As I said in the last post, it took me three tries to get the impression right on the glossy card stock. So these cards have the impression "sunk" into the glossy paper. I can't think of another term right now 🙂 So here's number one – I used a sponge and sponged ink over…
I wanted to try the Big Shot Textured Impressions Die Manhattan Flower on Glossy Card Stock. I knew it would really look good. So here's the first card. The next three posts after this one will be my "mistakes" in trying to get this card right 🙂 Stamp Set: Oval All (113790, page 8…
Again I cased this idea from Patty Bennett. I used Card Stock Vellum and did the impressing and then cut off the top edge with my Paper Snips. Love that Vellum Stamp Set: Oval All (113790, page 8 Occasions Mini Catalog) Card Stock: Bashul Blue, Whisper White, White Vellum Card Stock (101856, page 156)…
This next card we made at a class in Portland at Kathy's home. They all loved the color combination and they all were able to try out the new Impressions die. Stamp Set: Oval All (113790, page 8 Occasions Mini Catalog) Card Stock: Perfect Plum, Very Vanilla, Pale Plum Ink: Perfect Plum Embellishments: Whisper…
I had been hoping and hoping for Impressions Dies and behold they are here. Available March 1st, they are shown in the 2009 Spring and Summer Idea Book and this one is just superb!. I have been seeing so many, many ideas and have been experimenting also. The next few posts will show some of…
And here's the third card in this series. These make such stunningly beautiful, but quick, easy cards. Card Stock: Summer Sun, Clearly Thanks Prined Window Sheets, (115122, page 10 Occasions Mini Catalog) Embellishments: Summer Love Rub-Ons, (114620, page 7 Occasions Mini Catalog), Summer Sun Corduroy Buttons (114343, page 176), Chocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons (114339,…
Have you considered the Printed Window Sheets in the new Occasions Mini Catalog. I DO hope they have them in the new catalog when it comes out. They make striking, fast, easy cards. Here's a picture of them When you purchase the Clearly Thanks Printed Window Sheets, you receive two sheets printed in Whisper…
I made this card for our downline meeting swap. I made it a 4 x 4 and love th eway it turned out. Would make a wonderful wedding or anniversary card. Stamp Sets: Oval All (Occasions Mini Catalog 113790, page 8), Bloomin' Beautiful (111490, page 85) Card Stock: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Bella Rosa…
I found these beautiful chrysanthemums made with the 5-petal flower punch and just loved them, so had to try one. You can find instructions on Dannie's blog. Stamp Set: Short & Sweet (115060, page 137) Card Stock: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Raspberry Tart (113975, page 160) Ink: Riding Hood Red Embellishments: …
Remember when we used to wear pleated skirts? They were SO beautiful. I'm sure they will come back into fashion one day. I found this great tutorial on Paper Pleating here. And, of course, I had to try it!! Stamp Set: Short & Sweet(115060, page 137) Card Stock: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Whisper…