Convention SWAPS
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Posted Convention cards
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in11 Wednesday Aug 2010
Posted 3D projects, Convention cards
inHere is the final Convention Make and Take, a pouch which holds six small mini cards. For this project, you will need:
Instructions:
I hope that you enjoyed all the convention make and takes that I’ve shared. Maybe next year you will be sitting next to me at the make and take tables.
God Bless and Happy Stampin’
Charity
10 Tuesday Aug 2010
Posted Convention cards, holiday mini 2010
inHere are two more Make and Takes from convention, both using images from the Paisley Prints and Paisley Party Stampin’ Around wheel from the upcoming Holiday Mini. This set and wheel will be available for purchase on September 1, 2010. In addition to the images in these cards, there is also a small tree and a leaf in the set. So this post also offers a bit of a preview of things to come!
The first card is the Paisley Prints Pumpkin Card. You will need the following:
I like this card because of it’s simplicity. The pumpkin stem/squigly leaf is stamped in the Old Olive onto the larger piece of Whisper White. Then the pumpkin is colored in both the Peach Parfait and Cajun Craze, the main stem in Old Olive and stamped on a separate piece of paper. It is then cut out and mounted on top of the stem which was previously stamped using Stampin Dimensionals. This is a very fun way to add layers to your cards. The wheel is added to the card front using the VersaPad. Once the Whisper White is layered onto the card front and the sentiment is added, the card is finished by embellishing with ribbon, button, and linen thread. The ribbon is ruffled using glue dots when folding it back and forth. Another fun look that is easy to create once you get the hang of it. It is also something that looks better when it is not perfect.
The second card featuring the Paisley Prints stamp set is the Paisley Prints Heart Card. For this card, you will need:
Stamp the small heart image in VersaMark three times on the Soft Suede card. Pierce a row of holes in the peach parfait cardstock strip using the paper piercing tool and Mat Pack. Adhere the Pear Pizzazz and Peach Parfait onto the card.
Stamp the large heart onto the Pretty in Pink. You could use VersaMark for this step or substitue Blushing Bride. I did this because someone else at my table was using the VersaMark and I happened to have my Blushing Bride in my bag. It creates a similar tone on tone effect like the VersaMark, just with a little darker. Punch out the heart using the heart punch.
Punch the flower from Pretty in Pink using the Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack and adhere a pearl to the flower. Curl the edges of the flower and adhere to the Pretty in Pink heart using mini glue dots. Adhere to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
For the little thank you tag on this card, you’ll need to ink the small thank on the So Many Thanks single stamp using Early Espresso and then stamp on some scrap Whisper White card stock. Punch using the Jewelry Tag Punch.
Tie a small bow in the linen thread and adhere to the tag. Add the tag to the card using Mini Glue dots.
I hope you enjoy! I know I had fun making the cards while at convention. I’m still inspired by everything I saw. I look forward to sharing more stamping with you!
God Bless and Happy Stampin’
Charity
10 Tuesday Aug 2010
Posted Convention cards, thank you cards
inI thought I’d share another Make and Take from convention. This is a watercolor card using the Just Believe Set. You will need:
Use the markers to color the image to your liking, balancing the lighter and darker colors. Use the Stamp-a-ma-jig for proper position. Spritz with water and stamp onto the watercolor paper. Set aside to dry. After it has dried, stamp the sentiment in Not Quite Navy on the bottom of the page. Tear the the top edges of the watercolor paper and Bashful Blue cardstock. Layer the two pieces together, embellish with the ribbon, button and linen thread. Adhere to the Not Quite Navy card. Stamp the flower stamp onto the envelope using the Bashful Blue.
I should note that the original directions at Convention called for us to use the Color Spritzer Tool and Not Quite Navy Stampin’ Write marker to add color to the image. However, I ran out of time and wasn’t able to complete that step. I think it turned out ok without that step.
God Bless and Happy Stampin’!
Charity
03 Tuesday Aug 2010
Posted Convention cards, hostess promotion, note cards, thank you cards
inI wanted to share some projects inspired by projects, make & takes, and SWAPs from conventions. First, our July technique class make and takes. The Thank You card was inspired by one of our convention make and takes using the same stamp set. The Just Believe Card is a complete CASE of a convention make and take.
Beginning with the Thank You card. Here is the inspriration, our Thanks So Much Card Pocket Make and Take from convention. This set holds three mini cards and envelopes inside the larger pocket.
This card insprired me to create a 5×5 square card using the So Many Thanks single stamp. For my card I used the following:
For the card, I colored the stamp direction using my four different marker colors. I pleated my ribbon just by folding it back and forth and adhering it the to the card front as I went along. Other than that, the card is quite simple.
The second card is an exact copy of a convention make and take card. You will need the following items:
This card requires you to create a mask by cutting the scrap card stock using the circles dies. You will use the reverse pieces as your mask setting the circles aside. Place the mask over the card front using the 2nd largest circle. Using your stamping sponges and a dabbing motion, apply Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait, and Pair Pizzazz. Always start with the lightest color first. For the stamped leaves, dab your stamp on scrap paper first a time or two before stamping onto the card. Use the Stamp-ama-jig for proper placement of the leaves and then the sentiment.
The last item I want to share are notecards that I made as gifts for my hostesses in August. These were inspired by ones that Julie Gunhus made for her downline attending convenion. This is a simple and easy way to make a gift for a friend or teacher. Simply cut your card stock to the desired size for your note cards. Cut your favorite Designer Series Paper to the note card width by 1 inches. Score the DSP along the width at 0.5″ and then fold over to adhere to the front and back of each note card. Then package 4-5 together in a clear envelope with a nice pen (I used the Stampin ‘ Up pens from Momento Mall). This is the gift that I will be giving to each of my hostesses in the month of August when they book their show. If their show totals at least $150, they will also earn a Stampin’ Up! reusable shopping bag. Also in August, hostesses will earn additional free merchandise for all shows totalling $350 or more in sales. August is great time to host a show!
God Bless and happy stampin’
Charity
26 Monday Jul 2010
Posted all occasion cards, Convention cards
inMy third and final general card swap features Kimono Kids. This is a set that purchased to go along with Tessa’s birthday party. We are planning a Japanese style tea party. She wanted a tea party, I wanted Kimono Kids stamp set- compromise: Japanese style tea party with Hello Kitty favors in the goodie bags. She’s a tough negotiator.
On to the SWAP, you will need:
Marina Mist, Peach Parfait, Crumb Cake, and Very Vanilla cardstock
Rich Razzleberry or Daffodil Delight cardstock, and 1/8″ tafetta ribbon
Rich Razzeberry, Marina Mist, and Daffodil Delight (if using Daffodil Delight cardstock and ribbon) Classic Stampin’ Pads
Stazon Stampin’ Pad
In Color Stampin’ Write Markers
Texturz Square Lattice Embossing Folder and Big Shot
Blender Pens
Snail and Dimensionals
The only special technique for this card is using the blender pens to color the parasols. I drew color from the stamp pad by pressing the stamp pad against the lid and used it for as my palette. The flowers were colored by using the markers directly. Other than that, it is just standard layering the pieces and standard stamping.
God Bless and Happy Stampin’
Charity