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Sailing Father's Day

Father's Day is soon approaching. Here is a card for the fisherman/sailor in your family.

Stamps: Sailing Home, Well Said

Paper: Soft Sea Foam A-2, Petal Pink 5 3/8 x 4 1/8, Watercolor 5 1/4 x 4, Crumb Cake Scraps

Ink: Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam

Technique: Watercolor, Die Cutting, Distressing

Accessories: Smooth Sailing Dies, Kraft Corduroy Button, Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine, Aqua Painter, Glue Dot, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Adhesive

The background is watercolored using the Petal Pink and Soft Sea Foam Re-inkers. I also distressed the Petal Pink Panel before applying it to the Soft Sea Foam card base. 

I like mixing the old with the new. The only things that are not current are the button and the twine that runs through it. Currently, you can find the trinkets (anchors and captain's wheel) that would look very nicely on the bottom right corner. I like to use up the things that are in my stash and to show how the old still works with current merchandise. The Lucky Limeade color blends in very nicely with the new Soft Sea Foam color. The difference is very subtle. Don't you think?

The new catalog goes live tomorrow, meaning you have only today to purchase from the current catalog. Let me know if you need anything or have any questions.

All of your feedback is appreciated.

HAPPY STAMPING!

Thank You, Fall

The following card is a CASE: Copy And Share Everything. The card is in our Stampin' Success Magazine.

Stamps: For All Things, Sassy Salutations

Paper: Crushed Curry A-2, Rich Razzleberry 5 1/4 x 4, Whisper White 5 x 3 3/4

Ink: Sahara Sand, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry

Accessories: Neutral Button, Linen Thread, Color Me Autumn Washi Tape, Glue Dot, Adhesive

First, stamp the background with Sahara Sand. Second, stamp the leaves in Rich Razzleberry. Third, add your Crushed Curry and Rich Razzleberry Washi Tape. Fourth, run Linen Thread through a Neutral button and tie a bow. Attach it with a glue dot. Lastly, stamp your sentiment with Crushed Curry. Adhere the Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White panels to the Crushed Curry card base.

This is a clean and simple card that can be put together in minutes. The wonderful thing about it is that the sentiment can be changed to whatever need you have. 

Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate all of your feedback. Have a pleasant day.

HAPPY STAMPING!

Thank You Ornaments

Always remember to say, "Thank you." 

Stamps: Blended Seasons

Paper: Old Olive A-2, Merry Moments DSP 1/2 x 5 1/2 (4), 1/4 x 5 1/2 (4), 1 x 4 1/4, Scrap of Whisper White for sentiment

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Technique: Die Cutting

Accessories: Merry Christmas Thinlits Dies, Dimensionals, Adhesive

This is a simple layout that can easily be duplicated using whatever patterned paper you have on hand. The sentiment can easily be switched to suit your present need. 

Thank you for visiting. Do not hesitate to leave your thoughts or questions. I look forward to reading them. 

HAPPY STAMPING!

Daddy Loves

I decided to play with a new stamp set today. It is called "A Good Man." I combined it with three other sets. What do you think?

Stamps: A Good Man, Golden Afternoon, Waterfront, Sheltering Tree

Paper: Highland Heather A-2, Basic Black 5 3/8 x 4 1/8, Whisper White 5 1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Night of Navy, Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique: Stamping Off, Watercolor

Accessories: Aqua Painter, Adhesive

This new stamp set will become available on June 2nd. It has wonderful father images and some great sentiments. 

I used the stamping-off technique when I stamped the mountains in Highland Heather. The Night of Navy under the mountains was stamped once, and then I used the aqua painter to bring the color downward. The sentiment and grass were stamped using the Gorgeous Grape. I also used the small end of my markers to outline the figures with Highland Heather and Pear Pizzazz.

Thanks for stopping and taking a peek. Contact me for any further information. I appreciate all of your feedback. Please leave your comments below and don't forget to follow me. 

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Butterfly Daisy

Springtime equals beginnings and renewals. It is the time to remind those in our circles that life is better with them in it.

Stamps: Butterfly Gala, Daisy Delight

Paper: Flirty Flamingo A-2, Whisper White 5 1/4 x 4, Scraps of both for daisy & butterflies

Ink: Berry Burst, Flirty Flamingo, Pineapple Punch

Technique: Clear Block Stamping

Accessories: Butterfly Duet Punch, Daisy Punch, Clear Block "B", Pumpkin Pie Corduroy Button, Glue Dots, Adhesive

I used glue dots to adhere the button and the butterflies. I also just picked up the ink with the clear block and stamped on the Whisper White card stock. I did not add any water. I also turned the direction of the block for the middle block.

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and take a peek. If you enjoy my cards, please click on Follow. I do appreciate all of the feedback you are willing to share. Thanks in advance for your support. 

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The Ornament

It is never too early to begin to make Christmas cards, especially if your list is long. 

Stamps: Ornamental Pine

Paper: Daffodil Delight A-2, Whisper White Scraps

Ink: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler Stamping Blends

Technique: Sponging, Heat & Dry Embossing

Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder, Holiday Frame Embossing Folder, Gold Baker's Twine, 1/8" Hole Punch, Dimensionals

1. Dry Emboss Daffodil Delight card base using the Holiday Frame Embossing Folder.

2. Heat emboss the ornament on a scrap of Whisper White card stock using the Gold Embossing Powder. 

3. Optional: Color your ornament with Stamping Blends or markers. I used Cherry Cobbler.

4. Optional: Sponge the frame with Old Olive.

5. Punch the top of ornament with 1/8" hole punch and pull the twine through to tie a bow.

6. Attach the ornament to the card using dimensionals.

I like the simplicity of this card. Although, these supplies have been discontinued, feel free to browse the current catalog for current stamps that will look as wonderful as this one. 

Thank you so much for stopping by and taking a peek. I appreciate your feedback. Leave me a comment or just say hello.

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Rejoice

I have always found that simplicity always wins. Why make things complicated or add more than is necessary? Here is a Clean and Simple (CAS) card. 

Stamps: His Grace

Paper: So Saffron A-2, Whisper White 5 1/4 x 4

Ink: Real Red, Garden Green, So Saffron, Archival Basic Black

Technique: Color

Accessories: Adhesive

I stamped my image with Archival Basic Black and then colored it using my markers. I then glued my Whisper White onto the So Saffron card base. 

I think the simplicity of this card speaks volumes. What do you think?

Remember that all of my cards are for sale. Contact me for more details or assistance.

HAPPY STAMPING!

Golden Butterfly

Black and gold always look elegant together, and if you add a touch of green you have added beauty as well. Take a look and see for yourself.

Stamps: Part of my Story, Sheet Music

Paper: Basic Black A-2, 5 1/4 x 4, Whisper White 5 1/4 x 4 (2), Gold Foil 5 1/4 x 4, Scraps of Whisper White

Ink: Call Me Clover

Technique: Die Cutting

Accessories: Butterfly Beauty Thinlits Dies, Layering Ovals Framelit Dies, Black Rhinestone Jewels, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

I stamped the Sheet Music Background stamp onto the Whisper White and attached it to the Basic Black Card Base. I then die cut the Butterflies on a Basic Black and a Gold Foil Panel. I glued one on top of the other using my Fine Tip Glue Pen. I adhered this onto the card base using glue dots. I then stamped my sentiment and die cut it with the Layering Ovals Framelits Dies. I attached it with Dimensionals. Lastly, I added Black Rhinestone Jewels to the butterflies and the sentiment. 

I believe this card will look beautiful in any color, although I am partial to the glimmer that the foil or any glitter paper would bring. Contact me if you have any questions or need any supplies or cards. I do appreciate all of your feedback.

HAPPY STAMPING!

Celebrate with Papillon Potpourri

Who doesn't enjoy celebrating with butterflies? This is a sweet, simple card for anyone on your list. 

Although this particular stamp set has been discontinued, you can find our Butterfly Gala stamp set that may be used in its stead.

Supplies:

Stamps: Papillon Potpourri, Good Greetings

Paper: Whisper White A-2, Night of Navy 3 3/4" Sq., Designer Series Paper (DSP) 3 1/2" Sq., Scraps of Whisper White for the sentiment, butterflies, and lattice

Ink: Night of Navy, Certainly Celery

Technique: Die Cutting, Sponging

Accessories: Lattice Bigz Die, Basic Pearl Jewels, Butterfly Punch, Scallop Punch, Certainly Celery Ribbon, Glue Dots, Sponge,  Dimensionals, Adhesive

Steps:

1. Cut all paper to size.

2. Die Cut Lattice Bigz Die. (Whisper White)

3. Stamp 4 butterflies with Night of Navy.

4. Punch out with Butterfly Punch.

5. Stamp sentiment with Night of Navy.

6. Punch out with Scallop Punch.

7. Sponge edges with Certainly Celery ink.

8. Adhere Night of Navy to Whisper White card.

9. Adhere DSP onto Night of Navy.

10. Adhere Lattice Die Cut onto DSP.

11. Adhere butterflies to lattice with glue dots.

12.Adhere Ribbon or card stock strip to bottom.

13. Glue sentiment to ribbon with dimensionals.

14. Add pearls to butterflies & sentiment.

15. Mail card to brighten someone's day.

The wonderful thing about Stampin' Up! stamps is that they last a very long time. So, although this is no longer a current stamp, I continue to use it because I think it is beautiful.

Contact me with any questions, or feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section. I appreciate all of your feedback. 

HAPPY STAMPING!