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It’s Birthday Time!

Aug 29, 2013 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Two friends are celebrating birthdays this week so cards were prepared for each of them.  The first card that I’m sharing is a “flip card” which was made using the new Circle Card Thinlits Die.  With the new die, it made preparing a flip card very easy.  Taking photos of the card was not as easy!  I apologize for the photo but I did not check it’s quality before presenting the card.  However, you can still see how the cut circle “flips” when opened.  The flip side of the birthday cake circle is also decorated.



Flip card using Stampin’ Up! Bring on the Cake Stamp Set and Circle Card Thinlits Die

Interior of Flip Card
  Materials:
Bermuda Bay Card Stock (#131197)
Very Vanilla Card Stock (#101650)
Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper (#130145)
Bring on the Cake Stamp Set (#128490 w, #121958 c)
Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker
*Daffodil Delight  & Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Write Markers
*(from the Brights Stampin Write Marker Collection, #131259)
**Raspberry Ripple Stampin’ Write Marker
**(from the 2012-2014 In Color Stampin’ Write Marker Collection, #126856)
Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad (#126974)
Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (#117335)
Circle Card Thinlits Die (#133480)
To see the flip card in action, view the video in my post labeled:  Giggle Greeting (on the right side bar).

The other birthday card prepared this week uses one of my favorite
flower stamps from the Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set (#130324 w, #130327
c).  The flower was stamped with VersaMark ink pad (#102283) and heat
embossed using Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder (#109133).  The petals were
colored using Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write Marker (from the Regals
Stampin’ Write Markers Collection #131262)  and a blender pen
(#102845).  Using my paper snips, I “fussy” cut the dahlia and used a
Stampin’ Dimensional to add a bit of pop to the card.  Other materials used
includes the following: Coastal Cabana card stock (#131297), Crushed
Curry card stock (#131199), Whisper White card stock (#100730), Eastern
Elegance Designer Series Paper (#130131), Artisan Label punch #130920),
Petite Pairs stamp set (#128706 w, #122497 c), Crushed Curry Classic
Stampin’ Pad (#131173), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (#119246) and Whisper
White 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (#109070).  Since the friend receiving this
card enjoys gardening, I thought this card would be appropriate and I
think she’ll enjoy it. 
Birthday Card using Stampin’ Up! Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set
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Check back next week for a new project and have a great Labor Day weekend!

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“BOO” Banner

Aug 27, 2013 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Today was a day filled with lots of fun!  The last Spinner Card Class was held this afternoon and all had a good time.  The cards turned out very nice.  Afterwards, I made a couple of birthday cards which I’ll be sharing later this week and completed the “BOO” banner that you see below.  It was a blast making the banner.  It was supposed to be for my grandson but it turned out so cute that I’ll be making another for him (LOL)!!!

“BOO” Banner using Stampin’ Up! Build a Banner & Halloween Banner Accessory Simply Created Kits

The banner was made using the Build a Banner Simply Created Kit (#133507) and the Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit (#132698).  Both are in the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog.  The kits contain everything you need to make your banner except for inks and adhesives.  Hot glue is recommended.  I also found the Sponge Daubers (#102892) were perfect for applying the ink.  The Build a Banner kit contains 18 blank canvas pennants so there are more for me to play with! 

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Check back on Thursday to see another project…until then have a good week.

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Spinning Around!

Aug 24, 2013 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Happy Friday!  The cards being shared today are the final two spinner cards that are being made in the August card classes.  The first class was on Wednesday evening and everyone had fun making the cards.  I expect the class this week will have fun too!

Whenever I decided to have a class on spinner cards, I knew one of the cards had to incorporate a pinwheel.  The pinwheel was made using the retired Pinwheel Sizzlit.  The pinwheel spins wonderfully and it would be great to use on a child’s birthday card.  I opted to prepare more of an adult version with the “grunge” look and one of my favorite color combinations: Crisp Cantaloupe and Baked Brown Sugar.
Spinner Birthday Card using Stampin’ Up! Gorgeous Grunge and Label Love Stamps
   Materials:
Baked Brown Sugar Card Stock (#131296)
Crisp Cantaloupe Card Stock (#131298)
Whisper White Card Stock (#100730)
In-Color 2013-2015 Designer Series Paper Stack
Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin’ Pad (#131174)
Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set (#130514 w, #130517 c)
Label Love Stamp Set (#130619 w, 130622 c)
Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (#117335)
Word Window Punch (#119857)
Artisan Label Punch (#130920)
1/8″ Mini Brads (#122941)
Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430)
Pinwheel Sizzlit (retired)
2 pennies
The last of the spinner cards is my favorite and was cased from Linda Gutierrez at www.StampingYearRound.com.  The technique of using the brayer to ink the honeycomb embossing folder creates the appearance of a real honeycomb. Crystal Effects was used on the bee’s wings to create a glossy appearance.
Honeybee Spinner Card using Stampin’ Up! Backyard Basics Stamp Set
Materials:
Crushed Curry Card Stock (#131199)
So Saffron Card Stock (#105118)
Basic Black Card Stock (#121045)
Whisper White Card Stock (#100730)
Real Red Card Stock (#102402)
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad (#131173)
Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad (#126949)
Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad (#101406)
So Saffron Stampin’ Write Marker (from Subtles Stampin’ Write Marker Collection  #131263)
Crumb Cake Stampin’ Write Marker (#120953)
Word Window Punch (#119857)
Backyard Basics Stamp Set (#129255 w, #129258 c)
Backyard Basics Framelits (#129380)
Flower Shop Stamp Set (#130939 w, #130942 c)
Pansy Punch (#130698)
Happy Day Stamp Set (#130294 w, #130297 c)
Honeycomb Embossing Folder (#129378)
Pearl Basic Jewels (#119247)
Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430)
2 pennies
 
Hopefully, this has inspired you to create some of these fun cards!
 
Next week, I will be back to my regular blog post schedule so check back for more details on spinner cards and view some new projects that are being created!
 
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 Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!
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