Vintage Lace Valentine

The soft colors of this vintage valentine look so pretty together.  The paper doily adds just the right romantic touch to my handmade valentine.

The inspiration for my card came from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  The new set used here is Hearts A Flutter and it's coordinating framelits dies.  Too cute!  (Another card coming soon using more of that same set.)

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Stamps:  Hearts A Flutter (129249[W]; 129252[C]; Bundle with the framelits for a 15% savings!), Pennant Parade (sentiment).
Ink:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Paper:  Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette, Naturals DSP
Accessories:  Paper Doilies (129399), Pool Party Seam Binding Ribbon, Pink Pirouette Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Basic Pearl, Basic Rhinestone
Tools:  Sticky Strip, 1" Circle Punch, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Big Shot

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Have fun with creativity as you create special Valentines for your favorite people.

~Renae

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all my stamping friends and anyone who enjoys creativity.  Here's to a new year full of new opportunities to be creative and enjoy life and friendships.

This stamp is from the assortment of single stamps offered through Stampin' Up! for a limited time; New Years (132336).  The image was stamped in VersaMark and heat embossed in gold.  I used a Basic Black card base, Brushed Gold and Whisper White card sock, and Champagne Glimmer Paper.  The stars were punched from a retired punch, and the scallop was cut using the Big Shot and the Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die (120893).  A bit of 1/8" Black Taffeta Ribbon (119261) finishes it off.

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I wish you a happy and healthy new year,

Renae

Joyous Christmas Tags

Christmas season is now officially upon us and we are in the fray of getting those precious gifts ready and packaged up nicely for those we love.  Every package deserves a handmade gift tag!

These adorable tags are made using the Joyous Christmas Tags stamp set and the coordinating oval Designer Frames embossing folder (123130).  The Raspberry Ripple Stitched Ribbon adds a little color.  Even though my photography is not great , Rudolf has a sparkly nose - just a dot of Dazzling Details Glitter glue in Cherry Cobbler did the trick, and Rhinestone Basic Jewels add some sparkle.

Stamps:  Joyous Celebrations (128066[W]; 128069[C] Holiday Catalog 2012), Pennant Parade (122740[W]; 122742[C])
Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, Garden Green, Soft Suede
Paper:  Raspberry Ripple, Garden Green, Whisper White
Accessories:  Raspberry Ripple 3/8"Stitched Ribbon (126845), Basic Rhinestones (119246), Dazzling Details in Cherry Cobbler (125585), Dimensionals (104430), White Baker's Twine (124262)
Tools:  Designer Frames Embossing Folder (123130), Extra Large Oval Punch (119859), Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882), 1/4" hole punch, Big Shot.

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Take time for yourself, and Create Something Fun today!

~Renae

Silver Star Tree

Nothing says "Christmas" like a pretty Christmas tree.  This single Star Tree stamp from the 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Catalog sets the stage for this clean and simple Christmas Card.

This elegant, yet simple card is the kind you could make several of without spending too much time.  The tree is embossed in Silver Embossing Powder, then sponged with Garden Green.  I used an eye shadow applicator with the sponge on the end (like the kind you get at Saphora to sample their makeup).  That way I had good control at the edges.  

The stars are two sizes, the smaller from the Pennant Parade set, the larger from the Scentsational Season Set, and inked with the new Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stampin' Pad (p. 23 in the Holiday Mini, in case you missed it).

Stamps:  Star Tree (126784), More Merry Messages (126400[W]; 126402[C]), Scentsational Season (121026[W], 121190[C]), Pennant Parade (122740[W]; 122742[C])

Ink:  VersaMark, Garden Green, Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Pad

Paper:  Garden Green, Whisper White, Brushed Silver (100712)

Accessories:  Silver Embossing Powder (109131)

Tools:  Heat Tool (129053)

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Take time for yourself and Create Something Fun today!

~Renae

Scentsational Tags

I love making tags.  They don't take much time, yet they are a like a spectacular mini card front, and  add that unique touch to your gift giving.

With the Big Shot as your companion, these tags are a breeze.  Just cut out the size of back you want from the Labels Collection Framelits Dies, pierce every-other-hole around the edge using the Paper-Piercing guide, then stitch around just like when you were a kid sewing laces in your sewing cards.  You are now ready for the fun Christmas shapes, which are also cut from framelits - this time from the Holiday Collection.  Stamp first, then line up and cut.  I used a couple dimensionals to the back of my gingerbread boy and tree.

If you are like me and love a good deal, then buy the stamp set and coordinating framelits in a money saving bundle!  Thank you Stampin' Up!

Stamps:  Sentsational Season (121026[W]; 121190[C] or bundled with Holiday Collection Framelits 129945[W]; 129945[C])
Ink:  Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Accessories:  Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine (123125), Whisper White Baker's Twine (124262)
Tools:  Labels Collection Framelits (125598), Holiday Collection Framelits (127814 or bundled with coordinating stamp set 129945[W]; 129945[C]), Festive Paper-Piercing Pack (127857), Paper-Piercing Tool (126189), Stampin'Pierce Mat (126199), Big Shot (113439), needle, 1/8" hole punch

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Bring joy to someone you love through your creativity, and Create Something Fun today!

Very Merry Ornament - Mojo261

Bringing on a little Mojo Monday this week.  The design is perfect for showcasing an ornament from the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set.

The Glimmer Paper is cut from the 3-1/2" Circle Die with my trusty Big Shot.  The ornament set has its matching set of Framelits Dies.  Look closely at the ornament, and you might see the tiny pearls across the center design of the ornament, and I also created a little shimmer with the Smooch Spritzer.

If you haven't yet taken advantage of this Ornament Keepsakes Bundle, don't miss the special going on in the month of October.

Stamps:  Ornament Keepsakes (Holiday Mini), More Merry Messages (126400[W]; 126402[C])
Ink:  Elegant Eggplant
Paper:  Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer (124005)
Accessories:  3/8" Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon (109070), Basic Pearls (119247), Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (118772), Dimensionals (104430)
Tools:  Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies (Holiday Mini Catalog), Embossing Folder (Retired), 3-1/2" Circle Die (121811)

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Create a little handmade Christmas joy, and Create Something Fun today!

~Renae

Gently Falling

It must be fall, it is September after all, but the weather says it's still SUMMER!  Love the warm days (and cooler nights).

I had various colors of card stock on my table from projects I was cutting for my classes.  These three colors happened to get stacked together, and I thought, wow, these look great together!  Soft Suede, More Mustard and Baja Breeze.  I added in a little Crumb Cake too for good measure.

Don't let this stamp set intimidate you.  Even though it is a two-step set, the clear mount stamps allow you to "eyeball" the outline (I stamped the inside or color first, then the outline second).  The style of the stamp gives you a little wiggle room and doesn't demand perfection, so close is good enough.  If you want more perfection, then you can always use the stamp-a-ma-jig.

I embossed the background and used a dauber to give it that wonderful aged look.  The new Designer Ribbon Slides featured in the Holiday Mini Catalog are a fun little adornment to my fall card.

Stamps:  Gently Falling (123802 [W]; 123804 [C]), En Frances (109521), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370 [W]; 127802 [C])
Ink:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, More Mustard, Baja Breeze
Paper:  Soft Suede, More Mustard, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla
Accessories:  Designer Ribbon Slides (127834 Holiday Mini), Soft Suede 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon (122967)
Tools:  Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976), Word Window Punch (119857), Sponge Duabers (102892)

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Stretch your imagination and Create Something Fun today!

~Renae