Polka Dot Pieces

This is a new stamp set called Polka Dot Pieces.  I am so happy it is summer!  This card is about bright summery colors.  Two new ink colors, Coastal Cabana and Strawberry Slush, are paired with So Saffron.  The flowers are punched using the 1 3/4" Scallop Punch.  The bird and vine are punched using the Bird Builder Punch.  The Whisper White background paper is embossed with the Perfect Polka Dots folder.  The Whisper White layer is placed on a Strawberry Slush card base.  The finishing touch was Rhinestone Jewels in the center of the flowers.

This card went to convention as part of the Stampin' Addicts Meet and Greet - New Catalog swap. 

Hope this card brings you smiles.

Happy Father's Day

These cards are for two Fathers that we love!  My Father-in-law loved the tractor card.  He is driving an antique tractor in a parade this weekend.  My Dad is going to love the lobster card.  The minute I saw the "By the Tide" stamp set, I knew it would be perfect for my dad. 

Spring Sampler

I have been working on things that make me feel like Spring is near!

First up are three cards made from the Tea Shoppe stamp set and the Tea for Two Designer Series Paper:

A Cup of Thanks

The tea cups are stamped on Very Vanilla and trimmed to fit on pinwheel shapes cut from the Designer Series Paper.  The edges of the squares are sponged with the same color the tea cups are stamped in.  Sponging the edges only takes a minute and it really finishes your project.  The sponging adds depth and texture.

Just For You

A tip for cutting out the tea cup.  Cut inside of the handle first.  This way the outside paper stabilizes the handle and you won't rip or bend the handle.  The tea cup is stamped in Wisteria Wonder and embossed with clear embossing powder.  The embossing gives the tea cup a little bit of thickness to help keep its shape.

"Stay" is a Charming Word

This is one of my favorite sayings from one of my favorite authors.  This card is all dressed up with embellishments from the Artisan Embellishment Kit.  The primary colors are Calypso Coral and Crumb Cake.  Adding things like Baker's Twine and a button will dress up your cards in minutes.

Next, is a scrapbook page:

This is an 8x8 page of Pink Pirouette.  It is easy to create your own background paper using the Flower Flourishes stamp set.  The "Laughter" quote is from the Feel Goods stamp set.  The girls are on their way to prom and their laughter comes from genuine friendship.  I knew this stamp was perfect for this photo.


The next two items show ways to use Stampin' Up! products to make 3-D items to decorate the walls of your home with your own art!

Nine Patch Sampler

 

This is approximately 7" x 7".  It features 9 - 2" squares.  These are really fun to make.  Don't be afraid to try it.  It is a great way to use your stamp sets.  Stampin' Up! does a great job of making stamps that coordinate with matching punches and papers that coordinate with ink colors.  Start by choosing a color theme.  In this piece it is blues and neutrals.  Then create your squares one at a time by just having fun with your stamps and embellishments.  When you have nine squares completed, start laying them out and moving them around until you like the layout.  You will love each little square because you created it.

A sample of a 2" square.

The First Edition paper is distressed with Crumb Cake ink and the Postage Due Stamp.

The bird is from the You Are Loved set in the heart.

Stamp the heart and punch out the bird with your 1" punch.

Two new ways to use your stamps:  distress backgrounds and cropping a focal image.

  Another 2" square.

Create freely, no boundaries and enjoy.

Spring Banner

A banner to welcome Spring.  I love making these for the seasons and special holidays.  Just have fun and create as you go.  It is great way to get extra use out of your stamps.  We keep my Grandma's apartment door decorated with these and everyone loves them.  Here are close ups of two letters.

Hope you have enjoyed the posts to welcome Spring.  I love creating with Stampin' Up!.  It is fun to give these projects as gifts.  People love it that you made it for them.  You are special and so are your creations.  Love them and share them.

Quint-Essential Flower Stamp

This is another card that I created for a swap.  I love the Stampin Up Subtles.  They remind me of Spring.  I think I am desperate for Spring.  I live in Wisconsin.  Here's to Spring!

Twirly Whirly Birthday

Having fun with the new Sizzlits Pinwheel and the Wishes Your Way stamp set.  This was the card I sent in a  swap with Stampin Addicts.  It was a fun swap and I received wonderful cards in return.

Happy Birthday Cupcake

This is a fun card to make with added dimension from the 3-D box around the cupcake.  Other than that, a little stamping, punching and embossing and it is ready to mail to someone special!

Spring Banner

Here is a my Spring Banner!  I am wishing that spring is on its way.  I used all kinds of little things left over things from other projects and new things from Stampin Up.  Take a leap and make your own.