Again here are some more cards using up retired pattern paper. I also got the set Four Square when Sale-a-bration was on. I really like the stamps that are in it. When I was cutting the squares I ended up with all the extra polka dot ones. I wasn't sure that it would work with just one pattern but I really am happy with it.
I have really been trying to use up as much stuff that I can before I buy any of the new stuff when the new Stampin' Up! catty comes out. I am very pleased how these turned out. It is hard to see in this picture but I did pop the sentiment as well as 3 other squares on each card. It just adds a little something to a very simple idea. Enjoy!!
I got this set when Sale-a-bration was one. It is called Very Thankful and I love this particular stamp out of this set. It is really hard to see in the picture but I ran the bottom the the card through the bigshot with a embossing folder. I really like how these turned out. I was thinking that they would be a nice teacher gift.
I saw a card like this done but in different colors and really liked it. The colors were a bit girly and since I have 2 boys I decided to change up the colors. I am not really liking the way this card turned out. Something is missing?? I might try again later with different colors.
I am so excited about how these cards turned out. I always have so much patterened paper scraps left and am never really sure what to do with them. I can't remember what the set is called that the stamp is from but is really love it. I always seem to be short on Birthday cards and this is a quick and easy way to make one up.
I really love this card. One of the girls that I went to the retreat in Alberta was making these cards. She had small sheets of metal that she was running throough the bigshot with an embossing folder. What a really cool look. I was very excited when she gave me one. Thanks Lori!
Well I can't believe that it is May already! I really don't know where the time has gone. I have just been so busy with work and my boys and unfortunately something had to give. I feel like I sorta got my mojo back at the beginning of April though. I went back to Alberta for a Scrappin' Retreat. It was WAY fun!!! These are 2 of the make and takes that we did. Hope you enjoy. I promise it won't be so long in between posts anymore. See you soon! :)
This is an idea that I have been playing around with. I had these metal sheets from many years ago and decided they might be cool to use for a calendar. Each month is held on with a clip that is a magnet. I used the Butterfly die from Stampin' Up! and the retired Baja Breeze paper and ribbon and the retired designer paper. I am really happy with how this turned out. I am in the process of trying to make a few more. I will post once they are done.
Here are the last 2 calendars I made. These are both made with retired Stampin' Up! paper that I love. Now you need to let me know which is your favorite. I promised the kids we could use it this year, seeing as I didn't find the idea until the middle of December last year. Thanks for looking. :)
This one is made with current Stampin' Up! designer paper - Merry Moments. I'm not one that uses the Garden green much but I think this turned out ok.
This one is made with retired Stampin' Up! designer paper - Dashing. The pictures don't do either of these justice. They look much brighter and better in person.
Well the show that I made these for is starting on Friday and I'm not quite ready yet. I guess I will just have to wing it.
I am doing a craft show in a couple of days and decided that I would make a few of these to sell. Well I ended up making 10 and I am really happy with how they turned out. I will post them all and you can let me know which one I should keep for myself.
This is the other card that we made for club this month. Again made with all punches. I really think this is a cute idea. Not sure where I saw the original but knew that I had to make it.
This is a card that I made for club this month. I got the original idea from Andrea Walfords bog but she made it more difficult. I wanted to simplify it for my club. I am really happy with how it turned out and so was my club.
This is the 5th and final card they will be making at my Christmas Card class. It uses the new Tree Trimmings set - one that I recieved at Convention this year. I used Old Olive, Baja Breeze, and Whisper White paper and Real Red ribbon and ink. I stamped all the ornaments and then cut them out and popped them on the card. I like the element of dimension.
As soon as I saw this new Christmas set - Sparkly & Bright I new that I needed to have it. It is just such a fun set. I used Rich Razzleberry, Bashful Blue, Whisper white and the scalloped squares are in Dusty Durango.
I really like the Christmas Punch hostess set. I stamped the snowmen and then cut them out. I think this is such a fun card. It uses Garden Green which coordinates with the designer paper Merry moments but it is not a color I normally use. I actually really like how it turned out. I love the ribbon scarves.
This is the second card that we will be making. Again I am using on of the single stamps that Stampin' Up! offers. I really love the Dasher. I also used the Season of Joy set. The card is done in Kraft, Real Red and Very Vanilla cardstock. I'm quite pleased with how it turned out. I cased it from someone on Splitcoast and I can't remember who, sorry I wish I could give credit to them. I hope they like it.
I'm hosting a Christmas Card and Tag class in 2 weeks and this is one of the cards that we will be making. I really love the new single stamps that Stampin' Up! offers. I used the Simple snowflake one here and the matching punch. I used Whisper White, Night of Navy and Brocade Blue. I used the Top note die and ran it through the Big Shot twice to get the shape. I am going to post the rest of the cards over the next week. Enjoy!
