Tag #3

Another "Jim Shultz" inspired tag. My pine cones were made by using the large scallop circle punch and the XL scallop circle punch. I cut the scallop edge and glued the two together to form a larger spiral. I then wound the strip of paper around my paper piercing tool and fussed with it until I got the look I liked. The one in the foreground (closest) I just inked and wound on the paper piercing tool. The other one and crimped the scallop in half and then folded the "petal" back and then wound on the tool. I like the subtle detail it adds.
I think I may need to do a fun one for tomorrow... maybe featuring holiday line up.:-)

Edited to add: The holes at the top are made by using a 1/2" circle punch & a 3/4" circle punch.
I will try to do a video this weekend on the rosettes/pinecones ;-)

Trending Tuesday....

Hey there stampers.... I have a video to go with this but due to internet issues, I have had 4 unsuccessful attempts at uploading. Hopefully, sometime this afternoon it will be here.

I am inspired by a well-known crafter that has his own line of products (so I don't think I am allowed to mention him by name...let's say is name is Jim Shultz) and does Christmas tags every year.

I used one of his tags as inspiration to create this vintage tag.

I promise to post the video as soon as my provider fixes the network issues. :-)

Tags of Christmas...

I have 3 kids in 3 different schools. There are a lot of people at those schools I would like to remember at Christmas. The budget demands that they are not huge gifts.... there are 12 or so people to purchase for. I got a little something for each of them and wanted to add a very special handmade card/tag to go with each gift. So for the two weeks or so, I will share my creations with you.
Tomorrow is Trending Tuesday (I will show you a tag inspired by a well-known stamper with his own line of products. My tag will use SU only:-)

Thanks to Karen who inspired me to get going on this project and not wait until the last minute to get it done. She is sooooo good like that!!

I used:
Paper: Early Espresso CS #119686, Whisper White CS #100730, Frostwood Lodge DSP #124002
Stamps: Snow Much Fun #122562
Ink: StazOn Black #101406, Crumb Cake #120967, Marina Mist #119679, Cherry Cobbler #119681, Garden Green #100080, Early Espresso #119680
Other: Seam Binding Ribbon #120992, Mini Bells #124116, Linen Thread #104199, 1/2" circle punch #119869, 3/4" circle punch #119873, stampin sponges #101610, Basic Rhinestones #119246, Distressing Tool #106958, Dimensionals #104430

STAMPede Stampin' Challenge #3

I know this is a strange color combination, but here is the inspiration picture:

and here is my take on the sketch and color challenge:

and here is Heather's:

and Kris'

Now it is your turn.... can't wait to see what you come up with!

Step It UP! Saturday #57 & Colour Q Challenge #113

This week I did 3 versions of the same card using different color combinations. The color inspiration came from this  week's Colour Q Challenge:

Gorgeous colors! Anyway, I hope y'all don't mind me mixing it up a bit and throwing in a color challenge with this week's Step It UP!

I used:

Paper: Sahara Sand CS #121043, Whisper White CS #100730, Night of Navy CS #100867, Marina Mist CS #119682, Bashful Blue CS #105120

Stamps: Four the Holidays #116921, Delicate Doilies #122592

Ink: Marina Mist #119668, Bashful Blue #105209, Night of Navy #102977

Other: Scallop Edge Border Punch #, Taffeta Ribbon #retired, Satin Ribbon #retired, Organza Ribbon #114319

Use It UP! Friday.... Guest Artist Heather North

I got this in the mail last week and I knew I wanted to feature it here on my blog. Heather makes beautiful cards and scrapbook pages. She is also very sweet and thoughtful to remember me on my birthday! Thanks Heather for the beautiful card.

You can see Heather's other beautiful creations on her blog click HERE

Thursday . . . .

I made this card.....because..... I liked it! I like that it looks very simple but it is loaded with subtle details. I love the washed out appearance of the stamped image. 

Happy Birthday to my son, Samuel. 

I used:

Paper: Crumb Cake CS #120953, Cherry Cobbler CS #119685, Very Vanilla CS #101650, First Edition DSP #121878

Stamps: Greeting Card Kids #120633, Four the Holidays #116921, Lovely as a Tree #115026, 

Ink: Cherry Cobbler #119681, Bashful Blue #105111, Soft Suede #120973, Wild Wasabi #120975, Crumb Cake #121030, StazOn Black #101406

Other: Snow Burst EF #124096, Taffeta Ribbon #109070, Bakers Twine #123125, Dimensionals #104430