Wednesday, March 31, 2010

EASTER PAST

Since I've had zero time to make Easter cards this year, I thought I'd share some cards from Easter past that are buried deep in my blog ....

Monday, March 29, 2010

CASEing PUNCH ART

A few weeks ago, I CASEd these cards for some special people. This first card was made for my nephew's 6th birthday ... he's an Iowa farm boy, and this Tractor Punch Art card was perfect for him! I CASEd it from Debbie Henderson. RECIPE
Stamps: It's Your Birthday (retired)
Paper: Tall Tales DP, Glorious Green, Crushed Curry, Basic Black, Going Gray, Sahara Sand, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Basic Black
Embellishments: Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelets, Antique Brass Brad
Tools: Large Tag Punch, Word Window Punch, Horizontal Slot, Heart to Heart, Trio Flower Punch, Scallop Circle, various Circle Punches.
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals

I made this next card for my cousin who is expecting her first baby in July. It is a CASE of Ellen Kemper's card.
RECIPE
Stamps: Fundamental Phrases
Paper: Sweet Pea and Rose Red Prints DP, Taken With Teal, Basic Black, Blush Blossom, and So Saffron CS
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: Gold Brad, Rose Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: Large Oval Punch, Word Window Punch, 3/4" Punch, My Way Arrows Punch, Small Oval Punch, Standard Hole Punch, Modern Label Punch, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Round Tab Punch
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals

Be sure to stop by Debbie's blog and Ellen's blog for detailed instructions. Thanks for the inspiration, ladies!

Sunday, March 28, 2010

iPICKS, Week 72

Welcome to iPICKS where I post a selection of my favorite Stampin' Up! cards and projects by other talented stamping artists. There's no formal rules or guidelines ... just inspiring projects that catch my eye, clever ideas, and exceptional designs. These are projects that inspire me and I hope they inspire you too! Please click on each link to go directly to the artist's blog for more information about the artist and their project.

iPICKS for Week 72 ...