I may play with it a bit more before I find myself seeing it as complete. I used the stamp set, "a Good Egg" to stamp out three designer series paper eggs, on the bottom of the page. The entire page is mounted on a Barely Banana 81/2x11 card stock sheet. I took the dots stamp from a good egg and in barely banana stamped it willy nilly all over the page. Its a bit hard to see in the picture. Then I used Certainly Celery Designer Series paper(DSP) at the bottom and cut strips for grass. And bashful blue DSP at the top for "sky". I used the retired letter set Big Deal to stamp the letters in perfect plum on perfect plum card stock and cut them out. i then mounted the pictures on pretty in pink and bashful blue and so saffron DSP. I did use some rub ons of my own for the top embellishment and did some journalling on the top as well. Tell me what you think!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Scrapbook Page
OK so I know its very early to post an Easter scrapbook page, but as many of you know, I run a home based daycare. I LOVE to scrapbook and so as each child leaves, they get a scrapbook of their time here. The format has changed over the years, and yes sometimes it might take a year or two to get the book to them, but its still fun. So I had come up to Easter in one boys book and felt I would post it since I used Stampin' Up! Products. One thing I will say is that I find the page a bit bare and probably would have used another picture or two, if I had one.. but using what I had, this is the final product. 
I may play with it a bit more before I find myself seeing it as complete. I used the stamp set, "a Good Egg" to stamp out three designer series paper eggs, on the bottom of the page. The entire page is mounted on a Barely Banana 81/2x11 card stock sheet. I took the dots stamp from a good egg and in barely banana stamped it willy nilly all over the page. Its a bit hard to see in the picture. Then I used Certainly Celery Designer Series paper(DSP) at the bottom and cut strips for grass. And bashful blue DSP at the top for "sky". I used the retired letter set Big Deal to stamp the letters in perfect plum on perfect plum card stock and cut them out. i then mounted the pictures on pretty in pink and bashful blue and so saffron DSP. I did use some rub ons of my own for the top embellishment and did some journalling on the top as well. Tell me what you think!
I may play with it a bit more before I find myself seeing it as complete. I used the stamp set, "a Good Egg" to stamp out three designer series paper eggs, on the bottom of the page. The entire page is mounted on a Barely Banana 81/2x11 card stock sheet. I took the dots stamp from a good egg and in barely banana stamped it willy nilly all over the page. Its a bit hard to see in the picture. Then I used Certainly Celery Designer Series paper(DSP) at the bottom and cut strips for grass. And bashful blue DSP at the top for "sky". I used the retired letter set Big Deal to stamp the letters in perfect plum on perfect plum card stock and cut them out. i then mounted the pictures on pretty in pink and bashful blue and so saffron DSP. I did use some rub ons of my own for the top embellishment and did some journalling on the top as well. Tell me what you think!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
A Touch of Spring
OK so looking outside today you wouldn't know that spring is only about 3 weeks away, but last week it felt like it was coming sooner and I was thinking a spring card would be fun. So I did my usual, think of what I want to do and then try to put it into practice. So again I wanted to use a stamp set that I have... so I decided "Pick a Petal" and "stem Sayings" would be appropriate. I have to say I have only used this set a few times, but I do like its possibilities. So then I thought it would be neat to 3D the petals. so first I had to come up with colours to use. which I have to say I find the hardest part. I try to use my colour wheel, but in the end I just end up pulling out a million colours and finally finding a combination I like. So after trying to use Designer Series Paper for the petals, I decided that wouldn't work as its not as stiff as Card stock.
So after thinking, I decided why not make a Daisy (my favorite flower) and go from there, which means white petals. and then I kinda came up with Summer Sun, Kiwi Kiss and Elegant Eggplant (I think that's the right name) and added a bit of ribbon. I then took a sponge dauber and summer sun ink to add dimension on the edge of the card. I did hit the petals, trying to be light, one petal, has a few darker spots, but that's OK. As usual I still think my card is missing something. I could have maybe used a background stamp, or added another colour... I was more into figuring out the 3D flower. but what I like about Stamping, is there is never anything right or wrong, its all about being creative and growing. Please post some comments, and as always I am ready for suggestions!
So after thinking, I decided why not make a Daisy (my favorite flower) and go from there, which means white petals. and then I kinda came up with Summer Sun, Kiwi Kiss and Elegant Eggplant (I think that's the right name) and added a bit of ribbon. I then took a sponge dauber and summer sun ink to add dimension on the edge of the card. I did hit the petals, trying to be light, one petal, has a few darker spots, but that's OK. As usual I still think my card is missing something. I could have maybe used a background stamp, or added another colour... I was more into figuring out the 3D flower. but what I like about Stamping, is there is never anything right or wrong, its all about being creative and growing. Please post some comments, and as always I am ready for suggestions!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Feeling Lucky?!?
So I was bored today and decided to try something new, but needed some inspiration. I forget what I was doing exactly, but decided I wanted to do something with a rainbow. I have to admit the ribbon in my craft room is organized in rainbow order, and I love things that are organized in that manner.. I am strange I know. Well then I thought I would use buttons to make a rainbow.. but that would be too heavy on card, so I thought I would do a tin of some kind. Then as I was making it, I realized the buttons were too large so I went to eyelets. which I have to admit I have tons of but rarely use. and I used my punches to make a pot of gold. and added some sparkle. I am now wishing I had done a layer of card stock before I did the pot of gold and rainbow, but the eyelets were already set when I thought of it. So that is a tip if you want to try this yourself. I even got to use my two way glue pen which I haven't used in ages, but I see my upline Heather use all the time and thought I would dig it out. then I thought what better candy to put inside the tin but SKITTLES!! so that is what I did. Please tell me what you think, positive or negative.... I am always looking for feedback.
I am not a huge St Patricks day person, or even normally this far ahead in my projects, its just what came to me.
I am not a huge St Patricks day person, or even normally this far ahead in my projects, its just what came to me.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Happy Birthday
Well it was my dear hubby's birthday last week and I was determined not to wait until the last minute and just pull out a card I had previously made, but make one with him in mind. this is what I came up with.
His favorite colour is purple so right away I knew I wanted to use perfect plum. I combined that with black and pale plum to complete the card. along with whisper white. I also used some hodgepodge and my oval punch for the greeting. held on with some perfect plum ribbon. I also used a technique that I LOVE faux postage. I love how you can make any image to look like a postage stamp. Have you used this technique before??
His favorite colour is purple so right away I knew I wanted to use perfect plum. I combined that with black and pale plum to complete the card. along with whisper white. I also used some hodgepodge and my oval punch for the greeting. held on with some perfect plum ribbon. I also used a technique that I LOVE faux postage. I love how you can make any image to look like a postage stamp. Have you used this technique before??
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Another Copy, kinda
Just like yesterday this card I used pg 27 in the catalogue as a guide and then using the supplies I have on hand did what I could to create the same card.
I didn't like the colours used in the catalogue, so I also changed them around and added my own. again I am not completely convinced if I like this card or not. This is one trick of being a stampin' up demonstrator is finding that creative energy to create from scratch. Sometimes the ideas flow freely and other days they don't. I used real red and pretty in pink, with a strip of black. I used the stamp set sealed with a kiss and cut out the hearts in three pink colours. Let this be a lesson for me to write down the colours I use so I can pass it on to you guys! OOPS! So please leave a comment or to and let me know what you think.
I didn't like the colours used in the catalogue, so I also changed them around and added my own. again I am not completely convinced if I like this card or not. This is one trick of being a stampin' up demonstrator is finding that creative energy to create from scratch. Sometimes the ideas flow freely and other days they don't. I used real red and pretty in pink, with a strip of black. I used the stamp set sealed with a kiss and cut out the hearts in three pink colours. Let this be a lesson for me to write down the colours I use so I can pass it on to you guys! OOPS! So please leave a comment or to and let me know what you think.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Valentines, copy kinda
Well I was trying to put together a valentines day card class and decided to use the idea book for inspiration. So I use pg 27 as a starting point. I don't have that set, but tried to use what I had, and then go from there. I am not 100% sure if I like the finished project, but I enjoyed the challenge of using my own twist on something from the catalogue, which is exactly what the samples in the book are for.
I used ridding hood red card stock and designer series paper, chocolate chip ( I seem to be using that a lot lately) and whisper white. As well as soft subtle brads, and used my white gel pen and paper piercing set to make the faux stitching. Tell me what you think, be honest :) I enjoy the feedback
I used ridding hood red card stock and designer series paper, chocolate chip ( I seem to be using that a lot lately) and whisper white. As well as soft subtle brads, and used my white gel pen and paper piercing set to make the faux stitching. Tell me what you think, be honest :) I enjoy the feedback
Monday, February 2, 2009
Simple, but sweet
I completely love the set pocket silhouettes but haven't used it a whole lot. so I was determined to make one on my own, not copying anyone else's idea. this card is what I came up with.
I love how kiwi kiss and chocolate chip colours blend together so sharply. I stamped the flower image in kiwi kiss, and then sponged the edges of the very vanilla card stock to give it a softer look. And added the kiwi kiss ribbon for the final touch. Tell me what you think!
I love how kiwi kiss and chocolate chip colours blend together so sharply. I stamped the flower image in kiwi kiss, and then sponged the edges of the very vanilla card stock to give it a softer look. And added the kiwi kiss ribbon for the final touch. Tell me what you think!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
My First Post
Well I have been thinking for awhile that I should join the world of other stampers who have a blog. I already have a blog for my daycare which I am not so great at keeping up with, however I figured I would give this a try anyhow.
I am hoping this blog will keep me motivated to continually come up with new creations, and keep up with my stamping and scrap booking ideas.
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you will check by often.
My goal of this blog is to actually make cards or other creations out of the stamp sets I own. So you will find projects with recent and not so recent stamp sets and accessories. Hopefully this will keep me on my toes!
My first card is one that I "borrowed" from my stampin' up, upline Heather Summers. When she posted this card many moons ago I always wanted to try it, but never did. now I can't say that I didn't.
I used the now retired stamp set "cold play" which I absolutely love. Card stock in Pacific Point, basic black and Vanilla. I also used a sheet of acetate and white embossing powder to create the "window sheet" affect. It was a fairly easy project to come together. I did learn to use my embossing buddy a bit more on the acetate then I would on regular card stock for this project.
I am hoping this blog will keep me motivated to continually come up with new creations, and keep up with my stamping and scrap booking ideas.
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you will check by often.
My goal of this blog is to actually make cards or other creations out of the stamp sets I own. So you will find projects with recent and not so recent stamp sets and accessories. Hopefully this will keep me on my toes!
My first card is one that I "borrowed" from my stampin' up, upline Heather Summers. When she posted this card many moons ago I always wanted to try it, but never did. now I can't say that I didn't.
I used the now retired stamp set "cold play" which I absolutely love. Card stock in Pacific Point, basic black and Vanilla. I also used a sheet of acetate and white embossing powder to create the "window sheet" affect. It was a fairly easy project to come together. I did learn to use my embossing buddy a bit more on the acetate then I would on regular card stock for this project.
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