Jan's Stamping Creations

Handkerchief Card

I found a wonderful sample on Stampin' Connection (are you wondering what that is?  Stayed tuned and I'll explain soon!!).  This card resembles our mother's handkerchiefs.  Oh, I wish Mom were still here to enjoy this one!!  She loved handkerchief's and I have a boxful of them from her!!  Special memories.

Here's a link to Valita's Designs and Fresh Folds with a very good video o how to make this fold.  I can't wai to make more of these!

Stamp Set:  Vintage Vogue (WM 117690, CM 118598, page 26 Occasions Mini 2010)

Card Stock:  Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Pale Plum, Old Olive

Ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive

Embellishments:  Circle Ice Rhinestone Brads (109111 page 179), Rich Razzleberry 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115613, pae 182)

Big Shot: Stampin' Up Little Leaves (114511, page 196)

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Tulips Anyone?

It won't be long until the tulips are out!!  And I can't wait.  We have one bunch of red ones that come back year after year and we know Spring is on the way when they pop up!!

Here's a beautiful tulip card I cased and again I found it on Stampin' Connection.  The thing I love about this card is that I used the NEW Extra Larger Two-Step Bird Punch for the petals.  The wings for the bird make perfect tulips!!  How clever - not me - but someone else - I just cased the idea!!  Thanks for the inspiration!!  You, too, can recreate this card very easily. 

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (114370, page 145)

Card Stock:  Lovely Lilac, Whisper White, Old Olive Designer Prints Paper (112160, page 161)

Ink:  Lovely Lilac

Embellishments:  Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon (109070, page 183)

Punch:  Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch (117191, page 11 Occasions Mini 2010), Small, Large and Scallop Oval (all on page 186)

Big Shot:  Stampin' Up Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die (115950, page 199), Textured Impressions Folder Perfect Polka Dots (117335, page 35 Occasions Mini 2010)

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Bringing back an old favorite One Sheet Wonder (OSW)

Lee Ann Greff shared an old favorite of mine recently by bringing back the One Sheet Wonder (OSW).  I first found this is a Take Ten magazine and it actually was the first class I taught after becoming a demonstrator!!   Just love this method of making quick cards.

I started with one piece of Whisper White Card Stock and stamped all over it with the Vintage Vogue Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini 2010 catalog.  I then cut up the 8 1/2" x 11" sheet and put together these 10 cards.  So easy and quick and beautiful!!

Here are the products I used for the set - I will show each card individually, so you can get a good view.  Email me if you would like the cutting instructions for the OSW at janinpb@cbbmail.com

Stamp Sets:  Vintage Vogue (WM 1176990, CM 118598, page 26 Occasions Mini 2010), Vintage Labels (WM 118392 CM 119122, page 4 Sale-A-Bration 2010 FREE with a $50 order through March 31st), With All My Heart (WM 118134, CM 118623, page 12 Occasions Mini 2010), Close as a Memory (114946, page 52), Whimsical Words (WM 118386, CM 119119, page 8 Sale-A-Bration 2010 FREE with a $50 order through March 31st)

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Pale Plum, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede

Ink:  Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry

Embellishments:  Rich Razzleberry 1/2" Grosgrain Ribbon (115613, page 182), Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319, page 183) Various Brads

Punches:  Scallop Trim Border (118402, page 9 Sale-A-Bration 2010 FREE with a $50 order through March 31st), Eyelet Border (113692, page 186) Scallop Edge  (112091, page 186), Wide Oval (112082, page 186)

Big Shot:  Stampin' Up Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die (118138, Occasiosn Mini 2010), Stampin' Up Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressiosn Folder (117335, Occasions Mini 2010)k Stampin Up  Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Elegant Bouquet (115964, page 195), Stampin' Up Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Finial Press (115963, page 195), Stampin Up Perfect Details Texturz Plate (115962, page 195)

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I give Lee Ann complete credit for the inspiration for these cards.  I just changed a bit to fit my needs, but I did enjoy this set.  It's going to be a hostess gift for my future daughter-in-law's mother whom we will be meeting this weekend!  I'll make a box and add what I make to this post!

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St. Patrick's Day Cards Heart Treat Cups

Pretty soon St. Patrick's Day will be here and it's always fun to share some green cards.

Here's one I saw that Robbin Messenheimer made.  I didn't have exactly what she used, so I made do with what I had. 

The Heart Treat Cups that Stampin' Up is offering right now are not just for Valentine's Day.  Here's a perfect example. 

Stamp Set:  Picnic Parade (Level 2 Hostess gift, page 5, Occasions Mini 2010), Leaf Lines for the "4 leaf clover" (114393, page 111)

Card Stock:  Garden Green, Green Galore, Whisper white

Embellishments:  Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon (109070, page 183), Heart Treat Cups (120435 $2.95 for 12)  See handout here

Big Shot:  Stampin' Up Embosslit Scalloped Heart of Hearts (117332, page 15 Occasions Mini 2010), Magnetic Movers and Shaper Punch Windows (115953, page 201)

Punches:  Full Heart (113693, page 186), Modern Label (116630, page 186), Word Window (105090, page 186) 

I made this card so that the receiver can retrieve the candy without spoiling the card.  Robin kindly shared a tutorial on how to do this here

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Bringing out the Crimper Again

I have rediscovered this neat tool and am really enjoying it.  Have you seen all the beautiful new way to add flower to your creations.  Here's one we tried at our club meeting last night

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370, page 145)

Card Stock:  Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper (115675, page 162), Sticky Pages (114300, page 180)

Ink:  Melon Mambo

Embellishments:  Crushed Curry 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115614, page 182), Sendign Love Pretty in Pink 1/2" Epoxy Brads (117271, page 13 Occasions Mini 2010) 

Big Shot:  Stampin' Up Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (115964, page 195); Stampin' Up Textured Impressiosn Perfect Polka Dots Folder (page 35, Occasions Mini 2010), Circle #2 Original Dies (114526, page 202)

Punches:  Word Window (105090, page 186), Modern Label (116639, page 186), 3/4" Circle ( 107217, page 186), Scallop Trim Border (118402, page 9 Sale-A-Bration FREE with a $50 order), Eyelet Border (113692, page 186)

I embossed the front of the Melon Mambo base and also the Whisper White with the embossing folders.  I then used the scallop trim border for the crushed curry .  I used the Big Shot to cut a 1 3/8" circle from the Sticky Pages.  These are extremely sticky - be warned.  I cut two strips of Razzleberry Lemonade DSP 1" x 12" - used the Eyelet Border punch on each one and then ran them both through the crimper.  This breaks down the fibers in the paper.  I then folded in the end slightly (1/4") to not have any raw edges and started crimping this piece and pleating it around the edge of the sticky tape circle (about 1/4" in)  When I ran out of the first piece, I started up with the second piece and pleating as I went I ran it clear around until I came to the center.  I will show a picture soon!!  A cool technique which gives you a beautiful flower.  After finishing that, I added the 3/4" circle of Melon Mambo and made a hole in the center with the paper piercing tool.  I then threaded the brad through - tore off the second sticky side - flattened the brad and adhered it to the card (really sticks!!)

I will try to do a little tutorial tomorrow and add it to this post for those members who couldn't attend th eclub meeting!! 

We also made another card with a flower - check that out tomorrow!!

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Butterflies Anyone?

I'm really looking forward to Spring - just a little under a month!! YIPPEE. 

So I decided to try a card I saw and add a butterfly to it.  This is a very simple card to make, but I love the way the embossing turned out

Stamp Set:  Flight of the Butterfly (111564, page 108)

Card Stock:  Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Rose Red, White Vellum (101839, page 159)

Ink:  Bashful Blue, Rose Red, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker

Punch:  Butterfly (116629 page 186)

Big Shot:  Textured Impression Embossing Folder Elegant Bouquet (115964, page 195)

I embossed withe the Elegant Bouquet on the Whisper White and then dotted the center of the flowers with the Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker.  I then stamped the dotted butterfly with Rose Red and cut that out with the Butterfly punch and then also cut a Rose Red Butterfly to back it up.  I mounted the butterfly with dimensionals, and then stamped the saying below that.  Easy peasy!!

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Stampin' Up Big Shot Flower Folds Die Fabric Brooches and Barrettes

I decided I had to get some of these wonderful brooches and barrettes made.  They are SO popular right now.  I had picked up some fabric recently and it was still sitting in it's bag on my craft room floor.  So today was the day!!

These are FUN and they turn out so beautifully!!  They are made using the Stampin' Up Exclusive Flower Folds Die (115970, page 201).

I ended up mostly using all the same fabric - I'll have to check into getting some other types of fabric with more varieties of colors, but for now here's my latest!

 

Since I do not like to sew, I used the hot glue gun and only had a couple of burnt fingers.  No really  - but yo DO have to be very careful not to touch the glue gun!! 

Here's some closer views

I really like this one - it is a large striped material, so I was able to use different parts and come out with a totally different one

This definitely has a story.  I bought a new skirt and it was too long, so my sister helped me shorten it.  I also bought a matching sweater - I used the fabric from the skirt along with some black and red and now I have a matching brooch!!  I'm thrilled

My daughter loved this material

This one would be darling as a hair barrette

This reminds me of a retired DSP - can't think of the name right now :)

The next two are made from the same fabric - the first is a brooch

And this one is a barrette - I actually left off the biggest flowers and made it a bit smaller for my grandaughter

Here's now I attached the barrette on the back - I cut a circle from the Circle #2 Die (114526, page 202) and hot glued it to the back of the flower.  And then hot glued the barrette on that.

And how I attached the brooch pins.  I again cut a circle (next to the largest) from the Circles #2 die.  I put two little slits in the fabric and ran the brooch pin through those slits and then hot glued it all to the back of the brooch!  The pin doesn't show and it looks finished on the back too!

These were all done with the hot glue gun.  I didn't even have the sewing machine out. 

Stay tuned for my announcement of a class on these in the near future!!

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Paper Flowers Valentine's Card

I saw a video online for making these darling paper flowers.  They are really simple and add a lovely touch to your projects

Stamp Set:  With All My Heart (WM 118134, CM 118623, page 12, Occasions Mini 2010)

Card Stock:  Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Sending Love Speciality Designer Paper (117153, page 13, Occasions Mini 2010)

Ink:  Real Red

Embellishment:  Circle Fire Rhienstone Brads (109110, page 179), Real Red Satin Ribbon (117286, page 27, Occasions Mini 2010)

Punch:  Pinking Hearts Border (117649, page 11 Occasions Mini 2010)

Big Shot:  Circles #2 Original Dies (114526, page 202)

I will do a little tutorial soon on how to make these flowers.  I just cut out the four circles with the Circles #2 Big Shot die - roughed them up by wadding them - flattened them out and added the brad.  Simple, but fun and elegant!!

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More Valentine's

I hope you aren't tired of Valentine's Day cards.  This is a favorite time of year and I just love making these cards.  I promise to go on to something else as soon as I share all these I have made recently.

This was a hit Saturday at my Valentine's Day Stamp-A-Stack

Stamp Set:  Well Scripted (WM 117072, CM 118601, page 19 2010 Occasions Mini)

Card Stock:  Pretty in Pink Real Red, Whisper White,  Sending Love Speciality Design Series Paper (117153, page 13 2010 Occasions Mini)

Ink:  Real Red

Embellishments:  Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon (117289, page 27 2010 Occasions Mini)

Punches:  Full Heart (113693, page 186), Scallop Trim Border (118402, page 9 Sale-A-Bration 2010 - free with a $50 order)

Big Shot:   Stampin' Up Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit Die (117332, page 15 2010 Occasions Mini)

I cut both a real red and pretty in Pink Heart of Hearts Embosslit.  I then stamped "Love You Much" on Whisper White used the Full Heart Punch and put that over the pink heart- love that look of the scallop behind the lettering!

This really is a simple card to make, but really stunning - I cased it from someone online - can't remember where I saw it, but if it's yours, please email me and I will gladly give you credit.

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Valentine's Day Card #2

Have you seen the New Heart Treat Cups?  These are not in any catalogs yet, but they are SO cute and add a special "flavor" to you special Valentine's Day cards. 

Here's a couple cards I made recently using the Heart Cups and the special new set also not in the books, called Sweetheart Stamp Set.  See below for details on ordering these Heart Treat Cups and this stamp set.

Stamp Set:  Sweetheart (WM 120415, CM 120780), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370, page 145)

Card Stock:  Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Sending Love Speciality Designer Paper (117153, page 13 2010 Occasions Mini)

Ink:  Real Red, Old Olive

Embellishments:  Pretty In Pink Taffeta Ribbon(109067, page 183), Heart Treat Cups (120435)

Punches:  Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402, page 9 Sale-A-Bration 2010 - FREE with a $50 order until 3/31/2010), Small Heart Punch (117193, page 11, 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog) Round Tab (108340, page 186) 3/4" Circle (107217, page 186)

Big Shot:  Stampin' Up Textured Impressions Folder Perfect Polka Dots (117335, 2010 Occasions Mini)

This card is made so that you can "retrieve" the candy without tearing up the card.  I found these directions on the internet and of course can't find the place again.  I cut a piece of Pretty in Pink  card stock and inserted it under the real red and whisper white.  The little slider can be pulled out and then I cut a 3/4" circle in the base.

This shows the pink piece pulled out

 

And with the candy showing

If you want to order the Heart Treat Cups and/or the Sweetheart Stamp Set you can do so online or you can send me an email janinpb@cbbmail.com, and I'll be happy to place your order

Heart Treat Cups #120435 $2.95 for 12 cups (plus shipping)

Sweetheart Stamp Set:  WM (Wood Mount) 120415 $21.95 (plus shipping)

Sweetheart Stamp Set:  CM (Clear Mount) 120780 $15.95 (plus shipping)

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