by Tracy | Jun 13, 2010 | Uncategorized
I tend to make cards with many layers but tried to simplify the process with this card. I’ve tried to show that you can make a card with just a few supplies.
All of the paper I used is retiring at the end of the month. Unfortunately the cardstock has sold out but the Kaleidoscope Designer Series paper is still available. I used a product for the first time with this card called Build a Brad. With this product you can make your own brad! Using my 1/2″ circle punch I took the center of another flower on a scrap of Kaleidoscope and built a brad with it! Can’t wait to try it with other papers and stamps!
Feel free to leave a comment or question! I am off to do some stamping!
Stamp Set: Watercolor Trio
Paper: Summer Sun and Pink Passion cardstock, Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper
Ink: Pink Passion
Accessories: Build a Brad (page 179 in the catalog), Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/8 ” Circle punch, 1/2″ Circle punch, Organza Whisper White ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Paper piercer and mat
by Tracy | Jun 13, 2010 | Big Shot
I made this cute little box using the Bigz XL Mat
chbox die with the Big Shot. The die also comes with three tags and that is what I used on my box (it is cut out of Rose Red). The paper is Island Oasis from the Summer Mini. I cut small strips of paper and covered the chocolate with it. It is a very easy box to put together and there are so many different ways to decorate the top. I saw a recent post from a fellow blogger who added a little easel card to the top. I will have to give that a try! Thanks for stopping by. If you would like to place an order, click the button on the right or feel free to email me!
Stamps: Short and Sweet
Ink: Rose Red Classic ink
Paper: Island Oasis DSP, Rose Red and Whisper White cardstock
Accessories: Stampin’ Dimensionals, Big Shot, Bigz XL Matchbox die, Large Oval punch
by Tracy | Jun 11, 2010 | Big Shot
Here is another card using the the Bigz XL Fancy Folds die. It quickly makes a very pretty card! This time I used Cottage Wall DSP on Old Olive cardstock. I used the Elegant Bouquet embossing folder. I haven’t used this embossing folder in some time but it really does give a beautiful effect. I need to start using it more! For my sentiment I punched out Rich Razzleberry cardstock with the Modern Label punch and then stamped my sentiment using the same punch but in Old Olive. I just cut the Rich Razzleberry punch in half and it gives the illusion that it is longer!
Did you know that ALL of our papers are retiring in the big catalog?? It will be hard to say goodbye to some of my favorites but that means that the new catalog will have all NEW paper. I can’t wait to see what will be available! Some of the retiring paper is on sale, such as the one I used in today’s card! If you would like to see which papers are on sale, look on the right side of my blog under promotions and click the link called Accessories. If you would like to place an order you can simply click the Order Now button at the top of my blog or email me directly and I will take care of it for you.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Stamps: Short and Sweet
Ink: Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink pad
Paper: Cottage Wall DSP, Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry cardstock
Accessories: Boho Blossoms punch, Modern Label punch, gold brads, Big Shot, Bigz XL Fancy Folds die, Elegant Bouquet embossing folder
by Tracy | Jun 10, 2010 | Big Shot
This is a card I made using the Big Shot and the Bigz XL Flower Folds die. It makes four different sized flowers. I didn’t use the largest one on this card. I also used the new Designer Series paper called Island Oasis which is now in the Summer Mini. For the textured design I used the Square Lattice embossing folder which is also used with Big Shot (this can also be found in the Summer Mini catalog). I made this for my Big Shot Club today. I have a group of women who are buying the Big Shot on the four month plan and they get four free classes from me! Today we are going to make this card along with some other goodies which I will show you in the next few days. Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Short and Sweet
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White and Old Olive cardstock, Island Oasis Designer Series paper
Ink: Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: Modern Label, Boho Blossoms and Word Window punches, Bold Brights brads (on the Last Chance list), Gold brads, Square Lattice embossing folder, Big Shot, Birds and Blooms Sizzlit, Bigz XL Flower Folds die
by Tracy | May 31, 2010 | Uncategorized
Here is another pinwheel card we made at my Hostess Club a last week. I posted another pinwheel card a few months ago and you can see it here. For this card I used the Razzleberry Lemonade DSP and the card base is Razzleberry. The scallop oval and base for my pinwheel is Melon Mambo cardstock. These are fun to make and so easy!
I want to say thank you to all of the military men and women who served and are serving our country. Thank you so much.
by Tracy | May 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
Here’s another card using the Elegant Trio stencil. This time I used Elegant Eggplant and Rose Red. I think this is such a beautiful combination. Both colors are so vivid and it is quite striking. I also used the Perfect Polka Dots impression folder. This embossing folder was in the Occasions Mini catalog but can still be ordered (#117335). I love this folder and have used it for so many of my cards. It just adds such an extra touch to the card. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me (see the email button on the right side of my blog). If you would like to place an order you can also email me or go directly to my Stampin’ Up! website. Thanks so much for stopping by!
by Tracy | May 29, 2010 | Big Shot
I have been so busy this month and my blog has been neglected. I am a teacher and between Open House and report cards, I haven’t had a chance to play with my stamps like I would like to! I did have a Hostess Club meeting last week though and created this card for it. I used a stencil from the 2010 Definitely Decorative insert called Elegant Trio (page 11). You receive 3 stencils for $9.95. I used our sponge daubers to apply the ink from my stamp pad. I had a lot of fun making this! Tomorrow I will show you another card using the same stencil. Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Thank you for stopping by!
Ink: Brilliant Blue classic ink
Paper: Brilliant Blue (retiring), Whisper White, Garden Green
Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, sponge dauber, Filigree brads, clear rhinestone brads, snail adhesive, Tag Corner Punch, Elegant Trio stencils, Filigree brads
by Tracy | May 1, 2010 | Uncategorized
The Summer Mini Catalog is here and you can start ordering from it today! Just click on the catalog and it will start downloading. If you would like to place an order, you can click my order button on the right or email me with what you would like to purchase. I am looking forward to playing around with the new stamp sets as well as the Summer Entertaining Collection. The new stamps and paper make me feel as though I am in a tropical climate! So much fun! Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!
by Tracy | Apr 28, 2010 | Big Shot
Here is a card I made using one of the NEW stamp sets called Sweet Scoops which is in the Summer Mini! (You can order from this catalog on May 1st.) The sentiment is from Watercolor Trio which is also a new set and I’ve used a new embossing folder called Square Lattice that you use with the Big Shot. Sweet Scoops really is a fun set and I’m looking forward to making some different cards with it. If you don’t have a demonstrator and would like me to send you a copy of the summer mini, just email me by clicking on the email button on the right-hand side of my blog and I will send it off to you! Thanks for visiting!
Supplies
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Whisper White
Stamp Sets: Sweet Scoops, Watercolor Trio
Classic Ink: Chocolate Chip, Rose Red
Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Scallop Oval punch, Large Oval punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Whisper White Organza ribbon
by Tracy | Apr 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
Here is another flower using the Sweet Treat Cups. I used Orchid Opulence which is one of my VERY favorites but it will be retiring. I may just have to buy a few packages of this before it goes away!
Don’t forget that Friday is the last day to order from the Occasions Mini and then on Saturday, May 1st you will be able to order from the new Summer Mini Catalog! As a demonstrator I was able to preorder a few of the stamp sets a few weeks ago. Tomorrow I will show you a card using the Sweet Scoops set and Watercolor Trio!
Thanks for stopping by! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me!
Supplies
Stamps: Great Friend
Ink: Orchid Opulence
Paper: Orchid Opulence, Whisper White, and Old Olive cardstock, Cottage Wall DSP
Punches: Scallop Oval, Boho Blossoms, Small Oval, Large Oval
Accessories: Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Sweet Treat Cups, Old Olive satin ribbon, Gold brad
by Tracy | Apr 25, 2010 | Big Shot
Today I have a card that also features many items from the Occasions Mini. I used the Specialty Designer Series Paper called Sending Love Specialty. I love this paper and am really going to miss it. I also used the bird punch but ran it through the Big Shot first using the Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder. The button is also from the Mini and are the Sending Love Epoxy Brads in Chocolate Chip. I got the idea for this card from Becky Roberts. You can see her card here. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Supplies
Paper: Sending Love Specialty DSP, Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink and Old Olive
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic ink
Stamps: Great Friend
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Sending Love Epoxy brads, Extra Large Two Step Bird punch, Scallop Oval punch, Large Oval punch, Eyelet border punch
by Tracy | Apr 24, 2010 | Big Shot
I made this card using Vintage Vogue from the Occasions Mini. (Don’t forget that this catalog is only good until April 30th and then we will have a brand new one!) I also used the Butterfly punch – for the bottom one (not sure if you can see it), I used Bashful Blue and for the one on top I used our cardstock vellum. After I made this I thought that the vellum butterfly would look really pretty if it were run through the Big Shot. I will post another one showing that look which is really beautiful. I used a half pearl from the Pretties Kit for the center of the butterfly and used a glue dot to adhere it. The paper is our Designer Series paper in Bashful Blue. This paper is also two sided as all of our other papers. Thank you for stopping by and hope you are having a great weekend!
I tend to make cards with many layers but tried to simplify the process with this card. I’ve tried to show that you can make a card with just a few supplies.
