Mini Cards

I love how cute mini cards are.  And what a great way to say "Thank you" or "I'm thinking of you"!  I put the set together and wanted to give it away in a cute packet, so I wrapped it with ribbon.



Supplies (All Stampin' Up): Cardstock - Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive; Ink - Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Close to Cocoa; Stamps - Trendy Trees; Tools - Tag Corner Punch; Ribbon - Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain


Yes, I still love the Rich Razzleberry/Old Olive color combo.  It's warm and just fabulous if you ask me!



3D Flowers and a Challenge

So, now that things have finally calmed down a little around here, I've been able to get back to my crafting, especially paper crafting, ways.

Today, I decided to start with Card Patterns Sketch 97.  Simple, yet so many great options. 



I looked through a few of the links posted and then inspiration hit.  I've been in Valentine's mode so I had to go with a Valentine's card.

Supplies (All are Stampin' Up):  Cardstock - Whisper White, DSP in Pretty in Pink and Real Red, Old Olive, Red Glitter;  Stamps - Filled with Love; Ink - Real Red; Tools - 1 3/4" Scallop Circle, Small Heart and Full Heart Punches; Embellishments - Pretty in Pink Brad, Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon.

The center flower is four scallop circles, alternating red and pink.  Fold the circles in quarters to add dimension.  I punched 4 small hearts from glitter paper.  Punch a hold in the center and adhere with a brad.  The leaves are a Full Heart.  It's so cute and simple.  Definitely my style.  So what do you think? 

Here is my first time playing with the 3D flower.  A lot more simple, but fun.  Opens in the center. 

Supplies (All are Stampin' Up):  Cardstock - Whisper White, Real Red, Old Olive, DSP in Pretty in Pink and Real Red;  Stamps - Fabulous Phrases; Ink - Real Red; Tools - 1 3/4" Scallop Circle, Small Heart and Full Heart Punches; Embellishments - Pretty in Pink Brad.

Punch Play

I learned this technique at a Stamp Club this last fall.  You punch out 5-6 scalloped circles using either size of Stampin' Up punches.  You get the cardstock wet and then wad it up.  Let it dry for a few minutes and then flatten them out.  Stack them on top of each other, punch a hole in the middle and secure with a small brad.  Crinkle the sides up to get the look you want.  How fun is this?!  I love it.

Supplies:  Cardstock (Miscellaneous) Sky blue, Brown textured, Orange, Turquoise, Pink; Ink (Color Box) White, Purple; Stamps (Stampin' Up) Fabulous Phrases, (Studio G) Blessed; Tools (Stampin' Up) 1 3/4" Scalloped Circle Punch, 2-way glue; Embellishments (Michaels) Light Green Ribbon, (Joann Craft Essentials) Crystal Multi Glitter

I have lots of fun ideas to use with this one.  I'll post them when I get created!

Pick-A-Petal Again

I've been playing with Pick-A-Petal a lot lately.  I've had the stamp set a long time, but decided to pull it out and play with it a little.  I came up with this one using inspiration from a card on Split Coast Stampers, but made it my own.  I like how simple it is and how the white and the salmon cardstock really play off each other.

Supplies:  Cardstock (Stampin' Up) Whisper White, (Unknown) Salmon textured; Ink (Color Box) White, (Stampin' Up) Summer Sun; Stamps - (Stampin' Up) Pick-A-Petal, Fabulous Phrases; Tools (Marvy) Corner Punch.

Super simple, but I really love it!

Pick-A-Petal Thank You

So I'm still in love with this color combo. 

Supplies:  Cardstock (Stampin' Up) Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry; Ink (Stampin' Up) Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive; Stamps (Stampin' Up) Pick-A-Petal, Trendy Trees; Tools (Stampin' Up) 1/2" circle punch; Embellishments (Stampin' Up) Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon.

I also did this same card using Real Red instead of Rich Razzleberry.  Here's how it looks.

I decided it would be good for Christmastime.

Filled with Love Mini Cards

I decided to play a little with my "Filled with Love" stamp set.  I really wanted to make a mini card set.  I think it would be a great way to leave a little something for that someone special in a lunch box, under a pillow or hidden in a drawer!

Supplies:  Cardstock (Stampin' Up) Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Real Red, Red Glitter; Ink (Stampin' Up) Read Red, Old Olive, Baja Breeze; Stamps (Stampin' Up) Filled with Love, Itty Bitty Bits; Tools (Stampin' Up) Full Heart Punch, Small Heart Punch.

For a door prize at my workshop this weekend, I'm giving away this mini card packet. 

I was going to put it in a box, but I loved the look of it wrapped with ribbon.

Stampin' Up Workshop Cards

I'm hosting a workshop this weekend.  I thought I would share the cards that we'll be making.

The first card is from the Current Filled With Love promotion that runs through January 24.  You get the Filled With Love stamp set, which won't be available after this promotion is over, and Designer Series Paper in Real Red and Pretty in Pink.  You also receive a free set of Bitty Buttons with your order, a $4.95 value.

Supplies:  Cardstock - Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Red Glitter; Stamp Set - Filled With Love; Ink - Baja Breeze, Real Red; Tools - Full Heart punch, Small Heart punch.

The second card is from the Upcoming Sale-A-Bration 2011 mini (January 25 - March 31, 2011).  There are four stamp sets available, Designer Series Paper and Quick Accents or Ribbon & Button Pack in Ice Cream Parlor (Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait, Pacific Point), and Decor Elements Chalk Board.  They also have the Digital Content available for you Digi-scrappers.  You get one of these free with every $50 purchase.  What's better than free!?

Supplies:  Cardstock - Whisper White, Old Olive, Ice Cream Parlor DSP (Sale-A-Bration), Daffodil Delight; Stamps - Punch Bunch (Sale-A-Bration), So Happy For You (Sale-A-Bration), Itty Bitty Bits; Embellishment - Ribbon (Old Olive, 1/4" Grosgrain); Tools - 2 Step Owl Punch, Itty Bits Punch Set.

Happy Stamping!