tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21184483053534391122024-03-13T08:39:24.481-04:00Stamped and StitchedApril Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.comBlogger390125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-19869819262408400702015-04-28T09:56:00.000-04:002015-04-28T09:56:50.294-04:00I'm still alive!I thought it was high time I popped in here to mention that yes, I'm still alive, and to explain where the heck I've been for the past four months. :) If you know me in real life, you know the past couple of years have been jam packed with a lot of loss and some pretty hard stuff. Just life, but it all seemed to happen in a fairly condensed period of time. And very little of it was (is) good, with one glaring exception. Since January, we've been working our tails off to get our house ready to sell, and finally (FINALLY!) it's on the market. This has been a dream for a long, long time, and the prospect of moving is so exciting to us. But with all that tough stuff and hard work, something had to go. Actually more than one something, but for the point of this post, blogging had to go. I just needed to take a break to focus on other things. And in all honesty, I haven't been feeling overly creative lately anyway. <br />
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I do have a pile of cards waiting to be photographed and posted, and hopefully that will happen soon. But I can't make any promises--who knows, maybe my house will sell tomorrow. :) When things settle down a bit, I'm planning to begin blogging regularly, but for now, my energies are being directed toward other areas. For those of you who have emailed and asked me if everything was OK and wondered where I was, thank you. <br />
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I'm still planning on holding events, so know that I do have some things in the works! And hopefully soon, I can show off all kinds of pictures of my new stamping space, wherever that may be!April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-62660902079791659952014-12-25T00:00:00.000-05:002014-12-25T00:00:07.178-05:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Merry Christmas! I was perusing Pinterest and came across <a href="http://inkersworkshop.com/golden-wreath/#EF75" target="_blank">this card</a> by Karen Gooch, and fell in love. It was such an elegant way to use the Wonderful Wreath stamp set, and I knew I wanted to make a version of this card.<br />
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I think the only thing I changed was to put the wreath and the gold and black layers on a Cherry Cobbler card base, instead of a Basic Black base. The black was stunning, but I love the Cherry Cobbler. It's also easier to write on the inside and have it show up. :)<br />
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The wreath is embossed with gold embossing powder and I used Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details for the berries. <br />
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<b>Supplies</b><br />
<i><b>Stamps: </b> Wonderful Wreath, Good Greetings</i><br />
<i><b>Ink:</b> Gold</i><br />
<i><b>Paper: </b> Cherry Cobbler and Basic Black card stock, Gold Foil sheet</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories: </b> Big Shot, Wondrous Wreath Framelits, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details</i><br />
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Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope this day is full of joy and celebrating the Greatest Gift!<i> </i>April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-66909241490957885632014-12-24T08:42:00.000-05:002014-12-24T08:42:50.677-05:00Bright & Beautiful Shaker Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh my goodness...in all the busyness of the season, I keep forgetting to post this card! This is a really fun shaker card that makes use of the beautiful blues in the All is Calm Designer Series Paper.<br />
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I've never made a shaker card before, but I'm hooked. It is so easy. I can't wait to make more!<br />
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<li>To make this shaker card, I stamped the medium star from Bright & Beautiful, then cut it out with the coordinating Stars Framellits. </li>
<li>Next, I punched a circle in the center of the star. </li>
<li>I then cut out a larger circle in whisper white and stamped the smallest star in Lost Lagoon. </li>
<li>I also cut out a larger circle from a piece of Window Sheet.</li>
<li>Adhere the Window Sheet to the back of the star, and set aside to dry.</li>
<li>Then, take one of the foam circles from the Shaker Frames, and adhere it to the Whisper White circle. These are great, because you'll get six sets of foam circles in different sizes to make tons of shaker cards! Think Stampin' Dimensionals, only in circle form.</li>
<li>Before you remove the backing off the top of the Shaker Frames, put some glitter or other filler into the circle. I just used glitter, but if you have the Star Confetti Punch, you could punch some little stars in different colors and put those in. Or, do a combination of both!</li>
<li>Remove the adhesive backing, and set the large star on top of the Whisper White/Shaker Frames piece. </li>
<li>That's is, now you have the hardest part done! And it wasn't even that hard!</li>
<li>To finish this card, I placed some Soft Sky card stock and All is Calm DSP on the front of a Lost Lagoon card base. I tied a piece of Soft Sky Seam Binding Ribbon where the two papers meet, stamped "Merry Christmas" at the bottom, and then adhered my star to the front.</li>
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If you haven't made a shaker card, what are you waiting for? Don't wait as long as I did...these are so fun!<br />
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<b><u>Supplies</u></b><br />
<i><b>Stamps:</b> Bright & Beautiful, Good Greatings</i><br />
<i><b>Ink: </b> Lost Lagoon</i><br />
<i><b>Paper:</b> Lost Lagoon, Soft Sky, and Whisper White card stock, All is Calm DSP, Window Sheets</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories:</b> Big Shot, Stars Framelits, 1" and 1 1/4" Circle Punches, glitter</i><br />
<br />April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-77094166064113312402014-12-10T00:00:00.000-05:002014-12-10T00:00:03.953-05:00Frozen Snowflake Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While making snowflake cards this year, I was inspired to make a "Frozen" card for my great nieces. I think this fits the bill...it's snowy and sparkly, and just what those little girls will love. Of course, they will just think it's great to get a card in the mail. It doesn't take a lot to impress a four year old. This is very similar to past snowflake cards I've made, so I won't go into detail on how I did it. But if you need specifics, be sure to let me know!<br />
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<b>Supplies</b><br />
<i><b>Stamps: </b>Letterpress Winter</i><br />
<i><b>Ink:</b> Lost Lagoon, Whisper White</i><br />
<i><b>Paper:</b> Soft Sky card stock, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories: </b> Big Shot, Snowflake Card Thinlits</i>April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-91135641234269907352014-12-08T00:00:00.000-05:002014-12-08T19:07:24.991-05:00Bright & Beautiful Christmas Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm late getting this posted today. It was an insanely crazy day, as I had two classes for kids today, plus we put in new kitchen counter tops. That was not great planning. My kitchen looks like it exploded into my dining room, and there were kids bouncing off my basement walls. Whew! I'm glad it's over and I can just sit and veg for the rest of the night.<br />
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This gold star card is a little bit involved. It's not hard, but there are a lot of steps, and trying to perfectly place the largest star from the Bright & Beautiful stamp set is a little tricky because of the giant wood block it's mounted on.<br />
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Every star on this card is embossed with gold embossing powder, and I love the way it looks. The middle layer of the focal star is cut from gold glimmer paper. There is so much sparkle and shine on this card, and even though I don't normally love gold, I love this card.<br />
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<b>Supplies</b><br />
<i><b>Stamps</b>: Bright & Beautiful, Good Greetings</i><br />
<i><b>Ink:</b> Gold</i><br />
<i><b>Paper: </b> Naturals Ivory and Brushed Gold card stock, Gold Glimmer paper</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories: </b>Big Shot, Stars Framelits, Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon, Heat Tool, Gold embossing powder</i>April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-88870690323540881582014-12-05T00:00:00.000-05:002014-12-05T00:00:03.643-05:00Simple Endless Wishes Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This fun Christmas card is a CASE of <a href="http://artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/2013/12/endless-christmas-wishes.html" target="_blank">this one</a> by Debra Currier. This is such a super-simple card, and is another great one to make use of scraps of Christmas Designer Series Papers. I used a strip of Trim the Tree DSP, but I have some other, older papers that I could also use. I tend to make fairly elaborate cards to send out, but this year I'm really wanting to go simple. I think I might make a few variations of this card to send out.<br />
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I don't think this card really needs an explanation, but I do want to point out the dot of Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details in the center of the snowflakes. It gives just a little pop to an otherwise flat (but super cute!) card. <br />
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<b>Supplies</b><br />
<i><b>Stamps:</b> Endless Wishes</i><br />
<i><b>Ink:</b> Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler</i><br />
<i><b>Paper: </b> Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler card stock, Trim the Tree DSP stack</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories: </b> Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine</i>April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-46819867893796865712014-12-03T00:00:00.000-05:002014-12-03T00:00:03.986-05:00Quilted Gingerbread Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm all about simple Christmas cards this week. And while this one makes use of some retired Designer Series Paper I had in my stash, any paper could be used to make this card. It really is a great way to use up some scraps!<br />
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To make this card, I simply punched out six different patterns of DSP with my square punch. I adhered them to a piece of Garden Green card stock, then ran it through my Big Shot using the Argyle embossing folder. I also love the now-retired Square Lattice embossing folder, but when I made this card, I wanted to use something current. While nothing gives a quilted look the way the Square Lattice folder does, the good news is that the Argyle folder is a great alternative.<br />
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I used an old (but much loved!) stamp set called Gingerbread Christmas, and colored in the image with Aquapainters and ink. I punched it out with the Decorative Label punch, added some seam binding ribbon, and that's it! I did offset the quilted piece intentionally, but as I study the picture, I think it might look better if it's centered. If you try it that way, I'd love to see a picture!<br />
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<b>Supplies</b><br />
<i><b>Stamps:</b> Gingerbread Christmas (retired)</i><br />
<i><b>Ink:</b> Garden Green and Real Red ink, StazOn Jet Black ink</i><br />
<i><b>Paper: </b> Real Red, Garden Green, and Naturals Ivory card stock, Holly Berry Bouquet DSP</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories:</b> Big Shot, Argyle embossing folder, Decorative Label punch, Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon</i>April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-37514172921087569492014-12-01T07:16:00.001-05:002014-12-01T07:16:28.057-05:00Golden Endless Wishes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Did you have a happy Thanksgiving? Ours was nice, although we were definitely missing my brother-in-law. And then just like that, it turned into Christmas-time. I would have preferred to enjoy fall a little longer, but the snow on the ground made that kind of hard!<br />
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I've been having fun making Christmas cards in non-traditional colors this year. I've made a few in browns and golds, which isn't something I would expect myself to like. This one uses Soft Suede and gold, and a bit of Naturals White. It's a simple card, but I added a little bit of sparkle to the Endless Wishes snowflakes by putting a dot of Dazzling Details in the center of each.<br />
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<b>Supplies</b><br />
<i><b>Stamps:</b> Endless Wishes</i><br />
<i><b>Ink:</b> Gold</i><br />
<i><b>Paper:</b> Soft Suede, Naturals White, Gold Foil Sheets</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories:</b> Wonderful Wreath Framelits, Big Shot, Deco Frames Framelits, cotton ribbon (retired), Dazzling Details-gold</i>April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-84175520959138824512014-11-27T00:00:00.000-05:002014-11-27T00:00:02.332-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Thanksgiving! I hope your day is filled with yummy things, people you love, and lots and lots of gratitude. Today will be tough for us, as it's the first holiday for our family without my brother-in-law. But it will also be good to get that first holiday without him behind us. And on this day of gratitude, I am so thankful that he was part of our lives, even if it wasn't for as long as we would have liked. I will miss his smirking grin and dry humor at dinner today, though.<br />
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I thought that this card was quite appropriate today, as this card embodies Thanksgiving (at least to me!) Before running the background of the card through my Big Shot with the Woodgrain embossing folder, I randomly stamped with the splatter stamp in the Gorgeous Grunge set. I used Baked Brown Sugar ink on BBS card stock. Next, I used the faux suede technique on the strips of Cajun Craze and Crushed Curry.<br />
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For the "thanks" in the center, I used the rock & roll technique with Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, and Cherry Cobbler ink. Beginning with the Curry, ink the entire stamp. (But don't stamp on the paper yet!) Next, roll the edges of the stamp in Cajun, making sure to pick up enough ink to go beyond the very edge of the stamp. I will sometimes flip the stamp and put the ink to the stamp, rather than stamp to ink. Finally, roll the edges in Cherry Cobbler. Breathe on the stamp to moisten the ink, and stamp. Cut out using Apothecary Accents Framelits, snipping off the right hand side with paper snips.<br />
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I topped the whole thing off by dyeing piece of Cotton Ribbon to match the Baked Brown Sugar card stock. I simply filled an empty spritzer with rubbing alcohol, then added a few drops of ink refill. I spritzed the ribbon until it was the desired shade. I prefer this method, as it's not quite as messy as using an ink pad to dye ribbon.<br />
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<b>Supplies</b><br />
<i><b>Stamps: </b> Seasonally Scattered, Gorgeous Grunge</i><br />
<i><b>Ink:</b> Baked Brown Sugar, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler</i><br />
<i><b>Paper: </b> Baked Brown Sugar, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla card stock</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories: </b> Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Linen Thread, Cotton Ribbon, Paper Snips, Sponge</i>April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-86556248578603275692014-11-24T00:00:00.000-05:002014-11-24T00:00:00.289-05:00For All Things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This card is a CASE of <a href="http://www.toocoolstamping.com/toocoolstamping/2014/09/for-all-things-trio-of-leaves.html" target="_blank">this one by Angie Leach</a>. I thought it was so pretty, and wanted to make my own version of it. <br />
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<li>This card uses the emboss resist technique. I first stamped the speckles from Gorgeous Grunge in Crumb Cake, then embossed the leaves with clear embossing powder. The speckles will be visible though the leaves, which gives them a bit of interest and texture. </li>
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<li>Next, I used a sponge to rub Crushed Curry ink over one end of the strip of card stock, and Cherry Cobbler at the other end. I saved Cajun Craze for last, so that when I rubbed that in the middle, it would overlap and blend with the Crushed Curry and Cherry Cobbler. </li>
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<li>Because of the texture of the leaf stamp, this image will pick up a bit of the ink as it's rubbed over the embossing. I love the way it looks on this card, but wanted to point it out in case anyone was expecting it to be a perfectly clean image.</li>
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<i><b>Stamps: </b> For All Things</i><br />
<i><b>Ink: </b> Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler</i><br />
<i><b>Paper:</b> Cajun Craze and Naturals White card stock</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories: </b> Color Me Autumn Designer Washi Tape, Sponge, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Linen Thread </i>April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-50655486125578668732014-11-19T00:00:00.000-05:002014-11-19T00:00:05.611-05:00So Sorry Joy Fold Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love making Joy Fold cards. They are so easy, and yet so impressive to the recipient. They are definitely one of those "wow" cards that everyone things is so amazing, and you, the creator, know that it really wasn't that hard to make!<br />
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I thought it would be fun to show two different ways to make a Joy Fold card. The first way, shown above, is the traditional orientation for a Joy Fold card. But check out how it looks when you simply turn the card and have it open vertically, instead of horizontally. Fun, right?<br />
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I actually think I prefer the vertical version, simply because it gives a little more writing space inside the card. Not only do you have the inside of the square, but also the inside of the bottom flap. Then again, I don't always have a lot to say in a card, so for those times, I'd probably prefer the top version. :)<br />
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<b>Supplies</b><br />
<i><b>Stamps:</b> Thoughts & Prayers, So Sorry (retired)</i><br />
<i><b>Ink: </b> Sahara Sand and Tangerine Tango markers</i><br />
<i><b>Paper:</b> Sahara Sand and Very Vanilla card stock, Sweater Weather DSP (retired)</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories: </b> Simply Scored Scoring Tool</i>April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-35441754430527800402014-11-17T00:00:00.001-05:002014-11-17T00:00:07.476-05:00Simple For All Things Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is just a simple card that works great for Thanksgiving, or just as a thank you card. It would be great to give to someone just to say how much you appreciate them, too. This cute little card uses a little bit of several favorites: stamps and ink, Simply Pressed Clay, and Designer Washi Tape. <br />
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<li>I don't think this card needs a lot of explanation, but I will point out that the button was made using the Simply Pressed Clay and Molds, and I colored the clay using a few drops of Crushed Curry ink refill. </li>
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<i><b>Ink:</b> Sahara Sand, Elegant Eggplant, and Crushed Curry (ink refill)</i><br />
<i><b>Paper:</b> Sahara Sand, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla card stock</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories: </b> Simply Pressed Clay and Molds, Very Vanilla 1/8" taffeta ribbon, Color Me Autumn Designer Washi Tape </i>April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-48347103794049042262014-11-14T00:00:00.000-05:002014-11-14T00:00:01.727-05:00Wondrous Wreath<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This card is another favorite, probably because of the woodgrain in the background. Hardwood is by far my favorite background stamp! For this card, I inked it with Crumb Cake and then stamped off before stamping the card. It gives a very subtle woodgrain that doesn't detract from the main focal point, the wreath. And speaking of the wreath, can I just say how much I love the wreath bundle of stamps and framelits? There is a little tab on all the layers of stamp AND on the framelits. It makes perfectly lining up everything a piece of cake!<br />
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For this card, I used Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, and Cherry Cobbler. I love these three colors together. The wreath is topped of with a simple bow made of Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding ribbon. If you wanted to jazz up the wreath a bit, you could add a dot of Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details on each berry. <br />
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This card could be made in more color combinations than I can count. I like the traditional Christmas colors, but this same card would be gorgeous in just about any color combination. Give it a try! <br />
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<i><b>Stamps:</b> Wondrous Wreath, Good Greetings, Hardwood</i><br />
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<i><b>Paper: </b> Cherry Cobbler, Naturals White, Whisper White card stock</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories: </b> Big Shot, Wonderful Wreath Framelits, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon</i>April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-38439024270548578122014-11-12T00:00:00.000-05:002014-11-12T00:00:10.103-05:00Letterpress Winter Snowflake Flip Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I think that this card is my favorite of this batch of Christmas cards. I just love the snowflakes in Letterpress Winter. It takes a little bit of practice, but the snowflakes will line up perfectly with the snowflake shape on the card. It helps a lot that this stamp set is photopolymer, and you can see right where you need to stamp.<br />
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I used all three snowflakes in the stamp set, stamping them randomly on the card background in Whisper White ink. I then stamped the largest snowflake in the center using Lost Lagoon ink. Lost Lagoon is gorgeous with Soft Sky, in case you can't tell from the picture! I used the snowflake dies that come with the the card die to punch out one snowflake from silver Glimmer Paper, and the other from Lost Lagoon card stock. I cut banners for the greeting from the same papers. <br />
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I plan to play with this stamp set and color combination a lot more. My little great-nieces are obsessed with Frozen, and I know they would go crazy if I could make a Frozen-like card and send it to them in the mail. I can just hear the squeals now. :)<br />
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<i><b>Stamps:</b> Letterpress Winter, Teeny Tiny Wishes</i><br />
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<i><b>Paper: </b> Soft Sky and Lost Lagoon card stock, Silver Glimmer Paper</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories: </b> Big Shot, Snowflake Card Thinlits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Paper Snips, Clear Blocks</i>April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-27544864926683361552014-11-10T00:00:00.000-05:002014-11-10T00:00:06.302-05:00Chocolate Treat Holders<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I thought I'd take a little break from Christmas cards to show you this cute little treat holder my daughter made for me. It fits two Ghirardelli chocolate squares inside, and has room for a little note on the back (that was my favorite part, although I'm not showing a picture of that.)</div>
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This little cutie is so easy to make. Just cut a strip of card stock 2" x 8 1/2" long, and score at 4" and 4 1/2". Then punch the ends using the Scallop Tag Topper Punch. Tie a bow through the holes, and decorate the front as you choose. She used some retired card stock and Designer Series Paper and scallop circle punches.</div>
<br />April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-85096488937749213322014-11-06T00:00:00.000-05:002014-11-06T00:00:07.355-05:00Stitched Stocking Flip Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I pulled out some retired items to make Christmas cards this year. So many of my old stamps don't get a lot of use anymore, which is a shame, because I have so many, and I really like them all! <i>Stitched Stockings </i>was a set that retired way to early, in my opinion. It was great because the Stocking Builder Punch coordinated with it, making it so easy to punch out those little pieces for the heel, toe, and cuff of the stocking. </div>
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For this card, I used it along with the Circle Card Thinlits, because really, who doesn't love a good flip card? The white circle behind the stocking was embossed using the Argyle embossing folder. I loved that it tied in perfectly with the argyle pattern on the stocking. Argyle always makes me think of middle school, where there was a (very strict) dress code, and my friends and I wore knee socks every day. It was always fun when we wore our argyle socks on the same day. Oh, to be twelve again. No, wait. That would mean I'd have to be 13 and 14 again. No thanks. </div>
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Getting back to the card...I chose a pattern from the Trim the Tree Designer Series Paper Stack that looked like knitting. I figured that it kind of went with the stocking theme. The little strip across the bottom is embossed using the now retired Needlepoint Border embossing folders (another one that retired too quickly!) The little "Merry Christmas" comes from <i>Teeny Tiny Wishes</i>, which is probably my most used stamp set. If you're looking for a basic sentiment set that covers just about every occasion, this is it. Let me know if you'd like to order it!</div>
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<i><b>Accessories: </b> Big Shot, Circle Card Thinlits, Needlepoint Border embossing folder, Argyle embossing folder, Stocking Builder Punch, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, 2 1/2" Circle Punch</i></div>
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April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-16231218966361827612014-11-04T17:06:00.001-05:002014-11-04T17:06:23.785-05:00Christmas Bauble<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Can I just say that it's killing me to post Christmas cards when it's still fall? I can't stand how the minute Halloween is over, Christmas stuff is EVERYWHERE. What ever happened to fall and Thanksgiving? OK, so clearly this is a pet peeve of mine, but it does drive me nuts. However, I have a pile of Christmas cards to show, and not a lot else, so that's what I'm posting! :)<br />
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This card uses the new single stamp <i>Christmas Bauble</i>. I think it pairs so well with the Filigree Frame embossing folder. I highlighted the embossed parts of this cute folder by using a sponge dauber and Pool Party ink. It came out a little heavier on the ink than I had intended, and I loved seeing the variations different people did when making this at my Christmas card event. Some went even heavier, and some very light. I love that five people can make the same card and they will all have a unique element to it. That's what creating is supposed to yield--a unique product that shows a little of the person creating it. <br />
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The banners on the card are just pieces of three of the All Is Calm Designer Washi tapes, and I just snipped the ends to give them a more finished look. The bauble is embossed in silver, then water colored. See below for the exact colors I used. It's kind of an unconventional color scheme for Christmas, but it's such a pretty combination.<br />
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<i><b>Stamps:</b> Christmas Bauble</i><br />
<i><b>Ink:</b> Island Indigo, Pool Party, Smokey Slate, Pear Pizzazz</i><br />
<i><b>Paper:</b> Pool Party, Whisper White, and Naturals White card stock</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories: </b> Big Shot, Filigree Frame embossing folder, All Is Calm Designer Washi Tape, Sponge Dauber, Aquapainter, Stampin' Dimensionals, and Paper Snips (yes, that bauble is cut out by hand...no Framelits for this one!)</i>April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-5680918627924085082014-10-27T00:00:00.000-04:002014-10-27T00:00:02.891-04:00Endless Wishes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Finally! It's time for a new card! This is one of the cards we made at my Christmas card event. I'm pretty sure that I CASEd at least part of this card, if not the whole thing. So if this is your design, please let me know so I can give you credit. I love the simplicity of this card, and the white on Crumb Cake looks gorgeous!<br />
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I randomly stamped the snowflakes in white, and to give them a little bit of sparkle, I added some silver Dazzling Details. Rhinestones look even more amazing, but since I was trying to keep the cost of the card down, I went with the more economical DD. I stamped the sentiment in Crumb Cake on Naturals White card stock, and then added a beautiful bow made of Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon. Don't forget to round the corners of the card to add a fun detail. So simple, and so pretty!<br />
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<i><b>Stamps:</b> Endless Wishes</i><br />
<i><b>Ink:</b> Crumb Cake, Whisper White</i><br />
<i><b>Paper: </b> Crumb Cake, Naturals White</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories:</b> Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, Silver Dazzling Details</i><br />
April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-57871753089294254382014-10-15T09:26:00.000-04:002014-10-15T09:26:56.417-04:00Daydream Medallions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I didn't intend to go so long between posts. It's already been a busy fall that's prevented me from getting cards posted, and then last week, my brother-in-law passed away suddenly. Family has been our focus, not card making. And even now, my husband is still my first priority, so I'm not promising lots of projects in the next week or so. I'm not going to lie...this is difficult, and has shaken us deeply. We're trying to adjust and get back to a normal routine, which isn't easy when we're not getting a lot of sleep.<br />
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Fortunately, I did find one card sitting in my draft folder, and today is a good day to share this one. I love interactive cards, and this is a really fun and unique one. It's definitely an unconventional way to use the Daydream Medallions stamp set and the coordinating Floral Frames Framelits. <br />
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<i><b>Stamps</b>: Daydream Medallions, Flower Patch</i><br />
<i><b>Ink: </b> Elegant Eggplant, Crumb Cake, Versamark</i><br />
<i><b>Paper: </b> Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke, and Elegant Eggplant</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories: </b>Big Shot, Lacy Brocade embossing folder, Floral Frames and Flower Fair Framelits, Stamp-a-ma-jig </i>April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-72305061934450694542014-09-30T00:00:00.000-04:002014-09-30T00:00:02.845-04:00For All Things Flip Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh my...it's been a while. And I've been working on lots of cards, but just haven't had the time to take pictures of them! This card is one of my favorite "almost fall" cards. I love fall colors, but since I was making these for an event in September, I didn't want to go with the typical browns, oranges, reds, and yellows just yet. But Elegant Eggplant is a great color to use in the fall, and it takes center stage on this card.<br />
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The coordinating Color Me Autumn Designer Washi Tape and the Crushed Curry embossing powder used on the sentiment tie the card together and add a pop of color. The square-ish stamp in For All Things was used on the center circle, as well as the background of the card. I stamped and then stamped again without reinking in order to add variation. The inside circle is identical to the outside circle shown here, just without the washi tape and button.<br />
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<i><b>Stamps:</b> For All Things</i><br />
<i><b>Ink:</b> Elegant Eggplant, Sahara Sand, VersaMark</i><br />
<i><b>Paper:</b> Elegant Eggplant and Very Vanilla card stock</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories:</b> Big Shot, Circle Card Thinlits, Color Me Autumn Designer Washi Tape, Crushed Curry embossing powder, Heat Tool, Linen Thread, button, 2 1/2" Circle Punch</i><br />
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<br />April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-64032051551293039592014-09-15T00:00:00.000-04:002014-09-15T00:00:10.031-04:00Seasonally Scattered<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As I write this, it feels like fall is here. So this is the perfect card to share today! I debated long and hard as to whether or not I should get the set Seasonally Scattered. I loved it, but hey, I have to stick to a budget. I finally decided to go ahead and bite the bullet, and I just love this set. It's great because the three stamps can be used for three different holidays, but for so much more. The sentiments of thanks and love are useful all year! Stay tuned, because I'll be posting some additional samples soon!<br />
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<i><b>Paper:</b> Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, and Very Vanilla card stock</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories: </b> Heat Tool, Clear embossing powder, Linen Thread, various buttons, sponge</i>April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-57676365349671993692014-09-11T00:00:00.000-04:002014-09-11T00:00:02.305-04:00Simple Flower Patch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This simple card uses my new favorite, Flower Patch. I know it's practically all I use lately, but it's just a fun and pretty set. And I've always been partial to two-step stamping.<br />
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To make this card, I ran a piece of 4" x 5 1/4" Crumb Cake through my Big Shot with the Decorative Dots embossing folder, then sponged the edge with Crumb Cake ink. I tied a piece of Old Olive Baker's Twine around it, then adhered it to the front of my card. I stamped the flower using Crisp Cantaloupe, then Calypso Coral, and finally Cajun Craze. The leaves were stamped using Pear Pizzazz and Old Olive. I cut everything out using the Flower Fair Framelits, then adhered then with Stampin' Dimensionals. I made a little "thank you" banner using the Itty Bitty Banners stamp set and the Bitty Banners Framelits.<br />
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That's it! So simple, but pretty darn cute!<br />
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<i><b>Stamps:</b> Flower Patch, Itty Bitty Banners</i><br />
<i><b>Ink:</b> Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Cajun Craze, Pear Pizzazz, and Old Olive</i><br />
<i><b>Paper:</b> Crumb Cake and Whisper White</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories:</b> Big Shot, Decorative Dot embossing folder, Flower Fair Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Old Olive Baker's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals </i>April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-8457341820934398602014-09-08T00:00:00.000-04:002014-09-08T00:00:03.846-04:00More Bloom with Hope<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I have two variations on the same card, both of which use the hostess set, Bloom with Hope. I'm really having so much fun with this set. It's so versatile, as it's great for water coloring, or coloring with markers or Blendabilities. I think it would also be a great set to do a bleach technique. <br />
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Both of these cards are essentially constructed the same way, but with a few differences, so I'll just point out some highlights.<br />
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<li>The Wisteria Wonder ribbon on the top card started out as white satin ribbon. I added a few drops of Wisteria Wonder ink to a spritzer full of alcohol, then just sprayed it on the ribbon to dye it. </li>
<li>The flowers on the top card were colored using Classic Ink and Aqua Painters.</li>
<li>The flowers below were colored with Calypso Coral Blendabilites.</li>
<li>I did some paper piercing on the tag below. I like how it adds interest to the tag. I would have done it on the top card, but since I was quickly trying to demonstrate how to make this card, I left that step out.</li>
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Yippee! It's Friday! I don't know about you, but I'm ready for the weekend. I have a quick and easy card to show today that uses the Blendabilities markers. They are so much fun to use, and I'm so surprised at how much I love them. I shouldn't be surprised, though, because I end up loving just about everything that Stampin' Up! offers.<br />
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<li>I cut a strip of Daffodil Delight card stock, then cut it into a banner. The easiest way to do that is to use your Paper Snips and cut about one inch up the center of the end. Simply cut from each corner in to where the end of the first cut ends. </li>
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<li>Next, I inked up the Hardwood background stamp, then placed the piece of Soft Suede card stock on top. I covered that with a piece of scrap paper and then used my brayer over it to "stamp". It's so much easier to do it this upside-down way! </li>
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<li>Finally, I colored the large poppy-type flower from Bloom with Hope. I used my Cherry Cobbler Blendabilities for the petals, and Daffodil Delight for the center. I did cut out the flower by hand...I don't do a lot of fussy cutting these days, but it was worth the effort for this flower.</li>
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<i><b>Stamps: </b> Bloom with Hope</i><br />
<i><b>Ink:</b> Soft Suede and Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Cherry Cobbler and Daffodil Delight Blendabilites</i><br />
<i><b>Paper:</b> Naturals White, Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight, and Whisper White card stock</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories:</b> Brayer, Paper Snips, Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits</i>April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118448305353439112.post-59150985820995270172014-09-02T15:30:00.000-04:002014-09-02T15:30:25.414-04:00Endless Birthday Wishes Gift Card Holder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Don't you just love a Tuesday that feels like a Monday? Or maybe what I love is the prospect of Friday coming a lot sooner this week! I can only hope. :)<br />
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Today I have a fun card that serves double duty as a gift card holder. This card is super simple in its construction, and really wows the recipient when they open it. Or maybe it's the gift card inside that offers the wow? No, I think it's the fact that the gift card pops up, because I recently gave a similar card to a relative that never shows any kind of appreciation over my handmade cards, and this one elicited the tiniest hit of being impressed from said relative.<br />
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<li>Cut two pieces of Designer Series Paper or card stock 4" x 6" each, and score at 1", 2", and 3" so there are 4 one inch sections. </li>
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<li>Apply Sticky Strip as shown in the picture below (I'll refer to the top piece as piece A and the bottom as piece B). </li>
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<li>Attach the bottom section of piece A to the inside, along the top of the crease, then fold over so that the top section of piece A is attached to the inside just under the crease. </li>
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<li>Piece B has Sticky Strip on only one section. Lay this section on the inside of the card, below the already attached DSP so that the edge with the sticky strip is up against the already attached piece. </li>
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<li>Fold over and attach this piece to the sticky strip that's on the first piece (A). </li>
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<li>Just slide your gift card down between the two pieces of DSP!</li>
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<b>Supplies</b><br />
<i><b>Stamps:</b> Endless Birthday Wishes, Work of Art</i><br />
<i><b>Ink:</b> Blackberry Bliss and Hello Honey</i><br />
<i><b>Paper: </b> Whisper White, Blackberry Bliss, and Hello Honey card stock, Moonlight DSP</i><br />
<i><b>Accessories:</b> Big Shot, Ovals Framelits, Whisper White Baker's Twine, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Sticky Strip</i><br />
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<br />April Stoudthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540141081797353821noreply@blogger.com0