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Simon Says Stamp June 2013 Card Kit | Thank You Card

The last couple of days I've shared a couple of masculine style cards showcasing the Simon Says Stamp June 2013 Card Kit of the Month. If you missed those cards you can check them out HERE and HERE. Today, I wanted to share how you can take this kit and create a more feminine or "girly" style card. :)

I used the patterned papers, cardstock and stamped greeting from the June 2013 Card Kit and paired them with additional SSS exclusive dies and stamps for this sweet thank you card.

To create the heart shaped window on my card I first trimmed down my patterned papers to 4"x5.25" (I used two different patterned papers). I took the more solid patterned paper and temporarily adhered it to the front of my card base using a sticky note so that it wouldn't shift when I die cut the SSS Thank You Heart Die (the "thank you" die) from the layered papers. I set the "thank you" heart aside and then die cut the solid heart from the gray patterned paper. I cut a sheet of plastic slightly larger then the heart and sandwiched it between the front of the card base and the first die cut layer. Then I adhered the solid die cut paper and the gray one right on top. I replaced the "thank you" die cut heart inside and glued it in place. I added some glitter pen to the greeting for sparkle. 

I die cut the SSS Folded Banner Die from vellum and stamped the greeting from the Kelly Purkey Dude Stamp Set using Hero Arts Unicorn White Ink. I glued the banner over the die cut heart window.

I finished the card with die cut and/or stamped hearts using the SSS Lots of Hearts Stamp Set and coordinating dies, SSS Large Holiday Shapes and SSS Mini Hearts Die.

I added Glossy Accents to some of the hearts for dimension.

I die cut an additional solid heart from one of the red patterned papers in the kit and adhered it to the inside of the card so that the color would peek through the window to the front of the card!

LINKED SUPPLIES:

Simon Says Stamp Card Kit of the Month JUNE 2013 SOMETHING AWESOME @simon BasicGrey HIPSTER 6 x 6 Cardstock Paper Pack HIP @simon Bazzill 21 LB VELLUM 8.5" x 11" White 25 Sheets @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps DUDE @simon Love Lots of Hearts Stamp Set Shadow Ink Pale Tomato hero arts memories unicorn pigment ink @simon Clear Glitter Pen Big Shot Simon Says Stamp LARGE HOLIDAY SHAPES Craft DIE @simon Thank You Heart Die Folded Banner Die Mini Hearts Die Large Hearts Die Glossy Accents

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More Projects Showcasing the Simon Says Stamp June 2013 Card Kit:

• Happy Father's Day Card
• You Are My Hero Card

For a chance to win the SSS June 2013 Card Kit, please leave a comment on THIS blog post.

Have a fantastic weekend!

 

Simon Says Stamp June 2013 Card Kit | You Are My Hero Card (Video & GIVEAWAY)

I've got another card share today featuring the Simon Says Stamp June 2013 Card Kit of the Month.

I created the "shirt" using a digi design from the Silhoutte Online Store and added the stamped and cut out tie from the Kelly Purkey Dude Stamp Set included in the kit. I just love how it turned out!

The greetings are all stamped in Versamark and embossed with Zing! embossing powders. I included the trio of tiny hearts and script greeting from the SSS Just a Love Note Stamp Set.

I added Glossy Accents to the Mini Hearts Die Cuts for subtle dimension.

I finished this simple card with the Father's Day greeting stamped in Hero Arts Navy Mid-Tone Ink using Kelly Purkey's Dude Stamp Set.

Please be sure to visit the subscription page HERE.  Subscribing is the only way to guarantee you will be able to receive each month's kit before it sells out.

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LINKED SUPPLIES:

Simon Says Stamp Card Kit of the Month JUNE 2013 SOMETHING AWESOME @simon BasicGrey HIPSTER 6 x 6 Cardstock Paper Pack HIP @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps DUDE @simon Just A Love Note Stamp Set Shadow Ink Navy Frost Dazzle White Zing American Crafts Zing Rouge Opaque Embossing Powder @simon Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Powder Bag @simon Precision Heat Embossing Tool Glossy Accents Big Shot Simon Says Stamp MINI HEARTS SET Craft DIE @simon Avery Elle Steel Dies CHEVRON BITS Set @simon Cameo Cutting Mat Replacement Blade

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OTHER SUPPLIES:

• Shirt & Tie Card by Lori Whitlock (Design ID #18870 Silhouette Online Store)
• Jean Pocket by Samantha Walker (Design ID #6629 Silhoutte Online Store)

More Projects Showcasing the Simon Says Stamp June 2013 Card Kit:

• Happy Father's Day Card

Simon Says Stamp has generously offered me the opportunity to give a June 2013 Card Kit away to one lucky recipient!

Please leave a comment on this blog post in the "Comments" section below today's post by Monday, May 20, 2013, 11:59 p.m. CST for a chance to win this amazing kit!

 

Simon Says Stamp June 2013 Card Kit | Happy Father's Day Card

The Simon Says Stamp June 2013 Card Kit is now available! Whoohoo!

I'm always on the lookout for great masculine product for creating cards and scrapbook pages for the men in my life and the June Kit is the perfect kit for creating cards for all those guys you know and love!

For my first card share using the SSS June Kit, I created a Father's Day card with the cardstock, patterned papers and stamps included in the kit. To round out my card, I used lots of other exclusive SSS stamps and dies.... isn't Simon (the dog) the cutest?!!!!

To create my card, I first used the SSS Falling Stars Die on my card base and backed the front of my card with some red patterned paper from the kit for that nice pop of color on the cream background. I stamped the Impression Obsession Spatter Stamp over the front using the Hero Arts Soft Sand Ink for some distressing and texture. A couple of patterned paper strips and a stamped border give the background a bit more color.

To create my greeting, I die cut the exclusive SSS Life Bubble Horizontal 2 Die using cardstock and patterned paper in the kit. I stamped several greetings (one at a time) from the Kelly Purkey Dude Stamp Set using Versamark Ink, embossing each with a different color of Zing! embossing powder.

The SSS Boston Terrier Love Stamps & Die Set was the perfect addition to this Father's Day card, giving it that touch of whimsy and fun I was going for!

I die cut the Boston Terrier from Neenah White Cardstock and then stamped him with the coordinating stamp design using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink before coloring  him with these Copic Marker colors:

I added glasses from the stamp set and also a colored bow cut out and embellished with a glitter pen to personalize the image.  Then I adhered him with foam adhesive.

Finally, I die cut several stars from patterned papers in the kit using the SSS Holiday Shapes Die and SSS Large Holiday Shapes Dies and adhered them to the card before giving them some dimension with Glossy Accents.

LINKED SUPPLIES:

Simon Says Stamp Card Kit of the Month JUNE 2013 SOMETHING AWESOME @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps DUDE @simon Simon Says Clear Stamps HAPPINESS IS by Kelly Purkey @simon Stylish Simon Spatter Memento Tuxedo Black Wet Cement Mid-Tone Ink Soft Sand Shadow Ink Memories Black Ink Clear Glitter Pen Copic Multiliner .3 Copic Markers @ Simon Says Stamp Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Powder Bag @simon Frost Dazzle Precision Heat Embossing Tool American Crafts Zing Rouge Opaque Embossing Powder @simon Zing! Denim Opaque Embossing Powder @2peas Zing Wave Opaque Embossing Powder @2peas Ivory Twine Big Shot Simon Says Stamp FALLING STARS Craft DIE @simon Simon Says Stamp Life Bubble Horizontal Die @simon Boston Terrier Dog Die Holiday Shapes Die Simon Says Stamp LARGE HOLIDAY SHAPES Craft DIE @simon Zig Fine Two Way Glue Pen @simon Glossy Accents Foam Dots Adhesive

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Remember that there is a limited supply of the SSS Card Kits and they can sell out quickly. Please be sure to visit the subscription page HERE.  Subscribing is the only way to guarantee you will be able to receive each month's kit before it sells out.

Now, how about some more exciting news?!!!

New stamps and coordinating dies are available from Simon Says Stamp!

Hi. My name is Nichol and I have a stamp and die addiction. :)

Just check out these amazing new products below.... I have to have them all. 

Simon Says Stamp VIOLA SPROUTS Die @simon Simon Says Stamp MORNING GLORY VINE & FLOWER Die @simon Simon Says Stamp LEAF COLUMN OUTLINE Die @simon Simon Says Stamp LEAF COLUMN BACKGROUND Die @simon Simon Says Stamp * BERKSHIRE LEAF BORDER OUTLINE Die @simon Simon Says Stamp * BERKSHIRE LEAF BORDER BACKGROUND Die @simon Simon Says Stamp BUTTERFLY TENDRILS Die @simon Simon Says DIE & STAMPS SET FLOWERS FOR EVERYTHING Set @simon Simon Says Stamp * FLOWER FRIEND Craft Dies @simon Simon Says Stamp ALL SEASONS TREE Dies @simon Simon Says Stamp CHRISSY BUTTERFLY Die @simon Simon Says Stamp DEVONSHIRE BUTTERFLY Die @simon Simon Says Stamp PAULINA BUTTERFLY Die @simon Simon Says Stamp LEANNA BUTTERFLY Die @simon Simon Says Stamp HEXAGONS Dies @simon Simon Says Stamp MESSAGE BANNER Die @simon Simon Says Stamp TWO TIER FOLDED BANNER Die @simon Simon Says Stamp THREE TIER FOLDED BANNER Die @simon Simon Says Stamp SUNSHINE Craft Dies @simon Simon Says Stamp FLAT STRAIGHT BOTTOM CLOUDS Craft Dies @simon Simon Says Stamp CIRCLE BORDER Craft DIE @simon Simon Says Stamp FULL CARD HEXAGONS Craft Die @simon Simon Says Stamp HEXAGON PATTERN CIRCLE Dies @simon Simon Says DIE & STAMPS SET SENTIMENTS OF BE set @simon Simon Says Clear Stamps * BE Sentiments @simon Simon Says Stamp BE Sentiment Craft Die @simon Simon Says DIE & STAMPS SET HAPPY SENTIMENTS @simon Simon Says Clear Stamps * HAPPY @simon Simon Says Stamp HAPPY Craft Die @simon Simon Says DIE & STAMPS SET DREAMING OF YOU set @simon Simon Says Clear Stamps PILLOW TALK @simon Simon Says Clear Stamps STINKIN CUTE @simon Simon Says Clear Stamps SEASONAL SIMON @simon Simon Says Clear Stamps PETAL PIECES @simon Simon Says Clear Stamps INSIDE AND OUT SAYINGS @simon

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Project Life 2012 | Week Twenty

Hello there!

It's probably no surprise that I'm still a bit addicted to polaroid everything.

I'm also on a mission to get my 2012 Project Life Album finished and my 2013 PL Album up to date.

Today I have a fun spread for my 2012 album that includes a couple of inserts in addition to the 2-page spread plus lots and lots of fun polaroid accents created from the Simple Stories Sn@p! Collection. So very, very fun!

Project Life 2012 | Week Twenty:

Left Side:

I was inspired by all the fun polaroid-style printed 4x6 cards and 12x12 patterned paper in the collection and even cut several frames from the 12x12 polaroid paper to layer on top of printed designs to give the illusion of stacks of polaroid frames. ;)

Stamped accents, sticker "washi" tape and random sequins add to the fun factor on this spread and keep the dimnesional embellishments to a minimum, which I love.

I added lots of stamping to the title card. Even the center of the camera polaroid is a round Sn@p sticker with a round stamped text image stamped inside. Don't be afraid to customize those pre-printed accents and embellishments to make your PL and scrapbook pages YOU.

More examples of polaroid accents...

This Simple Stories Sn@p Collection is incredible to work with and can mix and match with so many other products in the ol' scrap stash! 

Inserts close ups:

I used the Becky Higgins 5x7 Vertical Page Protector to include a birth announcement and the BH Design H Page Protector for the graduation announcements we received this year.

I included some October Afternoon accents with the Sn@p ones... works great together!

I also printed journlaing on one of the Sn@p stickers and used the Tiny Attacher to secure the sticker to the 3x4 Sn@p card.

Right side:

More stamping and computer journlaing on the Sn@p 3x4 cards...

and of course more fun polaroid frames....

No photo(s)?

No problem!

I used memorabilia and Sn@p accents, papers, etc. + stamps to create an insert that tells our story instead! 

LINKED SUPPLIES:

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OTHER SUPPLIES:

• Studio Calico/Hero Arts PL Adventure Stamp Set
• Studio Calico "Hey Project Life" Stamp Set *exclusive to 2Peas*
• Studio Calico Sock Hop Add On Kit Leather Jacket Stamp Set 
• Studio Calico Cut It Out Class Stamp Set
• Studio Calico Planetarium Scrapbook Kit Add On Lyra Stamp Set
• Studio Calico Planetarium Scrapbook Kit Add On Orion Stamp Set
• Studio Calico Hello Forever Spencer's Project Life Stamp Set
• Studio Calico Spencer's Project Life Add On "Today Noted" Stamp Set
• Studio Calico Neverland Scrapbook Kit Add On Hook Stamp Set
• Studio Calico Front Row Project Life Kit Stamp Set
• Studio Calico Block Party Project Life Kit Stamp Set

PROJECT LIFE 2012 | FULL LISTING

• Title Page
• Getting Started. December 25-31, 2011
• Week One
• Week Two
• Week Three
• Week Four
• Week Five
• Week Six
• Week Seven
• Week Eight
• Week Nine
• Week Ten
• Week Eleven
• Week Twelve
• Week Thirteen
• Week Fourteen
• Week Fifteen
• Week Sixteen
• Week Seventeen
• Week Eighteen
• Week Nineteen
• Week Twenty
• Week Forty-Eight
• Week Forty-Nine

Project Life is a memory keeping system by Becky Higgins. Click HERE to learn how you can start recording your family memories with Project Life.

 

May Studio AE Blog Hop from Technique Tuesday

Welcome to the May 2013 Studio AE Blog Hop!

This month we're featuring, Heartfelt by Ali Edwards, the Studio AE stamp set for May.

Today I have a Project Life share featuring all stamped journaling/embellishment cards showcasing a masking technique and/or distressing.

Project Life 2013 | Week Three:

I wanted to focus on the stamping for my week 3 spread so I kept the supplies to a minimum of stamps + white paper + ink. Then I threw in a few wood veneer shapes, washi tape  and stickers for embellishment and interest.

To see how I stamped the cards keep scrolling down... there's a video! ;)

The left side of the spread showcases the "Week 3" Title Card plus photos and stamped journaling cards. I left the one pocket from Week Two open on this spread to allow it to show through.

Stamped journaling cards from the left side of the spread:

Right side of the spread:

Because I knew I wanted to feature the journaling card stamp from this month's Studio AE stamp set I purposely chose a sheet protector with pockets that would work with the horizontal landscape... however, I didn't really have enough content to warrant the entire sheet protector so I cut it down (see video). Don't be afraid to alter your sheet protectors to work for you!

Right side stamped journaling cards:

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LINKED SUPPLIES:

Neenah Solar White Cardstock @simon Memories of Home November Studio AE Clear Stamp Limited Edition @2peas Technique Tuesday Studio AE Monthly Clear Stamp Program, November 2012, Memories of Home @ellen Memories of Home Studio AE Nov 2012 Studio AE Super Fantastic February 2013 @2peas Studio AE January 2013 Super Fantastic Stamps @ellen Studio AE Super Fantastic Stamp Set @ellen The Story Of By Ali Edwards @2peas Technique Tuesday Clear Stamps, The Story Of by Ali Edwards @ellen Ali Edwards Clear Stamps THE STORY OF @simon Tick Tock By Ali Edwards @2peas Technique Tuesday Clear Stamps, Tick Tock by Ali Edwards @ellen Ali Edwards Clear Stamps TICK TOCK @simon Days of the Week Stamps Technique Tuesday Clear Stamps, Days of the Week by Ali Edwards Days of the Week Stamps Ali Edwards Just Awesome Tabs by Ali Edwards @ellen Ali Edwards Clear Stamps JUST AWESOME TABS @simon Just Awesome Tabs by Ali Edwards @simon Ali Edwards Clear Stamps HELLO @simon Hello By Ali Edwards Clear Stamps @2peas Technique Tuesday Clear Stamps, Hello by Ali Edwards @ellen Technique Tuesday Clear Stamps, From the Heart by Ali Edwards @ellen Ali Edwards Clear Stamps FROM THE HEART @simon Ali Edwards From The Heart By Ali Edwards Clear Stamps @2peas This Life Stamp Sentiments Tabs Stamps Sentiment Tabs Stamps Technique Tuesday Clear Stamps FILL IN THE BLANK Teri Anderson @simon Technique Tuesday Fill In The Blank @2peas Technique Tuesday Clear Stamps, Fill in the Blank @ellen Avery Elle Clear Stamps, Count on It @ellen Avery Elle Clear Stamps COUNT ON IT Set @simon Impression Obsession Canvas Background Stamp Spatter Memories Black Ink Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Pale Tomato @ellen Hero Arts Pale Tomato Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Shadow Ink Pale Tomato Hero Arts Soft Cantaloupe Shawdow Ink Pad @2peas Shadow Ink Soft Cantalope Hero Arts Shadow Ink, Soft Cantaloupe @ellen Bubble Gum Mid-Tone Ink Hero Arts Bubble Gum Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @ellen Hero Arts Bubble Gum Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Soft Sand Shadow Ink Hero Arts Shadow Ink, Soft Sand @ellen Hero Arts Shadow Ink, Soft Sand @2peas Hero Arts Shadow Ink, Soft Brown @2peas Hero Arts Shadow Ink, Soft Brown @ellen Soft Brown Ink Judikins Eclipse Art Masking Tape Roll @simon Simon Says Stamp Mini Hearts @simon Hearts & Arrows Hearts & Arrows Freckled Fawn Wood Chips Arrows @simon Freckled Fawn Red Cancy Stripe Washi Tape Heidi Swapp Sentiment Stickers @2peas Corner Chomper Tim Holtz, Tiny Attacher @ellen Tiny Attacher Tiny Attacher

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OTHER SUPPLIES:

• Studio Calico Stamp Set ("twenty-thirteen")
• washi tapes from my stash

PROJECT LIFE 2013 | FULL LISTING (with links):

• Title Page 
• Bonus Page | backside of title page (coming soon)
• Week One
• Week Two
• Week Three
• Week Nine

LEARN MORE ABOUT PROJECT LIFE

Project Life is a memory keeping system by Becky Higgins. Click HERE to learn how you can start recording your family memories with Project Life.

I am using many exclusive components of the Studio Calicio Project Life Kits Subscription for my 2013 Project Life album. Click HERE to learn more.

Looking to pick up some new stamps to add to your collection? Be sure to check out the STAMP SALE at Two Peas for 25% off all stamps! Click the banner below to go stamp shopping!!!

And there's lots of brand new collections available as well! These are my favorites (and I picked up pieces from each of these collections to add to my supply stash!

     

Be sure to check the blogs of all taking part in the Blog Hop today:

• Ali

• Tobi

• Daniela

• Nichol  <------- that's me!

• Laura

• Teri

• Sharyn

A $25 gift certificate to someone who comments during the hop. The winner will be announced on the 15^th on the Technique Tuesday blog. Good luck!

Simon Says Stamp | Kelly Purkey PROJECT KIT June/July 2013

I wanted to pop in today to share that Kelly Purkey's Project Kit for June/July 2013 can be reserved, right now, right HERE.

If you ordered and loved Kelly's first Project Kit (April/May 2013) at Simon Says Stamp or you were disappointed because it sold out so fast you will want to run, not walk, to get the June/July Project Kit and here's why...

This kit is even better (IMO) than the first (and that is hard to do because the first kit was ah-mazing!)! A brand new exclusive stamp set, double sided 3x4 cards, letterpress cards, exclusive badges and so much more! For a full list of contents included in this amazing kit, click HERE.

Due to the exclusive nature of the products, there are limited quantities available.  June/July Kits will begin shipping on May 27.

Kelly not only has the new Project Kit for us but TONS of new stamps and other exclusive product at Simon Says Stamp! Check out all the new wonderful, exciting new goodies....

RESERVE Kelly Purkey PROJECT KIT JUNE & JULY 2013 @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamp CALENDAR @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps GOLD STAR @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps LIKE A BOSS @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps MAKE A WISH @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps RIGHT NOW @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps SIZZLE ON Bacon @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps ROBYN Alphabet Numbers @simon Kelly Purkey KPBG8 OH SNAP Set of 6 Flair Badges @simon Kelly Purkey KPBG9 FEED ME Set of 6 Flair Badges @simon Kelly Purkey KPBG7 BACON LOVE Set of 6 Flair Badges @simon Kelly Purkey KPST07 LABEL STICKERS EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL 6" x 12" @simon Kelly Purkey KPST06 LABEL STICKERS RISE & SHINE 6" x 12" @simon Kelly Purkey KPST05 ALPHABET STICKERS TEAL BLUE 6" x 12" @simon Kelly Purkey KPST04 ALPHABET STICKERS GRAY 6" x 12" @simon Kelly Purkey KPST08 ALPHABET STICKERS CREAM 6" x 12" @simon Kelly Purkey KPST03 ALPHABET STICKERS RED 6" x 12" @simon Kelly Purkey Stencils Set WORD CIRCLES @simon Kelly Purkey Stencil TRIANGLES @simon Kelly Purkey Stencil MAGIC @simon Kelly Purkey Stencil HEART @simon Kelly Purkey Stencil CHEVRON @simon Kelly Purkey Stencil BUBBLES @simon

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I will be playing with the Project Kit as soon as it arrives in my mailbox... I can't wait!

Want to see what I created with the first KP Project Kit?

• Project Life 2013 | Week One

Wishing everyone a fabulous day!

p.s. And don't forget to check back tomorrow for another Studio AE Blog Hop! (that means lots of new stamping ideas featuring Ali Edwards' latest Studio AE stamp set and a giveaway!!!) See you then!

Shoot For The Stars Card (a graduation card)

I've got another graduation card to share today.

This one's for a high school grad who worked for my husband and with our daughter and she was such a good example and friend to our girl. They enjoyed going out for lunch on Saturdays and she even came to a Christmas Cookie decorating party my daughter had a couple years ago even though it was a bunch of young girls. :) She really loved seeing my studio and enjoys paper crafting too and when I saw this cute Saturated Canary Grad Girl digi stamp image I knew this would be perfect for a graduation card for her!

I resized and printed the image on Neenah Solar White Cardstock and colored it in with Copic Markers.

These are the markers I used:

I added some glitter accents with the Sakura Clear Glitter Pen and made the eyes pop with Ranger Glossy Accents.

To add some interest to the white background I used an idea I saw on THIS BLOG awhile back where she used the star border stamp from a Kelly Purkey stamp set and slightly curved it on a block before stamping. Then she stamped it a couple times before re-inking. I simply masked off my colored image and repeated her idea on my card! Then I added a stamped greetings both on the front of the card....

... and an additional greeting on the inside of the card.

A couple of strips of patterned paper, some thin ribbon and star gems complete the design!

LINKED SUPPLIES:

Pebbles Inc WALNUT GROVE 6 x 6 Paper Pad @simon Pebbles Walnut Grove 6X6 Paper Pad @2peas Simple Stories Sn@p! Color Vive 6x6 Paper Pad @2peas Simple Stories Sn@p! Color Vive 6x6 Paper Pad @simon Neenah Solar White Cardstock @simon Saturated Canary Grad Girl 2013 Mama Elephant Clear Stamps, On Target @ellen Mama Elephant On Target Stamps @2peas Mama Elephant On Target Stamp Set @simon Simon Says Clear Stamps You @simon You Can Do Anything @simon Simon Says Clear Stamps HAPPY EVERYDAY @simon Simon Says Clear Stamps COME SAIL AWAY by Kelly Purkey @simon Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Pale Tomato @ellen Hero Arts Pale Tomato Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Shadow Ink Pale Tomato Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Cornflower @ellen Hero Arts Cornflower Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Shadow Ink Cornflower Blue Shadow Ink Navy Hero Arts Navy Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Navy @ellen Memories Black Ink Clear Glitter Pen Doodlebug RED WHITE & BLUE STAR Assorted Jewels @simon Doodlebug Stars & Stripes Star Jewels @2peas Ranger Glossy Accents @ellen Glossy Accents Corner Chomper

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Links to other Graduation Card Ideas:

• 2012 Graduation Cards made with KBS die cuts
• Graduation Card (made with Hero Arts layering papers)
• The World Is Your Oyster Card

Have a good one!

The World Is Your Oyster (a graduation card)

It's May...

...which means it's time for graduations again.

Which means it's time for me to create some cards for the new grads in which to slip in a little $$$. ;)

This year I have several cards to make and for my first graduation share I have a more masculine-feeling card for a college grad:

I've been dying to use thie Hero Arts Map of America background stamp and when it dawned on me that using Kelly Purkey's Come Sail Away with Me stamp set with the Map of America would make a great graduation-style kind of card!

I stamped the map background on some watercolor paper so I could make a fun watercolor-ish background...

I dabbed Tim Holtz Peacock Feathers and Evergreen Bough Distress Inks on the Ranger Craft Mat and spritzed them with water using a Ranger Mini Mister for a more water downed effect. Then I took the Detailer Water Brush and started coloring in the water portion of the background...

... I used Tim Holtz Shabby Shutters, Mowed Lawn, Tea Dye and Walnut Stain inks the same way to color in the land.... I love the way the watercolor background looks on this map background. More realistic and so, so lovely!

I added a darker brown border using the Walnut Stain Distress Ink and then cut out the framed map background.

I used the Impression Obsession Scratches background with Walnut Stain Distress Ink to give the entire background a more distressed appearance.

The edge distresser gives great texture to the edges...

A coffee stain ring is always a great distressing addition to a distressed style project!

I die cut a label from some woodgrain paper from the Pebbles Lakeside 6x6 Paper Pad using the Simon Says Stamp Apothecary Label die.

I added distressing with the Impression Obsession Spatter stamp and the Tea Dye and Walnut Stain Distress Inks. Then I added the greeting from Kelly Purkey's Come Sail Away With Me Stamp Set.

Using the Foam Blending Tool and the Walnut Stain Distress Ink, I added color to the edges of the die cut to add texture and depth.

A star embellishment finishes off the greeting. 

The banners at the top of the card were die cut using the My Favorite Things Fishtail Flags Die(s) and patterned paper from the new Crate Paper The Pier and American Crafts Soho Garden 6x6 Paper Pads. 

I distressed them in the same way as the greeting and added a stamped anchor to the larger flag. Then I stamped them to the top of the map...

I finished the card by stamping greetings inside the card using Hero Arts inks.

There you have it: a masculine-style graduation card. This would work for other celebrations as well (Father's Day, Birthday, etc.).

LINKED SUPPLIES:

Crate Paper THE PIER 6 x 6 Paper Pad @simon Crate Paper The Pier 6X6 Paper Pad @2peas Pebbles Lakeside 6X6 Paper Pad @2peas Pebbles Inc LAKESIDE 6 x 6 Paper Pad @simon American Crafts Soho Garden 6x6 Paper Pad @ellen Simon Says Stamp White WATERCOLOR PAPER 6 x 9 @simon Map of America Stamp Cling Map of America Hero Arts Map of America Cling Stamp @2peas Simon Says Clear Stamps COME SAIL AWAY by Kelly Purkey @simon Simon Says Clear Stamps You @simon Back to School Stamps Studio Calico ClearDesign, Back to School from Hero Arts @ellen Hero Arts Back To School Clear Stamp Set Co Branded With Studio Calico @2peas Spatter Impression Obsession Scratches Background Stamp Hero Arts Tide Pool Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Tide Pool @ellen Hero Arts Tide Pool Mid-Tone Ink Hero Arts Wet Cement Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Wet Cement @ellen Wet Cement Mid-Tone Ink Memento Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad, Tuxedo Black @ellen Memories Black Ink Evergreen Bough Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Evergreen Bough @ellen Peacock Feathers Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Peacock Feathers @ellen Tim Holtz Shabby Shutters Distress Ink Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Shabby Shutters @ellen Mowed Lawn Distress Ink Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Mowed Lawn @ellen Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad TEA DYE Brown Ranger @simon Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Tea Dye @ellen Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad WALNUT STAIN Brown Ranger TIM @simon Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Walnut Stain @ellen Ranger Ink Blending Tool @ellen Ink Blending Tool Inkssentials Mini Mister (Lot of 3) Ranger Mini Mister, Individual @ellen Tim Holtz Water Brush, Detailer Brush Nib @ellen Tim Holtz DETAILER WATER BRUSH Ranger Watercoloring TIP @simon Basic Grey Basics Brass Stars Metal Studs @2peas BasicGrey BRASS STARS Metal Studs @simon Basic Grey Basics, Metal Studs, Brass Stars @ellen Big Shot My Favorite Things Fishtail Flag Dies Apothecary Labels Dies Paper Distressor Paper Distresser, Tim Holtz @ellen Tiny Attacher Tiny Attacher Tim Holtz, Tiny Attacher @ellen

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Here's a couple of links to other gradution cards I've made (and really love) over the years:

• 2012 Graduation Cards made with KBS die cuts
• Graduation Card (made with Hero Arts layering papers)

Have an awesome day!

New Kerri Bradford Studio Kit + Sneak Peek

I'm so, so, so excited about this new kit from Kerri Bradford!

You can purchase the kit for only $4 HERE.

I love die cut frames for my scrapbooking and Project Life albums and these sliders die cuts are an incredible addition to my KBS die cut collection! You will be seeing these a lot because when I love a product, I over use it....

Like the instant frames and freebie negative frames below:

FREEBIE Negative Frame @kbs This & That: Love This & That: Family

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Now is a great time to pick up those KBS Kits with backgrounds and titles that you have on your wish lists! Just take a gander through the STORE and look for the Sale tags. (Excludes the most recent Say What 4.)

I've been playing working on a Project Life layout spread today featuring Kerri's designs and will be sharing it soon. I always like to virtually "lay out" the die cut elements I'm using prior to cutting anything out to make sure everything works and is sized correctly. Here's a little sneak peek of what I was doing in the Silhouette Cameo software:

Like the look of that awesome little geotag with "you are here" phrase? 

You can download it FREE today only right HERE.

Have a good one!

Project Life 2013 | Week Two

Week Two Project Life showcases one of my very favorite patterned papers from the Dear Lizzy 5th & Frolic Collection, Little Moments. The polaroid background is so much fun that this is the second project I've created using it! If you want to see the other project, click HERE.

I started my page with the backside of Week One (Becky Higgins Design J) for the left side of the layout and I wanted to have more pockets for this spread, I used Design F for the right side. Instead of adding a 4x6 insert in the one slot, I used 2 - 3x4 inserts instead.

I took my favorite Dear Lizzy paper and cut it up giving me lots of individual polaroid "frames" to work with. Almost every pockets showcases a polaroid frame except for the week title card (Studio Calico) and the pocket with the clear printed insert.

Here's a peek at the page in progress:

I cut down a bunch of 6x6 patterned papers to fit the pockets on the spread and then layed the polaroid frames, stamps and a die cut or two on top to see how if I liked how the page looked before committing to stamping and gluing anything down.

I thought that the washi tape added a fun element to the page making the frames appear to be "taped in place".  

I layered some sequins, gems, clips and/or stamped die cuts on top of each frame.

I used a wide assortment of stamps for my page. A little Mama Elephant, little Ali Edwards, a little Studio Calico.... love, love, love.

I used a 3x4 printed card from Studio Calico for my weekly title card. I used stamps to customize the week and to show which days the spread covers. 

Stamps + Project Life = Happy Pages!

I added a stamped banner and a little star gem to this Studio Calico printed insert. I'm going to leave the backside of this pocket empty so it's see-through for both weeks 2 and 3. I love see-through pockets.

LINKED SUPPLIES:

Dear Lizzy 5th & Frolic Collection Pack Little Moments Lane Paper Crate Paper Party Day Paper Pad @2peas Crate Paper Party Day 6x6 Paper Pad @simon Crate Paper Party Day 6x6 Paper Pad @ellen Studio Calico SUNDRIFTER 6 x 6 Paper Pack @simon Studio Calico Sundrifter 6x6 Paper Pad @ellen Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm 6X6 Paper Pad @2peas American Crafts Dear Lizzy LUCKY CHARM 6 x 6 PAPER PAD @simon Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm 6x6 Paper Pad @ellen American Crafts Amy Tangerine Yes Please 6x6 Paper Pad @simon American Crafts Amy Tangerine Yes Please 6x6 Paper Pad @ellen American Crafts Yes, Please Amy Tangerine 6X6 Paper Pad @2peas Ali Edwards Just Awesome Tabs by Ali Edwards @ellen Ali Edwards Clear Stamps JUST AWESOME TABS @simon Just Awesome Tabs by Ali Edwards @simon Technique Tuesday Clear Stamps, Days of the Week by Ali Edwards Days of the Week Stamps Days of the Week Stamps Ali Edwards Clear Stamps THE STORY OF @simon The Story Of By Ali Edwards @2peas Technique Tuesday Clear Stamps, The Story Of by Ali Edwards @ellen Technique Tuesday In A Nutshell Stamps @ellen Technique Tuesday In A Nutshell Stamps @2peas Technique Tuesday Clear Stamps IN A NUTSHELL @simon Mama Elephant Clear Stamp SAY WHAT Set @simon Mama Elephant Say What Stamps @2peas Mama Elephant Type It @2peas Mama Elephant Clear Stamps, Today Was @ellen Mama Elephant Today Was Clear Stamp Set @simon Mama Elephant Clear Stamp TRIFECTA @simon Mama Elephant Clear Stamps, Trifecta @ellen Mama Elephant Trifecta Stamp Set @2peas Mama Elephant Smitten Stamp Set @2peas Mama Elephant Clear Stamps, Smitten @ellen Mama Elephant Smitten Stamp Set @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps INSTALOVE @simon Kelly Purkey Clear Stamps LET'S GO @simon Simon Says Clear Stamps COME SAIL AWAY by Kelly Purkey @simon Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Wet Cement @ellen Hero Arts Wet Cement Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Wet Cement Mid-Tone Ink Hero Arts Shadow Ink, Soft Yellow @ellen Hero Arts Soft Yellow Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Hero Arts Soft Yellow Shadow Ink @simon Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Pale Tomato @ellen Hero Arts Pale Tomato Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Shadow Ink Pale Tomato Hero Arts Shadow Ink Soft Pool @simon Hero Arts Soft Pool Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Hero Arts Shadow Ink, Soft Pool @ellen Hero Arts Tide Pool Mid-Tone Shadow Ink Pad @2peas Hero Arts Shadow Ink: Mid-Tone, Tide Pool @ellen Yellow Chevron Teal & White Diagonal Stripe Washi Freckled Fawn Aqua/Pink Hearts Washi Tape @2peas

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OTHER SUPPLIES:

• "January" Card, "Make Something Today" Clear Card by Studio Calico
• sequins, silver star by Studio Calico
• "instalove" stamp, "this makes me smile" stamp, double hearts stamp, "documented on" stamp by Studio Calico

PROJECT LIFE 2013 | FULL LISTING (with links)

• Title Page 
• Bonus Page | backside of title page (coming soon)
• Week One
• Week Two
• Week Nine

LEARN MORE ABOUT PROJECT LIFE

Project Life is a memory keeping system by Becky Higgins. Click HERE to learn how you can start recording your family memories with Project Life.

I am using many exclusive components of the Studio Calicio Project Life Kits Subscription for my 2013 Project Life album. Click HERE to learn more.

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