by tkg

Apothecary Art Cards

2012-02-17T08:00:00.000-08:00

I made 2 cards using the same basic layout and the Apothecary Art stamp set and Labels framelit die. I also used the two different edgelits on these cards as well.

I love how the same layout, and even stamp sets, can produce such different cards.

Matchbox die favors

2012-02-15T08:00:00.000-08:00

I made these favors for a stamp camp using the Matchbox die. I embossed the box using the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder. I added some Tiny Tags sentiments that I punched using the Jewelry Tag Punch and attached with a safety pin from Vintage Trinkets.

I used the It’s A Wrap Occasions stamp set to decorate some chocolates to include inside the box. I stamped a bunch of different sentiments to show everyone how versatile the set could be.

I love giving out favors at any kind of party – I mean, who doesn’t love some pretty chocolates?!

Keitaro and Miyako Valentines

2012-02-14T08:00:00.000-08:00

I made a couple of Valentine cards using Keitaro and Miyako from Sister Stamps. It is basically the same layout on both cards, but I changed the hearts and background paper.

Here is the inside of both cards. The white heart is the smallest heart from the Heart Framelit die, and the red is the heart punch which I was so happy to see fit perfectly. I also added some red glimmer hearts. The small heart is from the 2-step owl punch and the larger glimmer heart is using the heart from the punch pack. The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes – one of my favorite stamp sets!

The banner for both cards was cut using the Petal Cone die and I used the new Sweet Cake stamp set. All the hearts were cut using the framelit dies and the paper is retired.

Have a Happy Valentine’s Day!

One more Lion Dancer card

2012-02-13T08:00:00.000-08:00

I had to make one more Chinese New Year card for a friend, so of course I inked up the Sister Stamps Lion Dancers stamp!

For the sentiment, I used another die cut that my cousin gave to me from Island Scrapbooking. I also scored some lines around the edge of the card to help balance out the card.

Twitterpated Mother’s Day

2012-02-10T08:00:00.000-08:00

This card uses the Twitterpapted DSP and buttons from the Occasions Mini catalog. I like the bright color palate for this suite.

This was my first project using the Pleated Satin Ribbon. I really like that it is pre-sewn for you, it helps to stop the fraying. This paper seemed appropriate for a mother’s day card, so that’s the sentiment that I used.

I’m sure I cased the idea to put the sentiment and button on the bird but now I can’t find the source. I have no idea if this came from a magazine, catalog, blog. If I find the location, I will update the post.

Thinking of You

2012-02-08T08:00:00.000-08:00

This card was a stretch for me color-wise. I used Bravo Burgundy and used the stamp off technique to get a slightly lighter color. The stamp set is Fresh Vintage from Sale-A-Bration and the sentiment is from a retired set.

At first I was trying to make a single layer card that I could mail easily, but it didn’t seem complete, so I added the black grosgrain ribbon and some basic pearls for accent.

Just for You

2012-02-06T08:00:00.000-08:00

I had a stamp camp last weekend and this is one of the cards that we made. I used the new blossom punch and the Mixed Bunch stamp set. The sentiment is from a hostess set.

I also embossed the card base using the Stripes embossing folder and added some Old Olive Scallop Dots ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by!

Melon Scented Embossing powder

2012-02-03T08:00:00.000-08:00

Continuing with my posts of the new scented embossing powders (scroll down for my 2 previous posts for Vanilla and Cherry), here is my “melon” card.

I like how the watermelons really pop against the monochromatic card.

I used the Scallop Square Duo die and the scallop square punch. I also used the Houndstooth textured embossing folder on the card base. The watermelons are from the Mouthwatering stamp set.

Hope you have a great weekend!

Cherry Embossing Powder

2012-02-01T08:00:00.000-08:00

The Sweet Shop DSP is a perfect match for this card. I used the Mouthwatering stamp set and embossed the cherries using the Cherry scented embossing folder.

The sentiment is one of my favorites and is from the A Word For You set. I also add a red glimmer paper cherry punched from the cupcake punch.

Vanilla Scented embossing powder

2012-01-30T08:00:00.000-08:00

I tested out Stampin’ Up!’s new scented embossing powders. The powders themselves have super strong smell, but once you heat them, the smell is diffused a lot. You can still smell them, they just aren’t as overpowering as when it is in the powder form.

For this card I embossed the ice cream cone using the vanilla scent.

I added a glimmer brad as the cherry on top! I also added some Dazzling Detail for more sparkles.

Check back later this week for cards I made using the other scented embossing powders.

Love Doily Card

2012-01-27T10:55:00.001-08:00

Sorry this post is late, I’ve been so busy being crafty this week that I forgot to post them all!

I made this card using the doily sizzlit. I like how detailed it is, but you really have to add in extra shims and run it through the big shot a couple of times to make sure it cuts all the way through. Now that I’ve figured out the right “sandwich” formula, it comes out great!

I stamped En Francais in the background using Pink Pirouette and used the Adorning Accents edgelits die and embossing folder. I cut out the sentiment using the Labels Framelits die and added some Cherry Cobbler seam binding to help soften the card.

Have a great weekend!

Yoko Birthday

2012-01-25T08:00:00.000-08:00

This is Yoko. I used some origami paper as the background and for my color inspiration for coloring up Yoko’s kimono.

Check out the Sister Stamps blog for more information on where you can get your own Yoko stamp or for info on their new Easter release.

Kung Hee Fat Choy!

2012-01-23T08:00:00.001-08:00

Happy Year of the Dragon!

As you can tell, I really like this Lion Dancers stamp from Sister Stamps! I used the Fancy Favor die and fussy cut out the stamp. I also cut out just a strip of the gold paper to add an accent to the top of the favor bag.

On the back I used some die cuts from Island Scrapbooking that my cousin gave to me, and a new sakura die that I bought from Photo Craft on my last trip home to Hawaii.

I really like how this turned out. Have a great new year!

Sister Stamps Easter Release

2012-01-20T08:00:00.000-08:00

Get ready for the next release of Sister Stamps on March 1st. They are so cute for Easter! I love the bunnies, they are my favorite animal, so of course I have to have all of these!

Check out their blog for more information and where you can buy these.

Lion Dancers Sister Stamps

2012-01-18T08:00:00.000-08:00

I love the Lion Dancer stamp from Sister Stamps. The dancers are so cute. I used the new edgelit die for accent. I think it gives it kind of an Asian feel.

I can’t believe that I’m actually making these cards BEFORE Chinese New Year and will get them out in time! I’ve been a little behind on my crafting recently. Thanks for stopping by!

Another Sister Stamps New Year Card

2012-01-16T08:00:00.000-08:00

Here is another card I made for Chinese New Year, this time using the Lion Dance stamp from Sister Stamps.

Aren’t they so cute! I also added some glimmer brads as accents.

Stop by the Sister Stamps blog for more information and new stamps!

Firecracker Sister Stamps

2012-01-13T08:00:00.000-08:00

With Chinese New Year coming up, I made this card using the Firecracker stamp from Sister Stamps. I found the origami background paper in my stash and thought that it kind of looked like little bursts of fireworks.

Of course I had to add some glitter for some sparkles!

Have a great weekend! And don’t forget to check out the Sister Stamps blog.

More Thank You Cards

2012-01-11T08:00:00.000-08:00

Here are more thank you cards that I made. I used the new Mixed Bunch stamp set and the coordinating Blossom punch from the new Occasions Mini catalog.

I added some Dazzling Details onto the flower.

Thanks for stopping by!

Sister Stamps Miyono Thank You cards

2012-01-09T08:00:00.000-08:00

I made some thank you cards using Sister Stamps Miyono. I thought that the Everyday Enchantment DSP (which will be available during Sale-A-Bration, which starts on January 24th) matched her since it kind of looks like fans.

The paper already comes with a little bit of a distressed look, so I sponged some Crumb Cake around the edges of my image to match.

Check out the Sister Stamps blog for more information!

Sister Stamps Nobu Thank You Cards

2012-01-06T08:00:00.000-08:00

I made some thank you cards for my sister, she always has to send out so many for all the gifts that people give to my nephew. So I used Nobu from Sister Stamps. I used the same layout but just changed out the Big Top Birthday background paper.

Super simple, but I like how they turned out!

Christmas baked good gifts

2012-01-04T08:00:00.000-08:00

I’m still catching up on these pictures that I took from before Christmas! I made some baked goods to hand out to our co-workers. Here is the table full of stuff before it was all packed up.

I decorated some plain Kraft bags using some of the stickers from the Christmas Lane Simply Scrappin’ kit.

I also made some tags using the scraps of those sticker.

I wrapped up the goodies using some baker’s twine and a tag.

I love packing my baked goods in pretty packaging, I think it makes them look yummier!

Paper Doily Card

2012-01-02T08:00:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!!

Sneak Peak: The Paper Doily sizzlit will be available in the Occasions mini on Wednesday, and I couldn’t wait to use it. I made a simple card with a brad in the middle of the doily. I embossed the doily with the snow burst embossing folder.

Thanks for stopping by!

One more Christmas card

2011-12-30T08:00:00.001-08:00

Here is one more Christmas card that I forgot to show you. It is a gift card holder. I used the Letters to Santa DSP and a retired stamp set.

Christmas sure did fly by! I can’t believe it is almost 2012!

Ayako Birthday Card

2011-12-26T08:00:00.000-08:00

Today is my friend’s daughter’s birthday, so I whipped up this Ayako Sister Stamps card for her. I tried to match the colors to the background paper that I chose.

I made a little pocket for some cash using the soon-to-be-released Stampin’ Up! Framelit die. I just cut off one of the edges.

I hope she has a great birthday!

All Occasion Tags

2011-12-23T08:00:00.000-08:00

These are the tags that I made to fill up those up-cycled tins that I posted previously.

SNEAK PEAK: The first two tags are made using the Labels Collection Framelits dies and the Apothecary Art stamp set that will be available on Jan 4th in the new Occasion Mini catalog. I can’t wait for the Mini to come out, I love so many products from it.

The next two tags were cut using the Two Tags die. I really love that die and use it all the time.

I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

Up-cycled Tins

2011-12-21T08:00:00.000-08:00

I’ve been saving all the tins that I get from my tea thinking that one day I would do something with them. Well, this was the year! I decorated a bunch of tins and filled some of them with SU! embellishments for my crafty friends, and the others I filled with all occasion gift tags.

I used the new Stampin’ Up! Labels Collection Framelits that will be coming out in the occasions mini catalog which you can purchase starting on Jan 4th. The Framelits fit perfectly around the Upper Case Spencerian Alphabet.

And of course I couldn’t resist making one using Sister Stamps. This is the same tin with a different girl on the front and back. The left is Miyono and the right is Ayako.

Thanks for stopping by!

Bag with Scallops Gift Card Holder

2011-12-19T08:00:00.000-08:00

I needed a gift card holder but wanted to include some little candies with the gift card so it wouldn’t just be the card by itself. So I decided to use my Bag with Scallops die and the gift cards fit perfectly with a handful of little chocolates.

I used the Delightful Decorations stamp set along with a retired stamp set for the sentiment. I added the scallop dots ribbon for that extra touch.

I had to keep them simple as I had a bunch to make, but I still like how they turned out. I’m also glad to be using one of my older dies that I sometimes forget about!

With Sympathy

2011-12-16T08:00:00.000-08:00

Amidst all the holidays, I had to make a sympathy card. I always hate making sympathy cards, especially when it is for a specific reason rather than for the “just in case” stash.

I used the Fabulous Florets stamp set and stuck with a monochromatic color scheme. I think the ribbon helped to make this design work.

The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Hope you have a great weekend!

Sister Stamps Release #5

2011-12-15T08:00:00.000-08:00

The next release of Sister Stamps is coming out on January 14th, 2012. They are perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Check out their blog for more information and for upcoming sneak peaks! They also have links to stores where you can pre-order your stamps!

Setsuna Christmas Card

2011-12-14T08:00:00.000-08:00

Here is my second Sister Stamps Christmas Card. This one uses Setsuna. I used the same technique as my previous card where I stamped directly on to the card base and then sponged around the image.

I also used Moonlight Smooch ink on his beard and hat.

And here is the same inside that I used on the Shimo-san card with Kiyoko and her sparklers.

Visit the Sister Stamps blog for more information about their stamps.

Yuki Christmas Card

2011-12-13T12:53:00.001-08:00

Here is my Yuki Sister Stamps Christmas Card. She is still my favorite Sister Stamp to date. I sprayed some Vanilla Shimmer Smooch onto the Cherry Cobbler card stock and used the stripes embossing folder on the card base for some added texture.

Here is a close up where you might be able to see the Moonlight Smooch that I added to the stocking collar.

I made another card using Shimo-san, but I forgot to take a picture of it before I mailed them all out. Sigh. This time of year is just so hectic! I think we have a pretty calm weekend ahead, which is good since I have to do a lot of baking!

Sister Stamps Christmas Cards

2011-12-12T08:00:00.000-08:00

I made 2 different cards using the Sister Stamps, they have the same inside, but the outsides are different. My first one is using Shimo-san. Since there’s a lot of coloring to do with these stamps, I tried to keep the card itself simple. So I stamped directly onto the card base and then sponged around the image to add more texture.

I also added some Moonlight Smooch Pearlized Accent ink on the snow and some Dazzling Details to the falling snow.

And here is the inside of the card using Kiyoko.

Of course I added more Dazzling Details to the sparklers.

Check out the Sister Stamps blog for more information on how to get these super cute stamps!

Stitched Stockings Christmas Card

2011-12-09T08:00:00.000-08:00

This year I made a few different cards to send out. This is another one. I used the Stitched Stockings stamp set and matching Stocking Builder punch. I added some texture to the card base by embossing it with the Stripes embossing folder and added some Cherry Cobbler 1/2” Scallop Dots ribbon.

I also used the Designer Frames embossing folder to accent the stocking.

I’ll have a couple more cards to show you next week. I’m so glad it is Friday! Hope you have a great weekend!

Bright Hopes Christmas Card

2011-12-07T08:00:00.000-08:00

I just finished writing out all my Christmas cards yesterday morning and then got them all addressed and stamped and in today’s mail! (My DH is another story, his stack is still sitting in a pile on the corner of the desk.)

Anyway, this is one of the cards that I made this year. I used the Bright Hopes stamp set and the Lace Ribbon boarder punch.

I also added some red glitter glue to the stamp for some added decoration.

I am slowly crossing things off of my to do list. We finished our shopping this past weekend, I have all my gifts wrapped, and now I just need to pack them for shipping!

Christmas Money Holders

2011-12-02T08:00:00.000-08:00

The petite pocket die is one of my new dies that I got recently. I decided to use it for all my Christmas money holders this year. You can use it for gift cards too, but it is a little tight.

I just love this punch art Santa and had to use him on these holders.

Here is what the back looks like. I used some baker’s twine to secure the envelopes closed.

Have a great weekend! I do have my Christmas cards done, but need to get them sent out before I post them here so that the recipients receive them first. I hope to have some other projects to show you next week.

Joy card

2011-11-30T08:00:00.000-08:00

Any time I need to make multiples of a card, I turn to my Big Shot. The letters for this card are die cut from the Serif Essentials alphabet set. The "o" is the wreath from the Bright Hopes stamp set and punched out using the 2 3/8" scalloped circle.
The Marina Mist card stock was embossed using the Snow Burst embossing folder with some Old Olive ribbon for more embellishment. The background paper is from Letters to Santa DSP.

Can you believe that tomorrow is December already?! Wow!

Punch Art Christmas Tags

2011-11-28T08:00:00.000-08:00

I just had to make these reindeer when I saw them on Charlotte’s blog, I made mine into a gift tag. Such a great way to use the stocking and snowflake punches.
I also used the square lattice embossing folder to give some texture to the reindeer and gave him a red glimmer nose.

This punch art Santa is just one of many great ideas on Patty’s blog. Isn’t he adorable?!

I love glimmer paper, I think it adds a perfect touch of glitz to this tag without going over the top.

Now that Thanksgiving has past, I'm really feeling the pressure to get going on my Chirstmas cards! I have a few designs in the works. I'm actually thinking of using a few designs instead of just one so that I don't get burnt out making the same card 60(!) times.

Happy Birthday Linda!

2011-11-25T08:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was my good friend Linda’s birthday. It happened to land on Thanksgiving this year. I hope she had fun! This is the card that I made for her.

I used some Mocha Morning DSP and spritzed some vanilla shimmer on the black card stock.

No midnight shopping for me. I much preferred being in my bed, cozy and warm. I may venture out today, I’m still debating. This is the weekend we decorate our house for Christmas, so I have a lot of boxes to pull out of storage. Happy (safe) shopping to you all!

Holly Jolly tag

2011-11-23T08:00:00.000-08:00

These tags were made using the Two Tags die and the holly is from the Stocking Accents die. The sentiment is from a retired stamp set, but matches so perfectly.
A simple card, but I like the results.

Merry snowflake tag

2011-11-21T08:00:00.000-08:00

I've been working on some Christmas tags and came up with this one using the Two Tags die and the snowflake punch. I also added a Tiny Tag "merry" using a brad.
I punched the snowflake in some shiny silver paper, so the pictures came out a little weird, but I really like how they turned out IRL.

The layout for this tag came from a tag in the Stampin' Success magazine.

Milk Carton vs Candy Wrapper

2011-11-18T08:00:00.000-08:00

It's the battle of the boxes. Here a side-by-side comparison of boxes made using the Milk Carton Die and the Candy Wrapper Die.
The left is the Milk Carton Die, the middle is the Candy Wrapper Die and the right is the Milk Carton Die with a ribbon closure. The Candy Wrapper box is slightly taller than the Milk Carton box.

But the Milk Carton box is larger in circumference.

Since I already have the Candy Wrapper die, I think I'll stick to making those boxes. Which box do you like better?

Candy Wrapper box

2011-11-16T08:00:00.000-08:00

Battle of the boxes continues. I made this box using the candy wrapper die. It is basically the same technique as making the modified milk carton die, just using the candy wrapper die.
The candy wrapper die pre-cuts the holes for you to string your ribbon and tie the box closed.

Stay tuned for the side-by-side comparison.

2nd Milk Carton Box

2011-11-14T08:00:00.000-08:00

Here is my 2nd box using the Milk Carton die. My first one used a ribbon to close it, for this one, I just pushed the top down within itself to close it.
I kind of like how the top looks, and it so simple with no need for a ribbon.

What do you think - do you like the ribbon closure better or this one?

Hip-Hip-Hooray Meil Lin

2011-11-09T08:00:00.000-08:00

Today is my friend’s daughter’s birthday. Mei Lin, with her pinwheel, is so perfect with the Big Top Birthday DSP. And I love the bright colors for a little girl’s birthday card.

I forgot to take a picture of the inside, but I made a little pocket for some birthday money.

Don’t forget to stop by Sister Stamps blog for more information on their stamps and to check out their New Year’s release!

Milk Carton Box

2011-11-07T08:00:00.000-08:00

I was debating on getting the milk carton die because I've been seeing this box all over the internet and thought it was so cute. My friend has the die, so she sent me some pre-cut paper so I could try it out. I decided to go with a Christmas theme for this one.
It was a LOT of folding. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be, but probably not something I would mass produce. I think making the box is easier than making the milk carton itself cause when you make a milk carton, the top has to line up to look nice. But because the ribbon cinches the top closed on the box version, you can't really tell if it doesn't align perfectly.

Anyway, the verdict is still out on if I'll buy this die or not, but it is a really cute box. I've seen a similar box using the candy wrapper die, which I already own, so I might try that pattern out first to see if it has similar results. I'll keep you posted.

Sister Stamps Christmas Tags

2011-11-04T08:00:00.000-07:00

Today I have some Christmas tags I made using Sister Stamps. Here is Setsuna with his sack full of gifts.

And Yuki is so happy with her stocking full of goodies.

These stamps are so cute, I had to make some tags out of them. The tags are a little big, but I think on a gift box they will be perfect. Check out the Sister Stamps blog for more information on how to get your own stamps and to see their New Year's release!

Cupcake Birthday card

2011-11-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

Another card using Big Top Birthday paper. I just can't get enough of it! I used lots of scallops on this card - it is a tad on the too busy side, but I think it still works.
I love the red glimmer paper for the cherry!

Can you believe it is November already?! Crazy!!

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-31T08:00:00.001-07:00

I made a few of these treats for my friend's kids for Halloween. The candy sleeves are so handy!
Here's a close up of the owls. I used the peakaboo frames die and spider web embossing folder.

Happy haunting!

Super easy card

2011-10-28T08:00:00.000-07:00

I had some leftover DSP from a project that I was working on, and I happened to turn it over and saw the big flower perfectly positioned for this super simple birthday card. All I had to do was add the sentiment and it was done!
Love it when things fall together like this! Have a great weekend!

Baby card

2011-10-26T08:00:00.000-07:00

My sister requested some baby cards, so I made this card for her. I love using my die cut letters. The duckies are from the Every Little Bit stamp set.
I still like the bright colors in the Big Top Birthday paper. Thanks for stopping by!

Baby Shower booties

2011-10-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

I made a baby shower card using the new Stitched Stocking stamp set and matching Stocking Builder Punch. I also used the stripes and polka dots embossing folders to add more texture.
Hope you had a great weekend! We were busy decorating the house for Halloween. We're a little late this year, but at least we got them all up!

Day of Gratitude thank you

2011-10-19T08:00:00.000-07:00

I got my inspiration for this card from a card we made at the Portland Regionals last year. I used the Day of Gratitude stamp set and Old Olive and Soft Suede. You can't really see it in the picture, but I added a pearl in the center.
I think this is a great fall card.

Treats for the classroom

2011-10-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

I've been busy with some projects for my friend's kids to take to school. I made 48 Halloween treat toppers for the new 1" x 8" cellophane bags. I haven't filled the candy bags yet, so these are the un-assembled tops made using the Peekaboo Frames die and the Spooky Bingo Bits stamp set.

I also started on their Christmas treats using the Holiday Stocking die and the Christmas Lane Simply Scrappin' Kit. I assembled these to actually be able to hold some candy. The kids are going to finish decorating the stockings using the stickers that come in the kit.

I'm kind of glad I was able to get these out of the way cause I still need to do all my Christmas cards and make some tags and gifts too! I haven't started on any of it yet, not even a design!

Yuki Sister Stamps

2011-10-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

I think Yuki is my favorite of the Sister Stamps. She is so happy with her stocking full of goodies.
I wanted to keep the layout simple so I wouldn’t distract from Yuki .

The Sister Stamps blog has more information on where you can get these stamps!

Setsuna Sister Stamps

2011-10-10T08:00:00.000-07:00

Setsuna (aka Santa) is part of the newly released holiday Sister Stamps.

Isn’t he so adorable posing as Santa?
Be sure to check out the Sister Stamps blog!

Thinking of You owl

2011-10-07T08:00:00.000-07:00

This card was kind of a stretch for me to make. It was actually pretty simple to do, but I really had to think outside my normal "box". I have a few layouts that I use all the time and hardly deviate. I used a textured plate for the tree and used the triple flower punch for the leaves on the tree and added an owl.
Here's a close up of the owl and you can see the texture on the tree.

I think I need to branch out more often - pun intended =)

Pinwheels

2011-10-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

This card was inspired by these candy wrappers. I really liked how the wrappers turned out, so I decided to make a card too. I used the postage stamp punch to make the pinwheels and added some pearls to the center.These are so easy to make, but add so much dimension and texture to the card.

And of course I used the matching Big Top Birthday DSP.

Shimo-San Sister Stamps

2011-10-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

I got my new holiday Sister Stamps over the weekend and couldn’t wait to use them. This is Shimo-san.
I decided to make the background all white and I embossed it with snowflakes. And with the all white layout, I thought the sentiment matched perfectly.

I'm pretty happy with how this card turned out. The kids are so cute with the snowman!

Chinese New Year Sister Stamps

2011-10-01T20:17:00.000-07:00

Today is the 3rd release from Sister Stamps which is their Holiday Stamps. They are super cute!
Sister Stamps also just announced that they will be releasing 3 more stamps on November 1st.

Check out their blog to fine locations to buy the stamps.

Yoko Birthday

2011-09-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

Meet Yoko. She is another stamp from Sister Stamps. She's "caught" a crane, which makes me think of good luck or good fortune.
She looks so happy with her crane!

Tomorrow is the 3rd release from Sister Stamps. Can't wait for my stamps!!

More Sister Stamps - Mei Lin

2011-09-28T08:00:00.000-07:00

I needed a going away card for a friend, but I didn't want it to be a sad card, so I thought Mei Lin would be perfect. I used more Big Top Birthday DSP for the bright colors.

I use this layout a lot, not very creative, but it works.

Sister Stamps is releasing their holiday stamps on October 1st. Can't wait!

Ayako Birthday

2011-09-26T08:00:00.000-07:00

This is my first card using Sister Stamps Ayako. I like the combination of blues and browns and the more fall look of this card. I normally don't cut out images (cause I'm lazy!) but she was really easy to cut out and am pretty happy with how this card turned out.
I added some pearls for some added accent.

Check out the Sister Stamps blog. They have a new release coming out later this week!

Stamp Camp cards

2011-09-23T08:00:00.000-07:00

I had a stamp camp a couple of weeks ago, and these are the cards that we made. This first card we used Stampin' Up!'s new scoring tool to make the pleated "ribbon".

This next card we used the Triple flower punch.

I cased this card from Jackie Topa. She used the new stocking stamp set and matching punch. Isn't this such a cute idea?!

I love the new Spice Cake DSP, it works perfectly for fall cards.
And of course I included a holiday card using the new silver glimmer paper and snowflake embossing folder.

Have a great weekend!

Holiday treat packaging

2011-09-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I had some ladies over and decided to package up some goodies to give them ideas for the holidays. I stamped on these bags with Stazon ink in green and red and added a little flower for decoration. On the back I sealed it closed with a label that I punched.
Here are some cupcakes toppers that I made too.

These came together super fast using punches.

I love adding these little touches to baked goods, I think it makes something homemade even more special.

Fall Colors Miyono

2011-09-19T08:00:00.000-07:00

I’ve been using a lot of bright pastel colors with my Sister Stamps, so with Miyono, I thought I would try out some fall colors and it just so happens that I really like this Spice Cake DSP.

I really like how the colors turned out.

Nobu Baby Card

2011-09-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

I used my new Nobu Sister Stamps for the first time. Isn’t he cute?! The pattern on his toy reminded me of the Big Top Birthday DSP that I have, so I used the color scheme from the paper to color in Nobu.
His face is so cute, don't you think?

I can't wait for more boy images!

Candy Bar wrappers

2011-09-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

My friend needed some back to school gifts for the staff at her kids school, so I decorated some candy bars for her. I found some Trader Joe candy bars that came in boxes, so I picked those since it would be easier to wrap. These bars also has a gift card holder attached.

I tried to make a few different designs. I used a bunch of retired product for this one.

I really like this Big Top Birthday paper, I think the bright colors are perfect for Grade School gifts. I also used some retired stickers.

Close up of my pinwheel.

Here is another design from the Big Top Birthday, with some retired stickers.

I think they came out pretty cute. And who wouldn't mind getting CHOCOLATE!

Christmas in September

2011-09-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

I bought the Beautiful Season stamp set a few months ago and this is my first time inking it up. I used the Fancy Fan letterpress plate on the background.
Not my best coloring, but not bad for my first attempt with this stamp.

As you can tell, I love the decorative label punch. I added some boho blossom flowers made to look like a poinsetta with a brad and some Dazzling Details.

It seems so early to be thinking about Christmas, but it is already September! Where has the time gone?

Vintage Fabulous Florets

2011-09-09T08:00:00.000-07:00

I’m still trying to work on my vintage techniques. For this card I used the Fabulous Florets stamp as the focal point. And I stamped the En Francais background stamp for some added detail.
I framed the Fabulous Florets in the new Designer Frames textured impression folder.

The sentiment is from Petite Pairs.

I think it looks pretty good. =) Hope you have a great weekend!

Mei Lin Happiest Birthday

2011-09-07T08:00:00.000-07:00

Here’s another Sister Stamp card using Mei Lin. I used both markers and the Twinkling H2O watercolors. I embossed the background for some added texture. Here's a closeup of Mei Lin.

Thanks for stopping by!

Heart Punch Flower

2011-09-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

I used the tutorial from Dawn to make this super cute heart punch flower. I used some retired DSP for the flower and an antique brad for the center of the flower. I used the Elegant Bouquet embossing folder to give some texture to the background. You can’t really see it in the picture, but I also sprayed some Vanilla Shimmer Smooch spritz on the background.
Here's another view.

Isn't this great?! I love being able to use my punches in not so obvious ways. Hope you're having a great long weekend!

Create a Cupcake Shaker Card

2011-09-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

I used the new Shaker Frames foam adhesive from the Holiday Mini to make this shaker card. I embossed some Real Red card stock using the Stripes embossing folder and paired it with some Big Top Birthday DSP.
Here are some other views of the "shaker" part of the card.

I added some Mica Flakes and Champagne Glass Glitter to the inside of the shake frame.

I think these shake frames might get me back into making shaker cards.

Sister Stamps Holiday Release - October 1st

2011-09-01T08:00:00.000-07:00

Today is the 2nd release of Sister Stamps which includes Nobu, their first boy image. Check out their blog for locations to purchase their stamps.

Sister Stamps will also be releasing Holiday stamps on October 1st! Yuki is so cute!

Can't wait for the next release!

Another Sister Stamps Kiyomi Birthday

2011-08-31T08:00:00.000-07:00

I know I already made a similar card to this one, but I really like this color combination. On this card, I used my SU butterfly embosslit instead of the butterfly that comes with the stamp so she would fit in my scallop circle die.Here's a close up of Kiyomi and her butterflies.

Still one of my favorite stamps!

Deliciously Made

2011-08-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

I forgot to share this photo with you. This is the dessert that I took to a Shoe Box Swap a couple of weeks ago. I made some Ginger Sandwich Cookies and packaged them in these bags that I decorated. I stamped them using the Creatively Yours stamp set with Stazon Ink and added some Boho Blossom punches with a little Dazzling Details in the center. The Dazzling Details are available in the Holiday Mini catalog.
A great way to package your homemade goodies! It was also perfect for everyone to take an extra one for the ride home since they were already wrapped and ready to go!

Baby gift card holder

2011-08-26T08:00:00.000-07:00

I got my color inspiration from the Big Top Birthday DSP, which I used on the inside of this card. For the outside, I used some DSP from the Brights collection. I embossed the bottom part of this card using the Stripes embossing folder and used the little ducky from the Every Little Bit stamp set.
In between each ducky I put a heart from the Heart to Heart punch.

Here's the inside. I used the Lighthearted stamp set from the upcoming Holiday Mini catalog for the main sentiment.

More stripes and hearts.

Thanks for stopping by!

Twinkling Sister Stamps

2011-08-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

The other day I was digging around all my craft supplies looking for something, but instead of finding what I was looking for, I discovered some forgotten treasures! I found a box full of Angelwings Twinkling H2Os, which are basically sparkly watercolors. So I decided to use these to color in my Sister Stamps. I was going to use them just for their clothes, but ended up using them on the entire stamp.
Here's a close up of Kiyomi.

You can see how sparkly it is in this picture.

And here's a close up of Mei Lin.

I can't wait for my next set of Sister Stamps! Check out their blog (http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/) for more information!

Belated Birthday

2011-08-22T08:00:00.000-07:00

I was a little late in getting this birthday card out, but the Build a Blossom stamp set and matching Blossoms Petal punch made it super fast to create this card. I also used the new Stripes textured embossing folder for added texture.
Here's a close-up of the flower.

Love all the matching stamps and punches! They are such a timesaver!

Just for You

2011-08-19T08:00:00.000-07:00

I needed some new layout ideas, so for this card I saw a similar card in the SU! catalog and tried to copy it using a stamp set I already have. I think it came out okay, kind of a "meh" card. Maybe I need to try it with a different stamp set.

Also, just noticed that the sentiment doesn't show up very well in the photo. Maybe I'll get some inspiration this weekend.

Triple Treat Flower Thanks

2011-08-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

Over the weekend, I attended a Shoe Box Swap with some other Stampin' Up! demonstrators. I learned a ton of new things and had a great time with these ladies. Here is the card that I came up with for my swap. I used the Letters to Santa DSP and the Triple Treat Flower stamp.
I love any stamp that coordinates with a punch, but this one stamp coordinates with 3 punches - so many possibilities!

Thanks for stopping by!

Mocha Morning Birthday

2011-08-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

I was trying to make an elegant birthday card for my friend's 40th birthday. I used the Mocha Morning DSP and chose one of the textured patterns.
I used the oval frame from the Designer Frames Textured Embossing Folder set and added some pearls for accent.

It is pretty simple, but I'm happy with how it turned it out.

Well Worn Birthday

2011-08-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

I have a few "guy" birthday is coming up, so I decided I should try to make some masculine birthday cards. Here's one that I came up with. I think this Well Worn DSP is going to be my favorite for making masculine cards, with the muted colors and already distressed look.
I used the Log Cabin Smooch Spritz and used the French Foliage stamp set to add the water marks and leaves. I distressed the edges of the paper and crumpled the strip in the middle and frayed the corners.

What do you think? Not bad, huh?

Happy Graduation

2011-08-10T08:00:00.000-07:00

My husband's friend's wife just graduated from technical college, so I whipped up this graduation card. I used the back/white side of the doily from the Flirtatious DSP and the sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes.Here's a close up of the butterfly embosslits that I added.

I forgot to take a picture of the inside of the card, but I used the "congratulations" stamp from the Swirls & Curls Verses hostess set, which has a butterfly as part of the image. So I carried out that theme on the front and also glued on some butterflies on the inside as well.

Sister Stamps - Release 2 images

2011-08-08T11:58:00.000-07:00

Look how cute they are! These are next relese from Sister Stamps.

I already pre-ordered mine! Check out the Sister Stamps Blog (http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/) for more information.

Photo Cards

2011-08-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

We recently took some family picutres and I wanted to send them out to our family, so I made some cards that could hold photos. I used the Beyond the Garden DSP for the background. Then I used the lace ribbon border punch and layered the blossom bouquet punch over that. I also used the different layers from the blossom bouquet punch to make the flowers to cover the photo corners on the top.I only glued down the bottom 1/4 inch of the border so that I could slide the photo underneath it.

These flowers cover the photo corners that hold the photo in place.

Here's what the card looks like with a picture in it. (Sorry to have to blur out everyone!)

Hope you have a great weekend!

Fabulous Florets Birthday

2011-08-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

I've been trying out some blending when coloring in my flowers. I really like the colors in the Beyond the Garden DSP, so I took my color cues from that and colored my flower with Pacific Point. I think the smaller flower came out better than the bigger flower.

Hmmm... well, I'll keep practicing!

Sister Stamps Release #2

2011-08-02T09:43:00.000-07:00

Sister Stamps release #2 is coming out on Sept 1st! I already have my pre-order in! You're going to love the new stamps!

Flirtatious Happy Birthday

2011-08-01T08:00:00.000-07:00

My girlfriend's birthday is coming up, and I always think of purple when I think of her, not sure why - I don't even know if she likes purple. I got some new supplies in Wisteria Wonder and thought it would be perfect for her card. I used a strip of the new Flirtatious DSP in Wisteria Wonder. I also used the new Delicate Doilies stamp set to make the background. I used the Lace Ribbon Border punch and then layered Wisteria Wonder ruffled ribbon over it. The sentiment is from one of the new hostess sets.
I added a couple of rhinestone bling to the sentiment, which I punched using the scallop circle punch.

I made this a pocket card. Here is the inside. The sentiment is from the same hostess set.

Thanks for stopping by!

Mei Lin and Mei Li Birthday Wishes

2011-07-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

I used the same birthday sentiment on these two cards that I made using Sister Stamps. This one is Mei Li. I used some shimmer paint on the background, my new favorite toy.
Here's a close-up of her.

And this is Mei Lin with a pink and purple color scheme.

Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend!

Mei Lin - Little Note

2011-07-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

I made another card using the Sister Stamps Mei Lin. I like how this color combination turned out. I used the background paper for my color inspiration, but added the yellow in to make it a little brighter.
And of course I had to add some shimmer paint for some sparkles.

I love these stamps!

Fox and Friends Birthday

2011-07-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

I used my new postage stamp punch and houndstooth embossing folder for this birthday card for my nephew. I still love the Fox and Friends stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by!

More With Sympathy

2011-07-22T08:00:00.000-07:00

Here are the last 2 cards I made for my mom's stash. I kept them pretty simple using embossing folders for background texture.

Thanks for stopping by!

With Sympathy - Wild Wasabi

2011-07-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

My mom needed some sympathy cards to add to her stock, so I spent the afternoon make some. These are not my favorite kind of cards to make, so it took a while. I got stuck on using Wild Wasabi, but they all came out pretty different.

I have a couple more to show you later this week.

Kiyomi Birthday

2011-07-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

One more card using Kiyomi. I really like this retired SU paper and the red and pink combo. I made this for my friend's daughter's birthday.

Don't forget to check out Sister Stamps to get your own Kiyomi!

Kiyomi Thank You

2011-07-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

I got some new Asian paper and knew I had to make a card with one of the Sister Stamps. So here is Kiyomi with her butterfly. I think she is my favorite, but it's hard to choose between all of them.
I added some shimmer to the butterfly and parts of her kimono.

Thanks for visiting! Have a great weekend!

Hostess Stamps Card

2011-07-13T08:00:00.000-07:00

I made a bunch of these cards using hostess stamp sets. The flower is a new hostess set called Posy Punch and the sentiment is from the Summer Mini called Swirls & Curls Verses.
Here's a closeup of the flower. I punched it using the Fancy Flower Punch and the leaves are the Little Leaves sizzlit die.

The edge was punched using the Scallop Trim Border.

Thanks for stopping by!

Nephew's 1st Birthday

2011-07-11T08:00:00.000-07:00

I made these invitations for my nephew's first birthday party. I found the punch art lion from Penny's Creative Corner.
Here's a close-up of the lion, isn't he cute?!

It took some time to punch and assemble them all, but I really like how the invitations turned out.

Sister Stamps - Kiyomi

2011-07-08T08:00:00.000-07:00

This is Kiyomi, another stamp from Sister Stamps. I'm so excited for these stamps!
Here's a closeup of Kiyomi.

Hope you have a great weekend! So glad this was a short work week!

Sister Stamps - Mei Li

2011-07-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

This is Mei Li by Sister Stamps. I think she is so cute!
And I found the lantern paper that I thought went perfectly with the stamp. Don't forget to check out the Sister Stamps blog (http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/)!

Sister Stamps - Mei Lin

2011-07-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

I got my new Sister Stamps in the mail the other day and I finally got a chance to ink them up. This is my first card using Mei Lin.
I'm not the best at coloring, but I think she came out cute anyway. I added some pearl bling to the pinwheel and flower.

Check out the Sister Stamps blog (http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/) for more ideas and information.