My friend the color coach

Just as a quick reminder to you guys, each year when we get new In-colors, we also put a set of color coach cards in the catalog so you can add on to the core collection colors!

So I had used the “CC” (=color coach) during the stamp club meetings this month and thought he should to the thinking for me today as well! I wanted to use “Pacific Point” on my card and since I am not so cozy with bright colors, he came to my rescue! “CC” told me to use “Rich Razzleberry” and “Daffodil Delight” with “Pacific Point”.

I had already stamped my image so I took my sheets of CS in suggested colors, pulled in a sketch (kindly provided by MaryJo over at Techno Stamper) and worked away.

Here is the sketch:

And here is my card, with a little help from “CC”:

Here is a close up, so you can see the embossing I did:

And here a side view so you can see the paper pieced wings and the curled banner:

The stamp set that I’ve used is called “Betsy’s Blossoms”.

If you’re stuck in a color rut… go grab your color coach and follow what he tells you to do and try out something new!

Have fun stamping!

Hybrid Tree Card

The other day I came across a sketch provided by MaryJo. I used to play along every week and just got side-tracked… I really liked this layout A LOT!. So I saved it because I wanted to use it today.

Here is the layout:

And just like things go… time got away from me today…and I felt like I didn’t have enough time to get a nice card done.

BUT then I remembered that I could do all of the layering in “My Digital Studio”! Just like yesterday, I opened the software and had the sketch displayed in the photo section of the resource panel… and started to make my layers.

This is the “MDS” layer that I wanted for my card:

Then I stamped, colored in, sponged, distressed, punched and added ribbon and brads to make it a hybrid card. See how it turned out:

Here is a view from the side so you can see that the back layers are “flat” from MDS and only the tree layer is dimensional and “real” :

So I did change up the sketch a little on where the greeting went, but I had to because I wanted that tree layer a little more tilted… But I am really happy with the whole hybrid creation You should give it a try!

I love that this combines my passion for stamping and computers! And I don’t own this Designer Paper “in real” craft supplies, but had purchased the digital download called “Woodland Walk”, which was perfect for what I wanted it for!

Techno Stampers Sketch Challenge

HA! I didn’t think I would be able to post a card today… since it’s Stamp Club time and I was finishing up until… well a little while ago :-)

Here is the sketch that MaryJo gave us:

And this is my card:

I’ve used the new Sneak Peek DSP “Paisley Petals”. I was in the mood to brayer today. The colors used are: So Saffron, Peach Parfait, Tangerine Tango, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede… Some sponging around the edges and a little texture and done :-)

Now I am going to get off the computer so I can soon start with the club meeting…

Techno Stampers Sketch Challenge

Yesterday was Monday and I didn’t get around to make my card for MaryJo’s sketch Challenge.
So before this day is slipping away too, I better start posting! Here is her sketch:



And here is my first card:



with Vanilla Seam Binding ribbon.

And this is card #2:



with Baja Breeze Seam Binding ribbon.

And I also wanted to share the close up of the image:



Doesn’t that “Ornate Blossom” look very neat?!

Here is what I did:
I’ve inked up the Ornate Blossom stamp with Not Quite Nave CRAFT ink and then I took the un-inked Fine Flourish stamp and pressed it onto the Ornate Blossom stamp.
Doing that will remove ink in the pattern of the Fine Flourish stamp from the Ornate Blossom Stamp… This technique is called “Kissing”. And my stamp club ladies would tell you that you can’t do that technique without actually making a little kissing noise :-) Or maybe it’s just me that can’t do that without the sound?!

Tip:
You might also see the textured panel behind the circle. The Baja Breeze CS was textured with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing folder. Then I used my Not Quite Navy CRAFT ink spot and ever so careful pulled it straight across the raised texture. I didn’t want to get ink anywhere else, so I worked a little slower…

Supplies

Stamps: Ornate Blossom, Fine Flourish, Wonderfully Worn, Teeny Tiny Whishes

Paper: Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Ink: Not Quite Navy and Very Vanilla CRAFT inks

Accessories: Very Vanilla and Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon, Baja Breeze Glass Glitter, Pearls

Tools: Dimensionals, Crystal Effects

Techno Stampers Sketch Challenge

It’s still MONDAY and I am posting my card for MaryJo’s Sketch Challenge – YAY.
Here is the sketch:

And I do have to admit the square over the oval isn’t doing anything for me. So I took the creative liberty and made it work for me. I just thought of the square as an embellishment…and went LOTS smaller… hehehe. See:

This card really showcases the DSP called “Paisley Petals”, which will be available next month as a sneak peek before it comes into the new catalog this year. It is GORGEOUS!
OK I’m off to watch some more “Dancing with the Stars”. That’s why this post is a little short today. If you need help with anything, just let me know…

Techno Stampers Sketch Challenge

So yesterday was Monday and that meant that MaryJo posted a new sketch for us. I had “plans” to make and post my card yesterday, but had to go to the doctor because of my ongoing sinus problems. When I came home in the afternoon, I took my meds and something for the bad headache and thought I’d just take a break…. well I fell asleep and that was that…

So I am back with no headache today and ready to share… Here is the sketch:

And because MaryJo used the Ice cream Parlor DSP (FREE during Sale-a-Bration) in her sketch, I had to use it on my card too:

The only thing stamped on this card is the greeting!

Note, the scallop punched edge of the DSP! I just turned my scallop border punch upside-down and aligned the DSP pattern with it. It worked GREAT!

The flowers are die cuts from the same pack and way cute…

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Techno Stampers Sketch Challenge

O.K. can someone please tell me where the time goes these days?  It seems that Monday has come and gone and I didn’t get to play along at MaryJo's Sketch Challenge.

But like so often, I am referring back to my favorite motto “Better late than never” and quickly post before Monday rolls around again in just 2 days…

Here is her sketch:

And here is what I came up with today:

This card uses TWO chopped up wheels! The Butterfly Bliss is my newest one, and I tell you I really like using the wheels as stamps (see this post for the video on how to un-mount a wheel).

Supplies

Stamps: Thoughtful Friend (wheel gone stamp), Butterfly Bliss (wheel gone stamp)

Paper: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Peach Parfait

Ink:Rich Razzleberry, Peach Parfait, Basic Black

Accessories: Buttons, Hemp, Dimensionals

Tools: Fun Flowers die, Top Note Die, Square Lattice Embossing Folder

You might wonder just how I picked those colors together. Well I used my trusty Color Coach (sort of). Here is the story… Last night at my downline meeting I cut a top note shape frame for a template and had the top note shape still on the table. So I started to plan around it. And since it was in Rich Razzleberry, I checked with my Color Coach and he told me to use Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie. I thought I was in complete luck because I had those flowers already cut and next to my keyboard. Well it’s a little darker over here, so I thought they were Pumpkin Pie. Once I had my card together I realized they were Peach Parfait, which is just a little lighter. I think it works pretty well. What do you think?

Techno Stampers Sketch Challenge

It’s time again for one of MaryJo’s sketch challenges. And let me tell you… don’t let that simple little sketch fool you! I had the hardest time with it today…

After much deliberation I finally came up with yet another card that’s really out of my comfort zone… hehehe:

I think my mind was stuck on using that Modern Label punch like the sketch shows, but it’s just not long enough, so I made the banner greeting.

The large button is from the Occasions Mini Catalog. Those buttons are HUGE, but really cute… and work perfect with the little flower buttons you can get for free during Sale-a-Bration!

Supplies

Stamps: Punch Bunch (Sale-a-Bration), Something to Celebrate (L1 Hostess Set, Occasions Mini), Confetti

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Whisper White

Ink: Pacific Point, Basic Black

Accessories: White Organza Ribbon, Sweet Stitches Big Buttons, Ice Cream Parlor Flower Buttons, Dimensionals, Linen Thread

Tools: Owl Punch, Square Lattice Embossing Folder

 

 

 

 

 

Techno Stampers Sketch Challenge

It’s already Monday again, and that means of course it’s time for a new sketch provided by MaryJo.

This week, she gave us a square to work with:

I really wanted to add some more layers, you know me! But I behaved and followed the sketch a little more closely that I wanted.

I am still in a vintage mood and came up with this:

I really wanted you to see the details, so I took another close-up shot:

Supplies

Stamps:
Nature Walk, Teeny Tiny Whishes

Paper:
Naturals Ivory, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, First Edition DSP

Ink:
Soft Suede, Early Espresso

Accessories:
Antique Brads, Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, Brads

Tools: 
Modern Label Punch, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Boho Blossom Punch, Cutter Kit, Champagne Shimmer Paint, Distressing Essentials!

 

Soooo, I still don’t know if you can see that I’ve used shimmer spray on the image layer… I really is pretty in real! Then I also wanted to point out the gathered Ribbon and the nifty way to use the Modern Label Punch. I saw Kimberly VanDiepen do that yesterday on her blog and LOVED that!

Tip:
If you would like to achieve a subtle vintage distressed look like on the background of my card, you NEED the “Distressing Essentials” kit! It comes with several different tools and distressing ink spots. I simply used the rubber block, inked it up with the “Tea Stain” ink, gave it a quick spritz with plain old water and then swiped across the textured cardstock. I just love how that turned out!

Be aware, that I will use that kit lots more from now on :-)

Techno Stampers Sketch Challenge

Today is going to be a really short post because I need to finish the stamp club project sheets!

This is MaryJoy’s sketch:

And this is what I came up with:

Supplies

Stamps: Just Believe, Tiny Tags

Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo, Whisper White, DSP stack in the Brights Collection

Ink: Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz, Basic Black, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry Markers

Accessories: Buttons, Dimensionals

Tools: Scallop Edge Punch, Square Lattice Embossing Folder

Tip:
If you don’t have the matching thread to use with your buttons, simply cut a “sliver” of Cardstock and use it instead of the thread!

Make sure to check out MaryJo's Blog to see what the other participants came up with...

My Digital Studio to the rescue!

So today I wanted to participate in MaryJo’s Sketch challenge but since I’m under the weather, I spent all afternoon in bed trying to get better. But once my hubby came home and fed me (what a good soul!) I asked him for my laptop    I decided I could still play, I would stay in bed and use “My Digital Studio”. For all you digital crafters, read all the way down for a nifty tip!

OK. Here is the sketch:

And this is what I came up with:

Now I want you to focus on the DSP in the background from Elegant Soiree. If you were to use it as a background, the 12x12 pattern would be too large for a card. See here:

Even if I just use a punch shape and fill it with the DSP it would be too large:

BUT wait! You can manipulate that!!!! All you need to do is double click now onto that DSP filled shape, and you’ll get this box:

If you look at the bottom left, you’ll see “zoom” with a “-“ and a “=”. Now you just need click on the “-“ several times to adjust to the size feel is right for your project! Once you click OK, it’ll be smaller:

Now it’s your turn, go and play!

Make sure to check out MaryJo's Blog to see what the other participants came up with...