Stamping 411

Stamping 411 – Build A Blossom

February 11, 2011 By Connie | 12 Comments

It's time again for Stamping 411 sketch challenge! I really enjoyed working with this week's sketch, and my card came together pretty quickly. Of course, part of the reason it came together quickly is because I already had "starts"…you know…those half finished pieces laying on your desk that you didn't use on another project! lol!

So here is the sketch!

And here is my card using Stampin' Up!'s Build a Blossom! I had the flower already started from another project. I used the Rock n Roll technique on the petals. I stamped them in Baja Breeze and then rolled the edges with Not Quite Navy. I punched it with the new Blossoms Petals punch. Then I used Frost Shimmer Paint with a sponge dauber on top to really make it shimmer! I wish you could see how shimmery it is in real life! I added an Old Olive center, then the Vintage Flower Adornment rose in the center! These are really nice!

The base of the card is Not Quite Navy. I layered on Baja Breeze cardstock. I used some Springtime Vintage Designer Paper (it was already cut and ready to go!) and layered it on Old Olive cardstock. I wrapped around Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon and tied a knot. I curled the Build a Blossom flower backwards and then placed it with double Stampin' Dimensionals on another piece of Old Olive cardstock that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder.

Finally I stamped "So Many Candles, so Little Cake" from Bring on the Cake stamp set in Not Quite Navy on Very Vanilla, then punched it with the Wide Oval punch. I layered it on the Decorative Label punch from Not Quite Navy cardstock and placed it on the Old Olive with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Make sure to check out what the rest of the Stamping 411 Operators have done this week! I'm sure they will be fabulous!

Stamping 411 – Love Impressions

February 4, 2011 By Connie | 7 Comments

Are you ready? Today's Stamping 411 sketch is VERY easy…and you know…those easy ones are always harder for me! lol! So grab your stamps and play along with us!

I did like how my card turned out…especially after I convinced myself that I didn't have to have the sentiment in the same place as shown on the sketch! It's super simple…you could make LOTS of them for the Valentines on your list!

Once again I started with Pink Pirouette cardstock, ran the front thru the Big Shot with the Finial Press Impressions Folder. I added a piece of Love Impressions Designer Paper, layered onto Basic Gray and then Real Red cardstock. I wrapped the Real Red Taffeta Ribbon around and tied a knot.

I punched the Full Heart punch from Red Glimmer Paper and placed it on the front with some Stampin' Dimensionals. Finally, I stamped Happy Valentine's Day from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Basic Black Classic Ink on Whisper White, then cut it to a banner shape. I placed it on the Glimmer Heart with a Stampin' Dimensional. The Designer Paper and the Red Glimmer Heart do all the work making it POP!

Make sure to check out what the rest of the Operators did this week over on Stamping 411! I'm sure they will have some FABULOUS designs!

Stamping 411 Create a Cupcake

January 28, 2011 By Connie | 13 Comments

Time again for Stamping 411 sketch challenge! Another fun one this week! Here is the sketch:

And here is my card using Stampin' Up!'s new Create a Cupcake stamp set and Build a Cupcake punch! I love both these new products in the Occasions Mini!

I started with a base of Pink Pirouette and layered on the Real Red Patterns Designer Paper, using the Scallop Edge Punch along the bottom. I added a strip of the FABULOUS Glimmer Paper above the scallop and wrapped some Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon around and tied a knot.

For the focal image, I stamped two cupcake bottoms in Early Espresso and added a Real Red stamped bow. The frosting is Real Red with Early Espresso sprinkles. I punched them with the Build a Cupcake punch and popped them up with Stampin' Dimensionals on Whisper White cardstock. I punched the cherry from Red Glimmer Paper, too. I layered the Whisper White on Early Espresso cardstock.

Finally, I added a trio of the flower Itty Bitty punches from Red Glimmer paper and a Rhinestone Jewel in the center of each. I also stamped Happy Birthday from Create a Cupcake with Early Espresso in the upper right corner. I'd love to get a birthday card like this…how about you?

Check out what the rest of the Design Operators did this week over on Stamping 411!

Stamping 411 – Filled with Love

January 21, 2011 By Connie | 11 Comments

We have a fun, new sketch for you to try over on Stamping 411! Mine is pretty simple, I think, but couldn't think of how to jazz it up any more without starting over! I know I'll be smacking my head when I see all the lovely creations by the rest of the Design Operators!

And here is my card using Filled with Love Stamp Set:. Last chance on the Filled with Love Promotion…it ends January 24th!

I started with a base of Real Red, then layered on the Love Impressions Designer Paper. I stamped the word, LOVE from Filled with Love in Basic Gray on Whisper White, then layered it on Basic Gray cardstock. I punched the Small Heart from Real Red Glimmer Paper and put it in the center of the O, popped up with a Stampin' Dimensional.

I used the Pinking Hearts Border Punch on a strip of Red Glimmer Paper and put it under the focal point. I laid down Sticky Strip in the background and added my ruffled ribbon over top of it and secured it in the back of the Designer Paper. Finally, I added a Real Red large Button with a Pewter Glimmer Brad in the center for some extra sparkle!

Pretty simple card and somehow masculine looking with all the streamlined edges. I think I'll keep this one for my hubby for Valentine's Day!

Make sure to check out what the rest of the Design Operators did on Stamping 411! Then make your card using the sketch and upload it over there!

Stamping 411 – Sew Suite

January 14, 2011 By Connie | 5 Comments

It's time again for Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge! As you are reading this, I'm at Leadership and getting to meet all these lovely Design Team Operators!

So, quickly, since I'm running behind getting ready as usual!

I started with a base of Crumb Cake cardstock (always a great neutral!) and layered on Daffodil Delight that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dot Impressions Folder. At the bottom I layered on the stitching designer paper from Sweet Stitches Designer Paper package. To hide the seam, I stamped the ruler from Stampin' Up!'s Sew Suite stamp set in Early Espresso on Marina Mist cardstock and tirmmed it.j

I stamped the focal Dress Form image from Sew Sutie in Early Espresso on Whisper White, then again on a pattern in the DSP and paper pieced it over top of the Dress Form image. I colored the stand with Marina Mist Marker and added a little hint of the ground with Sahara Sand marker. I added a Itty Bitty Flower punch and Adhesive Backed Pearl to the side of the Dress Form.

I trimmed out the Whisper White by layering it on Early Espresso, then a larger mat of Marina Mist (where I hand wrote the Xs…don't laugh!) and then another layer of Early Espresso cardstock. It is popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals. Finally, I added a Daffodil Delight Big Designer Button with Linen thread tied in a bow and the small oval punch with the word Thanks from Fabulous Phrases stamped on it.

Makes sure to check out what the rest of the Stamping 411 Designers did this week!

Botanical Gazette

January 7, 2011 By Connie | 7 Comments

Time again for the Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge! We have another fun sketch for you to try!

Based on the sketch design, I went looking for some designer paper that had a big random print on it. The new Botanical Gazette Designer Paper is really prettier in person than it shows in the Occasions catalog! I found the piece that had the beautiful sketch bird on it and used that for my focal piece. I really like the collage effect! With only a tiny bit of stamping, this card came together very quickly!

I started with a base of Marina Mist cardstock. Then I used the two pieces of Designer Paper, the bird and then a complimentary smaller bird pattern across the bottom. To hide the seam, I ran a length of Sticky Strip and placed my Early Espresso Satin Ribbon across, gathering it just a tiny bit in one area. Using Linen Thread, I hung the two Jewelry Tag punches with For You from Fabulous Phrases stamped on them. I thought it needed a little bling, so I used my strands of adhesive Pearls along the middle of the Satin Ribbon!

It doesn't necessarily look simple, but it really didn't take very long to pull it all together!

Make sure to check out the rest of the Stamping 411 Design Team to see how they interpreted the sketch this week! Then play along and upload your creation over on Mr. Linky!

I'm so excited…in just a few more sleeps, I'll be seeing most of my Stamping 411 Design Team buddies at Leadership! Kerin is the only one who couldn't make it this year…bummer! Can't wait, girls!

Stamping 411 – Season of Friendship

December 31, 2010 By Connie | 14 Comments

Finally feeling a little better today. I gave my massive head cold to my husband, though. He's not too happy right now! We'll be staying in this New Year's Eve. I don't like to be out on the roads anyway. Be safe everyone!

Stamping 411 has a fun sketch this week! Hope you try it out! Here is my version.

I pulled out a set I haven't used in a while called Season of Friendship and used a couple new products that will be available in the Occasions Mini! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Love Impressions Specialty Designer Paper. Great colors of Real Red, Basic Gray and Pink Pirouette! I cut a strip for the background and layered it on Real Red cardstock. Along the top, I used the Eyelet Border Punch. I adhered it to a base card of Basic Gray cardstock.

To pick up the Basic Gray, I stamped the trunk of the Season of Friendship stamp in Basic Gray and stamped on Whisper White. I stamped several leaves in Pear Pizzazz on scrap Whisper White and cut them out and applied to several of the branches. I punched several Small Hearts from the fun Glimmer Paper (I hope they carry this is MANY more colors in the new catalog!), then placed them on the branches, too. Finally, I stamped Love from Fabulous Phrases in Basic Gray and punched with the Small Jewelry Tag and added it to the card with a Real Red Mini Brad.

I LOVE how this turned out! Make sure to check out what the rest of the Stamping 411 Operators did this week and play along with the sketch!

AND THE WINNER IS…..

The winner of last week's Blog Candy was picked by Random.org! Patrice…email me to claim your prize! When I was very young, my grandmother and I would sing Little Drummer Boy during the holidays. It was her favorite song! I love it still today!

Patrice H said:

Little Drummer Boy – per rum a pum pum per rum a pum pum.
I wish you and yours had a Beautiful Christmas and have an Amazing New Year! Thanks for sharing your art work with us!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Merry Christmas!

December 24, 2010 By Connie | 207 Comments

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I wish for you peace and happiness

at Christmas

and throughout the New Year!

"For unto you a child is born,

unto us a son is given…"

Isaiah 9:6

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The layout for my card is from the Stamping 411 Sketch for today. Please check out the Stamping 411 website to see the other Operator's cards! Each Operator also has Blog Candy available! You'll need to leave a comment on EACH Operator's personal blogs…8 operators equals 8 chances to win!

For your comment on my blog, please share your favorite holiday song! You may leave comments up til 8:00 AM Eastern Time on Thursday, December 30th. Winners will be randomly chosen announced next Friday evening with my Stamping 411 post!

I have a new, unmounted Hostess Only Level 2 SNOW BUDDIES stamp set for you to win PLUS, 6×6 Hostess Level 1 Designer Paper Pack Patterns III.

Good luck!