More Swap Cards!

Today's swap card was given to me by one of my new adoptees.  I love to have as many people in my group as possible.  If a demo doesn't have a direct upline in their lives, I take them in like a stray puppy :)  I tried to get adopted and was left out on the curb...so I have a special place in my heart for these ladies and appreciate their wanting to be a part of our group!

Today's swap was made by Carol Edwards.  I forgot to take a picture of the inside and the envelope.  Both done very nicely.

Supplies:
Simply Soft (hostess set)
Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Whisper White (great use of our new In Colors!)
Ink: Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Calypso Coral
Tools: Big Shot, perfect polka dots embossing folder, lace ribbon border punch (new)
Accessories: Basic rhinestones, dimensionals, blender pens

Thanks so much Carol.  You taught us so much Saturday and we appreciate all you brought to give us and show us!!

See ya tomorrow!

More Strength and Hope

Here is my next card cased from Debbie Currier.  This is the sneak peek set from our Summer Mini going live in less than 2 weeks!  Click here to see the images in this set.

Supplies
Stamp Set: Strength and Hope

Paper: Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Paisley Petals DSP

Ink: Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy marker

Tools: Color Spritzer Tool, Scallop trim border punch, sponge dauber

Accessories: pearls, dimensionals

Click here to see my tutorial on our color sprizter tool.

Strength and Hope

As part of our Making a Difference program, Stampin' Up! is proud to partner with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the Strength & Hope Campaign.  Throughout the 2011 Summer Mini Catalog sales period starting May 1st, Stampin' Up! will donate $2  from the sale of each Strength & Hope set and Strength & Hope digital kit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).  Be looking for your Summer Mini in the mail any day now, ask me for your very own copy or check my blog on the 1st to see it for yourself.  I will be showing several cards this week made with this beautiful set!  I imagine we all know at least 1 person who is fighting this disease and these people need cards more than anyone. For more information about BCRF, 

visit www.bcrfcure.org. 
Check my site to see the images in this new set!

I am combining Mojo Monday with this new set.

Supplies:

Stamp Set:  Strength and Hope Set (avail May 1st)

Paper: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White

Ink: Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, versamark pad 

Ribbon: 5/8" organza ribbon

Tools: Dotted Ribbon Scallop Punch, heat tool, eyelet border punch, powder pal, 2.5" circle punch, jewelry tag punch, sponge dauber

Accessories: clear embossing powder, pearls, dimensionals

Here is what I would have done a tuesday tutorial on today.  Can you see the cool frame I put in the middle?  Cut a 3x3" piece of cardstock and take your dotted scallop ribbon border punch and just punch in the middle of each side.  You can't see all of it in the picture, but try it for yourself.  It's a really neat accent.

Refresher Course on the Scallop Trim Border Punch

I know some of you have already seen this video tutorial on using the scallop trim border punch.  But, it was one of the very first ones I did and I know I have more people checking the blog now.  SO...Here's a refresher that goes with today's card.

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: A Word for you

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black (marker too for the buttons)

Tools: Big Shot, Manhattan Floral Embossing Folder, large heart punch, scallop trim border punch and coordinating corner punch

Accessories: Pearls, dimensionals

Ribbon: 1/4" basic black grosgrain

Click here for the refresher video.

Quick Lingerie Shower

This is a fun one I made a year ago.  I can't find the gal I cased this from. 

Supplies:

Paper: Black and White

Ribbon: 3/8" taffeta white

Tools: Scallop Trim Border Punch

Sneak Peek #3

Here is the 3rd card in my series of 4 cards using our new Four Frames Stamp Set cased from the promo add.  Avail. April 1st.  Here is the tutorial on how to use our color spritzer.  I used it to spritz the white flowers oh so delicately :)

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Four Frames (Available 4.1.11)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler ink pad and marker

Paper: Marina Mist, River Rock, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Petals Paisley DSP (available 4.1.11)

Tools: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, scallop trim border punch, decorative label punch, boho blossoms punch, color spritzer tool, 

Accessories: rhinestones, dimensionals

Mojo Monday 182

Ok, so I mentioned a new product that will be released to the public starting April 1st.  I have preordered it and am thrilled to give you a little sneak peek of what's to come.  I'm doing this through my Mojo Monday this week.  I wanted to do my Mojo with this week's product in mind, Ornate Blossoms.   But...It just didn't work with this new paper and I HAD to use it right away!  Here are 2 prints from our new Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper (DSP...when you see me mention that :)  Do you just love it??  There are several colors that coordinate with this paper.  River Rock, Chocolate Chip, Tango Tangerine, Marina Mist, Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, and Old Olive.  Some of my favorites!  I can't wait to show you the new stamp set and the rest of the patterns from this DSP...You'll just have to wait til next week :)

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Bring on the Cake (mini catty)

Paper: Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper, River Rock, Chocolate Chip, Not Quite Navy

Ink: Chocolate Chip Craft Ink

Ribbon: Early Espresso 5/8" satin ribbon (should have used CChip, but didn't have it)

Tools: Scallop Trim border punch and coordinating corner punch, 2-1/2" circle punch, heat tool

Accessories: dimensionals, clear embossing powder, glue dots

I also wanted to share what my room looks like after I have finished a mojo project.

SO MESSY!!
I hope you enjoy my week of Ornate Blossoms and I can't wait to see those of you who have signed up to come to the class this Saturday!

Black Eyed Susan Tuesday Technique

OOOHHHH..I had WAY too much fun making this one.  I have a problem and have self-diagnosed.  I call it dimensionalism :(  I cannot make a flat card!!  I have tried, but just can't.  I get so crazy half my cards won't even fit in envelopes anymore.  If you have any thoughts on how I might control this, please leave a comment at the bottom :)

Today's Tutorial will teaching how to make this card!  More specifically how to make the petals and the little flower heads.  You can see the tutorial on how to make the scallop trim border here, the tutorial on the scrunchy ribbon here, and the bow tying tutorial here.  Thanks to Donna Bomnskie for inspiring me on this card!

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Build-A-Blossom

Paper: Early Espresso, Always Artichoke, Cajun Crazy, Daffodil Delight

Ink: Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke

Ribbon: 5/8" daffodil delight grosgrain, always artichoke seam binding

Tools: Big Shot, Perfect Polka dots Embossing folder, scallop trim border punch, blossom petals punch, 1-3/8" circle punch

Accessories: Microbeads, sticky strip, dimensionals, glue dots, sponge dauber, rubber craft scissors




Here's your Tuesday Tutorial Video!

More Framed Tulips

Here is another card using our framed tulips embossing folder.  It is really growing on me.  This card was cased from Selene Kempton with a few changes.

I'm not sure the pink bow looks great at the bottom, but it needed something and the color coach told me to use Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi and Pretty In Pink....I do what I am told :)

Dimensions: 
Main Vanilla: 5.5"x4.25"
Choc: 5-3/8" x 4-1/8"
Vanilla frame: 5.25"x 4"
smaller Choc: 3.75" x 3-7/8" (before using scallop trim border punch)
smallest vanilla: 2.5" x 3-3/8"

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Bliss

Paper: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip

Ribbon: 1/8" pretty in pink

Tools: Big Shot, Framed Tulips embossing folder, scallop trim border punch

Accessories: pearls, dimensionals, glue dots, filigree designer brads

Incredibly LOW mojo today

Hello!  It's 8:15 CT and I am just putting this up for you.  It's been a rough day.  My little Katie has a double ear infection so that didn't leave too much time to devote to Mojo today.  BUT...I am excited to say that my dearest friend, Kim, sent me her mojo and she is on FIRE!!!!!



Here's mine :)

Kim Parker's

 Supplies:
Stamp Set: Bliss
Paper: Gray, Basic Black, Brushed Silver and Whisper White
Ink: Versamark, Cherry Cobbler craft ink
Ribbon: Black satin
Tools: scallop trim border punch, heat tool, 2-3/8" scallop punch, mat pack, paper piercing tool,
Accessories: clear embossing powder, silver embossing powder, silver glimmer brads, glue dot, dimensionals, pearls




I'm hoping Judy will send me one this week too...Renetta, you up for playing this week?

Well, get excited about tomorrow's Tuesday Tutorial.  An easel card with a twist!

I'm going to bed!!!  (after I watch Harry's Law)



PS.  I have my own Youtube Channel now.  So, when you need to refer to one of my video tutorials and you can't find it on my blog, you can go there.  Just do a search for betty82402 and all my videos will come up.  If you do that, you will get to see my Tuesday Tutorial before it's posted on the blog.  Happy Viewing.    I also purchased Blogging for Dummies today and will hopefully learn something to make this even better :)

Can't thank you enough for being interested in what I do :)

Inky Hugs!!

Are you inspired yet?

Here is my last sample using our scallop trim border punch.  I am proud to say I created this card all by myself :)  Pat..pat..pat :)  This is an easel card that uses the scallop trim to hold the card up.  It's such a neat way to display this pretty card.  For the heart, I just stamped the heart, punched it out and crumpled it up.  Then I flattened it out and used a sponge dauber to lightly ink the creases for the vintage look and popped it up with a dimensional.  Don't you love the crochet ribbon?  Just put a piece of sticky strip across the card and put the trim on however you'd like.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Artistic Etchings
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Love Letter DSP
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Basic Black
Ribbon: Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim
Accessories : Antique Brads, Full Heart punch, sponge daubers, dimensionals, scallop trim border punch, pearls, small oval punch, small heart punch, sticky strip

Do you have to have it yet?

Here is a card just using the scallop trim border punch.  It adds just enough to make this card catch your eye.  This card was cased from Debbie Henderson.  I think it is so elegant.  This card uses the petal card die for the big shot.  This die was retired and replaced with the petal card punch which is slightly smaller.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Well scripted (retired)
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, early espresso, old olive
Ink: early espresso
Ribbon: chocolate chip 1/4" grosgrain (retired..don't know why)
Accessories: scallop trim border punch, perfect polka dots embossing folder, petal card die (retired), beautiful wings embosslit, glue dots

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But wait...there's more :)

Here is yet another sample using our scallop trim border punch.  This was inspired by Naoko Page.  This one is pretty self explanatory.  Now that I have my scallop templates, I can see a card like this and know exactly the dimensions to use.  Takes all the guesswork out.  That's perfect for me when I need to make a card quickly.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Well Scripted (retired..sorry)
Paper: Early Espresso, Whisper White, and Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Early Espresso
Accessories: scallop trim border punch and corner punch, beautiful butterflies big shot die, sponge dauber, rhinestones, dimensionals

LOVE IT!!!

Beautiful Butterflies Die

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Scallop Trim Border Punch Tutorial

This is part 1

Part 2

YEAH!!  Man, there is a lot to learn about computers, codes, file size, etc when starting a blog.  My head hurts!  But, I think we finally got it figured out.  So, that means more video tutorials coming your way.  I am obviously very new at the video thing.  There are actually places in the video where you can't even see what I am doing.  Sorry about that :(  I'll get better each time I try.  I hope you at least get the gist of it.

Thanks for watching!

More Scallop Trim Borders

Happy Wednesday.  This card was cased from Diana.  For those of you who don't know that term, it means Copy And Share Everything.  I will make every card that I post on my site, but most of them will be either cased or inspired by someone.  I love how you can use the circle scallop punch and a sponge dauber to make the "clouds".  The butterfly embosslit cuts and embosses as you run it through the Big Shot.  Here is an example of how you can use the corner punch on the inside of your card.  It adds just a touch of softness.

I am in love with the Beautiful Wings Embosslit seen here.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Whimsical Words (SAB 2010)
Paper: white and Baja Breeze
Ink: Baja Breeze
Tools: scallop trim border punch and corner punch, beautiful wings embosslit, scallop circle punch, sponge dauber, dimensionals 
  
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