Monochromatic Thank You Card

This is my card for the Mojo Monday Challenge. I decided to try a monochromatic card today and although pink isn't my favorite color, it seems to coordinate fairly well. I'd like to know what you think about it.

Stamps used: Teeny Tiny Wishes and Kind & Caring Wishes

Paper: Tea Party DSP and Whisper White

Ink: Regal Rose

Accessories: White grosgrain ribbon and Soft Subtle Brads

Tools: Scallop, Oval scallop, and Oval punches

Birthday Greetings

As you can tell, with 2 posts in one day, I've enjoyed being at my stamp table again. This post was done for the Stamping 411 weekly challenge. I altered the original sketch a little by turning the card 90 degrees.

The little flower is made from the scallop punch with a few extra clips with the scissors and a little rhinestone brad for the center. The eyelet punch gives such a nice edge for the greeting background.

Hope you enjoy!

Simply Thank You

Sorry I haven't posted any cards for almost a week now. I have been busy with my daughter and her family visiting. We had a great time hiking, kayaking, visiting museums and basically enjoying Alaska in the summer.  I certainly miss them already but now I'm back to stamping.

A friend mentioned recently that many cards are done with so many layers that the postage really adds up when it comes to mailing.  So, today I did 2 cards that are very simple.  Both

have backgrounds made from simply stamping a simple design repeatedly. In this manner, if you don't have coordinating papers, you can make your own. It seems like years ago we used this technique frequently. Maybe I should try to use it a little more now.

The background stamp comes from a new set in the Stampin'Up! catalog called Autumn Days. Both of the cardstocks are from the new In Color collection. One is Razzle Berry and the other is Bermuda Bay. Aren't they beautiful!

Well, I'll try and post more often now. Have fun stamping.

Special flowers

I am always talking about how simple and easy the Big Shot Die Cut Machine is to work. Well, this weekend 2 of my grand daughters, Morgan and Kristina, (ages 5 & 6) practiced with the creating simple flowers cut from craft foam. It had a little resistance but they were able to cut and then glue together these flowers. They added magnets to the back to adorn my refrigerator and washing machine.  

Autumn Grain

This photo was designed from the sketch from Stamping 411 Weekly Challenge. I decided to use some of the new colors that will be introduced in the Stampin'Up! catalog that will be available on July 1st. Aren't they beautiful? These 3 colors alone will work together great, but wait until you see the other new ones. I'll try and do a card with them soon.

Stamp Set: Autumn Days

Ink: Crushed Curry and Soft Suede

Paper: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry and Soft Suede

Accessories: Dusty Durango Marker with Crystal Effects to make small dots

We'll Miss You Card

I designed this card from a pattern online but used it as a We'll Miss You card for a staff member that was moving. It gave everyone room to sign on the inside as well as the back of the card.

The card background was done with SU! textured cardstock. It has more support and is heavier, as well as pretty. The designer paper is called Bella Bleu. It becoming one of my favorites. The 3-D butterfly was done on 2 layers of cardstock and after being colored has Crystal Effects added. This allows me to bend it a little and give it more shape. The antennae are actually for wire wrapping with beads. I have to thank my friend, Dana, for making these available.

If anyone wants the directions for this card, just email me.

Relax!

A friend of mine, Gail Beezley, sent me this card last month. It came at a most opportune time as things were piling up around here.  I love the idea on the front but the bear just hits Kodiak well. Wish all our bears were this friendly!

The stamps came from the sets And Many Mower & Under the Stars.

Simple Welcome

This card was designed with scraps of my old designer series papers. Even the little die cut at the top was left after I was using my matchbox die.  The ribbon was from a card that I wasn't happy with and reused different parts. So, I guess you can say I used the Reduce-Reuse-Recycle motto.

Stamp set: Warm Words

Ink: Close to Cocoa

Paper: Urban Oasis DSP and Whisper White C/S and a scrap of Old Olive

Accessories: 5/8" Chocolate Chip Ribbon 

Elegant Thank You

This card was created using the design for this week's Stamping 411 Challenge. Sometimes there is a difficult format for me and this was my achilles heel. I finally tried to keep it as simple as possible so I used the SU! designer papers for most of the layering. This little stamp is in a set of its own and I just love its simple elegance. It helped tie everything together. I hope you enjoy it.

Stamp used: Elegant Thank You

Ink: Regal Rose

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana & Whisper White C/S and Tea Party Designer Series Papers

Accessories: Circle of Fire Rhinestone Brads, 5/8" Regal Rose Ribbon, and Scallop Punch

Watermelon Picnic

Summer is on the way and what better way to enjoy it than to have a picnic with watermelon.

This sample include a checked tablecloth fashioned from weaving 1/4" strips of cardstock together. The napkins on the table are simply squares cut in half. The watermelons were punched using 1 3/4" and 1 3/8" and the bites were cut with the 3/4" punch. I sponged the sky with a little masking for the clouds.

Hope you all have a great weekend with lots of time for relaxation.

Father's Day Card

With Father's Day coming soon, many of you will need some ideas for the special day.  Today I wanted to share a card that my friend, Gail, helped to create.  We had fun trying to make a stamp look different.  The small circles are actually part of a flower. We just punched them into smaller parts.  I think they might have the look of orange slices. What do you think?

Stamp Sets: Petal Pizzazz & All Holidays

Ink: Going Gray, Baja Breeze, & So Saffron

Paper: Parisian Breeze DSP, Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Going Gray & Whisper White Cardstock

Accessories: 1" Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon in Chocolate Chip

Tools: 1 1/4" Punch

Circles of Thanks

Today's card is one of simplicity. There is no layering except for under the little circles. These are all colors from the Stampin'Up! Rich Regal color family. The colors used are Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron and Ballet Blue.  With Tempting Turquoise ink I stamped the "thank you" and with a marker I drew around the area. The ribbon is 1/4" wide.

I feel that sometimes "less is more" and in this example it is evident. I hope to hear from other stampers if they agree.

Kind Friend

Okay, today I've used the same stamp set as yesterday but with an entirely different color scheme. Using the paler colors is unusual for me and I'm not sure yet if they work or not. So, I need comments this time from you stampers. What do you think?

Stamp set: 

Paper: Urban Garden DSP and Whisper White C/S

Ink: Kiwi Kiss

Accessories: Scallop punch

Mojo Monday 89

Nothing like getting behind on your regular tasks. The Monday Morning Mojo Challenge is one I really enjoy. Unfortunately, this week I got involved in a few other tasks and one day led into another. Finally, it's Saturday and I finally complete the card.

Today's card uses a few different accessories for me.  The punch I used for the 3 hearts is unique as it cuts all 3 at once. Very convenient!  Also, since I didn't have embellishments or brads to coordinate with the Regal Rose color on the card, I drew 5 small dots with my Regal Rose marker and then added Crystal Effects for a 3-D look. I think it turned out nicely. I hope you do as well.

Until later, happy stamping

Let's Celebrate!

Saturday's card is part of the Stamping 411 Challenge. The pattern was on their website. If you want to see more examples go to:  stamping411.blogspot.com.  This site will also be giving some basic directions for beginning stampers and scrapbookers. 

Here is the information on my card:

Stamp Set Used: On Your Birthday & Fifth Avenue Floral

Paper: Manchester DSP, Apricot Appeal & Mellow Moss C/S

Ink: Always artichoke

Accessories: Small and Medium Oval Punches

Fabulous 3x3 Card

Another simple card!  Who said that stamping had to be complicated?  I have been playing around with my designer series papers and mixing them with card stock that I have on hand.

What developed was a great small card to give with a gift. Even the envelope is exceptionally easy.  I'll be teaching how easy in this month's stamp class.

Stamp sets: Oval All and Think Happy Thoughts

Ink: Brocade Blue, Regal Rose & Always Artichoke

Paper: Walk in the Park DSP, Brocade Blue and Regal Rose C/S

Accessories: Scallop & Medium Oval Punches

Bundle of Joy

Today's card is similar to one I saw yesterday but I decide to change it just a little.  It was very quick to design and complete. Now I just have to find someone with a new baby since I can see this working for either a boy or girl. 

Again, I used the Stampin'Up! rub-ons for the words. They line up easily and there are so many to choose. This set is called Chit Chat and has 92 different sayings.  But remember, that number is doubled since another sheet has the same ones in white to use on dark cards.  Wow! 184 times to use them.  I'm surprised myself with the numbers. The rub-on events include: birthday, friend, thank you, get well, good luck and a few others.  As you've seen on my cards...I really like them.

A Treat for a Friend

I've got another really easy project for today. I saw this done by another stamper, Rene Oliver.  With this great idea you can package a small gift to include a candy bar or small bag of treats. 

Everyone knows how much I love my Big Shot die cutter and punches. They just make everything so much easier and quicker.  This project uses the scallop circle die (4 1/2" across)  and the scallop and medium sized oval punches.  The stamp is from Oval All and the ribbon is 1/4" Certainly Celery.  I used designer paper called Tea Party.

You will need to score the paper 1 5/8" from each side and fold upwards until they meet. You should then punch a small hole, thread some 1/4" ribbon and tie together.  The oval punches are attached with dimensionals to give a more 3-D effect.  I can see myself making lots of these, but I'll have to hurry and finish quickly or I'll eat the chocolates before they get wrapped. Now, go out and make lots of gifts.

Lucky to have you as a friend

Today I have another rather simple card. In fact, I didn't even use a stamp on the card.  

The cardstock used includes Brocade Blue, Brilliant Blue and Whisper White.  A piece of 5/8" Brocade Blue ribbon was layered over the top and the saying is done with Rub-ons.  They are great if you don't have the space for a lot of rubber stamps.  The Rub-ons are so easy to apply and come in a package of 2 sheets, one dark and the other light.  That way you can use them on any color paper and they will show up well.  The large flower is Daisy #2  using the Big Shot Die Cutter and is layered using dimensionals for adhesive.  The center of the flower is a Summer Sun Corduroy Button.