Happy Birthday

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin' Up Spotlight on Nature and Butterfly Basics

Ink: VersaMark, Stampin' Up Craft White, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Bubble Bath, Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Gina K White and Stampin' Up Basic Black

Accessories: Waffle Flower Nesting Circles Dies, Stampin' Up Spotlight on Nature Dies, Brutus Monroe Alabaster White Embossing Powder, Ribbon from Stash, Water brush, Honey Bee Gems, Stampin' Up Black Dimensionals

Hello Stampers!  It is Featured Stamper Sunday over at Splitcoaststampers!  Here is my inspiration card:

I was drawn to this card because of the use of black.  It really caught my eye.  I also really like the look of the white wash technique.  I heat embossed the floral image and die cut it using a circle die.  Then I did the white wash and let it dry while I finished the card.  To mat this image I die cut the decorative circle out of black, and die cut a white circle to go behind it to highlight the decorative edge.  I also cut out a card base and added a white and a black layer.  By this time my image was dry.  I wanted to add some color on top of the white wash, so I got out my water brush and some melon mambo ink and applied ink to the florals, then I added some old olive to the leaves.  It is very faint but there is some color.  I think I should have used more white ink to allow those colors to stand out.  I took this circle and popped it up on the decorative circle, added some sheer ribbon, and adhered my layers together.  For the inside I did some simple stamping.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Terri

Oh Happy Day

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Playing in the Rain

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Distress Ink Tumbled Glass

Paper: Gina K White

Accessories: SU Everyday Arches Dies, Playing in the Rain Dies, Raindrops Embossing Folder, Pickett Fence Blending Brush

Hello Stampers!  I survived my first day of inservice!  I was excited to get home to make a card for today's Clean and Simple Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers, the theme is weather wonder.  For my card I started by die cutting an arch and embossing it with the rain drops embossing folder.  Then I ink blended some tumbled glass on top to create the sky.  For the focal image, I stamped, die cut, and colored it in with Copics.  The bottom portion of the image did not cut out with the die cut, so I fussy cut out the puddle.  I adhered these pieces to the bottom of the arch.  Then I stamped, die cut, and highlighted the clouds with Copic markers.  Next I adhered the clouds to the arch, and glued the arch to a card base.  For the inside I ink blended the edges of the arch and stamped a sentiment.

That's all for now!  We'll see how day 2 of inservice goes... until next time!

Terri

 

Happy Birthday

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Charming Day, Elements of Text, PaperTrey Birthday Basics

Paper: Gina K White, SU Sahara Sand and Sweet Sorbet 12x12 DSP

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Sahara Sand and Espresso

Accessories: Copic Markers, SU Linen Thread, SU Charming Day Dies, Pickett Fence Blending Brush

Hello Stampers!  I am sharing a card I made for the Featured Stamper Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.  Here is my inspiration card:

For my card I started by stamping and die cutting my floral images.  Then I needed to find some patterned paper and decide what color scheme to go for.  I found some sahara sand patterned paper with a simple pattern, and that led me to use sahara sand for the card.  I cut a piece of sahara sand and a strip of the patterned paper.  I adhered the patterned paper to the bottom of the cardstock.  I inked up my blending brush with sahara sand and inked up the edges.  Then I used post its to cover up the patterned paper.  I took one of the stamps from Elements of Text and randomly partially stamped this on the top portion of the card.  For the sentiment I used my trusty stamp a ma jib and stamped it in early espresso so it would stand out against the background.  Next I added some linen thread with a bow.  To finish this card panel I used dimensionals to pop up the floral image.  For the inside I cut a sahara sand panel and inked up the edges.  I stamped my sentiment and adhered another floral image.  

Well it is back to work tomorrow as my summer vacation has come to an end.  Back to weekend stamping! :(

Thanks for stopping by!!

Terri

Sending Love and Sympathy

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Love and Sympathy and Prairie Grass

Paper: Gina K White and SU Basic Black

Ink: VersaFine CLAIR Nocturne, Distress Inks: Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Fired Brick, Seedless Preserves

Accessories: SU Tasteful Labels Dies, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Dimensionals, and Pickett Fence Blending Brushes

Hello Stampers!  I'm here to share a card that I made today.  We lost power at noon today, and as the storm passed it brightened up outside.  Which means I was able to do a little crafting to pass the time until our power came back on.  For this card I ink blended a panel and stamped the grassy image on top.  I adhered this to the card base and then I cut a thin strip of black cardstock and adhered one to each side of the panel.  For the sentiment I stamped, die cut, and popped it up onto the card.  For the inside I stamped a different grassy image and stamped, die cut, and adhered the sentiment inside the card.  I'm happy to report our power came back on around 3:00!!  Now it is time to cheer on the Brewers!!  

Thanks for stopping by!!

Terri

For You and Yours

Supplies:

Stamps:  Stampin' Up Winter Scenes and Brightest Glow

Ink: VersaMark    

Paper: Gina K White and Simon Says Stamp Matte Silver Cardstock  

Accessories: Stampin' Up Peaceful Greenery Embossing Folder, Pink and Main Large Sentiment Strip Dies, Stampin' Up Peace on Earth Dies, Stampin' Up Thoughtful Expressions Dies, Silver Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Hello Stampers!  I'm here to share a card I made for the sketch over at 
Freshly Made Sketches.

For my card I started with the card base.  From there I added a silver layer, and then cut and embossed a white layer.  Next I die cut the silver decorative shape and nestled it into the embossing folder.  For the focal image I stamped, heat embossed, and die cut it.  I adhered it to the silver shape.  For the sentiment I stamped, heat embossed, and die cut it.  I added a bit of silver on the edges of the sentiment strip, and then I popped this up with dimensionals.  For the inside I simply heat embossed and die cut it.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Terri

Happy Holidays

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Brightest Glow

Ink: SU Evening Evergreen

Paper: Gina K White, SU Evening Evergreen, SU 6x6 One Horse Open Sleigh

Accessories: Pretty Pink Posh Sentiment Strips Die, SU Labels Aglow Dies, SU Evening Evergreen Plaid Ribbon, Gina K Mini Snowflakes

Hello Stampers!!  I'm here to share a Christmas card that I made using the One Horse Open Sleigh DSP.  I followed a tutorial but made mine an A2 size card instead of a 5x7 card.  Here is the video tutorial I was inspired by.  Making a 4 Panel Card.  I made into an A2 card, here are the measurements if you want to try it.  Cut your patterned paper to 4 3/8 x 3 5/8, and cut the four panels by cutting every 1 1/8 inches.  To mat this cut a piece of cardstock 4 15/16 x 3 3/4 inches.  This was a fun card to make and a great way to use your patterned paper!!  

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Terri

Sunny Beachy Thoughts

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Trucking Along

Ink: Distress Ink: Spiced Marmalade, Scattered Straw, Tumbled Glass, Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Pear Pizzazz, Cajun Craze

Paper: Gina K White, SU Pool Party, Pecan Pie, Granny Apple Green, and Sandpaper

Accessories: Pickett Fence Blending Brushes, SU Stylish Shapes Dies, Lawn Fawn Everyday Sentiment Banners, Dimensionals, Sizzix Palm Tree Die, SU Soft Waves Embossing Folder

Hello Stampers!!!  I'm here to share a card I made for the Clean and Simple Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.   The theme of the week is "Summer Fun."  To make my card I started with the truck.  I inked up the solid truck with pear pizzazz ink, and then I lightly sponged on some cajun craze ink at the bottom to give the truck a rusty look.  Then I stamped the outline of the truck on top of this.  To give it that beachy, summery feel I stamped the palm trees, surf board, and beach ball in the back and colored them with copic markers.  Then I fussy cut this out.  For the background I die cut a circled and ink blended a summery sky, and added some sandpaper at the bottom of the circle to ground the truck.  To finish up the focal image I stamped, die cut, and popped up the sentiment on the circle.  Now for the card front I decided to emboss it with the soft waves embossing folder, and adhere it to a pool party card base.  I adhered my focal image to the background to finish up the front of this card.  For the inside I die cut a palm tree and added a bit of sandpaper at the bottom, leaving room to add a note.  And that completes my card.  

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Terri

Happy Holidays!

 

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin' Up Brightest Glow

Paper: Stampin' Up:  One Horse Open Sleigh 6x6 DSP, Basic White, Crumb Cake, and Cajun Craze

Ink: Stampin' Up Cajun Craze

Accessories: Pretty Pink Posh: Large Sentiment Dies, Stampin' Up Linen Thread and Dimensionals

Hello Stampers!  I'm here to share a Christmas card that I made using a fun Book Fold tutorial that I found on Pinterest.  Here is what her card looked like:

I used a different piece of DSP for my card.  My sister-in-law loves foxes, and this card was made with her in mind.  Check out the tutorial, it is an easy fun fold card! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Terri

Jar of Joy Box

Supplies: 

Stamps: Stampin' Up Jar of Joy

Paper: Stampin' Up: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Mossy Meadow

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin' Up: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Mossy Meadow

Accessories: Stampin' Up Holly Berry Happiness Punch, Sweet Jar Punch, Stylish Shape Dies, Everday Arches Dies, Snowflake Sky Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Celebrate It Ribbon

Hello Stampers!!  I'm here to share this cute box I made for Christmas.  I followed the following tutorial:  Snowman Box 

I didn't quite have all of the supplies she had, so I improvised with what I had.  You could fill this little box with lots of different candies.  I send my niece and nephew money for Christmas, so I thought this would be a fun way to package it.  This was a fun project to do.  

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Terri 

Many Happy Wishes

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Thankful Garden, Pretty Pink Posh Sentiment Strips Birthday

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaMark, SU Highland Heather and Old Olive

Paper: Gina K White, SU Highland Heather, Basic Black, Gingham Gala 6x6 DSP

Accessories: Brutus Monroe Alabaster White Embossing Powder, SU Happy Little Things Dies, Lawn Fawn Stitched Scalloped Borders, Waffle Flower Tiny Crosses Texture Die, Honey Bee Gems, SU Dimensionals, SU Thankful Garden Dies and Decorative Masks, Pickett Fences Blending Brushes, Creative Expressions Mini Shadowed Sentiments

Hello Stampers!  I'm here to share a card I made using the sketch of the week over at Freshly Made Sketches.

For my card I started with the flower.  I stamped it and then I die cut it.  Then I used the decorative masks to blend color onto this flower.  Next I cut out a card base using Gina K's heavy base weight cardstock.  For the middle of the card I wanted some texture.  I chose the tiny crosses texture die.  I thought the little crosses complimented the shape of the flower petals.  So to do this I turned the texture plate 90 degrees so it would only add texture to the center of the card.  I wanted the top and bottom to be plain white.  Next I cut 2 strips of the gingham paper.  For the top strip I added a stitched scalloped border behind the gingham paper.  I adhered these two strips to the card base.  For the sentiment I stamped, heat embossed, die cut, and adhered it to the card base.  To finish the front I added some dimensionals to the flower and popped it up onto the card base, and then I added some gems to give it a little sparkle.  For the inside I made another gingham strip with a highland heather scalloped edge.  And I die cut the sentiment.  

Thanks so much for stopping by!!  

Terri

Jar of Joy

 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Stampin' Up Jar of Joy

Paper: Lawn Fawn Peace Joy Love 6x6 Petite Paper Pack, Gina K White, Stampin' Up Sweet Sorbet

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin' Up: Pool Party, Sweet Sorbet, Smoky Slate

Accessories: Stampin' Up Sweet Jar Punch, Copic Markers, Memory Box Banner Sentiment Trio

Hello Stampers!  It's Sunday, and you know that it is time for the Featured Stamper Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.  Here is the card that I CASED:

I liked how she had a group of three and a fun patterned paper background.  For my card I stamped and punched out the jars for my group of three.  Then I picked out some fun patterned paper for the background.  I had some space at the bottom of the patterned paper and I decided to add a sentiment to my card.  I stamped it in sweet sorbet on a banner die cut.  I added some layers and my card was finished.  For the inside I stamped a sentiment and added that sweet snowman to the bottom corner.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Terri

Delightful Birthday Wishes

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin' Up Delightful Wishes, Poppy Stamps Birthday Banners, Honey Bee Birthday Wishes

Paper: Gina K White, Stampin' Up Daffodil Delight

Ink: Stampin' Up Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Lemon Lolly

Accessories: Stampin' Up More Messages Die, Stylish Shapes, and Delightful Wishes Dies, Poppy Stamps Birthday Banners Die, Dimensionals, Honey Bee Gems

Hello Stampers!  I am sharing a card I made for two challenges.  One is the Clean and Simple Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers: CASe yourself.   Here is a picture of the card I chose from my gallery:

And this card also used the sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches:

For my card I started by die cutting the corners.  Then I stamped and die cut the floral image.  And then I adhered the floral image with dimensionals.  For the sentiment I stamped, die cut, and adhered it to the card with mini dimensionals.  To finish the card I added a few gems to the focal image.  For the inside I duplicated the die cut corners, and stamped, die cut, and adhered the sentiment to the inside.

Leafy Thanks

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin' Up Blooming Phrases

Paper: Stampin' Up Mossy Meadow and Delightful Daisy 12x12 DSP, and Gina K White

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Stampin' Up Old Olive

Accessories: Stampin' Up: Tiny Bee Trinkets, Mixed Florals Dies, Dimensionals, My Favorite Things: Stitched Fishtail Sentiment Strips

Hello Stampers!  I'm here to share a card that I made for the sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches:

For my card I started by selecting a patterned paper for the background and matted it with mossy meadow card stock.  Then I die cut my focal image. and adhered it to the patterned paper.  For the sentiment I stamped, die cut, and popped it up over my focal image.  To finish the card I added some bees.  For the inside I kept it simple since it is a thank you card.  I die cut the image, trimmed it down, and then adhered to the inside of the card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!  

Terri

Sunflower Greetings

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin' Up: Peaceful Moments and Charming Day

Paper: Gina K White

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Stampin' Up: Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder, Spellbinders Square Dies

Hello Stampers!  I'm here to share a card that I made for the Inspiration Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.  This is my inspiration picture that I chose.  I decided to make my card white on white.  For my card I started by cutting a card base 5"x10", and then I die cut and embossed the square opening on the card front.  For the sunflowers I embossed a 4.75x4.75 and adhered it to the back of the card front.  Then I used my stamp a ma jig to stamp the sentiment.  For the inside I did the opposite.  I die cut a square opening and then ran it through an embossing folder.  I adhered this to the inside and then stamped a sentiment.

That's all for now!! Thanks for stopping by!!

Terri

Embossed Birthday Greetings

 Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin' Up Sweetly Scripted, Verses: Happy Memories

Paper: Gina K White and Stampin' Up Melon Mambo

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Stampin' Up Sketched Butterflies Dies, Scripty Embossing Folder, Meadow Moments Embossing Folder, Dimensionals

Hello Stampers!  I am here to share a card that I made for the Featured Stamper Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.  Here is the card that I CASED:

For my card I decided to add some angles to make it look like the butterfly is flying.  I started by selecting my embossing folders.  This wasn't easy!  But I narrowed it down and picked two.  I cut my diagonal pieces and embossed them.  Then I stamped the sentiment, and adhered the butterfly with dimensionals.  For the inside I duplicated this look, but made the diagonal sections smaller, and stamped a sentiment.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Terri

Wishing You a Happy Birthday

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin' Up Delightful Wishes, Honey Bee: Birthday Wishes

Paper: Stampin' Up White, Daffodil Delight, Floral Delight 12x12 DSP

Ink: Stampin' Up Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Pecan Pie, Garden Green

Accessories: Stampin' Up Delightful Wishes Dies, Gems, Spotlight on Nature Dies, Something Fancy Dies

Hello Stampers!  I'm here to share a card that I made for two challenges.  One is the Ways to Use It challenge: Gems over at Splitcoaststampers.  The second challenge is the sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches.

For muy card I started by stamping the floral image, and die cutting it.  Next I selected my DSP, and cut it into a panel.  Then I die cut the sentiment "wishing", and then I stamped and die cut the second part of the sentiment.  I adhered everything together, and completed the card by adding some gems.  For the inside I kept it really simple with just a sentiment.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!  

Terri