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International Bazaar

The International Bazaar Designer Paper Series quickly became one of my favorites from the new 2012-2013 Annual Catalog.  I love the color palate and the designs of this packet.  Sadly, this card is going out to a dear friend who recently lost her sister.

Inspiration:  Mary Fish

Stamp Set:  Love & Sympathy
Paper:  International Bazaar Designer Series Paper, Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla
Ink: Pacific Point
Cool Tools:  1 3/8" Square Punch (for flagged end), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Apothecary Accents Framelits
Toosl & Accessories:  Natural Linen Thread, Naturals Designer Buttons, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals)

Friends Blossom

I made this card to send to some of my Stampin’ UP! demonstrator peeps with a little surprise tucked inside. No not cash, I know what your’re thinking.   It turned out so cute I of course put it in my June stamp camp. 

Inspired by:  Sandi MacIvor

Stamps: Bright Blossoms, You’re a Gem (retired—sorry this one slipped by me) A Word for You (inside)
Ink: Lucky Limeade, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo
Paper: Whisper White, Summer Smooches Designer Paper Series
Accessories: Stamp-a-Ma-jig, Eyelet Ribbon Border Punch (another retired punch that slipped by me), Stripes Embossing Folder

Penny’s Birthday

My Up-Upline Penny Thomas had a birthday this week and I chose this card from my June Stamp Camp to send to her.  Have to get my bang for the buck.

Inspiration:  Riley Fitzgerald

Paper: Whisper White, More Mustard, Basic Black Designer Series Paper (part of the neutrals print pack)
Stamps: World Treasures, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Word Play (inside)
Ink: More Mustard, Stazon Black
Accessories: Scallop Border Punch,  Antique Brads (black), Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Alhambra

This card was one of my June camp cards.  One of my customers asked for a project using a wheel.  I love the Alhambra Jumbo Wheel new in the 2012-2013 catalog.  I think it has lots of possibilities. 

I went to a retreat over the weekend with my Stampin’ UP! peeps.  Our upline Pam D’Urso invited us to visit her new home in Mahomet, IL.  We are always up for a road trip.  The highlight of the weekend was a shoebox exchange.  I chose to use this card because it uses a wheel to create designer paper and I wanted my peeps to try out making the double bow. 

Ooh,  Yadi just hit a home run to tie the game.  (You know I’m watching the game this time of night).  I digress.

So what do you think Alhambra means?  I did a little research and in my interpretation, a fitting description would be, ”rich ornamentation”.    I like it and the card too.

Stamps:  World Treasures, Alhambra Jumbo Wheel, Curly Cute (inside)

Paper:  Summer Starfruit, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink:  Stazon Black, Basic Black (Jumbo Inked Stampin’ Around Cartridge) Summer Starfruit

Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot,  Apothecary Accents Framelits, Jumbo Wheel Cartridge,  Blender Pen, Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals.

Cherries on Top

I made this card a while back for Kathy Boxdorfer’s birthday.  I used Real Red cardstock and ribbon.  I tucked away the design to use for a later stamp camp.  When I pulled it out again for my June camp, it dawned on me that I should be using Cherry Cobbler for cherries.  So with a slight modification, here is the outcome.

I saw this card on the Stamping Connection under Penny Thomas’s “Likes.”  Yes, I have a tendency to stalk everyone.  The concept that drew me to this card was the use of the Scallop Trim Border and Corner Punch.  Lisa Foster gave Penny the dimensions for the design which I will also share with you. 

Tip:  It is essential that you use the Scallop Trim Border punch upside down to make sure your pattern is even.  I went through quite a bit of scrap paper before I figured this out.

Dimensions of the square for the scalloped edge & corner piece:
Early Espresso cut 3 5/16 (Square) Punch corners first:)
Cherry Cobbler layer is 2 11/16
Very Vanilla is 2 5/16

Stamps: Cherish Friendships, A Word for You (inside)

Papers: Very Vanilla Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Regal DSP pack.

Inks: Stazon Blk, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Early Espresso,

Accessories: Blender Pen, Scallop Trim Corner and Border punches, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Antique Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, sponges.

Get Well Wishes

Seems like I never have a get well card handy when I need one.  Glad that doesn’t happen often.  But I was thinking it might be a good idea to have some handy.  So along with have a few in my stash, we will also be making this card today at my stamp camp.

These cheerful colors will surely brighten someone’s day.

Inspired by: Lesley Croghan

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Perfectly Penned

Inks: Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive

Papers: Summer Smooches, Old Olive, White, Razzleberry

Tools & Accessories: Bird Punch, Blossoms Punch, 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Rich Razzleberry, Dimensionals