Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Stampin Up Vivid Vases-Paper Piecing Technique


Hi Stampers,
Are you thinking Spring yet?  I am, at least in my making of cards. This card is my entry card for the Dawn Olchefske DOstamper STARS Thursday Challenge.  It is the Color My World DSC#075 Challenge for this week.   The color chart for entry is posted below my card.  Those are the colors that I had to work with and create a card to enter .I really LOVE the way this card came out!  There are quite a few different takes out there on the Vivid Vases Cards out there right now because of the stamp being in the Occasions Catalog.  It's funny, when I saw this Stamp Set I really didn't have any desire to buy it. But as time went on and I thought about it more and more, and ideas started brewing in my head as to what I could do with it.  Then.... I knew I had to have it.  Great stamp for Easter, Spring, Mothers Day or just a plain Hello or a Friendship Card too. Heck, you could even use this stamp for a "Girlfriend Birthday Card too.  Endless... I hope you like the card and it gives you Spring Fever.  I have made a YouTube Video for you below to explain how I made the card.  If you have time, leave me a comment...I would love to hear what you think.





Check out more "Color My World" inspiration from my fellow DOstamperSTARS (click on their links below):
Cardstock
4-1/4" x 5-1/2" for Card Base
3-1/2" x 4-3/4" for layer 2
3-1/4" x 4-1/2" for layer 3 for the sentiment
3-1/4" x 4-1/2" for extra stamping for vases

Tangerine Tango CS #111349
4" x 5-1/4" stamped with tangerine tango ink and gorgeous grunge stamp set 

Ink Pads
Gorgeous Grunge #130517
Six Sided Sampler #130956
Vivid Vases #133818
Multipurpose Liquid Glue #110755
Dimensionals #104430
Snail Adhesive #104332

Directions
  1. On the 3-1/4" x 4-1/2" scrap (for vase) and using Stazon Ink, stamp the Vases Stamp onto paper. Cut the paper into strips separating the vases. Using different stamps from the Six Sided Sampler Stamp Set, stamp patterns from the stamp set onto the vases with the 3 different ink colors. Cut out the vases and set aside. 
  2. Stamp the Vivid Vases Stamp on the other 3-1/4" x 4-1/2 piece of WWCS. 
  3. Using the cut out vases, glue some vases onto the top layer of Vivid Vases and "Pop" some other of the vases with Dimensionals. 
  4. Using the markers, color the flowers on the top layer. 
  5. On the Tangerine Tango CS, stamp using Tangerine Tango Ink and Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set to form a light background pattern. 
  6. Using Snail, attach the Tangerine Tango layer 1 onto the card base. 
  7. "Pop" WWCS layer 2 onto the layer 1 tangerine tango layer. 
  8. "Pop" the sentiment layer 3 onto layer 2.

Thank you so much for viewing my cards and for taking the time to leave me your comments! I read all of them, and I sincerely appreciate all of them!

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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Weekly Deals March 25 - 31

Hi Stampers,
Need paper?  This is the week for weekly deals on Card Stock.  Here are the Weekly Deals for you. Oh, and don't forget this is the LAST WEEK to get your Best of 25 Stamp Sets if you have been wanting them.  And also, SALE -Bration ends in a week also.  Dont miss out on your deals especially if you spend $50 and can still get a FREE Sale-a-bration item.  Happy Shopping Stampers!

Brights Core'dinations Cardstock
Brights Core'dinations Cardstock
Price: $23.95 $17.96
Cajun Craze 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
Cajun Craze 8-1/2X11 Card Stock
Price: $6.95 $5.21
Champagne Glimmer Paper
Champagne Glimmer Paper
Price: $4.95 $3.71
Silver Glimmer Paper
Silver Glimmer Paper
Price: $4.95 $3.71
Soho Subway Designer Series Paper
Soho Subway Designer Series Paper
Price: $10.95 $8.21
Subtles Core'dinations
Subtles Core'dinations
Price: $23.95 $17.96
This And That Epic Day Designer Series Paper
This And That Epic Day Designer Series Paper
Price: $10.95 $8.21
Wonderful You Board Book Template -- Digital Download
Wonderful You Board Book Template - Digital Download
Price: $14.95 $8.97 


Best of 25 Stamp Sets
Until March 31

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=1226&dbwsdemoid=2124621


December  Best of Sale-a-Bration (134393)

November Best of Snow (134387)

October: Best of Christmas (134384)

September: Best of Autumn (134390)

August: Best of Halloween (134381)

July: Best of Shelli (133488)

June: Best of Greetings (133485)

May: Best of Brides & Babies (133482)

April: Best of Butterflies (133345)

March: Best of Flowers (133342)

February: Best of Love (132987)

January: Best of Birthdays (132929)


 http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=1226&dbwsdemoid=2124621

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=1733&dbwsdemoid=2124621

Thank you so much for viewing my cards and for taking the time to leave me your comments! I read all of them, and I sincerely appreciate all of them!

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Happy Easter

Hi Stampers,
I have another card for you tonight. The card that I am posting is my "Happy Easter" Card made for my entry for the DOstamper STARS Thursday Challenge.  The Home Sweet Home inspirational photo for the entry is posted below my card.  The three eggs in the photo gave me the idea for making this card.  I really wanted to use my new Starburst Framelits Collection on this creation, and this is what I came up with.  Love if you leave me a comment as to what you think of the card!  I really appreciate it!
Directions

Crisp Cantaloupe #131297

  • Cardbase is 5-1/2” X 8-1/2” score @ 4-1/4”for the card base. 
  • Also cut out (1) #1 oval from the Ovals Framelits Collection for backing on front egg.
Whisper White #100730
  • Layer 1 cut @4” x 5-1/4”. Use the #4 from Starburst Framelits to cut out center.
  • Stamp scrap paper with Eggstra Spectacular Set and then cut out with the #1 oval from the Ovals Framelits Collection.
Sweet Sorbet #133521
  • Cut out 2-1/2” circle with punch for inside of circle behind the eggs and snail to base, 
  • Cut (2) of the #1 Ovals from the Oval Framelits Collection for the two eggs. Snail to the base.
Pistachio Pudding CS # 131294
  • Cut out#5 Starburst bottom, cut down to 1-1/4”, and then punch out top like grass or use Shredding Scissors.
Snail the stamped image egg to the Crisp Cantaloupe egg, then pop onto card front. Add Coral Twine and 2 gems.

Ovals Collection Framelits Dies #129381

Check out more "Home Sweet Home" inspiration from my fellow DOstamperSTARS (click on their links below):

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Patio Party

Hi Stampers,
Love the Patio Party DSCS from the Clearance Rack.  Nice colors to work with. The paper has a Birthday flair to it.  Some of the sheets have little cupcakes on them.  This card is called "Patio Party".  I made this for this weeks MOJO 337 Contest.  Hope you like it!


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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Weekly Deals March 18-24

Hi Stampers,
Are you ready for some deals?  I have the weekly deals for you! This weeks price deals are good from today March 18 and good thru next Monday March 24.  Hope there is something on there that you have been wanting. 

Also, remember...there is only less than 2 weeks left to be able to order and get your free Sale-a-bration "free-bees" with every $50 order, and your Best of 25 Stamp Sets Deal.   Both Sale-a-bration and Best of 25 Stamp Set Deals end on March 31.  Don't miss out!

Weekly Deals March 18-24


Best of 25 Stamp Sets
Until March 31

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=1226&dbwsdemoid=2124621


December  Best of Sale-a-Bration (134393)

November Best of Snow (134387)

October: Best of Christmas (134384)

September: Best of Autumn (134390)

August: Best of Halloween (134381)

July: Best of Shelli (133488)

June: Best of Greetings (133485)

May: Best of Brides & Babies (133482)

April: Best of Butterflies (133345)

March: Best of Flowers (133342)

February: Best of Love (132987)

January: Best of Birthdays (132929)


 http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=1226&dbwsdemoid=2124621

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=1733&dbwsdemoid=2124621


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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Easter Watercolor Flower


Hi Stampers,
It is VERY late, so this will be a very short post to say the least.  I made this Easter Watercolor Flower Card for tomorrows DOstamper STARS Thursday Challenge Card.  Once again, I water colored the flower with the Aqua Painter.  It is so much fun to do and it is amazing the different shading of colors you can come up with.  I used the Afternoon Picnic DSCS on the front of this card, and also used both the Simply Sketched and the EnFrancais Stamp Sets. I'll list all the complete supplies and directions for you below. I would love if you would leave me a comment and let me know what you think about the card.
 
 
 
DIRECTIONS
Using Crumb Cake CS cut 5-1/2” X 8-1/2” score @ 4-1/4”for the card base.
Using the 4” x 5-1/4” (Layer 1) Naturals Ivory Card Stock piece, cut out a #4 circle from Circle Framelits toward the right side of the paper and then save the circle to use for the front of the card. (NOTE: The Crumb Cake CS piece will cover the hole).
Attach layer 1 to the base of the card. 
Attach the Afternoon Picnic DSCS 2” x 5” piece to the card.
Cut out the 3” x 3” piece, sponge the edges with Choc.Chip Ink and swirl face of the card stock also with the sponge making it looked “aged”. Then stamp with EnFrancais Stamp Set and attach to the card.
Stamp the left over circle from above with the Simply Sketched Stamp Set and then watercolor.
Stamp the bird on a scrap, color and hand cut out. 
Pop the circle onto the card with dimensional. Attach ribbon and twine. 



Check out more "Sketch Pad" inspiration from my fellow DOstamperSTARS (click on their links below):

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