Day 3 of the Independence Card Parade

After I made yesterday's card, I looked at my ribbon and thought "Ooooh" and trimmed the ends, folded it, and used the star brad to secure it to the tag.  I liked the look and Viola!   What do you think?

 

Independence Day ... Card 2

This is the second card I made with the July 4th stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalog.  This time I changed Brilliant Blue to Pacific Point and Summer Sun to Daffodil Delight.  I added the punch of White with the ribbon and inked image on the Large Tag Punch.

Supplies

Stamps:  July 4th

Cardstock:  Pacific Point, Whisper White, Real Red

Ink:  Real Red, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight Classic; Whisper White Craft Ink

Accessories:  Whisper White Organdy Ribbon, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Large Tag Punch, Star Brad, Glue Dots 

Happy 4th of July... Part1

I wanted to share my 4th of July cards and let you decide which one you like the best.  They all feature the July 4th stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalog.  I used the same images to make a background on a sheet of Whisper White cardstock then cut it into fourths.  This card is the first one I made:

Supplies

Stamps:  July 4th

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Brilliant Blue

Ink:  Brilliant Blue, Real Red, Summer Sun

Accessories:  Large Star Punch, Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

Possible Swap Sample Sneak Peek

This is one of the swaps I'm working on for the annual Stampin' Up Convention I'll be attending next month in Salt Lake City, Utah.  On this one I colored in the flower and the word "FRIENDS" with my Stampin' Write Markers.  I'm also working on a version where I'm leaving the flower and words white.  Nevertheless the central image is from a new stamp set that is going to be in the new Stampin' Up Idea Book and Catalog that is being released on July 1st! 

Supplies

Stamps:  Friends Never Fade

Cardstock:  Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Ink:  Pacific Point Classic Ink; Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango Stampin' Write Markers

Accessories:  Scallop Border Punch, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Linen Thread, Big Shot, Finial Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals

Roo Loves You

I made this little fellow for someone special who is dealing with some tough health problems.  I think she can use all the hugs, thoughts, and prayers she can get right now as she continues to fight a cancer that won't die.  Please keep Colleen in your prayers!

Supplies

Stamps:  Build-a-Roo

Cardstock:  Naturals Ivory, Kraft, Real Red

Ink:  Soft Suede, Real Red Classic Ink; Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker

Accessories:  Real Red 5/8" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Thread, Big Shot, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Birthday to Me!

I wanted to share this birthday card I received from my best friend Dee.  I think she did a great job!  I love the color and embossing she did with the Big Shot!  Thanks Dee!

With Sympathy

Here is another card using the new stamp set Elements of Style from the Summer Mini Catalog.  This time I used it to make a sympathy card.  I used the same technique as last time, stamping the image and watercoloring it before placing it in the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and running it through the Big Shot.

Supplies

Stamps:  Elements of Style

Cardstock:  Regal Rose, Very Vanilla, Old Olive

Ink:  Basic Brown, Regal Rose, Old Olive, So Saffron

Accessories:  Aqua Painter, Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

A Happy Heart

This card features some retiring products:  Cameo Coral cardstock and the stamp set A Happy Heart.  I made it to send some cheer to a couple of people who are fighting cancer, hoping it will bring a smile to their faces!

Supplies

Stamps:  A Happy Heart,

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Cameo Coral, Real Red

Ink:  Real Red, VersaMark

Accessories:  Ticket Corner Punch, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Father's Day... Take 2

Here is another Father's Day card ... the one I'm actually givivng to my dad as he really is the "Beary Best"!   Again I've used the Travel Journal Designer Series Paper from the Summer Mini Catalog.  As you may recall, all of the Build-a-Bear products are still available from Stampin' Up!

Supplies

Stamps:  Beary Best Friends, Beary Best Times

Cardstock:  Night of Navy, Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Summer Sun, Travel Journal DSP

Ink:  Basic Brown, Soft Suede, Night of Navy, Tangerine Tango, Basic Black

Accessories:  Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals, Blender Pen

Father's Day... Take 1

As I sat down to create a Father's Day card for my dad, I knew I wanted to use the blue striped patterned paper from the Travel Journal Designer Series Paper in the Summer Mini Catalog as blue is my dad's favorite color.  (This particular pattern reminds me of a Johnny Carson tie I made for my grandpa many years ago.)  Anyway, this is the card I designed, featuring the stamp set Sentimental Journey, also from the Summer Mini Catalog. 

Supplies

Stamps:  Sentimental Journey

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Travel Journal DSP

Ink:  Not Quite Navy, Sahara Sand, Pumpkin Pie

Accessories:  Linen Thread, Vintage Brad, Stampin' Dimensionals, 1" Circle Punch

Check back tomorrow to see another Father's Day card.

Happy Flag Day!

I made this flag using My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up.  My uncle Dean was very patriotic as he served in World War II.  It was 2 years ago today that he passed away.  My aunt JoAnne said it was appropriate that he'd pass away on Flag Day of all days.  He was an awesome man and I'm proud to have been related to him and to have known him so well.

 

Bookworm

Isn't this little fellow cute?!  I used this image from the First Day stamp set in the new Summer Mini Catalog to make a bookmark.  I thought he'd look cute presented in the white pocket decorated with the Real Red 3/4" Polka Dot Ribbon... one of my favorite ribbons in the Stampin' Up Catalog!  With summer here, everyone could use a bookmark for their leisurely reading!

Supplies

Stamps:  First Day

Cardstock:  Real Red, Whisper White

Ink:  Basic Brown Classic; Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Green Galore, Bashful Blue, Ballet Blue Stampin' Write Markers

Accessories:  Real Red 3/4" Polka Dot Ribbon, Corner Rounder Punch, Big Shot, Stampin' Up Two Tags Die, 1 3/8" Circle Punch

 

Trendy Trees

This card features the stamp set Trendy Trees.  I took the piece of Old Olive cardstock, scored it to frame the So Saffron piece and tore the edge that I folded up to resemble grass below the trees.  To line up the tree trunks and leaves I used the Stamp-a-ma-jig.  I think the Linen Thread adds to this "nature" card.  I also paper pierced the corners using the mat pack and paper piercer after using the corner rounder punch on the bottom corners of the card.  I really like this color combination and how this card turned out!

Supplies

Stamps:  Trendy Trees

Cardstock:  Not Quite Navy, So Saffron, Old Olive

Ink:  Soft Suede, Old Olive

Accessories:  Linen Thread, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Corner Rounder Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Texture, Texture, Texture!

I bet you are wondering "How in the world did she make that card?"!  Well, I used my Big Shot and the new Stampin' Up Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder from the Summer Mini Catalog on the Bashful Blue Piece after I stamped and colored in the image from Elements of Style (another new stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalog).  The resulting effect looks like counted cross stitch in person!  I think this card also has a very vintage look.

Supplies

Stamps:  Elements of Style

Cardstock:  Barely Banana, Bashful Blue, Melon Mambo

Ink:  Basic Brown, Melon Mambo, Old Olive

Accessories:  Big Shot, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Happy Birthday Dad!!!

Today is my Dad's birthday so I had to make a special card for him.  As you can see, I used the new stamp set Pedaling Past from the Summer mini catalog.  I accented the card with punches from the new Extra Large Cogs Double Punch.  I placed each punch within circles of various sizes I paper pierced using the mat pack, piercing tool, and Punches Plus Classy Brass Template. 

Supplies

Stamps:  Pedaling Past

Cardstock:  Ballet Blue, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Ink:  Basic Black Classic; Going Gray and Ballet Blue Stampin' Write Markers

Accessories:  Mat Pack, Piercing Tool, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Punches Plus Classy Brass Template, Extra Large Cogs Double Punch

 

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