THREE OF A KIND--Cactus

This trio started when I came across a 6x6" dsp pad I forgot I had.  I had just received my order of a Hero Arts bundle called "Color Layering Armadillo," and these background papers were just right for the stamp set.

The first card features some copper threads and a copper foil tag, (although it looks red here.)  The hardest part of all three cards was getting the flowers on top of the cacti due to their small sizes.

This second one was the easiest of the three due to the dsp providing the background.  All I had to do was use the dies in the bundle and attach to the light green oval.

The black and white greeting stands out nicely.

Finally, this third card was fun to assemble.  The terra cotta pot turned the cactus into a house plant.  The twine gave it some texture, and the hand-written greeting gave me a card I need for a sick friend.  (I added two sequins on the label after the picture was taken.)

I was a bit unsure of how to use this set when it first arrived, but it worked out well once I incorporated the cactus dsp and the planter.  Now I just have to find a use for the armadillo in the set...

CAS BIRTHDAY CARD

I found some pre-stamped pieces in my stash, so I put them to good use.  After matching the ink color to the blue cs base, I sponged ink over the clear embossing and  mounted it to the card base.  Next, I cut the gold foil cs and notched it with the SU punch.

The greeting was already stamped and scalloped on a blue background just perfect to coordinate with the colors already used.  Even the pre-cut star was a perfect match.

After assembling all the pieces on the card, I added the three self-stick dots.

It really is worth saving unused pieces for future cards!

 

SO VERY BLESSED

Evelyn and I get together and stamp regularly, usually about once a week.   This card was one of several we made last week using only leftover materials.  It wasn't too hard a challenge since I rarely use all the sheets in a dsp pad, for instance, or everything in a kit.

These leftovers are from a SSS kit, some SU dsp, previously punched ferns and an untouched sheet of metallic gold cs. 

The challenge to make several cards using only what we have in our stash was mentioned at the end of a YouTube video from Cards and Coffee Time.  I can see myself doing this once every week or two.  It's a great way to use up large scraps or introduce elements we've forgotten we have!

KIT CARD

Cyndy, my SU demonstrator, always gives a card kit to anyone who places a $50 or more order.  It's her way of saying "Thank you."

This card was fun to put together.  The only things not included were the white flower embellishment and the "HB" oval.

First, I created the window with one oval die and  a smaller one for the greeting.  The oval I cut out was used for another card.

Next, I attached the dsp to the green cs which was pre-scored.  I trimmed down the black and dsp strips and cut the fish tails before attaching to the side of the card.  After adding the ribbon and button, I next glued down the white oval inside and added the remaining black strip to the side with a few sequins.

THREE OF A KIND--Tags

These three cards feature a tag  with a loose, swinging tag.  I like the way it gives movement to the card when it is picked up and opened.

This is the card that inspired me to make the ones above.  It was sent by a Silver Stamper, and I thought it was fun making the tag swing back and forth.  Just a little different, I thought.

Interactive cards are fun to make, play with and send!

HUMOROUS BIRTHDAY CARD

The sentiment here is from a set called "Piece of Cake" by My Favorite Things.  The set has several humorous sayings and a slice of cake.

I saved some of the gold foil paper by removing the center for another card.  Tricky, huh?

 

SIMPLE SATURDAY

HEY CHICK!

I just love this SU stamp set--it's so clever.

The inside of this card is where you find the punch line.  I think what I did here is self-explanatory.  

A little sponging, some coloring and a few glue dots or a dimensional and it's ready to roll.

Enjoy!

FLY ME AWAY--Birthday Butterfly

This card makes use of one of the dsp sheets included in the SSS kit entitled "Fly Me Away."  I love the colors and the watercolor look.

This kit has been so easy to use.  All I had to do is stamp the greeting included in the kit, attach a butterfly already die cut in my stash, and add some sequins for embellishment.

I didn't think I would like using a kit, but it really is a treat to have all the elements coordinated.  YouTube is also a help in getting ideas for putting cards together with all the various components.

Not only does the kit help me make a bunch of quick cards that are really nice, but it's also cheaper than buying all the pieces separately.  Maybe you would like it too!

(No, I don't get paid to say that.)


 

CARD FOR A FRIEND

This card features the SU dsp with its shiny blossoms on a peachy background for the card front and a matching butterfly.  The burlap ribbon over the black cs border is just right with the dsp.

The sentiment is so true, and the card will be going to one of my friends in the Silver Stampers group.  We've been exchanging cards and letters since I started in the group, around 2001 or so.  We haven't met in person (yet) but I know she is a treasure.  Our common belief in Christ has deepened our friendship in a special way.

Silver Stampers (silver because of our hair color) can be identified by our inky fingers from New Jersey to Oklahoma to California and the Mid West.  We surely are a creative bunch!

FLY ME AWAY KIT--Embossing Folder

Included in the SSS kit for June is a Sizzix 3-D floral embossing folder.

After using the embossing folder on the 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" card front, I die cut these aruncus flowers and added them to the card.  Next, I white heat embossed  the greeting onto a strip of black cs and mounted it with dimensionals.  For embellishment, I added three flat sequins.

Although there are no flying images here, you could use your imagination to fly into thoughts of someone special.

FLY ME AWAY KIT--Bird Song

This card started with the feather dsp and a die cut bird.  I decided to have him tweet a "hello"--just for you!

After attaching the embroidery floss to the dsp, I mounted the panel to the card front.  The bird looked a little too dark, so I added some white Perfect Pearls to his belly and a tiny piece of silver cs behind his eye before adding him to the card front.

The greeting is a "translation" of the music note.

PAPER PLAYERS 396--Animal Antics

The inside reads, "Happy Birthday!"  This will go to one of my Silver Stamper friends, appropriately.

There is a lot of truth that gray hares multiply!

Check out the other Paper Player entries HERE, or should I say HARE...

FLY ME AWAY KIT--Bee Hello

These two die cuts were in my stash from ages ago, 

so I decided to use them on this gorgeous floral dsp in the kit.

All I had to do was cut the dsp down to size,

 add some white ribbon on the side and

mount the panel on a piece of black cardstock.

After adding the greeting and the bee,

I then attached the finished panel to the bright

green card base. 

DONE!

FLY ME AWAY SSS KIT--Hot Air Balloons

Although the kit included a beautiful gold metallic sheet, I chose to use my own silver cs with these colors.  After cutting down the 6" x 6" sheet of 3 balloons, I stamped "Sending" in black and "birthday wishes" in a matching purple ink to mount below it.  The only embellishment is the clear gem at the base of the balloon.

The other 2" of the dsp sheet was set aside for this second card.  After punching the tag, I glued some fun foam on the back and mounted it over a strip of striped dsp (also from the kit).  I then stamped the SU vertical greeting with Versafine warm gray ink and cut off 1/4" on the side of the card.

Two more easy cards!