Projects at Assisted Living Home in January

My friend, Dottie, and I went to a local Assisted Living Home this past month and made cards with some of the residents there.  These are the projects we made:

The little card was quite simple, a couple of layers of cardstock and DSP with the scalloped heart embosslit to make a little 3 x 3 card.  The second card used the stamp set You Are Loved, which was in the Holiday Mini Catalog. 

Here is the recipe for the bigger card:

STAMPS:  You Are Loved

CARDSTOCK: 
     Close to Cocoa (retired):  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4
     Very Vanilla:  3-3/8 x 4-5/8
     Riding Hood Red:  3-5/8 x 4-7/8
     Candy Lane DSP (retired):  1-1/2 X 3-3/8
     Scraps:  Very Vanilla, Riding Hood Red
     INSIDE: 
          Riding Hood Red:  3-5/8 x 4-7/8
          Very Vanilla:  3-3/8 x 4-5/8

INK:  Riding Hood Red

ACCESSORIES:  Dotted Scalloped Border Punch, Dimensionals

All of the pieces were adhered ahead of time and put on waxed paper, which made it easy for the residents to put their cards together.  It looked like this:

We had a really good time helping the ladies make their cards, which turned out beautifully!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Melanie's Workshop, Project Two, Take It To Heart!

Here is the second card we made at Melanie's workshop last week:

I really LOVE the Sale-a-bration DSP Everyday Enchantment, and the way it looks on this card is really WOW!  Poppy Parade is one of the colors I really neglect; I love bright colors, but Poppy Parade is so BRIGHT!  Anyway, pared with the Everyday Enchantment DSP and the Soft Suede, with a little sponging, and I really do LOVE IT! 

Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:   Take It To Heart

CARDSTOCK:
     Soft Suede:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4
     Poppy Parade:  3-1/4 x 4-1/2
     Very Vanilla:  3-1/8 x 4-3/8
     Everyday Enchantment DSP:  1-3/8 x 4-3/8
     Scraps:  Poppy Parade, Very Vanilla
     INSIDE: 
          Poppy Parade 3-1/4 x 4-1/2
          Very Vanilla:  3-1/8 x 4-3/8

INK:  Poppy Parade, Soft Suede

ACCESSORIES:  Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Sponge

This is another card that is almost flat, and that could be used as either a notecard or a Valentine's Day card!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

January Play Day 2012, Project Four

I've been working on cleaning up my craft room, well, at least putting things where I can find them!  I think it is a constant struggle for most crafters to keep their crafting area straightened up.  But I have a fun project to share with you today.  It is the fourth project we made at our January Play Day.

For this project, we used one of my new favorite sets from the Occasions Mini, You're My Type!  I think that this made a very nice masculine valentine card!

Here is my recipe for this card:

STAMPS:  You're My Type

CARDSTOCK:
     Crumb Cake:  4-1/4 x 11, scored at 5-1/2
     Whisper White:  2-1/4 x 4-1/4
     Brights Patterns DSP Stack (Real Red):  2-3/4 x 1-3/4
     Brights Patterns DSP Stack (Real Red):  3/4 x 5-1/2
     Real Red:  3/4 x 5-1/2
     Early Espresso:  5/8 x 3-1/2
     INSIDE:
          Real Red:  3-3/4 x 5
          Whisper White:  3-3/4 x 4-7/8
     Scraps:  Real Red, Brights Patterns DSP Stack,

INK:  Early Espresso

ACCESSORIES:  Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Brights Buttons, Linen Thread, Glue Dots, 1" Square Punch, Owl Punch (heart), Small Heart Punch

I used Sketch #182 from Create with Connie and Mary to design this card.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

January Play Day 2012, Project Three

Today I am sharing with you the third project we made at our January Play Day!  I really like the way this card turned out; it could be used for Valentine's Day, but it could also be used as a notecard for a friend.  There are several options in the Twitterpated DSP that could be used, in different colors, for a set of cards, maybe a gift for a sweet friend.

Here is the picture of our project:

My recipe:

STAMPS:  Take it to Heart, Tiny Tags

CARDSTOCK:
     Crumb Cake:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored at 4-1/4
     Island Indigo:  3-1/4 x 4-1/2
     Baja Breeze:  3-1/8 x 4-3/8
     Whisper White:  3 x 4-1/4
     Twitterpated DSP:  1-1/4 x 4-1/4
     Scraps:  Whisper White, Island Indigo
     INSIDE: 
          Island Indigo:  3-1/4 x 4-1/2
          Baja Breeze:  3-1/8 x 4-3/8
          Whisper White:  3 x 4-1/4

INK:  Island Indigo, Baja Breeze

ACCESSORIES:  Jewelry Tag Punch, Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon, Island Indigo Baker's Twine, Big Shot, Heart Framelits, Dimensionals, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

January Play Day 2012, Project One

We had a Valentine theme for our January Play Day, and our first card is a CASE of one found in the big Stampin Up catalog on page 157:

This card caught my eye when I first flipped through the new catty when it came out, and I decided it was perfect to showcase some of the new Occasions Mini catty products (the beautiful pleated satin ribbon and the Adorning Embosslit Hearts!).  One of the reasons I hadn't made it much, much earlier was that I didn't want to try sewing with my Play Day ladies (to make the pleated paper at the bottom) and the new ribbon solved that problem completely!

You can't see it in the picture, but we used the Hearts (Adorning Accent Embosslits) just above the bottom of the card base; it really adds a nice touch!

Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  I Heart Hearts, Word Play

CARDSTOCK:
     Riding Hood Red:  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4
     Whisper White:  3-1/4 x 4-1/2
     Inside:  Blushing Bride:  3-3/8 x 4-5/8
                 Whisper White:  3-1/4 x 4-1/2
     Scraps:  Whisper White

INK:  Riding Hood Red, Blush Blossom

MARKERS:  Early Espresso, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red

ACCESSORIES:  Paper Snips, Big Shot, Adorning Accents Hearts Embossing Folder, Clips, Hemp Twine, Blushing Bride Pleated Satin Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

More Valentine's Day Cards!

Wanted to share a couple of more Valentine's Day cards, even though we are past Valentine's Day! 

This card uses the Valentine Defined stamp set that came out in the 2011 Occasions Mini catalog.  It is such a fun set! 

RECIPE:
STAMPS:  Valentine Defined, Teeny Tiny Wishes
CARDSTOCK:
     Whisper White 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored at 4-1/4
     Real Red 3-3/4 x 5
     Whisper White 3-5/8 x 4-7/8
     Scraps of Whisper White, Real Red, and Melon Mambo
INK:  Real Red, Melon Mambo
MARKERS:  More Mustard, Melon Mambo, Real Red
ACCESSORIES:  Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Dimensionals, Crochet Thread (non SU), 1-3/8 Circle Punch, Circle Scallop Punch, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer

My second card is almost a complete CASE of a card by Mary Fish that I adored--I did make a few slight changes, but why change perfection? 

My Recipe:
STAMPS:  Valentine Defined
CARDSTOCK:
     Whisper White 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4
      Real Red  3-1/4 x 3-1/4
     Whisper White 2-3/4 x 2-3/4
     Whisper White 2-5/8 x 2-5/8
     Scraps:  Real Red, Whisper White
INK:  Early Espresso
MARKERS:  Real Red, Early Espresso
ACCESSORIES:  Dimensionals, Early Espresso brads, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Scallop Square Duo die, Big Shot, Scallop Oval Punch, 1-3/4 x 7/8 Oval Punch

Thanks for looking!

Happy stampin and scrappin,
Linda

Melanie's Workshop Samples!

My friend, Melanie, hosted a workshop this morning and we had a fabulous time making the following Make and Takes.

PROJECT ONE:

This card is a CASE of one by fellow SU demo Cori Kozak, which I saw on December 29, 2010 on Stampin Connection.  I love the cute little owl, and love the way he looks all dressed up for Valentine's Day!

STAMPS:  Valentine Defined, Teeny Tiny Wishes

CARDSTOCK: 
     Whisper White 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored at 4-1/4
     Real Red 3-3/4 x 5
     Whisper White 3-5/8 x 4-7/8
     Scraps:  Real Red, Whisper White, Early Espresso, Love Patterns DSP, Red Glimmer Paper, Old Olive

INK:  Real Red, Basic Black Marker

ACCESSORIES:  Owl Punch, Dimensionals, Tombo Multipurpose Liquid Glue

PROJECT TWO:

STAMPS:  Build a Blossom, Teeny Tiny Wishes

CARDSTOCK: 
     So Saffron 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored at 4-1/4
     Peach Parfait 2-3/4 x 4
     Whisper White 2-5/8 x 3-7/8
     Scraps:  Peach Parfait, Old Olive

INK:  Old Olive, Peach Parfait

ACCESSORIES:  Crimper, 1-1/4 Circle Punch, Blossom Petals Punch, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Antique Brad, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

PROJECT THREE:

STAMPS:  Lots of Love Letterpress, Filled With Love

CARDSTOCK: 
     Cherry Cobbler 4-1/4 x 11 scored at 5-1/2
     Very Vanilla 3-7/8 x 5-1/8 (2 pieces)
     Crumb Cake 3-3/4 x 5
     Scraps:  Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler

INK:  Versamark, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler

MARKERS:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler

ACCESSORIES:  Modern Label Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Corner Rounder, Very Vanilla 3/8 Taffeta Ribbon, Crumb Cake brads, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Sponge, Dimensionals, 1" Circle Punch

Thanks for looking!

Happy stampin and scrappin!
Linda

January Play Day Projects!

This morning was our January Play Day, and we had a great time creating four projects.  Since next month is Valentine's Day, all of the projects were about Valentine's Day.

PROJECT ONE: 

This card was based on a Mojo Monday Sketch from this past week (#172), and was a CASE of a card by Mary Fish, which can be found at http://www.stampinpretty.com/2011/01/to-mojo-with-love.html.  I fell in LOVE with her card, and made a few changes to make it my own.  I love the new red glitter paper from Stampin Up; it makes "bling" easy!  It is hard to see in the picture, but the silver heart is embossed with silver embossing powder, and it is stacked on a red heart that was cut out with the heart embosslit and has lots of tiny scallops.

Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  Filled With Love
CARDSTOCK:
     Whisper White 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4
     Whisper White 4 x 5-1/4
     Basic Black 1 x 4-1/4
     Red Glimmer Paper 2-1/2 x 2-1/2
     Scraps:  Basic Gray, Whisper White, Red Glimmer Paper
INK:  Versamark, Real Red, Basic Gray
ACCESSORIES:  Basic Black brads, Scalloped Heart of Hearts embosslit die, Big Shot, Heart to Heart Punch, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Dimensionals, Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, 2-1/2 Circle Punch

PROJECT TWO:

One of the cards in the 2010-2011 Stampin Up catalog is very similar to this, and from the time I first saw it, I knew I wanted to make it at a Play Day.  I changed it up a bit to make it mine, and like the way it turned out and love the color combo!

My recipe for this card is:

STAMPS:  Sweetheart
CARDSTOCK:
     Crumb Cake 5-1/2 X 8-1/2 scored at 4-1/4
     Baja Breeze 3-1/8 x 5-1/8
     Crumb Cake 3 x 5
     Baja Breeze 1-1/2 x 3
     Scraps:  Real Red and Old Olive
INK:  Old Olive, Basic Black
ACCESSORIES:  Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Bitty Buttons, Mini Glue Dot, Linen Thread, 1/4 Old Olive grograin ribbon, Dimensionals, Perfect Details Texture Plate, Scallop Border Punch, Heart Punch, Small Heart Punch.

PROJECT THREE:

This card was my own creation; I was thinking of something different for a Valentine's Day card and thought that On A Pedestal would make a great Valentine's Day card!  I LOVE the bright colors and the cupcakes make me hungry.  The picture doesn't show it well, but the cupcakes are popped up on dimensionals, and the "flowers" are punches out with Itty Bitty Shape punches and attached with brads.  Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  On A Pedestal, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Crazy for Cupcakes (inside sentiment)
CARDSTOCK: 
     Pretty in Pink 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored at 4-1/4
     Real Red 5-1/8 x 1-7/8
     Love Patterns DSP 1-3/4 x 5
     Early Espresso 1-1/2 x 1-1/2
     Scraps of Whisper White, Real Red, Pretty in Pink
INK:  Real Red
MARKERS:  Real Red, Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink
ACCESSORIES:  Real Red and Pretty in Pink brads, Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack, 1-3/8 square punch, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Real Red 1/8 taffeta ribbon, Dimensionals

PROJECT FOUR: 

We couldn't have Valentine's Day projects without some kind of chocolate, so we made a small holder for some Hershey's chocolate chunks.  We wrapped them in DS paper and attached them with glue dots.

My recipe for this project:

STAMPS:  Filled With Love
CARDSTOCK:
     Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Whisper White, and Love Patterns DS Paper
INK:  Real Red
ACCESSORIES:  Jumbo Pewter Eyelet, Crop-a-dile, Two Tags Die, 1-1/4 Circle Punch, 1-3/8 Circle Punch, Circle Scallop Punch, 1/4 Real Red Grograin Ribbon, Glue Dots

Thanks for looking!

Happy Stampin and Scrappin,
Linda