Inkspired Tour September, 2010

It’s that time again.  Time for you to get your creative juices flowing by seeing all the inspirations of the Inkspired Tour.  I’m sure you enjoyed Martha’s creations on her blog Stamp Art Papel, and I hope you enjoy mine as much.

For each of the projects I used the cute Play Date Designer Series Paper.  I love the fun look this gives to the projects.   

 

Composition Book
2 Step Bird Punch  117191  $16.95
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine  113439 $99.95
Top Note Stampin' Up! Bigz Die  113463  $21.95
Dreams Du Jour Stamp Set 111624  $18.95
Play Date Designer Series Paper  117168  $9.95

 

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Thank You by the Numbers Card
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine  113439 $99.95
Top Note Stampin' Up! Bigz Die  113463  $21.95
Just Believe Stamp Set 116948  $33.95
Play Date Designer Series Paper  117168  $9.95
5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon Real Red     109052  $6.95

The flower on this card was created using 5/8” grossgrain ribbon and twisting it into a flower.  Contact me to find out more information on this.

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Thank You Flowers Card
Play Date Designer Series Paper  117168  $9.95
Fancy Flower Punch 118073  $16.95
1-3/8 Inch Circle Punch  119860  $15.95
So Many Thanks Stamp Set  120173  $7.95

 

Please enjoy the rest of the tour by visiting Marcia’s blog Stampin’ With Marcia where you are sure to find lots of inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by!

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August Inkspired Tour

Bienvenidos and Welcome to the August issue of the Inkspired Tour.  Did you see the creations of my friend, Martha Gomez, on her site, Stamp Art Papel on the previous stop of the tour?

Be sure to look at the other blog tour stops from across the country and Puerto Rico, just click the button at the bottom of this post to go to the next blog.

I hope you enjoy my projects:

Owl Card
My first project to share with you this month is this Owl card (I’m sorry for the poor picture quality).

I love this punch, which is quite versatile.  Besides this cuter than cute owl, the punch can also be used to make a penguin, a tulip, and  much more.

 Amanda’s Stamp Pad Tips:

~The background texture is created using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.

~The owl was punched once in each color:  Cherry cobbler, Old Olive and Very Vanilla.  Use the leftovers to create two more owls.

~Save Paper:  Punch the owl out of the center of the Cherry Cobbler Card Stock that is layered behind the Newsprint Designer Series Paper.

Build A Bear Birthday

Amanda’s Stamp Pad Tips:
~This adorable little bear’s clothes were created using the new In-Colors, Concord Crush, Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz. 

~Do you see the cupcake on her card?  I used a marker to ink a single cupcake from the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set for the perfectly sized card.

 

 Thank You Hydrangea

This card is inspired by a card I received in a swap by my friend and fellow demonstrator, Abby Biringer. 

Amanda’s Stamp Pad Tips:
~Notice the stencil in the background—it is the vintage stencil and Crumb Cake classic ink.

~A great color combination is using the new colors Marina Mist, Early Espresso and Crumb Cake.

 

Next up on the blog tour is Marcia Santiago and Stampin’ With Marcia where you will find a really cute 2-4-6-8 box, a great card and festive scrapbook page.

Hasta Luega, Amanda.

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July Inkspired Tour, 2010

Welcome to the July edition of our Inkspired Tour.  Did you see Martha’s creations on her Miami blog, Stamp Art Papel?  I love her work, she is very creative!

Today, I am featuring three cards with new colors, stamps, and accessories!  Have you seen the new catalog?  Be sure to check it out by clicking the photo of the catalog in on the left column of my blog.

Vintage Eiffel Tower Card
{Amanda’s Stamp Tips}

*Textured card stock is perfect for a vintage look, notice how the stamp only lands on the top part of the card stock.

*I used my fingernail to rough up the edges, then touched the edge of the card stock directly to the stamp pad to give it color.

*Stamping directly on ribbon gives a worn, almost blurred look to add to the vintage/distressed theme.

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Vintage Stencil Card
{Amanda’s Stamp Tips}

* This stencil is very versatile, it comes with both a positive and negative stencils.  I used both stencils on the main focal point—one in Going Gray, the other in Baja Breeze (are you as excited as I am that this color is back?)

*Are you wondering what paper is on the bottom?  That is our fun new Presto Patterns Designer Series Paper; I used a brayer and Going Gray classic ink to make the white flowers appear.

*The Stencil also works well with the Smooch Spritz.  I sprayed Silver Foil Smooch Spritz on Whisper white card stock to attain the more subtle look on the right.

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Vintage Anniversary
{Amanda’s Stamp Tips}

*Templates can be found anywhere.  The layout of this card was created using the new Idea Book & Catalog as inspiration.

*Notice the design of the embossing folder is the same as the stencil used above.  This makes for easy coordination.

*I used the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder on Very Vanilla Card Stock, then brayed over it using (the NEW & FABULOUS color) Cherry Cobbler.  The embossing folder gives a very deep impression.

If you have any questions about the products or the techniques I used on these cards, please leave a comment below and I’ll be happy to answer.

I love your comments!  Let me know what you think of the cards.

I hope you are enjoying the July Inkspired Tour!  Please continue with our blog tour by visiting Marcia’s blog, Stampin’ With Marcia.

 

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June Inkspired Tour, 2010

Beinvenidos, to the June edition of our Inkspired Tour.  This is a monthly blog tour showcasing the art of 14 stampers from across the country and Puerto Rico.  I hope you enjoyed seeing the creations of Miami stamper, Martha, from her blog Stamp Art Papel.  Be sure to check back on the 15th of every month to follow the designs of these talented artists.

Momentos de la Vida Card

The first card I created for the tour uses the beautiful stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalog, called Momentos (the English version is called Elements of Style). 

Amanda’s Stamp Pad Tips:

• My favorite tool to use (and cheapest) is my nail.  I used my nail to rough up the edge of the Not Quite Navy cardstock to give it dimension. (you’ll see a rougher version on my third project below “Embrace Life with Smooches”)

  Fabric Flower Pin on Fancy Favor

This little bag is so cute and easy to make!  And the bonus is the flower pin that I made and attached to the ribbon. 

The bag is created by simply running a sheet of Bella Bleu Designer Series paper through the Big Shot using the Stampin’ Up! exclusive die,  Fancy Favor.  I assembled the box, tied a ribbon around and pinned the flower to the ribbon.  Hey, this Bella Bleu DSP will no longer be available after June 30!  If you want it, be sure to place an order now.

Now, about that flower!  This fabulously chic pin was created with the Big Shot and the Heat Tool. 

Fabric Flower Tutorial

• Die-cut multiple pieces of synthetic fabric with the Circles #2 Die (I’ve also made gorgeous flowers using the Scallop Circles #2 Die).  Important, the fabric needs to be synthetic if you want this look, because you need the fabric to melt.
• Layer the fabric pieces on top of one another, and use a brad to hold them together. 
• Heat the fabric, starting in the center of the top layer, moving the heat tool around and towards the outer edges.  TIP:  I used a paper piercer to lift each layer of fabric as I was heating.
• The fabric will start to melt quickly, so keep an eye on it!
• Then just finesse the fabric to get the look you want.

Embrace Life with Smooches Card

I will really miss this Embrace Life Stamp Set and Bella Bleu Designer Series paper when they both retire at the end of this month.  If you will too, contact me to place an order or place one online by visiting my online store . 

 

 

There is a subtle sparkle to the Old Olive cardstock on this card.  That comes from the Silver Foil Smooch Spritz in the Summer Mini Catalog. Admit it, you love saying “Smooch Spritz” as much as I do. 

You can really see the difference in this photo comparing the two cards and the old olive cardstock.  See the Silver Foil Smooch spritz on the card on the left?

 

I hope you enjoy the rest of the tour. Check out the next stop which will bring you to Puerto Rico’s talented Marcia Santiago and her blog Stampin’ With Marcia.

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