DOstamper STARS #111 - Color My World Christmas

Welcome to another DOstamper STARS Thrusday Challenge.  This week we have a Color My World challenge.

 

 

I took a very Christmas interpretation of these colors.  I couldn't seem to make the Basic Black work for me, so I used Early Espresso instead (hope that is OK).  When the Hardwood background stamp came out in the annual catalog, I couldn't get enough.  I haven't used as much lately, so it seemed like the time.  I stamped the Hardwood background in Early Espresso on Natural White cardstock.

 

I stamped the wreath in three colors - Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive and Real Red.  Using two greens helps give some dimension to the leaves.  I then cut it out using the coordinating framelits.

 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

 

Robyn Rasset: Wood You Be Mine card

Judy Strickling: Cheerful Tags card

Miriam Bollinger: Today & Everyday card

Sharon Bennett: Pillow Box

Dawn Olchefske:  Ornate Tag Punch Treat

 

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

Stamps:  Good Greetings, Hardwood, Wonderous Wreath

Paper:  Natural White, Whisper White, Early Espresso

Ink:  Real Red, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso

Other:  Wonderous Wreath Framelits

DOstamper STARS #107

It's Thursday again.  Time for another DOstamper STARS Challenge.  This week we have a photo-inspired Home Sweet Home Challenge. 

I was inspired by the colors and the simple design of the cookies. Normally, I don't think about stamping my DSP (not really sure why - probably because it is so great to begin with).  But then I saw a technique on Pinterest of stamping the Back to Black DSP with the Polka Dot stamp from the Dotty Angles stamp set.  For my card, I chose Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight as my colors and stamped them on the leaf/floral paper.  Doesn't that make them look like fall leaves?

I then used two of the actual leaf stamps from the Fall Fest stamp set to stamp around the greeting.  I added some Pumpkin Pie ribbon and some Basic Black Candy Dots to finish the card.

Here I did the same technique with more spring-like colors.  I used Pink Pirouette, Strawberry Slush and Pear Pizzazz to stamp the polka dots on the same sheet of DSP.  Now they look more like flowers to me.  I stamped some flowers from the Petite Petals stamp set around my greeting and added some silver ribbon and rhinestones.

Hope you liked my cards today.  Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

• Dawn Olchefske:  Fall Frame card
• Sharon Bennett: Color Me Autumn Gift card
• Robyn Rasset: Fun Fall Thanks card 
• Miriam Bollinger:  World of Dreams Thank You card

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

Stamps:  Good Greetings, Fall Fest/Petite Petals, Dotty Angles

Paper:  Back to Black DSP, Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie/Strawberry Slush

Ink:  Jet Black Stazon, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight/Strawberry Slush, Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz 

Other:  Neutrals Candy Dots, Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Taffeta Ribbon/Silver 1/4" Taffeta Ribbon, Jewels Basic Rhinestones

DOstamper STARS #106 - Trim the Tree

Hello.  Welcome to another DOstamper STARS Thursday Challenge.  This week we have a Sketch Pad challenge.

 

 

I know - you are looking at my card and thinking - where are the squares?  Well, I took a little liberty with the sketch and made them trees instead.  I am loving the Trim the Tree DSP stack.  It has so many great colors for the holidays.  I prefer the traditional reds and greens for Christmas, so this is perfect for me.

 

I added a banner stamped with the Good Greetings stamp set and a silver button tied with Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine for the finishing touch.

Hope you like my card.  Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

Dawn Olchefske: Maritime card

Sharon Bennett: Cheerful Tags card

Robyn Rasset:  Something for Baby card

Connie Plaumann: Holiday Home card

Miriam Bollinger:  Back to Black card

Judy Strickling: Project Life Holiday card

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

 

Stamps:  Good Greetings

Paper:  Trim the Tree DSP, Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Cherry Cobbler

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler

Other:  Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, Silver Buttons

DOstamper STARS - #105 - Tent Fold Card

Happy Thursday.  Time again for another DOstamper STARS Challenge.  This week we have a Color My World challenge.

 

Today I featuring these cute pumpkins just in time for Halloween.  How can it be the end of October already?  We are getting ready for trick-or-treating at my house.  My 6 year old son is going to dress up as Batman and my 4 year old son will be Spiderman.  They are too excited.

 

Today's card is made using the Tent Fold technique.  Here are the measurements for making this card base.

1.  Start with a card base cut 4 1/4" x 8 1/2"
2.  Score at 4 1/4"
3.  Fold in half on the score line.
4.  Cut a second piece measuring 3 1/4" x 4 1/2".
5.  Using the piece cut in Step 4, apply adhesive to the lower half of the layer attach to the card base.  Tip:  When adhering this layer to the card base, check that the overall height of the card does not exceed 5 1/2".  This will allow the card to fit in a standard envelope.

 

 

I cut out the small pumpkin using the Fun Fall Framelits and embossed the Bermuda Bay layer using the Polka Dots TIEF.

 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Find even more inspiration from my fellow STARS.

 

Dawn Olchefske:  Birthday Pennants Card

Sharon Bennett: Halloween Treat Bag

Robyn Rasset: Fun Fall Ghost Card 

Connie Plaumann: Fall Fest Treat Bag

Miriam Bollinger: Love & Sympathy Card

Judy Strickling: Flower Patch Birthday Card

Jan Carlson: Age Awareness Birthday Card

 

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

Stamps:  Good Greetings, Fall Fest

Paper:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Bermuda Bay

Ink:  Stazon Jet Black, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive

Other:  Basic Black 1/4" Taffeta Ribbon, Neutrals Candy Dots, Fun Fall Framelits, Polka Dot TIEF

DOstamper STARS #103 - Joy Fold Card

Hello.  Welcome to another DOstamper STARS Challenge.  This week is a Sketch Pad challenge.

Two weeks ago, I started a Saturday card series featuring a One Sheet Wonder template that I created, combined with fun folds, to create 15 different cards.  If you have not seen it yet, check out this link.  One of the folding techniques is the Joy Fold card.  This fold is easier than its look and adds such as an impact to your card.

Here are the folding instructions: 

1. Cut card base to 4 1/4" x 8 1/2"
2. Score:  5 1/2"
3. Cut second pieces of card stock to 3" x 8"
4. Score:  4"
5. Adhere 4" x 5 1/4" piece of DSP to inside of card.
6. Add adhesive to the back of the smaller card base and adhere to the main card base.  Make sure the fold of the smaller card is opening to the right.
7. See tutorial if you need more information:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/joy_fold_card/

Hope you will try this technique.  Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

• Dawn Olchefske:  Tag Talk Boy or Girl card
• Sharon Bennett: Truly Grateful card
• Robyn Rasset:  Fall Fest card
• Heidi Vinkemeier:  Flower Patch card
• Connie Plaumann:  Trim The Tree cards
• Miriam Bollinger: Perfect Pennants card
• Angela O'Neil: Motley Monsters DSP card

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

Stamps:  Good Greetings

Paper:  Trim the Tree DSP, Whisper White, Early Espresso

Ink:  Early Espresso, Sahara Sand

Other:  Early Espresso 1/4" Taffeta Ribbon

By the Soft Sky Tide

Hello.  For my card share today, I am using the sketch at Freshly Made Sketches. 

 

I can't believe it is the end of July already.  It feels like summer just started here in Wisconsin, but I am already thinking about the kids going back to school and the start of autumn.  My card features the By the Tide stamp set from Stampin' Up.  The images are beach/sea related.  Stamping these great images can make summer last all year long.

 

 

I paired Soft Sky with Early Espresso cardstock - I love that combination.  The images are stamped in Chocolate Chip and Soft Sky ink.

 

 

I didn't quite follow the sketch, but I love the way this card turned out.  Hope you like my card.  Thanks for stopping by. 

 

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

 

Stamps: By the Tide, Work of Art, Good Greetings

Paper:  Whisper White, Soft Sky, Early Espresso

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Soft Sky, Early Espresso

Other:  Linen Thread