Thank You Card Accented with Tiny Pearls

I needed a thank you card the other day, and this is the card I made.   The tiny pearls are one of my favorite embellishments from Stampin' Up!.  The long string of pearls was a perfect accent I thought to the ribbon and card.  I did use a couple "strings" to go all the way across the card.  They are easy to place as the ribbon is stitched down the middle (great guideline) and the pearls have adhesive on the back.   Lay the pearls out on the ribbon and then press firmly in place.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:
Jewels - Basic Pearls, item #119247
Watercolor Pencils, item #101879
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, item #113439
Framelits - Labels Collection, item #125598
Embosslits - Beautiful Wings, item #118138
Designer Series Paper - Twitterpated, item #125406
3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon - Baja Breeze, item #125571
Outlined Occasions Stamp Set, item #126014 (Wood) OR #126016 (Clear) - Sale-A-Bration item


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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Blossom Paper Punch Flower Card #2 - Butterflies All Around

This card just makes me smile.  I'm sure it is because of the butterflies and the assorted colors. I used scraps of card stock and designer series paper to create the butterflies.  The butterflies were attached to the card using mini glue dots so that the wings should be up off of the card to give a 3D effect.

A close-up of the butterflies.  Notice all the texture on them (I used Embosslits from Stampin' Up! which cut and emboss at the same time).

This is a sample of a "negative" image.   When I used the framelits for the Big Shot, it leave a negative image behind on the card stock.   For my card on Tuesday, I used the cut out image and today I used the negative image by trimming the card stock to fit my card base.   A great way to recycle rather than just toss.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:
Designer Series Paper - Mocha Morning Specialty, item #122366 (flower)
Designer Series Paper - Twitterpated, item #125406  (small label background)
Old Olive Card Stock, item #100702 (leaves)
Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, item #119685 (flower - 2 layers, larger label background)
Very Vannila Card Stock, item #101650 (care base, flower - 1 layer and stamped center)
Mixed Bunch Stamp Set, item #125535 - Wood OR #125537 - Clear Mount (flower center)
Modern Label Paper Punch, item #119849 flower - smaller scalloped layers)
Blossom Paper Punch, item #125603 (flower - larger scalloped layers)
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, item #113439

Embosslits - Beautiful Wings, item #118138 (butterflies)

Mini Glue Dots, item #103583

The following two items are Sale-A-Brations items:
Elementary Elegance Stamp Set, item #125120 - Wood OR #125122 - Clear Mount (tiny birds)
Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack, item #127279

You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Sale-A-Bration Reminder

 Click HERE to view the Sale-A-Bration Brochure

Sale-A-Bration runs from January 24 thru March 31, 2012.  It is one of our largest promotions from Stampin' Up!   Demonstrators and customers alike anticipate and look forward to this promotion each year.  We are right in the middle of it now with just about 6 weeks left.   Don't miss out on the opportunity to earn FREE Stampin' Up! products.

For every $50 you spend (before tax & shipping) on Stampin' Up! Products, you may choose one item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure.  There is no limit to the number of products you may earn or the number of times you may order during the promotion.    There is such a wide variety of products from stamps, brads, ribbons, designer series paper, fabric, Big Shot items, and MORE!!!!

You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Blossom Paper Punch Flower and My Digital Studio Downloads - February 15, 2012

Here's my creation using the punch flower that I showed you yesterday.   The card was created using the new Label Collection Framelits, the Blossom Punch, Modern Label Punch along with some stamps.   I'm really pleased with the result.   This card could be used for almost any occasion and the color combination could easily be switched out.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:
Designer Series Paper - Mocha Morning Specialty, item #122366 (flower)
Designer Series Paper - Twitterpated, item #125406  (small label background)
Old Olive Card Stock, item #100702 (leaves)
Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, item #119685 (flower - 2 layers, larger label background)
Very Vannila Card Stock, item #101650 (care base, flower - 1 layer and stamped center)
Mixed Bunch Stamp Set, item #125535 - Wood OR #125537 - Clear Mount (flower center)
Modern Label Paper Punch, item #119849 flower - smaller scalloped layers)
Blossom Paper Punch, item #125603 (flower - larger scalloped layers)
Blossom Petals Builder Paper Punch, item #121808 (leaves)

The following two items are Sale-A-Brations items:
Elementary Elegance Stamp Set, item #125120 - Wood OR #125122 - Clear Mount (tiny birds)
Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack, item #127279

The latest My Digital Studio downloads are now available.   Click HERE.
 
You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Paper Punch Flowers

Flowers done, now to create my card.   More information tomorrow with additional photographs of the completed card I'm working on.

Happy Valentines' Day !!!!

You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)