Summer Flowershop

I just LOVE this card!  I got the inspiration for the layout from this card by Amy O'Neill.  The greatest thing about Stampin' Up! releasing the Dictionary Stamp when they retired the First Edition DS is that now you can have your print IN any color and ON any color!  Oh the possibilities!

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - Dictionary, Flowershop
Card Stock - Whisper White, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Basic Black
Ink - Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry
Accessories - Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Pansy Punch, 1/8" Black Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Glue Dots

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