May Stamp Camp Card #2

Here's another special find from Pinterest (I just love that site!) is a whitewashing technique using white craft ink and the aqua painter. I just had to try it! I believe the original designer is Amy Koenders  (click here), but shared in more step-by-step details by Sandi MacIver (click here) on Pinterest, so you can see both of their versions compared to mine.

 

 

Here are the products used to create this card: 

• Secret Garden Stamp Set (129141 wood, 129144 clear)
• Top Note Bigz Die (113463)
• White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109132)
• Heat Gun (129053)
• VersaMark Pad (102283)
• Hey There Friend stamp came from the April Paper Pumpkin kit (www.mypaperpumpkin.com)
• Decorative Label Punch (120907) (with white underneath split to make border)
• Rhinestone Jewels  (119246)
• 5/8" White Organza Ribbon  (114319)
• Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons (127555) small size with rhinestone set in middle
• Aqua Painter (103954)
• Whisper White Craft Pad (101731)
• Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack (117152)
• Gumball Green Classic Stampin’ Pad (126861)
• Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad (126951)
• Marina Mist Card Stock
• Whisper White Card Stock
• Crumb Cake Card Stock (120953)
• Stamping Sponges (101610) plus a clothespin for a handle :-) using 1/8-1/4 of the sponge
• SNAIL Adhesive (104332)
• Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
• Stampin' Trimmer (126889) plus used the score blade to score the crumb cake card stock
• Big Shot (113439)

You really can do any color combination that suits you, that's what is so nice about this painting technique. Thanks for stopping by and have fun!

May Stamp Camp Card #1

I just fell in love with Heidi Boos' design that  I saw on Pinterest
 (www.stuckonstampin.blogspot.com) that I had to CASE it. All I changed was the sentiment.

 

The cute elephant came from the Patterned Occasions stamp set in the 2013 Sell-a-bration flyer. The heart came from the Lacy & Lovely set. The sentiment from Sassy Salutations. The elephant was colored with SU Markers in Midnight Muse, Baja Breeze, Wild Wasabi and instead of the flower that is part of the elephant stamp, the heart in Real Red placed carefully using the Stampin-ma-jig. The color scheme is Midnight Muse, Real Red, and Whisper White cardstock, Patio Party Designer Series Paper, and matching Midnight Muse Stitched Satin ribbon. 

 

This card doesn't take much time to make and it is so darling. Give it a try!

The Rest of the Cards from Stamp Camp April 13-14

I have to admit I was crunched for time so I let Pinterest be my inspiration for my April Camps. The saying "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" sure should honor the designers I was inspired by, listed below.

 

This card was a direct CASE from  www.handstampedstyle.com via Pinterest. It uses the Betsy's Blossom set and Friendly Phrases set. The color scheme is Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery, and Island Indigo. I love how the postage stamp punch creates a whole new look with the flower from Betsy's Blossom.

 

This Thank You card was inspired by  www.stamptasticdesigns.blogspot.com  via Pinterest and www.stampingwithdawn.com Triple Layer technique.  I love my color combination of Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, and Soft Suede. The button in the center is from a decade old set of SU buttons and it matches perfectly! What goes around comes around!

 

 

This Birthday card uses the use Best of Birthday set celebrating SU 25th Anniversary. This card is a combination inspired by Rita Wright at www.freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com  and Julie Cluff at www.stampingjulie.com both via Pinterest.  The color scheme is Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla and Crumb Cake 3/8" taffeta ribbon with safety pin accent. The Coordinations paper is slightly sanded for a more primitive look. The Designer Series paper is some leftover I had from the Holiday Catalog called Candlelight Christmas DSP. A little hand coloring with SU markers finishes the cupcake!

Dress Up Framelit Card

After searching several online card locations, I was inspired to create this card using the Dress Up Framelits that are in the Spring Catalog  (Order # 130101 for $24.95) cut out with my Big Shot. The card base was Lucky Limeade, Basic Black and Real Red. I used the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder and the Apothecary Framelits on Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (not currently available, was from Holiday Catalog.) The dress is cut from Polka Dot Parade DSP with a black 1/8" taffeta ribbon belt, accented with a Basic Black button from the Neutrals Designer Button set, topped with a Pearl Jewel. Additional pearls are added to create a necklace. I pierced around the Apothecary framelit for added dimension. The Made for You label was punched out with the small oval from a larger stamped image from the Best of Everything stamp set (Order # 123536 for $17.95 clear.)

Thanks for stopping by to take a look. I hope you are inspired now too!

Color Refresh is here!

This chart has just been released from SU about how they are refreshing the color families for 2013. A lot of the previous In Colors are being traded into the families and some old favorites are leaving. However, there will be 10 new In Colors in the new Idea Book and Catalog that comes out June 1st.  You are welcome to order the discontinued colors now until supplies are exhausted through my online store.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Plan the Perfect Bridal Shower with My Digital Studio

Love is in the air-let the season of bridal bliss begin! If you're planning a shower for a special bride-to-be, let My Digital Studio do the work for you.


 

For The Bride Ensemble - Digital Download   133529
Regular Price: $14.39
Preferred Price: $12.95 if you name a demonstrator during the online store order process  (Me!)
Download includes: * 24-page gift record book template (5" x 5") * Double-sided postcard invitation template (5" x7") * 1-page napkin holder template (11" x 8-1/2") * 1-page postcard game template (4" x 9-1/4") * 1-page postcard game template (5" x7") * 1-page treat topper template (8-1/2" x 11") * 2-page banner template (8-1/2" x 11") * 1-page menu template (8-1/2" x 11") * 62-piece SVG stamp brush set * 1 punch Features: * Digital exclusive * Shower the bride-to-be with good wishes using this lovely ensemble * Includes templates for a banner, invites, games, menu, card, treat topper or table tents, and a book to keep a record of the gifts * Change the colors to match your event

Petite Curvy Label Punch Still Available

This cute little punch was offered in the Sale-a-bration flyer but now that is over, Stampin' Up! is continuing to offer it until it appears in the 2013 Idea Book and Catalog. So if you didn't get one before now is your chance.

Go to my online store and enter  Item # 129405  Cost is $12.95

I hope you'll enjoy adding it to your punch collection.

Best of 25 Years - April Stamp Set

                                             

Here's the next set in the Best of 25 Years anniversary stamp series.

 

133345

Best of Butterflies (English; clear-mount)

$14.95

You can order it in my online store. The butterflies will be the perfect addition to your spring stamping projects.!