New Catalog Swaps
I realize I am WAAAAY behind here. I did a new catty swap with some of my sideline sisters and my upline. I chose the Razzle Dazzle stamp set that coordinates most beautifully with the Razzleberry Lemonade DSP and the new in colors!
Catalog Inspiration
I received a catalog from Pier 1 last week. The colors and textures on this Daisy Chair were so inspiring to me, I just had to use it to make a card! I thought the colors were perfect for fall. And you'll notice the colors of the daisies match the In Colors just splendidly! If you look closely, you'll also see the sweetest gold swirls in the background. Seeing all of this made my head swirl with inspiration!
To create the stunning texture of this card, I used a technique I learned at a regional event. Using a brayer, I inked up one of Stampin' Ups exclusive background texturz background plates. I ran it through my big shot with some soft suede cardstock and voila! I thought the texture matched the gold swirls of the chair perfectly! To order any of these products, clip the "Shop Now" button on your upper left. If you have any questions, please contact me!!!
Cardstock: Soft Suede 8 1/2" by 11" 115318Ink: Chocolate Chip 100908, Rich Razzleberry115658, Crushed Curry 115659, Dusty Durango 115654
Stamp Sets: Circle Circus 115778, Best Wishes and More 111602
Tools: 1 Inch Circle Punch 109046, Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates 114512, Brayer and Rubber Attachment 102395, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine 113439, Stampin' Dimensionals 104430
Fall Bliss
Today's challenge was done a little differently.... digitally! I got the sketch from Pals Paper Art. (PPA7) Here is just one reason why I love My Digital Studio. Instead of wasting cardstock, supplies, etc while you are figuring out your card design (you know you've done it!), you can put it together digitally first! If you don't like what you've come up with, just hit delete! I put this together on MDS this morning and this afternoon, I did it in 3D. I tweaked it a little and added more detail. I love the way it turned out. I love previewing cards with MDS! It was so much fun, when can I do another??!!
Mojo Monday
A Halloween Hi!
I actually did do this card on Monday. I am just now getting around to posting it! For the images, I used a fun hostess set called "The More the Merrier." To get the image, I used my Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker to just outline the pumpkins. I then used my blender pens to watercolor the inside of the pumpkins as well as the leaves and stems. Texture was added with paper piercing in a few of the pumpkins. Cardstock used is Rich Razzleberry, Dusty Durango, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla. The patterned paper is from the Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series. Paula Goff's Envelope Scrapbook
I had so much fun with this challenge! You can find a tutorial here: http://inkingaddict.blogspot.com/2008/07/envelope-scrapbook-tutorial.html
Circle flap challenge
I don't have a lot of time today b/c I have a to do list that is two miles long. I have a lot of nervous energy, so I did find it relaxing to take the time to do a challenge. This challenge was to do a circle flap card. Mine ended being upside down compared to the traditional. While I like this look, I cannot take credit for it as I accidentally stamped my image upside down! Rather than scrap the card altogether, I flipped it and I liked it! So, here you have it. My circle flap card!
My new approach to the cloche.
In case you are a wondering, the definition for a cloche is a glass covering, originally bell-shaped, for garden plants to prevent frost damage and promote early growth. As you can see here, I have changed the purpose of a cloche to protect a nice family photo. I originally got the idea from Sherry at http://creationsfrommyheart.blogspot.com/2009/02/making-cloche.html. I changed it up a bit. I added my own embellishments, some potpourri and voila! I realize spring is upon us and I keep leaning toward the fall color family. I am just drawn to the earth tone colors. They compliment my home decor and my personality well!
My very first cards!
It's official. I am a Stampin Up independent demonstrator. I was expecting my demonstrator kit today. When the doorbell rang, Claire and I raced for the door. I was so excited to finally receive all the goodies and get to work making samples! I have taken on the ambitious task of hosting an open house in less than two weeks! My reason for this is simply to give my customers time to enjoy the benefits of Sale-A-Bration and to get it done before Brett and I go on our holiday.
So here you have it. My very first two cards. They are completely fall colors. But I like the way they turned out. I used SU Le Jardin and En Francois sets. Notice a theme here? I love all things French! I also used SU Always set for my second card. Paper is from Earth Elements assorted cardstock.