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Happy Birthday America
My friend Kathy Boxdorfer sent me this adorable card for the 4th of July. How cute is it? Too cute!!!
Pearly White
I have seen this card everywhere. Pinterest, Facebook, Stampin’ Connection, Blogs. The origin is from the very talented Lee Conrey. It is a beautiful card with a soft and stunning presence. It's suitable for many occasstions and SO VERY EASY to make. I did not stamp the front of this card as I didn’t want to take anything away from the charisma. My customer’s had a choice of sentiments they could use for the inside.
And wouldn’t you know it! The Lace Ribbon Border Punch is retiring at the end of this month. The palm of my hand just went to my forehead.
Paper: Blushing Bride and Whisper White Cardstock
Tools & Accessories: Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Basic Pearls, 5/8" Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Peg Bow Maker, Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Uncharted Territory
I set this card up as a birthday card but my customers found it to be a perfect Father's Day card too. I'm mourning the retirement of the Uncharted Territory stamp set and the Well Worn Designer Series Paper collection. They are fantastic for man cards.
Inspired by: Sandy Mathis
Stamp Sets: Uncharted Territory, Tiny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock: Cajun Craze, River Rock, Not Quite Navy
Designer Series Paper: Well Worn
Ink Pads: Not Quite Navy
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Brads, Paper Piercing Tool
I’m Here for You
This is a cheerful card sure to brighten someone’s day. When we have a friend who is going through a particularly difficult time, this card would make a big impact on getting them out of the dumps. It can be easily be adapted for any occasion with the Petite Pairs stamp set.
Inspired by: Mary Fish
Stamp Set: Bordering On Romance, Petite Pairs
Paper: Twitterpated Designer Series Paper, Blushing Bride, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Adorning Accents Edgelit Die, Blossom Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Blushing Bride 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon, Subtles Brads, Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, Stampin' Dimensionals
Just for You
I used this card with a different color palate (Calypso Coral & Basis Black) for my swap at a recent demonstrator event. Since I used all of my Calypso Coral brads for the swap, I changed the color palate for my stamp camp. I love the way the Modern Label Punch fits so nicely with the Blossum Punch. Another reason why Stampin’ UP! is the greatest at coordinating products.
Inspired by: Dawn Olchefski
Stamps: Fresh Vintage, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Concord Grape, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White
Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Concord Grape
Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Blossom Punch, Modern Label Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer, 1/2" Circle Punch, Wisteria Wonder, Designer Printed Brads, Paper Piercing Tool, Dimensionals
Inlaid Framelits
I’m calling the technique used in this card an Inlaid Framelit. On a rare occasion believe it or not, I do come up with a concept on my own. Of course it came about accidently but hey, it did come about no less. And it’s not to say that someone else has not already used this same concept but I can honestly say that I didn’t copy it. Sooo…I am patting myself on the back.
I first cut out the center with Whisper White. Then with the same label framelit, I cut out the mat with Calypso Coral. This cuts out the center of the label to accomodate the Whisper White label. Next I used the framelit one size larger and centered it over the previous cut. This embossed and cut outside of the mat.
Inspired by Anne Marie Hile
Stamps: Button Buddies and Friendly Phrases
Paper: Domestic Goddess DSP, Calypso Coral, Pool Party and Whisper White card stock
Ink: Calypso Coral Classic
Markers: Pool Party Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelit Dies, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/ Circle Punch, Calypso Coral 1/8" Organdy Ribbon, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Bitty Buttons, Basic Pearls and Dimensionals