August Stamp Camp Cards

Happy Monday to you!  Hope you had a great weekend.  I certainly did.
Took the trash out earlier and oh my gosh, what a gorgeous day!  Hope you get the chance to enjoy it.

Saturday I had a great group of Stampers and want to take this opportunity to thank everyone again for coming!  You gals are the best!
There were a few "situations" that had to be dealt with but everything worked out in the end.  Whew!

This first card is made from two sets that will no longer be available after Wed - Fabulous Florets and Swirls & Curls Verses.  So if you want these sets, order them now!  If you need a Demonstrator, please contact me at the information on the right side bar.

My friend, Laurie, suggested this card.  I thought it was a nice card... but after making my prototype, I LOVED it!  It ended up being my favorite.  Plus it will fit just about any occasion and it's relatively quick to assemble.  Thanks again, Laurie!

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Fabulous Florets, Swirls & Curls Verses (Both sets only avail until Aug 31, 2011)

Paper: Black, White, Baja Breeze

Ink: Black, Baja Breeze

Tools: Top Note die, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, scissors

Other:  1/4” Black ribbon (non-SU), sponges/daubers, dimensionals, glue dots

Inspiration: Debbie Henderson  http://debbiesdesignsblog.blogspot.com  posted Jun 8, 2011

 

Moving on, the next card also showcases a set that will only be available until August 31st. This is Strength & Hope and SU! is donating $2 from the sale of each set to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  Not only is this for a worthy cause, it is also a beautiful set!

Dawn Griffith was the inspiration behind my card with a little tweaking of the layout.  Love the color combination she used!   

Stamps: Strength & Hope

Paper: White, Pacific Point, Old Olive

Ink: Pacific Point, Old Olive

Tools: Circle punches = 1-1/4” & 1-3/8”

Other:  Rhinestones

Inspiration: Dawn Griffith on www.dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com  posted May 4, 2011 

The third card is a birthday card made from the Petal Cone die.  I trimmed off the tab, then cut the cone in half.  The score line of the flap was placed at the 2" mark on the trimmer and the bottom sliced off to make a cupcake liner!  A separate piece of Crumb Cake card stock was run through the Big Shot to make the "frosting".

Stamps: Create a Cupcake, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: White, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler

Ink: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler

Tools: Petal Cone Die, crimper, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Dotted Ribbon Scallop border punch, 5/8” circle punch

Other:  Crystal Effects, dimensionals, Black marker, Signo white gel pen, acrylic block

Inspiration:  Diane J Ouellette on “Stampin Connection” April 28, 2011 (Sorry, this is a Demo only web site)

Don't forget to stock up on Designer Series Paper!  The DSP promotion - buy 3 packs, get 1 free also ends on the 31st.

Hope you enjoyed the little tour today.  I'll have the remaining cards tomorrow.  Take care and thanks for peeking in today!

More Stamp Camp Cards

Happy Friday!  Do you have big plans for the weekend?  I'll actually be hanging around the house - organizing and packing supplies/projects for the girls getaway retreat next week.  The longer I pack, the more stuff I take!  I vow every time that I'm not gonna haul all that stuff next time - only to find myself doing it again.  One of these days!  Will it be this time???  Stay tuned.

The last two cards were made from stamps showcased in the Summer Mini catalog, which expires the end of this month.  So if you like them, you'll need to purchase before Aug 31.  If you do not already have a Demonstrator, I'd be happy to place an order for you!  Please see right side bar for contact information.

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Love & Care (Hostess set – 2011 Summer mini)

Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Real Red, White

Ink: Markers - Calypso Coral, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red pad, Peach Parfait pad, Old Olive pad, Lucky Limeade pad

Tools: Water Mister, ruler

Inspiration: Elizabeth Miller www.stampinwithliz.com  posted June 28, 2011 

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Strength & Hope (2011 Summer mini - avail until 31 Aug)

Paper: White, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Black

Ink: Crumb Cake, Black

Tools: 1-1/4” circle punch, 1-3/8” circle punch, mat pack

Other:  Victoria 5/8” crochet trim (118481), black brads (non-SU!), Dimensionals

Inspiration:  Mary Fish   www.stampinpretty.com   May 30, 2011 post

Wednesday Stamp Club

Hello everyone!  Each Wednesday (or almost) I meet with a group of friends to make cards.  Someone will bring a card they made and the rest of us will create a facsimile of that card.  The following card is mostly non-SU! and I'm not sure who the originator is to give proper credit.  "Someone" (won't mention any names here. Wink, wink) forgets to write down where they got the idea!  lol

Love this card.  It was pretty labor-intensive but the results are stunning.  I think some changes could be made using SU! products to achieve the same look.  The colors are very similar to Pool Party and Early Espresso.  The SU! bird punch was used and the script on the aqua heart is from the Strength & Hope set.  The white heart was embossed with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.  I added some aqua under my bird's wing to make it pop more.  I like the punch used for the "nest" but will have to figure out what SU! punch or die could be used to replace it.  Maybe a few butterflies (vellum?) could be substituted for the bird and nest.
I had a card to share with the group but you'll have to come back tomorrow for that post.  Such a tease, huh?
Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.  Thanks for peeking in on me today!

Strength and Hope Great Friend

Happy Friday everyone!  Thought I'd post a card made last week with the Wednesday girls.
A Whisper White 4" x 5-1/4" panel was embossed with the Framed Tulips embossing folder and then layered on an Early Espresso card base.  The focal piece is another layer of Whisper White (edges inked with Cherry Cobbler) on an Early Espresso mat. The butterfly and swirly image are from the "Strength & Hope" stamp set.  The sentiment is from the retired set "Great Friend".  There was some spray used giving it a speckled effect but I don't know the brand or color.  It was something one of the girls had with them.  The color spritzer would achieve the same look but, of course, I didn't have it with me! 

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted.
Stamps - Strength & Hope, Great Friend
Paper - Early Espresso, White
Ink - Bashful Blue, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy
Other - Framed Tulips embossing folder, Basic Rhinestones, dimensionals, color spray (non-SU!)

Thanks for coming by today and have a great weekend!