Easy Bleach Technique Card

I'm having a hard time saying goodbye to Baja Breeze (newly retired color), so I just had to do one more design for my June Stamp Camps. This layout was inspired by Ling's Design Studio. I'd done the bleach technique at a couple other stamping events I've attended, but never at my own stamp camps until now. I learned a lot. I used one of the clamshell cases from SU and folded up a paper towel inside, then poured a small amount of bleach onto the paper towel. I discovered that you need to do this right before anyone stamps, otherwise, the paper towel will dissolve and the stamped images won't turn out right. Just be sure to allow time for the stamped image to dry before assembling the card.

My card recipe is Baja Breeze and Whisper White cardstock, Betsy's Blossom and Label Love stamp sets, Baja Breeze seam binding, Smoky Slate ink, and the new Artisan Punch.  To me this card has a beachy feel.  Enjoy!!!

Two Make and Take Ideas

These two cards were the result of trying to do simple and easy for a friend's class with new stampers. I'll have to say I think I was successful, as everyone was smiling with their cards as they left the class.

 

 

 

A piece of jewelry that I own inspired me to try this punch art bunny. Two ovals and an upside down heart is all you need!  I used Pretty in Pink ink applied with a pinky finger for the ears and cheeks. I drew on the eyes and whiskers with the Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker. The Pretty in Pink circle punched nose is what I chose after trying buttons and thinking the bunny looked like a pig! The bow is Twitterpated fabric paired with the Whisper White bunny. Card base was Whisper White cardstock, Baja Breeze, and Floral District DSP. Wacky Wishes is the stamp set stamped with black Stazon Ink. Whisper White 1/4" stitched grosgrain wraps around the card front and is taped underneath the rabbit for a finished look.

 

I've done a similar card design before, but decided to try a different twist by adding the decorative label in More Mustard with Real Red sponged edges to match the sponged flower center of the same combination. I used the new stamp in the January Best of 25 years set stamped in black Stazon on Whisper White, punched out with an oval punch. The label combo is raised off the card front with dimensionals.  The finishing touch is using the white gel pen to hand dot the edge around the flower petals.

 

I hope these designs encourage you to try combining some new combinations of punches for a fun result. Thanks for visiting!

3-D Happy Birthday

This 3-D card uses a fold called Dutch Door (which is two pieces of cardstock, assembled as shown in lower photo.)   This card uses all new product except for the retired butterfly punch, but you could easily substitute the new butterfly punch for it.

Supplies:

Cardstock: Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse, Whisper White, Baja Breeze, and Pool Party Designer Series Paper    Stamp: Wacky Wishes (hostess set) and Itty Bitty Banners

Big Shot with Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder

Ink: Midnight Muse   Embellishments: Pearls   Ribbon: 1/4" Whisper White Stitched Grosgrain

SNAIL Adhesive and Dimensionals

Spring Break UpDates! from March 3-4 Camp

Again, time has flown and I'm behind!  Let me share with you my card designs for two Stamp Camps I held in March. They were so fun! I love my group of ladies, but there's always room for more!

I cased this card from splitcoaststampers.com, but modified it just a bit, by using different size circles from my Creative Memories circle makers, and doubling the 1/8" organza ribbon in both Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade. The color scheme was Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral and the Sale-a-bration DSP Everyday Enchantment.

I love the Gnome Sweet Gnome set and used an assortment of DSP  to create simple but classy cards. I hand colored the gnome with the watercolor pencils. I used the window punch to make an elongated window that was just perfect for the sentiment. Base cardstock was Pacific Point, with Real Red accenting.

Another card I cased but I changed it by using the Stripes Embossing Folder for the Big Shot, which I thought went nicely with the 1-1/8" wide Grosgrain Ribbon. Color Scheme was Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, and Very Vanilla. Used the Apothecary Art Stamp Set and the new Framelits for the Big Shot. I hand trimmed the Very Vanilla frame.

Another card I cased from splitcoaststampers.com, but I just loved it just as it was. Color scheme was Soft Suede, Pool Party, Peach Parfait and Very Vanilla. Stamp Set was Everybunny from the main 2011 Idea Book and Catalog.