Fresh Cut Stamp Set and Notes

This Fresh Cut Stamp Net and notes have been such fun to play with. I found some lovely examples, and have cased them for my customers to see. Here are three that caught my eye and which I wanted to share. If you need to order this set, you have until June 30th. This set will be in the new catalog which will be revealed on August 11th; but if you order it by Monday, June 30th, you can get a set of the Fresh Cut Laser notes for just $5 (regularly $8.95). Just let me know and I can order them for you! You can read more about this special offer here



Fresh Cuts Sample #1

Stamp Set: Fresh Cuts
Card Stock: Fresh Cut Laser Cut Notes
Ink: Bashful Blue, White Craft, White Embossing Powder
Embellishment: Brocade Blue Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)

I stamped the background stamp from the Fresh Cuts set in white craft ink and then embossed it with white embossing powder - this was while the petals of the flower were still attached. I then sponged bashful blue ink over the whole card front. And added Bashful Blue cardstock behind the petals after removing them.

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Fresh Cuts Samples #2



Stamp Set: Polka Dot Background Stamp
Card Stock: Fresh Cut Laser Notes, Basic Black
Ink: Basic Black, White Gel Pen
Embellishments: Slit Punch (for the scallops), Half Pearl from the Pretties Kit
Punch: Three for you Flower Punch

I stamped the Polka Dot Background stamp before removing the petals from the flower and then mounted Basic Black Card Stock behind the petals after removing them.

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Fresh Cuts Card Sample #3



Stamp Set: Fresh Cuts
Card Stock: Pretty in Pink, Soft Sky, Fresh Cut Laser Notes, Blue Bayou
Ink: Blue Bayou
Embellishments: Rhinestone Brad, Piercer and Mat Pack

What fun I had making these cards!

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Pink Candy Box

I made another gift set as a door prize for our club meeting last night. And here is the box and the cards



For the box I used the directions on Kelly Lunceford's blog here. She has very easy directions to follow. This is the perfect box for 3" x 3" cards.



Card Stock: Almost Amethyst Designer Paper, Almost Amethyst Card Stock
Embellishments: Flower from Pretties Kit colored with Lovely Lilac Ink with a dauber, White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon died with Lovely Lilac Ink, Large Half Pearl from Pretties Kit

Card #1



Stamp Set: Bloomin' Beautiful (Occasions Mini 2008)
Card Stock: Almost Amethyst, Lovely Lilac, Whisper White
Ink: Black Stazon Ink (for stamping the flower) Lovely Lilac and Always Artichoke Stampin' Write Markers.
Embellishments: White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon died with Lovely Lilac Ink
Punch: Ticket Corner

I stamped the flower in Black Stazon and then colored it with the stampin' write markers.

Card #2



Stamp Set: Bloomin' Beautiful
Card Stock: Lovely Lilac, Whisper White
Ink: Lovely Lilac and Certainly Celery, Blush Blossom, Aqua Painter

Card #3



Stamp Set: Bloomin' Beautiful
Card Stock: Blue Bayou, Soft Sky, Whisper White
Ink: Blue Bayou, Soft Sky, Aqua Painter, Soft Gel Pen

Card #4



Stamp Set: Bloomin' Beautiful
Card Stock: Soft Sky, Blue Bayou, Afternoon Tea Designer Paper (Occasions Mini 2008)
Ink: Black Stazon, Blue Bayou, Aqua Painter
Embellishment: Soft Sky Double Stitched Ribbon

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I just love making these little boxes to show my club members. I found this darling little Ghiradella box on this blog Mocha Memories. Since I can't possibly do a better job on a tutorial than this beautiful lady did, please go to her blog for her tutorial

And here is the box





Card Stock: Pretty in Pink, Purely Pomegranate, Berry Bliss Designer Paper
Embellishments: Rhinestone Brad
Punches: Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" circle, Boho Punch

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Alligator Skin Technique

Jackie Topia has shared the most stunning Faux Alligator Skin technique here. I have had such fun with this tonight.

Mary K Jones made a darling card with the alligator from the Wild About You stamp set. I don't have that set, so I had to do something else.

Here's my two creations



Snake Skin!!

Stamp Set: Bugs and Kisses
Card Stock: Blue Bayou, River Rock
Ink: Old Olive, Blue Bayou, Versa Mark, Clear Embossing Powder
Technique: Faux Alligator Skin (actually snake skin :)

To make Alligator/Snake Skin, you cover your cardstock with versamark and then clear embossing powder. Run your bone folder over the embossing powder - two ways and not straight, but kind of curvy. Heat set and it's that easy!!

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Stegosaurus Skin

Stamp Set: Prehistoric Pals
Card Stock: Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder
Technique: Faux Alligator/Dinosaur/Snake Skin :)

I have four grandsons and they will love these cards!!

Card Gift Box Tutorial

I'm sorry I haven't updated recently. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I was away from home, but I'm back on track (hopefully) now.

Thursday is our club meeting and we will be making a gift card set including a box to hold our cards.

My girls are VERY good stampers, so they will whip these out in no time!!

This is the set we will be making - box and three full-sized cards using Tart & Tangy Stamp Set and Summer Picnic both from the Occasions Mini 2008 - which, by the way, if good just until June 30th. So if you need to order the the Occasions Mini 2008, just let me know!!



The box is really fun to make and a perfect gift to hold some cards, so I'm going to do a tutorial on how to make the box

I found this on Toy’s Haven. Her tutorial is wonderful. There were a couple of things I needed to change, so I’m doing a tutorial to reflect those changes. I want to thank Holly for her great inspiration

Supplies
2 pieces cardstock cut 7 ½” x 7 ¼” (for box)
1 piece coordinating cardstock cut 6 5/8” x 3 5/8” (for lid)
1 piece coordinating cardstock 11 ½” x 1” (for strap)
2 – 1” circles
2 – brads
Sticky Tape
Cutter
Scor Pal or Scoring Blade
Assorted matching designer paper for decorating



Step 1. Score your box pieces 1 ½” on each of the 7 ½” sides. Score again at 1 ½” on one 7 ¼” side



Step 2. Cut along the score lines on both pieces as shown



Step 3. This is very important! On the piece you designate as the back, you will cut 1/16” strip off the top (the side that isn’t scored). This will ensure the box fits snuggly together and lines up.

Step 4. Apply sticky tape to the flaps and fold under to make each ½ of box





Step 5. Line the 3 inside edges of the front piece with sticky tape and slide them together. Position the pieces together so they line up properly, then smooth them out from the inside.





Step 6. Score box top piece at 1” on all four sides



Step 7. Cut corners to create flaps as shown. Apply adhesive and assemble.









Step 8. Poke holes (using pokey tool otherwise known as the piercer) in sides of box approximately 1 ½” to 1 ¾” below top on both sides, and in 2 – 1” circles and strap. Attach to box with brads as shown







Step 9. Decorate and finish your box!!