The Stamping Owl

Hello summer!  The cards that we made in class this month remind me of this fun time of year.  You may also notice that I swapped out one of the cards from the sneak peek post--you'll see it in August's class instead.  Here we go...

Card #1: Lemon and Limeade

We need cold refreshment during the summer and what's better than lemonade!  Here is pink lemonade and a limeade.  The Mixed Drinks stamp set uses 2 step stamping to create the images--I stamped the outline in Memento Tuxedo black then filled in each glass with the matching images stamped in Powder Pink and Lemon Lime Twist.  Having a cherry with ice and a lime slice with a straw make them more appetizing.  Then coloring the liquids with Clear Wink of Stella really finishes it off.  The circle is the 2 3/8" size from the layering circles framelits.  The Lemon Lime Twist half of the card is embossed with the new Polka Dots Basic textured embossing folder.

Card #2: Bike Ride

Riding our bikes around the neighborhood was always fun.  Having a dog to ride on your bike with you is even better.  We didn't have a dog but wished we did.  This bike was made using the Bike Ride stamp set and coordinating Build a Bike framelits.  This stamp uses 2-step stamping too--the dog was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black, then the body was stamped in crumb cake and the kerchief in dapper denim.  For the bike, the frame was stamped in Smoky Slate and then the handlebar grips, pedal and seat were each stamped in Sweet Sugarplum.  It can be used for any occasion--use the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set to determine which sentiment would be best, then stamp and punch out with the Classic Label punch.

Card #3: You're Delightful

This card features the You're Delightful hostess set and Pick a Pattern designer series paper.  I did 3 different versions to use the caption images and P.S. messages from the stamp set.  The happy face with camera designer paper reminds me of photos on summer vacation.  It's a simple design that is easy to adapt with other stamps sets and designer paper.

Card #4: At the Bon Dance

So this is the card that was not included in the sneak peek.  Once I created the little girl (from June's Inspiration Night, see post on 6/20), I knew I had to make a card with her at a bon dance, a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor ancestors, which is a summer event that includes food and traditional Japanese dance.  She is also featured on my parent's 50th anniversary card from my post on 6/26.  She is made primarily using the new Lemon Builder punch.  Please see the instructions on my post from 6/26 for how to make her.  The Foil Frenzy specialty designer paper was perfect for her kimono.  For the lanterns, I used the new Circle Tab punch.  I punched it in Whisper White and Basic Black.  Then using the Basic Black tab as the base, I cut down the rectangular end to be thinner and shorter and cut the tab into 2 pieces.  Then for the white piece, I trimmed out only the circle portions of the tab and attached it on top of the black base.  They were then attached to the card with dimensionals lined up with the linen thread.

 Hope you enjoyed June's class!

Supplies

Below are the supplies used for all of the cards.  If the product is available as a bundle (10% savings), I included both the bundle option and the items individually.  To place an order, click on the pictured product to jump immediately to my website and shop or from the top menu, click on SHOP NOW.

Lemon and Limeade card:

Bike Ride card:

You're Delightful card:

At the Bon Dance card:

Other supplies used:

My mom and dad had their 50th anniversary this month!  We all went out to a special dinner at Hy's and they will be going to Japan later this year to celebrate too.  I wanted to make a card from all of us to help commemorate their milestone anniversary.  I had so much fun making it and was really happy with how it turned out.

There is a snow topped Mt. Fuji that I cut out from Sahara Sand and Whisper White.  The puffy clouds on the Soft Sky card base were made using sponge daubers and Whisper White craft ink.  The 50th anniversary year was written on the 3/4" Real Red circle with a journaling pen.  For the cute little couple, I made them out of the new Lemon Builder punch:

• The head is the lemon shape punched out of Powder Pink.  For their bangs, it's a little over 1/2 of the lemon shape punched out of Basic Black.  For the girl, the ends of the lemon shape were covered with 3/4" circles for little buns.  Then for the boy, the ends were trimmed off so his head was more circular.  For the faces, I used the 05 size journaling pen and an eraser top in Powder Pink classic ink for the cheeks. 
• For each kimono, the lemon shape was punched out of designer paper.  Then the V was cut from one end and a 3/4" circle punched from Powder Pink was mounted to the back for the neck.   The obi (belt) is a 1/2" wide strip also cut from coordinating designer paper and attached to the kimono.  Then silver cord was wrapped around the middle.
• The head and body were attached with the heads tilted towards each other.   Then the cute couple was attached to the card using dimensionals.  As a final touch for the girl, I used a silver heart from the metallic enamel shapes and some flowers in her hair with rhinestones.

Thank you mom and dad for everything.  And it's only fitting that you were the inspiration for my favorite card ever!

Supplies

Here are the supplies that were used to make this card.  You may also notice some retired items in this card--the designer paper, which is from Sale A Bration a few years ago, the Washi Punch, the Word Window punch and the little flower punch--these retired items are not included on the supply list.

Norine Oyasato and I assisted Cindy with June's Stamped With Aloha Inspiration Night projects.  With Cindy's help, we decided to feature the Whole Lot of Lovely suite, including the Lots of Love stamp set and coordinating Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper.  The cards were made using whisper white notecards as the base and each card has rhinestones.  We hope you enjoy June's Inspiration Night!

Card #1: Sending Lots of Love

• Stamp the sentiment on Whisper White cardstock using Tangerine Tango ink.
• Stamp the leaves around the sentiment using Tranquil Tide ink.
• Stamp the Lots Of portion of the sentiment on a strip of Crushed Curry cardstock.  Punch out Lots Of using the 3/4" circle punch.  Attach the circle with a dimensional over the matching portion of the sentiment on the Whisper White cardstock.
• Assemble the remaining pieces.  Decorate with rhinestones.
• Measurements:
  • Designer paper background 4 3/4" x 3 1/4"
  • Tranquil tide 2 1/2 x 4"
  • Whisper white 2 1/4 x 3 3/4"

Card #2: Live Laugh Love

• Stamp the sentiment in Tranquil Tide
• Stamp the surrounding leaves in Tranquil Tide
• Emboss the Pool Party cardstock using the Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
• Assemble the remaining pieces.  Decorate with rhinestones.
• Measurements
  
  • Designer paper 3 1/2 x 2 1/2"
  • Pool Party 3 1/2 x 2 1/2"
  • Soft Suede 3 1/4 x 2 1/2"
  • Whisper White 3 x 2 1/4"

Card #3: Consider Yourself Hugged

• To create the kokeishi, start with the face.  It is punched from Powder Pink using the lemon punch.  For the hair, punch 1/2 of the lemon shape and 2 circles of 3/4" from Basic Black.  Cut notches in the bangs using snips.  Attach the bangs and a bun on each side.  Decorate her hair with flowers.
• Draw a face.  Add cheeks by using the eraser at the end of a wooden pencil stamped with Powder Pink.
• For the body, use the lemon shape to punch her kimono from designer paper.  Cut a v for her kimono in one end of the lemon shape.  Punch a 3/4" circle from Powder Pink and attach it behind the kimono to fill the v shape.
• Attach the head and body.  I angled her head slightly. 
• Cut the bottom edge of the kimono, I also angled the edge slightly. 
• Stamp the sentiment on a 1 3/4" smoky slate circle.
• Assemble the rest of the card.  Attach the kokeishi to the background using dimensionals.
• Measurement - Designer series paper 3 1/4 x 4 3/4"

Card #4: Love You

•  Stamp the heart sentiment in Powder Pink on Whisper White Cardstock.  Punch the sentiment out using the 1 3/4" circle punch.
• Adhere the designer paper and tranquil tide square.  Attach the circle using dimensionals.  Decorate with rhinestones.
• Measurements:
  • Designer series paper 1 3/4 x 5"
  • Tranquil Tide 2 x 2"
  • Whisper White 1 3/4" circle

Card #5: Thinking of You

• Stamp the sentiment in Pear Pizzazz on Whisper White cardstock and punch it out using the 1 3/4" circle punch.
• Stamp the sentiment in Tuxedo Black on Whisper White cardstock and punch out the sentiment only using the 1" circle punch.  Attach the sentiment over the Pear Pizzazz version using a dimensional.
• Punch the starburst from Basic Black.
• Assemble the card.  Decorate with rhinestones.
• Measurements:
  • Designer series paper, 2 pieces at 1 1/2 x 4 3/4" each
  • Whisper white circles 1 3/4" and 1"

Supplies used:

Happy summer and start to the new Stampin' Up! year!  This class welcomes summer along with some of the new catalog products.  Summer makes me think of camping, travel, icy cold drinks and riding bikes in the neighborhood with friends.  Here is a sneak peek of the cards we will be making.

There are still spaces available in the sessions on Saturday the 24th at 9 am and 1 pm and on Sunday the 25th at 1 pm.  Please let me know if you'd like to reserve a spot.  Hope you can join me!

Here are some of the items that will be featured in June's class:

I just had my 2017-2018 New Catalog Open house on Saturday, June 3rd.  Each attendee got to make 3 note card sized cards.  I wanted to feature all of the new 2017-2019 in-colors: Powder Pink, Fresh Fig, Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist and Tranquil Tide.  I found the perfect stamp set to use--Mixed Drinks.  Thanks to all who were able to stop by!

Card #1: Pair of Wine

This card uses Berry Burst as the featured cardstock and ink.  The wine in the glasses were both stamped with Berry Burst--the lighter color in the taller glass was achieved by stamping off before stamping the image.  The same technique was used for the bubbles.  The wine and bubbles were also colored with Clear Wink of Stella to make it sparkle.

Card #2: Pink Lemonade Cocktails

This card features Powder Pink and Fresh Fig.  Coloring it with Clear Wink of Stella along with the ice helps to make it look more refreshing.

Card #3: Limeade

The final card shows off Lemon Lime Twist and Tranquil Tide.  The Lemon Lime Twist will be a fun color to use--it's modern and gives cards a POP!  This one reminds me of the refreshing drinks you can get at food truck events where you get to keep the glass.  This one is colored with Clear Wink of Stella too.

Hope this makes you thirsty for the new In Color collection!  See below for the supplies used for these cards.  The In Colors can be purchased as a family or individually (they are listed individually at the end of the showcase).  You can shop the new catalog products now, just click on "Shop Now" or the supply item  to start.  Cheers!