Cleaning out the closet

So you know I love the Flower die cut - this one I made with old shirts! I was cleaning out my closet and enjoying the big pile of old, outgrown, or tacky clothes that I was getting rid of when I looked at the fabric that some of the clothes were made of. I snatched a few out of the pile and took them to the craft room. This flower is from a cotton shirt that never really fit right, and an eyelet skirt that I shouldn't have been wearing anyway. (Stacy and Clinton would have put me in the 360 and said some mean things!) All in all I think my clothing is better suited on the front of this card!

Stampun'Up! Flower Folds die cut

I love this die cut and will post several cards using these flowers! This card was a long time in the making because I really wanted to try a black card and couldn't find the right combo of colors and design to keep it 'happy'. I was working on getting cards together for a workshop and this combo fell into place! The flowers are cut out with cameo coral and vellum which was dry embossed with a swirly pattern. The Medallion stamp is embossed with white embossing powder on black card stock. I love the way this card popped when the polka dotted brad was added.
Yea for the happy black card!

I love this happy accident

So while I was playing around trying to come up with a million ways to use vellum, I came up with this card. Really I was cleaning up and used scraps I had been playing with all day. The bird is embossed in silver powder then colored on the back, cut out and mounted to the card. The flowers on the left of the card are stamped with Stays on and colored with marker. Then the vellum is torn. I think the beauty of this card is the soft colors and flowing composition. Don't you love it too? (Please ignore the shadow on the card- you will never be able to duplicate that!)

Side step card measurements

Here are the measurements for the side step card we made at the last workshop. Remember these measurements are a little different than others you may see, but my goal was a card that folded flat to go in an envelope. Score the paper at 4 1/8th on the 2 inch side (This is half of the whole piece of card stock. Also the 2 inch width can be changed to any measurement). Score the other side at 1", 1 3/4", 3 1/8", 4 1/2", and 6 3/8".

And the card we made...

Stampin'Up! Ornament Punch

Here is a great alternative use for your ornament punch. Cut the bottom off (or punch on the edge of the paper) and make a vase! I first stamped the stems overlapping just enough to make them fit in the vase opening. You can cover a world of mistakes with the paper vase, so don't worry too much is yours are not perfect. The colors on this one are very pleasing. Sahara Sand card base and Soft Suede for the layering- and ribbon.

I have a stamping workshop next week. Please let me know if you want to attend.

Extra Large Two Step Bird

I love this bird punch! This card is fun to make using scraps of paper then modified any way. I added circle punches, dry embossing, and clear embossing. You could also use rub ons, stamped images, textures paper...The sky is the limit!

Finally...

We made a form of this card at the last workshop. I just changed it around a little to see what would happen! The Sending Love Specialty paper is from Stampin'Up!'s occasions mini catalog. I love the sparkles in the paper- very subtle. The rest of the card is just punches and a greeting that can be anything- this one is a great Valentine if you need.

The flower is made by cutting a circle, folding the pieces and layering together. Finish with a brad- it looks great!Look for more cards to comes soon.

Dawn

Happy New Year!

Get your year off to a great start with specials from Stampin'Up! Sell-a-bration starts next week and there is a new twist this year that I think you will really like. Click the link to the right "Dawn's SU page" and go to the promotions section for a list of all specials. Don't forget you can do all your shopping there too!

I am way behind on posting Christmas cards. This year I am trying very hard to actually mail cards out! Last year I got a call from Aunt Betty saying the last picture she had of the boys was from 2006! I got in trouble! This card is so simple and really pretty. The secret is stamping the swirly and embossing with clear EP. Roll over the embossed image with the brayer. Wipe away the excess ink and trace along the image with a darker marker. It really makes the image pop. I brayered with Bordering Blue then used the same color marker. The ornament is stamped with the Delightful Decorations stamp set and punched with the punch, then attached with dimensionals in the hole on the front of the card- so it kind of pops out of the front! Check back for more cards in the coming days! They are made- just not posted.
Merry Christmas!

Natures Nest

This is a great stamp set from Stampin'Up! if you are looking for a masculine card. This one I made for some college guys. I love the Soft suede, Mellow Moss, and Old Olive together!
Enjoy!