Challenge 255 A Day in the Park

You take a sketch and add card stock and designer series paper, a little stamping and a card comes together, right? Well, usually but this one was really difficult. It seemed to me there was one too many elements on the card and the measurements weren't working out right, I'm not totally thrilled with the results but I will give it to someone, I do like the stamped image panel and the pops of color. Okay, it's all right. I guess they can't all come together easy peasy.

This is what I did. I stamped each tree in it's own color but first I inked the stamps with Versa mark then the color so I heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Then I masked the top area and sponged the grass. I punched out a oval scallop and used that against the sky to form clouds and sponged the sky. Rounded the corners. Then mounted this piece onto cs with dimensionals.  Cut 2 2" squares of  dsp and used the scallop trim border punch on them. Then backed them with Calypso Coral cs. Embossed the card base with the Finial Press ef and added a piece of dsp along the bottom. Put it all together. Added the bow, butterflies with basic rhinestones and I am finished.

Supplies:

Stamps: Trendy Trees

Paper: Always Artichoke, Marina Mist, Whisper White, Paisley Petals dsp, Calypso Coral

Ink: Versamark, Garden Green, Wild Wasabi, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Early Espresso, Bashful Blue

Tools: Scallop Trim border punch, Beautiful Wings Embosslits die, Corner Rounder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Marina Mist 1/4" grossgain ribbon, basic rhinestones, sponges, Scallop oval punch, dimensionals

A Card for a Friend and a Challenge

I am so happy to be back posting a challenge card from Stamping 411. I had started by stamping this flower from Fifth Ave floral stamp set and coloring it by outlining with Elegant Eggplant marker and filling in with blender pen, then I cut them out. My friend, Kye Ann, yes pronounced like the pepper, asked me what I was going to do with those flowers and I said I have no idea. But when I started putting them on background paper they looked best on white and I wanted black and I matted it with black and it just came together easily. I ran the "vase" through the Big Shot inside the Elegant Lines embossing folder to get texture onto the vase.

The recipient of this card loves purple and loves pansies so I hope this card makes her very happy.

Supplies:

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral

Ink: Basic Black, Elegant Eggplant, Daffodil Delight, More Mustard, Pear Pazzaz

Paper: Pear Pazzaz, Basic Black, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight

Tools: Paper Snips, 2-step Bird punch, Ornament Punch, Scallop Trim border punch, Elegant Lines ef, Big Shot, sponge, corner rounder, dimensionals

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Ed's Birthday Card

I made this card a long time ago, when this stamp set first came out in the Holiday mini catalog last year. I made the background paper with post it notes and a brayer and then stamped and embossed the medallion on top of it and also stamped the swirls from Baroque Motifs on the bottom piece. If you look real closely you can see the smallest pearl right in the middle. The Wild Wasabi is embossed with the lines ef. The card got a lot of admiring on Sunday when I gave it to Ed my brother in law for his birthday.

Here is the inside of the card, I always like to put some kind of lighter card stock inside when I'm using a dark color for the base of the card. It makes it so much easier for the recipient to read the message and sort of ties everything together.

Let me know if you have any questions and thanks for stopping by At Paula's Place.

Supplies:
Stamps: Day of Gratitude, Baroque Motifs, Happiset Birthday Wishes
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight, Black Craft, Basic Black
Tools: Eleganat Lines ef, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Scallop Trim border punch, basic pearls, black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, clear embossing powder

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Halloween Sour Cream Containers

That just doesn't sound right but that is what I made for my five little grand nieces, only the containers weren't that little because I wanted to put a bunch of candy into them so I made them big. I took a picture of all of them and then each one seperately so you could see them up close. They go together very quickly and the crimping is my favorite part. It makes them look so professionally done. And these can be made for any holiday, just change out the designer paper and the tags and there you go. Birthday, Christmas, Easter, etc....

I started with a 6" square of paper and here are the instructions. Instead of sticky strip I used the Tombow mono adhesive or as I like to call it the green glue. Not that the glue is green just the container. The girls loved them and I made them in all their favorite colors so they were really happy. I was able to put about 7 or 8 pieces of candy in each one. If you have any questions email me.

Happy Halloween and thanks for stopping by At Paula's Place

Supplies:

Stamps: Wicked Cool

Ink: Concord Crush, Tempting Turquoise, Sahara Sand, Basic Black, Old Olive

Paper: In Color dsp pack, whisper white, Old Olive, non SU pattern paper

Tools: Crimper, Scallop Trim border punch, 1/8" circle punch, black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Black and white checked ribbon (retired)

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A Thank You Quilt

A woman I met at quilt group, Marcia, asked me to go along with her to Mad City Quilt group, Well, of course I said yes, and we went on Tuesday. I had a good time and saw about 50 quilts, mostly from the speaker but they had show and tell so there were about 15 women that shared projects that they have been working on, what fun.

It just inspired me to make more quilt cards. Here's a thank you for Marcia for inviting me and picking me up to take me along. I appreciate it so much.

If you have any questions let me know. If you want any of the supplies used to make this card or any other you see here on my blog just email me your phone number and I will call you and be happy to help you.

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Supplies:

Stamps: Tagtastic

Paper: So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Tea Party dsp (retired),

Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Pretty in Pink

Tools: Bigz Lattice die, Scallop Trim border punch, Scallop Circle punch, Finial Press Embossing Folder sponge, paper piercer, blender pen

Another Christmas Card design

Several weeks ago I started making Christmas Cards, I am going to post them as I complete them so here's another one that I came up with. I love the dry embossed poinsettias in the background with the stark contrast of the cherry flower against the white. It seems to pop off the card. This is a very easy card to make, the hardest part is waiting for the smooch spray to dry on the flower so the rest of the card can be assembled.

• The base of the card is cherry cobbler 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded in half.
• Then I took a piece of white card stock 4 x 3 1/4" and ran it through the Big Shot with the petals a plenty ef.
• The flower is made by using the 5 petal flower punch. I used the paper snips to cut into the center a little bit more between each of the petals and then did an embossing line right down the middle of each petal and leaf. I then folded each petal and gave it a good pinch. I used stickles in gold for the 3 dots in the center then sprayed them with smooch spray and let them dry overnight. 
• The old olive piece 4 x 2" is stamped with the sentiment in cherry cobler  ink.
• The dsp is Jolly Holiday (retired). 1 1/8" piece on top and a 1" piece on the bottom both punched with the scallop trim border punch.
• Then a strip of cherry cobbler cs punched with the dotted ribbon border punch and adhered to the seam.

Supplies:

Stamps: Heard From the Heart
Paper: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White,  Jolly Holiday dsp (retired)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Tools:  5 Petal Flower Punch, Petals a Plenty embossing folder, Scallop Trim Border punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Big Shot, Stylus, Smooch Spray

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Stamping 411 challenge 218

Here is the card that I made for the stamping 411 challenge this week. The sketch is really helpful when putting a card together, it practically makes itself. CLick Here to go there.   Here is what I did.

• Card base is Pacific Point cs 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 folded in half
• Bashful Blue 5 x 3 3/4 stamped with Greenhouse garden in Bashful Blue the Marina Mist
• Then I added Paisley Petals dsp 3 3/4 x 2
• A 3/4" strip of  Marina Mist punched with the Scallop Trim Border punch was added right at the seam
• I stamped the sentiment from Tagtastic in Rose Red on whisper white cs then punched it out with the large oval punch and added it with dimensionals
• I added the butterflies which were cut out of Rose Red cs with the butterfly Embosslits and adhered them to the card

The Supplies:
Stamps: Tagtastic, Greenhouse Garden
Ink: Rose Red, Bashful Blue, Marina Mist
Paper: Paisley Petals dsp, Pacific Point cs, Bashful Blue cs, Marina Mist cs, whisper white cs
Tools: Scallop Trim Border punch, Large Oval punch, Butterfly Embosslits
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Changes they are a coming

Starting today June 1 demonstrators are allowed to pre order from the up coming 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog. If you would like to take advantage of a discount on all items and get the opportunity to order new products early plus a number of other benefits contact me paularough1@gmail.com to find out how you can become a demonstrator. Even someone who never wants to do a workshop can benefit from this program.

This promotion happened in April where everyone was given a chance to purchase the Four Frames set that will be available on July 1 and here is the card I made with my set.

It looks very similar to the promotion picture but you can see it a whole lot better.

• It uses Marina Mist, River Rock, Cherry Cobler, Whisper white card stock
• Printed Paisley dsp.
• Four Frames and Hello Again stamp sets with Basic Black and Cherry Cobler ink
• The Tools used are Scallop Trim Border punch, Small oval punch, Boho Blossoms punch, and the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder and of course the Big Shot.

I think my new favorite color is Marina Mist. It's not really a turquoise, sort of a light aqua but it has a richness and depth that is beautiful. If you haven't tried it yet I strongly suggest you do, I'm thinking you'll love it too.

I will post a link to the Last Chance Items when it becomes available. New catalogs are coming too. Let me now if you want to preorder one. They are $5 plus shipping If you want to pick it up from me there will be no additional charge but you must let me know soon.

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Hapy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to everyone. I gave this card to my mom several hours ago and she seemed to like it very much. I also gave her a hand stamped trivet using the Medallion stamp. I'll have to get a picture of that, I forgot too before I gave it to her.

• The wing of the bird on the 2 step bird punch makes a great petal for these tulips, and a little sponging gives them some depth.
• Lap of Luxury dsp was used along with Pretty In Pink for the card base.
• The stems are also from the 2 step bird punch.
• Teeny Tiny Wishes was used for the sentiment.

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Promotion Four Frames

The star of this card is the Four Frames Cherry Cobbler cut out with the Decorative Label punch. But the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder that the main card which is Marina Mist card stock, beautiful color, makes any card stock rich and luxurious.

I followed the directions for this card right off the website at Stampin' Up. When you are a demonstratior with SU you get access to a LARGE assortment of stamping help, ideas, suggestions, videos, printable instructions etc...  

I changed it a little and used the Hello Again stamp set that I got for FREE during Saleabration for the Hello.

The Four Frames stamp set and the  Paisley Petals DSP is on special this month. These items will be in the up and coming 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog but you can get it right now. Just place a $20 order and you can order both the stamp set and the dsp. Be the first to get it and you will see the beauty of this designer paper. It's gorgeous. It coordinates with all of the following colors Bravo Burgundy, Tangerine Tango, Marina Mist, River Rock, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke, Early Expresso and Whisper White. These items will not be available again until July 1  Just go to my website and place your order and your items will be on the way to your house real soon.

Any questions let me know.

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Scallop Trim Border Square Valentine

Here is the next project we completed at class on Jan 6. If you missed it you missed a lot of fun. I promised I would post the link to the instructions on how to make this card. The Scallop Trim Border punch square can be done a couple different ways. Here is the pre measured way. And here is Julie Buhler's video tutorial on how to punch any size rectangle using the scallop trim border punch. I hope these are helpful and please leave me a comment and let me know.

Here is what we did with the inside of the card. Stamped the scallop circle from Love you much stamp set on real red cs in real red ink and punched it out with the scallop circle punch. Then we stamped it again on certainly celery dsp and punched out just the center using the 1 1/4" circle punch and adhered them both to the inside of the card. Plenty of room left for any other sentiment or message you would like to include.

If you want to learn how to make the big green flower go here.

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Contempo Christmas in Rose Red

Here is the same card which I posted here except for a color change. This is truly monochromatic. I love the simplicity and the Rose Red color. Curly Cute is turning out to be a favorite set of mine. It has good variety and I can see myself using it all year long.

Tip: When you stamp your ornament make sure of two things, first that the stamp is inked up real good and second that you have enough card stock to be able to hold on to it when you punch it out.

Don't miss the basic pearls on the ornament, they add a touch of class.

The paper is retired but can be substituted with any coordinating designer series paper and this can be done in any color, endless possibilities.

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My Christmas Card

Hello everyone. Thanks for stopping by today. Now that all my Chirstmas cards have been mailed or handed out I thought it would be nice to share with you what I sent out. I think I made 84 of these design. I sent out 106 so the majority got this one.
I used natural white card stock for the base of the card and got the natural white envelopes to match.
The stamp set is Tree Trimmings and
The colors I used are Wild Wasabi, Poppy Parade and Concord Crush. Each color was used for one of the ornaments and one of the elements on the card.
This card is pretty self explanatory but
If you have any questions let me know.
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Fifth Avenue Floral

Today I decided to case a card right out of the Idea Book & Catalog. It really does have great ideas and suggestions. This one is found on page 122. I changed it up a bit. I think that stamping the rose onto colored card stock gives the flower a much richer look.

What I did was this:

Supplies:

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral

Paper: Perfect plum cs, Crumb Cake cs, So Saffron cs.

Ink: Basic black, Perfect plum marker

Tools: paper snips, dotted scallop ribbon punch, scallop trim border punch

I used a piece measuring 8 1/2" x 4 1/4" of perfect plum cs for the card. Fold in half.

Crumb Cake cs measures 4 1/4" x4 1/4"

So Saffron is 4 1/4" x 3/4"

Perfect Plum 4 1/4" wide and at least 3/4" high to run through the ribbon border punch. I love this punch, it allows you to make ribbon out of any color card stock that you have.

Then on scraps of both Crumb Cake and Perfect Plum I stamped all three flowers in Basic Black ink and then cut them out. I stamped the message at the top of the crumb cake cs. and adhered the smallest flower in the center and put the other two flowers on with dimensionals. I also shaded the rose with the perfect plum marker along the lines of the rose. It really gives it depth and makes it pop out like 3-D. Assemble the rest and send this to someone you care about.
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