Watercolor Die-cut Snowflake Chunky Glitter Card

My Customers made this glittery card at last years BIG Christmas Stamp-A-Stack.  Looks hard, but is really easy!  NOTE:  The word stamp is from Punches Three which is a retired Hostess set from the last catalog.  If you do not have it, feel free to replace it with another saying stamp.  Enjoy!

Comments: Fold the Whisper White CS gift card. Adhere Night of Navy CS to card front. Using Watercolor Wonder Crayons color streaks across the Watercolor Paper from top to bottom: Night of Navy, Ballet Blue, Brocade Blue, Ballet Blue, Night of Navy. Blend colors with the Aquapainter. Allow to dry. [This paper will curl up when wet, but will dry flat.] Die-cut SIX small snowflakes [2 Night of Navy, 4 Whisper White]. Adhere the Watercolor Paper to the card front. Adhere the white snowflakes with one Mini Glue Dot each. Adhere other snowflakes to top. Ink “A very merry…” by brushing Night of Navy Marker across the image and stamp on provided scrap Whisper White CS. Punch out with the Scalloped Square Punch. Trim with Paper Snips and adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Place card in Powder Pal® tray. Apply 2-Way Glue in swirls to card front and across some of your snowflakes. Cover with glitter, then tap the card stock firmly to remove excess glitter. Pour glitter into jar.
Stamp Sets:
 Punches Three RETIRED

Inks:
 Stampin‘ Write Marker, Night of Navy
 Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Rich Regals
Paper:
 Whisper White Card Stock, 5 ½” x 8 ½”, scrap
 Night of Navy Card Stock, 4 ¼” x 5 ½”, scrap
 Watercolor Paper, 5” x 3 ¾”
 Whisper White Envelope, Medium

Accessories:
 Aquapainter
 Powder Pal® Trays
 Stampin’ Glitter, Chunky Essentials
 2-Way Glue Pen
 Scalloped Square Punch
 Mini Glue Dots®
 Paper Snips
 Sizzix Die 4-Pack, Snowflakes Set #2
 Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
 Stampin’ Dimensionals

Thanks Birdie Card - Dry Embossing with SU!'s Texturz Plates

Fun & Fast Notes is really such a versitale stamp set, but rarely do I stamp with it!  I really should change that up! 


Not sure if you can see it or not, but the Basic Black CS is dry embossed with SU!'s Flower Texturz Plate [one of many].  Here is a tip to getting a super good impression.  Ready?  I learned this at Convention!  Wait for it.....

Spritz the CS with a bit of water BEFORE you run it through the Big Shot and the impression will come out super clean and extra deep!  "Water!?!  Seriously?  That is the big secret?"  Yes, indeed-ee-do!  Give it a go!

1. Fold your Whisper White CS in half and crease with the Bone Folder.
2. Use the Flower Texturz Plate to Dry Emboss “simple flowers” on the Basic Black CS with the Big Shot. Build your “Big Shot Sandwich” from bottom to top as follows: Multipurpose Platform on TAB 1, Textured Plate, Basic Black CS, Silicone Rubber and Impressions Pad. Adhere to gift card.
3. Stamp “birdie” in Black Staz On Ink onto Whisper White CS. Clean stamp with Staz On Cleaner.
4. Color in the “birdie” image with the following Stampin’ Write Markers:
        • Flower – Bermuda Bay, Stem – Old Olive, Bird – Crushed Curry, Beak & Feet – Pumpkin Pie
5. Layer onto Bermuda Bay CS.
6. Punch the flower center with the 1/16” Circle Punch and insert an Earth Elements Brad – More Mustard. Adhere to Old Olive CS with three Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere to gift card.
7. SNAIL, fold in half & trim a 2½” piece of Black Gingham Ribbon. Adhere under Bermuda Bay CS.
Project Supplies:

113500 Fun & Fast Notes $33.95 p56

101406 Staz On Ink Pad – Jet Black $7.95 p190

116329 Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Write Marker – Assorted $17.95 p155

116329 Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write Marker – Assorted $17.95 p155

105115 Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Write Marker $3.25 p156

100079 Old Olive Stampin’ Write Marker $3.25 p156

101731 Whisper White Cardstock, 8½”x 5½” & 2”x 2¼” $7.50 p155

115317 Bermuda Bay Cardstock, 2¼”x 2 ½” $5.50 p155

100702 Old Olive Cardstock, 2 ¾”x 3” $5.50 p156

104832 Gingham Ribbon – Black $7.50 p183

101227 1/16” Circle Punch $8.95 p186

106955 Earth Elements Brads $8.95 p179

108362 Cropodile $29.95 p191

109196 StazOn Cleaner $4.95 p190

113439 Big Shot Die Cut Machine $99.95 p194

115962 Stampin’ Up! Texturz Plates – Backgrounds 1 $11.95 p195

111353 Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber $5.50 p194

114614 Standard Texturz Impressions Pad $5.95 p194

So Saffron DSP Build-A-Flower Card

This card is surprisingly easy to do. Give it a try!


OUTSIDE:
1. Score and fold your So Saffron DSP gift card at 1¾” and 5¾”. Then, crease with the Bone Folder.
2. Round the edges with the Corner Rounder Punch.
3. Decide which pattern you would like on the inside/outside.
4. Die-cut Real Red & Crushed Curry flowers with the Big Shot & Build-A-Flower Bigz Die. Layer from bottom to top [Cutting Pad, Bigz Die, two colors of CS & Cutting Pad] and then roll through the Big Shot.
5. SNAIL your flower together. Use the 3/16” punch on the side of the Cropodile to punch a hole in the middle. Push Jumbo Eyelet through. Crimp with the Cropodile.
6. Wrap 15” of the ¼”Grosgrain Ribbon- Real Red around the card. Push ends of ribbon through the Jumbo Eyelet Flower and tie a knot. Trim edges of ribbon. Add two Stampin’ Dimensionals underneath flower for stability.
INSIDE:
7. Round the edges of the Crushed Curry CS.
8. Stamp the “circles” on the bottom right corner in Crushed Curry & Real Red Ink.
9. Use the Cropodile to Dry Emboss the top of the CS. [Tip: Line up the 1/8” holes on the guide along the edge and press firmly, but not too hard, with the Cropodile. Move the guide over as needed.]
10. Stamp the saying in Real Red Ink using the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, if you want. Stamp it close to the dry embossed circles. [Tip: I flipped my card and stamp upside-down for visual ease.]
To place an order go to www.julietupper.stampinup.net . I have listed all the items used in this project and the item numbers below to help you with your shopping! Feel free to email me with any questions at julietupper@gmail.com . Thanks!

Project Supplies:
115778 Circle Circus $28.95 p129
113722 Hope Happens $19.95 p141
115659 Crushed Curry Classic Ink Pad $5.95 p155
103133 Real Red Classic Ink Pad $5.95 p156
112152 So Saffron DSP, 4” x 12” $9.95 p161
115319 Crushed Curry Cardstock, 5” x 5” $5.50 p155
102482 Real Red Cardstock, 5” x 5” $5.50 p156
109034 ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon - Real Red $4.95 p183
108431 Jumbo Eyelets $9.95 p179
101049 Stamp-A-Ma-Jig $11.95 p191
108362 Cropodile $29.95 p191
104403 Stampin’ Dimensionals $3.95 p192

Two Step Stamping - Dusty Durango Rose Friendship Card

I am a sucker for roses! I just love them. The way they smell. The different colors. Ooooo....I just love them! So, when SU! announced that it was retiring their "Wild Rose" set, I was so so so sad.....BUT, they must have known that I NEEDED a current rose set, and when the new catalog came out....VOILA....the "A Rose Is A Rose" set was there! Yippee! This set is just perfect! I love the Two-Step Stamping Technique and really enjoy showing it with this fabulous bunch of stamps. Thank you Stampin' Up!

I admit that yellow roses are my favorite, but to this day, I have yet to stamp a card with yellow roses.....that will need to change pronto! At any rate, when I saw the new In Colors, I HAD to try the Dusty Durango Ink with Pumpkin Pie. It is such a fabulous combonation. What do you think????



1. Fold your Old Olive CS in half and crease with the Bone Folder.
2. SNAIL Dusty Durango CS onto the gift card.
3. Stamp the following using 5 different stamps and the demo as a guide for placement:
· “Lg. Bold Rose” – Pumpkin Pie Ink
· “Lg. Rose Highlights” – Dusty Durango Ink
· “Bold Leaf” – Old Olive Ink
· “Leaf Highlights” – Garden Green Ink
· “Leaf with stem” -- Old Olive Ink
4. Stamp “frame” in Basic Black Ink onto Old Olive CS.
5. Using Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to help guide the placement stamp “You’re a friend…” inside the frame. Cut out using Paper Snips and use two Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere over “Leaf with stem.”
6. Use 2-Way Glue Pen to lightly trace “friend.” Lay card in Powder Pal and sprinkle with the Fine Cosmo Glitter – Celery.

To place an order go to www.julietupper.stampinup.net .
I have listed all the items used in this project and the item numbers below to help you with your shopping! Feel free to email me with any questions at julietupper@gmail.com . Thanks!

Project Supplies:
113792 Great Friend $17.95 p107
111560 A Rose Is A Rose $37.95 p99
115654 Dusty Durango Classic Ink Pad $5.95 p155
105216 Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink Pad $5.95 p156
102277 Old Olive Classic Ink Pad $5.95 p156
102272 Garden Green Classic Ink Pad $5.95 p156
101179 Basic Black Classic Ink Pad $5.95 p155
100702 Old Olive Cardstock, 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scrap$5.50 p156
100730 Whisper White Cardstock, 3 ¾” x 5” $7.50 p155
115321 Dusty Durango Cardstock, 4” x 5 ¼” $5.50 p155
101049 Stamp-A-Ma-Jig $11.95 p191
104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals $3.95 p192
108796 Fine Cosmo Glitter $13.95 p180
102197 Powder Pals $19.95 p188
100425 2-way Glue Pen $3.50 p192
103579 Paper Snips $9.95 p191

Love YOU Much

I am enjoying the Love You Much Stamp Set immensely! Here is another creation using it. This card uses the Stampin' Pastels to color on the Basic Black CS.

Chalking -- Poppin' Pastels Directions:
1) Stamp the image with a White or Vanilla Craft Stampin' Pad. You may also use a VersaMark ink pad.
2) Use sponge daubers or stamping sponges to apply the pastel color directly to the ink.
3) Blow off any excess pastel powder or use a tissue to wipe. (Repeat process if using this technique with a Two-Step Stampin' set).


Project Supplies:

• Love You Much Stamp Set
• Pink Passion CS
• Basic Black CS
• Whisper White Craft Ink
• Stampin' Pastels
• Sponge Daubers
• Whisper White Tafetta Ribbon
• UniBal SINGO White Gel Pen
• 2-way Glue Pen
• Stampin' Glitter - Dazzling Diamonds
• Powder Pal Tray

Bella's Bloom

Bella's Bloom is a wonderful little stamp set that I totally overlooked in the last catalog. I think it is just darling.

This card is on page 83 of the NEW catalog. I just love using the catalogs as a resource for ideas. Check it out! And, if you want to know the ingredients for any of the items in the catalog CLICK HERE and scroll for the page for which you are looking.

I modified this card a little bit, but not too much. Love the colors!!!! As you can tell, I am on a Chocolate/Brown kick right now. I love using Stampin' Up!'s punches and this card utilizes three fabulous ones: Wide Oval, Designer Label & Scalloped Edge Punches.

Tip: Marker directly onto the flower stamp. Stamp your image and THEN punch it out and layer.

Project Supplies:

• Bella's Bloom Stamp Set
• Bella Rose DSP
• Kiwi Kiss CS
• Chocolate Chip CS
• Confetti White CS
• Ruby Red Marker
• Old Olive Marker
• VersaMark
• Clear Embossing Powder
• Heat Tool
• Riding Hood Red Tafetta Ribbon
• Silver Brads
• Crafter's Tool Kit
• Wide Oval Punc
• Designer Label Punch
• Scalloped Edge Punch

Spring Song Birthday Card

Currently, I am trying to distract myself from the business and sadness of this week. So, I am blogging another creation. Hope you enjoy it!
This one is easy to do and uses one of my favorite techniques....watercoloring with the Watercolor Wonder Crayons! I just love the warmth of this card, which can be used for so many things if you change the greeting.

Tip: Make sure to use a permenant ink [like Stampin' Up!s Basic Brown, Black or Gray] for the outline of the bird, so that your ink doesn't run when you watercolor.

Project Supplies:

• Spring Song Stamp Set
• Bitty Birthday Stamp Set
• Floral Background Stamp
• Close To Cocoa CS
• Chocolate Chip CS
• Whisper White CS
• Basic Brown Ink
• Aquapainter
• Watercolor Wonder Crayons - Earth Elements
• 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon - Chocolate Chip
• Cutter Kit

See my next post for a tutorial on USING BACKGROUND STAMPS.

Watercolor Year By Year Tree Card

10 DAYS UNTIL MY BIG CHRISTMAS STAMP-A-STACK! A few spots are available. Call or email to sign up by November 10th.


This is another example of what we did LAST year. It uses the fabulous Watercolor Crayons and Aquapainter to color the tree. One of my all time FAVORITE techniques! [Tip: Touch the Aquapainter to the tip of the Old Olive crayon to get your color and then blend onto the tree.]
Project Supplies:

• Year After Year Stamp Set [retired]
• Old Olive CS
• River Rock CS
• Very Vanilla CS
• Dashing DSP [retired]
• Basic Brown Ink
• Watercolor Crayons - Earth Elements
• Aquapainter
• 5/8" Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon

Big Shot FRANKIE Z-Fold Card

Hi All! We are not much in to Halloween around my house, but I COULD NOT RESIST "Frankie". Isn't he soooo stinkin' cute!?!

I make absolutely no claim to this idea. If you look on http://www.splitcoaststamper.com/ and search Frankie, you will find a whole bunch of versions. I combined many of those and made slight variations to make mine. We did this card at my recent Stamp Camp and everyone LOVED it!!!


INSTRUCTIONS:

• Fold the Pumpkin Pie card stock in half, using the bone folder to get a sharp crease. Then, fold back one side to make the “z-fold card.” Adhere Basic Black card stock on either side of the center fold.
• Stamp “Happy Halloween” on the bottom of the z-fold side with Whisper White Craft Ink. Let dry.
• Punching out your pieces… A) Use the Big Shot Machine and the Top Note Die to die-cut one and a half Top Notes: Lovely Lilac 2.5x5” and Green Galore 4x5“. B) Punch TWO 1 ¼” Whisper White circles. C) Punch TWO 1” Basic Black circles. D) Punch ONE 1-3/8” Green Galore Circle. E) Punch ONE Green Galore Large Oval.
• Putting “Frankie” together: A) Cut his hair using the Paper Snips. With Lovely Lilac Ink, stamp “dots” all over hair. Adhere, leaving the bangs without any SNAIL on them. B) Eyes…Adhere Basic Black circles to Whisper White and using the Singo White Gel Pen add two lines to eyes. Cut Green Galore circle in half, ink with Green Galore ink pad and adhere as eyelids. Adhere entire eye underneath bangs. C) Nose…Cut the Green Galore large oval in half and then a bit on the sides. Adhere askew. D) Add stitches with journaling tip of Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker.
• Adhere Frankie to the top of card. Make sure the z-fold is under his face, not his hair to allow the card to open and shut.

Project Supplies:
All Holidays (#109397, p.142, $31.95)
Itty Bitty Backgrounds (#109507, p. 122, $12.95)
Pumpkin Pie: 11 x 4 ¼” (#105117, p.164, $5.50)
Green Galore: 4 x 5 ” & scrap (#101768, p.164, $5.50)
Lovely Lilac: 4 x 5” (#100427, p.164, $5.50)
Basic Black:2 - 2 ½ x 4” & scrap (#102851, p.163, $7.50)
Whisper White: scrap (#100730, p.163, $7.50)
Lovely Lilac Classic Stampin’ Pad® (#102874, p.164, $5.25)
Green Galore Classic Stampin’ Pad (#102122, p.164, $5.25)
Whisper White Craft Ink (#101731, p.163, $7.50)
Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker (#100082, p.163, $3.25)
Uni-ball Singo White Gel Pen (#105021, p.193, $3.95)
*Big Shot Machine (# 113439, Mini p. 27, $99.95)
*Stampin’ Up!‘s Top Note Bigz Die (# 113463, Mini p. 28, $21.95)
1” Circle Punch (# 109046, p. 188, $10.95)
1 ¼” Circle Punch (# 104403, p. 188, $15.95)
1-3/8” Circle Punch (# 104401, p. 188, $15.95)
Large Oval Punch (# 107305, p. 188, $15.95)
SNAIL Adhesive® (#104332, p.191, $6.95)
Paper Snips (#103579, p.192, $9.95)
Bone Folder (#102300, p.192, $6.95)

Fall Leaf Thank You Card - Stamped Collage Technique

I don't mean to skip right over fall cards! Here is one that I we just did at my New Catalog Stamp Camp last weekend and will do tomorrow at Round Two up north. It uses the Stamped Collage Technique

• Fold your Ruby Red gift card and crease with Bone Folder.
• Stamp leaves randomly over the Very Vanilla CS [Please keep leaves in their appointed colors: Maple Leaf – More Mustard, Birch Leaf – Ruby Red, Ash Leaf – Pumpkin Pie]
• Sponge Pumpkin Pie Ink into the bare spots on the Very Vanilla CS.
• Stamp “Thank You” with Chocolate Chip Ink in lower right hand corner.
• Adhere Very Vanilla CS to Chocolate Chip CS with SNAIL.
• Measure and cut three pieces of Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon: 6 ½”, 4 ½” and 1” using the Craft & Paper Scissors. Adhere 6 ½” piece of ribbon with SNAIL across card front and tuck the ends underneath. Adhere card front to the Ruby Red gift card.
• To make the bow: Apply ½” SNAIL to the center of 4 ½” piece of ribbon and fold the ends to the center. Apply SNAIL to the 1” piece of ribbon and wrap around the center of the 4 ½” piece. Adhere your bow to the card front with a Mini Glue Dot.

Project Supplies:
109300 With Gratitude $22.95 p109
111714 Wow Flowers $12.95 p138
102259 Ruby Red Classic Ink Pad $5.25 p164
103162 More Mustard Classic Ink Pad $5.25 p164
105216 Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink Pad $5.25 p164
100908 Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad $5.25 p164
102030 Ruby Red 8-½” x 11” Cardstock $5.50 p164
102128 Chocolate Chip 8-½” x 11” Cardstock $5.50 p164
101650 Very Vanilla 8-½” x 11” Cardstock $7.50 p163
103683 Mini Glue Dots $4.95 p191
104332 SNAIL Adhesive $6.95 p191
108360 Craft & Paper Scissors $29.95 p192
101610 Sponges $3.50 p193
111365 Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon $6.95 p187
104152 Paper Cutter $24.95 p192
102642 Stampin’ Scrub $14.95 p192
102394 Stampin’ Mist $3.95 p192
102300 Bone Folder $6.95 p192

Faux Postage 2007 Stamp-A-Stack Card

Giving you another sample from last year's Big Christmas Stamp-A-Stack!

Click here to print off the Faux Postage onto your Very Vanilla CS and then trim with the Fiskar's Postage Scissors to create this unique look.

Project Supplies:

It's Snow Time Stamp Set[retired]

Supersized Snowflake [retired

Very Vanilla CS

Ruby Red CS, Ink & Marker

Old Olive CS, ink & Marker

Basic Black Ink

Fiskar's Postage Scissors [not SU!]

Samples from last years Big Christmas Stamp-A-Stack

This year's BIG CHRISTMAS STAMP-A-STACK is just around the corner on Saturday, November 15th! Email me if you want to register. The cost for ten different ideas is $20!

This is one of the cards we made last year! If you like this style and want to use a different tree, for instance from the current "Snow Swirled" or "Lovely As A Tree" stamp sets, we used the stamp off technique to get the two shades of trees. Simply stamp your tree twice before re-inking!

Product Supplies:

Solumn Stillness Stamp Set [retired]

Brocade Blue CS

Night of Navy Ink

Silver Encore Ink

Whisper White Ink

Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon

Silver Cord

Morning Soft Scalloped Die-cut Card

I just love this beautiful set! It is called Morning Soft. PERFECT for watercoloring with the Watercolor Crayons and Aquapainter!! I used the BIG SHOT Die-Cute Machine to die-cut the Scalloped Envelope Bigz Die and adhered the note card to my gift card base. I flipped the enclosure and highlighted the scoring marks with the White UniBal Gel Pen. This card looks fancy, but the hardest part is just cutting out the flower! And even that is a synch with the Paper Snips!

Project Supplies:

Morning Soft

Baja Breeze CS

Not Quite Navy CS

Whisper White CS

Black StazOn Ink

Watercolor Crayons - Earth Elements

Aquapainter

Big Shot Die Cut Machine

Scallop Envelope Bigz Die

Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon

Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

Sticky Tape

Dimensionals

UniBal White Gel Pen

StazOn Cleaner

Paper Snips

Spring Song Scalloped Card -- BIG SHOT!

Soooo, I've been playing with the new Big Shot Die-Cut Machine. OH MY WORD! So slick, quick and easy! It is a blast to use and very simple. You have GOT to try this! You will fall in love with it! Give me a call to set up your demonstration and time to play with the Big Shot.

I used page 102 in the 2008 Stampin' Up! Fall & Winter Catalog to give me inspiration for this card. I changed the layout a bit and used the scallop instead of the circle. I just love the softeness of the So Saffron cardstock, Designer Series Paper and Poly-twill Ribbon combined with the big die-cut Scallop.

Enjoy!

Project Supplies:
Spring Song Stamp Set
So Saffron CS
Confetti Cream CS
So Saffron DSP
StazOn -Jet Black Ink
Mellow Moss Ink
So Saffron 7/8" Poly-Twill Ribbon
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
Sizzix Scallop Circle Die
Water Color Crayons - Earth Elements
Water Color Crayons - Soft Subtles
Water Color Crayons - Rich Regals
Aquapainter
Paper Snips
Dimensionals

Kiwi Collage with Dreams du Jour

"Dreams du Jour" is one of Stampin' Ups! fabulous new sets! It is featured on page 103 of the NEW 2008 Fall & Winter catalog for $18.95. I can make no claim to this beautiful project, but I just love how Jackie Bolhuis has used the new In Colors with the Collage Techinque and some Sponging! Soooo, I HAD to share it with you! You end up utilizing ALL of the stamps in this set to make this super easy brightly colored card. Who wouldn't love it?!

Project Supplies:
Dreams du Jour Stamp Set
Kiwi Kiss CS
Pacific Point CS
Whisper White CS
Kiwi Kiss Classic Ink Pad
Pacific Point Classic Ink Pad
Baja Breeze Classic Ink Pad
Piercing Tool and Guide from the Crafter's Tool Kit
Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon
Sponges
Dimensionals

Stitched Exotics Birthday Card

My friends birthday is July 5th and always gets overlooked. So, this year the other moms in my Mom's Group and I are surprising her ahead of the game [hopefully she won't see this]. We are bringing her goodies, presents and cards to celebrate tomorrow! I hope she likes this :-)

Project supplies:

Stitched Exotics Stamp Set

Hugs & Wishes Stamp Set

Old Olive CS & Ink

Not Quite Navy CS & Ink

Whisper White CS & Ink

Basic Black CS

Black StazOn Ink

Dimensionals

Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon

Stampin' Pastels

Medium Clear Envelope

Sponge Daubers

First Picture -- The card as is.

Second Picture -- The card in the clear envelope. I stamp with the Black StazOn ink the greeting, which is also stamped inside the card.

4-1/4" x 4-1/4" Trifold Tree Card

I made this card for Father's Day. A little late to get to Maine in the mail tomorrow, but better late than never! I think my dad and stepdad [they each get their own...I know, lame that they get the same one. The message inside is personal and heartfelt for each, though.] I think they will appreciate the effort.

This layout looks fancy but is super easy. Here are the specifications for the layers.

Chocolate Chip - 10-3/4" x 4-1/4", scored at 4-1/4" and 8-3/4" on the long side

Large DSP - 4" x 4"

Small DSP - 2" x 4"

Layering varies depending on main image

Tips:

• Cut and score the Chocolate Chip [CC] cardstock for the card base. Fold using your Bone Folder.
• Layer the large piece of Close To Cocoa Designer Series Paper [DSP] onto the bottom of the card and the small piece to the top.
• Ink your tree image with Old Olive Ink and marker in the CC for the branches and trunk.
• Use the Paper Piercing guide and mat from the Crafter's Tool Kit to pierce holes in the corners. Highlight with CC Marker.
• Layer tree image. Adhere using Dimensionals [line them across the bottom only].

Project Supplies:

Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set

All Holidays Stamp Set

Chocolate Chip CS, Ink & Marker

Old Olive CS & Ink

Whisper White CS

Close To Cocoa DSP

Crafter's Tool Kit - Paper Piercing

Dimensionals

"Wild About You" Clear Evelope Brag Book

Happy Mother's Day to all of you stampin' moms! Hope you had a great day!

Well, I loved that Clear Envelope Brag Book I made a while back so much that I just had to make one for my mother and mother-in-law to celebrate this day with them. This is what I came up with! Erik and I wrote personal notes on the back inside cover to our moms. We then sat down with them and chose recent favorite pictures of family to put inside. They LOVED them!

Click here to see my first Brag Book.
Click here to see the directions to put one of your own together.

Products:
Wild About You Stamp Set
Wild Wasabi CS, Ink & Double Stiched Ribbon
Whisper White CS, Craft Ink & Taffeta Ribbon
Basic Black CS & Marker
Rose Red Designer Series Paper
Basic Gray Ink
Summer Sun Ink
Blue Bayou Ink
Rose Red Marker
Basic Black Marker
Chocolate Chip Marker
Pumpkin Pie Marker
Cropodile
Jumbo Eyelets
SNAIL Adhesive
Fire Rhinestone Brads
Speckled Jumbo Wheel

Misting with Markers

Here is a quick and easy card for those who don't have a whole lot of extra time these days. I used the Misting with Markers technique. It is super easy! Simply choose your image [flowers from Year After Year here], color with Stampin' Write Markers and mist with water [I purchased a small squirt bottle at a dollar store.] before stamping. It gives you a watercoloring look with the brightness of the markers. Mist more for a very blurry look and less for a slight watercolored look.



Here is a close up of the Misting with Markers image:

Project Supplies:
Amazing To Zany Stamp Set
Year After Year Stamp Set
Whisper White CS
Basic Black CS
Pink Passion CS & Stampin' Write Marker
Green Galore CS & Stampin' Write Marker
YoYo Yellow Stampin' Write Marker
1/4" Pretty In Pink Grosgrain Ribbon
Crimper

Poppin' Pastels

I have taken my Stampin' Pastels out of the closet again. I had forgotten how much I LOVE to work with the Pastels. They give such a beautiful soft look! Check this card out! YO-YO YELLOW!

I stamped the bottom of the Happiness stamp in Whisper White onto Basic Black CS and then colored with the Pastels. They are so versitale! I love how they come with all forty-eight of Stampin' Up!s colors, plus three neutral colors. If you aren't wild about the colors in this card, simply switch it up to something you like better. :-)

Project Supplies:

Absolutely Fabulous Stamp Set

Happiness Background Stamp

See You Around Jumbo Wheel

YoYo Yellow CS & Jumbo Ink Cartridge

Basic Black CS & Classic Ink Pad

Whisper White Craft Ink

Stampin' Pastels [YoYo Yellow & Green Galore]

Sponge Daubers

Jumbo Wheel

1/4" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon