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Stampin’ Up! Only Challenge 43 – Rue Des Fleurs
Time again for another challenge with the Stampin' Up! Only Challenge blog! The focus for this challenge is Last Spring Fling – Occasions Mini Catalog… In just a couple of weeks, the 2012 Occasions Mini will be no more. Some of the stamps sets MIGHT make it into the new 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Catalog but there is no guarantee as to what and how many. I'm excited to share with you the Rue Des Fleurs stamp set for this challenge!
Stampin' Up! Only Challenge 43 – Last Spring Fling with the Occasions Mini Catalog
Rue Des Fleurs Stamp Set
I hope you find inspiration in this card. This stamp set has a wonderful, vintage feel. I love vintage cards yet I was struggling at first as to how to use this stamp set. Finally, I settled on one of my favorite images in the set along with making it into a "Thank You" card. The background is dry embossed using the Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder which I "colored with Wisteria Wonder then further distressed using the Distressing Essentials Kit from Stampin' Up!
The next layers include Soft Suede card stock layered with First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper. I also used the Distressing Essentials Kit to "stain" the designer paper which was then torn along one edge and "rolled" to increase texture as well as a distressed, vintage appearance. The image was stamped on Naturals Ivory then I distressed the edges using the Stampin' Up! Cutter kit along with the tea stain used to stain the card stock.
For the final touches, I used the Boho Blossoms Punch to created distressed flowers strategically placed in a triangular pattern to help pull the eye from one corner of the card to the next. The "triangular" pattern is crucial in this instance because I used bright, contrasting flowers for additional intensity. A triangular design helps keep the focus on the stamped image as well as the other elements of the card while creating a fun, bright contrast against the overall muted tones of the card.. I also love using the 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon to add interest along with the gathered look for the tales of the ribbon bow. The Jewel – Pearls are the last of the details I placed on the card to create the finishing touch.
So, tell me what you think! I really struggled at first but as the card came together I was enjoying the overall appearance and love the striking contrast of the Poppy Parade flowers against the muted tones of the overall card.
For additional inspiration, I encourage you to take the time and visit the Stampin' Up! Only Challenge blog to view all the submissions from the Design Team members! We love seeing submissions to the Stampin' Up! Only Challenge blog and hope you take the time to participate in this challenge. Have fun and share your creations!
To purchase any of the products used to create these projects, visit my 24/7 Stampin’ Up! store by clicking HERE.
Remember, if you like this card, please share your thoughts or questions by leaving me a comment. Also, don’t be afraid to pin it to Pinterest! I love hearing from all my readers and also encourage you to share my blog with your friends – word of mouth is one of the greatest forms of flattery.
Sunny Stampin’ & Scrappin’!
Pam Staples
Project Supply List:
Ink: Wisteria Wonder (122936); Soft Suede (115657)
Card stock: Naturals Ivory (101849); Soft Suede (115318), Poppy Parade (119793)
Designer Series Paper: First Edition Specialty Designer Series paper (121878)
Accessories: 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon – Always Artichoke (121000); Jewels – Basic Pearls (119247); Jewels – Large Pearl Basics (125577)
Tools: Big Shot (113439); Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120175); Distressing Essentials Kit (118762); Cutting Kit (106958)
Stamp Sets: Rue Des Fleurs (w: 125485; c: 125487)
Subscribe to the comments for this postStylin’ Stampin’ Squad March Blog Hop: Easter Projects
Welcome to SunnyGirlScraps!
I'm excited about this months Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop! You see, I'm a March baby and my birthday is just around the corner on March 6th! I'm looking forward to hosting my Birthday Bash Pamper Me Stamp & Scrap this coming Saturday. On my actual birthday, we are getting babysitters for the boys and going to dinner at the Melting Pot with friends. Another reason I'm so excited is that today it is supposed to hit a whopping 80 degrees which means spring is almost here in North Carolina! Spring is my favorite season.
If you've arrived from either Nikki's blog, Creations by Mommy, or Kim Ryden's blog, Stamping with Kim, I hope you enjoyed their projects. The Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop theme for the month of March is Spring, St. Patrick's Day, Baby or Easter. The one key requirement is that we post a card and 3D project. I hope you enjoy the projects that I've posted. If you enjoy my projects, I would LOVE to hear from you and ask that you leave a comment and also feel free to pin these projects to Pinterest but just make certain to include a link to this blog post. Finally, I encourage you to visit all the blogs on the blog hop. So, on that note, welcome to the…
Stylin' Stampin' Squad March Blog Hop
Easter Project #1 – Easter Dove Card
The first project I'm featuring for the Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop features the Easter Dove A la Carte Stamp from the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog. This is a beautiful stamp perfect for a religious themed Easter card.
The base is Whisper White with a layer of Certainly Celery. This is the first card that I've used the Edgelits Dies on and I just have to share that I've fallen in love with the Adorning Accents Edgelit Dies! They create such a unique and interesting border. After I used the edgelit, I then stamped a matching border using the Bordering on Romance Stamp Set also found in the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog.
My next step was to add the elements which starts with Crumb Cake Ribbon Seam Binding gathered on the center of the card. I then used the new Blossom punch to create a flower which was layered over the gathered ribbon. I punched out two Blossom's and dry embossed them with the Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. To create depth and interest with the flowers, I sponged the raised portion with Blushing Bride ink and the edges were sponged with Soft Suede ink. I added a cross from the Crosses of Hope Stamp Set. The cross was stamped on Certainly Celery card stock using Whisper White Craft Ink then heat embossed with white embossing powder.
On another piece of Whisper White card stock, I stamped the "He is Risen" Easter Dove and punched it out using the Decorative Label punch. The final touch was to add three mini flowers created from using the Boho Blossoms punch with Blushing Bride and Certainly Celery card stock. Each flower has a Pearl Jewel placed in the center. On the bottom left corner of the card, I added two Large Pearl Basic Jewels.
Easter Project #2 – Easter Bunny Punch Art Pail
This little Easter Bunny Punch Art is one of my favorite Easter Projects! He is just so darn cute! To create the bunny, I start with Whisper White card stock and the Top Note Bigz Die to create the body of the Bunny. Then I use various Stampin' Up! punches to create the ears, feet, nose and eyes. The ears and feet are created using Whisper White punched out with the Extra-Large Oval Punch. For the inside of the ears I used Baja Breeze card stock punched with the Large Oval Punch. The "heel" pad on the feet is the Baja Breeze card stock punched using the 1" Circle Punch and the cute little toes are punched from hearts. The nose is two 1 1/4" circles with the "fat" heart from the Heart to Heart Punch. The eyes created with Basic Black card stock punched using the 3/4" Circle Punch. My favorite touch is the cute little bunny tongue which I created using the rounded tip of a heart. Finally, I attached the bunny to the pail with a piece of Organza Ribbon glued to the bunny and tied onto the pail. A great feature of doing it this way it allows the bunny to be removed and the pail used for another purpose.
The pail is a product I purchased through a bulk buy program that I discovered through some other Stampin' Up! Demonstrators. You actually do not have to be a demonstrator to participate and there is usually at least one bulk buy a month.
To purchase your own set of Edgelits Dies or any of the products used to create these projects, visit my 24/7 Stampin’ Up! store by clicking HERE.
Remember, if you like this card, please share your thoughts or questions by leaving me a comment. Also, don’t be afraid to pin it to Pinterest! I love hearing from all my readers and also encourage you to share my blog with your friends – word of mouth is one of the greatest forms of flattery.
Sunny Stampin’ & Scrappin’!
Pam Staples
Project # 1 Easter Dove Supply List:
Ink: Certainly Celery Classic Ink (105217), Blushing Bride Classic Ink (119786); Soft Suede Classic Ink (115657); Whisper White Craft Ink (101731)
Card stock: Whisper White (100730); Certainly Celery (105125); Blushing Bride (119796)
Accessories: Jewels – Basic Pearls (119247); Jewels – Large Basic Pearls (125577); 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon – Crumb Cake (122332); Stampin' Emboss Powder – White (109132)
Tools: Big Shot (113439); Edgelits Dies – Adorning Accents (125595); Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120175); Boho Blossoms Punch (119858); Blossoms Punch (125603); Decorative Label Punch (120907); Heat Tool (100005)
Stamp Sets: Easter Dove (125455); Crosses of Hope (w: 117136; c: 120567)
Project # 2 Easter Bunny Pail:
Ink: Soft Suede Classic Ink (115657), Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen (105021)
Card stock: Whisper White (100730); Baja Breeze (111352); Basic Black (121045)
Accessories: 5/8" Organza Ribbon (114319)
Tools: Big Shot (113439); Top Note Bigz Die (113463); Heart to Heart Punch (119881); 3/4" Circle Punch (119873); 1' Circle Punch (119868); 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861); Extra Large Oval Punch (119859); Large Oval Punch (119855)
Blog Hop Participants:
- Shellie G. of Creative Electica
- Annie L. of Love Me Cards
- Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
- Nancy B. of Lady Stamps a Lot
- Anji C. of Altered Scraps Blog
- Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
- Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
- Chelsea M. of A Chelsea Morning
- Amanda H. of Live Laugh Craft
- Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
- Patricia T. of Sunnyone Stampin'
- Heather W. of Heather's Stampin' Blog
- Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
- Linda O. of Stamp at Linda's
- Marla R. of Marla's Stampin' Spot
- Michele M. of Michele's Stampin' Blog
- Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
- Nicole B. of Creations by Mommy
- Pam S. of Sunny Girl Scraps
- Kim R. of Stamping with Kim
SUOC 39 – Happy Birthday Triple Treat Flower
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.
Remember, if you like this card, please share your thoughts or questions by leaving me a comment. Also, don’t be afraid to pin it to Pinterest! I love hearing from all my readers and also encourage you to share my blog with your friends – word of mouth is one of the greatest forms of flattery.
Sunny Stampin’ & Scrappin’!
Pam Staples
TO ORDER STAMPIN’ UP! PRODUCT ONLINE 24/7! CLICK HERE!
Stylin’ Stampin’ Squad Blog Hop Sale-A-Bration and Valentine
Welcome to SunnyGirlScraps!
I'm excited about participating in the Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop! If you've arrived from either Darcy Johnson's blog, DJ's Stampin' Place, or Kim Ryden's blog, Stamping with Kim, I hope you enjoyed their projects. The Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop theme for the month of February is Sale-A-Bration or Valentines. The one key requirement is that we post a card and 3D project. I hope you enjoy the projects that I've posted. If you enjoy my projects, I would LOVE to hear from you and ask that you leave a comment. Finally, I encourage you to visit all the blogs on the blog hope. So, on that note…
Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop
Sale-A-Bration Project # 1
The first project I'm featuring for the Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop features the Elementary Elegance Stamp Set from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. This is a beautiful stamp set that has a vintage appeal.
The base for this card starts with Very Vanilla. I used the Doily background stamp with Baja Breeze classic ink to create a beautiful background stamped on a layer of Very Vanilla with distressed edges created using the Stampin' Up! Cutter Kit with the intent to accent the featured stamp set Elementary Elegance. I love using the Seam Binding Ribbon for a ruched or gathered look.
The frame image in the Elementary Elegance Stamp Set was stamped on Very Vanilla card stock then I tore the image out, roughened up the edges then distressed using the Stampin' Up! Distressing Essentials Kit. A cool feature of this stamp set is that the Curly Label Punch coordinates with this stamp set. I actually stamped the "Hello" then three birds which I then punched out with the Curly Label Punch and layered over the frame image. Final touches include the banner with sentiment along with the bow and a button tied onto the bow.
Valentines Project # 2
For my second project, I decided to focus on Valentines Day since that is just around the corner. This is a Petite Pocket Mini Book. There are so many things you could do with this "mini" book such as putting a little photo, special quote, poem or bible verse on each of the little inserts. The project features the Petite Pocket Bigz XL Die for the Big Shot along with the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper and Candy Conversations Stamp Set.
Using the Petite Pockets Die, I cut out three pockets. The flap on each was cut off then I punched a half circle. After these changes, I assembled the Petite Pockets. To decorate each pocket, I wrapped a piece of Twitterpatted Designer Series Paper around each of the Petite Pockets. Then I punched two holes at the base of the Petite Pockets and tied all three pockets together using Hemp Twine. I kept the decoration on the front of the Petite Pockets Mini Book fairly simple since I already added the Designer Series Paper. I used the Full Heart Punch then stamped randomly using a stamp from the Tiny Tags Stamp Set with VersaMark. The small flower from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack was punched out from Blushing Bride card stock. I stamped the "love" sentiment from the Tiny Tags which was punched out using the Jewelry Tag Punch and attached to the small flower.
For the Petite Pockets Mini Book inserts, I used Whisper White card stock cut to fit each individual pocket. Each insert is slightly different with the stamped image. I used the Candy Conversations stamp set on each insert but on the first insert there are only 3 stamped hearts then 4 stamped hearts on the second insert and finally all the hearts are stamped on the third and final insert. Each insert has a tab created from Riding Hood Red card stock and punched using the Round Tab punch. For a final touch of elegance on the inserts, I used mini flower punch from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack and attached each flower to the Round Tab using the Mini-Brads.
Like this project? Please share your thoughts or questions by leaving me a comment. I love hearing from all my readers and also encourage you to share my blog with your friends – word of mouth is one of the greatest forms of flattery.
Sunny Stampin’ & Scrappin’!
Pam Staples
Project # 1 Supply List:
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Ink: Baja Breeze Classic Ink (111833)
Card stock: Very Vanilla (101650); Baja Breeze (111352)
Accessories: 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon – Crumb Cake (122332); Designer Buttons – Twitterpated (125579); Hemp Twine (100982); Jewels – Large Pearl Basic Jewels (125577)
Tools: Distressing Essentials (118762); Curly Label Punch (119851)
Stamp Sets: Hello, Doily (w: 122845), Fabulous Phrases (w: 117002; c: 120501); SAB – Elementary Elegance Stamp Set (w: 125120; c: 125122)
Project # 2 Supply List:
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Ink: Blushing Bride (119786)
Card stock: Riding Hood Red (111348); Whisper White (100730), Blushing Bride (119796)
Designer Series Paper: Twitterpated (125406)
Accessories: Mini Brads (122941); Hemp Twine (100982)
Tools: Big Shot (113439); Petite Pocket Bigz XL Die (123131); Round Tab Punch (119864); Full Heart Punch (119883); Jewelry Tag Punch (117190); Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309)
Stamp Sets: Tiny Tags (w: 118091; c:118592); Candy Conversations (w: 125560)
- Shellie G. of Creative Electica
- Annie L. of Love Me Cards
- Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
- Nancy B. of Lady Stamps a Lot
- Anji C. of Altered Scraps Blog
- Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
- Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
- Amanda H. of Live Laugh Craft
- Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
- Patricia T. of Sunnyone Stampin'
- Heather W. of Heather's Stampin' Blog
- Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
- Linda O. of Stamp at Linda's
- Marla R. of Marla's Stampin' Spot
- Michele M. of Michele's Stampin' Blog
- Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
- Pam S. of Sunny Girl Scraps
- Kim R. of Stamping with Kim
SQSC 24 Established Elegance Valentine
Welcome to another week of the Stampin' Queen's Sketch Challenge. This week I'm featuring the Established Elegance Valentine along with the Framelits Hearts Collection. I hope you enjoy and find inspiration from my card and the sketch. So, on that note…
Stampin' Queen's Sketch Challenge # 24
Established Elegance Valentine
When I first saw the Established Elegance stamp set in the 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Catalog, I wan't overwhelmingly in love with the stamp set. But, I've seen some really cute cards and the set grew on me to the point that I had to have the set. It has a beautiful, vintage feel and when I was planning this card I just knew this was the stamp set I wanted to use.
For the background on the card, I started with the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper layered with the Riding Hood Red 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon. A key feature of the card are the three hearts created using the Big Shot and the Framelits Hearts Collection. The largest heart in Riding Hood Red is stamped with images from the Established Elegance Stamp Set. The medium sized heart is Card Stock White Vellum and the smallest heart is stamped with Riding Hood Red classic ink again using the Established Elegance stamp set.
The final touches are the three flowers created using the Boho Blossoms Punch with Riding Hood Red card stock. Using the Loving Thoughts stamp set, I stamped "Memories" on a strip of Whisper White card stock then layered it onto Riding Hood Red card stock to make the tag. I added three Jewel Rhinestones on the bottom right corner to add some balance.
Design Tips by SunnyGirlScraps:
- For the new stamper, sketches are a great way to explore and help develop your own style.
- Create a main Focal Point such as clustering elements to help the eye focus on a specific portion of your card.
- Create balance. On this card, the three flowers and the three rhinestones help balance the larger hearts.
I hope you find inspiration with this weeks sketch along with my Design Team sample. This is the sketch for SQSC 24! There is lots of inspiration by the other Design Team members on the Stampin’ Queens Sketch Challenge blog, so take the time to visit the Stampin’ Queen’s Sketch Challenge blog. We love it when our stamping friends participate and post their wonderful creations!
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.
Remember, if you like this card, please share your thoughts or questions by leaving me a comment. Also, don’t be afraid to pin it to Pinterest! I love hearing from all my readers and also encourage you to share my blog with your friends – word of mouth is one of the greatest forms of flattery.
Sunny Stampin’ & Scrappin’!
Pam Staples
TO ORDER STAMPIN’ UP! PRODUCT ONLINE 24/7! CLICK HERE!
Project Supply List:
Ink: Riding Hood Red (111836), Versamark (102283)
Cardstock: Whisper White (100730), White Vellum Card Stock (101856); Riding Hood Red (111348)
Designer Series Paper: Twitterpated (125406)
Accessories: Riding Hood Red 3/*" Pleated Satin Ribbon (125569); Jewels – Rhinestones (119246); Brads – Silver (104336)
Tools: Big Shot (113439); Boho Blossoms Punch (119858); Framelits Dies: Hearts Collection (125599)
Stamp Sets: Established Elegance (w:122530; c: 122532); Loving Thoughts (w: 125843; c: 125845)
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SQSC 22 Everyday Enchantment
Sale-A-Bration Sneak Peek
This week for the Stampin’ Queen’s Sketch Challenge 22, I’m featuring another sneak peek of Everyday Enchantment from the 2012 Sale-A-Bration brochure. The colors and patterns are just beautiful. I actually get a little sad thinking that Poppy Parade will be retiring in June after seeing this Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!
The moment I saw this weeks sketch for SQSC 22, I just knew what I was going to do and that I wanted to use the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper. I just knew that the colors would work so well together with the Poppy Parade and Calypso Coral. If anything, my love for the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper will mean that I use up my Poppy Parade card stock before it retires at the end of June 2012.
I hope you find inspiration with this weeks sketch along with my Design Team sample. Besides using the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper, I stamped an image from the Apothecary Art Stamp Set then cut it out using the new Framelits Dies Labels Collection which I layered on Poppy Parade card stock. The “Just for You” from the Precious Butterflies Hostess Stamp Set found in the 2011 – 2012 Stampin’ Up! Catalog. The flower is from the Button Buddies Stamp Set.
This is the sketch for SQSC 22! There are lots of wonderful inspiration by the other Design Team members on the Stampin’ Queens Sketch Challenge blog, so take the time to visit the Stampin’ Queen’s Sketch Challenge blog. We love it when our stamping friends participate and post their wonderful creations!
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.
Don’t forget…
If you like this card, please share your thoughts or questions by leaving me a comment. Also, don’t be afraid to pin it to Pinterest! I love hearing from all my readers and also encourage you to share my blog with your friends – word of mouth is one of the greatest forms of flattery.
Sunny Stampin’ & Scrappin’!
Pam Staples
TO ORDER STAMPIN’ UP! PRODUCT ONLINE 24/7! CLICK HERE!
Project Supply List:
Ink: Poppy Parade (119782); Calypso Coral (122939)
Card Stock: Poppy Parade (119793); Calypso Coral (122925)
Designer Series Paper: Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper *
Accessories: Designer Buttons – Neutrals (119743), Crochet Trim – Victoria 5/8″ (118481)
Tools: Big Shot (113439); Framelits Dies – Labels Collection (125598); 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch (119854); 1″ Square Punch (124094); Postage Stamp Punch (122344)
Stamp Sets: Apothecary Art (w: 125525; c: 125527); Button Buddies (w:122735; c: 122737); Precious Butterflies (w: 122515; c: 122517)
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*The Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper will be available with Sale-A-Bration starting January 24th until March 31 when you purchase a minimum of $50.00!
Stampin’ Up! Apothecary Art and Framelits
So, yesterday I shared a Product Review with you introducing the new Stampin' Up! Framelits Dies and today I'm sharing a card I created which features the Framelits Labels Collection. It is with much anticipation and excitement that I introduce you to the…
Apothecary Art Stamp Set
The Apothecary Art Stamp Set is new from the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog. This card was made for the Stampin' Queen's Sketch Challenge #20 on January 4th. (I've been a slacker not posting my challenge cards in a timely matter or at all but my goal is to change that this year but with the start of the New Year, traveling and getting home followed by a mad dash to clean the house before my parents arrived, I didn't get around to writing my blog post.) I really love the look of "White-on-White" cards and new that is what I really wanted to accomplish with this card.
Now, at this time, I don't have a need for a Wedding card but hopefully I will in the future. To make this card, I dry embossed the background layer using the Finial Press Textured Embossing Folder which was layered on top of my Whisper White card base. Then I layered a piece of Organza Ribbon tied with a knot.
Next, I stamped my chosen image from the Apothecary Art Stamp Set and colored the flowers directly on the stamp with the Stampin' Write Markers using Wisteria Wonder and Concord Crush and utilized the "huffing" technique or as I learned at the 2011 Stampin' Up! Convention to call it the "the Breathe of Life Technique." The image along with a border were cut out when I used the Framelits Dies from the Labels Collection. The banner was created using the Petal Cone Bigz L Die with the stamped sentiment from the new Loving Thoughts Stamp Set again found in the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog. Finally, all the pieces were layered together and placed on the card to create this elegant, Forever & Always card.
Tips and more from SunnyGirlScraps:
- When creating a "white-on-white" card, texture helps create interest along with depth.
- Use Dimensionals to help add additional depth to your layers.
- A little bit of color really pops out and creates an elegant card especially with the white space surrounding the image.
- Don't over embellish.
- To color directly on a stamp, use "paint brush" tip of the Stampin' Write Markers. After you are done coloring, gently "huff" then stamp your image.
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.
Don't forget…
If you like this card, please share your thoughts or questions by leaving me a comment. Also, don't be afraid to pin it to Pinterest! I love hearing from all my readers and also encourage you to share my blog with your friends – word of mouth is one of the greatest forms of flattery.
Sunny Stampin’ & Scrappin’!
Pam Staples
Project Supply List:
Ink: 2011-2013 In Color Stampin' Write Markers – Wisteria Wonder (123002), 2010 – 2012 In Color Stampin' Write Markers – Concord Crush (119801); Stampin' Write Marker – Basic Gray (120966)
Cardstock: Whisper White (100730)
Accessories: 5/8" Organza Ribbon (114319); Jewels – Basic Pearls (119247)
Tools: Big Shot (113439); Finial Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (115963); Framelits Dies – Label Collection (125598); Petal Cone Bigz L Dies (121810)
Stamp Sets: Apothecary Art (w: 125525; c: 125527); Loving Thoughts (w: 125843; c: 125845)
New Product Review – Framelits Die!
I'm really excited about some new products that Stampin' Up! has introduced in the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog. If you own a Big Shot or similar die cutting machine you may already be familiar with a similar product that has been on the market for a while starting with the letter "N!" This new Stampin' Up! product comes with the Stampin' Up! guarantee of a quality product. So, let me introduce you to the…
Framelits!
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To the left, you'll see a sample of the two Framelits Dies currently available in the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog. There is the Hearts Collection (125599) and Labels Collection (125598) each individually priced at $26.95 and exclusive to Stampin' Up! As described in the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog, the Framelits Dies are "innovative, thin, wafer-like design." So what makes these Framelits Dies unique? The design of these Framelits mean "you see where you're placing the design before you cut!" Another great feature of these Framelits Dies is that Stampin' Up! can create matching stamp sets. For example, The Labels Collection of the Framelits Dies coordinates with the Apothecary Art stamp set.
When using the Framelits with a stamped image, you layer the appropriate sized Framelit over the stamped image then run it through the Big Shot. Then you can "layer dies inside each other to cut frames for stamp images. Cut single hearts or labels for accents or layering." One rule of thumb that you should generally be followed is to use a single sheet of card stock or Designer Series Paper. I have seen people create a card using 2 layers of card stock or Designer Series Paper, but you need to keep in mind the thickness of the cardstock and I personally would not have more than two light weight card stock layers to create a folded card in the shape of the Framelits Dies that you have used.
Stay tuned for tomorrow when I share a card I created using the Labels Collection with the Apothecary Art Stamp Set. I have to say that I'm in love with the Apothecary Art Stamp Set especially when paired with the Framelits Dies Labels Collection. As I become more familiar with these products myself, I'm certain you'll see more of them here on my blog.
To purchase your own set of these Framelits Dies so you can get started exploring this wonderful new product, click HERE.
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SUOC 36 Perpetual Card Fun with Stampin’ Up!
Perpetual Card
Welcome to the Stampin' Up! Only Challenge #36! This challenge was to use a technique that was fairly new to you. In this case, I've only "created" a Perpetual Card once and that was during a team meeting with my upline over a year ago. While thinking about what techniques I could do for this challenge, the Perpetual Card technique came to mind then I found an article from last years Stampin' Success. That article secured my desire to play with this technique. It really helped that Stampin' Up! had a card template available for me to download from the demonstrator website.
So, you say you don't know what a Perpetual Card is? A perpetual card consists of special folds that when folded and unfolded is a "new" card each time offering a new surprise each time the card is unfolded. So, on that note, enjoy my perpetual card.
Fold # 1 – The front of my card features the I {Heart} Hearts Stamp Set along with the Tiny Tags Stamp Set along with the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper found in the new 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog. The base of the Perpetual Card starts with Baja Breeze and the side panels are Pear Pizzazz dry embossed. You need 2 pieces of 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" cardstock. You score the top layer (shown here) at 1 1/16" lengthwise. Then you cut it in half at 2 3/4".
Fold # 2 – When you open the card to the second fold of the Perpetual Card, you see the following. I used the Pink Piroutte cardstock stamped with a preview image from the 2012 Fresh Vintage Sale-A-Bration stamp set which will be available later this month. The sentiment features the Petite Pairs stamp set from the current Stampin' Up! Catalog. In the upper right corner, I also included some tiny pearl jewels which is another product that is a favorite of mine.
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Fold # 3 – The third fold of the Perpetual Card doesn't have a "stamped" feature other than some stamping on the side panels that flip out as part of the fold. Instead, I included a punched element with ribbon along with more Twitterpated Designer Series Paper. From the third fold, we are brought to the final fold.
Fold # 4 – This is the "back" page of the Perpetual Card. On this fold, I again share a sneak peak of the Fresh Vintage 2012 Sale-A-Bration stamp set. The sentiment is the second phrase to the Petite Pairs stamp set.
I'm really excited about how well this card turned out. It did take some planning but that was really the hardest part. My favorite feature is how I used the "friend" heart from I {Heart} Hearts along with the "Hello" from the Tiny Tags set and then paired those with the "so many smiles" and "begin with you" to create a fun message. This will definitely be a fun card to send to a friend!
For those of you that are interested in receiving a template, I plan to post it later today or tomorrow but just have to figure out the best way to post it as a PDF.
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Pam Staples
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Project Supply List:
Ink: Pink Pirouette (111838); Baja Breeze (111833)
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette (100459); Baja Breeze (111352)
Designer Series Paper: Twitterpated (125406)
Accessories: Baja Breeze 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (122964); Jewels – Basic Pearls (119247); Mini Brads (122941)
Tools: Full Heart Punch (119883); Small Heart Punch (117193); Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border (119275); Postage Stamp Punch (122344); 1" Square Punch (124094); Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309); Jewelry Tag Punch (117190); Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439); Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (117335)
Stamp Sets: Tiny Tags (w: 118091; c: 118592); I {Heart} Hearts (w: 117010; c: 118571); 2012 Sale-A-Bration Fresh Vintage (c: 125117)
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Celebrate with the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog!
Ringing in the New Year with the
2012 Occasions Mini Catalog!
The new 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog is here, and with so many charming products perfect for Valentine's Day, Easter, birthdays, and more, it's a wonderful reason to call me to schedule a workshop, ask about attending a class, crafting crop or place an order! If you did not receive an Occasions Mini Catalog and would like to receive one, please email me your contact information. Over the next few days, keep a close eye on my blog or my Stampin' Up! website for new classes and events that will be posted or visit my meetup.com website for events along with a quick an easy way to sign up for events!
A new catalog gives you the opportunity to earn new, limited-time hostess products, and is an exciting time to host a workshop where you can experience the hands on fun and see all the new products in action. I truly believe you are going to LOVE the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog.
Sunny Stampin’ & Scrappin’!
Pam Staples
