This is project 1 of 3 we will be doing at Stamper's Club tomorrow night. It is the emboss resist technique. On glossy card stock, I used Versamark to stamp En Francais and the butterfly and bee from the Nature walk set. Then I brayered Pear Pizazz ink over it to reveal the images. Maybe we can add a bit of Dazzling Diamonds glitter on the butterfly...thoughts?
I will upload the other 2 projects once I design them. :)
So I've seen so many different toppers on Splitcoaststampers made out of various punches and Big Shot dies, that I decided to try one of my own. I came up with this bunny made mostly of punches.
The head and cheeks are made with Big Shot scallop circle #2 die in Pretty in Pink and Pink Pirouette.
The ears are made from scallop oval and large oval punches in Pretty in Pink and Pink Pirouette.
The eyes are made of 1" (white) and 1/2" (black) circle punches and the eyelids are made with 1 1/4" (pretty in pink) circle punch cut in half.
I cut the whiskers and teeth freehand.
I found the directions to make these cool foldy cards on someone's blog, but I don't remember whose it was. As soon as I find it, I'll post the link. These are really fun to do!
So today, I made like 12 of them, just because I had the time. You never know when one will need a foldy card. Of course, I HAD to use the "punch trio"...the scallop punch, 1 3/8" circle punch and 1 1/4" circle punch. From now on, I will call them the "punch trio" as that is much less typing for me.
So for someone who doesn't do Valentine's Day, I have certainly created enough projects! Actually, this is a Wedding Favor, not a VD project, but it could work either way! The only treats I had on hand to put in were chocolates left over from Christmas, but let's just imagine these are filled with wedding goodies, OK?
Remember all that pretty paper Connie sent me? Well, I finally felt the urge to create some valentine treats. now I don't have as many botfriends as Connie (LOL) but I do have a special weekend crop coming up and I have made enough for all the ladies attending.
These are scaled down pocket cards with a heart shaped sucker inside. I used the scallop punch, 1 3/8" circle punch and 1 1/4" circle punch to create the "covers" for the suckers. Details: (besides the paper, all products are from SU)
Paper: Target
Card stock: Real Red, Pink Passion, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red
Stamps: In My thoughts
Acc: scallop punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, red grosgrain ribbon, white grosgrain ribbon, dimensionals, corner rounder
I am so excited because I am today's featured artist over at Distinctive Touches! You may recognize this blog from the Thursday Throwdowns I do almost every week.
I am thrilled, amazed, embarrassed, shocked and mostly EXCITED that I was chosen. Please check it out!
I have been really interested in altered art lately, and yesterday's challenge at Splitcoast Stampers was just what I needed to get my butt in gear for these 2 frames. The first one is actually a shaker, with cute spiders inside! (That was actually mike's idea). The second is a small frame from Wal mart.
Both projects use goodies I got from my halloween swap partner, Connie!
On Saturday, I attended an other all-day crop at a LSS. I decided I was going to use my favourite paper to alter this tin I got from my Secret Sister (from SCS). The paper and matching ribbon is from the Urban Window Collection by We R memory keepers. I am THRILLED with the outcome.
Now, what do I use this tin for?
Diane, from Stamp With Diane, posted these instructions on her blog. You can find them HERE.
A fellow demonstrator in my area offered a Flip Album class for fellow demonstrators. We made a sample album using the Brocade backround designer paper and we were given printed instructions on how to recreate the album. The instructions were very well presented and I was able to recreate the album in under 2 hours! I used the Outlaw designer paper. I also used twill tape and hodgepodge hardware. The cardstock colours are Sage Shadow and Chocolate Chip. Had I had any Really Rust, I would have used that. So Really Rust is now on my list!
The first picture is the front cover, as the album is closed. Each of the following photos is as the album flips open. (Of course, it looks better with photos installed...I just don't have any yet)!
What you will need:
-paper trimmer
-stylus or score blade
-4" x 8" neutral card stock
-hand-held circle punch
-ink
-stamps
-15" of ribbon
1-cut card stock 4" x 8".
2-With the 8" side against the trimmer, score at 4" (middle).
3-Turn card stock so the 4" side is against the trimmer. Make a little mark at 2" at the top and the bottom. This will show you where the middle is.
4- Position the card stock so that the top middle is at the score line on the trimmer and the middle is at the score line of the trimmer. This will be a diagonal. Score from top to middle. Do this on all 4 sides.
I have marked in black where your score lines are. Your card stock will look like this.
5-Random stamp the whole surface of your card stock.
6-Fold the scored edges inward.
7-Take your hole punch and punch through all 4 layers at the top.
8-Pass your ribbon through the holes and tie.
9-You can add a tag, if you like.
Your finished triangle box should look like this!
I put 2 doggie treats in mine and gave it to my neighbor (for her dogs).
I love making gift boxes, so I thought I'd attempt a tutorial! Hopefully you can follow along and it makes a bit of sense!
First, take a piece of 8.5" x 11" sheet of card stock. Put the 8.5" side up against the top of your trimmer. Now, move the paper so the edge of the card stock rests at 2". Score. Turn the card stock around so you are able to acore at 2" on the opposite end. You should have a piece of card stock that is scored at 2" on each side.
Next, place your card stock so the 11" side is against the top of your trimmer. Move the card stock until the edge rests at 4". Score. Turn the card stock so you are able to score at 4" on the opposite end.
Now, take scissors and cut the middle lines, stopping at the center score line.
Fold up all the score lines:
I turned the card stock over and stamped the outside of my box.
I cut 2 pieces of white cardstock 4" x 2.5" and stamped at will. I adhered the white pieces to the front and back of the box.
Take sticky tape and put a strip along both sides of the white cardstock:
Cut 2 pieces of ribbon 15" each. Beginning at the bottom of one side of the white cardstock, place the ribbon on the sticky strip. Bring it toi the top of the box, then down the other side. Do the same to the other side of the box. This makes your handles.
Fold the box up and use sticky tape to adhere the sides together.
Decorate at will!
These sucker toppers are so easy to make. I cut the card stock at 6" and 3". Scored around the 3" mark, punched holes for the ribbon to slide through, stamped at will, added the sucker and tied the ribbon. Added the stamped words and popped up extra hearts for added dimension. Takes 5 minutes to make!
I went shopping at my local scrapbook store (Auntie Em's) and bought this GORGEOUS paper by Carolee's Creations.
I love it! There are 3 sheets that co-ordinate with each other plus a sheet of matching self-adhesive images (a fancy word for stickers). I think my fave is the Warm and Cozy card. You know, I think these would be great masculine cards, also!