Mar 31, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Easter’s quickly approaching so I’m sharing another Easter card from the recent class…apply titled “Happy Easter Bunny”. To create the card, after texture embossing the first layer, use an oval framelit to cut through both the embossed layer and card front. This will create a “frame” for the interior panel that’s stamped with the Happy Bunny Stamp. We used a combination of Blendabilities (now discontinued) and Stampin’ Write Markers to color the image (using all Stampin’ Write markers would also work well.)
The card is quick to assemble and is sure to make recipients smile.
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| “Happy Easter Bunny” |
Just a couple of pointers…for ease in cutting the oval, attach the embossed layer to the card base prior to cutting with the oval framelit. This keeps everything in place for cutting. To create the yellow frame, cut card stock using two framelits (the one used to cut the oval in the card base and the next larger oval framelit). The magnetic platform works great to hold framelits nicely in place when cutting. To ensure that the stamped image is centered in the oval frame, you may need to trim the panel if stamped slightly off center prior to attaching to the card interior…but that’s okay, it won’t be noticed.
Later this week, I’ll post photos and provide information on the treat holders that were made for Easter…so be sure to check in.
Thanks for stopping by…
and don’t hesitate to contact me with your questions. (margkni@gmail.com).
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Mar 25, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Hope wherever you are that the weather is warming and that you’re seeing signs of Spring! Here in Georgia, the early blooming trees are showing their colors and the sight is absolutely beautiful. Below is a picture of some of the cherry trees we have in our front yard. We have total of 6 in front of our house and I love it when they’re in bloom. The dogwoods are starting to offer a “peek” of the blooms to soon open so you can look forward to a picture of them next month when they’ve fully opened.
With the arrival of Spring, Easter is soon to come. In preparation, yesterday’s card class created two Easter cards, as well as, two treat holders. All had a fun afternoon! Today, I am showcasing the Cheerful Critters card. I love the whimsy of the critters and look closely, there are a few Easter eggs in the grass! After stamping the critters, Blendabilities (unfortunately, discontinued) were used to color each critter but the Stampin’ Write Markers also work well. Each critter was “fussy cut” after coloring. The Easter eggs are from the For Peeps’ Sake stamp set and Stampin’ Write Markers were used to color them. The clouds were created using the discontinued Cloudy Day Textured Impressions Folder but you can create your own clouds by sponging Soft Sky ink on the background paper and using a paper piercer to punch cloud formations. The fence was created using the lumber designer series paper page from the Adventure Bound paper stack. (A full list of currently available project materials is at the end of this post.)
Be sure to register on the “follow me” link. I will be sharing another Easter card and the treat holders in my next two posts.
Thanks for stopping by…
and don’t hesitate to contact me with your questions. (margkni@gmail.com).
Be sure to take time to enjoy the beauty of Spring!
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Mar 17, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Today’s post showcases the cards made in last month’s card class…Glitter Napkin Cards. You may ask “what in the world” do you mean – glitter napkin? Well, we used napkins…you know, the inexpensive paper napkins! Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter was applied using Heat & Stick powder and voila, you have a glitter napkin to use for decorating a card. Below is a picture of the napkins used for making the cards (notice how Stampin’ Up! offers card stock with the same colors!).
Now for the cards created…
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| All Occasion “Glitter Napkin” Card |
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| “Happy Birthday” Glitter Napkin card using Stampin’ Up! Because You Care Stamp Set |
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| Floral “Glitter Card” using Stampin’ Up! Fun Flower Punch & A Round Array Stamp Set |
Now I imagine you’ll start looking at paper napkins differently!
Here’s a shout out for Tina Weller (www.serenestamper.com) for her tutorial on preparing glitter napkin cards. There are several tutorials online but Tina did a great job of providing clear instruction.
Thanks for stopping by…
and if you have any questions on products or techniques used
email me (margkni@gmail.com).
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Mar 2, 2015 | Uncategorized |
In late January, I had the opportunity to attend the Stampin’ Up! Leadership Conference in Orlando. It was an action packed 2 1/2 days of seeing new products, learning new techniques, meeting new friends and having lots of fun! While there I had the opportunity to participate in a couple of swaps and I’m sharing two of the project swaps. One was a Mini Treat Bag Swap and the other swap required making a “dazzling” card. Below are the two projects.
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| Mini Treat Bag using Stampin’ Up! Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Die | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Wedding Card using Stampin’ Up! Big News Stamp Set |
Thanks for stopping by…the next post will feature “Glitter Napkin” Cards! You’ll not want to miss seeing these beautiful cards so be sure to “Follow Me”.
Feb 19, 2015 | Uncategorized |
The theme of January’s card class was “shaker cards” and in addition to the Valentine card shared in my last post, attendees were also able to make a birthday shaker card and an all occasion shaker card.
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| Birthday Shaker Card using Stampin’ Up! Big Day and Sketched Birthday Stamp Sets with Birthday Bash Designer Series Paper |
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| All Occasion Shaker Card using Stampin’ Up! Hello You Thinlits Dies, Crisp Cantaloupe Card Stock and Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper |
The technique for the birthday card was varied in that the shaker sequins were “sandwiched” between two pieces of window sheet and a circle cut from the card front. This makes it possible to see the birthday sentiment stamped on the interior of the card through the shaker area. To create a “photo” effect on the shaker of the all occasion card, the square framelits were used to cut an area from a texture embossed rectangle of card stock. When you’re looking for a fun card to make and to send, consider the shaker card!
Thanks for stopping by…
and if you have any questions on products or techniques used
email me (margkni@gmail.com).
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My next post will include swaps prepared for Leadership!
Feb 14, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope that you’re enjoying the day and are celebrating with your loved ones. In a recent class, we made shaker cards and included was a Valentine card. Below is the card and in my next post, I’ll share the additional shaker cards…they are fun and bring smiles to the recipient.
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| Valentine Shaker Card using Stampin’ Up! Groovy Love Stamp Set and Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack |
In keeping with today’s theme, I also wanted to share the January Paper Pumpkin. It included all the supplies to make 22 treat holders. They were quick and easy to prepare.
I’m loving the improvements to the Paper Pumpkin projects…Stampin’ Up! has improved the quality and upgraded the offerings with more items in each monthly kit. The kits are ideal for anyone who enjoys crafting but has limited time and resources plus they make great gifts. Be sure to check out the special being offered on prepaid subscriptions…it’s available through March 31!
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More shaker cards to come, as well as, cards and projects from Leadership!
Enjoy the weekend!
