Stamp with Amy

Eastern Blooms Mojo 146

Ooh, there's nothing like getting your stamping mojo going than by using a Mojo Sketch! This is #146, & I have to say that I am digging my card! 

I pulled out an old friend that I haven't inked up in a while, Eastern Blooms. I chose to ink the large flower stamp in Pumpkin Pie and Pear Pizzazz to match my Greenhouse Garden DSP. 

The edges of the oval (die cut with the Scalloped Oval Die) were sponged with Baja Breeze ink. I wanted it to go in on my card a bit, so I started swirling off the edge of the oval & swirled onto the oval, so I wouldn't put too much ink right on the oval at first. I kept doing that until I had the depth of color that I wanted.

Those new pearls were just begging to be used on this project, so I used the Itty Bitty Shapes Flower Punch and added the pearls to the centers for shine & dimension on the card. Love it!

The sentiment is from another neglected set in my collection... Fresh Cuts. It was inked in Chocolate Chip, punched with the Small Oval Punch, matted with a Pumpkin Pie Large Oval, & popped up on Dimensionals. Perfect!

Supplies: 

• 111626 Eastern Blooms stamp set
• 111634 Fresh Cuts stamp set
• 119795 Pear Pizzazz card stock
  
• 102128 Chocolate Chip card stock
• 105117 Pumpkin Pie card stock
• 100730 Whisper White card stock
• 105115 Pumpkin Pie Marker
• 119801 In Color Markers
• 100908 Chocolate Chip ink
• 117167 Greenhouse Gala DSP
• 119247 Basic Pearls
• 118309 Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
• 119855 Large Oval Punch
• 119863 Small Oval Punch
• 113439 Big Shot Die Cut Machine
• 114521 Frame, Oval Scallop Die
• 104430 Stampin' Dimensionals
• 101610 Stampin' Sponges

Well, I'd better get back to stamping while my mojo is rockin'! LOL! Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check out my Ribbon and DSP Shares! The price can't be beat!

More Scrappers Express Layouts

Hi! I'm back from vacation, & I wish I could say that I'm rested! Traveling with kids is exhausting! We had a great time, though.

Today's project is another double page layout from June's Scrapper's Express Club, which featured the Sweet Pea DSP. It was such a huge pack of patterned paper that you could have many many layouts, all completely different!

This is such a quick & simple layout,  but I love it! I will add a title to the left page on the Chocolate Chip cardstock, but this was the general layout for my Scrapper's Express Club.

The Big Shot Die Cut Machine made cutting different sized stars out of cardstock and chipboard a breeze. The cardstock stars were given a texture treatment with the Perfect Details Texturz Plate. I found out through trial & error that it is much easier to emboss first before cutting the stars!

By swapping the cardstock & DSP layer, but keeping the scalloped DSP border the same, it is pleasing to the eye without being too busy.

Supplies:

• Sweet Pea DSP (no longer available)
• 107070 Kraft (aka. Crumb Cake) 12 x 12 cardstock
• 107102 Chocolate Chip 12 x 12 cardstock
• 101584 Taken With Teal cardstock (retiring June 30)
• 112091 Scalloped Border Punch
• 113439 Big Shot Die Cut Machine
• 115962 Perfect Details Texturz Plate
  
• 113461 Stars #2 Die
• 114320 Long Board Chipboard

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Elements of Style Video Tutorial

Hello! Today I have a video tutorial that shows how to make this card that I previously posted here. It features the gorgeous Elements of Style stamp set.

Here is the video of how it was done:

Do you like it? Leave me a comment & let me know! This is one of the projects that my Online Cards & Projects Club will receive in the mail for FREE this month. For more information, click here!

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Elements of Style-- Mojo 141

Hi there! I have gotten out of the habit of doing challenges, but on Monday when my husband and kids went to the driving range, I got online and found some challenges to get my creative mojo going. And what better place to start than with the Mojo Monday sketch!

I was so thrilled with how this card turned out! It features the Elements of Style stamp set and the fabulous DSP from the Summer Mini Catalog, Island Oasis. 

I used both sides of one sheet of DSP... love those patterns together!

The Very Vanilla cardstock was given a texture treatment with Stampin' Up's Perfect Details Texturz Plate.

The bird was inked in Tempting Turquoise, then the Old Olive was added with a sponge dauber. He was cut out & popped up on Dimensionals.

The Vanilla circle was punched with the 1 3/4" circle punch & also popped up with Dimensionals.

I love how the Old Olive Satin Ribbon and the Tempting Turquoise ribbons look together. The sentiment was stamped on a die cut shape from the Matchbox Die.

Supplies:

• 120045 Elements of Style clear mount stamps (118611 wood)
• 117173 Island Oasis DSP
• 101650 Very Vanilla Cardstock
• 102067 Tempting Turquoise cardstock
• 100702 Old Olive cardstock
•  100814 Tempting Turquoise ink
• 102277 Old Olive ink
• 106957 Bold Brights brads
• 109038 Tempting Turquoise 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• 117292 5/8" Old Olive satin ribbon
• 112091 Scallop Edge Punch
• 112004 1 3/4" circle punch
• 113439 Big Shot Die Cut Machine
• 115962 Perfect Details Texturz Plates
• 114890 Matchbox Die

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Awash With Flowers Again!

Hi there! Today's project is one that I CASED off of the internet. As I was surfing the web, I came across this color combination that knocked my socks off! I always feel like not many colors go with Bermuda Bay (though I love that color), so I couldn't wait to make this card with Bermuda, Melon Mambo, and Pumpkin Pie. Yummy!

As you probably know by now, I am in love with Awash With Flowers! This is such a fun 2-Step Stamping set, and I can't believe that I didn't want it when I first saw it! That seems to be the way it always is for me though... it takes me a while to warm up to some stamp sets, though I always do!

Of course the photo doesn't do it justice, but the Vanilla piece was spritzed with Gold Glow Smooch Spritz after being stamped, and it is gorgeous with the golden sparkle! Be sure to protect your surface when you use the Smooch Spritz... the Color Catcher is perfect for that!

Add instant texture to your projects with the Big Shot and an Embossing Folder. I used the Stampin' Up! exclusive, Square Lattice folder. Love it!

Supplies:

• 120549 Awash With Flowers clear mount stamps (117062 wood)
• 115370 Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set
• 105117 Pumpkin Pie cardstock
• 115320 Melon Mambo cardstock
• 115317 Bermuda Bay cardstock
• 101650 Very Vanilla cardstock
• 115656 Melon Mambo ink
• 115655 Bermuda Bay ink
• 105216 Pumpkin Pie ink
• 100537 Summer Sun ink
• 102277 Old Olive ink
• 101406 Jet Black Staz On ink
• 115616 Pumpkin Pie 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
• 113439 Big Shot Die Cut Machine
• 119976 Square Lattice Embossing Folder
• 118770 Gold Glow Smooch Spritz

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In A Word New Catalog Case

Hello! Today's project is a CASE of a card that is on the cover of the brand new 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog. It uses current products and I changed up the stamp set, but I got the idea for the striped Top Note from the cover.  

Isn't it pretty? I have just scraps left of the Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper, so this project was perfect to use those! 

The sentiment is from the In A Word stamp set, which is new in the Summer Mini Catalog. Do you have a copy? If not, email me & I'll mail one out to you right away!

I'm also taking orders for the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog. If you are in my Online Cards & Projects Club or my local club, you will receive yours for FREE! If you would like a copy and aren't in my club, you can preorder one for $5 plus shipping. I have already ordered my catalogs, so as soon as I get them in, I will mail them out so you will receive it as quickly as possible! Click the Paypal link below to reserve your copy!

Supplies:

• 120057 In A Word clear mount stamps (117143 wood)
• 115719 In Color 8 1/2 x 11 Textured Cardstock (Crushed Curry)
• 100730 Whisper White cardstock
• 115316 Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• 115320 Melon Mambo cardstock
• 115675 Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
• 115658 Rich Razzleberry ink
• 115613 Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon
• 113439 Big Shot Die Cut Machine
• 113463 Top Note Die
• 118138 Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die
• 107305 Large Oval Punch
• 114889 Scallop Oval Punch

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Vintage Vogue Quilt

Hi there! Today's project is one that I made with the scraps of Cottage Wall DSP I had left over after making a pack of monogrammed notecards for a teacher gift. This week is teacher appreciation week, so I've been busy making gifts for 4 teachers! It's fun to make a gift for someone, & it really inspired me to just stamp for fun, rather than planning a class or blog project:

Somehow, I ended up with a ton of this DSP, so it isn't like I am just down to scraps, but it still felt good to not toss them in the trash.

I used my 1 1/4" square punch to make quilting easy. They were adhered to a piece of Orchid Opulence cardstock, then run through the Big Shot with the Top Note Die.

My Vintage Vogue stamp set has been neglected lately, so I brought it out to play & inked it up in Rich Razzleberry ink.

The Cutter Kit roughed up the edges of both my white and razzleberry cardstock for that vintage vibe.

Supplies:

• 118598 Vintage Vogue clear mount stamp set (117690 wood)
• 115671 Cottage Wall DSP
• 115316 Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• 115658 Rich Razzleberry ink
• 100730 Whisper White cardstock
• 100969 Orchid Opulence cardstock
• 100702 Old Olive cardstock
• 115613 Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon
• 104400 1 1/4" Square Punch
• 113439 Big Shot Die Cut Machine
• 113463 Top Note Die
• 101610 Stampin' Sponges
• 106968 Cutter Kit

Be sure to check back this week for more videos & projects! Have a great day!

Pedaling Past #2 Sneak Peek

Hi there! Quick post today... I'm running out the door for our first day of Little League! My son is so excited, he can hardly stand it. Today's card is another one that my friend, Catherine, made when I stayed with her in Raleigh. It features the Pedaling Past stamp set and the In a Word set. 

Isn't it darling? I just love the way the Vellum Paper flowers curl naturally from being die cut, and how adorable the Epoxy Brad is as the flower center! 

Supplies:

• 120257 In A Word stamp set clear (117143 wood) *available May 1
• 120069 Pedaling Past clear (116972 wood) *available May 1
• 105130 Regal Rose Cardstock
• 100730 Whisper White cardstock
• 102482 Real Red cardstock
• 100459 Pretty in Pink cardstock
• 113976 Pink Flamingo DSP
• 101839 Vellum Paper 
• 100908 Chocolate Chip ink
• 117271 Pretty in Pink Epoxy Brads
• 113439 Big Shot Die Cute Machine
• 113463 Top Note Die
• 115971 Blossom Party Die
• 113694 Heart to Heart Punch
• 112091 Scallop Edge Punch

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Trendy Trees #2

Helloooooo!!! I'm back, & man, am I exhausted! I did not have computer access for the past few days, so apologies for the absence. 

After the Great Wolf Lodge adventure, we moved on the the Dallas Aquarium and the Fort Worth Zoo. Both parks were fabulous. We had a great time visiting with family, and just got home tonight. 

Today's project is another one with Trendy Trees, one of the stamp sets that is 20% off during the Two-Step Into Spring promotion this month. 

The tree was stamped in Old Olive and Chocolate Chip on a 2 1/2 inch square of Whisper White cardstock. 

A 2 3/4 inch square of Old Olive cardstock was run through the Big Shot using the Perfect Polka Dots Impressions folder, and a 1 3/4 inch circle was punched in the center. It was mounted to a 3 inch square of Chocolate Chip cardstock and a circle punched in that, too. The whole frame was mounted over the tree using dimensionals, for a "Shadow Box" effect.

Supplies:

• 113258 Trendy Trees
• 100730 Whisper White Cardstock
• 100702 Old Olive cardstock
• 102128 Chocolate Chip cardstock
• 102277 Old Olive ink
• 100908 Chocolate Chip ink
• 112004 1 3/4" Circle punch
• 105090 Word Window punch
• 116630 Modern Label punch
• 113439 Big Shot Die Cut machine
• 117335 Perfect Polka Dots Impressions folder

Tomorrow, I'll share the big news about our colors being renovated! Wow! For tonight, I must say goodnight. Ta ta!

 

Big Shot Scallop Square Quilt Purse

 Woo hoo, look what Tia made for me as a going away present! I absolutely love it... my favorite colors! (The photo doesn't do it justice). These quilted bags are all over the place, since the Big Shot was demonstrated using fabric at Leadership this year. Did you know that our dies cut through lots of different materials, even thin metal? Click here to see the list!

To make this purse, Tia die cut lots of Scallop Squares, added a layer of batting between 2 squares, & stitched an "x" across each square to keep the batting in place. Then she lined them up in the pattern that she wanted & stitched them together. After it was all put together, she took her scissors & cut each scallop, being careful not to cut the stitching, so when she washed it, it has that antique-quilt look. Gorgeous!

Thank you so much, Tia! You are a wonderful friend, and I'm so happy to have you in my downline!

Check back tomorrow to see what Kim made for me! :-) Have a great weekend.