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
Promised Doilies
I promised my customers that we would have some doilies in our August camp. Teamed up with the Sizzix Delicate Doilies Sizzlet, the Lacy & Lovely stamp set fashions a very classy card. The sentiment in this stamp set and Basic Pearls really add the finishing touch. This is truly an all occasion card.
Inspired by: Mary Fish
Stamp Set: Lacy & Lovely
Paper: Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper, Night of Navy, Whisper White
Ink: Night of Navy, Old Olive
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Delicate Doilies Sizzlet, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1" Square Punch (for flagged end), Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals
This Little Birdy
It's a beauty!!
Inspiration: Gretchen Barron
Stamp Set: Betsy’s Blossoms, Layered Labels
Paper: Floral District Designer Paper Series, Rich Razzleberry, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Oval Accents Bigz Clear Die, Apothecary Accents Framelets, Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Large Oval Punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals
Sending Wishes Well
I’m in the need for some get well cards this week. A simplistic design displays this mural charmingly. I have two stamping friends having surgery this week. Please keep them in your prayers. I hope this card will benefit them with a speedy recovery.
Inspiration: Gretchen Barron
Stamp Set: Delightful Dozen, Thoughts & Prayers (inside)
Ink: Rose Red
Paper: Floral District Designer Series Paper, Rose Red, So Saffron, Whisper White
Tools & Accessories: Rose Red Seam Binding, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (inside)
Dynamic Pigments
The bold, vibrant color palate in is this design is fabulous. What a stunning card. Thanks to Lee Conrey for your never-ending inspiration. The inside is just at dazzling. Why put those thin strips of leftover designer paper in the scrap bin?
Stamp Set: Summer Silhouettes, World Treasure, Friendly Phrases
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Paper: International Bazaar Designer Series Paper, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Daffodil Delight Seam Binding, Stamp-a-magig, Dimensionals
Man Card Takes The Podium
As the 2012 Olympics comes to a close, I asked my stamp camp customers to select the card from yesterday's stamp camp, to take the Gold. This card was it—unanimous decision. And not the Silver Medal either.
Inspiration: Dawn Olschefske
Stamps: Need for Speed , Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Stazon Black, Basic Gray
Paper: Basic Black, Basic Gray and Whisper White
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Chevron Texture Embossing Folder, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Modern Label Movers & Shaker (retired), Mini Silver Brads, Aluminum Foil, Stampin' Dimensionals