Scallop Punch Flower

I saw this flower on YOU Tube one day and just had to learn how to do it. Today was that day, I was surprised how easy it really is to do. I used the new Stampin Up Scallop Punch to make this great big Orange flower, added a retired SU Brown brad for the center. SU ribbon, Butterflies Sizzlits, and Polka Dots Embossing folder. I will be making more of these flowers, they are just so cute. 

July Stamp Club Make n Take

This month stamp club was a lot of fun, helping everyone who was going to convention ready and doing this lovely Make n Take, that Terri E. had ready for us. I had a lot of fun learning how to make the Christmas Tree pop up. It is time consuming, but worth it when you are done. Thanks Terri. 

Dawn's Craft Place: Candy Blog Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dawn's Craft Place: Candy Blog Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This Candy is to celebrate at http://www.kelliewinnell.com/  you have until Aug. 16th to add your name and join in on all the fun. Good Luck everyone.

WELCOME TO VC ROCKS BLOG HOP III

This month we are featuring Stampin Up items from the new 2010-2011 catalog.  I know you will be as excited as I am over all the new colors, stamp sets, and much more. If you arrived here from the very

creative Angela's Walter's blog at: http://www.lifewithawienerdog.blogspot.com/, then you are in the right place.  If not, you can start at the beginning at http://www.vcrocks.blogspot.com/.

The card I have chosen to make is called Glitzy Lace from Technique Junkie. I love mixing different textures and of coarse adding a little Bling is always a good thing. I love doing this technique, it is quick, easy and gives such beautiful results. I love making Vintage Cards and I hope you like the one I created for you.

Supplies: 

Chocolate Chip, Cream Carmel card stock

Lace with a clear design from my stash box

Stamp set:  Vintage Tags

Punch: Oval Scallop, eyelet punch

Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon

SU sticky paper

Stick on pearls (Copper)

Tidy Tray

2 shades of glitter( I used chocolate, and copper)

Recipe:

1.  First I cut my card stock to finished piece size. Then I apply the double-sided tape to      the card stock. Remove protective backing from the adhesive side.

2.  Place the lace over the adhesive-covered card stock, making sure the lace is pulled taut.

3.  Working over a tidy tray sprinkle the first glitter color onto the card stock. Gently press glitter into the adhesive. Tap off excess glitter.

4.  Remove the lace carefully, using caution not to disturb the glitter.

5.  Sprinkle second glitter over the newly exposed adhesive. Note the two colors should not mix.

6.  Tap off excess and press glitter into the card stock. Use as desired.

7. Then I cut a 1 inch strip of Chocolate Chip and use the eyelet punch on one side. This is to make the  flower. (I got the idea  to make the flower  from Kim Schach  flower tutorial). They are gorgeous.

Now for the fun part, attach the ribbon and flower to the faux lace card stock, glue lace card to the second layer and add sentiment and then attached to base card. That is all there is to it.

I hope you are enjoying hopping from blog to blog today. Now it is time for me to get you over to Melanie's blog at: http://www.melanieschulenberg.blogspot.com/. I just know she has something special for you. Please don't hesitate to leave a comment , I enjoy reading each of them.

Blog Candy

Happy Birthday Jodie, she is offering awesome Blog Candy and 5 chances to win. Her Blog is http://inkedinspirations.blogspot.com/ I have Blog Candy 2 but there are many more pictures. Go take a look.

WECLOME TO VC ROCKS BLOG HOP II

If you have arrived here from the very talented Kim's blog: http://www.craftingwithkim.blogspot.com/, then you are in the right place. If not, you can start at the top at http://www.vcrocks.blogspot.com/.

You probably are wondering what VC Rocks is all about. VC ROCKS stands for Virtual Convention and it ROCKS! This is a group of SU Demonstrators and non SU Demonstrators who love to stamp. We get together every year from April through August to hang out and have fun. The group hosts card and 3D swaps, challenges, make-n-takes, training and a virtual hotel. The virtual hotel is similar if you were going to Stampin' Up's annual convention and having roomies. Oops almost forgot the pool boys. The only thing we don't get to do is have Starbucks together every morning. Which is my favorite thing to do. I am not a Stampin' Up Demonstrator but I love participating in this group, meeting new friends, joining swaps and learning new things(such as how to blog hop).

The theme for our blog hop this year was to create a project using retiring colors and /or product from the current Summer Mini Catalog. Now onto what I have made for you, I love making and receiving Vintage cards. Wasn't Stampin'Up clever to give us Elements of Style this summer. I am making all kinds of vintage, shabby chic cards with it.

Supplies:

Soft Suede and Very Vanilla cardstock

Basic Brown , Versa Mark Ink Pads

Stick on Pearls, lace strip

Elements of Style stamp set

Beautiful Wings Embosslite

Snail adhesive, Su Dimensionals

Sponge or sponge dauber

I started off by making a 81/2 x 11 faux toile using the rose stamp and Basic Brown ink onto Very Vanilla. Then I stamped the Humming Bird onto a 81/2 x 11 sheet Soft Suede using Versa Mark. I then cut a piece of VV cardstock to 51/2 x 41/4 to be used as the base card. I cut a piece of the faux toile 51/2 x 41/4 and then cut again diagonally. The same with the Soft Suede. I took another piece of the faux toile and put it in the Embosslite and ran it through the Big Shot to make Butterflies. I cut out the center pieces; 1 piece 3 x 21/2 of VV, 1 piece of SS 23/4 x 21/4 and the last piece of VV 21/2 x 2. Onto the fun part putting everything I glued the diagonal piece's down and then added the lace to cover up the line. Then added the center layers that has been sponged with Basic Brown and stamped with sentiment. Last added Butterflies and pearls!!.

As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each blog and let us know what you think. I hope you have enjoyed my blog and I hope you will come back often. Now onto the fabulous Brandy at http://www.stampingbrandy.blogspot.com/. I know you will adore what she has in store for you.

They say things good things come in three's well here is mine. Barbara made this beautiful RAk card for VC Rocks, and how approciate since I am considered the cupcake queen around here.