Rachel Stamps

Happy Birthday Kenny!

Hi Stampin' Friends

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.  On Sunday, we had Stephanie, David and the kids over for the last "official" barbeque of the summer.  We had ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, cole slaw and baked beans - yummy!

Before I go into today's card, I wanted to remind you about the free shipping special this weekend.  It ends at 12:00 midnight on Monday, 3 September 2012.  Click here for all the details!

Today's card is for a friend of my son, Louie.  Louie died 17 years ago and though I stayed in contact with Kenny for several years after that, we eventually drifted apart.  Earlier this year, I found or rather he found me through Facebook!

 The sentiment was made using MDS2 and the text function in the software.  I added the star, circles and lines using the punch function in the software.  The more I use the MDS2 program, the more I love it!  You can get to use the MDS2 on a 30-day trial basis, so get it try!  We'll learn how to use the program together!

If the sentiment looks a little blurry, it's because I used the drop down shadow function on the MDS2.  The pattern paper is from the Fan Fair Designer Series Paper.  I love this paper and have used it all up - need to order some more!  It coordinates with the Fan Fair suite starting on page 106 of the catalog. The matching colors are Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Island Indigo, More Mustard, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, and Very Vanilla.

The button was attached using the Paper Piercing Tool.  I placed the button down on the DSP, and pierce two holes through the paper and then pull the Linen Thread through the holes and tie at the top of the button.  I find this holds the button to the DSP a lot better than the mini glue dots.

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Supplies:

Apothecary Jar

Hi Stampin' Friends

The Apothecary Stamp Set is one of my favorite sets.  I paired it with the Hello Doily Background stamp set and Fan Fair Designer Series Paper for a shabby chic look.

The Apothecary Art stamp set makes a tasteful statement with floral-inspired labels in classic designs. The perennially stylish six-piece set coordinates with our Labels Collection Framelits and the Attic Boutique product suite. Fill a jar with treats, adhere a stamped Apothecary Art label, then tie with 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon for a gift that's straight from the heart!

The Doily Background Stamp was inked up with Versamark, stamped on White Vellum Card Stock and embossed with Vanilla Embossing Powder  using the Heat Tool. 

The main image was stamped with Brown Staz-on Ink (retired) and colored in using a Blender Pen and  Island Indigo Classic Ink Pad and Lucky Limeade Classic Ink Pad.

I used the Beautiful Wings Embosslits and Fan Fair Designer Series Paper for the butterflies.  The ribbon is the Very Vanilla 1/2" Sea Binding Ribbon.   

If you have any questions regarding today's project or need supplies to make this card, please contact me at (479) 876-7453 or [email protected]

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SUPPLIES:

Sail Away, Sail Away

Hi Stampin' Friends

Before I go into today's card, I wanted to show you a picture of the two Rachel's.  It's not often that I take a picture with my granddaughter Rachel and it's because I am usually the picture taker!

We matched today!  Rachel had a pink shirt on and I had pink crop pants on! The goofy smile (love it!!!) on Rachel is because she recently lost her two front teeth.  She believes the "tooth fairy" took her teeth to make piano keys with them!

While I was making today's card, the song "Sail Away" by Enya kept going through my head.  I think the official name of that song is Orinoco.  I love Enya's style of singing and have practically all of her songs.

I used the Sail Away Stamp Brush Set to create a card for my brother-in-law, Ron Brumley. 

You can use the one-piece Sail Away Stamp Brush for rugged, masculine-themed projects with a bold, vintage look. Perfect for large gift tags, summer-themed photobook pages, and in this case, a birthday card.

I added the Fan Fair Designer Series Paper to the top flap of the Very Vanilla Medium Size Envelope.  I also added, to the inside of the card, a layer of Very Vanilla Card Stock and a strip of the DSP to the bottom which was punched using the Scalloped Edge Border Punch.

I used the Festive Paper Piercing Pack and Piercing Tool to add interested to the 2nd layer under the sailboat.

Guides on the templates of the Festive Paper Piercing Pack let you create perfect designs every time! 3 unique templates: ea. 6" x 6". Templates coordinate with the Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies, Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies, and the Labels Collection Framelits Dies. Use with the Stampin' Pierce Mat and the Paper-Piercing Tool.

Have the noticed the Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons on page 32 of the Holiday Catalog?  They are absolutely gorgeous! 

The buttons will give any project a warm accent.  The ribbon is from the 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon collection - they are cute and narrow and perfect for threading through buttons!

If you need any supplies to make this project, visit my Stampin' Store.  Or contact me and I will be more than happy to order them for you.  I would love to be your demonstrator and will give you outstanding service.  If you would like to see the benefits of being my customer, please visit my Why Shop With Me Page.

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 SUPPLIES:

World Treasures

Hi Stampin' Friends

I made today's card for Debbie's private class on Thursday, 19 July 2012 and uses the World Treasures Stamp Set and Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set.  It's cased from the card shown on page 98 of the 2012-2013 Catalog.

Famous for their showy feathers, peacocks are also a symbol of fidelity. Use this four-piece set to create a unique card expressing your love for someone special. Coordinates with the Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies and the exotic International Bazaar Designer Series Paper.

I stamped the peacock image in Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit and Raspberry Ripple on Whisper White Card Stock.  The last layer was colored in using  the Tangerine Tango and Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Markers.   I then cut them out individually - yes, it took a while!  The Summer Starfruit layer was not cut but punched with the Scallop Circle Punch.

This pix is after I punched it out with the Scallop Circle Punch

 

 

 

This pix taken after all layers had been cut out and adhered together. TIP:  Before cutting out the peacock, add scotch tape to the back of the image.  It stablizes the tiny sections when you cut around them.

 

I made a mistake when I put the card together and didn't see it until I was taking a picture for the blog.  The first person who guess what the mistake was, will win a stack of 6 x 6 2011/2012 DSP (last year's).  Just leave a comment on the post and please include an e-mail address.  US only please!

Some of the items I used to make this card:

World Treasures Stamp Set (W 126765) (C 126767)

Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set (W 126255) (C 128373)

Bitty Banners Framelits (129267)

2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (11874)

Fancy Fan Embossing Folder (127751)

If you would like to know how to have a private class in your home, please contact me for all the details.  E-mail [email protected] or (479) 876-7453

Have a wonderful Sunday and thanks for stopping by today.

 

Extreme Elements

Hi Stampin' Friends

I'm so glad that Extreme Elements is available in digital format because it retired this year and I like to use it for grandsons who are teenagers.  They are so hard to make cards for.

 The digital image was printed out on Very Vanilla Card Stock using My Digital Studio.  The "splash" is More Mustard (opticity was reduced to 50%) and the sentiment and stars are Island Indigo.

I used the new Argyle Embossing Folder for the strip of Indigo Island Card Stock.  The die cut star was made using the retired Stars #2 Die and Indigo Island Card Stock.  It was embossed using the same Argyle Embossing Folder.  The pattern paper is from Fan Fair Designer Series Paper.

If you need any supplies to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Store or call me (479) 876-7453 or e-mail me at [email protected] and I'll place the order for you.

Here are some of the items I used to make this card:

Extreme Elements Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download (119099) $1.95

 Fan Fair Designer Series Paper (126918) $10.95

My Digital Studio (118108) $79.95

Argyle Embossing Folder (127750) $7.95

Thanks for stopping by today and have a terrific Monday!

 

Blooming with Kindness

Hi Stampin' Friends

My husband and I took Stephanie, Felicia and David out to lunch because they all received such good grades.  Stephanie made the Dean's List at college, Felicia and David each made 5 A's and the rest B's.  I am so proud of my daughter and grandkids!

Today's card uses one of my favorite stamp sets called Blooming with Kindness.  This stunning six-piece stamp set gives you plenty of options for sending your best regards. Includes expressions of support, gratitude, and even birthday wishes. Or use the floral image as a breathtaking focal point for your next scrapbook page!

In order to emboss the bottom part of my card, I had to cut 1/2" off of the Delicate Designs Embossing Folder.  The folder was 6 3/8" and too wide to go through the big shot.  It coordinates with the Large Scallop Edgelits Dies.

Such a quick and easy card to make.  I think I'll make this one my June "thank you" cards but may use the different in-colors on Crumb Cake Card Stock.

If you need any supplies to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Store or contact me at (479) 876-7453 or [email protected] and I'll place the order for you.

Don't forget about the chance to win $25.00 in free goodies from the catalog.  When you place an order through me or my Stampin' Store, you get a chance to win either a free stamp set or $25.00 in free products from Stampin' Up!.  I'll pay the shipping and taxes.

Card Ingredients:

Blooming with Kindness (C 126422) (W-126420)

Delicate Designs Embossing Folder (127023)

Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275)

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She's All That

HI Stampin' Friends

Sorry I didn't post yesterday.  I bought a new computer and it took over 24 hours to transfer the data from my old computer to my new computer.  I didn't realize how long it would take and I should have posted before transferring my data between the two computer.

I'm still having problems with outlook (data did not transfer correctly) and will wait until Monday to contact my computer guy so that he can look at the problem.  If you send me an e-mail, I may not get it, so if you send me and e-mail and it's important, please resend on Tuesday or so.  Or better yet, call me at(479) 876-7453.

Thanks for your understanding!

This card was made using My Digital Studio and one of the latest downloads called She's All That Stamp Brush Set.    We carried it as a stamp set but it retired a couple of years ago and I'm glad it's back!  The images are fun, feminine silhouettes to celebrate life’s big moments.  The image was printed on Whisper White Card Stock and then die cut using a non SU die.  I used this die because it sort of fit the silhouette.  I layered it with Real Red Card Stock and then cut 1/8 inch around the die cut free hand.

 
The pattern paper is called Big Top Birthday Designer Series Paper.  I can't believe I am finally using it after having it for the whole year and now it is retiring!  I love my paper and tend to hoard it.  The Real Red 5/8" Satin Ribbon is also retiring on 31 May 2012.  If you like either one, order them before it's too late.  Just e-mail me at [email protected] or call me at (479) 876-7453 or shop at my Stampin' Store!  The rhinestone brad is a retired Stampin' Up! item and no longer available.

Thanks for stopping by today

Supplies:

• Paper: Whisper White Card Stock (100730), Real Red Card Stock (102482), Big Top Birthday Designer Series Paper (122348)
• Accessories: My Digital Studio (118108), She's All That Stamp Brush Set (129935) Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Nestabilities (non SU), Rhinestone Brad (retired), Real Red 5/8" Satin Ribbon (117286),  Stampin' Dimensionals (104294)

Adios Tote-Ally Tess and Domestic Diva!

Hi Stampin' Friends!

My goodies came in today so I'll have a sneak peak for you tomorrow!  Gorgeous stamps and DSP!  I wish you could see them in person - they are absolutely gorgeous!  Oh did I say that already?  Okay, then they are beautiful, stunning, striking, dazzling and magnificant!

 
My daughter Stephanie's birthday is on 15 May 2012 and I decided to use Tote-Ally Tess for her card because she's not into flowery/shabby chic/vintage or foo-foo! I haven't used this stamp set much but I think I will keep it after it retires.  I forgot that it had crafty images on it and think it will be a good stamp set to use for cards for my new reruits.  The Tote-Ally Tess Stamp Set will retire on 31 May 2012 as will the Domestic Goddess Designer Series Paper.  So if you want to get the stamp set or DSP order it before 31 May 2012.  Or in the case of the DSP, before it runs out!

I used the My Digital Studio to print out the sentiment in Calypso Coral.  That's one of the things I like about the MDS - you can print out anything you want in any of Stampin' Up!'s color!  Also, you can personalize your sentiment as much as you want.

The blouse and pants were paper pieced using the Domestic Goddess DSP.  I forgot how much fun it was to paper piece. 

The way the pants turned out reminds me of bell bottoms and the flowery images on bell of the pants - am I dating myself or what!

NOTE:  When paper piecing anything this tiny such as the blouse, add scotch tape to the back before cutting with scissors.  It stablizes the tiny pieces of paper.

 

Thanks for stopping by today

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Tote-Ally Tess (W 117076) (C 118595), You're a Gem (W 122270) (C 122268)
• Paper: Whisper White Card Stock (100730), Calypso Coral Card Stock (122925), Domestic Goddess Designer Series Paper (122355)
• Ink:  Basic Black Classic Ink Pad (101179), Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker (100071), Blush Blossom Stampin' Write Marker, Pink Pirouette Stampin' Write Marker (120969)
• Accessories:  My Digital Studio (118108),  Basic Rhinestone Jewels (113144), Calypso Coral 3/8" ruffled Ribbon (122976), Pinking Hearts Border (117649), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430),

 

Adios Beau Chateau!

Hi Stampin' Friends

I love, love the Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper and decided to use it for today's card.  I'll miss it but I am sure that Stampin' Up! will have some equally gorgeous new DSP for us to drool over!  Even though the coordinated color, Marina Mist, was listed in the catalog, I decided to use Baja Breeze because it seem to match a lot better.

The pearls are from the "hidden treasurers" I found while moving back in March as are the flowers.  The sentiment was printed out using the My Digital Studio - I love using this for sentiment because I can make them as personal as I want for my cards.

Wouldn't you love to have $25.00 to spend on the new goodies from the catalog coming out on 1 June 2012?  If you make a purchase from me or my Stampin' Store for the month of May, you name will be automatically entered into the contest for the $25.00 gift certificate.  A drawing will be held on 1 June 2012 and winner announce on my blog.

If you love this DSP as much as I do, order it ASAP before it's gone forever!  This is  on the accessories list, so that means when it's gone, it's gone!

Here's the retired accessory list updated as of 3 May 2012

Download 2012 Retired Accessory List updated 3 May 2012

Thanks for stopping by today

Supplies:

Paper:  Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper (122357), Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Baja Breeze Card Stock (111352)

Accessories:  Baja Breeze Stampin' Write Maker (129065), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Framelits Labels Collection (125598), Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120175), My Digital Studio (118108), Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (122331), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683)

Happy Birthday Monica

Hi Stampin' Friends

So how many of your stamp sets are retiring?  I didn't do too bad - only 33 of mine are retiring.  I was so glad to see that Lovely as a Tree is staying and I think it will be available in clear mount in the next catalog!  I'm sorry to see Sincere Salutations go but I've started using the My Digital Studio more and more for my sentiments so I won't  miss it too much!

I decided to make my sister Monica's card over the top "shabby chic" and use as many non SU products as I could.  I think the only SU products on this card are the Peach Parfait Card Stock, Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon , the Linen Thread, and the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper.  That DSP is absolutely gorgeous and I'm sorry I didn't order more before SAB ended.

 Thanks for stopping by today

 

Supplies:

Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Peach Parfrait Card Stock (119794), Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper (SAB)

Accessories:  Peach Parfrait Stampin' Write Marker (119801), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), My Digital Studio (118108), Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (120999), Linen Thread (104199), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), all other items Non SU

In Wilderness

Hi Stampin' Friends!

I can't believe I've had this stamp set for almost a year and have not used it!  So I decide to dust it off and use it for my brother's birthday card. The set is called In Wilderness and is available in wood mount and clear mount.

Beautiful sketches of the most noble of creatures grace this set. They are perfect subjects for greetings and gifts to family and friends with a passion for the wildness of nature.

The sentiment is from the Loved Ones Stamp Set out of the Occasions Mini Catalog.  The stamp set is an eclectic twelve-piece set and features a pleasing mix of alphabet fonts and styles.

Don't forget if you want the Loved Ones Stamp Set, get it before it goes away on 30 April 2012.

Thanks for stopping by today

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  In Wilderness (W 117040) (C 120537), Loved Ones (W 125465) (C 125467)
• Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock, Early Espresso Card Stock, Well Worn Designer Series Paper (122359)
• Ink:  Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad (119670)
• Accessories:  Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker, Color Spritzer Tool (107066), 5/16 Neutral Brads, Hemp Twine Natural (100982), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Non SU Dies.

Attic Bouquet

Hi Stampers 

Just ten days until the retirement list comes out - always an exciting time for me because I am keeping my fingers crossed that not too many of my stamp sets retire!  I'll be posting a "guess which stamp sets will retire" contest on my blog on 10 April 2012.  So if you want to participate, check in on that date because it will only run a couple of days.

Today's card is for my daughter Deena.  It was her birthday a couple of weeks ago but I was sick with pneumonia and just didn't have the energy to make her a card.

 

I used the My Digital Studio to create the focal point of this card.  The sentiment was printed out in Early Espresso and the flowers from the Established Elegance Stamp Brush set were colored in using Pool Party Classic Ink Pad and Poppy Parade Classic Ink Pad and a blender pen. The leaves were colored in using the Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker.

I also used the Attic Bouquet Designer Series Paper and a non SU lace ribbon that had pearls and diamonds on it.  I am discovering all these hidden treasures as I unpack my craft room supplies from the move.  I had to use it for her card because she loves shabby chic and I knew it would perfect for her.

The ribbon is the Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon and I gave it that scrunched look by using the Heat Tool.

Thanks for stopping by today

 Supplies:

Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Soft Suede Card Stock (115318), Attic Bouquet Designer Series Paper (125407)

Ink:  Pool Party Classic Ink Pad (122938), Poppy Parade Classic Ink Pad (119782)

Accessories:  My Digital Studio (118108), Established Elegance Stamp Brush Set (127424), Framelits Labels Collection (125598), Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker (123002), Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (120999), Blender Pen (102845), Heat Tool (100005), Natural Hemp Twine (100982)

Extreme Skateboard

Hi Stampers

I was working on a birthday card in the shabby chic style when I came to a complete stand still.  I did not have my Heat Tool to scrunch the ribbon because I had lent it out to my BFF.  Has this ever happened to you?  You get to a certain place on your card and you can't get any farther along? I'll be getting it back tomorrow so I should be able to finish the card and post it in the next couple of days

Here's the card I was working on and here's the card I decide to share for today's post.

I made this card last week for my grandson David who turned 13 on 27 March 2012.  As I've said before, I am so glad that  the extreme sports images are in digital format because I can continue to use them even though the actual stamps themselves have retired.

The  free trial of the Digital Express  (#129600) is still available - you should try it - no obligation except to have fun with it!

With the FREE 30-day trial, you’ll get:

* Full access to the software at NO COST for 30 days.
* Full design functionality.
* Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express—that’s $50 worth of content!
* Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets--and everything in between.
* Access to our professional print services.

If you have any questions regarding this special, please contact me at (479) 876-7453 or [email protected]

PS I want to thank everyone for their well wishes and get well cards.  They really made my day! - or should I say days!

Thanks for stopping by today

Supplies:

• Paper:  Whisper White Card Stock (100730), Basic black Card Stock (121045), Real Red Card Stock (102482), Twitterpated Designer Series Paper (125407)

• Accessories:  My Digital Studio (118108), Extreme Skateboard Stamp Brush Set (124217),

 

Extreme Guitar

Hi Stampers

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.  The weather around here has been amazing - makes me want to be outside instead of inside unpacking!  Yes, after 3 weeks I'm still unpacking - at my age, I guess that's normal (LOL).  I remember moving (as a young woman) during the weekend and then having the apartment completely unpacked by the following weekend.  And I was working full time!

Anyhoo....Today's post features the Extreme Guitar Stamp Brush Set.  This card is for my grandson who lives in California.  I'm so glad that the image is available in digital format because it retired last year.  I love all the extreme sports images and use them for all my grandson's cards.  I think they are perfect for teenagers.

Very simple and understated card and I think my grandson will like it.  I hope you do too!

Thanks for stopping by today

Supplies:

• Paper: Whisper White Card Stock (100730), Basic Black Card Stock (121045), Patterns Designer Series Paper stack, Neutrals Collection (117157)
• Accessories: My Digital Studio (118108), Extreme Guitar Stamp Brush Set (124216), Neutrals Brads (119736), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Non SU nestabilities

 

 

Lovely as a Tree

Hi Stampers

Today's card features the Lovely as a Tree Stamp Brush Set.  It's my all time favorite and I'm so glad it's available in digital form because that means it won't retire anytime soon!  I made this card is for my nephew, Robert John aka "BJ".

This stamp set has numerous trees, glorious trees! With a variety of trees to choose from, this set offers so many options. Stamp a solitary tree or stamp an image multiple times to create your own forest.

I paired the set with the Vintage Overlays Stamp Brush Set to give the card a vintage look.  This was layered over the Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper.  With it's bold blend of designs, I love using it for masculine cards.  Colors include Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Soft Suede, and Very Vanilla.

Reminders:

• Don't forget about my moving day special.  Click here for all the details
• Do you want to make a card like above, try the MDS for 30 days with no obligation to purchase.  Click here for more information
• Sale-a-Bration is here!  Free stamp sets, DSP and more!  All the details....
• Card Kit Tutorial - this month it's the Create & Keep Simply Sent Kit. Free tutorial when you place an online order of $25 or more. Or you can purchase the tutorial for $5.95.  Click here for more information.
• The free Stamp Set of the Month for February is the  SWEET CAKE STAMP SET.  Any online purchase (no minimum) enters your name in the drawing.

Thanks for stopping by today

Supplies:

• Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Basic Black Card Stock (121045), Crumb Cake Card Stock (120953), Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper (122366)
• Accessories:  My Digital Studio (118108), Lovely as a Tree Stamp Brush Set (125779), Vintage Overlays Stamp Brush Set (121061),  Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882), Neutrals Brads (119736)

 

 

It's been a busy day

Hi Stampers

I don't have a card for you today.  It's my husband's birthday and we went out to dinner to celebrate!

We spent the day packing (an ongoing long long process!), met with the movers and then went out to dinner.  David is going on an 8 mile hike tomorrow with his buddies - not bad for an "old" man!

I'll have a card for you tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by

It's Your Day

Hi Stampers

It seems I've been making a lot of masculine birthdays lately but that's because February and March are full of male relatives birthdays.  In February, it's husband, son-in-law and two brothers.  In March, it's a nephew and two grandsons!  And my daughter's birthday is also in March.

Today's card is for my dear husband, David.  For his card, I used the Countryside Clear Mount Stamp set. and Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess stamp set) for the sentiment.

This stamp set reminds me of the countryside with of images reminiscent of simpler times. Their sketched look gives them a nostalgic feel perfect for calling up favorite memories and creating a country.

I paired it with the Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper.  I'm so glad I am able to use this paper outside of Christmas.  The plaid pattern papers in this series paper is perfect for masculine cards.

The ribbon on the card is from the Holiday Mini catalog and is called Early Espresso 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon and is retired. 

I used nestabilities for the image and layers under it.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  Countryside (W 116998) (C 120495), Happiest Birthday Wishes (W 122615) (C 122617)
• Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Marina Mist Card Stock (119679), Riding Hood Red card Stock, Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper (122349)
• Ink:  Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad 100908), Marina Mist Classic ink Pad (119668), Riding Hood Red Classic Ink Pad (11836), Old Olive Classic Ink Pad (102277), Basic Gray Classic Ink Pad (109120), Crumb Cake Classic Ink Pad (121030)
• Accessories:  Blender Pens (102845), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), 3/8" Early Espresso Quilted Satin Ribbon (retired), Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker (120973), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Stampin' Dimensionals (104294)

Apothecary Jar

Hi Stampers

I've been making so many cards lately using the My Digital Studio that you probably thought I had forgotten how to stamp!  But I'm back to my one true love and that is ink and rubba!

The Apothecary Jar Clear Mount Stamp Set was used to make today's card.  This set has several floral-inspired labels in classic designs. This perennially stylish six-piece set coordinates with our Labels Collection Framelits and the Attic Boutique product suite found on pages 22 - 26 of the Occasions Mini catalog.

Since this is one of the cards the ladies will be making at Friday's Stamp Camp, I'll post the recipe after the class.

Don't forget about my Blog Candy which expires on 18 February 2012.  Just leave a comment on any post and I'll use the random generator to draw a lucky winner on 19 February 2012.  The winner's name will be posted on this blog on 19 February 2012.  The prize is the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack from the Sale-a-bration Catalog.

 Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Masculine Monday

Hi Stampers!

Today's card is for my son-in-law Gary.  I used the Timeless Stamp Brush Set for his card which is a My Digital Studio exclusive!  The sophisticated six piece set will make you think of yesteryear. Works beautifully with vintage, retro, or masculine projects. Nostalgic images include a bicycle, telephone, and vintage car which you can see faintly in the background.

The background pattern paper is called Well Worn Designer Series Paper and coordinates with the Well Worn Product Suite found on pages 144 and 145 of the 2011/2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

This is the inside of the card.

Thanks for stopping by today!

 Supplies:

• Stamp Brush Set:  Timeless (121435)
• Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Early Espresso (119686), Not Quite Navy (101722), Well Worn Designer Series Paper (122359)
• Accessories: My Digital Studio (118108), Chocolate Chip 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Antique Trinkets (retired), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Engraved Greetings & Blog Candy

Stampers

 
Today's card is a hybrid masculine Happy Birthday Card.  I wanted a bold look to it with strong robust colors. 

I decided to use Engrave Greeting Stamp Brush Set: a six-piece stamp brush set including overlays. Love the bold look with the vintage style. 

I paired it with Nautical Expendition Designer Series Paper from the Summer Mini Catalog and used the colors Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso. 

The sentiment was printed out using the My Digital Studio on Naturals White Card Stock.  It was layered with both Early Espresso Card Stock and Cherry Cobbler Card Stock.

The top half of the card was embossed with the new Stripes  Folder.  The bottom half is the Nautical Expedition DSP.

I added a brad from the Neutrals Collection and Natural Hemp Twine to give it a sort of country look.

BLOG CANDY:

I think it's time for some blog candy.  Leave a comment between now and 18 August 2011 on any post.  Tell me which is your favorite masculine stamp set.

I will draw the lucky winner on 19 August 2011 and announce it on my blog.  The prize is the Hostess Stamp Set Silhouette Sentiments from the last catalog.

 Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:

• Paper: Naturals White Card Stock (102316), Cherry Cobbler Card Stock (119685), Early Espresso Card Stock (100982), Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper (122343)
• Accessories:  My Digital Studio (11818), Engraved Greetings Stamp Brush Set (124567), Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (123128), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439),Natural Hemp Twine (100982), Neutrals Collection Brad (119736), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)