Tips and Techniques - Making a Mat for Your Framelits

Today's Tips and Techniques video show you how to make a mat for your Stampin' Up! framelit dies.  This techniques lends itself nicely to the Apothecary Accents framelits.

I used this technique on a Birthday card.  In fact, the main image is double mounted as I created 2 mats.

Stamps: Serene Silhouettes (c – 127324, w – 127322, p. 75 2012/13 Annual Catalogue), Teeny Tiny Wishes (c - 127802, w- 115370 p.133 2012/13 Annual Catalogue), Memorable Moments (c – 126682, w – 126680, p. 139 2012/13 Annual Catalogue)

Paper: Naturals White, Blushing Bride (retired), Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Twitterpated DSP

Ink: Riding Hood Re, Basic Grey

Accessories: Big Shot, Apothecary Framelit Dies, Lacy Brocade Emboss Folder, Pearl Jewels Riding Hood Red Pleated Ribbon (retired), Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Scallop Trim Corner Punch

You will also notice that the Blushing Bride card stock uses another technique.  This technique uses the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder almost like a letterpress.

I will be doing a Tips and Techniques video on this at a later date.

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A Special Birthday

I'm taking a break from Christmas cards and sharing a Birthday card for a special friend and her Birthday.

This is a milestone birthday like so many of us have had this year or will be having.  It's all about those Baby Boomers.

I had so much fun designing and creating this card.  It just had to be special.  I think I am finally getting a handle on colouring with markers.  Every time I do some, the images seem to get better.  I hope you agree.

Stamps: Daydream Medallions (c – 126467, w – 126465, p. 117 2012/13 Annual Catalogue), Fabulous Florets (c - 123027, w- 123025 p.83 2012/13 Annual Catalogue), Happiest Birthday (retired)

Paper: Naturals White, Summer Starfruit, Soft Suede, Whisper White

Ink: Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit, Soft Suede

Accessories: Big Shot, Delicate Doilies Sizzlits, Versa Mark, Watercolor Paper, Black Stazon Ink, Markers: Primrose Petals, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, Certainly Celery, Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, Summer Starfruit, White Gel Pen, Punches: 3/4” Circle, 1” Circle, 1-3/8” Circle, Summer Starfruit 3/8” Satin Ribbon

I even decorated the inside, something that I am trying to do more often.  Sorry, forgot to take a picture.

I hope you enjoy.

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Birthday

I hope that everyone is enjoying their long weekend.  Next week, it's back to school and routine.  Even though the weather can still be beautiful in September, with the shorter days and cooler weather Fall is coming.

I did this Birthday card a while back and as it had to journey to Japan, I didn't put it on my blog so as not to spoil the surprise.

I wanted to make this a mailable card, so that there wouldn't be extra postage required.

I just love the framelits that Stampin' Up! has come out with.  They are so versatile and give that extra added appeal to a card.

Stamps: Beautiful Birthday (w – 125562, p. 44, 2012-2013 AC), Language of Friendship ( c-122752, w-122750, p74, 2012-2013 AC)

Paper: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Basic Grey DSP Neutrals Stack

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive

Accessories: Big Shot, Lacy Brocade Emboss Folder, Labels Collections Framelit Stamp-Ma-Jig, Whisper White Organza Ribbon

 

I stamped and punched out an extra wing for the bird and so it makes him (or maybe it's a her) look like he is flying across the card.

Speaking of birds, it seems that they are getting ready for fall as well.  There certainly a few hanging around in the bushes eating the berries.  It's a great site to see except when they leave there welcoming sign on my deck.

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Angry Bird Birthday Card

One of the type of cards I love to create are punch cards.  To me they are like a jig saw puzzle and you have to figure what punch will give you the image or scene you are trying to create.  Sometimes you could be so lucky as to find someone on line that has done all the work for you. Thanks Niki and Michelle.

Right now, Angry Birds seems to be a phenomena with both the younger crowd and the not so young crowd.  One of my grandsons loves Angry Birds and he can sure make them fly through the air and end up where he wants them to go.  His Nan, on the other hand, has difficulty making them go anywhere.  Do you think maybe it's the hand/eye coordination that's a little off?

Here's the Birthday card I created for Cody and I had so much fun doing it.

Stamps: On Your Birthday (retired)

Paper: Natural White, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Crumb Cake, More Mustard, Calypso Coral

Ink: Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Bashful Blue,

Accessories: Punches: Full Heart, Boho Blossom, Owl Builder, Heart to Heart (retired), 1-3/4” Circle, 5-Petal Flower (retired), Butterfly (retired), Word Window, White Gel Pen, Brad, Big Shot, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Dies (retired), Wordgrain Emboss Folder, Early Espresso Bakers Twine

I just love the expressions on their faces and this is accomplished simply by where you place the punched images.  

The hardest part of this card was getting the Bakers Twine to wrap around the sling shot.  

Check out the Stampin' Up! punches as I am sure that you will find one that appeals to you.  A Punch has so many different lives.

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Happy Birthday

Today I have a different style of Birthday card for you.

This one uses the Simply Score Tool with the diagonal plate.  I made an envelope first and then decorated the inside.  You probably can't put this one in the mail though unless you used an larger envelope.

I got the idea from Melva Peters from a card she did for a swap at convention.  I just thought it was really neat and want to share it with you.

Inside

Front

Back

Stamps: Bright Blossoms (c – 125497, w – 125495, p. 82, 2012-2013 AC), World Treasures ( c-126767, w-126765, p98, 2012-2013 AC)

Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, Summer Smooches DSP

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Designer Frames Emboss Folder,  Clear Faceted Button, Rhinestone,(coloured with permanent marker), Daffodil Delight and Lucky Limeade markers, Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon, Daffodil Delight1/4” Grosgrain Ribbon, White Bakers Twine, 1/2” Circle punch, Itty Bitty Punch set, Lucky Limeade 1/8” Ribbon (discontinued), Simply Score Tool, Simply Score Diagonal Tool

I added a scrunched flower to the front of the card using the Blossom Punch, Daffodil Delight and Lucky Limeade.  These flowers are so easy to make and they make a nice addition to a card or a package.  I made the leaves using the Lucky Limeade ribbon from Sale-a-Bration and made two loops and then adhered them to the back of the flower.

The closure is attached at the back and looped with Baker's Twine.

The size of the card is 4-3/8 x 5-3/4 the same size as an envelope to fit a 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" A2 card

I hope that you will try this fun fold card.

 

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Happy Birthday Chuck

We celebrated a friend's birthday this past weekend.  It is a milestone birthday and one that a lot of us Baby Boomers will be reaching soon.

The 65th birthday is something to celebrate because there seems to be something different about reaching this age now than in the past.  And, what makes it this way?


So, for Chuck, he has a whole lot of living to do.

Stamps: Blue Ribbon (c – 125981, w – 125979, p. 33, 2012-2013 AC), Clockworks ( c-127292, w-127290 p105, 2012-2013 AC)

Paper: Natural White, Whisper White, Midnight Muse, Baja Breeze, Cherry Cobbler, Patio Party DSP

Ink: Midnight Muse, Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze

Accessories: Big Shot, Argyle Emboss Folder,  Alphabet Die Cuts (retired), Circle 2 Die, 1-1/4” Circle Punch, 2-3/8” Scallop Circle Punch

Here's to all the Baby Boomers!!!!

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Ice Cream Cone Card for a Summer Birthday

Who doesn't like ice cream in the Summer?  It's refreshing, cooling and drippy and it just goes along with hot, carefree summer days.

Do you know someone who is celebrating a summer birthday, then, this is a card you need to try out.

This card is easy and summer is all about being easy and simple.  With just a few simple tools, you can create this card.

Ice Cream Cone Birthday Card

 

Inside of the Ice Cream Cone Birthday Card

Stamps: Petite Pairs (c – 122497, w – 122495, p. 134, 2012-2013 AC

Paper: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Real Red

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Folder, Petal Cone Bigz L, 2-1/2” Circle Punch, 2-3/8 Scallop Circle Punch, Extra Large Tag Punch, Cupcake Builder Punch, Crystal Effects, White Gel Pen, Brad, Scallop Dots Ribbon,  Dazzling  Details

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Cut one cone using the petal cone die and cut off one of the flaps, run through the Big Shot using the Square Lattice Folder, fold and secure the 2 edges together with adhesive.

Cut one piece using the petal cone die and trim to fit inside the assembled cone.  

The ice cream scoops are sponged with Crumb Cake ink, the circles were given texture with the scallop circle punch and dazzling details randomly added to the scoops of ice cream.

Of course, the cherry is the added touch.

Inspired by Jackie Topa. 

I hope that you are enjoying your summer and eating lots of ice cream.

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A Birthday Card

Rain, rain, go away.  I certainly wish it would quit raining here....it's been raining for a week and we live in a semi desert climate?  Go figure.

Today's share is a Birthday card for Lloyd's Dad.  

I used the shaving cream technique to make the tops of the cupcakes.  This is an easy technique and fun to do.  Maybe a bit messy, but fun all the same.  It's a great technique to use your ink refills and make colours and patterns which give added interest to the design. 

It's "like a box of chocolates, you just never know what you are going to get".  It was Forrest Gump who coined the phrase or something like it.

Stamps: Create a Cupcake (c-$19.95, w-$27.95 P 47, 2012-2013 Catalogue)

Paper: Naturals White, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Well

Worn DSP

Ink: Old Olive, Not Quite Navy

Accessories: Big Shot, Lattice Emboss Folder, Houndstooth Emboss Folder, Bitty Banners Framelits, Heat and Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Cupcake Builder Punch, Summer Smooches Brads

To give it a sparkly look, I used Heat and Stick powder and Dazzling Diamond glitter.

Special Announcement

Over next several weeks, watch for an announcement on my blog of a new program that I am starting.  It will be of interest to those who have little time to craft or want to get started crafting.  If you live in small town Canada and don't have access to a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, this will be for you.

Until next time....