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Another Birthday Card using Clean and Simple Sketch FTL 167

2011-11-29T07:01:00.000-08:00

I used the Clean and Simple Sketch FTL 167 as my inspiration. I decided to rotate my card and have one of my butterflies hang off the circle.

FTL 167 - Clean & Simple Sketch

Here is the birthday card I made for my good friend, Sharon. I used the brayer/embossing folder technique again in this one (might not be able to see the Pretty in Pink ink on the square lattice).

All materials/supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted
Stamp Sets: Great Friend (retired), It's Your Birthday (retired), Inspired by Nature; Card Stock: Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla; Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizzazz, Pretty in Pink; Accessories: Big Shot machine, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Brayer, Marvy Uchida Scallop Circle punch, Circle Scissor Plus and Glass Mat; Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals,

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Happy Birthday, Dad!

2011-11-28T12:00:00.000-08:00

Here is a card I made for my dad's birthday which was earlier this month. I've always struggle to make masculine cards. I got my inspiration from this card made by Sharri Coates. This is also my first time braying on the embossing folder and I love the way it turned out.

All materials/supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted
Stamp Set: Sincere Salutations, Autumn Days; Card Stock: Early Espresso, Crumble Cake, Very Vanilla; Ink: Early Espresso, Crumble Cake; Accessories: Big Shot machine, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Brayer, Decorative Label punch, Scallop Oval punch, 1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sponge

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Gift Card Holders

2011-11-17T07:08:00.000-08:00

Still preparing for items to sell at the Holiday Boutique. I'm taking advantage of clearing out some of my retired items. Here are some gift card holders.

All materials/supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted

Stamp Set: Contempo Christmas; Card Stock/Paper: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Always Artichokes; Retired DSP; Ink: Always Artichoke, Old Olive and Always Artichoke markers; Accessories: Stampin' Dimensions, Clips Assortment, Always Artichoke 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)

Stamp Set: Tags til Christmas, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Card Stock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler; Ink: Cherry Cobbler; Accessories: Ornament Punch, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder

Stamp Set: Delightful Decorations, Four the Holidays; Card Stock/Paper: Whisper White, Old Olive, Concord Crush; Old Olive Designer Patterned; Ink: Concord Crush; Accessories: Ornament punch, Bigshot machine, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensions,Mini Glue Dot, Silver Cord (retired)

Stamp Set: sane as above; Card Stock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Gold;

Ink: Cherry Cobbler; Accessories: Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder, Gold Brad, Gold Cord (retired)

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FTL 164 Clean & Simple Card Sketch

2011-11-15T12:30:00.000-08:00

I think I'm getting into the stamping groove again and it helps to get inspirations from card sketches like the one from Clean & Simple FTL 164. This is my second time participating in a Clean & Simple sketch. Here is a link to my first participation: http://inkzstudio.blogspot.com/2010/07/happy-anniversary-and-clean-simple.html

FTL 164 - Clean & Simple Sketch

Here is my card. I'm always in need for birthday cards so I stamped several this time. I also finally used the Blushing Bride In Color.

All materials/supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted

Stamp Set: Create a Cupcake; Card Stock: Whisper White, Regal Rose, Early Espresso, Blushing Bride; Ink: Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, Regal Rose; Accessories: Stampin' Dimensions, Build a Cupcake Punch, Big Shot machine/accessories, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Backgrounds I (Large Dots) Texturz Plate, Paper Snips

To color the embossed dots on the Whisper White card stock, I just gently put the Blushing Bride ink pad on top of the card stock. You also might not see it in the photos, but the Regal Rose card stock has embossed large dots using the Texturz Plate Background I.

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Holiday stamp-a-stack card option 2

2011-11-14T12:08:00.000-08:00

Here is my second card option for my upcoming holiday SAS. This card is very similar to the card on Hero Arts blog. This one uses the new In Colors.

All materials/supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted

Stamp Set: Pennant Parade, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Card Stock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party; Ink: Lucky Limeade, Basic Black, Early Espresso marker, Pool Party marker; Accessories: Dazzling Diamond, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensions, Paper Snips

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Preparing for Holiday Stamp-a-Stack

2011-11-11T23:51:00.000-08:00

It's been a while, but I'm back to a little stamping. I'm preparing for my annual holiday stamp-a-stack (SAS) in December as well as making cards for the Ralston Hall Mansion - Home for the Holidays fundraiser (I will be one of the vendors at their boutique). To get some inspiration, I'm using one of Craft Project Central's monthly card challenge (Creating Pretty Cards).

November 2011 CPC Card Challenge #5

Here is my card and this will be one of the my SAS card options.

All materials/supplies Stampin' Up! unless noted

Stamp Set: Delightful Decorations, Snow Swirled; Card Stock: Whisper White, Night of Navy;
Ink: Versamark; Accessories: White embossing powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Ornament punch, Bigshot machine, Tasteful Trim Big XL die, 1/8" White Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensions, Paper Snips, Mini Glue Dots;

Non Stampin' Up!: paper clip

I also tried a different color scheme... what do you think?

Materials/Supplies same as above except...

Card Stock: Crumble Cake, Riding Hood Red; Ink: Whisper White Craft; Accessories: Polka Dot Embossing Folder

Thanks for stopping by... I will have more SAS card options in the coming days.

Finally back... Sale-A-Bration

2011-03-29T11:20:00.000-07:00

I took a long break from stamping, but back from my hiatus. I wanted to share with you the cards made at my recent Sale-A-Bration (SAB) event. This is a simple 3"x3" card that was made with the Punch Bunch stamp set which you can get free with any $50 purchase. You can view the SAB catalog here.

Stamp Set: Punch Bunch;Card Stock: Whisper White, So Saffron, Level 1 Hostess Designer Series Paper Pack; Ink: Poppy Parade; Accessories: Stampin' Dimensions, Punch

Have you seen the Occasions Mini Catalog? One of my favorites is the cupcake stamp set. The best part is there's a matching punch. This is what we created at the SAB event (also a 3"x3" card).

Stamp Set: Create a Cupcake;
Card Stock: Whisper White, Pink Piroquette, Soft Suede; Ink: Pink Piroquette, Soft Suede;Accessories: Stampin' Dimensions, Build a Cupcake Punch, Bone Folder, Sponge,
Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Paper Snips, Mini Glue Dots

If you want to make this into a regular A2 card (4-1/4" x 5-1/2"), you can try this:

Here is a close up view. I sponged the edges of the "Happy Birthday" and curled the piece with a bone folder. I added dimensionals and mini glue dots to try to keep its shape. It will probably get smashed when it gets mailed.

Enjoy your week! Check out my retired items on sale (look at the tab on the top of this page).

Bleach Stamping Card and Technique and Holiday Card Idea

2010-11-30T07:00:00.000-08:00

Bleach is not only for cleaning... you can use it with your stamps. Bleach stamping works well with dark colored card stock. Here is picture of a card and technique page using bleach stamping. I also added some shimmer to this card and technique page. Subscribe for the month of November to get the instructions and details at Craft Project Central.

Bleach Stamping Card and Technique page designed by Zeva

Normally, I have a holiday stamp-a-stack, but this year, I've been really busy with work, kid activities, and volunteering. Hopefully, this will help those who will miss my class this year. This card is almost exactly the same as the one created with the bleach technique.

Stampin' Up! Supplies (unless noted):

Card Stock: Always Artichoke, Riding Hood Red, River Rock
Stamp Set: Lovely As a Tree, Snow Swirled
Ink: Always Artichoke, Riding Hood Red
Accessories: 3/8" Riding Hood Taffeta Ribbon (retired), Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Jolly Holiday Clothespins and Tags for Craft Project Central

2010-11-29T15:40:00.000-08:00

Decorative clothespins and tags are one of the latest creations I designed for Craft Project Central. I love how you can take an ordinary household item, clothespins, and dress them up. You can attach tags with clothespisn to gift bags and the receipients of your gift can use the decorative clothespins to hold mail, close their opened chip bags, etc. I'm sure you can think of more uses.

Clothespins and tags designed by Zeva for CPC

The clothespins are painted and sealed. Yes, the hard part is putting the spring back on after the painting and sealing. The acrylic paints were close to the Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla and Old Olive.

Oct and Nov Projects at Craft Project Central

2010-11-16T10:22:00.000-08:00

Here are the last two October projects found at Craft Project Central. You can still subscribe to the October projects as well as previous months.

Candy Cane Countdown to Christmas Memo Board designed by Sonya

Deck the Halls Gift Bag designed by Shelby

And here are the November projects at CPC.

Merry Crittermas Jar and Holder designed by Brenda

Angel Gift Box and Punch Art designed by Brenda

For Everything 2011 CD Calendar designed by Naoko

Candy Cane 12 Days of Christmas designed by Sonya

Two more projects at Craft Project Central...

2010-10-26T21:47:00.000-07:00

Need a basket to hold your Halloween treats? Check out this Halloween basket that Jacque designed for Craft Project Central.

Halloween Basket desgined by Jacque

Here is a yummy dessert you can try at your Thansgiving dinner. Shelby designed this recipe page.

Pumpkin Crunch Cake Recipe page desgined by Shelby

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More Projects at Craft Project Central and a Freebie too!

2010-10-21T21:34:00.000-07:00

Halloween is coming just around the corner and next Thanksgiving. Here are three more projects from Craft Project Central that you can make for these upcoming holidays. First up, a wicked cool wrislet by Michelle.

Wicked Cool Wristlet designed by Michelle

Getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner? Wouldn't you like to impress your guests with this beautiful table setting that is really easy to make with the Big Shot Table Setting die? I designed the place card, napkin ring, menu and floral arrangement for Craft Project Central.

Thanksgiving Table Setting designed by Zeva

Here's a close-up of the floral arrangement. Yes, it took alot paper roses to build this bouquet

Close up of the floral arrangement

If you need to hold some goodies and the mini milk card from the Big Shot die is too small, here is milk carton designed by Jacque. This is the free project. We offer a free project every month. You can find this free project along with past months here.

Milk Carton designed by Jacque

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October projects at Craft Project Central

2010-10-17T22:32:00.000-07:00

Getting ready for the upcoming holidatys... Here are a few of the great October projects at Craft Project Central that you can make as gifts.

Thanks for Everything Card by Naoko

Little Monsters Gift Card Holder designed by Brenda

Candy Cane Card Box designed by Sonya

Stained Glass Technique designed by Jacque

Bonus Project

Sweet Treat Floral Arrangement by guest designer, Heather Van Duker

Trick or Treat

2010-10-05T12:08:00.000-07:00

Stampin' Up! now has these new letterpress plates which will let you create an ink debossed impression. I used the "Trick or Treat" letterpress plate to decorate a bag. The image is very crisp (hard to see in this small picture). I also made a matching candy wrapper. You might be able to see the Spider Web Textured Impressions embossing folder used on the candy wrapper and the bag.

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:

Card Stock: Basic Black, Eggplant Envy (retired), Whisper White
Ink: Craft Basic Black
Stamp Set: Batty for You
Accessories: Spider Web Textured Impressions embossing folder, Candy Wrapper Bigz L Die, Trick or Treat Letterpress, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, purple hemp (retired)

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The rest of the September projects from Craft Project Central

2010-10-04T22:45:00.000-07:00

You're probably wondering what happened to me. Sorry for not posting for a while... too many things going on right now. I will post more in October.

Here are the rest of the fabulous September projects from Craft Project Central. Remember many of the projects are great gift ideas.

BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe Page designed by Shelby

Lap of Luxury Magnetic Note Card Holder designed by Sonya

Fang-tastic Cupcake Decorating Kit designed by Michelle

Soot Technique Page and Card designed by Jacque

Fang-tastic Treat Box designed by Brenda

Gift Card Holder designed by Jacque

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Monogram Set and Mini Drawers

2010-09-15T00:30:00.000-07:00

Here is an easy monogram stationery set I designed for Craft Project Central. The box holds the note cards, envelopes, stamps and personalized monogram stickers. I love Concord Crush and Pear Pizzazz In Colors. You can make this set for someone or for yourself. It would look great on your desk!

Monogram Stationery Set designed by Zeva

Brenda designed these great mini drawers. Another perfect item for your desk to help you hold knick-knacks.

Mini Drawers designed by Brenda

September Craft Project Central Projects

2010-09-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

I can't believe we're in September already. I'm still working on my clean-up (very slow process). I miss stamping, but I have to get organized. Well, I did finish working on my September project for Craft Project Central which you will see later this month. Here are the latest, fabulous projects designed by Naoko and Brenda,

Play Date Notepad Holder designed by Naoko

Monkey Punch Art Tin and Matching Card designed by Brenda

And you probably remember, we offer also offer a bonus project each month. This is a scallop circle treat bag designed by Brenda.

Scallop Circle Treat Bag designed by Brenda

More August Craft Project Central Projects

2010-09-02T23:05:00.000-07:00

Here are the last three projects for August at Craft Project Central. All projects are great as gifts. Michelle designed this pretty package to hold lotion with a matching card.

Friends Never Fad Lotion Holder and Card designed by Michelle

Jacque designed this great gift set that your child can make for his or her teacher.

Sunny Garden Teacher Gift designed by Jacque

Jacque also create these matching checkbook cover and business card holder.

Elegant Soiree Checkbook Cover & Business Card Holder designed by Jacque

Birthday Calendar at Craft Project Central

2010-08-27T12:21:00.000-07:00

Check out this Birthday Calendar created using the On Board Art Journal. Sonya did a fabulous job with designing the calendar -- each month has a different theme. If you like to see all the months and the instructions to this project, visit Craft Project Central and sign-up.

Have a great weekend! I'm still working on my clean-up. I think I'm 80% done in taking all the pictures of my stamps, wheels, and accessories that I want to sell or trade.

Stuffed Mushroom Recipe Page at Craft Project Central

2010-08-23T23:25:00.000-07:00

I'm still getting my craft area organized... which is why I haven't been posting or stamping anything lately. Hopefully, in the next couple of days, I will be posting my retired Stampin' Up! stamp sets and products. I've taken hundreds of photos (accumulated alot of SU goodies over the past seven years).

I'll start stamping again soon, but for now, here is another great recipe page designed by Shelby for Craft Project Central. If you have been creating multiple recipe books using the recipes from Craft Project Central, you will be happy to know that this month, there is a file created that has the recipe duplicated four times so you only need to print out one page. Hope that makes sense.

New Project at CPC -- Birthday Bakery Goodie Set

2010-08-16T12:08:00.000-07:00

Here's another great August project at Craft Project Central, Birthday Bakery Goodie Set, designed by Michelle.

Another Faux Tin Ceiling Card

2010-08-15T21:12:00.000-07:00

Here is another version of a card made with the Faux Tin Ceiling Technique. The base of the card is the same as the one I made for the technique page for Craft Project Central... just changed the layout and design slightly.

August Projects at Craft Project Central

2010-08-13T11:14:00.000-07:00

I can't believe we're halfway into August and it will be back to school soon. The last couple of days have been cleaning and piling up items to sell or giveaway. I'll update my "For Sale" later this week.

I know I'm behind in posting all the fabulous August projects at Craft Project Central. Here are the latest projects. The faux tin ceiling tile technique creates a great background for cards, and I'm actually starting to think about the holidays early this year instead of waiting till the last minute.

Faux Tin Ceiling Tile Technique by Zeva

Naoko designed the beautiful handbag and wallet. The handbag can hold cards and the wallet can hold gift cards, stamps, and other small items.

Elegant Soiree Handbag by Naoko

August Bonus Project - Elegant Soiree Faux Leather Wallet by Naoko

Brenda designed this cute Octopus Punch Art Box & Punch Art Page as well as the Candy Bar Holder.

Octopus Punch Art Box and Punch Art Page by Brenda

Candy Holder by Brenda

And the 10th July project was designed by Jacque - Love Letters Purse & Card (great for a gift).

July Project - Love Letters Purse & Card by Jacque

Go check out other fabulous projects from previous months at Craft Project Central. You can also get the latest updates by subscribing via email.

I'm back...

2010-08-10T23:23:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone! I'm back from a great vacation - cruise to Alaska. I managed to post the anniversary card just before leaving for Alaska and just ran out of time to let you know that I would be gone for 10 days. Here's a picture of our ship at Juneau (the one in the middle of the water) The weather in Juneau was warm (80 F).

View of Juneau from the top of Mount Roberts Tramway

The weather changed as we visited Skagway and Ketchikan.

Saw lots of salmon at Ketchikan

I'm behind in my posting the fabulous August projects for Craft Project Central and will catch up in the next couple of days.

Happy Anniversary! and Clean & Simple 100th Sketch

2010-07-31T02:48:00.000-07:00

Here's the anniversary card we plan to give to our parents today. The inspiration for this card came from the Clean & Simple FTL 100 Sketch. I started off trying to put the "Happy Anniversary" sentiment at the bottom like the sketch, but it just didn't feel balanced. So, here is a slight variation of the sketch. Don't you love the penguins? The penguins were made using the Two-step Owl punch. You clip off the ears to create the penguin's body and to change the feet color, I found it easier to clip off the black feet and then punch part of the feet with small part of the body with Pumpkin Pie card stock. For the nose, I used the heart shape from the punch.

This idea came from a fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Megan Anderson. If you haven't seen the owl, here is an earlier card I made with the owl (click here).

Here another card using the sketch. This might be my daughter's birthday card since she loved the penguins in the anniversary card.

All Stampin' Up! Supplies (unless noted):

Card Stock: Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red
Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Punch: Two-step Owl
Accessories: Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Large, 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Large, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sponge

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