Sweet Scoops Dazzling Card

Wow! How does life get so busy, that I run out of time to post? I just enjoyed a wonderful weekend with my hubby and boys. The weather was beautiful here in Ottawa so we spent lots of time at the park as well as getting some gardening done. Oh! I am so tempted to plant some flowers but I think it may be smart to wait another week or so. After all, we did get a little snow here last week!!!

On to some stamping… I have stamped quite a bit in the last little while.  Today I want to share the two cards that we made at my Sunflower Papercrafters team meeting last month. I love getting together with the girls so that we can share the projects that we have created.

We used some products from the new Summer mini catalogue. Have you seen it? It features some cool new products such as builder wheels and Smooch Spritz. Want a copy of your own? Email me your mailing address and I will put one in the mail for you today! (I can deliver anywhere in Canada!).

On the first card, we used this set that I earned for free from a challenge that was thrown to us at the Phoenix Regionals. It’s called Sweet Scoops. Is this not just darling!?

Supplies

Stamps: Sweet Scoops

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Mellow Moss, Pale Plum, So Saffron

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink,

Accessories: Hugs*, Dimensionals, Pretty in Pink striped grosgrain ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, 2 way glue pen.

*Occasions mini item: no longer available for order

The second card, we made using stencils. These are great for making quick and beautiful cards. Plus, they are inexpensive too! You can find this stencil set called Elegant Décor Trio Stencil (#118262) in the Definitely Decorative brochure. There are three stencils for $12.95!

This card was inspired by a card that CEO Shelli Gardiner made, at my fellow demonstrator and friend, Kim’s Workshop of a Lifetime. You can see here card HERE.

Supplies

Stamps: Define your life

Ink: Close to cocoa, Chocolate Chip

Cardstock: Ivory naturals

Paper: Chocolate Chip Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Distress tool, Color Spritzer, Chocolate Chip satin ribbon, stampin’ sponges, button latte,

Elegant Trio Décor Stencils

My Sunflower Papercrafters meet every month – you can join us too! Become a demonstrator before the end of May and receive two FREE technique DVDs (2007-2008 and 2008-2009 Workshop Wow DVDs)! Not to mention the discount on great products and the opportunity to earn money doing what you love! There are 2 great starter kits. Ask me for more information!

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All a Flutter swap card

When I went to Phoenix for the Leadership Convention in January, I was lucky enough to experience it with a fantastic group of demonstrators that are my sidelines.  My stamping sisters, if you would like :) 

We decided, in order to keep in touch and share our craft, (since we don't all live in the same city, or province for that matter) that we would organize a swap whenever a new Stampin' Up! catalogue would come out.  Here is the card that I made for them:

Supplies

Stamps: All a Flutter, En Francais

Ink: More Mustard classic ink, Dusty Durango classic ink, Sahara Sand classic ink, Basic Black craft ink

Cardstock: Sahara Sand, More Mustard, Basic Black,

Designer Paper: Presto Patterns, Autumn Traditions

Accessories: Distress tool, Stampin' sponges, Basic Black satin ribbon, 3/4" circle punch, 1/2" circle punch, corner tag punch, Hodge Podge harware in Very Vanilla,

I used the All a Flutter single stamp on page 31 of the Summer mini catalogue.  (Click HERE to download the catalogue pdf. file!).

I saw a card made by Sandi MacIver a couple months back with a tag on the front of the card.  I saved it in my favorites so that I could CASE it at some point.  My card is very similar except that I used different colors and stamps.

The cardstock from the tag is actually the new Presto Patterns Designer Paper.  I LOVE this paper!!! So many possibilities!!!  The image is already on the paper but the paper is white so you can use a sponge, or brayer with the color of your choice to make the image "pop" out.  The best way to explain it is that it's as if the images on the paper were embossed with clear ink.  If that makes any sense!?  On my tag, I brought out the pattern from the Presto Patterns paper by sponging with More Mustard and Dusty Durango.  Have a closer look here...

The butterfly image was inked in Basic Black Craft ink and then embossed with clear powder. 

I couldn't decide whether I wanted to color the butterfly in or not.  I ended up not coloring it on my swap cards but did make one for myself.  Here it is...

So what are your thoughts!?  To color or not to color!? 

Leave me a comment.  I would love to hear from you!

Happy stamping,

The 2010 Summer Mini Catalogue is here!

Hello everyone and Happy National Scrapbooking day!
May 1st also means the reveal of the brand-new and fabulous Summer Mini Catalogue from Stampin' Up! What eye candy awaits you as you explore the pages of the great new mini catalog!  There are some fantastic new products for scrapbookers and card makers alike.

Click on the catalogue below to open up the PDF file and see all 32 pages for yourself. Or, if you would rather have your own hard copy, send me an e-mail at RoxiesPaperCreations@gmail.com and I'll put one in the mail for you today!




Sign up for a card class!
Want a chance to try some of the new products?  Sign up for my card class on May 11th!  We will be making 6 lovely cards, using all new stamps sets and products from the Summer mini.  Pay a flat fee of $15 or get the class for free with a $25 order.  You can see all the details of the class HERE. 
Email me today to sign up!