Brenna's Birthday Card

Hello, and welcome to Paula's Place. I'm so glad you stopped by to take a look at what I have for you today. 

I found this adorable frog on Debbie Henderson's blog and had to give it a try. My grand niece turned eleven years old so I made her this card. She loves frogs and bugs and outdoor things and this fit her perfectly. Notice the thought bubble, it's new from Stampin' Up. It says Hoppy Birthday. So cute. 

The frog was made with  a number of punches and the lily pad from an oval die which was then run through the Big Shot inside the perfect polka dot embossing folder. One of my favorite techniques. It gives card stock instant texture and depth and only takes about 10 seconds to do. I also ran the Bashful blue mat piece through the Big Shot using the swirls embossing folder from Cuttlebug which gives the impression of water. Perfect for the background. The flower was stamped in Stazon Black and colored with a blender pen and ink. Pumpkin pie and Pretty in Pink and punched out with the Boho Blossom punch. The Punches I used for the frog are as follows. 

Wide Oval punch-head  Then I used the black marker to draw a smile and nose. 

Large oval-Legs

1 3/4" circle punch- body

1 3/8" circle punch-body

Boho blossom punch-feet

Eyes-Green-1/2" circle punch, white-punch pack circle, black 1/4" circle punch also a white gel pen was used to give those highlights. 

Frog is made with Certainly Celery card stock and then sponged with the same color ink

Lily pad is made with Wild Wasabi card stock and sponged with the same color ink. 

I would love to hear from you. Tell me you stopped by and how you like Mr. Froggie. 

I almost forgot to mention the conversation bubble. It's from Designer Type Photopolymer Stamp Set. The first Photopolymer Stamp Set Stampin' Up has put out. I'm confident that there will be more sets in the new catalog coming out at the end of May. 

Challenge 269

Hey, finally back with another Stamping 411 challenge.The operator's over there are taking a well deserved break right now but they'll be back at it in September. they are still posting the Saturday Sketch challenges so we can all stay on top of our game though. They had this cute sketch for us this week and this is my take on it. I got Twitterpated dsp and Summer Silhouettes and I'm having a ball with them. Thanks for stopping by. 

Supplies:
Stamps: Summer Silhouettes, Word Play, Fabulous Phrases
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Basic Gray, Certainly Celery
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Bordering Blue, Twitterpated dsp
Tools: Curly Label punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Eyelet Border punch,  Regals brads, Delicate Designs Embossing Folder, sponge, small star punch

Stamping 411 Challenge 228

Thanks to all the Operators over at Stamping 411 for choosing my card to be featured in the stamper's showcase. You all are wonderful and I appreciate all your hard work.

Here is the Stamping 411 sketch challenge 228 for this week. I love going over there and checking out what everyone else is doing with these but mostly I appreciate all their hard work to come up with these sketches which gives me someplace to start. To want to make a card and start with a blank sheet of card stock it makes it infinately easier if you have a direction to go. There are endless possibilities out there so we have to have somewhere to start. The sketches they provide do this for us. Then we just add the stamps and ink and things come together so great.

Look at it like this. You have 2 yards of fabric. It's laying on a table flat ready to be made into something. You wouldn't start randomly cutting on that fabric and hope something nice comes out of it. You get a pattern, whether it's for an apron, a pair of pants, a dress, a jacket, whatever it is you want to make you use the correct pattern, you lay it out on the fabric and cut it out accordingly. Same with card making. If we start with a sketch, or pattern, it makes it go a lot easier.

I combined the sketch with the color inspiration challenge 164. I smooch sprayed the ornament, which is hard to see in the photo, after I ran it through the Big shot with the petals-a-plenty ef. I used markers and blender pen to color the image which was stamped with stazon ink. I sponged the sky then used 2 way glue pen to apply the dazzling diamonds glitter. So it really sparkles. The little snowflake was cut with the Northern Frost strip die. I think everything else is pretty obvious. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for stopping by At Paula's Place

Supplies:

Stamps: Greeting Card Kids, Snow Flurries, Contempo Christmas

Paper: Lucky Limeade, Riding Hood Red, Early Espresso, Whisper White

Ink: Lucky Limeade, Riding Hood Red, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Pink Pirouette, Blushing Bride, Bashful Blue

Tools: Ornament Punch, Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder, Boho Blossom Punch, Dazzling Diamond glitter, 2-way glue, sponge, smooch spray, Northern Frost strip die, Big Shot, Silver cord

411 Challenge 217 Pink Doilies

Sometimes you just have to flip that sketch. I stamped that big Melon Mambo doily up in the corner then realized that it needed to be opposite my punched image so I just flipped it from the right side to the left. I like it. Do you know what the punched image is? I know it's a cute little flower but are you looking at your punches wondering if you own it? I'll  tell you what it is in a minute.

There are two challenges over at Stamping 411 this week. This is the first. Here are the dimensions.

Base: 1 1 x 4 1/4", scored and folded in half at 5 1/2"
Layer 2: 4 7/8" x 3 5/8"
Layer 3: 3x4"
Layer 4: Ribbon or cardstock
Layer 5: ANY shape punch

This is what I did. I scored and folded a piece of Melon Mambo cs 11 x 4 1/4 for the base. Added a piece of dsp from the brights dsp stack in Regal Rose, then a piece of Pink Pirouette was stamped with doilies, the large one in Melon Mambo. the small in Pretty in Pink  and the other large one in Pink Pirouette. Then I used the Melon Mambo marker to outline the edge of PP cs to give the illusion of a very small border. Then I adhered it to the dsp. I punched out the glossy white with the dotted scallop ribbon border and ran it through the crimper. Love that thing. It makes it look like real ribbon so you can make ribbon any color that you have in card stock. Then I punched once with the Lace Ribbon Border in Pretty in Pink. Gorgeous. Took the 3/4" circle punch and punched out a perfect little flower from the center. I wanted to back it with the Melon Mambo but the 1/2" circle wasn't quite large enough so I used the flower from the Boho Blossoms punch. It worked great. Added the basic pearl. and that's it.

Stamps: Delicate Doilies

Ink: Melon Mambo ink pad and marker, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose

Paper: Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Brights Patterns dsp stack, Glossy White

Tools: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Boho Blossoms punch, Lace Ribbon Border punch ( This is the little flower on the ribbon), 3/4" circle punch, basic pearls

Stamping 411 Challenge 211

Here we are at another challenge from Stamping 411. I really appreciate the operators over there. They come up with the greatest sketches and keep me inspired to keep creating. This is my favorite sketch so far. Here is what I did.

The base of the card is Melon Mambo. Cut to  4 1/4" wide  x 11", scored at 5 1/2"

Then I used the Dotted Ribbon Border Punch on basic black and made instant ribbon, (love that punch)

Layer 2: 3 1/2" square of Newsprint dsp matted with a piece of basic black cs 1/8" larger
Layer 3: 3 x 1 1/4"piece of Newsprint dsp matted with a piece of basic black cs 1/8" larger
Layer 4: I stamped black onto Melon Mambo using one of the frames from Four Frames stamp set. I also stamped onto Melon Mambo using Punch Potpourri stamp set (retired Hostess set) the three flowers. and punched them out with Boho Blossoms punch. I added a rhinestone and dimensionals to the back of the frame.

If you have any questions let me know. Thanks for stopping by At Paula's Place.

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.

Thanks for stopping by At Paula's Place

Punch Potpourri

Here is a completely different type of card then I have been posting lately. This is from the regular 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catlog and uses one of the Hostess Sets, Punch Potpourri. With this set you get a butterfly, a bird and a heart and also 3 cute little flowers and all of these coordinate with Stampin' Up's punches. I love the look of stamping and then punching them out. Mary Fish made a similar card to the one pictured here which used  the Bird stamp and then was punched out with the large oval punch and trimmed on each end to form the vase. I love the modern look of this. I also used Just Believe stamp set for the flowers in the vase and the Retro Remix wheel for the background. Night of Navy card stock and ink was used for a monochromatic look. Although in the picture the ribbon looks like a different color it is navy ribbon, 1/4" grosgain.

Here is a picture of the inside of the card. I like to decorate the insides of all my cards but it is imperative when dark colored card stock is used for the base of the card.

If you have any questions let me know and thanks for stopping by At Paula's Place

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.

Thanks for stopping by At Paula's Place.

Spring is Coming Soon

It took me a long time to get the lattice die for the Big Shot. Now I wish I would have ordered it a long time ago. If you don't have this die you are missing out on a whole world of style that is available for a small cost. This card is very little stamping but a whole lot of punching.

• This is what was used. 2 3/8" scallop circle , Boho Blossoms, 1/2" circle, 1 1/4" circle, scallop oval, small oval, Dotted ribbon border all punches from Stampin' Up and the Lattice die and also the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.
• Teen Tiny Wishes supplied the sentiment and Garden Green ink was used to stamp it. The Card Stock is Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Whisper White and Chocolate Chip

I think it is a cheerful springtime card I would like to know what you think by leaving me a comment. 

If you would like to order Stampin' Up product head over to my website Any Questions let me know and thanks for stopping by At Paula's Place.

This is a Mary Fish design and I'm proud to say that I get a great deal of inspiration from her blog.

Orange Bliss

This is a card that my upline, Cindy Fodor, sent to me. Isn't it beautiful.She made this card with the Bliss Saleabration set. It's one of those FREE items that you can get with just a $50 order of Stampin' Up products. There are over 50 stamp sets that you can choose from and Designer Series Paper pack and there is even a Button and Ribbon package that you can choose. 

• Also used the Duo Scallop Square die that was featured in the Holiday Mini catalog but is still available. It makes two easy scallop squares in a snap with the Big Shot. 
• The scallop square punch along with the 1 1/4" square and the 1 3/8" square punches were used
• And the Boho Blossoms punch to get that cute little flower with the brad in the middle
• Isn't the ribbon adhered to the card in a unique way

Any questions let me know. Thanks for stopping by At Paula's Place .