A Cherished Friend
One of the best things about stamping with Stampin’ UP! is the people you get to meet. I have met so many wonderful people since I have been stamping. It is always a pleasure to get together and stamp or have dinner just to gab. Judy Sumner is one of the friends I have made stamping and I treasure every minute we spend together. Earlier this month she had a birthday. Now that I’m thinking about it, she didn’t mention her age but that’s really not that important is it? Your only as old as you feel. I digress.
Anyway her birthday happened to fall on our monthly demonstrator dinner and challenge so we were able to celebrate her birthday and talk shop at the same time. I saw this card many months ago and was saving the concept for a special occasion. Judy is a cherished friend. I can’t think of a better occasion.
Inspired by: Vicki Burdick (Missouri’s own)
Stamp Set: Cherish Friendship
Paper: Whisper White, Pool Party, Calypso Coral Domestic Goddess DSP
Ink: Stazon Black
Markers: Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Perfect Pennant Die, Tasteful Trim Die, Lattice Embossing Folder, Calypso Coral ruffled ribbon, Blender Pen, Basic Pearls, Adhesive
Send me Soaring
Cute, cute, too cute. Sometimes I amaze myself. Love this card and so did my stampers. Who wouldn’t?
Inspiration: Mary Fish
Stamp Set: Send me Soaring
Paper: Well Worn Designer Series Paper, Not Quite Navy, Early Espresso, Cajun Crazy, Very Vanilla
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Early Espresso
Stampin’ Write Markers: Cajun Craze, Soft Suede
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Extra Large Tag Punch, Large Tag Punch, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Linen Thread (104199) Regals Brad), Sponge Dauber, Stampin' Dimensionals
Wings in the Air
When I first saw this card on I thought, "love the card but it really looks complicated". Not so. Stampin’ Write Markers and a blender pen made it easy to create this water color effect. A few squeezes with the Color Spritzer Tool put a vintage spin to it. The embossed butterflies added elegance.
This was voted second favorite at my February stamp camp.
Inspired by: Diane Malcor
Stamp Set: Up in the Air (Hostess Set)
Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White
Markers: Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Tools & Accessories: Pleated Satin (Pear Pizzazz) Ribbon, Sizzix Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber, Color Spritzer Tool, Blender Pen
Sprinkling Smiles
This is a clean and simple card that’s sure to brighten anyone’s day.
Inspired by: Lee Conrey
Stamp Set: Sprinkled Expressions
Paper: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder & Sweet Shop Designer Paper Series
Ink: Wisteria Wonder
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, 3/8” Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones.
You’re Just my Type
How often do you need a card just like this? No specific occasion but something special to send family photos, a recipe, or a special instructions for a payment. I always like to have these types of cards ready for multipurpose use and today's card is perfect for them.
I learned from Karen, one of my fabulous customers that this stamp works best on a hard surface. She used my kitchen counter (where we were also using background stamps) to get a much better impression that I got when I made this card. One thing about being around stampers, you always pick up little tips to improve your skills and techniques.
Tip: To make the leaf for the flower’s stem, I used a technique taught to me by Deanna Schultz (a very sweet demonstrator friend who makes fabulous cookies I might add). Punch a circle from a scrap of Old Olive. I used the 1/2 “ circle punch with this card. Place the circle on the sticky part of a post-it note. Guide the circle back into the circle punch (upside down) and cut half way through it to create the leaf. I believe Deanna called this a Fish Line technique. That’s what I call it anyway.
Make a stack of these and keep them handy. This stamp set has some very cute phrases that can be used at the last minute many occasions.
Inspired by: Mary Fish
Stamp Set: You're My Type
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Lucky Old Olive, Real Red, Daffodil Delight
Ink: Stazon
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Oval Scallop Frame Bigz Die, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, ½” Circle Punch, 1" Square Punch (for flagged end), Blender Pen , Brights Brads, Paper Piercing Tool and Mat Pack
Nature Walk Parfait
Another vintage feel using Nature Walk but a totally different look.
Inspired by: Sandy Mathis
Stamp Sets: Nature Walk, En Francais Background Stamp, Apothecary Art
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper
Ink Pads: Crumb Cake, Peach
Markers: Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Crumb Cake
Tools & Accessories: Big Shot, Ovals Die, Cutter Kit, Color Spritzer Tool, Sponge Dauber, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Square Punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Adhesive