Category: Swaps

Freewheeling Friday 3-6-09

sun-fun-cardI received this cute card at convention.  I was created by  D. Waterman (I think that was in her email address).  I love how she used the word window punch to create the Popsicles.  The watermelon is made by cutting the 1-1/4″ and 1-3/8″ Circle punches in 1/2.

I really love how she kept the wheel part simple and just rolled it across in the middle.  She also rolled the background of the white part with a different roller.  This is just a fun summer card.  I think it would also be a cute accent on a scrapbookpage.

Product used:
111260 Something Fishy JW $8.50
113504 Life’s a Breeze $31.95
109687 See you Around JW $8.50
104401 1-3/8″ Circle Punch $15.95
104403 1-1/4″ Circle Punch $15.95
105090 Word Window Punch $15.95

Colors- Whisper White, Pink Passion, Brilliant Blue, Real Read, Bashful Blue, Basic Black,  Tempting Turquoises Creamy Caramel and Gable Green.

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Technique Tuesday 3-3-09

Let me introduce you to a fun friend of my that most people forget about.  I have to admit I forget about him all the time to.  Then I saw a post on a blog that reminded me of this great friend and tool.  His name is Mr. Crimper and he really does a wonderful job.  He is so easy to use and can sometimes add just the right touch to a project.  All you do is put the paper in squeeze the handle and turn the knob.  If you want just the center then put the paper part way through and only turn a few turns then release.  It’s that easy.  If you would like to try out this fun tool just give me a call and we can set up a workshop for you and your friends 435-245-5321.

I picked these two cards because I love how they used the crimper to crimp just a part of the card. 

happiness-butterfiles-cardThis card was created by my awesome up-line Janice Barlow.  We made it at Brandi’s Meeting.  I think it’s fun how we crimped just a part of the bottom when it ties into the slit not punch.  If you want an easy way to line up the butterflies be sure to try the Stamp-a-ma-jig®.

Products Used:
111564 Flight of the Butterfly $31.95
111372 Kiwi Kiss 5/8″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon $9.95
101618 Crimper $19.95
104388 Slit Punch $5.95
106958 Cutter Kit $16.95
111644 Heard from the Heart $22.95

Colors- Apricote Appeal, Kiwi Kiss, Regal Rose, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White

honey-crimped-cardThis card was created by my new Leadership friend “B” Schreiber from Oregon.  I really love how she crimped in the middle of the paper to add just that extra touch.  I saw a card where they used this same set and crimped the beehive after stamping it.  It was very effective and cute.   I was created by Melanine Williams in our group.

Products Used:

101618 Crimper $19.95
113228 Just Buzzin’ By $27.95
109070 Whisper White Taffeta $6.95
104832 Black Gingham $7.50

Colors- Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun, Whisper White, Basic Black, Creamy Caramel, More Mustard, Close to Cocoa

big-shot-basketAnother fun way to use the crimper is to crimp a sheet and then cut it up to use as filling in a basket or box.  You can use a paper cutter or I just bought a really cheep paper shredder from Walmart.  You want the kind that just does long cuts and now double cutting.  Then I just crumple them all up before I put them in the basket so that the go every which way.  I love this quick and easy technique.

Products Used:

Stamp Set- Hostess set- Retired
101618 Crimper $19.95
111365 Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon $6.95
109067 Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon $6.95
112041 Bella Rose DSP $9.95
109043 Scallop Circle Punch $15.95
113439 Big Shot Machine $99.95
113478 Extended Cutting Pads $19.95
113483 Stampin’ Up!® Pennant Die $39.95
102264 Coluzzle Cutting System $19.95 (availible while supplies last)

Colors- Pink Pirouette, Ridding Hood Red

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Swapping Saturday 2-28-09

praying-for-youThis was another card from our Shoebox swap.  This card is actually the one that one.  I think it is so pretty.  I love how she put the little beads on the flowers.  I’m sorry I can’t think of her name right now.  I’ll post it when I remember it.  I think it is so pretty now.  I love the stamp set.

Products used:
113252 Thoughts & Prayers $25.95
109070 Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon $6.95
109067 Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon $6.95
114333 Button Latte $7.95
104199 Linen thread $4.50
113692 Eyelet Border Punch $15.95
100425 2-Way Glue Pen $3.50
110752 Pink Duo $9.95

Colors- Barely Banana, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Old olive, Pretty in Pink

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Thrifty Thursday 2-26-09

thanks-treesI love the simplicity of this card.  I received it in Brandi’s Swap as well.  It was made by my good friend Deborah.  I picked this card for Thrifty Thursday because it’s so simple to make.  It uses just one stamp set so it’s very cost effective.  You could make several at once very easily.  It’s also one that you could make and leave the greeting off and then just add a quick greeting when you need it.  Any of our great greeting stamp sets would work with this card and there is plenty of room for a variety of sizes.

Product used:
113258 Trendy Trees $17.95
$111367 Chocolate Chip 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon $4.95
116958 Cutter Kit $16.95

Colors- Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, Kiwi Kiss, Bordering Blue.

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Wacky Wednesday 2-25-09

hellow-there-cardI received this through a mail in swap with my up-line Brandi Barnard.  The Card was created by Kasia Jackson.  I think this is a really fun card and I love how it pops open. 

hello-there-card-opening1The card is a 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ when it is closed.  One of the fun techniques on this card is she put clear micro beads in the wing of the bird and the cute little leaf is cut out of textured card-stock.

 

Products used:
113966 Good Morning Sunshine DSP $9.95
113204 Cheep Talk $26.95
113439 Sizzix® Big Shot D-e-Cut Machine $99.95
114511 Stampin’ Up!® Little Leaves Sizzlets dies $4.95
104266 Micro Beads $5.25

Colors- Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun

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Technique Tuesday 2-24-09

thank-you-flower-rock-rollHere is yet another card from our Shoebox swap.  I love going to these events because I get such great samples from awesome demonstrators in our group.

This card really show cases the fun technique called rock-and-roll.  I love the effect this technique gives to your project and it’s so easy to do.

First stamp your bold image in the lighter color of your choice. 

Next simply roll the edge around the darker color.  This is called the rock-and-roll because you just want to use a gentle rocking and rolling motion to get ink on just the outside edges of the image while keeping the lighter color inside.

Then Stamp your image on your sheet.  That’s it your done.  This technique works best with a nice bold image like this flower.

Products used:
115076 Sprinkles $14.95
113417 Petal Pizzazz $32.95
111367 Chocolate Chip 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon $4.95
104390 1/2″ Circle Punch $5.95
104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals® (300) $3.95

Colors- Regal Rose, Rose Red, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip

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