It is difficult for me to totally design a card from scratch. Most of my inspiration comes from Splitcoaststampers.com and Stampin' Up! Demonstrators. Card maps are sketches, normally in black and white that help in the proper placement of your embellishments (ribbon, flowers, etc). Visit the Page Maps Blog for your own inspiration.
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So Saffron cardbase measuring 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Sweet Pea Designers Series Paper (DSP) measures 5 1/2" x 2 1/4"*
Punches used in this card
Two-Step Bird Extra-Large
1-3/8" Circle
Scallop Circle
Word Window
Modern Label
Movers & Shapers Modern Label die was used for the last layer of the sentiment
Using So Saffron and Pumpkin Pie ink, stamps from the Seeing Spots stamp set were randomly stamped on the cardbase
Pumpkin Pie cardstock was used for the scallop frame*
Bird was punched out of the Sweet Peak DSP
Twig was punched out of Old Olive cardstock
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Glue Pen
* Using the 1 3/8" Circle punch, I punched 3/4" of the circle from the DSP.
* Using Pumpkin Pie cardstock, I used the 1 3/8" Circle punch and punched out a circle, the circle is not used. Taking the Scallop Circle punch, center the scallop over the hole in the cardstock, and punch. This frame was then glue over the punched out area of the DSP (trimming to fit the edge).
I created the flower in this picture using So Saffron cardstock and the Scallop Circle punch from Stampin' Up! I punched out four scallops and using my bone folder, broke down the fibers by using the same motion you do to curl ribbon. Once the fibers are broken down enough, you can carefully pull the two layers apart.
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Taken with Teal cardbase measuring 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Sweet Pea Designers Series Paper measures 5 1/4" x 4"
Taken with Teal cardstock measuring 1/2" x 6" was put through the crimper and cut down to fit the 5 1/4" width of the card
Flower was made out of So Saffron cardstock
Leaves were made out of Old Olive cardstock*
Sentiment layers were So Saffron, Old Olive and Taken with Teal cardstock
Thank You! sentiment is from the Very Versatile stamp set and was stamped using Taken with Teal ink
Scallop Oval, Large Oval and Small Oval punches
Crimper
Tombo Multi Purpose Adhesive
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Rhinestone brad
To create the leaves, cut one scallop oval and fold in half lengthwise and run it through your crimper at an angle.
Two lucky women are going to win one pair of these adorable birdhouses filled with M&M's. The Adams/Johnston Circle representing the United Methodist Women from First United Methodist Church of Jasper meets once a month. Jane and I decided it would be fun to a monthly door prize drawn from everyone in our circle that attends the UMW General Meeting. We did not meet in July, so Monday's drawing will be for the June and August General meetings.
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Close to Cocoa Patterns Designer Series
Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip and Sage Shadow cardstock
Bigz L Mini Milk Carton die
Big Shot
Standard Pads
Premium Crease Pad
Scallop Edge Border, 1/2" Circle and Two-Step Bird Extra-Large punches
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
1/2" Library Clips
Tombow Mono Multi glue
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M&M's candy
Argyle embossing folder
Clear sheet (to hold candy in bird house)
The roof is first cut at 4" x 2", then scored in half. The bottom edges are cut using the Scallop Edge Border punch and then roof is put through the Big Shot inside an embossing folder.
Margaret H. and Susan B. were the winners of the pair of birdhouses, of course they loved them. It is so fun GIVING!
Using the sentiments from Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set, I created this gift. The recipient is able to choose the sentiment they want from happy birthday, With Sympathy, get well wishes, thank you and thinking of you. The recipient also gets to choose where on the card that they want to put their sentiment embellishment. I included in this gift set clear adhesive tabs to attach sentiment choice onto embellishment.
I found instructions for this cute card holder here. Please take the time to comment on Carmi's posting to show your appreciation of her sharing her talents with you.
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Whisper White card base
So Saffron cardstock
Stamps from the Teeny Tiny Wishes and Thinking Happy Thoughts were stamped in Bermuda Bay ink
1-1/4", 1-3/8" and Scallop Circle punches
Word Window, Modern Label punches and Movers & Shapers Modern Label die
So Saffron 5/8" grosgrain ribbon
Dimensions
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Coordinating patterned paper
Brad
Eyelet
Strong adhesive 1/2" and 1/8" wide
Photo album adhesive tabs
The Modern Label punch and Modern Label die are adhered together and Dimensionals are placed on the back. All the recipient has to do is peel and stick!
Thank you for stopping by my blog - have a great day!
I am not big on butterflies, but liked Jenn Diercks' card so much I had to CASE it (Copy and Steal Everything....acceptable as long as you give the creator the credit.)
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Apricot Appeal cardstock 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" folded
Certainly Celery cardstock layer cut at 5 1/4" x 4"
Whisper White cardstock layer cut at 5" x 3 3/4"
Happy Birthday from the Vintage Labels stamp set was stamped in Rose Red
So Saffron 5/8" grosgrain ribbon
Beautiful Wings Embosslit die was used to cut out the Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal and Rose Red butterflies
I crochet the flower pictured in this card using DMC embroidery floss.
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Card base: Whisper White is 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" when folder
First Layer: Rose Red cardstock is cut at 5 1/4" x 4"
Second Layers: Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper (DSP), top half cut at 5" x 1 1/2", bottom half cut at 5" x 2"
Old Olive cardstock
Rose Red ink
Rose Red 1/4" grograin ribbon - 6 1/4"
Small Oval, Word Window and Modern Label punches
Movers and Shapers Modern Label die
Crimper
Dimensionals
Other Products
Embroidery floss
Button
Medium glue dots
Directions
The DSP used for the top half of the second layer is glued first to the Rose Red cardstock
The DSP used for the bottom half of the second layer is then added, covering a little DSP already affixed to the Rose Red cardstock
Wrap grosgrain ribbon around the front of the layers and glue to the back (covers the lines where the two different DSP meet.)
The layers are then glued to the card base
To create the leaves, cut out two small oval punches, fold them lengthwise in half. Using your crimper angle the folded oval through the crimper
Using medium glue dots, add the leaves to the back of your crochet flower
Place medium glue dots behind flower and attach to card
Stamp image onto DSP and punch out using the Word Window punch
Punch a Modern Label out of Old Olive cardstock
Using the Movers & Shapers Modern Label die, cut one out of Rose Red cardstock
Place completed sentiment onto card using Dimensionals
For directions to create the crochet flowers, check out Nicole's blog HERE. Please take the time to comment on Nichole's posting to show your appreciation of her sharing her talents with you.
Inspired by a card designed by Sherrie Barron, I created this card.
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Riding Hood Red cardbase is 5 1/4" x 8" and then folded
Whisper White cardstock is cut at 4 1/4" x 2 1/8"
Night & Day Speciality Designer Series Paper (DSP) is cut at 3 7/8" x 1 1/2"
Scallop Trim Border punch
Riding Hood Red butterfly is cut using the Beautiful Wings Embosslit die
Happy Birthday (from the Well Scripted stamp set) is stamped in Basic Black
3/16" Corner Rounder punch
Mini Glue Dots
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Ribbon
Houndstooth embossing folder
Directions
The card front only is embossed using a houndstooth embossing folder. A typical folded cardbase measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"; however, the embossing folder only accommodates 5 1/4" x 4". That is one of the benefits of purchasing Stampin' Up! embossing folders, they are designed to emboss the entire card front of a 5 1/2" x 4" folded cardbase.
Top layers - Whisper White cardstock is first cut at 4 1/4” x 2 1/8". Using the Scallop Trim Border punch, I punched one side and then trimmed it down to 3 7/8" x 2 1/8" so that the punched border is centered perfectly. I am bit of a perfectionist.
Stamp Happy Birthday in the upper left hand corner
Apply adhesive to the wrong side/bottom edge only of your Whisper White stamped piece. Attached this piece to the DSP; exposing 3/4" of the DSP
Round all four corners using the corner rounder punch
Using your favorite method*, tie a knot in the ribbon and wrap it around
Apply adhesive to the back of these layers and affix it to your card base
Add a glue dot to the back of the butterfly and affix on card.
*Tying ribbon can be challenging. I recently discovered two great videos on tying knots and bows. Darlene created two fantastic videos showing different ways of tying ribbon. You can view her videos here. Please take the time to comment on Darlene's blog to show your appreciation of her sharing her talents with you.
I created a tutorial for my Post-it-Note holder using the Bind-it-All tool.
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Simple Friendship stamp set
Kiwi Kiss and Rose Red Stampin' Write markes
Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper
Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White and Rose Red cardstock
1 3/4" circle punch
Brayer
Snail
Dimensionals
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3" x 3" Post-it-Note
Bind-it-All tool
1/2" Owires
Glue stick
Ribbon
Tutorial is available for $2.50. Upon payment, your tutorial will be sent to you by email. I usually check my account twice a day. The email will be sent to the one you have with Paypal, unless otherwise noted. Thank you.
Yes, another Fan Fold card. I like how it adds dimension to a card.
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Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper
Bashful Blue and Real Red cardstock
Real Red ink
Very Versatile stamp set
Small, Large and Scallop Oval and 3/4" Circle punches
Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
Other Products
4" scallop circle die
Fabric covered brad
My tutorial can be purchased for $2.50. Upon payment, your tutorial will be sent to you by email. I usually check my account twice a day. The email will be sent to the one you have with Paypal, unless otherwise noted.
Class Description: See what you can create with paper, ink, stamps, glue and ribbon. In this class you will learn how easy and fun it is to make greeting cards, gift bags and party favors.
Fee: $30, $5 discount if paid by August 22 (All materials supplied, please bring your own adhesive)
On Saturday, August 28, the United Methodist Women (Southwest District - Alabama) is offering 2010 Mission Series at the First United Methodist Church in Jasper, AL.
There will be three different areas of study, select one from the following:
For the Love of God: The Epistles of John (led by Minne Murell)
Joy to the World: Mission in the Age of Global Christianity (Led by Karen Bevill)
The Beauty and Courage of Sudan (led by Nancy Lane and Pat Ferrell)
Additional Information
First United Methodist Church of Jasper is located at 1800 3rd Avenue South, Jasper, AL 35501 - Click HERE for map
There is a real crisis in Africa that most people are not aware of.
I am asking for your help on a matter that is most urgent to the albinism community. In the last two years, at least 53 people with albinism have been hunted and killed in Tanzania to satisfy followers of widely held folk religions. Practitioners believe that the skin, organs and limbs of people with albinism can be made into potions that can give wealth or luck.
Tanzanians with albinism once had reason to believe that their government would uniformly prosecute the murderers, but recently, most trials have been suspended because of a “lack of funds”. Although prosecution has resumed in certain provinces, justice is by no means widespread or consistent. As a result, people with albinism in Tanzania live in constant fear for their lives, without the assurance of protection or justice.
The National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH) is working to put a stop to this horrific practice, and to compel the Tanzanian government to resume uniform prosecution of the murderers. To be more effective, we need your help to increase awareness about the ongoing crisis. I urge you to send a letter to your member of Congress and to your senator, asking them to join the campaign to end this practice. NOAH is seeking members of Congress who would be willing to sponsor a joint resolution calling for action in Tanzania.
Please visit THIS LINK to access a template letter for members of Congress, as well as contact information.
How can you help? Make a donation to Noah HERE, Under the Same Sun HERE or Asante Mariamu HERE.
To see the beauty in persons with albinism, click HERE.
As promised, I created a tutorial for the sunflower used in this card.
Supply list for sunflower
Cardstock - Scrap pieces in Summer Sun and Chocolate Chip
Two-Step Bird Extra-Large punch
1" Circle and 1/2” Circle punches
Big Shot machine
Perfectly Polka Dots embossing folder
Adhesive
Pencil
I know you will find my step-by-step instructions easy to follow. Sunflower Tutorial can be purchased for $2.50. Upon payment, your tutorial will be sent to you by email. I usually check my account twice a day. The email will be sent to the one you have with Paypal, unless otherwise noted.
If you wish to purchase any of the Stampin' Up! products used in this post, please email me.
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