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April Showers............Bring May Flowers!

front of card

I created this card for the So Shelli April Showers Bring. . . . Creative Challenge.  I was totally insipred by the challenge, and decided to take a literal take on it........so here is my April Showers . . . . Bring May Flowers card.  I created the outside of the card to be a little gloomy, and the inside of the card to surprise with a huge pop of colour!

inside of card

I designed the card onto a  5 1/4" x  5 1/4" card base.  That way it will fit perfectly into Stampin' Up's Medium Square Envelopes (107289).  The card base is made from Baja Breeze textured cardstock, and I sponged Basic Grey around the edges on the front of the card to make it a little more gloomy.  When scoring the card base, I scored the fold twice approx 1/16" apart to allow for extra room for the bulk of the flowers inside the card.  That way the card will lie flat.   All of the pieces on the front of the card are from the Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack dies.

 The raindrops are cut from the heart (in Bashful Blue), and cut straight up the center to create two raindrops from each heart.  The cloud is from the cupcake top (Whisper White), and the rays from the sun (Daffodil Delight) are the candles.  The sun is cut out from the 1" circle Punch. 

I wanted the front of the card to be a little drab, and gloomy, with the only pop of colour coming from the sun in Daffodil Delight.  I stamped each raindrop with the Sanded Background Stamp, and sponged the edges for more depth.  I sewed them onto the Baja Breeze textured card base, and bent each one out slightly.  I covered up the stitching on the inside of the card with some Bashful Blue cardstock.  The cloud has been run through the paper Crimper.  The sun and cloud have been popped out on Dimensionals.  I created the banner in My Digital Studio (MDS).  This program is the best!!! It really opens up what you can do with not only digital papercrafting, but great for "hybird" projects too, like this one.  It was the perfect way to create a custom saying to go on my card.   The banner was cut out with the banner piece from the Petal Cone Bigz L die after I printed it onto Whisper White cardstock. 

inside of card

 I sponged some Whisper White cardstock with Bashful Blue ink, and used a piece of cardstock punched out of the Scallop Circle punch as a mask to create the cloud effect.  The flowers are created out of the Blossoms Petal Punch, the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, and the Boho Blossoms Punch.  The stems are cut 3/8" on my Paper Cutter.  The leaves and grass have been cut freehand.  The banner was cut from the Petal Cone Bigz L die, and created in MDS as well. 

The daffodil was made with Whisper White and Daffodil Delight (sponged with Pumpkin Pie) cardstock (Blossoms Petal Punch and Boho Blossoms Punch).  The crocus was made from Perfect Plum cardstock (sponged with Whisper White craft ink) (Blossoms Petal Punch).  The hyacinths were cut from Rich Razzleberry and Concord Crush cardstock (Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack), and the Tulips were cut from Daffodil Delight (sponged), Regal Rose (sponged), and Melon Mambo cardstock (Blossoms Petal Punch). 

Products used for this project:

Stamp Sets: Sanded background stamp (109294)

Card Stock: Whisper White(100730), Baja Breeze (textured) (119972), Bashful Blue 105120), Daffodil Delight(119683), Regal Rose(105130), Melon Mambo(115320), Concord Crush(119792), Perfect Plum(101889),  Rich Razzleberry(115316), Certainly Celery(105125), Wild Wasabi(108641), and Garden Green(102584).

Inks: Basic Grey(109120), Bashful Blue105209), Pumpkin Pie(105216) , Daffodil Delight(119677), and Regal Rose(105211).

Accessories and More: Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack (114509), 1" Circle Punch (119868), Paper Crimper (101618), Dimensionals (104430), sewing machine, Blossoms Petal Punch (121808), Boho Blossoms Punch (119858), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Scallop Circle Punch (119854), Stamping Sponges (101610),  Petal Cone Bigz L Die (121810), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Sticky Strip(104294), Mulitpurpose Glue(110755), and My Digital Studio(118108).

Hope April showers bring you lots of May flowers! 

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Happy Birthday Casey

This week i have a couple personal birthday posts to share with you..!!

Today i want to wish my wonderful friend of 13 years (really..has it been that long?) a Happy Birthday!

This card was created JUST for you CASEY!!!


We were invited to a "Bonfire" get together last weekend? hum.. didn't know if Casey was secretly having a birthday party or if she had some other news to share with us? Her sister thought maybe she was going to announce that she was pregnant..? -- hum.... maybe she just wanted to have her family and friends over...?? Whatever the reason was i was game to make a card!! AND my kids had a blast! They did not want to leave..!! Playing in a "yard" is every kids dream.. horses, dogs, basket ball court, bonfire, roasting marsh mellows - making smores! yup we had to DRAG them out of there!! ....we weren't even out of the driveway and Ethan said "when can we come back here??".

Products used for this project:

Stamp Sets: Fabulous Phrases (W117002 C120501), Sanded Background (109294), Bareback (retired)

Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Early Espresso (119686), Crumb Cake (120953)

Inks: Crumb Cake (121030), Early Espresso (119670), and Neutral Craft Stampin Spots (119719), Chocolate Chip Marker (100071)

Accessories and More: Early Espresso 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (119753), Early Espresso/White Baker's Twine (123124 Summer Mini Pg 10), Antique Brads (117273), Embossing Buddy (103083), Clear Emboss Powder (109130), Sponge (101610), Distresser (106958 - cutter kit), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impression Embossing Folder (117335), Scallop Squares Duo Bigz Die (120903 Summer Mini Pg 24), Petal Cone Bigz Die (121810 Occasions Mini Pg. 15)


Here are some great shots of my baby girl's first horsey ride! She LOVED it! Auntie Casey was her HERO..! We drive by many horses when we head out Langley way but we are always saying "look out your window, there's a horsey".. She's never been on a horse before. I thought she might be scared because horses are so much bigger up close. That didn't stop her from wanting MORE horsey rides!! We had to give poor Flash a break! Alyssa seriously can't wait to ride Flash again soon.. : )

Casey owns 2 horses and keeps them down the street at her friend Sandy's place. That's Sandy standing beside the horse (thank you Sandy for keeping your eye on Alyssa and making her 1st horsey ride so much fun!)..

So i emailed Casey the morning of her party to let her know that the kids were super excited about coming over and that i was going to "whip" up a Horsey card for her!! She's always amazed with my card making. I haven't yet convinced Casey that she CAN be crafty..! --It's never too late to get stampin'.. : )

So now i was under some pressure.. creating a card the day of is not a good idea...LOL.. but i so often do it..!! : )

All i have to do is look at the many samples i have and bingo.. the hamster spins faster and faster and bamo i can come up with a card in minutes!! I got the idea and layout for Casey's horse card from this card:


I created this card a while back!! What i love about creating is that you don't have to think of something new. You can look at something already designed and new ideas appear. I knew right away what i was going to create with the horse stamp after glancing at this card!!

A quick tip:
To give your card stock a bit more texture ink up your sponge lightly and dab lightly around your image on the card stock!



Products used for this project:

Stamp Sets: Afterthoughts (Level 1 Hostess: W118388 C120121), Extreme Elements (115181), Under the Stars (111556)

Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Night of Navy (100867), Soft Suede (115318), Crumb Cake (120953)

Inks: Crumb Cake (121030), Soft Suede (115657), Night of Navy (102977)

Accessories and More: Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109030), Regal Brads (119737), Sponge (101610), Distresser (106958 - cutter kit), Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impression Embossing Folder (117335), Scallop Squares Duo Bigz Die (120903 Summer Mini Pg 24)

Hope you like.. : )

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Easter Wishes!

Well, we've been busy, busy, busy with Easter crafts around my house.  You'll definately want to scroll down the entire length of this post, as I'm going to be posting a couple of different projects and crafts for Easter today.

The first project I want to show you, is this Easter egg diorama card.  I first saw the idea here. I've cut cardstock into different sized ovals.  I've covered the white layer with Versamark and Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder to mimic the look of those 3D sugar eggs.  Click on the pic to really see the sparkles!

 
 The Easter Wishes sentiment is hanging in the middle of the card, and spins. (.......and, it actually DOES fold flat to fit into an envelope!!)

Products used for this project:
Stamp set: All Holidays (114916)
Card Stock: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Perfect Plum
Ink: Early Espresso (119670), Versamark Pad (102283)
Accessories:  Linen Thread (104199),  Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319), Sticky Strip (104294), Glue Dots (103683), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Floral Fusion Sizzlet (115969), Little Leaves Sizzlet (114511), Beautiful Wings Embosslit (118138), Basic Pearls Jewels (119247), Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder (101930), Heat Tool (100005).

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Every year, in our home, we decorate Easter Eggs on Good Friday.  I usually do a few Ukrainian Easter eggs each year to add to my collection (or to replace those I have broken -- oops).  Here's a pic of the one I did this year.

Then I got to thinking..........hmmm.........what about dyeing eggs with Classic Ink Refills?  Basically, I squirted some of the refill ink into about half a cup of water and added 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to the solution.  I was going for really, pale eggs.  I'm sure it would have been possible to create brighter, more vibrant eggs too, with a slightly stronger solution, and more time in the dye, but I was going for a soft look.

Once they were dry, I used the Color Spritzer Tool and a Chocolate Chip Marker on them.  Didn't they turn out great? 

Products used for this project:
Classic Ink Refills:  So Saffron (105225), Marina Mist (119668), Baja Breeze (111833), and Wild Wasabi (109014).  Stampin Write Marker:  Chocolate Chip (100071), and Color Spritzer Tool (107066).

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I love, love, love crafts of all types, and I am dying to share this last project with you.  I was laughing and giggling to myself while I was working on this last project.  My husband said, "What are you cackling about"?  I answered, "Natasha is going to flip when she sees this project.......she grumbled for days after I posted the jelly bean bracelet idea.  This should REALLY get her going.......... <wink, wink>.".  Plus, not to mention, that this, along with most of my projects, never seem to "fit into an envelope"......I tend to be very 3D.  This project was sooooo fun to make, and easy too.  Although my kids kept saying, are you done yet, are you done yet, are you done yet?  I told them they could dig in as soon as I got a couple of pics.  I appeased them with left over supplies :)

To make this project, you will need:  miniature marshmellows, white melting chocolate, miniature chocolate chips, chocolate covered candies (ie. raisins, peanuts, or coffee beans), oval shaped cookies, and 5/8" Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon (117289). 

Okay, so technically, this is a SU project.  There is the Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, and there is the banner from my cupcake challenge in the background (oh dear, that didn't fit into an envelope either), and if you look very closely, there ARE those little punches from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack, along with some Pearls Jewels........see Natasha?  hee hee. 

Basically, just melt the white melting chocolate.  Dip the miniature marshmellows into it, and begin to pile them into a rough pyrimidal shape on top of one of the oval shaped cookies.  "Glue" another oval shaped cookie onto the marshmellow pile with the melted white chocolate to create the face.  Add eyes (miniature marshmellows and miniature chocolate chips).  Pinch mini marshmellows to create the ears.  Use the melted white chocolate to glue on the chocolate covered candies to create the hooves.  Lastly, (but most importantly), tie on that gorgeous Pretty in Pink Satin bow.

Hope you enjoyed these Easter projects as much as I did.  Feel free to forward your comments, or pics if you attempt any of these projects.........we'd LOVE to see them!!!

P.S.  Don't forget to check out my Mother's Day Heart Frame Tutorial here.  A tutorial to make the Heart Frame  project is available for purchase on the upper right sidebar.

Series of Nature Walks... Scrapbook Page and Matching Card - Take 2

When i first saw the Occasions Mini one of the sample projects that caught my eye was the scrapbook page featured on page 26. I love how the designer used the Framed Tulip Textured Impressions Embossing Folder with the Photo Corner punch and attached it to the corner of the photo! I was determined to try this out. I gathered some supplies that were similar to what the designer had used and started creating!! This is what i came up with!!

Click on the Photo to get a better view of all the details. (sorry for the poor photos.. i can't seem to get the lightening right for better photos)

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Products used for this project:
Stamp set: Nature Walk (W:121925 C:121997)
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip Textured (121078), Very Vanilla (101650), Pear Pizzazz (119795), So Saffron (105118), Botanical Gazette DSP (121783 Occasions Mini Pg. 26), First Edition DSP (121878 Occasions Mini Pg. 25)
Ink: Early Espresso (119670)
Markers: Pear Pizzazz (119801), Riding Hood Red (120971)
Accessories and More: Photo Corners Punch (119878), Decorative Label Punch(120907), Distresser (106958 Cutter Kit), The Tearing Edge (102930), Aqua Painter (103954), Rosettes (118774 Occasions Mini Pg. 16), Linen Thread (104199), Pear Pizzazz Stitched-Poly Ribbon (119265), Paper Snips (103579), Snail Adhesive (104332), Sticky Strip (104294), Glue Dots (103683), 2-Way Glue Pen (100425), Chocolate Chip Button (Retired - can use Neutrals Designer Buttons -119743), Big Shot (113439), Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (121809 Occasions Mini Pg 12), Alphabet Simple Bigz Die (115960), Billboard Sizzlit Decorative Strip Die (114510)

Quick Tips: To adhere your die cut letters use 2-Way Glue Pen. To adhere your ribbon use Sticky Strip.

Here is the card to match! I once again used the Rosettes for the scrapbook page and card. This time i coloured them with the Riding Hood Red Marker and used the aqua painter to soften the colour. I moved the Vanilla Framed Tulip Border that was at the top right hand corner on the scrapbook page to the bottom for the card and stamped "Friend" to finish it off.



Products used for this project:
Stamp set: Nature Walk (W:121925 C:121997), You're a Gem (W:122268 C:122270)
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip (102128), Very Vanilla (101650), Botanical Gazette DSP (121783 Occasions Mini Pg. 26), First Edition DSP (121878 Occasions Mini Pg. 25)
Ink: Early Espresso (119670)
Markers: Pear Pizzazz (119801), Riding Hood Red (120971)
Accessories and More: Distresser (106958 Cutter Kit), The Tearing Edge (102930), Aqua Painter (103954), Rosettes (118774 Occasions Mini Pg. 16), Linen Thread (104199), Pear Pizzazz Stitched-Poly Ribbon (119265), Paper Snips (103579), Snail Adhesive (104332), Sticky Strip (104294), Glue Dots (103683), 2-Way Glue Pen (100425), Chocolate Chip Button (Retired - can use Neutrals Designer Buttons -119743), Big Shot (113439), Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (121809 Occasions Mini Pg 12)

Hope you like... : )

I have a couple more Nature Walk Scrapbook Pages and matching cards to show you but i'm going to hold off until closer to the end of the month as I have some other cards i want to share with you next week. I'll continue with "Series of Nature Walks" soon!! BUT don't wait to purchase the Nature Walk Stamp Set, if YOU LOVE this set you must purchase it before April 30th because the Occasion Mini ends at the end of the month!! -- there are so many great items in this MINI!! The Rosettes, Seam bindig Ribbons, Some cool DSP's....and some GREAT stamp sets... don't delay --get your wish list items today! : )

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Series of Nature Walks...Scrapbook Page and Matching Card - Take 1

I was disappointed when they announced that we'd be getting Nature Walk at Vancouver Regionals. Although, in the back of my mind i knew they'd demo some cute projects with the set and then I'D JUST HAVE TO HAVE IT!! ; )

I have to say I'm very happy that i now own Nature Walk!! I can't stop using it!! It's so versatile!! Today i'm showing you how you can incorporate a card into a scrapbook page or vice versa!! I have more cards and layouts to show you in my next post!! woohoo..! (again ..love love this stamp set)

In this post i show the Clear Block Technique. Here is an 8x8 Scrapbook Page using the Clear Block Technique.



Here i used 2 clear blocks and brought in a bit more colour! Click on the photo above to in large it...you'll see the page in more detail. (how i used Marina Mist Ink with the Texture Jumbo Wheel to texturized the paper and create a soft background)

I also used Rosettes. These are adorable ribbon flowers that make quick and pretty accents. I dyed the Rosette so it would coordinate with the Marina Mist Background.

A Quick Tip: To dye your Rosettes you use Classic Stampin' Ink (reinkers or markers). In this case i used Marina Mist marker and a little bit of water from the aqua painter. I coloured the flower with my Marina Mist Marker and then went over top with the aqua painter. A litte bit of water softens the colour. Attach with a Glue Dot.

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Products used for this project:
Stamp Set: Nature Walk (W:121925, C:121997)
Card Stock: Marina Mist (119682), So Saffron (105118), Very Vanilla (101650), Early Espresso (119686), Pear Pizzaz (119795), Not Quite Navy (101722), Botanical Gazette DSP (121783 Occasions Mini Pg 26)
Ink: Crumb Cake (121030, Marina Mist (119668), Early Espresso (119670), Soft Suede (115657),
Marker: Riding Hood Red (120971), Pear Pizzazz (119801), Marina Mist )(119679)
Accessories and More: Rosettes (118774 Occasions Mini Pg. 16), Early Espresso 1/8" Ribbon (119959), Texture Jumbo Wheel, Stampin' Around Jumbo Handle (103661), Sponge (101610), Alphabet Simple Bigz Dies (115960), Billboard Sizzlit Decorative Strip Die (114510), 1 3/4" Circle punch, Framed Tulips Textured Impressions embossing folder (121809 Occasions Mini Pg 12), Distresser (106958 Cutter Kit), Clear blocks D (118485)and H (118490), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275), Aqua Painter (103954), Glue Dots (103683), Dimensionals (104430), Snail Adhesive (104332)
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Here is the matching card. I added a greeting and some glitter to jazz it up!!



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Products used for this project:
Stamp Set: Nature Walk (W:121925, C:121997), You're a Gem (W:122268, C:122270)
Card Stock: Marina Mist (119682), So Saffron (105118), Very Vanilla (101650), Early Espresso (119686)
Ink: Crumb Cake (121030, Marina Mist (119668), Early Espresso (119670), Soft Suede (115657),
Marker: Riding Hood Red (120971), Pear Pizzazz (119801), Marina Mist )(119679)
Accessories and More: Rosettes (118774 Occasions Mini Pg. 16), Early Espresso 1/8" Ribbon (119959), Texture Jumbo Wheel, Stampin' Around Jumbo Handle (103661), Distresser (106958 Cutter Kit), Clear blocks D (118485)and H (118490), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275), 2-Way Glue Pen (100425), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023), Glue Dots (103683), Aqua Painter (103954), Dimensionals (104430), Snail Adhesive (104332)

Hope you like... : )

Mother's Day Heart Photo {Tutorial}

Mother's Day is just around the corner.  Wouldn't you love to make this sweet little photo heart for a Mother's Day gift for someone special?  Yup, those are my super sweet kids you see along the sides of that heart.  PERFECT gift for Grandma!! Or to keep for yourself :)

You will need My Digital Studio (MDS) or some other photo editing software that you are familiar with to complete this project.  This tutorial gives you step by step instructions how to make the heart with a photo strip, designer paper, and accessories.  Although I do give basic instructions on how to create the photo strip, you must be familiar with and have photo editing software to create the photo strip.  I've used MDS, but you can use other photo editing software that you are familiar with too.

Products used for this project:  I've used You're a Gem stampset (122268) and Trinket Keys (121892) from the Occasions Mini Cataloglue to create mine.  You will also need some Designers Series Paper (DSP) and a photo frame.  I've used First Edition (121878)  and Botanical Gazette DSP (121783)  (both from the Occasions Mini).  I finished my heart off with some Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon(120992), but you can change things up, and make it your own!

The complete  tutorial on how to make this project is available for purchase for only  $2.50.   Please find the link to purchase on the top right sidebar.  The tutorial will be e-mailed to the email address registered to your paypal account within 24 hours as an Adobe PDF file following your purchase.  If you do not receive your email, please check your spam box.  If you still have not received your file within 24 hours, please contact me so I can correct any issues. 

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Clear Block Technique

This card was CASED from my good friend Amanda. I love the simplicity of it!

I stamped the Clear Block C in Crumb Cake and then stamped the block on the Very Vanilla Card Stock and Voila....you get a gorgeous background for your flower!!



A Quick Tip: Spray the top corner of your Very Vanilla Card Stock with water (i used SU Mist Cleaner) and let dry... Voila, the corner curls nicely!~

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Products used for this project:
Stamp Set: Silhouette Sentiments (W118474, C120127 Hostess Level 1), So Happy for You (Retired SAB 2011)
Card Stock: Crumb Cake (120953), Garden Green (102584), Very Vanilla (101650), Woodland Walk DSP (117389)
Ink: Crumb Cake (121030), Soft Suede (115657), Early Espresso (119670)
Accessories: Clear Block C (118486), Vintage Trinkets (118764), Crimper (101618), Distresser (106958 -Cutter Kit) ___________________________________________________________

I saw the clear block technique again at Regionals using the Nature Walk set. I choose to create this card for our 3rd stamp club project this month:



My club girls were able to choose which Seam Binding Ribbon they wanted to use, Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze or Always Artichoke. Also they could either stamp the bees or the moth -- or both.... : )

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Products used for this project:
Stamp Set: Nature Walk (W121925, C121997 - Occasions Mini Pg. 27), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
Card Stock: Early Espresso (119686), Crumb Cake (120953)
Ink: Early Espresso (119670), Crumb Cake (121030), Soft Suede (115657), Night of Navy (102977)
Accessories and More: Clear Block D (118485), Framed Tulips Textured Impression Embossing Folder (121809 - Occasions Mini Pg 28), Sticky Strip (104294), Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon or Always Artichoke (122331 - Occasions Mini Pg 16 or 121000 for Always Artichoke), Distresser (106958 -Cutter Kit)

Hope you like.. : )

I have a series of Nature Walk Scrapbook pages and matching cards to show you next week.. hold tight! : )

Oooh La La!

Did you know that it is Vancouver Fashion Week here in Vancouver?  No fashionable girl will want to be caught without this spring's HOTTEST accessories.................here are a few projects that feature the stamp set Artistic Etchings and the Newsprint Designer Series Paper.  Don't you just love the Artistic Etchings stamp set?  It is so versatile (and popular too based on how many of my customers have purchased this set!).  Natasha and I have a couple of projects coming up showcasing this set.  If you don't own it, now is the time to get it so you can make these cute projects too!  

This first card comes together super quick.  It simple, but so classy and elgant too.  What a great little note card to give to someone.  This card uses Basic Black cardstock, and Newsprint DSP (edges have been sponged with More Mustard ink).  The centre image has been popped up on Dimensionals.  The red mediallion was stamped off first before stamping the lighter image onto the Newsprint DSP, and then the crown image was stamped overtop in Basic Black.  I then spritzed the image with the Color Spritz tool and a Chocolate Chip marker to distress and create some splatter.  Basic Rhinestone Jewels add bling, and 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Basic Black finishes it off. 

I got the idea of my second card from my upline Jenn (Hi Jenn!).  The card was basically designed by her, but I changed the image on the front.  Anyways, the base of the card is a Medium Envelope in Crumb Cake.  It was sealed shut and then slit open down the side by shaving off a hair of the side of the envelope with my paper trimmer.  Once the front of the envelope was decorated, the front edge of the envelope was cut with circle punch.   A whisper white insert was placed inside the envelope with an accent cut in Baja Breeze with a smaller circle punch.

Products used for this project:
Stamp Set: Artistic Etchings, Tiny Tags
Card Stock: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla
Ink: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip (Marker in Color Spritz Tool)
Accessories: Medium Crumb Cake Envelope, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Jumbo Eyelets, Vintage Brads, Mini Vintage Tags, Basic Rhinestone Jewel, Basic Black Brad, Color Spritz Tool, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Dimensionals.



The last project is this glamorous little purse made out of Newspring DSP, Basic Black cardstock, and closes with a Basic Rhinestone Jewel clasp...........tres chic!  What fashionista wouldn't LOVE to get a little gift card in this designer purse?  I purchased the tutorial on how to make this little purse (and two other designs) from Becky Roberts.  You can purchase her tutorial here (look to the sidebar on the right).  $3.95 for all three designs......what a steal.........you'll be ready for the runway!!