Tag Archive for ‘Stampin’ Up!’
May Card to die for-Vickie’s View
Thinking of You By Vickie Kertz, Artistic Guide I am on the design team at Paper Temptress and recently we did a blog hop for Heartfelt Creations. We were each given a stamp set and a die that matched it to work with. My set was Posy Patch. All the paper is from Paper Temptress. [...]
April 2013 Trail Map
Here is the map for April, showcasing a popular banner motif. Let’s see what our artists did with this sketch. stamp credits: Seaside Stampin’ Ink Ken will have a full tutorial on his card tomorrow. stamp credits: Stampin’ Up! stamp credits: Stampin’ Up! stamp credits: Hampton Arts and Hero Arts Debbie will also be providing [...]
Masking-Nancy’s View
Flower Basket By: Nancy Dees, Artistic Guide Finished card size: 5.5 by 6 inches Supplies: Stamps: All (Stampin’ Up!) Paper: Cream card stock (Marco’s Paper) Ink: Memento Bamboo Leaves and Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko) Markers: Memento Rich Cocoa, Cantaloupe, Bamboo Leaves, Desert Sand and Rhubarb Stalk (Tsukineko) Other: repositionable adhesive for mask (from stash) Directions: In order to [...]
March Cards “to die for”-Vickie’s View
I LOVE OLIVE By: Vickie Kertz, Artistic Guide Finished Card Size: 5.50 x 4.25 Supplies: Stamps: Nature’s Path (Rubber Stamp Tapestry) You’re Special (unknown) Best Blossom (Stampin’ Up) Ink: Versacolor Green Tea (Tsukineko) Wild Honey Distress (Ranger) Mellow Moss (Stampin’ Up) Orange (Stampabilities) Always Artichoke (Stampin’ Up) Other: Classic Scalloped Oval Small (Spellbinders) Grand Big [...]
March 2013 Trail Map-Vickie’s View
Double Letterpress By: Vickie Kertz, Artistic Guide Finished Card Size: 4.25 x 5.50 Recently I was online and saw a technique on Stamp TV called Double Letterpress. I just love techniques and just had to try this one. As a reminder, here is the sketch. You take an embossing folder and apply distress ink to [...]
March 2013 Trail Map
Regena created another dynamic sketch for us this month. The arrows (or triangles) really caught my eye. Here’s how the designers interpreted it this month. Ken flipped the map and made a fun aquatic card. His step by step directions will post tomorrow. Stamp Credits: Stampin’ Up!. Vickie has also provided directions for her card [...]
Easel Card-Nola’s View
Celebrate By: Nola Burkhard, Artistic Guide Finished Size: 4.5 by 5.5 Inches Supplies: Stamps: Love Letters Alphabet, Feeling Sentimental (Stampin’ Up!) Inks: Tea Stain, Blue, Charcoal (Stampin’ Up!) Paper: Marina Mist card stock and World Spectacular Designer Series Paper (Stampin’ Up!) Other: Marina Mist Pleated Ribbon (Stampin’ Up!) Scrap of River Rock card stock (Stampin’ Up!) Adhesives (Stampin’ Up!) Dimensional [...]
February 2013 Trail Map
Regena’s trail map this month definitely had me thinking about Valentine’s Day. I think it was the heart, although any embellishment could be placed here. That’s the beauty of sketches. See below for what our designers did with this sketch. Ken used clip art and a computer generated sentiment. (Check out our Map Master’s [...]
Polished Stone: Vickie’s View
Polished Stone Blossom By: Vickie Kertz, Artistic Guide Finished Card Size: 5.5 x 4.25″ SUPPLIES Stamps: Heartfelt Creations HC-224-B Stampin’ Up–Silhouette Sentiments Paper: All Paper used is from Paper Temptress Violet Mica Metallic Azalea Mica Metallic Ice Pearl–I used this as my glossy cardstock Ink: Pink Passion (Stampin’ Up!) Eggplant Adirondack Alcohol Ink (Ranger) Wild [...]
Designer’s Favorite Color: Nola’s View
Card Size 7 X 5 1/8″ This card is bigger than the ones I normally make, that’s because I also prepped it for my LifeLink’s group and we made them on Thursday, November 1. Theirs turned out great and I know if you make one, yours will too. It’s a great way to use up some of [...]
Holiday Blizzard Treat Basket by Nola J. Burkhard
Here is a cute little treat basket you can make in 15-20 minutes. While the one I made was used for Halloween treats and is decorated with Witches, Goblins and Spooks, it could easily be made for any holiday, or for table decorations or named place holders filled with little treats just by changing the stamps [...]
Tropical Colors: Nola’s View
Finished Size 4.25 X 5.5 Inches My husband, Neil’s birthday was coming up so I decided to use the theme of Tropical Colors for his card. Quite a few of the things he was going to get were golf related so this wonderful stamp by Stampin’ Up! seemed really appropriate. Materials: Stamps: Stampin’ Up! Ink: [...]
Teeming Team Colors: Marie’s View
Marie Gamber, Artistic Guide Finished Card: 4.25 in. x 5.5 in. It’s time to stand up and cheer for your favorite team! Since moving to Northern California, I would be amiss to not select the Golden State Warriors from Oakland! This is my card for the Golden State Warriors! Supplies: Stamps: Basketball digital [...]
August 2012 Trail Map
I absolutely love this month’s Trail Map! The simple, clean layout lends itself to a multitude of options for the cardmaker. the four small squares can be used to showcase embellishments or stamped images, and they don’t even have to be squares – make them circles! Or if you don’t want to use four items, [...]
Primarily Primary by Nola Burkhard
Today, stampers, I have several photos to share with you about how I made my Wanted card. It uses the basic Primary colors of Red, Blue and Yellow but I went with a look in a darker version of all those colors. Finished card size: 5.5″ x 4.25″ Supplies: Stamps: Wanted Western and Vintage Vogue (Stampin’ [...]
July 2012 Trail Map
Summer is in full swing and we have a sizzling new Trail Map to feature for your creative starting point. Check out our fantastic Artistic Guides’ interpretations of this month’s map. So many different ideas and views from one map! Who would know you could come up with so many different looks! Enjoy this month’s [...]
Passionate Purple: Nola’s View
I love the color Purple, always have–all shades of it! Finished Size: 5.5″ x 4.25″ Supplies: Stamps: (all by Stampin’ Up!) Mixed Bunch Creative Elements Papaya Collage Inks: (all by Stampin’ Up!) Rich Razzelberry Daffodil Delight Wistera Wonder Summer Sun Paper: (all by Stampin’ Up!) Perfect Plum Rich Razzelberry Whisper White Pattern paper Floral District [...]
Primarily Primary: Lisa’s View
By: Lisa Minckler, Artistic Guide I Heart U Finished Card Size: 4.25″x 5.5″ Supplies: Stamps: I heart U; Old Newspaper Font (Personal Computer) Congrats (Stampin’ Up!) Paper: Basic White Cardstock (Wal-Mart) Country Drive Paper Pad (Echo Park) Dots & Stripes Paper Pad (Echo Park) Ink: Bordering Blue (Stampin’ Up!) Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko) Other: Scallop Trim [...]
Primarily Primary: Nola’s View
Finished Size: 5.5″ x 4.25″ Supplies: Stamps: Everything Eleanor and from the heart (Stampin’ Up!) Ink & Markers: Rose Red, Marina Mist and Crushed Curry (Stampin’ Up!) Paper: Cardstock-Bashful Blue, Wisper White, Pattern-Cutie Pie (Stampin’ Up!) Other: Scallop Trim Border, Scalloped Oval punches (EK Success) Framelit Labels Dies (Sizzix) Big Shot (Sizzix) Adhesive Dimensionals Scissors I [...]
April 2012 Trail Map
Another trio to feature your artwork, yet different from the May trail map! These panels are longer and narrower. This Trail Map is sure to help you create a visually stunning and well balanced card for that special friend or family member. Give it a whirl and share your creations with us! To get your [...]
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