Paper Wreath Tutorial

I am delighted to have another tutorial featured on SplitcoastStampers!   These paper wreaths are so pretty made with double sided paper and are quite easy to do.  You just need a sharp blade in your paper trimmer.   By the time I had made prototypes and finished wreaths for both tutorials my trimmer had quite a workout! 

It is really fun to see how the alternating paper lengths create the rings of the wreath.  I also varied the width of the cut strips on the three wreaths.    For this centerpiece I made cuts at 3/8" intervals.

I liked the effect of using striped paper.
 It would be cute to fill the center container with candy canes.

A wider cut gives a more rustic look.  The strips on this fall wreath are cut at 1/2" intervals.

I think one like this in bright spring colors with a Easter themed image would be pretty.

A slimmer cut gives a more delicate look to the wreath.  The strips for this one are 1/4".  You do need to be more careful when cutting such thin strips but it is worth it!

Fun plaid!

The written tutorial and links to the gallery can be found on the SplitcoastStampers site.   Below is the video tutorial.  Be sure to upload a picture to the gallery if you make one!  I would love to see them and welcome your comments!

3/8" Strip Candy Cane Centerpiece

Paper: Festive Farmhouse

½” Strip Fall Wreath

Stamps:  Country Home

Paper:  Country Lane Designer Series Paper, Whisper White Cardstock

Ink:  Momento Black Ink, Blackberry Bliss Ink Refill

Alcohol Markers:   Stampin’ Blends:  Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Blackberry Bliss, Old Olive, Soft Suede

Accessories:  Whisper White 3/8” Classic Weave Ribbon

Big Shot :  Stitched Shapes Framelits

¼” Strip Plaid Christmas Wreath

Paper:  Festive Farmhouse

Accessories:  Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack

Stamp Review Crew: Buffalo Check Edition

Time for a new edition of the Stamp Review Crew's Blog Hop!  We are changing it up slightly this session as we are featuring a single background stamp rather than a stamp set.   Just wait until you see the wide range of ways Crew Members have used this wonderful classic patterned stamp!

As always, we have our blog permanently linked so you can enjoy this and all past hops at anytime.   If you click on the banner below you will be taken to the SRC website with details of crew members and a full listing of past stamps the "Crew has reviewed"!

Buffalo Check is such a great classic pattern.   It can be rustic, sleek, subtle or bold depending on color and tone choices.   I used this stamp recently for a whimsical card set with brighter Fall/Halloween colors on a light colored background.    The effect was fun and energetic.

I thought this time I would go for a more stately look with dark ink on a rich colored background.  I experimented and found the lovely combo of Blackberry Bliss ink stamped on Rich Razzleberry paper.

The classic colors and plaid made me think of a designer purse.  

I would love to have one IRL in these colors!

Of course the purse needed a few things to go inside...

Mini composition notebook and Hershey Nuggets (YUM!)

I finished this little gift set off with a very simple card in keeping with the minimalist theme.

TIP:  Use a thin line of Tombo Multipurpose Glue to adhere the  Braided Linen Trim

Oh I do wish I had more time to create with this lovely stamp!  Since I do not (sigh) I will be looking longingly at all the creative goodness of the my crew members!  Please click on the buttons below to check them out!

This way to Mickey's Blog!

This way to Linda's Blog!

Here is a glimpse of the card set I made last week with the Buffalo Check stamped with bright colors.  Love, love this plaid!!

Supplies used:

Stamps: Buffalo Check, Pressed Flowers (Host Set)

Paper:  Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White cardstock,  Country Lane Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Blackberry Bliss

Big Shot:  Stitched Shaped Framelits

Accessories: 3/16" Braided Lined Trim,  Stampin' Dimensionals

Non- SU:  Post-It note masking paper

Stamp Review Crew: Country Home Edition

Hello and welcome to the latest Stamp Review Crew Blog Hop!   Our international crew highlights one Stampin' Up stamp set on each blog hop.  Hops are the first and third Mondays of the month and are a great way to get lots of ideas for using a set!   Click on the banner below to see a complete list of Crew members and see all the past hops which we keep active.  So many creative things to see and enjoy!

We have a beautiful stamp set to show off this session.  The Country Home stamp set is part of the lovely designer suite Country Lane.  Whether you have just the stamp set or the complete suite you will have a bundle of ideas once you click through the Crew's creations.

Growing up on farm, harvest was the highlight of year.  I still drive out of my way to find fields of ripe wheat and always am delighted when I see combines harvesting the crop.  I really enjoyed making this harvest themed set!

Blackberry Bliss is one of my all time favorite Stampin' Up colors and I am really enjoying that it is prominently featured in the Holiday catalog.   I love the rich color!   That fact that we now have a Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blend makes me happy.   I have been using it for Halloween projects too!

I have a tutorial coming soon for making this wreath!

The Braided Linen Trim reminds me of stalks of wheat.

My past tutorial for making this mitered frame can be found HERE

TIP:  After coloring the milk can with Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends
 use the Color Lifter to distress a few areas .

Thanks so very much for joining us for this Country Home Blog Hop.  Please click on the buttons below to see more of the Crew's creativity.  

This way to Stesha's stunning creations!

This way to Charlet's sweet project!

Supplies used:

Stamps: Country Home

Paper:  Whisper White Cardstock, Country Lane Designer Series Paper, Vellum Cardstock, Galvanized Metallic Paper

Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black Archival, Calypso Coral and Blackberry Bliss Classic Ink,  Blackberry Bliss Re-inker

Stampin' Blends:  Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral, Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Color Lifter

Accessories: Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, 3/16" Braided Linen Trim, Faceted Dots, Clear Embossing Powder, Whisper White 3/8" Classic Weave Ribbon

Big Shot:  Tin Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

2018 Holiday Showcase Blog Hop

Welcome to the Inky Friends blog hop!  We have a great line up showcasing new stamps and products from the brand new Stampin' Up Holiday catalog.

I am so happy to have had a chance to stamp a few cards with the adorable line art set Trick or Tweet.

Instead of using DSP, I made my own with the great background stamp Buffalo Check.  I applied an oval mask over the stamped images before stamping the background.

Of course if there is a kitty stamp you know I have to have it!

Each card is a single layer with the exception of the tiny cut out pumpkin.  I know it is probably silly but one product that I am delighted to have is the itty bitty Mini Stampin' Dimensionals! They are the best thing to be able to add a little extra to a card by elevating a tiny image.  The new colors of the Stampin' Blends so fun too!  Blackberry Bliss is definitely my favorite... such a rich deep purple!

On this last card I did a little extra sponging of some additional inks on the background.   I started with Crushed Curry, then added some Pumpkin Pie and Blackberry Bliss.

Thank you for hopping along with My Inky Friends today!   Please click on the buttons below to continue on your merry way!

This way to Paula's cute creations!

This way to Sharleen's pretty projects!!

Supplies used:

Stamps: Trick or Tweet, Buffalo Check

Paper:  Thick Whisper White Cardstock

Ink:  Blackberry Bliss, Pumpkin Pie, Call Me Clover and Crushed Curry Classic Ink,  Momento Black Archival

Stampin' Blends:  Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Soft Suede, Ivory

Accessories: Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Non- SU:  Post-It note masking paper

Carnival of Colors Blog Hop

Welcome to the Carnival of Colors Blog Hop presented by My Inky Friends!  We have a rainbow of projects that are just so fun!   

Stampin' Up has recently released a whole new set of colors both in the core color collection and in the In-color collection.  There are so many to chose from it hard to know which to play with first.  It is like going to an amusement park and trying to decide which attraction to ride.   You know you will eventually go on them all but you have pick just one to start with.     Luckily our carnival includes lots of colors and since we have our blogs linked in a circle you don't have to choose... you can just jump in anywhere!

Petal Pink is the lovely color for my carnival attraction.   I think it is tends toward a light salmon color... quite different from a true pink.  The tranquility of the color made me think of the Artfully Folded stamp set.  

I used a fold idea from one of the very first card classes I attended when I was beginning to explore stamping as inspiration.  (I still have the card.  Seems like a long time ago... there have been a lot of cards made since then :)

It is a little different style in that the Petal Pink background is a quarter sheet of cardstock and the Very Vanilla layer is the hinged part for writing on.   (Measurements are 4-3/4" X 7", scored at 3-1/2")   My photos are not up to par for this post as my camera is acting up.  I used my phone and the Very Vanilla looks white.  The actual ones look more muted.

Both of these cards are done with stamping only-- no Designer Series Paper.  I had planned to add some Petal Pink sequins and other embellishments to these but ended up liking the simplicity of them just as is.  

Well it is time to hop on to next color attraction!  Holly has used the beautiful Balmy Blue for a sweet baby card and Rhonda has the dreamy Soft Sea Foam in her delicate projects.

This way to Holly's Blog

This way to Rhonda's Blog

Supplies used:

Stamps: Artfully Folded (hostess)

Paper:  Petal Pink, Granite Gray , and Very Vanilla Cardstock

Ink:  Basic Gray and Petal Pink Classic Ink, Petal Pink Stampin' Marker

Accessories: Gray Granite 1/2" Textured Weave  Ribbon, 

Big Shot:   Stitched Shaped Framelits

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Simply Scored Board

Mitered Frames Tutorial

I am thrilled to be the guest author for the weekly tutorial on Splitcoaststampers!    In the last several posts I have been sharing projects based on the concept of mitered borders used in quilting.  When you apply the idea to paper crafting the results are delightfully easy!   It is like making a mini quilt and no sewing machine is needed!

Double-sided paper is a must for this technique...background and frame all in one.

The math is super simple and can be applied to both squares and rectangles.

Same folding as above... just leave the edges free floating.

Adding one more scoreline gives a another unique look

You can pop on over to Splitcoaststampers to see the written tutorial and also upload a project to the special gallery that has been created just for this technique.  There are so many ways these miters could be added to a project.  Once you make one you will be hooked!  I would love to see your creations!

Below is the video tutorial:

Triangular Border Frame

In my last post I mentioned I would have a tutorial for the Fancy Fold Frame.  There has been a bit of time between that post and the publishing of the tutorial because it is part of a larger tutorial that I have done for Splitcoaststampers.  It will be the featured tutorial on the SCS site tomorrow!

Today I have a sneak peak of another of the projects included in the tutorial.    This is a variation which features a triangular folded border perfect for framing a pretty stamped image.

My camera has been been having some problems so I used my phone instead.  It is hard to capture the 3D effect in the picture.   Each edge forms a peak and the corners are an interesting shape.   

I really like the way this turned out and I think you will be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to make.   As you will see tomorrow the written instructions are very short and sweet!

Tomorrow I will have the full tutorial and two more projects.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Pressed Flowers (hostess set)

Paper:  Tea Room Speciality Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla Cardstock

Ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Calypso Coral  and Old Olive Stampin' Markers

Big Shot:  Stitched Shapes Framelits

Tools: Simply Scored Scoring Tool

Stamp Review Crew: Animal Outing Edition

The Stamp Review Crew is going wild this session with the Animal Outing stamp set!   You will too when you see all the projects created by the crew!  As always we have a complete list of members and links to projects on our website which you can access by clicking on the banner below.

  

The delicate little line drawings of these animals are so cute!  I really enjoyed working with them to make this decor piece... it would be so sweet in a nursery.  

There are a lot of detail in the images so it was very nice to have the matching framelits.  I actually enjoy cutting things out but there is no way I could manage to do as good a job as the die cuts on these little guys.

I also used the Tropical Thinlit Dies to add some detailed foliage.

Pulling the threads of the Textured Ribbon can add some fun fringe.

I did a bit of fancy folding for the frames.  It is easier than it looks and I have an upcoming tutorial that will show how it is done.

I'm so happy you stopped by today!  Now it is time to hop along to see the rest of the crew's creations.  Please click on the buttons below to continue.

This way to Cindy's Blog

  

This way to Bronwyn's Blog

Supplies used:

Stamps: Animal Outing

Paper:  Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper, Pear Pizzaz, Smoky Slate , Blushing Bride and Whisper White Cardstock

Ink:  Archival Black Ink, Basic Gray and Shaded Spruce Classic Ink, Blushing Bride Stampin' Marker

Accessories: Gray Granite 1/2" Textured Weave  Ribbon, Tropical Elements Accents

Big Shot:  Tropical Thinlits, Animal Friends Thinlits

Tools: Simply Scored Scoring Tool