I wanted to feature all the new stamps we have at our on-line store. We got a JustRite order and I made these two cards. Then one of our sales reps asked me to teach a class at her company’s trade show in March and i devoted all my time to working on that instead of the other new stamps. Be sure to check out what we got at the store www.stampexpressstore.com. And, maybe I’ll give you a sneak peak next week of the projects we are doing with the new Irogetin pencils from Tombow. One of the classes at the trade show will be focusing on these.
For my mom’s birthday in March, I made a spring-like card with flowers and a saying about flowers. I used the circle cut-out card from Stamp Express, paper from BoBunny, dies from Spellbinders, Copic markers, Martha Stewart punch, and of course stamps from JustRite.
The kid’s birthday card is sooo cute with animal print paper from BoBunny, stamps from JustRite Copic markers, Stamp Express quality cardstock, Martha Stewart punch and buttons from my stash. I hope you enjoy these.
Celebrate Kids
Flower Circle Card
It’s time to start thinking about spring and St. Patrick’s Day. Make green cards now and have them ready to mail next month. Here are 3 I made to sell at Brushstrokes and Blessings at the West Shore Farmers Market. My vintage print card features a Martha Stewart border punch, EK Corner Adorner, a Stamp Express vintage print, Stamp Express quality cardstock and Colorbok designer paper. This card would also be good for a March birthday.
Erin go braugh uses a Stamp Barn stamp, Colorbok paper and a Martha Stewart punch. The Kiss me card has Spellbinders label, May Arts ribbon, BoBunny designer paper that is hand stitched and Copic markers accented with Stickles for the gold.
Layering is the technique we want to stress here. One customer asked me how to keep her cards from looking like a kid’s coloring book. I feel that layering is the answer. Use patterned paper, stamps punches, ribbons, cardstock and embellishments to promote an adult look. Too much is never enough! You can purchase supplies for your green cards at
www.stampexpressstore.com. Go Green!
The Girl with the Green Shamrocks
Erin go Braugh
Kiss Me Im Irish
My sister was born on Valentine’s Day. So, a heartfelt wish with a heart cupcake is in order. I used the Stamp Express circle cut-out card in pink and some heart designer paper. Then I added a cupcake stamped from Hero Arts and colored with Copic markers. Some beads for sprinkles completed the cake. Then i mounted it on a Nesties circle from Spellbinders. For embellishment there is lace from a Martha Stewart punch. ribbon from May Arts and sentiment from Hero Arts. The basic cardstock for this and the next card are the quality cardstock from Stamp Express.
The blue card also features a Hero Arts cupcake, May Arts ribbon, Martha Stewart punch, Art Institute glitter, and designer paper from Colorbok. Layers are cut with oval Nesties from Spellbinder.
Take a look now for some of these products at our on-line store.
February Birthday Card #1
Birthday Card #2
Everyone loves receiving Valentine cards. Parents, lovers, children, grandchildren, and friends all enjoy a greeting on that special day. Here’s a selection you can copy or embellish upon. Designer papers are from BoBunny, cardstock is Stamp Express quality cardstock. Dies are Spellbinders and Accucut. Cupcake stamps are from Hero Arts. Sentiment stamp is JustRite, and the bunny is Stampavie. All coloring is done with Copic markers. Remember when cutting images out by hand, move the paper instead of the scissors for a smoother cut. Also, cut just outside the lines so that you can see the stamped outline. Embellishments include Prima flowers, butcher twine from Stampin’ Up, and glued on beads for the cupcake decorations. These are such fun to make, you’ll want to make more. All products are available at www.stampexpressstore.com. During January, everything is 30% off! Start crafting!
Valentine #1
Valentine #2
Valentine #3
It’s time to send notes of appreciation for all those wonderful holiday gifts and thoughts you received in the last few weeks. Here are three easy cards to slide you into the creative mood. Sometimes it is difficult to transform from holiday mode to everyday life. Start off with these “no brainer” cards and you can develop more ideas as you go.
I used the circle cut out cards from Stamp Express. They now are available in colors like black, red, yellow, green, pink, blue and purple as well as white. Cover the bottoms with Bo-Bunny designer paper, and add a stamped message, sticker or image. Purchase circle cut out cards here.
Still in the winter theme I used a snowflake sticker on the black and white sample. The Sizzix tag sports the sentiment leaving the inside to write a message. On the key collage, I finally got to use Stampin’ Up butcher twine with an Accucut buckle and the stamped message on the circle. This stamp is from Hero Arts, but you could use any that fit the round Nesties circle. My third card is thinking of Spring. Daffodils are Just-Rite and colored with Copic markers. The ribbon is May Arts. Check out stampexpressstore.com for all supplies. There is a SALE going on in January.
Now write a brief message and send these notes out to those you love. Friends and family would much rather receive a real card than an e-mail blurb from you in the new year!
Happy 2012!
Thank You Card #1
ThankYou Card #2
Thank You Card #3
These circle cut-out cards are such FUN to make. (and easy too). Cut designer paper to cover the front with a narrow border. Then choose a stamped image (we used Just-Rite stamps) that can be cut into a circle and layered. We used the Nestabilities from Spellbinder in our Cuttlebug die cut machine. The images were colored with Copic markers, but you could use pencils or whatever your choice of coloring technique that you like. Some elements were mounted on foam tape for a 3-D effect. Ink pads used were Memento from Tsukineko. The blank diecut cards are available at our online store along with other products used in these projects.
Go to www.stampexpressstore.com/store/die-cuts.html/
Friends Fill Your Life With Joy
Plant Smiles
If you want to make quick and easy holiday cards, purchase these kits on our
website store here. Everything is cut out and ready to color and glue. Some background papers may vary because of availability, but the results are all perfect. The fence card is impressive and the gatefold card is simple while looking complicated. I colored everything with Copic markers, but you can use colored pencils. Be sure to stock up on Scor-tape and Tombow glues. And, get crafting for the holidays.
Gatefold Christmas Card
Click here to purchase the Gatefold Christmas Card Kit
Snowman Fence Card
Click here to purchase the Snowman Fence Card Kit
I love to keep lists! Lists of gifts for people, things to do, ideas to try etc. You can alter any plain inexpensive notepad to make list making more fun. Here are some examples of seasonal pads we are taking to the church holiday event in November. You can use any size. Just cover the front with cardstock add decorative paper and put a band over the top to hold it together. Then embellish to your heart’s content. I used BoBunny designer paper and Stampin’ Up paper. Cardstock is Stamp Express quality cardstock. Stamps are from Stampavie and JustRite. Buttons and flowers are from my stash. Ovals were cut with Stampabilities Nesties dies. Use Scor-tape so everything will hold up well with use. These supplies are for sale at www.stampexpressstore.com.
Santa Altered Note Pad
Fall Altered Note Pad
Give Thanks Altered Note Pad
The fall stamps from JustRite are all so super I couldn’t make up my mind on what to do first. Here’s what I came up with for some of them. I’m still coloring others so stay tuned! All are colored with Copic markers and mounted on various circles from Spellbinders nestabilities. Solid cardstock is C’ordinations and Stamp Express quality cardstock. Designer papers are from BoBunny. All the papers, markers and stamps are for sale right now at www.stampexpressstore.com. Diecuts on the scrapbook page are Sizzix, flowers are Prima and ribbon is from my stash. A little Stickles brightened up the jack-o’lantern eyes. What fun these were to make. Try them.
12x12 Boo Halloween Page
Pumpkin Patch Card
Trick or Treat Card
House Mouse images just make you smile. And, this month’s Halloween set is adorable. Here are 2 of the 4 cards we have planned for the class at Olde Towne Books and Brew on Oct 1st. The Dracula mouse is being held off by the mouse with garlic! Stamps are from Stampabilities and colored with Copic markers. Designer paper is BoBunny, The second card uses Stamp Express pumpkin lovenotes. Inside we cut out just the vampire mouse and saying. Sign up for class now or order the stamps and materials at www.stampexpressstore.com. Our third card is one of the Christmas cards that Betsy Gibney is doing at the Locomotion Day on Oct 15 at the Stone Manse Bed and Breakfast. BoBunny holiday paper is topped with JustRite stamps and ribbon. Betsy has 4 holiday projects planned for her class that day. Barb is working on a gift idea and I’ll come up with something! Plus Myra is cooking and baking a delicious lunch and snacks. We hope to see you all at both of these events.
House Mouse Halloween Card
Halloween Lovenote Card (open)
Halloween Lovenote Card (closed)
Wishing You Joy Christmas Card
