Two Friends Stamping

Trying My Hand at Embossing!

Hi Everyone;

I spent this afternoon making some cards using the embossing technique that everyone seems to be trying their hand at! Julie first introduced me to the possibilities last month with her great card for Valentine's Day. I took inspiration from several cards I saw and also from the new Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Mini. I really like how they turned out!

I used a combination of colors highlighted in the papers - Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake, Rose Red, Pear Pizzazz and Very Vanilla, in addition to the super cool NEW seam binding available in Rose Red, Crumb Cake and Pear Pizzazz.

A couple of the cards used brads from the Antique Brads Collection. The sentiments from the Upsy Daisy Stamp Set and Sincere Salutations were used. The Big Shot (my favorite tool of all!) and the Square Lattice Embossing Folder were used after adhering the squares onto a piece of Very Vanilla.

Hope you like them! Have a great night;

Karin

LOVE is in the Air!

Good Evening Everyone!

Today's post showcases another one of Julie's Beautiful Creations!

I just love the new DSP and the overall colors of this beauty! This card can be used for many different occasions - Valentine's Day, Anniversary, Thinking of You and a host of other special occasions!

Hope you enjoy your day and don't forget .... SALE-A-BRATION is the BEST time of the year to stock up on all those Stampin' Up items you need, want and cannot live without! Call Julie or I for any assistance with your order!

Karin

A Swap of Julie's

Julie is enjoying herself at the Stampin' Up Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN and this is one of her swaps. Don't you love it?

Are you interested in finding out how she created the embedded hearts on the card? It's NOT a stamp ..... it's a cool technique she will demonstrate at our February 5th Sale-a-bration Workshop at my house in Northville, MI. Join us from 1P - 3P on Saturday, Feb 5th to make a few Valentine's projects to keep, see some demonstrations (like this one) and check out all the new products Stampin' Up has to offer.

Enjoy the card today .....

For You … (My Brayer Experimentation :)

Honestly, I look at all my cards and I am a pretty straightforward “stamper”. I have not (or maybe I am a tad bit intimidated) tried a lot of new techniques (unlike my upline Julie whose cards are each an incredible masterpiece of techniques!) so this is really stepping a bit out of the box for me to try. I went through several attempts before Julie coached me and I got just the right pressure with the Brayer (not an easy tool to use!) to highlight the background of this card.  

I also used the new Color Coach to help choose a new color combination for this card. In the end I liked it but as it was coming together I was not too sure! Isn’t that the way it is with card making …. As I am going through the process I am thinking to myself, this will never look good but at the completion …. It usually is one I am proud of!

Remember, you can shop online with Karin (me!) or Julie, 24/7! Just click on our names here to order or email us. We are happy to help!

Stamp set(s): Great Friend, Occasional Quotes (Level 3 Hostess Set) (inside)

Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Concord Grape (love this color!), Very Vanilla

Inks: Concord Grape

Tools: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Brayer, 1 3/8” Circle Punch, 1 ¾” Scallop Circle Extra Large Punch, Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive

Extras: Basic Pearls Jewels, Daffodil Delight 5/8” Satin Ribbon, Non-SU White Crochet Thread

I may pull out that Brayer again sometime soon! Thanks and have a great day;

Karin

 

 

Thank You Patchwork

The inspiration for this card came from a recent Stamping Publication idea and the stack of 6 x 6 Designer Series Papers I purchased to get a sampling of the new designer series papers this season. I am determined to use up the stack of paper before I buy more (yeah, right …..!). This is a great way to get a little taste of a lot of papers and decide which ones you absolutely want to purchase in a 12 x 12 size.

Remember, you can shop online with Karin (me!) or Julie, 24/7! Just click on our names here to order or email us. We are happy to help!

Stamp set(s): With All My Heart

Paper: Sweet and Sour Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red

Inks: Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink, Stampin’ Write Markers in Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie

Tools: Sponge, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Mini Glue Dots, Snail Adhesive

Extras: Linen Thread, Neutrals Designer Buttons

Thanks for looking!

Karin

 

It’s The Thought

There’s still a couple of days left before the Summer Mini is gone forever and you don’t want to miss out on this fun Level 1 Hostess Set – It’s the Thought. It’s not too late to get a set of your own! Any $150 order or more, placed before August 31^st and this set can be yours if you choose.

Although I have planned several cards to post in the next month, I am actually not going to be touching my stamps for an entire month! I may not survive …..I may have to find my new SU! Friends in Tucson to get my “fix” but then again, I may be too busy with our new house! We saw it for the first time this weekend! I will post some pics soon :)

Onto the card …. My inspiration for this card came from the Summer Mini on page 4 – I transformed the idea into a card. Thought it turned out bright and cheery!

Remember, you can shop online with Karin (me!) or Julie, 24/7! Just click on our names here to order or email us. We are happy to help!

Stamp set(s): It’s the Thought (Level 1 Hostess Set from the Summer 2010 Mini)

Paper: Build a Bear Pawsitively Prints (II), Poppy Parade, Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron, Watercolor Paper

Inks: Black Stazon, Stampin’ Write Markers in Poppy Parade, So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise

Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive

Extras: 5/8” So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon (Retired)

Hope you like it and stay tuned in the next couple weeks for a few new pictures of the new house!

Karin

 

 

 

Sorry …. I Was Crabby :(

Loved my husband’s response when he saw this card and realized it was for him from me! He loved it and that says a lot! I have wanted to use the Level 1 Hostess Set in the Summer Mini for a bit and was glad I created this cute card for him. It’s not too late to get a set of your own! Any $150 order or more, placed before August 31^st and this set can be yours if you choose.

 Make circles of any size with the Circle Scissors Plus … layer with the new 2 ½” Circle Punch available in the Holiday Mini starting September 1^st! Must have stamping tools J

Remember, you can shop online with Karin (me!) or Julie, 24/7! Just click on our names here to order or email us. We are happy to help!

Stamp set(s): It’s the Thought (Level 1 Hostess Set from the Summer 2010 Mini), Short and Sweet

Paper: Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Marina Mist

Inks: Stampin’ Write Markers in Cajun Craze and Marina Mist

Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, 2 ½” Extra Large Circle Punch (available starting September 1^st in the Holiday Mini), 1 3/8” Circle Punch, 1 ¾” Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive

Thanks for looking and have a great week stamping!

Karin

Once in a Blue Moon - Owl Punch

This is the card a made for my husband for our 30^th wedding anniversary.  Once in a blue moon a marriage like ours comes along.  We have been thru many, many trials in our time together and we still feel very blessed to have each other. 

I used the Circle Scissor Plus to make a mask for the moon.  I sponged White Craft Ink onto the Night of Navy Card stock with daubers-I just kept “daubing” and smoothing until I got the finish I wanted.  The branch is from the Bird Punch.  I think Stampin’ Up has done a great job with these new punches!

Remember that you can shop online with Karin or Julie (me!), 24/7.  Just click on our names here to order or email us.  We would be happy to help you!

Stamp sets:  Tiny Tags and For All You Do

Paper:  Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Whisper White, Early Espresso and Sahara Sand Card Stock and the Brights Patterns DSP Stack

Ink:  Pumpkin Pie and Melon Mambo Classic Stamp Pads

Tools:  Circle Scissor Plus, Two-Step Owl Punch, Two-Step Bird Punch, Jewelry Tag Punch, the small heart from the Heart to Heart Punch, the 1/16^th inch Circle Handheld Punch and Sponge Daubers

Accessories:  Linen Thread

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Julie

 

 

 

You Make Me Smile – Thank You Diane!

I had a lot of fun using the brand new, Two Step Owl punch to create a card of my own today! Julie inspired me with her absolutely adorable card seen here and this is my version! I used a card from Cindy B. for layout inspiration and made a few changes to her original, including using the new adorable Owl. 

This card is on it’s way to Arizona to thank my buddy, Diane, who has been sleuthing around our new home being built, and taking dozens and dozens of pictures to send back to us! She’s been a lifesaver to me and every time I see an email from her, it makes me smile knowing I’ll get another glimpse at our home being built :) Here’s a shot of the outside, taken today …. Almost done!

Hope you like it!

Remember you can purchase any of these wonderful products and more from Karin (me!) or Julie, 24/7.  Just click on our names here to order or email us.  We would be happy to help you!

Stamp Sets: Season of Friendship, FYI, Stem Sayings (Inside)

Paper: Chocolate Chip CS, Crumb Cake CS, Play Date Designer Series Paper, Whisper White CS, Tempting Turquoise CS

Ink: Real Red and Old Olive Classic Ink

Tools:  Two Step Owl Extra Large Punch, Large Word Window punch, Mini glue Dots, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive

Accessories to make it special:  Red Button from Bolds Collection (Retired), Linen Thread

Thanks for looking!

Karin

 

Occasional Quotes-I’m Here For You

I love this little owl!  I have seen him used so many ways,  but as soon as I opened my new package of Woodland Walk DSP I knew how I was going to use him.  I think Stampin’ Up has created a real winner with this punch!

You can shop online with Karin or Julie (me!), 24/7.  Just click on our names here to order or email us.  We would be happy to help you!

Stamp sets:  Occasional Quotes-level 3 hostess set

Paper:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake and Whisper White Card Stock, Woodland Walk DSP and Sweet and Sour Specialty Paper

Ink:  Early Espresso Classic Stamp Pad

Tools:  Big Shot, Movers and Shapers Curly Label Set, Magnetic Movers and Shapers Punch Windows, Modern Label Extra Large Punch, 1 ¾ inch Circle Extra Large Punch and Two-Step Owl Extra Large Punch, Dimensionals and Sponge Daubers

Accessories:  1/8 inch Pumpkin Pie Taffeta Ribbon

Thanks for looking and have a wonderful day!

Julie