A Blessing

There is always someone extra special that deserves to be recognized and appreciated for something out of the ordinary. This is the card for them. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Blessed by God

   Kinda Eclectic

Paper:

   Hello Honey A-2

   Blackberry Bliss DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 4 x 3-3/4, 1-1/2 x 2-1/2, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Blackberry Bliss

   Hello Honey

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Punching

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Extra-Large Oval Punch

   Deco Labels Collection

   Ribbon 5-1/2"

   Gold Wink of Stella Glitter Brush

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sun from the Kinda Eclectic stamp set, using Hello Honey. I did go over the rays with a Hello Honey marker to accent them more. This is optional.

I then stamped a solid cross over it, using Blackberry Bliss ink.

Next, I die cut the panel, using the Deco Labels Collection dies, and sponged the edges with Blackberry Bliss.

I then stamped, punched, and sponged the sentiment, using Blackberry Bliss ink and the Extra-Large Oval Punch.

Next, I adhered a ribbon across the bottom of the Blackberry Bliss DSP. I secured the ends of the ribbon on the back of the panel.

I then adhered the Blackberry Bliss DSP panel onto the Hello Honey card front.

Next, I attached the image and the sentiment to the card front, using dimensionals.

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

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Live Well

Cutting two designer series paper panels at the same time, makes this technique a cinch. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Oh My Goodies

   Hello Life

Paper:

   Basic Black A-2

   Stacked With Love DSP 3-1/4 x 4-1/2 (2)

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), Scraps

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Starburst 

Accessories:

   Deco Labels Collection Framelits

   1/4" Black Grosgrain Ribbon 5-1/2"

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I cut two sheets of designer series paper together to be able to alternate colors. Each pattern is to face up so that every other triangle is switched between panels. I cut from the center of the panel outward to the edge, keeping the corners intact.

I then placed the triangles on the Basic White panel as shown above, creating the starburst effect. I adhered each piece to the Basic White panel. Trim off any excess.

Next, I added some black ribbon to hide the seam of the pattern paper and the Basic White panel.

I then stamped and punched the sentiment, using the Deco Labels Collection Framelits.

Next, I attached the sentiment using dimensionals.

Lastly, I stamped the heart doodle on the bottom of the card and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Happy Wedding Day Too

This is a nice layout for any kind of card. The design can easily fit a masculine card as well. Change up the colors, embossing folder and sentiment to fit your needs. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Big News

Paper:

   Strawberry Slush A-2, Scraps

   Daffodil Delight 5-1/4 x 4

   Mossy Meadow 4-1/2 x 4

   Basic White 4 x 3-1/2, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Mossy Meadow

   Daffodil Delight

   Strawberry Slush

Technique:

   Sponging

   Die Cutting

   Dry Embossing

Accessories:

   Deco Labels Collection

   Fancy Fan Embossing Folder

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Sponge

   Paper Snips

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and die cut the sentiment panel, using the Deco Labels Collection Dies and Mossy Meadow ink.

I then sponged the sentiment panel, using Daffodil Delight ink.

Next, I die cut the the Mossy Meadow panel, using the next larger size of the Deco Labels Collection dies. 

I then adhered the stamped panel onto the Mossy Meadow panel.

Next, I dry embossed the Daffodil Delight panel, using the Fancy Fan Embossing Folder.

I adhered this panel onto the Strawberry Slush card front.

I then stamped and fussy cut two hearts, using scraps of Strawberry Slush and my paper snips. I attached these two hearts with a couple of dimensionals above the sentiment.

Next, I attached the sentiment to the center of the card front, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a Basic Rhinestone Jewel to dot the i in happily and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Lovely Indigo Flowers

This is a card from the past. Still, I wanted to post it because I like the layout of this card. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   You're Lovely

Paper:

   Island Indigo A-2 (Top Fold)

   Smoky Slate Scraps

   Watercolor Wonder DSP 4 x 2-3/8

   Gumball Green 2-1/2 x 2-3/8

   Basic White 2-1/2 x 2-1/8, 5 1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Island Indigo

   Gumball Green

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Die Cutting

   Ink Pads/Blender Pens

Accessories:

   Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder

   Deco Labels Framelits

   Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

   Gumball Green Ribbon 13"

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped, colored, and die cut the sentiment, using the Deco Labels Framelits and ink pads with a blender pen.

I then dry embossed the Island Indigo card front, using the Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder.

Next, I adhered the Watercolor Wonder DSP panel onto the top of the Island Indigo card front.

I then punched some Smoky Slate flowers and added them to the DSP.

Next, I added ribbon to the card front and tied it into a knot.

I then added the sentiment, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a few pearls and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Happy Birthday Swirls

 Although this is a busy birthday card, the main focus is on the sentiment: Happy Birthday. This is why I nested it in the center of the card. I added Gold Wink of Stella around it, but it does not glimmer in the picture as it does in real life. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Swirly Bird

   Crazy About You

Paper:

   Very Vanilla A-2, 3-1/2 x 4

   All ABloom DSP 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Daffodil Delight

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Candy Dots

   Stacked with Love Washi Tape

   Gold Wink of Stella

   Glitter Flower

   Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies

   Deco Labels Collection

   Dimensionals

   Sponge

   Adhesive

I did use quite a bit of accessories, but they are all to draw attention to the sentiment. What would you do? I think this card needs help.

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The L Words

The three L words are: Live, Laugh, and Love! These words need no explanation. They are positive thoughts to express to anyone for any occasion. The inside is blank so you can turn it toward any occasion you want. 

Stamps:

   Oh My Goodies

Paper:

   Calypso Coral A-2

   Crushed Curry 5-1/4 x 4

   Birthday Bash DSP 5 x 3-3/4

   Whisper White 2-1/2 x 2-3/4

Ink:

   Crushed Curry

Markers:

   Basic Black

   Calypso Coral

   Bermuda Bay

   Mossy Meadow

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Deco Labels Collection

   Epic Day Washi Tape

   Sponge

   In-Color Sequins Assortment

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

Of course the common practice is to ink your stamp with one color (black) and then stamp on your cardstock. You then color in your image. Well, this is not the case here.

I colored the stamp using my markers:

   Live Well - Bermuda Bay

   Laugh Hard - Mossy Meadow

   Love Big - Calypso Coral

   Outline and dotted lines - Basic Black

Then I breathed on the stamp to moisten the ink, and then stamped on my cardstock.

I then die cut it using my Deco Labels Collection.

Next, I sponged it with Crushed Curry.

I added a couple of sequins and adhered it with dimensionals.

The card is easy to assemble, and I applied washi tape to cover the seam of the two DSP pieces.

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Genie Bag

Make your own gift bag to say thank you to that special lady. Mother's Day is right around the corner, but this can be given to anyone. It stands at 4-1/4" and is as wide as a lunch bag.

Stamps:

   Oh My Goodies

Paper:

   Tangerine Tango 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 (2)

   Whisper White Scraps

   Motley Monsters DSP Scraps

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Tempting Turquoise

Technique:

   Genie Bag

   Die Cutting

   Scoring

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Deco Labels Collection Dies

   Lunch Bag 4" in height

   Gold Glitter Tape

   Scoring Tools

   Sponge

   Ribbon 9"

   Dimensionals

   Double Sided Tape

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

I cut 5/8" off of each side at a diagonal. The wider width is at the bottom. This gives it the look of a purse.

I then took each panel and scored it diagonally at 1/2" intervals in both directions. This gives the bag a faux tile look and some texture.

I sponged each panel with Tempting Turquoise.

I created the label and sponged it with Tempting Turquoise. I glued it to the designer series paper. It is attached to the bag with dimensionals.

I added a strip of gold glitter tape and then attached the label on top of it.

I used glue dots to attach the ribbon to the bag.

The white lunch bag was cut at 4" and adhered to the two Tangerine Tango panels. I used double sided tape to make sure it was strong enough to hold.

Then you fill it with some goodies and gift it. 

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I added my own twist, but you can get the idea.

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Greetings from the Lost Lagoon

Use items from your stash to continue to create new cards. Just because something is retired or discontinued, doesn't mean it is obsolete. If you are like me, then you buy only what you really like, so it never goes out of style. My collection just grows and grows. Here is a card with items from my stash.

Stamps:

   Letterpress Winter

Paper:

   Lost Lagoon A-2

   Whisper White 4 x 5

   Champagne Glimmer Scraps

Ink:

   Real Red

   Mossy Meadow

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Filigree Frame Embossing Folder

   Deco Labels Framelits

   Snowflake Card Thinlits

   Felt Snowflake

   Fire Circle Rhinestone Brad

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I dry embossed the front of my card base using the Filigree Frame Embossing Folder.

Second, I stamped the border using Real Red ink on my 4 x 5 Whisper White piece.

Third, I stamped the greeting using Mossy Meadow in the center of the Real Red Border.

Fourth, I centered and die cut this piece with a Deco Labels Framelit Die.

Fifth, I adhered the snowflakes using liquid adhesive and the felt snowflake using the rhinestone brad.

Sixth, I attached this piece onto the card base using dimensionals. 

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