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.