Hi there, Stampin' Friends! Here is the second April 2014 Make n Take. I shared in my last post that my goal was to post photos and a video showing how our monthly samples are created. I have a great group of ladies and they suggested I make videos so they have a reference to refer to regarding how we created our projects. Please keep mind that these are my first two videos 'filming solo'. I am 'out of frame' here and there. I'll be working on that problem in future videos!
This sample is a Gate Fold. We used the clear acrylic blocks, shaving cream, and reinkers to create the smaller butterfly. I also had samples showing the use of the leftover card stock, which I will post in the next few days.
Here is a view of the card open:
A close up of the butterflies.
You can view the video to get all the visual details.
Hi there, Stampin' Friends! Today I am sharing the first Make n Take we did for our April 2014 Stamp Club. My goal is to post the photos and create a video showing how to create the monthly projects. Keep in mind that this is the first time I have 'filmed solo' and I had a difficult time here and there staying 'in frame' when I made the video. After the fourth attempt at making this video, I just had to settle with what I had. It's a new beginning!
On with the card.....With graduation just around the corner, I wanted to create a simple gift card/money holder. With inspiration from Jackie Topa (the graduation cap and tassle) and Sue Philips (gift card holder), I was able to add my own touches. This is what I came up with....
The card ties shut with a knot or a bow on the side.
Here is an open view. A Gift Card (it's the only one I had on hand) or Cash slips right into the left pocket. The right pocket provides the perfect place for a personal message for the recipient! A quick and easy project that doesn't need an envelope if you are hand-delivering at the Graduation Reception!
*A special note to my Stampin' Ladies....I figured out where that other piece of Baker's Twine was meant to go. : ) If you'd like to see how this comes together, you may view the video. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you don't miss future video posts.
Supply List:
Stamp Set: Pure Gumption
Card Stock: Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper
Ink: Black Stazon
Score Board, Scissors, Big Shot, Fancy Fan embossing folder, Typeset Alphabet die, Triangle punch, Whisper White taffeta ribbon, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Silver mini brads, paper piercer, Tombow liquid glue, Black Sharpie marker
Feel free to leave a comment and if you have questions, please ask!
Hi there Stampin' Friends. The butterfly I have created on this card is an example of what you can create with Versa Mark, Stampin' Write Markers and clear embossing powder...I inked the butterfly image in Versa Mark, colored it with Stampin' Write Markers, stamped it and then heat embossed it with clear embossing powder. You can do this technique with any stamp and any color. Go ahead...give it a try!
Here is a closer look at the embossed butterfly.
Stamp Sets: Loving Thoughts, Creative Elements
Card Stock: Very Vanilla
Ink: Versa Mark, Soft Suede Marker, Midnight Muse Marker and ink pad
Big Shot, Designer Frames Folders, Delicate Designs Folder, Paper Snips, dimensionals, pearls, Stamp a ma jig, clear embossing powder
Here is the video showing how I did this technique:
As I was creating this card, the further I got into it, the more I realized this was something my Mom would have loved! Two of her favorite things were Handmade and Handpicked! The bouquet reminds me of all the times I picked flowers for her and brought them to surprise her. Pansies, Lilacs, Violets, Peonies...she loved each and every bouquet...sometimes it was just a cluster of weeds from the pasture mixed with columbine, dutchman's breeches, and jack in the pulpit. Each one was special to her. The banners are hand written. Sweet, precious memories of a woman I loved and cherished!
I've had several requests for instructions on how to watercolor the Flower Garden cards I have made. Since my previous post I have been busy making more. I am 'stuck' on this technique for now and I think they will make a beautiful gift set. I have used several different Stampin' Up! sayings. Some of them are current and some are retired. There are just some sets I can't part with even after they retire. I have created a video to show this technique...Enjoy and Create!
Island Indigo and Raspberry Ripple (Gumball Green for the stems and leaves)
Wisteria Wonder and Pool Party (Gumball Green for stems and leaves)
Primrose Petals and Midnight Muse (Gumball Green for stems and leaves)
Summer Starfruit (Gumball Green for stems and leaves)
Welcome to Stamping for His Glory! I hope this is just the beginning of incredible journey filled with blessings for you, the reader; me the blog poster; and Jesus, my Creator. For my very first entry, I want to share a video that I created using the Autumn Accents Bigz Die from Stampin' Up! These leaves are so much fun to create and the end results are stunning. The change from ordinary card stock to a leaf that looks much like the real thing is incredible.
Here are a couple cards I have created using this technique:
