Addicted to Stamping

Thanks so Much

I've had to force myself to put down my blossom punch for a while and play with some of my other Stampin' Up products that are being neglected.

The flower is made from brown packing paper so it fits into the recyling challeng on SCS. The March Gallery opens tomorrow. The layout is from the Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge. I stamped the packing paper  with the pattern pieces stamp then cut flowers with the Island Floral die. On the top flower I stamped on both sides so when it's curled it looks like see through tissue (let's pretend I did it on purpose and didn't do a crappy job of stamping which made me flip my paper over and stamp on the other side)

The sewing images are from the Sew Suite Stamp Set.

Razzleberry Daisies

This is my first submission for the Stamping Celebration Challenge. The colors are black, green and purples with a flower theme. I used the Daisy #2 die. My flowers have been neglected since I started playing with the Blossoms Punch. The ribbon is Razzleberry Taffeta and the colors are Black, White, Razzleberry, Eggplant and Pear Pizzaz.

Pawsitively Prints

Do you miss the bulk buys that Stampin' Up used to offer where you could get several sheets of Designer Series Paper in the same print? Here's an alternative if you want to stretch out your packages of DSP for a class.

All 6 cards in this collection use a different print from the Pawsitively Prints II Designer Series Paper. You would have enough DSP to make at least 24 of each design from one pkg of DSP. Here's a list of additional supplies: card stock, white taffeta ribbon, blossoms punch, teeny tiny wishes stamp set, build a blossom stamp set, 1/2" & 1" Circle punches, gold brads, fabric brads, pinking hearts and scallop border punches

Blossoms Lily

Here’s another Blossom’s Punch flower. I used the layout from this week’s Stamping 411 Challenge. 

To make the lily punch7 large leaves from Whisper White card stock. Sponge on some Regal Rose ink and add dots with a Cherry Cobbler marker. I frayed a piece of Daffodil Taffeta Ribbon to use for the stamen.  Some other products used were Marina Mist and Garden Green card stock, Marina Taffeta Ribbon, Mat Pack, Basic Pearls and Tulip Embossing Folder.

Who Wants Ice Cream?

Petal Cone Ice Cream that is. These easy ice cream cone cards are made with the petal cone die. The cone is cut from Crumb Cake card stock then embossed with the square lattice folder. To make the ice cream I cut 4 of the half scallop shapes (all at once) then rounded the tops with the big circle punch. I cut another petal cone from Whisper White card stock and trimmed it along the score lines. When you attach the first scoop of ice cream, overlap the triange about 1/4" and the insert will fit nicely inside your cone.

Punch Art Daffodil

OK. I’m starting to think I need an intervention. Here’s yet another project made with the new Blossoms punch. Every time I use it I think of at least two more things I want to try. I’m sure my other stamping supplies are starting to feel neglected. The sentiment if from the All Holidays stamp set. The card stock colors are Daffodil Delight, Bashful Blue, Garden Green and Whisper White. The ribbon is Marina Mist taffeta.

To make the daffodil, glue on 4 large leaves, then one rolled large petal then two more large leaves. Fold the front two leaves down after you've attached the ribbon. I cut the greenery by hand and tucked it in behind the petals.

Punch Art Skunk

Anyone else ready to move onto Spring? Here's an easy punch art card I made with some of my SU punches. The skunk is made using the Build a Blossom punch. The flowers are made with the Boho Blossoms and Itty Bitty shapes punches. I made this flower pot with the petal cone die. Scroll down for a diagram and details.                                                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I used a portion of the petal cone punch to make the flower pot. You can cut 6 from an 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of  card stock.

To get the round shape at the bottom, I used the semi circle piece I trimmed of the top as a template. I traced it on the bottom of the pot then cut it with a pair of scissors.

I top flap I folded down for the top of the pot and the two side flaps I folded to the back and used them to attach the pot to the card. When I glued my pot to the card I laid my bone folder underneath to use as a spacer so my pot would have some dimension.

Here's another version that could be used with this flower pot. Pot of Pansies

Happy Valentine's Day

I was helping DD with some Valentine gifts she was making for her boyfriend. This Valentine Trio (card, letter holder and coupon book) is made using Real Red and Basic Black card stock. The tin foil is embossed with the squares lattice embossing folder. I also used Stampin' Up's wide oval, large oval, pinking hearts border and full heart punches and the heart embosslit.

Flower Folds Sewing Kit

I made this handing sewing kit using the largest flower folds die. The fabric is from Stampin’ Up’s Sew Suite line in the Occasions Mini. The miniature spools of thread are available in a variety of inexpensive sewing kits.  You will also need some batting and chip board.

1. Cover the chip board with some coordinating card stock and cut out using the flower folds die.

2. Cut an extra piece of chip board the octogon shape from the centre of the flower. If you add some shims the embossing lines will do most of the cutting for you.

3. Cut the fabric slightly larger than the octogon, add some stuffing and make the pin cushin for the centre. If you need further instruction here's a video

4. Punch two holes in each flower petal, insert some ribbon and tie the spools of thread in place.

5. Tie a piece of ribbon through one of the holes to hang your sewing kit.

Garden Gnome

This is a sample from my latest class  Punch Art with a Twist  As with the rest of the cards from this class,  the Blossoms Punch is the only punch you'll need to make this card. Scroll down for the written instructions  and the video tutorial.

 

Here are the written instructions Download Gnome Card