Dog Punch Art For Birthday

Carter, my grandson, just turned one. He loves dogs. If anything can make him smile, it is a dog. It was not too hard to decide what kind of card to make for him because of his love of dogs. I have a miniature schnauzer and so does his GG (great grandma). I tried to make this look like one, which it does somewhat, but I know at least one thing I would do differently if I made another one. If you wonder what that is, I would change the ears. I tried eyebrows too, but it made it look too girly. For this dog, I combined a few ideas from other people that have created dogs from punches to make my own.

To create this card I used basic black, basic gray, real red, and naturals white cardstock. I used the Big Shot along with the chevron embossing folder. The stamp set is pretty petites that you can earn from the sale-a-bration catalog. Now for the punches. The petite curly label punch (sale-a-bration catalog), 1 1/4" scallop circle punch (spring catalog), small oval punch, 2 1/2" circle punch, blossom petals punch, large oval punch, and an oval framelits die. For the eyes I used 2 basic black brads from the neutrals set. On the tag I used cherry cobbler baker's twine. Last of all, I went around the edge of the white beard with a stampin' sponge and basic gray ink.
Give it a try. It is fun to create with punches. Leave a comment if you would like or question.
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Print Poetry Birthday Card

Happy 52nd Birthday to my husband! He doesn't usually go to my blog so I am not worried about him seeing his card before I give it to him. Today is his birthday, but I still have not filled out his card to give it to him yet. That is going to be done as soon as I am finished with this post.
This card was created with the stamp sets Patterned Party and Word Play. The designer series paper is called Print Poetry and can be purchased from the Spring Catalog. Tools needed are a Big Shot, the Framelits Cannery Set, a stampin' sponge, and the Festive Paper Piercing Pack and paper piercing tool. For cardstock I used midnight muse, gumball green, and very vanilla. I also used natural linen thread. To color in the balloons I used Stampin' Write Markers in midnight muse, gumball green, basic black, and summer starfruit.

I guess I will find out what he thinks of it in just a few minutes. Thank you for taking the time to visit. Have a wonderful day and come back again. Comments are always welcome too.

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Happy Whale Baby Shower Card

  I needed to come up with a baby shower card really fast. I kept on debating whether or not I should buy or not buy the Happy Whale Clearlits Die in the new Spring Stamin' Up! Catalog. As you can see, I decided to go ahead and buy it. Boy, I am sure glad I did. I have enjoyed seeing how other demonstrators have used it, but when it came to needing a fast card, this was wonderful!! I also purchased the Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper. Talk about a great designer paper for showers!! I wouldn't even mind buying another pack of it because I like it so much. It is great for anything baby if you ask me. It is also for bridal showers too, but I love it for babies!!
  This is what I came up with using the clearlits die and designer series paper. It is so simple, but so cute. When the young lady opened this card she looked right at me and said, "You made this card, didn't you?" It is wonderful knowing that someone appreciates the fact that you made it, instead of going out and buying one.

  This card is only a 3 x 3. It is a very appropriate card to put in a gift bag or on a package. As for me, I love this size of a card. They are easy to make because you don't have a lot of space to fill up.
As you already know, I used the Happy Whale Clearlits Die (129403 Sring Catalog), Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper (126922 Spring Catalog), the Big Shot (113439 Regular Catalog), the Square Lattice Folder (119976 Regular Catalog), the stamp set Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370 Regular Catalog), a Rhinestone Basic Jewel (119246 Regular Catalog), Whisper White Cardstock (100730 Regular Catalog), and lastly, Bashful Blue Cardstock (105120 Regular Catalog).
  Sorry, it has been a while since I posted. I have been working more hours at work. I get home and don't want to do anything. I still have some cards I had started for a class that need to be finished. When I get those done I will be sure to post them for you all to see.
Thanks for stopping by!!

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Another Triple Time Stamping Card

Here is my second attempt at triple time stamping. If you have never tried it you need to give it a shot. It is a very fun and simple card to make. Once again, you can click here to see the tutorial on how to make one.

This card was created using rich razzleberry and naturals white cardstock. Classic ink rich razzleberry and elegant eggplant. The stamp sets are Fabulous Florets and Tiny Tags. Tools used, a Big Shot, vintage wallpaper textured embossing folder, the elegant butterfly punch, and the jewelry tag punch. Finally, for the embellishments a ribbon slide, which is retired, rhinestone basic jewels, dazzling diamonds stampin' glitter, and 3/8" pink pirouette taffeta ribbon.

Have a wonderful day. Thank you for stopping by my blog. You can always leave a comment if you would like.

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The Open Sea Triple Time Stamping

Welcome bloggers. Today, I am sharing with you a fun technique called triple time stamping. This is a fast, simple technique that turns out very elegant and classy. I got the instructions to make this card from here. The lady that shares this video makes learning this very easy.
I had seen a card on Pinterest made with this technique using the stamp set "The Open Sea." I love this stamp set because of how versatile it is. Of course, I did not want to case the card I had seen because I like the cards I make to be my creations and not someone elses.

I used night of navy and naturals white cardstock. For classic ink I used basic gray, night of navy, cherry cobbler, and early espresso. The only embellishments I used is the cherry cobbler baker's twine and a basic gray neutrals designer button. All products are Stampin' Up! 
I have another card I am going to share with you in another post that I used this same technique, but with a different stamp set and different colors.
If you haven't already tried this technique you should. It is a lot of fun! Leave a comment and tell me what you think.

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Holiday Stocking Gift Card Holders

Well, I pray all of you had a wonderful Christmas. I had a nice time with mine. I keep saying next year will be better because my daughter and her family will be moved back home. It will be nice having them closer to home again. Wyoming is quite a ways away.

 I realize Christmas is over, but I still wanted to share with you some gift card holders I made using the Holiday Stocking Bigz L die. These can be used for little things that can then be hung on your Christmas tree or attach them to a gift. I have also used this die for a baby shower banner when my grandson was about to be born.

Island Indigo, Cherry Cobbler, and Very Vanilla

Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, and Very Vanilla

Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler, and Very Vanilla

I think you know who these were made for by the tags I have on them. The designer series paper is from the Holiday Catalog, which is only good until January 2, and it is called Festival of Prints. I used a Big Shot, the Holiday Stocking Bigz L die, the Houndstooth, Vintage Wallpaper, and Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folders. The stamp set I made the sentiments from is called Family Reunion. For the rosettes I used my Simply Scored Scoring Tool. I used the Snow Flurry Bigz Die and the Ornament Punch! I also used Champagne Mist and Frost White Shimmer paint to add some sparkle.

Thanks for stopping by and visiting. Have a Happy New Year.

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Snow Flurry Christmas Card

Christmas is almost here! Are you ready? I am not! I have not done any decorating at all in this house of mine, yet. Do I need to? Yes, I probably do. I think I am going to try and work on that today. This is my Christmas card made using the Snow Flurry Bigz Die. In order to use it you need a Big Shot or something similar to it. This is my favorite out of the Christmas cards I made, although, the Come to Bethlehem is right there too, at least, in my opinion.

This card was made using elegant eggplant, night of navy, wisteria wonder, brushed silver, and whisper white cardstock. I used the snow flurry bigz die, the petals a plenty embossing folder, a big shot, and the scallop trim border punch. For ribbon I chose 5/8 inch organza ribbon. Lastly, I used rhinestone basic jewels.

With all of the hustle and bustle of Christmas going on, try to take the time to stamp!!
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