tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11182330146611174432023-11-16T00:02:08.655-08:00Paper Holiday RevisitedNeed a holiday? Pack your best paper crafting tools and join me for some inspiration and sharing.Lucihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12321754521171085584noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118233014661117443.post-28478729173079860622020-05-20T03:56:00.001-07:002020-05-20T03:59:23.691-07:00Dreamy Dragonfly<h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A Cheerful Visitor</h2>
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Have you ever seen a silver dragonfly before? Shortly after a loved one passed, I saw something glistening on my tree. I was in awe. It was a shimmering pure silver dragonfly. What a special creature! I was told she was a gift... a cheerful visitor during a sad time. I'll take it.</div>
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So, here is my version of a the silver dragonfly. </div>
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Yesterday, I found my Stampin Up Shimmery White art paste. I just love this stuff. It just takes a card to the next level with sparkling texture. There's nothing like a little sparkle, am I right?!</div>
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I don't know if you can see the beautiful shade of mauve on your screen, but I think that is what makes this card, dreamy... at least for me.</div>
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On top of that gritty sparkle, I added a piece of white cotton gauze. With a 3" folded piece of cotton gauze, I loosened the strings by stretching it over the brick, then swirled... the messier the better. </div>
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Gluing the gauze in place is a bit tricky. But, adhering all of the layers on top, I don't think the strings are going anywhere. I love how the cotton just softens everything. Can't wait to try the combination of these layers again.</div>
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I used silver metallic card stock for more shine and a light patterned paper beneath, all while resting on shades of greenery.</div>
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I really enjoyed seeing this card come together. Maybe it was the colors... the texture... the sparkle... or maybe a reminder of a cheerful visitor.</div>
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If you would like to make this card, (or, just see it again - and maybe - favorite it 😁), please take a peek at the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/797925340/diy-dragonfly-card-kit-3-80lb-white" target="_blank">card kit</a> in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HangingByAThreadLLC" target="_blank">Etsy store</a>. </div>
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Thank you for visiting.</div>
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Have a joyful day!</div>
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<br />Lucihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12321754521171085584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118233014661117443.post-37562770231497220302020-05-16T07:25:00.000-07:002020-05-16T07:25:20.181-07:00Postal Carrier Appreciation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I guess I was taking postal carriers for granted. Someone shared <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoL8g0W9gAQ" target="_blank">this video</a> with me (warning, crude humor)*, which suggests that the US Postal Service, helpful and vital for so many years in America, is in now in danger of becoming insolvent by the end of this summer:<br />
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A law was passed in 2006 which required the <a href="https://www.thoughtco.com/postal-service-losses-by-year-3321043" target="_blank">USPS to refund retiree health benefits</a>, causing significant losses:<br />
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Now, I have no affiliation with the post office, nor am not making any political statement. I just think it is a terribly unfortunate problem. Alternatives to USPS will command much higher postage costs and cuts in the service we have come to know and appreciation in all areas from rural to suburban to city.<br />
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I, for one, would miss the postal service, if it disappeared. We, personally, rely on our mail carriers for vital deliveries (truly, vital). Not only that, I know not everyone has a mail carrier like ours (friendly, helpful and what you expect from the USPS). I know I cannot solve this problem, but at the very least, I think it is time for me to show a little appreciation every now and again to my mail carrier. Here's to our mail carriers!<br />
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So, in appreciation of my postal worker, thank you for being on the front lines, especially in this pandemic:<br />
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*This is John Oliver humor, and is not for everyone's taste. Beyond his humor, though, he does offer some staggering points.<br />
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Postal Appreciation Day is in February. </div>
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I hope we will be celebrating it in 2021.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I am really going deep into my stash and re-discovering some beautiful papers. This was one of my favorite collections, as the colors remind me of summer. Beautiful berry colors and shades of sunshine! (Wait... can you have shades of sunshine?!)</span></div>
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It was a rainy day when I put these colors together and immediately, I liked the way the contrast of the lighter shaped card stands out from the more solid pattern cardstock. </div>
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The layout was one I used a while ago with a different card. I love the simplicity of it, yet it looks, shall we say... a bit sophisticated (<i><span style="color: #666666;">said in a British accent</span></i>).</div>
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The gem is placed at the point of the off-set angle, and it is, well... that little bit of sparkle which tells the recipient: <i><span style="color: purple;">Yes! Yes, you are worth my using a Stampin Up embellishment that costs $10,000</span></i>...😜</div>
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So, if you or someone is interested in making this card, here are the pieces you will need. And, if you don't feel like measuring, cutting,<br />
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... tying a bow, all of that is done for you in a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/791571252/diy-cardmaking-card-kit-3-stampin-up?ref=shop_home_active_1&pro=1" target="_blank">kit</a> that I am selling on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HangingByAThreadLLC" target="_blank">Etsy</a>.<br />
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I am getting more together as time goes on. They do take a while to coordinate, cut and put together. So please check back again, soon. <br />
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Want to see something special? Write to me - let me know what you are interested. Maybe someone else wants the same, and I can get a nice kit together for you.<br />
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Thank you for stopping by. Please feel free to leave a comment, and/or stop by my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HangingByAThreadLLC" target="_blank">Etsy store</a> to "favorite" something.<br />
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Think Summer!<br />
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With a rainbow of colors, this congrats card is easily assembled with layers and sparkle. </div>
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I like this layout because it's simple and clean. The background has the color and the focal point is the center sentiment die cut. To make the "congrats" die cut stand out, I added a cluster of shapes behind the word. </div>
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Lucihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12321754521171085584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118233014661117443.post-43323029931448168982020-05-04T17:05:00.001-07:002020-05-05T09:55:34.325-07:00Please Just Make This StopI was watching the news last night and they shared a video of extremely tired, suffering nurse. Her sheer physical and mental exhaustion was completely evident. If I could read what her eyes were saying, I would swear I could hear:<br />
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She made such an impression on me.<br />
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It made me pause and reconsider my experience of social distancing, and how difficult and inconvenient it may be for me. But, I cannot forget the nurse's eyes, desperately begging for this horror to stop.<br />
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We all have our challenges in this pandemic. But, if it can help her, or other medical heroes, I am going to do my best.<br />
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My advice to anyone who is going stir crazy at home, please consider taking up a craft for a few moments. I promise, you will feel so good being creative, and even more so, knowing that you helped a healthcare hero.<br />
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If you are looking for paper-crafting activity, I am posting more DIY kits today in my Etsy store. They are taking a while to put together and post, but I will continue. I hope you will stop by. Visit. If you like something, and it can keep you busy, creative and happy at home, please try it. I am trying to make them fun for you by leaving out most of the tedious prep work, and color coordination.<br />
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Whatever you do, l<span style="text-align: center;">et's all do our part to stay at home to stop the spread of the virus. </span><br />
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So this card is mostly a collage of trendy things I love... paper, lace, washi tape, designer paper, gold flakes, ombre letters, and of course, diamonds!<br />
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<br />Lucihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12321754521171085584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118233014661117443.post-47092956378452497542018-08-22T07:38:00.003-07:002018-08-22T07:39:19.483-07:00Watercolor Art with Brusho Crystals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Want to step up your stampin' game? Then, you might want to try these <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/product/144101/brusho-crystal-colour" target="_blank">brusho crystals</a>.<br />
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With just a tiny amount of crystals and some water, you can achieve a pretty blend of watercolors. Definitely use watercolor paper and an archival/permanent black ink for your stamp, prior to using the crystals and water. A heat tool is helpful to dry in between some colors, so that they don't get too muddy.<br />
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The tag was gold embossed on the edges and on the sentiment. Can you also see the gold embossed dots between the flowers?<br />
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This is just a simple monochromatic card with an intricate floral stamp arrangement. I popped the center flower by stamping on another cardstock, fussy-cutting and popping with a dimensional.<br />
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And, tone on tone punching adds a type of shadow, like a ruffle... you know it's there, it feels good, but it's not overwhelming.</div>
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I loved how using two coordinating die-cuts together created a lace-y, delicate flower. Originally, I was making this a 2-step die cutting process... put one die cut through, then match up the other die cut... 'cause ya' know, I like to do double work... :P<br />
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This card utilized a background die cut over designer paper for an interested colored effect. I took the extra card stock diamonds (a girl can never have too many diamonds) from the die cut background and added for additional layer and texture.<br />
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This year's Sale-A-Bration stamp, <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=147202" target="_blank">Heartfelt Blooms</a>, just knocks it out of the park. I had a chance to play with it, and what a versatile stamp! This stamp can be the centerpiece in a clean and simple card... or it can be used to create an elegant layered card.</div>
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Here, I stamped the flower bunch in Smoky Slate. Then I accented the florals with different colors of pastels. As you can see the grey ink gives this a soft and muted color:</div>
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If you like a muted look, stop there. While pretty, I felt it still needed a bit of "oomph" in certain areas. So, I grabbed a black drawing pencil and added light and dark strokes. I think the addition of these shadows make all the difference. It almost looks like it was hand-drawn, no?<br />
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It was so relaxing to color and "sketch," and I think it offers a great look to a CAS card:<br />
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So, pick up a black pencil, turn on some soft background music and go to town. So fun!<br />
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Happy New Year everyone! January sure seemed to fly by, didn't it? I am finally able to dig into my new shipment of fun supplies in the best season of stamping -- Stampin Up's Sale-A-Bration 2018. </div>
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<span style="color: #666666;">NEW DATE: March 23, 2018. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewyAK4TWiJTv46FJ0NV2pcpEUEOOjMlZ8WFSp3R--dvv30LA/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">RSVP here.</a></span></div>
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<b>2. <span style="color: #741b47;">If you order $50</span></b> or more from me, between now and stamp camp you will:<br />
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<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">Get a <b>discount</b> on stamp camp.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">Get a <b>free stamp set </b>or other item from the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=100010" target="_blank">Sale-A-Bration webstore</a> or view the <a href="https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/catalogs/Sale-A-Bration%202018/20180103_SAB18-1_en-US.pdf" target="_blank">Sale-A-Bration Catalog (PDF)</a>.</span></li>
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<b>3. </b> <b><span style="color: #741b47;">For new supplies</span></b>, go to the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=100300" target="_blank">Occasions Catalog Webstore</a> or view the <a href="https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/catalogs/2018%20Occasions%20Catalog/20180103_OCC18_en-US.pdf" target="_blank">Occasions Catalog (PDF)</a>.</div>
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<b>4. <span style="color: #741b47;">For great deals</span></b>, visit the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=100100" target="_blank">Clearance Rack</a>!<br />
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When I think of sunflowers, I think of beautiful bright yellow-orange happy flowers. Somewhere along the line, I spotted pink sunflowers! OMG - I absolutely adore the Powder Pink layers along with Smokey Slate giving shadow in this 2-step stamped card. </div>
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Look at my imperfect centers! That's right, imperfection does not matter with this stamp set, <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=144783" target="_blank">Painted Harvest</a>. It welcomes imperfection. </div>
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Don't like the first stamp impression? Stamp it again! These stamps practically beg you to do just that. Each layer of stamp impression, gives this flower more depth and watercolor-y dreaminess.</div>
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Thank you for your visit.</div>
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P.S. My next stamp camp is scheduled for October 13, 2017. Pencil it in on your calendar and RSVP <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUx87xVQTcU280SfDNrzjeDZXPIPYYBObeM8dYHIjedBMOjw/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I am beyond lucky that in the Fall, I can look out my studio window to see a spectacular show of vibrant and lavish colors so gracefully gifted to me by nature. I can already see some of the early color-loving leaves presenting a dramatic brushstroke of red within a sea of a still-green forest.</div>
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OK… well enough about my view. This card is the vision of what my view is to become. There has been so much inspiration on the web for this type of design, so I will try to add what I think might be my personal touch, within the directions:</div>
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<li>Using the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=139673" target="_blank">Woodland Textured embossing folder</a>, ink and stamp the embossing folder. (I used the tree spots from the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=137163" target="_blank">Sheltering Tree stamp set</a>. The inks that I stamped progressed from light to darker rich Autumn color inks - cleaning in between each color.)</li>
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Thank you to all who generously offer inspiration and challenges on the web! Feeling like Autumn, too? Try the <a href="http://suochallenges.com/?p=6236" target="_blank">Autumn Colors</a> challenge.<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">P.S. My next stamp camp is scheduled for October 13, 2017. Pencil it in on your calendar. </span></div>
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<br />Lucihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12321754521171085584noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118233014661117443.post-18975762709861744312017-09-22T12:06:00.001-07:002017-09-22T16:38:40.561-07:00Summer Send-Off Stamp Camp - Gold Congrats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here's another stamp camp design. The 2017-18 SU catalog has a bevy of layout ideas. This card was for the most part, <i>cased</i> for the shine and beautiful watercolor papers. I liked the idea of using the snow folder as "confetti" in this happy card.<br />
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Feathers, being so trendy right now, seemed to fit perfectly on the left. The best part of 2 step stamping the feather (which by the way has more than just 2 layers - so you can go crazy with the combinations of colors) is the 3 dimensionality and realistic shading of a feather image, which seems to mimic the watercolored style of the designer paper.</div>
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<span style="color: purple;">P.S. My next stamp camp is scheduled for October 13, 2017. Pencil it in on your calendar. </span></div>
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<br />Lucihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12321754521171085584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118233014661117443.post-4282683231305026292017-09-22T08:01:00.002-07:002017-09-22T13:48:14.093-07:00Summer Send Off Stamp Camp - The Light<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Goodbye Summer </span></div>
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Happy first day of Fall 2017. I've been wanting to post our farewell to summer cards from stamp camp, so here we go…</div>
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This has to be one of my favorite 2 step stamps (just to be clear, I have <i>many</i> favorites, and I really like this one). The light house is stamped with a darker shade to show the dramatic shadow of late summer sun on the other side. </div>
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I cut out the lighthouse to add dimension to the layers, plus it provides a forgiving approach to hiding my non-perfect 2-step-stamp line-up. Beneath the lighthouse are the <i>lime-light</i> beams stamped on a circle shape of seagulls and waves.</div>
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Lastly, I adore the sentiment. I am so grateful to have people in my life that shine beautiful light… so grateful.<br />
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Wishing you a peaceful day,<br />
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I was honored to be asked to make a special thank you card. After listening to the request, I realized this card had to be something more than special - it had to be full of love, because of the kindness that was offered in the aid that contributed to my friend's long recovery. Words, I felt, could not be enough.</div>
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So, with that in mind, I set to work and here is the result:</div>
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You can see there is a combination of of stamped sentiment, sponged edges, layered florals, and thinlit die cuts. </div>
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While I wanted the colors to be subdued and soft, I found the perfect shade of pop (Watermelon Wonder - In Color '16), and made a layered flower. To make this flower, I punched 4 layers of card stock, fastened them together with a tiny SU brad, then rolled each petal up until I liked the look. This took a bit of time and fuss… and love.</div>
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The butterfly on top of the note tag is a layered with multiple punches to repeat the shape, adding dimension, texture and even a little flutter. The gold die cut center adds the shine. The personal note tag can be pulled out from the pocket by the burlap ribbon.<br />
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My favorite little accent is this detail in the corner. I cut, rolled and sponged a layer of the designer paper to create a curl that I purposely made to reveal a subtle bird in flight… f<span style="text-align: center;">reedom.</span></div>
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Above the curl, I added a rhinestone accent and a piece of a doily. Did I mention that I love texture?</div>
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This card helped me to slow down and enjoy each layer as I built it, loving each piece. Maybe I achieved the goal for making this thank you card after all - it had to be filled with love.</div>
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<i><span style="color: #999999;">NOTE: There are some ideas that made this card in the "flying spirit of birds" from <a href="http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/challenge-92.html" target="_blank">Time Out Challenges</a>. Were you able to find my winged friends - and their spirit - in this card? Thank you Steph for recommending!</span></i></div>
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The twisted easel card has a few steps, and since I decided to make more of these as appreciation gifts for some wonderful people, I tried to take pictures of the steps (bad lighting, though) to record the steps:</div>
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<b>Before beginning</b>: Make a template from a 4.25 x 5.5 piece of card stock. Punch a circle in the bottom right corner. Use the template to punch the hole in the same place on each card layer.</div>
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1. Fold the card base (4.25 x 11) in half. Score a diagonal line from the top right to the bottom left of the card. Use the template and punch a circle in the bottom right part of the triangle. </div>
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2. Use the template and punch a circle in the bottom right of a piece of 5.5 x 4.25 card stock. This will be the top layer of the card. Add card stock and designer paper trim on the bottom of this front panel.</div>
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4. Adhere vellum to the backside of the front panel.</div>
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5. Adhere the front panel to the base of the card, matching the circles together. Add die cut shapes and stamp sentiments.</div>
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6. Package the card in a cellophane bag with chocolate, a votive and directions. Top with a tag.</div>
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Here's a twist on an easel card. This card appears to bend to the side as it folds back! A small, raised star keeps the card open with a pocket for the LED candle.</div>
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Battery operated LED candles make a safe and bright glow in the back. I thought it would be perfect to use the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=143508" target="_blank">Star of Light</a> thinlet die cut to create a silhouette as it sits upon the vellum.</div>
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Now, I just need to find a way to enclose this all in an "envelope."</div>
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Stampin Up's <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142119" target="_blank">Christmas Magic</a> set brings a sense of calming scenery and magic your way. So, that's why I thought some soft watercolors would be the perfect way to color this image.<br />
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What I love about watercoloring is that it is perfectly imperfect. Not one stamped design and watercolor image will ever look exactly the same. The colors blend into one another as the water allows, and each sunset can be unique and beautiful.<br />
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In addition to the watercoloring, I added a snowflake from the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141840" target="_blank">Starlight Thinlits</a>. Yes, the stars can become snowflakes when the points are trimmed!<br />
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AND... where can you use those lace-y points that you cut off?<br />
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I took mine and adhered them to another piece of Whisper White cardstock, then punched them out to make small ornaments on the side of the card:<br />
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And, that little bow? That came from the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140396" target="_blank">Cookie Cutter Builder Punc</a>h... Love that punch... and its tiny accessories.</div>
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<br />Lucihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12321754521171085584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118233014661117443.post-51995768678218417842016-11-10T12:59:00.001-08:002016-12-21T17:48:33.933-08:00Warm Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Look closely. This is not your ordinary Christmas or Holiday stamp set. I took a 5 pointed flower to create a poinsettia bouquet at the top of a leafy wreath. But, I only accented one flower with a pearl and a stampin' dimensional (sometimes less is more). </div>
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I used three petals from the flower punch to create the leaves. And, did you notice a puddle of silver thread behind the leaves. I like those tiny details that keep the eye traveling around the card, don't you?</div>
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To make the wreath, I lightly drew a circle shape using a circular container (from Stampin Up's circular container in which the pearls came). Then, stamp on and around the circle with leaves from your favorite floral set. Lastly add holly berries and leaves, colored onto the stamp with the red and green marker.</div>
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The velum band in wrapped around the white card and adhered in the back, so the adhesive would not show. I quite liked making this card from a stamp set that turned out to be more versatile than I thought.</div>
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<br />Lucihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12321754521171085584noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118233014661117443.post-74434152489879321032016-11-08T15:54:00.004-08:002016-12-21T17:48:51.072-08:00Gingerbread Cookie Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm a little addicted to this cute <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=143493" target="_blank">Cookie Cutter stamp and punch set</a>. I added googley eyes and a red glitter heart for more gingerbread cuteness. <br />
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Can you believe the icing is simply <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=100730" target="_blank">Whisper White cardstock</a>? Whisper White is so smooth that the full stamp comes out so crisp and vibrant. <br />
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Do you notice a slight burnt edge? Try rocking a little bit of darker ink on the edges of the stamp. It's subtle, but kinda' gives him a little texture, no?<br />
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Here he is clipped to the card (...attached to a paper clip, which is then attached to the card on <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=133719" target="_blank">gold glimmer paper</a> and <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=138995" target="_blank">tear & tape</a> adhesive).<br />
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Halloween has passed, but I had to share this couple. They are made from the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142255" target="_blank">Cookie Cutter Halloween</a> stamp set and punch. I added googley eyes for fun and a heart... because, well... don't we just all need to get together these days?</div>
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Though not shown here, I clipped them to a ribbon which was tied around a candy bar for Halloween treats. Maybe the kiddos will eat the candy while using one as a bookmark? LOL...anything to get a kid to read. </div>
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I hope you will see what I did with the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=143493" target="_blank">Christmas Cookie Cutter</a> set in my next post. Love these little dudes.</div>
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How many organization ideas have I tried? How many have failed? <br />
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On my last trip to the bookstore (and by the way I am not a paid sponsor for this book), I came across this book: <i>The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up</i>, so I thought I'd take a peak. The first thing that caught my eye and spoke to me was this quote:<br />
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As one of those "creative types" -- I hate to throw anything away for fear that later on I could use it in some clever way. But, the time has come to start purging... so I bought the book (kind of ironic that I added one more thing to my home when I should be purging, huh?)<br />
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With that, I have purged one thing from my closet so far... lol. My journey continues. I am determined, nonetheless.<br />
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Wishing you joy this 2016! Lucihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12321754521171085584noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118233014661117443.post-39923413671684097452015-12-28T08:36:00.004-08:002016-12-21T17:48:33.925-08:00Up to 60% Off on Stampin Up Products<br />
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But, when I saw how it could be used for a dark sky, the impact of the glimmer was stunning. The photo of the "Oh What Fun" card does not do the glimmer paper justice. It really makes a "WOW" impact - take my word!</div>
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I also made the base of this card clear to add extra shine. Can there be too much shimmer and sparkle for one card? Nah! :)</div>
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The festivities are winding down as my sweet Rexie cozies up on the tree skirt quilt. What a whirlwind. Every year I say I'm going to get my Christmas cards made in July. Sigh...<br />
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Here's an cute and simple idea that I found on <a href="http://oakfieldcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/christmas-in-july.html" target="_blank">Oakfield Crafts</a>. Since, I am loving everything hexagon this year, I was inspired to make my own version: <br />
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When do you make your Christmas cards?<br />
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