Graduation Cards Continue

So here is another graduation card that I made.    As you can see the school colors in my area are Green and White.

I love the Blue Ribbon set.   You almost forget about it and then realize there are so many great greetings that come with the set.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Set: Blue Ribbon
Ink: Gumball Green
Paper:   Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz Prints Designer Series Paper, Storytime Prints Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Paper Doilies and Button from a local craft store, Pearls
Tools:   Scallop Trim Border Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch

Good Luck to the Graduates of 2013

So this was a super simple card to wish the Graduates of 2013 good luck.   The hardest part was tying the small bows out of Baker's Twine.  Most of the products to make the card are not SU, but I hope they inspire you to creativity.    The products that are SU are the card stock, patterned paper, ink and baker's twine.

Stamping Royalty Photo Inspiration

So this week Stamping Royalty gives us this amazing photo inspriation.    I was completely drawn to the pennants and the beautiful shades of yellow.   I started with duplicating the yellow and white stripes with the banners and before you know it I realized the end result was not going to be a card.    So I kept building and before you know it I had a gift bag for my niece's first birthday.   The one was created with a cardboard stencil  I used from retired chipboard.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) June 3rd. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Perfectly Penned.
Ink:  Melon Mambo
Paper:   Daffodil Delight Patterned Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper, Peach Parfait Prints Patterned Paper, Play Date Designer Series Paper, Welcome Neighbor Designer Series Paper, Nursery Nest Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbons,
Tools:   Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Blossom Petals Builder Punch

Here's to the Graduates of 2013

Before you know it Graduation season will be here.   So no time like the present to get started making graduation cards for all the graduates on your list. 

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Designer Typeset, Pure Gumption
Ink:   Basic Black, Gumball Green
Paper:  Whisper White, Gumball Green, Basic Black, Gumball Green Patterns Desinger Series Paper
Accessories:  Black Pearls

Inkredible Color Challenge

This week's Inkredible Color Challenge is Real Red, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Tempting Turquoise.   I have to say I have done variations of this color challenge and every time it doesn't get easier.   This has to be one of the more harder challenges for me.   I love the colors, but I always seem to scratch my head when I sit down and work with them.     The curved arch was done with my Coluzzle cutting system.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Bright Blossoms, stamp set from a local craft store
Ink:  Real Red, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Tempting Turquoise
Paper:  Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Ice Cream Parlor  Quick Accents Pack
Accessories: Red Pearls from a local craft store, Real Red Button
Tools:  Coluzzle Cutting System, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Corner Rounder

Rainbow Pennants

So how fun are pennants and never mind in rainbow colors!!   Two of my favorite things on crafting projects.
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Set from a local craft store
Ink:  Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Rich Razzleberry
Paper:  Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Rich Razzleberry Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accesories:  Rhinestones from a local craft store
Tools:  Petite Pennants Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Cloud Punches from a local craft store

MY STAMPIN' UP! INVENTORY CLEAR OUT

I have been busy cleaning out my craft area making room for new catalog that will be arriving June 3rd.

Please see the links below or to the right of my blog to view the inventory from my Stampin' Up! inventory that I am selling.   June 3rd the lists will be updated with additional inventory, e.g. 9 color kits.

There is so much more that I am selling off. So many things that I can't possibly take pictures of every little thing. For example, there is a huge pile of designer series paper that I am selling at 10 cents a sheet. If you are in the Totowa/Paterson area, feel free to email me and we can set a date that you can shop my retired inventory at your leisure.

Click here to see the list of stamp sets that I am selling off from my collection at 50% off.

Click here to see the list of accessories, tools and designer series paper packs I am selling off.

Congrats!

So I decided to take inspiration from the Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper and took the colors and put them in my creation.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Set:   Oh Hello and from the local craft store
Ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tano, Midnight Muse and Pool Party
Paper:  Whisper White
Accessories:  Pearls and Rich Razzleberry Button
Tools:   Circle Cutting System

Stamping Royalty Sketch Challenge

Here is a sneak peak into a few more new things coming your way in the 2013-14 Idea Book & Catalog.      I actually got the color combination from the Color Coach.   Love all these new colors together!!    I have to say I love how this week's Stamping Royalty Sketch Challenge came out.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) May 27th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Summer Silouhettes, Label Love, Banner Greetings
Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding
Paper:  Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Baked Brown Sugar, Peach Parfait Prints Designer Series Paper Pack
Accessories:  Pearls, Crumb Cake Tafetta Ribbon, Whisper White Button
Tools:  Artisian Label Punch, Corner Rounder, Circle Cutting System, Chevron Texture Embossing Folder, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Paper Doily Sizzlits, Big Shot




She believed she could...

So I was challenged to use stars.   I can't tell you how happy I was with the way this card turned out.    Who wouldn't love getting this card when they succeed!     The Feel Goods stamp set had the perfect sentiment for the card!

Ingredients to make the card:  
Stamp Set:  Feel Goods, Stamp Set from a local craft store
Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals
Paper:  Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Rhinestones from a local craft store
Tools:  Star Punches, Corner Rounder and Border Punch from a local craft store


Inkredible Color Challenge

This week's Inkredible color challenge is:  Wisteria Wonder, Sahara Sand and Pool Party.    I saw this great idea on Pinterest for a 40th birthday.    How great is lollipops for a 40 sucks, it's one way to make the birthday a little sweeter.   Of course I had to dress up the sign to put in the center with all my great stampin' supplies.

The bottom I found a styrofoam to stick the lollipops through and then covered it up with some pool party tissue paper that I had on hand.
Ingredients to make the sign:
Stamp Sets:  Itty Bitty Banners, Create a Cupcake
Ink:  Sahara Sand, Wisteria Wonder
Paper:  Whisper White, Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Rhinestones and Alphabet Stickers from a local craft store, Rhinestones and Baker's Twine
Tools:  Die Cutting Tool and Cartridge from a local craft store, Big Shot, Circle Sizzex, Scallop Trim Border Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Owl Punch, Build a Cupcake Punch

Awash with Flowers

If you have followed my blog than you know I am a fan of daisies. That is why the Awash with Flowers stamp set is one of my favorites.   It makes creating daisies cards super easy.   I decided to rummage through my designer series paper scrap piles to make the border on the card.   You know we all have piles of scraps that we just can't seem to throw out!!
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Awash with Flowers, Up, Up and Away
Ink:  So Saffron, Old Olive, Certainly Celery
Paper:   Whisper White, Old Olive, Old Olive Patterns Designer Series Paper, Tropical Party Designer Series Paper, Play Date Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Dazzling Diamonds, Gold Brads
Tools:  Eyelet Border Punch, Corner Rounder from a local craft store

Love the New InColors

I had a chance to play with the new 2013-2015 In Colors!!!   I have to say I just love them!!!   I got these great beach buckets for my nieces and nephew and I decided to make a gift tag to tie onto the buckets.


Ingredients to make the gift tag:
Stamp Sets:   Just Surfing and stamp sets from a local craft store
Ink:  Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush and Baked Brown Sugar
Paper:  Whisper White, Baked Brown Sugar
Accessories:  Baker's Twine
Tools:   1/2" Circle Punch, 3/4" Square Punch, Crop-a-dile

Stamping Royalty Color Challenge

This week's Stamping Royalty Color Challenge is Calypso Coral, Pool Party and Island Indigo.   I knew this was the perfect opportunity for me to use my Sent with Love stamp set and designer series paper.    I think when the colors were chosen for this week's challenge they were chosen with this designer series paper in mind.    I decided to take this great set and turn it into a graduation card, since before you know it Graduation season will be here.   I decided to take the beloved Dr. Seuss book as inspiration since it is a favorite to give graduates.   Did you know that you can customize your SU colors to match the font you are printing.    Here is a chart that you can use to create your custom colors.
The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) May 20th. Hope you can join us!
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Sent with Love, Blue Ribbon
Ink:  Calypso Coral, Island Indigo
Paper:  Sent with Love Designer Series Paper, Whisper White
Accessories:   Silver Brads, Silver Tag
Tools:  Corner Rounder, 1 3/4" Circle Punch

Two Cards

Here is an example of two cards using the same supplies that ended up taking two different look and feels in the end.   The only difference is one I ended up putting all the elements of the card inside Apothecary Accents Framelits.
Ingredients to make the two cards:
Stamp Sets:   Thank You Kindly
Ink:  Rich Razzleberry
Paper:  Whisper White, Whisper White Textured, Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls and Button from a local craft store, Whisper White Satin Ribbon
Tools:  Die Cutting Tool and Cartridge from a local craft store, Border Punch and Corner Rounder from a local craft store, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Big Shot

Inkredible Color Challenge

This week's Inkredible Color challenge is:   Calypso Coral, Certainly Celery, Pink Pirouette and Tempting Turqouise.   I really tried with this color combo, but I have to say I ended up with just a hint of Calypso Coral in this week's project.    It can be found in the small florals in the Stacks of Wishes stamp set.
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets: Stacks of Wishes, Oh Hello
Ink:  Calypso Coral, Pink Pirouette and Tempting Turqouise
Paper:  Pink Pirouette Patterns Designer Series Paper, Certainly Celery Prints Designer Series Paper, Whisper White
Accessories:  Pearls and Puttons from a local craft store
Tools:  Blossom Petals Builder Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Dotted Scallop Border Punch, Corner Rounder from a local craft store

First Communion Card

Here is First Communion card using the Special Blessing stamp set.     My parents are going to First Communion and here is a card I made with the amazing Special Blessing stamp set.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Set:  Special Blessings
Ink: Marina Mist
Paper:  Whisper White, Marina Mist Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Buttons from a local craft store, Pearls
Tools:  Border Punch and cross punch from a local craft store

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher's Appreciation Week is slowly coming to an end.  This week's Inkredible color challenge is:   Summer Starfruit, Marina Mist and Real Red.   I couldn't find the right patterned paper for the project so I made my own.  I love making my own patterned paper.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Country Apple, Family  Reunion, Thank You Kindly
Ink:  Marina Mist, Real Red, Gumball Green
Paper:   Whisper White, Marina Mist, Real Red, Whisper White, Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals
Accesories:  Pearls from a local craft store
Tools:  Pennant Punch from a local craft store

Stamping Royalty Photo Challenge

So what can I say except I love, love, love this week's Stamping Royalty photo challenge.    It has my favorite flower in it daisies, so what is there not to love.   It also gave me a chance to use the retiring Bashful Blue.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) May 13th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Something to Celebrate, Hearts a Flutter
Ink:  Bashful Blue
Paper:  Whisper White, Bashful Blue Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Silver Brad, Bashful Blue Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Hodgepodge Hardware, Silver Cord
Tools:  Daisy Sizzex, Petite Pennants Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Pinwheel Sizzlits, Big Shot

NerdWallet’s Mother’s Day Your Way Contest

There is a great contest out on Nerd Wallet.    All you need to do is write a blog post about the best Mother's Day present under $25.     For me I didn't even have to think twice about what I was going to make or what would be the best gift for me to give someone for Mother's Day.    For me it is all about scrapbooking.    What better than to scrapbook a memory for a gift for today and to preserve memories for future generations to enjoy.   It is my go to gift for birthdays, mothers, brides, etc.  

So here are some quick tips to save money on making your own scrapbook page.   If you visit your local scrapbook store, crafty friend or your favorite Stampin' Up! demonstrator like me, you are bound to find plenty of tools and punches that you can use borrow to make your projects.   Also if you visit the bargain bins or walking around your own home, you are bound to find embellishments to make your page.     I know we all have buttons and ribbons laying in our homes.    You can easily print your titles or embellishments as well.    Just print, cut out them out and add them to your page.    Lastily if you are creatively challenge, ask a crafter whose work you enjoy and ask them how much they would charge to make a page just for you.     

For my crafty friends, here is how the flowers were made.   I punched 3 different scallop circle shapes.   The sizes I used were the 2 3/8", 1 3/4" and 1 1/4".  I punched two of each scallop shape.  I first broke up the fibers in the paper by using a bone folder.   Next I put a hole through the center with a paper piercer.    Then I scrunched up paper flowers and then played with them to get the effect I was looking for.    I just love how they look almost like fabric flowers.

The end result was a scrapbook page I made for my mom with her three little angels.   My two nieces and my nephew.    They are the joys of her life and I know she will love receiving this gift from me on Mother's Day.

Teacher's Appreciation Week

Here's to the start of Teacher's Appreciation Week.

Here is a great card I found on Pinterest and I wanted to make my version for Teacher Appreciation Week.

I was also excited to be able to do the chalkboard effect!!   How super easy is it.    A little craft ink and black card stock and we are on our way. 

I know I am a crazy person.   I tried to find a sticker or stamp with an apple on it my collection, but didn't have much success.   So the apple is totally free form cut out.   I have to say I actually impress myself when I am able to make something on my own. 

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Thank you Kindly, Family Reunion
Ink:  Whisper White
Paper:   Basic Black, Wild Wasabi, Poppy Parade, StoryTime Designer Series Paper, Well Worn Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Baker's Twine, Sticker from a local craft store
Tools:  Petite Pennants Builder Punch, 3/4" Square Punch

Another Summer Silhouettes

Here is another Summer Silhouettes card I made with this week's Inkredible color combination.   The colors this week is:  Raspberry Ripple, Pacific Point and Lucky Limeade.   So it appears I can not read!   I read Rich Razzleberry instead of Rapberry Ripple.  Oh well, the card has been made and the post is started.   So image the flowers in Raspberry Ripple instead!   So the circle on the card I cut out with my Coluzzle Cutting System.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Summer Silhouettes, Something to Celebrate, Family Reunion
Ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Pacific Point and Lucky Limeade
Paper:  Whisper White, Pacific Point, Pacific Point Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Whisper White Jumbo Brads
Tools:  Coluzzle Cutting System, Scallop Border Punch

Happy Mother's Day

So Mother's Day is slowly approaching.  One of my favorite things is Whisper White images lately.   I love the simple elegance of the Whisper White of Summer Silhouettes.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Summer Silhouettes, Something to Celebrate

Ink:  Bashful Blue, Versamark
Paper:  Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Bashful Blue Patterns Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Buttons and Pearls from a local craft store, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, White Embossing Powder

Tools:  Labels Collection Framelits, Big Shot, Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy

Stamping Royalty

This week Stamping Royalty honors our Mom's.  I decided to honor the Grandma's.  

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) May 6th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Something to Celebrate, Family Reunion, Flowering Flourishes
Ink:  Crumb Cake, Versamark
Paper:  Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake
Accessories:  Pearls, Very Vanilla Brads, Very Vanilla Tafetta Ribbon, Iredescient Ice Embossing Buddy
Tools:  Big Shot, Stripes Textured Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Clear Oval Accent, Birds & Blossoms Sizzlets, Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy