Dec 21, 2011 | Big Shot, cards, Christmas
I love the Big Shot Stocking Die that Stampin' Up! carries – so perfect for this time of year! This is a card made with that die. I cut out two Cherry Cobbler stockings (at the same time), then embossed the Whisper White cardstock using the Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder. I then cut out the toe and heel with the die and the cuff as well. For the cuff, I folded the cardstock in half, then made sure that the fold was inside the cutting area for the cuff, so it didn't get cut off. With the fold intact, it holds this card together! One hint if you're going to re-create this card – if you fold the embossed cardstock with the good (puffy) side in before die cutting, it won't "crack" along the fold line as it may if you fold the other way. Ask me how I figured this one out…LOL.
Hope these last few days of preparation for Christmas aren't too crazy for you! Today's the last mailing for the 12 Weeks of Christmas for those on my email list so see you in your inbox a little later today.
Dec 2, 2011 | cards, rubber stamping
It's the season of gift giving, which can also translate to the season of thank you cards!
This was a fun, easy thank you card that I put together for my dentist :) Yes, I thank my dentist….actually, B&N Dental had a client event where we all got to go and watch Happy Feet 2 in a private, early morning screening! (and yes, my son had popcorn…I couldn't quite manage that though!)
I love the combination of Stampin' Up!'s Pacific Point and Tempting Turquoise colours. The Petite Pennants Builder Punch coordinates with the Pennant Parade stamp set and the Big Shot Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder make this card fun (and easy!). Hemp twine and stampin' dimensionals add an extra element to the card.
I'm looking forward to getting together with a few of my demonstrator team this weekend! It's always fun to get together and share ideas and inspiration. I'm also going to be getting some work done for my Inbox Inspiration program that I'll be starting in the new year – be sure to check back here at www.yamstamps.com for more information as it is revealed!
I love the Big Shot Stocking Die that Stampin' Up! carries – so perfect for this time of year! This is a card made with that die. I cut out two Cherry Cobbler stockings (at the same time), then embossed the Whisper White cardstock using the Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder. I then cut out the toe and heel with the die and the cuff as well. For the cuff, I folded the cardstock in half, then made sure that the fold was inside the cutting area for the cuff, so it didn't get cut off. With the fold intact, it holds this card together! One hint if you're going to re-create this card – if you fold the embossed cardstock with the good (puffy) side in before die cutting, it won't "crack" along the fold line as it may if you fold the other way. Ask me how I figured this one out…LOL.
