Friday, June 8, 2012

Deer Dad

Here I am, making more Fathers Day cards.  I just can't keep enough of them around.  Most of the cards I make for Dad's, however, can be given to them any time of year.  It doesn't have to be just Fathers Day that these cards are given.

Dad's need to know they are appreciated all year long, don't they?!

This card was created with the following Stampin' Up! Supplies:
  • Stamps:
    • Noble Deer
    • Just so Sayings
  • Punchs:
    • Square Punches
    • Word Window
    • Modern Label
  • Big Shot:
    • Fiscars Wood Impression Plates
  • Misc:
    • Brads
    • Dimensionals
    • Hemp Twine
  • Colors Used:
    • Whisper White
    • Chocolate Chip
    • Dusty Durango
    • Early Espresso ink


Don't forget, Fathers Day is the 17th of this month!  This is a great day to also recognize those whose family lives far from them and they won't be able to spend time with their families.  Even if he's not your Dad, more than likely he's somebody's Dad.

Take care & God Bless!

Blessings and Inky Hugs
~Shawnie B.

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Fusion Thanks - Replay

Good morning everyone!

I was having a hard time finding my Mojo this morning.  I wanted to create something but just couldn't lean towards any particular thing, so I looked through my archives to see if anything I made previously had jumped out at me.

I generally never create the same card twice unless it is by Customer request.  There are some that are popular and are asked for frequently.  I try to make all my cards differently in one way or another, that way the buyer / receiver of the card knows they are receiving a truly unique card.  Well, I CASE'd my own card just because!  I started out with some different ideas, and just started building, and by the time I was finished, this card looks pretty much like the one I made before a while back during a Sketch Challenge at Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge (entry #79)


Something I forgot to add on my previous post:  Here is information how I got the flowers to look more 3D than just laying flat and lifeless.  Place each flower on a thick piece of foam (I used the inserts that came with my Clear Block Storage Cady.  Using the stylus that came with my Simply Scored scoring tool I pressed the center of each flower into the foam.  This made each of the petals form and reach out.

The inside foam inserts from the Clear Block Storage Cady are also good to use for other things, like using them as your stamping surface.  This will help ensure an even sharper image when you stamp on your favorite cardstock.  So if/when you purchase your Clear Block Storage Cady, make sure to not throw away the foam inserts that your clear stamping blocks rest in because they can be good to use for so many other things.  I also use them for storing special brads, like my Antique brads.  This keeps them from rattling around in the storage container.  I also use them when inserting a brad through cardstock.  After piercing a hold with your paper piercer (or push pin) I lay the cardstock on the piece of foam and pierce the brad through.  Then you can take the whole thing and turn it over so you can press the prongs down without the brad falling out of the cardstock.  Cool idea, huh?!

Here are the ingredients for today's card: 

  • Stamps
    • Kindness Matters
  • Punches
    • Circle Punches
  • Big Shot
    • Bigz Lattice Die
    • Floral Fusion Sizzlits Die
    • Framelits Labels Die
    • Perfect Dots Embossing Folder
  • Misc
    • Brads
    • Pleated Ribbon
    • Halfback Pearls 
    • Sponge Daubers for distressing around edges. 
  • Colors Used
    • Blushing Bride
    • Soft Suede
    • Very Vanilla

Thank you so much for stopping by!

~Shawnie B.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Butterflies - Thanks so Much

Good afternoon folks!  I used Stampin' Pastels (chalk) to color in the larger butterfly to give a softer appearance.  To add texture I waded up a piece of Patterns Stack Designer Series paper, flattened and smoothed it out and ran the ink pad directly to the surface where only the raised portions received the ink.  This gives it a marbled appearance.  I finished off the butterfly with an Antique Brad. 


This card was created using the following Stampin' Up! supplies:
  • Stamps:
    • Elements of Style
    • Tiny Tags
  • Punches:
    • Tiny Tags
  • Big Shot:
    • Bigz Beautiful Butterflies
    • Bigz Lattice
  • Misc:
    • Antique Brads
    • Safety Pin from Vintage Trinkets
    • Ribbon
    • Sponge Daubers
    • Stampin Pastels
  • Colors Used:
    • Crumb Cake
    • Soft Suede
    • Very Vanilla
    • Bashful Blue
Thank you for stopping by!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;
~Shawnie B.

Saturday, June 2, 2012

The New Catalog is Here!

TODAY IS THE DAY – 
THE BRAND NEW 2012-2013 CATALOG IS HERE AND YOU CAN ORDER FROM IT NOW!!!
Stampin Up's 2012-2013 Annual catalog is live!
I'm so excited about the new format and the goodies within the new catalog.  You can view the catalog online here!


I'm lovin' the changes Stampin' Up! made to the new catalog.  With it's clean lines, beautiful samples, fabulous photography and more...it's a hit!  In addition, you'll find a new style ink pad...firm foam.
PLUS
Dates: June 1 - July 31, 2012
Details: During June and July, hostesses who hold a minimum $450 workshop will receive an additional $50 in hostess FREE merchandise dollars--that's in addition to the $65 they already receive for a $450 workshop!

Please be sure to let me know if you have any questions!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie B.

Friday, June 1, 2012

Blissed


Greetings!

This card was inspired by the talented Ann Schach. 


This card was created using the following Stampin' Up! supplies:
  • Stamps:
    • Bliss
  • Punches:
    • Oval
    • Scalloped Oval
    • SCalloped Trim Border Punch
  • Big Shot:
    • Bigz 3 1/2 inch Circle Die
  • Misc:
    • Clear Embossing Powder
    • Embossing Budy
    • Heat gun
    • Halfback Pearls
    • Dimensionals
    • Spritzing Tool
    • Ribbon
    • Sponge Daubers
  • Colors Used:
    • Not Quite Navy
    • Very Vanilla
    • Crumb Cake
    • Cherry Cobbler
    • Baja Breeze
Thank you so much for stoping by! 

Blessings & Inky Hugs;
~Shawnie B.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Clean and Simple Birthday


Good evening all!  This card is quick and clean.  I resisted the urge to run anything through my Big Shot in an embossing folder.  Thinking about it now, the Houndstooth or Striped Embossing wouldn't have looked too bad. Sigh... What's done is done. Enjoy!


This card was created with the following Stampin' Up! Supplies:
  • Stamp Set:
    • Elementary Elegance
  • Punch:
    • Curly Label Punch
  • Misc:
    • Dimensionals
    • Basic Jewel Rhinestones
  • Colors Used:
    • Chocolate Chip
    • Crumb Cake
    • Sahara Sand


Thank you so much for stoping by!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;
~Shawnie B.

Love and Sympathy - CASE

It's unfortunate but it seems I've been getting more and more requests for Sympathy cards.  This card was inspired by Jacque Craig.  I really wish she had a blog or a web address where you could go to view her beautiful cards, but she doesn't seem to have one currently at the moment.  I was fortunate to see her shared projects on a private Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website where many talented Demonstrators share their projects for others to appreciate and CASE. 

The card was created with more muted colors. Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla, & Soft Suede. I like the design of this card.  No fuss & no muss.  Easy to complete, yet there are enough details to keep it from being boring.  I think the designer paper I used makes the real difference though.  That's what I really like about Stampin' Up!'s product lines.  There are so many different combinations of stamps, dies, papers, punches, etc... that all work well with each other.  It's just up to you and your imagination as to how it turns out! 

This card was created with the following Stampin' Up! supplies:

  • Stamp Set/s:
    • Love and Sympathy
    • Creative Elements
  • Punches:
    • Lace Ribbon Border Punch
  • Big Shot:
    • Designer Frames Embossing Folder
  • Misc:
    • Halfback Pearls
    • Dimensionals
    • Sponge Daubers
  • Colors Used:
    • Pink Pirouette
    • Soft Suede
    • Very Vanilla


Thanks for stoping by!
Blessings & Inky Hugs
~Shawnie B.

Thanks




Greetings!  It has been just absolutely beautiful outside here lately.  I think Summer is here to stay.  We've even been using the air conditioner.

This card was made with the following Stampin' Up! supplies:

  •  Stamp Sets:
    • Perfect Punches
    • Creative Elements
    • Clearly for You
  • Punches:
    • Oval Punch
    • Scalloped Oval Punch
  • Big Shot
    •  Designer Frames Embossing Folder
  • Misc:
    • Sponge Daubers
    • Halfback Pearls
    • Ribbon
    • Dimensionals
  • Colors Used:
    • Pool Party
    • Peach Parfait
    • Soft Suede
I had something different in mind when I first started making this card, but then I kept getting hit with one idea after another, we ended up with this one.  I only wish my other projects were this quickly & easily put together.  Everything just "clicked".  Don't you just love it when everything falls into place with minimal effort?!

Well, I'm off to create some more!

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Blessings & Inky Hugs!

~Shawnie Bartron




Monday, May 28, 2012

Vintage Happiest Birthday

This card is inspired by the talented Ann Schach who never ceases to amaze me with her creativity.

I tried to add a lot of detail without everything looking too busy. 

This card was created with the following Stampin' Up! Supplies:
  • Stamp Sets:
    • Elements of Style
    • Apothecary Art
    • French Foliage
  • Punches:
    • Square Punch
    • Lace Ribbon Border Punch
  • Big Shot:
    • Framelits Labels Collection
    • Embosslits Beautiful Wings
    • Finial Press Embossing Folder
  • Misc:
    • Halfback Pearls
    • Ribbon
    • Sponge Dauber
    • Dimensionals
  • Colors Used:
    • Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper
    • Very Vanilla
    • Marina Mist
    • Pink Pirouette
    • Always Artichoke
    • Crumb Cake

Thank you for stopping by!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;
~Shawnie B.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Shabby Chic CASE

This card is inspired by the talented Vicki Burdick from It's a Stamp Thing. From the instant I saw this card, I just knew I had to CASE it.  It's too beautiful NOT to want to create!

The colors are muted and I tried to help all the details have a vintage appearance to them.

This card was created with the following Stampin' up! Supplies:

  • Stamp Sets:
    • Love and Care
    • Kindness Matters
  • Punches:
    • Itty Bitty Bits Punch Pack
  • Big Shot:
    • Bigz Top Note Die
    • Edgelits Adorning Accents Die
    • Textured Impressions Adorning Accents Embossing Folder
  • Misc:
    • Halfback Pearls
    • Hat Pin, Pearls, Teardrop Gems from Pretties Kit (retired)
    • Seam Binding 
    • Dimensionals
    • Faux Antique Button Brads
  • Colors Used:
    • Pink Pirouette
    • Very Vanilla
    • Soft Suede
    • Pear Pizzaz



Thank you so much for stopping by!

Blessings and Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie B

Thanks so Much in Razzleberry


Now that all my orders are complete and customers are satisfied, I'm gonna start playing catch-up.  Just about my whole stash is all but depleted so I'm thinking I'm gonna work on Thank You and Get Well Soon cards along with Fathers Day Cards today (best of intentions, right?!).   

This is when it's really nice.  I can just let my mind wander so I can create.  There is no pressure to finish or work on anything. It doesn't really matter though because I'm so used to the adrenaline from pressures at work to complete, perform, and compete that I end up challenging myself with crazy goals and time lines. 

I really wish I could go back to work but since that is no longer an option I'm going to be satisfied and grateful with what I CAN do.  "Let go and let God" as my Best Partner in Crime reminds me quite frequently, even more so lately.

Wow!  The lighting really doesn't do this card justice.  





This card was created with the following Stampin' Up! supplies:


  • Stamps:
    • French Script Background Stamp
    • Field Flowers
    • Watercolor Trio (Sentiment)
    • Kindness Matters (Butterfly background behind sentiment)
  • Punches:
    • Wow!  A punch-free card!  That doesn't happen very often ")
  • Big Shot:
    • Sizzlits Lots of Tags Label 1
    • Adorning Accents Edgelits(Scallop Border)
    • Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
  • Misc:
    • Ribbon
    • Halfback Pearls
    • Daubers (Distressing)
    • Dimensionals
  • Colors Used:
    • Soft Suede
    • Blushing Bride
    • Rich Razzleberry
    • Very Vanilla
    • Pink Pirouette
    • Crumb Cake
Thank you so much for stopping by!  

Blessings & inky hugs;

~Shawnie B.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Thank You Flower

I was pleased with how nicely this card came together.  The flower it'self is embossed with Heat & Stick Powder and Dazzling Diamonds

This card was created using the following Stampin' Up! Supplies:

  • Stamp Set's:
    • Fabulous Florets
    • Just Believe (Sentiment)
  • Punches:
    • Word Window
    • Modern Label
    • Scallop Trim Border
  • Big Shot:
    • Framed Tulips Embossing Folder
  • Misc:
    • Heat and Stick Powder
    • Dazzling Diamonds
    • Bling Gems
    • Dimensionals
    • Ribbon
  • Colors Used:
    • Certainly Celery
    • Blushing Bride
    • Marina Mist
    • Very Vanilla
    • Crumb Cake
Thanks for stopping by.

Blessings and Inky Hugs!

~Shawnie B

Coral Sympathy - Sketch Challenge

Goodness it feels so good to be back home and in my scrap room again!  My mom on the West Coast is in failed health and has been asking for me.  I think she was wanting to see me, my kids, and her great grand kids before her time here on earth is ended.  I couldn't deny her that so my two daughters and two grand babies took off to go see her.  While we were there, my 6 month old grand daughter quit breathing!  We rushed her into the E.R. and they kept her for observation for 3 days.  They determined that part of her right lung had collapsed.  Once she was stable enough to travel they released her.  It was a heck of a trip, I"ll tell you that much!

It feels soooo good to be home!

Good evening Stampers!  The weather has been so beautiful lately.  I hope it's nice where you are, too!  This is a basic card with layers and embellishments.

Here is the sketch for this weeks Sketch Challenge at Sunny Challenges and Creations



This card was created with the following Stampin' Up! Supplies:

  • Stamp Set/s:
    • Brighter Tomorrow
    • Fresh Vintage
  • Punches:
    • Postage Stamp Punch
    • Scallop Corner Punch
    • Circle Punch
  • Big Shot:
    • Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder
    • Stripes Embossing Folder
    • Labels Collection Framelits Die
    • Beautiful Wings Embosslits
  • Misc:
    • Halfback Pearls
    • Dimensionals
    • Ribbon
    • Staple
    • Wild Wasabi Embossing Powder
    • Embossing Buddy
    • Heat Gun
  • Colors Used:
    • Concord Crush
    • Wisteria Wonder
    • Peach Parfait
    • Crumb Cake
    • Very Vanilla
Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie B.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Floral Thanks in Island Indigo

There are a few different features associated with this card. I hope you enjoy it.  One of the details is the center frame popped up with Dimensionals, the sentiment embossed in white (I like the way the white stands out against the Not Quite Navy distressed around the piece), and the two Itty Bitty buttons laced with silver floss. 

This card was created with the following Stampin' Up! supplies:
  • Stamp Set/s:
    • Bordering on Romance
    • So Happy for You (sentiment)
  • Punch/s:
    • Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
  • Big Shot:
    • Nesties Labels Three
  • Misc:
    • Itty Bitty Shapes Buttons
    • White embossing powder
    • Embossing Buddy
    • Embossing Gun
    •  Silver Floss
    • Dimensionals
    • Bling Gem
  • Colors Used:
    • Island Indigo
    • Baja Breeze
    • Whisper White

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie B.




Friday, May 18, 2012

Pastel Thanks So Much

I really wish I could remember the creative person who inspired the design of this card.  I stamped the images with black ink and then outlined and colored in with my white gel pen.  Once the white gel ink was dry, I colored with my Stampin' Pastels to give it a soft look. I liked her version better because the gel pen didn't cover over the black ink where it did on mine.

This card was created with the following Stampin' Up! Supplies:
  • Stamp Sets:
    • Simply Soft
    • Sincere Salutations
  • Punches:
    • Extra Large Oval Punch
    • Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
  • Big Shot:
    • Designer Frames Embossing Folder
    • Framelits Labels Collection
    • Adorning Accents Embossing Folder
  • Misc:
    • Stampin' Pastels
    • White Gel Pen
    • Q-TIps for applying Pastels
    • Victoria Crochet Trim
    • Halfback Pearls
  • Colors Used:
    • Not Quite Navy
    • Pink Pirouette
Thank you so much for stopping by.  Your feedback is very appreciated and I look forward to reading it.

Blessings & Inky Hugs!

~Shawnie B.
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