Daisy from the Succulent Die - One Hour Card Class 068 - OHCC068

Stamps: Bunch of Blossoms, Cheesecloth, Whimsical Words (SAB 2010) or One Big Meaning (2017/2018).

Cardstock: Early Espresso, White, Old Olive, Sahara Sand.

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake.

Tools: bone folder, purchased envelope, sponge, dimensionals, Tombow adhesive, snail adhesive, glue dots, copper sequins, fine tip glue, Flourish Thinlits dies, Succulent Framelits dies,

Punches: Scallop Trim Border or Decorative Ribbon Border (2017/2018).

This was a fun card to make.  As you can see, we roughed up the edges of the panel. 

We also roughed up the edges of the phrase panel.  A strip of border using the Scallop Trim Border punch helped bring this card together. 

We die cut four of the smallest Succulent flowers from the Succulent Framelits dies.  Sponged centers of each flower with Daffodil Delight ink.  Curled the petals to give some dimension.  Offset one on top of the other and adhere with a glue dot.  Add a dimensional. Added three coper sequins to the card.

Punched circles from Early Espresso cardstock and adhered to the flower centers.  Covered dots with glue from the Fine Tip glue.  

Stamped the inside. 

Made a matching envelope. 

Stamps: Bunch of Blossoms, Cheesecloth, Whimsical Words (SAB 2010) or One Big Meaning (2017/2018).

Cardstock: Early Espresso, White, Old Olive, Sahara Sand.

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake.

Tools: bone folder, purchased envelope, sponge, dimensionals, Tombow adhesive, snail adhesive, glue dots, copper sequins, fine tip glue, Flourish Thinlits dies, Succulent Framelits dies,

Punches: Scallop Trim Border or Decorative Ribbon Border (2017/2018).

This was a fun card to make.  As you can see, we roughed up the edges of the panel. 

We also roughed up the edges of the phrase panel.  A strip of border using the Scallop Trim Border punch helped bring this card together. 

We die cut four of the smallest Succulent flowers from the Succulent Framelits dies.  Sponged centers of each flower with Daffodil Delight ink.  Curled the petals to give some dimension.  Offset one on top of the other and adhere with a glue dot.  Add a dimensional. Added three coper sequins to the card.

Punched circles from Early Espresso cardstock and adhered to the flower centers.  Covered dots with glue from the Fine Tip glue.  

Stamped the inside. 

Made a matching envelope. 

January 2018 Paper Pumpkin Alternative – PP01-18

Includes instructions for making 8 of each of these note cards:

This kit contains supplies for 16 cards and 16 envelopes.

16 card bases (8 each of 2 designs)
16 white die-cut note cards
16 kraft envelopes
2 die-cut vellum sheets
2 die-cut banner sheets
2 sheets copper foil die-cut labels
6 yds. Metallic Edge Ribbon
80 enamel shapes (40 each of 2 colors)
75 dimensionals
125 adhesive dots

Heartfelt Love Notes stamp set

Rich Razzleberry ink spot

And here is what I did - a couple of the ideas were taken from Pinterest, of course:

Card 1 of 3 alternative:

CS: Flirty Flamingo, Blackberry Bliss.

Ink: Blackberry Bliss.

Punches: Heart to Heart, Dotted Scallop Ribbon border.

Extras: Scattered Sequins EF.

All the other supplies are included in the January 2018 Heartfelt Love Notes Paper Pumpkin kit.

Card 2 of 3 alternative:

CS: Flirty Flamingo.

Ink: Flirty Flamingo.

Punches: 1/4 inch circle, 1/8 inch circle.

Extras: Crystal Effects.

All the other supplies are included in the January 2018 Heartfelt Love Notes Paper Pumpkin kit.

Card 3 of 3 alternative:

CS: Flirty Flamingo, Rich Razzleberry.

Ink: Rich Razzleberry.

Punches/Dies: Scallop border punch, Layering ovals Framelits.

Extras: Gold EP.

All the other supplies are included in the January 2018 Heartfelt Love Notes Paper Pumpkin kit.

You’ll find that Paper Pumpkin appeals to all types of people. Seasoned stampers will love the exclusivity of the products and new crafters will get excited about this easy way to try out a new hobby. And, everyone enjoys sitting down to create a project without all the prep work—that’s the magic of Paper Pumpkin!  It’s all done for you!  Click to subscribe HERE.  

Includes instructions for making 8 of each of these note cards:

This kit contains supplies for 16 cards and 16 envelopes.

16 card bases (8 each of 2 designs)
16 white die-cut note cards
16 kraft envelopes
2 die-cut vellum sheets
2 die-cut banner sheets
2 sheets copper foil die-cut labels
6 yds. Metallic Edge Ribbon
80 enamel shapes (40 each of 2 colors)
75 dimensionals
125 adhesive dots

Heartfelt Love Notes stamp set

Rich Razzleberry ink spot

And here is what I did - a couple of the ideas were taken from Pinterest, of course:

Card 1 of 3 alternative:

CS: Flirty Flamingo, Blackberry Bliss.

Ink: Blackberry Bliss.

Punches: Heart to Heart, Dotted Scallop Ribbon border.

Extras: Scattered Sequins EF.

All the other supplies are included in the January 2018 Heartfelt Love Notes Paper Pumpkin kit.

Card 2 of 3 alternative:

CS: Flirty Flamingo.

Ink: Flirty Flamingo.

Punches: 1/4 inch circle, 1/8 inch circle.

Extras: Crystal Effects.

All the other supplies are included in the January 2018 Heartfelt Love Notes Paper Pumpkin kit.

Card 3 of 3 alternative:

CS: Flirty Flamingo, Rich Razzleberry.

Ink: Rich Razzleberry.

Punches/Dies: Scallop border punch, Layering ovals Framelits.

Extras: Gold EP.

All the other supplies are included in the January 2018 Heartfelt Love Notes Paper Pumpkin kit.

You’ll find that Paper Pumpkin appeals to all types of people. Seasoned stampers will love the exclusivity of the products and new crafters will get excited about this easy way to try out a new hobby. And, everyone enjoys sitting down to create a project without all the prep work—that’s the magic of Paper Pumpkin!  It’s all done for you!  Click to subscribe HERE.  

Two Tier Eclipse Technique - One Hour Card Class 070 - OHCC070

Stamps: Christmas Pines.

Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Real Red, White.

Ink: Real Red, Sahara Sand, Old Olive.

Tools: bone folder, purchased envelope, mini dimensionals, Tombow adhesive, snail adhesive, glue dots, Silicone Craft Sheet, Real Red baker’s twine.

Punches/Dies: Large Letters Framelits.

Such a simple card but very striking!  I followed the video by Suestampfield and created the same Christmas card that she did.

Tape the letters JOY together - lay them so they are touching each other.  Use a ruler to keep the top straight.

Tape the letters JOY on to the center of panel and run through the big shot. 

Remove and save the letters including the center of the letter O.

Stick a post-it note to the back of the white, die cut panel.

Place all the letters back in the negative space of the panel.

Cover Blessings from the Christmas Pines stamp set with scotch tape.

Ink Christmas in Real Red ink.

Remove tape and stamp at the top left corner of the panel.

Stamp 2 branches from the Christmas Pines stamp set with Old Olive ink.

Ink the solid pine cone in Sahara Sand, stamp off and then stamp on to panel. Over stamp with the patterned pine cone.  Repeat for a second pine cone.

Remove the letters and post-it note.  Adhere the white panel on to card front.

Adhere the center of the letter O to the card front – just be sure it matches the branch. 

Die cut 2 more of each letter in red cardstock.  Stack and adhere the letters together using Tombow glue sparingly – this glue allows time to line up the letters.  We don’t need the center of the red letter O.

Add mini dimensionals or Foam Adhesive Strips to the back of the letters.  Add to the card front – just be sure the letter O matches the branch.

Cut 7” of baker’s twine and tie into a bow.  Repeat for a second bow.  Adhere to the branches with a glue dot.

Stamp the pine cone and branch images to the front of an envelope.

Stamps: Christmas Pines.

Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Real Red, White.

Ink: Real Red, Sahara Sand, Old Olive.

Tools: bone folder, purchased envelope, mini dimensionals, Tombow adhesive, snail adhesive, glue dots, Silicone Craft Sheet, Real Red baker’s twine.

Punches/Dies: Large Letters Framelits.

Such a simple card but very striking!  I followed the video by Suestampfield and created the same Christmas card that she did.

Tape the letters JOY together - lay them so they are touching each other.  Use a ruler to keep the top straight.

Tape the letters JOY on to the center of panel and run through the big shot. 

Remove and save the letters including the center of the letter O.

Stick a post-it note to the back of the white, die cut panel.

Place all the letters back in the negative space of the panel.

Cover Blessings from the Christmas Pines stamp set with scotch tape.

Ink Christmas in Real Red ink.

Remove tape and stamp at the top left corner of the panel.

Stamp 2 branches from the Christmas Pines stamp set with Old Olive ink.

Ink the solid pine cone in Sahara Sand, stamp off and then stamp on to panel. Over stamp with the patterned pine cone.  Repeat for a second pine cone.

Remove the letters and post-it note.  Adhere the white panel on to card front.

Adhere the center of the letter O to the card front – just be sure it matches the branch. 

Die cut 2 more of each letter in red cardstock.  Stack and adhere the letters together using Tombow glue sparingly – this glue allows time to line up the letters.  We don’t need the center of the red letter O.

Add mini dimensionals or Foam Adhesive Strips to the back of the letters.  Add to the card front – just be sure the letter O matches the branch.

Cut 7” of baker’s twine and tie into a bow.  Repeat for a second bow.  Adhere to the branches with a glue dot.

Stamp the pine cone and branch images to the front of an envelope.

Search the Skies on Christmas Eve Pallet Sign

I bought myself a Cricut Explore Air back in May 2017 and have been having lots of fun with creating various signs.  Most of them are made of rescued wood pallets that would otherwise end up in a landfill. No two pieces are identical.  Hope you will follow along for updates as I post them by "Liking" my Facebook page.  You can find this sign in my Here’s Your Sign Facebook page album with it’s info - on a PC go to my Here’s Your Sign FB page, click on Photos on the left side then Here’s Your Sign album across the top and that should open it.  On an iPhone, search for Here’s Your Sign FB page and open it.  Click on Photos then Here’s Your Sign album then click on the sign for its info.

"Search the Skies on Christmas Eve" from Here's Your Sign FB album. This one measures 13-1/2” wide x 27” high.

I bought myself a Cricut Explore Air back in May 2017 and have been having lots of fun with creating various signs.  Most of them are made of rescued wood pallets that would otherwise end up in a landfill. No two pieces are identical.  Hope you will follow along for updates as I post them by "Liking" my Facebook page.  You can find this sign in my Here’s Your Sign Facebook page album with it’s info - on a PC go to my Here’s Your Sign FB page, click on Photos on the left side then Here’s Your Sign album across the top and that should open it.  On an iPhone, search for Here’s Your Sign FB page and open it.  Click on Photos then Here’s Your Sign album then click on the sign for its info.

"Search the Skies on Christmas Eve" from Here's Your Sign FB album. This one measures 13-1/2” wide x 27” high.

Packing Tape Technique - One Hour Card Class 052 - OHCC052

This technique is also known as the Glitter Window Technique.  Kathleenstamps.com has a video on her blog that is much easier for you to understand than me trying to explain how this is done.

Paper: Whisper White, Emerald Envy, Presents and Pinecones DSP (Holiday 2016).

Stamps: Stitched with Cheer.

Ink: Emerald Envy, Cherry Cobbler.

Embellishments: Northern Flurry Impressions Folder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Silicone Craft Sheet, Emerald Envy Taffeta ribbon, Swiffer cloth, coffee filter, Rhinestone Jewels, packaging tape.

Punch: 2” circle.

This technique is also known as the Glitter Window Technique.  Kathleenstamps.com has a video on her blog that is much easier for you to understand than me trying to explain how this is done.

Paper: Whisper White, Emerald Envy, Presents and Pinecones DSP (Holiday 2016).

Stamps: Stitched with Cheer.

Ink: Emerald Envy, Cherry Cobbler.

Embellishments: Northern Flurry Impressions Folder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Silicone Craft Sheet, Emerald Envy Taffeta ribbon, Swiffer cloth, coffee filter, Rhinestone Jewels, packaging tape.

Punch: 2” circle.

Shaving Cream Technique – One Hour Card Class 051 - OHCC051

This technique has been around for some time.  It is a little bit messy, but has a great result!

To do the Shaving Cream technique, cut Whisper White cardstock 3” wide x 4” long.  You can get six 3” x 4” panels from one sheet of Whisper White cardstock.

Give the shaving cream (foam, not gel) a good shake.  Cover the bottom of your ice cream lid with shaving cream.

Smooth the shaving cream out a bit with the Popsicle stick.

Add two drops of Island Indigo re-inker on top of the shaving cream in different spots.

Stir the shaving cream and re-inker in a swirling motion.  Don’t swirl it too much as you want contrast.  Add more drops of re-inker if it isn’t as dark as you want it.

Lay out wax paper so it is ready.  Press your card stock into the shaving cream.  Cover the front completely. 

Pull your card stock out of the shaving cream immediately and lay it face up on the wax paper.  Lay another panel of Whisper White card stock on top of the one covered in shaving cream. 

Press together for a second then pull apart giving you two shaving cream coated backgrounds.

Swipe off the shaving cream with a Popsicle stick or scrape it along the edge of your ice cream lid.

Wipe clean with a paper towel.

Repeat for an Invitation envelope – keep the flap out of the way as not to catch any moisture!

Keep repeating with more cardstock if desired.  You can always add more drops of re-inker or even a different color.  You can get a lot of background pieces from a small amount of shaving cream.

Give it 5 to 10 minutes to dry before trying to use adhesive on it.

Stamps: Flurry of Wishes.

Cardstock: Island Indigo, Whisper White.

Ink: Island Indigo, Island Indigo re-inker.

Punch: Snow Flurry.

Tools: Softly Falling EF, Stampin' Dimensionals, Shaving Cream (foam not gel), Popsicle stick or plastic knife, ice cream lid, wax paper, paper towels, Misti.

This technique has been around for some time.  It is a little bit messy, but has a great result!

To do the Shaving Cream technique, cut Whisper White cardstock 3” wide x 4” long.  You can get six 3” x 4” panels from one sheet of Whisper White cardstock.

Give the shaving cream (foam, not gel) a good shake.  Cover the bottom of your ice cream lid with shaving cream.

Smooth the shaving cream out a bit with the Popsicle stick.

Add two drops of Island Indigo re-inker on top of the shaving cream in different spots.

Stir the shaving cream and re-inker in a swirling motion.  Don’t swirl it too much as you want contrast.  Add more drops of re-inker if it isn’t as dark as you want it.

Lay out wax paper so it is ready.  Press your card stock into the shaving cream.  Cover the front completely. 

Pull your card stock out of the shaving cream immediately and lay it face up on the wax paper.  Lay another panel of Whisper White card stock on top of the one covered in shaving cream. 

Press together for a second then pull apart giving you two shaving cream coated backgrounds.

Swipe off the shaving cream with a Popsicle stick or scrape it along the edge of your ice cream lid.

Wipe clean with a paper towel.

Repeat for an Invitation envelope – keep the flap out of the way as not to catch any moisture!

Keep repeating with more cardstock if desired.  You can always add more drops of re-inker or even a different color.  You can get a lot of background pieces from a small amount of shaving cream.

Give it 5 to 10 minutes to dry before trying to use adhesive on it.

Stamps: Flurry of Wishes.

Cardstock: Island Indigo, Whisper White.

Ink: Island Indigo, Island Indigo re-inker.

Punch: Snow Flurry.

Tools: Softly Falling EF, Stampin' Dimensionals, Shaving Cream (foam not gel), Popsicle stick or plastic knife, ice cream lid, wax paper, paper towels, Misti.

Faux Linen - One Hour Card Class 016 OHCC016

By scratching glossy card stock with sandpaper, you can create a Faux Linen look.  Stamp and sponge on your ink.  Using sandpaper, scratch card in one direction.  Turn it round and scratch in opposite direction.  That’s it!  it doesn't show it very good in the picture.

Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Something to Say.

Cardstock: Glossy cardstock, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla.

Ink: Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake, Mint Macaron.

Accessories: Medium sandpaper, sponge, mounts, Always Artichoke marker, Crumb Cake marker, Crystal Effects, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, pencil, Stampin’ Sponges, envelope, Stampin’ Trimmer, scissors, bone folder.

Punches: ¼” circle, word window, modern label, small oval.

If you have never made a card before, you will love these One Hour Card Class workshops!  We will complete a card with a matching envelope – ready for the mail!  I host card classes every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  You pick the day and the time that suits you.  Message or email me for more info. As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I’m here to give you fun ideas, share specials & teach you about fabulous stampin products. Let's unleash your creativity!  You can order SU! products online and have them shipped directly to your door. Simply click on the “Shop Now” button in my banner (or I can order for you). I would be most happy to be your Canadian demonstrator.

By scratching glossy card stock with sandpaper, you can create a Faux Linen look.  Stamp and sponge on your ink.  Using sandpaper, scratch card in one direction.  Turn it round and scratch in opposite direction.  That’s it!  it doesn't show it very good in the picture.

Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Something to Say.

Cardstock: Glossy cardstock, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla.

Ink: Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake, Mint Macaron.

Accessories: Medium sandpaper, sponge, mounts, Always Artichoke marker, Crumb Cake marker, Crystal Effects, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, pencil, Stampin’ Sponges, envelope, Stampin’ Trimmer, scissors, bone folder.

Punches: ¼” circle, word window, modern label, small oval.

If you have never made a card before, you will love these One Hour Card Class workshops!  We will complete a card with a matching envelope – ready for the mail!  I host card classes every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  You pick the day and the time that suits you.  Message or email me for more info. As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I’m here to give you fun ideas, share specials & teach you about fabulous stampin products. Let's unleash your creativity!  You can order SU! products online and have them shipped directly to your door. Simply click on the “Shop Now” button in my banner (or I can order for you). I would be most happy to be your Canadian demonstrator.