by Tracy | Aug 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
My card today is one that I received at Convention from Karen Perry. I think it is so pretty. The bottom photo shows what she has on the inside. When I get the chance, I’d like to recreate this beautiful card using different colors/paper!
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Tracy
by Tracy | Aug 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
My card today was inspired by a card I received from Dawn Griffith, my upline, at Convention. She was also a presenter and showed us how to make this card in Salt Lake City. You can see one of her cards (as well as a video) using this technique,
here. If you have scraps of ribbon sitting around, you will want to give this a try or even if you don’t. I didn’t have a stash of scraps so I just grabbed some ribbon that appealed to me.
Speaking of videos, I’ve been working on making a video. Well, not A video but I’ve been teaching myself the ins and out of making one. Just trying to figure out how to set up the camera on the tripod and then editing it certainly takes time. So, one of these days I will present my first of many videos, I hope.
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Tracy
Stamping Supplies
Stamps: Bring on the Cake
Ink: Elegant Eggplant
Paper: Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant
Punches: Blossom punch
Accessories: Stampin’ Dimensionals, 1/2 inch Scallop dots ribbon (Elegant Eggplant), 3/8 inch Stitched Satin Ribbon (Gumball Green), 1/2 inch Seam Binding Ribbon (Daffodil Delight), 1/4 inch Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (Daffodil Delight), White gel pen
by Tracy | Aug 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
It’s funny how a card can come to be. Yesterday I sat down at my craft table and I wasn’t really sure what I was going to make. I looked around the table and saw a few bits and pieces from my crafting last week. Last week I showed you a purse card with a Melon Mambo embossed flower. I had also tried making one on Daffodil Delight cardstock but I didn’t really like it for the purse card. I had also tried embossing a piece from the set A Fitting Occasion. I used white embossing powder on Gumball Green (my new favorite color) but I put it aside because it just didn’t really go with my card. So I started playing around with these two pieces and Voila!, my card was created. I also used the CUTE new scallop circle punch (#127811).
The Idea Book & Catalog is a great place to go for inspiration. My original inspiration for the embossed green Modern Label piece came from a picture on page 100 of the catalog. From there my creativity went forward! Give it a try, look through the catalog and see where it leads you!
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Tracy
by Tracy | Aug 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
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by Tracy | Aug 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
I had several requests to post the measurements/directions for the Purse Card I posted yesterday so I decided to do a picture tutorial. It’s my first one, so here goes!!!
I used Midnight Muse for the base of my card which I cut at 4 1/2 x 11 and scored at 4 ¾, 5 ½, and 6 ¼ . Fold on the 5 1/2 score line and fold the other two score lines in the opposite way (mountain fold and two valley folds).
Using your
Big Shot and the
Scallop Circle Bigz die, cut out one piece in Midnight Muse. Fold the piece in half being sure to match up the scallops, open it up and run it through the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder. Make two holes right below the score line, this will be for your handle.
Place your ribbon through the holes and adhere them to the inside with
Sticky Strip. Attach two more lines of Sticky Strip so that your purse will be nice and secure.
Remove the outer covering of the sticky strip (the red pieces) and adhere one end of the purse base right up to the score line of the scallop circle. My picture shows a piece of Daffodil Delight just so it is easier for you to see.
The next step is to adhere a
medium flat cellophane bag on the inside. I cut it down to 4 1/2 inches. Place Sticky Strip on the sides (you can also attach a strip on the bottom edge as well). Be sure to place the Sticky Strip on the SEAM side of the bag. Place it inside your purse.
I also attached a piece of Velcro to hold the purse together. Your purse is done! All you need to do is decorate it! I used Melon Mambo (4 1/4 x 3 3/4), Midnight Mue (3 1/2 x 4) and Whisper White (3 1/4 x 3 3/4) which I also ran through the
Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.
If you decide to make one, I would love to see what you’ve done! If you have any questions, please let me know! I hope I made the directions clear enough for you!
Tracy
by Tracy | Aug 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today’s card is a “purse” that you could use to place a gift card or small card. I used only one of our cellophane bags but you could very easily add another one to the opposite side and place a card in it. Or you could put a card in the envelope and use a glue dot to adhere a gift card to the opposite side directly onto the cardstock. There are so many different options!
I used a technique on my flower and leaves that I saw the Stampin’ Up! co-founder, Shelli Gardner demonstrate at Convention. I used the large flower from the stamp set Betsy’s Blossoms. I inked it up with Versamark onto Melon Mambo, Midnight Muse and Gumball Green cardstock. Then I sprinkled clear embossing powder over it. Using our new heat gun, it magically transformed my flower image! I then used the Blossom Punch, new 1 1/4 inch Scallop Circle punch and the Blossoms Builder Punch and cut out my shapes. Each one has the design from the stamp and in person it is very shiny. I love the effect! My sentiment was cut out with the new Bitty Banners Framelits.
If you have any questions, let me know. Thank you for stopping by!!
Tracy
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by Tracy | Jul 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
I don’t have a card for you today as I am still out of town. Yesterday my daughter, Erin, and I went to a baby shower thrown for her by her sister-in-law. There were so many nice touches and we had a great time!
Thank you for stopping by!!
Tracy
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by Tracy | Jul 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
I haven’t had a chance to get into my stamp room since returning from Salt Lake City so here is a card I saw displayed at Convention. I thought it was a really cute way to use ribbon. I will definitely be trying my hand at this one!
This morning my daughter and I are going to another baby shower for her given by her sister-in-law, Summer. Baby showers are always so much fun! Erin is due in only 8 weeks, sooner if Audrey decides to make an early entrance!!
Thank you so much for stopping by!
Tracy
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by Tracy | Jul 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today was a travel day for me. I hopped on another plane to visit my daughter and son-in-law. This Sunday my daughter is having another baby shower and I am so happy that I can be a part of it!
My picture today is another convention photo. It is a very cute card using our new dahlias! I saw some other ideas using these little flowers and can’t wait to play with them once I am back home.
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Tracy
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by Tracy | Jul 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
I LOVE this card!! I found it on Kelly Acheson’s blog and pretty much copied it exactly as she had it. It is just so stinkin’ adorable. I used the set Baby Bundle. Dimensionals were used to make the first drawer look like it’s open. The only time-consuming part is cutting out the little pieces but that didn’t really take very long. One of these days I will have to try making it in blue!
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Tracy
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by Tracy | Jul 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
My card today is one that we made at my Hostess Club meetings last month. This set is called Happy You and it is a Hostess set. Don’t you just love this image? I saw this card on Chat Wszelaki’s site but I changed it up a small bit to work with the supplies I had. My daughter is expecting a girl in September (SO EXCITED) so I’ve been drawn to baby cards recently! I will have another baby card for you tomorrow that we also made at my Hostess Club in June. Thank you for stopping by!
Tracy
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by Tracy | Jul 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
I went to Convention by myself but met Kristina and Gina who invited me to join them for lunch the first day. We hung out together the rest of the week and I was so grateful to be able to experience Convention with them. Another friend I met was Joan and she took the picture of Kristina and I.
Here’s to new friends!!!
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