Serene Snowflakes, part 2

I had fun creating cards with my "Serene Snowflakes" stamp set. I also used the new shimmer paints from SU. This card was simple to make, but I dressed it up with the embossed greeting. Yes- lately I love to emboss everything. I think it makes it stand out so much more. Here is a close up of the card. I also added some rinestone brads for an extra 3D touch.

Here is another card I did with the Serene Snowflakes stamp set (and the Four the Holidays set). Can you tell I really like the blue/kraft color combo. Have a great day!

Snow Globe Card

I seen this card in the back of the Holiday Mini and knew I had to try it. I think it is adorable! I used my circle scissors cutter to get the shape of the card. Don't have a circle scissors cutter? You can order one or you can use any circle lid to make the shape and then cut it out. It is two partial/overlapping circles and the bottom one is cut in half. I used the Snow Buddies stamp set for the snowman and to decorate the back of the globe so it looked like it was snowing in there. The bottom greeting is embossed with the Four the Holidays.

To emboss you simply:

1. Stamp your image with VersaMark ink
2. Sprinkle embossing powder over the top
3. Shake off the excess embossing powder
4. Heat set the powder with a heat tool

I hope you like it!

Sweet Centers Halloween

Here is a card I did over the weekend with my Sweet Centers stamp set (Holiday Mini product). Sorry about the picture. I need a new camera! I also used my House of Haunts set for the greeting. You can try it with any colors but I used Pumkin paper, old olive, rich razzleberry and basic black.

Technique of the Week- Watercoloring

Watercoloring

Give your cards a watercolor look using line stamps and watercolors:

Here is how to do it:
A] Dip the tip of a blender pen on to the corner of a Stampin' Pastel, then apply to the stamped image.
OR
B] Brush the tip of a blender pen, Aqua Painter, or wet watercolor brush directly on the tip of a Watercolor Wonder crayon, then apply color to the stamped image.
OR
C] Outline a section of the stamped image with a Watercolor Wonder Crayon or Watercolor Pencil, then use a blender pen, Aqua Painter, or wet watercolor brush to pull color where desired.
OR
D] Press the closed lid of a Classic Stampin' Pad down against the ink pad, creating a small pool of color in the lid; then open the lid. Use a blender pen, an Aqua Painter, or a damp watercolor brush to lift the ink from the lid and apply to the stamped image.

QUICK TIP--For more saturated colors, watercolor with Classic ink refills.

House of Haunts Candy Bag

Hello,

Today I am posting a candy bag that I did using my House of Haunts set and All Holidays set for the greeting. I am trying to find a good candy bag to do for a party next month. I need something easy and quick to make since I am making quite a few of these. This is one possibility. To make this bag simply score a sheet of 8.5X11 paper on the horizontal side at 2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10. On the vertical side score at 1 inch on top and bottom. Cut the sheet in the middle and you have enough to make two bags. Cut your lines and use red line double sided sticky strip to glue together. Enjoy!

Season's Greetings Goodie Bag

Hello,

The other day I made this milk carton style holiday goodie bag. I got the inspiration from Kay Sha's blog click here to see her instructions. It would be great to fill with candy, choclate or a small gift.

Enjoy!

Ice Cream Sundae with Punches

Hello Everyone,

I had my first stamp club last week and we had so much fun. This was one of the cards we made. This ice cream sundae was made using lots of punches. Everyone in my club loved making this card. Here is the recipe for the punches:

Ice Cream Bowl: Large Oval Punch, cut top off

Banana: Large oval punch, cut excess off

Ice Cream Balls: 3/4" circle punch

Ice Cream Toppings: 3/4" circle punch and scallop edge punches. Punch a strip with the scallop edge and then use the 3/4 punch to shape it.

Cherry: hole punch

Polka -Dot background: Crop a Dile, punch holes randomly on the white paper.

Other items used: real red ribbon, scallop edge punch for so saffron paper strip on bottom.

Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Fifth Street Floral Embossed

This is one of our Stamp Club projects for tommorrow. I used several techniques for this card. The bottom bashful blue cardstock texturized with my Big Shot texturz plates. I just learned how to make the image come out better so I have been using these like crazy.

I also stamped the flowers with VersaMark ink, then applied white embossing powder and the used my heat tool to set it in. I love how clean the embossed flowers look.

Last, I also roughed up the so saffron paper by rubbing my scissors on the edge to make it look a little torn. I made decorated this small candle to go with the gift. The bashful blue paper is stamped with flowers in the bashful blue ink. These candles can be found at some Walmarts for $1.

Have a great morning!

Dasher Cards

I was experimenting with the Dasher stamp that is found in the catalog. It is only $8.95 so I figured I would buy it and try to create lots of samples for everyone who wanted to make inexpensive Christmas cards this year. Here is what I came up with. Let me know what you think.

I am preparing a kit for this stamp set. The kit will include the stamp, ink, designer series paper, ribbon and enough cardstock to make 10 cards. Check back with me on Sept. 14 for more details. For now here are the recipes for these cards.

Card 1- Holiday Greetings
Paper:Kraft CS, Old Olive CS, Whisper White CS, Real Red CS
Ink: Real Red, Choclate Chip
Stamps: Dasher, Sincere Salutations
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Real Red Ribbon

Card 2 :

Paper: Kraft CS, Old Olive CS, Whisper White CS, Real Red CS, DSP retired

Stamps: Dasher

Ink: Choclate Chip

Accessories: Real Red Ribbon, Ribbon Originals Mistletoe, Curly Label Punch, Scallop Edge Punch

Card 3:

Paper: Bashful Blue CS, Whisper White CS, Old Olive CS, Real Red CS, DSP retired

Stamps: Dasher

Ink: Choclate Chip

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Real Red Ribbon

Card 4- Merry Christmas:

Stamps: Dasher, Four the holidays

Paper: Kraft CS, Real Red CS, Whisper White CS, DSP retired, Old Olive CS

Ink: Choclate Chip

Accessories: Square punch, Ribbon Originals Mistletoe, Real Red Ribbon

Halloween Sweet Treat Card

Hello,

A couple days ago I did this card using my new Sweet Treats stamp set from the holiday mini. I went out to the grocery store and bought some black jelly beans to fill this cup. These cards are really easy to make all you need is:

• Sweet Treat Stamp Set
• Cardstock -Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Whisper White and Dusty Durango
• Ink- Old Olive
• 1 3/4 circle punch
• Candy
• Sweet Treat Cups

In this stamp set you also get a christmas ornament stamp, hot air balloon, valentine's heart and petals and leaves to make flowers (see older post). I hope you like it!

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Holiday Mini Catalog & Sale

The Holiday Mini Catalog is finally here!!

I'm THRILLED that I can FINALLY share the Holiday Mini Catalog with you online! Click here to see it. This 40-page mini catalog is the BIGGEST EVER!!!

Some of the highlights are:
- Exclusive Hostess Sets - only available September - December
- NEW Stampin' Up! Exclusive Big Shot Dies - including a Pop-Up
Christmas tree
- New Designer Series Papers - including FLOCKED paper
- Several Holiday Home Decor items - including chipboard banners and decor blocks
- BUILD-A-BEAR stamps, Big Shot Dies, and DSP
- Shimmer Paint!!!
...oh yeah....and lots of NEW STAMPS!!!!

There are also a couple of new products shown in the mini that will be available later this fall:

- MY DIGITAL STUDIO!!!! - our FABULOUS, new digital scrapbooking solution
- Simply Adorned Charms and Chains

There are also some Spanish Stamp Sets available:

Decoraciones hermosas (item # 117635)

Para las festividades (item # 117637)

Dulces centros (item # 117639)

Just TODAY (Sept. 2, 2009) I will be offering FREE tax and FREE shipping on any Holiday Mini Catalog merchandise. That means you pay the price listed in the catalog and save almost 20% in tax and shipping costs. You must email me or call me at 916-849-5393 by 8pm tonight to take advantage of this offer!!

Scroll down to see projects using the holiday mini products!!

Serene Snowflakes

Starting today you can order from the new Holiday Mini Catalog. Tommorrow's post will have a link to the Holiday Mini and more information.

For now, here are a couple cards I did with the new stamp set Serene Snowflakes. I also used the new shimmer paints (also in the holiday mini). I love the colors of this card and the torn edges.

Make sure to come back tommorrow for Holiday Mini Details...