Gorgeous Flowers

This was my card for my Downline Swap.  Again, the "rules" were to use Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, and Crushed Curry.  I am ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE with Gorgeous Grunge so I am always looking for ways to use it!

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Flower Shop, Gorgeous Grunge, Lacy & Lovely
Card Stock - Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
Ink - Crushed Curry, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder
Accessories - Pansy Punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals

July Downline Swaps

This week I hosted my downline meeting.  Our swap generated some beautiful cards!  The theme was the colors of Summer Starfruit, Pool Party, and Wisteria Wonder.  Check them out!

By Carol Johnson

By Kathy Johnson

By Dotti Hansen

By Sherri Barker

By Jill Perkins

By Marge McGuire

Convention 2013 - Scrapbook Page Swap 2

For this group I had December.  Again, I designed this layout in My Digital Studio first and then assembled it from actual cardstock, stamps, and accessories.  It made it so much easier to move things around, change colors, and arrange the layout digitally before doing all the cutting and stamping for real.  For the decorative edges, I scored the paper using the Simply Scored and the Borders Plate, then cut the design out by hand. 

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Ornamental Keepsakes, More Merry Messages
Card Stock - Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White, Polka Dot DS
Ink - Real Red, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, StazOn Black
Accessories - Big Shot, Top Note Die, Holiday Ornaments Framelits, 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, Glue Dots, Brights Glimmer Brads, Paper Piercer, Simply Scored, Simply Scored Borders Plate

Convention 2013 - Scrapbook Page Swap 1

For my Scrapbook Swap I am in two different groups.  In each group there is someone assigned to each month so at the end of the swap everyone had a two page spread for each month of the year.  For this group I had November.  I actually designed both of my page spreads in My Digital Studio (MDS) and then assembled them with actual paper and product.  MDS is a great tool for planning and layouts, not just digitally scrapbooking.

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Woodgrain
Card Stock - So Saffron, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke
Ink - So Saffron
Accessories - Big Shot, Bigz Alphabet Typeset, Bigz Autumn Accents, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Simply Scored, Simply Scored Borders Plate

Convention 2013 - Simply Pressed Clay Swap

I got the inspiration for this card from Amy K.  I think the card is just gorgeous and a great display of the 5 new In Colors!

First I created all the flowers.

I then dyed them with a Stampin' Spritzer filled with alcohol and re-inker.  Some of the flowers only took two coats but the lighter colors took a couple more.  The dried pretty quickly.

When I stamped the flowers,  I first laid out a scrap of paper so to leave a void for my words.  I decided against using a label punch because there were so many layers already.

Here is a close up of the flowers after they are finished and on the card.

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Serene Silhouettes , Loving Thoughts
Card Stock - Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White
Ink - Pistachio Pudding, Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush
Accessories - Big Shot, Top Note Die, Simply Pressed Clay, Simply Pressed Clay Molds, Stampin' Spritzer, Boho Blossoms Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Sticky Strip

Convention 2013 - Vintage Swap

I have been super into vintage cards lately so I can't wait for this swap!  I also had a lot of fun creating this card.  The vintage look was achieved by Crumb Cake Sponging the entire surface and Early Espresso Sponge Daubering the edges (yes I Daubering like its a word *smile*). 

I made the tag myself.  Cut your paper at 2-1/2" x 3-1/4".  Then using the Simply Scored and the Diagonal Plate, Score at 1-5/8" on the short side and 2-3/8" on the long side.  Then I cut along the score lines.

The button is made from Simply Pressed Clay and then dyed Early Espresso by spraying it with a Spritzer filled with alcohol and Re-inker. 

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - The Open Seas, En Francais, Clockworks, Creative Elements
Card Stock - Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Ink - Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
Accessories - Simple Scored, Diagonal Plate, Simply Pressed Clay, Simply Pressed Clay Molds, Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Sponge Dauber, Sponge, 3/4" Circle Punch, Glue Dots, Sticky Strip,
Stampin' Spritzer

Convention 2013 - Bling Swap 2

Sorry this picture didn't come out so great.  I didn't realize until after I packed up the cards :(  I got the idea for this card from Shelia Dawson.  The Evergreen Set is another one of the carry-over sets I talked about.  Holiday Carry Over List

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Evergreen, More Merry Messages
Card Stock - Whisper White, Night if Navy
Ink - Night of Navy, Versamark
Accessories - Big Shot, Designer Frames, Basic Rhinestones, Heat Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy

Convention 2013 - Blig Swap 1

Inspiration for this card came from Dawn and Friends.  It is a very elegant and eye catching card.  Everyone I show it to  ooohs and aaahs over it.  The tray is made from the Scallop Border Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch and a rectangle I cut out with scissors.  The ribbon on this card is a sneak peak from the up coming Holiday Mini.  Just love that shimmer and sparkle!

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Love & Laughter, Wedding Words
Card Stock - Basic Black, Whisper White, Silver Glitter
Ink - StazOn Black
Accessories - Jumbo Wheel Handle, Scallop Border Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Basic Rhinestones, 1/8" Silver Ribbon (Holiday Mini Sneak Peak), Dimensionals

Convention 2013 - Wow Christmas Swap 2

I actually created this card for my downline Christmas card last year.  There are 6 holiday sets, a framelits set, and a punch pack that carried over from last year.  Even though they are not in the catalog you can still purchase them.  Click Holiday Carry Over List to see what they are.  Enjoy!

 

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Ornamental Keepsakes, More Merry Messages
Card Stock - Very Vanilla, Natural Composition
Ink - Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand
Accessories - Big Shot, Large Scallop Edgelit, Delicate Designs, Holiday Ornaments Framelits, Basic Pearls, Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Dimensionals

Convention 2013 - Christmas Wow Swap 1

This card is inspired by Carla Clements.  It is a beautiful Christmas card without a Christmas Set.  It is fun and whimsical.  Enjoy!

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Lace & Lovely, Sassy Salutations
Card Stock - Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Whisper White, Season of Style DS (Holiday Mini Sneak Peak)
Ink - Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Accessories - Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals

Two-Step Stamping Flowers

When my Raining Flowers retired, I knew I needed a two-step replacement.  I fell in love with Too Kind as soon as I saw it!  Plus the set comes with stems and I always seem to be looking for that.

What is two-step stamping you ask?  It is where you use one stamp to stamp one color and then another stamp that is slightly different to stamp a second color on top.  Like the flowers in my card.  Two-step stamping can be the flower on one stamp and the stem on another stamp also shown in my card.  Basically, you don't have to color a stamp with markers; you use different stamps to achieve the same look.  

My card for this post came from page 55 in the new 2013-2014 Catalog.  I used the layout and colors to design my card using my new set.

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Too Kind
Card Stock - Soft Sky, Whisper White
Ink - Soft Sky, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories - Linen Thread, Dimensionals

Monochromatic Mosaic Madness

 Okay, I'll be honest, I can not remember where I got the idea for this card.  I have been looking all over for it but cant find it.  Sorry.

I LOVE the simplicity of this card.  You can do this in any color and it is gender neutral!  The stamp on the bottom was inked once and stamped 3 times.  Enjoy!

I was talking to some customers and they thought the card could using something on top, so we created this.  Which do you like better?

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Mosaic Madness, Label Love
Card Stock - Whisper White, Bermuda Bay
Ink - Bermuda Bay
Accessories - Artisan Punch, Dimensionals

Fourth of July Swap

Recently I had a swap with my downline.  Check out there awesome Fourth of July cards!

 Kathy Johnson

 

 Sherri Barker

 

Jill Perkins

 

 Marge McGuire

 

 Dotti Hansen

 

Card Swap

Last month I got together with my three wonderful and talented downline girls.  We had lots of fun talking Stampin' Up! and swapping cards.  Look at their creations!

All Occasions Card Swap - Birthday

Prior to convention, I signed up for several organized swaps.  This card is for an All Occasions Swap which just means that your card could be for any occasion.
As I have been playing with the new In Colors, Wisteria Wonder has quickly become my favorite color.  Paired up with Elegant Eggplant it is to die for!  This card also features a favorite technique of mine, Emboss Resist with Embossing Folders and the Big Shot.

First you have to create your resist image.  I used Stampin' Up's Original Die, 3" Circle.  I used this die to cut a circle in chip board.

Once you have your image that you want resisted cut out, lay the Embossing Folder over the chip board to position where you want it.  Draw marks around the corners so you remember where it goes then remove it and put down removable two sided tape.

Position the Embossing Folder back to where you want it using the marks you drew.

Insert your paper inside the Embossing Folder.

The Big Shot should be set up so that you are on Tab 2.

Then place the chip board and Embossing Folder and finally a Cutting Board.  (So you will only use one Cutting Board).

When taping down an embossed image, it is best to put tape on the regular cardstock and then adhere the embossed image.  This will keep the pressure from flattening the embossing.

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Aviary, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock - Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
Ink - Wisteria Wonder, Early Espresso
Accessories - Rhinestones, 3" Circle Die, Big Shot, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Lattice Lace Embossing Folder