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Simply Sent

Stampin’ UP! has created a card-making iPhone app called Simply Sent.  This app allows users to create an e-card-from a template or completely on your own-and send it via e-mail or post it on Facebook.  And it's free!    Download it and have it ready to send an e-valentine to your family and FB friends.

I created this image in less than 1 minute.  The template is included in the app.  I just added Be My Valentine : – )  So Cool!

Oh Hello

 Counted cross-stitching used to be one of my favorite crafts.  Unfortunately I can’t see well enough anymore for that kind of detail.  (One of the reasons I love stamping is that you don’t  have to have 20/10 vision).  Now Stampin’ UP! has a new embossing folder that does the cross-stitching for us.  What a great way to add subtle dimension to a card.

I stamped the oval pattern directly on to the cardstock on this card.  At my stamp camp, I reduced the risk for my customers (and friends) by offering scrap cardstock and the Oval Framelit to create the background.   Some took advantage and some made the bold move.  Either way, the card is delightful.  

Inspiration:  Penny Smiley

 
Stamps:  Oh Hello
Ink:  Real Red
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Real Read, Pool Party, More Amore Specialty Designer Paper Series
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Needlepoint Embossing Folder, Ovals Collection Framelits Die (optional), Small Heart Punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals.

Sycamore Street Pinwheel

I cased this card from a swap Sally Nusbaum received at Leadership. I thought it was adorable. I didn't get the name of the source. It's just too cute not to share.  The base of the card is 4 ¼ x 5 ½ with Island Indigo.  Whisper White is cut at  7’1/2” x 5 ¼” and scored at 4”.  The Sycamore Street DSP is cut at 3 ¼” x 5” and attached to the card front.  I punched a scrap using the 2 ½” circle punch to use as a template to position the circle placement on the front of the card.  Punch through both the Whisper White and DSP at the same time.  I also punched another scrap and folded it in fourths to locate the center of the circle for the brad placement.  The pinwheel actually rotates when attached through the back Whisper White cardstock.  Once the pinwheel was attached, I mounted it to the Island Indigo card base.  I quick stamp and ribbon finishes the delightful card. 

Stamp Set:  Wishes Your Way
Ink:  Island Indigo
Paper:  Island Indigo, Whisper White, Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Pinwheel Sizzlet Die, Silver 1/8” Mini Brad, Sycamore Street Island Indigo ¼” satiny feel ribbon, 2 ½” Circle Punch

Loving Hearts

Another card with plenty of layers and texture for that special Valentine .

Inspired by :  Mary Fish

Stamp Sets:  Ciao Baby
Ink:  Versamark
Paper:  Real Red, Pool Party, Pool Party, More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Hearts Collection Framelits, Hearts A Flutter Framelits Dies,  Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Bitty Banners Framelits, Petite Curly Label Punch, Occassions Paper Piercing Pack, Stampin’ Pierce Mat & Tool,  Fashionable Hearts Embosslits,  Sycamore Street 1/4 “ Satiny feel Ribbon, Pool Party Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Dimensionals

Love You

Lots of adorable layers and embellisments make this card the perfect Valentine for someone very special.  It was voted the favorite card at today’s stamp camp.

Inspired by :  Penny Smiley

Stamp Sets:  PS I Love You (On the Clearance Rack), Oh Hello
Ink:  Basic Gray, Primrose Petals
Paper:  Pool Party, Primrose Petals, Very Vanilla, More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Hearts A Flutter Framelits Dies,  Delicate Doilies Sizzlits, Large Scallop Edgelits, Needlepoint Border Textures Impressions Embossing Folder Fashionable Hearts Embosslits, 3/8” Stitched Satin Ribbon, Pool Party Baker’s Twine, Dimensionals

Winter Flower

Even though the holidays are almost behind us, snowflakes are still relevant for the winter season.  I used this ensemble of punches and die cuts to create a Winter Flower.  The silver glimmer paper makes the flower glisten.  I will be sending this to my peep, Mary Taylor for her birthday.  

I’m also going to crop out the flower and use it as my Facebook badge for January.

Inspired by:  Donna Wicks
 
Stamps:  Word Play (inside)
Ink:  Marina Mist (inside)
Paper:  Whisper White, Marina Mist, Silver Glimmer Paper
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder, Snow Flurry Bigz Die, Blossum Punch, ½” Circle Punch, Dimensionals.