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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

Up, Up & Away

This card is so cool and filled the Masculine Card square for my Stamp Camp customers.  They enjoyed the 11 rich layers and faux stitching technique used on this card. 

Inspired by:  Carol King

Stamp Set:  Up, Up & Away
Ink:  Midnight Muse, Soft Suede
Paper:  Comfort Café Designer Paper Series, Midnight Muse (Classic Stamp Pad & Marker), Soft Suede, Naturals Ivory
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Apothecary Accent Framelits, 1” Circle Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Essentials Paper Piercing Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Dimensionals, Stamping Sponges

Serene Silhouettes

Very simple and classy masculine card.  This particular pattern would make a great tie.

Inspired by:  Tara Bourgoin

Stamps: Serene Silhouettes, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Lucky Limeade, International Bazaar Designer Paper Series.
Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Lucky Limeade
Embellishments: Linen Thread
Tools: Sponge Daubers, Dimensional

Decorate a Daisy

I'm as busy as a bee so please be patient.  I will be getting the cards posted from this month's camp and swaps but won't have time to blab.

Inspired by:  Wendy Wexler

Stamps: Decorate a Daisy, Elements of Style
Paper: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, So Saffron, Very Vanilla, Natural Composition DSP
Ink: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze
Accessories: Window Frames Framelits Dies, Paper Piercing Mat/Pack, Small Scallop Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punches, Victoria Lace ribbon, Perfect Polka Dots and Woodgrain Textured Impressions Folders, Crystal Effects, Dimensionals

A Birthday & a Challenge

August's challenge with the Pieces of Heart stamping group was to create something using the 2012-2013 in colors. I knew that my little grandsons 7^th birthday was coming up and would need a card for him so I would combine the two. David loves Legos so I decided to use all 5 in colors to create this Lego card for him. The inspiration came from Heidi Boos found on the Stampin' Connection.  I simply changed the color combination.

Call me an Indian-giver.  I made the card, gave it to him on his birthday, then took it back so that I could take it to the monthly dinner with my peeps.

Stamp Set:  A Fitting Occasion
Paper:  Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Whisper White
Ink:  Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot,  Polka Dot Backgrounts 1 Texturz Plates (retired),  1" Square Punch, Itty Bitty Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Stamping Sponges, Dimensionals

Natural Composition

I recently purchased the new Natural Composition Specialty Designer Paper Series collection and went straight to the web to surf out some ideas. (No surprise.)  I ran across a card made by a fellow member of the TOPICS stamp group, Kirsteen Gill from Katy, Texas via Scotland.  She mentioned how beautifully this paper took to sponging and she had the cutest little rose bud on her card tucked behind a butterfly punched from my new favorite Elegant Butterfly Punch.  I had to give both a whirl.  As Harry Caray would say, “HOLY COW!”  Sponging this paper is amazing!!!!  Not a card to mail but definitely a stunning success!

Thanks to Kirsteen for her inspiration and rose tutorial.

Stamp Set:  Curly  Cute, Daydream Medallions
Paper:  Midnight Muse, Natural Composition Specialty Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Crumb Cake
Ink:  Midnight Muse
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Delicate Doilies Sizzlits, Floral Frames Framelits  Apothecary Accents Framelits, Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool,  Elegant Butterfly Punch, Bird Builder Punch, 1” Circle Punch,  Midnight Muse 3/8” Stitched Satin Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Natural Linen Thread, Stamping Sponge, Dimensionals