More New Shtuff :-)

 I wanted to try out this new Flirtatious DP.  Isn't it pretty?  And the Pumpkin Pie doily is also from the same set of DP.  For this fun card, All I had to do was stamp and punch the sentiment, punch the frame of the sentiment, and then add the ribbon.  How easy is that?!

 And this little tag is made with the new frames die that will be available in the Holiday Mini Catalog.  It's supposed to be for the windows of an advent calendar, but I can see that I'm going to have a lot of fun using it for other projects!  the cute balloon is from the Up, Up & Away stamp set.

And the blues are new In Colors.  I really like them, especially paired with Pumpkin Pie.  I think it's a very lively combo.  I haven't gotten around to buying the plain white Baker's Twine yet, so I had to use crochet thread.  I think it worked ok, but I'd prefer the Baker's Twine. 
So, what other uses can you think of for the fun frames on this die?  I'm intending to use it for scrapbooking and cardmaking, but what other uses can we come up with?  I'd love to hear your ideas!

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Blessings,
Julie

Playing with the new stuff!!!

Yes!  I finally had time to play with some of my new stuff.  I also put two challenges into this card.  The first was by my wonderfully creative friend Joanne, who posted CC336, a color challenge of Wisteria Wonder, Pink Pirouette, and Sahara Sand.  So soft and pretty!  The second was this week's sketch challenge SC346.  I really like the end result of the two paired together.  Of course, I wanted to use my new stamp sets Simply Soft and Delightful Dozen, and this worked so well!  Yes, I also added the new and delightful polka dot brads.  See the sparkles on the flowers?  That is the new SU! product Dazzling Details.  It's a very fine glue that has iridescent sparkles in it.  Yes, I know that there are other companies that have something similar, but I really like the thinness of the applicator so that you can highlight specifically small details.  I also used my new 1" square punch (I'm so glad that we finally have one of those!!!) and my postage punch.  The ribbon is Pretty in Pink, but let's not tell anyone that detail.  They don't really need to know, do they?  :-D

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Blessings,
Julie

The New Ronald McDonald House Set is So Cute!!!!

Just look at this adorable snail!  Isn't he cute?!  I stamped him in StazOn Black and then stamped the birthday hat over him.  Although it's hard to see (unless you click on the pic to make it larger), I've put Crystal Effects on the Snail and hat so that it will puff and shine.  The presents on the inside of the Easel Card also have Crystal Effects on them, which is a lot easier to apply if you let it dry before cutting out the image.  The color combo is one that I don't think I would have found by myself, but I like it.  It's the SACC104 challenge of Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, and Chocolate Chip.  The front of the card's layout is SC343, which I made into the easel card.  (See the link above for directions or book a workshop with me!)  I made the background "flower" out of 1" circles, glued onto a 1 3/4" circle.  So, what do you think?  Oh, and I forgot to mention that this card (actually, another version with more layers) went to my wonderful upline whose birthday was in June. 

Thanks for stopping by the Stamping Station.

Blessings,
Julie

Baby Girl Pram

Made for Inspiration Challenge #295, I found an adorable picture of a rabbit and elephant which inspired the colors.  I know you can't really see it in this photo, but the pram image is sprayed with Vanilla Shimmer Spritz.  I just LOVE the way the spray makes the image glimmer.  This is a card for our interim pastor and his wife who just became grandparents.  I'm going to give it to them tomorrow at church, but I'm concerned for their granddaughter.  She was admitted into the hospital last night because of lost weight.  So little to be having trouble already.  I'm praying for little Montana and I'd love it if you could pray for her recovery, too.  Thanks, stamping friends.

Blessings,
Julie

Color Challenges

 Yes, I finally got this stamp set!  I've been wanting it for a long time.  I finally ordered it with my SAB benefits.  After using my markers on the stamp, I spritzed the stamp and the paper with water and then stamped it down.  I love the watercolor effect that the technique gives.  Isn't it fun?  For the color combo, I used CAS127 and the sketch is from SC342, although I've switched the layering on the bottom.  It happened to work better for this card.

and this card was made for my brother-in-law's birthday.  It's late, but hopefully the step card is worth it.  I really wanted to do the hot air balloon floating through the air and thought that this card style would lend itself well to the look.  I used CC333 for the color combo, being liberal with my addition of two neutrals.  The tag pulling out of the side of the step card is inspired by the last edition of Papercrafting.

Speaking of Papercrafting, just wait until you see what else inspired me!  I had so much fun with the new Ronald McDonald House stamp set and used the inspiration to complete the card.  You're going to love it!

Thanks for stopping by the Stamping Station!

Blessings,
julie

Delicate Doilies

Look!  I was able to play with my new stuff!  It's about time!  Yes, it took me awhile, but late is better than nothing.  Delicate Doilies is a new stamp set from the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog.  The colors are based on a color challenge from Stampin' Addicts SACC105.  I did forget to add the Crumb Cake color, so I'm going to have to try again.  And now, looking at it on the computer, I should have added a touch more Early Espresso to tie it in better.  Oh well.  Just pretend like there's more on there, k?  Oh, and the layout is for SASC102 from Stampin' Addicts.  I kept the background plain white because of the busy-ness of the stamp set and colors.  All right.  Back to work.  I have to clean the tent trailer.  We just returned from camping and it was muddy and wet!
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Blessings,
Julie

Plant a Little Hope

Ouch!  I can't believe it's been a month since I last posted!  Well, I have a good excuse.  The day the kids got out of school, we left for 10 days in Florida.  Then, after being home for 6 days, we left again for a family reunion in Montana.  We've been home now for 4 days, so I'd better post now, while I have the chance!  This is a card that I quickly whipped up for a birthday party that my son went to.  I really love using the nature stamp sets to make masculine cards.  This stamp set is called Plant Hope.  The variations on the palm leaves are from the marker dropping more ink in areas when you're going against the fronds.  I had to have a ribbon to add some definition, so decided to wind some Hemp Twine around the Olive Grosgrain and tie it off.  That also helps to tie in the Crumb Cake color.  The greeting is from On Your Birthday.  Have you had success lately with making masculine cards out of nature sets?  We'd love to seem them.  Feel free to link to them here on a comment.
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Blessings,
Julie

Last Night's Workshop Projects

 I had the delight of stamping with some great friends again last night.  What a treat for me!  Oh!  And I got to hold a newborn for a few minutes, too.  Double bonus!!!!  :-D  I kept these projects on the simple side since it was a school night and the hostess had kids to put to bed.  This Father's Day card was inspired by the Stampin' Addicts sketch challenge SASC97.  The DSP did the rest for me!  I love not having to come up with a color combo!  The DSP is Greenhouse Gala, the surfboards and shell are from Summer Splash (Summer Mini), and the greeting is from the retired set All Holidays.  Colors are Early Espresso, Real Red, Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze and Tangerine Tango. 

And this little bird was so well received by last night's guests!  The photo just doesn't look like the card does IRL.  Bummer!  I used the Sunny Garden DSP, Poppy Parade and So Saffron cardstock, and Poppy Parade, So Saffron, and Peach Parfait inks.  

And this card was a lot of fun!  I'm so sad that this Teahouse background is going away!  The flowers are from Simply Said and the saying is from Because I Care.  Colors are Certainly Celery, Real Red, and Very Vanilla.  DSP is Greenhouse Gala.  I scored my main cardstock at 2 1/2" instead of 2 3/4".  I like that because it makes the easel stand up a bit straighter. 

Thanks for stopping by the Stamping Station once again.

Blessings,
Julie

Punch Art CASE'd Kitty

I can't take credit for this adorable scene.  I CASE'd it from Jackie Topa.  I totally fell in love with the idea that a cat would be hanging on the edge of the fish bowl.  And how clever of her to use the octopus for the underwater plants.  I used the 1" and 1/2" circle punches, the 5 petal punch, the large oval punch and a sponge and marker for the kitty.  The fish bowl was made out of vellum and cut with my Circle Scissors Plus.  I had to have the fish bowl resting on something, so I cut a couple of strips to make a table. 

Well, thanks for stopping by the Stamping Station once again.  And now that I've posted two days in a row, I might just be on a role!  :-D

Blessings,
Julie

Battenberg Lace Dress for Inspiration

Yes, I'm finally back!  It's been crazy!  I keep hoping that the next week will be a bit more calm ... I think that will happen in the middle of the summer!  Anyway, I decided to play an inspiration challenge on SCS.  We went to a website called Spotted Moth to pick out an item for inspiration.  I chose the Battenberg Lace Dress.  (I love the nautical look!)  The lacy pennant was made with my new Doily Triple Punch, the Elegant Thank You was punched with the wide oval punch, and the flowers are from the retired triple flower punch. The colors are Navy and White.  Hope you've enjoyed this.  I am trying to get another post up tomorrow.  You'll like that one ... let's just say it has some punch art!  :-)

Blessings,
Julie