Wisteria Wonder Meets Rose Red

 The new ruffled ribbon for the In-Colors is so nice.   It is the perfect accent to this card.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:
Wisteria Wonder Card Stock, item #122922
Whisper White Card Stock, item #100730
Rose Red Classic Ink, item #101778
VersaMark Ink, item #102283
Baker's Twine - White, item #1024262
Wisteria Wonder 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, item #122973
Lace Ribbon Border Paper Punch, item #122362
Extra Large Oval Paper Punch, item #119859
Tagtastic Stamp Set, Hostess Rewards
Button Buddies Stamp Set, item #122735 - Wood OR #122737 - Clear Mount
Designer Buttons - Subtles, item #119745

I stamped out two of the flowers and cut them out by hand using my paper snips (item #103579).  These are the BEST scissors I've ever used for precise cutting.   I even have one pair that I use for ribbon only (highly recommend this).  I tied a bow on the handle to remind me to use it for ribbon only.  This way I always have clean cuts on my ribbon.   Once I had the flower stamped & cut out, I glued one onto my card.  Then using a dimensional, I put the 2nd layer on and curled the petals up just a bit.  The center of the flower is a perfect match for our buttons.

I used the VersaMark ink to obtained the deeper Wisteria Wonder flowers on the card base.  VersaMark creates a watermark effect on medium to light color card stock.   I also sponged the edges of the sentiment and over the lace border piece to add a bit more color.

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Pearls or Rhinestones - Which would you choose? Plus MDS Downloads

Tri-Fold Card #1 Dyed Pearls

 Tri-Fold Card #2 - Dyed Rhinestones

The other day I posted a mini tutorial to my blog on how to dye Stampin' Up! Rhinestones using Sharpie Permanent Markers.  You can create the same effect with our Stampin' Up! Pearls also.  Today I wanted to show you the same card design, but one with rhinestones and the other with pearls.  Which do you like better?  

I used the Triple Layer Punch - Doily to accent this card.   Island Indigo (layer 1 of the punch) and Pool Party (layer 3 of the punch) were centered with pearls and rhinestones.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:

Pool Party Card Stock, item #122924

Island Indigo Card Stock, item #122923

Just Add Cake DSP, item #124339

Jewels - Basic Rhinestones, item #119246

Jewels - Basic Pearls, item #119247

Triple Layer Punch - Doily, item #122465

New MDS downloads have been added today.

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)

Cards for Soldiers - Cute Animals

Once a week I have a get together here and people who attend make work on their own projects or help make cards for our soldiers overseas.  The cards that we make are blank inside.   We send a card and an envelope so that when the soldier picks the card they want, they have an envelope to go with it.  These cards are sent by the box full, and the soldiers then have them to send to their family and friends.   Currently I have a friend serving overseas.  These cards will go directly to her and her unit.

The little animals are made with foam and are a great addition to a card for a child.   They are NOT Stampin' Up! products, but I used Stampin' Up! TomBow multi-purpose glue and the card itself will be all Stampin' Up! products.

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)

One Card Style - Four Different Looks

The minute I saw this stamp set I knew it would be perfect for creating backgrounds, embossing, and so much more.

My Friend Stamp Set, item #122585 - Wood OR item #122587 - Clear Mount   set of 5 stamps

 The first photo is of all 4 cards.   From left to right, then next row:
1.   Card was stamped with Classic Ink.
2.   Card was stamped with Versamark
3.   Card with Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder & Sponging.
4.  Car with Versamark, Wild Wasabi Embossing Powder.

 This card was created with Wild Wasabi Classic Ink for both stamped images.

I like the look of a watermark which is easily accomplished using a stamp and VersaMark Ink.   My Friend was stamped with Wild Wasabi Classic Ink. Using just the VersaMark Ink, you create a watermark look on the card stock.

This version was stamped with VersaMark, then Wild Wasabi Embossing Powder, heat set.   My friend was stamped with classic ink.

And my final example was stamped with VersaMark, then clear embossing powder, heat set.  Then I sponged over the area with classic ink and wiped the ink off the embossed area (it comes right off).  Stamped my friend with classic ink.   Sponge in a circular motion.

Stampin' Up! Products:
My Friend Stamp Set, item #122585 - Wood OR item #122587 - Clear mount
Wild Wasabi Card Stock, item #108641
Wild Wasabi Classic Ink, item #109014
VersaMark Pad, item #102283    (refill item #102193)
Stampin' Sponges, item #101610
Stampin' Emboss' Powder, item #123224
Very Vanilla Card Stock, item #101650
Embossing Buddy, item #103083
Powder Pals, item #102197
Heat Tool, item #100005

I highly recommend using the Embossing Buddy on your card stock before you stamped it with VersaMark and Embossing Powder.  It really will help cut down on the static electricity.

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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)

My Digital Studio Downloads - July 5, 2011 - 2nd post today

The newest downloads for MDS may be viewed 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)