Special Season goes Vintage

Inside of Card

This is the card I made using the Special Season Stamp Set in the New Holiday Catalog.  In the catalog they show it in Silver but I thought it looked great in the Gold.  You may be looking at the DSP and wondering why it is not bright white?  Well I don't do bright white as much as I guess I should.  I thought the Gold, Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive look better with the Natural Ivory.  I lightly sponged over it with the Baked Brown Sugar Ink to give it an aged look.  If you are a bright white person, you can make this card without sponging.   The DSP paper is from the Season of Style DSP Stack, this print is normally, Whisper White stripes with the Cherry Cobbler.  The Paper Stack is a little different from the 12 x 12 Season of Style. The 12 x 12 has more prints, I really wished the plaid that is in the 12 x 12 was in the paper stack. The paper stack is great for cards, it is the prefect size for the traditional card.

If you have any questions, leave a comment or send me an email.   

Thanks for looking,

Karen

Stamps: Special Season (C#131769, HC pg 29), 

Punches/Dies: Deco Labels Collections Framelits (#130102, pg 186), Apothecary Accents Framelits (#127003, pg 187) 

Paper: Natural Ivory (#101849, pg 156), Old Olive (#100702, pg 143), Chocolate Chip (#102128, pg 145), Cherry Cobbler (#119685, pg 149), Season of Style DSP Stack, (#132181, pg 22) 

Ink: Chocolate Chip Marker, Old Olive (#126953, pg 143), Gold Metallic Encore Pad (#132141, HC pg 28)

Accessories: Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon (#120999, pg 173), Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack - (#126187, pg 179), Gold Embossing Powder (#109129, pg 167)

Adhesives: Stampin Dimensionals (#104430, pg 175)

PCS August 2013 ~ Prelude to Fall

The August issue of the Sampler has arrived.  Inside you'll find project ideas to get started for upcoming fall, mixing the earthy tones of nature with the bright get-up-and-go hues for back to school.


This month's template is the Jumbo Pencil Box.

Below is a look at what I made.  Head on over to Paper Crafters Sampler and check out the other projects for this month.

Mojo Monday Sketch 305

Here's a card that I came up with using this week's Mojo Sketch #305.  I could not make up my mind on what stamp set to use.  I pulled out the Field Flowers Stamp Set, I can't believe that I have not used this stamp set yet.  It is not new, I just waited to make sure it was not going to retire and got it this spring.  I have loved so many cards made this stamp set.  The flowers are made using the two-step Stamping process.  I first stamped with Crisp Cantaloupe and than Calypso Coral (the Calypso, I stamped on my mat first than stamp over the Crisp Cantaloupe so it was not as bright).  I cut out my flowers and sponged with baked brown sugar.  I lightly covered the flowers with my glue pen and added some Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.  The watermark spots I added using the Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set.  

Let me know what you thing, leave a comment.   

Thanks for looking,

Karen

Stamps: Field Flowers Stamp Set (#122762, pg 67) "Teeny Tiny Wished stamp set (W#128748, pg 44), Gorgeous Grunge stamp Set (#130517, pg 109)

Punches/Dies: Word Window Punch (#119857, pg 180), Modern Label Punch (#119849, pg 181), 

Paper: Very Vanilla (#115318, pg 145), Baked Brown Sugar (#131296, pg 141), Venetian Romance DSP (#130144, pg 153)

Ink: Baked Brown Sugar (#131174, 141), Pistachio Pudding (#131177, pg 141), Crisp Cantaloupe (#131176, pg 141), Calypso Coral (#126983, pg 147)

Accessories: Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack (#126187, pg 179), Stampin Pierce Mat (#126199, pg 179), Paper-Piercing Tool (#126189, pg 179), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (#102023, pg 166), Homemade Shimmer Spray, Crochet Trim (#118481, pg 173), Pearl Basic Jewels (#119247, pg 171)

Adhesives: Stampin Dimensionals (#104430, pg 175), Sticky Strip (#104294, pg 175)

Simply Sketched Christmas Card

I am not sure about you, I love the New Holiday Catalog but was not happy with the selection of Christmas Stamp Sets.  There are not a lot of my style stamp sets.  I know I may need to change my style but I find that if I am not crazy about a stamp it is hard for me to be creative with that stamp.  I have bought enough of popular stamps because I see some great samples.  Of course I know it is not my style and it will sit on my shelf until it retires.  I am trying not to do that this year.  

This year, I am looking through my stamps and see what Christmas Cards I can create using some non-Christmas stamp sets, like the card above.  If you have not noticed the Simply Sketched Hostess Stamp Set in the Big Catalog, pg 205.  You should really take a look at it.  I love that stamp set.  If you like to watercolor a little, this is your stamp.  I am not sure the name of the branch image, but I saw berries and I thought, oh I will color those red and make that a Christmas branch.  I stamped the image twice in Gold Ink and Embossed with the Gold Embossing powder.  The button is from the Very Vintage Designer Buttons that I inked and embossed with Gold.  I had to include the new Baked Brown Sugar Ruffle Stretch Trim - (I love this ribbon and the new in-colors).  Lately I have been sponging my edges with the Baked Brown Sugar instead of my old stand-by Soft Suede.  It is just a little lighter in color than the Soft Suede but I think it gives it a nice hue.  Below is a look at the inside.   

Now don't get me wrong, I did purchase some Christmas Stamps from the new Holiday Catalog. In the next couple days I will be showing you a card using the "Special Season" Stamp from the Holiday Catalog.  I am not sure how many people purchased this stamp set but I liked it (I also usually pick the stamp set that is less popular and it does not carry over.)  :o(



I also used this sketch from Paper Craft Crew Card Sketch Challenge.  I usually save card sketches to my pinterest board so they are in one place.

If you have any questions, leave a comment or send me an email.

Thanks for looking,
Karen



Stamps: Simply Sketched Hostess Stamp Set (#129672, pg 205) "Delightful Dozen" stamp set (C#122652, pg 27),  "Petite Pairs" stamp set (C#122497, pg 73)

Punches/Dies: Word Window Punch (#119857, pg 180), Modern Label Punch (#119849, pg 181), Circles Collections Framelits (#130911, pg 186), Window Frame Collection Framelits (#129021, pg 186), Square Lattice Embossing Folder (#119976, pg 191, Fancy Fan (#127751, pg 191)

Paper: Natural Ivory (#101849, pg 156), Cherry Cobbler (#119685, pg 149), Old Olive (#100702, pg 143), Baked Brown Sugar (#131296, pg 141)

Ink: Baked Brown Sugar (#131174, 141), Old Olive (#126953, pg 143), Cherry Cobbler (#126966, pg 149), Gold Metallic Encore Pad (#132141, HC pg 28)

Accessories: Festive Paper-Piercing Pack (#127857, pg 179), Stampin Pierce Mat (#126199, pg 179), Very Vintage Designer Buttons, (#129327, pg 169), Baked Brown Sugar Ruffle Stretch Trim (#130022, pg 173), Gold Stampin Emboss Powder (#109129, pg 167), Homemade Shimmer Spray

Adhesives: Stampin Dimensionals (#104430, pg 175), Sticky Strip (#104294, pg 175)

Truly Grateful Masculine Birthday Card

Hello All - I know it has been a while since I have posted a card.  I am sorry, I have been a little busy with family life, which has made it hard for me to create.  I don't want to bore you with the details but I think I am starting to get my creative ideas coming again and have a little time to create and post.  Anyway.  I have three different post schedule for the next few days (two Christmas ones).  I hope to continue to create and post.  If you have any questions please send me an email or leave a comment.  If you want to place an order please, click on the link on the left sidebar or give me a call.   I am not sure if anyone is interested but I can start to have a Mystery Hostess / Hostess Code each week or every other week.  Just let me know if you are interested.  If you are not sure on what this is, please let me know.  I will be happy to give more information. Well enough talk look below at what I made a week ago.  

Here's a card that I made using the new Truly Grateful Stamp Set in the New Holiday Catalog.  Instead of making it into a Thanksgiving card, I made a Teen Boy Birthday Card.  I was totally inspired by Jan Tink's Card, which can be found here.   She is truly gifted.  You can look at the inside below.  

If you have any questions, leave a comment or send me an email.  

Thanks for looking,
Karen

Stamps: Truly Grateful (C#131733, HC pg 19), "Label Love" stamp set (C#122552, pg 33), "Delightful Dozen" stamp set (C#122652, pg 27)

Punches: Artisan Label Punch (#130920, pg 181)

Paper: Very Vanilla (#115318, pg 145), Soft Sky (#131203, pg 147), Chocolate Chip (#102128, pg 145), Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper (HC#132184, pg 18)

Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic (#126979 pg 145),

Accessories: Naturals Designer Buttons (#127554, pg 169), Candy Dots Neutrals (#130934, pg 171), Linen Thread (#104199, pg 173)

Adhesives: Stampin Dimensionals (#104430, pg 175)

PCS - July 2013 ~ Sand & Sea

 Get ready for some 'cool' summer projects. 

Summer is here and it's time to head for the beach.   A time for saltwater, digging for seashells in the surf and building sand castles.

In case you're not interested in getting sand between your toes, or wonder what brushed against your leg beneath the waves, then you'11love the July issue. 

"Sand and Sea" offers an array of beach and sea loving projects.  You'll find mini beach totes, colorful sunsets, salt-water taffy containers and images of marine life and seashells.

This month's template is Calypso the Seahorse.

Head on over to Paper Crafter Samplers and see the other projects.  Below is a little peak at my project.  

PCS - June - 2013 - Sweet Liberty

It's a red, white, blue theme for the month of June.  Stars, stripes and fun 'Sweet Liberty' themed table decor.  Great projects for July 4th, Memorial Day, Veterans Day or flag day.  Head on over to the Paper Crafters Sampler and see the other great projects for July 4th.


The template of the month is the "Simply Starry" favor box.

Below is a sneak peek at my project.

PCS-May ~ Tribute to Dad

It won't be long before Father's day is here, and that's just what the May issue of the Sampler is all about.  This month we focus on that special guy in our lives who offers his wisdom and more importantly, keeps the lawn mowed.

This month's exclusive template is a "Showcase Rowboat".

So head on over to the Paper Crafters Sampler and take a look at all the other great projects.  Below is a little peek at my project.

PCS - Apri 2013 ~ Tribute to Mom

The April issue of the Sampler is here.  This month we offer a "Tribute to mom" in preparation for up coming mother's day. 

For all those band-aids, Saturday morning pancakes and finding matching socks for school. 

Here's to those wives, sisters, aunts and women who nourished and cared for their loved ones.

Project in this Mother's day issue contain beautiful floral greeting cards and tea caddy.

The exclusive template this month is the "Dynasty Decanter".

A preview of my project is below, so what are you waiting for head on over to Paper Crafters Sampler and get this month's issue.  

PCS MARCH 2013 - Garden Gate

The March issue of the Sampler is here.  This month we celebrate the arrival of Spring and the beauty it brings to our gardens.  This months' template is a Stampers Garden Caddy.  Dress up this Garden Caddy with your crafting supplies or fill with Spring goodies.

Below is a peek at my Garden Gate Project.  Head on over to Paper Crafters Sampler and take a look at the other projects.