ON THE GROW - ANGLED EASEL CARD

Pin It Now! Isn't this fresh?  You know pink and green are my favorite colors to make cards with.  I love this pretty watercolored vase of flowers.  Better than the real thing, needs no water and lasts forever!

An easel card is a very easy fold, this one on a diagonal works best as a square.
Simply score from the lower left to the upper right.
Be careful when you adhere your stamped image that you only apply adhesive to the lower portion that's not popping up!

This card was inspired by a fellow SU Demo Louise M. Delvecchio.

As always, if you need to order supplies to make your own beauties, just click on the catalogs on the sidebar.  Thanks!  See you all soon!

ON THE GROW - WITH TRIPLE LAYER PUNCH

Pin It Now! I don't think I'll ever color this scooter any other color than turquoise.  I just believe all "Vespa" style scooters should look this way! :)  Till I have one of my own (hint, hint) here's what I get...

Here's a view of the fold.  I made it so it's about 1/4 to 3/4 ratio on the folds.
Just something a little different to show off the pretty punches.

This is the 2nd of 3 cards I've made with this set.  I love to color and this one just begs to be watercolored!  I used brush markers and Aqua Painter...easy!  The beautiful punched border is the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch.  Patterned paper is Love Letters DSP, a very versatile pack.  Add a little bling on the stamped image and it's done!

The punch and the stamp set can be purchased in the NEW SUMMER MINI CATALOG.  You can shop at this link or click the catalog on the sidebar.  Don't miss out!

ON THE GROW - DOUBLE EMBOSSING TECHNIQUE

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Here's a close up of the double embossing.  Just brayer your dry embossing folder with Versamark and run it through your Big Shot.  Then sprinkle with a colored embossing powder and heat set.  I used the new Wild Wasabi embossing powder, and it does a flawless job.  It's a very find powder and has a delicate sheen to it.

 This set from the new Summer Mini Catalog just stole my heart!  This is a nice everyday card, with a bright, happy look for summer.  You could easily swap out the sentiment for any occasion.  Here are the details:

Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, Very Vanilla
Embossing:  Vintage Wallpaper, Wild Wasabi embossing powder

Mojo Monday 189 (on Sunday)! WHOOOse Birthday?

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I lost my mojo on Tuesday when I got some sad news. I had this cute card halfway done. But I finally felt up to finishing it & I'm glad I did, it made me smile! It's pretty simple but I think it will bring joy to whoever receives it :)

Here are the supplies used:

Paper: Play Date Quick Accents paper pack, chocolate chip
Stamps: Sweet Birthday
Punches: Two Step Owl XL, 2-3/8" scallop, 1-3/4" circle
Glimmer Brads
Baker's Twine

I trimmed the card 1/4" shorter so it would still fit in a standard envelope with the owl's hat sticking up :)

If you need any supplies to make one of these for yourself, shop online anytime here on my Stampin' Up! website! 

Have a blessed & creative day! Erika. www.erikaclark.stampinup.net

Location:Kent Narrows,United States

MOJO MONDAY 189! MOTHER'S DAY, ON THE GROW

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I'm so excited to participate in my first online card challenge! I've wanted to try Mojo Monday for awhile, since it's my go-to site for a card template in a pinch. You'll never be able to use ALL the template they store online for you, there's something for everything.

My card uses a few new supplies from Stampin' Up. The Four Frames set & Paisley Petals designer series paper are available in the all-new Idea Book & Catalog 2011-2012 coming out July 1st. From the Summer mini catalog is the On The Grow set, it's sister stamp is an adorable scooter.

Here are the other supplies used:
Designer Label punch
Scalloped Ribbon punch
Baja Breeze seam binding ribbon (carried over from Spring Occasions Mini)
Stampin' Write Markers
Basic Pearls
Cardstock: Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip
Color Spritzing Tool

All of these supplies are available for order on my Stampin' Up Website: http://www.erikaclark.stampinup.net/



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MOTHER'S DAY FOUR FRAMES CARD

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Having some time to myself this morning, I set out to make a card that looked NOTHING like this one.  I always do that!  I find a card or two that I love and intend to case, and end up with something way, way different.  I wanted to use the Hope & Strength set from the new Summer Mini (available for order May1!).

I ended up being inspired by the Four Frames stamps, and thought the butterflies would suit me better being a background.  Having dug through my stash, I thought a pretty Trinket Key would be a perfect embellishment. 

Here’s the supply list:

Cardstock:  Baja Breeze, Sahara Sand, Whisper White

Framed Tulips embossing folder

Hope & Strength stamp set

Four Frames stamp set

Mother of Mine single stamp

Baja Breeze seam binding ribbon

Pink Pirouette 1/8” taffeta ribbon

Trinket key

Baker’s Twine, white

Tag punch

Stampin’ Write markers: certainly celery, pink pirouette, baja breeze

Ink pad: Early Espresso, Baja Breeze

Decorative Label Punch

Stampin’ Dimensionals

Color Spritzer Tool #107066

Sizzix Big Shot

Dazzling Diamonds glitter

That's an extensive list, isn't it?!  You can of course substitute with any variety of pretties from your stash.  I love new things, but I also love using my stash, too.


This was my inspiration card.  I know, right?!?
It is an awesome card.  Maybe I'll case it tomorrow!



SPRINGTIME VINTAGE LAYOUT

Pin It Now! I have to share a layout I received at a Stampin' Up swap.  It's so pretty and gets compliments whenever I show it.  The creator is Paula Magnus, another SU demo.  I've had some requests to CASE it, so I'm posting it here so it can be duplicated.  OF COURSE, if you need supplies to make it, you just let me know, wink-wink!!!

SUPPLIES USED:
SPRINGTIME VINTAGE DSP 121782
EASTER BLOSSOMS STAMP SET 122057
TAG PUNCH
BOHO BLOSSOMS PUNCH
BASIC PEARLS