Rachel Stamps

Sincere Salutations

Hi Stampers

 
My stamping coach, John, challenged us to use one of our oldest (current) stamp sets in our inventory.  For me, it was a toss up between Sincere Salutations and Lovely as a Tree.  I decided to use Sincere Salutations since it's always been a favorite and a "go to" sentiment stamp set.  

 
I also decided to use the Doily Triple Layer Punch from the Summer Mini Catalog to create the flowers and an Antique Brad was added to add to the vintage look.  The layers are from the Springtime Vintage DSP from the Occasions Mini Catalog which is still a favorite of mine!  The sentiment was stamped with Rose Red Classic Ink on the Soft Suede Card Stock (base card).

 

The layers at the bottom of the card (Rose Red, Springtime Vintage DSP and Very Vanilla Card Stock) were punched out using the Scallop Trim Border Punch.  The Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim completed the antique look.

The Sincere Salutations Stamp Set are simple stamps and can be used to  celebrate and sympathize with those you love. Sometimes the short messages say so much.  This stamp set has been around for a while and it may or may not be on the Last Chance List so if you are thinking about buying the set, now is the time to do it! 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Sincere Salutations (115068)
• Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Rose Red Card Stock (102544), Soft Suede Card Stock (115318), Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper (retired)
• Ink:  Rose Red Classic Ink Pad (101778)
• Accessories:  Antique Brads (117273), Victoria 5/8" Lace Crochet Trim (118481), Doily Triple Layer Punch (122465), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Sticky Strip (104294), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

 

 

Marital Bliss

Good Morning Stampers

I've posted something very different on my blog today and it's for one of John's challenges - enjoy!

 
There's a lot to be said about marital bliss...

A while back there was an opening in the CIA for an assassin. These highly classified positions are extremely difficult to fill, requiring an extensive background check, training, and testing before candidates are even considered for the position. After reviewing several applicants and completing all the checks and training, the field was narrowed to the three most promising candidates. The day came for the final test, which would determine which of equally qualified candidates, would get the job.

The final candidates consisted of two men and one woman. The men administering the test took the first candidate, a man, down a corridor to a closed door and handed him a gun saying, "We must be completely assured that you will complete your assignments and follow instructions regardless of the circumstances. Inside this room you will find your wife, seated in a chair. Take this gun and kill her." The man, looking completely shocked said, "You can't be serious! I could never kill my wife." The CIA man said, "Well, then, you're obviously not the man for the job. Take your wife and go home."

They brought the next candidate in, the other man, and repeated the instructions. This man took the gun, walked into the room and closed the door. However, after five minutes of silence, the door opened and the man handed the CIA tester the gun, saying, "I just couldn't do it. I couldn't kill my wife. I tried to pull the trigger but I just couldn't do it." The CIA man said, "Well, then, you're obviously not the man for the job. Take your wife and go home."

Then they brought the woman down the corridor to the closed door, handed her a gun, and said, "We must be completely assured that you will complete your assignments and follow instructions regardless of the circumstances. Inside this room you will find your husband, seated in a chair. Take this gun and kill him." The woman took the gun, walked into the room, and before the door closed all the way, the CIA men heard the gun start firing. One shot after another, for thirteen shots, the noise continued. Then all hell broke loose. For the next several minutes, the men heard screaming, cursing, furniture crashing and banging on the walls; then suddenly, silence. The door opened slowly and there stood the woman. She wiped the sweat from her brow and said, "You guys didn't tell me the gun was loaded with blanks! I had to beat him to death with the chair!

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Sincere Salutation

Good Morning Stampers!

 I spent most of the day in Springfield, MO visiting the eye surgeon for a routine post-operative appointment.  Everything is as expected but it'll be a couple of months before I get my complete vision back.

I came home and made this quick card.  It was so easy it would qualify for Caroleanne and Sandi's 10 minute card.  I made it for SUDSOL's sketch challenge of the week.

 What I did:

1. Sentiment is from Sincere Salutations.  I stamped that on Naturals Ivory using Bermuda Bay Classic Ink.  It was then punched out using the retired SU key tag punch.  This punch retired last year (I think) but I still use it a lot and will not part with it.  The 2nd layer (Chocolate Chip) was cut out free hand using paper snips.
2. Add the striped paper from the Sweet Pea Designer Paper Series Stack.  The next layer (almost looks like a solid color) is also from the same paper stack.  This DSP is from the Occasions Mini Catalog and will not longer be for sale after 30 April 2010.  So if you want it, need to order it now or before 30 April 2010.
3. The Chocolate Chip Corduroy Button was added to add texture to the card.  I tied a knot in the button using some embroidery thread.
4. The Chocolate chip grosgrain ribbon was added to the striped pattern paper.  In lieu of a bow, I decided to add two knots at the top - don't know if you can see it in the picture.

Thanks for stopping by today.

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What to Order

• Stamp Set:  Sincere Salutations (115068)
• Paper:  Naturals Ivory card stock (101849), Chocolate Chip card stock (102128), Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack (117163)
• Ink:  Bermuda Bay Classic Ink (115655)
• Accessories:  Chocolate Chip Corduroy Button (114339), Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon (111367), Paper Snips (103579), Key Tag Punch (retired), Embroidery Thread (non SU)

 

 

Bloomin' Beautiful!

Good Morning Stampers

I made today's card for the Stampin' Up! Featured Stamper Challenge (TSSC87) on Stampin' Connection.  This weeks featured stamper is Mary Jo Price-Williams and the challenge is to case one of her cards and change a couple of  things.  Are you familiar with her cards?  They are simply gorgeous - all of them!   Here is the card I cased:

And here is my card

   
 The image was stamped on watercolor paper with Jet Black Stazon.   I then stamped the flower part a second time on a scrap piece of watercolor paper.  I colored both images with Stampin' Write Markers and an aqua painter.  The flower image was cut out with paper snips and attached to the main image with Stampin' Dimensionals for a 3D effect.

 

The bee was also stamped with Jet Black Stazon and colored in with So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker.  I added Iridescent Ice to the wings.  I then cut it out and attached it to the side of the flower with a Stampin' Dimensional.

 The layer next to the base card was run through the Big Shot using the Polka Dot Textured Impressions Folder.  I just love the latest folder from Stampin' Up!  It is so spring like!

 I used the decorative Scallop Trim Border Punch (which is FREE during the Sale-a-Bration promotion) on the bottom of both layers to give a dainty lacy look. 

Two promotions ending on 31 March 2010:

1. Sale-a-bration ends on 31 March 2010 and your last chance to get a free item with every $50 order. 
2. The starter kit is 15% off until 31 March 2010.  For more information on becoming a demonstrator, click here

And don't forget about the two contests for this month - drawing on 31 Mar 2010:

1. Leave a comment on any post (chance to win Good Neighbors Clear Mount Stamp Set)
2. Shop via my on-line store (no minimum required) (chance to win Happy Moments Clear Mount Stamp Set) 

Thanks for stopping by!
 

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Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Bloomin' Beautiful (111490), Teeny Tiny Wishes (1115370)
• Paper:  Watercolor Paper (105019),  Perfect Plum card stock (101889), Pale Plum card stock (101658)
• Ink:  Jet Black Stazon, Perfect Plum Classic Ink Pad (101437)
• Accessories:  Perfect Plum Stampin' Write Marker (100035), Pale Plum Stampin' Write Marker (100036),  So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker (105114), Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Marker (105106), Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker (1100079), Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon (109054), Modern Label Punch (116630), Paper Snips (103579), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Polka Dot Textured Impressions Folder (117335), Big Shot (113474)

 

 

 

Inspired by Nature and Inspired by Wendy Hawkinson!

Good Morning Stampers

I hope by now you've noticed my new blog.  Isn't it beautiful?  It was made by the talented Michelle Laycock of Laycock Designs.  I also have some blog candy for you - just leave a comment on any post from now until 31 March 2010.  I'll draw a lucky winner on 1 April 2010.  The prize is the Good Neighbors Clear Mount Stamp Set from the Sale-a-bration Mini catalog.

Today's card is made for Stampin' Connection Feature Stamper Challenge #8 by Mary Jo Price-Williams.  The featured stamper is Wendy Hawkins, a very talented stamper!  The two items I changed were to emboss the pink background and use a spritzer on the stamp after I colored it in.  Okay, I guess it was 3 things I changed - I added rhinestone brads instead of pearls.   I can't give you a link to her card because the site is for demo's only.

   
 The main image was colored with Pretty in Pink, Old Olive and Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers.  I then lightly spritzed it with my Champaign Mist & alcohol mix to give it a watercolor effect and stamped it on Very Vanilla card stock.  You can't see it in the photo, but it has a slight golden sheen - very pretty.

I can't help it but I have to open my big mouth and say that there is something new in the summer mini catalog that you can use to get the same effect as that above.  Oh, how I wish I could tell you!  But you'll find out on 1 May when the Summer Mini goes live.

I added a border using Very Vanilla card stock and Scallop Trim Border Punch available in the Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog.  All  you have to do is make a $50 purchase to get this dainty decorative punch.

I added 1" Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon which I believe is retired.  That was finished off with the Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads for a bit of bling.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Leave a comment - I really enjoy reading them - makes my day!

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Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Inspired by Nature (111656)
• Paper:  Very Vanilla card stock (101650), Pretty in Pink Card Stock (100459), Chocolate Chip card stock (102128)
• Ink: None
• Accessories:  Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker (100045), Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker (100079), Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker (100071),  Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads (109110), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Chocolate Chip 1" Satin Ribbon (retired), Finial Press Textured Impressions Folder (115963), Big Shot (113439)

 

Spring Forward

Good Morning Stampers -

On Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 2 a.m., Daylight Saving Time begins in the United States.

Every Spring we move our clocks one hour ahead and "lose" an hour during the night and each Fall we move our clocks back one hour and "gain" an extra hour. But Daylight Saving Time (and not Daylight Savings Time with an "s") wasn't just created to confuse our schedules.

The phrase "Spring forward, Fall back" helps people remember how Daylight Saving Time affects their clocks. At 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March, we set our clocks forward one hour ahead of Standard Time ("Spring forward"). We "Fall back" at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November by setting our clock back one hour and thus returning to Standard Time.

The change to Daylight Saving Time allows us to use less energy in lighting our homes by taking advantage of the longer and later daylight hours. During the eight-month period of Daylight Saving Time, the names of time in each of the time zones in the U.S. (map) change as well. Eastern Standard Time (EST) becomes Eastern Daylight Time, Central Standard Time (CST) becomes Central Daylight Time (CDT), Mountain Standard Time (MST) becomes Mountain Daylight Time (MDT), Pacific Standard Time becomes Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), and so forth.

Daylight Saving Time was instituted in the United States during World War I in order to save energy for war production by taking advantage of the later hours of daylight between April and October. During World War II the federal government again required the states to observe the time change. Between the wars and after World War II, states and communities chose whether or not to observe Daylight Saving Time. In 1966, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act, which standardized the length of Daylight Saving Time.

Daylight Saving Time is four weeks longer since 2007 due to the passage of the Energy Policy Act in 2005. The Act extended Daylight Saving Time by four weeks from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November, with the hope that it would save 10,000 barrels of oil each day through reduced use of power by businesses during daylight hours. Unfortunately, it is exceedingly difficult to determine energy savings from Daylight Saving Time and based on a variety of factors, it is possible that little or no energy is saved by Daylight Saving Time.

Arizona (except some Indian Reservations), Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have chosen not to observe Daylight Saving Time. This choice does make sense for the areas closer to the equator because the days are more consistent in length throughout the year.

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Whimsical Words and Roses, SCFC7

Good Morning Stampers!

When I wrote in the title I thought of  Days of Wine and Roses, a movie from the 1960's.  Am I dating myself or what!

I made today's card for Feature Stamper of the week at Stampin Connection.  This week's featured stamper is Gretchen Barron, a very talented artist!  Check out her blog here.  I'd linked you to her gallery at Stampin' Connection but that's only available to Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.  Now if you would like access, talk to me!  This is just one of the benefits of being a demonstrator. 

Anyhoo, the challenge is to case one of the featured stamper's cards and change two things.   This is the card I cased from Gretchen.  I won't go into details on how I made this card because Julie Williams (who hails from Ventura County (CA) as I did)  has detailed step-by-step directions on her blog.

Thanks for stopping by today

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 Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Whimsical Words (Wood 118386) (Clear 119119)
• Paper:  Bordering Blue (102630), Bride Specialty Paper (115669), Whisper White (100730), Bella Birds Designer Series Paper (retired)
• Ink:  Basic Black (101179), Pink Pirouette (retired), Bordering Blue (102265)
• Accessories:  Extra Large Fancy Flower Punch (118073), Pretties Kit (109114), Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319), Sponge Dauber (102892), Large Oval Punch (107305), Tombow Adhesive (110755)

Saying good by to Branch Out

Good morning stampers!

The Branch Out (one of my favorite) stamp sets is retiring on 4 January 2010.  I like that you could use it for every season and it wasn't a stamp set that sat on your shelf until the season it was meant for arrived.  But, alas, it is retiring.  I have sold quite a few this month so I guessed it's a favorite for many of my customers too.

For today's card I decided to use the To the Nines Specialty Designer Series Paper with Always Avocado. This DSP works perfectly with Always Avocado, Sahara Sands Sage Shadow and Chocolate Chip card stock. 

This card was made for Late Night Stampers Challenge #51.  The challenge was to use brads with your card, something I used to do quite often but somehow got away from it.

The tree was stamped in Chocolate Chip on Naturals Ivory card stock and the leaves stamped using Always Avocado.  The bird is stamped in Real Red. 

The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes and stamped in Always Avocado on Naturals Ivory card stock.  It was then punched out using the Windows Punch.  I layered it with Always Artichoke card stock using the Modern Label Punch.

 All in all, it was a super quick and easy card to make.  And the bonus is that it can be used as a masculine card.  To see samples of other masculine cards I have made, click here

Several of you requested a copy of the Occasions and Sale-a-bration Mini catalog - just wanted to let you know that they will go out in the mail tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by today.

 

To order Branch Out or any of the retiring sets, contact me or to shop 24/7, click here.  Don't forget they are 20% off until 4 January 2010.  This offer is good only through me so you need to contact me directly to take advance of the savings or you can order from my online store and I'll reimburse you for the difference.  To take one last look at the stamp sets, click here.

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Branch Out, Teeny Tiny Wishes
• Paper:  Naturals Ivory, Sahara Sand, Always Artichoke, To the Nines Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Always Artichoke
• Accessories:  Rich Regal Brads, Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensions

 

Snow Swirled

Today's card is for Splitcoast Stampers Friday's LSC249.  The challenge is to create a white Christmas card.  I might have cheated a bit because it called for only white or clear embellishments and I used the gold elastic cord!  Oh well...

 Another of my favorite type of cards - quick, clean and simple!

I stamped the image  using the Encore Gold and then used the heat tool to hasten the drying time.    

Though you cannot see it, the center strip was embossed using the Stampin' Up! backgrounds 1.

Stampin' Up! has a new Textured Impressions Folder called Perfect Polka Dots in the new Occasions Mini Catalog coming out on 5 January.  I've ordered it and can hardly wait to try it out.   My shipment of the new items will be here on 9 December 2009 - WOOHOO!

The sentiment was stamped using the Gold Encore Ink.  If you are impatient like I am, then you use the heat tool to help set the color.  I punched it out using the Oval punch, then layered with the scalloped punch. I used dimensionals to give it some depth since the card is basically all white.

For printer friendly supplies and card directions.

Don't forget about my "free" stamp set of the month club called the Internet Stamp Club.  The free stamp set this month is "Charming" from page 32 of the Holiday Mini.  Most people miss it because it's with the Simply Adorned charms and chains.  It's a beautiful set.  No minimum purchase - details are here....

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Snow Swirled (111690)
• Paper:  Whisper White (100730)
• Ink:  Gold Encore Pads (101017)
• Accessories:  Gold Elastic Cord (109867), Ornament Punch (116794), Oval Punch (107305), Scallop Oval Punch (114889), Eyelet Border Punch (113692), Backgrounds #1 (114512), Big Shot (113439)

 

Thoughts Prayers

Good Morning Stampers!

I hope everyone had a wonderful and "full" Thanksgiving.   We finished the last of the left overs this evening and it was as good as the first bite yesterday.

I made today's card for Pals Paper Arts - KISS - PPA18 (Keep it simple).  The only stamping on this card is for the sentiment which was stamped with Almost Amethyst Craft Ink.  The background was embossed using the Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder which I thought gave it a simple but elegant look.  This card took probably ten minutes; 15 minutes max.

Here are the card directions - Printer Friendly Version.

Download Thoughts and Prayers Nov 2009.pdf

Don't forget about the Stampin' Up! Huge Sale on my website, including free shipping!  For all the details....

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Thoughts and Prayers (113522)
• Paper:  Almost Amethyst (102158), Naturals White (102316)
• Ink:  Almost Amethyst Craft Ink (101211)
• Accessories:  Large Oval Punch (107305), Scallop Oval Punch (114889), Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319),  Stampin' Up! Elegant Bouquet (115964), Big Shot (113439)

Lovely as a Tree

Good Morning Everyone.  I hope you are enjoying your weekend.  I am feeling so much better and I wish I could say it was because of my husband's delicious spicy chicken noodle soup.  Nope!  I finally went to the doctor's and he put me on antibiotics.

Today's post features the stamp set "Lovely as a Tree".   The card was made for LNS Challenge #42 -  I was inspired by Sharon from No Time to Stamp for this gift card holder.

It's very simple and quick to make.  Download the Printer Friendly Card Directions and Supply List if you like:

Lovely as a Tree 24 October 2009.pdf

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SUPPLY LIST:

• Stamp Set:  Lovely as a Tree (115026), All Holidays (113488)
• Paper:  Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper (115668), Naturals Ivory Card Stock (101849), More Mustard Card Stock (100946), Really Rust Card Stock (100061)
• Ink:  Really Rust Craft Ink:  (102437)
• Accessories:  (Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker (100079), Clear Emboss Powder (109130), Always Artichoke Grosgrain Ribbon (109035), Heat Tool (100005), Sticky Strip (102494), Sponge Daubers (102892)

Winter Post

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Today's card is a Christmas card for the Business Stamper's Coaching Group challenge. I decided to go antique and thought that Winter Post was the perfect stamp for the vintage look.  What do you think?

I used the retired DSP called Au Chocolate - just right for a vintage card.   I don't remember when it retired - perhaps 2 or 3 years ago.  The trees in the background are from the stamp set "Lovely as a tree" and the sentiment is "A Cardinal Christmas".  The edges of the Naturals Ivory card stock were sponged with Chocolate Chip to give it that "old" look. 

Printer Friendly Supply List: Winter Post 23 Oct 2009.pdf

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SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Set:  Winter Post (111780), Lovely as a Tree (115026), A Cardinal Christmas (111760)
• Paper:  Naturals Ivory (101849), Chocolate Chip (102128), Au Chocolate Designer Series Paper (retired)
• Ink:  Chocolate Chip (100908)
• Accessories:  Top Note Bigz Die (113463), Big Shot, (113439) Sponge (101610), Ribbons Original Alpine (retired)
• Technique Masking

Pocket Silhouettes

I'm sure you've seen variations of this card lately - I got the inspiration from LNS who was inspired by someone on SCS - I didn't write down the names - sorry!  Edited to include the names of the original artists:  They are Melissa Riker from LNS and Ali Watson from SCS.  Thanks for the inspiration!   I wanted to participate in this week's challenge at Pals Paper Arts and I thought this card would be perfect for it.

Punch out a circle on post it note (I used the 1" circle punch) and center it on the card.  The base card is 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".  Stamp the image (Pocket Silhouettes) around the circle until you get the desired effect.  Remove the post it note and you have the perfect circle.  Add rhinestones randomly on the wreath and add a small bow.  I also scored around the card twice about 1/4" apart - I don't think you can see it in the photo. 

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SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Set:  Pocket Silhouettes (111672)
• Paper:  Naturals White (102316)
• Ink:  Real Red Classic Ink (103133)
• Accessories:  Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (109034)

Bloomin' Beautiful

Gretchen Barron has started featuring a card sketch on her blog every Thursday.  I decided to participate in her first challenge.  Here's the sketch

Here's my card

I used Perfect Plum Patterns Designer Series Paper; the color theme was Perfect Plum and Whisper White - not quite monochromatic.  The main image was stamped in Black Stazon, colored with a blender pen and Perfect Plum Classic Ink (for the lighter shade) and in the Perfect Plum Stampin' Write Marker for the darker areas.  The centers of the flowers are colored in Summer Sun; the leaves with the Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers and the vase with the Sahara Sand Stampin' Write Marker.

• Layer 1:  Base Card - Cut Perfect Plum card stock to 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 and fold in half using a bone folder for a sharp crease.
• Layer 2:  Cut Perfect Plum Patterns DSP to 5 1/4 x 4 and adhere to base card
• Layer 3:  Cut Perfect Plum card stock to 5 1/4 x 2 1/4 and punch border with the Scallop Border Punch
• Layer 4:  Cut Perfect Plum Patterns DSP to 5 1/4 x 1 3/4 and adhere to layer 3.  Adhere layers 3 & 4 to base card as shown in photo
• Attach white ribbon as shown in photo
• Layer 5:  Cut Whisper White card stock with Circle Scissors Plus and adhere as shown in photo.  Trim left side
• Take scrap of Whisper White card stock and stamp image using Black Stazon.  Color in image.  Using Paper Snips cut out image and mount on card stock using Stampin' Dimensionals - see photo for placement.
• Add half pearls from Pretties Kit

Thanks for visiting - now I have to get back to My Digital Studio - it is so addicting!

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SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Set:  Bloomin' Beautiful (111490)
• Paper:  Whisper White (100730), Perfect Plum (101889), Perfect Plum Patterns DSP (112158)
• Ink:  Jet Black Stazon (101406), Perfect Plum (101437)
• Accessories:  Blender Pens (102845), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Circle Scissors Plus (112530), Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319)  Paper Snips (103579), Pretties Kit (109114)
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Thinking of you

Today's post includes a card I made for my Stamp Camp scheduled for 26 August 2009 at my home in Bella Vista, AR.  So if you live in the area and would like to attend, please contact me.

To me, a sympathy card calls for clean and simple lines and that's what this one is. No embellishments, layers or multicolors.

 I cannot remember where I got the sketch but it was a couple of days ago.  Here's the sketch and if you know where it's from, please let me know because I loved the clean and simple layout.

Back to the card - I cut out a piece of  manila folder to 3 1/8" x 4 4/14".  Temporarily attached it to the front of the card using removable adhesive so that I could trace the line around the border of the card.  Easy Peasy!  Add the flower image and sentiment and you are done.

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SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Set:  Flower Fancy (111578), Sincere Salutations (115068)
• Paper:  Confetti White (102028)
• Ink:  Rich Razzleberry (116329)
• Accessories:  None

Get Well Soon

It's time for another masculine card and I decided to use sketch SSC110 from Stamping411  for today's post.

Here's my card

 I used both Soft Summer which didn't make it into the catalog :-(  and Sincere Salutations.   I used Nouveau Chic Designer Series Paper for the background and added a touch of red around the main image to give it a pop!

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SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Set:  Soft Summer, Sincere Salutations (115068)
• Paper:  Whisper White (100730), Going Gray (108588), Basic Black (101851), Real Red (102482), Nouveau Chic Designer Series Paper (115670)
• Ink:  Basic Black (101179), Going Gray (103274)
• Accessories: Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Silver Brads (retired)

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Look Ma, no stamps!

Today's card is for the Late Night Stampers weekly challenge #29.  The challenge is to make a pink and black card.

I decided to drag out my retired rub-ons.  This one is called Cherished Memories and retired from the last catalog.   Did you noticed that I did not use one little piece of pattern paper.  That was so unusual for me! 

To download the card instructions:  Download Pink & Black Daisies 21 July 2009.pdf (63.7K)

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RECIPE:

• Stamp Set:  None
• Paper:  Pretty in Pink (100459), Basic Black (102851)
• Ink:  None
• Accessories:  Flower Daisies #2 Bigz Dies (114520), Fire Circle Rhinestones (109110), Mat Pack (105826), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Big Shot (113439)