Bloomin' Marvelous

Bloomin' Marvelous

Sale-A-Bration ended March 22. SAB this year was, to me one of the best I can remember!! So many awesome stamp sets and accessories to choose from. This set, Bloomin' Marvelous turned out to be my favorite!

How I did it:

Inks/papers for the card on the left: rich razzleberry, pool party, island indigo

Inks/papers for the card/scrapbook page on the right: summer starfruit, basic gray, baja breeze

Big Shot (right): beautiful wings embosslit

Embellishments: delicate details lace tape, island indigo, basic gray and summer starfruit ribbon

For the card on the right, I used the stamp-off technique to create a shadow for the butterfly. It gives the appearance of movement.

Hope you were able to take advantage of SAB this year!

Bloomin' Marvelous Gift Card Holder

Bloomin' Marvelous

Inside

When giving gift cards for special occasions, I like to add a personal touch. This card does that! It has a nice slot on the inside to insert a gift card and space to add a special note.

Here's how I did it:

1. Starting with the base of the card, I cut a piece of 12"x12" card stock to 4"x11-7/8".
2. Lay the card stock landscape on the Simply Scoring tool and score at 3-7/8" and 7-7/8".
3. Place the diagonal plate on the scoring tool and score at 3-7/8" diagonally - just between the score lines from step #2.
4. Fold the card along the score lines.
5. Make the front and inside of the card. It should measure approximately 3-3/4"x3-3/4"
6. Use sticky strip (or adhesive of your choice) inside of the card along the left inside, top to bottom.
7. You'll need sticky strip on the back of the card as well.

Supplies for the card pictured:

Stamp set(s): Bloomin' Marvelous from Sale-A-Bration*

Inks/papers: very vanilla, going gray, pool party

Special paper: More Amore DS and Core'dinations primrose petals

Big Shot: honeycomb embossing folder, apothecary accents framelits

Embellishments: rhinestone basic jewels

*Earn it FREE with a $50 product order during Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration (Jan. 22 - March 22)

Bootiful Occasions

Bootiful Occasions

March is here - time to start thinking about spring! I used the Bootiful Occasions set to create this spring card. I used the new Cloudy Day embossing folder to make the background match the clouds in the rain boot. A subtle touch that adds a lot of dimension to this card.

Here's what I used:

Stamp Set(s): Bootiful Occasions, Bright Blossoms

Papers/ink(s): midnight muse, real red, gumball green

Punch: Boho Blossoms

Big Shot: Cloudy Day EF

Embellishments: Brights DS buttons

This set is great for lots of occasions! Another card using Bootiful Occasions:

 

Here's what I used:

Stamp Set(s): Bootiful Occasions

Papers/ink(s): tempting turquoise, summer starfruit, going gray

Punch: 1" square

Big Shot: Chevron EF, Ovals framelits

Embellishments: Brights DS buttons

Bootiful Occasions $17.95 (clear)

 

Patterned Occasions

Patterned Occasions

Updating my blog again today - I'm stuck at home because of an historic snowstorm that hit the panhandle of Texas early Monday morning. Roads are closed, schools are closed and I'm home for the 2nd day in a row. What's a girl to do but stamp, stamp, stamp!

Here, I have used the Sale-A-Bration set Patterned Occasions. The pinwheel is easily made using the SU! Pinwheel Sizzlets Die. Definitely worth $4.95!

What a sweet baby card. Don't know of anyone expecting right now but I'll have a baby card ready just in case!

Here's what I used:

Stamp sets: Patterned Occasions* and A Word for You
Inks/papers/ribbon: Going Gray and Whisper White
DS paper: Neutrals Collection patterned paper
Big Shot: Chevron EF and Pinwheel Sizzlits Die

*Earn it FREE with a $50 product order during Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration (Jan. 22 - March 22)

Oh, Hello

Oh, Hello

The Oh, Hello stamp set  is one of my favorites introduced in the SU! spring catalog - love the bold font and the chevron patterns!! Also from the spring catalog, the natural trim ribbon reminds me of burlap. Surprising to me, I like the delicate lace trim and doilies - they add an elegant touch to an otherwise contemporary card.

Stamp Set: Oh, Hello

Papers/inks card 1: daffodil delight, midnight muse, crumb cake, whisper white

Papers/inks card 2: daffodil delight, lucky limeade, calypso coral, crumb cake

DS paper: Summer Smooches

Big Shot: ovals framelits

Punches: extra-large oval

Embellishments: natural trim ribbon, delicate details lace tape, tea lace paper doilies

Oh, Hello $18.95 (clear)

Moving Forward

Moving Forward

Did you know that Stampin' Up is a supporter of the Ronald McDonald House Charities? Purchase this year's exclusive Moving Forward stamp set and SU! will donate $3 to the RMHC.

To get 2 colors on my image, I used the brush tip of my markers to color the tricycle, using the lightest color first.

Supplies

Stamp sets: Moving Forward and Bring on the Cake

Inks/papers: going gray, calypso coral, very vanilla

DS papers: First Edition Speciality and Patterned Paper In Color 2011-2013

Markers: 2011-2013 In Color markers

Punches: 1" square punch

Embellishments: 2011-2013 In Color designer printed brads

$14.95 (clear)

SAB Pretty Petites

Pretty Petites

This is my favorite time of the SU! year - Sale-A-Bration is here!! This card is made using the Pretty Petites stamp set and the Petite Curly Label punch.

Just a reminder - for every $50 order, you get a free stamp set or accessory from the SAB catalog. If you are a hostess with a qualifying workshop, you'll get a free SAB bundle which includes the Madison Avenue stamp set, Sycamore Street DS paper and the Sycamore Street Ribbon and Button pack.

 

Stamp Set: pretty petites

Inks/papers/ribbons: going gray, whisper white, lucky limeade, eggplant envy

Punch: petite curly label

Big Shot: apothecary accents framelits

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