Madison Convention 2009 was AWESOME!!

As I promised, I will be posting some ideas and cards that I learned or made at the 'One of a Kind' stampers convention in Madison WI, this past weekend.

While I was there, I took a Rangers distress ink class and learned some really cool background creating techniques as well as other techniques to get the best look for each project.  I will be posting more later - and for the local crowd I will be looking you up to teach you what I learned!  Very awesome stuff for those adventurous types!

I am at a point where my motivation and interest are at their peaks, so what out - I will be calling all who want to learn very soon!!

Oddly enough,  the first card that I am posting uses the Medallion Stamp from Stampin' Up!  (Oddly enough because I used the Medallion on my last post...it is truely an awesome background stamp!) 

For the card that I am posting, Soft Suede cardstock is the base, with Bermuda Bay, and Ivory cs as accents to the project.  The first thing to do is stamp the Ivory cs with a text or Script background stamp using Soft Suede classic ink.  Using a sponge and starting with Pumpkin Pie classic ink, rub the Pumpkin Pie classic ink onto 2 - 3 different areas of the Ivory cs leaving areas in between each of the Pumpkin Pie spots.  Next, repeat the rubbing with Melon Mambo classic ink, also leaving areas or spaces between the different colors.  Finally fill in the empty spaces with Bermuda Bay classic ink - mix some Bermuda Bay with the other two colors (around the edges of the already created spots) - this mixes the colors and makes green/blue and purple areas giving it a 'tye-dye' effect. 

Rub over the created image with your embossing buddy and ink up the Medallion bg stamp with versa mark ink.  Stamp the image in the bottom left corner - or where ever you would like, then coat with and tap off Clear Embossing powder.  Heat the clear embossing powder (essentially embossing the image), let cool a little bit then rub Bermuda Bay over the embossed image.  The Bermuda Bay ink really lets the image pop!!! 

Using the SU! Scallop Oval punch, punch a piece of Melon Mambo cs.  Emboss 'Just for You'  from the 'Oval All' stamp set from SU!, and punch out using the small SU! Oval punch.  Adhere as shown, adding dimensionals the back of the scalloped sentiment image to let it stand out.

Very easy techniques - totally awesome/impressive card!! 

Masculine Birthdays are soo easy!!

My little brother just turned 35 and he is one of my biggest fans, so I have to make him a card - no matter what - every year.  He is one of those types of people that are in your corner sparring you on to do the best you can do all the time - love him for that and love his support too.  So, this is the card I made for him.

I stamped the Medallion background stamp in tempting turquoise on tempting turquoise cs, added a touch of soft suede and whisper white cs with the 'happy birthday' sentiment in tempting turquoise as well.  The sentiment is from the Warm Regards stamp set.

It was super easy to make and I think its very stunning.

Thanks for looking.

All comments are welcome, and please stop back again.

Roseanne

Pink Showers!

I know it is fall, but with a baby shower for my cousin to go to tomorrow I had to make a card - of course I did!!!  And what better way to celebrate a baby girl than to shower her in pink!  

 I made this trifold money card using Whisper White cs as the base.  Since it is a money card that I wanted to put into a money envie, the dimensions of the card are 3 X 6 3/4.  I cut the ww cs 9 X 6 3/4 and then scored the 9 inch side at 3 inches and at 6 inches.  As you see, because I made so many mistakes (which I will discuss in a sec), this card is just shy of the full 9 inches, but thats okay - because even demonstrators make mistakes...so rather than waste more cardstock, I just finally inovated and made the card with a slightly problematic cut.  I used Regal Rose cs for the top and the inner message portion.  I then rolled the 'Lots of Dots' Stampin' Around jumbo wheel in regal rose ink onto the regal rose cs, and might I say, I think I may need the wheel guide because getting that lined correctly was a chore within itself.  

I punched the oval shape (with the SU! large oval punch) onto the white cs and overlapped the regal rose cs and punched the large oval window through the regal rose cs so that the 2 windows would line up. 

The tricky part (as always) was stamping the image through the window so that it was PERFECT.  So, guess what...I busted out my Stamp-a-majig.  I have a tendency to repeatedly beat myself up doing free hand stamping - and failing- before I get out this wonderful invention.  If only I could learn from my mistakes and just bring it out right away - but apparently that is like a man stopping to ask directions.  lol.  Anyway, I used the 'Little Bundle of Joy' stamp from the (again retired) SU! 'Punches Three' set.  To glitz up the card just a little bit, I applied diamond dust to the buggy of the image.  I then topped off the front of the card with 5/8" regal rose grosgrain ribbon.

In the center of the card, I used regal rose cardstock again and punched a slightly widened gift card slot using the SU! word window punch.  To do this, punch the word window at one end of the cardstock and then just slightly extend the window and punch again to get a longer window to fit the gift card.  Very easy technique!  The 'congratulations' sentiment was from the long since retired 'Warmest Regards' SU! set - which I still use very regularly...you just can't get enough sentiments!

So here is my newest creation.  I really hope to start using some of the new stamp sets, but with so many retire sets in my stock pile - that I can't seem to part with - I just keep going back to the ones I like the best.  I really do need to branch out...maybe next time.

Any and all comments are welcome.  Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting everybody!!

I took my challenge seriously!!

So, I decided to take my own challenge seriously and I made this card for a friend of mine that I have not spoken too for awhile - simply because we are both so busy.  I pulled a lot of things out of retirement to create this, but I am proud to say that although the color scheme is CASED, the cards design is an original!  I used the retired stamp set Easy Elegance for the flower - the blossom is inked in real red and the green is in garden green.  The image is stamped on SU! Shimmery White cardstock.  I stamped 'friend' using the Noteworthy stamp set, also retired.  The card is made with texturized basic gray cardstock and I used a retired basic gray designer series paper.  Finally, I added a 1/2 inch real red grosgrain ribbon - hopefully to pull it all together.  How did I do? 

As always, all comments are welcome and encouraged!  Thanks for looking and stop back soon!

Roseanne

I Challenge You...

Thanks so much for looking!! For this card, I embossed SU! Shimmery White cs using an embossing folder found at a local craft store. I then sponged regal rose ink around the edges, added regal rose 5/8" regal rose gross grain ribbon and the 'Thinking of you' message, which I mounted onto a oval scallop that I punched from my SU! stock of wonderful toys. I mounted the scalloped greeting onto foam adhesive to give it a little bit of a pop!

I wish I had more people to send cards like this too...I always feel as though I would look mentally off balance if I sent cards to those not expecting one - you know, like out of the blue, and not for a holiday like Mothers day, Fathers day or birthdays and stuff. What I have learned, though, is that EVERYONE LOVES TO GET AN UNEXPECTED CARD! So, if you read this and think 'I couldn't send a card Just Because', then I challenge you to send one just for that reason! You will surprise yourself with how good it feels!

This was fun to make!! You really must try it!

I received an e-mail with a youtube attachment, from my good friend Paula, on how to make these wonderful 3D punch flowers - they look very similar to the Splitcoaststampers.com Weekly Inkling Medalion spotlighted this week...coincidence!! Anyway, I am a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and had product to deliver, so I thought this would make the cutest 'Thank You' tag. What do you think?! I really lucked out with having a bag on hand that went well with the Raspberry Tart Designer paper that I used. The bag I picked up in a set at either Walmart or Michaels - I am always picking them up to have on hand - just love the sturdiness of the handles and stuff...

To see the youtube videosode, follow the links...there are 2 videos to watch for the full instructions, so both links are important.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq13kni7eBA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3alEQUGx04&feature=related

For my flower, I used Stampin' Up! Raspberry Tart designer paper. I distressed the outside edge of the punched scallops with Encore Gold ink and I used matching gems that I had in my supply - not Stampin' Up! For the tag, I stamped "Thank You" from the Warmest Regards set onto whisper white cardstock, and used the matching tag punches from Stampin' Up! as well.

Thanks for looking and happy creating - and as always, all comments are welcome!!

Roseanne

Graduation is upon us!

This card was made in duplicate, 1 for each of the 2 nephews that graduate from highschool this year. This is a long note style card. I used the Great Grads stamp set, from Stampin' Up!, as well as brilliant blue paper & classic ink, accented with silver metallic cardstock (unknown maker) and whisper white cardstock. The dimensions of the card, in case you wanted to c.a.s.e. it are 61/2 X 31/2.

As always, thanks for looking and your comments are welcome!!

Roseanne

Gosh it has been a while....

I have finally found time to sit down and use my new copic markers...yeah!! I have fallen for the Whipper Snapper Design images! The little boy and girl images are just adorable. The card I have posted does not have a purpose, yet but it will. The colors seemed right when I first made the card but maybe I could have done better with the wagon and flowers. There is some smudging of the embossing powder, which was very disappointing - I thought it was all heat set okay, but maybe black craft ink with clear powder would be better. I like how the embossing keeps the colors in line, rather than runny. Thanks for looking, and all comments are welcome!

Easter Bunny Punch + Gable Box

This box was made for teachers at the preschool where my children attend.

I made the box using a sheet of 81/2 X 11 cardstock and the instructions listed on the www.splitcoaststampers.com resource website. This idea was cased from another crafter who posted on that site as well - I couldn't help myself...it was too cute!

The products are all Stampin' Up!

Baby Girl Card

This card was made for a friend of mine - she needed a card for her daughters first baby. All products are Stampin' Up.

I have been inspired!!

I have been inspired by my friend Robin - who recently took the plunge and started a blog too. I just want to show someone - anyone (lol) - the things I make!

I will post as often as I can - my dear hubby and 3 beautiful kids take up a lot of my time.

Please feel free to leave comments on all of my posts!! I sure would like the feedback!

Enjoy!

Roseanne