Category: Mini Catalogs

The Size of a Card

Cards, Happy Watercolor, Mini Catalogs, Occasions Mini, Stamp Sets
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I cased one of the Happy Watercolor cards in the Occasions Mini and was surprised to find that it just didn’t look “right.”  I had used a 1/2 sheet of Whisper White – and the card in the mini was on a notecard (31/2 x 5).  So I thought I’d show you the difference.

Supplies
Stamp Set – Happy Watercolor
Card stock – Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, So Saffron
Ink – Pool Party, Smokey Slate, Versamark
Etc – Gold embossing powder

Actually, I think I used Basic Gray on the smaller card!  So which look do you like best?  Hugs, Fran

Starburst Sayings Card in a Box

Big Shot, Birthday, Cards, Framelit Dies, Holidays, Mini Catalogs, Occasions Mini, Peachy Keen, Stamp Sets, Starburst Sayings, Tutorials
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I made this card for my son’s birthday – and forgot to photograph it flattened.  It’s a “Pop Up Box Card ” card and you find the instructions on Splitcoast.  I started thinking I’d use Peachy Keen (because he’s a movie kind of guy) and I did use the framelits and some of the arrows, but I kept getting drawn in by the sayings in Starburst Sayings.  So there you go!

Supplies
Stamp Sets – Peachy Keen, Starburst Sayings
Card Stock – Pool Party, Basic Gray, Whisper White, I Am Me DSP
Ink – Real Red, Calypso Coral, So Saffron, Pool Party
Etc – Peachy Keen framelits, Candy Dots, Small Heart punch, Heart Framelits, banner punch, fishing line

My youngest was suppose to leave for England yesterday for a 3 week class.  After many hours of delay, the flight was canceled and they can’t leave until Thursday!   Yikes!  To make a long story short – I drove her to the airport the night before to avoid the “storm” that never came – and now I get to go back to get her until Thursday.  Poor girl – really poor teacher!  Stay warm!  Hugs, Fran

Happy Watercolor

Cards, Happy Watercolor, Mini Catalogs, Occasions Mini, SAB, Sale a bration, Stamp Sets
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A Summer Starfruit thank you!  The stamp that looks like a brushstroke is going to be so popular in this set.  I used Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding and Summer Starfruit to create the color behind the Jet Black Stazon flower.  The DSP is a tiny piece from one coming up for Sale a bration (you’re going to love it!)  The Basic Black matting really gives these colors a bold look – and I’ll have to remake it with some other colors so you can see the difference, 

Supplies
Stamp Set – Happy Watercolor
Card stock – Basic Black, Summer Starfruit, Whisper White, Sweet Sorbet DSP
Ink – Crisp Cantaloupe, Summer Starfruit, Pistachio Pudding, Jet Black Stazon
Etc – Summer Starfruit ribbon

Enjoy your day – stamp something!  Hugs, Fran

Vivid Vases

Big Shot, Cards, Embossing Folder, Mini Catalogs, Occasions Mini, Stamp Sets, Vivid Vases
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I cased this card straight out of the Occasions Mini – with a few changes.  I used the new Arrows embossing folder instead of stamping the bottom of the card – and I used a different button (because that is what I had on hand!)  This is a cute stamp and one that can be used for a lot of different style cards.  Just thought I’d start out casing!

Stamp Set – Vivid Vases
card stock – Calypso Coral, Pool Party watercolor paper, So Saffron, Watercolor Wonder DSP
Ink – Jet Black Stazon, Pool Party, Soft Sky, Calypso Coral, Real Red, Gumball Green, Crushed Curry
Etc – Arrows EF, Baker’s Twine, Small Banner punch, metal button, aqua painter

We did not get everything taken down and put away yesterday.  Not because I had so much stuff out – but because my kiddos quit on me half way through!  Today I’m going to be a drill sargent and get it finished (wish me luck!)  Hugs, Fran

People Like You

Big Shot, Cards, Framelit Dies, Mini Catalogs, Occasions Mini, People Like You, Stamp Sets
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Happy Occasions Mini!  It starts today!  The sample of People Like You on page 7 of the Occasions Mini is my (current) favorite in the mini catalog.  Imagine my surprise when I realized it’s a wrapped box and not a card.  So I turned a few things around and made it a card.  I meant to use just 2 paper doilies – but I ended up with 3.  I have the hardest time getting them apart! 

This little card combines lots and lot of fun new stuff.

Supplies
Stamp Set – People Like You
card stock – Whisper White, watercolor paper, Watercolor Wonder DSP, Gold foil, Modern Medley DSP
Ink – Tangerine Tango, Crushed Curry
Etc – Label Framelits, Gold cord, Watercolor Wonder Washi tape, Gold Glimmer Brad, Paper Doilies,

It’s a snow day here – stay safe and warm!  Hugs, Fran

Love You To The Moon

Big Shot, Framelit Dies, Holidays, Love You to the Moon, Mini Catalogs, Occasions Mini, Punch, SAB, Sale a bration, Stamp Sets, Valentines
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Love You to the Moon is a set in the Occasions Mini and it has lots of really cute Valentine/Love You images and sayings.  I cased this layout from someone – and I have to admit that I can’t find the original person!  On her card, she had circles instead of hearts and a different color scheme- do you recognize it?   I also added the little banner punch and arrow clip to the side.

Supplies
Stamp Set – Love You to the Moon
card stock – Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, In Colors DSP, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer
Stampin Write Markers – Strawberry Slush, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe
Etc – Chalk Talk Framelits, Cute Clips, Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack (Sale a bration!) Full Heart punch

Today I am going to tackle taking down the Christmas tree – wish me luck.  So much fun putting it up – such a mess taking it down!  Hugs, Fran

Follow My Heart

Follow My Heart, Holidays, Mini Catalogs, Occasions Mini, Stamp Sets, Valentines
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Happy New Year!  I hope everyone is enjoying a beautiful start to 2014.  This card uses a set in the  

Supplies
Stamp Sets – Follow My Heart, En Francais, Teeny Tiny Wishes
card stock – Crumb Cake, Bermuda Bay, Polka Dot DSP, Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack
Ink – Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Bermuda Bay, Real Red
Etc – Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Small heart punch, Brights Candy Dots

Wishing you a wonderful, creative New Year!  Hugs, Fran

Starburst Sayings

Big Shot, Framelit Dies, Mini Catalogs, Occasions Mini, Stamp Sets, Starburst Sayings
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As 2013 comes to a close, I want to take the time to thank all my blog followers.  And what better way to say thanks than a sneak peek of an upcoming Occasions Mini stamp set and DSP?  This is the Starburst Sayings stamp set and Framelit dies – and they are a bundle (or better yet, can be a bundle – but why not?)  Using some new Kaleidoscope DSP, it’s a very vibrant card!

Stamp Set – Starburst Sayings
card stock – Strawberry Slush, Basic Black, Kaleidoscope DSP
Ink- Strawberry Slush, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Jet Black Stazon
Etc – Starburst Framelits, Black twine, rhinestones

Have a wonderful New Years Eve and thanks for stopping by!  Hugs, Fran

After Christmas Pick Me Up

Big Shot, Big Shot Pop N Cuts, Cards, Christmas, Holiday Mini, Holidays, Mini Catalogs, Punch
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Let the clean up begin!  Or not.  This little card is for a friend that happens to be in town for the holidays.  The front is a dead Christmas tree and lots of wrapping on the floor   The tree is an Elizabeth Craft die, the card base is the SU Pop N Cuts base and the packages are a 1″ punch. 

To do the tissue paper, I punched some 1″ squares and wadded the paper up – and glued it down.  See the poor star nestled in the mess? 

When the card is opened out pops Karen Burniston’s Mug & Heart insert (which fits beautifully inside the SU Pop N Cuts base.)  I also used her Gift Card holder  and Banner & Borders framelits.  Use your imagination to see the Starbucks gift card inside the holder! 

The steam in the cup and the hearts on the front are Movers and Shapers dies and the center of the hearts is a Neutral Candy Dot. 

I only adhered the tag at the bottom so that the gift card is removal without tearing up the tag.  I printed all the sentiments in MDS2. 

Supplies
Stamp Set – Woodgrain background
Card stock – Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Season of Style DSP
Dies – exclusive SU Pop N Cuts base, Mug & Hearts insert, Banners & Borders framelit, Gift Card Holder framelit, Hearts Mover and Shapers, Elizabeth Craft Design 5 part Christmas Tree framelit
Etc – Neutral Candy dots, 1″ square punch, tissue paper, Itty Bitty ornament punch and small star, gold gel pen

So now I have to go to Starbucks to get that gift card – ha!  This is a two-way gift!  Hugs, Fran

Reindeer Candy Pull

Be Very Merry, Christmas, Holiday Mini, Holidays, Mini Catalogs, Punch, Stamp Sets
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Reindeer Candy Pull 01

This little candy bar pull-up was inspired by a card that Connie Babbert did several years ago.  (Gotta love Pinterest!) I cased the elements from the front of her card – including the reindeer punch art – and used them on the front of the wrapper.  The body is a 2 1/2″ circle and the head is a 1 3/8″ circle with the sides cut off.  The ears are the small heart punch and the antlers are the retired snowflake punch.  I love how it fits on the front! I used Candy Dots for the eyes and a glimmer brad for the nose.

Reindeer Candy Pull 01 open

 

The ribbon is the beautiful Cherry Cobbler ribbon from the Holiday Mini and the Designer Series paper is Season of Style.  He is one of the projects for stamp club tomorrow.

Supplies
Stamp Set – Be Very Merry
Card stock – Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Season of Style DSP
Ink – Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Etc – 2 1/2 , 1 3/8 and 1/2 circle punches, Small heart punch, Snowflake punch, Candy Dots, Glimmer Brad, Cherry Cobbler ribbon, Silver ribbon

This is my idea of “re-purposing!”  Hugs, Fran