Saint Patricks Day Shamrock Card, by Glenda

I had a request for a Saint Patrick’s day card idea. After looking thru the catalog and not coming up with much I decided I’d give the Pansy Punch a try at making a Shamrock.

Here’s the card I came up with:


I think it turned out pretty cute. The customer was happy so I’m happy.

To create the Shamrock I used the Pansy Punch #130698 $15.95.

The Whisper White circle is the 2 1/2″ Circle punch #120906 $16.95. After adhering the “Shamrock” to the circle I ran it through the Big Shot in the Perfect Polka Dots folder #117335 $7.95.
The Gumball Green Mat behind the circle was made using the Starburst Framelits Dies #132967 $26.95 and the Big Shot.
The Gumball Green DSP is from the 2012/2104 Designer Series Paper Stacks #130137 $21.95.

The “Cheers” is from the Happy Hour stamp set #132013 $29.95 or #126642 $21.95. It was stamped using Gumball Green ink and matted onto a piece of Gumball Green card stock. The ends were punched using the Hexagon Punch.
Here is the card with the Whisper White background plain.

- See more at: http://thestampcamp.com/blog/03/13/saint-patricks-day-shamrock/#sthash.ATTxzlK1.dpuf

The Whisper White circle is the 2 1/2″ Circle punch #120906 $16.95. After adhering the “Shamrock” to the circle I ran it through the Big Shot in the Perfect Polka Dots folder #117335 $7.95.
The Gumball Green Mat behind the circle was made using the Starburst Framelits Dies #132967 $26.95 and the Big Shot.
The Gumball Green DSP is from the 2012/2104 Designer Series Paper Stacks #130137 $21.95.

The “Cheers” is from the Happy Hour stamp set #132013 $29.95 or #126642 $21.95. It was stamped using Gumball Green ink and matted onto a piece of Gumball Green card stock. The ends were punched using the Hexagon Punch.
Here is the card with the Whisper White background plain.

- See more at: http://thestampcamp.com/blog/03/13/saint-patricks-day-shamrock/#sthash.ATTxzlK1.dpuf

The Whisper White circle is the 2 1/2″ Circle punch #120906 $16.95. After adhering the “Shamrock” to the circle I ran it through the Big Shot in the Perfect Polka Dots folder #117335 $7.95.
The Gumball Green Mat behind the circle was made using the Starburst Framelits Dies #132967 $26.95 and the Big Shot.
The Gumball Green DSP is from the 2012/2104 Designer Series Paper Stacks #130137 $21.95.

The “Cheers” is from the Happy Hour stamp set #132013 $29.95 or #126642 $21.95. It was stamped using Gumball Green ink and matted onto a piece of Gumball Green card stock. The ends were punched using the Hexagon Punch.
Here is the card with the Whisper White background plain.

- See more at: http://thestampcamp.com/blog/03/13/saint-patricks-day-shamrock/#sthash.ATTxzlK1.dpuf

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I had a request for a Saint Patrick’s day card idea. After looking thru the catalog and not coming up with much I decided I’d give the Pansy Punch a try at making a Shamrock.
Here’s the card I came up with:

I think it turned out pretty cute. The customer was happy so I’m happy.
To create the Shamrock I used the Pansy Punch #130698 $15.95.
Here is the video:
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The Whisper White circle is the 2 1/2″ Circle punch #120906 $16.95. After adhering the “Shamrock” to the circle I ran it through the Big Shot in the Perfect Polka Dots folder #117335 $7.95.
The Gumball Green Mat behind the circle was made using the Starburst Framelits Dies #132967 $26.95 and the Big Shot.
The Gumball Green DSP is from the 2012/2104 Designer Series Paper Stacks #130137 $21.95.

The “Cheers” is from the Happy Hour stamp set #132013 $29.95 or #126642 $21.95. It was stamped using Gumball Green ink and matted onto a piece of Gumball Green card stock. The ends were punched using the Hexagon Punch.
Here is the card with the Whisper White background plain.

- See more at: http://thestampcamp.com/blog/03/13/saint-patricks-day-shamrock/#sthash.ATTxzlK1.dpuf

The Whisper White circle is the 2 1/2″ Circle punch #120906 $16.95. After adhering the “Shamrock” to the circle I ran it through the Big Shot in the Perfect Polka Dots folder #117335 $7.95.
The Gumball Green Mat behind the circle was made using the Starburst Framelits Dies #132967 $26.95 and the Big Shot.
The Gumball Green DSP is from the 2012/2104 Designer Series Paper Stacks #130137 $21.95.

The “Cheers” is from the Happy Hour stamp set #132013 $29.95 or #126642 $21.95. It was stamped using Gumball Green ink and matted onto a piece of Gumball Green card stock. The ends were punched using the Hexagon Punch.
Here is the card with the Whisper White background plain.

- See more at: http://thestampcamp.com/blog/03/13/saint-patricks-day-shamrock/#sthash.ATTxzlK1.dpuf

The Whisper White circle is the 2 1/2″ Circle punch #120906 $16.95. After adhering the “Shamrock” to the circle I ran it through the Big Shot in the Perfect Polka Dots folder #117335 $7.95.
The Gumball Green Mat behind the circle was made using the Starburst Framelits Dies #132967 $26.95 and the Big Shot.
The Gumball Green DSP is from the 2012/2104 Designer Series Paper Stacks #130137 $21.95.

The “Cheers” is from the Happy Hour stamp set #132013 $29.95 or #126642 $21.95. It was stamped using Gumball Green ink and matted onto a piece of Gumball Green card stock. The ends were punched using the Hexagon Punch.
Here is the card with the Whisper White background plain.

- See more at: http://thestampcamp.com/blog/03/13/saint-patricks-day-shamrock/#sthash.ATTxzlK1.dpuf

The Whisper White circle is the 2 1/2″ Circle punch #120906 $16.95. After adhering the “Shamrock” to the circle I ran it through the Big Shot in the Perfect Polka Dots folder #117335 $7.95.
The Gumball Green Mat behind the circle was made using the Starburst Framelits Dies #132967 $26.95 and the Big Shot.
The Gumball Green DSP is from the 2012/2104 Designer Series Paper Stacks #130137 $21.95.

The “Cheers” is from the Happy Hour stamp set #132013 $29.95 or #126642 $21.95. It was stamped using Gumball Green ink and matted onto a piece of Gumball Green card stock. The ends were punched using the Hexagon Punch.
Here is the card with the Whisper White background plain.

- See more at: http://thestampcamp.com/blog/03/13/saint-patricks-day-shamrock/#sthash.t3jzE93b.dpuf

The Whisper White circle is the 2 1/2″ Circle punch #120906 $16.95. After adhering the “Shamrock” to the circle I ran it through the Big Shot in the Perfect Polka Dots folder #117335 $7.95.
The Gumball Green Mat behind the circle was made using the Starburst Framelits Dies #132967 $26.95 and the Big Shot.
The Gumball Green DSP is from the 2012/2104 Designer Series Paper Stacks #130137 $21.95.

The “Cheers” is from the Happy Hour stamp set #132013 $29.95 or #126642 $21.95. It was stamped using Gumball Green ink and matted onto a piece of Gumball Green card stock. The ends were punched using the Hexagon Punch.
Here is the card with the Whisper White background plain.

- See more at: http://thestampcamp.com/blog/03/13/saint-patricks-day-shamrock/#sthash.ATTxzlK1.dpuf

The Whisper White circle is the 2 1/2″ Circle punch #120906 $16.95. After adhering the “Shamrock” to the circle I ran it through the Big Shot in the Perfect Polka Dots folder #117335 $7.95.
The Gumball Green Mat behind the circle was made using the Starburst Framelits Dies #132967 $26.95 and the Big Shot.
The Gumball Green DSP is from the 2012/2104 Designer Series Paper Stacks #130137 $21.95.

The “Cheers” is from the Happy Hour stamp set #132013 $29.95 or #126642 $21.95. It was stamped using Gumball Green ink and matted onto a piece of Gumball Green card stock. The ends were punched using the Hexagon Punch.
Here is the card with the Whisper White background plain.

- See more at: http://thestampcamp.com/blog/03/13/saint-patricks-day-shamrock/#sthash.ATTxzlK1.dpuf

- See more at: http://thestampcamp.com/blog/03/13/saint-patricks-day-shamrock/#sthash.SgxZk4eZ.dpuf

http://thestampcamp.com/blog/03/13/saint-patricks-day-shamrock/   Glenda Calkins Blog

Peaceful Petals by Sandi MacIver

Stampin Up Peaceful Petals Grunged!

Posted: Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 | Comments (5)

yep, you read it correctly, I grunged the Stampin Up Peaceful Petals, all in the name of art of course, LOL… and all for the Stamping and Blogging Sketch Challenge for this week….

It finally quit raining here in Portland and the sun popped out, and spring flowers are popping out of the garden like crazy, so it was time to get my flower on!….with a little background grunge of course!….
This week’s sketch from Stamping and Blogging has a cute layered sentiment piece,

So I created mine with the Designer Frames Embossing Folder and then layered it over the Labels Collection framelits (second from the center)

and colored and cut out a few flowers and leaves to embellish it with….Looks hard right? It’s so easy just two ink pad lids and my Aqua Painter!….The strip across the bottom, was embossed with the Delicate Designs Embossing Folders.

I love how it provided some beautiful texture for my background, and then of course I had to add the Gorgeous Grunge Stamps and Off the Grid,  behind my painted flowers for some added depth to the picture I was creating.


Stamps:  Peaceful Petals #133104 – w #133107 – c, Gorgeous Grunge #130514 – w #130517 – c, Off the Grid #130736
Ink:  StazOn Black #101406, Wild Wasabi #126959, Perfect Plum #126963
Card stock:  Whisper White #100730 – 4-1/4 x 11 – score and fold at 5-1/2, 3-7/8 x 5-1/8 – art piece, 4 x 5 – stamp, color and cut out flowers, 2-1/2 x 3 – stamp and emboss, then cut out sentiment.
Perfect Plum #101889, – 4 x 5-1/4 – mat, 2-1/2 x 3 – to die cut Labels Collection for layer behind the sentiment, 2 x 4-1/4 bottom embossed strip ,
Tools & Accessories:  Big Shot #113439, Labels Collection Framelits #125598, Large Scallop Edgelit #127019, Delicate Designs Embossing folders #127023, Designer Frames Embossing Folder #123130, (ON SALE THIS WEEK),  3/8″ Taffeta ribbon, Whisper White #109070, Basic Pearls #119247, Basic Rhinestones #119246

http://stampingwithsandi.com/stampin-up-peaceful-petals-grunged/   Sandi MacIver's Blog

Cat - Dear Diary

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKffm2uI4dk

Watercolor Butterfly

I’ve really been into watercoloring. I even brought a watercolor project to the March Shoebox meeting. I love the dreamy quality.

After watching a video by Heather Telford I tried the technique she shares. My sample certainly did not turn out as well, but I still like it just the same. I think I used too much water.



The verse and butterfly are both images by The Angel Company (TAC). The ferns are two different images the larger one is by Rubber Stampede called Solidago Sprig. The smaller image is by Annette Watkins and only has a number on it; C1054.

I sprayed the finished card with some homemade glimmer spray and dotted randomly with glue and sprinkled some champagne glitter.








Video courtesy of Heather Telford



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp2wH6Yc4Y8

Weight of a Feather

Post by Sun Gazing.

Pruning Rose Bushes Early March

This video was created by the Heirloom Roses site

Sihasin On Vimeo

Sihasin from Sihasin on Vimeo.

Alternatif Hayat with Emir Reyhani and 8 others

Post by Alternatif Hayat.

Alternatif Hayat with Emir Reyhani and 8 others

Alternatif Hayat 

 

Aikyo - Cajita de musica

Post by Alternatif Hayat.

 

 

 

Dog Plays Dead

Post by Anthony Ascending.

Simply Fabulous

Last year at convention I received the Simply Fabulous Simply Sent kit for free.  I love the design of the beautiful laser cut card but wanted to use it in a different way than suggested in the kit.  Today my thoughts and ideas finally came together and this is what I created.



I stamped the greeting “Fabulous is what you are” from the Million and One stamp set  (another convention freebie) diagonally across the centre of the card using Strawberry Slush ink.  Then I cut a custom sized card to attach the stamped piece to (14.8cm x 22.8cm, scored on the long side at 11.4cm).  I cut Pistachio Pudding card using the Little Leaves Sizzlet and attached the leaves to the upper left and lower right hand corners of the card.  I did trim the stem and actually cut it up a little so that I could place the leaves closer

together.  I stamped the flower from the Petite Petals stamp set onto Whisper White card using Strawberry Slush ink six times and punched them out with the matching Petite Petals Punch.  I gave the flowers a slightly cupped shape and attached them to the card front using Glue Dots.  I added large Basic Pearls to the centre of each flower.

To decorate the inside of the card I cut another set of leaves from Pistachio Pudding card using the Little Leaves Sizzlit and attached them to the lower left hand corner of Whisper White card.



I embossed a strip of Whisper White card using the Fancy Fan embossing folder and attached a narrow strip of Strawberry Slush card which has been punched on one long edge using the Scallop Trim Border Punch.  I attached this to the Whisper White card over the leaves and attached another flower created the same as the ones on the front of the card.

I am quite excited by how gorgeous this card looks.  The laser cut cards in this Simply Sent kit are really lovely and make a gorgeous addition to the card front.  In fact I was so happy that I created another three cards using different colours, Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana and Crisp Cantaloup.  I still have four of these laser cut cards and all the embellishments and envelopes left in the kit waiting for me to “play” another day.







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