Convention SWAPS

Very quickly, I'll post some teaser photos of the cards I made for swapping.  I'll post recipes and instructions later when I have more time between convention fun!

Just for You Pouch- Last Convention Make and Take

Here is the final Convention Make and Take, a pouch which holds six small mini cards.  For this project, you will need:

• Just Believe Stamp Set
• Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz and Whisper White card stock
• Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait, Early Espresso, and Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad
• VersaMark Pad
• Peach Parfait and Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Markers
• Small cellophane bags
• Chocolate Chip striped 1 1/4 striped grosgrain ribbon
• Linen Thread
• SNAIL adhesive
• Mat Pack
• Paper Piercing Tool
• Jewelry Tag Punch
• Word Window Punch
• 1 1/4" Circle Punch

• Stapler with Staples

Instructions:

1. The Pear Pizzazz card pouch is made from a 3 1/2" x 12" piece of card stock.  Score at 5 1/4" and 10 1/2".  On the flap opposite the short flap, punch a hole using the word window punch.  Trim the corners of the short flap such that the flap fits inside the word window hole.
2. Repeatedly stamp floral images in VersaMark on the front of the pouch.  Stamp the sentiment on the front using the Early Espresso.
3. Stamp 2 each of the circle image on Whisper White using Daffodil Delight, each Parfait and Pear Pizzazz inks.  Add the Friend sentiment to each one using Early Espresso.  Punch out circle images using the 1 1/4" circle punch.

4. The mini cards are made using 1 1/2"x3" pieces of Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait, and Pear Pizzazz.  Each piece is scored at 1 1/2" to create a square card.  Adhere each of the circles to the card fronts. 
5. Staple the ribbon to the short flap and tie in a knot.
6. Ink the flower image with Peach Parfait and Pear Pizzazz ink and stamp on Whisper White card stock.  Punch out using the jewelry tag punch. 
7. Pierce hole in tag using Mat Pack and paper piercing tool.  Thread the linen thread through hole and tie around ribbon.

8. Use SNAIL to adhere cellophane bag to the inside of the pouch and fill with your tiny cards.

This is a fun little gift to give to a friend which then allows them to share the gift with others by passing along a card.  Once all the cards are sent, the pouch can be used one last time by filling it with some candy and passing it along again.

I hope that you enjoyed all the convention make and takes that I've shared.  Maybe next year you will be sitting next to me at the make and take tables.

God Bless and Happy Stampin'
Charity

Convention Cards- Paisley Prints

Here are two more Make and Takes from convention, both using images from the Paisley Prints and Paisley Party Stampin' Around wheel from the upcoming Holiday Mini.  This set and wheel will be available for purchase on September 1, 2010.  In addition to the images in these cards, there is also a small tree and a leaf in the set.  So this post also offers a bit of a preview of things to come!

The first card is the Paisley Prints Pumpkin Card.  You will need the following:

• Just Believe and Paisley Prints Stamp Set
• Paisley Party Stampin' Around Wheel
• Old Olive and Whisper White cardstock
• Early Espresso and Peach Parfait Classic Stampin' Pad
• VersaMark Pad
• Cajun Craze, Old Olive, and Peach Parfait Stampin' Write Marker
• Pumpkin Pie 5/8" grosgrain ribbon
• Linen thread
• Brights Designer Buttons
• Stampin' Dimensionals and SNAIL adhesive
• Stamp-a-ma-jig (optional, for placment/position of stamps)

I like this card because of it's simplicity.  The pumpkin stem/squigly leaf is stamped in the Old Olive onto the larger piece of Whisper White.  Then the pumpkin is colored in both the Peach Parfait and Cajun Craze, the main stem in Old Olive and stamped on a separate piece of paper.  It is then cut out and mounted on top of the stem which was previously stamped using Stampin Dimensionals.  This is a very fun way to add layers to your cards.  The wheel is added to the card front using the VersaPad.  Once the Whisper White is layered onto the card front and the sentiment is added, the card is finished by embellishing with ribbon, button, and linen thread.  The ribbon is ruffled using glue dots when folding it back and forth.  Another fun look that is easy to create once you get the hang of it.  It is also something that looks better when it is not perfect.

The second card featuring the Paisley Prints stamp set is the Paisley Prints Heart Card.  For this card, you will need:

• So Many Thanks single stamp and Paisley Prints Stamp Set
• Pear Pizzazz, Pretty in Pink, Soft Suede, Whisper White and Peach Parfait card stock
• Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad
• VersaMark Pad
• Early Espresso and Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker
• Linen Thread
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Mini Glue Dots
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Mat Pack
• Paper Piercing Tool
• Full Heart Punch
• Jewelry Tag Punch
• Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

Stamp the small heart image in VersaMark three times on the Soft Suede card.  Pierce a row of holes in the peach parfait cardstock strip using the paper piercing tool and Mat Pack.  Adhere the Pear Pizzazz and Peach Parfait onto the card.

Stamp the large heart onto the Pretty in Pink.  You could use VersaMark for this step or substitue Blushing Bride.  I did this because someone else at my table was using the VersaMark and I happened to have my Blushing Bride in my bag.  It creates a similar tone on tone effect like the VersaMark, just with a little darker.  Punch out the heart using the heart punch. 

Punch the flower from Pretty in Pink using the Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack and adhere a pearl to the flower.  Curl the edges of the flower and adhere to the Pretty in Pink heart using mini glue dots.  Adhere to the card using Stampin' Dimensionals.

For the little thank you tag on this card, you'll need to ink the small thank on the So Many Thanks single stamp using Early Espresso and then stamp on some scrap Whisper White card stock.  Punch using the Jewelry Tag Punch. 

Tie a small bow in the linen thread and adhere to the tag.  Add the tag to the card using Mini Glue dots. 

I hope you enjoy!  I know I had fun making the cards while at convention.  I'm still inspired by everything I saw.  I look forward to sharing more stamping with you!

God Bless and Happy Stampin'
Charity

Convention Card- Thank You Watercolor Card

I thought I'd share another Make and Take from convention.  This is a watercolor card using the Just Believe Set.  You will need:

• Bashful Blue and Not Quite Navy Cardstock
• Watercolor Paper
• Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive and Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Markers
• Small Open End Whisper White Envelopes
• Certainly Celery 5/8" satin ribbon
• Linen Thread
• Brights Designer Buttons
• Mini Glue Dots
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Paper Snips
• Stamp-a-ma-jig
• Spray bottle and water

Use the markers to color the image to your liking, balancing the lighter and darker colors.  Use the Stamp-a-ma-jig for proper position.  Spritz with water and stamp onto the watercolor paper.  Set aside to dry.  After it has dried, stamp the sentiment in Not Quite Navy on the bottom of the page.  Tear the the top edges of the watercolor paper and Bashful Blue cardstock.  Layer the two pieces together, embellish with the ribbon, button and linen thread.  Adhere to the Not Quite Navy card.  Stamp the flower stamp onto the envelope using the Bashful Blue.

I should note that the original directions at Convention called for us to use the Color Spritzer Tool and Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write marker to add color to the image.  However, I ran out of time and wasn't able to complete that step.  I think it turned out ok without that step.

God Bless and Happy Stampin'!
Charity

Convention Inspirations

I wanted to share some projects inspired by projects, make & takes, and SWAPs from conventions.  First, our July technique class make and takes.  The Thank You card was inspired by one of our convention make and takes using the same stamp set.  The Just Believe Card is a complete CASE of a convention make and take.

Beginning with the Thank You card.  Here is the inspriration, our Thanks So Much Card Pocket Make and Take from convention.  This set holds three mini cards and envelopes inside the larger pocket.

This card insprired me to create a 5x5 square card using the So Many Thanks single stamp.  For my card I used the following:

• Play Date Designer Series Paper
• Tempting Turquise and Whisper White cardstock
• Real Red, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, and Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers
• Daffodil Delight grosgrain ribbon
• Itty Bitty Buttons
• Linen Thread
• Snail Adhesive

For the card, I colored the stamp direction using my four different marker colors.  I pleated my ribbon just by folding it back and forth and adhering it the to the card front as I went along.  Other than that, the card is quite simple.

The second card is an exact copy of a convention make and take card.  You will need the following items:

• Just Believe stamp set
• Whisper White card stock
• Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Peach Parfait, and Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pads
• Mini Square Envelopes
• Big Shot and Circles #2 Originals Die
• Stamp-a-ma-jig
• Stamping Sponges
• Scrap Cardstock

This card requires you to create a mask by cutting the scrap card stock using the circles dies.  You will use the reverse pieces as your mask setting the circles aside.  Place the mask over the card front using the 2nd largest circle.  Using your stamping sponges and a dabbing motion, apply Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait, and Pair Pizzazz.  Always start with the lightest color first.  For the stamped leaves, dab your stamp on scrap paper first a time or two before stamping onto the card.  Use the Stamp-ama-jig for proper placement of the leaves and then the sentiment.

The last item I want to share are notecards that I made as gifts for my hostesses in August.   These were inspired by ones that Julie Gunhus made for her downline attending convenion.  This is a simple and easy way to make a gift for a friend or teacher.  Simply cut your card stock to the desired size for your note cards.  Cut your favorite Designer Series Paper to the note card width by 1 inches.  Score the DSP along the width at 0.5" and then fold over to adhere to the front and back of each note card.  Then package 4-5 together in a clear envelope with a nice pen (I used the Stampin ' Up pens from Momento Mall).  This is the gift that I will be giving to each of my hostesses in the month of August when they book their show.  If their show totals at least $150, they will also earn a Stampin' Up! reusable shopping bag.  Also in August, hostesses will earn additional free merchandise for all shows totalling $350 or more in sales.  August is great time to host a show!

God Bless and happy stampin'
Charity

SWAP 3 of 3

My third and final general card swap features Kimono Kids.  This is a set that purchased to go along with Tessa's birthday party.  We are planning a Japanese style tea party.  She wanted a tea party, I wanted Kimono Kids stamp set- compromise:  Japanese style tea party with Hello Kitty favors in the goodie bags.  She's a tough negotiator.

On to the SWAP, you will need:
Marina Mist, Peach Parfait, Crumb Cake, and Very Vanilla cardstock
Rich Razzleberry or Daffodil Delight cardstock, and 1/8" tafetta ribbon
Rich Razzeberry, Marina Mist, and Daffodil Delight (if using Daffodil Delight cardstock and ribbon) Classic Stampin'  Pads
Stazon Stampin' Pad
In Color Stampin' Write Markers
Texturz Square Lattice Embossing Folder and Big Shot
Blender Pens
Snail and Dimensionals

The only special technique for this card is using the blender pens to color the parasols.  I drew color from the stamp pad by pressing the stamp pad against the lid and used it for as my palette.  The flowers were colored by using the markers directly.  Other than that, it is just standard layering the pieces and standard stamping.

God Bless and Happy Stampin'
Charity