San Antonio Regionals--Part 3

Finally, the last of the samples I had made up for my presentation at the San Antonio Regional Workshop Wow/Demonstrator Booth portion of the day!  The third section of my presentation was showing how you could use Dazzling Diamonds and Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets to create backgrounds. 

 

So for this card, I used my 1" Circle Punch and the circle punch from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack to punch out circles from the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet.  I used my bone folder to burnish the edges (making it easier to peel the back off) and peeled off the backing.  I face planted the sticky side of the adhesive sheet on top of the Whisper White card stock.  I repeated this with all the circles creating the desired pattern.  I used an Embossing Buddy to help cut down on static, and then peeled off the other side of the backing on all the circles.  I poured Dazzling Diamonds Glitter over the top and brush off any excess.  Now you have a fun sparkly background.  :-)  

A side shot: 

And of course the possibilities are endless if you change up the shapes, patterns, and colors of glitter!  

This card is 4 1/4" by 4 1/4" and also shows off the new Mouthwatering stamp set that is found in the new Occasions Mini Catalog and well as some of the 2011-2013 In Colors and coordinating accessories. 

Stamps:  Mouthwatering, Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess set--for the sentiment)

Ink:  Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Chocolate Chip

Paper:  Calypso Coral, Whisper White

Accessories:  Designer Printed Brads (In Color Assortment), Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon, 1" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets, Dazzling Dimaonds, Cutter Kit, dimensionals

And here is another (Valentine, Anniversary, Wedding) sample I created for the display board.  For this card, I adhered the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet to the Regal Rose card stock and then ran it through the Big Shot with the Simple Letters Dies to create the l, v, and e letters.  After they went through the Big Shot, then I peeled off the second side of the Adhesive Sheet and added the Dazzling Diamonds. 

To create the heart 'o' letter, I used the new Framelits Hearts Collection.  I used the two smallest hearts, lined them up on top of the Regal Rose card stock + Adhesive Sheet, with the smallest heart centered inside of the slightly larger heart.  Then I ran it through the Big Shot.  

For the base of the card, I used my Color Spritzer Tool and Regal Rose marker to add a little texture.  The 'you' tag uses the Fabulous Phrases stamp set and the Jewelry Tag punch. The letters are up on dimensionals. 

Stamps:  Fabulous Phrases

Ink:  Early Espresso and Regal Rose marker

Paper:  Regal Rose, Early Espresso, Whisper White

Accessories:  Framelits Hearts Collection, Alphabet Simple Letters Die, Big Shot, Jewelry Tag Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Linen Thread, Early Espresso grosgrain ribbon, Color Spritzer Tool, Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets, Dazzling Diamonds, dimensionals

And the last card to show is a card that I've shown before on my blog--this is one we made as part of a Stamp A Stack class two years ago.  Original with more details is HERE. 

 

Stamps:  Serene Snowflakes, Contempo Christmas (sentiment)

Ink:  Night of Navy

Paper:  Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, Whisper White
Accessories:  Night of Navy 3/8" Taffeta ribbon, Rhinestone Jewels, Big Shot Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets, Dazzling Diamonds, dimensionals

I hope you've enjoyed these samples!   If you haven't tried this technique yet, please do.  I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is.  :-)  

San Antonio Regionals--Part 2

Finally back with some more samples from my presentation at the San Antonio Regionals!  I'll do a Part 3 (and final) later this week.  So, the second part of my presentation was showing that you can use the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets to add Dazzling Diamonds Glitter to just part of a stamped image.  

So for this card, I started by stamping an image from the new Apothecary Art stamp set.  I ran it through the Big Shot using the new Framelits Labels Collection to cut it out and used my markers to color the flowers.  Next I used my 1" Circle Punch to punch out a circle of the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet.  I used my bone folder to burnish the edges (making it easier to peel the back off) and peeled off the backing.  I face planted the sticky side of the adhesive sheet on top of the circle part of the stamped image.  I used an Embossing Buddy to help cut down on static, and then peeled off the other side of the backing.  Pour the Dazzling Diamonds Glitter over the top and brush off any excess.  Now part of your stamped image is sparkly.  :-)  

This is a 3" by 3" card.  To create the slits that I ran the ribbon through, I used the cutting blade on my Cutter Kit, and for the Whisper White layer I sponged and distressed the edges and used my Color Spritzer tool and Early Espresso marker to add the random 'dots' of color. 

Stamps:  Apothecary Art

Ink:  Early Espresso, and Riding Hood Red, Old Olive and Early Espresso markers

Paper:  Riding Hood Red, Early Espresso, Whisper White

Accessories:  Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, Linen Thread, Framelits Labels Collection, Big Shot, Cutter Kit, Pearls, Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets, Dazzling Diamonds, Color Spritzer Tool, sponge, dimensionals

This is another sample I had on my board, although it is a 're-do' of a project I've done before.  It's a little Valentine matchbox treat.  My daughter gave these out to her preschool class last year.  You can see more info, as well as cutting measurements HERE.  Pretty much the only difference was that I used my Small Heart punch to punch out a pieces of the Multipurose Adhesive Sheet to add the Pink Stampin' Glitter (from the Fine Supernova collection)--instead of using the Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  

This actually points out one of the benefits of the Adhesive Sheets--you don't have to wait for anything to dry!  

Stamps:  I {Heart} Hearts, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink:  Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink, Soft Suede and Pretty in Pink markers, Versamark

Paper:  Soft Suede, Whisper White

Accessories:  Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon, Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter, Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets, Heat Tool, White Stampin' Emboss Powder, stapler, candy

 

 

And another Valentine 're-do. '  :-)  To see the original of this one, click HERE.  The basic difference here is that instead of using the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet/Dazzling Diamonds on the hearts, I used it on the Designer Paper.  And I used the Designer Paper instead of fabric.  

 

This Designer Paper actually comes from the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper that is one of the free product options during Sale-A-Bration! 

Stamps:  Tiny Tags

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler

Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Distressing Essentials Kit, Victoria Crochet Trim ribbon, Antique Brad, Full Heart punch, Heart to Heart punch, Jewelry Tag Medium punch, linen thread, Dazzlig Diamonds, Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets, dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be back again with the last 3 samples I had on my display board. 

San Antonio Regionals

Well, I did make it back from San Antonio!  I had a wonderful time not only at the Regionals but spending time with friends too!  It's amazing how hard it is to be away from family though--I still feel like I'm trying to catch up around the house even though I was only gone two days.  :-)  

Anyway, here's a picture of the card that I made approximately 20 times during my Workshop Wow Demonstrator Booth presentation during the Regional.  I had about a 10 minute presentation that I repeated over and over.  Surprisingly the time went very quickly, and only my voice was worn out by the end. 

The technique I was sharing was using Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets to adhere Dazzling Diamond Glitter to your projects.  A very simple but effective technique.  If you've followed my blog for awhile, this isn't a new concept for you as I do this a lot!  

So I stamped the flower image (from the new stamp set Mixed Bunch found in the Occasions Mini Catalog), peeled off one side of the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet, and then face-planted it on top of the stamped image.  So the sticky part is touching the image.  Use your bone folder to burnish it--to make sure all the adhesive transfers to your card stock.  Next I used my Blossom Punch (also new in the Occasions Mini Catalog) to punch out the image with the adhesive sheet on top.  Burnish the edges again with your bone folder and then peel off the second side of the Adhesive Sheet.  Last, pour your Dazzling Diamonds over the top.  Now you have a fantastically sparkly flower.  :-) 

I added the flower to the card base (Sahara Sand) that also had some of the new Blushing Bride Pleated Satin Ribbon and a strip of Perfect Plum card stock that I ran through the Big Shot with one of the new Adorning Accents Embossing folders.  In the center of the flower is one of the new Large Pearls.  So many fun new accessories!  

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Elements of Style (sentiment)

Ink: Perfect Plum, Blushing Bride

Paper:  Sahara Sand, Perfect Plum, Whisper White
Accessories:  Blushing Bride Pleated Satin Ribbon, Large Pearls, 1" Circle Punch, Blossom Punch, Dazzling Diamonds, Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets, Adorning Accents Embossing Folder, Big Shot, dimensionals

Another card sample using the same technique and the same layout:  

I still have more samples to share, so I'll be back later.  Unfortunately I forgot to ask someone to take a picture of me while I was busy doing all this, or even my display board, so you'll just have to imagine that part.  :-)  Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by to say hi during the presentation last Saturday--I really appreciated it! 

Stamps:  Pennant Parade

Ink:  Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Tangerine Tango

Paper:  Luck Limeade, Whisper White

Accessories:  Petite Pennants Builder Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Tangerine Tango Scallop Dots Ribbon, Linen Thread, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Dazzling Diamonds, Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets,  Stripes Embossing Folder, Big Shot, dimensionals

Christmas Treat and News!

I can't believe it's already time to start thinking about the holidays, but Christmas will be here before we know it!  This is another project using the Paisley Prints stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  It's a very simple project, and it perfectly holds a mini candy bar. To see another example (Easter treat) click HERE. 

I ran Crumb Cake card stock through the Big Shot with the Top Note Die. I scored 1/2" from the middle point of the top note--on both sides. That gives me one inch total for the flat part on the bottom. Although depending on what treat or small toy you add, you can easily change those measurements. 

I stamped two trees with Old Olive ink, and just cut off the bottom layer of the tree on one of them.  The sentiment is from the set Teeny Tiny Wishes.   

Stamps:  Paisley Prints, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink:  Old Olive, Early Espresso

Paper: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Whisper White

Accessories:  Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Top Note Die, Big Shot, Crop-A-Dile

And for the news. . . . Well, today I'm headed off to Fort Worth for the Stampin' Up Regionals that happen tomorrow.  I always love attending SU events, and I'm sure this will be no exception.  Although I am quite nervous this time. . . . for the first time I will be ON stage, not just watching comfortably from my seat.  

Yep, not too long ago Mark Jessen from the home office called to let me know that based on some sample I had submitted, I was picked to be one of the Workshop Wow presenters at the Saturday session of Regionals!  I am of course super excited, but that doesn't mean I won't be a little nervous with the cameras and every one's attention on me for my presentation (not something I usually aspire to--just ask my family!).  

Anyway, wish me luck and I'll be back next week to show you what fun technique I'm going to share on stage! 

Stampin' Celebration #19

It's already Thursday!  I can't believe how time flies!  I (again) love the fun inspiration piece over at Stampin' Celebration.  I was reminded of a wedding reception, so I went with a wedding/anniversary card.  I actually loved the red and yellow combination, but I couldn't quite get myself to put them together on the same wedding card.  So, I just went with Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White.  :) 

This is really a simple card using the set Paisley Prints from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  I stamped the heart image with Cherry Cobbler, and then added a little bit of Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds to the heart for some sparkle.  The paisley heart is hand cut, and the Cherry Cobbler heart it is layered onto was punched using the Full Heart punch.  

The sentiment and '&' are from the set Fabulous Phrases.  I used the 'forever' stamp twice.  I stamped 'forever', then washed my stamp, and markered just the 'ever' part and stamped again.  Remember to look at words that can be found 'within' your sentiment stamps--just one way to get more use out of your stamps.  :)  

The finished card size is 3 1/2" by 4 1/2".  

Thanks for stopping by!  Make sure to go over to Stampin' Celebration to see what the Design Team has created this week!  And then make sure you play along too!  We'd love to see what you are inspired to create.  :-)

Stamps:  Paisley Prints, Fabulous Phrases

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler (and marker)

Paper:  Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White

Accessories:  Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds, Full Heart Punch, dimensionals

Paisley Wedding

I have another card to show you that uses the Paisley Prints stamp set that is from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  I just love how versatility of this stamp set!  I love that this could be a wedding, anniversary, or even Valentine's Day card. 

I started by running a piece of vellum card stock through the Big Shot with the Perfect Details texturz plate.  Then I added the sentiment--from the set Fabulous Phrases.   I stamped the sentiment and the hearts with Versamark ink and heat embossing with Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder. 

To finish the card I added the Whisper White Organza Ribbon and the Clear Rhinstone Brads.  The finished card size is 3" by 6". 

Stamps:  Paisley Prints, Fabulous Phrases

Ink:  Versamark

Paper:  Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Card Stock Vellum

Accessories:  Perfect Details Texturz Plate, Big Shot, Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Clear Rhinestone Brads, dimensionals

Holiday Mini Catalog!

Click here to see pdf of Catalog

The Holiday Mini Catalog is finally here!  If you haven't see it already, take a minute to browse, you won't be disappointed!  There are lots of fun new Holiday stamp sets, designer papers, and other fun new accessories--including fabric!  How fun!  I'm also so excited about the new Big Shot dies and embossing folders in the Mini. 

 This card showcases one of the new stamp sets Paisley Prints.  Paisley Prints is a fun set because it has images for many different occasions throughout the year.  I stamped the leaf twice--once with More Mustard and once with Cajun Craze.  I cut them out and then popped them up on dimensionals.  I lightly sponged the edges of the Whisper White paper and tore the bottom edge.  The More Mustard layer has a row of paper piercing, and the Cajun Craze card base is stamped with Versamark and the Sanded background stamp.  The sentiment is from the set Fabulous Phrases. 

Thanks for stopping by!  

Stamps:  Paisley Prints, Fabulous Phrases, Sanded BG

Paper:  Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Whisper White

Ink: Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Early Espresso, Versamark

Accessories:  1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon, Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool. sponge, dimensionals

Cajun Thanks

Another simple card using the single stamp So Many Thanks!  The color scheme for this card came directly from the Color Coach (the Pear Pizzazz page).  I used my Pear Pizzazz, Cajun Craze, and More Mustard markers to color directly on the stamp.  After stamping I punched out the image using my 1 3/4" Circle Punch. 

The 1" Pear Pizzazz circle was stamped with the Dot, Dot, Dot stamp.  Too add a little texture, I crumpled 1 3/4" the Cajun Craze circle and then smoothed it out again.  I used the Cutter Kit to distress the edges of the Whisper White and Pear Pizzazz layers.  To help keep the Mini Library Clip in place, I added a glue dot right behind it. 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Stamps:  So Many Thanks
Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, More Mustard and Cajun Craze markers
Paper:  Pear Pizzazz, More Mustard, Cajun Craze and Whisper White
Accessories:  1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Mini Library Clip, Linen Thread, Cutter Kit, Dimensionals

Fancy Box of Thanks

As I promised, here's another project using the single stamp set So Many Thanks! I started by creating the box using my Big Shot and the Fancy Favor Die. I did trim off the decorative edge of the die. Before I assembled the box, I used my stamp-a-ma-jig and Pretty in Pink marker to stamp the row of hearts along the bottom of the box. Yes, those little hearts are from the same stamp. :-)

After I assembled the box, I used my Crop-a-Dile (smallest hole punch) to punch the holes along the top. Then I threaded the 1/8" Early Espresso taffeta ribbon through the holes. With a different piece of ribbon and set of holes, I tied the bow so that it went through the front AND back layers of the box--holding it closed.

For the tag, I markered and stamped the image with Rich Razzleberry, Pretty in Pink, and Early Espresso. I did add some Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds to the little hearts. I also spritzed the Rich Razzleberry Scallop Circle punch with Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz.

Stamps: So Many Thanks
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Pretty in Pink, Early Espresso
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Fancy Favor Box Die, stamp-a-ma-jig, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz, 1/8" Early Espresso taffeta ribbon, Linen Thread

Baja Thanks

I hope you aren't tired yet of seeing samples using the single stamp So Many Thanks--because I still have a few Display Samples left to show you! This card using the same color scheme (right from the Color Coach) that I used for the Birthday Milk Cartons I made last month. I love the way these colors go together, and it will definitely be one of my 'go-to' combinations.

This card is quite simple. I started by stamping the image with So Saffron, and then stamped it again on scrap card stock in both Poppy Parade and Baja Breeze. Then I just cut out select words from the Poppy Parade and Baja Breeze pieces so that I could layer them onto the So Saffron image. To add a little interest, I popped a few of the words up using dimensionals.

I used the Cutter Kit to distress the edges of the So Saffron layer, and added the ribbon. That's it!

Stamps: So Many Thanks
Ink: So Saffron, Poppy Parade, Baja Breeze
Paper: So Saffron, Poppy Parade, Baja Breeze, and Whisper White
Accessories: Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Cutter Kit, dimensionals

Ribbon Box

Today I have another item to share that I created for the Convention Display Boards. Many of you who have stamped with me know that I *love* making these little matchboxes. I think my Matchbox Die is the one I use most often with my Big Shot--although my Milk Carton die is giving it some competition. :-)

Anyway, I used the set Just Believe and Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Night of Navy markers to color directly on the stamp. After stamping, I added in the sentiment with a Marina Mist marker. Then I reinked the frame part of the stamp (with Night of Navy) and stamped again. I carefully cut out the second frame, and used little side scraps of my dimensionals so that I could layer the frame and give a little dimension.


As I was trying to decide what to fill the matchbox with, I came upon the idea of filling it with samples of ribbon. I was pleasantly surprised to find that 3 ribbons (each 5/8" wide) fit very nicely side by side. As I was making this, I imagined it as being a nice hostess gift.

Thanks for stopping by! See you tomorrow for the next Stampin' Celebration challenge!

Stamps: Just Believe
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Old Olive, and Night of Navy markers
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, thick Window Sheet
Accessories: Old Olive and Whisper White satin ribbon, 1/8" Daffodil Delight taffeta ribbon, Marina Mist grosgrain ribbon, Big Shot, Matchbox Die, dimensionals

New Catalog Mega Blog Hop!

Welcome to stop #5 on the Stampin' Addicts Mega Blog Hop! This Blog Hop features 26 Stampin' Addicts members who are sharing their creativity with us. Each stop will feature products from the new Idea Book & Catalog!

If you are following the hop in order, you just came from Kim's blog Stitchin' Stampin' on Paper where she showcased gorgeous projects using the single stamp Homemade. Isn't it amazing what you can do with one stamp?

Today I am showing some ideas using another single stamp, So Many Thanks. This is a stamp that I got to work with to create samples for the Display Boards at Convention, and as I worked with this stamp, I was amazed at how versatile a single stamp can be.

This card is the first one that I created using this stamp. A very simple card that shows off some of our new colors: Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight and Early Espresso. The row of hearts across the card base are the same hearts from the stamp--I just used my stamp-a-ma-jig and Early Espresso marker to create the line. I'm also loving the new 1/8" taffeta ribbon--I've already used almost a whole roll of the Early Espresso. :-)

As I was playing around with this stamp, I realized I didn't need to be confined to the square image of the stamp. The idea for the layout of this card came from an old inspiration sheet--I believe the (now discontinued) set Be Happy. The colors featured here are Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, So Saffron, and Early Espresso.

I stamped the So Many Thanks image with Crumb Cake on the coordinating paper a few times (using the stamp-a-ma-jig) and then punched it out using the Extra Large Fancy Flower Punch. I took my Early Espresso marker and went around the edges of the flower to add a little definition. The sentiment is from the set Fabulous Phrases and is embossed. On the So Saffron strip, you are actually getting a sneak peek of a wheel that will be in the upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog. ;-) The center of the flower has a layer of Crystal Effects.

This next project is a simple 3"x3" card. The colors are Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, and Melon Mambo. I used a marker to select and stamp only the 'thanks', and then added the 'heartfelt' from the set Fabulous Phrases. The flowers are from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, and they have Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds in the center. Along the side I used my Scallop Edge Border Punch.

And last but not least, a 3-D project. I used my Big Shot to create a Pillow Box with the Newsprint Designer Series Paper (DSP). I used the circle/flower center stamp from the set Pick a Petal to stamp some circles in Marina Mist--just to add a little color and interest to the DSP. I markered and stamped the 'thanks' and then punched with the 1 3/4 by 7/8" Oval Punch. I distressed the edges and layered it onto a Basic Black Scallop Oval Extra Large punch.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you've been inspired by these projects.

Next on the Blog Hop is Heidi over at RunningwScissorsStamper. She will be showcasing the stamp set Wicked Cool--a set that is on my wish list! Go check out her awesome creations, and then continue on in the Hop to see more projects showcasing all-new sets from the catalog.

Just Friends

Ready for another card with the set Just Believe? This is another card that was on the Display Boards at convention. :-) The color scheme for this card came right from the Always Artichoke page of the new Color Coach. I used the 'sweet set' Always Artichoke, So Saffron, and Cajun Craze along with the 'dynamic duo' River Rock and Always Artichoke. As I was making these samples for the boards, I was so glad that I had the Color Coach! Especially since I was using new colors that I wasn't familiar with, it made creating color combinations SO much easier.

Anyway, this is actually a fairly simple card. I started by stamping the card base with the Sanded Background stamp and Versamark ink. I tore the edge of the Cajun Craze layer and then added the paper piercing. For the main image and the sentiment I stamped with versamark ink and heat embossed with White Stampin' Emboss powder. I used the Cutter Kit to distress the edges of the Always Artichoke layer and curled the one corner a bit. It's hard to tell from the picture, but I used the Faux Suede technique on the So Saffron layer.

If you aren't familiar with the Faux Suede technique, it is actually fairly simple. Take your strip of paper and a bone folder. Use the bone folder to pull it along the paper as if you are curling ribbon. Make sure the 'curl' the paper every which way so that you can break down the fibers in the paper. Next start at a corner of the paper and carefully peel the paper apart into two halves lengthwise--as if you are peeling a sticker from the backing. The 'faux suede' is actually just the inside of the paper. You'll have to try it to see how simple it really is! I love this technique because it easily adds (soft) texture to your project.

To see two more samples using the faux suede technigue, click HERE.

Thanks for stopping by--hope you've enjoyed!

Stamps: Just Believe, Sanded BG
Ink: Versamark
Paper: River Rock, Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze, So Saffron
Accessories: Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Linen Thread, White Stampin' EP, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Cutter Kit, dimensionals

Another Believe

Here is another Display Board card using the gorgeous set Just Believe. So, of the new In Colors, Peach Parfait is one of my favorites. I especially love the way it looks with Early Espresso.

For this card I used a simple technique called masking. To create the mask, I took a sheet of typing paper, cut out and removed a rectangle, and then put it over the top of my Whisper White paper. I sponged Peach Parfait inside the rectangle. Then with the mask still in place I stamped the image several times. Most of those images were stamped once or twice on scratch paper before I stamped on the Whisper White. Then of course I stamped the image one more time in Early Espresso after I removed the mask.

The sentiment is inside a frame that comes from the Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware. The ribbon is the 1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta ribbon. I pulled the ribbon through the hole on the frame, tied a single knot, and then pulled the short end back through the hole to give that nice finished look on the knots. The Early Espresso layer is popped up on Dimemsionals.

Check back tomorrow for another card using this beautiful set Just Believe. :-)

Stamps: Just Believe
Ink: Peach Parfait, Early Espresso
Paper: Peach Parfait, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Accessories: Sponge, 1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon, Styled Silver HPH oval frame, dimensionals

Simple Believe

Yay! I can finally start sharing with you all the projects that I made for the Display Boards at convention! One of the sets I worked with is Just Believe. What a pretty stamp set! After I finished creating all my samples, I think this simple card ended up being among my favorites.

I think I may have mentioned previously that the combination of Marina Mist and Daffodil Delight is one of my new favorites. Somehow it seems to be calming and energizing at the same time.

For this card all I did was stamp the images, punch them out with my 1 1/4" circle punch, and then add the Linen Thread between the circles. The image was stamped with Versamark Ink and embossed with White Stampin' Emboss Powder. How simple is that?



Thanks for stopping by! Check back later for more Display Board samples. :-)

Stamps: Just Believe
Ink: Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Versamark
Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Accessories: Paper Piercing Tool, Linen Thread, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, White Stampin' Emboss Powder, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, dimensionals