Category: Express Yourself Stamp Set

Thank You

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I’m not sure but some of you may recognise this card.  I have cased it from the current catalogue, page 67.  It has been changed a little, including the stamp set, but I’m happy with it.

The card has been used for my “Thank You” cards for August.  I loved the soft colours used in the card.  I’ve used one of my 010a---blogfavourite stamp sets – Kina Eclectic.  Are you sick of it yet?  I’ve also used a piece of the beautiful Venetian Crochet Trim.  If you haven’t purchased it, I would say do it, as it is simply gorgeous.

As with all my “Thank You” cards, I’ve created them in C6 size (Australian size).  I love this size for this purpose!

Supplies –

  • Stamp Set – Kinda Eclectic, Express Yourself (Retired)
  • Ink – Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Soft Sky
  • Cardstock – Soft Sky, Baked Brown Sugar
  • Punches – Bitty Butterfly, Elegant Butterfly
  • Ribbon – Venetian Crochet Trim
  • Accessories – Multipurpose Adhesive, Pearl Basic Jewels

Measurements –

  • Base Card – Soft Sky – 7″ x 3 1/2″ or 18cm x 14cm
  • Layer 1 – Whisper White – 4 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ or 11.5cm x 5.5cm
  • Layer 2 – Baked Brown Sugar – 4 1/2″ x 1/2″ or 11.5cm x 2cm
  • Scrap Whisper White – 2 x Butterflies

Tutorial –

  1. Ink letter image with Baked Brown Sugar, stamp off onto scrap paper prior to stamping onto Whisper White
  2. Ink sun image with Soft Sky & stamp onto same card on RHS
  3. Stamp “Thank You” onto card with Crisp Cantaloupe Ink
  4. Adhere piece of Venetian Crochet Trim to wrong side of Baked Brown Sugar prior to adhering to top of stamped Whisper White
  5. Adhere to Base Card – Soft Sky
  6. Stamp 1 x large & 1 x small Butterfly with Crisp Cantaloupe Ink & punch out with corresponding Butterfly Punches prior to adhering to card
  7. Complete card by randomly adhering Pearl Basic Jewels to card & to centre of Butterflies 008---blog

Until next time, Happy Stampin’

Vicky

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By the Seashore

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I found a lovely little card on Pinterest with the colours of Pistachio Pudding & Smokey Slate. I have spent a 20140715_143507acouple of hours trying to find it but do apologise for not being able to give you credit. I have put my own spin on it & well, looking at the card now, it doesn’t resemble the one I took my inspiration from.  Strange how that can happen hey.

I love this stamp set & am so very glad it didn’t retire. I ended up posting this to a good friend of mine the other day who is having a bit of a hard time. I just thought it would be very different to flowers, etc.  I only hope she likes it!

20140715_143545aIt would make for a very good male card too by just changing out the colours.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the images direct onto a piece of Very Vanilla CS using Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding & Smokey Slate Inks, prior to attaching with Multipurpose Glue.

By clicking on the link below, you are able to download & print your copy of the Tutorial.

“By the Seashore”

Until next time, Happy Stampin!

Vicky

Products used –

Petal Parade….

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… and our 2nd card for February & March.

With this card, we used the wonderful Technique – Sunburst.

Card Front

Inside Card –

Supplies –
Stamp Set – Petal Parade, Express Yourself
Ink – Crisp Cantaloupe, Pool party, Pistachio Pudding, Basic Black
Cardstock – Pool Party, Basic Black, Whisper White
DSP – Sweet Sorbet
Embossing Folder – Decorative Dots
Ribbons – 3/8″ Ruffle Stretch – Crisp Cantaloupe
Punches – 1 3/8″ Circle Punch
Accessories – Snail Adhesive, Multi-Purpose Glue, Pearls
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Until next time, Happy Stampin’
  
 Vicky

Petal Parade…

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In our SAB Classes for February & March, we used the stamp set “Petal Parade” along with the gorgeous DSP – Sweet Sorbet.  Today’s card has been done with the Envelope Punch Board.  The ladies were amazed at how versatile this little board is.  So many options, so little time!
 
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Card Front 
 Inside Card
 
Supplies –
Stamp Set – Petal Parade, Banner Blast, Express Yourself
Ink – Summer Starfruit, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pool Party, Pistachio Pudding, Basic Black
Cardstock – Smokey Slate, Whisper White, Pool party
DSP – Sweet Sorbet
Punches – Scallop Circle, Banner, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, 1 3/8″ Circle
Accessories – Snail Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Pearl Jewels, Envelope Punch Board, Sweet Sorbet Accessories Pack – Crisp Cantaloupe Twine
 
Don’t forget to pop back in a couple of days to check out or 2nd card.
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Until next time, Happy Stampin’
  
 Vicky

Feel Better Soon…

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Today’s card is one we will be creating in my Volunteer Class this afternoon. 
 
As with most of Friday’s card, it has been CASEd (Copied & Shared Everything) from Pinterest.  L.O.V.E this site!  Thanks Vicki for your inspiration!
 
It does use one of my favourite retired stamp sets, but that is the beauty about my Volunteer Class – I get to play with some of my retired products again.  The card can easily be recreated with current products.
 
Supplies –
Stamp Set – Array of Sunshine – Retired, Express Yourself – 130339 (Hostess)
Ink – Calypso Coral – 126983, Lucky Limeade – Retired
Cardstock – Whisper White – 106549, Baja Breeze – Retired
Embossing F – Perfect Polka Dots – 117335
Accessories – Snail Adhesive – 104332, Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430, Pearl Jewels – 119247, Glue Dots – 103683
 
Inside Card –
 
Card Front –
 
Tutorial on how to create card
 
 
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Until next time, Happy Stampin’
 

Swallowtail…

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In one of Technique Classes last month, we used the great stamp set “Swallowtail” & applied it to the technique – “Split Negative“.

I was really happy with the way this card turned out, as it is a little different to what I’ve seen using this technique.  I wanted to try a couple of non-traditional colours instead of the black & white that is usually the ones used for this technique.

Today’s card is one with a bit of a surprise inside.

Supplies –
Stamp Set – Swallowtail – 129216, Express Yourself (Hostess) – 129216, Papillon Potpourri – 123759
Cardstock – Whisper White – 106549, Pink Pirouette – 116203, Always Artichoke – 108610, Window Sheets – 114323
Ink – Pink Pirouette – 126956, Sahara Sand – 126976
Punches – Modern Label – 119849, Word Window – 119857, Bitty Butterfly – 129406, Elegant Butterfly – 127526, Scallop Edge Border – 119882
Dies – Top Note – 113463
Embossing Folder – Perfect Polka Dots – 117335
Accessories – Simply Scoring Tool – 122334, Pearls – 119247, Snail Adhesive – 104332, Sticky Strip – 104294, Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

The 2nd card will posted in a couple of days.

 
 
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Until next time, Happy Stampin’
 
Vicky

Friday’s Case…..

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… is one I found on Pinterest & also the one we created in Crafty Creations this afternoon.
 
I finally managed to dig out some of the gorgeous new DSP from the new Catalogue – Venetian Romance.  Along with the new DSP, I used Papaya Collage to finish my card off.

The ladies in the class used retired DSP along with a retired Stamp Set.

Supplies –
Stamp Set              Papaya Collage – 126612, Express Yourself (Hostess) – 130339
Ink                           Island Indigo – 126986, Soft Suede – 126978, Pistachio Pudding – 131177
Cardstock              Crisp Cantaloupe – 131303, Very Vanilla – 106550, Soft Suede – 119982
DSP                         Venetian Romance – 130144
Ribbon                   5/8” Crochet Trim – Victoria – 118481
Punches                 1 ¼” Circle – 119861, Decorative Label – 120907
Sizzlits                    Delicate Doilies – 126999
Accessories           Big Shot – 113439, Snail Adhesive – 104332, Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430, Pearls – 119247

 
Click onto the link below so that you can print or save your own instructions
 
Papaya Collage – “Happy Anniversary”
 
 
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 Vicky

SC 085/13…

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I am a little late in posting my card for our challenge over at Sunny Challenges & Creations was given to us by Kris.  We have the Sketch only!

Not only am I late in posting, but unfortunately I don’t even have any measurements for you as I sold the card at the Handmade Expo last Sunday.  I didn’t realise it had been sold until I just went looking for it…..  Always the way.

I will try & remember what I used on it from the photo & memory.  I originally found a lovely card created using this Origami Dress.  I then traced it back to the Website.  Me being me, I did alter the measurements to suit the card.  Laura is one talented stamper.  Click on the word “Laura” & it will take you direct to the video.

Lately I seem to be creating a lot of cards with Early Expresso & the Regal Colour Family.  Since Stampin’ Up! revamped their colours, I am loving the Regals AND I am not a Regal Lover.

Supplies –
Stamp Set – Express Yourself
Ink – Rose Red
Cardstock – Early Expresso, Whisper White, Rose Red
DSP – Designer Series Paper Stack – Regals
Punches – Scallop Oval, 1 3/4″ Circle, Modern Label, Word Window
Embossing Folder – Perfect Polka Dots
Accessories – Stampin’ Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Gel Pen – White, Tea Lace Paper Dollies

Card & Envelope 
 
Don’t forget to head on over to Sunny Challenges & Creations to check out what Kris & Gwen have created.
 
Until next time, Happy Stampin’
 
Vicky 

Thank You….

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… to my lovely customers. 

This is one of the Thank You Cards created for my customers this month.  I’ve used the gorgeous new “In Colours” to create the cards.  Mind you, they are all in different colours, but will show the remainder in the next couple of days.

I am really loving the new colours as they are right up my alley, ie being subtle & not too bright.  

The cards this month are a little smaller than the standard size, in that they are down a size & I am loving this size for small Thank You Cards.  No extra for postage either!

When I added the Ribbon, I hadn’t realised it had retired, so you are able to replace the ribbon with a current one.  The secret is out – Yep, I haven’t gone through my “stuff” as yet & sorted out the retired products.  That will have to be done today, so I don’t do it again!

Measurements –
Base Card – Soft Suede – 5 1/2″ x 7″ or 14cm x 18cm
Layer 1 – Crisp Cantaloupe – 5 3/8″ x 3 3/8″ or 13.5cm x 8.5cm
Layer 2 – Very Vanilla – 5 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ or 13cm x 8cm

Supplies –
Stamp Set – Field Flowers – 122762, Express Yourself – (Hostess)
Ink – Baked Brown Sugar – 131174, Crisp Cantaloupe – 131176, Pistachio Pudding – 131177
Cardstock – Soft Suede – 119982, Crisp Cantaloupe – 131303, Very Vanilla – 106550
Edgelits – Adorning Accents – 125595
Embossing Folder – Adorning Accents – 125601
Ribbon – 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon – Very Vanilla (Retired)
Accessories – Big Shot – 113439, Snail Adhesive – 104332, Multipurpose Liquid Glue – 110755

Tutorial –
1.  Stamp random images onto Very Vanilla Cardstock using Pistachio Pudding Ink for the leaves & Crisp Cantaloupe for the flowers
2.  Stamp sentiment/greeting in Baked Brown Sugar Ink
3.  Place Edgelit along bottom of the longer piece of Crisp Cantaloupe Cardstock & run through Big Shot
4.  Line Embossing Folder with shaped edge from Edglit & run through Big Shot
5.  Adhere Very Vanilla to top part of Crisp Cantaloupe prior to adhering Ribbon along edge where 2 pieces meet.  Tie bow
6.  Adhere to Base Card – Soft Suede

How easy to create a lovely Thank You.  Don’t you love the names of the new “In Colours“? 

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Until next time, Happy Stampin’
 
Vicky

Feel Better Soon…

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I found out that one of my ladies & friend who comes to our Technique Class spent some of the school holidays in hospital.  I created this one especially for her. 

In fact I’ve add the “Swallowtail” Stamp sitting on the shelf for some time, but just couldn’t get an idea in my head to use it.  I have seen some lovely work using this stamp, but I don’t usually use a stamp until an idea pops into my head. 

Determined to use the stamp & not really knowing what I was going to do, I grabbed the stamp, a couple of colours & played.  I’m happy with the result.  It is a very simple, easy card, but effective at the same time.

Thanks Bronwen for getting me to use this lovely stamp & hope you are feeling much, much better.

Supplies –
Stamp Set – Swallowtail – 129216, Express Yourself – 130339
Ink – Pool Party – 126982, So Saffron – 126957, Soft Suede – 126978
Cardstock – Whisper White – 106549, Pool Party – 124391, So Saffron – 108611
Embossing Folder – Perfect Polka Dots – 117335
Punches – Word Window – 119857, Modern Label – 119849
Bigz – Top Note – 113463
Accessories –  Big Shot – 113439, Snail Adhesive – 104332, Stampin’ Dimensional – 104430

 
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“Swallowtail” – Feel Better Soon
 
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Until next time, Happy Stampin’
 
Vicky