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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Seize the Cake Tutorial

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If you saw my last post, you saw this wonder slice of cake I created.

I also had another card on the May Card Buffet with that same slice of cake –

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One of those fun Curtain Folds cards!

And sure, you’re asking, ‘do tell, how you made that piece of cake!“. Well, ok!

This is what you saw at the card Buffet –

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The second sample, direction (forgot, not in picture) and a pictorial ‘how to’ make the cake slice!

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One.

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Two.

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Three.

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Done.

Yes. It was that easy!

These two punches and stamp set will be retiring, so, you’ll want to head over to my store and get them so you can create this cake slice and others!

Stay tuned this week to see more cards from the May Card Buffet.

In the meantime, I’d love some good read via your comments!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Celebrate a Challenge

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I did it. I found a little ‘me time’.

Well, actually I was cleaning up my stampin’ ‘stuff’ that’s strewn about the house. I’ve still had this sketch on my mind. As I had a stack of scraps to put away, I had three colors together that caught my attention, Real Red, Blackberry Bliss and Crumb Cake.

I went back to this sketch from the Creative Challenge Club. See their great idea –

 

Nice. Simple. Clean. I just loved it.

This is what I came up with –

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I am very literal when it comes to any sketches. I seem to want to follow them to the last detail. So, I think I did a pretty good job here.

The ‘DSP’ is a partial card front from a previous Paper Pumpkin kit, Noel. Bet you didn’t realize that, did you?

Next was the Decorative Dots embossed card stock. Something simple to add a little texture.

I was so excited because I used the new free stamp set, Good Greetings from Stampin’ Up. It has every greeting you can think of – and ones you wished you always had too! This added a nice balance to the whole card.

This could go either for a birthday, invitation, or Christmas card. You agree?

Love to hear what you think.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Monster Verses Bubbles

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Funny title, huh?

I have a double share of sorts today.

As always, I send my girls a boxes of random goodies. No box is ever complete without a card or handmade item. So, this first share is another one of Stampin’ Up’s Monster Hugs turned into another type of treat holder –

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Isn’t that cute? These little guys can hold all sorts of goodies or treats! The arms popped open right as I snapped the picture!

The other share I have today is my Thanks You notes to my customers. I wanted to use a new stamp set for demonstrators, Best Decision Ever, but this image is small. So, a 3×3 card seemed to work perfectly. I also wanted to incorporated a Sale-a-Bration item too. This little card does it all.

I used the Good as Gold Card Kit and just cut the cards up for the front of my cards. These are bold colors and coordinate well with Island Indigo. The kit also comes with gold foil envelope liners (so nice) which I Scalloped Oval punched. Got to use everything!

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On my sentiment I used the new framelits, Word Bubbles and just trimmed it. I love how these simple cards turned out!

So, now you understand. Monster verses Bubbles!

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Big Blue Butterfly

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Have you seen a butterfly this big? I mean a stamp of course!

I’m just beside myself right now. I got to go stamp at my up line’s stamp camp last night! Yay! I rarely have the opportunity to just go – stamp. It was so enjoyable. I didn’t have to prep a thing, nor clean it up either!

Ok, so you stopped by to see today’s creation. It’s a card made with an embossed Swallowtail. Afterwards, it was colored using a marker and the Aqua Painter. Very stunning. Very easy.

I was afraid of the size of this stamp. It’s ginormous! It takes up the whole largest clear block we carry. I was really skeptical about the stamping quality. But mine, and others turned out great! That’s even after inking it up and dropping it on my card stock without really placing it where I wanted it. Lol! It happens. That thing is heavy too!

In a nutshell, don’t be afraid of this big Swallowtail stamp – it’s very cool. (Guess I need to get this one too….)

So anyway. After an enjoyable night of stamping, I came home to my stamp camp mess I need to address. Oh, fun!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

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Feel Better Soon

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Need a card that ‘stands out’ for someone not feeling too well?

This card does the trick. The ’tissue box’ is actually 3-D on the front of the card! A tissue even puffs out! Very cute!

It was one of the cards at my January and February Card Buffets.

I thought this combination of Sale-a-Bration DSP was a very stunning, ok busy, but worked in this card. I liked it.

I’ll post a few more of my Buffet cards over the next few days.

And by the way, get to feeling better Nancy. Sorry you missed card making this month.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

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More Dallas SWAPS

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What to see a few more swaps? These two are from my Stampin’ enablers, Carolyn Raines and Nancy Hewitt.

They each made a some super cute cards combining things unexpected.

Carolyn’s card is predominately shades of greens (can’t recall which ones) in her cute take on a St. Patrick’s Day card. She then added the nice pop of color with the Summer Starfruit 3/8 Stitched Satin Ribbon! And, the hanging tag – loved it!

Nancy used the nice combination of the Honeycomb Embossing Folder and the bees from the Spring Sampler Stamp set in the Spring Mini Catalog. But, what really makes this card, is the addition of the flattened Soda Pop Top and the placement of a bee in one! She also added the same ribbon which was a nice touch.

I’m in the midst of planning for my Card Buffet this weekend. These just might make it!

Happy Swappin’
Libby

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12 Weeks of Gift Card Ideas ’til Christmas

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Week 4.

Mmmmm. 4 weeks ’til Christmas. I have spent this long weekend enjoying what it is. Thanksgiving. I have a lot to be thankful for.

I have not hit any Christmas sales, doorbusters, or done any on-line shopping. My tree is not up. My decorations are still in the attic.

But, I  have created my next item, a money or check holder, for you to enjoy.

Take a look –

Now, remove the belly band –

See the inside –

Very elegant.

You can laugh. It’s ok.

I could only find a dollar to place on the inside to show how it holds a bill. Those are both little pockets to act as holders that I wrapped around the Very Vanilla strip in the center. It is a basic gate fold card. It married the Santa Suit nicely. Here it is with out the money. You can see the little pockets –

Supplies –

  • 122497 Petite Pairs
  • 101406 Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad
  • 119685 Cherry Cobbler Card Stock 
  • 101650 Very Vanilla Card Stock
  • 121045 Basic Black Card Stock
  • 100712 Brushed Silver Card Stock
  • 119856 Scallop Oval Punch
  • 119855 Large Oval Punch
  • 125637 Very Vanilla 3/8 Velvet Stitched Ribbon 
  • 5/8 Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)

So, enjoy this Christmas post. But, also enjoy the last day of the Thanksgiving break.

Happy Givin’

Libby

Big Top Candy Treat

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You are going to *LOVE* this. It was one of the projects made at my August Stamp Class.

Just look at it –

And, another view –

The candy stays sooo snug inside!

The sample on the left was my 1st attempt. I used sticky strip wich kept coming undone. So, I stapled through it. Bent the staple, but, you get the idea!

Daffodil Delight is the base. Real Red 1/4 Grosgrain are the handles. Big Top is the DSP. Punches used, Scallop Oval, Large Oval, and Round Tab. Stamp set, Oval All. Real Red Ink. Quite simple!  

Happy Stampin’

Libby

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