Horses in the Window

When you look out the window do you see the exact same thing each time?

Stamps:

   Nature Silhouettes

   Retired Stampin' Up! Stamp - Unknown

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2, 4 1/4 x 3 1/2

   Whisper White 4 1/4 x 3 1/2

   Marina Mist 5 1/4 x 4

   Early Espresso 5 x 3 3/4 

Ink:

   Early Espresso

   Marina Mist

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Sponging

   Die Cutting

   Dry Embossing

Accessories:

   Window Die, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Adhesive, Sponge

This card follows the same steps as "Deer in the Window." It is the next entry. I did use colored pencils to color in the horses. I then used a fine tip black marker to outline them. I also changed the sentiment.

I apologize for not knowing the name of the horse stamp, but a lady brought me the stamp and asked me to show her how to make a card with it. This is what I came up with on a moments notice. 

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HAPPY STAMPING!

Deer in the Window

Men and nature are inseparable. Even if your man is not into any of the outdoor activities, he will say he is to get out of the household activities...well, most will.

Stamps:

   Nature Silhouettes

   Three for You

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2, 4 1/4 x 3 1/2

   Whisper White 4 1/4 x 3 1/2

   Marina Mist 5 1/4 x 4

   Early Espresso 5 x 3 3/4

Ink:

   Early Espresso

   Marina Mist

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Sponging, Die Cutting, Dry Embossing

Accessories:

   Window Die, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Sponge, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Adhesive

This is a magnificent stag posing right outside your window. Change the sentiment to use for any occasion that you need. 

I sponged the Whisper White piece with Marina Mist, leaving a bit of white space. 

I die cut my window on the Very Vanilla piece. You may add your sentiment on the window pane using Tuxedo Black Memento. Or, you may opt to not include a sentiment.

I then penciled in the window panes on my sponged Marina Mist panel. This way I can line up my images where I want them. You also want to make sure the sponged panel does not peek past the window pane. If it does, make sure you trim it.

I used my stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the images exactly where I envisioned them. The tree is stamped using Early Espresso, and the stag is stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento.

I dry embossed the Early Espresso panel using the Woodgrain Embossing Folder. 

Your card is ready to assemble:

   Very Vanilla is the card base.

   Adhere the Marina Mist panel with adhesive.

   Then add the embossed Early Espresso panel.

   Next center the stamped panel. 

   Lastly, adhere the window with dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by here. Let me know if you have any questions.

HAPPY STAMPING!

Young at Heart

You are only as old as you feel. Really? What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Young at Heart

Paper:

   Blushing Bride A-2

   Follow Your Art DSP 5 1/4 x 4

   Whisper White Scraps

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Crushed Curry

   Coastal Cabana

Markers:

   Various

Technique:

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Sponge, Paper Snips, Adhesive

So, as you can see, you need to avoid any faces when you are sponging with a dark color. We will just have to say, she has a hangover before the party ends.

I also decided to have some fun with my paper snips and just snip any which way on the Whisper White card stock. Then I sponged it with Crushed Curry and Coastal Cabana.

Thank you for stopping by and taking a look-see. 

HAPPY STAMPING!

Thank You Harvest

Use a punch to create a bit of dimension and interest to your card. I decided to add leaves with my leaf punch on this card. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Painted Harvest

Paper:

   Daffodil Delight A-2

   Very Vanilla 1 x 5 1/2, Scraps

   Cajun Craze 3/4 x 3 1/4

Ink:

   Daffodil Delight

   Cajun Craze

   Merry Merlot

Technique:

   2-Step Stamping

   Punching

Accessories:

   Leaf Punch, Adhesive

This stamp set is a 2-step stamp set. This simply means that the image is completed with 2 stamps, not just one. This allows you to add details or accents in a different color. 

Thank you so much for dropping by and taking a peek. Shop Now for any Stampin' Up! Supplies that you may need or want. Contact me if I can help.

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Motley Monsters

What can you do with your designer series paper scraps? Personally, I do NOT like to throw anything away, especially when I paid with my hard earned money. Here is what I do.

First, I take everything out of the envelope and organize it by its printed design. Like so...

Motley Monsters DSP Scraps

You can see that I have very few really useable pieces. I begin by cutting a few card bases in the colors that blend with the paper. 

I pull the largest piece and begin to play to see what I can create. Each card becomes a puzzle for me to put together. I was able to make 7 cards in all. Here they are:

Trick or Treat Pumpkins

Motley Monsters 1

Motley Monsters 2

Motley Monsters 3

Motley Monsters 4

Motley Monsters 5

Motley Monsters 6

Stamps:

   Itty Bitty Greetings

Paper:

   Sahara Sand A-2 (2)

   Tangerine Tango A-2

   Crushed Curry A-2 (2)

   Bermuda Bay A-2

   Basic Black A-2

   Whisper White A-2

   Motley Monsters DSP Scraps

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Adhesive

Here is what I did NOT use:

Not much is left over. I more than likely could squeeze out another card, but I was tired. So, these scraps were added to my larger scrap pile. It consists of an array of colors and designs. So, when I need a scrappy card...

Thank you so much for stopping by here. I would love to hear what you think, and let me know what you do with your scraps.

HAPPY STAMPING!

Set Sail

Set sail in the direction of your dreams! Now this is the way to embark on a new adventure. 

Stamps:

   Sailing Home

Paper:

   Night of Navy A-2

   Sailing Home DSP 5 1/2 x 4, 1" Sq. (4)

   Whisper White 5 1/4 x 4, 1 3/4" Circle

Ink:

   Mossy Meadow

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Layering Circles Framelits Dies, Adhesive

This card uses a very simple layout. You can easily change the designer series paper and sentiment to suite your needs. This is simplicity at its best.

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HAPPY STAMPING!

Trick or Treat Pumpkins

Let's use up those scraps! Create a card using the odd sizes left over in the designer paper envelope.

Stamps:

   Itty Bitty Greetings

Paper:

   Sahara Sand A-2

   Motley Monsters DSP 5 1/4 x 4, 2 1/4 x 3 1/2, 1/2 x 3 (Sentiment) 1/4 x 4 (2)

   Tangerine Tango 2 1/2 x 3 3/4

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Accessories:

   Brights Candy Dots, Adhesive

You have to really get creative when it comes time to use only bits and pieces that are left over. It is alright for this card to be a bit scary in its creation. After all, it is Halloween!

Thank you for stopping and taking a look. 

HAPPY STAMPING!

   

Anchors Away

Sailboats will look great using any medium. I chose to watercolor on this card. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Sailing Home

Paper:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Mossy Meadow A-2, Scraps

   Sail Away DSP 5 1/4 x 4

   Whisper White 5 1/4 x 4 (Inside), 2 x 2 1/4

   Watercolor 2 x 2 1/4 (2)

Ink:

   Mossy Meadow

   Night of Navy

   Balmy Blue

   Soft Suede

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Watercolor

Accessories:

   Smooth Sailing Dies, Sail Away Trinkets, Silver Brad, Aqua Painter, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Adhesive

The anchor embellishment is attached with the silver brad. The sailboats were adhered with dimensionals.

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HAPPY STAMPING!

Goblin Greetings

Whenever you are in a hurry, let the paper do all of the work for you!

Stamps:

   Sweet Home

   Grateful Greetings

Paper:

   Tangerine Tango A-2

   Motley Monsters DSP 5 1/4 x 4

   Whisper White Scraps

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Tangerine Tango

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Rose Garden Thinlits Dies, Home Sweet Home Thinlits Dies, Sponge, Dimensionals, Adhesive

I used a few scraps of Whisper White cardstock to stamp and die cut two ghosts and one sentiment. I adhered these with dimensionals.

The sentiment was stamped using the Grateful Greetings stamp set. It was then die cut using the Rose Garden Thinlits Dies and sponged with Tangerine Tango.

The tree background is the designer series paper. It does all of the work. I think it is a great scene. What do you think?

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Thank you so much for stopping by here and taking a quick peek. Let me know if I can be of service. If you don't have a demonstrator and you would like a catalog, contact me and let me know. 

HAPPY STAMPING!

Navy Lighthouse

Here is a masculine thank you card for the men in your circle. Whether they enjoy fishing, sailing, or none of the above, the outdoors with a helm as the embellishment is enough to  place it in a manly category.

Stamps:

   Sailing Home

Paper:

   Night of Navy A-2, Scraps

   Come Sail Away DSP 5 1/4 x 4

   Whisper White 3 1/2 x 2 1/4, 2 1/4" Circle

Ink:

   Night of Navy

Technique:

   Die Cutting, Sponging

Accessories:

   Smooth Sailing Dies, Layering Circles Framelits Dies, Sail Away Trinkets, Sponge, Glue Dots, Adhesive

The silver helm embellishment is adhered with a large glue dot onto the Night of Navy one. I then added another large glue dot to the back of the Night of Navy helm and adhered it to the Whisper White circle. All of the other pieces were added using Tombow Multi Purpose Liquid Glue. 

Of course this is a wonderful masculine card that can be changed to suit your needs. Just change the sentiment on the die cut circle or add a banner with a sentiment on it. 

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Thank you for your time. Let me know what you think and contact me if I can be of service. 

HAPPY STAMPING!

Butterfly Wishes Times Five

Butterfly Wishes consists of 12 cling stamps that coordinate with the Butterfly Duet Punch. 




This is a distINKtive stamp set. This means that the ink will automatically be darker in some areas and lighter in others. The ink is distributed in all of the right places. You can clearly see this on the flowers above. The stamp set sells for $23. Item #149346

The coordinating Butterfly Duet Punch #148523 sells for $18. Here is what it looks like:




Following are 5 different cards I made using this stamp set and punch.

Perfect Day

Butterflies

Anniversary Wishes

Silhouette Flower

Friendly Butterfly

These cards are individually blogged with their list of supplies and measurements. The blogs can be found by the title of each card. All supplies can be ordered through my online SU store. Just click on Shop Now.

As you can see the possibilities are endless in creating cards with this stamp set. Contact me if you have any questions and please feel free to let me know what you think.

Thank you for your time. I will continue to choose a stamp set and create at least 5 different cards with it. Follow my blog or subscribe so that you do not miss any of them.

HAPPY STAMPING!

Friendly Butterfly

The matching Butterfly Duet punch gives you the dimension you need to create a beautifully unique card for any occasion. The punch matches up beautifully to the stamped image. All you have to do then is adhere it with a glue dot. 

Stamps:
   Butterfly Wishes

Paper:
   Crushed Curry A-2
   See A Silhouette DSP 5 1/2 x 3 1/2
   Whisper White Scraps (Butterflies)

Ink:
   Night of Navy
   Real Red
   Crushed Curry

Technique:
   Punching

Accessories:
   Butterfly Duet Punch, Pearls, Glue Dots, Adhesive

I stamped my large butterfly in Real Red and the small one in Crushed Curry. These were adhered with glue dots.

I stamped the flower branch and sentiment using Night of Navy.

I added pearls to the butterflies, flowers, and sentiment.

Thank you for taking a peek. Let me know what you think.

HAPPY STAMPING!