Lots of Love - Letterpress

I have been experimenting with the Letterpress plates that Stampin' Up! sell. You need to use craft ink and watercolor paper. I didn't have any watercolor paper so I used Shimmery White. The letterpress gives you a "debossed" look. Remember Valentines will be here before you know it. Send a handmade card to your loved ones and friends to let them know how much YOU care.

Inspired by Glenda @ SCS.

Card Stock: Regal Rose, Rose Red, Shimmery White

Big Shot: Letterpress plate

Ink: Craft Rose Red

Punches: Heart small

Misc: Regal Rose ribbon

Build a Blossom Birthday Cards

I had a couple of birthday cards I needed to make and the Build a Blossom was my first pick. Of course I used my embossing folders for the background as I love the texture it gives the card stock. The Build a Blossom Stamp Set and Blossom Petals Punch will be available January 4th through April 30, 2011 from the Occasions Mini Catalog. If you haven't received one you can check it out here.

Oops I forgot one more to share...

This is the card I mass produced for Christmas. The silver snowflake was not Stampin' Up! but all the rest of the items are.

A few more Christmas Cards to share

These are the last of the cards I made. WHEW! I really love the snowflake card used with the Snowflake #2 die and and embossing folder.I was inspired by Inckcredible Creations. The Nutcracker was real fun to make. I was inspired by Stampin' with Jacque. She made one and put it on a box. Super cute. The last one is made using the Letterpress plates that Stampin' Up! sells. I used craft ink then ran it through the Big Shot and colored in the stockings with my blender pens and stamp pads.

Christmas Cards

These are some of the cards I sent out this year. Were you a lucky recipient???? I will post some more in a second posting.

More Christmas Cards

Here are the rest of the cards I sent out...I really love the set Scenic Scene. I also used My Digital Studio for the top one. Merry Christmas Eve.

Gift Card Holder

This is a gift card holder to look like a gift. Cute huh? I've used retired Christmas paper from last year, some ribbon and the large and

small oval punch as well as the snowflake and large tag punch. Inspiration came from "It's a Stamp Thing" and "Just Sponge It".

Dog Gone Artistic

Anita wanted to make a card for her son (my brother) for his Birthday. He hunts with this dog so she took a photo she had and created the card. AMAZING! Simply AMAZING!

Penguin Punch Art

I know that I haven't posted any of my own cards lately so today I thought I would post one that I made on Saturday. This card if for my mom, of course! Inspiration was found at Creations on Paper. The following are the punches that were used:

Punches:
- 2-1/2" Circle Punch #120906 (for the body, head, hat, head band
- Ornament Punch #119847 (for the tip of the bonnet)
- 3/4"circle punch #120908 (earmuffs & beak)
- 1-3/4" Circle Punch #119850 (inner body)
- Large Oval punch #119859 (the face)
- Small Oval punch #119863 (the wings)
- Modern Label Punch #119849(the feet)
- 3/4" and 1/2 inch circle punch - (for the eyes)
- Fancy Flower Punch- XL #118073(for the pointy beak, punch out a flower then use your 3/4"circle punch to position on the center of the pointy piece of the flower impression)

Textured Impression Folders:
- Perfect Polka Dots #117335 (on the head band)
- Square Lattice #119976 (on the hat and earmuff)
- Northern Flurry #120902 (for the card)

Poinsettia Card

Here is a fun way to make a card with some fun folds. I found the instructions at Valita's Designs and Fresh Folds Blog. The poinsettia was make with the Big Shot and the Leaves #2 Bigz Die (oak leaf). The leaf is a Martha Stewart Holly Leaf.

Ribbon Flower Pin

These darling Pins are made from ribbon and some thread. Super cute, super easy. For a great video click here. This was a teachers gift

that I wrapped and used the striped ribbon and added the pin on top for an extra little gift.

Grinch Punch Art Instructions

I had many, many requests for instructions so here you go. Thanks Mom!

Elf Shoes

I have seen several of these Elf legs/shoes. Most were made with the Top Note Bigz Die. But Anita made the shoes with the new Extra Large Decorative Label Punch. Super cute Mom!

The Grinch who Stole Christmas!

Are you kidding me??? Is this not the cutest punch art Grinch you've seen? Mom is certainly on a roll these days! These are all made with Stampin' Up! punches except for the middle of the eye.

HO HO HO Merry Christmas! Santa Punch Art

Here is another version of a Santa Punch Art and instructions to go with it! Enjoy!

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Sorry forgot to add the instructions...here they are.

Jolly Ol' Saint Nick!

Here is the latest punch art from Anita. She had a Christmas box that had this scene on it and so she thought PUNCHES! I swear she can not look at a thing these days without imagining what punches would work for that. I love it! Can you imagine if she had access to the Internet full time? Sadly she does not like computers. But she does like that I do!

In Memory of Bear

Today's post is dedicated to our beloved "Bear Bear". I was fortunate enough to see him born into our family and held is paw as he left us. He will be so missed but forever in our hearts.

I made this Shadow Box by using My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up! I think I need to tweak the collar a bit. But overall am pretty pleased with how it came out. Looks much nicer in person.