Vintage Pink Roses

Hello everyone,

Today's recycled card is another beautiful floral.

The image is from a recycled card layered on Close To My Heart Cotton Candy and Fern.  The layers were cut with rectangular Spellbinders Nestabilities.  The sentiment is Gina Marie All Seasons stamped in Altenew Lava Rock.  The ribbon is from Dollarama.

I didn't have a large enough oval die to cut this card front without losing a lost of the image so I decided to go rectangular.  I'm not sure I've ever used the rectangle Nestabilities that I've had since I bought my first Big Shot (I'm now on my third!).  I think the scallops really suit the vintage aspect of the card, as does the gingham ribbon.  It's a really beautiful Mother's Day card!

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Candy All A Glittering

Hello everyone,

Yet another Christmas card post today.

The card base is a shimmery green of unknown origin.  The printed paper is K & Company Tim Coffey layered Bazzill Cardinal red.  The sentiment is Technique Tuesday Jingle All The Way stamped in Stampin' Up Early Espresso on Whisper White and highlighted with Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen.  The ribbon is American Crafts glitter ribbon.  The embellishment is Dollarama Chip Board Stickers.

I wasn't sure about these stickers when I saw them at Dollarama.  I had previously bought similar red and white stickers and at first, had a hard time using them but once I did, I crafted some really beautiful cards.  I decided to risk it with these.  I'm particularly happy with this sticker.  It works great with the glitter ribbon.  I could probably have crafted this card without the printed paper and it would still have turned out great!

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

The Best One

Hello everyone,

This is the best card of this black charity card series.

The textured card base is DCWV.  The printed paper is Dollarama layered on Stampin' Up Whisper White.  The sentiment is Papertrey Ink stamped in Melon Mambo on Whisper White.  The embellishments are EK Success Valentine Dots.

Such a simple and straightforward card and it's actually my favourite of the lot.  I love how the sparkly bright pink dots just pop against the printed paper.  I debated adding more sparkle to the printed paper because all those dots would really glitter up well but decided that less would actually be better.  This was such a quick and easy card I don't actually think you could go wrong with it no matter what the colours.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Floral Explosion

Hello everyone,

Another charity card with a black card base today.

The textured card base is DCWV.  The printed paper is Dollarama layered on Stampin' Up Whisper White.  The image is Stampin' Up Mixed Bunch stamped in Color Box ink on Basic Black.  The sentiment is Hero Arts Happy Birthday C5594 in Versafine Onyx Black on Whisper White and layered on more Basic Black.  The embellishments are TPC Studio Class Act mini pearls.

I have very mixed feelings about this card.  I do love the black and white combination but am not so sure about the flower.  I really wish the white ink would pop better against the black.  I chose this particular flower because it works so well with the grey flowers on the printed paper.  Its not a bad result but I wish I knew how to make it better.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Six-Sided CASE

Hello everyone,

I was having a hard time coming up with a design that would work for the beginners group tonight so I turned to Pinterest for inspiration and found this card to CASE.  I figured it would be a great way to introduce the ladies to a coordinating stamp and punch.

The images are Stampin' Up Six-Sided Sampler stamped in Elegant Eggplant on Recollections White.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Whimsical Words stamped in Elegant Eggplant on Recollections White and layered on more Elegant Eggplant.  The vertical strip is Elegant Eggplant punched with an EK Success Retro Flowers border punch.  The embellishments are Dollarama Glittering Stickers.  The card is highlighted with Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen.

I chose this particular stamp and punch set because it has a number of different stamp options so the ladies can choose the images that appeal.  I followed the inspiration card pretty closely but this layout actually allows for a variety of options so the ladies can be as creative as they'd like.  The hexagons could go in horizontal or vertical rows.  The sentiment could be place on the card base instead of the square element.  I used a border punch instead of a banner to add interest to the vertical element.  I also did this because I used banners in an earlier card and didn't really want to repeat it.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Bunch Of Blooms

Hello everyone,

Today's card uses one of the elements I'd hoped to use for yesterday's beginners card but I found it a little too complex for folks who've never really stamped before.

The images are Stampin' Up Painted Petals stamped in Blackberry Bliss, Pacific Point, Rose Red and Wild Wasabi on Whisper White, and layered on Blackberry Bliss and textured Wild Wasabi.  The sentiment is Penny Black Special Wishes also stamped in Blackberry Bliss on Whisper White.  The ribbon is American Crafts.  The embellishments are Dollarama Glittering stickers.

I absolutely love this stamp set but it is much more complicated than I thought it would be when I bought it.  There are so many elements between the blooms, stems and leaves that it is too challenging for beginners.  I still love the effect and there was no way this piece was going into my recycle bin.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Cute Congratulations

Hello everyone,

After all the neutrals of the last few cards, I was looking to craft something pretty!

The printed papers are Stampin' Up Cutie Pie.  The sentiment is Bonnidee French Wording #1 stamped in Rose Red on Whisper White.  The embellishments are Dollarama Glittering Stickers, Queen and Company Snowflake Rhinestones and Close To My Heart Bitty Sparkles.

This card couldn't have been any easier.  I found a scrap large enough for the background layer, added the sentiment and some sparkle and it was done!  I probably could have added a solid layer beneath the printed paper but the white on white works.  I love how the sentiment really pops in the Rose Red.  I could have used blue, yellow or green but it wouldn't have had near the same impact.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Elegant Anniversaire

Hello everyone,

I've done a blitz of French cards for the upcoming charity card sale at work so the next few weeks of posts will highlight these cards.

The printed paper is Stampin' Up Mocha Morning.  The sentiment is Bonnidee French Wording #1 stamped in Versafine Onyx Black on Recollections Vanilla and layered on a shimmery grey and textured black of unknown origin.  the embellishments are Close To My Heart Licorice Opaques and Dollarama Glittering Stickers.

I love this sophisticated anniversary card.  I don't often think to combine black and vanilla but it's really worked well for this card.  The flocked pattern of the paper is extremely elegant and I think the vanilla just adds to the elegance of this very straightforward card.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Christmas Blades

Hello everyone,

Today's Christmas card is a little on the funky side!

The printed paper is Bella Blvd Winter Wonder layered on Stampin' Up Soft Suede and Recollections.  The sentiment is a 2001 Stampin' Up sentiment from an unknown set, stamped in Soft Suede on Whisper White, highlighted with Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen and layered on Soft Suede.  The ribbon is from Multicrafts.  The embellishments are Dollarama Glittering Stickers.

I bought this paper a number of years ago because it was just so darn cute!  I've loved every card I've made with it.  There are only a few pieces left so I will be using them judiciously.  Notwithstanding the cute paper, I didn't have much mojo today so I stuck to a tried and true layout and embellishments.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Warm Thoughts of You

Hello everyone,

Today I've a really warm scrap card.

The printed papers are BasicGrey Ambrosia.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Express Yourself stamped in Close To My Heart Ruby on Very Vanilla.  The embellishments are Dollarama Glittering Stickers.

This card was crafted with all leftover pieces.  I knew there was a reason I kept all those little bits!  I just pulled out the Ambrosia envelop and pulled this layout together with the pieces that were already cut.  This of course can be a hit or miss prospect but in this case the card turned out beautifully.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Wedding Gold

Hello everyone,

Wedding season is just around the corner so time to look at something new for the card stash.

The printed paper is TPC Studio Wedding Silhouette Tapestry Stripe layered on a brushed gold and brushed vanilla of unknown origin.  The sentiment is Inkadinkado heat embossed in Close To My Heart gold embossing powder.  The ribbon is Michael's Special Value.  The embellishments are Dollarama glittering stickers.

This is an utterly traditional wedding card.  Very elegant and classy.  I love the brushed gold and vanilla combination.  This was actually a very quick and easy card as the colours are as straightforward as this favoured layout.  This would have also made a great 50th anniversary card too.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Little Bits of Pretty

Hello everyone,

This is the final card in this series for my girlfriend.  I didn't use every last bit of paper but I came close!

The printed paper is Stampin' Up Spring Fling layered on Stampin' Up Tall Tales.  The embellishments are chip board shapes of unknown origin, a Prima fabric flower and a butterfly that was stamped with Stampin' Up Flight of the Butterfly in Pretty In Pink on vellum.  The sentiment is Hero Arts Say It all stamped in Close To My Heart Juniper ink.  The embellishments are Dollarama Glittering Stickers.  The card is highlighted with Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen.

For leftovers, I think this card is wonderful!  I love the yellow and pink together.  I just realized now, as I post this card, that there is a single yellow flower on the Spring Fling paper that just pops!  What a happy accident!

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Illuminated Butterfly

Hello everyone,

This is another sweet and simple card crafted from my girlfriend's prize pack.

The printed paper is Stampin' Up Tall Tales layered on Martha Stewart Playful Blue.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Sassy Salutations stamped in Chocolate Chip on Whisper White and layered on Rose Red and more Martha Stewart.  The butterfly is punched from Rose Red and is smooshed with Illuminate ink.  The embellishment is Dollarama glittering sticker.

Another lovely card with a simple layout that draws on the printed paper.  This is not my favourite sheet in this designer series but this card turned out great!  I think this would be a great girl or teenager card.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Diagonal Wishes

Hello everyone,

One of my girlfriends took part in the beginners group at the Crop last month.  She is not a papercrafter but had a great time putting together the cards that I had designed.  Like all participants, she won a prize pack.  As a surprise, I decided to craft her a number of cards with her goodies.

The printed paper is Stampin' Up Spring Fling layered on Barely Banana.  The sentiment is Inkadinkado Caligraphy Celebration stamped in Pear Pizzazz ink on Whisper White and layered on Sage Shadow.  The sentiment is highlighted with Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen.  The embellishments are Dollarama Glittering Stickers.

I love these diagonal stripes.  They rather remind me of a man's shirt and I think that even with this little bit of bling (cuff links?) , this card could work for a man.  I crafted these cards on the spur of the moment and knew my friend wouldn't be happy if I went all out so I decided to use only leftover bits and pieces unless they came from her prize pack.  I'm so pleased with the results and so was she.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

August Crop Card

Hello everyone,

Today's card is such a fun congratulations card!

The printed papers are Stampin' Up Sweet Pea.  The circle is Tempting Turquoise die cut with a Spellbinders Nestabilities.  The sentiment is Close To My Heart For Every Occasion stamped in Tempting Turquoise on Whisper White and layered on Old Olive.  The embellishments are Dollarama glittering stickers.

I've always loved the Sweet Pea paper.  These circles are just wonderful and for someone who rarely does circles, this particular sheet really appeals to me.  The colours are great and the circles have so many possibilities.  Of course, they're perfect for a few gems.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

April Crop Card

Hello everyone,

I don't often craft cards for Easter but I have this great 'chick' paper that is perfect for a card.

The printed paper is Stampin' Up Birds of a Feather layered on Island Indigo and Raspberry Ripple which were punched with Martha Stewart's Rain Drop border punch.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Delightful Dozen stamped in Crushed Curry on Recollections white.  The embellishments are Dollarama Glittering Stickers.

I do so love these little chicks!  This is one of my 'go to' layouts.  I thought I'd stick with a pretty easy layout because the border punch will be a little challenging at first blush.  I used this particular punch because the shape reminds me of Easter eggs.  I can't wait for my beginners to see this sweet little card.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

January Crop Card

Hello everyone,

Today's post is the January card for the beginners group at our upcoming crop.  I figure a thank you card in January is useful.

The printed paper is Stampin' Up Spice Cake layered on Pool Party.  The sentiment is Perfect Punches stamped in Soft Suede ink on Very Vanilla and layered on more Pool Party.  The ribbon is Soft Suede grosgrain.  The embellishments are Dollarama glitter stickers.

Notwithstanding the dollar store pears, this is a pure Stampin' Up card.  As I said yesterday, I want to start the beginners out slow and easy and this card certainly does that with an easy layout and very few elements.  It is also a really pretty card.  I think it will do.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Birthday Break

Hello everyone,

I'm taking a little break from Christmas cards to craft a birthday card for one of my girlfriends.

 

The printed papers are Cosmo Cricket Art Angle.  The sentiment is Close To My Heart For Every Occasion stamped in Stampin' Up Ruby Red on Very Vanilla and layered on Ruby Red and Recollections.  The flower are punched from Ruby Red, DCWV and Recollections with and EK Success punch.  The embellishments are Dollarama Glitter Sticker pearls.

I've gone back to my leftover stash of envelopes.  I've still got quite a few to use up.  I think this is a great simple card.  My girlfriend has two young boys so I love making her really feminine cards.  The paper is really wonderful and I was pleased to finally use this great punch.  There is a way to make a chain out of the punched flowers but I've not yet figured it out. 

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Happy Birthday M!

Gisèle

Beautiful Birthday

Hello everyone,

Today's card is for another colleague whose birthday is next week.  I wanted something really pretty for her.

The printed paper is Prima Fairy Flora "Sunlight Daisies" layered on Stampin' Up Orchid Opulence.  The focal element is So Saffron textured with Craft Concepts Flutterby embossing folder, highlighted with Mango Mamba LuminArte Twinkling H2Os and layered on more Orchid Opulence.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Beautiful Birthday stamped in Orchid Opulence on Whisper White and layered on more Orchid Opulence.  The embellishments are from Dollarama.

This is my favourite paper ever!  I love the watercolour effect and the colours are so very, very beautiful.  This photo really doesn't do the card justice as it really is a lovely card.  Between the muted background paper and the lovely yellow shimmer of the embossing, it all works together so well.  I'm confident my colleague will love her card.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle

Perfectly Purple

Hello everyone,

Another beginner card for you today.

The printed paper is Stampin' UP Berry Blossoms layered on Wisteria Wonder and Whisper White.  The image is Stampin' Up Just Believe stamped on Whisper White in Elegant Eggplant.  The sentiment is Stampin' Up Sweet Essentials also stamped on Whisper White in Elegant Eggplant.  The pearls are Dollarama Glittering Stickers.

I love Wisteria Wonder!  I don't think I've ever crafted anything with it that I've no loved.  This is a full out Stampin' Up Card and if I'd had enough pearls, I would have used those as well.  Using all the same company does make it easy to design.  On the downside, I can spot a SU card a mile away.

I hope you enjoy this card and come back to SPI again soon.

Gisèle