Mixed Bunch

What an easy card this is to make. I LOVE the Mixed Bunch stamp set which coordinates with the Blossom Punch. You can do so much with these 2 items. I'll be showing more ideas using them in the future. The Everyday Enchantment designer paper can be yours for free during Sale-A-Bration which ends at the end of March. This paper is gorgeous. I will also be featuring different designs of this paper over the next week or so. Add in a simple sentiment and this card is complete.

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla

Ink: Pool Party, Calypso Coral

Punches: Blossom, Word Window, Modern Label

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Bring on the Cake!

What could be easier than cutting apart a piece of designer paper, layering it on some coordinating card stock, stamp a very simple image and assemble your card? Well, this card is just that. It couldn't hardly get any easier. This would make a great kids or masculine card since there are no flowers on it! If you know me, it's hard for me NOT to make a floral card, but there are times when it's not appropriate. This layout is one I have used before and works well when you want to use some of the gorgeous designer papers that Stampin' Up sells.

Stamps: Bring on the Cake

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Twitterpated designer paper

Ink: Basic Gray

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Valentine's treats

I'm meeting some friends today for a fun morning of stamping, talking, eating and just having a good time. I wanted to give everyone a Valentine treat, and this is what they're going to get. This candy treat holder was made from the Top Note die from Stampin' Up. The papers I purchased from Hobby Lobby, I love the vintage graphic design of this paper. I scored about 1/3" or so on each side of the center point (your score line will be determined on how wide your candy is). I punched a hole with my Crop-A-Dile, added in some satin ribbon to tie it together, and you're done. Easy peasy!

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Bordering on Romance, again!

This card was also made by water coloring in the flowers with a blender pen. This is really a fun new technique I recently discovered. And how about the fun new Edgelit die from the current mini catalog? They are very easy to use, one pass thru the Cuttlebug and you have a great border to add to your card. Unlike the punches, which you have to punch numerous times for a border, once and done with the new die. You really have to give it a try!

Stamps: Bordering on Romance

Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, Twitterpated designer paper

Ink: Black Staz-On, Pear Pizzazz, Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush

Misc: Edgelit die, Blender pen

For Valentine's Day

Just in time for Valentine's Day is this sweet card. Why not let the designer paper do most of the work for you? The only thing that was stamped was the saying. I wanted to use the new Fashionable Hearts embosslits die for this card. Also include some texture with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, and how about the little hearts in the Pinking Hearts border punch? I tried to use as many hearts on this card that I could yet keeping it simple to make.

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Twitterpated designer paper

Ink: Riding Hood Red

Misc: Fashionable Hearts embosslits die, Pinking Hearts border punch, Full Heart punch, word window punch, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Bordering on Romance

How many products are used on this card from the current Occasions mini catalog? Well, there is the Bordering on Romance stamp set, Textured Impressions hearts embossing folder and Twitterpated designer paper. The floral image was stamped with Black Staz-On and colored in using the Blender Pen. If you haven't tried this technique, you must give it a try. My customers tell me it's much easier than using the Aqua Painter (which will still be my personal favorite way to water color). It's just like using a marker to color in the image but with a much softer color. Why don't you give it a try and let me know what you think.

Stamps: Bordering on Romance

Paper: Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Twitterpated designer paper

Ink: Black Staz-On, Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red, Pear Pizzazz

Misc: Scallop Trim border punch, Textured Impressions hearts embossing folder, Blender Pen

Thanks for looking!~Martha

I'm back!

Where have I been? Well, at home, just not blogging. I promise to get a better routine of blogging in. I have no excuses, but that will change!

The next few cards all will feature a different pattern from the Twitterpated designer paper from the current Stampin' Up mini catalog. I love this paper, it's very versatile, as you will see in the upcoming posts.

I also love the fact that Stampin' Up is coming out with new punches to match this new stamp set. This card was so easy to make. Add in a little texture with the Stripes embossing folder and you have a fun and easy card.

Stamps: Mixed Bunch

Paper: Indigo Island, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White

Ink: Indigo Island, Riding Hood Red

Misc: Stripes embossing folder, Blossom punch, 1" circle punch, white brad

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Another floral card?

Yes, that's right, another floral card. What can I say? I just love making them. They are so versatile for almost any occasion, and always good to have on hand when you need a last minute card. This card does have a few layers, but in all an easy card to put together.

Stamps: Field Flowers

Card stock: Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Spice Cake designer paper

Ink: Always Artichoke, Pool Party

Misc: Top Note die, Stripes embossing folder, Scallop Edge border punch

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Happy Birthday!

With all of the wonderful designer paper that Stampin' Up has, why not let the designer paper make a bold statement on your card? This card, other than all of the layers, is a very simple card to make. I pulled the colors for the card right out of this wonderful designer paper. Add in a little texture, a simple sentiment on the front, and the card is done!

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Card stock: Soft Suede, Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake designer paper

Ink: Pool Party

Misc: Word Window punch, Modern Label punch, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Gently Falling

This card would make a great masculine card, thinking of you, get well, well, you get the idea! It could be used for almost any occasion. Even though there are a lot of layers of card stock on this card, it's a very easy card to assemble.

Stamps: Gently Falling

Card stock: Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake designer paper

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede

Misc: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Houndstooth embossing folder

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Fall is here!

For anyone who knows me, I LOVE leaves, and I LOVE this card. Who would have ever thought to put Pool Party with More Mustard and Soft Suede? Well, I love the look. Kudos to those wonderful designers at Stampin' Up!

Stamps: French Foliage

Card stock: Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Spice Cake designer paper

Ink: More Mustard, Soft Suede, Pool Party

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Happy Halloween

Yes, I've had my share of troubles lately. First, my laptop died that I use to upload all of my photos on my blog with. Then, I had knee surgery. Well, I now have a new laptop and a recovering knee so I should be back in "blog land" again.

The next 5 cards that I'll be sharing were all made at my September stamp camp. Each card features a different designer paper from the Spice Cake designer paper pack.

Happy Halloween, yes, a day late, but better late than never!

Stamps: Haunted Forest

Card stock: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake designer paper

Ink: Black Staz-On, Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie

Misc: Stripes embossing folder, aqua painter, Stamping Sponges

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Field Flowers

Last week while I was looking out my kitchen window, I noticed a huge geranium with large orange flowers. I thought to myself, that would make a great color combination for a card. When I wanted to make a get well card for a customer, I immediately thought about this color combination. Thus, the creation of this card. Add some texture with the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, some fun design with the Lace Ribbon border punch, some easy stamping with Field Flowers and the card was done. It's going in the mail tomorrow. I hope she likes it!

Stamps: Field Flowers
Card stock: Always Artichoke, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White
Ink: Always Artichoke, Tangerine Tango
Misc: Lace Ribbon border punch, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Retta's Stampin' Up party

Why not let the designer paper do most of the design work on a card? This is probably one of the easiest cards that I've ever made. By using a little stamping and some ribbon, you have a card done easily in 5 minutes or less. Perfect for the beginner stamper, or when you need to make a card in a hurry.

Stamps: Curly Cute
Card Stock: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Well Worn designer paper
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Misc: Early Espresso grosgrain ribbons

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Retta's Stampin' Up party

The focal point of this card is the Fabulous Florets flower. The flower was first stamped with Early Espresso on Very Vanilla card stock. Using sponge daubers, first sponge the flower center with More Mustard. A second sponge dauber was used with Cajun Craze. Cut the flower out and use a Stampin' Dimensional to make the flower "pop". Of course I had to add some texture to the card so used the new Houndstooth embossing folder with the Cajun Craze card stock. Again the Well Worn designer paper was used.

Stamps: Fabulous Florets
Card stock: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Well Worn designer paper
Ink: Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Early Espresso, Always Artichoke
Misc: Houndstooth embossing folder, Scallop Trim border punch, sponge daubers

Thanks for looking!~Martha

Retta's Stampin' Up party

A fellow stamper/customer, Retta, hosted a Stampin' Up party last week. This is the first of the 3 cards that everyone got to make. When I asked Retta if if there was a particular stamp set or designer paper that she wanted featured, right away she mentioned Field Flowers stamp set and Well Worn designer paper. All 3 cards use the Well Worn designer paper. The colors for each card was pulled directly from this designer paper. For this card, the designer paper was punched using the new Lace Ribbon border punch. A different way to use designer paper, but I think it worked out just fine!

If you would like to host a party and be able to pick out a favorite stamp set, designer paper, etc to have featured at your party, please contact me. I'd be happy to come up with some fun cards or projects for you and your friends to make.

Stamps: Field Flowers
Card Stock: Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla, Well Worn designer paper
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke
Misc: Lace Ribbons border punch, Top Note die, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for looking!~Martha

A Punchy birthday card

Why not let the punches make a bold statement on a card? The only stamped part of this card is the Happy Birthday. Of course, the Square Lattice embossing folder was used, and the rest is featuring a variety of punches. This is for my friend who loves the retro look. I hope she likes it!

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Melon Mambo
Ink: Tempting Turquoise
Misc: Square Lattice embossing folder, black grosgrain ribbon and the following punches: Word Wndow, Modern Label, Extra Large Oval, 1 1/4" circle, 1" circle and 1/2" circle.

Thanks for looking!~Martha

August Stamp Camp, card 5

Card 5 from my August stamp camp features the new In-Color, Lucky Limeade. This shade of green used with black card stock really makes the green stand out. And again, I just had to use the Square Lattice embossing folder. I LOVE the texture of this embossing folder. The pear is from a hostess set, Faith in Nature, and was water colored in, another one of my favorite techniques.

Stamps: Faith in Nature
Card Stock: Lucky Limeade, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Lucky Limeade, Black Staz-On, More Mustard
Misc: Square Lattice embossing folder, black grosgrain ribbon, Aqua painter

Thanks for looking!~Martha

August Stamp Camp, card 4

This card features 3 of the new In-Colors, Pool Party, Calypso Coral and Wisteria Wonder. Also a great new stamp set, Pennant Parade and a coordinating punch. Of course I needed to add a little texture with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, and a simple Happy Birthday sentiment, string the "flags" with crochet cotton and you have a fun birthday card that you could give to just about anyone!

Stamps: Pennant Parade, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock: Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
Ink: Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder
Misc: Word Window punch, Modern Label punch,Petite Pennants Builder punch, white brads, white crochet cotton, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder

Thanks for looking!~Martha

August Stamp Camp, card 3

A truly easy-peasy card featuring Island Indigo and Elements of Style. Take a look in your stamp sets for a stamp that when stamped randomly makes a great background. This is a very easy way to add just that extra punch of color and design to your card. Add in a simple butterfly attached with a white brad, and you're done!

Stamps: Elements of Style
Card stock: Island Indigo, Whisper White
Ink: Island Indigo
Misc: Beautiful Wings embosslit die, white brad