Northern Lights Technique - Birds on a Branch

Hi Friends,
Today's card uses the Northern Lights technique.  I have followed a tutorial by Melissa Banbury on Splitcoast Stampers.  I love how she shaped her card on the edge, so I have cased it.  I also saw this technique at Pat Carr's Stamp Camp but didn't complete the card as I forgot to pick up the swap.  I have to admit that I had a few goes at this technique until I found a finished look that I liked, it was difficult to make it look realistic.  I only did a bit of outlining as I was using a Chalk Pen for the detail and it wasn't as fine as I wanted, but it is what it is....something a bit different.

 



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Serene Silhouette's, Tiny Tags, Vintage Labels
Card: Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant, Daffodil Delight
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Tempting Turquoise, Night of Navy, Basic Black, Frost White Smooch Spritz
Finishing Touches: Chalk Pen, Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon, Linen Thread
Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Cloudy Day E/Folder, Provo Craft Spellbinders Blossom Nestabilities, Papertrey Ink Tags Die, Sponges, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks for dropping in today.
Hugs,

Pat Carr's Stamp Camp 2013 - Dressed for the Occasion

Hi there,
This was the card I did as a Workshop Project at the Camp.  It uses a Pop-N-Cut Die Base and the Pop-N-Cut Dress Form Die.  I also used Karen Burniston's template to create a Floating Floor so more Pop Ups could be used.  It is very easy to do and Karen has a Video showing how to make the changes to the Dress Form Base and a template.  We only added two extra pop ups for the workshop but you could add more if you wanted to and I kept the finishing touches Clean and Simple.  I did add another dress form to make it stronger before adding the garments.   Hope you like it!

Tips:

1. I cut 3cm off the top of the Dress Form Die before adding it to the base.

2. You need to cut the slots for the extra pop ups on the floating floor before it is attached.  Make sure that you lay the extra pop ups forward to the front of the card before making the lines of where to cut the slots, otherwise there will be a big gap where you could have attached them.

3. I reinforced the dress form for extra strength before adding the garments and it also gave me the opportunity to stamp it with the Linen Background stamp.

4. To attach the Dress Form Piece fold it closed and line up the extra piece from the template attached to the table in the centre of the card base and stick only the tab at the centre fold first.  Then line up the rest of the floating floor with the sides and front tucked right under at the top front fold and attach.

5. Now to attached the top half, remove the tape backing from the Dress Form piece, line it up on the bottom card base and close the top card base down to attach.  Very important step otherwise your card won't sit properly when opened.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Beautiful Birthday, Oh, Hello, Artee Supplies Shoe, Linen BG (R)

Card and Papers: Smokey Slate, Whisper White, Strawberry Slush, Silver Foil Card, 2013-2014 In Colour DSP

Ink: Basic Grey, Smokey Slate

Finishing Touches: Pearls, Basic Grey Satin Ribbon

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Pop-N-Cuts Base, Sizzix Pop-N-Cuts Dress Form, Dress Up Framelits, Chalk Talk Framelits, Provo Craft Oval Nestabilities, Provo Craft Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Punches, 1" Circle Punch, Small Oval Punch (R), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Karen Burniston's Template for Floating Floor, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs,

 

 



Pat Carr's Stamp Camp October 2013 - Yummy Chocolate

Hi Friends,
Jenny Chilton designed this beautiful Book Fold Card as a Workshop project for the camp.  Isn't it gorgeous!

 



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's More Merry Messages, Merry Little Christmas

Card and Papers:  Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Stack - Neutrals Collection, Silver Glimmer Card

Ink: Versamark, Chocolate Chip

Finishing Touches: 3/8" White Taffeta Ribbon

Cool Tools: Stampin' Up's Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Big Shot, Sizzix Labels Collection Framelits, Embossing Buddy, Stamp-a-ma-jig, White E/Powder, Heat Tool, Bow Easy, Dble Sided Tape

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Pat Carr's Stamp Camp October 2013 - Autumn Leaves

Good Morning Stampers,
Today's card features the Joseph's Coat Technique and was one of Pat's Shoebox designs for the camp.  I love the autumn colours and this technique has a big WOW factor, certainly worth giving it a go.  Hope you like it.

 

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Magnificent Maple, Bring On The Cake
Card: Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Versamark
Cool Tools: Embossing Buddy, Clear E/Powder, Sponges, Post It Notes, Paper Piercing Pack Essentials, Mat, Piercing Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Big Shot, Sizzix Argyle E/Folder
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,

Pat Carr's Stamp Camp October 2013 - Sailing the High Seas

Hi Friends,
Today I have a fantastic card suitable for a Male, designed by Pat as a Shoebox Swap.  I love the colours and the different design elements that Pat used to create this card.

Inside Front Cover

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's The Open Sea, Hostess Set Express Yourself

Card: Basic Black, Whisper White,

Ink: Stazon Black, White Craft

Finishing Touches: White Twine

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Stripes E/Folder, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Large Scallop Edgelit, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for dropping by today.

Hugs,

 



Pat Carr's Stamp Camp October 2013 - The Cutest Animals

Hi Folks,
Today I have some of the cutest critters on the block designed by Pat, eight in total.  For the top of the cards we used a CD to shape the curve and some of the body parts and mouths.  The rest of the animals were made with a variety of punches.



Bee and Dinosaur

Owl and Dog

Ladybird and Mouse

 

Penguin and Monkey

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Pat Carr's Stamp Camp October 2013 - Oh Christmas Tree.....

Hi there,
Today's post was created by Andrea Buckland for Pat's Stamp Camp as a shoebox swap.  Andrea originally used the Dictionary Background stamp and her card was lovely, but unfortunately it was left at home so the Linen Background Stamp was substituted. The Cherry Cobbler mat was embossed with the Petals-A-Plenty E/Folder.  The Very Vanilla was stamped with the Christmas tree and then over stamped with the Linen stamp.  The edges were sponged and I did a little sponging around the tree because the green smudged a little as it was still lightly wet.  We then used Cherry Cobbler Glitter as the ornaments on the tree.  The pine nuts and leaves were coloured with markers and then stamped and cut out.  Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Special Season, Linen BG (R), Come to Bethlehem (R)

Card: Confetti Cream, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke 

Ink: Always Artichoke, Baked Brown Sugar, Cherry Cobbler

Markers: Chocolate Chip,

Finishing Touches: Red Stickles

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Petals-A-Plenty E/Folder, Sponges, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for visiting today.

Hugs,

 



Merry Monday #82 - Christmas Candy

Mint's Anyone!
Hi Stampers,

This week we are to use Red, Aqua, White and Circles for our Merry Monday Challenge card.  Hmmm... red, aqua, white and circles, I was a bit challenged by Lesley's combination this week but fortunately the old brain worked it's magic. I embossed the white mat with the Polka Dot Embossing Folder and stamped the jar on white card and then on acetate.  The stamp for the mint's is from "S/U's Sweets for the Sweet Stamp Set" and were cut smaller than their actual size with the 3/4" Circle Punch.  I added the doily for some extra interest, the twine, satin ribbon and a little tag. On the inside I stamped Merry Christmas from Sassy Salutations and scored twice above the greeting to finish off.   



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Perfectly Preserved, Sweets for the Sweet, Tiny Tags, Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Sassy Salutations

Card and Papers: Pool Party, Whisper White, Clear Acetate

Ink: Stazon Black, Pool Party, Real Red

Finishing Touches: Pool Party Twine, Real Red Satin Ribbon, Paper Doily, Pearls

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Polka Dot E/Folder, 3/4" Circle Punch, Tag Punch, Sizzix Cannery Set Framelits, Stamp-a-ma-jig, S/U's Cutter and Scoring Tool, Bow Easy, Dble Sided Tape, Sponge, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Love to hear from you, thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,



Pat Carr's Stamp Camp October 2013 - Sweet Angel

Hi Friends,
Isn't this little Angel just adorable, another of Pat's Shoebox Swaps made with Stampin' Up and Sizzix's Gift Bow Bigz Die.  We also decorated a little Decorative Window Gift Box to put her in. 

 

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's More Merry Messages

Card and Papers: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, DSP Patterns Stack, Subtles Collection, Silver Glimmer Card

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Pink Pirouette, Black Stampin' Write Marker

Finishing Touches: 1/8" Silver Ribbon, Decorative Window Gift Box, Delicate Details Lace Tape

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Gift Bow Bigz Die, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Die, Itty Bitty Punches, Small Oval Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Thanks for stopping by today, still some more inspiration to come, so do stop by again soon or join up as a follower so you know when I post again.

Hugs,

 



Pat Carr"s Stamp Camp October 2013 - Chalkboard Christmas

Hi Everyone,
Today's card was my Shoebox Swap for the Camp featuring the Chalkboard Technique. I did case this very cute idea from Michelle Suit, thanks for the inspiration Michelle.  I think I have used different punches than Michelle, her Reindeer is larger than mine and she stamped her Chalkboard differently. 

Chalkboard Technique

1. I stamped all of the sentiment with Versamark and then used White embossing powder and Heat Set it. Don't forget to use your Embossing Buddy and Stamp-a-ma-jig before stamping and embossing! I did stamp and Heat set each section so I didn't smudge anything.

2. I then shadow stamped it all again using a stamp-a-ma-jig and the Stazon Opaque Cotton White Ink.

3. I used the Stazon Opaque Cotton White to add the smudged chalk on the board and rubbed it back with a tissue if I thought there was to much applied.

4. I used the White Stampin Chalk Marker to apply the border.

5. Each punched Soft Suede piece of the Reindeer was sponged before assembly.



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Merry Little Christmas,

Card and Papers: Soft Suede, Basic Black, Whisper White, Early Espresso, Season of Style DSP, Red Glimmer Card

Ink: Versamark, Soft Suede, Stazon Opaque Cotton White

Finishing Touches: White Stampin Chalk Marker

Cool Tools: Sponges, Ruler, Tissue, Stamp-a-ma-jig,

Punches:

1 3/4" Circle Punch - Head

1" Circle Punch Hoofs - Nose

3/4" Circle Punch - Ears

3/8" Circle Punch - White of Eyes

1/4" Punch - Pupils and Eye Lids

Snowflake Punch - Antlers

Thanks for popping in today.  Happy Stamping!

Hugs,



Pat Carr"s Stamp Camp Ocotber 2013 - Rainbow Dahlia

 

Hello Friends,

Today's card is very easy to make and the end results are fabulous.  You stamp the flower three times with Versamark and apply white embossing powder to  the images and heat set them.  When it has cooled apply the colours with sponge daubers graduating the colours from lightest to darkest.  Cut out all the layers with the top two slightly smaller then the first and mount them with Dimensionals to give the flower some definition. The leaves are one layer, coloured the same and cut out. Stamp the sentiment onto the white card and then emboss it with your choice of embossing folder.



Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Regarding Dahlias, Gently Falling, A Dozen Thoughts

Card: Whisper White

Ink: Stazon Black, Versamark, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Always Artichoke

Cool Tools: Embossing Buddy, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponges, Sizzix Polka Dot E/Folder, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks for dropping by today.

Hugs,



Pat Carr's Stamp Camp October 2013 - Beautiful Snowflake

Hi Stampers,
Another card from the Stamp Camp, very similar to the ones I made for Merry Monday a few weeks ago.  We lined the inside with Raspberry Ripple card stock but made the ornament feature the same way and the front is stamped with Merry Christmas from More Merry Messages and then scored above and below the sentiment.  I love the different colour combination, such a pretty card, enjoy!

 

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Festive Flurry, More Merry Messages

Card: Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White

Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Smokey Grey,

Finishing Touches: 1/8" Silver Ribbon, 3/8" Raspberry Ripple Stitched Satin Ribbon, Frosted Finishes Embellishment

Cool Tools: Simply Scored Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Big Shot, Circles Collection Framelits, Festive Flurry Framelits Dies, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot

Thanks for popping in today.

Hugs,

 

 



Pat Carr's Stamp Camp October 2013 - Flying Balloon's

Hello Everyone,
Today's card from the Stamp camp was designed by Pat, using the Small Oval Punch for the balloons.  It was a big hit with everyone.  The sponging on the balloons and squiggles really make this card come together.

 

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's A Dozen Thoughts

Card: Strawberry Slush, Whisper White, Basic Black, Pink Pirouette, Blushing Bride, Rose Red, Cherry Cobbler, Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals

Ink: Strawberry Slush, Pink Pirouette, Blushing Bride, Rose Red, Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals

Finishing Touches: White Gel Pen, Black Stampin-rite Marker

Cool Tools: Small Oval Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sponge Daubers, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Dble Sided Tape, 2 Way Glue Pen

Thanks for dropping in today.  Hope you are enjoying the inspiration.

Hugs,

 

 



Pat Carr's Stamp Camp October 2013 - What's In The Box?

Hi Stampers,
What's in the box? ...........Weeeeeell it's a cute pop up giraffe of course! Another very fun and adorable project by Pat.  This cute giraffe was another big favourite at the stamp camp. The outside of the box was stamped with a sponge dauber and finished with a twisting motion on the designer paper. We made a slit on the front fold of the box to insert the Linen Trim and finished it off inside with a mat of So Saffron and Whisper White stamped with the sentiment.    

The neck piece (spring) was made with 6 pieces of Chocolate Chip card 1 1/2" Wide by 12" Long. The head was attached with a piece of acetate. The bottom of the inside of the box is covered with a piece of chocolate chip.  The spring is adhered to the top of the Chocolate Chip mat.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Bring on the Cake

Card and Papers: Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede, So Saffron, Whisper White, Basic Black, DSP Colour Collection  Patterns Stack - Subtles, Clear Acetate

Ink: Soft Suede, So Saffron, Stazon Black

Markers: Soft Suede, So Saffron

Finishing Touches: 7/8" Cotton Ribbon, Gift Box

Cool Tools: Sponge Daubers, 1/2" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Bird Builder Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch, Word Window Punch, 3/8" Circle Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen,  Tombo Multi Purpose Glue, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals

Thanks for taking a peek today.

Hugs,

 

Pat Carr's Stamp Camp October 2013 - Vintage Baroque

Hello Stampers,
For today's post we have a pretty vintage card designed by Pat. We stamped the frame, cut out the window and ran it through the Big Shot and then sponged the embossing with a sponge.  The fern was stamped off before stamping on the Very Vanilla card except for the darker leaf.  The Crumb Cake layer is mounted on dimensionals.  The flowers are made with punches and then twisted with tweezers to shape them after they were sponged with Crumb Cake and stuck together with Tombo Multi Purpose Glue. The crochet trim  is placed flat over a piece of linen thread and then tied together and the pearl added.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Papaya Collage, Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Old Olive

Finishing Touches: Victoria Crochet Trim, Pearls, Linen Thread

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Beautifully Baroque E/Folder, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Tweezers, Dimensionals, Tombo Multi Purpose Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Sponges

Thanks for popping in today. 

Hugs,

 

Merry Monday #81 - Oh No...Santa's Stuck!

Happy Monday Everyone,
This weeks Merry Monday Challenge is to use Santa on your card.  I made a Tent card for my Santa who is up on the roof stuck half way down the chimney.  LOL.  I stamped him three times cutting out the face and hat and mounted it on dimensionals and changed the chimney colour to match the iron roof which has been crimped. I punched two Decorative Labels to get the mat for the sentiment and cut each one in half.  Just a simple little card, hope you like it, don't forget to check out the rest of the Design Team's fabulous cards.

 

Supplies:

Stamps: Eureka Santa, S/U's Great Greetings (R)

Card and Papers: Basic Black, Whisper White, Smokey Slate

Ink: Stazon Black, Smokey Slate, Real Red, Blush Blossom, Pretty In Pink

Finishing Touches: Dazzling Diamonds, Silver Pen

Cool Tools: Crimper, Decorative Label Punch, Aqua Painter, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen

 

Thanks for taking a peek today.

Hugs,

 





Pat Carr's Stamp Camp October 2013 - Wood and Feathers

Hi Friends,
This card by Pat was one of the favourites at the stamp camp featuring the Light Birchwood Technique used as the background and is so easy to do.  We used Early Espresso, Old Olive and Crumb Cake for the colours and a Bone Folder. 

1. Using the edge of the Bone Folder and Early Espresso ink, just tap onto the stamp pad to pick up the ink and drag up or down randomly in lines on the card stock.  Keep re-inking the Bone Folder edge and repeat until you have the desired effect.
2. Don't forget to clean the bone folder before changing to another colour. We used Old Olive ink in the same motion as before but also swipe sideways to remove excess ink and lightly smudge the ink on the card stock.
3. Use a dauber to sponge the edges of the card stock with Crumb Cake ink and then use the side edge of the dauber to gently rub some Crumb Cake in between some of the close lines created by the Bone Folder.  This gives the Woodgrain a more aged look.
4. To make the feathers we scored down the centre and folded the card in half cutting out a feather shape. Stamp the feather shapes with Early Espresso ink and S/U's Gorgeous Grunge stamp and sponge around the edges. Then cut fine slits down the sides of each feather, cutting V shapes every so often to add more definition.  After tying the knot we frayed the Burlap trim.
Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Express Yourself - Hostess, Gorgeous Grunge
Card: Confetti White, Bermuda Bay, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky
Ink: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Bermuda Bay, Soft Sky
Finishing Touches: 7/16" Flax Burlap Trim
Cool Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Bone Folder, Sponge, Dble Sided Tape,
Thanks for stopping by today.
Hugs,