Saturday, March 30, 2013

Secret Garden Scrapbook Pages

This is the scrapbook layout we'll be making for my April Scrapbook Class. It features the Secret Garden stamp set from Stampin' Up! The technique I used on these pages is exactly the same technique I used on the Easter Blessings card a few weeks ago. Check out the video about the card to learn more about this gorgeous technique.


To make these pages, you'll need:

  • Stamps: #129141 Secret Garden, #124162 Everything Eleanor, #128939 Itty Bitties
  • Cardstock/Paper: #124274 Crumb Cake 12x12, #126842 Raspberry Ripple, #100730 Whisper White, #126836 2012-2014 In Color 12x12, #126910 2012-2014 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack
  • Ink: #126859 Raspberry Ripple, #126973 Garden Green, #101731 Whisper White Craft
  • Accessories: #113439 Big Shot, ##120893 Tasteful Trim die, #109132 White Emboss Powder, #129053 Heat Tool, #102892 Sponge Daubers, #102845 Blender Pens, #126856 2012-2014 In Color Markers, #119702 Brights Markers, #122332 Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, #119243 Paper Daisies, #118309 Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, #129329 Designer Builder Brads, #129399 Paper Doilies

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Adorable Scallop Envelope Purse


Here's a fun, spring project for you! It's an adorable little purse or Easter basket made using the Scallop Envelope die from Stampin' Up! It has a ribbon handle and a beautiful flower accent. You can learn how to make this project by watching the video below. Have fun, and Happy Spring!!


To make this purse, you'll need:

  • Stamps: #128939 Itty Bitties
  • Cardstock/Paper: #122923 Island Indigo, #122924 Pool Party, #100730 Whisper White, Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper*
  • Ink: #126946 Tangerine Tango OR #126950 Rich Razzleberry
  • Accessories: #113439 Big Shot, #113462 Scallop Envelope die, #125603 Blossom Punch, #129329 Designer Builder Brads, #118309 Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, #101227 1/16" Handheld Punch, #102300 Bone Folder, #122941 Mini Brads, #104294 Sticky Strip, Sycamore Street Ribbon*
*The Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper and Sycamore Street Ribbon are no longer available, but Stampin' Up! has lots of other beautiful Designer Series Papers and Ribbons to choose from.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Spice Cake Fabric Dress Up Card

I just love the new Dress Up Framelits! This is a card that I received as a swap from my friend Stefani C. I liked it so much that I decided to use it in my Stamp Classes this month. It uses the Spice Cake Designer Fabric for the dress...so pretty!


To make this card, you'll need: 
  • Stamps: #109521 En Francais and #129651 Bloomin' Marvelous
  • Cardstock: #122924 Pool Party, #100946 More Mustard, #119686 Early Espresso, and #101650 Very Vanilla
  • Ink: #126974 Early Espresso and #126982 Pool Party
  • Accessories: #113439 Big Shot, #129381 Ovals Framelits, #130101 Dress Up Framelits, #124066 Spice Cake Designer Series Fabric, #130812 Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack, #129387 Occasions Paper-Piercing Pack, #126189 Paper-Piercing Tool, #118309 Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, #119247 Basic Pearls, #123124 Early Espresso Baker's Twine, #126869 Flower Trim, #104430 Stampin' Dimensionals, #103683 Glue Dots



Thursday, March 21, 2013

Shaving Cream Easter Egg Card


The bright, fun Easter Eggs on this card are made with the same shaving cream technique that we used for our March scrapbook pages. Watch the video below to learn how to do this great technique!


To make this card, you'll need:

  • Stamps: #122650 Delightful Dozen
  • Cardstock: #115320 Melon Mambo, #126840 Gumball Green, and #100730 Whisper White
  • Ink: #126948 Melon Mambo
  • Accessories: Ink Refills (#115662 Melon Mambo, #119672 Daffodil Delight, and #101041 Tempting Turquoise), #114319 White Organza Ribbon, #119882 Scallop Edge Border Punch, #119859 Extra-Large Oval Punch
  • PLUS: Shaving cream, craft stick, paper plate, and rubber gloves

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I created this St. Patrick's Day card by modifying one of the cards included in Stampin' Up!'s new Basics Online Class. I wanted to make a fun, different St. Patrick's Day card, so I changed the colors and the stamp set, but the layout is exactly the same. This card uses the Lucky Day stamp and the masking technique. The Basics Online Class comes with several videos and PDF files with supply lists, instructions, and pictures for over 30 projects. Order the class though my Online Store! Enter item # 133385. It is only $14.95 (free shipping and handling!)


To make this card you'll need:

  • Stamps: #129177 Lucky Day
  • Cardstock/Paper: #100730 Whisper White, #102935 Brushed Gold, #127885 Champagne Glimmer Paper
  • Ink: #126959 Wild Wasabi, #126973 Garden Green, #102283 VersaMark Pad
  • Accessories: #102395 Brayer, #113439 Big Shot, #125598 Labels Framelits, #127857 Festive Paper-Piercing Pack, #126189 Paper Piercing Tool, #101930 Iridescent Ice Emboss Powder, #109129 Gold Emboss Powder, #129053 Heat Tool

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Easter Blessings Card

I just love how soft and pretty this card is! I think this is my new favorite technique. The technique may have other names, but I'm calling it the modified black magic technique. The black magic technique uses White Craft ink and chalks, but instead of chalks this version uses markers.


Watch the video below to learn how to do this great technique!



To make this card, you'll need:
  • Stamps: #129141 Secret Garden and #129183 Easter Blessings
  • Cardstock: #124302 Whisper White 12x12, #120953 Crumb Cake, #111351 Pink Pirouette
  • Ink: #126973 Garden Green, #126981 Basic Gray, #101731 Whisper White Craft Pad
  • Accessories: #109132 White Emboss Powder, #129053 Heat Tool, #102892 Sponge Daubers, #126856 2012-2014 In Color Stampin' Write Markers, #119702 Brights Stampin' Write Markers,  #102845 Blender Pens, #129399 Tea Lace Paper Doilies, #113439 Big Shot, #129381 Ovals Framelits, #129294 1-1/4" Two-Tone Ribbon Pink Pirouette/Rose Red, #103683 Glue Dots


Saturday, March 9, 2013

More Amore Dress Up Card

This is the card I will give you as a FREE GIFT if you place an order of at least $25 through me (either in person or online) during the month of March. This card features the More Amore Designer Series Paper and the Dress Up Framelits from Stampin' Up!


To make this card you'll need:

  • Stamps: #126420 Blooming with Kindness
  • Cardstock/Paper: #122924 Pool Party, #121044 Basic Gray, #126841 Primrose Petals, #101650 Very Vanilla, and #129309 More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • Ink: #126981 Basic Gray
  • Accessories: #113439 Big Shot, #130101 Dress Up Framelits, #119854 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, #119860 1-3/8" Circle Punch, #126187 Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, #126189 Paper-Piercing Tool, #130812 Sycamore Street Ribbon, and #104430 Stampin' Dimensionals

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Watercolored Swallowtail Card


I absolutely LOVE this Swallowtail butterfly stamp from Stampin' Up! This was my swap card for Leadership. It was also one of the cards we made in my February Stamp Class. Watch the video below to see how it's made.


To make this card, you'll need:
  • Stamps: #129213 Swallowtail and #129633 Vintage Verses
  • Cardstock: #111350 Pacific Point and #101910 Shimmery White
  • Ink: #102283 VersaMark Pad
  • Accessories: #109133 Black Emboss Powder, #101930 Iridescent Ice Emboss Powder, #129053 Heat Tool, Ink Refills (#119672 Daffodil Delight, #101962 More Mustard, #126950 Rich Razzleberry, #111840 Pacific Point), and a paintbrush


Saturday, March 2, 2013

Feel Goods Banner Card

I just love this chalkboard card inspired by my upline, Jen Jacobsen! The color combination is so fresh and bright. It's a fun card featuring Stampin' Up!'s Feel Goods stamp set and Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper.


 
To make this card, you'll need:
  • Stamps: #129681 Feel Goods
  • Cardstock/Paper: #115316 Rich Razzleberry, #122924 Pool Party, #121045 Basic Black, and #127540 Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper*
  • Ink: #101731 Whisper White Craft ink
  • Accessories: #113439 Big Shot, #121809 Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, #130159 Hearts a Flutter Framelits, #102892 Sponge Daubers, #125574 Pool Party Baker's Twine, #130812 Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack*, #104430 Stampin' Dimensionals, and #103683 Glue Dots
* Exclusive Sale-a-Bration products! You can get these items for FREE through March 22! For every $50 you order (before shipping and tax) you can choose one free item.