DIY Paper Creations

PPA53 – The Color Purple

What do you think of when you think about the color “purple”?  I think about the Purple People Bridge that we have in downtown Cincinnati!  The Pals Paper Arts Design Team has a monochromatic theme this week…so break out the Concord Crush, Rich Razzleberry, Elegant Eggplant or any other shade of purple that you may have and join in on the fun!

Do it yourself tips!

• Maybe it’s just me, but I think there is something elegant about monochromatic cards.  If you’ve never tried making one grab your favorite color and give it a try – it’s easy!

• One of the things I love about Stampin’ Up! products is how the colors coordinate…the Rich Razzleberry paper has ribbon and ink that really matches!  The new Color Coach has some fabulous color combos and is a must have in your craft studio. 

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Stamp sets:  Upsy Daisy (111710)

Paper:  Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla and Rich Razzleberry card stock

Ink:  Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink Pad

Gear:  Extra-Large Oval (119859), Big Shot (113439), Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates (114512), Standard Texturz Impressions Pad (114614), Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber (114615), Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die (118138)

Bling:  Rich Razzleberry 3/8” Taffeta Ribbon (119966)

 

PPA52

It's time for the Pals Paper Arts to have another wonderful sketch from Margaret Moody!  I'm in Salt Lake City for the Stampin' Up! convention so I'll keep this short and sweet.  Don't you just love the new lace ribbon and the vintage brads? 

PPA51 – Happy I Do Day!

Join the Pals Paper Arts design team as they showcase cards that have a wedding theme for this week’s challenge.   Believe it or not, I don’t own every set that Stampin’ Up! currently has available!  My friends and family aren’t at the “wedding” stage in their lives so I haven’t invested in any wedding stamp sets which limited my options for this challenge.  But the whole point of a challenge is to stretch your creativity right?  The new Stampin’ Up! set called Word Play is a wonderfully versatile 12 stamp set that is ready to help you tackle any challenge.  Add some ribbon, a rhinestone, a couple of paper punches and I had a clean and simple card that I’d be proud to give to any couple on their wedding day!

Do it yourself tips!

• I love diamonds!   So naturally, the new half back rhinestones were a “must have” when I saw them in the new Idea Book and Catalog.  They add some serious sparkle to this card.

• To get the double scallop like the one at the bottom of this card simply layer the paper after it has been punched with the Scallop Edge Border punch.

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Stamp sets:  Word Play (wood mount 120308, clear mount 120657) and Confetti (wood mount 116960, clear mount 120465)

Paper:  Whisper White, Blushing Bride and Early Espresso card stock

Ink:  VersaMark; Blushing Bride Classic Ink Pad

Gear:  Curly Label Extra-Large (119851), Scallop Edge Border (119882), Embossing Buddy (103083), Powder Pals (102197), Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109131), Heat Tool (100005)

Bling:  Basic Rhinestones (119246), Early Espresso 3/8” Taffeta Ribbon (119962)

PPA50 – So elegant!

 I have to confess…when I first saw the colors for this week’s Pals Paper Arts challenge I was a wee bit concerned about the combination.  However, I warmed up to it in a flash!  It’s such a sophisticated combo and one I never would have thought of on my own.   Basic Gray, Chocolate Chip and So Saffron together is pure genius!

Do it yourself tips!

• My new supplies haven’t arrived yet so I didn’t have any brads or buttons for this card.  It’s crazy not having any bling!  But, I my Crop-A-DIle came to the rescue and I used it to punch out some really small circles to use as faux brads on the sentiment.

• Even with the heat embossing that I did, this card came together very quickly…my Big Shot and punches really are tremendous time savers

• Did you know that you can emboss with any color of Classic Ink?  Just dip your stamp in a VersaMark ink pad first; then dip it in the color of your choice.  Sprinkle on clear embossing powder, shake off the excess and heat emboss like you normally do.

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Stamp sets:  Occasional Quotes (Hostess Level 3 wood mount 117048, clear mount 120142) and Pocket Silhouettes (111672)

Paper:  Vary Vanilla, Basic Gray, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron and Basic Black

Ink:  VersaMark; Basic Gray Classic Ink Pad

Gear:  Big Shot (113439), Texturz Backgrounds Plates (114512), Modern Label Extra-Large Punch (119849), Crop-A-Dile (108362)

Bling:  Basic Gray Taffeta ribbon (retired)

Retired Stamp Set Sale

Here's a list of the retired sets that I currently have for sale.  The shipping (to the U.S. only please) is a flat rate of $10 per order.  I'll accept payment via PayPal.

I also have all of the retired Stampin' Up! ribbon which I'm selling for 50 cents per yard with a 10 yard minimum.  Shipping is $1 but if you combine a ribbon order with stamp sets I won't charge you any shipping for the ribbon.

$5 – All are Wood Mount stamp sets

 

A Little Birthday Cheer - Used

Bitty Birthday – Used

Celebrate Everything – Sold

Halloween Frights - Used

It’s a Loop Thing - New

Little Flowers - Used

Love Bug - Used

Out of the Box – Used

Sprinkles - Used

Sweet Little Sentiments – Sold

Very Thankful - Used

Whoo’s Your Valenine? - New

You & Moi - Used

  

$10 – All are Wood Mount stamp sets

 

Bloomin’ Beautiful - Used

Close As a Memory -Sold

Country Morning - Used

Crazy Cool – Used

Eat, Drink & Be Scary – Used

Gifts of the Earth - Used

Just Jawing - Used

Le Jardin Botinique – Used

Made 2 Last - Sold

Of the Earth - Used

Park Avenue Patterns - Used

Perfect Chemistry - Used

Please Come - Used

Putt Putt - Used

Sporting – Used

Spotlight on Christmas – Used

Tasty Sweet - Used

Think Happy Thoughts - New

Very Thankful - New

Warm Words - Sold

Welcome Home – Used

Wings of Friendship - Sold

 

$15 – All are Wood Mount stamp sets

The More the Merrier - Sold

Nursery Necessities - Used

Holiday Blitz - Used

Boho Blooms - New

PPA49 – Happy 4th of July!

Let Freedom Ring!  Independence Day is such a fabulous American holiday…on this day we enjoy all things “American” which in my house means a NASCAR race, patriotic music by Erich Kunzel* & The National Symphony on PBS, my beloved Cincinnati Pops, fireworks and some yummy food to share with family and friends.   Please join me and the rest of the Pals Paper Arts Design Team as we celebrate our wonderful country – The United States of America and the hard earned freedoms that we enjoy.  Speaking of freedom; please feel free to use any craft products that you have around the house for this challenge! 

This 4^th of July I’m going to give away some surprise blog candy!  My loyal readers are just going to have to trust me on this one!  To be eligible to win please leave me a comment telling me why Independence Day is so special to you.  I’ll post the winner on July 6^th at 4:00 pm…you have until then to post a comment, but you will need to have a U.S. shipping address to win!

Good luck and have a safe holiday!

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Stamp sets:  July Fourth (wood mount 118523, clear mount 120063 Summer Mini catalog) and Red, White & Blue jumbo wheel (118622 Summer Mini catalog)

Paper:  Vary Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Real Red and Night of Navy

Ink:  VersaMark; Real Red and Night of Navy Classic Ink Pads

Gear:  Extra Large Tag Punch (119866), Large Tag Punch (119876), Stampin’ Around Wheel Guide (104834), Crop-A-Dile (108362)

Bling:  5/8” Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (109052), Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware (111325)

  

 

*Erich Kunzel passed away September 1, 2009 so this is going to be the first time in nearly 20 years that I’ve celebrated this holiday without Erich.  Erich Kunzel was the maestro for both the Cincinnati Pops and the National Symphony.  Under his tutelage the Cincinnati Pops represented the U.S. on every continent and the Beijing Olympics in 2008.  Each Memorial and Independence Day Erich thrilled millions of people as he led the National Symphony on The Mall in Washington D.C. during concerts that were televised on PBS.  During each concert Erich delighted in honoring the veterans of our military…having the orchestra play the hymn for each branch while having veterans stand while their hymn was being played.  “He was a remarkable spirit and a tremendous musician,” said Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra music director Paavo Järvi.  I whole heartily agree…and I miss my dear friend.