1" Square punch

Happy First Birthday Mia

November 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Happy FIRST Birthday to my dear niece Mia.

Ah, this is a day late, but I was hard at work on my first ever Christmas Card Class. I set this to post for the wrong date. Oh well, it happens.

The star of this little show, other than the birthday girl herself, is the number ‘1’ on the card. In Libby fashion, it’s a sterling silver James Avery Charm. I started Mia a charm bracelet as a shower gift. And, you have to celebrate the ‘first’ birthday! This will be fabulous when she is 16!

I punched a Postage Stamp square and layered a 1″Square on top of that. My Paper Pierce Tool worked well to make tiny holes to thread White Baker’s Twine to attach the charm. It’s adorable!

From there I just layered patterned paper. I worked backwards, honestly. After I got my main piece ready, I had to decide what size card base to put it on. I knew I wanted to create a matching envelope, so I went with a retired 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 envelope, making my card 4 x 4.

The main image it offset a bit. To balance that, I added the 3/8″ Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon. Done. And done adorably!

Leave a comment and let me know what you think.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Hey There Friend

April 9, 2013 · 12 Comments

Hey there friend!

That’s just a great everyday phrase. It came from the first Paper Pumpkin Kit. And, so did the ‘dot’ background on my card.

My share for today was made for you guessed it – a card challenge! This time it’s a color challenge from Create with Connie and Mary, CCMC246. The colors to use were Real Red, Calypso Coral, and Island Indigo. This is my first time playing here. I liked the color challenge because it is not my favorite combination and it really made me think.

But, not for long. I came up with my card rather quickly. I am very pleased with the way it turned out too. Take a look. What do you think? Yes, my base is my go to, Naturals White. It is very soft – I like that. However, it is a bit difficult to stamp a nice, crisp image. Eh, that’s ok, I still like the way it turned out.

For some reason, I have been on a butterfly kick lately. I’ve purchased several large butterfly stamps and these two punches recently. I was glad to find an eye pleasing use for them!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

3 Times the Flutter

February 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Ah, pretty shades of pink! Three shades to be exact!

This was another one of my January Card Buffet choices. It could be used as a Valentine card, or for any other occasion, as it has no sentiment on the front.

This ‘3 in a row’ style of card is kind of a go-to for me – I use it a lot. Didn’t really realize it much until someone pointed it out in this class. But, anyway, it’s pretty don’t you think?

I used Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, and Regal Rose in card stock and ink.

Since the ink pads, when opened looked so similar, I stamped 2 hearts in each color and cut them out. I placed one on the outside of the ink pad so they knew which stamp to grab. The other heart I placed on the inside of the pad so they knew they grabbed the correct stamp to stamp!

Whew. I love – I mean, spoil – my customers! They always create flawless projects!

I am really liking the versatility of this Hearts a Flutter Stamp Set and Framelits. Or, better yet, the bundle at a savings!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Black & White Thank You, Card 3

March 1, 2012 · 3 Comments

So, yet another ‘popular’ card at the buffet this past weekend was this little striking beauty –

Who can resist black and white? It is always popular no matter what the sentiment.

This was quite simple to complete, stamping around the edges, a little embossing and some punched shapes. Add a little ribbon and it is done.

Supplies. Bordering on Romance Stamp Set (Occasions Mini) and Thank You Kindly Stamp Set. StazOn Jet Black Ink. Whisper White and Basic Black Card Stock. 1″ Square Punch. Elegant Lines Embossing Folder. 1/4 Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon.

Well, how are you liking the ‘buffet‘ so far?

Happy Stampin’

Libby

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Mini Kiss Slider

February 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Ok, Ok, I know I haven’t been posting on a regular basis – makes me sad too.

Let’s just say, computer issues…..

So, would a kiss make it better? A mini kiss, so to speak?

Take a look –

At my last class, I had a request to show how to make a reusable slider Treat Cup card. I used the Heart Treat Cup, of course, and some new ribbon from the Occasions Mini Catalog. Here is a close up showing the chocolate chip ‘kisses’ in the heart –

Everyone was thrilled with this card. And, it was not so difficult to make, was it?

Supplies. Petite Pairs Stamp Set. Early Espresso Ink. Blushing Bride and Whisper White card stock. Twitterpated DSP. Full Heart Punch . 1″ Square Punch. Scalloped Edge Border Punch. Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. Blushing Bride 3/8″ Pleated Satin Ribbon. Heart Treat Cups.

So, need to send ‘A little Kiss’ to someone???

Happy Stampin’

Libby

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