Technique Tuesday: Faux Postage Technique

This technique was always one of my favorites.  I created the template for this on the computer by making squares with dotted lines and then I cut them out with my fancy scissors.  I even love the color combination on this one Rich Razzleberry, Pretty in Pin and Soft Suede.

May Class Projects: Father's Day

Today I am sharing the projects from my monthly stamping class.   The main these was Father's Day... trying to stay ahead of the game.

DSP Gift Bag:  Made these adorable gift bags with Stampin' Up! DSP (Designer Series Paper).  using dark colored DSP makes them perfect for the "masculine" look.

Dimensions:  12 x 6 sheet of DSP, score at 4, 5 1/2, 9 1/2 and 11.

Monthly Coaster Calendar:  July & August

Father's Day Hershey Bar:  Made this using a regular sized envelope

Step 1:  Seal the envelope, cut off one end... cut only a small piece, just enough to create the pocket.

Step 2:  On the opening you just made, make a slit in the front.. aim towards the middle and cut about 1" down

Step 3:  Fold down on each side to create flaps..  your shirt collar

Step 4:  Decorate your shirt collar with DSP paper

Step 5:  Cut out a tie using DSP paper.  When I cut the pattern out of DSP, I cut top part and the bottom part of the tie in different directions to make it look like a tie knot.  See the samples... the top of the tie and the bottom and you will notice the patterns don't line up.  I sponged the edges to give it depth. 

Step 6:  I put dimensionsals under the color and added a greeting.... and of course the Hershey Bar.

Giveaway:  Gave one to all the girls who came to class.  I made these using the new Stampin' Up! Banner Framelits.  Good for a Hershey Nuggets or any small candy.

These cards were previously posted, but they were part of my class projects.

INKredible Impressions Spring Event

Thought I would share the awesome cards we made at our spring event.

 

 

These are some of the beautiful swaps from the event.

 

 

Stampin' Up! See Ya Later Alligator

How stinkin cute is this alligator!!  I ran the card stock through the Stampin' Up! Decorative Dots embossing folder and punched out 2 triangles using the Stampin' Up! Petite Pennants Builder punch and the teeth were made with the Tasteful Trim Bigz die cut.  I have the mouth open using 2 dimensionals on top of each other.

Throw Back Thursday: Mom Brag Books

Today's throw back projects are "Brag Books".  These are those little photo albums that you find in the Dollar Store.  They are 4 x 6 brag books... they almost look like those little calendars people used to carry around.  I altered them by covering them with my own Stampin' Up! DSP or stamping my own cover and stamped the letters. 

Technique Tuesday: Black Magic

This is probably one of the prettiest techniques I have seen.  It is definitely time consuming, but so worth it.  This stamp set is retired from Stampin' Up!, but I think this technique would work with many of the floral stamps they have for sale.  Enjoy and I hope this inspires you today!

Happy Watercolor Fold Card

This is my new obsession... I love making these fold cards.  I did not use the framelit for this.  I cut a piece of white card stock 9 1/2 x 5 1/4 and then I scored at 4 and 7.  Then I layered the piece on colored card stock.  Here I used Stampin' Up! Crisp Cantaloupe and Pool Party.

I made these cards for my swap for my INKredible Impressions Spring event last Saturday and the girls also made this card at my monthly stamping class.