Birthday Moments

Birthdays should always be celebrated because you never know when it will be your last one. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Happy Moments

   Birthday Whimsey

Paper:

   Tangelo Twist A-2

   Basic Black 4-1/8 x 5-3/8, 2-1/4" Sq., 3/16 x 5-1/4

   Birthday Bash DSP 4 x 5-1/4

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

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Bermuda Bay

   Calypso Coral

   Crushed Curry

   Night of Navy

   Tangelo Twist

Technique:

   Coloring

   Precise Stamping

Accessories:

   Stamp-a-ma-jig

   Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware

   Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon

   Blooming Pearls

   Mini Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I adhered the Birthday Bash DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then onto the Tangelo Twist card front.

I then stamped my image and sentiment onto the Basic White square. Both of my stamps are mounted on wooden blocks, so I dusted off my stamp-a-ma-jig and used it to center both on the square. 

Next, I colored in my image, using the markers listed above. I chose the colors to match the various pieces of confetti on the DSP.

I then matted the Basic White square with some Basic Black and adhered it onto the top-left corner of the card front.

Next, I adhered a strip of Basic Black to the right side of the card front.

I then took a bit of Bermuda Bay Polka Dot ribbon and threaded it through an Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware. I trimmed off the edges as shown and attached it to the lower-right side of the card front, using glue dots.

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

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Four at a Time

Make four different cards at one time. Simply choose four colors, patterns, and sentiments that can work together. Thoughts?

Praying for You Now

Welcome

You're So Sweet

Just Because 4

Stamps:

   Circle Circus

Paper:

   Strawberry Slush A-2 (2)

   Pistachio Pudding A-2 (2)

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (4 for Stamping & 4 for Inside), Scraps

Ink:

   Coastal Cabana

   Crisp Cantaloupe

   Pistachio Pudding

   Strawberry Slush

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Swirls Embossing Folder (Cuttle Bug)

   Fancy Fan Embossing Folder

   Square Lattice Embossing Folder

   Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder

   Hodgepodge Hardware (Vanilla, Silver, Antique)

   Adhesive

I chose a stamp set that had circles with various patterns on them to stamp my backgrounds. I chose one color for each pattern. I stamped the 4 Basic White panels, using a stamp from the Circle Circus stamp set and one color from those listed above. I covered the entire panel with that pattern and color. 

I also wanted a different texture to each panel. So, I ran each panel through the die cutting and embossing machine, using a different embossing folder for each. They are listed above under accessories.

Next, I cut each panel exactly the same and then exchanged the cut panels so that each card had a piece from each of the other cards. 

    First cut was to cut one inch from the four inch side of each panel. 

    Second cut was to cut 1-3/4 off the 5-1/4" side of each 3 x 5-1/4" panel.

    Third cut was to cut 2" off the 5-1/4" side of each 1 x 5-1/4" panel.

I then found four sentiments that fit inside each of the Hodgepodge Hardware frames. I stamped them on scraps of Basic White, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Next, I traced the frame for each one and fussy cut it to fit securely into each frame. You can also just add a glue dot behind it and then place the frame to fit directly on top of it.

I then added a sentiment and frame to each of the 3 x 3-1/2" panels and secured them with their matching brads. 

Next, I arranged each of the pieces onto 4 card bases as shown above. I chose to use only two of the colors as card bases.

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

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Recycled Christmas Again

I was challenged to recycle something. So, I cut one of my coloring book pages and recycled it as a background on a Christmas card. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Banners for Christmas

Paper:

   Powder Pink A-2

   Real Red 4 x 4-3/4

   Coloring Book Page 3-7/8 x 4-5/8

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

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Various Colors - Personal Choice

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Bunch of Banners Framelits Dies

   Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware

   Real Red Woven Satin Ribbon - 6"

   Tear & Tape

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and die cut my sentiment, using the Banners for Christmas stamp set and the Bunch of Banners Framelits Dies.

I then riffled through my coloring book and found a page with Christmas colors. I cut it down to size.

Next, I adhered it to a Real Red matte.

I then took a buckle from the Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware and pulled a strip of Real Red ribbon through it. I centered it on the panel and secured it on the back, using tear & tape. 

Next, I attached the panel onto a Powder Pink card front.

Lastly, I attached the sentiment, using dimensionals, and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Perennial Hugs

I was so glad I remembered to use the Hodgepodge Hardware that was collecting dust on my shelf. This sentiment fits perfectly inside the circle frame. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Perennial Postage

Paper:

   Fresh Freesia A-2

   Gorgeous Grape 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Perennial Lavender DSP 5-1/4 x 4, 1-1/2 x 4

   Basic White 1-1/8" Scallop Circle, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Gorgeous Grape

Technique:

   Punching

Accessories:

   Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware

   1-1/8" Scallop Circle Punch

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and punched the sentiment.

I then placed it into the hardware.

Next, I attached it to the center of the DSP strip, using the matching brads from the hardware box.

I then adhered this DSP strip to the center of the DSP panel.

Next, I adhered the panel to the Gorgeous Grape matte and then onto the Fresh Freesia card front.

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

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Pearly Slider

Don't forget to use those discontinued items sitting on your shelves. If you are like me, your shelves, stacks, or boxes of discontinued or retired items is much LARGER than the current, available while supplies last, hot trendy items. So, although I am a current Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I like to use everything in my craft room, including the discontinued items. I think there are still some of you out there who have these same items and want some ideas on using them. What do you think of this one? 

Stamps:

   Rooted in Nature

Paper:

   Groovy Guava A-2

   Chocolate Chip 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Afternoon Tea DSP 5-1/4 x 4

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

Ink:

   Chocolate Chip

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Stitched Labels Framelits Dies

   1/4" Chocolate Chip Ribbon

   Dimensionals

   Glue Dot

   Fast Fuse

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and die cut my sentiment, using Chocolate Chip ink and the Stitched Labels Framelits Dies.

I then adhered the DSP panel onto a Chocolate Chip matte. 

Next, I threaded the Chocolate Chip ribbon through an Antique Brass slider, and wrapped the ribbon around the panel, making sure the slider landed in the center of the panel. I adhered the ribbon to the back of the panel, using Fast Fuse.

I then attached the panel to the Groovy Guava card front.

Next, I added the die cut sentiment to the top part of the card front, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a pearl in the center of the slider with a glue dot and adhered a Whisper White panel to the inside of the card. If the slider is moving, you can add a glue dot underneath it to hold it in place.

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Be You

I like how the variations of color cause this designer series paper (DSP) to appear vintage or worn and old. The hardware blends right in too. I probably should have toned down the white a bit by sponging. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Rooted in Nature

Paper:

   Groovy Guava A-2

   Afternoon Tea DSP 2-3/8 x 3-1/4 (2)

   Chocolate Chip2-1/2 x 3-3/8 (2)

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

Ink:

   Chocolate Chip

   Groovy Guava

Technique:

   Punching

Accessories:

   1-1/4" Square Punch

   Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware

   Fast Fuse

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I cut the two panels of DSP and adhered them to two panels of Chocolate Chip.

Next, I stamped and punched out the sentiment, using Chocolate Chip ink and the 1-1/4" square punch. 

I added a clip on each of the DSP panels as shown above. I then adhered the top left panel using Fast Fuse. The bottom panel was added using dimensionals.

I adhered the sentiment to the top left corner of the bottom panel.

Lastly, I stamped a leaf on the top-right and bottom-left of the card base. I also adhered the Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

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Praying Tree

There are so many ways to splatter your background. You can flick your brush, tap your brush against your finger, spritz it a bit, drop you ink, etc... What do you do to splatter your background? My favorite is the one I create by accident and pretend that it was intentional.

Stamps:

   Thoughts & Prayers

   Gorgeous Grunge

Paper:

   Crushed Curry A-2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Baked Brown Sugar

   Crushed Curry

Technique:

   Smear/Splatter

Accessories:

   Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware

   Chocolate Chip Ribbon (16")

   Adhesive

First, I splattered my background using Crushed Curry and a tea stain ink. The Gorgeous Grunge stamp set also includes a splatter stamp, so I used that one too.

Next, I stamped my image and sentiment using Baked Brown Sugar.

I added some hardware around the sentiment, and pierced the brads through the panel.

I then wrapped 16" of ribbon around the card and tied it using a double knot. I trimmed the edges of the ribbon.

I then adhered this panel onto the Crushed Curry card base and adhered the Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

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Chocolate Slider

Sometimes we have to combine the new with the old. Or maybe we just need to use up some of the items in our stash. Otherwise, there is no room to add more new things! What do you think?

Stamps:

   Rooted in Nature

Paper:

   Groovy Guava A-2

   Chocolate Chip 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Afternoon Tea DSP 5-1/4 x 4

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

Ink:

   Chocolate Chip

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Stitched Labels Framelits Dies

   1/4" Chocolate Chip Ribbon

   Dimensionals

   Glue Dots

   Fast Fuse

   Adhesive

First, I stamped and die cut my sentiment on Whisper White. The sentiment is from the Rooted in Nature Stamp Set, and the die cut is from the Stitched Labels Framelits Dies. These are my new items.

I then chose some discontinued designer series paper and cut a 5-1/4 x 4 inch panel. I matched up some ribbon, cardstock, and embellishments. 

Next, I slid the chocolate chip ribbon through the slider and attached it to the bottom of the designer series paper.

I adhered this panel to a Chocolate Chip panel and then onto a Groovy Guava card base.

I added the sentiment using dimensionals.

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

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Thank You Pear

This pear looked so different in my mind's eye. In retrospect, I should have used a lighter shade of green or a watercolor pencil instead of a marker. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Faith in Nature

   Simple Sketches

Paper:

   Basic Black A-2, 4 x 2-1/4

   All ABloom DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Watercolor 3-3/4 x 2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Creamy Caramel

Markers:

   Green

Technique:

   Sponging

   Distressed Edges

Accessories:

   Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware

   3/8" Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi Ribbon (6")

   Sponge

   Distress Tool

   Glue Dots

   Double-Sided Tape

First, I stamped my image and sentiment. 

I then sponged the paper and distressed the edges. I colored in the pear with a green marker. 

I adhered this piece to the 2-1/4 x 4 basic black.

I added a slider to my ribbon and adhered it to the DSP panel. I used double sided tape to keep it in place.

I then adhered this panel to the Basic Black card base. I attached the pear panel above the slider using a few glue dots. 

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

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