Mountain Air

I finally broke out my Mountain Air stamp set and coordinating Majestic Mountains Dies. I stamped the tree line in Mossy Meadow ink on Mossy Meadow cardstock and then again using Versamark ink and clear embossing powder. I found it a challenge to line up the die for the tree line so next time I may die cut it first and then stamp. The mountains are stamped in Versamark on Smoky Slate and embossed in white. I inked the background with Balmy Blue and Night of Navy. Once I put the card together, I decided to splatter some Frost White Shimmer Paint on it for stars…I forgot to protect the mountains and the trees so a shimmer spritz to the rescue again. 🙂 Also the moon is Basic Gray ink on Basic Gray cardstock and punched out with the 1″ circle punch to hide a splotch of paint that was too big.

Supplies:

151610	Mountain Air Photopolymer Stamp Set
151608	Majestic Mountain Dies
153820	Mountain Air Bundle
119868	1″ Circle Punch
121044	Basic Gray 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
133676	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
100867	Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
131202	Smoky Slate 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
140272	Whisper White 8 1/2″ x 11″ Thick Cardstock
147105	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad
149165	Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad
147111	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad
147110	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad
102283	Versamark Stamp Pad
147046	Frost White Shimmer Paint
126185	Stampin’ Spritzers
141337	Stamping Sponges
109132	White Stampin’ Emboss Powder
103083	Embossing Buddy
129053	Heat Tool
146276	Stamparatus

Little Ladybug

There are only a few days left of Sale-a-Bration so I thought I’d better ink up my Little Ladybug stamp set at least once before it’s gone. I stamped the flower on Pear Pizzazz and die cut it. I then stamped on So Saffron using So Saffron and then using Crushed Curry dabbed on the center using a sponge dauber. I die cut the flower and place it over the Pear Pizzazz one. The ladybug was a challenge for me. I’m very critical of my coloring skills and I didn’t like how it looked using the blends or the watercolor pencils, so I stamped on Real Red and Smoky Slate and cut them out to layer on the one I colored.

Supplies:

152384	Little Ladybug Stamp Set
153588	Ladybugs Dies
141705	Layering Circles Dies
151690	Stitched So Sweetly Dies
149658	3D Embossing Folder Plate
149634	Scripty 3D Embossing Folder
149101	Perrenial Essence 12″ x 12″ Vellum Cardstock
131201	Pear Pizzazz 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
102482	Real Red 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
150883	Seaside Spray 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
131202	Smoky Slate 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
105118	So Saffron 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
140272	Whisper White 8 1/2″ x 11″ Thick Cardstock
147087	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad
147104	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad
147109	So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pad
101406	Staz-on Jet Black Stamp Pad
141709	Watercolor Pencils
102845	Blender Pens
133773	Sponge Daubers
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals
144108	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

Spring Cards

Last week one of my Stampin’ Up! leaders (Rachel Tessman) had a Zoom meeting. She’s been doing them monthly for a little while now and with the social distancing there are even more attending. She sent us make & take supplies to make a couple of cards and these are what I made.

Supplies:

151534	Timeless Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set
153793	Timeless Tulips Bundle
149658	3D Embossing Folder Plate
151797	Basket Weave 3D Embossing Folder
119868	1″ Circle Punch
119869	1/2″ Circle Punch
143713	Daisy Punch
149517	Medium Daisy Punch
148012	Sprig Punch
146968	Blueberry Bushel 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
146990	Granny Apple Green 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
146988	Soft Sea Foam 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
100730	Whisper White 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
147138	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin’ Pad
147095	Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin’ Pad
146912	Whisper White 5/8″ Polka-Dot Tulle Ribbon
103683	Mini Glue Dots
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Supplies:

147513	Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Stamp Set
151319	Best Dressed 6″ X 6″ Designer Series Paper
144667	Leaf Punch
100702	Old Olive 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
146971	Pineapple Punch 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
150880	Pretty Peacock 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
100730	Whisper White 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
150083	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad
149751	Pretty Peacock 1/2″ Scalloped Linen Ribbon
144220	Rhinestone Basic Jewels
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals

Triangle Trifold Twist Card

Last summer Susan Campfield showed us how to make this Triangle Trifold Twist card and I just made one. I colored the inside bird using the Balmy Blue and Pumpkin Pie watercolor pencils and a blender pen. I also sprayed it with my Frost White Shimmer Paint mixed with rubbing alcohol in a mister to try to match the specialty paper.

You need two pieces of cardstock that are 4″ x 10 1/4″, scored at 5 1/2″. On the smaller section, measure 4″ in and make a mark. Score from that mark to the corner. You do this on both pieces then you adhere the 5 1/2″ pieces together like below making sure the front triangles come together. I would recommend liquid glue to allow some wiggle room.

Supplies:

149468	Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set
151123	Free As A Bird Bundle Cling
149658	3D Embossing Folder Plate
152321	Layered Leaves 3D Embossing Folder
151775	Subtle 3D Embossing Folder
144668	Everyday Label Punch
149495	Noble Peacock Foil Sheets
149611	Shimmer Detailed Laser-cut Specialty Paper
146968	Blueberry Bushel 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
101650	Very Vanilla 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
147138	Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin’ Pad
146282	Metallic Pearls
102845	Blender Pens
141709	Watercolor Pencils
149014	Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2
147046	Frost White Shimmer Paint
126185	Stampin’ Spritzers
149593	Very Vanilla 3/8″ Scalloped Lace Trim
122334	Simply Scored
146276	Stamparatus
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals
110755	Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Joy of Sets Blog Hop

Welcome Spring! It’s finally getting warmer here and the snow is melting (walking the dog is a little messy). I’m joining in on this month’s blog hop with the Joy of Sets Blog Hop Facebook group.

For this card, I embossed the vellum, added adhesive all over the back, and then put it on a white cardbase. I used the vellum because my embossing folder couldn’t do the front of the card with the words going the right way, it doesn’t actually look like there is vellum there.

For the water lily, I die cut the outline 5 times out of white cardstock with an adhesive sheet on the back and layered them. I backed it with patterned paper, filled it with the fine-tip glue pen, and set it aside to dry. If you get bubbles in the glue, gently tap the card on your table and they should disappear. I added a second coat of the fine-tip glue pen once the first had dried but I didn’t tap gently enough and some of the glue spilled out. So…., I sprayed it with a mixture of shimmer paint and alcohol to give the whole card a shimmer to cover it up. Embellishment opportunity.

I got the idea for the stained glass look of the lily from my favorite, Jennifer McGuire.

March 2020 Blog Roll

Angélique Nederpel

Sue Allen

Gez Carpenter

Tricia Butts

Libby Fens

Fiona Whitehead

Rebecca Jo Unwin

Brenda Nelson

Jill Chapman

JoAnn Pollock <—you are here

Rochelle Laird-Smith

Annette Ball

Susan Webster

Angie McKenzie

Jennifer Arent

Alejandra Gomez

Click here for a supply list.

Fun with the January 2020 Paper Pumpkin

I’ve completed a few Paper Pumpkins while my From the Heart series was posting. Another type of Paper Pumpkin that I put off is one with 3″ x 3″ cards, I don’t ever use them so here they are made into standard sized cards. I even used up some more of the sequins I had left over from Tuesday’s cards. The strips on the cards are 1 1/2″ or 2″ wide. I wasn’t thinking about how many cards I would create when I cut the first piece of paper. This is the honeycomb sheet from the Sale-a-Bration Golden Honey Specialty Designer Series Paper that is unfortunately sold-out.

I inked two of the strips with a sponge and four with a mix of alcohol and re-inker in a spritzer. I think I like how the spritzer comes closer to the heart color.

I misplaced one of the Rocco Rose hearts when I was making the first cards so it got a special version all it’s own. 🙂

Here is my version that you can make even if you didn’t get the Paper Pumpkin kit.

I punched the heart out of Shimmery White cardstock and sprayed with the Rocco Rose/Alcohol mixture. The sentiment is from the Little Ladybugs Sale-a-Bration host set and I layered it with Crushed Curry using the Layered Circle dies. The Mint Macaron is stamped with Versamark and the Breathtaking Bouquet stamp (of course). The strip is from the Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series paper and then the front of the card is embossed using the Parisian Flourish 3D embossing folder. You actually could do the bees too but I didn’t get the Honey Bee Bundle.

Supplies:

152384	Little Ladybug Stamp Set
151612	Breathtaking Bouquet Cling Stamp
149658	3D Embossing Folder Plate
151474	Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder
141705	Layering Circles Dies
151292	Heart Punch Pack
149500	Pressed Petal Specialty Designer Series Paper
131199	Crushed Curry 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
138337	Mint Macaron 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
150089	Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill
101910	Shimmery White 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
140272	Whisper White 8 1/2″ x 11″ Thick Cardstock
147106	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad
102283	Versamark Stamp Pad
148561	Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins
126185	Stampin’ Spritzers
146276	Stamparatus
144107	Take Your Pick Tool
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals

By The Dock Impressions

I meant to use this bundle next month but apparently I was too excited to use it. 🙂 This was the second card we made at my last Cookies & Cards class. I wanted to use it to make a scene and I used the Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper as the water in the background.

Supplies:

153817	By The Dock Bundle
151622	By The Dock Cling Stamp Set
151618	Dockside Dies
148752	Crackle Paint Cling Stamp Set
152284	Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper
148551	Stitched Rectangles Dies
131197	Bermuda Bay 8 1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
120953	Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
147096	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad
147114	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad
150083	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad
149485	Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack
146342	Nature’s Twine
132133	White Stampin’ Chalk Marker
146276	Stamparatus
104430	Stampin’ Dimensionals
103683	Mini Glue Dots

Measurements:

Bermuda Bay	5 ½” x 8 ½”, scored at 4 ¼
Crumb Cake	2” x 2”, 3” x 3”
Lily Impressions Designer Series Paper (DSP)	4” x 5 ¼”

Instructions:

1. Using the Stamparatus and Bermuda Bay ink, stamp the Crackle background on the front of the cardbase.  I positioned it ¼” from the top and side.
2. Using Early Espresso, stamp the dock on the 3” x 3” piece of Crumb Cake.  Color the bird with the chalk marker.  Die cut.
3. Using Pretty Peacock, stamp the sentiment on the 2” x 2” piece of Crumb Cake. Die Cut.
4. Die cut the DSP with the stitched rectangle.
5. Adhere DSP to cardbase.  Add dock and sentiment using dimensionals. 
6. Cut a piece of ribbon to about 2 ½”, fold in half and push under the sentiment.   Tie a bow in the twine and adhere using a glue dot.