Clean and Simple Christmas

I put together a quick sample, I wanted something easy but elegant. Here is what I came up with:

The picture sure doesn't do justice just how spectacular this card looks. The sentiment and snowflake are embossed in a shiny silver. The silver ribbon and rhinestone at the center of the snowflake just adds to its charm. This card uses the "second generation stamping" technique where you stamp off on a scrap piece of paper prior to stamping your actual project, for a more muted look.

Materials (item number)

• Whisper White Cardstock (100730)
• Wisteria Wonder Cardstock (122922)
• Summer Silhouettes Stamp Set (clear 126447, wood 132082)
• Snowflake Soiree Stamp Set (clear 127925, wood 127922)
• Greetings of the Season Stamp Set (clear 128033, wood 128030)
• Elegant Eggplant Ink Pad (126969)
• Perfect Plum Ink Pad (126963)
• Wisteria Wonder Ink Pad (126985)
• Versamark Ink Pad (102283)
• Silver Ribbon (132137)
• Basic Jewels Rhinestones (119246)
• Silver Embossing Powder (109131)
• Embossing Buddy (103083)
• Stamp-a-majig (101049)
• Stampin' Trimmer (126889)
• Heat Tool (129053)
• Snail Adhesive (104332)
• Stampin' Scrub (126200)
• Stampin' Mist (102394)

Instructions (all measurements in inches)

1. Cut Wisteria Wonder to create the card base (cut 8.5 x 5.5 scored at 4.25)
2. Cut Whisper White cardstock for stamping  4 x 5.25
3. Ink up decorative border stamp from Summer Silhouettes with Elegant Eggplant, stamp off on scrap paper, then using the Stamp-a-majig position the stamp at the bottom of the Whisper White cardstock.
4. Clean the border stamp, ink it again with Perfect Plum, stamp off on scrap paper, then using the Stamp-a-majig position the stamp directly above the previous impression - being careful to line up the design.
5. Clean the border stamp again, ink it with Wisteria Wonder, stamp off on scrap paper, then using the Stamp-a-majig position the stamp directly above the previous impression - again being careful to line up the design.
6. Rub the embossing buddy over cardstock
7. Ink up the Merry Christmas stamp from the Greetings of the Season stamp set with Versamark ink, position it above the borders you've stamped.
8. Ink up one of the Snowflake stamps from the Snowflake Soiree stamp set with Versamark ink and stamp it centered within the borders you've stamped.
9. Apply Silver Embossing powder to your Versamark stamped images, tap off excess
10. Heat and melt embossing powder with heat gun, taking care not to burn your paper
11. Attach Silver Ribbon and Tie Bow
12. Attach Rhinestone to the middle of the Snowflake image
13. Adhere Whisper White stamped panel to the card base

All the products used in this project are available 24/7 in my online store, delivery right to your door!

Card Sketch of the Week - Sept 17, 2012

Not quite weekly sketch - but I'm trying :)

Here's this week's sketch

 



Here's a sample using Beautiful Season and Watercolor winter stamp sets.  Also used the Aqua Painter for coloring and the Color Spritzer tool to add texture to the stamped panels.

The second sample uses the Hostess Carry On stamp set, it also uses the Piercing pack along with the circle punches to add a little interest around the cupcake image.



Card Sketch of the Week - September 3rd, 2012

I've been inspired lately by the designs I've been seeing in weaving, whether it be baskets, paper weaving or ribbon weaving, I absolutely love the look.  This week's sketch challenges you to try your hand at weaving!  Remember all products used are available in my online Stampin' Up! store, feel free to contact me directly as well at stampingbandit@gmail.com

Sketch

 

Sample 1 - From My Heart stamp set, word window punch and modern label punch.  This sample uses a triaxial weave of comfort cafe DSP, certainly celery and marina mist cardstock.

 



 

Sample 2 - While not really weaving, the Herringbone technique pulls off a very similar eye attracting pattern, this card also uses Comfort Cafe DSP, as well as the Bitty Banners framelits and the Itty Bitty Banners stamp set.



Card Sketch of the Week - August 27, 2012

School is back in session and it's time to refresh!  Remember you can purchase all the products used in the cards below at my Stampin' Up! online store - available 24x7!

Sample 1 - By the Seashore and Loving Thoughts stamp sets

Sample 2 - Moving Forward stamp set [purchase of this set benefits the Ronald McDonald House], chevron emboss folder sponged and brayered with ink.

Card Sketch of the Week - August 13th, 2012

Blank Canvases unleash the most fulfilling creative experimentation!  This week's sketch let's you create to your heart's content!

Sample 1 is a holiday card using the new Watercolor Winter Stamp set from the Holiday mini, sentiment from the Christmas Lodge Stamp set, and adorned with the Confetti stamp set!!

Sample 2 is a tropical emboss resist - using Postage Due as the mains stamp set, netting background stamp, A fitting Occassion stamp set and the sentiment from the Ronald McDonald House stamp set Moving Forward!

Card Sketch of the Week - July 30th, 2012

Like an onion - plenty of layers this week :)

Sample 1 - Lean on Me Stamp Set colored with Watercolor pencils with Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper

Sample 2 - Fabulous Florets and Just Believe Stamp Sets, direct marker to stamp coloring, Comfort Cafe Designer series paper.

Weekly Card Sketch - July 23rd 2012

This one is Tag-Tastic!

Sketch:

Sample 1 - Elements of Style, sponging, Netting background stamp!:

 

Sample 2 - Blue Ribbon Set - quick and simple!