Watercolor Wings....Stampin' On the Road!

Hi Stampers!  I mentioned in my last post that I recently attended Stampin' Up!'s convention and participated in a huge organized swap.  As if 80 cards wasn't enough, at the last minute I decided that I wanted to make some cards for my special friends and general swapping. So, I cut all the supplies I needed and got them ready to stamp on the drive to convention!  Stamping is a great way to pass a 12 hour car ride...well, stamping and a lot of laughing and good times with a great friend!

I stamped, sponged and assembled away as we traveled south to Salt Lake City.  It was quite the adventure making swaps cards while driving through the winding mountain highway and through a nasty storm (we seem to get caught in a storm every year)!

Stampin on the road somewhere between Montana and Idaho!

I'm happy to say I completed all the cards I wanted to on the drive and they were ready for swapping when convention started!

I think Watercolor Wings is one of my favorite sets in the catalog and is the only set I used for this card.  You have so many options to give the butterflies details with this stamp set...two step stamp it, or three step stamp it for even more detail! Because it's a photopolymer set, you can easily see through the stamps to line them up perfectly (even if you're stamping on the road!).  I chose to three step stamp it and used Soft Sky, Tempting Turquoise and Island Indigo to stamp the butterfly.  The body and antenna were done with Soft Sky as well as the sentiment.

TIP:  Best adhesive for sticking the Burlap to your projects....Tear & Tape Adhesive! It's super easy to use and super sticky for the burlap.

If you are in Canada and need a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I would love to help you out!  You can find everything you need to create this card in my online store.  Place your order there or contact me to place the order for you!

Have an inspired day!

Simple Card Sunday 13 - Pacific Point Painted Petals

Hi Stampers!  It's Simple Card Sunday and I have a great card for you this week featuring the new Painted Petals stamp set and Painted Blooms DSP from the 2015 Occasions Catalog.

It's been a while since we had a Simple Card Sunday, so let me refresh your memory about what kind of card a Simple Card Sunday card is!

• It must be able to be completed in 10-15 minutes max
• It must use minimal supplies
• It must be able to be made in 5 easy steps

Are you ready?  Let's get started with the step-by-step!

• Start by folding a 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 piece of Pacific Point cardstock in half.
• Stick a 1-1/4 x 4-1/4 strip of Painted Blooms DSP along the right side of the card base.  Stick a 1 x 4-1/4 strip of embossed Wild Wasabi cardstock right beside it followed by a 1/4 x 4-1/4 strip of Crushed Curry stuck beside the Wild Wasabi.
• On a 1-3/4 x 2-3/4 piece of Whisper White cardstock, stamp the floral image from the Painted Petals stamp set with Soft Sky ink.  Stamp the leaves and stems with Wild Wasabi ink and then stamp a sentiment over the flowers with Pacific Point ink.
• With ribbon scraps (Wild Wasabi Seam Binding, Soft Sky 1/8" Taffeta & a Burlap Ribbon string), make some ribbon loops and layer them together.  Staple them to the Whisper White piece with the Handheld Stapler.  Apply Stampin' Dimensionals to the back and stick it to a 2 x 3 piece of Soft Sky cardstock
• With SNAIL, stick the Soft Sky cardstock to the center of the card.

Here's the video so you can follow along in real time.

I have another card done with the same layout to share with you today.  This one features the new BYOP stamp set, also in the Occasions 2015 Catalog.

I love the ombre look of the letters!  I did that with my Bermuda Bay Blendabilities.  So fun!  Here's the inside of the card....

I added a strip of Bermuda Bay cardstock to the bottom on the inside of the card, but only stuck it down on three sides creating a little pocket perfect to hold a gift card!

Everything you need to make the two cards featured today can be found in my online store and because it's Sale-A-Bration, you can earn free product with every $60 you order (before shipping and tax).  You can also contact me to place your order!

If you like what you see and are Canadian, I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Contact me today to start your creative journey!

Have an inspired day!

Simple Card Sunday 12-Christmas Bliss

Hi Stampers!  Welcome to Simple Card Sunday.  This week I have a fun star themed Christmas card to share with you.

I used some of the Trim the Tree DSP from the Holiday Catalog as the starting point when I was designing this card.  Let's get started!

Step-by Step (cardstock measurements are noted in the video):

• Fold some Crumb Cake cardstock in half.  With Crumb Cake ink, stamp the star from the Christmas Bliss set all over the card and sponge the edges.  I stamped the star off on scrap paper once before stamping it on the card.
• Make a star frame using the two smallest Star Framelits and Crumb Cake cardstock.  Sponge the edges with Crumb Cake ink and wrap some Linen Thread around part of the star.
• Stick the Early Espresso, Crumb Cake & Trim the Tree layers together and then onto the card.
• Stamp the sentiment (from the Christmas Bliss set) with Early Espresso ink just off center below the Trim the Tree layer.  Stick the star on with Stampin' Dimensionals.
• Punch two little stars (Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack) from a scrap of Champagne Glimmer Paper and stick them by the larger star.

Here's the video so you can follow along with me.  All the measurements for the cardstock are noted in the video.

 And, as always, I have some more cards with this same layout to show you.  I must find this layout easy to work with because I have 4 extras for you!

I pulled out my Blendabilities for the flower for this one!

You can find the Very Merry stamp in the December Wonder stamp set in the Holiday Supplement.

If you look close you will notice I stamped some snowflakes on the All Is Calm DSP!

Can you believe it?  No stamping on this one!

So, which card is your favorite out of the 5 shown today?

All the supplies you need to create any of the cards featured today can be found in my online store.  Head on over there to do some shopping, or you can contact me directly to place your order.

If you like what you see and you are Canadian, I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Send me a message and we can get your creative journey started today!

Have an inspired day!

Simple Card Sunday 9-Festival of Trees

Hi Stampers!  It's a frosty, snowy day here, which is a perfect day to spend with a mug of tea and my stamps!  I will admit that although I've been showing you a lot of Christmas cards lately, I'm not ready for snow and winter.  Thankfully the heavy, wet snow we are getting today will be a thing of the past in a couple days...the forecast is for warm weather for the rest of the week.  I did learn that I have a snowsuit and a couple pairs of winter boots to buy ASAP for my boys so we aren't caught off guard when the next snow event rolls in!

Today's card was inspired by a card fellow demonstrator Ronda Wade did this last week.  I fell in love with the layout and knew I had to use it!  I simplified it so it fit with the Simple Card Sunday guidelines and this is what I came up with.

Step-by-Step:

• Fold the Blackberry Bliss cardstock (5 1/2 x 8 1/2) in half and set aside.
• Cut a circle out of the Crumb Cake cardstock ( 4 x 5 1/2) with the Circle Framelits and the Big Shot. 
• Stamp the sentiment (Bright & Beautiful set) with Blackberry Bliss ink below the circle.  Sponge the edges of the Crumb Cake piece with Blackberry Bliss ink and a Stampin' Sponge (see the video for a Stampin' Sponges tip!).
• On a scrap piece of Very Vanilla cardstock, stamp the solid tree (Festival of Trees set) with Crumb Cake ink and then the tinsel image (Festival of Trees set) over it with Blackberry Bliss ink.  Punch out the tree with the Tree Punch. 

 Remember, the Tree Punch and Festival of Trees set are available in the Holiday Catalog as a bundle so you can save 15% when you purchase the bundle rather than purchasing them separately! 

• Stick the Crumb Cake piece on the Blackberry Bliss card base with Stampin' Dimensionals.  Stick the tree inside the circle.

And, here's the video for you so you can create along with me!

Fun card, isn't it!  In the video I mentioned a stepped up version, and here it is!

It's still a pretty simple card with just a couple little elements added!  There's a piece of Vanilla Seam Binding tied on the left side.  And, I thought the tree needed a star, so I punched a star from some Champagne Glimmer Paper.  I really love the stepped up version!

As always, I have a couple other versions of this card for you.

I dusted off my Mixed Bunch set for this card done in Blushing Bride and Crumb Cake.  The sentiment is from the hostess set, Bloom with Hope.

This one features another set I haven't used in a LONG time, Bombs Away Birthday!  This one is a bit more fussy, but still pretty simple!

And, there you have it!  Another fun and simple card with a few extras to spark your creativity!  Everything you need to create all of the cards today can be found in my online store.  Head on over there to place your order and get started creating! 

If you like what you see and are Canadian, I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  Contact me to get your creative journey started!

Have an inspired day!

Simple Card Sunday 6-Mingle All the Way

Happy Sunday stampin' peeps!  I'm on a bit of a Christmas card kick as I design cards for my upcoming Stamp-a-Stacks and classes, so today I have a simple Christmas card to share!

For this card I used the Mingle All the Way stamp set from the Holiday Catalog.  This is a great little sentiment set with something for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.  I also used the Endless Wishes set, which I love, love, love!

Step-by-step:

• Fold the Soft Sky cardstock (5 1/2 x 8 1/2) in half.  Sponge edges with Soft Sky ink.
• Stamp medium and small snowflakes from Endless Wishes set with Smoky Slate ink on Smoky Slate cardstock (4 x 5 1/4).  Sponge around the edges with Smoky Slate ink.  Apply strips of All is Calm Washi Tape.  Stick Smoky Slate piece to card base.
• Stamp Mingle All the Way with Island Indigo ink on Soft Sky cardstock.  Punch out with 2 1/2" Circle Punch.  Sponge edges with Soft Sky ink.  Put Stampin' Dimensionals on back and stick it to the card over the Washi tape.
• Stick 3 Rhinestones around the sentiment.

Here's the video so you can see me make this card in real time!

And, finally, I have another card to share made with the same layout but rather than a Christmas card I did a fun one using the Flamingo Lingo set and Retro Fresh Washi Tape!  Did you know that Stampin' Up! supports Ronald McDonald House Charities?  Each year there's a special RMHC stamp set (this year's is Flamingo Lingo) and for every set sold, Stampin' Up! donates $3 to RMHC!

Everything you need to create both of the cards today can be found in my online store!  Head on over there for some creative retail therapy and place your order today! 

If you are Canadian and don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator yet, I would love to help you out!  Contact me and I can send you a catalog ASAP!

Have an inspired day!

Simple Card Sunday - Episode 3, Wonderous Wreath Card

Hi Stampers!  Welcome to Simple Card Sunday!  Today I have a super fun, super easy Christmas card to share.  I know...Christmas?!?!?!  But, it's never too soon to start thinking about making your Christmas cards and this design is so simple it might even be the one for you this year!

Remember, for a card to be included in Simple Card Sunday it has to use minimal supplies, be completed in 5 easy steps and be able to be made in 10-15 minutes.

Are you ready?  Here we go!

Sigh...I LOVE this card and I LOVE this stamp set!!!!

Here are the 5 easy steps:

• Fold the Old Olive (5 1/2 x 8 1/2) piece in half
• On the Whisper White piece ( 3 3/4 x 5), stamp the biggest wreath image with Pear Pizzazz ink.  Stamp the smaller wreath image over the first stamped image with Old Olive ink.  And, then stamp the berry image with Real Red ink over the wreath.
• Stamp the sentiment at the bottom of the card with Old Olive ink
• Mat the Whisper White piece on the Real Red piece ( 3 7/8 x 5 1/8).  Apply Stampin' Dimensionals on the back of the Real Red piece and then stick it on the folded Old Olive card base.
• Tie a simple bow with some Real Red Cotton Ribbon and stick it on the wreath with a glue dot.

Check out the video to see me make this card in real time and a ribbon bow tip!

Here's one more card made with this same layout.  This card features the Bright & Beautiful stamp set from the Holiday Catalog as well as the Star Framelits!  You can get the Star Framelits bundled with the Bright & Beautiful set FREE when you purchase a Big Shot before August 31.  Already have a Big Shot?  That's wonderful!  You can get the Framelits and set bundled at a 15% discount until the end of August.  Head over to my online store to place your order today and don't forget to use the hostess code JVPYSGHR to be entered into a draw for some awesome gold metal buttons.

Get a jump on your jingle!  You can find everything you need to create my featured card in my online store starting August 28 when the Holiday Catalog goes live!  Don't forget to order the envelopes so you'll be all set to send your cards out!  Head on over there with the shopping list to place your order today!

Shopping List

Stamps:  Wonderous Wreath

Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Real Red

Cardstock:  Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White

Accessories:  Real Red Cotton Ribbon

Have an inspired day!

Photopolymer Stamps by Stampin' Up!

It's a big day at Stampin' Up!......it's the day that SU Photopolymer stamps are being introduced!  These stamps will bring clear stamping to a whole new level with clear blocks AND clear stamps!

Here are some of the features you're going to love....

• top-quality polymer that will give a perfectly stamped image every time
• transparent for perfect placement
• stick amazingly well to our blocks
• age tested so they won't yellow or cloud over time

 

These stamps will be introduced slowly over time beginning with the Designer Type Photopolymer set (132956) that is offered for $16.95.  Brace yourself...this is a set of 57!!!!!  Yes, you read that correctly...57 stamps for $16.95 (take a few deep breaths so you don't faint!).  You will need clear blocks with these stamps and this set requires blocks A, B, G, F & I for best results!

 

 

 

 

Head on over to my online store and order your stamps today!  Have an inspired day!