The End Bookmark

Hello!  It's Lisa again with a fun project for you.

The End Bookmark

I opted to try something different this week and created a bookmark.  I cut a strip of Core'dinations cardstock 2" x 8.5" and rounded the ends.  This was folded in half and lightly sanded to show the white core.  I stamped The End Chalkboard (X1712) and colored with watercolor pencils.  I carefully trimmed the image and popped up on a die-cut matte.  Super simple!  To keep the bookmark closed on my page, I used some Basic Grey magnets.

Do you like to create things other than cards?  I'd love to hear from you on your favorites.

Thanks!
Lisa
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Supplies: The End Chalkboard (X1712) by Stamp N Plus Scrap N
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Natural White by Neenah, blue by Core'dinations
Other: die by MFT, clear embossing powder by Stamp Affair, corner rounder, magnets by Basic Grey, watercolor pencils by Derwent

Easter

Quick post today, I am on my way to church.  Here is another  Easter card with\non-traditional colors.

This little bunny is just taking it  easy on a Sunday afternoon.  You can find lots of Easter themed stamps for your holiday cards  here at  STAMP"N PLUS SCRAP"N.  Have a restful Sunday like our bunny friend!

Beverly

Iris dress...

Hello! Kathy here today on this first weekend of Spring! Anyone see any robins yet? Just a quick card today with an Iris fold stamp: Stamp N Plus Scrap N: F-IR059 Iris Stamp.
Supplies:
Stamps: Stamp N Plus Scrap N: F-IR059 Iris Stamp
Paper: yellow, white, gold metallic tissue paper
Accessories: finger craft knife, Martha border punch

Thanks for looking, see you soon,
Kathy Hering

Vintage Tulips

Hello!  It's Lisa again with another Spring project!  Is it warming up where you live?  St. Louis is slowly getting warm... although Mother Nature has been plenty moody.  I think we have another cold snap on our doorstep.

Vintage Tulips

With lovely patterned paper taking center stage, it's easy to mass-produce sets of cards.  I stamped and embossed the Large Tulip (L1665) and colored with watercolor pencils.  If you keep the water to a minimum, you can use regular cardstock without the image warping.  And who doesn't love bright and cheerful tulips?

Have a wonderful day!

Thanks for visiting,
Lisa
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Supplies:
Stamps: Large Tulip (L1665) by Stamp N Plus Scrap N
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Natural White by Neenah, Kraft by Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Circa 1934 by Cosmo Cricket
Other: Nestabilities by Spellbinders, watercolor pencils by Derwent

Peace on Earth

I used Clearsnap Chalk inks for today’s cards. I stamped the sleigh image and the cut it out with a Scallop Oval Nestabilities die. I used the tip of the snowflake (the same snowflake I used for the side border) to create the border on the scallop. I added some Polar White Flower for a little added texture.

Stamps: J1553 Sleigh Ride Silhouette, Peace on Earth, Snowflake – Stamp N Plus Scrap N
Paper: Bazzill Simply Smooth White, Razzleberry Dark
Ink: Clearsnap Chalk inks
Accessories: Polar White Flower Soft, Scallop Oval Nestabilities, pearls, Scrapbook Adhesives from 3L

Have a great day!

Jeanne

Looking Towards Summer

If spring has sprung, then summer is just around the corner.  Some fun holidays coming up which present great opportunities for card making.

Here's a fun card to celebrate our country's birthday.  Lots of traditional red, white and blue, and the always popular stars.  This Stamp'N Plus Scrap'N image sparkles with glitter.  The star-embossed paper was done with a Cuttlebug folder.  God Bless America, now and always.

On this special day...

Hello! Kathy here today on this last full day of winter! Quick card to show you today made with an Iris folding stamp: Stamp N Plus Scrap N: F-IR059 Iris Stamp.Supplies:
Stamps: Stamp N Plus Scrap N: F-IR059 Iris Stamp, Stamp N Plus Sentiment sheet
Paper: white, Martha Stewart embossed wrapping paper
Ink: Memento Black
Accessories: Cuttlebug Swirls EF, Nestabilities Ovals, finger craft knife

Hope you have a great day!
Kathy Hering :)

Love Birds

Hello!  It's Lisa with another quick project to share with you today.  And it's almost Spring!!!  Can you tell that I'm completely finished with Winter?

Love Birds

I can't resist this sweet pair of bluebirds.  And they say Spring for me... time to get rid of the snow and ice until Winter rolls around again!

Thanks for visiting today!
lise
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Supplies:
Stamps: Loving Birds (X818) by Stamp N Plus Scrap N
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Natural White by Neenah, Pale yellow by Bazzill, Core'dinations
Patterned Paper: Thrift Shop by October Afternoon
Other: Nestabilities by Spellbinder, watercolor pencils by Derwent, flower by Prima, Ribbon by Hug Snug

Red Rose

I've got a pretty rose card for you today:

I colored the image with Copic markers. I made the border with a strip of sticky tape (I used Scor-Tape) and notching one end and then laying it on my card. I sprinkled Ultra Fine Black Flower Soft onto the tape and rubbed it in a bit with my finger for good adhesion.

Here is a closer look:

Supplies:

Stamps: Stamp N Plus Scrap N ((SAS600, F2882)
Papers www.discountcardstock.com: (Kraft 80#, White Linen 80#, Dotted Swiss from the Phoenix Trio: Phoenix). Bo Bunny Crush
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress Ink (Brushed Corduroy)
Other: Flower Soft products: Ultra Fine Black

Copic markers, ribbon from the January Posh Papers Kit 1/2″ Scor-Tape, die cut from Sizzix, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ (E-Z Runner, 3D Foam Squares)

Have a great day!

Jeanne

Here comes Peter Cottontail. . .

. . . hopping down the bunny trail.  Hippity Hoppity, Easter's on its way. Yup, Easter is right around the corner.  I love sending cards to the grandkids, because they love getting mail--any mail!  It is a fun, unexpected surprise.  If you  like to remember some one with a card on Easter, here are some sweet little images that work up into an adorable card.

Using white pigment ink, I stamped onto vellum and embossed with white embossing powder.  Be sure to keep your heat gun moving so you don't burn the vellum or make it curl.  I actually have some thicker vellum that I got at Marco's Paper.  I found it doesn't warp as easily, but it is thicker, so it doesn't have quite as much transparency.  I colored the back of the vellum with alcohol markers to keep the softer look.   I also used the vellum to cut a  border with a long Sizzix die and then ran it through my Cuttlebug in a dotted embossing folder.  The papers I used are from Martha Stewart. Now hop on over to STAMP'N PLUS SCRAP'N and find some Easter stamps that you like!

Beverly

Simple Spring

Hello!  It's Lisa with a super fast, clean and simple project to share with you today.

Simple Spring

This really is a fast card... one you could easily mass produce for a simple greeting to friends or family this Spring.  I stamped the image (In the Meadow - X1359) and embossed.  I colored with watercolor pencils for a soft and dreamy image.  You can do this on regular cardstock if you keep your excess water to a minimum,  You don't want your finished image to be warped and wonky (that's a really technical term, but I think you know what I mean).

Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: In the Meadow (X1359) by Stamp N Plus Scrap N
Ink: Black Soot Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Kraft by Bazzill, Natural White by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Indie Girl by Sassafras
Other: watercolor pencils by Derwent, clear embossing powder by Stamp Affair, seam binding by Hug Snug

Thanks!

I have a pretty butterfly card to show you today!

Stamps - Stamp N Plus Scrap N (M-1328UM Medium Butterfly, SAS-511UM Note-Ables Stamp Set
Cardstock from www.discountcardstock.com
Patterned paper from www.jillibeansoup.com
dies from www.sizzix.com
Inks (Vivid) from www.clearsnap.com

Have a great day!

Jeanne

Happy Sunday

Continuing on a theme of Spring, here is another card featuring one of the Patti's Kids images.

I used some K and Company papers to make the card base for the image.  I cut a double border with a punch from EK Success.  I used a Spellbinders die to cut the oval, and then ran it through the Cuttlebug in an embossing folder. I pierced holes in the scallops.  Then I used a soft pink chalk ink Petal Point pad to color the oval.  I mounted the image on it and added tiny "pearls" on the corners and a sweet bow.

Have a great Sunday!

Beverly

Spring Fairies

Hello!  It's Lisa again with a quick post this Wednesday!  I am really ready for warm weather and sunshine.  We've had so much snow and cold in St. Louis... it's just time for a thaw.  So, my card today is getting me in the mood for Spring weather!

Spring Fairies

I stamped and embossed the Black-Eyed Susan Fairies (J1321) and watercolored.  I really love the soft tones you can achieve with watercolor pencils.  The technique I use when coloring with this medium is to have a small, soft paintbrush and pick up color from the tip of the pencil - rather than coloring my paper and spreading with water.  I think you get a better blend and have more control.

I did take a bit of license with the color of my flower.  I don't think Mother Nature would mind, do you?

I hope you have a wonderful... and warm week!
Thanks for visiting,
lise

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Supplies:
Stamps: Black-Eyed Susan Fairies (J1321) by Stamp N Plus Scrap N
Ink: Black Soot and Old Paper Distress inks by Ranger
Paper: Natural White by Neenah
Patterned Paper: Indie Girl by Sassafras
Other: paper doily, watercolor pencils by Derwent, Nestabilities, Clear Embossing powder by Stamp Affair