Archive for June, 2007
Another Set of Stationery!
Posted: Monday, June 11th, 2007 | Comments
Here is my second set of stationery “ensemble” this time made with Serene Sunflower Set in Always Artichoke, More Mustard & Chocolate Chip.
The background stamp is “Cheesecloth” which is retiring this June and I don’t agree with that decision.
We have so many “fabric” type backgrounds but we need this one because “Aida Cloth” & “Linen” & “Canvas” are redundant but the uniqueness of this background stamp makes it stand out. I love how the edges “unweave” and I have used it for Halloween backgrounds as well.
Oh well, you know they really should call me before they make these types of decisions, don’t you!?
Teacher’s Gift Sets of Stationery
Posted: Saturday, June 9th, 2007 | Comments
This is one of the two sets of stationery that I have made so far for teachers gifts this year.
I took a small 8 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 3 inch Kraft handle bag and put a ‘false front’ and stamped the vanilla tissue.
The bag matches the card and stationery container all made with cardstock. I have the stationery holder standing at far left and shown open at the bottom. The card is standing up.
I am sorry to see French Script go, it is the background script used in the card. The main set used is “A Touch of Nature” on Pg. 133 of the 2006-07 Idea Book & Catalog. The colors are Always Artichoke, So Saffron (sponged with More Mustard) and Black.
I got the inspiration for the entire ensemble from the card (which I got in a swap but didn’t have a name on it–gotta put your name on stuff!). The center of the flower is a brown pom-pom… the 3D look is priceless.
I will be sharing the other bags over the next few days. My June Stamp A Stack will feature a matching card/portfolio/bag as a project, so don’t miss this class…
Roses In Winter Accordion Card
Posted: Monday, June 4th, 2007 | Comments
This card is a bit different.
The accordion part is hidden inside the flowerpot shaped card. I did this for a Mother’s Day class two years ago and I will dearly miss “Rose In Winter” stamp set!
Fold a card in half and trace a “flowerpot” shape (with the crease being the bottom of the pot). The inside was the same pattern, only slightly smaller (shown in white). The “accordion” is just a strip of colored cardstock (Pretty In Pink) scored for 3 “mountain” folds and 3 “valley” folds (and I tore the edges). The roses were cut out and glued on the folds.
The roses were stamped in Blush Blossom, Pretty in Pink “stamped off” and Pretty in Pink heavy for the inside. The petals are mellow moss (stamped off first for lighter shade and then stamped full strength for detail shading.
Over the next few weeks, I will feature my favorite projects and cards done with sets that are going away. I will most likely be featuring them in my “going away” Stamp-A-Stack class in June.
Accordion Card – Father’s Day
Posted: Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 | Comments
This is the Accordion card that I made my husband last year for Father’s Day. The papers used are called “Weathered” from Stampin’ Up!’s “Timeworn Collection” of background papers. They are different wood grain textured papers that are *very* realistic!
The “card” itself is a 12 x12 sheet scored in half to make it 6 inches high and scored at 3 inch intervals for 4 panels. The link to my project gallery for this project in more detail is here.
What I did for the one I made for my husband (top) is have each panel feature one child, three photos total each child… the two on the front of the panel are of them at approx. 2 years old and then 5 years old and then current age on the pull out bookmark. They each wrote a message to their dad on the back of the bookmark.
We made one for our Grads & Dads class this month (see second sample). It was a bit plainer to allow for more journaling.
