Christmas Time, in July?
6 JulTussie Mussie Even Cassie would be proud of!
16 DecSunflowers to complete the look.
Gel-à-tins & Authentique Paper = Fabulous
15 DecToday I am using the set called Christmas Wreath.
To start out what I did was to very faintly stamp the wreath onto white paper.
I only wanted the shape and did not care about the image showing up too much.
Next, I pretty much made a mess with paint, again I only wanted the shape and was not too concerned with how it looked at this point.
I added some sparkle to the paint in case any or the painted wreath showed through in my final product.
I also die cut a couple of different sized leaves in different papers and die cut little pears also.
Then I took the 2 smaller stamps from the stamp set and stamped each leaf.
After I stamped them I ran them through a paper crimper a couple of times to distress them.
After that was done, I adhered them to the wreath background, creating a 3-d wreath.
I added some fibers and embellishments and embossed the saying in black on the card front.
Ahhh, I could just stare at this for hours I think the colors are so gorgeous and relaxing!
All of the decorative papers are from Authentique Paper’s Free Bird – COMFORT series.
The decorative corners are from Authentique Paper’s – Wonder Headlines.
I hope you have enjoyed seeing how I came up with this design.
I am just loving playing with these stamps and know you will love them too!
This has been Jeannie from The Polka Cabana with today’s post.
I have entered this card into Embellish.com’s color chalenge.
http://embellishmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/mixed-patterns-color-trends-challenge/
Last Minute Cards? No problem!
9 DecWednesday Wowzer PLUS!!
7 DecHow are you today?
It is ME, you know the blog writer, with a fun new project with some {ippity} stamps.
I can say I do make these things for fun, but it is my effort to invite you over to I Heart {ippity} in hopes that you will try these fun stamps for yourself.
It also happens to be a time for celebration. Our {ippity} leader in inviting you all to her birthday celebration where she is having some FABULOUS giveaways.
Be sure to check her HOME blog here:
http://www.papercrafteranonymous.com/
Today I wanted to show you a little ornament I came up with using the set CUPPY CAKES.
I took a Canvas Corp star and stamped the cupcake image onto it…
…I then stamped the cupcake on to various papers from the
My Minds Eye Ooh La La For Her line.
I added some hot fix pink pearls in swirl fashion and made the BABY trinket from Epiphany Crafts Shape Tool that I got the most wonderful deal on from YOUR SCRAPBOOK SUPPLY.
My final touch was to add the dangling beads and a flower made from Cheery Lynn Designs new roll up flower called CUTIES 3. I made it this way so it could be used as a Baby’s 1st Christmas OR just a BABY of the family ornament. It could even just be a room decoration, what do you think?
Think outside the box, that seems to be my motto!
Head on over to I Heart {ippity} we have such creative gals!
I love everything they make, every week.
Go and see for yourself.
Have a great day and remember this is the season of giving, not the season of stress and greed! Relax and enjoy and don’t get caught up in the worldly view of this season.
Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Supplies:
My Minds Eye Ooh La La For Her
Silver Twine, Ink – Stampin’ Up!
Hot Fix Items – Rhinestone Hues
Beads – Michaels & Hobby Lobby
Wednesday Wowzer with I Heart {ippity}
30 NovHow are you today?
(Who am I talking to?) That is the weird this about blogging, you have no idea if anyone reads this stuff. On the bright side it gives me license to talk to myself! That’s good enough for me.
Today I wanted to make a Christmassy type card with my {ippity} stamps with a set that is NOT a Christmas set.
I have used the set called Flowers + Friends = Priceless.
I took the flowers and embossed them in white with Stampendous CHUNKY WHITE ENAMEL.
It is supposed to be a shabby chic type feel. The embossing distorts the image slightly on purpose.
I stamped the leaves in green and embellished with flat back pearls and ribbon.
My final touch was to add the phrase. I always go to using my DICTION stickers from Authentique Paper.
I do not know what I would do without those little guys.
So there you have it.
Do you have stamps that are not “Christmas” stamps that you can try this technique with?
Think outside the box, that seems to be my motto!
Head on over to I Heart {ippity} we have such creative gals!
I love everything they make, every week.
Go and see for yourself.
Have a great day and remember this is the season of giving, not the season of stress and greed! Relax and enjoy and don’t get caught up in the worldly view of this season.
Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Supplies:
Gel-A-Tins Double Duty Card
24 NovWhat is a double duty card? It is a card, yes, but this card is also an ornament.
I got this great idea from a friend who made this wonderful canvas backed card and thought, I have plenty of canvas, what can I come up with?
I started with this canvas star from, Canvas Corp, and I stamped the wreath from my set with embossing ink then embossed it in black.
The extra embossing powder stuck in the canvas and burned a little, but that is not big deal for this type of project.
Here you can see I distressed it a little more and colored the image in slightly.
This is the finished product all embellished.
My idea was to have the ornament on the front of the card, but the ornament would have to be removable.
Here is the front of my card, embossed with white.
I used some glue that dries to a tacky gum type substance. It will hold on forever but when you want to remove the item, you just peel it off.
See how the star sticks to the front?
I love the way this turned out and think I am going to make these for all my kids that need “teacher” presents.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you are having a wonderful Thanksgiving today.
This has been Jeannie from The Polka Cabana with today’s post.
I Heart {ippity} Sweetest card EVER!!
17 AugSometimes I go crazy putting everything I have into a project!
Today’s card is utilizing the {ippity} set called:
I adore this set.
This started in my head as a pretty simple card.
But then what sometimes happens is that these cards take on a life of their own.
I get caught up in my supplies, not to mention the fabulous stamp set!
This has elements of about all my favorite things in the world!
Authentique Paper(blue), American Crafts Cardstock(white), Canvas Corp Paper(polka dot), Cherries, Beads and Chipboard!
I have to point out how thrilled I am with Authentique Paper‘s durability.
By far it stands up the best to embossing and sanding compared to any other paper I have used!
Bravo Authentique Paper!
Don’t you love that glass cherry in the center? I have no idea where I got them!
I also love the color combo or blue and red together, so there is another favorite covered!
I would love for you to visit the I Heart {ippity} blog and see the other fabulous designer’s cards!
Have a great day and I hope you have enjoyed my post today!!