Category Archives: Inkup DT

Joy

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I had fun making this card. I used a sketch from PageMaps (March 2010).

The card base uses textured card stock. The pattern paper is the Presto Patterns DSP with Razzleberry ink sponged on. Love that paper!

My mom die cut the letters for me. I really need to get a die alphabet – it makes creating so easy!

joy
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Tree Trimmings;
Colors: Always Artichoke, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White;
Other: Presto Patterns DSP, glitter, Razzleberry 1/8″ Taffeta; Scallop Border punch, Naturally Serif sizzix die;

Noel

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I created this card for my mom’s 12 weeks newsletter. It went out a few weeks ago, so it is safe to share this on my blog now. This card made me a fan of Poppy & Pear – they are such a great combo.

The ornament is glittered and popped with a dimensional.

Noel
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Big on Christmas;
Colors: Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzaz, So Saffron, Whisper White;
Other: Poppy ribbon, glitter, Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder;

Gettin’ Gifty

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I know this isn’t a card, but don’t be too shocked. I’m trying to get ahead on my assignments.

This altered tin will be made at Mom’s October 3D camp. This is a DVD-type tin with a few 3×3 cards. It would make a great gift that could be put together relatively quickly.

I went pretty simple with the tin relying on the pattern paper for interest. The cards are so tiny I found it hard to design. Again I kept them very simple.

To make the flower for the tin’s belly band, I punched 2 flowers from the DSP using the Extra Large Flower punch. The bottom one I left as is; the top one I cut into it to make petals and folded them a bit to give some dimension.

Altered Tin with Notecards
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Sincere Saluations;
Colors: Baja Breeze, Vanilla, Always Artichoke;
Other: DVD-tin, Elegant Soiree DSP, Leaf die, Tag die, Build-a-Brad, Extra Large Flower punch;

Delightful Halloween

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I’m trying to get ahead on my assignments. This card will be for mom’s October stamp camp. I needed to create a card using Batty For You. I used a lot of white space in this card, but I love the results. I don’t have any current paper, so using the wide stripey ribbon helps give the card some interest.

I love spooky Halloween cards, but sometimes I need some friendly ones. I think the bright colors and cute image really make for a friendly card.

Thanks for stopping by!

Filled with Delight
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Batty For You, Grateful Greetings;
Colors: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, White;
Other: Daffodil ribbon;

Baroque Decorations

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My mom has some really old ornaments that I’m fairly certain were from when she was a kid. They are those glass ornaments with colored foil on the inside and sunken areas that were silver or gold. Anyway, that is what inspired me here.

The ornament was made by gold embossing the ornament stamp onto red cardstock and punching it out. Then punching another from plain cardstock. I then punched a circle from the center of the plain ornament and trimmed the topper from it. Finally I glued that bit over top the embossed version. The ‘window’ isn’t too obvious in the photo, but that is how I did it. I’m really happy with the result.

Thanks for stopping by.

Merry Christmas
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Delightful Decorations, Baroque Motifs, Christmas Greetings;
Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla;
Other: Gold embossing powder; gold ribbon (?); rhinestone (Kaiser);

Happy Thoughts

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This is another card for mom’s camp. I kept the card simple, but the texture in the background really makes the card feel richer. The camp’s theme is fall, so that is how I chose my colors.

Happy Thoughts
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Apple Blossom;
Colors: Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, White;
Other: Square Lattice embossing folder;

Birthday in Paradise

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I made this card to be used by my mom for an upcoming stamp camp. Mom’s clients have been wanting to see more cards without embellishment. Oh, I can do that! And a bonus, this is a masculine card. [Actually, I might have to make another for my hubby’s birthday!]

I used craft ink to stamp the leaves. I was hoping for more opaque coverage, but I’m kinda liking it this the way.

Birthday Wishes
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Paradise, Woodgrain, Sincere Salutations;
Colors: Soft Suede, Garden Green, River Rock, Very Vanilla;
Other: Lots of Tags die;

Summer Friends

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My wonderful mom sent me the Punched Posies stamp set. Of course I promised I’d make a card for stamp camp using it.

I think mom’s customers know when I design a card because it usually ends up with the most eclectic collection of colors! I’m still not sure how I came up with this one.

I started this card knowing I wanted to do the punch window. I’ve seen it done by others and it isn’t something we’ve done in camp before. I used pop dots around the opening and regular tape on the rest of the layer.

Working long distance can be quite difficult. I do not have an extensive StampinUp collection (at least of “current” items). Like buttons for instance. I’ve mailed the card off to mom and she’s going to add a button to the flower center which I think will finish off the card just right.

Wonderful Friend
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Punched Posies, Wonderful Favorites;
Colors: Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Regal Rose, Real Red;
Other: red ribbon, scallop border punch, 5-petal flower punch, dimensionals;

Butterfly Says Goodbye

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Mom is having a “going away” stamp camp in June and she asked me to help her with the projects. I’ve had Garden Whimsy since it first came out (not that long ago). I like the set and have used it a few times. So many good things are being retired that I thought I would incorporate a couple of them on the card.

Sage Shadow is an excellent color, but as I don’t use it often and I don’t see it often, so I can understand why SU is retiring it…but it still makes me sad! And can you believe – the cardstock is already sold out!! Thankfully I have a pack in my stash 🙂 Apricot is another coloring going. I have high hopes for the new Peach InColor (but I’m reserving my opinion until it is in my hands). Of course since those colors are retiring so are their ribbon.

I’m not much for glitter (I almost entitled this post Bah, Glitter!) but mom’s customers love it (as in they’ll add it to everything 😉 ). Since this card was a bit plain, I figured some glitter would be a nice touch.

** ETA ** To glitter the wings I used Tombow liquid glue on the top left wing but didn’t like the gloopy look, so I used SU’s glue stick for the rest of the wings. I thought it turned out really well. HOWEVER when my mom opened the envelope after mailing all the glitter from the glue stick wings was gone! I guess I won’t use that any more 🙁

Finally the background was embossed with a Texturz plate. Kind of a pain to get the card base without doing the back too, but a little maneuvering and it worked. Hopefully mom won’t kill me for it!

Sheesh, I must be in a chatty mood. Thanks for taking a peek!

Best Friends Listen
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Garden Whimsy;
Ink: Apricot Appeal, Sage Shadow, Pretty in Pink;
Paper: Sage Shadow, Apricot Appeal, White;
Other: Sage & Apricot ribbon, glitter, Texturz Plates #4;
Technique: Rock-n-Roll on butterfly;

Working Vacation

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So while mom was here on vacation, I did some work for her 🙂 We finished up all the cards for the February Newsletter and the March Stamp Camp! We even got a few ideas going for April (shocking I know!).

First up is a card I made for the February Newsletter. This is a technique I’ve been wanting to show folks for awhile. When Stampin Up first came out with their “Patterns” DSP (the ones that are different patterns in one color), I wondered why they had plain solid color paper in the pack. Then I realized that (a) it is lighter weight than cardstock and thus better for layering; but more importantly (b) it is white-core paper! White-core paper is ideal for doing dry embossing because you can then sand the embossing and have the white core show. Fun technique!

Next up is a card for Stamp Camp. I’m not too fond of it…but it isn’t horrible. Mom brought me a sample of all the new Satin Ribbon – wonderful stuff! This card had a few requirements to meet – use the new glittery DSP, an epoxy brad, and the “With All My Heart” stamp set. I got all the required elements in and even tossed in a pleated ribbon border 🙂

Next, another camp card. I really like how this turned out. It is simple but pretty. We originally had thought we’d use the new Shades of Spring DSP but I couldn’t get it to work. So I switched things around and used Tea Time. Once I did that, the rest of the card fell in place.

I wasn’t overly fond of the “Whimsical Words” set until I started playing with it. There really are some great thoughts in that set. I made sure I got it with my next order!

Finally, another camp project. We normally do all cards when we have stamp camp and then every once in a while we’ll do a 3D camp where all the projects are non-cards. But this camp needed something fun, so mom decided to do a treat bag using the new glassine bags. A quick run through with an embossing folder and the bag is all spiffy! I decided to do a belly band instead of the traditional topper. I thought I was done but then went back and added the scallop border and it really finished it off!

All supplies Stampin’Up! unless otherwise noted.
Tight Spot
Stamps: Totally Tool;
Ink: Stazon;
Paper: Night of Navy; Brushed Silver; white; Basic Grey; Night of Navy Patterns DSP; Texturz Plate;
Other: Jumbo Eyelets; Silver Brads;
Friend
Stamps: With All My Heart;
Ink: Real Red;
Paper: Vanilla; Pretty in Pink; Real Red; Sending My Love DSP;
Other: Red Satin Ribbon; Modern Label punch; Word Window punch; Scallop Trim Border punch; Extra Large Flower punch; Epoxy Brads;
Follow Your Heart
Stamps: Whimsical Words;
Ink: Black;
Paper: So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink; Tea Time DSP;
Other: Top Note die; Butterfly die; Celery Satin ribbon; Rhinestone Brads;
Easter Treat Bag
Stamps: Eight Great Greetings, Well Scripted;
Ink: Stazon; Markers – banana, pretty in pink, celery, lavendar;
Paper: Pretty in Pink, White, Shades of Spring DSP;
Other: Glassine Bag; Scallop Border punch; Scallop Oval punch; Large Oval punch; White Organza ribbon; Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder;