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Valentines for Solidiers Stamp-a-thon
Over the weekend, nine terrific ladies joined me at my 2nd annual Valentines for Soldiers Stamp-a-thon. We had a wonderful time making 158 Valentines cards to send our soldiers stationed in the likes of Iraq and Afghanistan. Hopefully they will be able to send the love home to their families & loved ones with these cards.
Thanks to Barb, Elaine, Judy S., Judy T., Kathy, Marla, Mary, Patti & Sally for all your help and support. Thanks to Kim who was not able to join us but sent some money to help pay for postage.
To our dear Laurie who was not able to be with us. We hope your recovery is swift so that you will be able to rejoin us real soon.
Making cards for with my peeps something I love to do and the memories we make are abundant.
Wonderfall
This card is cased from a card LeeAnn Greff received as a swap from her downline, Karen. I thought it was adorable. Stamping images on a die cut was a challenge until I saw Dawn Olchefske’s tutorial on how to the stamp images with this stamp set. First you ink up the stamp, then lay the die cut on top of the stamp. Next you use a clear block to apply even pressure for the ink to absorb evenly. Finally, lift the die cut off the stamp.
I had a new customer at my stamp camp on Saturday and she aced this technique the first time. Awesome!!!!
This card was among the favorites made on Saturday.
Stamp Sets: Wonderfall, Petite Pairs
Paper: More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Whisper White, Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper
Ink Early Expresso, More Mustard, Cajun Craze
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Vintage Trinket Brads, 1” Square Punch, Paper Piercing Mat & Tool, Distressing Tool (retired) Non-Stampin’ UP!: Circle cutter
Hybrid Cardmaking
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Purchasing Stampin’ UP!’s MDS-2 digital has been one of my round-to-its. Last week, I surfed across a U-Tube tutorial by Sage Kimble showing in detail, how to color a stamp using multiple colors. Don’t ask me how I got there, I just did. It gave me the perfect reason to get around to it. I purchased the MDS-2 upgrade, downloaded it, installed it and then open up the software. After that, Sage’s instructions walked me step by step on how to color the digital stamp. Once colored, I exported the file as a jpeg and it was ready to print. All this with going through only a half a bag of chocolate.
The Tweet Leaves image is the only digital image on this card. My customer’s at Saturday’s stamp camp were ever so happy that they didn’t to color the image with markers.
The MDS-2 software is now half price which makes it a fantastic bargain with endless possibilities.
MDS-2: Tweet Leaves
Stamps: Sweet Essentials
Ink: Midnight Muse
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Midnight Muse, Cajun Craze
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Stripes Embossing Folder, Designer Ribbon Slides
Autumn Leaves
The peak season for fall leaves came and went extremely fast this year in the midwest. On the day of my October 16th stamp camp, the trees in woods overlooking my deck were stunning. The maple tree in my side yard was absolutely exquisite. A week later, every leaf was gone leaving the branches bare. This card is a beautiful representation of fall leaves. I initially made it for a Stampin’ UP! demonstrator swap held in September and repeated the project at stamp camp. The versatile Woodgrain Embossing Folder and sponging nearly brings these leaves to life—well maybe silk leaves.
Inspired by: Tara Bourgoin
Stamp Sets: Blooming with Kindness, En Français
Ink: Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze
Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze, Naturals Ivory
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon, Stamping Sponges, Glue Dots, Adhesive
An Apple a Day
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. This is the get well card we made at my October Stamp Camp. The inside sentiment “Feel Better” is also from the Sassy Salutations stamp set. Cute card for a friend who needs some cheer.
Inspired by: Mary Fish
Stamp Set: Perfectly Preserved, Sassy Salutations
Paper: Gumball Green Core’dinations Card Stock , Raspberry Ripple, Very Vanilla
Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green
Cool Tools: SizzixBig Shot, Cannery Set Framelits Dies, Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Sanding Block, Round Designer Ribbon Slides, Raspberry Ripple 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Metallic Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals
Winter Memories
The sled in the stamp set brings back so many childhood memories. I grew up in Ferguson, MO. Around the corner from my house was a street that had a steep hill known as “Tiffin Hill”. Only an experienced stick-shift driver would attempt this hill as it had a stop sign at the top. At the same time, it was a very good hill to learn how to drive a stick-shift. I rolled backwards down that hill many times before I could make it past the stop sign. I digress. This hill was so steep that during the winter, no one dared to attempt driving up the hill when it was covered with snow and ice. So naturally, when we had snow, Tiffin Hill became a hill for sleigh riding. We had a sled that looked very similar to this sled. It was worn and ragged but once you waxed the blades, it flew down Tiffin Hill. Lots of great memories make this card very special.
I took this card as a shoebox swap in September and saved it to use again for my October Stamp Camp. This was my first experience with the Core’dinations Card Stock. It is so cool. I love the worn look when used with the Woodgrain Embossing Folder and Stampin’ Sanding Block.
Oh and by the way. The Cardinals in this stamp set were the first thing I saw which makes it extra special. At this post, we’re in a rain delay winning 3-1 in game 3 of the NLCS against the San Francisco Giants. Love them Cardinals!!!!
