Razzleberry bird

Loved this idea from Nancy Riley so I had to change it a little and make one myself.  This card can be used for almost any occasion.  I hope that you enjoy!

Card Recipe:

• Cardstock:  whisper white, old olive, rich razzleberry, orchid opulence
• Designer Paper:  Cottage Wall
• Punches:  Extra Large Two-Step Bird, Trio Flower
• Die Cuts:  Little Leaves
• Other:  3 1/2" circle (circle cutter),  4" scallop circle is cut with my cricut machine

I've done it!

I have been trying to come up with an idea for the card swap I have on Saturday. I have been trying to think of many different themes around the color green.  St. Patricks day is this month so I wanted something green but how often do you give a card for this holiday.  As I was looking at blogs this morning I can across Mary Fish's blog (she has tons of great ideas) and I found the perfect layout from Kalshelia Lloyd.  I did change it a bit, but left the original layout.

Instructions for the flowers can be found here and here.  I punched out 3 scallop circles and then distressed the card stock with my bone folder until the paper began pulling apart.  I pulled each scallop apart and stacked them up with the inside of the paper facing up and put a small brad in the center of all flowers.  Since I did not have a cute black button for the center I decided to make one using the 1/2" circle punch.  I attached the button to the center with a glue dot and then attached this to the card with an additional glue dot.

Recipe:

Stamps: Bella Toile
Paper: so saffron, basic black, mellow moss, always artichoke
Ink: always artichoke
Punches: scallop circle, scallop trim border, 1/2" circle, 5-petal flower

Accessories: brad, glue dots

2009 Spring & Summer Idea Book & Catalog

The new catalog is here!

I am so excited for this new catalog. There are so many adorable new stamps and supplies. I can't wait to make and show you ideas using these great stamps. If you would like a catalog for yourself, there are 3 ways to get one.

1. Pay $5 to cover the cost and shipping
2. Place a $50 order (regular pricing)
3. Book a class with me




I had the opportunity to purchase a few stamp sets prior to the catalog coming out. One of the sets was Petal Pizzazz, which has several different flowers.



I really like flowers since they are so versatile. I love how this card came out. I cased it from one of my favorite blogs, The Stamp Link, I can always come here and find some inspiration. I did change the colors but I loved her layout so kept it the same. I would like to use this same layout in many different colors. It can really be used for many different themes.




Stamps: Petal Pizzazz
Paper: night of navy, old olive, whisper white
Ink: night of navy, old olive
Accessories: buttons, navy ribbon from hobby lobby








Stamps: Petal Pizzazz
Paper: night of navy, so saffron, whisper white
Ink: so saffron, old olive
Accessories: buttons, navy ribbon from hobby lobby





~Allison

In Colors

It is taking me some time to get used to the new in-colors in the current catalog. I decided to try a couple of cards that I have seen from other stampers.


This first card I loved as soon as I saw it and knew that I must CASE it from Michelle. To find the instructions please click here.


Stamps: Cute as a Bug
Paper: kiwi kiss bashful blue, so saffron, whisper white
Ink: kiwi kiss
Punches: scallop edge punch
Accessories: gingham ribbon from hobby lobby



The second card I have seen done several times but I really liked the way Tara did it on her blog. To get the instructions for this card you can click here. The technique used to make the hair is called frayed ribbon. You can find this tutorial here.


Stamps: Pick a Petal
Paper: baja breeze, whisper white, basic black
Ink: baja breeze, tangarine tango, basic black
Punches: 1/2" circle
Accessories: ribbon
Techniques: frayed ribbon


I hope that you enjoy these as much as I enjoyed making them. I think that they will be used many times.

~Allison