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Tulip Festival Scrapbook Page with Amazing Birthday Stamp Set
Ok, got to be quick with this post, but I thought I would share a scrapbook page that I did for convention last year using the Amazing Birthday stamp set…. and the best part, it doesn’t even have anything to do with a birthday!
I had these pictures from the Tulip Festival in Mt Vernon, WA. We went last year to see all the amazing fields of tulips and when I was going through my pictures later, I realized that I could glue two of my pictures together to tell an even bigger story!
And when I wanted to accessorize, I realized the Amazing Birthday stamp set was a great way to go.
I use the Sweet Taffy designer paper to pull out my bright colors from the pictures. So I used it for matting my picture as well as the base paper for my layout. Then I cut up one of the stamped images (the happy happy happy birthday to you image) and used the happys for a little touch over the top of my picture.
For my journalling, I played with more stamps by using the Skinny Mini Alphabet stamp set to highlight what we were doing, but made that “title” part of my journaling by making it part of the sentences of the story I was sharing.
I used the big stamp – “Make Today Ridiculously Amazing” sentiment for another element and more of those “happys” and then added a border around my paper by piercing holes with my paper piercer and stringing baker’s twine around the entire edge of the page!
Add a touch of lace doilies and some candy dots in the corner – and DONE!
It is a fairly simple layout but I love it and it makes me happy to look at it. So, whether you are looking for a memory keeping solution and want to go with the quick pocket page layouts or want to use more of your stash and create a full 12×12 page. There are tons of ideas and options for you.
Check out my past post on Pocket Page layouts with Project Life to see what that is like too!
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April 2, 2015
A Hodge-Podge Birthday Card with Amazing Birthday
While working on cards for the Convention Display boards last summer, I had an idea for using the Amazing Birthday stamp set. It made total sense in my mind… then I started trying to put it to paper. In the end, it didn’t turn out exactly like I was dreaming, but I figured I’d share it anyway (heck I sent it in to Stampin’ Up and they displayed it!) in the hopes it gives you some ideas that you can use, especially since Amazing Birthday is on sale as part of the weekly deals this week!
I liked that there were so many circles in the set that punched out using the same 1-1/4” Circle circle punch and wanted to try the “peek-a-boo” style of card.
Tips for making this card:
- Stamp the different circle images by first coloring with markers and stamping onto White Paper. I used the colors that matched those in the Sweet Taffy patterened paper. Then punch out using the 1-1/4” Circle punch.
- Punch a few holes in your larger piece of white paper using the 1-3/8” circle punch and the 1-3/4” circle punch. Layer over coordinating patterned paper and then use dimensionals to pop up the stamped images in the middle of the circles.
- When stamping on wood (like the middle sentiment) ink your image using Stazon and then stamp. That keeps the ink from running and getting fuzzy like it might with your classic dye inks.
- I embossed the white background using the Arrows embossing folder and thought it needed a little something extra, so I filled the valleys of the embossed area with Crystal Effects! It is hard to see in the photo but it gives it a nice shiny background when you see it in person.
I love this stamp set and it is so versatile! So, if you like it, don’t miss out while it is on 25% off with the Weekly Deals!
Have a safe and wonderful New Year’s Eve and I’ll see you in 2015!
Project Supplies Used:
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December 31, 2014
Clean & Simple and BRIGHT Kinda Eclectic Card for the Stampin’ Up Display Boards
Today is one of those quick and simple days… you know, when you need a card or want to get some crafting in but either don’t have the time or the mojo to come up with something elaborate or clever. I thought I’d share one of the cards I created for the 2014 Stampin’ Up Convention display boards that fits the bill nicely!
All you need is a circle punch and some extra paper and you pretty much have a card! The best part is this design works with pretty much any paper you have, though I really liked the bright colors and bold patterns from the Sweet Taffy designer paper to contrast with the white cardstock base.
Tips for making this card
- Cut a smaller piece of Whisper White cardstock to adhere your punched pieces so you can trim off the parts that hang over and have dimension and a clean border with that piece popped up off the card base.
- Sponge the edges of your punched circles (I used a 1” circle punch and Basic Black ink) to help them be more defined and stand out from your base cardstock.
- Glue your circles in a line and have full circles hanging off the ends to help you get the size and spacing right. THEN, turn over your cardstock and trim off the extra parts of the circles.
- Heat emboss your sentiment for an extra bit of shine and pizzazz.
Mix and match different colors and papers for a different look each time!
Card Supplies Used
Kinda Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$19.95
Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper
$10.95
Embossing Buddy
$5.95
Black Stampin’ Emboss Powder
$4.95
Versamark Pad
$7.50
Heat Tool
$29.95
1″ Circle Punch
$12.95
Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.
Need more inspiration? Check out all the amazing display stampers I had the privilege of creating with for this year’s boards:
2013-2014 Convention Display Stampers
Cathy Caines
Anja Beckmann
Jennifer Blomquist
Jeanna Bohanon
Amy Bollman
Erica Cerwin
Chelsey Christenson
Becky Cowley
Ilina Crouse
Lynda Day
Shari Fritz
Lyssa Griffin Zwolanek
Mary Haugen
Krista Jensen
Jane Lee
Nance Lempinen-Leedy
Charlet Mallett
Sarah Naber
Allison Okamitsu
Amy O’Neill
Breelin Renwick
Sarah Sagert
Cindy Schuster
Jennifer Timko
Ashley Van Camp
Kimberly Van Diepen
Mercedes Weber
Alanna Wharf
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July 23, 2014
Amazing Birthday Thank You Card–Display Board Sample
I’m back! I made it home from the 2014 Stampin’ Up convention and had a great time. As I mentioned before, I was honored to be invited to create samples for the display boards this year. Everyone coming to convention received 3 stamp sets – Amazing Birthday, Kinda Eclectic, and Seasonally Scattered (coming soon in the 2014 Holiday Catalog). So, as display stampers, we received our sets early and were asked to make 8 projects for each stamp set. I will admit, this was an intimidating task, especially when I learned the caliber of stampers who were joining me with creating for the boards. I eventually decided to just think of it as “they will make the stunning over the top cards and I’ll make the simpler card class versions” .
I wasn’t allowed to post or share my samples until after Convention, so here we are and I’m excited to start sharing with you!
Thank You card with Amazing Birthday
When I first saw this stamp set, I kept thinking I needed to make birthday cards. But then it hit me, there is this sentiment that doesn’t need to be birthday at all! So, I started pulling different colors and stamped images together to create this card.
But you want to know the best part? I mailed this card in to Stampin’ Up in the beginning of June (so they could get the Display Boards together in time) and then on the last day of convention, Shelli Gardner showed this card during her main stage presentation!
Sure they aren’t exactly the same, but my the similarities are there! It made me feel extra proud of my card that I could have had a little moment where my design idea overlapped with the creative inspiration from the head of Stampin’ Up!
In both cases, we used the striped banner stamp to form a layer between the Starburst pieces – hers pointed out and mine pointed in (you can’t see the banner tips because they are under the Pumpkin Pie starburst. Plus that super fun Surprise circle for our center element. With everything popped up on dimensionals of course!
Oh, here is the stamp set we were both working form so you can see what we were using!
Amazing Birthday stamp set (wood mount – clear mount)
Card Supplies Used:
- Amazing Birthday Stamp Set
- Sweet Taffy Designer paper
- Starburst Framelits
- Big Shot
- Banner Framelits
- Colors – Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Crumb Cake
Also, many of the Display Board stampers are sharing their convention projects up on a Convention 2014 Display Board Stampers board on Pinterest. So, watch that board for lots more great ideas over the next month or two!
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July 21, 2014