Anniversary Card Series

This card is the last in the Anniversary series that I did this week for anniversaries happening over the next couple of weeks.

Stamps: Summer Silhouettes (c – 126447 w – 126445, p. 82, 2012-2013 AC), Affection Collection ( c-127949,  w-127946 p35, 2012-Holiday Catalogue), Netting (w-122655 p127, 2012-2013 AC)

Paper: Natural White, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Baja Breeze

Ink: Baja Breeze, Midnight Muse

Accessories: Big Shot, Delicate Design Folders, Large Scallop Edgelits, Midnight Muse Satin Ribbon

This card is a clean and simple card, and it still makes a statement.  I don't usually do this style of card but I thought I would give it a try.  For a bit of texture, I used the Netting background stamp and used the Baja Breeze ink on the Baja Breeze card stock.

I have spent a lot of time in the craft space this week, and I am loving it.  Now tomorrow, it's clean up time. Oh, yeah...fun and games.  Well, at the end of it, I will be able to find things that just seem to disappear in front of me.



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Anniversary Card for You

How is it that summer can be so short...Here we are with only a little more than a week left in August .  I know that summer extends into September, but I always find that once school goes back in, the summer activities along with the lazy days are gone.

So I will be spending some time with my grandchildren today so that Mom can go into the school and start getting her room ready to welcome all those excited children on the 1st day of school.

I remember how excited I used to be on the first day...it's about getting to see who your new teacher will be, playing with your friends on the playground and oh yes, the new clothes.

I am starting to reminisce and that was not the point of my post today...it was about an Anniversary card. 

Here is the 2nd card in a series of 3 and like I said in my previous post, the jury is still out on which couple will get which card.

For this card, I stamped the image 4 times in different coloured ink and then fussy cut certain segments of the card.  This cutting takes some time but it's worthwhile as the card now has dimension and depth.

Stamps: World Treasures (c – 126767 w – 126765, p. 98, 2012-2013 AC), Teeny Tiny Wishes ( c-127802,  w-115370 p133, 2012-2013 AC)

Paper: Natural White, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Pacific Point, International Bazaar DSP

Ink: Pacific Point, Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Big Shot, Fancy Fan Folder Emboss Folder, Rhinestone Jewels, Pacific Point1/4” Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

And what peacock would not be complete without the jewels attached to her feathers.

Leave me a comment  and let me know what you would do with this peacock. Thanks for taking the time to stop by.

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Gently Falling Card and Matching Coasters

Hi Everyone.  I hope that all of you are enjoying your long weekend.  The weather here is beautiful and we are now making up for the dreadful June and July.  The temperatures this week are in the low 90's.  Hopefully summer will prevail for a little while longer.

Plans for the Hostess Club are well underway. We will be meeting once a month and making at least 3 cards and a 3-D item.  There is a 6 month commitment of a minimum order of $35 (not including tax and shipping).   This will be a fun evening with a great opportunity to build up those card and scrap booking supplies, learn new techniques and just get together with friends.  Check out my Calendar of Events for the details and make plans to attend.  For more information, please email me.

Now on to my card and coasters.  Ever since I saw the coasters in the June Stampin Success Magazine, I wanted to try out a set.  I chose to make a matching card using the Spice  Cake DSP.  This is brand new in the new Holiday Mini.  This catalogue is full of great products in time for Halloween, Christmas and Valentine's Day, complete with new ribbons, new embellishments and that wonderful stamp set for the Advent Calendar.  Check out the new scoring tool Simply Scored to help make those multiple score lines soooo easy.

Stamps: Gently Falling (c - 123804 $35.95 , w - 123802 $48.95 p 16 Holiday Mini), French Foliage (c- 121166 $17.95 w – 120845 $24.95 IB&C p 115), Something to Celebrate (Occasions Mini)

Paper: Naturals White, River Rock, Old Mustard, Pool Party, Spice Cake DSP

Ink: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Old Mustard, Soft Suede,

Accessories: Brights Glimmer Brad, Round Tab Punch, Corner Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Spice Cake Fabric

 

Spice Cake Coasters

Stamps: Gently Falling (Holiday Mini), Just Believe (c- 120453 $31.95 w – 116948 $41.95 IB&C p 109),

Paper: Naturals White, Spice Cake DSP

Ink: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Old Mustard

Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Circle Die, Adhesive Sheets, Cork, Clear Sheets, Soft Suede, 1-1/4” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Thread, Crop-o-dile, Extra Large Oval Punch

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  Enjoy the rest of your day and until next time...

Tangled Up in Creativity Challenge

Hi Everyone.  Well it's Friday and what a beautiful morning here in Kamloops.  Right now the temperature is perfect and it will get hotter this afternoon, up into the mid 90s. 

Today, my post is for the Tangled Up in Creativity monthly challenge hosted by Tammy.  Well, at least I thought I was doing the challenge until I reread Tammy's post.  It is a vellum challenge and I did a pocket card.  Oh well, I guess I will have to go back to the drawing card. Hopefully, I will make it in time before the challenge ends. Vellum...pocket? they don't even sound the same.

It's is my DD's In-Laws 40th wedding anniversary celebration this weekend, and they won't be getting vellum, they will be getting pocket.

Stamps: Gently Falling (Holiday Mini), Ain’t Love Grant (Hostess Stamp IB&C p 14), Teeny Tiny Wishes (w – 115370 $45.95 IB&C p 157), Swirls and Curls Verses (Hostess Stamp, Summer Mini, p 4)

Paper: Naturals White, Very Vanilla, River Rock, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, Spice Cake DSP

Ink: Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Brights Buttons – Pumpkin Pie, Linen Thread, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Victoria Crochet Trim, Round Tab Punch, Corner Punch

Technique: Pocket Card.

Well, I best be going now if I hope to get my vellum challenge card done.

Until next time....

Celebration for 65 years of Marriage

Hi Everyone:  We just returned from Prince George where Lloyd's parents celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary.  It was a delightful weekend with family traveling from Victoria, Surrey and Kamloops.  For us, it was a 7 hour drive each way but well worth it.  65 years is a milestone not to be missed.  On Saturday afternoon we went out to the family cabin on Bednesti Lake for a hot dog roast.  The weather was great, not too hot, not too cold and the best part....no rain.  A good old fashioned hot dog roast with the sticks whittled by a grandson-in-law.  The cabin is awesome as Lloyd's Dad built it out of logs from another property outside of Prince George. 

Great Grandson Brody and Granddaughter Kyla

Stairs to the loft Great Grandson Cody

Bride and Groom with their daughter, son-in-law and great grandson

Lloyd and Sister Karen

Now to my card I did for the anniversary.  I used the vintage technique with 2 cups of tea and only 1 chair, wink, wink, nod, nod 

Stamps: Hello Doily (w –122845 $21.95 IB&C p127, Timeless Treasures (c – 120615 $19.95, w-118748 $25.95 IB&C p 135), Artistic Etchings (c-120573 $17.95, w – 118517 - $118517 IB&C p 129)

Paper: Naturals White, Whisper White, Early Espresso, Pool Party, Pocketful of Posies DSP

Ink: Early Espresso Craft Ink, So Saffron, Pool Party

Accessories: Versa Mark, Clear Embossing Powder, White Embossing Powder Sponge Daubers, Spritzer Tool, Marker, Distressing Essentials, Filigree Brad, Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, Vintage Trinkets

Technique: Emboss.

Here's to another 65 years

Until next time......

Happy Anniversay Mom and Dad

Hi: Right now the sun is shining and it is sure getting cool over night.  I like the cool nights and the warm days and usually September is a beautiful month here.

The Holiday Mini Catalogue is available to order from now and they have some great new products to help you celebrate Halloween and Christmas.  Stampin' Up! has now offered materials in two different Christmas designs (Deck the Halls and Candy Cane Christmas) to add to your cards or  make 3-D projects.  The Big Shot is capable of handling 8 layers of fabric and using the new die cuts (medium and small scallop squares and the tasteful trim) could certainly help to get your Christmas 3-D projects off to a good start.  To make the fabric stick, there is multipurpose adhesive sheets that you add to your fabric before running through the Big Shot, then peel off the backing and viola, stick it to your project.  These products are featured on page 16 and 17 of the Holiday Mini.  Check out the Holiday Mini by clicking HERE.

It's also time to book your workshops for the up coming fall season.  Christmas Cards on your list?  Contact me to book a workshop or order through my Stampin' Up! website.

The card of the day is an Anniversary card for my Mom and Dad who will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary this month.

Stamps: Artistic Etchings (W – 118517, C – 120573)

Paper: Sahara Sand, Bravo Burgundy, Perfect Plum, Very Vanilla, Newsprint DSP
Ink: Perfect Plum, Bravo Burgundy
Fun Accessories: Versamark, Basic Pearls, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals, Clear Embossing Powder

The card base is 5 1/2" x 4 1/4".
The Newsprint DSP paper is stamped with the key from the Artistic Etchings set using Bravo Burgundy and edge with Perfect Plum ink to give a vintage look.


All other images were stamped using versamark and perfect plum ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  The crown is cut using the paper snips (great pair of scissors for getting around tight spots), attached.  The pearls add a finishing touch and cover up an oopsy (LOL).  Finally the layers are attached in a random display.

Happy 65th Anniversary Mom and Dad

Until next time......

Karen

Anniversary #2

Hi Everyone:  It's awhile since I last did a post.  I have been out of town on business (Las Vegas - I know, someone has to do it).  While it may sound exotic, it was hot, I had long days, and I'm glad to be home.


The card I'm sharing today, is the second in a line of anniversaries that are happening.

Stamps: Vintage Vogue (W – 117690, C – 118598), Punch Potpourri (Hostess Level 1)

Paper: Whisper White, Soft Suede, Always Artichoke, Pumpkin Pie, Newsprint DSP

Ink: Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso

Accessories: 2-Step Bird Punch, 2 – Step Owl XL, Sponge Dabbers, Dimensionals

Again, this card is based on the vintage technique.  The DSP is stamped with the flowers from the Punch Potpourri set in Pumpkin Pie. 

The Pumpkin Pie layer is sponged around the edges with Early Espresso and the birds (including the wings) are sponged using Soft Suede.  This technique gives the birds some dimension. 

The Always Artichoke leaves are punch and attached to the Soft Suede layer.

Lastly the birds (or should I say love birds) are attached with dimensionals.

 

Don't forget, the Summer Mini is available only until August 31st, so don't miss out.  You can still order by visiting my Stampin' Up! site or by EMAIL

 

You, too, can learn how to make these distressed flowers and achieve a vintage look for your card. Contact me to see how you can earn hostess gifts and free product by hosting a workshop

 

So until next time....

 

Karen

 

Vintage, Shabby Chic - Tangled Up in Creativity Challenge

Hi Everyone:  This week's Tangled Up in Creativity challenge is hosted by Rose over at Pink Lemonade.  The challenge is to make your card in the vintage or shabby chic look.  I hope my card is vintage enough.

This card is the first of several anniversaries that are happening during August and September so thought I would get an early start.

Recipe

Stamps: Pedaling Past (W – 116972, C – 120069)

Paper: Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Always Artichoke, Daffodil Delight, Newsprint DSP

Ink: Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso

Accessories: Big Shot, Birds and Blooms Die Cuts, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Two- Step Bird Punch, Versa Mark, Clear Embossing Powder, Sponge, Dimensionals, Brads

I stamped the Newsprint DSP using a stamp from Pedaling Past inked with Cherry Cobbler, tearing along one edge and sponging with Soft Suede.  The Pedaling Past stamp is still available until August 31st in the Summer Mini Catalogue....don't miss out.
 
To continue in the vintage mode, the Cherry Cobbler card stock (I am really liking this colour) is torn along one edge and sponged using Soft Suede,  the bicycle built for 2 is stamped with versamark and Early Espresso and embossed using Clear Embossing Powder. 
 
Finally, the paper flowers made using the Big Shot and the Birds and Blooms Die Cuts.  Each flower has 3 layers which were sprayed with water until pliable, scrunched to distress them.  The layers are held together with a brad and then scrunched again and left to dry overnight.  The flowers feel like leather once they dried.  The leaves are punched using the wings from 2-step bird punch. (another use for the bird punch - page 202 of the IB&C. 
 

You, too, can learn how to make these distressed flowers and achieve a vintage look for your card.  Contact me to see how you can earn hostess gifts and free product by hosting a workshop

So until next time....
 
Karen