Category: Short n Sweet

Dasher…

Published on by Vicky Wright3 Comments
I did these couple of cards a little time ago, but hadn’t gotten round to posting.  They are both the same with a couple of little differences, plus I used a colour that to me has gone a little by the wayside with all the new colours SU have!

Card 1 –
Base Card – Chocolate Chip – 9 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ or 23.5cm x 10.5cm – scored & folded at 3 1/2″ or 9cm
Layer 1 – Bashful Blue – 5 5/8″ x 4″ or 14cm x 10cm
Layer 2 – Whisper White – 5 1/2″ x 3 7/8″ or 13.5cm x 9.5cm
Layer 3 – Bashful Blue – 3 3/8″ x 4″ or 8.5cm x 9cm
Layer 4 – Chocolate Chip – 2 3/4″ x 2″ or 7cm x 5cm
Layer 4 – Whisper White – 2 5/8″ x 1 7/8″ or 6.5cm x 4.5cm
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Card 1 – Inside…

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I stamped my image direct onto piece of Whisper White Cardstock using Chocolate Chip Ink, adhered this piece to the Chocolate Chip Cardstock & set aside.

With Embossing Folder – Elegant Lines, I run the piece of Bashful Blue through the Bigshot, tied a knot in the middle of the ribbon before adhering to the LHS of the embossed piece.  This was adhered to the front of the card.

I then adhered the stamped piece to the top of the card, ensuring I placed adhesive on ONLY half of the piece to be adhered to the card.  Basic Rhinestones were applied to the image.

Inside –
I stamped the image direct onto Whisper White using Chocolate Chip Ink, adhered to Bashful Blue & then to the Base Card – Chocolate Chip.

Card 2 –
Base Card – Chocolate Chip – 9 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ or 23.5cm x 10.5cm – scored & folded at 3 1/2″ or 9cm

Layer 1 – Bashful Blue – 5 5/8″ x 4″ or 14cm x 10cm
Layer 2 – Whisper White – 5 1/2″ x 3 7/8″ or 13.5cm x 9.5cm
Layer 3 – Bashful Blue – 3 3/8″ x 4″ or 8.5cm x 9cm
Layer 4 – Chocolate Chip – 3″ x 2 1/2″ or 7.5cm x 6.5cm
Layer 4 – Whisper White – 2 7/8″ x 2 3/8″ or 7cmx 6cm

Inside –

I used a Technique – “Bubble Background”.  I had watched this great video from Frenchie quiet some time ago & had always remembered it.  While creating this card, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to put this technique to the test.  It creates a very soft suttle background.  One, which I was aimng for, as I still wanted to be able to write over the top for my message.  ????

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Once my background had been created onto Whisper White, I stamped 2 images using Bashful Blue & Chocolate Chip Inks.  I then randomly stamped the Snowflake images around the outside of the card using Bashful Blue Ink.
Front –
Using Bashful Blue Ink, I randomly stamped the piece of Bashful Blue Cardstock, tied a knot in the piece of ribbon, adhered to the LHS & adhered to the base card – Chocolate Chip Cardstock.
I stamped the images onto Whisper White using Chocolate Chip & Bashful Blue Inks & adhered to the piece of Chocolate Chip Cardstock.  This piece was adhered to the front of the card, ensuring adhesive was applied to ONLY half of the piece to be adhered to the card. 
All in all 2 very quick Christmas Cards.  These would be great for a Stamp-a-Stack & could be applied for any occasion.
Supplies –
Stamp Set – Dasher, Trim Trimmings, Short & Sweet
Ink – Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip
Cardstock – Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip
Ribbon – 1/2″ Scallop Dots – Chocolate Chip, 5/8″ Grosgrain – Chocolate Chip (Retired)
Embossing Folder – Elegant Lines
Accessories – Re-Inker – Chocolate Chip, Snail Adhesive, Basic Rhinestones, Bigshot
Non-SU – Plastic Dish, Drinking Straw
Until next time, Enjoy!

Starting Out…

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…as a gift card turning into a Christmas Card but with a small difference…. 

I had scraps of coloured cardstock sitting on my desk after completing a couple of other projects & instead of putting it all away, I thought I would attempt to make a small gift card.  Once I finished it & as I have to create a “Master Plan” for tomorrow’s class, I took it one step further & created a Christmas Card.

I used Retired DSP on this card, but it can be quickly turned into a completely different card using the DSP – Letters From Santa which is the current Xmas Paper or any DSP for that matter!

Base Card – Cherry Cobbler – 5 7/8″ x 4 1/4″ or 15cm x 10.5cm
Layer 1 – DSP – 5 3/4″ x 4″ or 14cm x 10cm
Layer 2 – Cherry Cobler – 5″ x 3 5/8″ or 12.5cm x 9.5cm – Scored in half
Layer 3 – Old Olive – 4 7/8″ x 3 1/2″ or 12cm x 9cm
Layer 4 – Very Vanilla – 4 3/4″ x 3 3/8″ or 11.5cm x 8.5cm

Using my SU Marker – Chocolate Chip, I drew squiggley lines around the edge of the Very Vanilla Cardstock.  I stamped my 2 images using Cherry Cobbler & Old Olive Inks direct onto Very Vanilla Cardstock.  I drew 2 lines from the images to the border around the card using my SU Markers – Chocolate Chip. 
This piece was adhered to Olid Olive Cardstock & then to the Cherry Cobbler Cardstock.  Using 2-Way Glue, I randomly applied this to the stamped images & applied Dazzling Diamonds – cannot be seen very well in the photo.  This was my original gift card.
I adhered a piece of Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon to the lower half of the DSP, tied a knot & then adhered to the Base Card – Cherry Cobbler.  The Gift Card was then adhered to the LHS of the Base Card – as per photo.
I stamped the sentiment using Chocolate Chip Ink onto Very Vanilla, punched using my Oval Punch & adhered to a piece of Cherry Cobbler Cardstock which had been punched using the Scallop Oval Punch.  I adhered this to the Base Card.
Supplies –
Stamp Set – Tree Trimmings, Short & Sweet
Ink – Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Cardstock – Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
DSP – Jolly Holiday – Retired
Punches – Scallop Oval, Large Oval
Ribbon – 5/8″ Grosgrain – Very Vanilla
Accessories – Tombow, Dazzling Diamonds, SU Markers, 2-Way Glue
Until next time, Enjoy!

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The new challenge is up & running over at Sunny Challenges & Creations… so to join the challenge & have a little fun, hop on over to see samples.

As well as the sketch, we have to use a Wheel.  My wheels have been long forgotten especially with so many great products for our Bigshot, so it was such a great feeling to be using them again.  It was a toss-up for me between 2 wheels.  The 2nd wheel I will be using to create another card & posting during the week.

Base Card – Basic Black – 5 7/8″ x 4 1/4″ or 15cm x 10.5cm – once scored & folded in half
Layer 1 – Whisper White – 5 3/4″ x 4″ or 14.5cm x 10cm
Layer 2 – Basic Black – 2″ x 4″ or 2.5cm x 10cm
Layer 3 – Whisper White – 1 7/8″ x 4″ or 2cm x 10cm
Layer 4 – Ribbon

I rolled my Wheel using Versamark onto the piece of Whisper White Cardstock.  Poured Black Embossing Powder over the top, tapped the excess off & heat embossed using my Heat Tool.  This piece was adhered to the piece of Basic Black Cardstock.

For my large flower, I  repeated the same process, cut it out & set aside.  I repeated the same for my 2 smaller flowers.  I layered them on top of each other & using my 1/8″ Handheld Punch, I punched a hole through the middle & inserted a Red Brad.  I again set it aside.

I stamped my greeting onto a scrap piece of Whisper White, punched using my Oval Punch & adhered using Snail Adhesive onto a piece of Real Red Cardstock which had been punched using my Scallop Oval Punch.  Again using the Handheld Punch, I punched a hole through both pieces of cardstock on either side of the greeting.  I threaded Ribbon through both holes, run it across the bottom of the layer & attached behind.  I inserted a Black Brad either side of the greeting & over the top of the ribbon.  The whole piece was then adhered to Whisper White Cardstock & then to the Base Card using Snail Adhesive.

Lastly, I applied SU Dimensionals to the back of the large flower cut out & adhered it to the card.

Along with using my wheels, it has been so long since I last embossed that I really enjoyed making this card.  I love the effect Embossing does to your projects!

Supplies –
Stamp Set – Short & Sweet, Prnted Petals
Ink – Versamark
Cardstock – Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red
Wheels – Petite Petals
Embossing Powder – Black
Ribbon – 1/8″ Taffeta – Real Red
Punches – 1/8″ Handheld, Scallop Oval, Oval
Accessories – SU Dimensionals, Brads – Real Red & Basic Black,
Snail Adhesive, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool
  
Until next time, Enjoy!

FREE Pass…

Published on by Vicky Wright5 Comments
Before I get onto sharing today’s card with you, I just want to let you know that I have a FREE pass to the next round of Stampin’ Fun & Friends which begins 20 September through to 4 October.

As the theme for this round is Autumn Artistry, all you have to do is leave a comment saying why you like Autumn.
Now, I know here in OZ we are only a few days off Spring, but there is something I remember about an autumn when living in Canberra many years ago.  That is all those beatuiful leaves falling off the many trees in & around the parks & gardens onto the ground & myself & my girlfriend diving into them, playing & hiding.  I had never seen anything like it.  The memory is still very strong in my mind!
I will be using random.org to draw the winner.  Closing date is 9 September.

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On with the card –
With Father’s Day coming up here in OZ, we created a card last Friday which could be used for this occasion.  In fact, the card suits all occasions.  I found the instructions on the very talented Connie Babbert’s site.  I did change the measurememnts to suit my card & to make it smaller.
Base Card – More Mustard – 5 7/8″ x 4 1/4″ or 15cm x 10.5cm
Layer 1 – Pear Pizzazz – 5 3/4″ x 3 1/2″ or 14.5cm x 9cm
Layer 2 – DSP – 5 3/4″ x 3/4″ or 14.5cm x 2cm
Layer 3 – DSP – 5 7/8″ x 1″ or 15cm x 2.5cm
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Inside Card…

?After scoring my Base Card at 4 1/2″ or 11.5cm, I adhered the wider piece of DSP down the RHS of the card – as per inside photo.

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I adhered the narrower piece of DSP down the LHS of Pear Pizzazz Cardstock, stamped the image using Pear Pizzazz Ink at the top of the card & adhered to the Base Card using Snail Adhesive.  I wanted the tie to look like it was hanging off a hook.
After making my Tie using DSP, I attached it to the top of the card with Snail Adhesive.  I inked my sentiment in Basic Black Ink & stamped at an angle to the tie direct onto the Pear Pizzazz piece.
For my inside, I stamped the images around the edge of Whisper White Cardstock using Pear Pizzazz & adhered to the Base Card.
All in all, a really fast & very easy 5 minute card!
Supplies –
Stamp Set – Totally Tool, Short & Sweet, Cheers to You
Ink – Pear Pizzazz, Basic Black
Cardstock – Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, More Mustard
DSP – In Colours
Accessories – Snail Adhesive
Until next time, Enjoy!

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Kris has set the challenge for this week over at Sunny Challenges & Creations with the only stipulation we use Marina Mist.  Now, this is a beautiful colour, one that I do not use very often, and one I find it very hard to work with!  I don’t know why, but all the creations I’ve seen that have Marina Mist in them are just lovely.
To help me with my sample, I went straight to my Colour Coach – fantastic SU Tool & one I would not be able to survive without!
Base Card – Crajun Craze – 5 7/8″ x 4 1/8″ or 15cm x 10.5cm – once scored in half
Layer 1 – Crumb Cake – 5 3/4″ x 4″ or 14.5cm x 10cm
Layer 2 – Whisper White – 5 5/8″ x 3 7/7″ or 14cm x 9.5cm
I run the Whisper White through the Bigshot using the Embossing Folder – Petals a Plenty ensuring that I only emboss half the card.  Using Old Olive Ink, I stamped my images over the top half of Whisper White – the part not embossed.  I then coloured the images using my SU Markers of Bashful Blue first & then Marina Mist.  I wan’t too worried about going out of the lines or how rough I coloured the images, as I think this set calls for colouring to be random.  I stamped a image onto a scrap of Whisper White, coloured it in & cut around the image to adhere to the card once completed.
The Whisper White piece was adhered to the piece of Crumb Cake.  A piece of Taffeta 1/8″ Ribbon was adhered across the centre & to the back of Crumb Cake.  This piece was then adhered to the Base Card – Cajun Craze.
I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of Whisper White using Marina Mist, punched it using the Window Word Punch & adhered to a piece of Cajun Craze which had been punched using the Modern Label Punch.  I adhered this to the bottom RHS of the card.  The cut out image was then adhered to the card & over another stamped image using SU Dimensionals.  To finidh the card & to give it a little bit of a lift, I applied Rhinestones to the centres of the flowers.
Supplies –
Stamp Set – Short & Sweet, Fast & Fabulous
Ink – Marina Mist, Old Olive
Cardstock – Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Marina Mist
Ribbon – 1/8″ Taffeta – Marina Mist
Embossing Folder – Petals a Plenty
Punches – Modern Label, Window Word
Accessories – SU Dimensionals, Basic Jewels, Bigshot, Snail Adhesive
Why not pop over to Sunny Challenges & Creations to see what Kris  & Gwen  have created & have a go at the challenge yourself.  We would love to see your creations.
Until next time, Enjoy!