Blackberry & Honey Flower Shop

Inspiration: Jayne Singleton & Narelle Farrugia

 

Hi there and happy hump day!  Today's card is similar to one I CASE'd (Copy And Share Everything) from Jayne Singleton, a friend and fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  A few changes were made to make it my own - basically the layout and sentiment.   The Designer Series Paper (DSP) colors used are Blackberry Bliss and Hello Honey, which are 2014-16 In Colors retiring in June.  The Pansy was stamped using Hello Honey ink, then punched out.  The edges were inked with Blackberry Bliss to give the flower more dimension.  A sentiment from the Tap, Tap, Tap set was used on the card front.  Some white organza ribbon adds a finishing touch. 

 

Still working on projects - must run.  Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Baroque Watercolor Background

Hi there!  Today's card is using a watercolor background that I made months ago with the Beautifully Baroque embossing folder from Stampin' Up!  This look was achieved by sponging several ink colors onto one side of the embossing folder - a sponge dauber works best for this, then lightly spritzed with some water.  (The ink colors used in the sample are Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, and Coastal Cabana.)  Lay a piece of watercolor paper (cardstock works, too) onto the inked side of the embossing folder.  Do not close the embossing folder.  Rub the back of the paper with your fingers to distribute the ink.  Remove the paper and let dry before using on a project.  Each side of the emobssing folder will give you a different look.  Be sure to rinse off the embossing folder under running tap water.
The flower embellishment was made with several flower punches and the Flower Fair Framelits.  A pearl was added for a finishing touch.
Hope you're inspired to try this technique.  It's a lot of fun and no two panels are alike.

That's all folks!  Thanks for coming by for a visit today!

Honeycomb Watercolor Technique

Hi there and happy Friday!  Hope you've been enjoying the cooler temperatures and have fun plans for the weekend.  My weekend is another busy one.  So without further adieu, let's get to the card.  This watercolor technique began with the Honeycomb embossing folder.  Ink was randomly sponged onto the open embossing folder with a dauber (the side with the Stampin' Up! logo), then lightly spritzed with water.  A piece of watercolor paper was placed into the embossing folder.  The embossing folder was closed and then rubbed with my fingers to transfer/move the ink.  Results will be different each time, depending on the placement of colors and amount of pressure used to rub the embossing folder.  The colors used in this sample are Blushing Bride, Crisp Cantaloupe, and Pistachio Pudding.  Various punched pieces were used to embellish the watercolor background, which is layered onto a Crisp Cantaloupe card base.  A leaf cut from Glimmer paper using the Little Leaves Sizzlit die (now retired) finishes off the card with bit of bling.

Must get packed up for a Crop later this afternoon.  Have a great weekend and thanks so much for stopping by today!

Modern Medley - Gone Vintage

Hi there and happy Monday!  Hope you enjoyed your weekend!  Mary Taylor and I had a great time with the ladies at our Card Buffet on Saturday.  We thank you all for coming out!  The tornado sirens didn't even phase them - at least, not too much.  They just kept on stamping!  (The DeLeo's staff, Mary, and I were checking the weather reports to keep abreast of the situation in case it was necessary to herd everyone to a safer area of the building.  The warnings were for a different county.  Don't want you to get the idea that we were being irresponsible!  lol)
Today I have another card from Jayne Singleton's Stamp Camp.  This card is my personal favorite.  Love all the layers and vintage look!  I'll try to list everything we used on this card.  The Vanilla panel was embossed with the Beautiful Baroque embossing folder.  The Baked Brown Sugar rectangle was embossed with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder. The other rectangle is left plain.  Next is a couple of layers of Modern Medley DSP with some Baked Brown Sugar ribbon wrapped around them.  Embellishments include leaves from the Secret Garden die, and pieces from the Blossom punch, Pansy punch, Boho Blossom punch, and Word Window punch.  An Antique Brad adorns the flower.  Oh!  The butterfly is from the Best of Butterflies collection.  Whew!  A lot of stuff on this card!  Love it!  Thanks again, Jayne.

Need to sign off now to run some errands.  Thanks for stopping in today!

Flower Shop Birthday

Hi there!  Today I have a card from Jayne Singleton's May Stamp Camp.  The flowers from Flower Shop and Petite Petals stamp sets were stamped in colors to coordinate with the Fresh Prints DSP.  Love this color combination!  The flowers were then punched out with their coordinating  punches and layered.  A Banners Framelit was used to cut out the sentiment, which is from the Wetlands stamp set.

Time is running out to purchase Fresh Prints DSP, which will be retiring June 1.  If you want anything from the 2014 Occasions Catalog or the 2013-14 Annual Catalog, don't delay!  Some products have already sold out!

Thank you for visiting today!

Watercolor Wonder

Hi there!  Sorry for the absence.  My intention was to schedule some posts before leaving for the girls retreat but there just weren't enough hours in the day.  We had a small group at the retreat this time but it was still fun and very relaxing.  We watched a lot of movies.  Speaking of movies, tonight is the live catalog premiere (simulcast from California)!  It is being held at a local movie theatre.  Stampin' Up! Demonstrators will be in movie theatres across the nation to view our new catalog on the big screen!  How cool is that?  This is something new Stampin' Up! is trying and it seems to be going over very well.  Of course, our group is making a day of it!  So with that in mind, I'd better get to today's card.  This was a CASE (Copy And Share Everything) from Shelly Godby's card posted on her blog www.stampinsmiles.com December 29, 2013.  Why change perfection?  Love the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper.  Too bad it has to retire!

Must get going!  Thank you for coming by for a visit today!

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Stampers choice for inside sentiment 

Paper: White, Watercolor Wonder DSP, Scraps of Gumball Green, Smoky Slate, Pacific Point 

Ink: Gumball Green, Smoky Slate, Pacific Point 

Tools: Pansy punch, 1” Square punch (to flag ends), flower from Itty Bitty punch pack 

Other: Dimensionals, sponges/daubers

Lucky Shamrock

Hi there!  Hope everyone enjoyed St. Patrick's Day.  I had planned to share this card Monday but was too tired to post anything.  Our daughter got married Friday on a beach in Florida.  Everything went smoothly and the ceremony was very nice.  Of course, our daughter looked beautiful!  It all went so quickly - seems rather surreal.  We had a wonderful time and came back Monday evening to the COLD.  Back to reality!  But you didn't come here for all that, so let's get to the card.  It is another sample from our Card Buffet line-up.  The Pansy punch was used to make the "shamrock".  Cut out one of the petals and add some pen work to add some definition.  Cool, huh?  I was inspired by Barbara Meyer's projects seen here (scroll down to Jan 4, 2014).  Her blog is in German but you get the idea.  She used the coordinating Flower Shop stamp set but I preferred to just punch out the flower without stamping it.  The stem was just a sliver of cardstock.  Scored lines around the perimeter of the background panel adds some interest.  A very clean and simple card.

The wedding reception is this weekend so our St Louis family and friends can congratulate and celebrate the marriage of the happy couple!  Looking forward to the party!  Therefore, posting may be sporadic the rest of this week and next.  I'll be busy with out of town guests, prepping for our April Card Buffet, and doing some fun things with our granddaughter during her Spring break next week. 
Hope you have a great weekend (just in case) and thank you for stopping by!  

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes 

Paper: Garden Green, White, Wild Wasabi 

Ink: Garden Green, Wild Wasabi ink pad and marker 

Tools:  Pansy Punch, Scoring Tool, snips 

Other:  sponges

Sale-a-Brate and Another Swap!

Hi there!  It's Sale-a-Bration time with one of Stampin' Up's! biggest events of the year! 
 

Sale-a-Bration runs from  January 28 - March 31.

For every $50 you spend, not including tax and shipping, you receive a FREE Sale-a-Bration gift.

Workshops, parties and clubs with orders totaling at least $300 before tax and shipping will earn an extra $30 in Hostess Benefits. 

Please contact me if you would like to place an order and you don't already have a Demonstrator.  My contact information can be found in the right side bar.  Thanks in advance!

Now that we have covered the business aspect, how about another shoebox swap card?  Here is Deana Schultz's card.

Deana used a trio of blossoms stamped from the Flower Shop stamp set (Stampin' Up!) in Strawberry Slush ink.  The flowers were punched out with the coordinating Pansy punch.  She also used the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder for some added texture.  The sentiment is from the Gifts of Kindness set.

That's it for now.  Thanks for dropping by today!

Sassy Thinking of You

Hi there!  I'm back with another Card Buffet sample.  It was primarily CASE'd from Deb Currier with a few changes to make it my own!  lol  I added a scallop border to the sentiment piece and used the whole stem of leaves cut from the Secret Garden Framelit.  The gingham pattern on the flag was made with a jumbo wheel.

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted. 

Stamps: Flower Shop, Sassy Salutations 

Paper: Pacific Point, Old Olive, White, Polka Dot Parade DSP 

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point 

Tools:  Woodgrain embossing folder, Pansy punch, Gingham jumbo wheel, Secret Garden Framelits - leaf, Dotted Scallop Ribbon punch, scissors 

Other:  Dimensionals, clear blocks

Inspiration: Deb Currier www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com posted Jun 11, 2013

We've gone through another week!  Hope you have a terrific weekend and thanks for coming by!  See you on Monday.

Flower Shop Thank You

Hi there!  Today I'm sharing two versions of the July 3x3 note cards that I enclosed with each customer's order.  The flower for these little cards was made from a new set in the Stampin' Up! 2013-14 Annual Catalog called Flower Shop.  There is a coordinating punch to make it a real snap to punch out!  The gingham border is our new Washi tape.  Love that stuff!  I was skeptical at first.  A  sentiment from the Wetlands set was added.  Such a pretty font don't you think?  The Boho punch and a standard punch was used for the flower center. 

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted
Stamps: Flower Shop, Wetlands
Paper: White, So Saffron, Black, Polka Dot Parade DSP
Ink: Black
Other: Pansy punch, Boho punch, standard hole punch, Washi tape, Dimensionals

That's it for now.  Thank you so much for dropping by today!