Heart to Heart

This card cracks me up.  I used so many die cuts on it.....it's amazing that it didn't turn out to be a hot mess!  I started with this sketch from Freshly Made Sketches.

It's easy to overlook the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies in the Occasions catalog, but there are so many little treasures in that kit.  I used the Heart to die cut the center of the Crumb Cake panel, then embossed the panel using the Happy Heart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  You definitely want to do it in that order....trust me!  I also cut the mini heart border with the Mini Treat Bag dies.

The "xoxo" is from the Circle Card thinlits dies and the arrow is from the Label Card thinlits dies.  Remember, I said this card cracked me up?  Well, if you total all of the supplies for this card, assuming you already own a big shot, this card will only set you back about $150.00.

And I didn't even use any stamps!!!

  Of course, you'll have enough to make 20+ cards.  Plus, you'll get 3 Free Sale-a-Bration items and $25 in hostess rewards with your order.

Don't you just love stamp math?  My online store is open all the time. You'll find a complete list of supplies for this card at the end of this post.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

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Product List

Crumb Cake Note Cards & Envelopes [133766] $5.95	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $6.95	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $6.95	Stacked With Love Designer Series Paper Stack [137779] $6.95	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315] $4.95
Silver Glimmer Paper [135314] $4.95	Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies [137547] $39.95	Circle Card Thinlits Die [133480] $32.95	Label Card Thinlits Die [133479] $32.95	Happy Heart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [137364] $7.95
Big Shot [113439] $99.95

Quick Lotus Blossom Card

Today over at Stylin' Stampin INKspiration, the designers are featuring cards that could be used in a Stamp-a-Stack.  For me, that means it should be quick, easy, and with just a few simple supplies.  This card fits the bill perfectly!

For this card, I used the Lotus Blossom stamp set and the ink colors, Blackberry Bliss and Mossy Meadow.  You'll notice that I popped up the front panel with dimensionals.  I do this A LOT in my classes and here's why.....

If you make a mistake, you can flip the paper over and still use it.  If you are stamping directly on your card and make a mistake it is much more difficult to hide that mistake.  And if you look closely, you can even see my "mistake".

Thanks for stopping by!

Project Life

Today over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration, the designers are featuring Project Life by Stampin' Up!  As much as I love to scrapbook using Project Life, I also enjoy creating cards with some of my "leftovers". 

 

The cards I created were made with elements from the This Day Project Life Mini Card Collection.  You can get this set FREE during Sale-a-Bration with any $50 purchase.

 

For this card, I trimmed the PLxSU card to 4" x 5-1/4" then layered it onto a Whisper White card base.  The greeting and balloon basket were stamped with Basic Black ink.  I die-cut 3 of the ballon shapes, folded them in half, and adhered them together to create this dimensional hot air balloon.

This card is even easier than the first.  I selected 2 PLxSU cards and trimmed them slightly to use as my background.  I cut one balloon shape, added the stamped banner, and some white baker's twine to complete this whimsical birthday card.

As always, the supplies for both cards are listed at the end of this post.  Don't forget to add your FREE Sale-a-Bration item when placing an order in my online store.

Thanks for stopping by! 

 

Print Recipe

Product List

Celebrate Today Photopolymer Bundle [138869] $36.25	Stacked With Love Designer Series Paper Stack [137779] $6.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad [126980] $5.95	Big Shot [113439] $99.95
Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262] $2.95	This Day Project Life Mini Card Collection [138636] $0.00

Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Card Sketch

 We have a great sketch for you over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration.  Make sure you check it out to see what the designers have created.  You are welcome to play along and upload your card to our blog, too!

I started by die-cutting a partial heart from Real Red card stock.  After using a paper piercer and white gel pen to create stitched lines around the heart, I layered a window sheet behind the Real Red panel.  I placed dimensionals between the red and white layers to create a floating window.

I die cut a bunch (5 or more) "you"s from Whisper White card stock and layered them together to create a very thick "you".  I absolutely LOVE the Hello You Thinlits dies and the coordinating Crazy About You stamp set.  It's wonderful that you can get both in a bundle for a 15% discount!

All of the supplies for this project are listed below.  Don't forget!  You'll get a FREE sale-a-bration item with every $50 purchase from now until March 31, 2015.  It's a great time to add to your stamp and die collections.

 

Print Recipe

Product List

Paper-Piercing Tool [126189] $3.95	Window Sheets Base Material [114323] $4.95	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $6.95	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $6.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $6.95	Hearts Collection Framelits Die [125599] $26.95	Crazy About You Clear Bundle [139325] $54.25	White Signo Uni-Ball Gel Pen [105021] $3.95	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad [101731] $7.50
Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [133739] $7.95

Monday Montage 35

Welcome to the Monday Montage blog hop!  It's so good to be back after the holidays and we can't wait to share some inspiring ideas with you!

 

I've had a lot of requests lately for a Bokeh technique tutorial.  There is a significant amount of drying time between some of the steps, so I didn't want to do a video tutorial.  I decided to create a picture tutorial that you'll see below.  You can click on it to see the full-sized image and you can even PIN it for future reference.

TIPS for picking your background colors:

• Pick the main color you want to feature.  For this card, I chose Real Red.
• Select a similar color in a much lighter shade.  I used Pink Pirouette.
• And finally select a neutral shade.  I used Smoky Slate.

Once your colors have blended, they will no longer resemble any Stampin' Up! color.  However, you'll find that the background will still coordinate nicely with the colors you selected.  I generally use the neutral shade for my card base.

You can see another Bokeh card here and here.

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to click the NEXT button to see what Wendy has in store for you OR you can go BACK to view Julie's marvelous creations.

 

 Happy Stampin'

    

Print Recipe

Product List

So You Photopolymer Stamp Set [137165] $24.95	Confetti Hearts Border Punch [137415] $21.95	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131202] $6.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Watercolor Paper [122959] $4.95
Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $3.95	Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [111843] $2.95	Real Red Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [103287] $2.95	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131159] $2.95	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50
Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad [101731] $7.50	Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131] $4.95	Heat Tool [129053] $29.95	Sponge Daubers [133773] $4.95	Window Sheets Base Material [114323] $4.95
Circles Collection Framelits Die [130911] $26.95	Big Shot [113439] $99.95

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Hello Life

It's not too often that I'll pull out my sewing machine, but this week's sketch from Freshly Made sketches just called for something a little extra.

I used the Hello Life stamp set for the hearts and the greeting.  Apparently there isn't a punch or die for the hearts, so I had to cut them by hand.  I randomly stitched them across the front panel.

The background papers are from the Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper stack.  You really should pick up a pack or two of this fun paper!

All of the supplies for this card are listed below.  Don't forget, you'll get a FREE Sale-a-Bration item with every $50 purchase from now until March 31st.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Print Recipe

Product List

Hello Life Photopolymer Stamp Set [137136] $24.95	Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad [126980] $5.95	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $5.95	Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad [126956] $5.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $6.95	Stacked With Love Designer Series Paper Stack [137779] $6.95

Valentines

The designers at Stylin' Stampin INKspiration are sharing Valentines Day cards today.  I have been so anxious to finally share this card.  If you follow my Facebook page, you've seen the sneak peek already.

 

I started by stamping the "whoosh" stamp (that is what you call it, right?) from the Work of Art stamp set across a panel of Whisper White card stock with Real Red, Strawberry Slush, and Melon Mambo ink.

 

Next, I used the Stars Decorative Mask and some modeling paste to create the raised stars over the stamping.  And finally, I added 2 panels of Whisper White card stock to the top and bottom of the card.  This helps to hide the unfinished-looking edges.

Local customers:  We'll be making this card (and more) in my Stacked with Love Stamp-a-Stack on Friday, January 16th.  You can sign up here.

Happy Stampin'

Print Recipe

Product List

Work Of Art Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134114] $21.95	Hello Life Photopolymer Stamp Set [137136] $24.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Hearts & Stars Decorative Masks [133777] $2.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $5.95	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [126948] $5.95	Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [131178] $5.95

Stylin' Stampin INKspiration Color Challenge

 Today over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration, we have a cool blue color challenge.

I decided to do a very clean & simple birthday card.  This would be so easy to whip up at the last minute!

I started by die cutting several stars with the Star framelits.  I used the negative as a template for sponging the different colors, then stamped the "happy birthday" greeting.  If you keep the templates on hand, you could make this card up in any color combination.

All of the supplies for this card are listed at the end of this post.

Remember, tomorrow is the first day that you can order from the Occasions catalog and the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  That means today is the last day for the Year-end closeouts and the Holiday catalog ordering period.

Thanks for stopping by!

Print Recipe

Product List

Celebrate Today Photopolymer Stamp Set [137138] $25.95	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [131181] $5.95	Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad [126986] $5.95	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970] $5.95	Stars Framelits Dies [133723] $26.95
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Sponge Daubers [133773] $4.95

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Happy New Year!

Welcome to The Stamp Doc Blog!  I'm ready to kick off this new year with an exciting announcement.....I have joined the Design Team at Stylin' Stampin' Inspiration.  This is a daily inspiration blog that features 5 posts per week, 52 weeks per year!  As a team, we are able to provide you with an abundance of ideas for using your Stampin' Up! products.  I hope you'll take the time to check out the site for yourself.

If you are new to my blog, here is a little information about me.  I live in Kokomo, Indiana with my husband, 2 children, and my canine furbaby.  By day, my husband and I work as chiropractors.  I discovered Stampin' Up when I was in my final year of school, and it has always been a great stress reliever for me.  I'll be celebrating 13 years as a demonstrator on January 15th.  Over those years, I've earned a couple of incentive trips, been an Artisan finalist, and have made many new friends.  My creative style is always evolving and I love to try new things.

So, enough about me.....how about a card sample?

 There is no stamping on this card and just a few products.  Don't you just love the simplicity of Whisper White card stock and the Gold Foil sheets?  I used the new Hello You thinlits die for the "happy" die cut and the Little Letters thinlits for the white letters.  The tiny stars are from the Confetti Stars Border punch.

If you like what you see, you can follow me on social media, sign up for my email newsletter, and/or subscribe to my blog.  All of the buttons are in the right-hand column.  You are also welcome to PIN anything on my site.

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Stampin'

Print Recipe

Product List

Hello You Thinlits Dies [137363] $24.95

Little Letters Thinlits Die [133730] $28.95

Confetti Stars Punch [135861] $21.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50

Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $3.95

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

Forget Something?

Well, Christmas has come and gone.  If you are on my Christmas card list, you might be wondering where your card is this year.  I wish I could tell you that it got lost in the mail, but nope!  I didn't get them out at all.  Between a dying dog, an accident-prone teenager, and issues at work, I simply ran out of time.  They are still sitting in my stamp room, just waiting to be filled out and placed in envelopes.

When I have shared my Christmas card dilema with close friends, they have suggested sending cards for New Years instead.  I think that is a fabulous idea and I'll definitely be sending out a few like this one.

The "happy" die cut is from a new set of thinlits called Hello You that will be available in the Occasions catalog.  These dies will be getting a lot of mileage from me!  I've been waiting on some like this for a long time.

So, do you send New Years cards? 

I'll be sharing another New Years card on New Years Day, along with a special announcement.  Be sure to come back!

Happy Stampin'

Print Recipe

Product List

Hello You Thinlits Dies [137363] $24.95	Perfect Print Numbers Bigz Die [133726] $24.95	Stars Framelits Dies [133723] $26.95	Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folders [135817] $7.95	Big Shot [113439] $99.95
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $6.95	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $3.95

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com