AnnMarie's Stamping Adventures!!

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Two for Tuesday!!

Hi there! Happy Tuesday to you! I have decided to start a new Tuesday tradition! Starting today and going forward on Tuesdays, I will be posting 2 projects using the same stamp set or technique or DSP or...you get the picture! I thought it might be a fun way to discuss variety! Today's projects are both made from a 12" x 12" sheet of DSP! They are the same project, but look completely different! Take a look:

I used the Envelope Punch Board to make these bags. I found the tutorial on Pinterest. If you are interested in making one you can search on Envelope punch board and lots of different choices will pop up! I wasn't sure who to give original credit to for this reason. These little guys are super, duper cute and look how different they are!! I folded the top down for the first one making a closed bag, but left it open f0r more of a treat bag on the second one!

The first one uses DSP from the Painted Autumn pack. There is a lot of variety in the pack. I used both sides of one sheet for this project though. The orange the bag is made from is the front and the black behind the cat is its back. I layered 4 circles from the Layering circles Framelits set and added that sweet punched kitty cat! I turned the sentiment into a banner and roughed it up by sponging the edges and ruffling them some with my fingernail.

I used the Decorative Ribbon border punch for the top to dress the bag up! Now it is ready to be filled with lots of treats for Halloween!

Here are the goodies I used to make this bag:

Here is the second one I made! This DSP is from the Delightful Daisy pack! That paper is also absolutely stunning! The bag is made from the front side and the border on the bottom bag is the other side of this piece. I love how Stampin' Up! coordinates their paper so you can use them together like that!

I added the stamped and punched daisies to the flap of the bag and tied a ribbon in place to hold the whole thing together! I tucked a leaf from the Leaf punch behind the daisy for a touch of extra color and added a Metallic dot to the center for a pop of gold and glitter! Fun!!

Here is a close up of the daisy! This one looks very sweet and feminine to me!

Here are the goodies I used to make this bag:

See two comepletely different projects using the same basic tutorial! Changing th DSP makes them look completely different!!

Don't forget about the awesome paper sale Stampin' Up! has going on right now!! Here is more info about:

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Hope you enjoyed my first Two for Tuesday! Leave me a comment and let me know what you think or if you'd like to see a particular stamp set or project used! I look forward to hearing from you!

I will be back soonest with more to share! Have a great day!

Monday, October 2, 2017

You make me smile!

Hello there! Guess what?!! Guess what?!! Calling all scrap bookers, card maker's, project do-ers and paper lovers!!! Stampin' Up! is having an awesome sale on their DSP!! They have a whole list to choose from and they are buy 3, get 1 free!!! *swoons!!* Ah, be still my paper loving heart! This is very happy news for a paper crafter like myself! I will be showing projects all week long using some of the DSP!! (I have stocked up for a raining day!) Here is my project today using the gorgeous Painted Autumn DSP:

I am a big fan of Fall, so getting this paper was a no brainer for me! It actually called gently to me from the catalog! This project shows off both sides of one of the sheets in this set. I used one side for the 3 x 3 card background and fussy cut pumpkins from the other side for both the front of the crate and the front of the card.

I tucked a piece of the paper inside before adding the goodies. I love the pop of color that adds to the crate.

I made a grassy background by cutting a piece of Pear Pizazz and cutting tiny slits into it across the top to create the grass. I added the pumpkins with dimensionals and added a bow tie using the linen thread.

Here is a side view all stuffed with candy! This little crate is just adorable and goes together very quickly!

I made a 3 x 3 card to accompany the crate full of candy goodness. I matted the DSP against Very Vanilla and then against Soft Suede.

The sentiment is from Colorful Seasons and I used the Layering Ovals Framelits and the Stitched Shapes Framelits. I added a few gold accents using a standard hole punch and Gold Glimmer paper. I also added dots using a Soft Suede marker for a little extra brown.

This will make a great little gift! I cannot wait to gift it away!

Here are the goodies I used to create my little project today:

Now is definitely the time to stock up on some paper!! You cannot beat this sale!

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Have a wonderful day!! I will be back soonest with more to share!

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Only 85 days left...

Hello there! I wanted to stop by and wish you a happy October 1st!! Do you realize that there are only 85 days left until Christmas?!! Whuuuuut?!! *thud...falls over!!* Ok, ok, I realize that may sound like it is really far away, but if you take card making, gift buying, cookie baking, yule tiding, decoration hanging, tree trimming and card mailing into consideration you may already be a week late!! There is so much to do! *giggles!* Alright, you are right...there may still be lots of time for most of that, but it is actually time to start thinking about card making! I figure if we start making them now we should have plenty made by card sending time!! Are you with me?! I started on my first one today! I will be making a couple every Sunday from now through the season and hope you will do the same right along with me! Would you like to see my first Christmas card?

I went with a classic Christmas color combo. White, red and silver. I 2 step stamped the flower pieces from Bunch of Blossoms and then assembled them into this flower. I embossed the card background with the Basic Polka Dot Embossing Folder and added the silver trimmed ribbon and sentiment. The sentiment is from the Snowflake Sentiment set and I predict it is going to get lots of use this season! I added the silver accents using Silver Glimmer paper and a standard hole punch. I punched the leaves using the Leaf punch from the awesome new Holiday catalog! (loving that thing!!)

I used my bone folder to bend the flowers petals up slightly to add some dimension to the card. I was going for a Poinsettia type flower. I think it turned out kind of pretty! :)

I stamped the petals with Basic Black and then went back and added the shading with the more solid stamp and Real red ink. The center is Crushed Curry paper and ink.

Here are all of the goodies I used to create my first Christmas card of the season:

Product List

Bunch Of Blossoms Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141573]

Snowflake Sentiments Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[144820]

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[126949]

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[131173]

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140931]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[102482]

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131199]

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131201]

Silver Foil Sheets

[132178]

Silver Glimmer Paper

[135314]

Blossom Punch

[125603]

Leaf Punch

[144667]

Polka Dot Basics Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143709]

Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon

[144213]

Glue Dots

[103683]

I do hope you will join me in making a Christmas card or two a week! I will be back each Sunday to show you my newest cards. I look forward to seeing you! Have a great day!

I will be back soonest with more to share!

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