My Dads Birthday Card

I wanted to show you how easy it is to personalize the Quick ‘n Easy Cards I showed you the other day.  My dad is an avid Golfer, so for the front I decided to use my favorite tree image from Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set.    I used Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery as my color choices for his card, Dads favorite color is blue.  I mean he really likes blue.  He gave my Mom a blue coat for Christmas one year, she hates blue.  She never wore it, so a few years down the road, he decided to re-wrapped it for her at Christmas that year...  oh my, she swore he bought her another blue coat.  The look she gave him... whew.  It said alot.  *smile*  It was so funny and they will never live that down.  Okay, back to the card...

I colored on the rubber using SU Markers in Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Certainly Celery and Old Olive, giving the stamp a big huff of hot air and walla... there’s the image.  I did go back and touch up some of the branches within the leaves with Chocolate Chip using the fine end of the marker.

I centered the Vintage Brads on the front of the card, using SU’s Mat Pack #105826. I covered the backs of the brads using more Bashful Blue DSP on the inside and added my images.  My golfer is matted and adhered using Stampin’ Dimensionals.  The inside silver dots are just adhesive backed gems.  The Sentiment on top is stamped while the other is created using my Word program and the SU RGB codes.  If you’d like the RGB Codes for the SU Colors, they are located in my Sidebar.  I depend so much on those codes.   Here’s my supplies...

Stamps:	Happy Everything   115235 Lovely As A Tree   115026
Inks:	SU RGB Color Codes Bashful Blue Stampin Pad Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip Markers
Paper:	Whisper White Cardstock Bashful Blue Cardstock Certainly Celery Cardstock Bashful Blue DSP   112151
Misc:	Vintage Brads *silver*  109109 Mat Pack   105826

Be sure to copy and paste the above table to keep for future reference.  Click here to shop online with me 24/7.  Hugs,

PPA 27 Snowflakes

I love Navy and shiny Silver, so thats where I started at with the PPA Snowflake Theme.  This card is so easy to make... you’ll have it done in no time.  Its the messy glitter clean up that takes up your time.  *smile* 

The first thing I did was to take my Simple Snowflake Stamp #115554 and add SU 2 Way Glue #100425 onto the rubber and stamp on Night of Navy Cardstock and sprinkle with Fine Silver Glitter #114286.  I stamped and sprinkled 4 images.  Be sure to clean your rubber stamp right away.  While letting those dry, I punched out my corners with the Photo Corners Punch #109042.  Using Red Line Tape or the tape you can buy with your Scor-Pal, I lined up the tape into the center of the smaller photo corner, pulled off the top and sprinkled with the glitter, using my fingers to smash it down onto the tape.  Tap off and adhere to larger photo corner and then set aside.

I then took my Night of Navy base card and added the 3 stripes with 2 different sizes of Red Line Tape and sprinkled with glitter.  Next I added a layer of Going Gray and Basic Gray. 

Next I punched out all my snowflakes with the Jumbo Snowflake Punch #116628.  Using a Stampin Dimensional (pop dot) adhere that to the center of your card.  Now, using 2 more of your stamped/punched snowflakes, cut out each spoke.  Using a clear dot, adhere one cut spoke, in-between each snowflake spoke and right behind the spokes already there from the first image, right onto the base of your card.  Your center snowflake will cover those adhesive dots.

I finished the center of my snowflake using my small Martha Snowflake punch, by punching it out on Night of Navy CS and spraying the front using, a can of Spray Adhesive, moving that image to clean pc of scrap paper and sprinkling with the Fine Silver Glitter.  I let this dry and pop dotted it to the top of my Snowflake Image and added a adhesive backed Silver Gem. I think it turned out pretty cool.  If you don’t have Martha’s Snowflake Punch, use Snowflakes Set 2 Sizzlets Die #113449.  I haven’t gotten it yet, but its on my list.

I used the last snowflake image for the inside of my card...Its not to late to order the Simple Snowflake Stamp #115554 with the matching Jumbo Snowflake Punch #116628 and play in the glitter, too.  *smile*  I hope you enjoyed my Snowflake Card I made for the PPA and hope you’ll play too. 

Come stamp with me...
Be sure to visit my Splitcoast Gallery: CarlaBaz
Shop Online with me 24/7: Stampin' UP® Products

Make it a terrific day!!!   Hugs,

Valentine Cards

I have a couple more Valentine Cards for you today.  I decided to make them in Red, even though I loved that pink I did for the Hop.  Don’t ya just love this DSP.  I think its delicious!!! 

Here’s the supplies I used...

Stamp Set:	A Happy Heart   111758
Ink:	Real Red Classic Stampin Pad
Paper:	Real Red Cardstock Sending Love Specialty   117153
Punches:	Full Heart   113693 Word Window   105090 Modern Label   116630
Embosslits Die:	Scalloped Heart of Hearts   117332
Ribbon:	Real Red Grosgrain   109052
Misc:	Red Gem Stickers

Thanks for visiting me today.  I hope you enjoyed my cards.  I’d so appreciate a comment if you have the time.  Hugs,

Come stamp with me...
Be sure to visit my Splitcoast Gallery: CarlaBaz
Shop Online with me 24/7: Stampin' UP® Products

“Quick ‘n Easy” Cards for Guys and Gals

Hello everyone.  I’ve been working on some quick and easy cards for guys, gals, kids.  One simple layout for anyone.  I like them, I hope you do.  The directions for the basic card is at the end of this post.  Just copy and paste.  You can choose whatever Designer Series Paper would like... so simple.  I made these 12 cards in a flash, using the Assembly Line method.  Let me know what you think.  The guys cards are on the left and gals on the right side. I rarely use the In-Colors, and I love them.  So my idea was to create Quick and Easy Cards for everyone using the In-Colors.  You could easily substitute Tall Tales DSP and any stamp set for the above.  Your imagination is your only limitation.  *smile*

This is such a easy way to use up your DSP scraps too.  Here’s the inside of the cards, they are all the same.

Here’s the supply list, with Instructions to follow.

Stamps:	Great Friend for Butterfly #113792 Vintage Labels for Happy Birthday #118392 Whimsical Words for Front Sentiments #119112 (Clear)
Inks:	To match DSP
Ribbon:	To match DSP/Cardstock for Gals Cards
Misc:	Vintage Brads for Manly Cards #109109
Punches:	Large Oval #107305 Small Oval #107304
Gems:	For Gals Cards

Here’s my Directions...  Gals first. 

Front of card...

1. Card Base is Whisper White,  8 1/2 by 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4  (with opening down).
2. Cut a piece of DSP to 4 3/4 by 2 1/4.
3. Cut a piece of ribbon to 5 1/2” long and wrap around DSP, tape edges to the back side.
4. Adhere this piece to the bottom third of your card, *see photo for placement*
5. Cut a piece of white cardstock for you sentiment to 2 by 2 1/2.  Stamp sentiment in color to match DSP.
6. Layer sentiment in step 5 to a piece of Colored Cardstock 2 1/4 by 2 1/2, adhere to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.  *see photo’s for placement*
7. Add 3 gems to center/bottom of your card and 3 to the top left.  *see photo for placement*

Inside of Gals...

1. Stamp your Happy Birthday Sentiment onto White Cardstock and punch out with your Small Oval Punch, layering onto a piece of Colored Cardstock punched with your Large Oval Punch and adhere both to the center of the inside of the card.
2. Stamp your butterfly, with matching ink, right onto the cardstock, do a practice one first so you get a feel for the pressure you need on the stamp. Tip:  I chose this stamp, so I would not have to use the Stamp-a-ma-jig... with this, close is good.  Or you could use one of the new clear stamps.
3. Add three little gems to the right of the card and onto the Butterfly’s body. 

Guys Card...

1. Using Colored Cardstock as your base, cut at 8 1/2 by 5 1/2 and score at 4 1/4.  With opening on the bottom...
2. Cut a piece of Whisper White Cardstock, 5 by 2 1/2.  This is the mat for the next step.
3. Cut a piece of DSP 4 3/4 by 2 1/4 and layer onto Step 2.
4. Cut a strip of your base color cardstock to 1/2 by 5.
5. Position your 1/2” by 5” piece onto Step 3, in the center, and adhere on each end with a brad.   *see photo for exact placement*  I just eyeballed them.  I rarely measure. 
6. Cut a piece of white cardstock for the sentiment to 2 by 2 1/2.  Stamp sentiment in color to match DSP.
7. Layer sentiment in step 5 to a piece of Colored Cardstock 2 1/4 by 2 1/2, adhere to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.  *see photo’s for placement*

Inside of Manly Card,

1. Stamp Happy Birthday Sentiment onto Whisper White Cardstock and layer onto a matching piece of Designer Series Paper from the Front punched out with your Large Oval Punch.  Adhere to center of your card.

Add a ‘Touch of Class’ to your envelope with either of the Envelope Tutorials on my Sidebar under Tutorials and your ready to drop these in the mail.  Perfect for a co-worker, friend of a friend, or anyone on your list.  Tip:  You could quickly change out the stamps and have Quick and Easy Thank You’s on hand.As you can see, I even included a Melon Mambo for a guy... some men can do pink!  I am sending mine to my husbands brother.  *smile*  I hope you enjoyed my quick and easy cards today.  If you have any questions about the directions, please email me or leave me a comment below.  Please remember to check back or subscribe to the comments if you leave a question.

This would be terrific for a Workshop, please feel free to use these for yours if you’d like.

Haiti Disaster Relief

HAITIAN DISASTER RELIEF

Stampin′ Up! demonstrators have a long history of making a difference in the lives of others--especially when disaster strikes and the need is greatest.

From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set you sell (or buy) will be donated American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

Product Name	Item #	Price
I {Heart} Hearts – clear-mount  (block D recommended)	118571	$18.95
I {Heart} Hearts – wood-mount	117010	$26.95

I will be ordering my set today.  If you order your I {Heart} Hearts set thru me, I will also donate an additional 20% to the Haiti Disaster Relief. 

Click here to shop now or email me with your order. 

Anything But A Card, PPA 26

I am so honored to be the featured stamper over at the PPA.  I can’t wait to show you the Mini Album I created.  Of course its Valentine Themed.     I created this CD Folder Album for my granddaughter, Paige.  I think she will loved it.  I used the Love Sparkles Simply Scrappin Kit #113918, a touch of Chocolate Chip DSP 112164 and a bit of So Saffron DSP 112152.  

If you’d like the instructions for this CD Folder Album its here, at Patti Stamps.  I’ve made this album a couple times now, and I never tire of them. 

Here’s my supply list...

Stamp Sets:	For All You Do   115360 Enjoy Every Moment   113622
Inks:	Chocolate Chip Pretty in Pink
Paper:	Love Sparkles Simply Scrappin Kit   113918 Pretty in Pink Cardstock Chocolate Chip DSP   112164 So Saffron DSP   112152
Punches/Dies:	Nestibilities Scallop Trim Border Punch   118402 Scallop Trim Corner Punch   118870 Full Heart Punch   113693 Heart to Heart Punch   113694 Embosslits Scalloped Heart of Hearts Die   117332
Ribbon:	Pretty in Pink   109067 So Saffron  from ‘09 SAB Elementary   116231 Masterpiece   116230 White Satin   114616
Misc:	Gems and Candy Dots

If you’d like to purchase any of the above supplies, either shop my online store or you can email and I’d be happy to place it for you.  Remember the Sell-A-Brations Catalog is going strong.  For every $50 you purchase in product, you get your choice of something from the SAB (Sell-a-Brations).  Click on the pictures to the right of my blog to browse thru the catalogs online.

I’ll tell ya, I can’t wait to give Paige her Mini Album and see all the pictures of her school friends in it.  I hope I have encouraged you to play at the Pals Paper Arts today. 

If you have any questions, just email me or leave me a comment below.  I hope you have a wonderful day!!!  Hugs,

Mojo Monday 112

I decided to play along with Mojo Monday today.  Here’s the sketch...

I chose to use the Shades of Love DSP and to turn my card the other way.   I love playing at Mojo Mondays, just seems Monday is such a busy day for me after working the weekend.  Thankfully I was off this past weekend, first one in a long, long time.  But I did find out what I knew all along, its just another day and there is absolutely nothing on TV. 

Well here’s my supplies...

Stamps:	Happy Moments SAB   119125 Happy Birthday Frame Retired (inside Sentiment)
Paper:	White Cardstock Orchid Opulence Cardstock Pretty in Pink Cardstock Shades of Spring DSP  117160
Ink:	Black Stazon
Punches:	Small Oval  107304 Wide Oval  112082 Word Window 105090 Scallop Trim Border  118402
Misc:	White Candy Dots and Lavender Gems Oval Nestiblilities

I didn’t color in the flowers, I decided to also stamp the image on the polka dot paper to match the little strip around the pink section, and just cut out the flowers.  I added a little shading, of course with the Orchid Opulence Marker.

Hope you enjoy.  Hugs,

Envelope Liner Tutorial

I’ve had a few requests for this tutorial.  Its not mine, by any means, but here’s my version...    Grab your envelope and DSPTrim you DSP so it will slide down into your envelope with ease.  The piece above is just a tad over 5 1/2” by 4”  Your length only has to slip past the opening, it doesn’t have to slip all the way to the base of the envelope.

Turn over your envelope and trace around the flap.  You can just line up the top edge of the flap to top edge of the DSP and just trace the sides.

You can barely see my pencil lines in the above photo, on each upper edge.  I usually try to line up the top of my paper to the top of the flap.  But some flaps are rounded and you will have to trace the entire flap.   Now trim the around the flap and slip it back into your envelope, lining it up, right under the adhesive on the envelope.

Now that your DSP is in the correct place, fold the flap down.  This is so the DSP will have the same crease. Now open it back up, leaving the DSP right where it is. 

Add adhesive to the edges and to the top of your flap only.  See below.  You don’t want adhesive anywhere else, or it could buckle.

Now fold your envelope flap back down onto your DSP.   Any thats it.

I hope you get lots of use of this little liner.  You could always make one out of the Window Sheets/Clear Cardstock (114323 Med thickness or 114324 Thick) to keep as a template. 

Enjoy...