Spring Occasions Swap ~ Just Because

Back in February I was in a Spring swap.  The swap hostess had some serious family emergencies to take care of, so getting our swaps back was delayed.  A completely understandable reason to wait for our swaps.   When the package finally arrived I knew it was worth the wait.  Oh my!  These ladies are so talented.  I'll show you their pictures later this week, but for today, here is mine. 

I ended up with 2 designs for this card.  The original one used the Pool Party ribbon available during Sale-A-Bration, but I ran out of it and didn't have enough time to get more before the swap was due.

When the SAB ribbon ran out I pulled out my Pool Party Seam Binding and came up with a plan B for the rest of the swap cards.

This time I ruffled the ribbon and tied a bow instead of a knot.  I also changed the placement of my stamped image from Collage Curios. 

I filmed a video on how to mass produce these cards, but I filmed the video late at night and it took about 45 minutes.  That's a LOT of editing to get it down below 15 minutes for YouTube.  I did try, but I wasn't successful.   At this point I am thinking about starting over with a new video.  :) 

Swaps are so much fun.  If you ever have a chance to do one, you should give it a try.  I always learn something in the process and waiting for that package to arrive with your swap cards is half the fun.

Creative Blessings,
Heather North

Stamps: Collage Curious; Vintage Verses (SAB-Retired)
Paper: More Amore DSP; Primrose Petals Core'dinations Cardstock
Misc: Pool Party Seam Binding; Pool Party SAB Ribbon (Retired); Honeycomb Embossing Folder; Punches


More Amore DSP




Collage Curios



Honeycomb Embossing Folder



Primrose Petals
Core'dinations Cardstock





You Are Perfect

Have you ever used white embossing powder on black cardstock?  The results are stunning in person.  Your image just jumps off the page. 

 

What impressed me the most was how crisp the lines are on this stamped image.   I love the scroll work, but was afraid it might turn out blurry when embossed.  As you can see, it didn't.  Yay for Stampin' UP! stamps.  I continue to be impressed by them.

 

Even though SAB ends on Friday, I'll be keeping this FREE set for a long time.  I love all the scripts in this sentiment set. 

Creative Blessings,
Heather North

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Snow Festival DSP
Ink: Versamark
Misc.: White Embossing Powder, Tea Lace Doily, Labels Framelits




Labels Framelits



Vintage Verses



Tea Lace Doily



White Embossing Powder
(also used: Heat Gun, Versamark)



Honeycomb Heartstrings

My card today had two inspiration sources.  First was a photo challenge for my design team submission over at StampNation.  The second came from the Jan./Feb. Stampin' Success magazine all demonstrators get. 

I just love the Hearts A Flutter stamp set and matching Framelits.  I've always loved hearts, so it's no surprise to those who know me.  The big surprise to me is how much I've been enjoying the Pool Party/Pink combination.  Personally I like to combine Pink Pirouette, Pool Party and Rose Red you see in my card.

The sentiment comes from one of my favorite SAB items, Vintage Verses.  I stamped it then cut it out by hand.  

To string the hearts and banners I used the small hole punch and threaded the Baker's Twine through the holes. 

The last heart has a cute little heart paper clip from the Elements Cute Clips pack.  As you can see from the picture I also used a dimensional on the back of the tiniest Rose Red heart and adhered it to my Pool Party banner.

Hope this inspired you to create your own card. 

Creative Blessings,
Heather North


Pool Party Core'dinations Cardstock




Hearts A Flutter Bundle





Vintage Verses




Elements Cute Clips




Small Heart Punch




Honeycomb Textured Embossing Folder



Honeycomb Thanks

 

Have you had a chance to check out the new Spring catalog?  There is so much in this new catalog I love.  In fact, that is why I waited to show you my December thank you cards.  Everyone who purchased through me in the month of December will be getting one of these thank you cards with some new products featured.

Don't you just love this new embossing folder?  I go through phases of really liking hexagons and I'm in one right now.  ;)

Here is a video showing you how it was made.
***Note, you may need to visit my blog to see this video.****

 

 

Thank you so much for supporting my business.  Whether you order from me, watch my videos, check out my blog or leave a comment, each one of you blesses me.

Creative Blessings,
Heather North

Rochester, WA

 

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Vintage Verses (SAB)

Paper: Whisper White, Tea for Two DSP

Ink: Calypso Coral

Misc.: Calypso Coral Baker's Twine, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, non-SU hexagon punch

 



Tea for Two DSP



Honeycomb Embossing Folder