focuses on a Valentine theme and using only TWO colors other than neutrals. My color choices for this card are Pink Pirouette and Rose Red on Whisper White.

For added interested and texture, I used the Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders with the hearts placed on the upper one-third of the Whisper White Card Stock. Then I tied the Rose Red 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon around the layer placed on the Pink Pirouette Card Stock. The stamped image is from the Candy Conversation stamp set with the Pink Pirouette Heart punched out from the same stamp set and placed over one of the hearts stamped with the Rose Red Ink. The final touch included two Rhinestone Jewels for just a little bit of bling!

This was a fun, quick card to make. Actually, I've challenged myself to try to make a "KISS" card at least once a month. This card is a beautiful version of a "Keep It Simple Sweetie" card.

I hope you enjoy this sweet Valentine!

To purchase your own set of these Framelits Dies or any of the products used to create this card, visit my 24/7 Stampin’ Up! store by clicking HERE.

Sunny Stampin’ & Scrappin’!

Pam Staples

Project Supply List:

Ink: Rose Red and Pink Pirouette

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Accessories: Jewels – Rhinestones

Tools: Heart Punch, Big Shot, Adorning Accents Embossing Folders

Stamp Sets: Candy Conversations

Sneak Peek 3D Craft Items

Pam Staples — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:09:12 +0000

I promised that I would be posting some projects today but then I found out that I'm not allowed to post until Monday. So, instead, I'm providing a sneak peek of my projects. I'm really excited about these projects using materials that will be available through the Seaside Crafts Bulk Buy program. I love the Bulk Buy program because it allows me to purchase common items that I use for craft projects that compliment my love of Stampin' Up! products.

The items in this sneak peek will be revealed on Monday. I hope you stop by then to check out my projects. There may also be a few additional items showcased throughout next week! I'm really excited about this next Bulk Buy.

So, here are the items:

Sunny Stampin’ & Scrappin’!

Pam Staples