Birthday Surprise

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Here is a quick and easy card that I made with the fun new stamp set Birthday Surprise (134117/134120) found in the NEW 2014-2015 Annual Catalog on page 52. My challenge to myself when making this card was to use just three colors that were more masculine.

So I chose Sahara Sand, Island Indigo, and the new 2014 In Color Tangelo Twist. Here is what I came up with.

The images in this set are bold and have a sketched feel to them and I wanted my texture to feel that way too so I took my Tangelo Twist Classic Ink Pad and just tapped my card stock to add some color and texture.

So what do you think?

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Birthday Surprise (134117/134120)

Inks: Island Indigo (126986) and Tangelo Twist (133646)

Paper: Sahara Sand (121043), Island Indigo (122923), and Tangelo Twist (133677)

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Rev Up the Fun!

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Need a great guy set? Why not try Rev Up the Fun! – it’s a great set for both the young and the young at heart.

This card was quick and easy to make since I used our Silver Foil Sheets to run through the Big Shot using my Top Note Die first and then the Chevron Embossing Folder. I think our Silver Foil sheets are great to add the look of chrome when using this set.

I simply stamped my image in Real Red and then cut it out with my Ovals Collection Framelits and sponged the edges to pull in a little more color. Can you see the 1/8″ Mini Brads in the center of the wheels? They add another touch of chrome to the image tying it all together.

I adhered this to my prepared Top Note piece that I had already added to my sponged card front. Can you see the touch of color around the edges of the card front? I think the sponging adds a little more depth and adds interest. My last step was to add my sentiment popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Voila! It’s ready – Now to just mail it off.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Rev Up the Fun! (130520/130523)

Inks: StazOn Jet Black (101406), Real Red (126949), and Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad (126981)

Paper: Silver Foil Sheets (132178), Real Red (102482), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Top Note Die (113463), Chevron Embossing Folder (127749), Ovals Collection Framelits (129381), 1/8″ Mini Brads (122941), Extra Large Oval Punch (119859), and Stamping Sponges (101610)

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Simply Sketched Masculine Birthday

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

My nephew is celebrating his birthday this week so here is the card I’ve made for him.

It’s a clean and simple card but I think very elegant at the same time.

I hope you can see the detail in my photo. Instead of adding a ribbon along the bottom I decided to use my Simply Scored Scoring Tool to add three lines an inch up from the bottom that are 1/8″ apart. In addition to the scoring I added 3 of our yummy Subtles Collection Candy Dots but a little pop of color.

Why did I choose the Naturals White Card Stock for the base? It is a heavier card stock than our Whisper White and has a great look to it with the tiny flecks of color found through out the card stock. I think the Naturals White card stock has a great earthy feel to it which made it perfect to go with the nature images found in this stamp set. And since it comes in a pack of 40 sheets for just $7.50 it is economically a great choice too.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Simply Sketched (Hostess 129669/129672) and Oh, Hello (131931/130733)

Inks: Midnight Muse (126860) and Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pads (126982)

Paper: Midnight Muse (126843) and Naturals White Card Stock (102316)

Accessories: Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334) and Subtles Collection Candy Dots (130933)

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It’s Tuesday, and you know what that means – New Digital Downloads! Just in time to get ready for those spring Graduations.

This new Graduation download will make things soooo easy – why not check out my projects that I created using the Embark Graduate Digital Download (133467) for my own daughter’s graduation last year by clicking HERE and HERE. Personalized and economical – you’ll love it!

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And since I’m waiting for a new great-nephew I’ve got babies on my mind. How great is it that we’ve got the new Baby, We’ve Grown Stamp Brush Set (137386) now in the digital version?

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Wetlands

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I just love the Wetlands stamp set – Especially the sentiments and the font that is used for this set. Here is another card created with the Wetlands stamp set that I wanted to share with you.

This card used our Ivory Naturals card stock (item 101849). Both our Ivory and Whisper White Naturals card stock has got this great earthy feel to it and is a wonderful choice when you are looking for something with just a little more texture. Naturals card stock come 40 sheets to a package so it is a great deal too. Why not check it out if you haven’t already?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Wetlands (item 126695/126697)

Inks: Early Espresso (item 126974) and Crumb Cake (item 126975)

Paper: Naturals Ivory (item 101849), Early Espresso (item 119686), and Cajun Craze (item 119684)

Accessories: Window Frames Collection Framelits (item 129021) and Square Lattice Embossing Folder (item 119976)

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Here are some great NEW My Digital Studio Digital Downloads for this week. You’re going to love the new Simply Life Photo Templates – a clean, fresh look for your scrapbook pages!

Simply Life Photo Templates (item 135245)

Witches’ Brew Designer Washi Tape (item 135240) and What a Day Pocket Cards (item 134981)

Toil & Trouble Stamp Brush Set (item 135243)

Tape It Stamp Brush Set (item 135241)

Burlap Ribbon (item 135246)

Grateful Hearts Framables (item 135238)

Halloween Banner Simply Created Kit (item 135239)

Halloween Hello Brush Set (item 135244)

And one of my favorites Perfect Blend Stamp Brush Set (item 135242) because after all who doesn’t like coffee, right?

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A Walk in the Wild

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I debated getting the Walk in the Wild stamp set but ended up not being able to resist with all the men in my life. The images just seemed to fit all kind of guy occasions especially for those hunters I know. And when I saw the Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper in the Holiday Catalog I knew they would look great together. After all, the plaids made me think of flannel, and that means either tools, camping or hunting in my world.

This particular image from the set makes me think of my friend’s husband. Gary is an avid hunter and goes elk hunting with his dad every year so I thought this would make a great birthday card for him.

It also makes me think of our trip camping with them years ago. Our son, Johnathan was just 4 years old and was fascinated with the wildlife we saw in the Rocky Mountain National Park while hiking. Gary showed Johnathan his elk calls afterwards to get the attention of the heard and draw them in closer for all the kids to see. Thus Johnathan’s elk call was born – hand up to the side of his mouth and very serious about it all, Johnathan would yell “elk, here elk!” He was very proud of himself since he had his very own elk call too.

Here is a picture of the Johnathan looking for the elk at with Larry’s help. Johnathan is the one with the binoculars – needless to say Johnathan is a little older now.

This Walk in the Wild card was created for my Stamp Divas meeting swap last night. I always enjoy getting together with my fellow demonstrators and sharing. Sound like fun? Maybe you’d like to join too. There are still a few more days for our special kit promotion when you join. Click HERE for more information about joining my team, The Blue Mountain Stampers.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Walk in the Wild (items 130354/130357)

Inks: Chocolate Chip

Paper: Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper (item 132182), Crushed Curry, Chocolate Chip, Soft Sky, Tangerine Tango and Very Vanilla

Accessories: Stampin’ Sponge and Dimensionals

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Rev Up the Fun!

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Here is a really fun card that I received from my friend Anna. I just love the way the way she used the Rev Up the Fun! (item 130520/130523) image to create this fun card that any young man would love. Don’t you think? I know all that “chrome” caught my husband’s eye.

And the inside of this card is just as cute! Rev Up the Fun! Is one of our NEW sets from the 2013-2014 Catalog, and you can find it on page 51.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Rev Up the Fun! (item 130520/130523)

Inks: VersaMark

Paper: Basic Black and Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Ovals Collection Framelits, Argyle Embossing Folder, and 1/8” Mini Brads

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Wetlands

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Need a masculine card? Then I think Wetlands (item 126695/126697) is a great choice. I really love this stamp set with its lovely greetings. The greetings are actually what attracted me to this set to begin with, but I quickly fell in love with the images too.

I shared with you my summer theme convention swap yesterday that I made using this set and today I’m sharing with you the masculine card I created.

As soon as I saw this image I could see it being done in monochromatic or neutrals – so here is my monochromatic card. And although I did use our NEW Smoky Slate Embossing Power (item 129396) I still consider it monochromatic.

So which of my convention swaps do you like best? Yesterdays beach card or todays masculine one? Why not leave me a comment and let me know your favorite?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Wetlands (item 126695/126697)

Inks: Basic Black and VersaMark

Paper: Basic Black and Whisper White

Accessories: Smoky Slate Embossing Power (item 129396), Heat Tool, Labels Collection Framelits and Dimensionals

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Six-Sided Sampler Birthday

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s card is one that I created this weekend during the Blue Mountain Stamper’s Retreat with my brother in mind. I thought this set, with its great hexagon images, would be perfect for a masculine card. His birthday was Saturday so this will be a bit late, but I’m sure he won’t mind. I used the Six-Sided Sampler Bundle (item 132725/132724) along with the Really Good Greetings (item 130330/130333) from the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog.

Isn’t it great that we have more bundles offered in the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog like the NEW Six-Sided Sampler Bundle? Not only do you get the stamp set and punch, but you’ll get a 15% discount when ordering them together! It’s a win, win right?

I mentioned in my last post that I was getting ready for my Blue Mountain Stampers’ Retreat. I can’t tell you how much fun I had spending the whole weekend with my fellow demonstrators. I believe everyone whole heartedly agreed that we should at least make it a yearly event, maybe more – This event is now one of the perks of being part of my team – Fellowship, Fun and Sharing (along with an all night slumber party! What great girl time or just time away from the stresses of regular life, yippee!) Some of the girls have never been to my home here in Clarkesville so they really enjoyed the scenery and quiet. And believe me creative juices flowed well into the night; I know I was shocked to see it was the week hours of the morning when I looked up at the clock!

Here is a shot of my classroom set up and ready for the event.

A snack table for goodies to recharge and of course lots of coffee, caffeine and chocolate at the ready!

And another of some of us working

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Six-Sided Sampler (item 130953/130956), Really Good Greetings (item 130330/130333)

Inks: Crushed Curry, Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler, and Smoky Slate

Paper: Crushed Curry, Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler, and Very Vanilla

Accessories: Hexagon Punch (item 130919), Dimensionals, and Stampin’ Write Markers

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The Open Sea

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Need a great male card? The Open Sea stamp set is wonderful for making masculine cards and here is a great card that my friend Bonnie gave me recently during one of our demonstrator gatherings. I really like the way she used our Stampin’ Distressing Tool (item 127562) from the Spring Catalog to distress the edges of the card stock.

Did you notice that this card was created using our Not Quite Navy Ink and Cardstock that are being retired? Although I’m excited about the upcoming Color Refresh, I’m going to really miss Not Quite Navy. It’s always been one of my go to colors for masculine cards. I’m sure I’ll find myself reaching for our In Color Midnight Muse more and more when Not Quite Navy is no longer available soon.

Is getting together and sharing your love of stamping something that you would like to do? Have you ever thought about becoming a Demonstrator? Whether you’d like the discount to support your habit or earn a little extra cash – I’d love to speak with you about joining my Team, the Blue Mountain Stampers. With our starter kit including $30 in additional product now through May 30th it is a great time to join! That’s $155 in product for just $99! Want to find out more about my Team? Click HERE.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: The Open Sea (item 123030/123032)

Inks: Not Quite Navy (retiring item 126971) and Crumb Cake

Paper: Not Quite Navy (retiring item 101722) and Whisper White

Accessories: Stampin’ Distressing Tool (item 127562) and Linen Thread

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By the Seashore

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

This summer I spent some time with my daughter visiting my sister and her husband in Texas. We made a lovely day trip to Galveston and played in the surf for a while. Part of the fun that day was the ride we took on the ferry and looking for sea shells on the beach. So when my friend Teresa gave me this card made with By the Seashore in a recent swap I was tickled. It reminded me of those wonderful memories.

By the Seashore is a great stamp set and the images are bold which makes it a perfect set to do all kinds of techniques with. I love the colors Teresa chose to use when she designed this card it makes me think of the colors of the ocean and the Linen Thread adds some texture.

So the next time you need to relax and get away why not stamp a little scrapbook page or card with our By the Seashore stamp set? It’s sure to bring back those vacation memories.