Graduation Mojo Sneak Peak!
It's Mojo time and time to celebrate those grads in your life. Graduation is a time of transition and realization of accomplishment. A strong card will tell your grad how proud you are of this accomplishment. This week's Mojo Monday sketch is perfect for doing just that.
When I started putting this card together, I knew I wanted to use this sentiment from the Word Play set, a graduation cap and a rich blue. Normally, I would pair silver with blue, but the new Midnight Muse seems to do better with Brushed Gold, a paper that has a muted metallic feel. Perfect!
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I also wanted to carry the movement of the arrow throughout the design. One solution, a sheet of herringbone paper from the new Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper (available June 1st). The interesting combination of geometric and floral designs in this paper pack is fantastic. One paper pack can be used for sweet and strong, male and female.
Finally, I finished off the pomp and circumstance with gold brads to bring out the muted gold and added a cute little "Bakers Twine" tassel.
Tips & Tricks: Use the recipient's school colors in your creation.
Nuts & Bolts:
Approximate 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (A2 Envelope)
Supplies:
* Card stock - Midnight Muse (available June 1st), Brushed Gold #102935,
Very Vanilla
* Designer Paper – Comfort Cafe #126898 (available June 1st)
* Ink & Coloring – Midnight Muse #126860 (available June 1st)
* Stamps – Word Play #120651
* Embellishments – Metallic Brads #119741
* Fibers & Ribbon – Baker's Twine #124262 (white)
Tools:
* Punches – 1" Square #124094
* Big Shot #113439; BigZ Diie #122153 (3" Circle)
Adhesives:
* SNAIL Adhesive #104332
* Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
Keep moving toward those dreams and thank you for stopping by!
Subscribe to the comments for this postSalute to Poppy Parade
Poppy Parade, one of the retiring In-Colors has become one of my favorites. I didn't appreciate this vibrant color until I opened a pack of "Everyday Enchantment" Designer Series Paper from this year's Sale-A-Bration. I'm really sad to see this beauty go.
If this card looks familiar, it is. You'll find it featured on page 18 of the 2012 Occasions Mini catalog in blue. It's interesting to see how a simple change in color changes the entire feel of the card.
One of the things I like about this design is the subtle sentiment achieved by using tone on tone. It's light enough to make the reader pull it close, and dark enough to make them realize there's something more. A little tease to have them really look at the card to appreciate the texture and layering you've done.
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Most things on this card are retired or retiring but I hope you'll be inspired to see what you can do with a favorite design and different color choices.
Tips & Tricks: Experiment with color and texture using a card you've created in the past as your template.
Nuts & Bolts:
Approximate 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (A2 Envelope)
Supplies:
* Card stock - Poppy Parade (retiring May 31, 2012)
* Designer Paper - Everyday Enchantment (2012 SAB, retired)
* Ink & Coloring – Poppy Parade (retiring May 31, 2012)
* Stamps – Simple sentiment of your choice
* Embellishments – #122940 In-Color Printed Brad Assortment
Tools:
* Punches – #119880 5-Petal Flower; #122362 Lace Ribbon Border
(Both punches retiring)
* Big Shot #113439; Embossing Folder #119976 Square Lattice;
Sizzlet L Die #125592 (Paper Doily)
Adhesives:
* SNAIL Adhesive #104332
* Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
* Glue Dots #103683
Have a fantastic Monday and thank you so much for stopping by!
Happy Mother’s Day In Color!
A few weeks ago, after the threat snow was off Peavine Mountain (a local point of interest and topic of local spring planting folklore), I set out some new colorful annuals for my 2012 garden. Imagine my surprise when I went out this Mother's Day and found these beautiful new additions to my flower beds! I've never seen such a vibrant display of juicy colors.
All kidding aside, Happy Mother's Day! It's a beautiful sunny day here in Northern Nevada. Perfect for getting outside to dig in the dirt. My son is coming over this afternoon to make dinner, I'll get some dirt under my fingernails and call it a great day. My hope is that you too will have the perfect Mother's Day.
These cute little posies are my way of showcasing the new In-Colors for 2012. Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple and Summer Starfruit available beginning June 1st, 2012. Until then, keep watching for more samples using these beautiful new colors.
Tips & Tricks: The flower pot is made using the new Petite Purse Die, flipping it upside down and trimming where necessary.
Nuts & Bolts:
Approximate 3-D Project Dimensions: 5-1/2"x 6-1/2"
Supplies:
* Card stock: Crumb Cake; New In Colors: Gumball Green, Midnight Muse,
Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit; Retiring In-Color Peach Parfait
* Ink & Coloring – New In Colors: Gumball Green, Midnight Muse,
Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit Classic Ink
* Stamps – Just Believe #120453
Tools:
* Punches – #119860 1-3/8" Circle; #118073 Fancy Flower
* Big Shot #113439; BigZ Die #125606 Petite Purse
* Ribbon & Fibers: NEW! #126872 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
(Daffodil Delight)
Adhesives:
* Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
* Glue Dots #103683
Misc:
* Florist Foam
* Sucker Sticks
* Paper Shreds
Happy Mother's Day!
Flirting with Doilies on Mojo Monday #240
It's Mojo Monday again!
If it seems like I just posted a card for the last sketch, you're right! I just started playing along with the Mojo Monday players about 2 weeks ago and jumped in toward the end of the cycle. I'm caught up and hope to play along toward the beginning of the challenges. It's a great way to hone your skills while using up some of your extra supplies.
Have you ever purchased paper or supplies thinking it was the cutest thing you've ever seen only to get home and struggle with it? Well, that was the case with our Flirtatious Specialty paper last year. I just knew I would love the die-cut doily sheets and feminine prints. What I forgot was, I rarely use pink or yellow. What was I thinking? So, the challenge to myself this last month of the 2011-2012 Idea Book is to reduce retiring supplies. Another reason I joined challenges.
When I saw this challenge, I immediately thought of the beautiful die-cut doilies that are part of the Flirtatious Specialty paper and it's so feminine that it was easy to see who I'd make this for. Shhh…. don't tell Mom.
Tips & Tricks: To cut your design time to a minimal, embellish your cards with designs from your patterned paper. You'll also be sure to have a well coordinated piece when you're done.
Nuts & Bolts:
Project Dimensions: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (A2 envelope)
Supplies:
* Card stock: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
* Designer Paper: Flirtatious Specialty #122360 (Retiring at 25% off!)
* Ink & Coloring – Wisteria Wonder Classic Ink
* Stamps – Loved Ones (no longer available from Occasions Mini )
Tools:
* Punches – #122362 Lace Ribbon Border (Retiring!)
* Big Shot #113439; Embossing Folder – #117335 Perfect Polka Dots;
Embosslit #118138 Beautiful Wings
* Brights Buttons #119747
* Basic Pearls #119247
* Ribbon & Fibers: Bakers Twine #125576 Wisteria Wonder;
5/8" Satin Ribbon-#114616 Whisper White (Retiring);
Adhesives:
* SNAIL Adhesive #104332
* Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
* Glue Dots #103683
Thank you for stopping by.
It’s a Retirement Party and You’re Invited!
It's a Retirement Party! It's the Pals Blog Hop! It's the Pals Retirement Party Blog Hop! Today the Stampin' Pretty Pals are sharing some fabulous cards and projects showcasing our favorite retiring products! You've probably hopped over from Leslie Davis at Ellalicious Elements, I'm stop number 6 on the Pals Hop and I'm glad you hopped in! I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find great ideas for retiring Stampin' Up! products from the Stampin' Pretty Pals! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the Pals Hop Line-up below and you'll be back on track.
Today I'm sharing with you one of my favorite things, family. Specifically my husband and one of our newest members. This was taken at a birthday party recently and I just love it. What's not to cherish? At standard A2 card size (4.25 x 5.5) it's perfect to have at my desk. With Mother's & Father's Day coming up along with graduations, this would make a perfect gift.
Tips & Tricks: My coloring trick? Blender Pens. You can control the intensity of the color and place it right where you need it by using Blender Pens and my Classic Ink Pads. For these flowers, sponge the flower centers and petals first with sponge daubers. Then apply the shading and detail with blender pens. For the leaves, apply the ink directly on the stamp with sponge daubers to give them a softer look. Then add detail using blender pens. Finally, cut around some of the petals so you can curl them to give them dimension. The result is a quick piece of art that will wow the on-looker.
Now that you've learned some quick tricks, time to try it on your own. But hurry, these flowers and sentiment stamp are only available until May 31st. Then, they're off to rubber stamp retirement!
Nuts & Bolts:
Project Dimensions: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (A2 envelope)
Supplies:
* Card stock: Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White
* Designer Paper: Paisley Petals #122367 (Retiring at 25% off!)
* Ink & Coloring – Always Artichoke, Basic Black, Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy,
Baja Breeze,Tangerine Tango & So Saffron Classic Ink;
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker;black permanent marker
* Stamps – Fabulous Florets #123027, Baroque Motifs #113490, (Retiring)
Tools:
* Punches – Modern Border #119849
* Big Shot #113439; Sizzlet Die – Paper Doily #125592
* Blender Pens #102845
* Sponge Daubers #102892
Adhesives:
* SNAIL Adhesive #104332
* Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
* Glue Dots #103683
Other
* Chip Board
Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from Laurie Mercer at My Stampin' Blog, stop number 7 on the Pals Retirement Party Blog Hop! Thanks for "hopping" by!
- Angie Blake at Angie's Musings
- Mary Fish at Stampin Pretty
- Kim Luithle at Kim's Stampin
- Jennifer Takacs at My Stampin' Blog
- Leslie Davis at Ellalicious Elements
- Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts <== You Are Here
- Laurie Mercer at My Stampin' Blog
- Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
- Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
- Kylie Nicolosi at Kylie's Crafty Corner
- Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
- Max Conrad at Stamp to the MAX
- Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki's Creative Corner
- Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
- Shannon Jaramillo at EZPeasyCards
- Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap with Susan
- Nancy Gleason at My Stampin' Space
- Barb Furlong at The Love of Stamping
- Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
