Sunday, August 9, 2009

RAZZLE DAZZLE

Here is card that I was just playing around with techniques and kind of liked it so I decided to keep it. The stamp set is RAZZLE DAZZLE and has a variety of uses. I hope you enjoy this card. If you would like to purchase this stamp set or anything else that I used in the tuturial, please go here.

SUPPLIES
STAMP SET: Razzle Dazzle
PAPER: Basic Black, Dusty Durango, Razzleberry Lemonade DP
INK: White craft ink, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black, Stampin Pastels (chalk), Watercolor pencils
MISC: Photo corner punch, heat gun, Stamp-a-ma-jig, q-tips

1. Stamp image 4 times, using the stamp-a-ma-jig for placement with the white craft ink
2. Stamped the flowers in the corners and also one in the middle with craft ink as well
3. Heat embossed to set ink
4. Using the q-tips, I colored my image with the Stampin Pastels
5. Then use the Watercolor Pencils to add a few darker areas, it may be hard to see in the photo but it is really neat in real life.
6. Attach to a piece of Razzleberry Lemonade DP
7. Attach to a piece of Dusty Durango
8. Adhere 2 large photo corners in dusty durango
9. On the inside I stamped the saying from Razzle Dazzle with Basic Black (IT'S GOOD TO DREAM)
10. On the left side of the saying, I stamped the little flower with stem with Rich Razzleberry
11. All along the bottom I used the same flower as on the front (corners & center) also with Rich Razzleberry

Saturday, August 8, 2009

CHIC BOUTIQUE

I am still loving this stamp set (CHIC BOUTIQUE)! The black and yellow color combo came from my daughters teen magazine, it had a picture of Paris Hilton wearing a black and yellow dress. This hit me that I had to create the dress forms using these colors. The orange was just an added bonus. The look that I was going for was a Boutique window! Hopefully you enjoy. If you would like to purchase this stamp set, you can go here. Thank you for stopping by!

SUPPLIES:
STAMP SET: Chic Boutique
PAPER: whisper white, basic black, crushed curry, dusty durango
INK: basic black (ink pad), basic black, yoyo yellow (markers)
MISC: mat pack, scallop edge punch, fire square rhinestone brads, pop dots




1. stamp image 3 times on whisper white
2. color in image with stampin write markers
3. adhere to basic black paper
4. adhere to crushed curry paper
5. cut a piece of dusty durango and scallop edge the bottom side
6. make 2 creases in the card stock. The first crease is the fold that will go at the top and the 2nd crease is just above the scallops.
7. using the mat pack, mark where the stone brads will be placed
8. insert the stone brads
9. adhere the top fold back against the card stock
10. adhere the pop dots to the 2nd fold to create a pop out look
11. I created the same look on the inside, with the exception of the Dusty Durango piece is just a flat service.
12. I stamped the saying from the Chic Boutique stamp set
*** HAVE A STAMPING GREAT DAY! ***

Friday, August 7, 2009

SPOOKTACULAR

SPOOKTACULAR! It is getting close that time of year again to begin thinking about the holidays fast approaching. This is a card that I cased from card maker magazine. I did use different stamps and tools, but it was a good layout design.

SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: SU Baroque, misc stamps that I think I picked up for $1.00 a Michaels a couple of years ago.
INK: Basic Black, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, and a basic black stampin write marker
PAPER: Dusty Durango, Black & Whisper White
TOOLS: SU Photo corner punch, circle cutter, google eyes, sponges, scissors, crystal effects

1. using the photo corner punch, punch 3 times
2. cut a small square at the top of the middle piece to create ears
3. using crystal effects, I added the google eyes for full effect
4. using black ink, stamped the baroque on the side
5. adhere the photo corners to the top and bottom of the left side
6. added a 2nd photo corner of dusty durango for more depth
7. cut a circle of basic black and circle a size smaller of whisper white
8. stamped witch image in basic black
9. used sponges to sponge on the crushed curry around the witch
10. sponged on dusty durango around the dusty durango
11. adhered the image to the black circle
12. adhere to the card
13. on the inside I stamped the word SPOOKTACULAR and a couple of bats in the corner
*** HAVE A SPOOKTACULAR STAMPING DAY***

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

MERCI CAS25

This stamp set is another one that I just had to have. VERY THANKFUL (FRENCH) is what I am using today for the CAS25 challenge. I made a set of 3 cards w/ envelopes for a quick and easy gift. You can purchase this stamp set here, don't forget that each set that is purchased, SU will donate $2.00 to the RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES. This is another wonderful way that SU is making a difference in people's lives.
SUPPLIES:
STAMP SET: very thankful (french - Reconnaissance)
PAPER: whisper white, crushed curry, melon mambo & whisper white note cards
INK: bermuda bay
MISC: ticket corner punch

1. stamp image on whisper white cs 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" using bermuda bay stamp pad
2. ticket punch the corners
3. cut a piece of crushed curry cs 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" and also ticket punch the corners
4. cut a piece of melon mambo 1" x 3-1/2"
5. adhere all together on a piece of whisper white note cards 5" x 3-1/2"
6. stamp the merci beaucoup image on the inside

**** HAVE A STAMPING GREAT DAY ****

Monday, August 3, 2009

CHIC BOUTIQUE FITTING

I am still loving this stamp set. Chic Boutique has so many stamps that can create a wonderful array of images and designs. I cased this one from Lisa. if you would like to place an order for this stamp set and have it shipped directly to your home 24 /7, pls click here.
SUPPLIES:
STAMP SET: chic boutique
INK: (markers = positively pink, tempting turquoise, lovely lilac, green galore, only orange, yoyo yellow, cameo coral), basic black ink pad
PAPER: melon mambo, raspberry lemonade dsp, whisper white
MISC: fire square rhinestone brads, mat pack

1. stamped image on whisper white
2. colored image w/ stampin write markers
3. adhere to melon mambo cs
4. stamped saying onto melon mambo
5. used mat pack to mark exactly where I wanted the brads positioned
6. add the brads to image and adhere to the dsp
7. Card was so simple it took me less than 15 minutes to put together.
*** HAVE A STAMPING GREAT DAY! ***
ROBIN

CHIC BOUTIQUE Z-FOLD 2

I really like this stamp set CHIC BOUTIQUE. I also really liked the layout a lot so I had to do a 2nd card. The z-fold card is from Susie and just had to give this one a try one more time. If you would like to order this stamp set, please click here.

SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: chic boutique
INK: basic black ink pad, baja breeze, tempting turquoise, pacific point & basic black marker
PAPER: whisper white, razzleberry lemonade dsp
MISC: modern label punch, scallop edge punch, paper cutter, sponges, snail adhesive

1. cut whisper white to 4 1/4" x 10"
2. fold in half, then fold back 3/4 of the way
3. cut DSP to fit in each space
4. cut another piece of dsp (for inside)
5. cut whisper white piece to stamp image, and another piece for the inside
6. color image with sponging colors
7. using the black marker, go over the image just to make it appear darker
8. punch a piece of dsp and piece of ww from the modern label punch, add color to the ww as well
9. cut off ends of white and adhere to dsp
10. add scallop edge punch to dp / image
11. adhere all pieces together and you have a quick card for any occassion.

CHIC BOUTIQUE Z-FOLD

I have been wanting to use my CHIC BOUTIQUE stamp set since I got it, but things have been a little crazy around here. So today I saw the z-fold card from Susie and just had to give this one a try. If you would like to order this stamp set, please click here.
SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: chic boutique
INK: basic black ink pad, bermuda bay ink pad, (markers = orchid opulence, summer sun, yoyo yellow & tempting turquoise
PAPER: whisper white, razzleberry lemonade dsp
MISC: modern label punch, fire square rhinestone brad, snail, stampin dimensionals, paper cutter

1. cut whisper white to 4" x 10"
2. fold at 4 1/2" and then 2 3/4"
3. cut DSP to fit in each space 2 pieces of 2 1/2" x 3 3/4", 1 piece 4 1/4" x 3 3/4"
4. cut another piece of dsp 3" x 3" & 3 3/4" x 3" (for inside)
5. cut whisper white piece 2 3/4"x2 3/4" to stamp image, 3 1/2"x 2 3/4"(for inside)
6. color image and mount on dsp 3x3" paper
7. punch a piece of dsp and piece of ww from the modern label punch
8. cut off ends of white and adhere to dsp
9. add brad to modern label punch (use dimensionals)
10. adhere all pieces together and you have a quick card for any ocassion.