Monday, November 25, 2013

Zoo Review

Today is my day to share at the Pink Paper Bakery. Well, eight years ago my husband and I took a trip to visit my mother in law in Kenya. We went on several safari's. So when this set came out I had to have it! It brings me back a little bit. I was inspired by a similar style card I saw on Pinterest.

This card is currently on it's way to my MIL, for her birthday. I know she will love it!

 
 
Materials:
 
  • Stamps: Zoo Review, Serene Silhouettes
  • Paper: Cajun Craze: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
    • Basic Black: 5" x 3 3/4"
    • Whisper White: 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
  • Ink: So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Stazon Jet Black, Stampin' Write Black Marker
  • Tools and Accessories: 1 3/8" Circle punch, sponge
1. Punch a circle and use a small bit of snail adhesive to hold it to the whisper white card stock.
2. Sponge around the circle working outward.
3. Remove the circle and stamp your images. (Color in the giraffe, carefully)
4. For the ground, tear a piece of card stock and place it under the feet of the giraffe and sponge below and up to the tree until your desired darkness.


 

Monday, November 18, 2013

Snowflake Soiree Christmas Card

Today is my day to share over at the Pink Paper Bakery. I chose to make a quick, easy and beautiful Christmas Card! I used the dryer sheet technique to give it that frosty look with sparkle.

Dryer Sheet Technique: Save your old dryer sheets now!! Run the iron over them on low to
de-wrinkle. Using your paper trimmer, cut them to the desired size. Spray dryer sheet with spray adhesive, turn over and place it on your stamped image, then apply Stampin' Glitter immediately. Tap off the excess.




Materials:
  • Stamps: Snowflake Soiree (wood: 127922, clear 127925)
  • Paper: Marina Mist - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" (119682)
    • Early Espresso - 5 1/4" x 4" (119686)
    • Whisper White - 5" x 3 3/4" (100730)
  • Ink: Marina Mist (126962), Pool Party (126982), Early Espresso (126974)
  • Tools and Accessories - Used dryer sheets (5" x 3 3/4")
    • Elmers Craft Bond Spray Adhesive (local craft store)
    • Stampin' Glitter (102023)
*Tip: For lighter shades of snowflakes, try stamping off on another sheet of paper first*



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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Snowflake Soiree

I love to watch the snow fall....from the inside of a warm house! This is why I was so glad to see Snowflake Soiree on the carry over list. The snowflakes and greetings are so elegant looking. I only wish they would fall from the sky like that.

The layout came from the Winter Sketch Challenge at Create with Connie and Mary, one of my favorites! Today was also my day to share over at the Pink Paper Bakery.



Materials:
  • Stamps: Snowflake Soiree
  • Paper: Island Indigo - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
    • Brushed Silver - 4 7/8" x 3 5/8", 5 1/2" x 1"
    • Winter Frost DSP - 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
    • Whisper White
  • Ink: Pool Party, Island Indigo
  • Tools & Accessories: Circle framelits, dimensionals

Friday, November 8, 2013

Christmas Card Class - Lots of bling!

Here is a set of 4 Christmas cards we will be making in our next class. We will bling up these cards with rhinestones, pearls, Silver embossing powder, Shimmer paper and shimmer spray!
 Click here for details.