Mosaic Punch

Modern Medley Congratulations

November 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Ah, the elegant combination of black and cream.

This was another choice on my November Card Buffet this past weekend. I love the elegant simplicity of it. It was a popular card too.

I started by embossing only the top inner portion of the Very Vanilla card stock. The paper was perpendicular to the folder. I used the bottom portion of the folder for this technique. After the embossing, four of the shapes were punched out in a row.

In doing so, it removed a slight embossed raised edge around each Mosaic shape. Lovely pieces left over – not sure what I’m going to do with them, something I’m sure.

A strip of DSP was added and a stamped greeting on this card. The addition of the itty bitty punched shapes with a rhinestone added that finishing touch. Done. It was a quick card. It would be great to remake for a variety of different occasions.

Thanks for stopping by. Please leave a comment about what you’ve seen. Love to read from you!

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

Hey Pumpkin, Happy Halloween

August 10, 2013 · 10 Comments

Want to see some Halloween fun? In a card form of course!

Take a look at what came up with for a brand new challenge blog, Seize the Sketch. This is the first sketch to get them going. And, me too in the direction of Halloween cards.

It’s a very clean, simple sketch. My favorite. I’m just not a frilly card person.

Looking at this card, it looks pretty straight forward. Basic layering. Washi Tape on the diagonal. Some stamping. A punched pumpkin. Wait. That’s where you stop. Because, he’s special. I used the new Mosaic Punch (fooled you, huh?) and the Small Oval to create him. He’s adorbs, right? The leaves also came from, no surprise, the Bird Builder Punch.

This is a great card using a great layout. Loved the way it turned out. Heck, it might even make it to my Card Buffet next week.

Leave me a comment and let me know what you think. I love to receive comments, and compliments!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Gee, Thanks

June 22, 2013 · 2 Comments

What a cute sentiment, right? Gee, thanks.

Love it. It’s new from the set, Really Good Greetings. And, they are, really great greetings! This is a must have new set I think. I’ve used it a few times.

I made this card to add to my stash of grab’n go cards and for two challenges. One is for Nacho Average Challenges, #51, for the cool banner-style layout. And the other one is for a ‘Bring on the Bling’ challenge over at The Paper Players.

I made my banners by cutting strips of card stock then slipping them through the Mosaic Punch partially. Made such a nice decorative edge. I also added whole shapes from the same punch. I went with the new In-Colors so I didn’t have to guess on a color scheme. I added the little ‘pluses’ from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack.

To bring on the bling here, I added Basic Rhinestones to the small shapes. Before, the card was sort of boring. This was just enough added *pop* for the card.

What do you think? Leave me a comment. I love comments!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Summer Sunshine, Welcome

June 21, 2013 · 8 Comments

Summer sunshine, welcome? Why, yes. Today is the summer solstice, June 21st.

Here in Texas, however, it’s always sunny. And, it always feels like summer!

To showcase my homage to summer, I decided to go with Freshly Made Sketches, challenge #91. It was the perfect sketch for a simple card that simply, shines! No pun or sun intended! Lol!

Simple card to create. I embossed the background in the Cloudy Day Embossing Folder – so sad it didn’t carry over. Made my ‘sun’ from a circle, several Pennant Punches and, surprise, the new Mosaic Punch. Did you realize that? Stamped a sentiment. Made a border. And, done!

So, happy first day of summer! And, happy Friday! Here’s to getting through another scorcher of a summer.

Happy Stampin’

Libby

3×3 Label Love Notecards

June 18, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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

So Grateful

June 17, 2013 · 6 Comments

Miss me? Well, I miss posting.

A lot has gone on in the past week for me, but, I’m sure that’s the case with a lot of you.

I had my Open House this past weekend. It went really well. I’ll work on posting the make’n take we did. It’s really sweet.

I still have lots of retired Stampin’ Up stuff to sell. Pooh. Maybe I should post pictures here as well? You need more stuff, right?

On to my post for today. I’m lovin’ the new fresh colors! I decided to play with DSP and punches here. This card is for Freshly Made Sketches, challenge #90. As usual, a nice clean design to work with.

For my card, I used the Simply Scoring Board to mimic the lines in the DSP, but only on half of the Whisper White. I also played around with the new clay and made some simple flowers. I just rolled a dry flower around on my ink pad.

My sentiment needed to be small, so I went with one from Apothecary Art, first time to use that set.

So Grateful, I choose because among all the stress that people and life brings, I am grateful that my girls are home, even its for a short while.

Happy Stampin’
Libby