Feathers but no Birds
I have been inspired by some of the cards I have seen that use die cuts from Stampin’s UP’s e-cutter files. So I purchased an electronic cutting tool and merged the feather from My Digital Studio’s (MDS), Feathered Woodcuts Kit. This digital image was originally a now retired stamp set. In the digital environment it can also be used to make a die cut. The SVG image of the feather was merged into the ecutter's design software. I then used the trace tool to outline the image that created the cut line. Next I filled the page so that I could cut a bunch of them. I hit the cut button and that was it; they were done. Then I got cut happy.
Here’s how I used the die cuts:
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black & Back to Black Designer Series Paper
Ink: Stazon Black
Stamp: Remembering Your Birthday
Tools & Accessories: Whisper White ⅝ Satin Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones
MDS: Feather Woodcuts Kit
Non Stampin’ UP!: E-cutter, Black Sharpie
Lauries Line-UP!
This past Saturday was our semi-annual event for Laurie’s Line-UP! was held at DeLeo’s Café & Deli in Florissant, MO. This is a time my stamping peeps get together to make cards to donate to worthy causes. The cards we made at this event will be donated to Card Care Connection, a local organization who sends cards to cancer victims to bring them hope and brighten their day.
In this post are highlights from our day and some of the cards we made. Deanna, Joetta, Mary T are not pictured. Susan and Patti were not with us but donated cards.
Thanks to Jake and everyone at DeLeo’s for providing space for us. Lunch was fantastic and those chocolate chip cookies….yummy!!!
Giving back to the community is something near & dear to my heart. I am so blessed with a stamping family who has similar values. The highlight of my day: Laurie was able to be with us.
Thanks also to David, my 8 year old grandson who serves as my accounter. We made 224 cards on Saturday and are expecting some more donations this weekend. Very close to our 250 goal.
Laurie's Line-UP! Facebook Page
Hooray for Today
The colors in this card are so bright & cheerful they want to make you stand up & holler.
Inspired by: Justin Krieger
Stamp Set: Geometrical
Paper: Smoky Slate, Basic Black, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Kaleidoscope Designer Paper Series
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Strawberry Slush, Pumpkin Pie, Smoky Slate and Basic Gray
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Finishing Touches Edgelits, Triangle Punch, Chevron Border Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thoughts of Spring
I am so ready for spring. This has been a long, cold winter and I am ready to shed the coats & turn off the heat. This card is a perfect way to celebrate spring. The Chevron Punch makes it a breeze to make a lattice border to hold the delicate petite petals.
Inspired by: Deb Valder
Stamps: Perfect Pennnants & Petite Petals
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe
Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Banners Framelits, Little Leaves Sizzlits, Arrows Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Chevron Punch, Basic Jewels
Watercolor Tulips
This is a lovely card made at a recent Stamp Camp….Sorry that I am so far behind in posting but I do have lots of great cards to share.
Inspired by: Erin Burton
Stamp Sets: Happy Watercolor, Blessed Easter & Simply Sketched
Paper: Soft Suede, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, and Crushed Curry & Eastern Elegance Designer Series Paper
Ink: Jet Black StazOn, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, & Pear Pizzazz
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Circles Framelit Dies, 2 1/2″ and 1 3/4″ Circle Punches, Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon (retired), Stampin’ Dimensionals
Retro Valentine
I am considering this card to be the perfect Valentine. OK so it’s not the typical red & white with hearts all over. It’s however extremely bright and cheerful with a sentiment that allows one to pause for a moment to reflect on the meaningful foundation of a relationship. What better way to recognize someone special in your life with a fantastic card. So….give the Retro Valentine and hope for chocolate in return.
Inspired by: Justin Krieger
Stamp Set: Perfect Pennants
Ink: Coastal Cabanna
Paper: Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Tangerine Tango, So Safron, Very Vanilla, Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, 3” Circle Die, Circles Framelit (2 ¾”), Banners Framelit Dies, Arrows Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Brights Candy Dots
Retired: Tangerine Tango Ribbon, Star Punch