Geometric Masculine card

Another masculine birthday card, this time with a geometric design.

~Supplies~

Stamps:  Birthday Basics (Papertrey Ink)

Paper:  Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Kraft (Stampin' Up!); Archaic (Basic Grey)

Ink:  Early Espresso (SU)

Baby Wall Art to Match Pottery Barns Kids Madras

I have a new nephew!  We got to visit him this weekend.  SO precious!

I made some wall art for Jacob's nursery.  My sister-in-law said the room would have a "nautical" theme, and picked out the following "Madras" bedding from Pottery Barn Kids:

(image from Pottery Barn Kids)

She also said the furniture would be dark wood.  So, here is what I came up with:

 I love the banner trend right now.  Plus, I thought it was kinda "nautical" while not being overtly so.

My favorite thing is that I was able to imitate the plaid quilt using similar ink colors and my Distressed Stripes stamp set.  

I used a floating frame and popped the banners up on dimensionals to give it some good depth.  

My sister-in-law loved it, and I hope Jacob does too.  :)  Welcome, little one!!!  Thanks for giving me my baby fix.  ;)

~Supplies~

Stamps:  Distressed Stripes (Papertrey Ink)

Ink:  Crushed Curry, Real Red, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, and Bashful Blue (Stampin' Up!)

Paper:  Stamper's Select White (PTI); Night of Navy (SU)

Accessories:  Banner punch, Timeless Type Alphabet Junior Sizzlets, Dimensionals (SU); Bakers Twine (Martha Stewart)

Watt's Up

Of all the cards I made out of this kit, of course this clean and simple card is my favorite of the bunch.  ;)  I love the distressed look and the bit of rainbow.  I stamped off first to make the colors more muted and distressed (the stamps themselves are not in the distressed style).

I thought this stamp set was pretty clever.  I loved all the sentiments to go with the lightbulb image.

~Supplies~ (Watt's Up?)  

Stamps:  Watt's Up (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  DIY (Simples Stories), Marshmallow (Bazzill), Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink)

Ink:  Black (Versafine), Crumb Cake and Daffodil Delight (Stampin' Up!)

~Supplies~ (You Brighten My Day)

Stamps:  Watt's Up (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  DIY (Simples Stories), Black (Simon Says Stamp), Kraft and Melon Mambo (Stampin' Up!), Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink)

Ink:  Black (Versafine), Daffodil Delight (SU)

Accessories:  Yellow Chevron Washi Tape (Bella Blvd), Sage Shadow Marker (SU), Melon Mambo Pom Trim (SU), Dimensionals (SU), silver pen (Uniball)

Simon Says Stamp April 2014 Kit

I am loving my Simon Says Stamp kits so far!  It is really helping me break out of my crafting comfort zone.

The above card was inspired by Michelle Wooderson's style.  Her stuff is just amazing to me!  I am way too Type A to be able to attempt Project Life, but she single-handedly makes me want to!  I also love her cards, and on this card I was specifically trying to imitate the way she mixes various patterned papers and accents like washi tape (like here and here).

I think I definitely succeeded in breaking out of my safe little box!  

~Supplies~ (Keep On Shining)

Stamps:  Watt's Up (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  DIY (Simples Stories), Marshmallow (Bazzill), Kraft and Melon Mambo (Stampin' Up!), Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink)

Ink:  Black (Versafine), Daffodil Delight (SU)

Accessories:  Yellow Chevron Washi Tape (Bella Blvd), Charmed Enamel Dots (My Mind's Eye), Dimensionals (SU)

~Supplies~ (I Like You a Watt)

Stamps:  Watt's Up (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  DIY (Simples Stories), Black (Simon Says Stamp), Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink)

Ink:  Black (Versafine), Daffodil Delight (Stampin' Up!)

Accessories:  Yellow Chevron Washi Tape (Bella Blvd), Stars & Such Wood Veneers (Freckled Fawn), Sage Shadow Marker (SU), Dimensionals (SU)

Masculine Birthday dots

Another masculine birthday card, this time with polka dots.

~Supplies~

Stamps:  Tag Its #1 (Papertrey Ink)

Paper:  Kraft, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Jersey Shore DSP (Stampin' Up!)

Ink:  Crumb Cake, Wild Wasabi, Early Espresso (SU)

Accessories:  Ribbon (?)

Congrats on your new home

Another deceptively easy card, since the house is part of the patterned paper design.  I just outlined the house with glitter and stamped the words!  

~Supplies~

Stamps:  Congrats All Ways (Papertrey Ink)

Paper:  Bermuda Bay, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, DSP (Stampin' Up!)

Ink:  Onyx Black (Versafine)

Accessories:  Baker's Twine (The Twinery); glitter (SU)

Wedding tree

This was a wedding gift for Karen and Barry.  I saw several similar ideas around the web and incorporated elements from all of them into mine.  The tree was cut from using my Silhouette Cameo.  I really love how it came out!  

~Supplies~

Stamps:  random alphabet stamps

Paper:  Early Espresso, Riding Hood Red (Stampin' Up!)

Ink:  Early Espresso (SU)

Accessories:  Silhouette tree; heart punch (EK Success); red baker's twine (Martha Stewart); dimensionals (SU)

More Color and Sunshine

Here are more fun creations from my March card kit.  I loved the colors and the fonts in the stamp set.

~Supplies~

Stamps:  Color and Sunshine (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  Candy Hearts (Bazzill), Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink), Taffy (Bazzill)

Ink:  Charcoal Gray (Studio G), Summer Sun (Stampin' Up!)

Accessories:  Coral Hemp Cord (Lawn Fawn), corner rounder punch, Dimensionals (Stampin' Up!)

~Supplies~

Stamps:  Color and Sunshine (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  Desert Storm (Neenah), Hello Sunshine (Lawn Fawn)

Ink:  Black (Versafine)

Accessories:  Banner framelits (Stampin' Up!)

 

The sequins was actually my favorite part of this card!

~Supplies~

Stamps:  Color and Sunshine (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  Candy Hearts (Bazzill), Hello Sunshine (Lawn Fawn)

Ink:  Charcoal Gray (Studio G)

Accessories:  Coral Hemp Cord (Lawn Fawn), Clear Sequins (SSS), Dimensionals (Stampin' Up!)

Color and Sunshine Kit

Well, folks, I finally took the plunge and joined a Kit Club!  I am looking forward to receiving fun products each month.  :)

My first kit came the other day and I have been so inspired!

~Supplies~

Stamps:  Color and Sunshine (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  Aqua Mist and Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink)

Ink:  Charcoal Gray (Studio G), Summer Sun (Stampin' Up!)

Accessories:  Cloud dies (PTI), Corner Rounder punch, glitter (SU), dimensionals (SU)

~Supplies~

Stamps:  Color and Sunshine (Simon Says Stamp)

Paper:  Marina Mist (Stampin' Up!), Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink)

Ink:  Charcoal Gray (Studio G); Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, and Marina Mist markers (SU)

Accessories:  Coral Hemp Cord (Lawn Fawn), corner rounder punch, Dimensionals (Stampin' Up!), Rainbow Stencil (SSS)

Twin cards

Two birthday card for my twin sisters-in-law.  One chevron, one damask.  

~Supplies~

Stamps:  Framed Greetings (My Favorite Things); Damask Designs (Papertrey Ink)

Paper:  Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Early Espresso (Stampin' Up!); Stamper's Select White (PTI)

Ink:  Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay (SU)

Accessories:  Framed Greetings die (MFT); blue rhinestones (Michael's); Chevron die (PTI); dimensionals (SU); ribbon (?)

Valentine Button Hearts

My Valentine's Day cards for my sweet little girls.  Just a jar of mixed buttons and some fun placing them into a heart shape, almost like a puzzle.  

 

~Supplies~

Paper:  Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, Candy Lane DSP (Stampin' Up!)

Accessories:  Button mix, glue dots

Teacher goodies

Last year's goodies for Julie's teachers during Teacher Appreciation week.  Banana white chocolate chip cookies, yum!

~Supplies~
Stamps:  Happy Trails, Star Prints (Papertrey Ink); random alphabet stamps
Paper:  So Saffron (Stampin' Up!)
Ink:  Early Espresso (SU); Versamark
Accessories:  Top Note die (SU)

Happy Birthday Doily

 Just a pretty birthday card with a dainty doily.

~Supplies~
Stamps:  Happy Hexagons, Tag It's #2 (Papertrey Ink)
Paper:  Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery (Stampin' Up!); Lemonade (Basic Grey); Rustic White (PTI)
Ink:  Early Espresso, Cool Caribbean (SU)
Accessories:  2 3/8 scallop punch, 1 3/4 scallop punch, dimensionals (SU); doily (Wilton)

Celebrating You

A cute birthday card that could be for an adult or child, thanks to the glitter heart detail.  

~Supplies~
Stamps:  Heart 2 Heart #2 (Papertrey Ink)
Paper:  Melon Mambo, Early Espresso, Whisper White (Stampin' Up!); Indian Summer (Basic Grey)
Ink:  Melon Mambo, Early Espresso (SU)
Accessories:  Icicle Stickles; Baker's Twine (Martha Stewart); rhinestones (Michael's); dimensionals (SU)

So Sweet Baby Card

Another flag/staple layout.  This time I added a little tag.

This card is a little girly, but it could be used for a baby boy in a pinch!  :)

~Supplies~
Stamps:  Sweetly Framed (Stampin' Up!)
Paper:  Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery, Marina Mist (SU); Lemonade (Basic Grey); Rustic White (Papertrey Ink)
Ink:  Rose Red (SU)
Accessories:  Baker's Twine (The Twinery); Tag punch (Martha Stewart); staple