Stamping Expressions

Nature Walk is my favorite stamp set in the Occassions Mini Catalog. The attention to detail in the timeless images and the versatility of the set make it one that I will use for a long time. The Seam Binding Ribbon is fabulous - I love its lightweight quality and it makes wonderful bows that lay nice and flat.  Be sure to order some before the end of the month!  Happy Stamping!

Supplies:
Cardstock: So Saffron, Cherry Cobbler, Early Expresso

Ink: Early Expresso, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Antique Brads

 

Flower Power

Yes, I'm still here!  I have made several trips back home to be with my mother, who has been ill since the first of the year.  She is finally feeling better and has got her groove back!  She and my father just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, which is such a testament to love and commitment.  

This project was inspired by a pillow that I saw at Pier 1.  I just ran pieces of wool felt through the Big Shot using the Bigz Fun Flowers die.  I used buttons, rhinestone brads and twisted ribbon for the flower centers.  Fabri-Tac glue works great and I avoided burns from my glue gun! 

 

No Stamping Required!

This was a really fun card to create and it's all done using the BIG SHOT!  Supplies:

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Real Red; Accessories: 1 1/4" Black Striped Ribbon, Antique Brads; DSP: First Edition (Occasions Mini)

Sizzix Embossing Folders: Square Lattice, Perfect Polka Dots, Vintage Wallpaper

Sizzix Texturz Plate "Perfect Details"  Sizzix Bigz L Die "Fun Flowers" (Occasions Mini.)  

This was my inpsiration:  

I love that wavy lamp!  

Old Favorites

I pulled out one of my favorite retired colors, Soft Sky, as well as the coordinating DSP.  The image is from Garden Silhouettes and Whimsical Words. The vanilla cardstock is embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper folder using the Big Shot.  My mother is still sick, so I'm sending this to her in hopes that it will cheer her up.

A State of Bliss!

 

BLISS - "utter joy or contentment."  That's what I feel when I am creating! There are a lot of pieces to this card, which I didn't think too much about until I decided to make it for a recent demo swap!  This is one of the Sale-a-bration sets, which are now available.  I used some of the DSP in the Occassions Mini called First Edition and stamped the swirly image over it in Early Expresso and Soft Suede.  I used Marina Mist and Old Olive markers to color "bliss" and the flower. The other flowers are stamped in Expresso from the Punch Potpourri hostess set,  which coordinates with the Boho Blossoms punch. The leaves are from the Two Step Bird punch.   Happy Stamping!

XOX

 When I was cleaning out a closet I found a bunch of these magnetic frame stands which even came with the little glitter hearts!  All I did was trace it on a piece of Love Impressions DSP, cut it out, and stuck it on with some sticky tape.  I added the definition from the Define Your Life set.  These are going to make some great little gifts - new baby, birthday, mother's day!  I'm going through my paper stash now!  Happy Stamping!  

Get Well Wishes

I made this card for my mother who is having surgery this morning and I can't be there.  I hope to fly home soon and surprise her but for now this will have to do!   I used a blender pen and ink to color the image, which is from the Fun and Fast Notes set.  Happy Stamping!

Ink: Black Stazon, Marina Mist, Pear Pizazz, Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: White, Black, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight

Other: Daffodil Delight 1/8" tafetta ribbon, Big Shot embossing folder(Polka Dots)

 

Lots of Kisses

It snowed all day yesterday and it was the perfect time to clean out my stamping closet!  I found a bunch of these Starbucks Frappucino bottles that I was saving for something.  This makes a fast and easy gift and now I'm going to have to get different candy for the other bottles!  

Supplies: Love Impressions DSP, Real Red cardstock, 1 3/4" circle punch, 1/4" red grosgrain ribbon, 1/8" white taffeta ribbon

XOXO

This little envelope is brimming with love!  I used some of the Love Impressions DSP and the XOXO stamp set, which are in the new Occassions Mini.  Supplies:

Card stock & Ink: Basic Gray, Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White/ Real Red 

Big Shot: Scallop Envelope die, Textruz Backgrounds (large polka dot)

Punches: 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" circle

 

 

First Edition Elements

Happy New Year to all!   Since I hadn't done much stamping for a couple of weeks I turned to this Mojo Monday sketch for inspiration. This is a 5" square card with the newsprint squares being 2".  I used a blender pen and Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy, and Old Olive inks to color the image from Elements of Style. The newsprint is called First Edition Designer Series Paper, which is in the new Occassions Mini on page 25!  Happy Stamping!

 

Immanuel - God is with us!

Into the world He came...

God’s purest Light to show us the way;
God’s perfect Savior to free us from sin;
God’s tender Shepherd to care for our needs;
God’s sure Foundation to make us secure;
God’s fullest Joy to give us a song;
God’s broken Bread to satisfy our hunger;
God’s conquering King to rule in our hearts;
God’s healing Fountain to make us whole;
God’s highest Purpose to fulfill our longings;
God’s quieting Peace to bring us rest;
God’s redeeming Love to make us His own.

Roy Lessin – Meet Me in the Meadow

Merry Christmas!

 

Gentle Thoughts

I have so many retired stamp sets that I just love and Garden Collage is one of them.   I wanted to create a sympathy card for a friend that didn't look like one.  The sentiment, "gentle thoughts of you," was stamped on the inside.  I colored the butterfly and flower with pastels, cut them out, and used some small dimensionals on top of the stamped images.

Supplies: 

Stamps: Garden Collage, Filigree backdround

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Old Olive, Whisper White, Basic Black

Ink: Versamark (filigree), Black Stazon

Other: embossing folder, 5/8" white satin ribbon

Polka Dot Petals

I needed a thank you note for a teenage girl and  Pick A Petal came to mind.  I used circle punches for the center and popped it up on dimensionals.  I hope she liked it and that it made her smile!

Supplies:
Stamps: Pick A Petal, Much Appreciated (retired)

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Whisper White

Ink: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Black Stazon

Other: Circle Punches 1 1/4', 1', 1/2" 

Fall Foliage

I love the cool, crisp mornings of early fall and the beautiful color of the leaves.  These leaves look just like the ones we have in North Carolina  but I guess this set, French Foliage, got it's name from the script and postmark and not the leaves!  I used the "rock & roll" technique on the leaves to give them that fall look. 

Supplies:

Stamps: French Foliage (Holiday Mini)

Ink: Early Expresso, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Old Olive

Cardstock: Whisper White, Early Expresso, More Mustard, Cajun Craze

Other: Early Expresso 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, Big Shot Lattice embossing folder

Have a Spooky Day

Ok, just one more Halloween card and then I'll move on!  I had to use some of the other stamps in the Wicked Cool set beside the witch. This layout is also a great way to use up some scraps of Designer Series Paper. I'm also a quilter, and we never throw scraps away, so you can imagine how many little pieces of paper I have!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink/Markers: Black, Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, Versamark

Other: Wicked Fun DSP, Razzleberry 1/8" Taffeta ribbon 

 

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Caught in the Web

I found this darling ornament at Pier 1.  The Razzleberry background of this card was run through the Big Shot using the Spider Web embossing folder in the Holiday Mini.  I lightly touched some of the raised areas with Frost White shimmer paint. This time I cut out the boots and hat from the Wicked Cool set and the pumpkin was created with the medium oval punch.  It doesn't show up in the pic, but I sponged the edges with Pumpkin Pie and the center oval is popped up on dimensionals.  It's tied up with the 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon and the bow is actually a piece that I cut in half.  A fun card to create!

I'm Feeling "Wicked!"

"WICKED" is one of my favorite Broadway musicals, and this "Wicked Cool" stamp set was a must for my fall collection!  The Wicked Fun Designer Series Paper is a perfect background for it, too.   

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black and Tangerine Tango marker

Other: Dazzling Diamonds, Rhinestones, 1" and 2 1/2" circle punches, Circle Scissor Plus, Razzleberry ribbon (retired), Martha Stewart bat punch

Charlotte's Race for the Cure

It has been a busy fall for me and I haven't been able to stamp very much.  Thanks to all of you who have continued to visit the blog. I ran the race last week for the 11th year as a breast cancer survivor and it was a glorious day! There were 16,000 participants and $1.6 million dollars was raised!  I'm so grateful for the life that I have today!  I got a big hug from the Carolina Panther's Sir Purr.  Isn't he cute?!  

 Ford gives out a "Warriors in Pink"scarf each year to the survivors and it was the color inspiration for this card.  

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Card Stock: Rose Red, In Color Blushing Bride,In Color Peach Parfait, Old Olive

Ink: Rose Red, Peach Parfait, Old Olive

Stamps: Garden Silhouettes (retired)

Other: Square Lattice embossing folder, Blushing Bride 1/2" stitched ribbon

I hope you have a fabulous fall weekend!

So Elegant

The new Elegant Lines embossing folder (119277) makes a classic looking card all by itself.  After running the Very Vanilla card stock through the Big Shot I layered it on Basic Black.  One of Stampin' Up!'s fabulous new embellishments are the half-back adhesive pearls (119247) which come with three sizes in one package!  This would also make a great wedding or anniversary card. Order your supplies today for that special occasion.  Happy Stamping!