Just half a Sparkle and a Cheater Bow

I came up with a fun border for this card using the Sparkle Sizzlet die.  Cut each in half so that you have 3 halves and line them up the side.  We made this in my Creative Card Design classes in April.

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Bermuda
Bay, Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo
Accessories: Melon Mambo Polka Dot Grosgrain, Word Window and Modern Label punches,Perfect Polka Dots texture folder

HOW TO MAKE A “CHEATER BOW”

To make this “cheater bow”, punch two small holes.  Run the ribbon through each hole so the ends are at the back of the panel.  Cross the ends over each other and bring them up the opposite hole.  Simple as pie and perfect every time!

Technorati Tags: Sizzlet Sparkle die,Flight of the Butterfly,Modern label punch,Word window punch,Perfect Polka Dots texture folder,cheater bow

Wow Flowers

Another card using the Sizzlet Sparkle die and Wow Flowers.  I am having so much fun with this set and die cut, plus the Bold Bright colors work so well with it.  And sadly, these colors are retiring at the end of June.  I’m know the new colors will be fun to work with, but I’m sure going to miss the retiring ones!

Stamps: Wow Flowers
Ink: Green Galore, Lovely Lilac
Cardstock: Lovely Lilac, Brilliant Blue, Tempting Turquoise, Gable Green, Whisper White
Accessories: Sizzlet Sparkle Die, 1” circle punch, bling

Technorati Tags: Wow Flowers,Sizzlet Sparkle die

Birthday Wow

I’m having so much fun using Wow Flowers, which I got free during Sale-A-Bration.  This will be one of the cards we make in the Creative Card Design Classes in April.

I was inspired by a card on SCS made by CarrieJoe.

Stamps: Wow Flowers, Hope Happens
Ink: Lavender Lace
Cardstock: Lavender Lace, Elegant Eggplant, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Accessories: Scallop Circle die cut, markers in Elegant Eggplant, Lavender Lace & Rose Red (for the words), 1” circle punch, white organdy ribbon, 1/4” circle punch

Technorati Tags: Wow Flowers,Hope Happens,sizzix

Color Renovation

Stampin’ Up made a big announcement this week about their new Color Renovation.  We will be saying good-bye to some old favorites and welcoming back some of the past In Colors.  They are also adding some new colors as well as 5 new In Colors!

I’ll admit that this announcement is difficult because change is always hard and because some of the colors we’ll be losing are my favorites.  However, because Stampin’ Up has put 2 years worth of research into these new color choices and they obviously know the trends better than I do, I will have to trust this decision to be a good one and I’m sure I’ll fall in love with the new color palette.

The following 30 colors will be leaving us:

Pink Passion
Pixie Pink
Pale Plum
Orchid Opulence
Lovely Lilac
Lavender Lace
Almost Amythyst
Bordering Blue
Ballet Blue
Brocade Blue
Brilliant Blue
Taken with Teal
Glorious Green
Handsome Hunter
Sage Shadow
Mellow Moss
Green Galore
Gable Green
Barely Banana
YoYo Yellow
Summer Sun
Apricot Appeal
Only Orange
Really Rust
Ruby Red
Cameo Coral
Blush Blossom
Creamy Caramel
Close to Cocoa
Going Grey

You have about 2 months before these are gone, so stock up on your favorites.  Remember that this change will affect ink pads and re-inkers, card stock, markers, watercolor crayons and color coordinated accessories, so get what you want while you still can. 

That 70’s Sparkle!

This card makes me think about a stamp set that Stampin’ Up used to have with a Volkswagon and “peace” theme.  Some of you may remember that set and I can’t think of the name of it.  Anyway, this card is definitely bright and fun! 

I have been playing with my Sizzlet  Sparkle die and this card is one of the results.  I added some Stickles to make it really sparkle!

 

Stamps: Wow Flowers, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Only Orange
Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Only Orange, Pixie Pink, Green Galore, YoYo Yellow, Whisper White
Accessories: Sizzlet Sparkle die, 1” circle punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Stickles, Perfect Polka Dots texture folder

Technorati Tags: Wow Flowers,Sizzlet Sparkle die,Modern Label Punch,Word Window Punch,Perfect Polka Dots texture folder

Inspired by Nature

I just love the contrast of the black and Pink Passion on this card.  A little white rick-rack at the bottom, and ta-dah, another card for the 10 Minute Card Class. 

Stamps: Inspired by Nature, Canvas background, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Basic Black, Pink Passion

Cardstock: Basic Black, Pink Passion, Whisper White

Accessories: white rick-rack, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch

Baroque Motif with In Colors

Many of the 10 Minute Card Class participants said that this card was their favorite because of the colors, which happen to be the 2009-10 In Colors.  These colors will only be around for a few more months, so get them while you can!

Stamps: Baroque Motif, Flight of the Butterfly, So Many Sayings (retired)

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Accessories: Butterfly Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Word Window Punch

Vintage Vogue in Blue and Brown

One of my favorite sets in the Occasions Mini Catalog is Vintage Vogue which I used for this card that we made at the 10 Minute Card Class.

Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel, Whimsical Words (Sale-A-Bration)

Ink: Close to Cocoa, Bashful Blue

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White

Accessories: Soft Subtles and Vintage brads, sponges