The Open Sea for the Pals

It’s Thursday and time to play at Pals Paper Arts! This week we are featuring a fabulous sketch by our own talented Margaret Moody.  I took to The Open Sea and went nautical for PPA90.  I hope you enjoy today’s creation!

The Stampin’ Schach Stampin’ Tips:
  •  Collage! I focused on the circular element of the sketch and inked the “Map” image from The Open Sea with Not Quite Navy.  I added the fabulous “Galleon”, inked with Soft Suede, and a partial “Compass” inked with Basic Gray. The edges of the images were very lightly distressed with Crumb Cake ink.
  • Delicious details! Three Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelets complements the nautical theme, while a  Vintage Trinket Button Brad accents the Compass image.
  • Tempting Tiny Tags! Who can resist the Tiny Tags suspended from Baker’s Twine with a Vintage Trinket safety pin!  Inked in Cherry Cobbler and punched out with the Jewelry Tag Punch, the edges of the tags were lightly distressed with Crumb Cake ink.
Don’t you just love the  new Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper?  I can’t wait to make another card with it. And isn’t The Open Sea stamp set perfect for classic masculine cards?  I will be anxious to read what you think! So please, won’t you leave me a comment?  It’s worth a bite of blog candy!  And as always,  if you have questions about today’s card and the techniques I used, I am only an email away!  Until next time…

Friday:  Buried Treasure, Bite-of-Blog Candy Winner, Best Friend Blogger Award, Birthday Blog Candy

Stamp Set:  The Open Sea (W 123030, C 123032—Summer Mini), Tiny Tags (W 118091, C 118592);  Ink:  Not Quite Navy (103008), Soft Suede (115657), Basic Gray (109120), Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker (120973); Designer Series Paper:  Nautical Expedition (122343—Summer Mini); Card Stock:  Not Quite Navy (101722), Whisper White (100730), Crumb Cake (120953);  Tools:  Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Corner Rounder (119871), Jewelry Tag Punch (117190); Glitz and Glam:  Vintage Trinkets (118764), Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelets (108431), Early Espresso/White Baker’s Twine (123124—Summer Mini)

A Peek at the Pals and a Bite of Blog Candy

Oh my gosh! Where does the time go?  Here it is Wednesday, and time for a peek at my Pals Paper Arts inspiration card.  As you can see, I did indeed use the Color Spritzer Tool! I felt like I was somewhat back in my element again with this card.  I will be anxious to read your comments about it!  So please, stop by Thursday for the full reveal! 

Bite of Blog Candy

As has become tradition on Wednesday’s, I am offering you a “bite of  blog candy” in return for your comments left on both today’s and tomorrow’s posts.  The winner will be randomly selected and announced on Friday.  So…hmmm…how about something that I have gleaned from my latest re-organization efforts.  Let’s see…how about:
  • 9 yards of Pretty in Pink 1/2″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

  • 9 yards of Kiwi Kiss 1/2″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

So don’t forget to leave your comments both days! 

Upcoming Birthday Blog Candy

In celebration of my upcoming birthday, I would love to give you “Birthday Blog Candy”.  I think you will love the selection of papers, stamp sets, ribbons, and other goodies that I have been saving up just for this occasion!  I will release all of the details Friday! 
Need a Summer Mini?  Email me!
Ready to join the Stampin’ Up! family?  Email me!
Need to schedule a workshop OR a class for you and your friends?  Email me!
Remember, your comments are so very important to me and I do read each and every one! And if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away/  Until next time…

Clean and Simple for The Paper Players

It’s Sunday and time to play with the Players at The Paper Players!  How does a Clean and Simple Sketch sound to you?  This week Jaydee has designed a fabulous one just for you.

The Stampin’ Schach Stampin’ Tips:

  • Looking for quick and easy? Let a stunning designer paper pattern take center stage! My favorite “DSP Du Joir” is Paisley Petals from the upcoming 2011 – 2012 Idea Book and Catalog.
  • Revved up ribbon! It’s a snap to achieve the “scrunchy” look simply by pulling a thread and shirring along the length! I selected Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding for a coordinated look.
  •  Luscious labels! The “Flourish” stamp from Strength and Hope was inked in Not Quite Navy and stamped onto Very Vanilla card stock.  It was the punched out with the Decorative Label Punch and speckled using the Color Spritzer Tool and a Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker.  It was then layered onto a Cherry Cobbler Decorative Label. 
  • Simple sentiments! The Friend sentiment from You’re a Gem was inked in Cherry Cobbler and punched out with the 1-3/8″ x 5/8″ Oval. After a little sponging and spritzing, it was popped up on the Decorative Label with a Stampin’ Dimensional.  A Strength and Hope Butterfly directs our attention right to it!
  • Everything’s better with bling! Basic Pearls adorn the Scallop Edge Border and the Butterfly’s body!
“Clean and Simple” should never be “Clean and Boring”.  It’s all in the details!  I can’t wait to see your Clean and Simple designs!  So won’t you play with The Players this week?

Your comments are so important to me.  So please, let me know what you think about today’s card. Hopefully it or my tips have inspired you in some way.  And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I make or the technniques that I use, I am only email away! Thanks for visiting me today! Until next time…


Stamp Sets:  You’re a Gem (W 122268, C 122270), Strength & Hope (W 118100, C 123660); Ink:  Not Quite Navy (103008), Cherry Cobbler (119669), Crumb Cake (121030), Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker (120973);  Designer Series Paper:  Paisley Petals (122367);  Card Stock:  Very Vanilla (101650), Cherry Cobbler (119685),  Baja Breeze (111352), Daffodil Delight (119683);  Tools:  Decorative Label Punch (120907), Scalloped Edge Border Punch (119882), 1-3/8″ x 5/8″ Oval Punch (119863), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Sponge Dauber (102892);  Glitz and Glam:  Cherry Cobbler 1/2″ Seam Binding (120992), Basic Pearls (119247)