A Little Inspiration

Mini Gift Bags & Tags

I love anything and everything 'mini' - scaled down versions of our everyday objects.  As a kid, I used to make miniature clothes, houses and all the accessories for my little 2.5 inch bears.  It was so much fun to make and find objects for my imaginary world.

When I saw this tutorial on Becky Veldman's site, I had to make some of my own.  Of course, I modified the project a little bit ;-)

I used the Cricut to cut the tags, added an extra punch for make a loop, and used the Sizzlits, "Merry Little Details" for the bird.

They measure about 1.75 x 2.25 and were surprisingly simple to make (a little Scor-Tape helps) and really fun!  I just love how they look hanging on a package, they'll look great on my tree and could even have a little 'treat' tucked inside.  Too fun!

Supplies:

Paper: Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper, Old Olive, Real Red, Soft Suede, Whisper White

Ink: Real Red

Stamps: Christmas Punch

Other: Scallop Circle Punch, 1.25" circle punch, Sizzlits "Merry Little Details", Ribbon (stash), Scallop Edge Punch, 1.25" square punch, 1/16 circle punch, 1/8" scor-tape & tombow glue, stapler

Have a great weekend!

Celebrate Mojo Monday (Mojo111)

I turned my workspace upside down and inside out today trying various embellishments, color combos, and finally came up with this card.  I wanted to play withe something new and rediscovered the lace in my box and made a little flower out of it with a button from my button jar.

 

Using this sketch from this week's MOJO Monday (MOJO111) challenge,  I layered Kraft card stock with Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper and a little bit of Vanilla card stock punched with the eyelet punch

I found this piece of decorated, sticky chipboard, I picked up months ago at the local scrapbooking store and thought the sentiment would work perfectly.

Then, I sewed the 'flower' added some pre-cut pieces from Sizzix "Bird with Leaves & Flowers", a button with twine, a couple of pearls, and then a piece of Very Vanilla inside.

And now a major mess to clean up - LOL!!!  It sure was fun.

Supplies:

Paper: Very Vanilla, Kraft, Not Quite Navy, Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper

Ink: Not Quite Navy

Stamps: Lexicon of Love (Hostess - Retired)

Other: Sizzix Birds with Leaves & Flowers, Lace, Button, Twine, Pearls, Chipboard (Stash), Eyelet punch.

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A Quick WSC104

I had just enough time to put together this card for the Weekend Sketch Challenge (WSC104) today.  Of course it took even longer than planned as I played around with the BigShot texture plates and heat embossing...

The sketch was surprisingly challenging even though it appears to be so simple...maybe a little DSP or a clean and simple look would have been easier.  Oh well..

Supplies:

Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, Thoroughly Modern

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, VersMark

Stamps: Delightful Decorations

Other: Eyelet & Ornament Punches, Damask Texture Plate (BigShot), Silver Embossing Powder & Heat Tool, Ribbon

Have a great weekend!

Happy Pink Purse Birthday (PPA14)

This week, over at Pals Paper Arts (PPA14) it's all about pink in honor of breast cancer awareness month.  I discovered this card on SplitCoastStampers a little while ago and just fell in love with the idea of using punches to create purses. It's also a "punches" challenge over at Daring Cardmakers, what could be more perfect?

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Supplies:

Ink: Pink Pirouette

Stamps: Fabulous Flowers, Happy Everything

Paper: Very Vanilla, Thoroughly Modern, Soft Suede, Pink Card stock (stash)

Other: Eyelet, 1" Circle, 1 1/4" Square, Scallop Square, Word Window, Curly Label, dimensionals, tombow glue, ribbon (stash), pearl string (stash), 'junk' jewelry (stash), rhinestone (stash)

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Finally Mojo Monday (on Wednesday again!) MOJO110

Time for another MOJO Monday Sketch Challenge (MOJO110).  I really wanted to make a wreath using punches for a 3D effect.  Luckily the sketch was a square giving me a little more room with a 5x5 card base!

I started by sponging a piece of Old Olive card stock with Old Olive Ink, then I punched out about 2 dozen plus small oval punches out of the paper and folded them in half on a diagonal (a little bit of Tombow glue to hold them down).

Then, I made a 2.5" circle and cut out a 2.25" cirlce from the center to make a ring and glued the leaves on the front and the back of the circle, sponged the edges, and added a couple of half 'leaves' that were 'un-sponged'.  Dressed it up with a few Riding Hood Red Trio Flowers, ribbon, and a Sizzix bird.

Then, I dressed up the inside of the card.

Supplies

Stamps: All Holidays

Ink: Real Red, Old Olive

Paper: Specialty Designer Series Paper, Real Red, Riding Hood Red, Kraft, Whisper White, Old Olive

Other: Oval Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Trio Flower Punch, Sizzix Merry Little Details, Large Tag Punch, and Ribbon (stash)

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great week!

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Asian Artistry in Watercolor

I love this set.  Especially against a watercolor wash background.

It's like a mini painting.

How to:

• To make the base, cut a piece of card stock 4 1/4" x 9 3/4".
• Score at 5 1/2" and fold to create the holder.  Use just a narrow bead of glue to hold the edges together (or eyelets or brads would work too).
  
• Note card 5 1/4" x 3 3/4"
• Decorate to your heart's content
• For more details on the watercolor wash, check out the other watercolor posts
• Fits a regular A2 envelope
  

Supplies:

Paper: Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Rose Red, Watercolor Paper

Ink: Rose Red, Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Soft Suede

Stamps: Asian Artistry (Hostess Level 2)

Other: Eyelet Border Punch, Large Oval Punch, 1/8" Punch, Crop-a-Dile, Brads, Twine

And the winner is....

Debra

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I Cherish Your Friendship

 

Watercolor, stamps and ribbon.  To me that is such a creative and romantic combination.

Stamping with Shirley the other day, I used a piece of her 8.5" x 11" watercolor paper, washed it with an aqua painter and water then washed it with Baja Breeze and a little Old Olive (that really lightened up). And then played with a couple of her Anna Griffin stamps in Not Quite Navy.

When I looked at the images today, I decided to add a little more color to the tulips using my Pink Pirouette re-inker and Aqua Pen. Then, with an almost dry brush, I added some old olive.

Next step was to add some Antique Linen distress ink (whisc smeared the tulips just  a smidge so be careful).

Then, the inside of the card.

There is something about this tulip, stamped on Very Vanilla, punched out with the large oval punch, edged with Pink Pirouette ink and Antique Linen distress ink that make my heart sing.  I love it.

I originally saw this card over at Megan's site and wanted to make something similar, but then I saw the tulips and went for it.  What do you think?

Supplies:

Paper: Watercolor paper, Sahara Sand, Not Quite Navy, Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla

Ink: Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Pink Pirouette, Antique Linen (Ranger)

Stamps: Anna Griffin

Other: Eyelet Border Punch, Ribbon, Large Oval Punch, 3/16" Circle Punch

Dasher Christmas Tag & Gift Card Holder (PPA13)

Since the Pals Paper Arts Challenge for "Anything but a card" (PPA13) is still going strong, I thought I would post this lovely Dasher today.  I have had my eye on all the beautiful cards featuring this lovely reindeer and finally decided to get him for myself.

And made several for my shop.

 A gift card fits into the little back pocket.

You can Check out my other PPA13 project here.

Supplies:

• Large Scallop Circle (Sizzix)
• Circle by Cricut (Plantin Schoolbook)
• Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Snowflakes (Sizzix)
• Dasher
• Christmas Punch
• Antique Linen Ink
• Eyelet & punch
• ribbon

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With All Your Heart (WSC103)

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I love the Weekend Sketch Challenges (WSC103).  The cards always so creative and it really encourages me to put more into each card.  On a day like today (cold, wet & windy), I can really spend some time on the images and try out some new ideas.

The Weekend Sketch Challenge used squares this week and since I had just spent an afternoon stamping on watercolor paper, I felt this peony from the Asian Artistry (Hostess Level 2) set would be a great focal point.

(More watercolor images coming soon and also here.)

For the inside, I used Very Vanilla lightly sponged with Pink Pirouette and then a coordinating flower/leaf from the Sizzix die cut Bird with Leaves and Flowers.

Supplies:

Paper: Rose Red, Very Vanilla, Watercolor Paper, Soft Sude, Old Olive, Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper

Stamps: Asian Artistry

Ink: Soft Suede, Old Olive, Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze

Other: Ribbon (stash), Sizzix Bird with Leaves and Flowers, Large Oval Punch, Flourishes Texture Plate

To see more takes on the challenge click here or SplitCoastStampers.  And, upload your link for a chance to win goodies at Beate's Blog.

Have a great day!