Simple Vase

Want simple?  Look at this:

It doesn't get much simpler than this card, one we made at my Card Club last month.  It uses the now-retired Sale-a-Bration Foil Sheets, but it would look just as striking with Gold, Silver, Copper or Champagne Foil sheets.

Thick Whisper White is the base, with a stamped sentiment from Abstract Impressions using Tuxedo Black ink.

A Whisper White square, embossed with the Subtle embossing folder sets the stage for this lovely vase of flowers, punched with the Vases Builder Punch.  The stems were just drawn with the Call Me Clover Stampin' Write Marker - easy!  Add a leaf (punched with the same punch) and you're all set.

The white square was layered on a Foil square, which was "embossed" by scoring all four sides at 1/8" on the Simply Scored Board.  Added to the card base, and we were done with our super-simple-but-oh-so-pretty card!

The Vases Builder Punch coordinates with two stamp sets right now, Varied Vases (in the Annual Catalog) and Vibrant Vases.  Check out my cards, below, using the punch with the Vibrant Vases set, currently for sale through the Occasions Catalog.  This totally makes an $18.00 punch SO worth investing in!  

Do you have one?  If not, you can place an order through my on-line store by clicking on the photo below.  Easy card, easy ordering!  What could be better?

Product List

Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Stamp Set

[147513]

$26.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Grapefruit Grove & Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheets

[149712]

$0.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$7.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

Call Me Clover 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146969]

$8.50

In Color 2018–2020 Stampin' Write Markers

[147159]

$15.00

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143706]

$10.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Vases Builder Punch

[147040]

$18.00

Simply Scored

[122334]

$30.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Thinking of You

Here is one of the cards my Card Club attendees made last week:

Isn't it pretty?

Poppy Parade was used as a card base, as I wanted to use some of the FREE Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper that was still available through Sale-a-Bration.  Alas that is now gone, but you could make this card with any small-print DSP.

The Whisper White layer is embossed with the Layered Leaves embossing folder, tying it together with the Granny Apple Green leaves adorning the frame on the front.  These, and the white sprigs, were cut with the Foliage Frame Framelits.

The card comes together with a white oval, cut with the Stitched Shapes and Layering Ovals dies.  The sentiment, from Part of My Story was stamped in Poppy Parade ink and tucked under the oval.

Although some of these items are now no longer available, this card could easily be duplicated with other colors, DSP and inks.  Try it!

Product List

Part Of My Story Cling Stamp Set

[149719]

$0.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$7.50

Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper

[149574]

$0.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" x 11"" Card Stock"

[119793]

$8.50

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$8.50

Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143704]

$9.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

[141706]

$35.00

Foliage Frame Framelits Dies

[146353]

$27.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Banner Triple Punch

[138292]

$23.00

Whisper White 3/8" Classic Weave Ribbon

[144159]

$7.00

Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Let's Get Together

I will be moving soon to a new state.  I've lived in Davis, California, for nearly 25 years, so this is a BIG move for us.  But with children and grandchildren spread around the country (and none of them close to us), my husband and I decided it's time to create a new life.  We chose one of the kids (probably the most stable for living arrangements 😕) and have purchased a home relatively near by.

With all the goodbye's we have to do, I thought this card was striking the right note:

I fell in love with Love You to Pieces when I first saw it in the Annual Catalog.  I've used it several times to make cute cards, and even used the Puzzle Pieces thinlits dies to make puzzles for my grandsons.  But it hasn't gotten much love lately, and it seemed right for now.

I started with a piece of Whisper White and stamped the Marbled background stamp, using Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride and Petal Pink inks and a Stampin' Sponge.  After cutting out the puzzle, I carefully assembled it on some Calypso Coral cardstock, leaving out a few pieces.

This was mounted to a layer of Blushing Bride (after a trip through the Big Shot with the Subtle Embossing Folder) and then on the card front.  

And I liked it so much I made another in blue:

Same process, with Bermuda Bay and Coastal Cabana inks.

I have loads of people to see in the next three weeks; these cards will come in handy!

Product List

Love You To Pieces Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[147392]

$19.00

Love You To Pieces Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[147388]

$27.00

Love You To Pieces Clear-Mount Bundle

[148396]

$39.50

Love You To Pieces Wood-Mount Bundle

[148394]

$46.75

Marbled Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[144772]

$15.00

Marbled Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[143755]

$20.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$7.50

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

[147100]

$7.50

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[147108]

$7.50

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

$7.50

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$7.50

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[122925]

$8.50

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131198]

$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131197]

$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$7.75

Puzzle Pieces Thinlits Dies

[146830]

$25.00

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143706]

$10.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Stamping Sponges

[141337]

$3.50

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

$5.00

Calypso Coral Dark Stampin' Blends Marker

[144044]

$4.50

Bermuda Bay 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon

[146939]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Last Call for Sale-a-Bration Products

Sunday ends Stampin' UP!'s 2019 Sale-a-Bration.  If you haven't completed your wish list of products, now is the time!

Here's one more card made with one of the exclusive stamp sets you can earn FREE with a $50 purchase:

This was a card my Card Club attendees created this week, and it was a hit!  Using Home to Roost, Wood Textures Designer Series Paper and some retired Chicken Wire embellishment, we made a card  that evokes down-home warmth and fun.

Our rooster was stamped with Tuxedo Black ink on Very Vanilla cardstock, and colored with Stampin' Blends.

This card came together in a flash; the Vanilla Stitched Shapes piece was adhered to Early Espresso matting, which was layered on the card base.  The card base was Early Espresso with Very Vanilla and Wood  Textures panels.  Easy peasy!

A Stampin' Sponge, dipped in some Multipurpose Liquid Glue, held our embellishment fast, and all that was needed was a simple banner with our sentiment.

This wonderful set makes a great masculine card, but anyone will love the rustic appeal.  

Don't miss out!  Catch your FREE Sale-a-Bration reward by Sunday night, or miss out altogether!

Oh My! Take a Look at This!

Have you collected so many crafting supplies that you are drowning?  Having trouble finding the things you use most often?

Look what's coming from Stampin' UP!






Yes, Stampin' UP! will be providing storage solutions for your supplies starting April 1st.  No FOOLIN' 😊

These customizable shelves and cubes will be perfect for organizing the items you use most often right in front of you.  Their white color will coordinate with any decor, and they'll look great!
Interested?

 Contact me for a Configuration Chart to help you choose the products that will make your craft space exactly right.