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
Welcome to the another Blog Hop presented by the Stamp Review Crew! We are a group of Stampin' Up demonstrators who have banded together to showcase a selected stamp set every two weeks. This time we are using the super versatile set Flourishing Phrases.
I needed a good-sized treat holder for so I modified the Popcorn Box slightly.
For the standard Popcorn Box two panels are cut and adhered together. For this one I used three, creating a six-sided box.
The sentiment is backed with two die cuts from the coordinating Flourish Framelits. Many of the sentiments in this set are two part... so you can put one inside of the card or easily do a two-color layout.
The large flower has three colors of ink (Mint Macaron, Pool Party and Indigo Island) sponged on before stamping.
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SUPPLIES: Stamps: Flourishing Phrases Paper: Mint Macaron and Whisper White cardstock, Blooms and Bliss Designer Series Paper Ink: Indigo Island, Pool Party, Mint Macaron Classic Ink Big Shot: Popcorn Box Thinlits, Flourish Thinlits, Lots of Labels Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits Tools: Sponge Daubers Other: Wooden skewers
Welcome to the latest Stamp Review Crew Blog Hop! This session we are reviewing the Flower Shop stamp set. This one has been around a while (an oldie but goodie). The Review Crew loves to dust off a set and come up with fresh new ideas!
When a new catalog comes out I always flip to the back and check out the Big Shot accessories. Happy happy times when there are new Framelits especially for boxes and bags. This time we have a super cute Popcorn Box Die. I could not wait to make something with it.
I designed an easel card that folds flat for mailing. (If you are putting it in a regular size envelope pay attention to the height of the flower arrangement. Mine turned out to be just a tad too tall. I will have to make a pretty matching envelope with the Punch Board!)
The vase and pull-out insert are made with the Popcorn Box Framelit.
The many styles of flowers in the Flower Shop set give lots of options for different looks. The first card is more realistic and second is more artsy. I thought the pink smudgy abstract design of the Blooms and Bliss DSP looked like handblown glass and the textured flowers were a good contrast.
I did a video tutorial if anyone is interested in recreating this:
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Oh, the places you will go! What a great sentiment for a graduation card.
The globe is stamped, cut out and then lightly washed with very dilute Island Indigo and Wild Wasabi reinker. I used the new Foam Adhesive Strips and Stampin' Dimensionals to give this some depth. The globe is curved-- hard to see in the picture!
Supplies: Stamps: Places You'll Go Paper: A Little Foxy Designer Series Paper Stack, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky and Whisper White Cardstock Ink: Basic Black Archival, Island Indigo and Wild Wasabi Reinkers Accessories: Stars Framelits, Foam Adhesive Strips, Stampin' Dimensionals
Classic cars are a family hobby so when I saw the new catalog way back in January the Beautiful Ride stamp set was at the top of my wish list. I immediately knew I wanted to make some little boxes with it and actually I did make these a couple of months ago but have not had a chance to get them posted.
These little "Love Bugs" hold two Hershey Nuggets and are so fun to make that I ended up with a whole fleet of them!
It is a bit hard to see but I used the Gold Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Pen for metallic accents on the mirror, door handle and hubcaps.
I did a quick video tutorial -- I hope to see lots of these little cars being made!
Supplies: Stamps: Beautiful Ride Paper: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Mint Macaron and Basic Gray cardstock, It's My Party Designer Series Paper Stack Ink: Basic Black Archival, Stampin' Write Markers: Basic Gray, Sahara Sand Accessories: Gold Wink of Stella Glitter Brush
