Grunge Birthday

I am always looking for ideas for cards that could be used for teens or tweens.  The Gorgeous grunge set is great for that.  You can use various colors and patterns and come out with fun cards.

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Details:

Stamps: Gorgeous Grunge, Brig on the Cake

Paper: Boy- Gumball Green, Early Espresso, Whisper White---Girl- Bermuda Bay, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple, Birthday Basics Designer Paper

Paper Size: A2 4.25" x 5.5"

Ink:  Boy- Gumball Green, Early Espresso, Summer Starfruit,---Girl-Bermuda Bay, Early Espresso, Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple

Accessories: Big Shot, Bitty Banner Framelit, Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Clay, Flower Mold

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Baby Ribbons

I saw a card like this a few months ago and thought it was soo cute. Simple and quick was my thought.   Once again now that I had time to make it I could not find it to give credit to the original designer.  Thanks for the inspiration.  There are so many great ideas for cards out there!!!

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Details:

Stamps: One in a Million

Paper: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Primrose Petals

Paper Size: A2 4.25" x 5.5"

Ink: Primrose Petals

Accessories: Big Shot, Delicate Designs Embossing Folder, Basic Pearls, 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon

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Thanks

A quick, easy card and a way to use up some of the hoarded designer paper that I just have to have and then cannot bring myself to use it (because then it is gone...)

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Details:

Stamps: Another Thank You-Digital

Paper: Early Espresso, Epic Day This and That, Calyspo Coral, Early Espresso

Paper Size: A2 4.25" x 5.5"

Ink: None

Accessories: Sizzix Eclips, Rhinestones

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Stripes Thanks

Still working on the quick and simple cards.  Plus I am using those In Colors that will be retiring before I know it!

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Details:

Stamps: Lots of Thanks

Paper: Whisper White, Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse

Paper Size: A2 4.25" x 5.5"

Ink: Early Espresso

Accessories: Chevron Punch (banner edges)

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Dates: April 21-25, 2014

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Lighthouse Silhouette

My Dad loves lighthouses so I thought this would be a good card for him.  I cut out the images with my Sizzix Eclips and sponged the color onto the Whisper White background.  To do the sun I punched a circle out and sponged my color through it.  This is a full size card made form an 8.5" x 11 piece of card stock.

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Details:

Stamps: None

Paper: Pacific Point, Smokey Slate, Basic Gray, Basic Black, Whisper White

Paper Size:  8.55" x 5.5"

Ink: Sponging-Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie

Accessories:Circle Punch, Sizzix Eclips

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3D Ladybug

I really struggle with Kids cards and I am actually going to challenge myself to make more kiddy cards.  This one was made for my niece who turned 2 .  I figured a 3D lady bug would suit her just fine.  I added the ribbon around the edge and it reminded me of a toddler's blanket.

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Details:

Stamps: Flower Shop, Itty Bitty Banners, Papillon Potouri

Paper: Strawberry Slush, Basic Black, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler

Ink: Early Espresso, Strawberry Slush

Accessories: 3/8" Strawberry Slush Ruffle Stretch Trim, Pansy Punch, Basic Pearls, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch

Tree Colors

This is one of my favorite sets and one of my oldest.  When they came out with the Clear Mount sets I tried them and decided due to my limited space I needed to go that route.  This is one of the only sets I have left that is wood mounted.  Using up some of the In Colors that will be going out in a few weeks.  The tree is embossed

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Details:

Stamps: Lovely as a Tree

Paper: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla

Paper Size: A2 4.25" x 5.5"

Ink: Versa Mark

Accessories: Big Shot, Argyle Embossing Folder, Early Espresso Embossing Powder

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You're the Star

This is also a CASE.  It was from a site with foreign language (I believe it was German) but I was in a hurry and did not save the site so I cannot remember where the idea came from.  It was a fun and quick card, which is where stamping fits in my life right now.  We are still in full school mode and now soccer season plus trying to get ready for graduation and all the fun full summer activities....Some times I just need to stop and make a card to burn off some creative juices.  

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Details:

Stamps: Gorgeous Grunge, Express Yourself

Paper: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake

Paper Size: A2 4.25" x 5.5"

Ink: Crumb Cake

Accessories: Big Shot, Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Merry Mini Punch Pack -Star #126882, Early Espresso Baker's Twine

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Owl Love You Always

I have seen this design sooo many places and just had to add it to my stock.  I am not sure where it originated from so I cannot give credit to the first designer.  It is such a fun and easy card!

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Details:

Stamps: None

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red

Paper Size: A2 4.25" x 5.5"

Ink: None

Accessories: Big Shot, Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Owl Builder Punch, Bird Builder Punch

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Monochromatic Butterflies

I think the most popular card I get requests for our Thank you cards.  So Lots of Thanks is one of my favorite sets.   Purple is probably my favorite color so when I saw this concept I knew I had to do it in purple.  

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Details:

Stamps: Lots of Thanks

Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Perfect Plum, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Paper Size: A2 4.25" x 5.5"

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Perfect Plum, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Big Shot, Basic Pearls, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch- Flower

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Minecraft Birthday

My son always comes up with the most fun requests for his friends' birthday cards.  The older they get the harder the concept.  This year he requested a Minecraft card for his friend addicted to Minecraft.  I know nothing of the game besides what I see so I had to keep it simple.  I did quite a bit of it with my Eclips but without the texture it would not have had the pixel look that was needed.

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Details:

Stamps: None

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Gumball Green, Garden Green, Basic Grey, Smokey Slate

Paper Size: A2 4.25" x 5.5"

Ink: Sponging- Garden Green, Chocolate Chip, Basic Grey

Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Chevron Embossing Folder

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Candles

I spent a day working on some fun, easy cards that would not only help fill up my stock and be useful for just about any age but also help me use some of my scraps up.   I am not a big Designer paper user but I love to buy it.  So at the end of the year I end up with lots of paper I hurry to use up before they retire.

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Details:

Stamps: Bring on the Cake, Gorgeous Grunge

Paper: Polka Dot Parade DSP, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Whisper White

Paper Size: A2 4.25" x 5.5"

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Basic Black

Accessories: Bird Builder Punch (Wing for the flame)

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Love

I used this heart on one of my vinyl designs the other day and wondered how it would ook on a card.  Sooo fun!!  I added the arrow from the Label Card Thinlet Die. Of course I had to use the Red Glimmer paper!!!

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Details:

Stamps: None

Paper: Real Red, Basic Black

Paper Size: A2 4.25" x 5.5"

Ink: None

Accessories: Big Shot, Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder, Label Card Thinlet Framelit, Sizzix Eclips

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