Flower Shop Card with Stitched Oval Background

Here's another card we'll be making at my Saturday Stampers class this Saturday.  What do you get when you mix together a gorgeous embossing folder, a stitched oval shape (with watercolor background over it), a scalloped oval shape, some sparkly 'gems' and 3 pretty flowers?  You get a really pretty card!  Using Berry Burst for the card base is just like adding frosting to the cake.  I love this one!

In my photo, I see that I mixed up the envelope with another card's envelope.  I've since put them with their correct partners.  I love the text on this card!  It's from the Bunch of Blossoms stamp set.  When this poor, lonely stamp set sat in my cabinet for over a year, being neglected, I never paid attention to the sentiments that came with it.  When I took it out - finally - to make a card with it, I realized what I'd been missing out on all this time.  All the sentiments are fabulous.

The embossing folder is called Ruffled and it is amazing.  It's one of our extra thick 3-D embossing folders.  I almost didn't buy it, because I wasn't sure at first if I'd use it.  I'm sure glad I decided to go for it.  I love it!

I added some of our Faceted Gems to the center of each flower, as well as some smaller ones on the ovals.

I don't think you can truly appreciate the depth of the embossing unless you see it in real life.

In the close-up, you can see the soft watercolor background I created on the stitched oval.

Love this one!

July Classes:
July 15 -- Saturday Stampers     1:00-4:00 / $20.00 -- fun techniques to create 6 cards.  I have a few remaining spaces.

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August 14 -- Scraps and Prayers
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Vintage Crumb Cake and Blossoms Card

Today's card is in beautiful neutrals for a color story... Crumb Cake and Soft Suede, with an added pop of Marina Mist.  I've paired Flower Shop with Kinda Eclectic for a vintage look.  

Of course, I had to use a little Gorgeous Grunge, too.  That's a stamp set that I don't even bother to put away any more because I use it most every day.
 
You'll notice that I have stamped the blossoms in Marina Mist and then sponged them in Crumb Cake.  It makes a nice pop of blue against the neutral background.

Tip for easy linen thread loops:
- Wrap linen thread around 2 fingers 3 times.
- Then wrap linen thread around 3 fingers 3 times.
- Cut and tie ends.

The leaves are stamped on the inside of the card as well as a coordinating Crumb Cake envelope.  Because you use punches for the flowers and the butterflies, it's a pretty quick card to make.

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Coloring Techniques, Part 12

Today's method of using color is a quick and easy, yet beautiful technique... simply use a color of embossing powder (EP).  My choice for this project is our gorgeous Crushed Curry EP. 

First, stamp your image using VersaMark Ink and then heat emboss.  I've chosen black CS to create a really striking and dramatic effect with the Crushed Curry flowers.  

Here's the card I made using this technique.

I had to think a while on what to do with this card because I didn't want to take away from the embossed layer.  I finally came up with the idea to add a vellum strip, emboss the 'hello' in black and then punch out a flower that was embossed on vellum.  I love how it turned out!  I decorated the inside as well, so it would really look pretty... inside and out.  So, I've actually shown you 3 ways to use a color of EP on your project, as well as more ways to use vellum.

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Playing with DSP, Part 2

Today, we'll continue our little series on playing with DSP as I share another card with you.  This one, features a beautiful layer of vellum, as well as embossed vellum layered flowers.  Vellum is a wonderful CS to use when you want to use a certain color but want it to be an even softer shade.  If you saw my previous post with my Swallowtail framed project, remember that I used vellum over the DSP in the center of the frame, to give a softer look to the background.  I used this same kind of technique for the main layer of my card.  I've lined the envelope to help it coordinate with my card.
By the way...
Happy Spring!  As it is still a chilly 36 degrees here in the Land of Lincoln today, my husband told me:  "Merry Spring."  Not funny!  Maybe if I keep making Spring cards, it will finally warm up.

We'll be making this card, along with cards featured in this series, at my April 7 Monday Night Stampers class.  At the class, I'll share several ways to successfully attach vellum to your projects without having the adhesive show.

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Levi Tag Card

Sometimes, the tiniest little touch of embellishment can add so much to a project.  This is the way I feel about the Levi Tag ribbon embellishment.  It is so named because of the little tag on the pocket of a pair of Levi's jeans.  It's a good use of those little ribbon scraps, too.  Today's card has several special techniques that bump up the card to a 'wow' level.  Take a look:

See how cute the Levi tag looks on the card.  A really nice thing about this tag is that it pops up to add a nice dimensional element to the card but doesn't make a problem for mailing it like bulky embellishments can sometimes do.  I save those types of cards for hand delivery.  Problem solved:)

Special features of this card:
- an extra (tone on tone) layer that is embossed
- layered vellum flower (Both layers were embossed and then colored on the back.)
- Levi tag for an embellishment
- a great color story of Sahara Sand and Crisp Cantaloupe
- a coordinating, lined envelope

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Friday Night Cards, A Sneak Peek

It's a beautiful, sunny day here.  I've already been out on the porch having a little photo shoot of some of my newest projects.  It's tricky doing photo shoots of projects outdoors because the weather has to be just right AND it can't be too windy.  Many times, I've nearly lost a card when a gust of wind came up just as I was ready to shoot.  Daylight makes for the best photos, so I endure.

Today, I want to share a sneak peek at what we'll be making at my Friday Night Cards class on August 9.  First up, is the bonus card.  For this class, you get to make 5 cards (for $15.) but, if you get a friend to sign up, too, you both get to make a bonus card.  Here it is!  

This one is my favorite!

I love the crisp look of black, white and yellow together.  I stamped the envelope to look like it was taped shut.  I did some special techniques on this card that I will share at my class.  So, come on now.  Go get a friend and sign up for the class so you can both make this card.  While you're here, you can see my Spooky Banner in person and check out some of my other new displays.  At this time of year, you'll see a lot of exciting new projects on display for the upcoming holidays.  I love it!  Have a great day and a super weekend.  Don't forget to create something beautiful today.

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More Cards for Friday Night Cards Class

Here's another sneak peek at the cards for my Friday Night Cards class.  We'll be making 6 cards.  If you get a friend to sign up, too, you each get to make a bonus card.

All our cards will have a nature theme this time... flowers ... birds ... nature fun.

Here's the one I shared previously...

As you can see, there will be a variety of colors and designs.  I was under the weather Monday and Tuesday, so I am still prepping for this class.  Therefore, you may sign up through Thursday evening to participate in this class. 

Up next:
News about upcoming opportunities for Christmas classes.  
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Black and White and A Touch of Cherry Cobbler

Today's card is actually a sneak peek at one of the cards we'll be making at my Friday Night Cards class this Friday, July 12.  We'll be making 6 beautiful cards, with envelopes included.  If you get a friend to sign up for the class, too, you both will get to make a bonus card!!!  Adhesive is now included in the class, so all you need to bring is YOU!

I am totally in love with our new Modern Medley Designer papers.  You can do so much with them.

The In Color dahlia is attached with Liquid Tombow adhesive.  I only used 1/2 of the doily, so this card is efficient in its use of product.

The kids sing in church today, so that will be fun.  Chris and Jenn are working really hard to get all moved into their new house.  The boys are excited, but confused, at all that is going on right now.  They cheer big time each time they regain access to a 'new' box of toys.

This will be a busy week with my 2 classes.  The boys have Bible School all week, so I will be using my quiet time to work like crazy in my studio.  I need to finish the cards for Friday night and I have some new things I'm working on for my Prairie Treasures booth at the Root Cellar.

Have a great day. Today is a good day to enjoy some family time. 

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Fun on A Roll ... Washi Tape, Part 1

Our new Washi Tape is just plain fun.  I decided that I needed to make a 'holder' for mine.  Here's what I designed.

I took an old wooden spool I had in my 'stash' of vintage goodies, added a decorative base (2 pieces, stained and glued together) and attached it all together.  Now, my Washi Tape is always on hand and ready to go for the next project inspiration.

So, what are some things you can do with Washi Tape?  
You can use it on a card!
This is one of the Make and Take projects we'll be doing at my Open House / New Catalog Party.

What else?  You can stack them up and collect a stash of pretty tapes.  Here, I have Gingham Garden and This and That (Epic Day) Washi Tapes.

What else?  You can use Washi Tape to decorate clothespins!  You could even put a magnet on the back and use them on your fridge.

I use these clothespins as paper clips.  Fridge magnets would be great, too, though.

Come back for my next post and I'll have some more Washi Tape ideas for you.

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