Holiday Celebration

Christmas cards should be created all year long. I have fallen behind, but it is time to get busy. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Greetings of the Season

Paper:

   Shaded Spruce A-2, 2-3/4" Sq.

   Real Red 5-1/4 x 4

   All Is Bright DSP 3 x 4

   Basic White 2-1/2" Sq., 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Shaded Spruce

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes

   Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

   Red & White Striped Ribbon 6"

   Dimensionals

   Mini Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the All Is Bright DSP panel to the bottom of the Real Red panel. 

I then added the Red & White striped ribbon across the seam to hide it. I secured it on the back of the panel with a strong adhesive.

Next, I adhered the panel onto the Shaded Spruce card front.

I then stamped the sentiment in the center of the Basic White square, using Shaded Spruce ink.

Next, I adhered it to the Shaded Spruce matte and attached it to the card front, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added the Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the sentiment panel, a few Adhesive-Backed Snowflakes to the top of the card, and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Artful Poppies

Current or discontinued, it doesn't matter. If it is Stampin' Up! it will coordinate with existing products. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Artful Amaryllis

Paper:

   Old Olive A-2, 3-1/2 x 1-3/4

   Crushed Curry 2" Sq.

   Delightfully Eclectic DSP 1-3/4 x 4

   Peaceful Poppies DSP 3-1/2 x 4, 2-1/4" Circle

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8, 3-5/8 x 1-7/8, 2-1/8" Sq.

   Basic White 2" Circle, 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Punching

Accessories:

   2" Circle Punch

   2-1/4" Circle Punch

   Peaceful Poppies Elements

   Glue Dots

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the two different DSP's onto a Basic White panel. The Peaceful Poppies DSP on the top and the Delightfully Eclectic DSP on the bottom.

I then adhered the Crushed Curry, Old Olive, and the DSP panel onto their own Basic Black matte.

Next, I added the Peaceful Poppies element to the Crushed Curry square. I used glue dots to attach it, but your favorite adhesive should work just fine.

I then stamped the sentiment on the Basic White circle and adhered it to its Peaceful Poppies matte. 

Next, I adhered the DSP panel onto the Old Olive card front and added the Old Olive panel and Crushed Curry square as shown above.

I then attached the sentiment circle, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a Peaceful Poppies Element on the top left of the sentiment and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Paper Trees

Anytime I create, using a special technique, I make more than what I intend to use. So, I actually used a leftover strip from another project that called for a shaving cream technique. I think it worked here. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Rooted in Natue

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   First Edition DSP 2-3/4 x 5-1/4

   Shaving Cream Leftover Strip 1-1/4 x 5-1/4

Ink:

   Call Me Clover

   Merry Merlot

Re-Inkers:

   Various Colors

Technique:

   Shaving Cream

Accessories:

   Shaving Cream

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the First Edition DSP to the bottom of a Basic White panel.

I then adhered the leftover shaving cream strip above it.

Next, I stamped the trees directly onto the panel, using Call Me Clover ink.

I then stamped the sentiment, using Merry Merlot.

Lastly, I adhered the panel onto a Very Vanilla card front and added a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Retired Butterfly

When you create an unusual background, you can do just about anything to dress it up for the recipient. I added a fluttering butterfly to mine. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:

   Basic White A-2, Scrap, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

   Tempting Turquoise 5-1/4 x 4, Scrap

   Color Me Irrisistibly DSP 5 x 3-3/4

Ink:

   Baked Brown Sugar

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Punching

   Sponge Brayer

Accessories:

   Butterfly Thinlits Dies

   Classic Label Punch

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I added ink to the Color Me Irrisistibly DSP. I used a sponge brayer to apply some Baked Brown Sugar to the panel. This is an emboss-resist specialty paper. So, all I have to do is add the ink. I then wiped it down with a paper towel to allow the embossing to come through. 

*If you do not have this specialty paper then simply create your own: heat emboss a panel with white embossing powder. Then apply ink to the background and wipe down with a paper towel.

I then adhered the panel onto a Tempting Turquoise panel and then onto a Basic White card front.

Next, I stamped and punched a sentiment, using Teeny Tiny Wishes, the Classic Label Punch, and Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then die cut a Tempting Turquoise butterfly and attached it with glue dots. 

Next, I attached the sentiment to the top left of the butterfly, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added some Basic Rhinestone Jewels to the butterfly and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Rooted Always

This simple layout can be used for any sentiment that you need. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Rooted in Nature

Paper:

   Tranquil Tide A-2

   Cajun Craze 5-1/4 x 4

   Nature's Poem DSP 4 x 4-1/2 cut @ 1-1/2 twice

   Basic White 3" Sq., 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Petal Pink

   Tranquil Tide

Technique:

   Fussy Cut

Accessories:

   Jute Twine 25"

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the log, using Petal Pink ink. I stamped it on the 3" square of Basic White.

I then fussy cut around it and stamped the sentiment in the center, using Tranquil Tide ink.

Next, I adhered the three panels of Nature's Poem DSP onto the Cajun Craze panel. I kept the panels in order and spaced them as evenly as possible.

I then wrapped the Jute Twine around the bottom of the panel and tied a knot to keep it together.

Next, I adhered the panel onto the Tranquil Tide card front.

Lastly, I added the log to the top center of the card, using dimensionals and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Spotlight

Use a clear block to create a watercolor wash background. Simply color the clear block with a marker, spray it with a bit of water, and stamp. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Spotlight on Nature

Paper:

   Bravo Burgundy A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Bravo Burgundy

Markers:

   So Saffron

Technique:

   Clear Block Watercolor

Accessories:

   So Saffron Brads

   Adhesive

First, I colored my clear block "E" with a So Saffron marker.

I then sprayed it with a bit of water, and then stamped my Basic White panel in the center. I did let it sit for a few seconds to make sure the color was absorbed by the paper.

Next, I stamped the flower image, using Bravo Burgundy ink. 

I then stamped the butterfly on the top right corner of the watercolor wash, and the sentiment on the bottom right, as shown above. 

I then added three So Saffron brads under the sentiment.

Lastly, I adhered the panel onto a Bravo Burgundy card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Ice Cream Bash

Create your background, using a bit of shaving cream. Believe it or not, the foamy shaving cream allows you to mix colors and lift them onto your background. Then simply wipe the cream away with a paper towel and let it all dry for a few minutes. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Birthday Banners

   Coffee Cafe

Paper:

   Pink Pirouette A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Pink Pirouette

   Night of Navy

Re-Inkers:

   Lovely Lilac

   Pool Party

Technique:

   Shaving Cream

Accessories:

   Shaving Cream (Foamy)

   Adhesive

First, I created the background using the Shaving Cream technique found at Split Coast Stampers. Click HERE for written instructions, pictures, and a short video.

I then stamped a sentiment, using Night of Navy and an ice-cream cone image, using Pink Pirouette. I added a few lines on the cone with a marker.

Lastly, I adhered the panel onto a Pink Pirouette card front and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Celebrate Plaid

 I used three colors and three different-sized brushes to create a plaid background. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Perfectly Penned

Paper:

   Strawberry Slush A-2

   Yo Yo Yellow 5-1/4 x 4

   Bermuda Bay 5 x 3-3/4

   Watercolor 4-1/2 x 3-1/4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Re-inkers:

   Bermuda Bay

   Strawberry Slush

   Yo Yo Yellow

Technique:

   Watercolor Plaid 

Accessories:

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I used the largest brush to paint three horizontal stripes: top, middle, bottom.

I then used a medium brush to paint three and a quarter Strawberry Slush vertical stripes.

Next, I used the smallest brush to paint two Yo Yo Yellow horizontal stripes and three very light vertical stripes.

I added the sentiment in the center of the panel, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Next, I adhered the panel to the center of the Bermuda Bay panel and then onto the Yo Yo Yellow panel. This was then adhered to the Strawberry Slush card front.

Lastly, I highlighted the sentiment by adding a row of rhinestones to the top and bottom of it. I also adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Peace on Earth

I like to use glue dots on the ribbon to hold it in place, especially on the front of a card. What do you do to keep your ribbon in place? Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Shepherd's Care

Paper:

   Mango Melody A-2

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Dandy Designs 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Copper Clay

Technique:

   CAS

   Tearing

Accessories:

   Adhesive-Backed Star Trinkets

   Copper Clay Textured Ribbon 6"

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the image and sentiment on the left side of a Basic White panel, using Copper Clay ink.

I then carefully tore the panel, pulling toward me and making sure I did not tear the stamped images. 

Next, I adhered the panel to the left side of the Dandy Designs DSP.

I then wrapped the Copper Clay Textured Ribbon from front to back. I did use glue dots on the back of the ribbon to hold it in place on the card.

Next, I adhered the panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Mango Melody card front. 

Lastly, I added a Star Trinket under the sentiment and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Trust in the Lord

This scenic background was perfect for this bible verse. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   You Are Beautiful

Paper:

   Wild Wheat A-2

   Splendid Autumn DSP 5-1/2 x 4-1/4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Adhesive

Sometimes all you have to do is add a sentiment to the designer paper. That is all I had to do this time. 

First, I cut the Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper to fit the front of a card.

I then stamped the bible verse on the top of the panel, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Next, I adhered the panel to a Wild Wheat card front. Since, you cannot see it, you can choose any of the colors displayed in the scene.

Lastly, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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