Stampin' an Ink Trail: Trim the Tree DSP

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

DOstamper STARS Challenge #112

Happy Thursday!! The countdown to Christmas is on. Can you believe that Christmas is only a week away - yikes!! This week we are featuring a Sketch Pad Challenge.

I really wanted to make my own Christmas tags this year. This sketch challenge was just the inspiration I needed to get my tags done.

I started with a 2" x 3 1/2" piece of cardstock punched with the Scallop Tag Topper Punch. I then added a 1/2" strip of DSP from the Trim the Tree Paper Stack. These tags were a great way for me to use up some of my scraps. For this tag I added the Cherry Cobbler Chevron ribbon tied with Linen Thread .

Here are some more of my tags. You can use any stamps, trims, washi tape, etc. you have available. No sense saving this stuff for next Christmas - you know there will be new stuff next year.

Here is my "Frozen" version to add to my nieces' gifts. These don't really follow the sketch, but I like how they turned out. I added some sequins and rhinestones to give these sparkle.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I hope you will give these tags a try. Visit my fellow STARS for more inspiration.

Robyn Rasset: Lotus Blossom Anniversary Card

Miriam Bollinger: Sketched Birthday Card

Sharon Bennett: Mingle All the Way Card

Dawn Olchefske: You Plus Me Card

All items Stampin' Up unless noted.

Stamps: Festival of Trees, Christmas Bliss, Endless Wishes

Paper: Early Espresso, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand, Trim the Tree DSP, Whisper White, Gold Foil

Ink: Early Espresso, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand

Other: Scallop Tag Topper Punch, Cherry Cobbler Chevron Ribbon, Linen Thread, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Early Espresso Cotton Ribbon, Gold 1/8" Ribbon

Thursday, November 6, 2014

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

Thursday, October 16, 2014

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:

Cut card base to 4 1/4" x 8 1/2"
Score: 5 1/2"
Cut second pieces of card stock to 3" x 8"
Score: 4"
Adhere 4" x 5 1/4" piece of DSP to inside of card.
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.
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

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

DOstamper STARS #100 and Blog Candy!!

Hello. Welcome to another Thursday DOstamper STARS Challenge. This is Challenge #100!! Hooray!! And on top of that, I have some blog candy to give away. We are featuring a sketch challenge this week.

Here is my first Christmas card of the year:

I thought I would try using a fun fold for this special challenge. I am using the Double Dutch Fold. It is actually a lot easier than it looks. Here are the instructions for the card base:

1. Cut two pieces measuing 4 3/16" x 9" and 2" x 8 1/2"
2. Score the first piece at 5 1/2". Score the second piece at 2 1/8" and 6 3/8".
3. Layer the first piece over the second piece. Adhere the pieces together on the backside.
4. Embellish!
5. Here is a link if you need more help: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/doubledutchfold/

I actually made the card base in the first Step 4 3/16" (that is just less than 4 1/4") x 9 1/2". This allowed me to use the Scallop Edge Border Punch.

Here is the card with the top panel open:

Here is the card with all panels open:

Now, for the blog candy. Leave a comment below by midnight Sunday, September 28 and you will be entered for a chance to win this card as well as a pack of Essentials Hardware Clips.