Showing posts with label Ring In the Celebration (Winnie & Walter). Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ring In the Celebration (Winnie & Walter). Show all posts

1.28.2020

You're Not Old Masculine Birthday Card

Here is another card made from scraps on messy desk.  I had made the background some time ago, but never turned it into a card. 


It's been awhile since I made the background, but I think I used Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers in greens & blues on bristol cardstock (or perhaps watercolor paper), then misted with water to get the colors running.  After it was completely dry I used Versafine black onyx ink to stamp circles, and other images all over the piece.  Some overlapped, others didn't.   I like to use clear embossing powder on versafine black and heat set because if I don't, I tend to smear the ink.  

A simple run through the die cut machine with my wonky stitched rectangle dies and I was off to the races.  I plopped it onto a black cardbase and added another scrap with the cheeky sentiment embossed in white.  I'm pretty sure both of the stamp sets I used have been retired,  but you could recreate it with whatever circle, star, heart or music note images you have. 




1.16.2017

Tiki Torch Birthday

Here's a card I made back in August that I have been dying to share with you, but I was sworn to secrecy about the ink I used, so I couldn't.  ;)  Catherine Pooler has finally released her new line of inks, so I can now share my son, Tyler's birthday card with you.  


Here's a little something that not everyone will know.  I helped name one of the ink colors.  :)  Tiki Torch is the name of the fabulous yellow/orange color on this card.  It's a buttery color that reminds me of a tiki torch flame. 

Stamps: Lots to Say (Reverse Confetti) Peppermint Stick (Catherine Pooler Designs)  Ring in the Celebration (Winnie & Walter)
Ink: Tiki Torch, Something Blue (Catherine Pooler Designs) Real Red (Stampin' Up) Black (Staz-On)
Accessories: Wonky Stitch Die (My Favorite Things)



9.02.2016

Winners Announced & Labor Day Sale

Happy Friday everyone!  Lots of news to share with you today.

First up, the new Stampin' Up Holiday catalog is live! You can see everything online now.  Clicky


Second, Ellen Hutson is having a HUGE labor day weekend sale!!!!  Shop early for best selection.  Clicky


Third, there is a new inspiration photo up at StampNation that I think you are going to love!  My card turned out nothing like the card I planned, but my stamps had a mind of their own when I went to the stamp table.  ;)  Does that ever happen to you? Here's my sneak peek.


Stamps: Holiday Trimmings, Ring in the Celebration (Winnie & Walter)
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Real Red (Stampin' Up) Black (Staz-On) Ombre Ink Pad (Hero Arts)
Paper: Whisper White (SU)



And last, but certainly not least, Catherine has announced the winners of her store opening blog hop!!!  Are you one of them? Clicky to find out.

Happy Friday, Happy Labor Day Weekend to my American friends,  and Happy Shopping!!!

6.28.2016

Wild Blooms and Sneak Peeks

Did you hear that Catherine Pooler's online store soft launch is now open?  It's only open until Friday though so Catherine can restock before her official opening in August.  I showed you a couple of cards last week using products that are available in her shop right now.  A sympathy or thinking of you card and a friendship card.  Would you like to see a sneak peek of a couple more cards I shared exclusively with StampNation?  

Send a note to a friend for this week's challenge:


Stamps: Wild Blooms (Catherine Pooler Designs) In Bloom: Eva's Favorite Flowers (Winnie & Walter) Ring In the Celebration (Winnie & Walter) 
Ink: Black (Staz-On) Cotton Candy, Ripe Raspberry (MFT Color Box) Cockleshell, Bloomsberry (Wplus9) Daffodil Delight, Pistachio Pudding (Stampin' Up)

Paper: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: Circle Punch, Tea Lace Doily (Stampin' Up)

Using a new sketch by Allison Cope


Stamps: Girlfriend (CASual Fridays Stamps) Wild Blooms (Catherine Pooler Designs)
Ink: Lilac to Grape Ombre (Hero Arts) Versamark
Paper: Basic Grey, Whisper White (Stampin' Up)
Accesories: Clear Embossing Powder (Stampin' Up)






2.15.2016

Masculine Monday ~ Shadow Stenciling ~ Gears

My card today was inspired by StampNation dream team member, Ingrid Pagliocca's, card in the Double Stencil technique class.  She made a lovely tropical floral card, but I saw the potential for a cool masculine card using this gears stencil.


If you've never seen the ghosting technique, watch the video below to see how easy it is to accomplish.





Stamps: Bring on the Cake (SugarPea Designs for Stamp of Approval Young at Heart collection) Ring in the Celebration (Winnie & Walter for Stamp of Aprroval Young at Heart collection)
Ink: Paper White (Fresh Ink) Navy (Hero Arts) Night of Navy (Stampin' Up!)
Paper: Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Whisper White (Stampin' Up!)
Accessories: Gears Stencil (My Favorite Things) Jumbo Sponge Applicator (Tsukineko)



2.01.2016

Stamp of Approval Sneak Peek Week

It's almost time for the next release of the new Stamp of Approval Young at Heart collection and this one is going to knock your socks off!  Promise!   All weekend long Catherine and her design team have been sneak peeking the awesomeness.  I'm honored to be among this uber talented group of designers!




Time to head on over to Catherine Pooler's blog to see more samples and sign up for the stamp of approval wait list to find out as soon as it is goes on sale.  Then visit the other amazing designers, Maureen Merritt, Joni Andaya, Laurel Beard, and Simon Hurley, being featured today.  

Be sure to come back tomorrow for the BIG blog hop and your chance to win a collection of your own.

Stamps: HB2U (Sugar Pea Designs for SOA) Ring In the Celebration (Winnie & Walter for SOA)
Ink: Cut Grass, Vibrant Turquoise (Dylusions Spray) Teal High Heel (Tattered Angels Chalkboard Spray) Onyx Black (Versafine)
Paper: Bristol Watercolor Cardstock (Strathmore) Basic Black, Whisper White Cardstock (Stampin' UP)
Accessories: Birthday Journal Card Dies (Sugar Pea Designs for SOA) Harleen Stencil (Winnie & Walter for SOA) Clear Embossing Powder (Stampin' Up!)

1.29.2016

Hooray It's Your Day ~ SOA Sneak Peek ~ Video

The new Stamp of Approval Young At Heart collection is being released next week and I just can't stop playing with my box of goodies!  When I saw the layered circles in the Ring in the Celebration stamp set by Winnie & Walter I knew I wanted to create a CAS card with the Rings as the star of the show.  


I have teenage boys and I'm in need of cards that they can give to friends. I ended up created 2 cards.  The one above is a more masculine version that my teenage boys could give to a friend.  The one below has a "slightly" more feminine look with the soft yellow glow and pink frosting.


I captured these cards on video so you could see how easy it is to pull off these looks, plus you'll get a peek at the soon-to-be-released SOA collection.  ;) 



CAS(E) this Sketch has another fabulous sketch this week.  It fits the design of my cards, so I am linking up with them and sharing it with you to play along too!  I love how using sketches helps me focus my design.   This is especially true when I am overwhelmed by all the possibilities a collection, or even a single stamp set, has.  

CTS157
Stamps: Ring in the Celebration (Winnie& Walter for SOA)
Ink: Coastal Cabana, Tempting Turquoise, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Melon Mambo (Stampin' Up) Tuxedo Black (Memento) Squeezed Lemonade (Distress)
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Pacific Point, Whisper White (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: Circle Punch, Dimensionals (SU)

Clicky to get on the waiting list for the new Stamp of Approval collection.