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Starry Season’s Greetings

December 9, 2014 · Leave a Comment

I’m sharing the second card from my 2nd Annual Christmas Card Class today.

This one is another fun and bright card. I decided to go with a ‘star’ theme on this one –

Yes, lots of stars here! The Star Embossing folder and the Stars Framelits. The ribbon is retired, but you could easily use the current one for this design. I just had an abundance of this stuff. It added a little ‘flair’ to this area.

Since 4 cards were made, I designed these to have 2 large Glimmer Red stars and 2 large Garden Green stars. The inside cut was just used on the opposite card. The tiny star at the top tied the colors together.

The fold of this card is at the top. The embossed panel is the same length of the card, just slightly narrower.

A pretty simple design to mass produce I’d say. A great option for your Christmas cards. Or, maybe you’d like to see what’s in store over the next few days?

Either way, I’d love to read your comments.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

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Triple Flower Fun

February 10, 2014 · 4 Comments

Like challenges? I really enjoy card challenges. They inspire me. They get my creativity going. I’ve pinned several, as I always do and I’ve been itching to play around with some.

I have my first challenge of the year, I think. This is from CAS(E) this Sketch!, it’s Sketch 63. Very clean design. Very my style.

I immediately went to my punches. I decided on three scaled flowers. Then, I went for the corresponding stamp sets. After stamping and punching my flowers in StazOn, going for a classic black and white card, I decided it was too harsh. So, out came the Card Stock Vellum to soften things up a bit.

This is what I came up with. Clean and classic.

My base is a Note Card from Stampin’ Up. Layered with an embossed panel, my flower sits atop a Paper Doily. I sort of had to scrunch it up to make the size look better. I used Dimensionals between each layer. Added a lot of height. Hard to photograph, but in the end – it’s GORGEOUS!

After I finished the design, I decided on the sentiment. I didn’t have one to start.

I used the newest Petite Petals Flower Bundle here. Love it!

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Have Your Elf a Merry Little Christmas

November 19, 2013 · 2 Comments

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

Leafing for Christmas

October 26, 2013 · 8 Comments

That’s right, ‘leafing’ for Christmas!

But, why? Of course, I just have to play along with Stamping Peaches Paper Challenge this week. The theme, LEAVES!

I decided not to go with what would be the traditional thought around this time of year and this theme of leaves, Thanksgiving.

This stamp set I used was, believe it or not, is Gently Falling. It’s about as fall themed leaves as you get! It’s unexpected though. Just like my card designs, unique. And, a bonus, the set is on sale for 25% off currently. Score!

Back to my beauty. My card base is one of the new heavier Notecard & Envelopes. I stamped several of the long leaf shapes in Garden Green on Garden Green. Then, got to cuttin’. Fun, let me tell you. But, the result? Nice.

I added the Red Glimmer Paper Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack for the berries. The greeting is from More Merry Message, which is still available!

I am totally thrilled with the way this card turned out. Can you imagine receiving this at Christmas time? Or, sending it out? How impressive!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Valentine Treat

February 14, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Aren’t these just adorable? They are quick, and cute treat holders we made at our last Team Meeting.

I love them because you can make several in a flash! Hard part for me was the bow. This beautifully tied bow was done by Carolyn – I can’t seem to tie a bow to save my life!

Hope your Valentine’s Day is terrific, chocolate or not!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Happy 18th Kirbie!

February 12, 2013 · 2 Comments

These days, who doesn’t need a quick card that has a lot of impact?

I did for my Godchild, Kirbie. She turns 18 today! So a big Happy Birthday to you dear!

The most difficult part of this card was lining up the image numbers. I ended up just stamping them separately. Worked out soo much better than trying to stamp them together.

This turned out really elegant if I do say so myself. It’s one of my favorites that I’ve done lately! What do you think?

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Happiness Always

February 10, 2013 · 4 Comments

Happiness Always Paulina and Larry on your upcoming anniversary.

I decided I was going to make my brother and his dear wife a card. I was stumped on how to execute it. So, I saw this really different sketch challenge on Technostamper. I decided to play along!

I combined through my stamps, punches, and papers and came up with the following card. Yes, I dug deep with lots of retired stuff. That’s what happens when you have lots of stuff. But, I think I came up with just the right combination to make this a really special card. What do you think?

Happy Stampin’
Libby

12 Weeks of Gift Card Ideas ’til Christmas

October 30, 2011 · 3 Comments

Week 8

Show me the money, please.

Up until now, all my creations have been for gift cards. So, I created this beauty – ( I know, I say that every week – I just keep designing something more fabulous!!) It can hold either cash or a check. Take a look –

Now, open. A place for cash, or a check –

It is set off to the *side* and just *springs* into action. This was a very unique fold that I modified to accommodate *money*! I have taken several pictures to show you this card from many angles.