COUNTRY HOME PITCHER

Before you go any further, PLEASE READ THIS:  WE WILL NOT BE RUNNING THE ART LAYER THRU THE SUBTLE EMBOSSING FOLDER AS SHOWN ON THE IMAGE BELOW.  The bouquet is not as distinctive because of the embossing folder I used.  However, I am out of time to make a second card and process the blog.  Today is my birthday and things have been busy-busy-busy.

This picture simply does not do this card justice.  The galvanized metallic paper is gorgeous after embossing with the “Tin Tile” dynamic embossing folder. I have sponged the metallic paper with Basic Gray to make the embossing stand out.  However, the paper is beautiful without the sponging.  The chicken wire element is to the right of the card.  I adhered it by squirting some of my taking my favorite Tombo Adhesive Multipurpose glue on my silicone craft sheet, dipping a sponge dauber in the glue and running the dauber over the back of the chicken wire.  This worked perfectly.  The fall bouquet is stamped on Whisper White and colored with Stampin’ Blends.  By embossing the white cs, the bouquet is muted and doesn’t jump out the way it should – so no embossing the bouquet!.  The pitcher was cut with the Stamp’n’Cut, colored with Stampin’ Blends and adhered with glue dots.  Wink of Stella was brushed on the bouquet and areas of the pitcher. The art piece is mounted to black cs and adhered to the card front with dimensionals.   Finally, Braided Linen Trim is wrapped around the front with a simple shoestring bow. This Thanksgiving card I will be proud to send to friends and family!

November Stamp is right around the corner – Thursday, November 1 from 1 – 7 pm, Friday, November 2 from 2 – 7 pm, and Saturday, November 3 from 9 AM – 2 PM.  Please note the Saturday hours.  I hope you can come.  The class fee is the same – $12 for any 4 cards, and $2.50 for additional cards.  Please let me know if you will be attending and which cards you would like to make.  Looking forward to seeing you.

Blessings, Rosemary – (home)630.759.3089 – (cell)630.965.1965 – paperrose01@aol.com

COUNTRY HOME

I love the “Country Home” stamp set.  It is perfect for Thanksgiving, a fall birthday or any occasion.  As I look at the card, I suddenly realize that I FORGOT TO USE THE GALVANIZED METAL PAPER.  I will make sure we use the correct paper for Stamp Camp.  However, even using the Basic Gray card stock, the card is still beautiful.  The new “Tin Tile” dynamic embossing folder is used on the top area of the card and the Country Lane DSP is featured on the bottom of the card.  3/8” glittery gray ribbon masks the joining point.  The art piece is framed in black and the white layer is embossed with the “Subtle” embossing folder.  The milk can and the flowers are cut with the Scan’n’Cut and are colored with Stampin’ Blends.  The small “Hello” sentiment is stamped on Smoky Slate and fussy cut.  The bouquet is adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals.  The milk can uses double Stampin’ Dimensionals at the top of the can and single dimensionals at the bottom. This allows for the flowers to “spring” from inside the milk can.  Finally, Wink of Stella highlights the bouquet and areas of the milk can. 

Our last card also features this same stamp set but uses a metal pitcher and a bouquet with cattails and an artichoke.  The card is embellished with the Chicken Wire Elements.  I would post the card now – but it’s not done!  The plan is to complete card 4 and post it tomorrow.

As a reminder, November Stamp Camp is Thursday, November 1 from 1 – 7 pm, Friday, November 2 from 2 – 7 pm, and Saturday from 9 am – 2 pm.  Please note the Saturday time is only until 2 pm.  The cost is $12 for any 4 of the cards and $2,50 for additional cards.  Please please please let me know if you plan on attending so that I cut sufficient card stock.  Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Blessings, Rosemary – (home)630.759.3089 – (cell)630.965.1965 – paperrose01@aol.com

WISHING YOU WELL

Wishing you well is a sweet set that can be used for any occasion – used for Thanksgiving here.  The Cajun Craze side panel features the new “Swirls & Curls” textured impressions embossing folder.  A hint of Mango Melody peeks thru and also frames the art work.  I used the Stamparatus for the Old Olive bouquet of greens and Cajun Craze flowers.  This allowed me to stamp multiple times in the exact same spot to deepen the color.  Additional flowers could be stamped, but I wanted a simple yet stylish card.  Although hard to tell, the “Subtle” dynamic textured embossing folder was used on the art piece after stamping.  This embossing folder gives the card stock a linen effect.  The Cajun Craze bow was fussy cut and provides just the right touch to the bouquet.  Finally, 3 rhinestones were colored with the Cajun Craze Stampin’ Write Marker and adhered in place.  This Thanksgiving card could easily be done in red and green or other  colors.

In fact, this set includes a simple wreath and “season’s greetings” sentiment stamp.  For this card, Real Red and Shaded Spruce card stock is used with Call Me Clover ink.  Although hard to see, a few of the raised “Swirls & Curls” have had Wink of Stella added.  Wink was also used on the edges of the Shaded Spruce card stock and on the wreath and bow. The 1/8” circle punch was used to punch tiny red glimmer “berries” which were adhered on the wreath.  More berries could be added if desired. Finally, 3 red rhinestones were adhered.  The card stock sizes for this card are the same as the Thanksgiving view above.  You can choose to do either card or even both but let me know your wishes. 

The next 2 posts will feature the “Country Home” stamp set – perfect for Thanksgiving or a fall birthday.  Daughter Debbie was on Scan’n’Cut duty today and she stamped and cut out the pitchers, watering cans and one of the flower bouquets.  We will also be using a small piece of the Chicken Wire Elements, the Galvanized Metallic Paper, and the gorgeous new Tin Tile dynamic textured impressions embossing folder.  The next post should come out on Saturday.  Remember to check back!

Blessings, Rosemary – (home)630.759.3089 – (cell)630.965.1965 – paperrose01@aol.com

WINTER WOODS

Hi Crafters, I’m happy to be back.  My sinus infection is clearing up and I see the Podiatrist on Friday for my broken foot.  With the passing of my mom, 2 falls in California, being sick for the month and breaking my foot – it has not been a good month.  Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.

Daughter Debbie tells me there are only 61 days until Christmas.  I can’t believe it.  I know many of you have all your Christmas cards done.  I have yet to start mine.  One of the Christmas cards we are doing for November Stamp Camp features the “ In The Woods Framelits Dies” and the gold foil-edged cards and envelopes.  A background of gold foil highlights the wintry trees.  The 3-D pine tree is 2 layers and the branches are decorated with metallic pearls.  3 additional pearls were added to cover an “oops.” “Softly Falling” provides snowy-embossed hills.   Finally, a simple gold edged bow graces the branch trees. Wink of Stella glistens on the tree branches and is a must. 

This beautiful card is one of 5 you can choose from.  We have 19 of the gold-edged cards and envelopes left.  November Stamp Camp will be held on November 1 from 1-7 pm, November 2 from 2-7 pm and November 3 from 9 am to 2 pm.  Please note the Saturday hours of only 9-2.  St. Francis is having a Mass for the repose of my mother’s soul at the Saturday late afternoon Mass.  Also note that December Stamp Camp is an oxymoron as it is actually being held on November 29, November 30 and December 1.  This is to allow for our yearly trip to Kohler Wisconsin with friends Norb went to school with.

If you plan on attending this Stamp Camp, it is helpful to let me know so I don’t overcut or undercut card stock.  As always, all supplies and materials are provided.  Soda and water are covered in the cost of $12.00 for 4 cards.  Each additional card is $2.50.  I hope to see you in November!

Blessings, Rosemary – (home)630.759.3089 – (cell)630.965-1965 – paperrose01@aol.com