Sale-A-Bration Punch Bunch

When I first flipped through the Sale-A-Bration brochure I was immediately drawn to the Punch Bunch stamp set.  I liked the little images plus the fact that they coordinated with punches.  I immediately got it along with all the punches that I needed.  That meant I got the new Two-step Owl punch.  This punch is such fun to play with.  You can make so many different looking owl with just the punch and different papers; but now I have a little owl image to use.

With this stamp set and the coordinating punches, I was able to create 4 different cards and a pillowbox.  I also decided to use the in Colors as well.  Here is what I came up with:

The Pillowbox Bigz die is used to make the pillowbox and just used some dsp, some ribbon, and an owl to decorate it.  Along with the coordinating punches, I also used the Scallop Trim Border punch.  The cards are all very simple, but the punches add the dimensions.  

Try using your punches today to add some dimensions to your card or scrapbook page.

Take care

Kristy

Lazy...Sorry

So sorry for not posting.  I've been a little lazy due to a bed rest order.  That order has now been lifted and some much needed stamping is coming this way.  I'm lacking some inspiration, but I'll find it.  Looking out my window at the beautiful snow (don't shoot me) isn't inspiring me.  All I can think about is spring and golfing.  But thats a few months away.  Any ideas to inspire me would be greatly appreciated.  

But before I went on bed rest, I did create some cute candles.  Candle stamping makes such a great gift.   I just love doing it.  So here are 2 candles that I stamped.

This candle uses the Asian Artistry hostess stamp set. (You can earn this stamp set when you host a workshop with minimum sales of $395, contact me today.)

I really love working with this stamp set.  I colored the stamp set with Melon Mambo (bird) and Soft Suede.  I used hemp twine to wrap around the candle.

These are close up images of the details.  I also stamped my name on the back.  I would give this candle to someone special and with a coordinating card.

For the next candle I  used the Good Neighbor  stamp set. I stamped a little scene of nice home.  This candle would make a perfect housewarming gift.

 

                                                                                    

The scene on this candle wraps around the front half. I used the Pumpkin Pie striped ribbon to add a finishing touch.  I really love the colors.  The sentiment is from the Warm Words stamp set. 

If you have never done candle stamping, don't worry.  It's super easy and quick.  Here's how you do it.

Supplies:

Candle:  a white or vanilla candle works best.  Solid color ones have white inside and this shows through if you heat it too much.  If you want to use a colored candle, use one that is marbled.      

White Tissue paper:  cut to the size of the image you are stamping.  Make sure the tissue is flat.

Heat tool

Stamp set and inks

Embellisments: ribbon, tags, brads, etc

Directions:

Stamp your image on the white tissue.

Place the tissue on the candle in the position you would like it.

Using the heat tool, lightly heat the wax until the tissue paper settles into the wax.  Be careful not to heat it too fast or it starts to run.  This may take practice, but be patient.   The tissue paper looks like its disappearing, but the image stays.

Once the wax has cooled, you can decorate the candle with a ribbon, a tag, or whatever you would like.

Voila, you have a beautiful hand made gift.

Thats all for today. 
Have a great day stamping.  

Kristy

 

                                                      

FTL 76 from Clean & Simple

Heres my attempt at a Fall to Layout sketch from the Clean and Simple blog.  I chose to try out two different stamp sets but I really like my first attempt.  

For the first card I used the For all You Do stamp set.  Its an excellent set for using pastels on.  As you can tell from my previous post, I'm loving my pastels.  This week as been dedicated to pasels.  I also used the Hostess Level 1 DSP  (remember if you host a workshop, you can earn this paper for free) and Whisper White 1/4" gingham ribbon.  I really love the simplicity of this design.  This layout can be applied to any stamp set and color combo.  I think I might spend a day doing up a bunch of birthday cards using this layout.  I could have a years worth plus some extra cards done.  

I used the Good Neighbor DSP from SAB (Only 2 months left to get this paper for free) and the Good Neighbor stamp set.  I like the warm colors of Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Old Olive and Kraft.  I slightly adjusted the layout and I didn't use a sentitment.  I just didn't have the right sentiment.  This card is for someone that just bought a home or had a baby.  A welcome home sentiment would be perfect, but I don't have one.  

Well I'm off to make more cards.  I'm going to continue to use the Good Neighbor set.

If you're interested in getting this stamp set for FREE, visit my website or email me. 

Have a great day.

Kristy

Poppin' Pastel art

Yesterday I decided to spend the day making cards using a new technique.  Most of you probably have used this technique many times, but it was my first time.  I decided to use my pastels and do the Poppin' Pastels technique.  WOW!!! I can't believe how amazing these cards turned out.  I had so much fun doing them.  I'm going to be going through my stamp sets and looking for more stamps to use this technique with.  Here are the cards

I used Asian Artistry for both the cards.  I really do love this set.  You can earn this stamp set by hosting a workshop of $395 or more.  Right now, during Sale-A-Bration, you can another stamp set on top of the hostess one.  If you're interested in hosting a workshop, just email me or visit my website Here.

On this card, I stamped the Dragonfly image on the base card (Lavendar Lace) and used the Lavendar Lace pastel to color the image.  On So Saffron, I stamped the Grass image and used Old Olive and Lavendar Lace pastels to color it.  Doesn't the image just pop out.  WOW!! I used Not Quite Navy and Old Olive as the background layers.  On the bottom I stamped the quote on So Saffron, colored it with Not Quite Navy pastel and punched it out with the Modern Label.  I stamped Confucius name on the base and used Not Quite Navy to color it.  These pastels make the images glow with color and I love the effect it has on words.

I really really love this card.  It turned out way better than I expected.  I used the following color combination  (from the Color Wheel).
        Sage Shadow (base)
        Bravo Burgundy (bottom layer)
        Pretty in Pink (middle layer)
        Whisper White (image layer)

I used Sage Shadow and Bravo Burgundy to color the image.

On the bottom of the card I stamped the quote and colored it with Bravo Burgundy.

 All you really can say is WOW!!


This card was so simple to make.  The best part about pastels is that you have all 48 colors to work with.  Its a must have when first starting out.  I can't believe I waited this long to really use them.

For those of you that don't know the technique, here are the directions.

1. Stamped the image with Versamark.
2. Using a sponge dauber (you can purchase these through SU), color the image with the pastels.
3. Blow of the excess powder.
4. You're done.  Sit back and admire.

Before I leave I will show you a few other cards I made using this technique.

Have a wonderful day.

Kristy