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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);

In the Way-Back Machine

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I have too many stamps! Yes, I said it. I really need to do some purging. I think I haven’t yet because I unmount my stamps (completely – down to bare rubber) and I don’t know if that will keep people from wanting them – and I don’t want to deal with something like ebay. Anyway, I’m trying to use some of my older sets to help me decide what should go.

This card is made with two old Stampin Up sets – Simply Sweet (vases) and Alphabet Soup. I think I got Alphabet Soup free (because I can’t believe I spent money on it, it really isn’t my style). I got Simply Sweet when it retired. I really love border-like stamps but always have a hard time using them.

The layout is using the SCS Dirty Dozen July sketch. I thought it would be a perfect way to use the row of vases. Now if I could have colored the water better (i.e., chosen a better color) I would be much happier. Oh well.

Thank You
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Simply Sweet, Alphabet Soup;
Colors: Old Olive, Taken with Teal, Pretty in Pink;
Other: Petals & Paisley DSP, Eyelet Lace punch, Pink & Olive ribbons;

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;

Snowmen in Bermuda

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I’ve been stamping practically non-stop for most of the week now (not a normal thing for me). The past couple of days my girls have decided they want to stamp too. So we all did the DTGD ‘winter/christmas’ challenge.

My card started with ribbon. My mom cut a bunch of ribbon for a stamp camp and then didn’t use it – so she sent it to me! Thankfully Bermuda Bay is one of my favorite colors. The card uses sketch #92 for the layout.

The girls have been infatuated with my Inkadinkadoo Beautiful Fairies stamp set. It has gotten much love these past few days! They both made Christmas fairies but had them making it snow – so both themes were covered.

Warmed by Friendship
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: It’s Snow Time;
Colors: Bermuda Bay, White;
Other: Bermuda ribbon, Polka Dot Embossing Folder; Circle Nestie dies (Spellbinders); Copics;

Hoppy Birthday

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When I first looked at this DTGD sketch challenge I was going to pass it up, but I checked out the gallery and decided I could do it – I just had to find the right set. I had other ideas, but I think because I haven’t used Unfrogettable in so long and it is one of my favorites (see), I decided to use it.

I chose the paper next (thinking I’d throw in the “mixing patterns” challenge too, but, well, as you can see, I didn’t). The colors in the paper set the tone for the card.

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Hoppy Birthday
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Unfrogettable;
Colors: So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Vanilla;
Other: Saffron button, Delicate Dots DSP, corner rounder; Oval Nestie dies (Spellbinders); Spring Rain twill (PTI); blue thread (DMC); googlie eyes;

Inspired Texture

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I’m a little behind on my CAS challenge cards, so I went back a couple weeks to an inspiration challenge (cas74). I’m not sure the card is all that simple (at least compared to my normal CAS cards), but it feels clean to me. I snuck in a couple DTGD challenges as well.

The CAS challenge was to find inspiration from cakes found on Carrie’s Cakes’ website. I chose a beautiful autumn leaves & berries cake. I haven’t used this old SU set in forever. The cake has such a beautiful sheen to it – I used SU’s glitter paper as the focal layer base.

Once I picked the inspiration, I noticed that I could easily incorporate a couple DTGD challenges as well – ‘texture’ and a sketch. My texture comes in three ways: the red card base is textured cardstock, the ribbon is satin (I think shiny is a texture even if it is visual and not tactile), and the cork frame.

Thanks for takin’ a peek.

Thank You
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Vine & Berry; Paper Tray (PTI);
Colors: Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Really Rust, Pumpkin Pie;
Other: Chocolate Satin ribbon; cork (MFT); Labels 4 Nestie dies (Spellbinders);

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;

Elegant Ornaments

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As soon as I saw the Fall-to-Layout sketch #97, I knew exactly what I wanted to do.

When StampinUp put out their retired color list, I didn’t think too much about it when I saw Handsome Hunter on it. Even when other forum posters lamented the loss, I didn’t dawn on me – what the heck are we supposed to do when we make Christmas cards??? I can only hope that my small supply lasts – or my other favorite company, PTI, will fill the gap.

Merry Christmas
All supplies StampinUp unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Tree Trimmings, Christmas Greetings;
Colors: Handsome Hunter, Gold, Vanilla;
Other: Gold embossing powder; Gold pen;

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;