Chalk Talk Framelits

See Ya Later…..

February 27, 2014 · Leave a Comment

See ya later? No, not really. It’s just my card share for today.

This was a choice on my January Card Buffet and I cut it at the last-minute from my February Card Buffet. You can see both pictures on my Facebook page. You might have to search a bit.

It uses the Scallop Tag Topper Punch again and the Chalk Talk Framelits layered together, which I really like doing.

I wanted to show some of the new Sale-a-Bration products. I’ve used the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder and the See Ya Later Stamp Set. I also wanted to use the Gold Foil Paper from the Occasions Mini.

I think this little alligator is just too cute!

I also featured another card from this stamp set, See Ya Later on this Buffet too. I’ll show it another day.

Thanks for stopping by and looking. You’re this far, how about leaving a comment?

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Sweet Tag Topper Birthday

February 26, 2014 · 9 Comments

Have you played around with the Scallop Tag Topper Punch yet?

Have you made anything besides a tag? After you see what I did here, I bet you’re going to want to grab your punch or buy one.

I’m sure you’ve seen the style of card that you tie closed the two punched edges, right? Well, I took that one step further and made mine a note card sized card, side style. It’s just too sweet. And, an envelope liner too! Look at my photos.

It was too easy. I started with a 3 1/2 x 10 piece of card stock. Punched each end. What’s nice about this one? No marking ‘where’ to line your punch up. Your card stock fits exactly the width of the punch! Duh! (Remember, you are bypassing the center two-inch channel.)

Remove the four ‘tales’ that are left. Score one end of the punch where it hangs out. Fold it over. Measure five inches over and make another score line. When you fold that one over, it’s now 3 1/2 x 5!!! So cool! Simply decorate it.

I took a piece of Crumb Cake card stock, 2 x 3 3/8, and tag punched both ends. Made for the perfect layer around one of the Chalk Talk Framelits!!

Sale-a-Bration items really helped complete this card with the Sweet Sorbet DSP and Accessory Pack.

If you saw my Facebook posting of pictures from my Card Buffet, then you saw a sneak of this card. It was very popular too.

So, what do you think?

Happy Stampin’
Libby

A Year to Remember, 2014

January 1, 2014 · Leave a Comment

How are you going to remember those important ‘little’ things in 2014? How about jotting them down in a memory book?

How about this nifty little journal that I created? Just take a look at it. Sweet, huh? I repurposed a ready-made journal I found using some upcoming new products.

Before Christmas, I was asked to make these for gifts. I whipped them up in no time and she loved them. And, I did too! So much, that I created more for myself. These are the ones I made before Christmas. I had snapped this (not too good) photo before I gave them to her.

I used some upcoming Sale-a-Bration DSP called Sweet Sorbet. The ‘polka dot’ Decorative Label Punches are from the Good as Gold Card Kit. They have a bit of ‘gold’ in them that just ties everything together.

The gold 2104 is cut from the envelope liner in the card kit. It is the retired Go-Go Boots Alphabet. I printed ‘A Year to Remember’ on Whisper White and just framelit cut it out. I used the Chalk Talk Framelits.

I tied the gold elastic cord around the side for a little extra something.

Quite simple, but quite stunning.

What do you think?

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Pink Polka Dot Christmas

December 11, 2013 · 2 Comments

Think you’re seeing double? Well, you are. I have a double post of sorts today.

The first card shown is from my Christmas Card Class. It’s just so lovely, right?

It was made from the Season of Style DSP Stack, some retired Melon Mambo Ribbon, Christmas Messages stamp set, and the Chalk Talk Framelits. Easy peasy. I always like to throw in an unexpected pop of color in these type of classes.

I had a kit or two leftover from the class. So. Waste not. Want not. Hence the gift card holder for my December Holiday Card Buffet was created! And, it was a popular choice.

The gift card holder could be Christmas or non-Christmas. I thought it was cool how it incorporated the Envelope Punch Board on a more narrow card creating the file folder style card. What do you think?

I once again used the retired Melon Mambo Ribbon, but this time added the Festive Flurry stamp set and coordinating framelits. The Vintage Designer faceted Buttons gave just enough of a ‘pop’ to this little gem. The Petite Pairs stamp set worked just perfectly for this smaller spaced greeting.

As you can see, when opened, the gift card holder uses the ‘W’ fold to form the slot to hold the gift card.

I love the challenge of recreating cards from extra supplies. In this case, it was nice to have the coordinating projects. Some like the matchy matchy Christmas stuff! Like me, of course!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Happy Birthday Cupcake

October 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Happy Birthday Cupcake!

I have a sweet little 4×4 share today. I just love how this came together. A little of this. A little of that. From my box of unused ‘stuff’ that is! I always seem to make the cutest cards from my scraps!

Hard to see in the photo, but the base is Whisper White and the Silver Glimmer Paper Borders the Pink Pirouette. I added the pinstriped detail with my Simply Scored Scoring Tool. Nice! It just adds that feminine touch. I love this!

My inspiration for this sweet card is two of my co-workers birthdays – today! Happy Birthday Kelly and Beth! You both rock! You both are the sweetest people to work with! I hope your day is half as special as you are.

Have I inspired you? Now, go create something special for someone!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Chalk Talk Pumpkin

October 10, 2013 · 6 Comments

Chalk talk pumpkins? That doesn’t even go together.

Um, yes it does if you want to create a quick and cute pumpkin. See mine below.

I am in the middle of planning a few things, October Card Buffet, Mini Christmas Album Class and a show the first part of November. So, to help get my creativity going, I like to play along with card challenges.

Todays card is for two challenges. The colors are from Pals Paper Arts and the layout is from Paper Craft Crew Challenges. This is a very simple card, but combines the two quite well.

When the framelits, Chalk Talk came out, I immediately thought about making a pumpkin with some of the shapes. And, so that is what I did here with the largest tag. In keeping with the a simple card design, I added the pierced circles around the upper edge of my pumpkin. It added just the right touch this card needed. I think it turned out swell.

Happy Stampin
Libby

Happy Birthday Aunt Janie

August 13, 2013 · 4 Comments

Happy Birthday Aunt Janie!

This is a special post today for my dear aunt who is having a special birthday today. I am not able to be with her as she lives far away. But, she is always near and dear in my heart.

The card I made her also contains her gift. See the photos below. I incorporated the ‘gift’ in the second layer of the tag sentiment from Chalk Talk. Nice bundle, the framelits and stamp set.

It’s very simple card, as that’s my style. I didn’t want anything to compete with the ‘gift’. It’s shiny enough as it is. I used a 1/8 Mini Brad to create the swing feature on the card. Those little brads are long. I just bent the edge to allow room for the swing. I added one at the bottom of the tag for a balanced look. So, pretty simple. Pretty elegant.

I hope your day is as fabulous as you are Aunt Janie! Lots of love to you always!

Happy Stampin’
Libby