A Peek Into My Stamping Room

Let's Give Thanks!

Hello Friends!  Today I would like to share with you a Thanksgiving card I created.  My mom always hosts Thanksgiving.  She makes our Thanksgiving dinner very special from setting the table “just right” to sending out special invitations.  Can you see where I am going with this?  LOL  Yep, that means that I am always in charge of our special Thanksgiving invitations.  So today, I decided it was time to sit down and start designing them.  I wanted to keep them simple but elegant so I used the 1415E Eastern Oyster Layering Basics Die set from Tonic to help me.    Here is my invitation…..

Don't you just love this stamp?  It's 5108H Stack O'Pumpkins from Pink Ink Stamp Company.  I stamped the image onto some mixed media paper using Jet Black Staz-on.  Then using the new ColourBlend Pencils from Crafter's Companion, I colored the image.  I really love to take the time to color, ya know?  It's is very relaxing!  Colored pencils work great for the images from Pink Ink Stamp Company because they are so detailed.  You can just sharpen that pencil and get into those tiny places!!

To begin, I cut the base cardstock to 4 1/4 x 11.  I scored it at 5 1/2″ and then folded the brown cardstock.  I then cut the green cardstock to 4 x 5 1/4″.  The patterned paper layer was cut to 3 3/4 x 5″.  Then I stamped and colored the cute pumpkin image.  Using the 1415e Eastern Oyster Layering Basics Die set, I die cut the image and die cut a piece of patterned paper that is slightly larger.  The increments in size for this set are really nice!  The largest die in the set is 3 3/4  x 5 1/2″ so the dies are the perfect size for card making.  Here is a closer look at the image.  Can you see the 757N Golden Sunset Glitter Drops that I added to the berries?  That just added the right touch!

 

To complete the card, I printed the sentiment onto white cardstock using my computer.  Then I positioned the die into place using some repositional tape and ran it thru the Tangerine die cutting machine.  I used a slot punch on the right-hand side of the main panel to punch a place for my ribbon.  I really like using this technique on my cards because it gives me plenty of space to add a bow.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Tonic Supplies Use:

• 1451e Eastern Oyster Layering Basics Die Set
• 757N Sunset Gold Nuvo Glitter Drops
• 153e Super Trimmer
• 138e Tangerine Die Cutting & Embossing machine
• 420e Funky Glue

Other Supplies Used:

• 5108H Stack O'Pumpkins - Pink Ink Stamp Company - all Pink Ink Stamps are available at www.ellenhutson.com
• Echo Park Papaer - Fall is in the Air - Autumn Bunting & Fall Floral
• ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon
• ColourBlend Pencils - Crafter's Companion

What Did You Make?

Yesterday was World Cardmaking Day!  Did you get to participate in some of the challenges that were happening all over the internet?  Or maybe you walked into your craft room to make something and almost screamed out loud because your desk was so messy?  I actually did both!  

First I had to straighten up my desk and re-arrange my ribbon drawer.  I tell you that I did actually scream out loud but not to loud because I didn't want to scare my family.  I will show you what my ribbon drawer looked like AFTER I cleaned it.......

 

After making my ribbon look all pretty, I got some of my Classic Sunflower Paper Collection from Heartfelt Creations and got busy making some cards!  Here is what I started with......

 

This isn't something I purchase very often but I was lucky enough to find this packet of 8 - 5x7" Kraft cards with matching envelopes in the clearance aisle on one of my shopping trips to Hobby Lobby.   To save myself some time, I used these as the base for all of my cards.  Here they are!

Here are a few more.....

 

I used the Classic Sunflower Paper Collection from Heartfelt Creations, various stamps from Our Daily Bread, JustRite Paper Crafts and Stampin' Up! Plus a bunch of ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon (which is what is in that very organized drawer!),a bottle of Diamond Stickles and Rich Cocoa Memento Ink pad.  I had alot of fun and I think my mom will enjoy sending them to her friends.  I would love to see what you made for World Cardmaking Day....so leave me a link and I will check it out!

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

 

 

 

 

So Thankful with JustRite Papercrafts!

Hello Friends! Hope the week is going well for you.  Here at my house its kinda quiet and I am thankful for that.  This summer has been so busy and alittle frantic.  I hate to say that I want summer to be over because that means back to College for my oldest daughter but some days.....I'm sure you know the feeling!

The other day I sat down at my crafty desk and decided to make a couple of cards just for my stash!  I haven't done that in awhile and it was very nice.  Here is the first one!

As you can see, this card is the same layout as my birthday card from yesterday.  I really love the 5x7 Elegant Labels Four dies because the die really makes your card elegant looking without taking alot of time.  I stamped the sentiment "So Thankful" from Good Friends Labels Twenty-Nine from JustRite Papercrafts.  I just purchased this stamp set not too long ago and I just love it!

As you can see, I fussy cut the butterfly/flower image from the Fairy Rhymes paper (Prima) and adhered it into place using 3d foam squares.  After everything was done, I covered it with Stickles.  Then I set it aside to dry.  I have to do it this way, otherwise I make a terrible mess of the Stickles!  Do you have a problem with that, too?  LOL

Check back tomorrow because I have another card with a different technique to share with you.

 

Supplies:

Stamps: JustRite Papercrafts - Good Friends Labels Twenty-Nine

Papers:  Prima- Fairy Rhymes; Discount Cardstock -Kraft, Whipped Cream Pop-Tones, 12 x 12 Celery cardstock - JoAnn's

Ink: Tsukineko - Rich Cocoa Memento Ink
Embellishments: Want2Scrap pearl flourish, Really Reasonable Ribbon - Peach Seam binding, flowers, lace 
Tools/Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts - 5x7 Matting Basics A; 5x7 Elegant Labels Four and Labels Four die templates

 

 

RRR October Blog Hop

Hello!  Welcome to the Really Reasonable Ribbon October Blog Hop.  If you are following the hop, you should be coming from my sweet friend,  Emily's Blog.  If not, please pop on over to the Really Reasonable Ribbon blog to get started!!

This is the ribbon assortment for October.  These beautiful ribbons are just in time for Christmas card creating season!  If you aren't a member of the RRR Monthly ribbon club yet, you should definitely check it out!

The project I made for you today was actually pretty fast and easy.  I used some My Mind's Eye - All Is Bright 6x6 paper, a stamp from The Rubber Cafe' and some of this beautiful ribbon.

Like I said this was quick and easy because I let the patterned paper do most of the work!  I stamped the sentiment onto some white cardstock that I cut into a 3/4" strip.  Here is a close-up!

That pretty rhinestone button is from  Pink Paislee.  I just cut 2 strips of the white lace and layered them underneath my knotted ribbon using glue dots.  Then I attached the sentiment and rhinestone button with more glue dots.  

Hope you like my project for today's hop.  Aren't the ribbons just super?  I sure think so!!  Now its time to hop on over to my friend, Jeanne's blog, to see her wonderful project!  Have a wonderful weekend!

RRR & Hampton Arts Breast Cancer Awareness Blog Hop!

Hello and welcome to the Really Reasonable Ribbon and Hampton Art Breast Cancer Awareness Blog Hop!  The RRR DT has joined up with the Hampton Art Dt to show you a bunch of fantastic projects using Really Reasonable Ribbon and Hampton Art products!  Special thanks to Hampton Art for sending me Stamps and Ink to use for this hop.

If you are following along with the hop, you have come from Linda's Blog.  If not, please to to the Really Reasonable Ribbon blog  or to the Hampton Art Blog to get started!  You don't want to miss a stop along the way with this hop....there are some beautiful projects.

For my project today, I made an accordian card using lots of RRR ribbon and trims plus a wonderful stamp set from Hampton Art called Carpe Diem.  This is a clear stamp set with 14 stamps in the Art Warehouse line from Hampton Art.  Here is my accordian tag card.

This accordian tag card measures 5 1/2" x 10" and is scored at every 2 1/2".  I actually did this in 2 panels so I could cut the top of each panel using a die from the Creative Book pages set from Spellbinders™ Paper Arts.  This is called selective cutting and I can show you this technique in another post if you are interested.  I stamped all over, didn't I?  These clear stamps are really high quality, taking ink very well and were fun to use!

Here are a few close-ups.

 These words are actually 3 different stamps that I put together.  I stamped them onto some Simply Smooth Ivory using Rich Cocoa Memento ink.  Then I used on oval die template to cut/emboss this.  I sponged the edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink and layered it onto S5-030 Fancy Tags Two that I cut/emboss from pink cardstock.  I used the Antique Linen Distress Ink on almost every edge of this project.  I stamped the bird using Victorian Velvet Distress Ink and fussy cut it out adding stickles after everything was finished!  Those beautiful pink rhinestones are also from Hampton Art Studio G line of self adhesive gems.

 Ok now that you have enjoyed my project, its time to go to your next stop!  Please hop on over to Gini Cagle's blog!  Have a fun time checking out all the Really Reasonable Ribbon and Hampton Art goodies along the way!

There will be a prize with a value of approximately $20 offered on both the Hampton Art Blog and the RRR blog so make sure you comment on all the stops so you are entered to win these great prizes.

 

Supplies Used:

• Hampton Art - Carpe Diem clear stamp set
• Really Reasonable Ribbon - Mini Pom Poms Ivory, Sophia Natural Crochet Lace, 1/2" Rose Petal Seam Binding, Scor-Tape & Scor-Pal
• Spellbinders™ Paper Arts - LF-001 Creative Book Pages, S5-030 Fancy Tags Two, S4-322 Grommet Tags, Classic Ovals Petite Lg, S4-294 Beaded Ovals #2
• Ink - Victorian Velvet Distress Ink, Antique Linen Distress Ink, Old Paper Distress Ink, Rich Cocoa Memento Ink Pad
• Accessories - Pink Self Adhesive Gems - Studio g (Hampton Art); slot punch

RRR August Blog Hop!

Hello!  Welcome to the Really Reasonable Ribbon August Blog Hop.  If you are following the hop, you should be coming from my sweet friend,  Emily's Blog.  If not, please pop on over to the Really Reasonable Ribbon blog to get started!!

The ribbon assortment for August is just wonderful!  The color combo will quickly become your favorite because I know I sure do love it!  If you aren't a member of the RRR Monthly ribbon club yet, you should definitely check it out!

 

Here is my project for today's hop!

 

I needed an anniversary card and thought these colors were just perfect!  I used the new EL-019 Ornamental Iron M-Bossabilities™ and Silver Mirri cardstock.  I just love how the mirror cardstock looks when embossed with the M-Bossabilities™ folder, don't you?  Here are a few close-ups.

I used some amethyst cardstock and S5-086 Bitty Blossoms die templates to make the flowers.  The leaves and the base of the card are made from gray cardstock.  The ribbon is the Diamond Satin Shell Grey 5/8" ribbon from the August Ribbon Club assortment. 

I hope you have enjoyed my project for today's hop.  Now it's time to hop on over to my friend, Jeanne's blog to see her awesome project!!  Have fun hopping and have a great day!

Supplies Used:

• sentiment stamp - Love (from 1Cornithians 13: 1-3) stamp - The Rubber Cafe
• Cardstock - Gray 67#, Intense Amethyst Prismatic,  Neenah Solar White 80#,  Silver Mirri Cardstock - Discount Cardstock
• Die Templates - EL-019 Ornamental Iron M-Bossabilities™, S5-086 Bitty Blossoms, S5-026 Labels Twenty - Spellbinders™ Paper Arts
• Other Supplies - Tuxedo Black Memento Ink pad; Diamond Satin Shell Grey 5/8" Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon August Ribbon Club

 

 

RRR July Blog Hop with CardMaker!

Hello!  Welcome to the Really Reasonable Ribbon July Blog Hop.  This month we are doing something special and hopping along with the wonderful designers from CardMaker!  If you are following the hop, you should be coming from my sweet friend, Kimberly's blog.  If not, please pop on over to the Really Reasonable Ribbon blog to get started!!

The Ribbon Club Assortment for July is so much fun!  The vibrant colors are so perfect for this summertime weather we are having!  Here is what you get in this month's assortment....

Pretty, right?  The RRR Monthly ribbon club is such a great deal.  Hope you check it out!

Here is my project for today's blog hop.  I made an accordian card (tutorial found HERE on SCS)  using my wonderful Scor-Pal products along with the Really Reasonable Ribbon!  There are some great Scor-Pal products in the RRR store so be sure to check them out!

To hold my accordian card together, I made sure that my ribbon could move around because that will make it easier to tie into a pretty bow.  Here is what I did......

Before attaching the decorated front cover I made sure there was a place for my ribbon to slide?  Clear as mud, right?  This is what it looked like from the front.

Now its time for the inside!  I kept things kinda clean because I didn't want my accordian to be too thick when folded.  I thought the little tags in the pockets would be perfect to write a special note to your best friend!!

To make the pockets, I cut/embossed the S4-375 Scalloped Labels One from the orange cardstock and then cut that in half.  I added some 1/8" score tape around the edges.  Here is what it looked like before I put it in place.

I just cut two slips of white cardstock to slip inside.  I stamped the little flower image and punched a hole for the ribbon.  I added the two flowers and the bling to complete.  Here is what it looks like when folded together and laying down.

I hope you have enjoyed my blog post today.  Now its time to hop on over to my sweet friend, Jeanne's blog for the next project!  Have fun!

Supplies Used:

• Really Reasonable Ribbon - July Ribbon Club Assortment, 1/8" Scor-Tape, Scor-Buddy
• Spellbinders Paper Arts - S4-375 Scalloped Labels One, S5-143 Jewel Flowers & Flourishes, S5-132 A2 Mattings Basics A
• Clear Stamps - My Mind's Eye
• Discount Cardstock - Kraft, Two Scoops Pumpkin Pie, Prickly Pear, & Very Berry Cardstocks; Yellow Cascata Felt

 

RRR June Blog Hop!

Hello Everyone!  Welcome to the Really Reasonable Ribbon June Blog Hop!  If you are following the hop then you should have come from Emily's blog.  If not, please pop on over to the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog to start! 

This month's Ribbon Club is so neat!  I love all the beautiful ribbons so much!  Here is what you get for the June Ribbon Club.

See what I mean?  If you don't know anything about the Really Reasonable Ribbon club then you should definitely check it out.  You get an assortment of ribbons (like the one shown above) every month in your mailbox for $9.

Here is what I made with my ribbon!

 

 The hubby's birthday is in July so this will be the perfect card for him!  I used some Basic Grey's PB&J Collection for the patterned paper and letter stickers.  The card is 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" square.  I used some 1/4" Scor-Tape to hold the Satin Horizontal Stripe Red ribbon in place.  I tied a bow using the diamond satin blue ribbon.  Here are a few close ups of my card.

 

 

Thanks for checking out my project.  Now it is time to hop on over to Jeanne's blog and check out her project!  Have fun on the hop!

Supplies Used:

• Ribbon - June Ribbon Club Assortment (Really Reasonable Ribbon)
• Cardstocl - Neenah Solar White Cardstock 80#, Posh Navy Satin Cardstock 105# (Discount Cardstock) 
• Patterned Paper - PB&J Collection (Basic Grey)
• Accessories - Scor-Tape 

 

Wonderful Day!

Hello!  I have been super busy working on my Spellbinders Design Team committments but I thought since it had been so long since I blogged that I should make something to share with you all.  I made a quick and easy card in about 10 minutes.  It actually took me longer to find the sentiment than it did to make the card!  LOL

See what I mean?  Super easy.  I sure hope you have a wonderful day, too!  Be sure to check back on June 13 (Wednesday) for the monthly Really Reasonable Ribbon blog hop.  It will be great!

Supplies Used:

• Clear Stamp set - Gratitude (Penny Black)
• Cardstock - (Discount Cardstock) Neenah Solar White Cardstock 80#, Posh Aquamarine Dungaree 105#
  
• Dies - S4-345 Picot Edge Circles #3, ES-005 Enchanged M-Bossabilities Folder
• Accessories - Tuxedo Black Memento Ink pad, 3d thin foam squares (Scrapbook Adhesives by 3l); 3/8" Aqua Floral Satin Ribbon, Bow-Easy (Really Reasonable Ribbon)

Happy Birthday to My Mom!

Hello!  Today is a very special day.  It's my mom's 73rd birthday!  We are celebrating by taking her to the local botanical gardens and then out to lunch.  It will be a great day!   She is an active person and walks 3 miles almost every day.  So we decided an iPod is a great gift for her.  You know I hate to purchase a gift bag for these occassions so I got out a brown lunch sack and got busy!!  LOL

Here is my mom's gift bag!

Supplies Used:

• Cardstock - Neenah Solar White 80#, Berry Pink Smooth Cardstock 80#
  
• clear stamp set - My Mind's Eye
• ink - Melon Mambo - Stampin' Up!
• Dies - S5-062 Lace Doily Accents - Spellbinders™ Paper Arts
• Accessories - computer generated sentiment; pearl lines - Zva Creative; lace from my stash; Sheer Ombre Kiwi Watermelon Organza Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon; 3d foam squares, Scor-Tape

Here are a couple of close-ups:

Hope you have a great day!  The weather is going to be perfect for our day spent outside celebrating with my mom!  Talk to you soon!