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A Perfect Day

This was a quick and easy card to put together.  The vivid colors of the Sycamore Street Desiger Series Paper and the sentiment is what makes it outstanding.  Maybe I should send it to myself.  I wouldn’t mind having a perfect day.

Inspired by:  Doris Ann Fryman

        Stamp Set Vintage Verses
Ink:  Island Indigo
Paper:  Pool Party, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies, 3/8” Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Tangerine Tango Sycamore Street ¼” Satiny Ribbon, Basic Pearl        

More Amour Make & Take

I had a wonderful day yesterday at the Frances Howell Central High School Scrapbooking Event.  I met some of the nicest ladies.  Some were seasoned stampers and some had never stamped before.  I believe they were all pleased with the Valentine card they made.  Thanks to my good friend Iris Matthews who invited me to be a part of their event.   This sweet make & take added a special addition to the occasion.   Oh….and the Chick-Fil-A for lunch will guarantee my return participation next year.

This is the perfect card to showcase the coordinating Heart a Flutter Bundle.

Inspired by Ann Schach

Stamp Set:  Hearts a Flutter, Field Flowers
Paper:  Very Vanilla, More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Primrose Petals, Pool Party
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelits Die, Square Punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals

Simply Sent

Stampin’ UP! has created a card-making iPhone app called Simply Sent.  This app allows users to create an e-card-from a template or completely on your own-and send it via e-mail or post it on Facebook.  And it's free!    Download it and have it ready to send an e-valentine to your family and FB friends.

I created this image in less than 1 minute.  The template is included in the app.  I just added Be My Valentine : – )  So Cool!

Oh Hello

 Counted cross-stitching used to be one of my favorite crafts.  Unfortunately I can’t see well enough anymore for that kind of detail.  (One of the reasons I love stamping is that you don’t  have to have 20/10 vision).  Now Stampin’ UP! has a new embossing folder that does the cross-stitching for us.  What a great way to add subtle dimension to a card.

I stamped the oval pattern directly on to the cardstock on this card.  At my stamp camp, I reduced the risk for my customers (and friends) by offering scrap cardstock and the Oval Framelit to create the background.   Some took advantage and some made the bold move.  Either way, the card is delightful.  

Inspiration:  Penny Smiley

 
Stamps:  Oh Hello
Ink:  Real Red
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Real Read, Pool Party, More Amore Specialty Designer Paper Series
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Needlepoint Embossing Folder, Ovals Collection Framelits Die (optional), Small Heart Punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals.

Sycamore Street Pinwheel

I cased this card from a swap Sally Nusbaum received at Leadership. I thought it was adorable. I didn't get the name of the source. It's just too cute not to share.  The base of the card is 4 ¼ x 5 ½ with Island Indigo.  Whisper White is cut at  7’1/2” x 5 ¼” and scored at 4”.  The Sycamore Street DSP is cut at 3 ¼” x 5” and attached to the card front.  I punched a scrap using the 2 ½” circle punch to use as a template to position the circle placement on the front of the card.  Punch through both the Whisper White and DSP at the same time.  I also punched another scrap and folded it in fourths to locate the center of the circle for the brad placement.  The pinwheel actually rotates when attached through the back Whisper White cardstock.  Once the pinwheel was attached, I mounted it to the Island Indigo card base.  I quick stamp and ribbon finishes the delightful card. 

Stamp Set:  Wishes Your Way
Ink:  Island Indigo
Paper:  Island Indigo, Whisper White, Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Pinwheel Sizzlet Die, Silver 1/8” Mini Brad, Sycamore Street Island Indigo ¼” satiny feel ribbon, 2 ½” Circle Punch

Loving Hearts

Another card with plenty of layers and texture for that special Valentine .

Inspired by :  Mary Fish

Stamp Sets:  Ciao Baby
Ink:  Versamark
Paper:  Real Red, Pool Party, Pool Party, More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Hearts Collection Framelits, Hearts A Flutter Framelits Dies,  Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Bitty Banners Framelits, Petite Curly Label Punch, Occassions Paper Piercing Pack, Stampin’ Pierce Mat & Tool,  Fashionable Hearts Embosslits,  Sycamore Street 1/4 “ Satiny feel Ribbon, Pool Party Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Dimensionals