VSN Challenge

I decided to play VSN last night.  (Virtual Stamp Night on Splitcoast-stampers.)  I only had a chance to play the first challenge, but it was a fun one  We had a layout to follow, colors to use, and we had to have a flower made out of punches or die cuts.  The only stamped image could be the sentiment.  So this is what I came up with.  I used my new cupcake punch from the Occasions Mini for the flower.  Can you tell which part of the punch I used?  Yep!  The frosting!  After layering 5 of each color, I glued a small punched flower in the center and added a rhinestone to finish it off.  It was a bit time consuming, but it was also fun to design a flower out of something so unrelated.  The colors are Cherry Cobbler, Regal Rose and Pear Pizzazz.  A very pretty combo to work with.  So hopefully I'll have time to do more challenges today, but first I need to take care of some Cinderella duties.   Where, oh where is my fairy godmother?!

Thanks for stopping by the Stamping Station.

Blessings,
Julie

Workshop Projects

Birthday Bakery, Wild Wasabi, Poppy Parade, Whisper White, Build A Bear DSP, Hodgepodge Hardware Silver, Boho Blossoms Punch, Certainly Celery 1/4" Grosgrain, Cutter Kit for distressing.

 Just thought I'd share with you a few more workshop Make & Takes.  This first card's fold was inspired by some cardstock that SU sent for our school's auction. The dimensions are 4 1/4" x 11 1/2".  The score marks are at 1" and 6 1/2".  This was definitely a hit at the workshops.  Quite a simple card, too.  The stamp set is a Level 1 hostess set and the saying on the inside is "this is no day for just a sliver".  Isn't that darling?!

Because I Care, Black StazOn, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Foam Mat and Embossing Stylus, Scallop Trim Border and Edge Punches, Black Brads

 This card was inspired by one on StampinAddicts.com.  After stamping in StazOn on Vellum, we turned it over, placed it on a foam mat and used the stylus over the stamped image.  This makes the vellum turn white and gives you a 3-D feel.  Really cool!

Cute by the Inch, Charming, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Marina Mist, Scallop Square and Edge Punches, Raven Black Lace, Mini Library Clips, Petal Card Punch

And this one was my favorite.  I also made one with Tangerine Tango and Basic Black, but I liked the Marina Mist better.  I love those little library clips.  They're adorable and really finish off the card.  The little strip of Marina Mist over the scallop border...do you see it?  It's the LEFTOVER piece after you use the scallop punch!  As any true papercrafter knows, we just can't waste anything, right?

Well, thanks for stopping by the Stamping Station.  My next posts will be based on the swaps from Regionals. 

Blessings!
Julie

Clean and Simple Makes It Easy!

The color is a bit off on this one (I really need a good photo spot inside the house!) but I hope you get the idea. This card is for the CAS81 challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Clean and Simple usually means a lot of white area showing, simple to duplicate, uncluttered design. I mass-produced these last night as thank yous for my DS's birthday gifts. I used Cute by the Inch stamp set, which is a Level 2 Hostess Set from Stampin' Up! The Turquoise grosgrain is retired, but this would be easy with any color. I might have to try it with my new Razzleberry grosgrain or my Marina Mist narrow taffeta. I think they'd both look stunning!

Thanks for stopping by the Stamping Station.

Blessings,
Julie