Stamps, Paper, and Ink

Artisan Wednesday Wow 7-31-2013

Welcome to the last blog hop from the Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team 2012!  I want to say a HUGE thanks to Stampin' Up! for this tremendous opportunity. It has been an amazing year and such fun to be part of an awesome team of stampers. I hope that you've found inspiration here on my blog as I've worked to bring new and exciting projects each week. 

This week we're sharing our Facebook Projects with you from the Stampin' Up! page. Amy's blog is before mine, make sure you don't miss her project. I love the gorgeous pages she creates!

I am in love with butterflies! They inspire me so I made a framed keepsake with the Swallowtail Stamp for my craft room that sums up this year's experience on the team. 

I stamped the butterfly on Coaster Board - I love this new product! I inked the stamp with Versamark, then Basic Black ink, and heat embossed it with Clear embossing powder. I wanted detail without TOO much black. The coloring was done with Stampin' Write markers in shades of Pistachio Pudding, Pool Party, Island Indigo and Rich Razzleberry. The colors are a bit muted so I gave it a good spritzIng with Smooch in Vanilla Shimmer. The lustre it added blends perfectly with the color hues.

How about some fussy cutting? Yes, I did cut that butterfly out!

The background includes embossing with the Honeycomb folder, Off the Grid stamped in Encore Gold, Candy Dots and a Vintage Faceted Designer Button. The message to SOAR seemed perfect for the Silver Glimmer Paper we received in our box,with the Modern Medley Designer Series Paper. Thanks to all at Stampin' Up! for the generous gifts you sent every month! 

I hope as you continue the hop that you'll be sure to let us on the DT know that you appreciate our work this year. I'd love it if you'll continue coming to my blog as I have begun posting daily again. I hope you’ve been inspired by my work.

May your creativity soar!

Next on the hop is Erica Cerwin. Waving to you, Erica, it's been fun and an honor to be on the team with you. 

There's a post on the way....

but it will be coming a little later today!

Just a little word of explanation. If you have come looking fot the Artisan Wednesday Wow blog hop, hang on until this evening. We've had to delay our posts for a bit so that they'll bee seen FIRST on the Stampin' Up! Facebook Page. Check back tonight for that post. 

Artisan Wednesday Wow 7 - 24 - 2013

Hi and welcome to the Artisan Wednesday Wow blog hop! The Stampin' Up! 2012 Artisan Design Team will finish out this month of posting and then the *new 2013 team* will begin their exciting year! Congratulations to those who won for the coming year, and for my team-mates who will carry on. Speaking of team-mates, you should have arrived here from the blog of my dear friend Amy Bollman. I love her work but more importantly, I admire her so very much for the wonderful person she is!

What to make for today's card? I began with the desire to create with my best style - a classic elegance that features ribbon and bows, a bit of shabbiness and pearls. You'll have to let me know if I achieved that today. 

My product focus is the fabulous set of Chalktalk Framelits. I used two framelits to form a window which is raised on pop dots. I will use this layout again! You will notice another favorite of mine. Pool Party. It seems I haven't been able to make a card without it! 

Did you noitce the medallion image was embossed on the Venetian Romance Designer Paper? I added shading after heat embossing it by using the Versamarker in parts of the design.

I loved combining the sentiments for this project. I always have wanted a stamp that says "Just Because". The thought continues on the inside:

I hope you've loved our blog hops this year, please take a minute to leave some love on the way around. Next up is Erica Cerwin, who will continue on the 2013 Design Team. I'm not a BIT surprised and I'm sure you aren't either! I look forward each time to seeing her creations.

 

 

 

 

All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Lovely Romance, A Dozen Thoughts

Paper: Venetian Romance, Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Pool Party Core'dinations

Ink: VersaMark, Soft Suede

Accessories:  Tangerine Tango Embossing Powder, Beautifully Baroque Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Chalktalk Framelits, Big Shot, Basic Pearls, Ruffle Stretch Trim, White Taffeta Ribbon, Versamarker, Sanding Block

Artisan Wednesday Wow - 7-17-2013

Welcome to the Artisan 2012 Wednesday Wow Blog Hop! There is excitement in the air as everyone on our team will be heading to Salt Lake City for the big 25th Stampin' Up! Convention Celebration! I can hardly wait to see in person the friends with whom I've shared this most amazing year!! We have made some plans!!

As always, we've made some WOW projects to share. You should have followed me here from the blog of Amy Bollman who makes the most gorgeous projects! 

In our box this month we received each of the following from the Subtles and Brights Collection: Card Stock, Designer Series Paper Backgrounds, Designer Buttons, and Candy Dots. I love those things!

I thought it would be fun to make a card using a Soft Subtles Color Combo - just perfect for a baby card.

I used strips of patterned paper and layered them on a white card stock panel. They are lined up but not woven. I love the look of a quilt to welcome a baby, don't you? The tag is from the Chalktalk Framelits, and the sentiment is from a new set called A Dozen Thoughts.

Next up is  Erica Cerwin, who is so talented and makes such FUN things for her daughters! We only have two hops left, so leave some love along the way! 

 

 

 

 

All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Artisan Wednesday Wow 7-10-2013

Woot, it's Wednesday!

It's blog hop time! You should have the hang of this now. Amy's amazing blog is the one before mine, be sure to hop on around back to see her project! 

We were sent the Butterfly Collection Wheel to use this month, and I'm hoping to feature butterflies in these last few Artisan Projects. I love me some flutterbys!  The other reason? A butterfly and dream theme played a role in one of my Artisan Entries from the contest last year. (If you've been with me awhile, you may remember THIS card.)

Here's today's card. 

The wheel makes a wonderful background and I found a fabulous new product for this technique. You'll find Coaster Boards on page 156 of the catalog. It is thicker than card stock and makes a great surface for the emboss resist technique. I inked the wheel with Versamark, and heat embossed with clear Embossing Powder. The best part of Coaster Board is that it holds up really well for sponging. The inks blended beautifully and even with spritzing it didn't buckle. I'll be back later this week to share the technique, but for now, how about a close-up?

The Wish Big sentiment from the A Dozen Thoughts set is really my way of cheering for my friends from this year's team who are Finalists again. Wendy, Jeanna, Jane and Erica, I'm rooting for you! On next to Erica's blog.

 

 

 

 

All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Butterfly Collection Wheel, A Dozen Thoughts

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Coastal Caribbean, Coaster Board, Venetian Romance Designer Series Paper

Ink: Pistachio Pudding, Coastal Caribbean, Versamark

Accessories:  Stampin' Sponges, Clear Embossing Powder, Very Vintage Designer Buttons, 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim, Modern Label and Elegant Butterfly Punches, Linen Thread, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz,  Large Scallop Edgelits, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder; hot iron.

Artisan Wednesday Wow 7-03-2013

Woohoo! Wed-nes-day is here and so is another Artisan Project!! I think this blog hop is one of my favorite parts of the Design Team experience, and I know how many of you have told me that it's a highlight for you too. That makes me happy! 

We're sharing our Facebook projects for June. Did you see the gorgeous and elegant page on Amy Bollman's blog? If not, hop all the way around until you find her post, you don't want to miss it.

I've focused on the In Colors and elements from the Quatrefancy Suite all month in my projects. Most were cute and fun, but I was ready for a style make-over for this project. Soft and elegant, right? 

 

I LOVE our luscious In Colors! My favorite is Coastal Cabana, and it blends easily with Pool Party for a soft monochromatic card. Using Pool Party Cardstock for the background, I inked the raised edge of the Modern Mosaic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder with VersaMark, then ran it through the Big Shot. The slight darkening enhanced the mosaic shapes and adds contrast. These soft shades are just right for a light and airy look.

Erica Cerwin recently traveled and you won't believe the adorable "Minnie" Album she made! 

 

 

 

 

All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps
132076 (wood mount) or 126747 (clear-mount): Stippled Blossoms Stamp Set
130324 (wood mount) or 130327 (clear-mount): Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set

Ink
131171: Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad
131176: Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin’ Pad
126986: Island Indigo Classic Stampin’ Pad
126956: Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin’ Pad
101406: Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad
102283: VersaMark Pad

Paper
131175: Coastal Cabana Cardstock
122924: Pool Party Cardstock
100730: Whisper White Cardstock

Accessories & Tools
119247: Pearl Basic Jewels
130021: Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim
113439: Big Shot
129984: Modern Mosaic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
129381: Ovals Collection Framelits Dies

Artisan Wednesday Wow 6/26/2013

Welcome everyone to the Artisan Wednesday WOW Blog Hop!  The 2012-2013 Artisan Design Team will only have 4 more projects to share with you and then our time will be up. It's been a fabulous year all around! As you visit our blogs this week, won't you take a moment to leave a little love or a comment?

If you're on your way you've traveled here from Amy Bollman's blog. Don't you just love her projects? 

I still want to focus on the Mosaic Punch and decided it would make a cute sunflower. It is so easy to make, and I sized my card at 4" x 6" so it would fit vertically.  I love varying the size of my cards sometimes, don't you?

 Another product that I really had fun with are the Circles Collection Framelits used for the flower center and assorted flowers in the sentiment. The ABC-123 Outline and Sketch Alphabets and Numbers sets are so easy to use together to stamp the outline and then fill in with the sketch shape in a contrasting color. The 3/4" circle punch is just the right size for these letters. 

Next up is Erica Cerwin with her project to share. She knocks it out-of-the-park with her bright and happy creations! 

All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Mosaic Madness, ABC-123 OUtline Alphabet & Numbers, ABC-123 Sketch Alphabet & Numbers, Gorgeous Grunge

Paper: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake, Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper, Gumball Green

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip, Early Espresso, Gumball Green

Accessories:  3/4" Circle Punch, Mosaic Punch,  Circles Collection Framelits, Basic Jewles Rhinestones, 1/8" Taffeta RIbbon in Daffodil Delight

Artisan Wednesday Wow - 6/19/2013

Hello again! It's good to see you back for our Artisan Wednesday Wow Blog Hop!  If you have arrived from Amy Bollman's blog then you've already seen her inspiring crafty-goodness (but just in case, hop on around to the end!) 

I've really been enjoying putting together fun new color combos. I LOVE the new In Colors, my favorites are Strawberry Slush and Coastal Cabana. These colors make my mouth water, they are so delicious. 

The combo for today's card is Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, and..... Strawberry Slush!

 

 I really like the springy colors and the strip of Washi Tape. I wanted to show the versatility of the Quatre Fance {Suite}.. I think it lends itself to whatever stamping mode you may be in. I call this my Cute and Fun version, hope you like it! 

Next up is Erica Cerwin and I can't wait to see her project! I never know what she will come up with next - but I know I will love it! You will too.

 

 

 

 

All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Really Good Greetings

Paper: Pear Pizazz, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, In Color Designer Series Paper Stacks, Subtles Designer Series Paper Stacks

Ink: Basic Gray

Accessories:  Designer Buttons, Neutrals, Baker's Twine, Daffodil Delight 3/4" Chevron Ribbon, Mosaic Punch,Large Scallops Edgelits, Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder, Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape.

Artisan Wednesday Wow - 6/12/2013

Welcome to the Artisan Wednesday Wow Blog Hop! Our team is on the countdown as we will only be sharing with you until the end of July. We're giving it our very best to keep you inspired and excited about stamping and crafting. You should have already seen the wonderful project by Amy Bollman . If not, be sure to go back and check it out! 

The new colors in the Stampin' Up! Color Refresh are just amazing! I"M loving the fact that Pool Party has been incorporated into the Soft Subtles. You know I'm mostly a Brights girl but those pastels work so beautifully together. 

Ane we got the Quatre Fancy Suite to play with this month. Love that too!!

I'm always in need of a thank you card in my stash, and the sentiment from the Gifts of Kindness stamp set is so sweet.

I think adding a sprinkling of Candy Dots to my cards is quickly becoming a habit!

 Head over to Erica Cerwin's blog for the next stop on the hop.

 

 

 

 

All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Mosaic Madness, Gifts of Kindness

Paper: Pool Party, Whisper White, Quatrefancy Specialty Paper

Ink: Pool Party, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight

Accessories:  Candy Dots (Regals), Baker's Twine - Whisper White, Island Indigo 3/4" Chevron RIbbon, Mosaic Punch, Chalk Talk Framelits, Finishing Touches Edgelits

Artisan Wednesday Wow - 6/4/2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome back to the Artisan Wednesday Wow Blog Hop! We're sharing our projects from the Stampin' Up! Facebook page this week. If you've hopped here from the blog of Amy Bollman then you've already seen her AMAZINGly cute card! Amy has such a flair with color and this card shows off her fresh style beautifully! 

 I loved using the Amazing Family set last month. Looking for a different idea, I found a $1 frame in my stash and deicded to make a cute and easy gift. I'm sure either of my daughters would like this! 

The Designer Paper and accents are from the This and That Epic Day Kit. What fun to stamp the word "Sister" directly on the Washi Tape that's on top of the glass. 

Next in the lineup is Erica Cerwin! She is so out-of-the-box creative that her projects blow me away every time.

See you next week! Supplies are listed below. 

 

 

 

 

All supplies by Stampin' Up!

Stamps
129189 (wood mount) or 129192 (clear-mount): Amazing Family Stamp Set

Ink
126951: Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad
101406: Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad

Paper
100730: Whisper White Cardstock
130814: This and That Epic Day Designer Series Paper

Accessories & Tools
124262: Whisper White Baker’s Twine
131269: Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape
131271: Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers