by Tracy | Sep 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
Today I have another card for you using the Dahlia Fold technique. I used the same DSP that I used HERE but simply reversed my paper as I was folding it. You could make these all day with different papers and get a completely different looking card each time! I just may need to make a few more of these!! Hope you are having a great week! Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Friendly Phrases
Ink: Soft Suede
Paper: Soft Suede, Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake DSP (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Accessories: Big Shot. Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Scallop Oval punch, Large Oval punch,, Antique Brads
by Tracy | Sep 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
I had so much fun last week playing with my French Foliage set that I decided to play with it some more over the weekend. These colors make me think of Fall and I am so wishing for cooler weather — the kind where you need a sweater, not too cool, not too hot. Last week it was 90-100 degrees here. Whew! Too hot for me in September.
I started my card by stamping my leaf in Cajun Craze in random places around my Very Vanilla cardstock. Cajun Craze it not a color I usually gravitate to but in the last week I’ve been reaching for it a lot. Then I used the same stamp and used Pumpkin Pie. My green leaf was stamped with Old Olive. Something else that can be done, which I did not do on this card, is to sponge the same colors all over the images. I did try it on another card I made over the weekend but I didn’t like the effect. I have done this with other stamps though and it can have a very beautiful effect. My sentiment is from a new stamp set called Friendly Phrases in the Idea Book and Catalog.
Thanks so much for stopping by today!!
Stamps: French Foliage, Friendly Phrases
Ink: Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive
Paper: Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Scallop Oval punch, Large Oval punch
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by Tracy | Sep 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
I want to again thank everyone so very much for all of your nice comments this week. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every single one!!! I put all of your names into a hat and the name chosen was Pat P. Her comment was, “I must have this set and paper. It’s gorgeous.” Pat, please email me with your address so that I can send your stamp set to you.
Today I made another treat bag cover using Spice Cake DSP.
I wanted to make something that I could give to my co-workers as a little thank you. I always enjoy getting chocolate so hopefully they will too! I am off to my craft room to make 5 more to give to them on Monday! Thank you for stopping by!
Stamps: You’re a Gem
Ink: Soft Suede
Paper: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla and Pool Party cardstock, Spice Cake DSP
Accessories: Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Crop-a-Dile, Simply Scored, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Big Shot, Paper Piercer, Small Oval punch, Large Oval punch, Scallop Oval punch, Basic Pearls
by Tracy | Sep 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Thank you for joining us on Day 4 of the Glitter Queens Blog Hop! I have another project for you using the stamp set It’s a Wrap Holidays and one of the new Kraft Gift Boxes in the Holiday Mini Catalog. The approximate size of the box is 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 and it is made from food-safe material. It is is perfect for a small gift, a cupcake, cookies or chocolates!
As I did on the Give Thanks card earlier in the week, I made my own DSP on Very Vanilla cardstock. I used a different stamp set called Day of Gratitude. This set was in a mini catalog last year and I was so happy to see it in the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog. I just love it. I used Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze and Old Olive ink to stamp three different images. Then I ran each of the pieces through my Big Shot with the Perfect Dots embossing folder although that isn’t showing up in my picture I mounted each one to a piece of Cajun Craze cardstock and wrapped it up with Old Olive Striped Grosgrain Ribbon. I also ran my tag through the Big Shot and used an Antique Brad to attach it to the ribbon.
I have continued to enjoy all of your wonderful comments. Thank you so much. I did have one person ask if I have any videos. I do not at this time but it is something that I really want to try and hope to have on my blog in the very near future.
Have fun as you continue on the blog hop! A link to all of the Glitter Queens in the hop can be found in the post on Monday! Have a wonderful day!
by Tracy | Sep 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
Welcome to Day 3 of the Glitter Queens Blog Hop! I hope you’ve enjoyed all of the wonderful projects so far from all of us on the hop! I had only planned to make the three projects from day one but all of your wonderful comments inspired me to create another little project using It’s a Wrap Holidays and yes, chocolate!
This time I colored my EEK stamp with my Stampin’ Write Markers in Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black so that I could just color in the word EEK and the cute spider. I punched it out with a one inch circle punch and layered it with another circle punch, a 1 3/4 inch Scallop Circle and a 2 3/8 Scallop Circle. I used my paper piercer around the edges of each scallop circle. I added a rhinestone which makes the bag sparkle! It is actually a very easy project to make and it would be quite easy to make several for friends and co-workers. The candy fit perfectly in the small cello bag that I adhered inside with a small piece of Sticky Strip. I made two holes at the top using my Crop-a-dile and tied it up with a piece of 3/8 inch Taffeta Ribbon in Basic Black. The DSP is again from Pick Your Poison, the same pack that I used on my boxes on Day 1. If you would like to make one, you can find a tutorial
here.
You can still enter your name for my Blog Candy (see the post below). I will randomly pick one lucky person to win the clear stamp set It’s a Wrap Holidays. All you have to do is leave me a comment by Friday, September 9th at 11:59 pm! I will announce the winner on my blog Saturday, September 10th!
A link to all of the Glitter Queens participating in the hop can be found below in my previous post, in case you miss someone along the way!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!
by Tracy | Sep 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
The inspiration for this card came from fellow demonstrator, Sue Dyas. You can see her beautiful card here. We both participated in the UStamp with Dawn organized swap at Convention. I liked her card so much that I tried to create my own using the new DSP, Spice Cake. I also used one of our newer punches that I had never used before, the Lace Ribbon Border. I really like the bling on the border, it adds such a nice sparkle. Please be sure to stop by tomorrow for projects showcasing the new set It’s a Wrap Holidays and Blog Candy!
Stamps: Petite Pairs
Ink: More Mustard
Paper: Spice Cake DSP, Cardstock: More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Soft Suede
Punches: Fancy Flower, Lace Ribbon Border, Small Oval, 1 inch Circle, Blossoms Petal Builder
Accessories: Big Shot, Finial Press embossing folder, Basic Rhinestones, Regals Designer Buttons, Stampin’ Dimensionals
