Moving Forward
Each year Stampin’ UP! offers a special stamp set to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. This year, Stampin’ UP! will donate $3.00 for each of the Moving Forward stamp set to RMHC thanks to all of the stampers who purchase this set. This is an adorable set and so much fun.
Inspiration: Mary Fish
Stamp Set: Moving Forward
Paper: Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black, Riding Hood Red
Cool Tools: Sizzix Big Shot 3' Circle Originals Die, Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Chevron Embossing Folder, Subtles Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals
Flourishing Buttons
Another of the cards made at my July Stamp Camp. I’ll eventually get them all posted.
Inspiration: Monica Hornof
Stamps: Flowering Flourishes, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Floral District DSP, Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Circle Dies, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder. Ticket Duo Punch, Brights Buttons, Rich Razzleberry Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals
My Burlap Bag
A long time ago, I heard a story about putting all your worries in a burlap bag and leaving them. When I saw this card, I thought of that story. Stamping is my burlap bag. When I stamp, all my worries seem to disappear putting my mind at peace and surely lowering my blood pressure. Great therapy–I highly recommend it.
Inspiration: Becky Roberts
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Twitterpated DSP
Stamp Set: Itty Bitty Banners
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Fun Flowers die, Stripes Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Banners Framelits, Rich Regals Buttons, Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon, Corner Rounder, Burlap, Glue Dots
Papillon Potpourri
Whew! Thank goodness for Wikipedia to figure out the name of this darling stamp set. Papillon is another name for a butterfly. Easy peasy. So now that I know why it’s named this, I can tell you that I have milked this card for all it’s worth!!
First, I featured it a s sneak peek for my July Stamp Camp (they loved it). Then I featured it as the make & take I did at the 7th Annual Luxury Mid-Summer Crop. Perfect card to introduce scrapbookers to cardmaking and Stampin' UP! Next I featured it at a Workshop earlier in the month. (The hostess saw the Stamp Camp sneak peek and asked for it.) The ladies that came to the Christmas Cards for Soldiers event got to do it as a make & take. And lastly, I sent this card out to several friends and potential customers.
Stunning is all I can say about this card. Those pearls are beautious!!
Inspiration: Lee Conrey
Stamp Set: Papillon Potpourri (inside and outside), Curly Cute (inside)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder
Ink: Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade
Sizzix Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder, Butterfly Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Pool Party Seam Binding Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Bowmaker
Paper Piercing Innovations
Stampin’ UP’s new Essentials Paper Piercing Packs are taking paper piercing to a new level. The monthly challenge with my Stampin’ UP! group, Pieces of Heart, was a project using paper piercing. Double whammy; July Stamp Camp card and the monthly challenge! Love it!
Invisible to the eye, I cut a piece of Very Vanilla just a smidgeon smaller than the design unit. The Comfort Cafe DSP strip, Cajun Craze embossed piece and ribbon were all adhered to the Very Vanilla cardstock and then adhered to the Summer Starfruit card base. My customers appreciated this immensely.
Any of the sentiments with the Blooming with Kindness stamp set would be fitting for this stunning card.
Inspired by: Sandy Mathis
Stamp Sets: Blooming with Kindness
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze, Summer Starfruit
Designer Series Paper: Comfort Cafe
Ink Pads: Cajun Craze, Summer Starfruit, Soft Suede
Tools & Accessories: Big Shot, Argyle Embossing Folder, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Essentials Paper Piercing Pack, Stampin’ Pierce Mat,
Paper Piercing Tool, Stampin' Sponge, Summer Starfruit Stitched Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals
Reason to Smile
This card is made with the July Stampin' UP! promotional Reason to Smile stamp set. Only $5.00 (wood or clear mount) with a $50.00 qualifying order. Very versatile & sweet stamp set.
Stamps: Reason To Smile (available July ONLY), Lacy & Lovely
Paper: Whisper White
Ink: Black StazOn, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive
Tools and Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Blender Pen, Daffodil Delight ¼” grosgrain ribbon, square punch