Thank You- Two Challenges in One!

Hi Again Stampers!! 

While I had the CQC118 ColourQ colors out from my last post, I decided to create another card using the FM16 Sketch from Freshly Made Sketches.  

This is a fairly quick and easy card with very little stamping and embossing...Not sure if I am happy with the Calypso Coral side panels- may remove those before mailing :-)

To create this card:

Stamp the floral image from Fresh Vintage using Pool Pary Classic Ink onto Whisper White cardstock and emboss with the Big Shot™ and the Rectangular Designer Label Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder.  Cut out around the edges of the folder and adhere to a piece of Pool Party cardstock.  Carefully cut out around the edges of the embossing folder again, creating another layered frame.

Attach the 3/8” Pool Party Seam Binding Ribbon bow and mount onto another panel of Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler.

Create three rolled flowers with the 1 3/8” Circle Punch and Pearls.  Stamp the sentiment with Pool Party and Calypso Coral and punch out with the Jewelry Tag Punch.

Revised Card without Calypso Coral sides 

Mount all onto layers of Everyday Enchantment DSP and Cherry Cobbler, adding the embossed panels of Calypso Coral and more Seam Binding.

Stamp Sets:  Fresh Vintage, Tiny Tags

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Pool Party,Calypso Coral

Paper: Whisper White, Calyspo Coral, Cherry Cobbler, Pool Party, Everyday Enchantment DSP

Accessories:  Big Shot™, Designer Label (Rectangular) and Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, Punches- 1 3/8” Circle, Jewelry Tag, 3/8” Pool Party Seam Binding, Pearls  

If you have the time, let me know which one you prefer- with or without the Calypso Coral on the sides.  


Thanks again for stopping by- and don't forget to have fun stamping! 

Thanks for the Support!

Hi Stampers!! 

I wanted to play with some of the new products that I received for Christmas and the colors from this week’s CQC118 ColourQ were a perfect!  If you have not taken the time to visit their site this week, the Design Team samples and all of the other entries are terrific source of inspiration!  

When I first saw this new set, Rue Des Fleurs, I laughed at the sentiment and knew that would be perfect with this bust image.  I send this "virtual" card out to all of you for your support and am so thankful to have you and other friends in my life :-)

To create this card:

With the Big Shot™ and the Finial Press Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, emboss the two panels of Designer Series Paper (DSP) and lightly sand with the Sanding Block to expose the white core.  Mount onto a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock.

Use the Big Shot™ with the Paper Doily Sizzlits Die to cut a doily from Whisper White cardstock. Hand cut the doily in half and adhere to the bottom half of the card. 

Stamp the image using Basic Black Classic ink onto Whisper White cardstock and color with Stampin’ Write markers in Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz and Cherry Cobbler.  Use the 2 ½” Circle Punch to punch out the image and mount onto two Cherry Cobbler circles punched with the same punch (offset the circles a bit to form a layer).

With the Bird Builder Punch, punch out three leaves from Pear Pizzazz cardstock.  Use the Boho Blossom Punch to punch out four flowers (the largest one was used) from Calypso Coral.  To break down the fibers of the cardstock on the flower, use the  Crimper Tool to crimp the flowers several times.  Carefully separate the layers of cardstock, use the 1/16” Handheld Punch to punch a hole in the center and insert a mini brad.  Scrunch the layers to create the flower and adhere the card with Mini Glue Dots. 

Add the 5/8” Satin Ribbon bow and sentiment to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Rue Des Fleurs

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Stampin’ Write Markers- Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz, Cherry Cobbler, Calypso Coral

Paper: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Everyday Enchantment DSP

Accessories:  Big Shot™, Finial Press Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, Paper Doily Sizzlits Die, Punches- 2 ½” Circle, Large Oval, Bird Builder, Boho Blossoms, 5/8” Satin Ribbon (from my stash)

Thanks again for all of your support- your visits and comments are so encouraging to me!  I know that we have not met in person but I read each and every comment and feel that all of you are my friends!  Thanks again for blessing my life and I hope all of you have a wonderful week!