Phil 4:8- Think About Such Things

Hi Friends!

I had fun stamping this past weekend and I decided to try an older technique, Joseph’s Coat (see the Splitcoaststamperstutorial here) for a few cards – what a fun technique!  

I had tried the Joseph’s Coat Technique a few years ago and I wanted to create a fairly Clean and Simple (CAS) card so I decided to incorporate the Splitcoaststampers’ SC62 Sketch Challenge along with the CAS377 “Groovy Elements”, the Mix-Ability MIX162 “Time for the Primaries” and the USEIT2016 Challenges (the retired Fresh Vintage image has not seen ink in years :-)).

If you have not had a chance to visit the above Splitcoaststampers’ galleries yet, I encourage you to do so- gorgeous cards and inspiration from all!!

To create this card:

Use Sponge Daubers, apply Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point and Rose Red Classic Ink to a piece of Glossy White cardstock, blending the colors but leaving some of the true color as well.

Once the ink as dried, de-static with an Embossing Buddy® and stamp the medallion image from Fresh Vintage (retired SAB set) over the background (I tried to avoid overlapping but it was difficult :-)). 

Apply Stampin’ Emboss® Clear Embossing Powder , heat set with the Heat Tool and allow the embossed images to cool.

Once cooled, use a Sponge Dauber (versus a brayer as in the tutorial) to apply Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink over the images, applying multiple coats to achieve the darkness you desire.

Wipe off the excess ink with a paper towel and trim a piece to create the panel on the card.

Fold a piece of Extra Thick Whisper White cardstock in half (I used a 4 ¼” x 11” piece scored at 5 ½” and ended up trimming the final card to 3 ¾” x 5 ¼” to fit an envelope I had on hand).

Another view- I should have used the Embossing Buddy
a bit heavier in the center- oops! :-)

Stamp the verse sentiment from the Our Daily Bread Designs Scripture Collection 9 with Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink directly onto the card front and adhere the Joseph’s Coat panel to finish off the card.

Quick and easy and I had so much fun with this technique that I created a second card with a large background stamp- I will post that one later this evening :-). 

Stamp Sets: Fresh Vintage (retired Stampin’ Up! SAB set), Scripture Collection 9 (Our Daily Bread Designs)

Ink: Versamark™, Memento™ Tuxedo Black, Classic Ink- Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point and Rose Red

Paper: Extra Thick Whisper White, retired Glossy White

Accessories: Sponge Daubers, Embossing Buddy®, Stampin’ Emboss® Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by-  hugs to all of you!

Celebrate! A CAS Card from My Digital Studio

Hi Stampers! 

I hope all of you are having a great weekend so far!  I wanted to play around in my craft room this evening so I decided to create a card using the FMS99 Sketch at Freshly Made Sketches along with a few My Digital Studio (MDS) images. 

I know some of you have mentioned that you own MDS but feel a bit intimidated to use it for creating cards, but it is quite easy to learn the basics- I love it for creating "hybrid" cards (the black printer ink is so crisp and clean looking).  

I have a few customers who have purchased MDS and these cards are created to encourage them to use the program (ladies, you know who you are :-)) and hopefully,  if this applies to you as well, then you may also be encouraged to get started! 

Again, if you have not visited the Freshly Made Sketches site this week, please try to take the time to do so!  Amazing how many cards can be created using one sketch!!

To create this card:

In My Digital Studio (MDS), open a blank 8.5 x 11 custom page and insert the stamp brush set from Postage Due (the large stamp with the bicycle) and the Paris stamp.  The 3 cent stamp is from the2012 Sale-A-Bration stamp brush set, Fresh Vintage and the sentiment is from the 2013 Sale-A-Bration, Feeling Sentimental set.  If you do not have the Sale-A-Bration stamp brush sets (they were only available during that year's Sale-A-Bration as one of your free with $50 options) then you could use another stamp from Postage Due and a sentiment from one of the sets that you do own  (of course,  as you know, this entire card could be made with the actual stamps as well versus MDS). 

Re-size the images – click on the image and use the “handles” created by the program (hold your mouse key down as you drag to enlarge or reduce).  I reduced the size of the background to fit onto the 4 ¼” x 5 ½” card base and changed the opacity to 40%- see note below.  Print onto a piece of Whisper White cardstock (*** Note *** I did not realize that my printer would print the opacity of 40% on the Basic Black ink with a purple hue, but it matches Wisteria Wonder – love it when that happens!! :-)

I reduced the stamp images to fit within the 1” Square Punch but hand cut the Parisian stamps since there is a bit of an arch at the top and bottom.   Again, use your rulers in the program at the top and the side to help determine the size of the images and sometimes, you may have to go back in to re-size and re-print until you are comfortable with the program (but keep the first images for another card).

Use the Postage Stamp with Basic Black cardstock to create the frames for the stamp images, and mount these onto a piece of Wisteria Wonder Designer Series Paper (DSP) using Stampin’ Dimensionals®.  Adhere the DSP layer to a piece of Basic Black cardstock and add the 5/8” Basic Black Satin Ribbon bow.

Mount the Postage Due image onto a piece of Wisteria Wonder cardstock ( *** Note-  Secret ***  I had to cut the lower piece off of the background and position at the bottom so it would fit onto the cardstock layer- I covered the gap with the 5/8” Basic Black Satin Ribbon- now you know another one of my secrets :-)).  

Layer the background panel onto a piece of Basic Black cardstock and onto the Wisteria Wonder card base- add the vertical DSP layer with the stamps and bow. 

Create the banner points on the sentiment using a 1” Square Punch, layer onto Wisteria Wonder cardstock and “mirror” the points with 1” Square Punch (or by hand) and repeat the steps with Basic Black. 

Adhere the sentiment to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals® and add the Rhinestones to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Postage Due, Feeling Sentimental, Fresh Vintage (all MDS)

Ink: Printer Ink- Black

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Wisteria Wonder

Accessories:  1” Square Punch, Postage Stamp Punch, 5/8” Basic Black Satin Ribbon (retired), Rhinestones

I know that the images are digital, but if I had not told you, possibly you would not know...I hope this can inspire you to use your program for cards and other projects and not just for scrapbooking (although it is great for that as well!)...

Thanks again for taking the time to visit- have a wonderful Sunday!!

CQC129- Fresh Vintage Easter

Hi Stampers!! 

Another week and time for another CoulourQ Challenge!  This week’s CQC129 colors are beautiful and remind me of Easter eggs so I had to create an Easter card.

This card was quick and easy- a bit of embossing, coloring with markers and you are finished!

To create this card:

Color the main floral image from Fresh Vintage with Stampin’ Write markers- Wisteria Wonder, Rich Razzleberry and Turquoise onto Whisper White cardstock.  Use the Blossom Punch to punch out the image and also punch a flower from Rich Razzleberry. 

Cut towards the center along each petal of the Rich Razzleberry punched flower- this will give you six petal pieces to adhere to the back of the focal image and create a layered look.

Use the Brayer to apply Rich Razzleberry ink to the smooth side of the interior of the Finial Press Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder and emboss a piece of Cool Caribbean (retired) as well as a piece of Rich Razzleberry.

Create the layers, add the 5/8” Rich Razzleberry Satin Ribbon (retired), sentiment and Pearls to finish off the card. 

Stamp Sets:  Fresh Vintage, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Stampin’ Write Markers- Rich Razzleberry, Tempting Turquoise, Wisteria Wonder

Paper: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Cool Caribbean (retired)

Accessories:  Big Shot™, Finial Press Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, Punches- Blossom, 5-Petal Flower, 2 ½” Circle, 1 1/4” Circle , Brayer, Pearls, 5/8” Rich Razzleberry Satin Ribbon (retired)

Thanks again for stopping by- I hope all of you have a fabulous week!  

Praying for You- A Color and Sketch

Hi Stampers!  

Another long week at work but I finally had a chance to relax and stamp!  I decided to use the PP78 colors from my friends at the Paper Players (check out their samples- they are fabulous!) along with the Splitcoast Stampers SC366 Sketch Challenge. 

To create this card:

Create your own Designer Series Paper using Stampin’ Write Markers in Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral and Pear Pizzazz to color the floral spray image from Fresh Vintage and stamp onto Whisper White cardstock. Repeat and continue to stamp to fill in the cardstock.

Ink the background stamp, En Francais with Pear Pizzazz Classic Ink and stamp onto a piece of Blushing Bride cardstock. 

Ink the sentiment from Blessings from Heaven with Calypso Coral Classic Ink and stamp onto Whisper White cardstock.  “Huff” on the floral spray stamp (inked with the markers in the step above) and stamp over the sentiment.  Punch out with the Decorative Label Punch and layer onto Calypso Coral. 

Close up of  stamped "DSP" 

To finish off the card, layer the Pear Pizzazz background (embossed with the Big Shot™ and the Finial Press Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder), strips of Everyday Enchantment DSP, doily from the Flirtatious DSP, Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding, rolled flowers from Calypso Coral cardstock and Pearls.

Stamp Sets:  Fresh Vintage, Blessings from Heaven

 Ink: Calypso Coral, Stampin’ Write Markers- Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz, Everyday Enchantment and Flirtatious DSP

Accessories:  Big Shot™, Finial Press Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, Decorative Label and 1 3/8” Circle Punch, Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding, Pearls

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope all of you are having a great time this week and have some time to relax and create as well! 

Thank You- Two Cards, One Color Challenge and More!

Hi Stampers!! 

This week’s ColourQCQC19 Challenge colors are bright, bold and fun, so much so that I decided to create two different cards utilizing the CQC119 colors along with a few other challenges!  I hope that you will take the time to visit their blogs and leave some comment “love” for their Design Teams- they work so hard at keeping us inspired and motivated each week!

In addition to the color challenge, the first card uses the sketch from this week’s StampingQueens SQSC21 Challenge along with the Friday Mash Up FM41 Challenge (Thank You card with DSP).

To create this card: ­­

Use the Big Shot™ with the Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions™Embossing Folder and emboss a piece of Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink and Pumpkin Pie DSP.

Also with the Big Shot™, cut a doily from the Paper Doily Sizzlit Die from Whisper White cardstock and hand trim the doily in half (this one was the second half from a previous project).

Punch a few flowers from the Melon Mambo, Whisper White and Pretty in Pink embossed cardstock using the Boho Blossom Punch and one flower from Melon Mambo with the Blossom Punch. 

Use the Flirtatious DSP and create the tag and lower layer of the background.  Assemble the card layers- add the 5/8” Basic Gray Satin Ribbon bow, sentiment tags and Rhinestones to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Tiny Tags

Ink: Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie DSP, Flirtatious DSP

Accessories:  Big Shot™, Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, Paper Doily Sizzlit Die,  Punches- Boho Blossom, Blossom, Jewelry Tag, 5/8” Basic Gray Satin Ribbon, Rhinestones, White Bakers Twine, Corduray Pumpkin Pie Button Brad (retired)  

 The second card also qualifies for the Friday Mash Up FM41 Thank You with DSP Challenge along with the Stamping 411 SSC238 Sketch Challenge and the Hand Stamped Sentiments  HSS100RP Pleats and Ruffles Theme Challenge (hopefully crimped paper qualifies as a “ruffle”).

To create this card:

Use Stampin’ Write Markers in Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie and Basic Gray to color the floral spray image from Fresh Vintage and stamp the image onto Whisper White cardstock.  Punch out with the 2 ½” Circle Punch and mount onto a paper doily from the Flirtatious DSP pack. 

Punch the border of Whisper White and Pumpkin Pie DSP with the Eyelet Border Punch and crimp both pieces with the Crimper Tool.

Assemble the layers- add the ribbon, sentiment, bow and pearl to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Fresh Vintage, Short and Sweet

Ink: Stampin’ Write Markers in Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Gray and Pretty in Pink

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie DSP, Flirtatious DSP

Accessories:  Punches- 1 ¾” Circle, 2 ½” Circle and Eyelet Border, Crimper Tool, 5/8” Basic Gray Satin Ribbon, Pearl

These colors did seem a bit daunting to me at first but I had fun creating the cards.  In my opinion, the second card is more my “style” but the first card will be perfect for a friend of mine who loves pink and flowers :-)

Thanks again for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed these cards.  If you have the time, please leave me a comment to let me know which one you like the best!

Have a wonderful week and take the time to relax and possibly create a project!  Most of all, have a great time and God Bless!

Fresh Vintage- Two Challenges in One!

Hi Stampers! 

I have been admiring the inspiration photo at this week’s Hand Stamped Sentiments HSSICC99Inspiration Challenge and decided to combine this challenge with the SSC237 sketchat Stamping 411.  Both Design Teams have done a fabulous job providing us with so much inspiration!   

This card utilizes Dry Embossing, Heat Embossing, Distressing, Background Stamp and an Embossing Folder.

To create this card:

Ink the floral stamp from Fresh Vintage with Bashful Blue and stamp onto Bashful Blue cardstock for the pennant strip and focal panel. Stamp the pennant piece with the background stamp, En Francais with Night of Navy and distress the edges with the Distressing Tool and mount onto Night of Navy cardstock. 

Use Versamark™ ink and stamp the floral spray image and the postage stamp onto Bashful Blue cardstock and apply Navy Stampin’ Emboss® Powder (retired).  Heat emboss with the Heat Tool, distress the edges of the focal image with the Distressing Tool, lightly sponge Night of Navy around the edges and mount onto Night of Navy cardstock.  Punch the postage stamp out with the 1” Square Punch and punch out a piece of Night of Navy cardstock with the Postage Stamp Punch. 

Brayer Night of Navy on the smooth interior side of the Finial Press Textured Impressions™ Folder, use the Big Shot™ to emboss a piece of Bashful Blue cardstock (distress the edges with the Distressing Tool and sponge Night of Navy lightly over the edges and panel).

Mount the cardstock panels, add the sentiment, pearls and 5/8” Night of Navy Grosgrain Ribbon (retired) to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Fresh Vintage, Short and Sweet

 Ink: Versamark™, Bashful Blue, Night of Navy

Paper: Bashful Blue, Night of Navy

 Accessories:  Big Shot™, Finial Press Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, Sponge Dauber, Heat Tool, Stampin’ Emboss® Navy Embossing Powder(retired), 5/8” Night of Navy Grosgrain Ribbon(retired), Pearls, Distressing Tool, Punches- Large Oval, Postage Stamp, 1” Square and Medium Oval (retired)

Thanks again for visiting and I hope you have a blessed week!

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! 

You Are Absolutely Fabulous!

Happy New Year!! 

I wanted to create another card with the new set, Fresh Vintage along with a new embossing folder and decided to use this week’s CQC117 ColourQ Challenge colors- black and white with a pop of color along with the SUO35 Feel A Little Punchy Challenge.  If you have not had the chance to check out their site, the Design Team samples and all of the other entries are absolutely fabulous!

I chose a yellow pop of color (Crushed Curry- I know not everyone's favorite but I have quite a bit in stock) for this quick, easy and fun Clean and Simple (CAS) card :-)!!

To create this card:

With the Big Shot™ and the Fun Flowers Bigz L Die cut the large flower from Crushed Curry.  Emboss the flower with the Perfect Dots Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder  and emboss a piece of Whisper White with the heart strip from the Adorning Accents Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder set.

De-static a piece of Whisper White with the Embossing Buddy®, stamp the round image from Vintage Stamp with Versamark® ink, apply Stampin’ Emboss® Black Embossing Powder and heat with the Heat Tool.  Once cooled, punch out with the 1 ¼” Circle Punch. 

Repeatedly stamp the floral scroll image using Crushed Curry ink on the smooth edges of the embossed Whisper White background and attach two strips of 5/8” Basic Black Satin Ribbon. 

Stamp the sentiment using Basic Black Classic Ink onto Whisper White and use the Decorative Label punch to punch out the sentiment along with the Basic Black layer.

Layer the pieces and add the pearl to the center of the flower to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Fresh Vintage,  Absolutely Fabulous (retired)

Ink: Versamark™, Basic Black, Crushed Curry (retired)

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Crushed Curry (retired)

Accessories:  Big Shot™, Adorning Accents (heart strip) and Perfect Dots Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folders, Punches- Decorative Label, 1 ¼” Circle, Pearls, 5/8” Basic Black Satin Ribbon

I hope all of you have a wonderful (safe) weekend celebrating with family and friends!  God Bless you in 2012- you are all absolutely fabulous! 

Happy New Year! A New Start on Christmas?

Happy New Year (well, almost:-))  !!

I love the colors that my stamping friend, Ann chose for The Paper Players PP76 Challenge and wanted to create another Christmas card.  

I know, most of you are tired of Christmas but I am re-committing my Christmas card effort in 2012.  I must confess that even though I started in January last year, I under  estimated how many I actually needed so I am now publicly stating this commitment (and will post my progress each month) in hopes that this will help me be more accountable and I will accomplish my goal :-)

I decided to combine Ann's color challenge with this week’s CCMC182 Create with Connie and Mary Sketch Challenge and used a new set (sneak peak).

To create this card:

Ink the stamp image using Versamark™ ink onto Very Vanilla cardstock, apply Stampin’ Emboss® Gold Embossing Powder and heat emboss with the Heat Tool.  Once the image has cooled, punch out the images using the Postage Stamp Punch. 

With the Big Shot™ emboss a piece of Cherry Cobbler with the Finial Press Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder and emboss a piece of Very Vanilla with the Elegant Bouquet EF. 

Lightly spray the Very Vanilla embossed panel with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint (this step does not show up on the photo but adds a bit more glitter and gold), layer with the Cherry Cobbler cardstock pieces, 5/8” Satin Ribbon and a punched border with the Lace Ribbon Punch.  

Add the sentiment to finish off the card

Stamp Sets: Fresh Vintage Stamp (sneak peek), Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler

Ink: Versamark™,  Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Big Shot™, Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folders- Finial Press and Elegant Bouquet, Heat Gun, Stampin’ Emboss® Gold Embossing Powder , Punches- Decorative Label , Lace Ribbon Border and Postage Stamp, 5/8” Satin Ribbon (from my stash)

I hope you like this card and will try to post one more card for 2011 tomorrow (before we leave to visit our friends and family).   

I am so very thankful for all of you who faithfully visit my blog and your comments are so encouraging to me- God Bless you in 2012!