LASER CUT CARD

The fourth and final card I had planned for September turned out to be a bit more complicated than I had planned so I shelved it for now.  As I was looking around for an easy but elegant card for us to make, I came across several boxes of Stampin ’Up vanilla laser cut cards that I had been keeping for a special occasion.  I decided September Stamp Camp was a special occasion!.  These beautiful cards are backed with a Blushing Bride pattern from Dainty Flowers DSP.  12 Pastel pearls are added to accent the circular design.  My samples include lavender pearls on one card and pink pearls that I colored on the other. There are several different colors available for you to choose from.

The message layer is embellished with a strip of matching Dainty Flowers DSP.  I think this would make an appropriate sympathy card, as well as a card for other occasions.  

I am suggesting you stamp 2 die-cut circles and stamp a different message on each.  Adhere them to 2 Blushing Bride die cut scallop circles and leave the message layer blank until you have an occasion to use the card.  Then affix the appropriate message.  I think it’s always good to have a sympathy card available as we never know when the need for one will arise.

This is our last card for September Stamp Camp – 4 totally different designs.  Mark your calendars now for October Stamp Camp.  We will be doing a Christmas tree card, a Halloween card with the Aspen Tree die, and 1-2 fall/Thanksgiving cards. 

Please let me know as soon as you can which cards you wish to make for September Stamp Camp, what day you plan on coming and if your cards need to be To Go.  Texting me is the safest way to reach me (630.965.1965).  Let me know if you have any concerns or questions.

Blessings, Rosemary – (H)630.759.3089 – (C)630.965.1965 – paperrose01@aol.com

SOMEONE WONDERFUL

I want to make sure you see the darling bunnies on this Country Sie Inn DSP.  There are birds, foxes, flowers and more patterns on this shades of blue DSP.  Check it out here COUNTRY SIDE INN  This Night of Navy flip up card is super easy and uses minimal designer series paper.  The 2 side panels utilize 4 X 1 1/4 each, and the center section uses 4 X 2 1/4.  Note the 2 little die cut bunnies that have been added.  There are also 3-5 dark blue Holiday Rhinestones that give a bit of sparkle.

 

When the card is flipped open, you find the message layer and another bunny rabbit.  This cute card is perfect for almost any occasion – Thinking of you, retirement, anniversary, birthday and even get well soon.  As I noted above, this card is truly super easy and one you should incorporate into your own own card-making.

Don’t forget to let me know which cards you plan on making and what day you think you might come.  Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.  Blessings, Rosemary – (C)630.759.3089 – (H)630.965.1965 – paperrose01@aol.com

BIRTHDAY ENVELOPE

This cute flower-filled envelope is from the Full of Love Stamp Set.  I love the brightly colored flowers.  The Gorgeous Grape card base is layered with basic white and then with Dandy Designs DSP in a flowered Fresh Freesia pattern and die cut with the Scalloped Contours Dies.  The same dies are used for the Gorgeous Grape Happy Birthday sentiment which comes from the Go to Greetings set.  Sweet Sorbet Metallic Trim is perfect for a shoestring bow at the base of the gathered flowers.  Finally, 5 purple-colored rhinestones add a bit of sparkle.  Wink of Stella also adds shimmer.

The message layer features a strip of matching DSP and a small die cut flower.  Stampin’ Blends are used to color the flowers on the top layer and the message layer.  The exception is the dark purple which is a Spectrum Noir LV3 marker.  You can color your flowers as you wish.  I always choose my favorite colors, which may very well be different from your favorites.

As a reminder, September Stamp Camp is Thursday Friday, Saturday, September 7, 8, and 9 from 10am – 4pm each day.  Let me know which day you plan on coming and which cards you would like to make.  I’m looking forward to seeing everyone!  Blessings, Rosemary – (H)630.759.3089 – (C)630.965.1965 – paperrose01@aol.com

SHAKER THESNOWMAN

I promised a Christmas shaker card last month and I failed!  But we have a shaker card for September!  In case you are wondering what a shaker card is, A shaker card is a card with a clear window filled with items – usually sparkly things – that move about when you shake the card.  Meet Shaker the Snowman

This cheery snowman comes to us as a digital download from Etsy.  I chose him because of the cute Merry Christmas red and white border.  The Real Red card base and the snowflake embossed sea foam top layer are the perfect background for our snowman. The Scan’n’Cut gives us a perfect circle, and a circle die cuts out the center.  A window sheet is adhered to the back of the circular border with a small amount of liquid adhesive, Then Stampin’ Up adhesive strips are adhered to the back of the border in a circular fashion.  Sequins and tiny gems are carefully placed on Shaker’s tummy, and the adhesive backed Merry Christmas border is placed over the snowman and sequins.  Using the Holly Border Punch, glittery holly leaves are punched and festooned with red rhinestone ‘”berries”.  Opposite corners are embellished with glittery corner punches

The message layer is also embellished with the glittery corner punches in the opposite corners from the card front.  A punched glittery snowflake adds a touch of holiday spirit.

All the glitter we are using comes from a spray of alcohol and a white paint mixed together.  My name for this concoction is “Home Brew.”  It’s an inexpensive way to add some glitter to cardstock. 

September Stamp is on September 7, 8 and 9 from 10am to 4 pm.  You can come for an hour or spend the day or even come all 3 days!  I will note that Thursday the 7th is a hard stop at 4pm as I have a 4:30 baseball game in Darien.  No – I’m not playing!  I’m supporting my grandson Isaac who is the catcher for his school team.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns, Rosemary – (H)630.759.3089 – (C)630.965.1965 – paperrose01@aol.com