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For a Special Lady

Posted on May 25, 2013 | Leave a comment

Here is a card I was asked to create for the woman who plays the piano at my BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) class…a thank you for her service to the class throughout the year…..she has served so faithfully!

I used some of the DSP from the brand-new Gingham Garden papers…and heat embossed the rose bouquet stamp from Taylored Expressions in silver.

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One reddish rose that stands out among the others, using Crystal Effects….to represent how we see her as very special…colored with Copics and sprinkled on some candy dots.

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Dynamic Duos Thank You

Posted on January 6, 2013 | 3 Comments

After a short holiday break,  on-line paper-crafting  challenges are gearing up for the year 2013!    Here is Dynamic Duos #34….I was amazed to see Melon Mambo again…I just completed a color challenge with that color last week!   This time Melon Mambo is paired with Island Indigo  (my favorite blue)!

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I retrieved another favorite of mine…the retired SU Daisy die for this challenge…I thought it would showcase the color Melon Mambo very well.  And what’s with all the polka-dots?  I just can’t seem to get away from them!  FYI…my photos don’t show off the blue-green of Island Indigo…the truer color is in the DD Logo.

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I “puffed up” the smaller daisy for depth and placed an In Color matching (Island Indigo) brad in the middle for contrast….the message is from Itty Bitty Banners with a matching die…..easy peasy!

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You can’t tell very well, but I heat embossed the message with Melon Mambo embossing powder.

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My Favorite Things #105

Posted on January 4, 2013 | Leave a comment

Lots of firsts this time of the year…and sooo, the first MFT Sketch challenge for 2013….wish I had enough time to participate in many more challenges…I think I find a new one every day…. but this is also the time of year when I feel an overwhelming urge to purge and re-organize, so I’m in the midst of preparing “stuff” to give away to someone who will, no doubt, appreciate something “new”…..and, of course, cleaning in every crack and crevice…

First, the sketch:

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I decided to use one of the SU Labels Framelits instead of a rectangle, but cut the sides to make it more of a rectangular shape….the image is the MFT Puppy Girl ….so sweet…message from  MFT ‘s Blessed Mouse……background:  SU Floral District DSP….colored with Copics…..

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Mmmm…those cheeks are a bit much…need a fine-line marker, don’t I?   You may not be able to see it, but there is a bit of sparkle in her little hair heart!

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Preserving Thanks

Posted on November 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

Don’t you love the way the new (well, as new as the Holiday catalog) Fall stamp sets coordinate?  Perfectly Preserved and  Wonderfall coordinate so well and really extend the versatility of the sets.

Here is a card that uses both these sets:

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Dahlias make a great finishing touch for a Fall card! 

  • Stamps:  Perfectly Preserved,  Wonderfall, Fabulous Phrases
  • Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade
  • Paper:  Orchard Harvest DSP, Very Vanilla
  • Tools:  Cannery Set Framelits Dies, Autumn Accents Bigz Die
  • Accents:  Raspberry Ripple 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon, In Color Dahlias

Have a wonderful and blessed day and remember…..

 

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PPA147 Sketch Challenge

Posted on November 15, 2012 | 2 Comments

Another Pals Challenge!  Today a Sketch Challenge by one of the talented Pretty Pals, Margaret Moody…here is the sketch:

Eeek!  SEVEN layers??  Well, OK!  Here goes! 

I’m in Thanksgiving mode so decided to use the stamp set, Full of Blessings…and aren’t we truly blessed?…I am and I hope that you are, also!

Both of my images are heat embossed with Early Espresso and colored with blender pens dipped in ink pads (I could have also used ink refills, but decided to take a short-cut).

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I thought the woodgrain embossing folder would suit this card for a background… colors are Tangerine Tango, Early Espresso, Always Artichoke, and Daffodil Delight!

Come and join in to the Pals Paper Arts Challenge!

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Featured Stamper #300

Posted on November 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

WoW!  This is Number 300 for the Splitcoaststamper’s Featured Stamper Challenge!  Actually #300 was for last Sunday (I’m a little late)….better late than never….I considered not participating as time went on, but I saw a card I REALLY wanted to CASE….so…..

Oops!…before I forget…the honored stamper is Jen Mitchell….take some time to check out her gallery!

My card is very similar to Jen’s, in fact the design is the same….I changed the DSP, the leaf colors and the ribbon.

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What do you think about the burlap?  Have you ever smelled that stuff?  Ewww! 

  • Stamps:  Wonderfall, Tiny Tags
  • Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit, Certainly Celery, Early Espresso
  • Paper:  Orchard Harvest DSP, Raspberry Ripple DSP, Very Vanilla DSP
  • Tools:  Autumn Accents Bigz die, Jewelry Tag punch
  • Accents:  Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons, Summer Starfruit 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon,  Linen Thread
  • …and last, but not least….Burlap!

 

 

 

 

 

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Fall Thank You

Posted on October 26, 2012 | Leave a comment

Here is a Fall card that I made and then decided to give to a dear person with kind, listening ears in My BSF Study (Bible Study Fellowship).    I saw a similar card and decided to tuck the leaves into the DSP.  I added a bit of bling and colored the rhinestones with Sharpies……then added on one of my favorite embellishments….Dahlias….just love those little critters!

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When I first saw the Orchard Harvest DSP, I had my doubts about how I would be able to use it…NO more, however…..with the Framelits and Stamp set that match it…NO problem! 

  • Stamps:  Perfectly Penned, Wonderfall
  • Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard
  • Paper:  Early Espresso Core’dinations CS, Orchard Harvest DSP, More Mustard CS, Very Vanilla CS
  •  Tools:  Stampin’ Sanding System, Stamping Sponges, Apothecary Accents Framelits
  • Accents:  In Color Dahlias, Early Espresso 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Sharpies (non-SU)

Do you remember the notice on my blog about the SINGLE stamp sale….in other words, that Stampin’ Up! is actually splitting up some stamp sets and selling them as singles….you can re-look at that here….well , Stampin’ Up has added in some more stamps and 2 of them have never been seen before!

Check it out below!

Single Stamps….Assortment #1                                 Single Stamps….Assortment #2

Remember …. My store is always open for you!

 

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SCS Sketch Challenge #402

Posted on September 12, 2012 | 1 Comment

Here is today’s Sketch Challenge #402 over at SplitCoast Stampers:

Here is another Fall..ish card…..Leaves make a lovely addition to any card, don’t you think?

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Summer Starfruit, one of the newest In Colors, dominates this card…since I first saw this color, I thought it was mis-named and should have been called Autumn Starfruit…just seems like more of a Fall season color to me because it is a bit greenish.

  • Stamps:  Wonderfall (128087), Four Seasons (126832), Lovely as a Tree (127793), Teeny Tiny Wishes (127802)
  • Ink:  Summer Starfruit, Pumpkin Pie
  • Paper:  Patio Party DSP, Polka Dot Parade DSP, Early Espresso CS, Pumpkin Pie CS, and Early Espresso CS
  • Tools:  Autumn Accents Bigz Die, Big Shot, Labels Collections Framelits, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Stamping Sponges, Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Accents:  Pumpkin Pie 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Naturals Designer Buttons

Here is my Stampin’ Store for your shopping pleasure 24/7!

 

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Fall Thanks for SC #400

Posted on August 31, 2012 | Leave a comment

Have you ever participated in the Splitcoaststampers’ Challenges?  They have challenges for every day of the week and sometimes more than one per day….so if you’re ever looking for ways to improve your stamping skills or to just have fun and increase your card stash…take part in the challenges!

Here is a card for this week’s sketch challenge…the challenge was to select any past sketch and use it to make a card (I selected #391):

This was a relatively easy card to put together once I chose the colors and paper…it turned out to be a type of Fall Thanks card or just a thank you for a friend.  The main image message is heat embossed with Early Espresso…I love the way Stampin’ Up! has increased the number of embossing powder colors…you can never have enough!

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Love Raspberry Ripple…beautiful year-round color!

  • Stamps:  Trust God (wood…126700;  clear…126702),  Fabulous Phrases (wood…117002;  clear…120501)
  • Ink:  Raspberry Ripple (126859), Early Espresso (126974), Versamark (102283)
  • Paper:  Orchard Harvest DSP (1268950), Early Espresso CS (119686), Whisper White CS (100730)
  • Tools:  Early Espresso Stampin’ Emboss Powder (128980), Embossing Buddy (103083), Heat Tool (129053), Big Shot (113439), Floral Frames Framelits (127012), Bitty Banners Framelits (129267)
  • Accents:  In Color Dahlias (127556)

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Naturally Thankful

Posted on August 27, 2012 | Leave a comment

When I first looked at the Natural Composition Specialty DSP in the catalog…I wondered just how I would use it..I was accustomed to using a lot of color and this paper was so subtle and so BROWN….what you don’t see in the picture below, however, is the luscious glossiness of the images.  The paper is pretty classy and can be added to color schemes or used in a monochromatic theme as the one below.

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I heat embossed the message with Early Espresso to give the image just a little POP with a different shade of brown!

Here you can see a bit of the glossy finish on the DSP and the embossed message…

  • Stamps:   Perfectly Penned (wood…122890;  clear…122892),  Thoughts and Prayers (wood…113252;  clear…127805)
  • Ink:  Versamark (102283), Crumb Cake (126975)
  • Paper:  Natural Composition Specialty DSP (126917), Crumb Cake CS (120953)
  •  Tools:  Big Shot (113439), Labels Collection Framelits (125598), 1/16″ Circle Handheld (101227), 3/16″ Corner Punch (119871)
  • Accents:  Crumb Cake  1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon (122332)

I’m getting ready to tackle making some boxes out of this paper…saw that on someone’s blog and loved it!

You can purchase all these products from my Stampin’ Store…here!   Do you love Pinterest?  I’ve gotten soooo many ideas from that site!

 

 

 

 

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Sanding on Saturday (with video)

Posted on August 11, 2012 | 1 Comment

Have you ordered the new Core’dinations paper and Sanding System from the Holiday Catalog yet?  They work so perfectly together!  The video at the end of the blog will give you some tips about how I created this card:

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This is a quick and easy card to make ….emboss, sand, and add accents!

  • Stamps:  Kindness Matters (wood…122900;  clear…122902)
  • Ink:  Cherry Cobbler (126966)
  • Paper:  Cherry Cobbler Core’dinations CS (127846), Whisper White CS (100730)
  • Tools:  Stampin’ Sanding System (129367), Core’dinations Dust Buddy (129366), Manhattan Flower Folder (114517), Bitty Banners Framelits (129267), 3/16″ Corner Rounder Punch (119871)
  • Accents:  Daffodil Delight Seam Binding Ribbon (125583), Pearl Basic Jewels (119247), Large Pearl Basic Jewels (125577)

Help yourself to some shopping in my Stampin’ Store…here!

And enjoy this video on sanding Core’dinations CS…

Stamping Makes Me Smile!   Susan  ♥ 

 

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A Bright Thank You

Posted on July 30, 2012 | Leave a comment

I love the colors of  monochromatic cards and pretty pastels, but the colors that catch my eyes first are the BRIGHTS!  This card  features the Four Seasons stamp set with Summer Smooches DSP and is certainly bright….with an emphasis on Daffodil Yellow….and you just can’t miss when you add polka-dots!

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  • Stamps:  Four Seasons (wood…126830; clear…126832), Made For You (wood…126340; clear…126342)
  • Ink:  Island Indigo (126986), Lucky Limeade (126984), Real Red (126949)
  • Paper:  Summer Smooches (125409), Island Indigo CS (122923), Real Red CS (102482), Daffodil Yellow CS (119683), Whisper White CS (100730)
  • Tools:  Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Folder (117335),   Bitty Banners Framelits (129267),  2 3/8″ Scallop Circle (118874)
  • Accents:  Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon (122974), Daffodil Delight Brights Brads (119740)

All these products are available in my Stampin’ Store….click here!

Click to come join with me!  We would make a great team!

Stamping Makes Me Smile,  Susan  ♥

 

 

 

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Mid-Week Technique

Posted on June 27, 2012 | 1 Comment

Did you ever (or maybe you do now) own a watch with a mother of pearl face?  I have owned more than one with a pearlescent (as I call it) design …. I guess it’s not really “modern”, but I thought it added interest to the watch…something that drew attention to an otherwise plain surface.

I was pleased to find a technique for “Faux Mother of Pearl” in the Stampin’ Up! Workshop Wow video (presentations from a variety of demonstrators at regional  seminars).

The second picture really shows off the technique a bit more clearly….for those of you that like different techniques, this one is so simple!   Here are the Stampin’ Steps:

  1. Pour a small amount of  Shimmer Paint (I used Frost White..116854) into a paper plate and swish around the plate with a small amount of scrunched Saran Wrap….
  2. Dab a thin coat…no dribs or drabs that puddle…onto your background…..cover it completely with the paint.
  3. Allow it to dry completely.
  4. Sponge on whatever colors you need to correspond with your theme colors.  The colors will glimmer and shine when dry (I sponged with Lucky Limeade and a bit of Daffodil Delight).

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  • Stamps:  Serene Silhouettes (wood mount…127322; clear mount…127324)
  • Ink:  Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight
  • Paper:  Summer Smooches DSP (125409) and  2011-2013 In Color Designer Series Paper Stacks (122384); Shimmery White and  Wisteria Wonder CS
  • Tools:   Elegant Butterfly Punch (127526), 2 1/2″ Circle Punch, Labels Collection Framelits,  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stamping Sponges, Perfect Polka Dots Folder, Paper Snips
  • Accents:  Shimmer Paint (Frost White…116854), Pearl Basic Jewels

 Thanks for stopping by today… …leave a comment and let me know if you’ve ever used this technique!

Susan  ♥ 

 

 

 

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Twitterpated Treats

Posted on May 25, 2012 | 1 Comment

I want to share a little treat box with you today (idea from Brenda Quintana)…one with a clear “window” cover…. and give you the Stampin’ Steps on how to create this sweet gift for a special someone!

Here are the supplies I used from Stampin’ Up!….of course, the colors and decor style will be yours!

susan’s supplies :

  • Stamps:  It’s A Wrap Occasions, Fabulous Phrases
  • Ink:  Island Indigo
  • Paper:  Island Indigo and Whisper White CS; Twitterpated DSP, and Window Sheet
  • Tools:  Simply Scored, Framelits Labels die, Large Oval punch, 1/16″ Circle Handheld punch
  • Accents:  Ruffled Ribbon (Island Indigo), White Twine
  • And, of course, Nugget Candy!

stampin’ steps (with pictures):

  • Cut Island Indigo CS into 4×4 piece.  Score at 1″ and 3″…turn cardstock to next side and score again at 1″ and 3″.  Cut cardstock to create 1/2″ tabs on each corner.  Place sticky tape on each tab (on outside of piece) and then cut through rest of tab for folding purposes.

  • Fold piece inwards along the score lines

  • Remove sticky tape and bring sides together to form the box.

  • Cut window sheet to 3 & 15/16″ x 3 & 15/16″.  Score at 1″ on all 4 sides.  Then cut off all four corners along the score lines.

Fold window sheet along all score lines and fit over the top of the box…fill the box with candy nuggets, M&M’s, candy kisses, or Ghiardelli squares…I covered the nuggets with cardstock and stamped wrap covers (It’s a Wrap Occasions).

  • Decorate box with ribbon and tag.

  • Hope you enjoyed this little tutorial !  This box can serve so many sweet purposes!   Susan  ♥

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Gratitude for PPA135

Posted on May 17, 2012 | 1 Comment

The Pretty Pals are a bit “sketchy” today….one of our talented Pals’ members, Margaret Moody,  has created another sketch for all who wish to participate.  This month the code is PPA135  for those of you who also upload to public sites like SplitcoastStampers….here is the site for Pals Paper Arts and also the sketch of the month:

And here is my card:

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  • Stamps:  Fabulous Phrases
  • Ink:  Pacific Point
  • Paper:  Beyond the Garden DSP (retiring..#122342); Wild Wasabi, Pacific Point, and Whisper White CS
  • Tools:  Daisy #2 die (retiring..#114520),  Bitty Banners Framelits die (new), Scallop Trim Border and Corner punches
  • Accents:  Filigree brad (retiring…#112577), Basics Glimmer brad, White Organza ribbon

You might be wondering why I chose the Daisy die for this card when I JUST used it on a previous post…I love the Daisy die  and I will MISS it!

 

Please check my site to order any retiring products!   Susan ♥

 

 

 

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