Hello and welcome to the latest Stamp Review Blog Hop! We are an international group of Stampin' Up demonstrators who have joined together for bi-monthy hops to bring you great ideas for a particular stamp set. This time we are each using the sweet set called Jar of Love.
I was recently invited to a picnic-themed bridal shower. The adorable Mason jars in this stamp set were just perfect! I used the color theme from the invitation to make the card and matching package decoration. When I arrived it was so fun to see that each table was decorated with a Mason jar filled with fresh pink and yellow flowers- I really wish I had thought to take a picture!
Older Mason jars were a pretty blue which I attempted to recreate by layering vellum over Soft Sky cardstock.
I haphazardly pleated a piece of the wrapping paper and used it to ground the jar and tie the package and card colors together.
Watermelon Wonder hearts are sandwiched between the vellum and the Soft Sky cardstock. I used the largest jar for the card and the middle-sized jar for the package decoration.
It was a bit hard to photograph the package and the card together!
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Supplies: Stamps: Jar of Love, Hardwood Paper: Vellum. Early Espresso, Soft Sky and Whisper White Cardstock Ink: Early Espresso, Soft Sky, Watermelon Wonder, So Saffron, Pear Pizzaz Big Shot: Everyday Jars Framelits Punches: Confetti Hearts Accessories: 5/8" Burlap Ribbon, Watermelon Wonder 5/8" Mini Striped Ribbon, Gold Sequin Trim
An idea for a triple spinner popped to mind as I was checking to see what other size punches might work for Circle Spinner Cards. The three hearts zip around the adorable little hedgehogs.
I did not add an underlying color layer this time as I wanted the stark contrast of black and yellow. Using punches for this made it really quick. Use a 2" punch to punch three holes in the DSP and a 1-1/4" punch for the middle circles. This joyful card will fit in business size envelope. The cardstock base is 8" X 9", scored at 4". The DSP layer is 3-1/4" X 8-1/4".
If you did not see yesterday's video tutorial for how make Circle Spinner Cards be sure check it out HERE!
SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Love You Lots (Hostess)
Paper: Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie and Tempting Turquoise Cardstock, Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper,
Ink: Basic Black Archival, Melon Mambo and Pink Pirouette Stampin' Write Markers
Punches: 1-1/4" and 2" Circle, 7/8" Scalloped Circle (retired) Big Shot: Baker's Box Thinlit (the heart)
Today is an exciting day as I have the privilege of being a guest tutorial author on Splitcoaststampers!
My tutorial is on the construction of Circle Spinner Cards. Once I got started I ended up with lots of ideas for different ways to make these. (I even have a triple spinner card I will be sharing tomorrow so be sure to stop by again then!)
I show a variety of products that can be used for making spinner cards. You probably have some of these things already in your craft room; there are lots of possibilities!
First up are a couple of cards made with nesting circle dies or framelits. The key is to look for combinations of dies that give a 3/8" gap for the spinner to move freely but not jump out.
This pinwheel looks great as a spinner!
Although the perspective of the photos make it a bit hard to see, this second card uses larger diameter circles than the one above.
A 3/4" circle wrapped with baker's twine makes a cute ball of yarn!
I tried using nesting oval dies. Works great!
Have fun with different designer papers to create a scene!
Next I looked through my die collection to see what else might be a possibility. I found some flower dies that would work too. With a shape like this the spinner does not move as freely but it is still a fun interactive card.
You can use buttons instead of pennies for the spinner mechanism
Punches can also work! Again just look for a 3/8" gap. A 1-3/4" and a 2-1/2" punch will do the job. I really like using punches for making these. It is quick and you can easily punch specific designs from the paper for cute accents.
Choose constrasting designs and colors for the under layer to make it pop
A wash with a Wink of Stella Glitter Pen makes the butterfly shine!
You can see the complete written and video tutorial by going to SPLITCOASTSTAMPERS. There is a specific gallery set up for your Spinner Cards. I look forward to seeing your projects and of course love to hear your comments.
Here is the video! This one was quite an undertaking. All sorts of things kept happening during the video taping. I should have made a blooper vid---I think it would be as long as the actual video! Thank goodness for editing software!
Supplies:
Pinwheel Card
Stamps: Crazy About You
Paper: Basic Black and Whisper White Cardstock. Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper
