Scrap cards...

Ok... so as you may know, my block is over. I only had an hour of stamping time before I went off to Karate. I was determined to get two cards done in that hour. I felt the pressure... my brow started to glisten... my palms started to get clammy... my heart was pounding hard in my chest.

Here's what I came up with... They are 3 x 3 Note cards... I had imagined punching a hole in the envelope and hanging this card on a gift basket/gift bag with some ribbon. Better still, save the envelope punch the hole in the card and hang it from a basket/bag, etc... Hmmm... Do you smell that? *sniffs the air, looking intently around*... Oh never mind, I am just thinking too much... LOL

Recipe (baby boy):
Swell News Stamp Set; Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue and Very Vanilla card stock; Versamark; Stazon Jet Black; Stampin' Pastels and Blender pen. Accessories: Fresh Favorites II eyelets (brocade blue), Crafter's Tool Kit, Prep School Ribbon.

Recipe (baby girl):
Swell News stamp set; Pretty in Pink, Lavendar Lace and Very Vanilla Card stock, Versamark, Stazon Jet Black; Stampin' Pastels and Blender pen. Accessories: Fresh Favorites II eyelets (rose red), Crafter's Tool Kit, Sweet Shop Ribbon.

As you can see, they are cute and simple... Just the way I like it! I am off to make more cards! I think I am on a roll. LOL!

6 cards made...

Well, I have broken the stamper's block. I decided to work on some cards for an upcoming Craft Fair. So, I thought about what might sell... I got out all my stamp sets that had multiple purposes.

One of the sets is Greetings Galore. The other set is Feathered Friends. I have 2 more sets I plan on using for "Baby" cards... Now, as I am making these cards, Ms. Peggy calls and tells me that the Catalogs are in! Luckily, I was able to go to Ms. Kimberly's house to get one as mine has yet to arrive in the mail! UGH!!!

OMG! The catalog is sooooooo cool and has such cute new things in it... But that's for another post!

Recipe (Baby Boy):

Riveting and Greetings Galore Stamp Sets; Whisper White and Bashful Blue card stock; Bashful Blue Ink Pad; Stazon; Versamark; non-SU scalloped circle punch (can't wait for the new one) & CCS (Creative Memories) circle cutter; Accessories: Hodgepodge Pewter, White Grosgain Ribbon, Sponges, Stampin' Pastels (to color the image) & Blender Pen, Baby Wipe; 1/16" punch; Crystal Clear Embossing Powder.

I made the same version of this card using everything the same but using Pretty in Pink Card stock, ink, etc. for the Baby Girl card.

Recipe (Baby Girl):

Feathered Friend Stamp Set; Flitting By Jumbo Wheel; Stazon; Pretty in Pink Ink Pad; Stampin' Pastels with Blender Pen; Confetti White, Pretty in Pink and Certainly Celery card stock; Accessories: Hodgepodge Pewter, White Organdy Ribbon, Rhinestone brads (pink), Crafter's Tool Kit and Sponges.

I made a baby boy card similarly to this one. It didn't turn out as well but it is still cute. I will have to post it some other time as I am dying to look at the new catalog again for the third time... LOL!! BBL - It's dinner time here in our house... mmmm smells good!

Another Note Card

Here's another note card for an aunt. I am making 10 each of two different styles for this particular aunt. This stamp set is wonderful! The verses are generic enough for a project like this!! I am debating whether or not I will monogram these cards... It would personalize it, letting that person know it was made just for them... I just like how clean and simple this card is... UGH!!

Ok, what do you think? Should I or shouldn't I? I will let your votes count! hehe. I sure can't decide on what to do...

Recipe:

Vases in Vogue stamp set; Very Vanilla card stock; Purely Pomegranate ink pad.

Recipe:

Vases in Vogue Stamp set; Very Vanilla card stock; Blue Bayou ink pad.

Resist Embossing

So, I am gearing up to make gifts for family members this year. I have a few aunts (everyone has someone in their family like this) who have everything they could ever need or want. So, I decided to make them some note cards.

Here is a sample of the card I have made. It is so simple yet so elegant. I used black embossing powder on the Baroque Motif's swirl then used the baby wipe background technique, leaving part of the card lighter than the others to really give the swirling effect... I will probably give 15 - 20 of these cards with envelopes to this particular aunt.

Recipe:
Baroque Motifs and Big Deal Alphabet; Very Vanilla card stock; Soft Sky and basic black ink pads; Accessories: Black embossing powder and baby wipes

BB #3 - Thinking of You!

Here is a card that I have CASEd from everyone... too many to mention... LOL! At any rate, this was a fun card. You can use any sentiment you want and that's what makes this card so versatile.

Stampin' Dimensionals are a must! They pop up the each petal and flower center. It just looks so lovely and classy. Wow, I just noticed I didn't sponge around the card in Old Olive... I almost never do that!

Recipe:
Sincere Salutations and Floral stamp sets; Old Olive, Summer Sun, Kraft and Very Vanilla card stock; Summer Sun and Old Olive ink pads. Accessories: Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals, Distressing Tool (from the Cutter Kit) and the Tearing Edge.