Hi there
Well, it is the 4th Saturday of the month already and time for our casual monthly Blog Hop. This month we are sharing some inspiration using the fabulous Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration stamps sets that are FREE until 31 March 2010 with complying orders of Stampin' Up! products. Contact me if you would like to place an order.
You may have come from the blog of the talented Kathryn Mangelsdorf, but if not, you can start the Blog Hop from here by clicking on the link at the end of the post.
The first couple of cards I have for you use the 'Punch Bunch' stamp set, which gives you a range of stamps that match some of the great Stampin' Up! punches. I've taken the opportunity to create a couple of cards that could be suitable for the boys/men in our lives. On this card I've used the cute Owl stamp. I stamped and punched him out and then paper pieced his chest and added some extra dimension for his eyes. Not quite sure what the expression is, maybe bewilderment? This is a really quick way to use the Owl punch if you haven't got time to put together the pieces. The tree was created by stamping the Woodgrain background in Versamark onto White Gloss cardstock and embossing it with some brown embossing powder I've had forever. I then used a baby wipe and chocolate chip reinker to wipe over the top. I'm really pleased with the effect.
| Project Details | |
| Stamps | Punch Bunch, Woodgrain Background, Party This Way |
| Card stock & Papers | Tangerine Tango, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Gloss White, Whisper White |
| Ink | Versamark, Early Espresso, Tempting Turquoise, Tangerine Tango |
| Accessories | Early Espresso Brads |
| Tools | Little Leaves Die, Big Shot, Heat Gun, Brown embossing powder (not SU), 1 3/4" circle punch, Modern Label Punch, Owl Punch, Stampin' Write markersDimensionals |
The second card uses the Happy Birthday stamp, also from the 'Punch Bunch' stamp set. This is a great stamp for birthdays for any gender, but I wanted this one to be suitable for a male. I've gone with bright colours again, with Pacific Point and Real Red and the Brushed Silver 'Diamond Plate' embossing for the background. There is lots of texture on this card with the stars being being embossed with the Square Lattice embossing folder, the centre panel popped up and the chunky silver brads look like snaps. I also popped up the 'HB' by first stamping with Versamark onto Pacific Point cardstock and then cutting out the letters.
| Project Details | |
| Stamps | Punch Bunch |
| Card stock & Papers | Pacific Point, Real Red, Whisper White, Brushed Silver, Celebrations DSP, Brights Patterns Stack |
| Ink | Real Red |
| Accessories | 5/16" Silver Brads |
| Tools | Diamond Plate Embossing Folder, Square Lattice Embossing Folder (Stars), Big Shot, Small Star punch (Retired), Scallop Square punch, Dimensionals |
I couldn't finish without something more feminine, so I used the lovely 'Sweet Summer' stamp set to create this card. This is really a cute stamp set, that lets you mix and match the flowers and stems and garden critters. I've stamped the leaf scrolls and then coloured them with Stampin' Write markers. The flower head was cut out and popped up. I've layered this onto a square cut with the Scallop Trim border and corner punches. The sentiment and the butterfly are from the lovely 'So Happy for You' Sale-a-bration set.
| Project Details | |
| Stamps | Sweet Summer, So Happy For You |
| Card stock & Papers | Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, In Colour Patterns Stack |
| Ink | Stazon Black, Pretty in Pink |
| Accessories | Basic Pearls |
| Tools | Scallop Trim Border and Corner punches, Ticket Corner Punch (NAH), Stampin' Write Markers, Dimensionals |
Finally, is the lovely set 'Bliss', that I've used on this easel card. The focus colours are Early Espresso and Marina Mist with Very Vanilla. These are very easy to make and turn a card into a gift. This set really lends itself to the vintage look.
| Project Details | |
| Stamps | Bliss, Perfect Punches |
| Card stock & Papers | Marina Mist Textured, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Subtles Pattern Stack |
| Ink | Early Espresso, Marina Mist |
| Accessories | Basic Pearls, Crochet Trim, Vintage Brads |
| Tools | Eyelet Border punch, Wide Oval Punch, Dimensionals |
Well, I hope this has inspired you to get crafting with these great Sale-a-bration stamp sets.
The next hop is to the wonderfully talented Amy Buchanan from my home state of WA.
Below is a list of all of the participants in this month's event.
Tina Gillespie
Kathryn Mangelsdorf
Amy Buchanan
Kathryn Ruddick
Alisha Watson
Have a lovely weekend.
Gorgeous cards Judy! I love the Owl, he looks like he has just spotted dinner! Looking forward to seeing you soon.Let me know your plans. We have to be in Perth on Fri. 18th Mar. for Scotch Open Day. Will be in Dunsborough on the 10th/11th/12th March. Mum turns 80 on the 13th March.
Posted by: Fiona | March 03, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Oh Judy, I really love your owl - the branch across the trunk is a gorgeous idea. I particularly love the Bliss easel card, what a beautiful vintagy project. You're sooo very clever.
Posted by: Amy | March 02, 2011 at 02:37 PM
Love all the different colours its hard to choose a favourite. I think the easel card is eautiful
Posted by: Sue Bayliss | March 01, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Oh Judy...you've done it again. Sucha wonderful collection of beautiful cards. You are such an inspiration.
Posted by: Christine Henderson | February 28, 2011 at 10:02 PM
Great variety of cards, love the Owl, and also the last card lots of work in that one. Great.
Posted by: Maria P | February 28, 2011 at 08:39 PM
Loved your projects so much, I featured them on my Sunday Favorites blog post. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!!
Posted by: Krystal/skdeleeuw | February 28, 2011 at 02:14 PM
Beautiful cards Judy - my favourite is the last one - just so vintage-y .... I love how all of your cards are so different - you've had such a good time haven't you.
Posted by: Nikki Sadler | February 27, 2011 at 08:59 PM
Love the range of cards you have made Judy. As usual, your work is gorgeous.
Posted by: Di Dunk | February 27, 2011 at 10:56 AM
I really love these. I think the second card would be a really good boy card and the I also really love the bliss card. I think you did a wonderful job showing off the SAB sets.
Posted by: Monica | February 26, 2011 at 09:51 PM
Just gorgeous as usual Judy - love your cards and the way you present them. I can't even pick a favourite - I am loving using the owl at the moment, but your Sweet Summer & Bliss cards are just sooooooo pretty!
Posted by: Kathryn Ruddick | February 26, 2011 at 09:22 PM
Fantastic cards Judy! I can feel a CASE coming on - I need a boy's card and your second card is perfect!
Posted by: Tina G | February 26, 2011 at 07:22 PM
Wow - these are FANTASTIC, my friend! Love, love, love them all. Beautiful.
Posted by: Christine Blain | February 26, 2011 at 06:40 PM
Judy what fantastic cards, love them all, especially the one with the stars as I really struggle with teenage boys and I think this would be perfect.
Posted by: Kathryn Mangelsdorf | February 26, 2011 at 01:57 PM
They're all wonderful, Judy, but I especially love the Sweet Summer one! Well done!
Posted by: Wendy J. | February 26, 2011 at 11:53 AM
A big wow. They are all gorgeous. Love that baby wipe technique on your bark background - looks really effective.
Posted by: Sue Madex | February 26, 2011 at 08:34 AM
What a diverse range of colours and style of cards Judy, you have been very creative.The owl is so cute, my fav though is the last one purely and simply for the colour combo, I love blue and brown together.See you tomorrow.
Posted by: Kerry S | February 26, 2011 at 07:56 AM