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Summer Smoochin’

I’m loving Stampin’ UP!’s new Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper.  The colors are so vivid and lively.  This is one fun card and super easy to make.

Inspired by:  Mary Fish

Stamp Set:  Happiest Birthday Wishes
Paper:  Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper), Daffodil Delight,  Island Indigo, Whisper White,
Ink:  Island Indigo
Tools & Accessories:  2 1/2" Circle Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Daffodil Delight 1/2' Seam Binding Ribbon, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack,  Silver Mini Brads

Man Card

I forgot to take a vote yesterday at Stamp Camp for the favorite card.  It would be hard to choose.  This card had everyone oohing & ahing and talking, “Man Card”so I would venture to say that it was a favorite.  The lush colors of the Morning Mocha DSP give this card a stunning presence. 

I went to a 50^th birthday party last night and tucked a Macy’s gift card inside for the distinguished guest of honor.   All went into a Crumb Cake Medium Envelope.

You know me, I have to milk it for all it’s worth.

Inspiration:  Mary Fish

Stamp Set:  Perfectly Penned
Paper: Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper, Crumb Cake , Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Ink: Early Espresso
Cool Tools: 1" Square Punch (to make the flag) , Neutral Brads,  Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Dimensionals

A Wise Owl for a Wise Young Man

My oldest grandson recently turned 9 years old.  Seems like he was just born last week.  We had the traditional family birthday dinner on Easter Sunday.  There was a BIG Easter Egg Hunt in my daughter’s back yard and the kids dyed Easter Eggs too.  As I didn’t want the Easter day activities to out shadow his birthday, I made this card that really fits him.  He loves to read and he is extremely smart. 

When I am making a punch art figure, I squeeze a few drops of Tombow on waxed paper and use a tooth pick to spread glue on the teeny tiny parts.  That’s my tip for the day.

Stamp Set:  Happiest Birthday Wishes
Paper: Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper, Wild Wasabi , Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black
Tools & Accessories:   Owl Builder Punch, Photo Corner Punch (retired),
Regals Designer Buttons, Vintage Black Button (from my Grandma’s button box), White Baker’s Twine, Tombow, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots & adhesive

A Cherished Friend

One of the best things about stamping with Stampin’ UP! is the people you get to meet.  I have met so many wonderful people since I have been stamping.  It is always a pleasure to get together and stamp or have dinner just to gab.   Judy Sumner is one of the friends I have made stamping and I treasure every minute we spend together.  Earlier this month she had a birthday.  Now that I’m thinking about it, she didn’t mention her age but that’s really not that important is it?  Your only as old as you feel.  I digress.

Anyway her birthday happened to fall on our monthly demonstrator dinner and challenge so we were able to celebrate her birthday and talk shop at the same time.  I saw this card many months ago and was saving the concept for a special occasion.  Judy is a cherished friend.  I can’t think of a better occasion.

Inspired by:  Vicki Burdick (Missouri’s own)

Stamp Set:  Cherish Friendship
Paper:  Whisper White, Pool Party, Calypso Coral Domestic Goddess DSP
Ink:  Stazon Black
Markers:  Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Perfect Pennant Die, Tasteful Trim Die, Lattice Embossing Folder, Calypso Coral ruffled ribbon, Blender Pen, Basic Pearls, Adhesive

Nature Walk Parfait

Another vintage feel using Nature Walk but a totally different look.

Inspired by:  Sandy Mathis

Stamp Sets: Nature Walk, En Francais Background Stamp, Apothecary Art

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Everyday Enchantment  Designer Series Paper

Ink Pads: Crumb Cake, Peach     

Markers: Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Crumb Cake

Tools & Accessories: Big Shot, Ovals Die, Cutter Kit, Color Spritzer Tool, Sponge Dauber, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Square Punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Adhesive

Well Worned Nature Walk

This card received a unanimous vote as the favorite card  from last Saturday’s stamp camp.   A vintage flavor from the Sunflower background to the Well Work Designer Paper.  The antique brad is the crowning glory.  The recipient of a card like this should feel regal.

  Inspired by: Stasia Sloma

   Stamp Sets:  Nature Walk, Sunflower Background, Elementary Elegance

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Well Worn Designer Paper Series, Naturals Ivory, Early Expresso

Ink:  Crumb Cake, Early Expresso

Tools & Accessories:   Sizzix Big Shot, Mover’s & Shaker Curly Label Die, Curly Label Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Antique Brads, Paper Piercing Tool,  Crumb Cake 5/8” Seam Binding,  Adhesive