Archive for the ‘Fall & Thanksgiving’ Category:
Giving Thanks
This is the time of the year when I pause to count my blessing and give thanks. To all of the members of the stamping community, I give thanks to you. My customers who support me with friendship and enthusiasm, and to my peeps who help me learn, play and grow. I am looking forward to spending many hours of creativity with all of you and making many more memories. This card is a little different from most Thanksgiving cards but I love that you allow me to get out of the box occasionally in an acorny way.
Inspired by: Mary Brown
Thankful
Truly Grateful
I am going to dedicate this card to truly great peeps. I made this card for my October Stamp Camp at Kroptoberfest. Kroptoberfest was a Columbus Day weekend crop at the Holidays Shore Resort in the Lake of the Ozarks. Spending time with my peeps, stamping & watching the game on the Big Screen was AWESOME!!!!! I am truly blessed to have such fabulous group of friends who have a like passion. I've even turned a few of them into baseball fans.
Sally: I haven't forgot that I owe you a button.
Inspired by: Joan Jeffrey
Magnificent Maple
This year has flown by so fast. I can't believe Thanksgiving is just around the corner. We made this card last month at my October Stamp Camp. It's one my favorite cards. I loved working with the burlap ribbon. You will see it used several times over the next few days as I try to get caught up with my posting.
Inspired by: Tara Bourgoin
Quint-Essential
This punch has so many possibilities and it’s going to be offered as a free stamp (with a $50.00 purchase) during Sale-a-brations.
Inspired by : Ann Schach
Stamp Sets: Quint-Essential Flower, Petite Pairs
Ink: Bravo Burgundy, More Mustard, Old Olive
Paper: Bravo Burgundy, More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper, Regals Designer Series Paper Stack & Brights Designer Series Paper Stack
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder, 2⅜ Scallop Circle Punch, 1 ¾ Scallop Circle Punch, 1” Punch, ⅜” Punch, ½” Punch, 1”, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Square Punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals
Wonderfall
This card is cased from a card LeeAnn Greff received as a swap from her downline, Karen. I thought it was adorable. Stamping images on a die cut was a challenge until I saw Dawn Olchefske’s tutorial on how to the stamp images with this stamp set. First you ink up the stamp, then lay the die cut on top of the stamp. Next you use a clear block to apply even pressure for the ink to absorb evenly. Finally, lift the die cut off the stamp.
I had a new customer at my stamp camp on Saturday and she aced this technique the first time. Awesome!!!!
This card was among the favorites made on Saturday.
Stamp Sets: Wonderfall, Petite Pairs
Paper: More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Whisper White, Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper
Ink Early Expresso, More Mustard, Cajun Craze
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Vintage Trinket Brads, 1” Square Punch, Paper Piercing Mat & Tool, Distressing Tool (retired) Non-Stampin’ UP!: Circle cutter
Autumn Leaves
The peak season for fall leaves came and went extremely fast this year in the midwest. On the day of my October 16th stamp camp, the trees in woods overlooking my deck were stunning. The maple tree in my side yard was absolutely exquisite. A week later, every leaf was gone leaving the branches bare. This card is a beautiful representation of fall leaves. I initially made it for a Stampin’ UP! demonstrator swap held in September and repeated the project at stamp camp. The versatile Woodgrain Embossing Folder and sponging nearly brings these leaves to life—well maybe silk leaves.
Inspired by: Tara Bourgoin
Stamp Sets: Blooming with Kindness, En Français
Ink: Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze
Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze, Naturals Ivory
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon, Stamping Sponges, Glue Dots, Adhesive