Have you been Naughty? – 1 More Day Left…

Even if you’ve been naughty, I’m sure your Santa will still find a reason to give you something nice.  This is another play on the carton baskets that I’ve created here and here.  I’ve combined this playful sentiment with the images of the Every Little Bit stamp set.

I used a few drops of the Cherry Cobbler ink refill and mixed it with some Platinum Shimmer Paint.  To apply the ink, I used a q-tip to apply the  mixture to the words “Naughty” and “Nice” after colouring the other words on the stamp with an Early Espresso Marker.  This will add a slight red tinge to the silver words.
Stamps: Tags til Christmas (#120847), Every Little Bit (#117096)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler (#119669)
Markers: Cherry Cobbler (#119681), Early Espresso (#119680), Pretty in Pink (#100045), Bashful Blue (#105111), Daffodil Delight (#119677)
Paper: Old Olive (#100702), Cherry Cobbler (#119685), Whisper White (#100730), Jolly Holiday DSP (retired)
Punches: Scallop Square (#119884), 1-1/4″ Square (#119865)
Big Shot: Mini Milk Carton (#117310)
Accessories: Platinum Shimmer Paint (#116807), Cherry Cobbler Ink Refill (#119788), Stamping Sponge (#101610), Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon (#120992), Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon (#122330), Library Clips (retired), 1-1/4″ Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)

Entry for Challenges: Stampin’ Royalty 103, Just Add Ink 99

Merry and Bright – Day 2

I really like the design of the ornaments from this Merry & Type Stamp Set.  It could be stamped with one colour to create a pattern for the background.  But I wanted to use more colours for these ornaments for a more festive look so I decided to use the markers to colour it in instead of using an ink pad.  I originally meant to use the embossed side but I put the paper in upside down so it turned out to be a deboss background which made the images look a bit softer.

The deboss softens up the images.

Stamps: Merry & Type (#122552)
Markers: Cherry Cobbler (#119681), Early Espresso (#119680), Pacific Point (#120986), Lucky Limeade (#123002), Elegant Eggplant (#105110)
Paper: Rich Razzleberry (#115316), Old Olive (#100702), Very Vanilla (#101650)
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones (#119246), 1/2″ Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon (#122330)

Entry for Challenges: Stampin’ Royalty 103, SUO 34,

Snowflake on Razzleberry – Day 3

There’s just something very festive and gorgeous about this Rich Razzleberry that I just had to use it, even for Christmas!  I chose not to use a sentiment but I’m sure the snowflake in the background and the embellishment is obvious enough.  The contrast of the Baja Breeze Glass Glitter, White Satin ribbon and Clear Rhinestone Brad completes it just perfectly!

The snow flake has Dazzling Diamonds embossed on it with the clear emboss powder (like the snow flakes I used in the basket and tag).  This way, the diamonds don’t fall off!  I’ve found that the Tombow works best for applying the glass glitter.  I wanted to stock up on the Baja Breeze Glass Glitter but it was SOLD OUT on the Clearance Rack so fast I couldn’t even order it in time!  Argh!

The brad holds the bow really well but you will need a glue dot to adhere it securely to the cardstock.

Stamps: Bright Hopes (#122692)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry (#115658)
Paper: Rich Razzleberry (#115316), Whisper White (#100730)
Punches: 2-38″Scallop Circle (#118874)
Big Shot: Northern Frost Sizzlit Decorative Strip (#120901)
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones (#119246), Clear Rhinestone Brad (#113144), Baja Breeze Glass Glitter (retired), Whisper White 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (#114616), Clear Emboss Powder (#109130), Dazzling Diamonds (#102023), Heat Tool (#100005)

Entry for Challenges: Stampin’ Royalty 103,

Simple & Versatile in 5 Minutes – Day 4

Here is a very simple layout that you can use for various occasion cards.  You can change the DSP at the bottom, the sentiment and the embellishment to your desire.  For example, if you wanted to make it a wedding card, use a softer swirly pattern, a “Congratulations” sentiment, a satin ribbon, and a flower or butterfly.  If you wanted to make a baby card, you can use a cuter patter paper at the bottom, a “Welcome Baby” sentiment, a bashful blue or pretty in pink pirouette grosgrain ribbon, and some itty bitty buttons.  On this card, I used the new Mini Jingle Bells that are in the Holiday Mini Catalogue, available only until January 3.

Gently sponge crumb cake over the sentiment to highlight it.

No fancy tying, just a simple fold on the ribbon (use a bit of sticky strip to hold the ribbon down so that it’s easier to tie on the linen thread).  The mini jingle bells are tied together with linen thread and just double knotted (leave a little bit of excess before cutting the linen thread in case it comes loose).

Stamps: Curly Cute (#117014)
Ink: Crumb Cake (#121030), Early Espresso (#119670)
Paper: River Rock (#109010), Letters to Santa DSP (#122349)
Accessories: Linen Thread (#104199), Mini Jingle Bells (#124116), 1-1/4″ Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)

Crumb Cake Trio Day 7

This trio came to my mind when I thought “what if I don’t have any Christmas pattern paper?  How would I make Christmas cards?”  Here is your answer: one colour cardstock, one stamp set, one ink pad, and maybe other little accessories of your choice to add some bling and sparkle.  I chose crumb cake for this trio but you can experiment with others.  I also sponged different elements of the cards to bring out either the sentiment or the background.  (I need a new camera!  These pictures don’t do them justice!)  Because these are so simple, they only take minutes to get done.

Stamps: Bright Hopes (#122692)
Ink: Crumb Cake (#121030)
Paper: Crumb Cake (#120953)
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones (#119246), Dazzling Diamonds (#102023), Stamping Sponges (#101610)

Entry for Challenges: SU Only 34,

Sparkles Sparkles Everywhere

I made this card two weeks ago and when I saw the Just Add Ink challenge this week, I thought it was perfect.  I saw this idea from another demonstrator (I’m so sorry I lost the page and couldn’t remember her name) but she made this very simple card with only Whisper White cardstock with the different border punched strips for background.  I took that idea and added on Dazzling Diamonds and instead of a flower, I used a butterfly.  The dazzle of the diamonds on the white is just spectacular!  The pearls were painted with the Platinum Shimmer Paint and finished with a touch of Dazzling Diamonds as well.  When I finished this card, the dazzling diamonds were everywhere.  :p

Stamps: (I found this “for you” sentiment in my Teeny Tiny Words SS but I looked in the catalogue and it’s actually not from this set.  Anyone know which set this actually belongs to?)
Ink: Night of Navy (#102977)
Paper: Night of Navy (#100867), Whisper White (#100730), Vellum (#101839)
Punches: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border (#119275), Scallop Trim Border (#118402), Scallop Edge Border (#119882)
Big Shot: Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#119277), Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die (#114507)
Accessories: Basic Pearls (#119247), Dazzling Diamonds (#102023), Platinum Shimmer Paint (#116807), 2-Way Glue Pen (#100425)

Entry for Challenges: Just Add Ink 98

Stockings on Day 9

The new Stocking Builder Punch makes these cute little stockings and they’re a snap to put together.  It’s great for using up those old scraps.  This layout can be used with any image of your choice.  For example, instead of 3 stockings,you can use stars, ornaments, trees, flowers, butterflies, etc…  The sentiment at the bottom can also be changed depending on what your theme is.  I sponged the background a bit so that the white doesn’t contrast so much.  Sponging adds a nice touch to almost any color theme.

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler (#119669), Chocolate Chip (#100908)
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Jolly Holiday DSP (retired)
Punches: Modern Label (#119849), Word Window (#119857), Scallop Trim Border (#118402), Stocking Builder (#124095)
Big Shot: Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#119976)
Accessories: Early Espresso/White Baker’s Twine (#123124)

Entry for Challenges: Stampin’ Royalty 102

Wish Big

This one is for the Colour Q Challenge #11.  I’ve seen a lot of cards with the flag theme so I thought it might be a fun theme for this colour challenge.

Stamps: Word Play (#120308)
Paper: Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, First Edition Specialty DSP (#21878), Regals DSP (#117154)
Markers: Daffodil Delight (#119677), Cherry Cobbler (#119681), Early Espresso (#11680)
Punches: Decorative Label (#120907), 3/16″ Corner (#119871)
Big Shot: Stripes (#123128), Perfect Polka Dots (#117335)
Other Goodies: Basic Rhinestones (#119246)

For Baby

2 posts in one day!!! This is another one for the Sweet Sunday 129 Challenge layout that I also didn’t post in time but it did make the Stampin’ Up Only Challenge 25 for a new favourite stamp set from the new catalogue.  It can be a 5-minute card and you can easily replace with other DSP and colour the images using an aqua painter with any colour ink pad that you have on hand.

Stamps: Every Little Bit (#117096)
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Whisper White
Ink Pad: Basic Black (#101179)
Punches: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border (#119275), Boho Blossoms (#119858), 3/4″ Circle (119873), 1/2″ Circle (#119869)
Other Goodies: Aqua Painter (#103954), Bitty Buttons (#118761), White Baker’s Twine (#124262)

Entry for Challenges: Stampin’ Up Only

Newlyweds Flower

The layout came from the Sweet Sunday 129 Challenge but I didn’t link it in time (oops!).  I’ve seen this flower in many projects lately and putting the paper through the textured impressions folder makes it easier to ruffle up and adds a natural texture.  To make it a little more suitable for the occasion, I used several pearls to accent the sentiment and a rhinestone brad to highlight the blossom of the flower.

Stamps: My Friend (#122587), Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370)
Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake
Ink Pad: Cherry Cobbler (#119669), Basic Black (#101179)
Punches: Large Oval (#119855), Decorative Label (#120907), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border (#119275), 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle (119854), 3/4″ Circle (#119873)
Big Shot: Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#119976)
Other Goodies: Basic Pearls (#119247), Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad (#109110), 1/2″ Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon (#122330)

Brining Mr. & Mrs. Owl Closer

This is a twist of my last project for Mr. and Mrs. Owl.  This one brings them closer to join their ‘wings’.  The colours of the hears on the owls aren’t showing up that well but in case you’re wondering, one is in Marina Mist and the other is in Wisteria Wonder so it’s definitely for Mr. and Mrs. !

Stamps: Tiny Tags (#118091)
Paper: Chocolate Chip, River Rock, Tangerine Tango, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Paisley Petals DSP, owls’ hearts: Marina Mist, Wisteria Wonder
Ink Pad: Cherry Cobbler (#119669), Old Olive (#102277)
Punches: Owl Builder (#118074), Heart to Heart (#119881), Itty Bitty Shapes (#118309), 2 1/2″ Circle (#120906)
Other Goodies: Pear Pizazz 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon (#122330), Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Write Marker (#120970), Crumb Cake Stampin’ Write Marker (#120967), Stampin’ Sponges (#101610), Crimper (#101618)

Cute Friends

This is was inspired from the Mojo Monday challenge layout.  This stamp set is new from the catalogue.

Stamps: Every Little Bit (#117096), Tiny Tags (#118592)
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Good Morning Sunshine DSP (retired)
Ink Pad: Chocolate Chip (#100908), Daffodil Delight (#119667), Soft Suede (#115657), Basic Gray (#109120), Basic Black (#101179)
Punches: 1″ Circle (#119868), Small Oval (#120908), Jewelry Tag (#117190), Itty Bitty Shapes (#118309)
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#117335)
Other Goodies: Aqua Painter (#103954), Linen Thread (#104199), Brights Brad (119740), 5/8″ Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)

Entry for Challenges: Mojo Monday 201

Accordian Flower Wedding Cards

Here is the second of the wedding card series.  It’s actually a case from a double pocket card with an accordian flower that I saw on Youtube and I put those 2 elements together.  It’s a little tricky to adhere the flowers down at the beginning but put something with a bit of weight on it and hold for a few minutes while you work on the other part of the card.  You can very well substitute a different color for the butterflies and ribbons and replace the middle of the accordian flower with a large brad.  I’m thinking of doing a class with this series.  Anyone interested?

Stamps: Wedding Sweet (#115466), Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370)
Paper: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Marina Mist, Elegant Soiree DSP (retired), butterflies: Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Rich Razzleberry
Ink Pad: Crumb Cake (#121030), Marina Mist (#119668), Early Espresso (#119670)
Punches: Scallop Edge Border (#119882), Scallop Trim Border (#118402), Scallop Circle (#119854), 1 1/4″ Circle (#119861), Ticket Corner (#119867), Word Window (#119857), Modern Label (#119849)
Big Shot: Beautiful Wings Embosslits (#118138)
Other Goodies: 5/8″ Organza Ribbon (#114319), Cherry Cobbler 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon (#120992), Vanilla & Silver Hodgepodge Hardware (retired)

Entry for Challenges: Saturday Sketch Challenge 213,

Bundled Projects

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Mr. & Mrs. Owl

Summer is Vancouver is also a popular time for weddings.  I know there are a handful of our friends who are tying the knot this year so I needed to start pumping out wedding cards.  The owl punch was perfect for such sweet occasions.  If you move the side panels, it moves the owls closer to each other like in the second picture.  And the way they look at each other just makes your heart melt.  I cased the idea of this peek-a-boo card from a project that I found here.  And when it’s flattened, it will still fit inside a standard envelope.  Tadaa!  Isn’t it great?  I decided to use the new In-Colors 2011-13 for this card.  I just totally LOVE how the colors came together!!!

The back of the card has a pocket for a tag to write a message and on the back of the tag is also a pocket for a gift card.  Cute and also practical!

Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts (#117010), Tiny Tags (#118091)
Paper: Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, beaks: Daffodil Delight, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip
Ink Pad: Calypso Coral (#122939), Island Indigo (#122937), Lucky Limeade (#122935), Pool Party (#122938), Wisteria Wonder (#122936)
Punches: Owl Builder (#118074), Heart to Heart (#119881), Itty Bitty Shapes (#118309), 2 1/2″ Circle (#120906), Small Oval (#120908), Double Rectangle (retired)
Big Shot: Little Leaves Sizzlits (#114511), Elegant Lines (#119277) & Square Lattice (#119976) Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
Other Goodies: Pear Pizazz 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon (#122330), Paper Piercing Tool

Entry for Challenges: Color Throwdown #151, My Time to Craft 149