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Category: Embossing

  • Happy Birthday Louis

    Good Monday morning to everyone. I hope that you all had a great weekend. For today’s card I am posting a card that I sent to my good friend Louis. We have been friends for a long time, he’s a great person and I’m happy to call him friend. It’s nice to get to make a masculine birthday card every once in a while. I used some Very Vanilla, Not Quite Navy and Cajun Craze Card Stock. The image is from the Uncharted Territory Stamp Set. It’s a great set for a masculine card with it’s lighthouse and sailboat images. I stamped the sailboat image in Not Quite Navy on Very Vanilla. The background for the card was created using the Square Lattice Texture Impressions Embossing Folder and Not Quite Navy. Finally, the greeting is from Happiest Birthday Wishes. I use the set a lot because it has so many great birthday greetings. I hope that you enjoyed this quick birthday card. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

    Stampin’ Up! products used:

    Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Not Quite Navy and Cajun Craze Smooth Card Stock

    Ink: Not Quite Navy Classic Stampin’ Ink

    Stamp Sets: Uncharted Territory and Happiest Birthday Wishes Clear Mount Stamp Sets

    Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice Texture Impressions Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

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  • Angie’s Birthday Take 2

    Happy Saturday to you all. I hope that you are enjoying your weekend. For today’s card I am posting the card that I sent my friend Angie in Missouri for her birthday. I used Very Vanilla, Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder Card Stock. The background, in Very Vanilla, was embossed with the Texturz Plates Backgrounds 1 set in the Big Shot. The flowers are from the Vintage Vogue Stamp Set and were stamped in Wisteria Wonder and cut out with Paper Snips. I used the Owl Builder Punch and the circle from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack to punch out the middles for the flowers in Silver Glimmer Paper and mounted them on Stampin’ Dimensionals on Pool Party Card Stock. The greeting is from Loving Thoughts (Occasions Mini) and is also stamped in Wisteria Wonder. I used a piece of Pool Party 3/8 Ruffled Ribbon adhered with Sticky Strip across the middle to finish off the card. Angie loved it and I can’t wait to make another one. Have a great Saturday and thanks for stopping by!

    Stampin’ Up! products used:

    Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder

    Ink: Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin’ Ink

    Stamp Sets: Vintage Vogue and Loving Thoughts (Occasions Mini) Clear Mount

    Embellishments: Pool Party 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon

    Specialty Paper: Silver Glimmer Paper (124005 – Carry-over from Holiday Mini)

    Tools: Big Shot, Terturz Plates Backgrounds 1, Owl Builder Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Paper Snips, Sticky Strip, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

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  • Mom’s Valentine

    Good morning all, I hope you had a Valentine’s day filled with love and lots of chocolate! I had a nice dinner with my friend  Kim, baby Izzy and her brother Kevin. For today’s card I’m posting the Valentine that I gave to my mom. One of her favorite colors is purple so I used Wisteria Wonder Card Stock for the Base of the card. I used my Big Shot with the Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder on Very Vanilla for the background, I love the deep detail this folder gives. The Mixed Bunch Stamp Set and the Blossom Punch are two of my favorite items from the Occasions Mini. I stamped the flower in Wisteria Wonder Ink on Wisteria Wonder Card Stock and punched it out with the Blossom Punch. For the leaves I used the 1 3/8″ Circle Punch and inserted them half in the punch for a second time to make the leaf shape. A 2011-2012 In-Color Designer Printed Brad through the middle creates a great flower. The greeting is from the Messages for Mom Stamp Set, It’s really versatile because it comes with greetings that can be used for a variety of cards. I popped it all up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. My mom also loves butterflies so I added two from the Beautiful Wings Embosslit for a great finish to the card. I hope you like the card as much as my mom did and thanks so much for stopping by!

    Stampin’ Up! products used:

    Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Wisteria Wonder and Pear Pizzaz Smooth Card Stock

    Ink: Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin’ Ink

    Stamp Set: Messages for Mom and Mixed Bunch Clear Mount

    Embellishments: 2011-2012 In-Color Designer Printed Brads

    Tools: Big Shot, Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Blossom Punch, 1 3/8″ Circle Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

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  • Mojo 228

    Hello everyone! Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope that your week has gotten off to a good start. This weeks Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge was created by one of my favorites, Mary Fish…

    The base of the card is Wisteria Wonder. I ran some Very Vanilla through my Big Shot using the Perfect Details Texturz Plate for a subtle embossed effect. The top note die is great by itself but when you turn a cutout 90 degrees and run it through again you get a great square top note. The Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die is where the scalloped circle, in Elegant Eggplant, came from. I used the P.S. I Love You Stamp set for the cupid, stamped in Pear Pizzaz, and the Sweet Cake Stamp Set for the greeting also stamped in Pear Pizzaz. The greeting is punched out with the Modern Label Punch and the cupid with the 1 3/4″ Circle Punch. I used the Perfect Polkadots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder with a small piece of Very Vanilla and mounted it on some Pear Pizzaz. Some Stampin’ Dimensionals and a Pear Pizzaz Small Heart Punch heart and the card is finished. I hope you like the card and thanks so much for stopping by. Your comments are always appreciated too! 🙂

    Stampin’ Up! products used:

    Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Wisteria Wonder and Pear Pizzaz Smooth Card Stock

    Ink: Pear Pizzaz Classic Stampin’ Ink

    Tools: Big Shot, Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die, Top Note Die, Perfect Polkadots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Perfect Details Texturz Plate, 1 3/4″ Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, 3/16″ Corner Rounder, Small Heart Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

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  • So Sweet Watermelon Mini

    Happy Sunday peeps! How is everyone’s weekend so far? Mine is good, I’m off to Manhattan today for a Workshop. For today’s card I was inspired by Mary Fish over at Stampin’ Pretty. She had another one of her great One Minute to Wow videos using the Mouthwatering Stamp Set and a punch. This card would make a great Valentine for kids to give, a gift tag or just a note card to hand to someone. I used Lucky Limeade Card Stock for the base. The Perfect Polkadots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder is great for so many different cards and it works here too on Whisper White Card Stock. I choose the Watermelon stamp from the Mouthwatering Stamp Set (Occasions Mini) and used my Stampin’ Write Markers in Lucky Limeade and Cherry Cobbler to color in the stamp and the stamped it on Whisper White. The 2 1/2″ Circle Punch perfectly punches out the Watermelon! I just used my Paper Trimmer to cut off the other half of the circle. When you use the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch you get these little “seeds” left over and they work perfectly for the watermelon seeds. The sentiment is form the Sweet Cake Stamp Set (Occasions Mini) and is stamped in Cherry Cobbler. I used the Modern Label Punch to punch it out and punched out a second one in Cherry Cobbler and cut it in half and placed it sticking out on the sides behind it. Some Stampin’ Dimensionals to mount it and it’s all done. Who wouldn’t love to get this card?! Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

    Stampin’ Up! products used:

    Card Stock: Whisper White, Lucky Limeade and Cherry Cobbler Smooth Card Stock

    Ink: Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Ink

    Markers: Cherry Cobbler and Lucky Limeade Stampin’ Write Markers

    Tools: Big Shot, Perfect Polkadots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 2 1/2″ Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

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  • So Sweet Cone

    Happy Friday to everyone! I hope that you have some good plans for this weekend! For today’s card I decided to do a quick note card that could be used either as a Valentine or a Thank You. The UPS man dropped off a box today and inside was the Mouthwatering Clear Mount Set. I used my Stampin’ Write Markers in Pretty In Pink. Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler to color in the Ice Cream Cone stamp then I stamped it on Whisper White and mounted it on Crumb Cake. The Ticket Corner Punch is always a great way to add some interest and after I stamped the You’re So Sweet from the Sweet Cake Set I mounted them both with Stampin’ Dimensionals on some Pretty In Pink that I ran through the Big Shot in the Perfect Polkadots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. It’s a nice simple card that is sure to make someone feel special and maybe even want a strawberry ice cram cone with a cherry on top! Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

    Stampin’ Up! products used:

    Card Stock: Whisper White, Crumb Cake and Pretty In PInk Smooth Card Stock

    Ink: Cherry Cobbler

    Stamp Sets: Mouthwatering and Sweet Cake Clear Mount Sets (Occasions Mini)

    Stampin’ Write Markers: Pretty In Pink, Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler

    Tools: Big Shot, Perfect Polkadots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Ticket Corner Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

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  • Mojo 227

    A very good morning to you all. It’s Wednesday people… we are halfway there! Today, I give you this weeks Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge…

    I love playing along each week, the sketch gets the creative juices flowing! I used Soft Suede, Poppy Parade, Crumb Cake, Pool Party and Very Vanilla Card Stock. I decided to go with a simple design. For the background I used the Perfect Polkadots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder with Soft Suede and, what is my favorite one of late, the Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder with Poppy Parade. A piece of Crumb Cake punched with the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch conceals the seam. The Happy Birthday, from the Elementary Elegance Stamp Set (Sale-A-Bration), is stamped in Lucky Limeade and then sponged with Crumb Cake. The awesome Labels Collection Framelits Die was embossed with the Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (idea courtesy of Mary Fish) and also sponged in Crumb Cake. A piece of Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper (Sale-A-Bration) and a piece of Pool Party Card Stock is slipped in behind. The bow is Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon and was tied using the fork method (courtesy of Sandy Mathis) and adds the perfect finishing touch. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

    Stampin’ Up! products used:

    Card Stock: Soft Suede, Poppy Parade, Crumb Cake, Pool Party and Very Vanilla Smooth Card Stock

    Ink: Crumb Cake and Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin’ Ink

    Stamp Set: Elementary Elegance (Sale-A-Bration)

    Designer Series Paper: Everyday Enchantment (Sale-A-Bration)

    Embellishments: Crumb Cake Seam Biding Ribbon

    Tools: Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits Dies, Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Perfect Polkadots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing, Sponge Dauber, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

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  • Love & Laughter Anniversary

    Good morning all. Did everyone have a good Superbowl? I ate way more than I should have but we had fun! For today’s card I made an Anniversary Card for my friends Brian & Kim. I used Soft Suede, Calypso Coral and Very Vanilla Card Stock. The beautiful bride’s dress image is from Love & Laughter and is stamped in Calypso Coral. I cut out the image and put a piece of Calypso Coral 1/8″ Organdy Ribbon from the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack around the waist. I stamped one greeting from the Occasions Alphabet Set and mounted the two pieces on Soft Suede that was cut out using the Labels Collection Framelits Dies. Using the Perfect Polkadots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder I ran some Calypso Coral through the Big Shot. I rounded the corners with the 3/16″ Corner Rounder and also did the same on the Soft Suede Card Base. A piece of 5/8″ Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon was place on the Calypso Coral background and I mounted the Soft Suede Label on Stampin Dimensionals. The greeting at the top is from Teeny Tiny Wishes and was also rounded and popped up on Stampin Dimensionals. I hope you like the card as much as they did and thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!

    Stampin’ Up! products used:

    Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede and Calypso Coral Smooth Card Stock

    Ink: Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Ink

    Stamp Sets: Love & Laughter, Occasions Alphabet Clear Mount and Teeny Tiny Wishes Wood Mount

    Embellishments: 5/8″ Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon (Clearance Rack) and 1/8″ Calypso Coral Organdy Ribbon (Sale-A-Bration Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack)

    Tools: Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits Dies, Perfect Polkadots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, 3/16″ Corner Rounder, Stampin Dimensionals and SNAIL

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  • PPA 128

    Happy Superbowl Sunday to everyone! I hope everybody has some plans for the big game. I’m going over a friends house for some food and fun, oh and I think there is a football game on too! For this weeks Pals Paper Arts Challenge they ask you to use any red…

    With Valentine’s Day fast approaching it’s the perfect color! Instead of a Valentine I choose to do a Birthday Card using Red Riding Hood, Whisper White and Basic Grey Card Stock. I used the Mixed Bunch Stamp Set and some Versamark to heat emboss one of the images with Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder. I punched the image out with the Blossom Punch and another one in Basic Grey. I used a 3/16″ Metallic Brad in Silver to hold them together. Using the 2 1/2″ Circle Punch I punched out a piece of Riding Hood Red and mounted the flower on it with Stampin’ Dimensionals. For the top half of the background I used a Riding Hood Red Marker and my Color Spritzer tool and the bottom half is piece of Twitterpated Designer Series Paper. The greeting is from Happiest Birthday Wishes and is stamped in Basic Grey and mounted on a piece of Basic Grey Card Stock. A piece of Riding Hood Red Pleated Satin Ribbon finishes off the card. I hope that everyone enjoys the Superbowl and thank you for stopping by. 🙂

    Stampin’ Up! products used:

    Card Stock: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White and Basic Grey Smooth Card Stock

    Ink: Basic Grey Stampin’ Ink and Versamark

    Marker: Riding Hood Red Stampin Write Marker

    Stamp Sets: Mixed Bunch and Happiest Birthday Wishes Clear Mount

    Embellishments: Riding Hood Red Pleated Satin Ribbon, Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder and 3/16″ Metallic Brads

    Designer Series Paper: Twitterpated

    Tools: 2 1/2″ Circle Punch, Blossom Punch, Heat Gun, Color Spritzer, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

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  • Mojo 226

    Good morning peeps. I hope everyone had a nice weekend and that you have some plans for the Superbowl tomorrow. I’m going to a friends for some food and fun. I love playing along each week with the challenges, they give you a starting point and that always makes it a little easier! This weeks Mojo Monday Sketch challenge asks you to choose between round or square:

    I chose to do a 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ square card. I like this size because it fits in a standard medium envelope without extra postage. I used Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Pool Party and Calypso Coral Card Stock. The great cake image and greeting are from the Love & Laughter Set in the Occasions Mini Catalog. I stamped them both in Calypso Coral Ink. The cake is mounted on Calypso Coral Card Stock and I “edged” the greeting in Calypso Coral Ink for a little dimension. For the background I used some Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper and the Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder ( both FREE from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog with any $50 purchase each). I took a piece of Pool Party Card Stock and used the ribbon from the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack (also FREE from Sale-A-Bration) and ran three pieces, two in Lucky Limeade and one in Calypso Coral, across. I punched out a piece of Calypso Coral Card Stock with the Small Heart Punch and used the Hearts Collection Framelits Dies to cut out a piece of Silver Glimmer Paper and mounted it on the ribbon with a Stampin Dimensional. I really love the colors and the way the card came out. I hope that you like it and thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great Saturday!

    Stampin Up! products used:

    Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Pool Party and Soft Suede Smooth Card Stock

    Ink: Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Ink

    Designer Series Paper: Everyday Enchantment

    Specialty Paper: Silver Glimmer Paper

    Embellishments: Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack

    Tools: Big Shot, Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Hearts Collection Framelits Dies, Small Heart Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

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