The Stamping Owl

Here are the cards from my Flowers & Flair class.  There is a variety of florals and food—a happy combination for the month with May Day and Mother’s day.  The stamp sets and products are from the new Annual Catalog as well as newly released On-line Exclusives.  Recipes are included with each project and the supply details are listed at the end of this post.  Thanks for stopping by!

Card 1: Floral Window

Here is the feature card for today’s class that encompasses the theme—it has flowers and pink gems for flair.  The combination of the soft pinks, greens and pecan is fresh and pretty.  The window is cut from the oval die that includes a narrow border from the Impressions Abloom dies.  We saved these pieces to use in the next card.

Here is the recipe:

• Stamp Set: Impressions Abloom*, With You In Mind
• Dies: Flowers Abloom*
• Granny Apple Green cardstock base, 5 ½ x 5 ¼”, scored at ½” and 4 ¾” along the 5 ¼” side, plus piece to die cut stems and leaves
• Pecan Pie cardstock 5 ¼ x 4”
• Soft Sea Foam cardstock 5 ¼ x 4”
• Basic White cardstock to die cut flowers
• Pretty in Pink cardstock to die cut small flowers
• Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems
• Ink Pads: Pecan Pie classic ink, Bubble Bath classic ink
• Small blending brush

* Available as a bundle for 10% off.  On-line exclusive.

Card 2: Dim Sum Yum

I’ve been playing with the shapes from the Terrific Toadstools punch and the oval mushroom top first reminded me of mochi ice cream then dim sum.  Once I figured this out, I knew I had to create a card of dim sum.  The top of the dim sum is the small heart from the Bee Builder Punch.  The face was stamped using one of the faces from the Bee My Valentine stamp set and cheeks stamped using an eraser top in Petal Pink ink.  For the plate, I wanted it to look like a basket, so I used the dotted outline from the oval die cut in the first card, plus the oval itself, embossed using the glass design from the Glass & Gardens embossing folder.  The chopsticks are toothpicks.  Enjoy!

Here is the recipe:

• Stamp Set: Bee My Valentine (happy face)
• Dies: Impressions Abloom, Alphabet A La Mode
• Granny Apple Green cardstock 8 ½ x 5 ½”
• Pecan Pie cardstock for oval and oval border (die cut in previous card)
• Basic Black cardstock for letters
• Darling Duckling, Very Vanilla, and Soft Sea Foam cardstock punched from Terrific Toadstools punch (mushroom top) and Bee Builder punch (small heart)
• Petal Pink cardstock to die cut small flowers
• Punches: Terrific Toadstools, Bee Builder Punch
• Ink Pads: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink; Petal Pink Classic Ink
• Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder

Card 3: Popcorn

When I saw this popcorn bag with the glasses and shoes I had to have it.  So cute!  This card is based on a design and fancy fold card from another SUI demonstrator, Laura Milligan.  Thank you for the inspiration!

Tips:

1. For this fun-fold card, the Textured Notes die is partially cut from the Real Red base at the 2 ¾” fold. To do this, place the Real Red base with the 2 ¾” scored edge nearest the machine opening.  Place the die so that the middle is at the scored 2 ¾” scored line and centered.  Place the top die cutting plate so that the highest point of the beveled edge is just over the scored line.  Put it through the machine.  The die will only cut up to where the beveled edge begins to taper.
2. For the multi-colored popcorn bag image, stamp the popcorn popcorn image on the Basic White rectangle base in Darling Duckling. Then clean the stamp and stamp it in Real Red ink on a separate piece of Basic White cardstock.  Die cute the image stamped in Real Red.  Then cut off the red popcorn and attach it on top of the Darling Duckling image using dimensionals.
3. For the butter on the popcorn, use the small blending brush and Darling Duckling ink.
4. The Basic Black cardstock, it can be attached at the bottom of the base to make a pocket if desired. To do this, only apply liquid glue to the side and bottom edges.

Here is the recipe:

• Stamp Set: Poppin’ By*
• Dies: Poppin’ By*, Textured Notes
• Real Red cardstock 11 x 4 ¼”, scored at 2 ¾” and 5 ½”
• Basic Black cardstock 2 x 4 1/4” plus piece to die cut shoes, glasses, and film frame
• Basic White cardstock to die cut rectangles from Textured Notes die (2 needed per card) and popcorn from Poppin’ by dies
• Ink Pads: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink; Real Red Classic Ink, Darling Duckling Classic Ink
• Small blending brush

Available as a bundle for 10% off

Card 4: Flower Trio

Here are more flowers that were made from the Impressions Abloom stamp set.  Use 2-step stamping to create the layered effect.  The main color was Pretty in Pink and the accent color was Strawberry Slush.  The centers were punched ½” circles.  Because I wanted to make this a happy card, I stamped faces on the centers.  The faces are from the retired Taco Fiesta stamp set.  This card can also hold a gift card.  The holder was created by folding on the 1” line, attaching the left edges with liquid glue, then punching through 2 layers on the center of the outer edge using the Modern Oval Punch.

Here is the recipe:

• Stamp Set: Impressions Abloom
• Die: Textured Notes
• Strawberry Slush cardstock 8 ½ x 5 ½”, scored at 1”, 2 1/8”, 6 3/8”
• Lemon Lime Twist cardstock 5 ½ x 2 1/8”
• Pretty in Pink cardstock to punch ½” circles
• Basic White cardstock 2 3/8 x 3 7/8”
• Early Espresso cardstock to cut Textured Notes die
• Punches: 1/2” punch, Modern Oval Punch
• Ink Pad: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, Pretty in Pink Classic Ink, Strawberry Slush Classic Ink, Lemon Lime Twist Classic Ink, Granny Apple Green Classic Ink
• Dotted Circles embossing folder

* Available as a bundle for 10% off

Supplies

Below are the supplies used for all the projects.  If you'd like to order any of the products, click on the pictured item to jump immediately to my website and shop or from the top menu, click on SHOP NOW.

Floral Window Card:

Dim Sum Yum Card:

Popcorn Card:

Flower Trio Card:

Other:

Hi friends!  Hope you can join me this month for May's class.  We are making cards that use products from the new Annual Catalog and On-line Exclusives.   Here is a sneak peek of the class cards:

In this class, you will be making 12 cards (3 each of 4 designs).  All of the supplies you will need to make the cards will be  provided in your kit or available in class.  The class fee is $25. 

Here are the time slots available, up to 12 people each.  If you are not able to finish your cards during the scheduled time, you can prep what you need in class so that you can complete the cards at home. 

• Saturday, May 24th
  • Session 1:  9 am to noon 
  • Session 2: 1 pm to 4 pm 
• Sunday, May 25th
  • Session 3: 9 am to noon 
  • Session 4: 1 pm to 4 pm 

Please contact me to reserve your spot ([email protected] or 808.384.5122).  Looking forward to seeing you in class!

Thank you.

Featured items used for class (not an all-inclusive list):

To celebrate the new catalog, I created these simple cards using basic white notecards featuring 4 of the 5 new In Colors.  The layouts use the same base with some variation in placement of the accent strip and sentiment.  All images are from the WITH YOU IN MIND photopolymer stamp set.   These will also be the make and take cards for my open house on Saturday.  Below are the recipes for each card and the supply details are listed at the end of this post.  Thanks for stopping by!

Card 1: Birthday Cupcakes

Enjoy these Strawberry Slush cupcakes.  I couldn’t resist stamping a face on the middle cupcake.  The background was embossed using the So Swirly embossing folder because it reminded me of frosting.

Here is the recipe:

• Stamp Set: With You In Mind, Bee My Valentine (for the smiley face)
• Basic White notecard with envelope
• Strawberry Slush cardstock 4 ¾ x 3 ¼”
• Early Espresso cardstock 5 x 1 ¼”
• Basic White cardstock 3 ¼ x 2 ½”
• Basic Rhinestone – small or medium
• Classic Ink Pads: Strawberry Slush, Early Espresso
• So Swirly embossing folder

Card 2:  Floral Thanks

These flowers stamped in Darling Duckling ink are so cheerful and warm.  They would look great in other colors too.

Here is the recipe:

• Stamp Set: With You In Mind
• Basic White notecard with envelope
• Darling Duckling cardstock 4 ¾ x 3 ¼”
• Basic White cardstock 5 x 1 ¾”
• Crumb Cake cardstock used for Modern Oval
• Basic Rhinestone – small or medium
• Classic Ink Pads: Darling Duckling, Early Espresso
• Modern Oval punch

Card 3: Best Wishes

Another card that can easily be interchanged with other colors.  The stamp set also has hearts that could be used instead.

Here is the recipe:

• Stamp Set: With You In Mind
• Basic White notecard with envelope
• Cloud Cover cardstock 4 ¾ x 3 ¼”
• Secret Sea cardstock 5 x 1 ¼”
• Basic White cardstock used for Modern Oval
• Basic Rhinestone – small or medium
• Classic Ink Pad: Secret Sea
• Modern Oval punch

Supplies

Below are the supplies used for all the projects.  If you'd like to order any of the products, click on the pictured item to jump immediately to my website and shop or from the top menu, click on SHOP NOW.

Here are the cards from my Sweet on You class.  There is a variety of food and friends this month.  The stamp sets and products are from the new Mini Catalog and the Annual Catalog.  Recipes are included with each project and the supply details are listed at the end of this post.  Thanks for stopping by!

Card 1: Soft Serve Swirl Wishes

I love soft serve swirl cones.  I was imagining this one as a vanilla-strawberry combo, which is one I don’t find offered often.  The ice cream cone is made entirely from dies and the cone is what opens up for the card (see second photo below).  The hearts were punched using the Bee Builder punch.  For some sparkle, I accented the strawberry and hearts with Wink of Stella.  When attaching the cone, align it with the top edge of the cardstock base, which is the Bubble Batch cardstock.  Have fun playing with other flavor combinations!

Here is the recipe:

• Stamp Set: Ice Cream Swirl
• Bubble Bath cardstock 4 ¼ x 3 ¼” for base; 2 5/8 x 3 ¼” piece to die cut strawberry swirl
• Very Vanilla cardstock 3 x 3 ½” piece to die but vanilla ice cream
• Pecan Pie cardstock 6 ½ x 2 ¾” piece to die cut cone
• Petunia Pop cardstock to punch hearts
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels – medium or large
• Bee Builder Punch
• Ice Cream Swirl Dies
• Ink Pad: Early Espresso classic ink
• Wink of Stella

Card 2:  Happy Toadstools

The Terrific Toadstools bundle from the mini catalog includes a stamp set and coordinating punch.  As you probably know, one of my favorite things is to stamp faces on objects or plants.  Add some character to these mushrooms by stamping on a face.  It transforms into cute and happy right away!  The face used on this card is from the Bee My Valentine stamp set.  If you don’t have a face stamp, just draw one.  You can play with the placement of the eyes—close together or farther apart, open, closed, or winking—and the placement of the mouth relative to the eyes.  Small adjustments really make a difference. 

Here is the recipe:

• Stamp Set: Terrific Toadstools*, Bee My Valentine (happy face)
• Misty Moonlight cardstock 8 ½ x 5 ½”
• Basic White cardstock 3 ¼ x 3 ¼” piece to die cut 3” circle and stamp and punch mushroom tops
• Wild Wheat cardstock 3 x ¾” piece to die cut banner
• Country Woods DSP 5 3/8 x 2”
• Terrific Toadstools punch*
• Stylish Shapes dies
• Opal Rounds Assortment
• Ink Pads: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink; Misty Moonlight, Boho Blue, Wild Wheat, Pebbled Path Classic Ink

* Available as a bundle for 10% off

Card 3: Cottage Garden Greetings

The cute rabbits and garden DSP are from the Storybook Moments Suite in the mini catalog.  This is a panel card with a pocket for gift card or similar sized item.  The DSP is the cover flap and is attached to the cardstock base which includes the pocket, as shown in the photo below.  The Old Olive cardstock base of 5 ½ x 8 ½” was scored at ¾”, 5” and 7 ½”.  Fold on all of the score marks.  The ¾” section served as the tab to attach the 3 x 5 ½” DSP.  Folding on the 7 ½” score creates a 1” pocket.  Use a circle punch to create a notch on this end and then attach the pocket edges with liquid glue.  The circles on the front of the card are attached to the DSP only.

Here is the recipe:

• Stamp Set: Storybook Friends*
• Dies: Storybook Friends*
• Old Olive cardstock 8 ½ x 5 ½”, scored at ¾”, 5” and 7 ½”
• Calypso Coral cardstock 2 ¾” square to die cut stitched circle
• Basic Beige cardstock to punch 2 3/8” circle and to stamp and die cut rabbit
• Storybook Moments DSP 3 x 5 ½”
• Circle Punches: 2 3/8”, 1 3/4"  (for pocket notch or another size can be used)
• Ink Pad: Pecan Pie Classic Ink
• Stampin’ Blends: Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green

* Available as a bundle for 10% off

Card 4: Framed Friends

Here are more critters from the Storybook Moments suite.  The framed critters are from the Storybook Moments DSP, which has two sheets die cut designs that include sheep, squirrels, badgers, rabbits, mice, and other critters and objects.  Some of the critters are too tall to fit into the frame, so they can be cropped at the end of the background to look like framed portraits.  To make efficient use of the cardstock, the frames were cut from the layered Basic Beige and Mossy Meadow pieces before they were adhered to the card.

Here is the recipe:

• Stamp Set: Storybook Friends*
• Dies: Storybook Friends*
• Basic Beige cardstock 8 ½ x 5 ½” and 4 ¼ x 3 1/8” (die cut frame from this piece before adhering to card)
• Mossy Meadow cardstock 4 ¼ x 3 ¼” (die cut frame from this piece before adhering to card)
• Storybook Moments DSP 3 x 4”
• Ink Pad: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink

* Available as a bundle for 10% off

Supplies

Below are the supplies used for all the projects.  If you'd like to order any of the products, click on the pictured item to jump immediately to my website and shop or from the top menu, click on SHOP NOW.

Soft Serve Swirl Wishes Card:

Happy Toadstools Card:

Cottage Garden Greetings Card:

Framed Friends Card:

Other:

Hi friends!  Hope you can join me this month for March's class.  We are making cards that use new products from the mini catalog plus one that is a favorite treat from the annual catalog.   Here is a sneak peek of the class cards:

In this class, you will be making 12 cards (3 each of 4 designs).  All of the supplies you will need to make the cards will be  provided in your kit or available in class.  The class fee is $25. 

Here are the time slots available, up to 12 people each.  If you are not able to finish your cards during the scheduled time, you can prep what you need in class so that you can complete the cards at home. 

• Saturday, March 15th
  • Session 1:  9 am to noon 
  • Session 2: 1 pm to 4 pm 
• Sunday, March 16th
  • Session 3: 9 am to noon - FULL
  • Session 4: 1 pm to 4 pm 

Please contact me to reserve your spot ([email protected] or 808.384.5122).  Looking forward to seeing you in class!

Thank you.

Featured items used for class (not an all-inclusive list):