Mosaic Pennant Punch

I am sorry to say I can't remember where I saw this picture.  It wasn't on Stampin' Connection.  I'm not sure I really like the color combo I chose so the next time I make it, I'll probably do a black/white theme.  When I saw this, the creator had framed just the triangle patterns.  It was lovely.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Bring on the Cake
Ink: Baja Breeze
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Baja Breeze, Whisper white, Pear Pizzazz
Ribbon: 5/8" grosgrain daffodil delight (retired)
Tools: dotted scallop ribbon border punch, petite pennant punch, wide oval punch, decorative label punch


As a tip, I cut a piece of white cardstock I wanted the main image size to be.  Then I just snailed on the triangles and cut around the edges.

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.

Mojo Monday 186 and Tuesday Video Tutorial

Well, what's 1 day late?

Here is the Mojo Monday Sketch 186

And here is my take on it to match my week of wedding bliss :)

Click here for my video tutorial on heat embossing.  Click here to see my video tutorial on how to mat the decorative label punch.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Bella Toile Background Stamp, Four Frames, Silhouette Sentiments

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Brushed Silver, Vellum paper

Ink: Versamark

Tools: dotted scallop ribbon border punch, scallop border punch, heat tool, powder pal, decorative label punch, 1-1/4" circle punch, small oval punch

Ribbon: 5/8" black satin

Accessories: black and silver embossing powder, silver glimmer brad, dimensionals

Have you tried using one of our background stamps yet?  Watch my Tuesday Tutorial on how to use them.

2-step Owl Punch Art

Here is another card spotlighting our 2-step owl punch.  I cased this card from Carla Reisenauer.

 

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Perfect Punches

Paper: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Love Letters DSP, Crumb Cake

Ink: Basic Black

Tools: Big Shot, Oval Scallop Frame Die, dotted scallop ribbon punch, 2-step owl punch, large oval punch, vintage wallpaper embossing folder, 2-step bird punch

Accessories: pearls, dimensionals

No Stampin' Required but Cuteness Guaranteed!

It's always so exciting to get something free in the mail.  Especially when it is stamp related.  SU! sent all the demonstrators a free sheet from our Love Impressions rub ons found in the new occasions mini.  I have always felt valued as a demonstrator for Stampin Up! and when they do these random acts of kindness and thanks, I feel so loved!  So, I have to use them and share them with you.

To wrap up the week of Valentine's cards, here are 2 cards I made using the rub ons.  They were cased by Sherri Barron and Angie Leach and embellished upon to my liking :)

I am wondering how many people follow these types of blogs, but don't have the money to buy all the products needed to make them.  There are guys who drool over pictures of cars only knowing the purchase of said car is just a pipe dream.  Well, those of you who are on a fixed craft budget, rub ons are perfect for you.  It requires no ink and no stamps.  A great place for beginners to start.  Let me help you get your new passion started.  Here's a quick video on how to use rub ons.

Supplies Card #1:
Paper: basic black, whisper white, real red DSP (either in the bold brights assort pack or in the Filled with Love bundle)
Ribbon: 5/8" white satin (scrunchy ribbon tutorial)
Accessories: scallop border punch,real red glitter brad, rhinestones, love expressions rub ons


Supplies for card #2:
Stamp set: Filled with Love
Paper: real red, pretty in pink, going gray, whisper white
Ink: real red
Accessories: 5/8" real red grosgrain ribbon, rhinestones, dimensionals, love expressions rub ons, dotted scallop ribbon border punch, perfect polka dots embossing folder