Jan's Stamping Creations

Daffodils and Butterflies for Easter

2010-03-13T08:09:00-08:00

I know, I know there probably aren't purple daffodils, but just love the colors together. So I just went ahead and made purples daffodils!! Is that called "Creator's License?"

Here's a card I cased from SC (again!!) and just love the vivid colors. Again I used the Orchid Opulence and paired it with the Shades of Spring Designer Paper.

Stamp Set: Abundant Hope (WM 118138, CM 118547, page 24 Occasions Mini 2010), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370, page 145)

Card Stock: Orchid Opulence, Whisper White, Shades of Spring Designer Paper (117160, page 25 Occasions Mini 2010)

Ink: Orchid Opulence, Old Olive

Embellishment: Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109925, page 183)

Punches: Scallop Trim Border (118402, page 9 Sale-A-Bration Catalog FREE with a $50 order until March 31st), Large and Small Ovals Punches (page 186)

Big Shot: Stampin' Up Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die (118138, page 24 Occasions Mini 2010)

Isn't that little Butterfly just the perfect little add-on? I just love the new Butterfly Embosslit - and it cuts 4 bembossed butterflies at once. If you don't use them all, put them in a used button container and save them for another card. Any excuse to make another card, right?

Please feel free to leave me a comment anytime. I love you comments!! Questions? Don't hesitate to email me at janinpb@cbbmail.com. I will do my best to help you in your creative license :)

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2010-03-12T09:49:45-08:00

Jan Farring

More Butterflies

2010-03-11T07:21:00-08:00

I'm just loving the Butterflies because it's so close to Spring!! We are doing this is our workshop tonight for Amy. I used Orchid Opulence which is a color I haven't used much, but it goes SO well with the Shades of Spring Designer Paper!

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370, page 145)

Card Stock: Whisper White, Orchid Opulence, White Vellum (101839, page 159), Shades of Spring Designer Paper (117160, page 25 Occasions Mini 2010)

Ink: Old Olive Stampin' Wright Marker (for the center of the embossed flowers), Orchid Opulence

Punches: Word Window (105090, page 186), Modern Label (116630, page 186)

Big Shot: Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressiosn Embossing Folders (115964, page 195)

Embellishments: Small half pearls from the Pretties Kit (109114, page178)

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Are YOU Thinking about becoming a Stampin' Up Demonstrator???

2010-03-10T19:49:00-08:00

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Handkerchief Card

2010-03-09T12:24:00-08:00

I found a wonderful sample on Stampin' Connection (are you wondering what that is? Stayed tuned and I'll explain soon!!). This card resembles our mother's handkerchiefs. Oh, I wish Mom were still here to enjoy this one!! She loved handkerchief's and I have a boxful of them from her!! Special memories.

Here's a link to Valita's Designs and Fresh Folds with a very good video o how to make this fold. I can't wai to make more of these!

Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue (WM 117690, CM 118598, page 26 Occasions Mini 2010)

Card Stock: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Pale Plum, Old Olive

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive

Embellishments: Circle Ice Rhinestone Brads (109111 page 179), Rich Razzleberry 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115613, pae 182)

Big Shot: Stampin' Up Little Leaves (114511, page 196)

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Tulips Anyone?

2010-03-08T12:15:00-08:00

It won't be long until the tulips are out!! And I can't wait. We have one bunch of red ones that come back year after year and we know Spring is on the way when they pop up!!

Here's a beautiful tulip card I cased and again I found it on Stampin' Connection. The thing I love about this card is that I used the NEW Extra Larger Two-Step Bird Punch for the petals. The wings for the bird make perfect tulips!! How clever - not me - but someone else - I just cased the idea!! Thanks for the inspiration!! You, too, can recreate this card very easily.

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes (114370, page 145)

Card Stock: Lovely Lilac, Whisper White, Old Olive Designer Prints Paper (112160, page 161)

Ink: Lovely Lilac

Embellishments: Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon (109070, page 183)

Punch: Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch (117191, page 11 Occasions Mini 2010), Small, Large and Scallop Oval (all on page 186)

Big Shot: Stampin' Up Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die (115950, page 199), Textured Impressions Folder Perfect Polka Dots (117335, page 35 Occasions Mini 2010)

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Tea Party Anyone?

2010-03-07T12:05:00-08:00

I found this wonderful sample on Stampin' Connection (ask me what that is!!) and I just had to case it. I changed the designer series paper, the sentiment and it's a totally different card, but I just love this simple layout and the elegant vellum flowers

Stamp Set: Well Scripted (WM 117072, CM 118601, page 19, Occasions Mini 2010)

Cark Stock: Almost Amethyst, Whisper White, Tea Party Designer Series Paper (113992, page 162), Card Stock Vellum (101856, page 159)

Ink: Almost Amethyst

Embellishments: Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon (109070 page 183), Medium half pearls from the Pretties Kit (109114, page 178)

Punch: 5-Petal Flower (109041, page 186)

Here's another picture of the flowers

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Stampin' Up and Haitian Relief Results

2010-03-06T12:03:00-08:00

Haitian Relief Results

March 4, 2010

Once again, Stampin′ Up! demonstrators have shown what Stampin′ Up! is all about by making a difference in the lives of others. Worldwide, demonstrators sold 13,587 of the stamp sets that were set aside for Haitian relief. From each of those sales, Stampin′ Up! will donate $2 to the Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. That’s over $27,000 donated to people who desperately need your help. Congratulations!

Thank you all for your efforts!

Spring is coming and I am loving it!!

2010-03-05T18:38:00-08:00

We've had some nice warm days, grass is starting to green up and I can just feel Spring is in the air. Made me want to make a card that woudl look like Spring!!

I saw a card very similar to this and just "needed" to make one like it. Very simple card, but really love it

Stamp Set: Whimsical Words (WM 118386, CM 119119 page 8 Sale-A-Bration 2010 FREE with a $50 order through March 31st)

Card Stock: Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Pawsitively Prints Designer Series Paper (118060, page 36 Holiday Mini Catalog - still available to order)

Ink: Old Olive

Embellishments: Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon (117289, page 27 Occasions Mini 2010), Sherbet Designer Buttons (116312, page 181), Small Pearl from Pretties Kit ((109114, page 178)

Punches: 1 1/4" circle (104403, page 186), Scallop Oval (114889, page 186), Large Oval (107305, page 186), Scallop Trim Border (118402, page 9 Sale-A-Bration 2010 FREE with a $50 order)

I cut five 1 1/4" circles from the Pawsitively Prints DSP and arranged them to make the flower. I added the small half-pearl to the center of the Sherbet button - fits just perfectly

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Bringing back an old favorite One Sheet Wonder (OSW)

2010-03-04T12:25:00-08:00

Lee Ann Greff shared an old favorite of mine recently by bringing back the One Sheet Wonder (OSW). I first found this is a Take Ten magazine and it actually was the first class I taught after becoming a demonstrator!! Just love this method of making quick cards.

I started with one piece of Whisper White Card Stock and stamped all over it with the Vintage Vogue Stamp Set from the Occasions Mini 2010 catalog. I then cut up the 8 1/2" x 11" sheet and put together these 10 cards. So easy and quick and beautiful!!

Here are the products I used for the set - I will show each card individually, so you can get a good view. Email me if you would like the cutting instructions for the OSW at janinpb@cbbmail.com

Stamp Sets: Vintage Vogue (WM 1176990, CM 118598, page 26 Occasions Mini 2010), Vintage Labels (WM 118392 CM 119122, page 4 Sale-A-Bration 2010 FREE with a $50 order through March 31st), With All My Heart (WM 118134, CM 118623, page 12 Occasions Mini 2010), Close as a Memory (114946, page 52), Whimsical Words (WM 118386, CM 119119, page 8 Sale-A-Bration 2010 FREE with a $50 order through March 31st)

Card Stock: Whisper White, Pale Plum, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede

Ink: Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry

Embellishments: Rich Razzleberry 1/2" Grosgrain Ribbon (115613, page 182), Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319, page 183) Various Brads

Punches: Scallop Trim Border (118402, page 9 Sale-A-Bration 2010 FREE with a $50 order through March 31st), Eyelet Border (113692, page 186) Scallop Edge (112091, page 186), Wide Oval (112082, page 186)

Big Shot: Stampin' Up Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die (118138, Occasiosn Mini 2010), Stampin' Up Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressiosn Folder (117335, Occasions Mini 2010)k Stampin Up Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Elegant Bouquet (115964, page 195), Stampin' Up Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Finial Press (115963, page 195), Stampin Up Perfect Details Texturz Plate (115962, page 195)

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I give Lee Ann complete credit for the inspiration for these cards. I just changed a bit to fit my needs, but I did enjoy this set. It's going to be a hostess gift for my future daughter-in-law's mother whom we will be meeting this weekend! I'll make a box and add what I make to this post!

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