It's A Wonder!

Hi there!  Hope everyone is having a good week so far.  I started cleaning/organizing my studio and what a major job that has turned out to be!  I am making some headway but it's slow going.  Must finish up tonight since the rest of the week is booked.  Anyway...... wanted to show you a couple of cards that I made using the One Sheet Wonder (OSW) technique that I forgot about. (The other cards made with this technique have been sent out and no photos taken.)  While at the Girls Getaway retreat back in April I was inspired by the color combination on my scratch paper as a result from some other stamping, so this is what I came up with.

The OSW technique is a fun way to make your own background paper.  Begin by stamping an 8-1/2 x 11 or 12 x 12 sheet of light colored cardstock in a random pattern using whatever stamps and ink colors that suit you.  Then cut that sheet up into different sizes and start making cards by adding coordinating colors of cardstock mats, embellishments, etc.  Give it a try!  The possibilities are endless.

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Build a Blossom
Paper: White, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink
Other: Blossom Punch, Blossom Petal Punch, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Beautiful Butterflies die, Daffodil Delight seam binding, pearls

OK, need to watch Dancing With the Stars - gotta see who goes home tonight. lol  (Don't worry, I'll be working during the commercials.)  Thanks for stopping in for a visit today!

September Stamp Camp Cards

Hi there!  Since it is now officially the first of October, thought I'd better post the remaining September Stamp Camp cards - then I'm going to bed since it's 12:30 am!

Stamps: Delicate Doilies, Bring on the Cake

Paper: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede ink pad & marker

Tools: Lace Ribbon Border punch, Color Spritzer

Other:  Crumb Cake seam binding, 3” strip of Very Vanilla taffeta ribbon (retired)   

Inspiration:  Trina Kuriger   www.mnfroggie.blogspot.com

 

Stamps: Build a Blossom, Thoughts and Prayers 

Paper: Rose Red, White, Vellum

Ink: Rose Red pad & marker

Tools: Blossom Petals punch, mat pack

Other: Framed Tulips embossing folder, pearl brads (non-SU), 1” White circle bases

Inspiration: Sherry Davis – 2011 Branson Regional swap 

 

Stamps: Wicked Cool, Grateful Greetings

Paper: Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, Frightful Night DSP

Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Black

Tools: Top Note die, Curly Label punch, circle punches = 1-3/4”, 3/4”, and 1”

Other:  Rhinestones, Old Olive ribbon from Mistletoe Ribbon Originals (116792-in Clearance Rack), dimensionals, sponges, glue dots

Thanks for stopping in today!  Hope you have a wonderful weekend.  I'll be back Monday.

Let's Rock n Roll

Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you!

This is a busy week.  Friday is the first half day session of Regionals in Branson, MO.  Can’t wait!  We are meeting at 6 AM (you know I’m not a morning person any more don’t ya?) and piling into a van for the drive there.  A van full of women = non stop talking and laughing.  Our drive will last about as long as the training. lol  The things we do for the love of stamping!  It’s just so exciting to meet other stampers and demonstrators!

On top of getting ready for Branson, I’ll be preparing for my Stamp Camp on Feb 26.  The swaps were completed today so now I can concentrate on packing and getting organized for the Camp.  Well, I could prattle on forever so instead, I’ll show you my swap.  The Rock n Roll technique was used for the flower petals. Ink up your stamp with lightest color (Daffodil Delight), then rock and roll edges on the darker color stamp pad (Poppy Parade) before stamping image. Punch out and assemble petals around a 1" circle for stability.

Recipe:
Stamps: Build a Blossom, Just Believe, Inspired by Nature
Paper: Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade
Other: Framed Tulips embossing folder, Blossom Petals punch, Itty Bitty flower punch, brayer, 1" circle

Hope you had a great day!