CASEing Addict

Hello, my name is Gayle and I am a CASEing addict…  Seriously, they need to start a support group for those of us who have a habit of CASEing other people’s projects and ideas.  By the way, CASE is an acronym for Copy And Share Everything.  I do it all the time.  It’s hard not to.  There are so many talented paper crafters out there, and when you see what they’ve come up with you just want to kick yourself for not thinking of it first.  You could say that CASEing is a form of flattery, because if you don’t like something you aren’t going to copy it. Right?   So, what I am really doing is complimenting someone’s work, not just copying it.

Well, either way, I truly cannot help myself. Especially when I see a card like the one I cased from Debra Currier @ artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com.  This card seems to be simple but such a gorgeous card.  My version turned out just slightly different, but not really noticeable.  

 The stamp set I used here is Gorgeous Grunge (#130514).  I absolutely love this stamp set.  I have used it on so many different projects, from cards to scrapbooks and even on my envelopes.  Love, love, love it!!

Products used:

Stamps: Gorgeous Grunge stamp Set (130514)

Papers: Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper (130814); Crumb Cake Cardstock; Calypso Coral Cardstock (122925); Whisper White Cardstock; 

Ink Pads: Calypso Coral (126983); Pool Party(126982); Crumb Cake(126975); Basic Gray(126981)

Tools: Small Heart Punch(117193); 1 3/4" Circle Punch(119850); 2 1/2" Circle Punch(120906)

Embellishments: Rhinestones Basic Jewels (119246)

Card In A Box

These cute boxes have been popping up all over the papercrafting world. Some people call them a Card-In-A-Box, others call them a Pop-up Card.  I've seen hundreds of them but had no desire to do one, until a friend stopped by and asked if I would like to work on one with her.  Boy, am I glad I did.  This was such a fun and easy project to create.  As it was coming together I was getting more and more excited.  I am definitely making another one of these.

You can find the instructions for these boxes at Splitcoaststampers here. 

So, here is my first Card In A Box:

Although, I like the way this looks I would like to add some more embellishments to it.  Plus, I'd also like to do one with baby zoo animals for a baby shower, and then also one with flowers and butterflies.  I will post pictures of those later : )

Here's a list of the Stampin' Up! products I used:

Papers:  Gumball Green Cardstock (126840) ; Crumb Cake Cardstock (120953) ; Daffodil Delight Cardstock (119683); Very Vanilla (101650 Epic Day This and That Designer Series Ppaer (130814) ;
Ink: Calypso Coral (126983)
Tools: Cupcake Builder Punch (121807); Chalk Talk Framelits (129983); Holiday Ornaments Framelits (127816)
Embellishments: White Bakers Twine (124262); Rhinestones (119246)
Misc.: Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Window Sheets (114323)

Monthly Scrapbook Challenge

Starting this year I have decided to challenge myself to create a two-page layout using a different Designer Series Paper pack each month.  I enjoy making mini albums more than I do 12x12's so this truly is a challenge for me.   There are a group of ladies that have joined my Monthly Scrapbook Club, so I thought this would be beneficial to them as well.  Fortunately, Stampin' Up! makes this easy because we have some beautiful designs and all of our cardstocks and inks coordinate perfectly.

This color combo of Basic Black, Whisper White, and Cherry Cobbler is timeless.  Of course, black and white would also go great with Old Olive.  That may have to be another one that I try later.  The Designer Series Paper I used in this layout is Modern Medley (#126926).

Papers Used: Modern Medley DSP (126926), Whispher White Cardstock (#100730), Basic Black Cardstock (#121045), Cherry Cobbler Cardstock (#119685), Old Olive Cardstock (#100702)

Other: 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch (#118874), 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch (#119854), Boho Blossom punch (#119858), Little Leaves Sizzlits (#114511), Labels Collection (#125598), Pearls (#119247)

The Cricut was used to cut out the title.

Mojo Monday 286

For the past six months or more I have been working more on scrapbooking than cardmaking.  Not sure why, my heart just wasn't in it.  Realizing I needed to get back into card making for my customers who've been requesting we start a Stampin' Club again, I decided to surf the web for inspiration.

Last we I came across  www.mojomonday.blogspot.com.  Hallelujah!!  I'm so thankful for this blog.

Mojo Monday posts a card sketch challenge every Monday.    It is what I've been needing.  I'm more than inspired and excited to get back into card making.  And I'm sure my club members will be thankful too.

So here is my take on MOJO286  sketch challenge

Supplies Used

Whisper White Cardstock #100730

Soft Suede Cardstock #115318

Sahara Sand Cardstock #121043

Baja Breeze Cardstock #111352

Twitterpated Designer Series Paper #125406

Fun Flowers Bigz L Die #121812

Scallop Trim Border Punch #118402

Whisper White Bakers Twine #124262

Soft Suede Ink Pad #126978

Artisan Embellishments Kit (Spring catalog) #129328

Stampin' Dimensionals #104430 (to layer flowers)

Glue Dots #103683 (to adhere button)     

Back to Basics

Sometimes my creative juices just are not flowing.  I can spend hours staring at a piece of cardstock trying to squeeze an ounce of creativity out of my brain.  But, still, nothing!

Recently I was looking through a binder I had started three years ago when I first became a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  In this binder I collected samples of cards and projects I did for workshops, clubs, etc. As I was flipping through this binder I came across a very simple but elegant card I'd done.  I could feel my juices bubbling in my brain, and the wheels turning.  In no time at all, I created a similar card, just with different colors and a different technique (heat embossing)  and  VOILA....a new card design to share.

So, if you are struggling for a card design or even a scrapbook layout, get back to the basics.  Sometimes we can be inspired by something we've done years ago.  Good luck finding your inspiration and Happy Stamping : )  By the way, I'm sure this card design came from another persons brain, I just don't know who that is.  Sorry : (

Supplies used

Basic Gray Cardstock

Basic Black Cardstock

Summer Starfruit Cardstock

Versa Mark ink pad

Black Embossing Powder

Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die

Floral Fusion Sizzlits

Pearl Basic Jewels

*Retired Ribbon

*Retired Stamp Set

Patio Party Again?

     I know I just posted a scrapbook layout using the Patio Party DSP, but, I love this paper pack so much I decided to use it again, but this time for a sketch challenge from Mojo Monday. 

Supplies Used:

Patio Party DSP #126916

Midnight Muse Cardstock #126843

Summer Starfruit Cardstock #126839

Whisper White Cardstock #100730

Baja Breeze Cardstock #1111352

Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons #127555

Bakers Twine - Whisper White #124262

1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon-Very Vanilla #120999

Baja Breeze Reinker #111844

Midnight Muse Ink Pad #126860

Thoughts and Prayers Stamp Set #113252

Labels Collection Framelits #125598

Little Leaves Sizzlits #114511

Floral Fusion Sizzlits #115969

Glue Dots #103683

Brads - Neutrals #119736

More Than Just Cards!!

     Stampin' Up! is a wonderful company that sells lots of products to create all sorts of beautiful handmade cards.  But, did you know that they also sell a variety of scrapbooking supplies as well?  I know, AWESOME!, right?!  I used to think that Stampin' Up! only sold quality products for cardmaking, which is why I became a demonstrator almost three years ago.  Recently, though, I've become addicted to scrapbooking and have utilized the many supplies found in our catalogs to create some amazing layouts.  One of my favorite packs of Designer Series Paper to use is Patio Party (#126916), which is what I used in this layout below.  I also tried to use some of the new embellishments from the 2013 Spring Catalog; such as the Soda Pop Tops (#129388) and the Pinwheel Sizzlits Die (#129411).

Scrapbooking supplies used:

Whisper White 12x12 Cardstock #124302

Patio Party Designer Series Paper #126916

2012-2014 In-Colors 8.5x11 Cardstock #126838

Baja Breeze 8.5x11 Cardstock #111352

Neutral Colored Brads #119736

Whisper White Bakers Twine #124262

3/4" Circle Punch #119873

Petite Pennants Builder Punch #122361

1" Circle Punch #119868

Soda Pop Top #129388

Apothecary Accents Framelits #127003

1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch #119854    

Pinwheel Sizzlits Die #129411 

 

St. Patrick's Day Treat Bag

      Normally I don't do any projects for St. Patrick's Day. No cards, no layouts, no 3D projects, nothing!  But, the other day my friend was over and asked if I would help her make a treat bag.  I figured why not, it's something different.  So here's what we came up with.  I thought it turned out pretty cute, and was simple to make.  Finding the chocolate coins was the hardest part.  Only place I could find them was at JoAnn's in the candy isle while I was in line to check out.