WIldlife Father's Day

More Father's Day stuff! This one uses another retired set, and this card came together in a flash. I actually used a past card for the layout.  And now that I looked at it again, I actually used the same animal stamp set on that card!

I find myself using the Apothecary Accents dies constantly! Love these shapes!! I chose the bear, eagle, ans wolf from the Wildlife Reserve set as they are seen as strong and noble animals, which seemed very appropriate for a Father's Day card to me. They are also important animals to the Native culture :)

 

I kept the inside pretty simple and I will be bringing my sentiment stamps with me to work so people can pick a sentiment and then  a card.  There are a few that I did put sentiments in already as they were designed for a specific phrasing.

• Stamps: Wildlife Reserves, Best Dad Ever
• Ink: River Rock, Cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist, Always Artichoke, Early Espresso
• Paper: River Rock, Cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist, Always Artichoke
• Other: Big Shot with Apothecary Accents framelits, 1" Square punch, Signo white gel pen, Stampin' Dimensionals

New with Old Swap- Gently Falling Gumballs

I did another swap recently , and hopefully everyone has their copy in their hands by the time I post this :) The focus of this swap was to make new samples with a set that had carried over from the 2011-2012 season to the 2012-2013 big catalog. I chose Gently Falling, which was in the Holiday Mini last fall and I ♥ this set so much! I am such a sucker for leaf sets, but this one is special since it is so versatile :)

So, I was skeptical about the new green, Gumball Green, until I had it in my hands. I really love it! It is intense and bold without that neon effect green can sometimes have. And a great leafy green!
I did some generational stamping to add a little more depth the the main images. I was going for a lush summer leaves look :)

Here is the inside of the card. I made it pretty generic so it could be used for a variety of occasions.

• Stamps: Gently Falling, Friendly Phrases, Woodgrain BG
• Ink: Gumball Green, Soft Suede, Early Espresso
• Paper: Gumball Green, Early Espresso, Naturals White
• Other: Big Shot with Apothecary Accents framelits, Signo white gel pen, Paper Piercer, Early Espresso Bakers Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals

Up in the Air Over You!

I don't usually CASE things out of the catalog, but I just has to do this one (page 36). It has just the right amount of corniness and whimsy that I was looking for and it is pretty gender neutral. I made it for my husband for out 22nd Anniversary which was this weekend. I really am still totally in love with my guy, and if you have met him, you can understand why! He is a real sweetheart :)

I actually used my Stamp-A-Ma-Jig top make the balloons. I hadn't used it with a clear-mount set yet but it worked perfectly! You just have to make a new guide each time you remove the stamp from the block. I made this into a 5x5 card as I did not plan to use a envelope since I hand delivered it. Although I could have used my Diagonal plate for the Simply Scored to make a matching envelope.

 I am hoping for some great mojo to hit me today since I actually have time to create! Wish me luck, and limited internet cruising so I don't waste all my creative time!

• Stamps: Up, Up & Away, non SU checkerboard stamp
• Ink: Pool Party, Island Indigo, So Saffron, More Mustard, Early Espresso
• Paper: Pool Party, Island Indigo, Whisper White
• Other: Corner ROunder punch, 1" Square punch, Stamp-A-MA-Jig, Signo white gel pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Distressing Essentials blank stamp for distressing with ink.

Twittering Poppies

Wow, another month just flew by and I sure don't have much to show for it on my blog... life is seriously getting in the way of my papercrafting I tell you! I had a graduation, a wedding out of town, and a crazy work schedule to accommodate the above mentioned activities :) But I am back and plan to have a busy June on the blog!

The project I am sharing today is a card we made in the May stamp club meeting using one of my current favorite flower stamp sets. All of the products in this project are available in the new catalog that started 4 days ago. Mmmmm, fresh goodies available!! My shipment of new goodies should arrive on Wednesday evening, just before I leave for work on a dreaded night shift. (I guess I have to take my turn to cover for a co-worker who is taking some time off to be with his brother who has cancer. Prayers are always welcome for Larry and his brother. Larry is a big marshmallow-hearted fellow and is having a tough time with this. I imagine his brother is too, but I only know Larry so I worry more about him)
Ok off the depressing topic. On to the project!

The 2 tones of the flower are achieved by stamping off once for the lighter tone. I love all the texture going on here, and the distressing really makes it pop. I did not use a sponge to apply the color. I used a piece of blank rubber cut from the leftover rubber sheets form another stamp set. Since it is already cling-foamed, all I had to do was cut and stick to a clear block.

Then I just inked it and, starting off the cardstock, rubbed the ink on the edges of the cardstock. First I used the Pink Pirouette, then I used Crumb Cake. This gives the piece some great dimension. I then drew my white gel pen outline, THEN I embossed the cardstock piece.

I also got to use the new Firm Foam ink pad in Early Espresso. I cannot tell you how excited I am about these new ink pads! Fantastic coverage, and such crisp images!

So much goodness in the new catty. I know I always say this, but it is soo true!! I ♥ SU!

• Stamps: Field Flowers, Curly Cute
• Paper: Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, Twitterpated DSP
• Ink: Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze, Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso
• Other: Big Shot with Elegant Lines and Stripes folders, 2-1/2" Circle and 1" Square punches,   Signo white gel pen, Stampin' Dimensionals

USWDAF-A Sketch:Take Two




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If you have been following the Blog Hop from the beginning, you have just been wowed by Tara Bilboa's Sports Scrapbook layout! What a gorgeous way to remember those special activities for the family! Tara is a FABULOUS Designer and always shares something special for UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! events!!

 


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I love a good Sketch for scrapbooking inspiration, so I made a sketch and then did a traditional version and a digital version. 

 


My Digital Studio made making this sketch so easy! And Stampin' Up! offers printing services also for the Digital stuff you make. How cool is that?!
 


 


This is my adorable nephew. Don't you just Love that Parker's Patterns DSP?! Great colors and great patterns.

 


 
And this is my niece, but not the sister to the nephew above :) I had a lot of fun putting these together and I hope you enjoy the sketch also.

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SASCFRAP80- Tough Girl

Sketch Challenge Day!! Yeah! Time to pull out a photo, or 2 or 10, and get scrappin'! Hopefully this Sketch will inspire you to get a little more of yours done :)

And here it is, the sketch for May. I have been itching to start planting stuff for the last 2 months, and it is definitely reflected in my challenge today! All of those May flowers! Although, you could use whatever shapes you want, I really like the flowers :)

Here is my example page. I have to admit, for this one I actually made the page, then had to hunt for a picture that fit the color scheme, at least mostly. This was at my brother's house for Christmas in 2010, and Charlene had just opened her present from Dakota, her big little brother. Yes, he really did knit those handwarmers. Nicely done, and he handles a chainsaw with finesse also, lol! So does Charlene by the way!

Now, head on over to the Challenge thread and post your creations! We would love to see them :)

White Gel Pen Tutorial and A Little Baby Love

So, I have ventured into the video tutorial arena again. Hopefully I have learned enough to make it better than my first attempts :)

You all my have noticed that I use the Signo white gel pens,  ALOT. I jokingly asked if I needed to do a seminar on them, and then was told "Yes, yes you do!"

So here goes!

I hope this video is helpful to you all, and what a learning experience! If I can make this process go faster, I may do more videos :)

Here is one of the cards you get a peek of in the video. I made 2 baby cards, one boy and one girl, for those times when I need one now! Lots of retiring stuff here, but I still love it all!

• Stamps: Fox & Friends, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Occasional Quotes
• Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait, Early Espresso
• Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede, Naturals White
• Other: Crumb Cake Corduroy button, Peach Parfait Polytwill ribbon, 1" Square punch, Signo White gel pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot with Perfect Details Texturz plate

And the girl version! Add a few punches, substitute the Basic Pearls for the ribbon and button , and Blushing Bride foe the Peach Parfait.

So, pull out those Signo white gel pens and give these tips a try!