This is another card from a recent workshop using the Just Believe stamp set (one of my favorites).  This was made with the Bound Book technique.  The Pretty in Pink cardstock is cut 4 1/4" x 11" and scored at 5 1/2" and 6 1/4".  Evenly space three brads on the "binding".

 Supplies to make this card:

116948 Just Believe Stamp Set
100459 Pretty in Pink cardstock
108641 Wild Wasabi cardstock
100730 Whisper White cardstock
120975 Wild Wasabi marker
100045 Pretty in Pink marker
101301 Pretty in Pink ink pad
109014 Wild Wasabi ink pad
113469 Scallop Circle #2 Sizzix Die Cut
114533 Clear Circle Sizzix Die Cut
120175 Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder
105826 Mat Pack
116631 Paper piercing tool
119738 Subtles Brads
104430 Dimensionals
119247 Basic Pearls
 

Here is my scrapbook challenge using the card as my inspiration.  I'm really liking this challenge.

Tags: Scrapbooking, Stamping

This is one of the make & take projects from a recent workshop.  The technique is called Split Layers.  I punched 1 3/4" punch out of both Pear Pizzazz and Concord Crush cardstock.  Take scissors and cut each in half.  Tape one half of each color together with Scotch tape.  Punch 1 1/4" punch out of whisper white cardstock and adhere on top of two halves.

Supplies used for this card:

 118611 Elements of Style Stamp Set
119795 Pear Pizzazz cardstock
100730 Whisper White cardstock
119792 Concord Crush cardstock
119784 Pear Pizzazz ink pad
119801 In-Color Marker
104430 Dimensionals
119266 Concord Crush 1/2" ribbon
119246 Basic Rhinestones
119850 1 3/4" Circle XL Punch
105826 Mat Pack
116631 Paper piercing tool
119861 1 1/4" Circle Large Punch
 

I decided to challenge myself to make a scrapbook page that used the same technique and similar colors as this card had.  I like this!

Tags: Scrapbooking, Stamping

About a week ago, I had a Beginners Big Shot Class.  It was a challenge to remember to make easy, simple projects.  Otherwise, everyone is overwhelmed and not happy, and that wouldn't be good.

This project featured 115967 Bitty Box & Envelope die and 118086 Tiny Teacup stamp.

 This card featured 113469  Top  Note Die, 114511 Little Leaves Sizzlits die and 118138 Beautiful Wings Embosslits die.

 This card featured 113468 Scallop Circle Bigz Die. 

 This card featured the 119277 Elegant Lines Embossing folder.

This card featured 115950 Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die, 113459 Leaves #2 Original Die and 114512 Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates.

 I really enjoyed seeing the look of satisfaction when everyone used the different dies in the Big Shot.  They are on their way to bigger and better projects!

Tags: Big Shot, Stamping

Don't you love getting cards in the mail? I sure do!  Especially when they are 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" envelopes; a dead giveaway that it's a handmade card!  Though I love any size handmade card!  My downline, Autumn, mailed me this card using the 111592 A Flower for All Seasons stamp set.  Some times people shy away from purchasing a stamp set with smaller images because they don't want a lot of white space on their card.  Autumn did a great job of taking a small image and adding "anchors" of cardstock to fill the front of the card.  I see she slipped in some of my favorite Cherry Cobbler cardstock!  And putting the Linen Thread in an "x" is such a cool detail that I don't think to do myself.

 Thanks Autumn for the beautiful card!

Tags: Stamping

In all honesty, I don't use my 111550 Sock Monkey stamp set as much as I thought I would.  It's a fun stamp set to use, whether you color it in traditional sock money colors or in nontraditional colors.  My downline, Julianne, made this creative birthday card.

 I like how the hat and balloon are cut out.  The balloon has dimensionals behind it.   What's cool about this card is it is a gift card or money holder!

 Isn't Julianne clever?  This is a very unique birthday card!  Thanks Julianne for the cute and practical card!

Tags: Stamping