Magnolia in My Pocket

Pocket cards were easier to make than I had anticipated. I followed the notes and sketch found at Split Coast Stampers (SCS) for Sketch Challenge 26 found HERE, and successfully completed this one. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Good Morning Magnolia

Paper:

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

   Pacific Point 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored @ 4-1/4 & cut on fold 1-3/4" down - Adhere fold to form flap *See sketch 26 on SCS: SC26 

   Follow Your Art DSP 4-1/4 x 1-3/4 (Front Flap), 4-1/4 x 2 (Bottom)

   Bookmark - Stamp to Decorate - Include in Pocket

Ink:

   Pacific Point

Technique:

   Pocket Card

Accessories:

   Pretties Kit

   Tear & Tape or Strong Adhesive

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

The front flap can be any size you like. I filled my pocket with a bookmark. What do you think? 

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Pretty Magnolia

This layout is prime for displaying the elements from the Pretties Kit. Thoughts? 

Pretty Magnolia

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Petal Pink A-2

   Basic Black 4-1/8 x 5-3/8, 1-7/8 x 3-3/8, 1-5/8 x 1-3/8 (2)

   Magnolia Lane DSP 4 x 5-1/4, 1-3/4 x 3-1/4, 1-1/2 x 1-1/4 (2)

   Basic White 4 x 5-1/4 (Inside)

Ink:

   None

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Pretties Kit

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I grabbed a hat pin from the kit and filled it with a small flower, pearls, and beads. I added the stopper at the bottom to keep it all in place. 

I then adhered the larger DSP panel onto a Basic Black matte and then adhered this onto a Petal Pink card front.

Next, I adhered the smaller DSP panels onto their own Basic Black mattes and adhered them to the card front as shown above.

I then added a white floral to each of the smaller panels on the right side of the card front, using glue dots on each one.

Next, I added the hat pin at a diagonal on the left side of the card front, using glue dots as well.

Lastly, I adhered a half pearl from the Pretties Kit to each flower center and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here is the same card with a sentiment from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set.

Pretty Magnolia Too

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Vintage Vogue Friends

This one takes me back to the days of fussy cutting, paper piercing, and wonderful conversations with friends. The pace was definitely slower. I was also able to make several cards or scrapbook pages with a stamp set before it was rendered obsolete. What about you? 

Stamps:

   Vintage Vogue

   Very Vintage Wheel

Paper:

   Soft Suede A-2, 5-1/8 x 1-1/4, 2 x 2-5/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), 5-1/8 x 1, 1-3/4 x 2-3/8, Scraps

   Pretty in Pink 5-1/8 x 3-7/8

Ink:

   Pretty in Pink

   Creamy Caramel

   Soft Suede

   Sage Shadow

Technique:

   Sponging

   Fussy Cutting

   Punching

Accessories:

   Eyelet Border Punch

   5/8" Rose Romance Ribbon (16")

   Pretties Kit

   Blender Pen

   Dimensionals

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the Friends image, using Pretty in Pink, and then fussy cut the F.

I then inked up the stamp again, using Creamy Caramel, but before stamping, I took the ink off the word friends, using a blender pen, and then inked it up with a Soft Suede Marker. I then huffed on it, and stamped it. 

Next, I sponged the image panel, using Creamy Caramel and then adhered it to a Soft Suede matte.

I then added the Pretty in Pink F with a couple of dimensionals.

Next, I punched the Basic white strip, using the Eyelet Border punch. I adhered it to the bottom of the Soft Suede strip.

I then added the ribbon to the Soft Suede strip and tied it into a knot.

Next, I stamped the Pretty in Pink card front, using Pretty in Pink ink. I stamped the bottom, using the Very Vintage Wheel and the top part with the stamp from the stamp set. I then added the Soft Suede strip as shown above.

I then stamped and fussy cut the small flower and leaves. I added a silver brad from the Pretties Kit to hold them together.

Next, I attached the friends image, using dimensionals and adhered the small flower with a few glue dots.

I then adhered the panel onto a Basic White matte and then onto the Soft Suede card front.

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

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Passion Flower

If you have any of your supplies from the discontinued Pretties Kit, here is an idea on using them. The flowers were white. I added ink to a plastic container, added a bit of water with a spritzer, and dyed the flowers. I let them air dry and then attached them to the card. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Bloom with Hope

Paper:

   Pink Passion A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Pink Passion Ink Refill

Technique:

   Dyeing

Accessories:

   Pretties Kit

   Paper Towels

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I dyed the flowers, using Pink Passion ink refill. I used a small plastic container that Stampin' Up! used for the wooden stamps. 

To dye the flowers, I added a few drops of Pink Passion ink to a small plastic container. I then sprayed water into the container to create enough liquid for the flowers to absorb. I then added the flowers. Using a pair of tweezers, I swished and turned them, until they were thoroughly dyed. I pulled them out and laid them on paper towels to dry.

I then stamped the sentiment onto the bottom right corner of a Basic White panel.

I adhered the panel to the Pink Passion card front.

Next, I added the flowers, using glue dots. You can use any combination of flowers from the kit. They do layer nicely together.

Lastly, I added pearls from the kit to the center of each flower and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Happy Thank You Medallion

Here is a simple, yet elegant card. I love the classic black and white look. Thoughts? 

Happy Birthday Medallion

Stamps:

   Daydream Medallions

   Perfectly Penned 

Paper:

   Basic Black A-2, 4-1/2" Sq., 2-1/2" Sq.

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), 3-1/2" Sq., 1-1/2 " Sq.

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Floral Frames Collection Dies

   1/2" Circle Punch

   Medium Pearl - Pretties Kit

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the Basic White squares with the Daydream Medallions Stamp Set.

I then die cut the medallion, using the Floral Frames Collection dies and the Black and White (stamped) squares.

Next, I arranged them on the Basic White panel and adhered them, using liquid adhesive.

I then added a medium pearl from the Pretties Kit, using a glue dot.

Next, I stamped the sentiment on the bottom of the Basic White panel.

Lastly, I added this panel to the Basic Black card front and adhered the other Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here is another card with a different sentiment:

Thank You Medallion

I followed the same steps stated above. They are identical, except for the sentiment. 

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Delightful Daisy Delight

Open a flap on the side of your designer series paper and stamp your sentiment. This is sure to draw someone's attention. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Itty Bitty Greetings

Paper:

   Daffodil Delight A-2

   Rose Red 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Painted Blooms DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Re-Inkers:

   Daffodil Delight

Markers:

   Rose Red

Technique:

   Dye Flower (Ink & Marker)

Accessories:

   Pretties Kit

   Soft Subtles Brads

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I took a plastic container and dropped a few drops of Daffodil Delight ink. I added a bit of water - enough to cover the flower from the Pretties Kit. I used a spray bottle to add water. I then dipped the flower into the ink and had the flower soak up the ink on both sides. I then placed the flower on a paper towel and set it aside to dry.

Meanwhile, I cut my card base and adhered the Rose Red panel to the card front.

I then took the designer series panel (DSP) and cut a slit on the lower right-hand side. I pulled the flaps open enough to accommodate my sentiment. I kept the flaps open by adding a brad to each flap.

I then adhered the DSP panel to the Rose Red panel on the card front. If the brads are too heavy for the DSP, you can adhere the DSP onto the Rose Red and then add the brads through all of the layers. (Personal choice)

I then took the dyed dry flower and added some red to the center and to the ends of each petal. The material soaks up the ink rather quickly. I then attached the flower using a couple of glue dots.

Lastly, I added a pearl to the center of the flower and adhered the Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

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Blushing Blossoms

 I remember a time when hatpins were very popular. Eventually, we began to use them on our cards as embellishments. We adorned them with beads and pearls and attached them to the other elements on our cards or stuck them directly on the card front. The recipient could then remove the hatpin and wear it or leave it on the card. 

Stamps:

   Mixed Bunch

Paper:

   Pear Pizzazz A-2

   Whisper White 3-1/4" Sq. (2), 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Blushing Bride Re-inker

   Rococo Rose

Technique:

   Punching

   Dyeing Fabric Flowers

Accessories:

   Pretties Kit

   Blossom Punch

   Adhesive

The fabric flowers along with the hatpin are from the Pretties Kit. This has been discontinued, but I still have some in my stash that I need to use. All of the flowers in the kit are white. So, I added a few drops of Blushing Bride Re-inker in a container. I added some water and then soaked the white fabric flowers to dye them pink. I set them off on a paper towel to dry. 

I then stamped and punched out the blossoms from the Mixed Bunch stamp set, using Rococo Rose and the Blossom Punch.

I broke up the card fibers with my bone folder and attached the blossom layers using Clear Rhinestone Brads. The hatpin is also directly attached to the card front.

The three pieces can easily be removed from the card base and worn as pins on a blouse, or lapel. These make a nice gift to send to someone too.

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