Butterfly 2 Build

The Stamps of Life here

I used the Mojo Monday Sketch to make this card. I love using sketches for both card making and scrapbooking. Gets the" MOJO " going!

Card size 4.25 x 5.5

Papers are firm am fun 6 x 6 paper stack fro K & co. Sweet Nectar

I love all the colors and patterns.

Fun to play with..

Labels: butterfly card

Quickie Birthday Card

Birthday Bash Quick Card

Mouse Cut at 2.7Background yardstick stamped with Amuse Studio Cake Stamp in Versamark ink, to give tone on tone look.

Birthday wishes is also Amuse Studio

Spell binders dies for the triangles.

 

Labels: birthday card, mouse, cuttlebug, present

New Arrival Cartridge

 Cricut Cartridge New Arrival

Baby Girl Onesie Cut at 2.75

White Eyelet Circle Spellbinders Die

SU oval punch

Scrappy Moms Stamps Special Delivery

SU Background Paper

Yellow Ribbon from Micael's

 

Labels: baby card, new arrival, scallop circle, cuttlebug

Cricut Cards Challenge #70

Cricut Cardz Challenge # 70

 Cupcake Wrapper for Easter

Celebrations of the Heart Blog Hop 
http://lezlyes.blogspot.com/2011/04/celebrations-of-heart-blog-hop.html

Cricut Easter 2010 Cartridge

Chicks cut at 2.5 &3

Happy Easter cut at 2

Cupcake Wrapper cut at 4

Bottom Pinked Circle cut at 4

 

Labels: easter, chick, easter 2010

Butterflies and Blogs Hop

Butterflies and Blogs Hop

 The hop is to celebrate the last year of Laura's twenties, hence the decision to have 29 hop stops. So let's make it memorable for her! “You should’ve arrived here from __DENISE___, but if not please go to Laura to start at the beginning” She has blog candy as well as some of the other blogs so be sure to comment on all of them!  

LG Butterfly from Cricut Everyday Pop-Up Cards
Cut at 2 inches
All other Butterflies cut from Stampin Up Embosslits die
Stampin Up Top Note Die
Spellbinders Labels die
Patterned Paper is Marcella K
I added medium Diamond Dust Glitter to the Lg Butterfly
Blackberry Ink Amuse Studio Delicious Pigment Ink

 

Labels: butterfly card, cuttlebug

Cricut Cartridge Give a Hoot

Deer cut at 2.75

Yellow Patterned paper Printed from My Imagine

Pink Woodgrain Paper from DCWV All Girls stack

Grass and trees Give a Hoot at 1 inch

Scallop Oval Nestability

4 inch oval cut from Imagine More on lined paper

Circle and scalloped circle punches SU

Stamped Sentiment Scrappy Moms Stamps

Labels: butterfly, scallop circle, deer, give a hoot

Cricut Cardz Challenge #76

Cricut Cardz Challenge # 76

Cricut Cardz Challenge
Make a Baby Card using any colors & Cartridge
Cricut Cartridge Sugar & SPice Lite
Giraffe cut at 2.75
Spellbinders Lacey Circle Die
Paper Trey ink Banner die
Quickutz dots Embossing Folder
Cardstock Stampin Up
Patterned Paper K & Co Sweet Nectar Pad
Scrappy Moms Stamps Special Delivery Set
White Gel Pen
Black & Diamond Stickles

Labels: baby card, sugar and spice, giraffe, scallop circle, cuttlebug

Mass production Birthday Cards

Mass Production Birthday Cards

Cricut Cartridge Birthday Bash

Cake cut at 5.5

Stampin Up Oval Punches

Spellbinders Lacey Circles Lg One

Sizzix Embossing folder

Sentiment Stamp Paper Trey Ink (Make a Wish)

Sentiment Stamp (inside) Scrappy Moms Stamps

White Gel Pen

Glitter

Paper is DCWV Paper stacks a Marshall's find

 

Labels: birthday card, birthday bash, scallop circle, cuttlebug

Another Birthday Just a Note E 2

ANother Birthday Just a Note E2

Birthday Cake Just a Note from the E2 

Embelished words with additional cuts and I-Rock Studs. I cut the card on one sided Patterned Paper,

then added a colored layer to the inside and a oval in white to finish it off.

Labels: birthday card, cake

Cricut Cartridge Life's A Beach

Sail Boat cut at 2.75

SU tag punches

Scallop circle and circle are Punches too from Marvy Uchida.

Patterned Paper with fishes is Jillybean Soup

Sentiment Stamps both from Scrappy Moms Stamps Sun Kissed Stamp Set

Ribbon is from Michael's

 

Labels: friend card, sail boat, scallop circle, life is a beach

Here is my card....I have to admit its not one of my favorites...was having some trouble in my craftroom =)
I sure do love this little Princess in training sentiment...so many ideas you can use it for...

Labels: postage stamp, baby card, bakers twine, cuttlebug

Supplies: Cricut Expression, Georgia Pacific White Cardstock, Bazzil Brown Cardstock, Echo Park "Walk in the Park", Satin Ribbon: Stampin' Up!, Fillable Frames #5 Stamp Set (Paper Trey Ink), Versa Mark, white embossing powder, Ranger Heat It tool, EK Success Bumpy Road punch, ATG gun, Stamin' Up Dimensionals. 

Labels: birthday card, cupcake, simply charmed

Stampin' Up! Butterfly Prints &
Butterfly Paper Punch

My Spring workshop for my teacher group was last Friday.  They always want a 3D project so I decided to do a trio of projects with a butterfly theme.  I really love Butterfly Prints as it has several butterflies to chose from AND they can be punched out with a Stampin' Up! punch perfectly.  

The treat bag was designed after a project that appeared in the Stampin' Up! Magazine for demonstrators.  I tweaked it a bit to fit my needs and then designed a greeting card and note card to match.  And you all know how I love 3x3 cards.  Nuff said!


Stampin' Stuff:

Don't forget the Featured Items have links directly to the items in my store.  
Click on the pictures to see a larger version. 

Stamp Sets -

• Butterfly Prints Clear Mount (120738) <-Featured Item
• Punch Bunch Clear Mount (123211 - Sale-a-bration - times running out on this little gem)

Ink -

• Old Olive Classic (102277)
• Soft Suede Classic Ink (115657)

Paper -

• Daffodil Delight 12x12 Card Stock (119688)
• Crumb Cake Card Stock (120953) 
• Old Olive Card Stock (100702)

Accessories -

• Certainly Celery 5/8'' Poly-twill Ribbon (114618 - Clearance Rack) <-Featured Item
• Linen Thread (104199)
• SNAIL Adhesive (104332)
• Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Tools -

• 1/16'' Hand Held Circle Punch (101227)
• Embosslits Sweet Buttons (121813) <-Featured Item
• Fancy Favor Treat Bag (115965) <-Featured Item
• 2 3/8'' Scallop Circle Punch (118874)
• 1 3/4'' Scallop Circle Punch (119854)
• 1/2'' Circle Punch (119869)
• Butterfly Punch (119848)
• 1 3/8'' Circle Punch (119860)
• Bone Folder (102300)
• Sponge Dauber (102892)
• Crewel Needle #2

Putting It Together Tips:

• For the greeting card, after punching out one of the 2 3/8'' Scallop Circles, I placed it on a scoring surface and using the bone folder I scored across the Scallop Circle intersecting the center on all scores.  Then using a Sponge Dauber I applied Soft Suede Classic Ink to the edges.
• To create the pleated background for the Butterfly Bag, I punched two 2 3/8'' Scallop Circles and scored as above.  Then I cut to the center (half way through the circle) and accordion folded both circles.  Next I applied 2-Way Glue Pen to an end fold and glued the two halves together.  In retrospect I probably would have shaded the circle as I did in the previous circle first to give more dimension. 
• The Embosslit Sweet Buttons die cuts were used both as decoration and for function to hold the pleated component together.  It was held to the bag using a Dimensional.  I will try to create a video on the steps to assemble this component in the near future.

Labels: fancy favor treat box, butterfly, scallop edge, 3x3 card

The comments below are unedited for grammar or spelling!  Most of these kids 

Labels: bird, just because card, mothers day

Sale-A-Bration Peek

I sure hope he has received it by now and I'm not spoiling the surprise!  This crisp, masculine birthday card is for Mike Funke, a talented stamper and one of my Stampin' Pretty Pals. 

Can you believe Sale-A-Bration (SAB) is less than a month away?  Stampin' Up!'s biggest promotion of the year begins Jan. 25, 2011.  Earn free stamps and merchandise for every $50 of Stampin' Up! product purchased! 

NEW PRODUCT ALERT!  Punch Bunch is one of the standout free stamp sets for Sale-A-Bration 2011.  Many of you already know that I'm a pushover for a stamp set that coordinates with Stampin' Up! punches.  The birthday sentiment on Mike's card is an SAB sneak peek.  It coordinates with the Scallop Square Punch!

CALENDAR CHECK: 

• Thursday:  The Pals Paper Arts 1st Annual "Best Dressed List" is revealed.  We'll share our 12 favorite PPA Picks for 2010!
• Friday:  New Year's Eve and the LAST DAY for take advantage of Early Bird Pricing on my Filled with Love Video Class.  Details, details!
• January 4, Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog begins.  Need a FREE copy of the Mini?   EMAIL ME your name and U.S. address.
• Jan. 25, Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration kicks off. 

 

Labels: masculine card, birthday card, digital stamp

Very Versatile Masculine Card

What's the secret to a masculine card?  Classy and clean.  Minimal embellishments.  Using the new Very Versatile stamp set from Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Mini Catalog, you can assemble a classy and clean card for many occasions.

This card is intended to cheer up a my niece's dad, who is recovering from a motorcycle accident.  He will heal but it's going to require patience.  I figured he could use a "wish-come-true" sentiment.  Here's a link to my gallery of masculine card ideas!

• The stem from Very Versatile (Occasions Mini) was inked in Chocolate Chip and stamped on Very Vanilla card stock  (3 5/8" x 2 1/8").
• It's layered on Sage Shadow  (3 3/4" x 2 1/4") followed by Chocolate Chip (4" x 2 1/2").
• The Sage Shadow Textured card stock panel measures 4" x 2 1/2".  I added three of Stampin' Up!'s Chocolate Chip 5/16" Jumbo Brads.  TIP:  I haven't said this for ages.  You gotta love how  Stampin' Up! products coordinate beautifully.
• The Chocolate Chip card base (4 1/4" x 5 1/2", scored on the side) is topped by a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of Very Vanilla Textured card stock.
• The sentiment is also from the Very Versatile stamp set, Chocolate Chip ink on Very Vanilla (2 1/2" x 3/4").   
• To add a little pizzazz, I cropped a piece of Textured Chocolate Chip with a Large Oval Punch and adhered it to the end.  TIP:  Cut after adhering to the Vanilla card stock so it's a clean edge through both layers.
• I layered the sentiment on Sage Shadow card stock (2 3/4" x 1").
• The perfect touch is a Stampin' Up! Very Vanilla 5/16" Jumbo Brad.  TIP:  It's from the same assortment as the Chocolate Chip used above--Silver and Whisper White are also in the Neutrals Assortment).
• The sentiment is attached with two Stampin' Dimensionals for a little 3-D effect.

Did I mention that this card can be cut and assembled in less than 10 minutes?  That qualifies it for my Stamping 911 category (quick cards in an emergency).  Here's a link to a more Stamping 911 card possibilities.

Do you like the Very Versatile stamp set used today?  Click here to download the entire Occasions Mini catalog instantly or email me for a free copy (mailed promptly anywhere in the U.S.).

Labels: masculine card, digital stamp

Where the Boys Are

Many stampers struggle with creating "boy" cards.  I am no exception.  I recently was asked by a reader for some masculine birthday ideas so I took a look at what I have done in the past and saw some common denominators.  "Less is best" comes to my mind when I design for a guy.  Think geometric, fewer layers, fewer embellishments, and hold the big blooms, please.  Neutrals and earthy hues rule.  Ah, and a touch of metal appeals to the most basic level of the modern male.
The good news is that with fewer details, your card can be completed in short order. This one qualifies for my Stamping 911 category . . . meaning if you need a card in an emergency, it can go together in 10 minutes or less. 
A card base of Always Artichoke gets things rolling.  I adhered some of Papertrey's Spring Moss card stock, textured with a Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder.  The top image (any stem will do) was dipped in Versamark and embossed in White (on Chocolate Chip card stock). 
The sentiment is from It's All Good . . .inked in Chocolate Chip and stamped on Whisper White.  I then punched it with a 3/4" circle punch and layered it over dimensional and a 1" Whisper White circle.  TIP: Attach your sentiment to your image first, then add the label holder and brads.  It's much easier this way. 

The final touch is a punch of Spring Moss with the Word Window and 3 brads to balance the metal in the sentiment.    TIP:  A template makes spacing brads evenly a snap.  Done!

Labels: cuttlebug, digital stamp

Big Shot Envelope Envy

I'm convinced.  The Big Shot ($99.95) is cutting edge literally and figuratively.  These adorable mini envelopes were created with the Scallop Envelope Bigz Die ($21.95), created exclusively for Stampin' Up!  They're perfect for gift giving and accommodate 2 x 3 cards beautifully.  TIP:  Dies from other manufacturers (including Cuttlebug embossing folders) are compatible with the Big Shot and the new Stampin' Up!dies are compatible with other die cutting systems (Cuttlebug included). The Big Shot and accessories will be available through Stampin' Up! beginning September 2.
TIP:  One of my readers recently advised me that current etiquette suggests that a smaller card (dolled up in a mini envelope) is more acceptable for gift giving than a large card.  The Big Shot makes playing by the rules fashionable, fast and fun.  At less than 2 minutes each to assemble (before embellishing), these mini envies easily beat the 10 minute or less requirement for my Stamping 911 category.
 

Labels: birds, thank you, flowers

Stampin' Up! Flurries in a Hurry

199,742!  That's my visitor count as I post today.  You can count on a blog candy announcement as the 200,000th visit approaches!  Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and support of my Stampin' Pretty blog and Stampin' Up! business.
It's time for me to skidaddle on getting my Christmas cards rolling.  I have planned a blitz of holiday cards and ideas to share over the next week (and beyond--always with a chance of a few diversions).  Stay tuned.
Perfect for mass production--Stampin' Up!'s Rub-Ons (TIP:  Nov. 10-30, you can order SU's Rub-Ons on-line at 20% off with a $20 purchase) and felt snowflakes.  They helped today's card leap into my Stamping 911 category (cards you can make in 10 minutes or less).  Click here for more Stamping 911 ideas.
I layered Whisper White Little Felt Flurries (Item #113697, also includes Riding Hood Red and Baja Breeze) on 1 1/4" punches of Textured Riding Hood Red card stock, following by a Scallop Square of Baja Breeze.  TIP:  The top snowflake was calling for a tidtad of extra attention, so a Ruby Red Button and a sliver of Old Olive card stock (as thread) were added.
The 4.25 x 5.5 card base of Baja Breeze is topped with a delightful pattern from Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Treasures Designer Series paper (bottom) and Riding Hood Red Textured card stock at the top.  I layered a crisp, white Season of Cheer Rub-On (112843, includes one sheet each of Whisper White and Chocolate Chip) on the top corner.
 This quick and easy card was wrapped up with a luscious piece of Stampin' Up!'s 5/8" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon.  TIP:  I used the rotary cutter from the Cutter Kit (Item #106958) to cut a small slice on the left side to neatly slip the ribbon through and wrap around the entire card front. The sketch was inspired by Splitcoast Sketch Challenge 200.
Turn your holiday chaos into order!  Be sure to check out Stampin' Up!'s Country Living Holiday Kit Offer.
 

Labels: christmas card, snowflake, scallop edge

No Snipping Allowed

Tired of templates?  These adorable 3-D cuties are created in a snap using Bigz and Bigz XL Dies with my Big Shot Die-Cut Machine.  I get a perfectly cut and scored rectangular box, basket and pillow box.  Just adhere and decorate.  That qualifies each of them for my Stamping 911 category, defined as projects that can be replicated in 10 minutes or less.  Click here for more of my Stamping 911 samples.
Each sample was created using Sweet Slumber Specialty Designer Series Paper.  The four "specialty" papers offered on p. 158 of Stampin' Up!'s Spring/Summer Idea Book and Catalog are cover-weight card stock.  TIP: The heavier construction makes these papers even sturdier for boxes and 3-D objects. Cool.

 

Zip out this box using Stampin' Up!'s Box #2 Bigz XL Die.  Assembled, it's 3.5" W x 2" H x 1 1/4" D,  the perfect size to house small gifts, candies or party favors.  The cut and scored box (before assembly) is featured on the left.

Stamp Set:  A Little Somethin' (113415, Hostess Level 2)
Paper:  Sweet Slumber Specialty Designer Series (114037), Whisper White (100730), Baja Breeze (111352)
Ink:  Ruby Red (102259)
Cool Tools:  Scallop Square Punch (112081), 1 1/4" Square Punch (104400), Big Shot (113439), Bigz XL Die Box #2 (114518)
The Perfect Touch:  Baja Breeze 1" Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (111848)

 

Stampin' Up!'s Baskets and Blooms Bigz XL die is responsible for this lovely shape (assembled 3.5" H x 4.5" W).  TIP:  I used a small rubber band to tighten the cello bag before tying the Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon.  It think it's easier and crisper.

Stamp Set:  A Little Somethin' (113415, Hostess Level 2)
Paper:  Sweet Slumber Speciality Designer Series (114037), Whisper White (100730), So Saffron (105118)
Ink:  Ruby Red (102259), Baja Breeze (111833)
Cool Tools:  Big Shot (113439), Bigz XL Baskets & Blooms (113484), Bigz Daisies #2 (114520), 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Crop-A-Dile (108362)
The Perfect Touch:  Designer Buttons Latte (114333), Metallic Eyelets (105319), Red Hemp Twine (102875), Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon (109070), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Medium Flat Cello Bag (102757)

This Pillow Box (assembled 3 3/4" W x 2 1/8" H x 3/4" D) has the most adorable curves on the planet.  The silky red ribbon is from Dress Up Ribbon Originals.  TIP:  For extra pizzazz, I covered the flap with So Saffron card stock, dolled up with Stampin' Up!'s new Eyelet Border Punch.  Pretty.
 

Labels: favor box

This simple card took less than 10 minutes to assemble, qualifying it for my Stamping 911/Quick Cards category.  For more Stamping 911 examples, click here.

Stamp Set:  Petal Pizzazz (113417)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip (100908), Summer Sun Textured (108697), Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Kiwi Kiss (111835), Summer Sun (100537), Taken With Teal (103257)
Cool Tools: Corner Rounder Punch (109047)
The Perfect Touch:  Circle Rhinestone Brads (109111, Ice), Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (109051), Hidden Garden Rub-Ons (111414)

 

Labels: stamping, friend card, flowers

Pals Paper Arts KISS

Keep It Simple, Sweetie!  That's this week's Pals Paper Arts KISS Challenge (PPA8).  Are you ready to challenge yourself with fewer layers and embellishments?  Click here to play along and see the Stampin' Pretty Pals KISS samples.  We use Stampin' Up! products for our creations.  However, participants can use any brand they want :)

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• The skirt from the fashion catty below sparked my choices for colors and layout for PPA8. 

• Punches go a long way toward expediency.  I used four punches and the Stampin' Up! exclusive Little Leaves Sizzlits Die (three times) to rapidly create pretty card elements.
• Basic Black and Old Olive Textured card stock give a rich finish, requiring fewer embellishments.
• I used a retired Stampin' Up! 1/4" Circle Punch to create the flower centers.  Any 1/4" hole punch will work as a substitute (even the large hole on the Crop-A-Dile).
• A little embossing action with the Finial Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder takes the envelope flap to wow in seconds.
• Click here for my favorite tips on creating Quick Cards (in less than 10 minutes). 

 

Labels: just because card, wedding card, leaf, cuttlebug

Happy New Year and You're a Gem

Simplicity will be key for me in 2011.  Staying organized (not usually a problem, LOL), managing my time (always a problem--but sounds like a contradiction to staying organized) and finding even more opportunities to create are just some of my goals.  Eating healthier, continuing my walking routine (a resolution from last year) and reading more books (my recent favorite is Pigs in Heaven by Barbara Kingsolver) and simply more "hang" time with my family will continue to be at the top of my resolutions list.

How about you . . . do you have a resolve to do more stamping (maybe try a PPA challenge) or make a personal life change?  Please leave me a comment at the end of this post.  I would love to hear what's on your mind.

 
Today's card exemplifies simplicity in both style and the minimal number of products needed to assemble it. Although I adore experimenting with a few more layers and accessories, too, a clean and simple style always stays closest to my heart!

NEW PRODUCT ALERT:  I'm nutso about the "You're a Gem" sentiment stamp set from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog (just 3 more days to "launch"). This sentiment calls out for our fabulous Rhinestone Basic Jewels, yes?  Click for more Occasions Mini Sneak Peeks.
 

Labels: flower

2Circle Ring "WOW!" Video Tutorial

Today's 1 Minute to "WOW" Video Tutorial offers a zippity zip way to create a circle ring.   They are marvelous for frames, backgrounds or even anchoring a sentiment.  Stampin' Up! circle punches prove to be the consummate multi-taskers for busy stampers!

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• NEW STAMP ALERT!  This sweet owl stole my heart.  It's one of the stamps in Punch Bunch, a soon to be released stamp set for Sale-A-Bration.  Spend $50 in product and get the set free.  Starts Jan. 25.
• The "Friend" sentiment is from You're a Gem stamp set (now available in the Occasions Mini Catalog).  The set made my Occasions Mini Top 10.
• The Stampin' Up! Sweet Stitches Fabric Designer Series Brad adds a playful touch.
• This 3 x 3 card is just the right size to accompany a gift, use as a quick note delivered with flowers or a sweet addition to homemade cookies for a friend. 
• The Whisper White 3 1/8" square envelope gets a touch of Melon Mambo Designer Series Paper for a coordinating touch.

 

Labels: circle, owls

 

Labels: 3x3 card carrier, butterfly, flowers, digital stamp, 3x3 card

Friday Flashback

 
Today's cards were created for Splitcoaststampers when I was a member of the Dirty Dozen Design Team.  My term is over and I can share them with my Stampin' Pretty readers :)  These designs were for my husband, Scott, so that he could send out thank yous (often needing a little nudge--been there?).  I kept them clean, masculine and simple.
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• The Stampin' Up! Fine Flourish single stamp was inked in Chocolate chip and stamped on Whisper White for the focal point.
• Textured card stock is rich and just the right amount of texture to keep the cards crisp and masculine.
• The card below was assembled in less than 10 minutes.  Click for more of my quick card samples.
• At the time these were created, I used Stampin' Up! rub-ons that are now retired.  However, you CAN stamp on textured card stock as an alternative.

 
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Labels: masculine card, fine flourish shape, thank you card, digital stamp

Project Difficulty:  A Step Up

Labels: cupcake, gift card holder

onGuest Stamper: Mike Funke

He's a force on the stamping scene.  I'm proud to have Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Mike Funke as part of my Stampin' Pretty Pals.  His projects are clean, simple and always impeccable.  His Stampin-Style blog it a favorite to many for his amazing talent and easy to follow tutorials.

Mike created the Mini Pizza Box and set of six 3 x 3 notecards (plus Mini Square Envelopes--not shown) above for the Stampin' Pretty Pals swap at the Stampin' Up! Convention last July.  I was a lucky recipient.  Starting today, he's put together a three part tutorial, sure to help you master the pizza box . . . including how to produce custom sizes.  I'm ready to go to "school!"

CLICK HERE TO VISIT MIKE'S BLOG & PIZZA BOX TUTORIAL.

Celebrations Designer Series Paper (117164) offers a variety of charming patterns for this set of cards.

I never pass up a Stampin' Up! stamp set that coordinates with punches.  Perfect Punches (WM 117200, CM 120516) leads the way for quick and sentiments that pack a "punch!"

Love how Mike layered the scallop oval punches.

Just a touch of grosgrain is all the embellishing this congrats cards needed.

So which mini card is your favorite?  Hmmm . . . it's tough to decide but I'm a tad

Labels: circle, masculine card, birthday card, thank you card, congratulation card, christmas card, just because card

PPA67 Color Challenge

The PPA fashion mavens below are strutting their stuff in Daffodil Delight, Basic Gray and Poppy Parade.  I'm really digging this combination and whipped up this Movers and Shapers card (love the curly label window, no?) for a little guy with a November birthday. 

Click to see the design team inspiration samples plus a gorgeous card by our celebrity guest stamper, Silke Ledlow.  We're so proud to have Silke join this week's challenge.  Are you ready to play, too?

The side shot of this card shows the serious "cool factor" created by the Stampin' Up! Movers & Shapers die base and curly label die. 

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• The Stampin' Up! Movers & Shapers Die Base cuts and scores a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card base PLUS, add a window in your choice of location.  To learn more, check out my Movers & Shapers Video Tutorial.
• I ran the Daffodil Delight Stripe Designer Series Paper thru the Big Shot with the Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die on a second trip--then adhered on top of the card base.
• The peek-a-boo effect of the window is delightful.  I played up the dot of the "i" of the "wish BIG" sentiment (Word Play stamp set) with a star stamp from Itty Bitty Bits.  A tiny piece of Stampin' Dimensional gives it added oomph.
• Mini Glue Dots offer über strong hold for buttons.  Each button is "threaded" with a skinny strip of Poppy Parade card stock.

 

Labels: masculine card, birthday card, circle

Simple Saturday Dasher

Are you dashing around this holiday weekend?  This charming 4 x 4 Dasher card can be whipped up in minutes if you get a few moments to unwind.

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• I'm really digging the way the gold embossing pops on Basic Black.  How about you?
• This "frill-free" card is a good masculine option.
• A 4 x 4 card won't get delivered in the US mail.  However, I love tucking them in with a mailed or personally delivered gift. 
• Sometimes it's the little things.  The corner snipped with the Ticket Corner Punch is all the added pizzazz this card needs.

 

Labels: masculine card, christmas, deer

Mojo Monday 168 & New "WOW" Video!

Welcome to another Mojo Monday challenge (MOJO168).  This birthday card was designed for my niece's husband.  It has a good, masculine vibe but still a touch of amusement! 

Need to see more masculine cards?  Check out  my Stampin' Pretty blog's left side bar under "Samples By Theme," hit the "masculine" button and scroll to your heart's content.  I'm so excited about this new organization style for my samples.

Are you game to try Julee Tilman's mojo sketch this week?    My latest 1 Minute to "WOW" Video Tutorial will help you get your silver "soldiers" standing at attention.

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• To give the sentiment a vintage touch, I rubbed VersaMark Ink on the Curly Label edges.
• Punch up a quick background using circle punches.  A 1/2" and 3/4" Circle Punch were used for the right panel.  I used a 1" Circle Punch for the half circle detail above the sentiment.
• Coordinating Stampin' Up! Crumb Cake Medium Envelopes (107297) will be the final step in getting this card ready to deliver.

Labels: masculine card, birthday card, scallop circle

Welcome Sweet Pea

 Monday Bundle of Joy Challenge

at My Craft Spot

A2 Card

corners rounded with 1/2"  We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper

green mat 4 x 5.25 DCWV mat stack

Cream Mat 3.5x4.75

embossed with Stylized Flowers

Country life page 48 cut at 3.5"

base & peas DCWV mat stack

next layer paper from DCWV old world mat stack

top layer BasicGrey Wisteria

I made the saying on my computer

printed on DCWV cut out with

Spellbinder Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Ovals Large

edges machined stitched

Buttons from Papertrey Ink

 

Labels: baby card, country life, cuttlebug

Happy Birthday Window card - floating candles!

Good morning!

Click HERE for the Monday challenge!

Some of you have asked for a video showing how I made my 'Hundred Hearts' window card.  I made this card the same way and there is a video if you keep scrolling down!  Yay!

I have been having a great time making these window cards with the floating die cuts!  They are so much fun to make and so much fun to receive!

I used the George cartridge to make the card base.  I welded 2 rounded corner rectangles (5.88 w by 4.25 h) together on my gypsy.  Then I added a circle 'window' (3.33 h) from the Birthday Bash cartridge.

The scalloped 'window frame' comes from the Birthday Bash cartridge and was cut at 3.18 inches high.  (Scroll down for a video showing how I made this card)

The candles were cut from the Birthday Bash cartridge.  The center candle was cut at 2.11 inches high and the other two candles at 1.86 inches high.

The fun papers are from Pebbles and I used Baby Blue Bakers Twine.

The fun stamped sentiments are from Sweet Sentiments set 1 & 2

I added stickles to the candles and did some faux stitching and dots with my black and white pens.

Below is the first window card I made with the floating die cuts. Click HERE for my original post on this card.  I love the sentiment that goes with this:  

Outside of card - A hundred hearts would be too few

Inside of card - . . . to carry all my love for you!

(Inside & Out Stamp Set #1)

Here is a video showing how I made the floating candles window card!

 

Labels: birthday card, birthday bash, george and basic shapes, bakers twine

Sweet Baby Card

A sweet little Congratulations you're an Auntie card! Hope you're having a great weekend! x

 

Labels: baby card, buggy

Supplies:

Digital DP - Zoe Pearn Alphabet Soup & You Rock & Echo Park - Everybody Loves Christmas

Elements - Cosmo Cricket, Nutmeg

Cricut - Birthday Bash & Sweet Treats

 

Labels: birthday card, birthday bash, sweet treats, thank you, bakers twine

I linked this up to

 

Labels: anniversary, birds, bakers twine, cindy loo

  Supplies:

Butterfly - Once upon a Princess Cricut Cartridge

 

Labels: mothers day, butterfly card

Here's my challenge card:

Melanie - http://scrappymel.blogspot.com/

 

Labels: bunny, peachy keen

 

Labels: birthday card, butterfly, bakers twine

Go and link up your Springy projects HERE and you can add upto 2 creations.  

Labels: bee

Here are the rest of the Design Team Blogs....go check out their fabulous projects for some amazing inspiration!

 

Labels: birthday card, princess, bakers twine

Here are the rest of the Design Team Blogs....go check out their fabulous projects for some amazing inspiration with the new stamps!

 

Labels: bakers twine, cherries card

 

Labels: birthday card, cupcake, bakers twine, cuttlebug

there.

Labels: masculine card, car

Butteflies and Blogs Blog Hop!

Happy Birthday, Laura!

Welcome to the Butterflies & Blogs Blog Hop hosted by Laura at Makin Pretty Things!

I so excited to participate in this hop....Laura has put together an amazing lineup of talented designers.

You should have arrived from Pam's blog , if you just stopped by to visit click here to start at the beginning.

As you can probably guess by the name of the hop, we all have butterflies in our projects.  This is great for me because I love butterflies. 

For my card, I used Birthday Bash for the card base.  I cut the base at 5.25"h.  The flower is from Walk in My Garden at 2.5 and the butterfly is from Straight from the Nest at 2.65.  The grid background paper and the glitter paper on the butterfly are both from DCWV. 

The sentiment is from the Scrappy Moms set - All in the Family.  I love this butterfly....so pretty!

I  made a little gift bag from coordinating DCWV paper.

I cut the bag from Once Upon a Princess.  I rotated it to the diagonal on my mat so I could cut it as large as possible....sorry, I forgot to write this down.   I cut the flower at 2.25 and the butterfly at 2.5.

 

I guess this gift bag would be for a tiny gift....maybe jewelry....or a gift card to your favorite craft store.
 

Labels: gift bag, butterfly, flowers, circle card, wimg, once upon a princess, birthday bash, straight from the nest

I found a cool new card shape....this hexagon is from Winter Woodland.  I used hide contours to hide all the little snowflake cuts and then welded two shapes together.  The size for this is 5.25"h.  The flower pot is from Freshly Picked and is cut at 3.5"h.  The label is from Lacy Labels at .96.  I added some lavender pearls and some SMS twine to finish it off.  I LOVE the way it turned out. 
Head on over to Scrappy Moms to order your new stamps and don't forget to check out all the Design Team members awesome creations.  You can find links to their blogs on my side bar. 
We have a special guest designer for this release....Julie from Cricut Chick.

 

Labels: mothers day, shape card, flowers, winter woodland, bakers twine, freshly picked, lacy labels

Terrific Tuesdays Challenge and a Winner!

It's time for another Scrappy Moms - Terrific Tuesdays challenge.  This week the challenge is to make a project with either Sugar and Spice or B is for Boy.  I have both of these cartriges and love them.  If you don't have one of these, you can still play along....just pick a similiar cut from another cartridge.

I used Sugar and Spice for the rabbit and the doiley shape.  I used my Gypsy to weld the two shapes together for my card base.  The pattern paper is from DCWV and the sentiment is from the new Scrappy Moms set - Spring Fling.   We can't wait to see what you come up with....click here to link up your project!

I have a winner for Jenn's Birthday Blog Hop!  The winner is.....
27. Addicted Scrapper said...
TFS this wonderful wonderful project!!!!

Look for an email from me.

Labels: circle card, bunny, scallop edge, sugar and spice

This is my second post today, click HERE for Flaunt it Fridays/Scrappy Moms Sneak Peak.

Happy Birthday, Jenn!

  I'm so excited to be part of this hop!

If you arrived here from Jess' blog, then you are in the right spot!  If you stopped by for a visit click HERE to start at the beginning. 

I  have two projects to show you. 

For my card, I used a standard A2 card base.  I cut this adorable little turtle from Birthday Bash at 2.5".  The polka dot paper is from K and Company.  The sentiment is from Scappy Moms Stamps - Simple Sentiments.

I found this cute little kraft gift box at Dollar Tree around Valentine's Day.  I added some matching paper and a giant brown bow.  I think it looks pretty cute and it was super simple to make.

Now for some BLOG CANDY!  I didn't have time to shop this week, so I am giving away a $10 gift card to either Michael's or Joann.  All you have to do is become a follower of my blog and leave a comment on this post with a way to get in touch with you.  I'll choose a winner on Tuesday.  Your next stop is Hailey & Rebecca.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Labels: birthday bash, turtle, gift bag, birthday card

Hi everyone!  I'm back today with another Sneak Peek.  Scrappy Moms Stamps has released two new stamps sets.  They are so cute and I'm having so much fun playing with them.

I made a really quick card using the Simply Charmed cartridge.  I cut the little bunny at 3" and used this cute sentiment from the new Spring Fling set.  I added a tulle bow (sorry, I'm addicted to tulle right now) to finish it off.  You can order both of these stamps set now,  so head on over to Scrappy Moms to get your today. 
Be sure to check out all the awesome inspiration from the rest of the Scrappy Moms design team....check out my side bar for links to their blogs.

Labels: simply charmed, bunny

---- THURSDAY

 This is for the Challenges      :Creative Cutter Room  &   :Bitten by the Bug 2
I'm not going to give away the elements that you need for the challenge you need to go to the four design team folks to get that info;



I really liked this challenge,
probably like most of you  I see a challenge I want to enter then I forget where it was or can't find it again or it is ended . THere will be a better way. Here is the RECIPE:
A2 size card basic white card stock PTI
 DCWV
The paper company and for the yellow I have no idea- I wish I did know it cuts great I have had it forever.
Double faced craft ribbon in peach and googly eyes.
ATG tape and foam tape.

I used the gypsy to make the egg card base and planned everything else on the gypsy also.

Make sure you check the first post for today for the give away

Labels: easter card, chick, egg, cuttlebug

I found a cool new card shape....this hexagon is from Winter Woodland.  I used hide contours to hide all the little snowflake cuts and then welded two shapes together.  The size for this is 5.25"h.  The flower pot is from Freshly Picked and is cut at 3.5"h.  The label is from Lacy Labels at .96.  I added some lavender pearls and some SMS twine to finish it off.  I LOVE the way it turned out. 
Head on over to Scrappy Moms to order your new stamps and don't forget to check out all the Design Team members awesome creations.  You can find links to their blogs on my side bar. 
We have a special guest designer for this release....Julie from Cricut Chick.

 

Labels: flowers, shape card, winter woodlands

Teacher Appreciation Card

I am so excited to share that Emma asked me to stay on with her My Creative Time Design Team for another term! I had such a blast working with Emma and my teammates, and I absolutely adore her stamps. I am thrilled to continue! Thanks, Emma!

Today I am sharing a card made with two stamps from Emma's "My Teacher Rocks" set. This stamp set is perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week or any time you want to give a little something to your favorite teacher (we LOVE feeling appreciated, LOL). I just adore this little stamp with the note to bring an apple to the teacher! The cork paper that I ordered from Michelle Wooderson's Etsy Shop just arrived yesterday, and as soon as I got it in the mail, I decided I had to make a little bulletin board out of it to use with Emma's stamp! The cork paper is very soft and easily cuts with dies in the Cuttlebug. Because it is so soft, I adhered it to a piece of cardstock before popping it up. My little apple is cut at 1 1/4" from Create a Critter.

Be sure to stop by My Creative Time to meet the new design team!

Recipe:

8 1/2" x 5 1/2" Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock, scored at 4 1/4"

4" x 5 1/4" Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy Cardstock

3 3/4" x 5" Papertrey Ink Harvest Gold Cardstock

2 3/4" x 5" Papertrey Ink Simply Chartreuse Cardstock

ekSuccess Bumpy Road Punch

Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy Topnotch Twill Ribbon

Cork Paper

My Creative Time's "My Teacher Rocks" Stamp Set

Papertrey Ink Button Card Dies

Papertrey Ink "Bitty Background Basics" and "School Time" Stamp Sets

Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate, True Black, Simply Chartreuse, & Summer Sunrise Ink

Peachy Keen PK-570 Basic Paper Doll Face Assortment Stamps

ColorBox Cat's Eye Chalk Ink

 

Labels: teacher appreciation, create a critter, peachy keen

Simple Birthday Card

Here's a little A2 sized birthday card I whipped up with the Cricut Wrap It Up cartridge. I cut the cupcake at 4". The patterned paper is from the Imagine All Wrapped Up cartridge, and the sentiment is from My Creative Time's "Wow! So Many Candles" stamp set. Even though the card is simple, I think all of the popped up layers of the cupcake give it a little special something.

Recipe:

Papertrey Ink Stamper's Select White, Dark Chocolate, & Fine Linen Cardstock

Bazzill White Cardstock for Imagine Prints

ekSuccess Bumpy Roads Punch

My Creative Time's "Wow! So Many Candles" Stamp Set

Papertrey Ink Dark Chocolate Ink

Yellow Stickles

ColorBox Cat's Eye Chalk Ink

 

Labels: birthday card, cupcake

National Scrapbook Day Challenge #1

Click here to enter my giveaway of the 3 month Cricut Circle subscriptions!

Finished! My Pink Stamper's first challenge for today is to make anything "cupcake"! I decided to make a birthday card. I've been into making square cards lately, and if they are kept at 4 1/4", they can still go into an A2 size envelope with no extra postage. For my card, I cut the cupcake from the Cake Basics cartridge at 2 3/4". Here's a look at the inside:

Recipe:

(all materials Papertrey Ink)

8 1/2" x 4 1/4" Dark Chocolate Cardstock, scored at 4 1/4"

4" x 4 " Sweet Blush Cardstock

3 3/4" x 3 3/4" Distressed Dots Patterned Paper

Pure Poppy Cardstock

Pretty Pastels Patterned Paper

"Tiny Tags" Die and Stamp Set

"Inside & Out: Birthday" Stamp Set

Pure Poppy & Dark Chocolate Ink

Vintage Button

Rustic Jute Button Twine

 

Labels: birthday card, cupcake

National Scrapbooking Day Challenge #3

It's been a busy day, but I was able to complete another My Pink Stamper challenge. This one was to make a project with a breast cancer theme. I made my card using the Wrap It Up cartridge. The card is cut at 4 1/4". The white circle is a layer, and I copied it on my Gypsy to make the brown circle, which is just a little bigger.

My ribbon is from the brand new "Race for a Cure" stamp set from My Creative Time. Emma has created this wonderful set and is donating $2 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for every set sold. I stamped the ribbon on pink cardstock and stamped it with polka-dots too, before cutting it out. "Courage" is one of the many stamps from this set that can be stamped onto the ribbon. Here is the rest of the set:

Recipe:

Papertrey Ink Sweet Blush, Dark Chocolate, & Stamper's Select White Cardstock

Cuttlebug "Birds and Swirls" Embossing Folder

My Creative Time's "Race for the Cure" Stamp Set

Papertrey Ink "Polka Dot Basics" Stamp Set

Papertrey Ink Sweet Blush & Dark Chocolate Ink

Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen

ColorBox Cat's Eye Chalk Ink

 

Labels: circle card, cuttlebug

Now, on to the card. This is a tri-shutter card. I first learned how create one of these by watching a video by Mary on Cardz TV. If you want to make one, I recommend checking out her video here. You start with a 5 1/2" x 12" sheet of cardstock, and with all of the scoring and folding, it ends up to be 5 1/2" x 4" card when folded up.

I had fun choosing my sentiments. I used three of Emma's stamp sets! "Birthday wishes" is from Polka Dot "SURPRISE", "To the Best" is from My Teacher Rocks!, and "Paper Princess" is from Paper Princess! Click here for ordering information on all of Emma's stamp sets. I embossed all of these with white embossing powder, and I added buttons made with Papertrey Ink dies, coasters (to make them thicker), and patterned paper. My "birthday cake" is cut at 4 1/2" from the Wrap it Up cartridge, trimmed down to fit my space, and the candles (also from this cartridge) are cut at 2".

I cut the party hat at 3 3/4" from the Birthday Bash cartridge. Last, but not least, is my mini-Emma. She is printed and cut from the Best Friends Imagine cartridge at 4.8". I used layers from 3 different girls to get her look. Emma's Gypsy is cut at 1/2" from the Cricut Everyday cartridge.

Recipe:

DCWV Neutrals Stack (for card base)

Papertrey Ink Distressed Dots Patterned Paper

Bazzill White Cardstock for Imagine Cuts

Papertrey Ink Plum Pudding, Lavendar Moon, Pure Poppy, Harvest Gold, & Summer Sunrise Cardstock

DCWV Summer Dreams Stack (Gypsy cover)

DCWV Metallic Stack (Gypsy buttons)

Core'dinations Cardstock (rest of Gypsy)

Cuttlebug "Divine Swirls" Embossing Folder

My Creative Time "Paper Princess", "My Teacher Rocks!", and "Polka Dot 'Surprise'" Stamp Sets

Versamark Ink

White Filigree Embossing Powder

Papertrey Ink "Buttoned Up #2" Die, Coaster, & Rustic Jute Button Twine

ColorBox Cat's Eye Chalk Ink

 

Labels: birthday card, birthday bash, cuttlebug, tags

"Just a Note" Style Card

Sadly, it just wasn't in the budget for me to purchase the new Cricut Expression 2, and I LOVE the "Just a Note" cartridge that is included in it. I was so bummed to hear that it wouldn't ever be sold separately. However, after looking at cards people have made with it, I realized that I could make this style card on my Gypsy! I just needed to weld together some rectangles and shapes that I wanted to include. I decided to try it for a little card for a friend/teammate. Her birthday is on Saturday, and the rest of the 3rd grade team and I decided we would celebrate it during our planning time on Monday. We didn't want her to feel like we forgot her birthday, so we're giving this card to her today to let her know our plan. "Save the Date" is from the Sweethearts cartridge. I welded it to my card base and cut it again in patterned paper for a layer.

My party hat is from Straight From the Nest. Again, I welded it to the card base and then also cut it with all of its layers. Before putting it down, I added the green polka-dotted rectangle.

Finally, the center rounded part of my card is actually a liner from a Wild Card envelope. I adjusted the width and height to make it just the right size. I added more polka-dotted paper, and some plain cardstock for my message. I also die cut a felt flower and a tag with some PTI supplies to dress up this layer a bit.

Recipe:

(all materials Papertrey Ink, unless otherwise specified)

Core'dinations Cardstock

2009 Bitty Dot Basics Patterned Paper

Harvest Gold Cardstock

Seeing Spots Cuttlebug Folder

Beautiful Blooms II: #1 Die Collection & Tiny Tags Dies

Harvest Gold Felt

Tiny Tags Stamp Set

Summer Sunrise & Hawaiian Shores Ink

Rustic Cream Button Twine

Michael's Button

ColorBox Cat's Eye Chalk Ink

Labels: birthday card, party hat

"April Showers" Blog Hop!

Happy April!
You should've found my blog for this April Showers blog hop from Martha, but if not please hop over to
Kathryn to start at the beginning!

What usually comes to mind when people think of April is damp, rainy weather, but we're making it lovely today!

Here's my card...

And here it is open!

When I think of April (my birth month), I automatically think of all the trees and flowers and butterflies!

I wanted to do something a little different with this card, so I cut the scalloped square from Birthday Bash and attached this
4.5" x 6.25" card.

I inked the edges in a mossy green pigment ink, which I then stamped all the swirls and flowers on the front with.

The sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps
"Designer's Choice" stamp set.

The butterflies are cut from Once Upon A Princess; the smaller ones on top are an EK Success punch.
I added tiny pearls to the butterflies.

I added the ribbon (Chocolate Chip from Stampin Up) underneath the card and tied it around to close the card.

I love how this card turned out and I hope you do, too!
Oh, before I forget---Come back tomorrow for day two of this hop and another project!

 

Labels: butterfly card, once upon a princess, birthday bash, postage stamp