Showing posts with label Stampin' Up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stampin' Up. Show all posts

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Happy Father's Day


I only had to make one Father’s Day card this year (loooooong story and you don’t want to read it here) As usual, I waited until the night before to make it and I think it came out pretty good. I work much better under pressure. Always have and always will.

Now, on to the details of the cards. I got my inspiration from Nichole Heady’s Special Dad Card. She created the background using her new Guide Lines Stamp Set. I wanted to make a background as well and used the dotted square from PTI’s Borders & Corners Monogram Edition. I used So Saffronink from SU and a “cheap” ink called “slate” from the dollar section at AC Moore. I love this color grey but now I need paper to match and that has been a problem. The sentiment on the card was created using MS word. The phrasing is from another PTI set called Father Knows Best. I don't have this set, yet. If $ were no object, I would have each and every one of PTI’s stamp sets (as well as a ton of other stuff that I don’t need). I know your with me on that!
I hope you like the card and thanks for looking. Have a great Sunday!

Monday, March 10, 2008

Polka Dots & Paisley

By far, the Stampin' Up set that I have enjoyed the most is Polka Dots & Paisley. I have found so many uses for this stamp set ...from the obvious, cards ... to scrapbook pages and wrapping paper. I love it, love it, love it.

Surprisingly, my favorite stamp from the set is the polka-dot background. It is very subtle and it looks great when used tone on tone with Versa Mark ink. I find myself using this particular stamp over and over. But, I didn't use it on this card, did I? Go figure?

I'm not sure who the recipient of this card will be, but, whoever receives it, I hope they will enjoy it. I sure do.


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Stamps: Polka Dots & Paisley
Card stock: Old Olive, So Saffron & Cameo Coral
DP(Desinger Paper): Petals & Paisley
Ink: Old Olive
Accessories: Target- paper flowers; Brads- Making Memories; Ribbon: Michael's