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
Pinwheels
I really wanted to make a pinwheel card using the Sweets for the Sweet stamp set. I was sure that I had bought it. Turns out I hadn’t. (Now it's on my (very long) wish list.) So I ran across this card and remembered learning how to make a pinwheel at a demo event a couple of years ago so it this is the outcome. The 1 ½” square DSP was a little challenging to work with but after a few tries, I had it mastered. If I can do it, so can you.
Inspired by: Becky Roberts
Cardstock: Whisper White, Rose Red, Basic Black
Stamp Set: Delightful Dozen
Ink: Stazon Black
Accessories: Stripes Embossing Folder, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Scallop Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Silver Brads, toothpick
Guest Artist
My grandson Joshua has gotten plenty of use of Grandma’s Stampin’UP! products this year as he has had several assignments that require him to make a visual project. This coursework is a cereal box book report about Charlotte’s Web. His assignment was to create the book cover on the front of the box and other requirements for the sides and back. Mom took charge of the sides and back, Grandma took charge of the front.
We used punches, embossing folders, textureplates and some dies as well. Joshua has become a pro at running the Big Shot,
sponging with the ink pads, tracing with the light box and of course, punching.
You will recognize most of the punches of each character except maybe Templeton the Rat. His body is made from the Owl Punch. His tail and ears were made using the Bird Punch.
Joshua is one Terrific Grandson. His score on this project? 105%
Thanks a Million
I came in second place in sales for the first quarter of this year in the TOPICS! (Touching Others with Paper, Ink, Creativity and Stamps!) Stampers Group based out of Katy, TX and the Pieces of Heart Stampers Group founded here in St. Louis. The top sales honor went to my dear friend Judy Sumner. For this achievement, I was privileged to receive a Million Dollar Prize from Penny Thomas, leader of the TOPICS! Stampers Group . The prize consisted of a box of Stampin’ UP! products such as Whisper White cardstock, Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive and other things I use on a regular basis. They're like bread, milk & eggs for your kitchen.
I have a great group of customers who made this happen and I am blessed to have them. The people who I meet in connection with Stampin’ UP! are some the best people you will ever meet hands down.
I sent this Z fold card to Penny thanking her for such generosity.
Inspiration: Lee Conrey
Stamps: Word Play
Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Lucky Limeade, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper
Ink: Real Red
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot. Scallop Square Duo Die, Flower Daisies 2 Die, Summer Smooches Fabrid Brads (sold out), Dimensionals
Love & Sympathy
Sympathy cards are not on my top 10 list of cards to make but essential to have on hand when needed. This beautiful card met a two-fold purpose and thank goodness it was not for a purpose intended. My stampers requested a sympathy card and just loved making this one. Wisteria Wonder is such a soothing and peaceful shade. I always try to listen closely to my customers comments and try harder to remember them.
The second purpose for this card was for my monthly challenge with the Pieces of Heart Stampin’ UP! group. There were some lovely cards made for this task and I always enjoy spending time with my peeps. They are the best!!
Inspiration: Jen Sannes
Stamps: Love & Sympathy
Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizazz, Whisper White, Berry Blossoms Designer Paper Series
Ink: Wisteria Wonder Stampin Write Marker, Pear Pizazz Stampin Write Markers, Basic Gray
Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Flower Fusion Sizzlit, Basic Pearls, 5/8” Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
Best of Everything
This is another card that will inspire or encourage a friend in need.
Stamp Set: Best of Everything
Paper: Pocketful of Posies Designer Series Paper, Early Espresso So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
Ink: Early Espresso, So Saffron, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker, Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker
Tools & Accessories: 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Triple Flower Punch (retired) Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Curly Label Punch, Neutrals Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals