Wetlands Sponged.......

Here is another Wetlands card that has been sponged to create a background.  This would also work for the Masking tape technique.  Cut a Frame and either sponge or use the tape to create a background.

I chose an Oval, cut out a template using the Oval Framelits.  Stamped the Birds and Sentiment, then began sponging on the color.  Soft Sky for the sky.......

Then sponge Perfect Plum, Marina Mist and a hint of Crisp Cantaloupe.  Start light, you can always add more color.  But taking it back is not an option!!  A Perfect Plum mat is edged with a Finishing Touches Edgelit and added to the Soft Sky card base.  Easy Peasy and perfect for lots of Occasions!!

Ingredients:

Wetlands  126697  Clear $16.95,  126695 Wood  $21.95

Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Soft Sky card stock  131203  $6.95
Soft Sky ink  131181  $5.95
Perfect Plum card stock  101889  $6.95
Perfect Plum ink  126963  $5.95
Marina Mist ink   126962  $5.95
Crisp Cantaloupe ink  131176  $5.95
Stamping Sponges  101610  $3.50
Finishing Touches Edgelit  127010 $9.95 (2) edgelits
Ovals Framelits  129831  $26.95

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Fall Wall Hanging

This Fall Banner has been rolling around in my head for weeks and I love they way it turned out.  It is more of a wall hanging, not what I had originally envisioned, but great for an entry way, kitchen, wherever you want a pop of  FALL! 

Here are step by step pictures:

 Sponge Daubers are the best option for lettering.  I used Cajun Craze ink and my grid paper to make sure my letters were lined up.  The stencils rinse off with water and are ready to go for the next project!

 I was going to spritz the background like the previous banners with the stencils, but the Wonderfall Stamp set was calling me......I had already stamped and cut a pile of leaves with the Autumn Accents Leaf die, but I wanted a more random background.  So I stamped directly to the canvas.  Used Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Baked Brown Sugar and Early Expresso inks.

 The 9 feet of Jute twine in the kit is perfect for this Autumn look.  I folded the twine in half and made a knot to use as a hanger.  I threaded the twine from front to the back of the banner, then up and over the top and thru the front again.  I attached a Popsicle to the top banner since it bears the most weight.

 Adjust the twine evenly on each side and attach the next banner.

I then strung random leaves with a needle and Linen thread wide enough to cover the top of each banner.  These are tied with the Linen Thread to the Jute twine.  Attach a leaf or two with a dimensional to keep them from moving around too much. 

Here is a close up of the Top Banner and below the full Banner.

Ingredients:

 

Build a Banner Simply Created Kit  133507  $19.95

Wonderfall  128087  Clear  $17.95,  131949 Wood  $24.95

 

Autumn Accents Die  127812  $21.95

Sponge Daubers  102892 $10.95  (12) daubers

Crushed Curry card stock  131199  $6.95

Crushed Curry ink  131173  $5.95

Baked Brown Sugar card stock  131296  $6.95

Baked Brown Sugar ink  131174  $5.95

Cajun Craze card stock  119684  $6.95

Cajun Craze ink  126965  $5.95

Linen Thread  104199  $4.50

Various embossing folders to texture the leaves

 

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Oops, Sorry about that!!

I was supposed to finish that Best of Shelli post and make a card, but after a late movie night it slipped my mind!  The Butler is a great movie, very thought provoking especially if you lived in that time! 

Here is snip of another Photo Polymer stamp set available now.  Back to the craft room after church to work on my Fall Banner, which I think I an going to actually try hanging the banners vertical for more of a wall hanging.  Wish me luck!!

133454  $13.95  10 stamps, these stamps come in a clear envelope and do not require assembly. 


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Flower Fold

Here is another Horizontal Fold using the Circle Thinlit.  Shelli the Ceo of Stampin' Up showed a sample that inspired this card.  If you get a chance check out her blog:  www.SoShelli.com

She posts some amazing projects and talks about her Family and is a great inspiration to all of us Demonstrators around the world.  My card is much simpler as I want to be able to offer it as a Stamp a Stack option.

The card base is Crumb Cake and the Designer paper is SoHo Subway.  The Flower Shop bundle provides the stamps and punch to add the Crisp Cantaloupe flowers.  Randomly stamped directly to the card base and 2 stamped on Very Vanilla and punched out with the matching punch.  The centers were darkened with an Early Expresso marker. 
The Crisp Cantaloupe 2 1/2 Scallop Circle punch is "Felted".  If you are not familiar with this technique, it is very easy.  Use your Bone folder or a Popsicle stick and distress your paper.  Going round and round until the layers of card stock start to separate.  Gently pull layers apart and expose the inner layer which resembles and feels like felt!  Love the texture this adds to the card.  7/16 Trim burlap ribbon and a strip of Halloween Washi tape add some interest inside the fold.  I did notice a few Halloween words, so need to watch that when adding to NON Halloween cards!  But this is a sample!  At Stamp a Stack we can use a strip of newsprint paper!
And the bottom flap was embossed with the Fancy Fan embossing folder.  I chose the Sympathy Sentiment from Best of Sayings, but this card would be appropriate for many occasions.

Ingredients:

Circle Thinlit 133480  $32.95

Flower Shop Bundle  132726 Clear $28.75,  132727 Wood $33.95

 

 

Best of Greetings  133485 Clear $14.95

 

Crumb Cake card stock  120953  $6.95
Very Vanilla card stock  101650  $8.50
Crisp Cantaloupe card stock  130021  $6.95
SoHo Subway designer paper  130140  $10.95
Fancy Fan embossing folder  127751  $7.95
Crisp Cantaloupe ink  131176  $5.95
Early Expresso ink  126974  $5.95
7/16 Burlap trim  129287  $6.95
2 1/2 Scallop Circle punch  118874  $16.95
Halloween Washi tape  132156  $4.95

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Birthday Fold

I wanted to show some more examples of the Circle Thinlit when folded on horizontal......and this time I stamped directly on the circle, but added Designer paper to each fold.  The Birthday Basics Designer paper is cut 2 3/4 X 6 and cut with the thinlit so it fits perfectly.  The Island Indigo is cut 2 X 6 and cut with the thinlit.  I embossed both with the Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder, then adhered them to the Naturals White card base.  Sanded the dots on the Island Indigo and popped up the sentiment.  All stamps are from the Sketched Birthday stamp set. 

2 snips of Gumball Green satin stitched ribbon add an additional layer when the card opens with Balloons stamped in Bermuda Bay, Summer Starfruit and Raspberry Ripple. 

Ingredients:

Sketched Birthday  130426 Clear $17.95,  130423 Wood  $24.95

Birthday Basics Designer paper  130145  $10.95
Island Indigo card stock  122923  $6.95
Naturals White card stock  102316  $7.50
Circle Thinlits  133480 $32.95
Bitty Banners Framelits  129267  $14.95
Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder  117335  $7.95
Raspberry Ripple ink  126859  $5.95
Summer Starfruit ink  126991  $5.95
Bermuda Bay ink  131171  $5.95
Stazon ink  101406  $7.95
Gumball Green Satin stitched ribbon  126848  $8.95

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Circle THX

I am a Baby Boomer........trying to keep up with the lingo.  Our new Thinlits have several of these shortened words.  There is probably a name for them?  Leave me a comment if you can help a girl out!!

This card is my August Thank You card.  Wisteria Wonder card stock is cut with the thinlit, then ran thru the Big Shot with the Modern Mosaic embossing folder.  I love the way this turned out!  The embossing looks perfect on all the layers.  I punched a 2 1/2 circle of Designer paper for the Front of the card and a Very Vanilla circle for the inside sentiment.  The THX was cut with the thinlit and popped up on the front.  The Sentiment was stamped and then adhered to the inside circle.  Super easy and such an impact as the circle turns when the card is opened!

And here is a Birthday version:

Ingredients:

Circle Thinlits  133480  $32.95

Wisteria Wonder card stock  122922 $6.95

Very Vanilla card stock  101650  $8.50

Afternoon Picnic Designer paper  131390 $10.95

2 1/2 Circle punch 120906 $16.95

Modern Mosaic embossing folder 1299840 $7.95

Cycle Celebration 130273 Clear $16.95, 130270 Wood $21.95

 

Label Love Bundle 132722 Clear $28.75, 132723 Wood $34.75 stamps and punch!

 

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New Holiday Single Stamps!

It never fails I send an email and then a new item is announced!  Another good reason to follow my Blog!!  Cause this is where you will see it first!

Also new Digital downloads for Fall...............

And our Digital software is only $19.95!!  Head on over to my Online store to see these new items and get all the details.  www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

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