Terrific Toadstools....

 

Happy Wednesday, Stampers!  

Today I have a super easy and super fun card to share with you.  

It features the Teriffic Toadstool Bundle #164790:

How You Can Make It:

Supplies:

• Night of Navy card stock
• Basic White card stock
• Smokey Slate card stock
• Night of Navy ink pad
• Mossy Meadow ink pad
• Garden Green ink pad
• Pecan Pie ink pad
• Balmy Blue ink pad
• Blending Brush
• Stylish Shapes dies
• Iridescent Faceted Gems
• 1/4" White Diagonal Trim Ribbon

Measurements:

Card Base: Night of Navy: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4

Card Liner: Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4

Mat Layer: DSP: 4 x 5 1/4 

Largest Circle: Smokey Slate

Focal Circle: Basic White

Instructions:

1. Use a blending brush to add Balmy Blue ink to the "SKY" portion of the focal circle. 
2. Stamp and punch out all the mushroom pieces
3. Stamp and die-cut the greeting tag. 
4. Fold the card base on the score line and press flat with a bone folder. 
5. Add the Basic White card liner to the inside panel
6. Add the DSP to the front panel
7. Layer the circles together, add ribbon and then add to the card front. 
8. Build the mushroom scene on the focal image
9. Embellish with iridescent dots. 

Here are some alternative ideas for this bundle: 

Global Design Project #501 - A Color Challenge!

 

This week we have a color challenge.  This one was challenging for me...but with the help of the new Spooky Sweet 12 x 12 Specialty DSP I think I pulled it off! 

Here is my card for this week's challenge: 

A fun fold with a belly band was how I chose to attack this challenge.  

Here you will see the DSP panel really did most of the work.  I added the belly band with the embellishment images from the DSP pack. 

When you slide off the belly band: 

I tucked one of the greetings from our ephemera packs! 

How You Can Make It: 

Supplies: 

Spooky Sweet 12x12 Specialty DSP

Lost Lagoon Card Stock

Timid Tiger Card Stock

Basic Black Card Stock

Basic White Card Stock

Petal Pink Card Stock

Greetings For All Ephemera

Adhesives

Measurements: 

Card Base: Timid Tiger: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4 cut 2 3/4" off the front flap

Inner Layer1 :Lost Lagoon: 4 x 5 1/4

Inner Layer 2: Basic White: 3 3/4 x 5

Mat Layer 1: Basic Black:4 x 5 1/4

Mat Layer 2: Lost Lagoon: 3 7/8 x 5 1/8

Focal Layer: DSP: 3 3/4 x 5

Belly Band: Basic Black: 1 1/4 x 11

Belly Band: Petal Pink: 1 x 11

Instructions: 

1. Fold the card base on the score line and press flat using a bone folder. 
2. Add the Lost Lagoon panel to the inside. 
3. Add the Basic White panel to the inside. 
4. Add the Basic Black panel to the front flap
5. Add the Lost Lagoon panel to the Basic Black panel. 
6. Add the DSP to the Lost Lagoon panel. 
7. Add the greeting to the center of the DSP panel. 
8. Glue the belly band together and score it with a paper trimmer. (Look closely at my belly band and you will see that my card stock cracked because I did not score it....don't make my mistake) 
9. Assemble the belly band and add it to the card front, covering the greeting. 
10. Embellish with the ephemera pieces from the specialty DSP to decorate.
    
    
    

Merry Monday- Humble Home..

 

I thought we would kick off the week with a super cute little square card for Merry Monday. 

This card features the Humble Home bundle.....here is a look at that: 

Now this item has dropped to the Last Chance List so if you want it....RUN to the online store!

How You Can Make It

Supplies: 

Humble Home Bundle

Basic White card stock

Pool Party card stock

Kraft card stock

Heat Tool

Versamark Ink

Embossing Bunddy

White Embossing Powder

Garden Green ink pad

Shaded Spruce ink pad

ribbon

Snow Wonder stamp set (trees)

Falling Snow stamp set (snow) 

Measurements: 

Card Base: Basic White: 4 1/4 x 8 1/2 score 4 1/4

Mat Layer: Pool Party: 4 x 4 

Kraft and Basic White scraps for stamping

Instructions: 

1.  Fold the card base on the score line and press it flat using a bone folder. 
2. Rub the embossing buddy over the Pool Party card stock to remove oils and static. 
3. Stamp the snow from the Falling Snow stamp set using Versamark ink. 
4. Add white embossing powder and heat set the snow. 
5. Add the panel to the front of the card. 
6. Stamp the house and the trees, die cut or punch.  
7. Punch out hearts. 
8. Add the elements to the front of the card using Tombow and Stampin' Dimensionals to create a scene. 
9. Add a ribbon bow to embellish.

Two Fresh Spring /Summer Ideas That You Can Make In A Snap!

Techniques and fun folds are fun, but sometimes, you just want a quick and easy card.  Look to your DSP and let it do all the work! 

For me personally, whenever I'm not feeling creative, this type of card gets me going. Then, I step it up to a sketch or a challenge, and my creativity is restored.

 

For my first card, I chose a Calypso Coral card base and a Basic Black mat layer to make it pop.  The DSP does ALL the heavy lifting for this card! 

 For my second card, I basically replicated my first card, but in landscape mode.  The DSP again shines brightly.  A die-cut greeting and a few flowers to embellish, and I was done! 

Stamp With Shel- Emboss Resist and a challenge!

 

pump up the wow factor!

Bold, Bright Ink Layers? Grab Your VersaMark!

Have you seen scratch art pads? The technique is easy! Simply scratch a pattern into the solid black surface, and vibrant colors come shining through. Today’s Wow Tip is like that, but in reverse—we designed a brilliantly-colored base and applied dark ink over it, utilizing emboss resist to create a dazzling end result. Let’s give it a try!

Step 1: Apply Lemon Lime Twist and Pool Party ink to a Basic White Cardstock panel using Blending Brushes; overlap the colors to blend. Step 2: Stamp the images using VersaMark and heat emboss using clear embossing powder. Step 3: Apply Night of Navy ink using a Blending Brush and wipe away excess ink to reveal the embossed images below. Now I have a challenge for you....try this technique using current Stampin' Up! products and send me a photo of your completed project.

Simple Stamping With Shel- Technique Tuesday- Heat Embossing- With You In Mind...

 

Happy Tuesday!  

For this edition of Simple Stamping With Shel, we are using the heat-embossing technique.  

Heat embossing is a quick and easy way to add a wow factor to any card.  

If you can stamp, you can heat emboss!

You just have to remember you need to ALWAYS prep the surface of what you are going to heat emboss with the embossing buddy FIRST.  The embossing buddy removes oils and static and keeps the embossing powder from sticking where you do not want it.  If you have a speckle where you don't want it, make sure you brush it away BEFORE you heat set.  

For my card today, I used the With You In Mind stamp set #164747 found on page 37 of the Annual Catalog. Here is a peek at that stamp: 

Here are some alternate ideas using this stamp set to inspire you: 

Ok...back to my heat embossed card: 

How You Can Make It: 

Supplies:  

• With You In Mind Stamp Set
• Basic Black card stock
• Basic White card stock
• Beautiful Bokeh DSP
• Gold cord
• Versamark ink pad
• Embossing Buddy
• Gold embossing powder
• Heat Tool

Measurements: 

Card Base: Basic Black: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4

Card Liner: Basic White: 3 3/4 x 5

DSP: Beautiful Bokeh: 2 1/4 x 4 1/4

Instructions: 

1. Fold the Basic Black card base on the score line, and press the card flat using a bone folder. 
2. Add the Basic White card liner to the inside panel of the card.
3. Add the gold cord to the DSP (with Tear N Tape, holding it secure on the back side). 
4. Rub the embossing buddy all over the DSP, and, using Stamparatus (or Misti) stamp the greeting with Versamark ink. 
5. Add gold embossing powder; flick off excess powder, then heat set. 
6. Rub the embossing buddy all over the card front.  Stamp the cupcakes as desired using Versamark ink. 
7. Add gold embossing powder; flick off excess powder, then heat set. 
8. Add the DSP to the card front.  
9. Add a gold cord bow to finish off your card. 

Global Design Project #500- CASE the Designer Challenge....

 This week the Global Design Project Challenge is to CASE the designer.  

I chose the uber talented Stesha Bloodhart and CASED her card using current products:

Merry Monday....A Trio of Snowflake Cards...Recycle It- From Trash To Treasure...

 Happy Monday, Stampers! 

I'm going to kick off the week with some Christmas cards that I made using a small recycled gift bag that was torn. I thought, why toss it?  Let's see if I can make some cards with it!

Here are my cards: 

The gift bag was kraft-colored with white snowflakes, so for my first card, I went with kraft and white cardstock.  I added some layers, snowflakes, tags and gems and was pleased with my first card. 

My second card is square.  I simply cut my square of the gift bag corner to corner and split a seam where I could stamp my greeting. I added some layers and a black greeting and mat to make it pop.  I opted to leave this one plain with no embellishments. 

For my final card I was out of gift bag so I added a piece of DSP from my stash. I added black layers to make the elements pop and finished by embellishing with gingham ribbon and a rhinestone gem. 

I hope this gives you pause the next time you go to throw something in the trash.  Stop for a moment, and ask yourself how you can recycle it. 😉

Stamp With Shel- Yet Another Technique- Masking!

 

This was a super fun and easy card to make.  The key is Masking Paper!  

How You Can Make It:  

Supplies: 

• Masking Paper
• Basic White Card Stock
• Basic Black Card Stock
• Lemon Lolly ribbon
• Poppy Parade ink pad
• Flirty Flamingo Stampin Blends
• Lemon Lolly ink pad
• Daffodil Delight Stampin Blends
• Memento Black ink pad
• Garden Green Card Stock
• Black Stampin Write Marker

Measurements: 

Card Base: Basic White: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4

Mat Layer: Basic Black: 5 1/8 x 3 7/8

Focal Layer: Basic White:5 x 3 3/4

Flower: Basic White: 2 1/4 x 2 1/4

Instructions:

1. Fold the card base on the score line and press it flat using a bone folder.
2. Take a piece of masking paper and tear it in half, and attach it to the focal layer, leaving an open area in between. 
3. Ink between the masking paper with Lemon Lolly ink. 
4. Stamp the flower images -
5. Stamp the fill in for the flower with Poppy Parade ink. 
6. Stamp the heart images
7. Color the heart images with Flirty Flamingo Stampin Blend. 
8. Stamp the splotch images
9. Carefully remove the masking paper. 
10. Stamp the greeting ( I strongly suggest a Stamparatus, as you do not want to mess up now that you have all the hard work done) 
11. Stamp the flower and die-cut the leaves and flower. 
12. Add the focal image to the Basic Black mat layer
13. Add ribbon and then attach it to the card front.
14. Embellish with flower, leaves, and a bow. 
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Global Design Project Challenge #499

 

Good morning Stampers! 

Today I am taking part in the Global Design Project Weekly Challenge #499.  Here was our challenge: 

And here is my card featuring the Resourceful Rusty stamp set: 

Stamp With Shel- Creative Inking for Technique Thursday....

 

 I was trying to use up some leftover bits and came up with this fun festive card that is perfect for Pride month.  

I used a piece of scrap cardstock to mask as I added ink to the white panel using a small blending brush.  It created a bright backdrop.  

I added a greeting to a leftover banner die cut and added a mat layer to make it pop.  

I added some leftover branches as well and a few black gems. 

The colors I used were:  Lemon Lime Twist, Azure Afternoon, Melon Mambo

Stamp With Shel- ELEVEN Layer Card...

 

Today's card has a whopping TEN layers and the star is the Mixed Media Florals 12 x 12 DSP.  

How You Can Make It: 

Supplies:  

• Mixed Media Florals DSP
• Basic White card stock
• Basic Black card stock
• Flirty Flamingo card stock
• Mixed Labels Bundle
• Impressions Abloom Bundle
• Memento Black ink pad
• Strawberry Slush ink pad
• Gems

Measurements: 

Card Base: Basic White: 8 1/2 x 5 1/4

Mat Layer: Basic Black: 5 1/4 x 4 1/4

Mat Layer: Flirty Flamingo: 5 1/8 x 4 1/8

DSP Layer: 5x4

Mat Layer: Basic Black:4 1/4 x 3 1/4

Mat Layer: Flirty Flamingo: 4 1/8 x 3 1/8

DSP Layer: 4x3

Banner Die Cut: Basic Black: 4 x 1 1/4

Tag Insert: Flirty Flamingo: 2 1/2 x 1 1/4

Tag: Basic White: 3 x 1 3/4

Flower: Basic White:1 1/2 x 1 1/2

Instructions:  

1. Fold the Basic White card base on the score line and press flat using a bone folder.
2. Add a Basic Black mat layer to the front of the card. 
3. Add a Flirty Flamingo mat layer to the front of the card. 
4. Add a DSP layer to the front of the card. 
5. Add a Basic Black mat layer to the front of the card using Stampin' Dimensionals. 
6. Add a Flirty Flamingo mat layer to the front of the card. 
7. Add a DSP layer to the front of the card. 
8. Die-cut tags and banner. 
9. Stamp Greeting and the flower. 
10. Add a Basic Black banner to the front of the card
11. Layer tag and add to the front of the card
12. Embellish with a flower and gems. 
    
    
    

Stamp With Shel- Beautiful Gallery Suite for Technique Tuesday ....Embossed Foil Technique

 

The embossed foil technique is an easy way to add texture and sparkle to your cards.  

For my card, I used products from the Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection.   Here is a look at those products: 

Remember this month, the suites and suite products are buy one get one 50% off!  

How You Can Make It: 

Supplies: 

• Beautiful Motif dies
• Beautiful Gallery 6x6 DSP
• Night of Navy card stock
• Basic White card stock
• Copper Foil
• Night of Navy ink pad
• Night of Navy Stampin' Blends
• Linen Thread
• Coppery Gems 

Measurements: 

Card Base: Night of Navy: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4

Card Liner: Basic White: 3 3/4 x 5

Mat Layer: DSP; 4 x 5 1/4

Mat Layer: Night of Navy: 2 1/2 x 4 3/4

Focal Image: Copper Foil: 2 1/4 x 4 1/2 

Mat Layer: Night of Navy: 2 1/4 x 3/4

Greeting: Basic White: 2 x 1/2

Instructions: 

1. Color a piece of linen thread with Night of Navy blends and set aside to dry. 
2. Fold the card base on the score line and press flat using a bone folder. 
3. Add a Basic White card liner to the inside panel.
4. Add the DSP layer to the front of the card. 
5. Emboss the foil with the die (TIP: put a piece of copy paper on top of your foil to avoid scratch marks from your cutting plates) 
6. Add the foil to the Night of Navy mat layer and attach it to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals. 
7. Stamp the greeting on the Basic White strip using Night of Navy ink. 
8. Add the greeting to the Night of Navy mat layer and attach to the card front using Tombow and Stampin' Dimensionals. 
9. Embellish with Linen Thread bow and coppery gems. 

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