Cards by Gina

Mojo Monday #102--Quick and Easy Rub-on Birthday Card

 

I’m addicted to rub-ons! Cards come together so easily when you use them. I wasn’t sure what to do with this week’s Mojo Monday sketch, but then I looked at my shelf and saw my Hidden Garden Blossoms Rub-ons in Chocolate Chip and the ideas began to swirl around in my head.

 

Here’s the sketch.

 

 

Here’s what I did.

 

I made a 7” x 5” base of Chocolate Chip folded at the top. I love Chocolate Chip with Old Olive so I looked through my Designer Series Papers (DSP) and found an Old Olive patterned sheet in the Cast-a-Spell DSP that wasn’t too Halloween-y. I actually thought it almost looked floral.

 

I added my rub-ons to match the sketch (changing it up slightly). Gina’s Tip: The sketch challenges are jumping-off points. They give you basic ideas, but you can change the templates as you make your card. To balance the large flower, I placed two of the rub-ons on Very Vanilla cardstock. Since my sentiment is small, I wanted it to pop so I stamped it in Pumpkin Pie on Very Vanilla and adhered it to the rub-on.

 

Last but not least, I added a Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad in Pumpkin to the center of the large flower for a little pizzazz!

 

The Hidden Garden Blossoms Rub-ons are no longer available, but you can find plenty of other beautiful rub-ons on pages 176-177 of the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog. For quick and easy cards, there’s nothing simpler!

 

If you’d like to order rub-on sheets or any other Stampin’ Up! supplies, please click here!

 

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Ink: Pumpkin Pie (105216)

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip (102128), Very Vanilla (101650)

Designer Series Paper: Cast-A-Spell (115677)

Embellishments: Hidden Garden Blossoms Rub-ons; Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads (109110)

Mojo Monday #101--Kaleidoscope Card for Any Occasion

 

I’m still playing catch-up from my vacation, but I was able to make a card for Mojo Monday 101 even though today is Friday!

 

Here’s the sketch.

 

 

Here’s what I did.

 

The base is Tempting Turquoise in a 6” x 6” square which I layered with Pink Passion and Green Galore cardstock. I followed the sketch and used the “Leaf Pattern” of the Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper as well as the “Floral Circles” for the “ribbon” of my card.

 

I stamped the largest flower from the Petal Pizzazz Stamp Set onto Pink Passion with my Versamark pad and heat embossed it with clear embossing powder. Then I cut out the flower and adhered it to my card with a pop-up glue dot so that it looked as though it was coming out of the stem of the DSP.

 

I love the Floral Circles paper of the Kaleidoscope DSP so I punched out three of them and placed them in the upper right-hand corner of my card.

 

I had fun making this card since I love to mix and match patterns and colors. Stampin’ Up!’s papers and inks make this so easy to do.

 

If you’d like to order Stampin’ Up! supplies 24/7, please click here! 

 

 

 

Recipe

Stamp Set: Petal Pizzazz (113417)

Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise (107103), Pink Passion (102762), Green Galore (101768)

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Kaleidoscope (115680)

Tools: Versamark Pad (102283); Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109130); Heat Tool (100005); Pop-up Glue Dots (104183); Paper Snips (103579); Circle Punch (104390)

 

Kaleidoscope DSP--$9.95

 

Petal Pizzazz Stamp Set--$32.95

PPA #5--Halloween in August Card

 

 

You know I love to play at PPA! Today’s challenge was to create a Halloween card and although I wasn’t sure I was ready to do so, I loved making this one.

 

I started with a Basic Black base—5-1/2” x 4-1/4” and layered it with the “Black Bats” and “Orange and Black” papers from the Cast-A-Spell Designer Series Paper (DSP).

I stamped “Trick or Treat” from my Holiday Best Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set onto Only Orange cardstock using my Versamark Pad, clear embossing powder, heat tool, and my Stamp-a-ma-jig.

 

I added another layer of the “Orange and Black” DSP and stamped “Trick or Treat” once again. This time I stamped it in Classic Black. Then I used a baby wipe to take off the black ink on the pumpkin and the vine. I colored both with an orange embossing marker (not SU!) and stamped it onto Very Vanilla cardstock. I heat embossed the image with clear embossing powder and my heat tool. As a final touch, I took apart a Circle Fire Pumpkin Rhinestone Brad and adhered it with a mini-glue dot.  

I know Halloween is right around the corner … and now I think I’m ready for it!

 

There are lots of new Halloween supplies in the Holiday Mini-Catalog. If you haven’t already ordered one from me, please feel free to e-mail me, call me, or leave a comment here and I will be sure to get one to you after Sept. 1.

 

As always, I love hearing from you so please feel free to leave me a comment!

 

Recipe

Stamp Set: Holiday Best Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set (115364)

Ink: Classic Basic Black (101179)

Cardstock: Only Orange (102837)

Designer Series Paper: Cast-a-Spell (115677)

Tools: Versamark Pad (102283); Heat Tool (100005); Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109130); Mini-Glue Dot (103683); Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049)

Embellishment: Circle Fire Pumpkin Rhinestone Brad (109110)

 

 

Cast-a-Spell DSP--$9.95

 

 

 

  

Holiday Best--Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set

Back from Vacation and Of the Earth Thank You Card

I’m back…after a 10-day “Ain’t That America” vacation in which we drove to Nashville and saw The Hermitage and The Grand Ol’ Opry; Memphis—Beale Street, the Ducks at the Peabody Hotel, Graceland, and The Civil Rights Museum; Chicago—Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and Studio; Cleveland—old and dear friends. And I can’t forget to mention that we ate our way through each of these cities as well! We had a terrific time, but I'm now glad to be home.

Before I left, I received a lovely brag book for photos of my grandson from one of my authors and I wanted to thank her for being so thoughtful so I created this card to send to her.

 

Here’s what I did.

I created a base from Bermuda Bay of 5-1/2” x 4-1/4,” scored and folded at the top. Gina’s Tip: This is a standard A-2 card.

I layered the “Floral Patterns” of the Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay Patterns Designer Series Paper on top of the cardstock.

I cut the Melon Mambo ribbon at the bottom in an inverted V-shape and placed it on the polka dot side vertically down the center of the card.

Then I stamped the “Flowers and Butterfly” from the Of the Earth Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set onto Whisper White using Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Dusty Durango, and Soft Suede In-Color Markers as well as a Spring Green Zig Marker (not SU!). Gina’s Tip: After you color in your stamp, huff on it to re-moisturize the colors before stamping onto your paper.

I used the Ticket Corner Punch on all four sides of my stamped image and adhered it to my card.

I stamped “Thank You” from the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set in Melon Mambo on to Whisper White and punched it out with my Modern Label Punch. 

My last step was to adhere my sentiment to the card.

I’m really enjoying all of my Hostess Sets from the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog. You can too if you book a party with me! I would love to host one with you. Please feel free to e-mail me or call me, if you’re interested, to set up a date.

To order Stampin’ Up! supplies 24/7, please click here!

   

Recipe:

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay (115317), Whisper White (100730)

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Patterns DSP in Melon Mambo (115687) and Bermuda Bay (115684)

Stamp Sets: Of the Earth Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set, Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Inks: Melon Mambo (115656)

Markers: 2009-2010 In-Color Markers (116329)

Embellishments: Melon Mambo Ribbon (115611)

Tools: Ticket Corner Punch (107214), Modern Label Punch (116630), Snail Adhesive (104332)

PPA #3--Unisex Birthday Card

     

It’s hard to believe that we’re already up to Week #3 of our Pals Paper Arts Challenge. 

 

This week we were given an Inspiration Photo from the Pottery Barn Kids Catalog from which we could choose to 'play' off of the colors, elements, or even the kids’ theme.

 

 

 

My eyes immediately went to the green wall and the “houses” since I have a green-and-white guest bedroom in my home. That was the part of the photo I used as my inspiration.

Here’s what I did:

Since I love white to pop colors (and I loved the green against the white in the photo), I created an 8-1/2” x 4” base of Whisper White scored at the top. Gina’s Note: This is a standard #10 card size. 

I layered an 8-1/4” x 3-3/4” piece of Certainly Celery cardstock on top of the Whisper White base.

I created the “houses” out of 2-1/8” x 2-1/4” Whisper White cardstock and spaced them evenly across the card. The “roofs” are diamond-shaped cut out from Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise, and Crushed Curry and the “windows” are squares and rectangles cut from Certainly Celery.

I remembered that in the Pals Stamp Swap, I received stamped images in Only Orange, Tempting Turquoise, and Yoyo Yellow from the Look Who’s Turning Stamp Set—perfect accents for my card! I cut each one out and adhered them to my houses.

I punched out stars, hearts, and a circle in Yoyo Yellow, Pumpkin Pie, and Tempting Turquoise cardstock and adhered them to the houses. Gina's Tip: I punched these shapes out of leftover scraps of cardstock. Never throw away your scraps. They come in handy for moments like these. 

My “Happy Birthday” Sentiment is from the Fundamental Phrases Stamp Set. I used Real Red ink and my Stamp-a-ma-jig to line up and stamp the two words onto Crushed Curry cardstock.

Please let me know how you think I did. I love hearing from you!

Don’t forget you can play in the PPA also! Just follow this link –- www.palspaperarts.com -- to learn how.

 

Recipe:

Cardstock: Whisper White (100730), Certainly Celery (105125), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Tempting Turquoise (102067), Crushed Curry (115319), Yoyo Yellow (102824)

Stamps: Look Who’s Turning (114403), Fundamental Phrases (114968)

Inks: Only Orange (102696) , Tempting Turquoise (100814), Yoyo Yellow (102717

Tools: Paper Snips (103579), ½” circle punch (104390), heart punch (113694), star punch (109045), Anywhere Glue Stick (104045), Snail Adhesive (104332),

Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049)

 

 

Look Who's Turning--$23.95

 

 

Fundamental Phrases--$37.95

Calendar of Events

 

Holiday Workshops Autumn is right around the corner…and with it comes the holidays! What better way to show your appreciation for your family and friends than to make handmade cards and gifts! Sign up for one of my upcoming Holiday Workshops. Start early…and I’ll help you get ready!

Dates and Times

Thursday, September 10 from 7-9 PM

Sunday, September 20 from 2-4:30 PM

Thursday, October 8 from 7-9 PM

Sunday, October 18 from 2-4:30 PM

Thursday, November 12 from 7-9 PM

Sunday, November 22 from 2-4:30 PM

Thursday, December 3 from 7-9 PM

Sunday, December 13 from 2-4:30 PM

All workshops will take place at--

382 Newbridge Road,   East Meadow, NY

Please R.S.V.P. to ginatshaw@gmail.com or call me at 516-804-2808 (home) or

917-881-4547 (cell).

Please tell your friends and family about my workshops, too!

Here’s what else I’ll be doing in the upcoming months.

Birthday Parties for children ages 7-13! Looking for a new idea for a birthday party? I will bring materials for kids to create, stamp, and embellish their very own gift bags, holiday tags, scrapbook pages, or party favors. Customized items, themes, and fees available upon request.

 

Library Workshops for children and adults. On Sunday, September 13, I will be at the South Huntington Public Library, from 2-4 PM for a Grandparents’ Day Workshop.

       

 

 

Church Crafts Fair

for everyone! I will be at St. Francis Church in Wantagh, NY on Saturday, November 7, from 10 AM to 10 PM, demonstrating Stampin’ Up! make-and-takes.

 

 

 

And don’t forget, I’d love to host a Stampin’ Up! party with you at your home! Please contact me for details.

 

Bloomin' Razzleberry Anniversary Card

 

I never seem to tire of my favorite Designer Series Paper (Razzleberry Lemonade) and my Circle Circus Stamp Set. I used them to create this Bloomin’ Razzleberry Anniversary Card for dear friends of mine.

 

Here’s what I did:

 

The base is Only Orange cardstock—4-1/4” x 5-1/2” scored at the top. I used my Corner Rounder Punch on each side of the card at the top only.

 

I cut a 1-1/2” strip of “Crushed Curry/Pumpkin Pie Small Floral Paper” from the Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper (DSP) and added two eyelets (not seen in photo) in the middle. Then I pulled white satin ribbon (not SU!) through the eyelets and tied a bow. Before adhering to my card with Snail Adhesive, I rounded the corners of the strip at the top to match the base of the card.

 

Next, I stamped the “Large Floral Circle” from the Circle Circus Stamp Set in Pumpkin Pie ink onto Whisper White. I quickly sprinkled Stampin’ Emboss Clear Powder on the stamped image and used my Heat Tool to emboss the flower. I created three flowers using this technique.

 

I punched out each flower with my Scallop Circle Punch and made a bloomin’ arrangement with them. When I was happy with the way they looked together, I connected them with a Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad in Pumpkin and using a Pop-up Glue Dot, I adhered the arrangement to the card.  

 

I stamped “Happy Anniversary” from the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set in Pumpkin Pie on Whisper White and punched it out with my Scallop Oval Punch and glued it to the bottom of the card.

 

Fini! I popped the card in the mail and kept my fingers crossed that it arrived today on their anniversary!

 

I love hearing from you, so please feel free to leave a comment!

 

 

Recipe:

Cardstock: Only

Orange

(102837), Whisper White (100730)

Designer Series Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade (115675)

Stamp Sets: Circle Circus (115778), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Inks: Pumpkin Pie (105216)

Embellishments: Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads (109110)

Tools: Corner Rounder Punch (109047), Snail Adhesive (104332), Stampin’ Emboss Powder Clear (109130), Heat Tool (100005), Scallop Circle Punch (109043), Pop-up Glue Dots (104183), Scallop Oval Punch (114889), Eyelets (105319)

 

 

Circle Circus--$28.95

 

Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set--$36.95

 

 

Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper--$9.95

PPA #2--Wedding Card

I LOVE TO PLAY AT PPA! This is our second Pals Challenge and once again I found myself doing a monochromatic card. I’m going to a wedding this weekend and I know that the bride likes the motif of branches and leaves. She used them on her shower invitation and thank-you note. So I tried to create a wedding card that would “play” on what she likes.

 

 

 

  

 

Here’s the sketch for Pals Paper Arts Challenge #2.

 

 

Here’s what I did:

 

I created a base from Sahara Sand that is 5-1/2” x 8,” scored on the side. I love the Autumn Traditions DSP so I chose the “Soft Suede/Sahara Sand Leaf and Branch” pattern. I used my Scallop Punch on the bottom of the DSP and adhered this to my base.

 

Then I glued the “Very Tiny Leaves” Soft Suede DSP from Autumn Traditions on top of the Leaf and Branch DSP pattern. I stamped the “Birch Leaf” pattern from the Leaf Lines Stamp Set in Chocolate Chip on Sahara Sand and used Certainly Celery ink to watercolor the leaves. I placed it in a diamond shape onto the card.

 

I added Soft Suede ribbon on the plain side. Gina’s Tip: The new In-Color Ribbon is plain on one side and has polka dots on the other. This is so helpful since you can choose which side works best for your card.

 

I stamped the sentiment “Together Forever” from the Fun & Fast Notes Stamp Set in Chocolate Chip and punched it out with my Modern Label Punch. I adhered that on top of my Soft Suede ribbon. Gina’s Tip: Use a baby wipe to clean off any excess ink you get on a stamp so you’re able to stamp only what you want.

 

Hope you’ll join us at the Pals Paper Arts Challenge! We’d love to see you there! For more information on how to play, go to http://www.palspaperarts.com.

 

 

 

Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Leaf Lines (114393), Fun & Fast Notes (113500)

Ink: Chocolate Chip (100908), Certainly Celery (105217)

Cardstock:

Sahara

Sand (105328)

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Autumn Traditions (115668)

Embellishments: Soft Suede Ribbon (115612), Modern Label Punch (116630)

Tools: Snail Adhesive (104332)

 

 

Leaf Lines--$20.95

 

 

 

Fun & Fast Notes--$33.95

 

 

Autumn Traditions DSP--$9.95

Mojo Monday #98--Medallion Card

 

It’s that time again! Another Mojo Monday…and you know how much I love this challenge.

 

Here’s the sketch.

 

I didn’t think I had a circle large enough for today’s challenge. But, then I remembered that the Pals just had a Stamp Swap and I had received the Medallion stamped in Melon Mambo from Mary Fish. So I pulled it out and that’s what got my mojo going! I was on my way.

 

Here’s what I did:

 

I created a base from Melon Mambo of 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”, scored at the top.

The “Diamond/Circle” pattern of the Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper worked as the “designed” paper of the sketch. I adhered that to my base. I love "color plus white" monochromatic cards, but today I wanted to add a bit more color. I found the ribbon in my ribbon drawer and that inspired me to add the Pretty in Pink and Bermuda Bay cardstock to my card.

I cut out the Medallion using my Circle Scissor Plus and popped it onto my card using Pop-up Glue Dots. I couldn’t resist adding the pearl in the middle of the Medallion from the Pretties Kit.

 

Following the sketch, I added my inspirational ribbon. I stamped “Friend to Friend” from theTeeny Tiny Wishes Stamp onto Pretty in Pink using Bermuda Bay and Melon Mambo In-Color Markers. Gina’s Tip: Color in your stamp and then, when you have all the colors on the stamp that you want, huff a bit on the stamp pad before stamping. Your breath re-moisturizes the colors.

I punched out my sentiment with my Oval Scallop Punch and adhered it with Snail Adhesive onto my card.

 

Gina’s Note: I’m glad I joined the Pals Stamp Swap! This is one reason it’s so much fun to be a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and part of an upline. We’ve had Stamp, Paper, and Ribbon Swaps and I’ve gained lots of new materials this way.

 

If you like my Mojo Monday card or would like to speak with me about becoming a demonstrator or hosting a party, please leave me a comment. I’d love to hear from you!

 

To order Stampin’ Up! supplies 24/7, please click here!

Recipe:

Cardstock: Melon Mambo (115320), Pretty in Pink (100459), Bermuda Bay (115317) Designer Series Paper: Thoroughly Modern (115673)

Stamp Set: Medallion (115223), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Embellishments: Pretties Kit (109114) , Ribbon (not Stampin’ Up!)

Tools: Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Oval Scallop Punch (114889), Pop-up Glue Dots (104183), Snail Adhesive (104332), In-Color Markers (116329)

 

Medallion Stamp--$17.95

  

Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper--$9.95

 

Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set--$36.95