Jan's Stamping Creations

Another Blossom Petal Punch and Build a Blossom Card

Here's another card made using the Blossom Petal Punch and coordinating Build A Blossom Stamp Set.  I used the Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper which truly IS elegant

 
Stamp Set:  Build a Blossom (WM 121923, CM 121994, page 12 Occasions Mini 2011), Say It Simply (122324, page 41 Occasions Mini 2011)

Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper (117163, page 175)

Ink:  Baja Breeze

Punches:  Blossom Petals (121808, page 12 Occasions Mini 2011), 2 3/8" Scallop Circle (118874, page 200), 2 1/2" Circle (120906, page 11 Occasions Mini 2010), 3/4" circle (119873, page 202)

Embellishments:  Basic Pearls (119247, page 188)

The flower petals are stamped and then punched out with what I call the "chubby" leaves>  Then adhered around over the 2 3/8" scallop circle.  Love the simplicity, but elegance of this card!  I cased this from Francis Martin (Frenchy) from Stampin' Connection!!  Love it!

 

Build a Blossom and Blossom Petals Punch

I wanted to focus this month on the Build A Blossom Stamp set and the Blossom Petals Punch.  Such a cool set that matches perfectly with the new punch.  Both found in the Occasions Mini Catalog!!  Did you receive yours in the mail?  If not email me at [email protected] and I'll get one off to you.  You don't want to miss the wonderful products in the mini catalog!!

Here's the card we made at our club meeting this week

 
Stamp Sets:  Build a Blossom (WM 121923, CM 121994, page 12 Occasions Mini 2011), You're a Gem (WM 122268, CM 122270, page 25 Occasions Mini 2011)

Card Stock:  Baja Breeze, Rose Red, Wild Wasabi, Pear PIzzaz, Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper (121782, page 15 Occasions Mini 2011)

Ink:  Basic Gray, Rose Red, Wild Wasabi, VersaMark (102283, page 195)

Embellishments:  Vintage Flower Adornments (121879, page 15 Occasions Mini 2011), 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon Marina Mist (119257, page 191)

Punch:  Blossom Petals (121808, page 12 Occasions Mini 2011)

Also used Clear Embossing Powder (109130, apge 196)

It's kind of hard to see in the picture, but the flower petals and leaves are "shiny".  I stamped them in VersaMark and then poured clear embossing powder over them and heat set them with the Heat Tool (100005, page 196)

This is a great technique and fun to add real dimension to your petals.  I also curled the petals around a pencil to give them some definition - Oh and I used a 3/4" circle punched in Rose Red to mount the petals on and then put them on the card with dimensionals.

Check back tomorrow for another great card with this stamp set and punch!

 

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 Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day!!  Keep warm!!

 

 

 

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Did you know that you can "Like" me on Facebook?  Go to my Welcome page by clicking on the blue Facebook button below and click "Like".  You can then read what's on the wall. 

 
I will be having a "special" soon on Facebook when I reach 100 "likes".  My special will a drawing when you leave a comment on my page.  So come on over and join the fun!!

Springtime Vintage Again

Can you see I'm really wishing Spring would come already?  We are definitely ready for it!! 

I cased this card and love the way it turned out.  Of course, I always change things just a bit, but didn't do a lot of changing on this one!!

 
Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370, page 157)

Card Stock:  Rose Red, Whsiper White, Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper (121782, page 15 Occasions Mini)

Ink:  Old OLive

Embellishments:  Victoria Crochet Trim (118481, page 190), Pretty in Pink 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119260, page 191)

Punches:  Square Scallop (119884, page 201), ScallopEdge Border (119882, page 200), Small Oval(119863, page 202)

The white square with the scallops is a 2 3/4" square - you just line up your punch evenly and punch once.  Then turn and punch each side!!  Makes a beautiful frame, eh?

Hope you enjoy this little bit of Spring!!

Did you know you can order any of the products to make this project online 24/7.  Just click here to go to my Stampin' Up Website and place your order.  Thank you for following my blog and I hope something I do inspires you to be creative. 

And don't forget that until March 31st, for every $50 you spend you receive a FREE item from the Sale-A-Bration catalog!!  What fun!!  Free Products!!

St. Paddy's Day - coming up soon!!

Here's a card I cased - I thought Mr. St. Paddy was SO cute, just had to make him up!!  The nice thing about thinking ahead to St. Patrick's Day, is that it's just 4 days before the Official Opening of Spring.  Yahoo!!

 
Card Stock:  So Saffron, Garden Green, Basic Black, Pumpkin gPie

Embellishment:  Regals Flower Brads (119731, page 187)

Punches: Scallop Circle (119854, page 200), 1" Circle (119868, page 202), 3 16" Corner (119871, page 200), Small heart (117193, page 202)

Big Shot:  Top Note Die (113463, page 207)

This is too hard to figure out.  I cut two Top Notes - one in Garden Green and one in So Saffron.  The hand band is a piece of basic black card stock.  The hat brim is a piece of Garden Green Cardstock cut 4" x 1" and corner rounded.  The "beard" and eye brows are from the Scallop Circle . 

Hope you enjoy!!

Please Spring - Come EARLY!! Flowers and more

I'm SO ready for Spring - are you too?  We THOUGHT we were getting by easy until last week - dumped on with about 8 inches of really WET snow which had about 20,000 locals out of power for about 30+ hours.  Brrr - The "Good 'ole days???"  Remember your folks saying that?  Lanterns, fireplace fires that only get you warm if you are standing right next to it??  NO WAY!  I'm ready for SPRING and warm weather.

Actually I can't complain too much today as it's sunny out - but SO bright because of the sun on the SNOW.

So I cased this card from Jackie Topa - this darling little skunk (Flower??) is peaking through the flowers and he too wants Spring to come anyday!!  Isn't he just the cutest little guy?  I didn't add a sentiment yet because I'm not sure who will be the recipient and for what occasion :)

 

Card Stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Rose Red, Old Olive

Ink:  Old Olive

Punches: Blossom Petals Punch (121808, page 12 Occasions Mini 2011) Five Star (119880, page 201), Boho Blossoms (119858, page 200),Oval (119863, page 202)

Big Shot:  Petal Cone Die (121810, page 15 Occasions Mini 2011), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119976, page 214)

Yep I made the Flower Pot out the Petal Cone die - I cut off the top circle about 1" - and used that to mark the bottom of the flower pot and then cut it off.  I then ran that throught the Square Lattice Embossing Folder!  And little skunky pooh is made out the Blossoms Petals Punch.   Now is that clever or what.  Thanks to Jackie Topa!!  And his little paws peeking over the top of the pot are made from the Small Oval Punch!  What fun!!

BRING ON SPRING!!

Happy St. Patrick's Day Card and Making your OWN Glimmer Paper in Any Color!!

For this card I showcased our Heat and Stick Powder (100625, page 196) and showed the gals at the workshop how to make their OWN glitter card stock!!

These are fun and since you use the colored card stock as the base, you can have any color you desire :)

 
Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370, page 157)

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Garden Green,Pattersn Designer Series Paper Stack Regals (117154, page 175)

Ink:  VersaMark (102283, page 195), Garden Green

Embellishments:  Glimmer Brads Subtles (121004, page 31, Occasions Mini 2011), Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (102023, page 196), Heat and Stick Powder (100625, page 196)

Punches:  Full Heart (119883, page 202), Word Window (119857, page 202), Modern Label (119849, page 202)

Big Shot:  Scalloped Heart of Hearts (117332, page 215)

To make your own glitter paper in any color, cover your card stock with VersaMark.  Pour Heat and Stick Powder all over your card stock and heat with the Heat Tool (10005, page 196), until irridescent and "sticky".  Don't worry, you can tell as the white powder will become clear and actually looks sticky.  Now pour your Dazzling Diamonds over the card stock and again heat with the Heat Tool to set the glitter. 

You now have your own glitter paper - I then cut out my full hearts!!  I love the way the Scalloped Heart of Hearts "frames" the hearts! 

Hope you like it too and have fun making your OWN glimmer paper

 

 

 

Petal Cone Die St. Patrick's Day Treat Holder

I just had to try this St. Patrick's Day Treat Holder with the Petal Cone Die from Stampin' Up.  This is brand new in the Occasions Mini Catalog for 2011.  It has SO many uses!!  We made Valentine's Day treat holders and now for the next holiday - St. Patrick's Day!!

 
Stamp Set:  So Happy for You (WM 121853, CM 123220, FREE with a $50 order on page 4 of the Sale-A-Bration Catalog!!!!!)

Card Stock:  Garden Green, Certainly Celery

Ink:  Garden Green

Embellishments: Glimmer Brads in Subtles (121004, page 31 Occasions Mini 2011)

Big Shot:  Bigz Large Petal Cone Die (121810, page 15, Occasions Mini 2011)

This went together very fast.  I cut one of the Petal Cones and put it together with Sticky Tape.  Added the Certainly Celery scallop edge and stamped the shamrocks.  Done!!!  Cute and fun gift.  Now to find some green shamrock candy - hmmmm anyone seen any?  I tried finding some, but couldn't at our local stores!!

St. Paddy's Day is a coming!!

Just had to break out the shamrocks and do some St. Patrick's Day cards.  Cynthia hosted a workshop and that's wha tshe requested.  Always fun!!  I'm NOT Irish, but love the green anyway :)

Here's a card we made tonight.  Simple, but elegant.

 
Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370, page 157)

Card Stock:  Garden Green, Whisper White

Ink:  Garden Green

Embellishment:  Basic Pearls (119247, page 188)

Punches:  Word Window (119857, page 202), Modern Label (119849, apge 202), Two-Step Bird (117191, page 202)

Big Shot:  Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit (117332, page 215), Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (117335, page 214)