Since first seeing Dawn Olchefske's Lattice Cross card back in March, I I knew that once summer hit, I'd be case-ing her superb design! Dawn made it super easy to duplicate with her tutorial that shows how to make the cross from the Lattice Die. My card is an exact case of Dawn's .... I just swapped out the colors, designer paper, and sentiment stamp.
RECIPE
Stamps: sentiment from More Great Greetings (retired)
Paper: Nouveau Chic DP (retired), Basic Gray, Sage Shadow, Apricot Appeal, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Basic Gray
Embellishments: Clear Rhinestone Brad
Tools: Big Shot, Lattice Die, Boho Blossom Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals
This is the Father's Day card I made for my Dad this year using the new stamp set, Best Dad Ever, from the Summer Mini Catalog. I got frustrated with this set at first because I couldn't get a nice, clean image from the bold tie images. I called Stampin' Up! about it and got the most helpful gal on the phone. She confirmed that the tie images are meant to have a distressed look and suggested using craft ink and/or embossing to achieve bold, solid images. If you're familiar with my stamping style, you know I'll do just about anything to avoid embossing. Determined to use this new stamp set, I tried the embossing, and it worked! I'm very pleased with the results. The ties were stamped with black craft ink and embossed with black embossing powder TWICE -- one is cut out and raised up on Stampin' Dimensionals. This was one of those "difficult to photograph" cards and the photo just doesn't do the embossing justice. I used the Stamping 411 Saturday Sketch Challenge #206 for my layout.RECIPE
Stamps: Best Dad Ever
Paper: Night & Day DP (retired), Basic Black and Whisper White CS
Ink: Craft Black
Embellishments: Black Button, Rhinestone Jewel
Tools: Square Lattice Embossing Folder
Supplies: Black Embossing Powder, Stampin' Dimensionals
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 #133 ...
Boy, am I ever struggling getting back into the swing of things in my craft room! I've been spending hours on designs with so-so results, but am going to keep going in hopes that practice will make perfect. This so-so Father's Day card was inspired by Mojo Monday Sketch #194 and Colour Q Challenge #88 of Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Kraft, Cherry Cobbler, and Very Vanilla.RECIPE
Stamps: Best Dad Ever
Paper: Cranberry Crisp, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, and Very Vanilla CS
Ink: Early Espresso
Tools: Owl Punch, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Circle Cutter
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals
This card was inspired by two challenges; Sketch For You To Try June 2011 and Create with Connie & Mary CMC-SUM03 of Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, and Wild Wasabi. I inked up the new Level 2 Hostess stamp set, Love & Care, found in the 2011 Summer Mini Catalog -- LOVE that set!
RECIPE
Stamps: Love & Care (Level 2 Hostess Summer Mini Catalog)
Paper: Uptown DP (retired), Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Pacific Point, and Daffodil Delight CS
Ink: Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, and Wild Wasabi
Embellishments: Wild Wasabi Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Daffodil Delight Button
Tools: Scallop Circle #2 Die, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Big Shot
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals
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 #132 ...
Since first seeing Dawn Olchefske's Lattice Cross card back in March, I I knew that once summer hit, I'd be case-ing her superb design! Dawn made it super easy to duplicate with her tutorial that shows how to make the cross from the Lattice Die. My card is an exact case of Dawn's .... I just swapped out the colors, designer paper, and sentiment stamp.
