Mouse Gift Card

I just got done making this, haven't been stamping. Ever get those days that you couldn't drag yourself to your craft table to stamp or scrap? Well I have had several days like that so hence the no posting lately. Plus we have had one appointment after another and I am drawing near an end on them I hope.
Anyway, we was in Alexandria, MN for an appointment earlier this week and found the Dollar District store. I was in heaven with the stamping and scrapping supplies they had. The designer paper on this card is from the Dollar District and I just love it. Picked up a couple of sheets along with some matching ones to go with it. Found a bunch of goodies and you will be seeing them as I post too.

A lot of you have been making the Gift Card Holder Cards and I thought I would jump in on the band wagon on that too. So here is my sample and a blog to show you how to make them. I followed the directions for this on Dawn's Stamping Spot. She has really good tutorial and some pictures for you too. Instead of doing the band of card stock around mine though I used SU's Choc. Chip Satin Ribbon. Love this stuff it is so easy to work with. I messed up on the saying at the bottom though. I hate when you get a project almost done then do that. But when I stamped the saying it had ink on the edge and I didn't catch it and it left a shadow on the end of the saying. Grrrr! I hate when that happens. Here is a picture of the inside of mine also. I only scanned one side as the other looks the same.

So lets get on with the supplies needed:

Designer Paper of choice Cut at 3 7/8 x 2 6/8, You need 3 of these.

Choc. Chip cut at 4 x 3. You need 3 of these.

Pretty in Pink cut at 4 1/4 x 11.

Punch a Choc. Chip Scalloped Circle and a smaller one done in white.

Image is from House Mouse and stamped with Stazon, then colored in with Gamsol and colored pencils.

Choc. Chip Satin Ribbon is cut at 6 1/2 inches.

I cut a slit in the choc. chip scalloped piece for the ribbon to slide through. You will need to cut so it is under the image. When your ribbon is weaved through this tape ended together in the back of this piece.

White Gel pen around the edges of the choc. chip scalloped circle.

Stamp a small saying at the bottom.

Otherwise follow the directions on the video that Dawn did and you can complete this project in no time. I think on the inside I will stamp Happy Birthday in Choc. Chip Ink, but until I get to the point of giving it I will wait on that.

Hope you enjoyed the project today.

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Softball Bunny CBC14

This card has several purposes. One for my dd that was asked by the coach to be on Varsity which is a dream of hers. Two Chrissy's Belli Challenge 14 and a sketch I did a few days ago. You can see that sketch card here. I love this bunny, he is so cute and fit the occasion perfectly. Chrissy's Belli Challenge (CBC14) calls for ribbon but not used for tying knots or bows but to use it in a different way. So this card fit that too. And I just had to try that sketch again for this one. You can use that sketch so many different ways. Ok so on with the supplies and directions.

Supplies needed:

Whisper White, Real Red card stock

Scalloped punches

Gamsol and colored pencils

Ribbon, I used stitched ribbon in black and red to match the card

Softball from an old SU set

Happy Hoppers Stamp from Stampabilities

Black Ink

Black and White Gel Pen

Directions:

Cut WW card stock at 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 when folded you have a card that measures 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.

Cut RR at 4 x 5 1/4.

Cut WW at 3 3/4 x 5 and stamp with black ink the softballs all around for background. Mount to RR piece, add a strip of stitched red ribbon to the center and mount this to the basic card.

Punch a larger scalloped circle in RR and with White Gel Pen make dots and swirls on the scallops. With a smaller scalloped punch, punch out a white one and stamp Sweet on it with black ink, add dots with Black Gel Pen. Mount the two together and set aside.

Stamp image with Black Stazon on WW card stock cut at 2 6/8 x 2 1/2. Color in image with desired coloring method. Cut RR card stock at 3 x 2 3/4. Mount stamped image to this.

Cut a piece of red and black ribbon approx. 1 1/2 inches long and fold in half and mount to back of stamped image as shown in sketch. Mount this to card as shown in sample. Then mount your scalloped saying to the lower corner of the image on the right hand side.

Didn't this turn out so cute?

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Friends Forever Sketch

Remember a week or so ago I posted a card and I had made the sketch myself. Well with some help from Ms. Fancy Nancy changing it to jpeg. format for me I can now share it and hopefully some of you will take my challenge and run with it. If uploading the sketch to your blog or SCS please use DSC2 and post here in the comments area for me to see it as well.

Thanks for stopping bye.

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Mojo Sketch 33 Purple Hydrangea

Yesterday was a beautiful day here. I had a family reunion on my Mom's side of the family. Not many was able to show up but we sure had a good time the ones that did. I look forward to these family reunions every year. In July we have one on dh's side of the family. For this one we are able to camp out and I love to do that.

So on to the card. This one I had to make larger it is 5 1/2 x 5 1/2. I had to do this to fit the Hydrangea on the card. I love how it turned out.

Supplies needed:

Hydrangea SU stamp (retired)

Small dots background stamp also SU

Lovely Lavender, Lavender Lace, Whisper White and Basic Black card stock

3 black brads

Gamsol and colored pencils

Happy Birthday Stamp also SU from Warmest Regards Stamp Set

Basic Black Ink and Lavender Lace Ink

Directions:

Stamp image on WW card stock and color in with desired choice. I used gamsol and colored pencils. My image piece measures 3 1/8 x 4 1/8. Cut a black mat for this that measures 3 3/8 x 4 3/8. Mount image to this black piece.

Lavender lace was cut at 2 x 4, stamp with little dotted background stamp with lavender lace. Cut in half so it measures 2 x 2. Stamp Happy Birthday on one piece with black ink. Punch holes on the other piece evenly on the lavender lace and place your eyelets. Mount these each to a piece of black card stock that is 2 1/4 x 2 1/4.

With the Lovely Lilac, cut at 5 1/2 x 11 and fold in half to form basic card. Stamp with Lavender Lace the dotted background. Mount pieces as shown in sample to card and your finished. I love this sketch it is one of Julee's. You can find her card and sketch here . I will also include it here.

Thanks for stopping bye.

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The Cat's Meow.....You're the Bestest

I think this turned out pretty cute! This is a sketch from Maria at Stampin Inspirations. I will include her sketch here. I made two of them 2 different shapes. I love this sketch you can do many sizes in it.

For this one I used the following supplies:

Pumpkin Pie, Choc Chip & Whisper White card stock

Choc. Chip, Whisper White Organdy Ribbon 2 sizes 3/4" and 1/4"

Gamsol and colored pencils

Cat stamp is Penny Black stamp called You're the Bestest

Black Stazon

Directions:

Cut PP card stock at 5 1/2 x 11 and fold in half to make a 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 card. Stamp with a small background stamp the background, I used little dots and used Choc. Chip ink. Cut a strip of CC card stock at 1 1/4" wide by 5 1/2. Add CC ribbon 3/4 wide on that and mount to PP card front.

Cut 1" piece of CC and WW ribbon that is 1/4" wide. set aside.

On WW card stock stamp image with Black Stazon. Color in with desired method. Trim down to measure 3 5/8 x 3 1/2. Mount this to a piece of CC cut at 3 7/8 x 3 3/4. Add ribbon pieces to the upper right hand corner. Mount to card. Your finished, this card was so simple to do. Love this sketch.

Hope you enjoyed the project.

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Stamp sets that can be used with our Scalloped SU Punch

Got this from one of my yahoogroups and figured some of you might be interested in this. These stamp sets work for our Scalloped SU Punch. Hope it helps some of you.
PAGE # SU STAMP SET
SIMPLY SENT
14 Lifelong Notes
15 Friendly Notes
16 Simple Delights
HOSTESS SETS
19 Make It Count
23 Infinite Goodness
23 Cause For A Celebration
SU STAMP SETS
29 Pinch Proof
30 Never Ending Joy - the word stamps
31 Give Thanks
34 Punch Pals
42 Voila
42 Voila To Go
45 Refuge & Strength -God is our word, God is not to great & God is stamps
46 To Have & To Hold - looks really good on the champagne glasses
49 Simply Said
50 Dilly Dally51
Enjoy - the words and the stamp with the lines for journaling
52 Greeting Galore - the images look great but the words do not fit
53 If The Halo Fits - words
56 Fun & Fast Notes - the images look great but the words do not fit
56 Perennial Favorites
58 God Is Love - perfect fit!
60 All Through The Year
61 Unforgettable
65 A Little Birdie Told Me - words
66 Pun Fun
68 Sweet Thing
70 Bugs & Kisses
76 Seriously Sassy
82 A Beautiful Thing
83 Amazing
85 Best Kind Of Friend
94 Big Flowers
96 Garden Whimsy
98 A Tree For All Seasons
100 Wildlife Refuge
104 Touch Of Nature - flower
107 Wanted
108 Priceless
109 BoHo Backgrounds - this looks awesome with this set
110 Sprinkles - and this looks awesome with this set
116 Big Pieces
118 Kind Thoughts - perfect fit
119 Carte Postal
122 Think Happy Thoughts
123 Seeing Spots
130 Sweet Celebrations
132 Perfect Timing
133 Sweet Sampler - sweets stamp
WORDS SETS
140 It's Your Birthday
142 Hi & Hello
143 Circle Of Friendship
144 Much Appreciated
144 Warm Words
146 Short & Sweet
146 All Holidays
147 Sweet Serendipity
147 Curvy Verses
148 God's Blessings
148 Elegant Cheer
149 Sincere Salutations
150 Spring Pictogram's
150 It's All Good
152 Bursting With Joy
152 Lovely Labels
153 Taking Care Of Business

Nancy
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Feathered Hope CBC13 & Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge

And she's back! Sorry everyone it was almost a week before I have been able to stamp. Heaven forbid!!! The weather has been fantastic here in Central MN the last day or two. Well all but the wind but you can't have everything.

As many of you know that has been with me for awhile now, that I do sketch challenges that I find on the net and send to a couple of groups. Well here is one of them. We did this one yesterday, well I did mine tonight but you get the idea. So my sketch this week for them was to do one from Techno Stamper sketch challenges she has such neat sketches. Although I am not sure on the Certainly Celery of my card for the background. But, it's ok, I can live with it.

This card is also a UFO project which Chrissy is having a challenge on her blog for UFO projects so this counts for that too. I have had this image stamped for awhile but never put to a project.

Supplies needed for project:

Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Basic Black and Read Red card stock

Scrap of designer paper

3 brads

Crop-a-dile

Stamp set of choice ( I used Feathered Hope) Retired SU Set

Gamsol and colored pencils

Black Stazon Ink Pad

Directions:

Cut WW card stock at 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 fold in half to make a card of 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. Cut Black card stock at 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. Mount to the WW card front. Cut CC at 4 x 5 1/4 and mount to black.

Cut a piece of black at 2 1/4 x 5 1/2 and then with the designer paper cut at 2 x 5 1/4 mount on one an other and then to the CC on the basic card.

Next your going to stamp your image on a WW card stock piece that measures 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 with black ink. Color in with your gamsol and colored pencils or method of choice.

Cut RR card stock at 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 mount stamped piece to this. Then cut a piece of black card stock at 3 x 3 3/8. Punch evenly space 3 holes for eyelets. Place in eyelets and attach this to the bottom of your stamped image with the RR. Mount to the middle of the card as close to center as possible.

Your masterpiece is now finished and ready to send on or display for yourself.

Hope you enjoyed today's project and for your understanding of me being sick and not keeping up with my blog.

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Triangle Box Gift Card Holder Tutorial

Looky what I found on Techno Stampers Blog! Your going to love this. She has awesome directions and a tutorial on making these boxes so easy. Thought I would share with everyone.
If you make one please share with me by adding to the comments on this message.
I will be trying this at a later date but so wanted to share for the rest of you to see and created.
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Sorry been MIA.....

Sorry haven't been around the last few days haven't been feeling well. I finally got into the doctor today and will be having some extensive testing done to find out what all is the problem. This should of been done years ago but you know how that goes unless the doctor comes up with the idea it isn't a go. Well this time he finally woke up that something isn't right. I will be having fibromyalgia testing done and a sleep apnea test done for two of the things he has in store for me. He is also doing a bunch of testing on my 20 year old son. He has one kidney that is smaller than the other by an inch. The artery going to that kidney is not open to what it should be so the blood flow is not what it should be to that kidney which they feel is causing high blood pressure and diabetes. Hopefully we will have answers soon for the both of us.
I will try and get back to my stamping tomorrow, but have been hurting so bad and having some major headaches again so haven't been able to get anything done.
Hope you all are doing much better than we are.
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Button Bear Celebrates

This card could be used for a few different things. Get Well Wishes, Birthday, Congrats for Baby. I really like how this one turned out. I used Julee's sketch from Poetic Artistry. What a neat sketch this one is. Julee is having a contest on her sketch, you might want to check it out. I have included Julee's sketch here.

I am also doing this one for the Ways to use it Challenge WT161 on SCS. I used eyelets and brads on this one and the challenge is for eyelets. The white dots on the black strip really made the card to add more dimension.

So on with the card you will need the following supplies:

Whisper White, Basic Black card stock

Scrap of designer paper

Button Bear Stamp set or your choice of stamp set

Dotted Swiss Embossing Folder

White Gel Pen

3 white eyelets and 3 balloon brads

gamsol and colored pencils

crop-a-dile

Directions:

Cut a sheet of Whisper white in half so you have a 2 pieces at 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. Fold one in half to get your main card at 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. Cut the other piece in half at 4 x 5 1/4 this will be run though with your embossing folder. Last white piece cut at 2 3/4 x 2 7/8. Stamp image on this piece and color in with gamsol and colored pencils. With crop-a-dile punch 3 holes on upper right hand side for balloon brads. Add your brads.

Cut basic black at 3 x 3 1/8 and mount image to this and set aside. Cut one piece at 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 and add to main card front. With your embossed white piece add to the black.

Cut a piece of designer paper at 3 1/2 x 3. Mount this to a black piece of card stock that measures 3 3/4 x 3 1/4. Add this to you card on top the white. Now cut another black piece at 1 1/2 x 4 1/4. Add dots with white gel pen around edges. Next take your crop-a-dile and punch 3 holes evenly spaced on the left side. Add white eyelets. Mount to the card. Then add your stamped image and your done. See sample for placement of these pieces if you don't understand my directions.

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