Mojo 194 inspiration

June is birthday month in my family, and also with friends.  So this month I need to create lots of birthday cards!  This card is from the Mojo Monday card sketch 194.  Sometimes the best thing in making a card is to go into Blogland and find a layout to get started.  The layout was a breeze, but I fiddled with it until I was happy.  It is a very simple design, and I guess that today I am more in the mood for less than simple! (Someone should warn my husband.) Take a look!

It almost qualifies for a vintage look, no?  How'd that happen?  Me and vintage...we cross paths rarely.  But this...this may be vintage.  Sponging, "stitching," ribbon, pearls...what do you think?
My "stitching" is kidiwampus, but that ain't any different than my real stitching, so I'm going to call it  "authentic" rather than kidiwampus. :-)

A couple of the items on the card are going to become unavailable on July 1.  They are part of the Stampin' Up! retirement items.  If you like the ribbon or the DSP I used, click here and order yourself some right now!  Then come back on July 1st and order the stamp set!  It was in the Occasions Mini, but I have a strong feeling (wink, wink) that it might be available again on July 1.  Know what I'm saying?  Here's everything I used...
Recipe:
Stamp set: Bring on the Cake
Paper: Concord Crush, Pretty in Pink, Lap of Luxury DSP
Ink: Concord Crush, White Gel pen, Vanilla Craft
Accessories: Blushing Bride Poly twill ribbon, Basic Pearls, Beautiful Wings Embosslit
Tools: 2 3/8" scallop circle punch, 1 3/4" circle punch, 1" circle punch and Circle Scissor, Big Shot, Sponge, Mini Glue dots, Dimensionals


Don't forget about my Virtual Card Class. 
You make these three cards:

 

The Class is still available.  Click here for details!


Thanks for stopping in to see what I'm creating.  Beautiful day in Reno.  I need to go hike in them thar hills! 
Kristine

My first virtual card class!

I have created my first virtual class--and I'm so excited!!

Recently I held a class in which we made cards that are only one layer of card stock.  Just ONE.  I am very proud of the cards I created to share.  And I want to continue to share them!  So, I created a virtual classroom and created some slide shows to walk you through creating each of the three cards pictured below. 

Each of the cards teaches a technique as well.  We have shimmer painting, pastels and bleaching as well as matting.  Did you miss my class?  Do you want to have my guidance in making these cards?  Well then...read on for details on how to purchase access to my classroom!

Learn to create the projects above step-by-step with my latest on-line slideshow class. Only $5! 

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Two challenges, one card

Imagine my pleasure when I discovered a little time to sit and play with my stamps.  I decided to check out Mojo Monday to see the sketch
and to see the color inspiration challenge at Stamping 411. 





I took those two challenges and created this card.

I liked the way it turned out!  I rarely use the color Rose Red.  I had a whole unopened pack.  It's funny how a person tends to a certain hue of a color.  It's a good reason to try some of the color challenges out there in blog land.  Trying a challenge or two is always good for a creative boost. 

Thanks for stopping in today.

On the Grow and waiting for warmer weather

Did I not get the memo?  Isn't it Spring?  It's cold and raining in Reno. {sigh}  I love rain.  Hate wind and cold.  But...I am cozy in my home playing with paper and stamps.  I can see the wind and the rain, but my heater kicks on, I sip on my tea, and life is good. :-)

Hmmmm?  You came to see a card?  Ohhhh!  Yes, I have one for you. Look!

I made this card for a friend.  (Hi Rhonda!) When Stampin' Up! went through their color renovations, most of the purples said goodbye.  This card uses the retired color Lavender Lace.  This is one of the purples that I did use often.  Alas, my stock of Lavender Lace card stock is dwindling.  But...who the heck knows...maybe a new color in July will be a kissing cousin of Lavender Lace?  Oh! That makes me smile.  The Stamp is from the new Summer Mini Catalog (you can take a peek at the catalog by clicking on its picture in the right-hand sidebar) called On the Grow.  It has that wonderful scooter too.  Notice the sparkle in the center of the flowers?  Those sparkles are the handy work of the tiny Basic Rhinestones.  Purdy.  The placement of the Silver Hodgepodge was serendipitous.  I placed it down and just liked where it landed! 

So, I must leave blog land and go back to preping for my "Onderful" One Layer Class being held this Saturday.  It a challenge to create cards using only ONE layer of card stock.  I know that vintage is "in" right now, and I'm bucking the crafting trend, but that's the rebel in me. ;-)  I run with scissor too.  Wild woman! I'd show you the cards, but I always like the class participants to get first gander at the projects.  I promise; you'll see my work soon!  If you would like to know when I hold classes or camps, drop me an email and I can put you on my newsletter list. 

Okay...off I go. Enjoy the rest of your day.  Stay dry!

Kristine

Bright daisy

Reno weather has been sporadic lately.  80 degree day followed by snow the next.  Here's a bright card to remind us that summer IS on the way!  The technique is a basic reverse stencil.  I used the medium daisy on the Daisies#2 Die.  By placing it against the Glossy White Paper and sponging around the shape, I ended up with white daisies!  For the center, I used a Sponge Dauber and smudged (a very technical term) some So Saffron ink onto the paper for a bit brighter center to the flower.  Since the Die has three sizes of daisies, you could change up the sizes of the flowers, but I liked the one size.  I like the way the Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon offsets the orange.  This combo came from my Color Coach.  The color coach actually suggested Pacific Point for Tanagerine Tango, but I wanted a softer look.  After sponging all of the daises, I had a very tangerine daisy!  So I incorporated it into the inside of the card!  Look!

I made two tags that pull out of a transparent pocket.  The pocket is super easy to make.  I took a Clear Translucent envelope (pg 171 of the idea book 102619 $4.95 for 50) which people often miss in the catalog, and cut off the top.  I adheared it to the card inside which actually gives you TWO pockets.  The backside of the envelope creates one pocket, and the envelope itself creates a second pocket.  The tags could hold gift cards, or maybe pictures or little notes.  The main panal on the right inside could have a sentiment, or maybe a larger picture.  I think this layout would make a great card to send to a grandparent.  Pictures of the kids on the pull-out tags, and a family picture on the right!  Good Christmas card idea!

Thanks for stopping in. 

Kristine

Mother's Day Scrapbook spread

My best friend had a baby a little over a year ago.  I'm creating his scrapbook.  In honor of Mother's Day today, and the fact that my family is letting me have time to do whatever I want (!), I have scrapbooked another page for Kyle's book!  I have to tell you all, I LOVE this little boy.  Here's his page for September 2010.  (Yes, I know I'm a tad behind.  He won't mind.  He's an easy going little dude.) 

A close-up of left-side.

And the right-hand side.  Get a look at those peepers!  Gor-jus!

His spirit just shines through.  I love the belly too.  Baby bellies are the best.

Happy Mother's Day to you! (Especially you, Colleen.  Love ya!)

Kristine

Two ribbon tricks!

Today's cards both use ribbon.  I have a trick to share with you for each.

Number one is a card that mimics a store front window.  I'd like this store since it sells cupcakes!  For awhile, I saw awnings on cards.  Haven't seen any lately, but I wanted to give it a try.  I think it's cute! I used the Word Window Punch to create the stripes.  Simply punch and adhere to a strip of cardstock.  Fold the ends in opposite directions and adhere to your project.

This card qualifies as a punch art card.  The only stamping on the card is the sentiment, from the set in the last Occasion Mini Bring on the Cake.  That set is no longer available, but I'm a hopin' that it makes it into the new 2011-12 Main Idea Book and Catalog coming out in July.  It's a great set.  I hope you purchased it!  If not, cross your fingers along with me for the July release of the new catalog!  I did offer Glimmer paper to the ladies at the workshop, but my sample has just basic Real Read hearts and cherry.  I used the Cupcake Punch to make the cupcakes (uhhh, yeah duh Kristine).  The paper wrappers of the cupcakes are crimped using the Paper Crimper.  Just crimp a strip of paper before you punch it with the Cupcake punch.  Super easy.  I think this is the kind of card that has a wow effect, but really is simple to put together.  The bow is a "Stay Put Bow" taught to me by a wonderful demonstrator, Mary Fish. 

Here is a picture tutorial for the stay put bow.  It really is simple and keeps your bow from loosening and sliding off the project.  First, place a hole in your cardstock where you want the bow to be.  I have punched a 1/8" hole.

Take your ribbon and pull both ends from the back to the front side of the project.

Take the loop hanging from the back and bring it around the sides of the project to the front.

Pull the two ends tight and place one end on each side of the ribbon you looped around.  No need for someone else's finger.  You can now easily tie the two ends!

I did a simple knot and then trimmed the ends!  Waalaaa!!

The next card is striking in its simplicity. 

The card is a CASE from my upline Linda Gutierrez   She made a bunch of samples using the Four Frames Stamp set and the DSP Paisley Petals.  These two items are not available right now, but will be in the new catalog. (They were a promotion in April)

 I want to show you how to make the bow on this card without having a HUGE lump due to a knot.  The larger ribbon can be hard to use for this reason.  I never want a huge knot, and bows can be ginormous with 1 1/4" ribbon!  So, here's what I did.  First, wrap the ribbon around the card to get the length you want.

Next, figure out how long a ribbon "tail" you want and snip a hole into the center of the ribbon.  I gave myself  about 2" from the end before I snipped.  This is a small snip.  Don't get all crazy and make a big hole! :-)

Now, pull the other end of the ribbon through the small hole.

I used an Antique Brad on this card, so I opened the brad's legs and wrapped them around the ribbon.  (Is it just me, or did that last sentence sound...ummm...naughty?) Trim the ends of the ribbon, and another Waaa laaaa!!!

  It's not bulky at all! You could even mail this!

Well, thanks folks for stopping in.  I hope you find a opportunity to do a ribbon trick or two! 

Kristine