Happy Thoughts

 

My husband sometimes has to travel without me, so I like to tuck in his bag some cards to open each day we are apart. So sappy, right?!  This design could be used for a wedding, anniversary, Valentine, etc. I hope you like it!

 

Happy Thoughts Card Supplies - All Supplies from Stampin Up:

Stamps: Field Flowers (retired, but can be found on Ebay) 

Cardstock: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Marina Mist, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Marina Mist

Punch: Heart from Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, 1" Circle Punch

Tools: Paper Piercing

 

Enjoy your day and happy stamping!

 

New Stampin Up Catalog Products Wedding Card - For the Newlyweds

What is clear, plastic, designer printed, and nearly effortless to use to create a card with? Stampin' Up! Printed Window Sheets!

My heart skipped a beat when I saw 2 new sets of them in the Stampin' Up! 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog! I get way too excited over this stuff, I know.

The window sheet on the wedding card I created today is from the current mini catalog expiring tomorrow, but rest assured - it's also available to order from the new catalog on July 1st! These Printed Window Sheets are perfect for overlays and photo frames. You'll see them again on this blog. Hee hee! Click HERE for my 4th of July card. Aren't they fun?!

I really enjoyed creating this card because I'm a big fan of black & white. The supply list will be provided at the end of the post.

I will fill you in on a few details about creating this card:

1) The sentiment in the scallop circle is from a new set in the 2009-2010 Stampin' Up! Catalog. It's called Teeny Tiny Wishes. There is nothing "Teeny" about how many stamps you get in this set or how much use you'll get out of it. It's a set of 24 with all the different holidays and occasions you can think of!

2) I outlined the little scallops with the fine tip end of the Basic Black marker.

3) I cut a slit for the ribbon at the top of the card using a Hobby Blade. I punched a small circle at the top and bottom of the scallop circle. I thread the ribbon through the holes, folded them over, trimmed, and secured with a brad through the entire card front. This will hold the window sheet in place as well. No glue or tape marks - bonus!

4) I attached the entire black card on a piece of Whisper White cardstock as a base for the card. It really makes your card a little different from the rest when you add this type of background.

Just a reminder, you will be able to order from the new Stampin' Up! Catalog this Wednesday, July 1st after 12pm. Please be patient when ordering online. My site will be busy which slows things down a bit.

Have a great day!

Tiffany

Recipe (all supplies from Stampin' Up!):
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (item #115370 - available July 1st)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Printed Window Sheets, Scallop Oval, White Grosgrain Ribbon, White Brads

It's a Nice Day . . . For a White Wedding!

Do I have you singing along to Billy Idol's song White Wedding? For some reason, as I was making this wedding card, that song kept playing my mind. Silly!

I used a lot of different products for this wedding card. They will be listed at the end of the post. You may be more curious about how I created this wedding cake shape card from scratch? If so, read on!

1) Start with a 6.50 x 5 inch white card

2) From the top, measure & mark with a pencil 1.5 inches

down and 2 inches in from either side. Cut out the 2 x 1/5 inches from each side.

3) The middle layer is 1.75 inches tall and 1.25 inches removed

from each side. Cut out the 1.25 x 1.75 piece from each side.

4) You are now ready to decorate your cake!

I hope my directions make sense. If not, drop me an e-mail tiffanyscardtique@verizon.net and I'll be more than happy to e-mail you the pattern. You could also use this type of card for a birthday or anniversary card!

Have a wonderful holiday weekend and stop back soon!

Recipe for Wedding Cake Card:
Stamps: Stampin' Up! Oval All
Ink: Stampin' Up! Pretty in Pink
Cardstock: Stampin' Up! Whisper White, Pretty in Pink
Patterned Paper: MOD (from Hobby Lobby)
Punches: Stampin' Up! Oval Scallop, Eyelet Border, 5 Petal Flower, 3/4" Circle, Butterflies (Martha Stewart)
Accessories: Plastic Hearts (American Crafts), Pearl Brad (K & Company), Ribbons (from Michaels Arts & Crafts)