Category: Handmade Cards

Wedding Card….

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Hi Stampers,

As I’ve just completed an Invitation Package & as part of my “Thank You” to my Customers, I design a Congratulations card.  I usually make the cards in the colours of their invitations and very similar to their designs, etc. 
I knew I wanted to use Stampin’ Up!’s “Always” Stamp Set, and am very happy with the outcome.
View # 1 –
Close Up –
Supplies –
Stamp Set – Always
Ink – Chocolate Chip, Versamark
Card Stock – Chocolate Chip
Punches – 1 1/4″ Circle
Accessories – Anywhere Glue, Heat Gun, Embossing Powder – Clear, 
Taffetta Ribbon – Very Vanilla, SU Dimensionals
Non-SU – Cardstock – Pearl

To emboss this card –
1.    Rub Stampin’ Buddy over cardstock
2.    Stamp image with Versamark, then stamp image using Chocolate Chip
3.    Stamp image onto cardstock
4.    Using heat gun, heat image until colour changes
5.    Adhere to Card
6.    Embellish Card

Tip – There is no need to purchase a heap of embossing powders in all colours, Stampin’ Up’s Versamark & their great embossing powders of Gold, Silver, Black, White & Clear is all you will ever require! 
The results show & speak for themselves & are out of this world!

Why not have a go! 
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me as I am only too happy to help you out!
Enjoy
Vicky

2 in 1 Day….

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I am going to try & make up for a couple of lost days.  Don’t know where they disappear to!

Sample 1
Supplies –
Stamp Set – Botanical Blooms, Short & Sweet
Card Stock – Whisper White
Ink – Pretty in Pink, Sage Shadow, Chocolate Chip
Accessories – Nil
How easy are these?  No Accessories!
I made and used these for notes to aaccompany my receipts for my clients!  They just loved them! 
I like to accompany my receipts with a personal note, whether it be something like these or a Monogram Note!
Sample 2
 
Supplies Used –
Stamp Set – Botanical Blooms, Oval All
Card Stock – Whisper White, Sage Mellow, Pretty in Pink
Ink – Sage Mellow, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip
Punches – Scallop Oval, Large Oval
Accessories – Snail Adhesive, Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon
Yes!  Another easy but effective one!
Until tmw, when I will post a new project!
Enjoy
Vicky

A Couple of Days….

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It’s been a couple of days since my last post, but hopefully this card will make up for it.  Yet again another birthday!
Supplies –
Stamp Set – Seaside, Great Friend – “For You”
Ink – Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue
Cardstock – Whisper White, Bashful Blue
Punches – 1 3/8″, 1 1/4″
Accessories – Adhesive Glue, Mat Pack, Chalks
Non-SU – Cuttlebug

I’ve used the cuttlebug to emboss the Whisper White so that it looks a little like small waves.  
Using Chocolate Chip stamp pad, I then chalked the shell using shades of different blue.  Pefore adhereing to the Chocolate Chip, I then pieced 3 corners using my Paper Piecer & Matt Pack.  Great little Tool!
Enjoy
Vicky

Technique…

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Tomorrow’s post today….
Crayon Resist
Supplies –
Stamp Set – In Full Bloom – Retired, Sincere Saluations
Cardstock – Basic Black, Only Orange, Glossy White
Ink – Olive Green, Basic Black, Only Orange 
Accessories – Snail Adhesive, Ribbon – Gingham – Black, Watercolour Wonder Crayons
For those that have not tried it, have a go! You will find this technique fun & be surprised at the outcome each time you make a card
In fact, I will be making another card for next month as it is when the new class begins – “Monthly Techniques” – more information to follow
Instructions –
1. Stamp image/s onto glossy cardstock using Basic Black or Stazon stamp pad
2. Allow to dry
3. Using a white or light coloured Wax crayon, colour in or highlight any areas you wish to remain white
4. Sponge or brayer ink over the stamped images, using multiple or single colours. You may also like to use a Spectrum ink pad
5. Once dry – only takes a couple of minutes – using a tissue, buff off

Enjoy your day
Vicky

Quick Card…

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I’ve just made a very quick 5 minute card – this is for one of my brothers.  From now until April I have a heap of family birthdays and even when I have a heap of cards I always like to make a fresh one for them.

Supplies –
Stamp Set – Seeing Spots, Circle of Friendship – Retired
Ink – Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip
Cardstock – Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip
Punches – 1 3/4″ Circle, 1 1/4″ Circle
Buttons – Designer Series
Accessories – Mini Dots, Snail Glue

I have just realised that I’ve used a Retired Stamp Set, which means that I have forgotten to put my little sticky white circle on the box & marked it in big red letter “R”.  It is my way of knowing at a glance that it is retired.

 Until Tmw, have a great arvo
  Vicky