Melanie's Workshop, Project Three, Beautiful Butterflies Valentine Treat

The third project we made at Melanie's workshop was a Valentine's treat made with the Beautiful Butterflies die.  Here is a picture of the project:

This project was a CASE of one I saw on Mary "Stampercamper" Brown's blog for the Control Freaks Blog Hop.  We used Real Red cardstock and Brights Patterned DSP stack to cut out the two largest butterflies on the Beautiful Butterflies die.  Cut one Word Window punch using the silver glimmer paper, and cut it in half longways for the butterfly antlers.  They were glued with Tombo Multi Liquid Adhesive between the two butterfly layers.  We punched two hearts from the red glimmer paper with the small heart punch, and glued them to each of the antlers.  Then we used glue dots to attach a Hershey's creamy chocolate heart for the body of the butterfly.  There you are--quick and easy!

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

Melanie's Workshop, Project One

My friend, Melanie, had a workshop at her house recently, and this is one of the make-and-takes we made there:

I had seen some beautiful bright cards on Robin Merriman's blog, Trinity Designs, made with the Mixed Bunch and Blossom Punch, and decided I would try my hand at it.  I really loved the way the project turned out.  I used the Tangerine Tango Embossing Powder on the punched flower, and sponged the edges.

Here is my recipe:

STAMPS:  Mixed Bunch

CARDSTOCK:
     Pacific Point:  4-1/4 x 11, scored at 5-1/2
     Old Olive:  2 x 4-1/4
     Scraps:  So Saffron
     INSIDE:
          Old Olive:  3-1/4 x 4-1/2
          Whisper White:  3-1/8 x 4-3/8

INK:  Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Versamark

ACCESSORIES:  Tangerine Tango Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Sponge, Tombo Multi Liquid Glue, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Blossom Punch

This card is basically a flat card.  I curled the edges of the flowers a bit, and the center of the flower is popped up with a dimensional.  It also used no embellishments!

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