Bubble Wrap Beautiful Bunch

Now. . . . say that three times fast!!  LOL

I was watching some YouTube videos on different techniques last night and came across the "Bubble Wrap Technique" posted by Dawn Griffiths.   Super fun and simple to do, but the final product is AMAZING!!   I just had to make a card using this technique.    My first sample is made with Daffodil Delight and pretty much copied from Dawn.    My 2nd sample is for my Club class this coming weekend.   I did make some changes; stamps, embellishments, etc. and LOVE the final product.   

Hope you like my samples! 

 Close up of the Bubble Wrap Emboss Resist on the card.   

SUPER CUTE RIGHT!!

Stampin Up! Products:

Stamps:  Beautiful Bunch, A Dozen Thoughts, Petite Petals

Cardstock: Wisteria Wonder, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Ink:  Wisteria Wonder, Pink Pirouette, Cherry Cobbler, Versamark

Accessories:  Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Rhinestones, Fun Flower Punch, 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlit (banner), 5/8" Silver Satin Ribbon, Two-Way Glue and Dazzling Diamonds

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Label Love Embossed Card - modified case

Saw this card on Pinterest (made by Leonie Schroder at Stamp-a-Latte.com).    Here are my modified case of her card for my July classes.    My classes will be making the Pear Pizzazz card, but wanted to show the versatility of the card/layout and made one in Marina Mist.    

The Label Love and Artisan Punch now come as a BUNDLE which would save you 15% when purchased together!!    Love that Stampin Up! finds ways to help customers save money!!   WOOT WOOT!!  

You can purchase it in Clear (#132722; $28.75) or Wood (#132723; $34.75) 

 

Stampin Up! Products:

Stamps:  Chalk Talk, Label Love

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White

Ink:  Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories:  Artisan Label Punch,  Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder, Marina Mist and Pear Pizzazz Cotton Ribbon, Dimensionals, Basic Pearls, Subtle Candy Dots, Sponge Daubers

Sweetbriar Rose Whitewashing Card

Another sample for my June classes -- this card is a Joy Fold Card with a Whitewashing technique .   This is a simple folding technique with plenty of possibilities.    I decided to use the new Gold Soiree Designer Specialty Paper.   This paper is simply AMAZING. . .  each page features Metallic Gold ink.   

The Whitewashing technique is a lot of fun and simple.   You emboss an image with white embossing powder, color the image in with a white chalk marker, and than highlight with ink and an aqua-painter or blender pen. 

I hope you enjoy my Project!  

 Close up of the Whitewashing Technique

Stampin Up! Products:

Stamps:  Sweetbriar Rose, Lots of Thanks

Cardstock:  Calypso Coral, Garden Green, Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White

Paper:  Gold Soiree Specialty Designer Paper

Ink:  Versamark, Calypso Coral, Garden Green

Accessories:  Stampin Trimmer, Simply Scored, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Sponge Dauber

My Mother - FMS127

Making a last minute card submission for the Sketch Challenge posted at Freshly Made Sketches blog.  This sketch is simple and extremely versatile.   I have so many ideas running through my head I can't make the cards quickly enough!  LOL.     I decided to make a Gold and Vanilla Mother's Day card; Grabbed my Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool and went for it!  :)

Hope you enjoy my project!  

Stampin Up! Products:
Stamps:  My Mother, Just Sayin'

Cardstock:  Very Vanilla

Paper:  Gold Fancy Foil Designer Vellum, Gold Foil Sheets

Ink:  Versamark, Gold Metallic Encore Ink

Accessories:  Heat Tool, Gold Embossing Powder, Word Bubble Framelits, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Hello You! - TSSC302

Saw this Sketch Challenge from TechnoStampers Blog and wanted to play along.    Once I spied the sketch, I knew I wanted to use the Regarding Dahlias stamp set.   So I pulled out my Embossing Powder and Heat Tool and started to work.  After embossing the image, I took my Aqua Painters and Ink pads and water-colored the Dahlia.   LOVE! 

  We have had so much snow here recently, I am pulling out all my BRIGHT SPRING colors to "will" on warmer weather (hope it works).    The Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper (#132994 $10.95) is my favorite in the Occasional Catalog -- there isn't one sheet I don't love!   

We don't have any solid Tangerine Tango Ribbon, so I decided to make my own!   I colored the 5/8" Organza Ribbon (Whisper White) with my Sponge Dauber and Ink pad.   You can also use our Stampin Spritzer (with rubbing alcohol and reinkers) to color it as well.   The ribbon really does "take" the color wonderfully with either coloring technique.  

Hope you like my Project! 

Close-up of the Embossed Dahlia!  Beautiful! 

Stampin Up! Products:

Stamps:  Regarding Dahlias

Cardstock:  Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White

Paper:  Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Versamark, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight

Accesories:  Pewter Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Snips, Organza Ribbon, Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals, Aqua Painters

Emboss Resist Butterfly

This card is a modified case from Robin Merriman (Trinity Design Studio).   I have done Emboss Resist before, but the Swallowtail Stamp (#129213 (w) or #129216 (c)) from the Spring Mini was MADE for this technique.   My club and workshops this weekend will be making the card below. I think it will as big of a  WOW for them as it was for me!!   Enjoy!!!

Stampin Up! Products:

Stamps:  Swallowtail (Spring Mini)

Cardstock:  Basic Gray, Pretty in Pink

Paper:  Two for Tea Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Basic Gray

Accessories:  Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Basic Gray/Basic Black 1 1/4" Two-Tone Ribbon, Sponges

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Secret Garden Puzzle Piece Resist

Had so much fun making the last Puzzle Piece Resist card, that I HAD to go to my craft room and make another one.   It works perfectly with The Ribbon Carousel Blog "Spring in the Air" (RCC78) Challenge.

  I had to run the card stock through the Big Shot twice -- 1st time was with the flowers and the 2nd time was for the leaves/stem to get the look I wanted.  I probably should have given the smaller flower some leaves too, but didn't want to "compromise" the card front too much.    Hope you enjoy and try this technique sometime!!

Stampin Up! Products:

Stamps:  En Francais

Cardstock:  Marina Mist, Whisper White

Ink:  Marina Mist, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Regal Rose

Accessories: Secret Garden Framelits, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Sponges, Seaming Binding

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Hearts Puzzle Piece Resist

Trying a new technique from Splitcoaststampers today; the Puzzle Piece Resist.    Very simple technique with  many possibilities (depending on what framelits you own).    I used the Hearts a Flutter framelit dies (#130159) from the Spring Mini.    Also planning on using the Secret Gardens set for another card.   :)

Stampin Up! Products:
Stamps:  Itty Bitty Banners and En Francais
Cardstock:  Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink:  Versamark, Baja Breeze, and Pretty In Pink
Accessories:  Bitty Banners Framelits, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Sponges, and 5/8" Organza Ribbon

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Simple Vellum Embossed Tree

HAPPY WORLD CARD MAKING DAY!!!

Had a lot of fun stamping over the last two days!! :)      Here is another sample for my Holiday Stamp-a-Stack.    It's Simple, Clean, and Beautiful!!     I love the layered look with the Early Espresso Embossed Vellum.    I hope you all agree! 

Stampin Up! Products
Stamps:  Evergreen and More Merry Messages
Cardstock:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla and Vellum
Ink:  Versamark, Crumb Cake and Early Espresso
Accessories:  Early Espresso Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

Dazzling Reason to Smile

Here is my 3rd project we will be making at my upcoming workshop.    I saw the technique with the Heat & Stick powder and Dazzling Diamonds months ago, but never had a chance to show it.   Why not make our "Reason to Smile" dazzle!?!?!?!?   :)   

Stampin Up! Products:
Stamps:  Reason to Smile (July 2012 Exclusive set), Papillon Potpourri, and Fabulous Phrases
Cardstock:  Primrose Petals, Crumb Cake and Whisper White
Paper:  Birds of a Feather Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Versamark, Timber Brown Stazon (non-SU), various for coloring
Accessories:  Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Simply Scored

Comfort Cafe' Embossed Card

Here is my last sample for the All Occasion Stamp-a-Stack I am having in July.   Love the new In-Colors and embossing folders!! :) 

Stampin Up! Products:
Stamps: Layered Labels
Ink: Cajun Craze
Cardstock:  Summer Starfruit, Soft Suede
Paper: Comfort Cafe' Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Soft Suede Ribbon, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Apothecary Accents Framelits

Happy Stamping!

Michelle

"Magic" Mixed Bunch

I was asked by a customer, "What can you do with Clear Embossing Powder?"  Here is one answer -- create a beautiful card using the "Magic Snowflake" technique.  All you need is Glossy White Paper, Clear (or white) embossing powder, heat gun, cotton balls, rubbing alcohol, and reinkers.    My stamping group will be making the card shown below this coming Saturday! 

Magic Snowflake Technique:
(1)  Emboss your design using Clear or White Embossing Powder on Glossy White Paper.
(2) Put some rubbing alcohol onto the cotton ball (saturate it about half-way).
(3) Place several drops of re-inkers on the cotton ball (used three colors above).
(4) Start dabbing the wet cotton ball over the entire paper until desired pattern is achieved.
(5) Heat the Glossy White paper and "Magically" watch as the ink evaporates off the embossed design. 

Stampin Up! Products:
Stamps:  Mixed Bunch, Loving Thoughts, Take It to Heart
Card Stock:  Peach Parfait, Baja Breeze, So Saffron, and Glossy White Paper
Paper:  Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper, 2010-2012 In Color Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (Peach Parfait)
Ink:  Baja Breeze, Peach Parfait, So Saffron, Timber Brown Stazon
Accessories:  Clear Embossing Powder, Paper Snips, Heat Tool, Powder Pals

Have a Happy Stamping Day!

Michelle