Stamp Club April 2015

This week we made a birthday card with a simple but unique fold.

This is what it looks like when its open.

 To get the look, start with a piece of cardstock measuring 4 1/4" x 11".  (We found that it actually closes more flat and without buckling, if you trim the length down just a bit, about 1/8"). Lay the card stock landscape on the Simply Scored and score at 2 1/2" and at 6 3/4".  On the end with the smaller section, use the Scallop Border Punch across the edge.  A piece of DSP measuring 4" x 4" fits just right on the front of the card. Most of the punches and decorations speak for themselves, or could be changed to suit your occasion.  But here is how to place the 2 1/2" circle punch in just the right spot: slide the punch in from the correct long edge of the cardstock and allow it to go in as far as it will go.  At the same time, line up the score line so that it is right in the center of the circle.  It's easy to see when using the punch upside down.  Punch!
(Products used: Amazing Birthday stamp set, Four You stamp set, 2 1/2" circle punch, 1 3/4" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, 2 3/8" scallop circle punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, Night of Navy ink pad, Mossy Meadow ink pad, Markers in: Night of Navy, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay and Calypso Coral, Metallic Baker's Twine (gold), Dimensionals)

The next card features the Daydream Medallions stamp set. We used one of the medallion stamps to resemble a wreath and added punched flowers to complete the look.  We stamped "Happy Mother's Day" inside to make this a Mother's Day card, but it could fit other occasions too.

Products used:  Daydream Medallions stamp set, Something to Say stamp set, Itty Bitty Accents punch pack, small flower punch - retired, 1/8" circle punch, Champagne Glimmer paper, Melon Mambo card stock, Daffodil Delight card stock, Old Olive card stock, Whisper White card stock, Old Olive ink pad, Pearl Basic Jewels, Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

The third card, another birthday card, features the Banner punch which I love!  I used retired DSP, but nearly any paper would make a cute banner-garland.  Just coordinate the colors to your card and theme.

The Smoky Slate background card stock went through the Big Shot with the Chevron embossing folder.  The stamp set is Balloon Bash.  Other products used: Scalloped Tag Topper punch, Chalk Talk framelits, Crushed Curry ink pad, Smoky Slate ink pad, Coastal Cabana card stock, Whisper White card stock and white Baker's Twine.  Glue dots and dimensionals were also used.

Stamp Club Review

A new term of Stamp Club has just begun!  I will miss those of you who are taking a time-out. And a big Welcome Back to those returning!
Our first project was this darling "bag" style container. With just a few minor changes you can also create a box.  I learned this project from a tutorial by Kelly Gettelfinger.  The Simply Scored tool makes this project a breeze!! Here is a link to her Tutorial.  We used a 12x12 sheet of DSP from the recent Sale A Bration promotion.  We used the Labels Collection framelits (largest one) to make the top flap. Embellishments include: 1 3/4" scallop circle punch, 3/4'" circle punch, large pearl, soda top pop (the small size, flattened through Big Shot) and a white gel pen.

 The second project was made with one of my new favorite stamp sets: Secret Garden (Spring 2013 catalog). I'm quite sure that I CASEd this card from another site with minor changes.
We used DSP from Sunshine & Sprinkles (Spring catalog). The flowers AND leaves (leaves are just petals cut from a flower) are from Secret Garden stamp set. The sentiment is from Friendly Phrases stamp set.  Color scheme is Pacific Point, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Lucky Limeade (detail on leaves is Old Olive).

The final project was another card that I CASE'd.  I love the simplicity of this card!  For the background texture, the Chevron TIEF was used on this example, but some chose to use the Honeycomb TIEF.  Sorry not to show it, but my sample of that one got lost in the shuffle.  The Going Gray card stock is the base. Flowers were cut using the Big Shot and the Floral Fusion sizzlit. Matching brads created the center of each flower. Lastly, some Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine was wrapped around card 3 times and tied in a knot.  No sentiment was added, so this could be used as an any-occasion card. Color scheme for flowers/brads: In Color 2011-2013 (Island Indigo, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder).

Thanks for stopping by!
Julie

Projects from Stamp Club

These are the 3 projects we made in Stamp Club this month.
The first card made in neutrals colors of Crumb Cake, Early Espresso and Very Vanilla was made with the Mixed Bunch stamp set (featured in Occasions Mini Catalog but still available) and the coordinating Blossom Punch.  Gotta love these!! (looks better in person - I'm no photographer!)

Crumb Cake seam binding, and Framed Tulips also noteworthy!

This second card, made in Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry, Real Red, and Lucky Limeade features a set that is coming in the new catalog called: Bright Blossoms and has a coordinating DSP called  Summer Smooches.

"thank you" stamp is from Teeny Tiny Wishes

Our third project was this Oh-So-Darling Purse!! Credit to Sandy Hancock for sending me a sample of this.  The Top Note die (for Big Shot) is used and most of the scoring can be done on the Simply Scored tool and the Diagonal Plate. Start with 12x12 card stock for this size. 

Melon Mambo / Wisteria Wonder

can hold several small treats or gift cards easily

Velcro dot allows repeated opening and closing

Please contact me if you have any questions about any of these projects or Stampin' Up! products!
Julie