Libby Fens, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Libby Fens offering original and creative paper crafting projects. I host monthly Card Buffets, specialty classes and weekly inspiration for card making.

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Try Stampin’ or not On Tuesday

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Wahoo! My second submission as a Design Team member!

Try Stampin' On Tuesday

What a fun Easter sketch Try Stampin’ – Or Not – on Tuesday has for the next two weeks –

Isn’t it great? I love it!

I created this –

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Kind of simple……

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Until you start to unfold it……

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Adorable, right?

I just love this little chick! It’s great! Perfect for Easter!

This just turned out to be a wonderful card, don’t you think? I’d love to read what you think!

Head on over to Try Stampin’ – Or Not – on Tuesday and see what the other designers have created. You can also play along too!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Happy Halloweeny

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So, let’s try this post thing again. Without cat interruptions I might add!

Since Halloween is almost here, I need to share the Halloween cards that I’ve made or that have been available on the Card Buffet.

This one is a really cute one from September –

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It’s just a simple layering of shapes. I made the card first then went back and added the texture of the embossed panels. Since it’s Basic Black, you can not see it at all. But, the circle is the Lucky Stars embossing folder.

This just might be the card I send out to all my nieces and nephews. It’s simple and maybe not too scary!

What do you think?

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

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Yes, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Nice way to start you week, huh? Just makes Tuesday all the more difficult!

This is one of the cards from my last Buffet. I decided to wait until today to share it with you. I know, makes it hard to replicate this way. Sorry. Pin it for next year.

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It was a really simple and quick card. The Gold Foil Paper just works so well here.

I made my shamrocks with the Pansy Punch. Although they are four petals instead of three. Three didn’t fold over correctly. Paper flowers are so much fun!

Well, whether you are on Spring Break, back to the same old routine, or whatever, enjoy the day!

……and don’t forget to wear green, irish or not!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

 

Have Your Elf a Merry Little Christmas

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Oh, soo much exciting stuff to share! Where oh where, do I start??

Well, I said I’d share how I made this adorable gift bag at my Card Buffet this past weekend.

Looking at him closely now, its pretty easy to see ‘how’ he was made.

Let’s start by gathering all the stuff you will need to complete him.

I used a smaller gift bag, If I recall, its 5 x 7 x 3.

I cut one Top Note out of Gumball Green. Cut in half, lengthwise. One of the halves, emboss with the Chevron Embossing Folder. The other Top Note half, cut in half again for the ‘shoes’.

For the shoes, I used two circle punches on the feet, the 1 3/8″ and the 3/4″. See my pattern below, it’s blue. To make the scallop socks, first, punch a 1  1/4″ circle, then punch the 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle out around that. I snipped off three scallops for each leg. (Note, you can get two pair of socks out of one scalloped circle!)

The balls on the shoes are 1/2″ Circles from Red Glimmer Paper.

The legs are the Real Red paper from Polka Dot Parade DSP Pack. It is the perfect pattern for these legs. I played around with a few. Legs are 3/4 x 6 each.

The tag says it all. The stamp set is from the Holiday Mini, Merry Little Christmas. I used a marker for the words and omitted the ‘s’ in self. I just scallop punched it afterwards and layered it with the Gumball Green and Real Red Circles. I did not show this, but my ribbon is in between the circle layers. Looks more finished. And, this way, you can write in the back of your tags!

Ok, assembly of this gem.

Start by using two Dimensionals on the shoes. Place them at the bottom of the bag. Add a little SNAIL to each legs at the top and bottom. Insert leg in shoe and secure. Same with other leg. I moved them apart for character. Adhere Top Note with Sticky Strip or Tombow Green Glue. Covering top of legs. Add Glimmer balls to shoes. Add ‘socks’, I used Tombow Green Glue so they could be moved around for coverage. Then add the tag. Done!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

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3×3 Label Love Notecards

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Open house fun, oh yah!

These are the Make’n Takes from my Open House this past weekend. Aren’t they just the most adorable cards you’ve seen?

I wanted to show off the new In-Colors and how they compared to other colors in Stampin’ Up’s color line. Each In-Color is paired up with three other colors. And, of course, you need to see how the new colors stamp, right? It was just a great way to show multiple products too.

I got my inspiration from here. But, I didn’t want to make full cards, so, I modified the design. A lot. I also had the guest make a little sleeve for the clear box to store the cards in. Makes for a quick gift, it is pictured first. I also went the extra step to use a different embossing folder on each card and envelope flap.

I used the following card stocks, Smokey Slate for the box band.

Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Soft Sky, and Pool Party for the Mr. & Mrs. card.

Strawberry Slush, Melon Mambo, Blushing Bride, Pink Pirouette for the Happy Birthday card.

Pistachio Pudding, Pear Pizzaz, Wild Wasabi and Old Olive for the Cutest Baby Ever card.

Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Tangerine Tango, and Pumpkin Pie for the Best Friend card.

Baked Brown Sugar, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, and Early Espresso for the Just for You card.

Please let me know what you think. I love to read your comments!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

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Born to Ride

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Born to Ride? Who’s born to ride? Well, probably lots of you. But this is for Cheryl, a stampin’ friend of mine. She attends my classes and also comments on my blog. She wondered why I didn’t make a less masculine motorcycle card. Well, this one is for you, Cheryl!

And, it’s also for two others as well. Two card challenges. The layout is from Fab Friday, Sketch #19. Very nice layout! And, the colors of Raspberry Ripple and Wisteria Wonder are from Dynamic Duos, Challenge #55.

So, if you ask me, these qualify as more feminine colors, don’t you think?

I know, I should have showcased something new, but this stamp set, Born to Ride is new to me, doesn’t that count? And, I had fun playing around with it. Kind of odd to stamp with a wood block these days, it stamps a bit different. The tactile feel is more solid. Well, whatever it is, it stamped beautifully!

I started with Naturals White, yes, hard to see in the photo. Then went from there. I used the cool Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, Tool and Mat. Created a different background this time. The Chevron Embossing Folder complimented to Raspberry Ripple well too.

All in all, it’s a great card. Cheryl, you like?

Happy Stampin’
Libby

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Motorcycle Man

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Out for a Saturday drive, motorcycle man? Here in Texas, it’s a beautiful, cold morning! So enjoy that brisk ride!

I made this card for a new to me challenge, Try Stampin’ On Tuesday. This is their latest challenge, #114. Pop over, come back, tell me what you think? Identical to the sketch, right? I just rotated mine.

I used a retired Stampin’ Up, Motorcycle stamp for this challenge. Yes, I used it a few days ago, but I’m still playing around with it. And, it’s one of those things, I have (borrowed) it, now what am I going to do with it? So, seeing several posts using this stamp, will make you pull it out and use it or go on a quest to find it! Lol!

I started with a Naturals White base then added Basic Grey and the stripes through the center use the Chevron Embossing Folder. Pretty simple. It’s a manly card, so no frills here, just thrills! The circles are some non Stampin’ Up framelits, Spellbinders, I believe.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

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Review for You

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Did you make this?

Yes, that’s what I’m asking. I received this fabulous swap this past weekend with no name. It was one of my favorites.

I love this color combination. Very, very unique. Baja Breeze, Elegant Eggplant and Rose Red. And, going through all the cards I received, the only one with this color choice and the Zoo Review Stamp Set. Up close, the details of the water coloring around the polar bear and sponging along the edges are really nicely executed.

The card was in a nice clear envelope with a sticker of some of the products used, but no name. It’s sad to me, because I would be proud of this gem! So, if this is yours, let me know – I’ll give you credit!

Happy Swappin’
Libby

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