October Month of Cards Week 3 - Part 2 (Butterfly Edition)

For October's big crafting goal, I am attempting to make a different designed card everyday.  Instead of flooding everyone's feed with tons of posts, I am just going to do a weekly wrap-up post with my cards. I went a little crazy with my butterfly stamps and punches.  So I thought a separate post was in order...

Day #17

A simple one of stamping creates a striking visual.

• Stamps: Papillon Potpurri
• Inks: Chocolate Chip, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Rich Razzleberry
• Cardstock: Whisper White; Kraft
• Accessories:
• Tools:

Day #18

I grabbed a ton of random scraps and went to town punching butterflies.  It might be hard to see, but the butterflies are two layers.  They definitely pop in person.

• Stamps: Petite Pairs
• Inks: Pacific Point; Melon Mambo
• Cardstock: Whisper White; Kraft; random scraps
• Accessories:
• Tools: Elegant Butterfly Punch; Bitty Butterfly Punch

Day #19

I wanted to use my butterfly punches again, but in a different way.  The colored paper all have a subtle design to them. Layering the butterflies helped to change the design just enough to give this card it's own day.

• Stamps: A Word for You
• Inks: Chocolate Chip
• Cardstock: Kraft; Very Vanilla; random scraps
• Accessories: Brights candy dots; Gold Chevron Washi Tape (not SU)
• Tools: Elegant Butterfly Punch; Hexagon Punch (banner ends)

October Month of Cards Week 3

For October's big crafting goal, I am attempting to make a different designed card everyday.  Instead of flooding everyone's feed with tons of posts, I am just going to do a weekly wrap-up post with my cards.

Day #13

I loved the look of monochromatic yet differently patterned papers mixing together.  The hexagon shapers add more visual interest to this card.

• Stamps: Six Sided Sampler
• Inks: Mossy Meadow
• Cardstock: Mossy Meadow; tons of green scraps
• Accessories:
• Tools: Hexagon Punch

Day #14

Trying to use more of my giant scrap collection.  I only had to cut this pattern paper pieces down a bit to fit on the card.  Not quite happy with the gaps, but I'll deal with it.

• Stamps: Petite Pairs
• Inks: Mossy Meadow
• Cardstock: Mossy Meadow; random green scraps
• Accessories:
• Tools:

Day #15

A fun layered rainbow of mosaic shapes.  I love the big washi tape on this card.

• Stamps: A Word for You
• Inks: Rich Razzleberry
• Cardstock: Kraft; Whisper White; random scraps
• Accessories: Gold Chevron Washi Tape (not SU)
• Tools: Mosaic Punch

Day #16

I decided to dive into my scraps again to make a fun birthday cake card. The scraps looked a little plain until I added the gold glitter tape. Very sparkly in person.

• Stamps: Sweet Essentials; Petite Pairs
• Inks: Melon Mambo
• Cardstock: Melon Mambo; Whisper White; random scraps
• Accessories: Gold Glitter Tape (not SU)
• Tools: Corner Rounder

Comfort Cafe DSP Purge

Another retired DSP pack down...  I'm really loving this set of cards.

Card #1

Card Inspiration from Stampin' Connection

My version

I love the simple blue and cream combo.  Very pretty together!

• Stamps: Papillon Potpurri; Sweet Essentials (retired)
• Inks: Midnight Muse (retired)
• Cardstock: Midnight Muse (retired); Very Vanilla; Comfort Cafe DSP (retired)
• Accessories:
• Tools: Labels Framelits (Spellbinders)

Card #2

Card Inspiration from North Shore Stamper

My version

I made two variations because I didn't have enough Midnight Muse Dahlias for both cards.  I actually pulled these little heart wood veneers from my Take Ten PL kit.  Perfect finishing touch.

• Stamps: Sweet Essentials (retired)
• Inks: Early Espresso
• Cardstock: Summer Starfruit (retired); Midnight Muse (retired); Very Vanilla; Comfort Cafe (retired)
• Accessories: 2012-2014 In Color Dahlias; heart wood veneers
• Tools: 1 1/4" Circle Punch; 1 3/8" Circle Punch

Card #3

Card Inspiration from DO Stamping with Dawn

My version

Simple yet lovely.  I realize that my favorite cards are usually pretty simplistic.  At the last minute, I added the wood veneers for that extra little something.

• Stamps: Wacky Wishes (retired)
• Inks: Midnight Muse (retired)
• Cardstock: Brown (Michael's); Very Vanilla; Comfort Cafe (retired)
• Accessories: Brown ribbon (Joann's); bird and feather wood veneer
• Tools:

Card #4

Card Inspiration from Card Creations by Beth

My version

This card looks much better in person.  The embossed Midnight Muse piece really pops and the dahlia adds a little extra touch.

• Stamps: Vintage Verses (retired)
• Inks: Midnight Muse (retired)
• Cardstock: Brown (Michael's); Midnight Muse (retired); Comfort Cafe (retired); Very Vanilla
• Accessories: 2012-2014 In Color Dahlias
• Tools:

Card #5

Card Inspiration from Stampin' Pretty

My version

This card is so bright and cheery!  I don't have the ovals framelits (must put on wish list), so I substituted my new Starburst Framelits.  And I don't have the same ornament stamp and punch, but I do have the old retired ones.  Still works!

• Stamps: Delightful Decorations (retired); Sweet Essentials (retired)
• Inks: Midnight Muse (retired)
• Cardstock: Very Vanilla; Midnight Muse (retired); Summer Starfruit (retired); Comfort Cafe DSP (retired)
• Accessories: 2012-2014 In Color Dahlias
• Tools: Starburst Framelits

Card #6

Card Inspiration from Northwest Stamper

My version

This card really isn't my personal style, but it's pretty.  I got the new hostess set I LIke You because watercolor images are so popular right now.  This is the first time that I used it and I actually like it!

• Stamps: I Like You; A Word for You (retired)
• Inks: Really Rust (retired); Early Espresso
• Cardstock: Cajun Craze; Early Espresso; Very Vanilla; Comfort Cafe DSP (retired)
• Accessories: wood veneers
• Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner end)

Card #7

Card Inspiration from My Creative Corner

My version

Simple layering of coordinating DSP makes for a striking card.

• Stamps: Sweet Essentials (retired)
• Inks: Early Espresso
• Cardstock: Cajun Craze; Very Vanilla; Comfort Cafe DSP (retired)
• Accessories: brown ribbon (Michael's)
• Tools:

Card #8

Card Inspiration from Dawn's Stamping Thoughts

My version

Another card that just isn't my style, but it turned out okay.  I like the contrasting paper and butterflies.

• Stamps: Vintage Verses (retired)
• Inks: Early Espresso
• Cardstock: Cajun Craze; Very Vanilla; Comfort Cafe DSP (retired)
• Accessories: 7/8" Natural Cotton Ribbon
• Tools: Elegant Butterfly Punch; Artisan Label Punch

Card #9

Card Inspiration from Pretty Impact

My version

I think this card is my favorite of the entire bunch.  I love the simplistic shapes and lots of texture.  For me, the switch to the yellow cardstock for the sentiment banner really makes the card pop!

• Stamps: A Word for You (retired)
• Inks: Midnight Muse (retired)
• Cardstock: Brown (Michael's); Midnight Muse (retired); Summer Starfruit (retired); Comfort Cafe DSP (retired)
• Accessories: wood veneers
• Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner end); Corner Rounder Punch

Card #10

Card Inspiration from WeeBeeStampin4Fun

My version

Turns out I don't have Cajun Craze ink in either a marker or an ink pad.  I dug through my stash and found a Really Rust marker from a few years back.  It' snot the same color, but I think it coordinates nicely with the Cajun Craze card stock.

• Stamps: Vintage Verses (retired): Mixed Bunch
• Inks: Really Rust (retired); Early Espresso
• Cardstock: Cajun Craze; Very Vanilla; Early Espresso; Comfort Cafe DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Gold brads
• Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner end); Blossom Punch; 1" Circle Punch; Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder

Paisley Petals DSP Purge

Another attempt to get rid of my retired DSP.  This post's pack comes from a few years back.  I don't remember how old Paisley Petals is, but I do know that it's been sitting in my DSP box for at least a year.  After making the cards featured, I had a few scraps and some full sheets leftover.  I ended up putting the full sheets up for grabs to other crafting friends.  They kindly took them away from me.  One more pack down.

Card #1

Card Inspiration from Stampin Sunshine

My version

Loved the inspiration card.  My version turned out okay, but not the best.  I really need different layered framelits.  I'm getting a bit sick of using my labels.

• Stamps: Secret Garden (retired); Express Yourself (retired)
• Inks: Old Olive; Night of Navy
• Cardstock: Paisly Petals DSP (retired); Marina Mist (retired); Whisper White
• Accessories: Random brown ribbon (non-SU)
• Tools: Artisan Label Punch; 1 1/4" Circle Punch; Label Framelits (Spellbinders)

Card #2

Card Inspiration from Moxie Fab World

My version

Very cute inspiration card.  Mine is a bit plain, but much nicer in person.

• Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
• Inks: Chocolate Chip
• Cardstock: Cajun Craze; Paisley Petals DSP (retired); Regals DSP
• Accessories: Silver dots; Rhinestones; Old Olive button (retired)
• Tools: Elegant Butterfly Punch; Hexagon Punch (banner ends)

Card #3

Card Inspiration from Creative Crafts by Lynn

My version

I rarely make no sentiment cards, but this one has so much going on that it seemed appropriate.  I love the layering...

• Stamps: Papillon Potpurri
• Inks: Old Olive
• Cardstock: Old Olive; Baked Brown Sugar; Paisley Petals DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Silver dots
• Tools: Elegant Butterfly Punch

Card #4

Card Inspiration from Handmade from Michelle

My version

Simple yet striking.  I love the pattern play here.

• Stamps: Best of Greetings (retired)
• Inks: Night of Navy
• Cardstock: Paisley Petals (retired); Night of Navy; Regals DSP
• Accessories:
• Tools: Artisan Label Punch; Scallop Edge Punch

Card #5

Card Inspiration from Handmade by Michelle

My version

I made this card, but something just seemed off...  Then I added the ribbon and everything worked so much better.

• Stamps: Work of Art; Morning Meadow (retired)
• Inks: Night of Navy; Old Olive
• Cardstock: Night of Navy; Whisper White; Paisley Petals DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Baked Brown Sugar Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
• Tools: Label Framelits (Spellbinders)

Card #6

Card Inspiration from Stamp-n-Paradise

My version

Love how simple this card is.  I just find myself drawn to the negative space.

• Stamps: Work of Art
• Inks: Night of Navy
• Cardstock: Baja Breeze (retired); Marina Mist (retired); Paisley Petals DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Rhinestones
• Tools:

Card #7

Card Inspiration from Scrappin' and Stampin' in GJ

My version

Not my favorite card, but interesting visual draw.

• Stamps: A Word for You (retired)
• Inks: Night of Navy
• Cardstock: Marina Mist (retired); Whisper White; Regals DSP; Paisley Petals DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Rhinestones
• Tools: 1" Circle Punch

Card #8

Card Inspiration from ...Confessions of a Stamping Addict

My version

I didn't think I would like this card in the end, but something pulls me in.  I'm loving the added butterfly on the side.

• Stamps: Sweet Essentials (retired)
• Inks: Old Olive
• Cardstock: Old Olive; Whisper White; Paisley Petals DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Old Olive buttons (retired)
• Tools: Bitty Butterfly Punch; Hexagon Punch (banner ends); Blossom Punch; Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder; Patterned scissors

Card #9

Card Inspiration from Paper Suite

My version

I played with the hexagon punch to ultimately create 5 different cards.  My favorite is the all over hexagon card.  Very striking!

• Stamps: Best of Greetings (retired); Hip Notes
• Inks: Night of Navy
• Cardstock: Marina Mist (retired); Whisper White; Paisley Petals DSP (retired)
• Accessories:
• Tools: Hexagon Punch; Label Framelits (Spellbinders)

Gingham Garden DSP Purge

I made up my mind to use the very last of my Gingham Garden DSP.  I had about two half sheets remaining.  Of course i had to scour my Pinterest boards for some great inspiration.  In total, I made six cards with just a few scraps leftover. Card #1

Card Inspiration from AE Stamps a Latte

My version

i flipped this card on the side because my paper cuts did not line up vertically.  I may be a bit obsessive, but the Gingham Garden pattern just didn't look right turned the other way.  I also realized that I was out of Island Indigo card stock, so I substituted Island Indigo DSP.  Beyond that I tried to use my current supplies to give the card it's own look.  My favorite part is the candy dots on the hexagons (they pop more in real life).  I've had the Brights pack for awhile now and had yet to use it.  I may have a supply hoarding problem.  I love how they add just a little bit more dimension to the card.

• Stamps: Six Sided Sampler
• Inks: Island Indigo, So Saffron
• Cardstock: Daffodil Delight; Gingham Garden DSP (retired); Brights Collection DSP; Whisper White
• Accessories: Brights Collection Candy Dots
• Tools: Hexagon Punch; Scallop Punch

Card #2

Card Inspiration from Too Cool Stamping

My version

I kept the basic design with just a few tweaks, mainly due to my own stash limitations.  I realized that I need to had Melon Mambo to my ink pads to buy list.  I am really warming up to that color.

• Stamps: Sweet Essentials (retired); Morning Meadow (retired)
• Inks: Regal Rose (retired)
• Cardstock: Melon Mambo; Whisper White; Gingham Garden DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Rhinestone Jewels
• Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner ends); Pansy Punch

Card #3

Card Inspiration from Stamp with Amy K

My version

I think this is my favorite card of the set.  I was going to make this a fall sentiment card, but after finishing it, I thought sympathy or get well card.  It is so cool and calm.  And I love all the layers.  I changed up the color combo slightly from the example.  Amy had Garden Green and Pear Pizzazz.  I went with Old Olive and Pear Pizzazz.  It gives just a bit of a softer look.

• Stamps: Magnificent Maple (retired); Sweet Essentials (retired)
• Inks: Old Olive
• Cardstock: Old Olive; Pear Pizzaz; Gingham Garden DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Brights Collection Candy Dots
• Tools:

Card #4

Card Inspiration from Nutz About Stamping

My version

I had used up all the Island Indigo gingham check paper, I decided to do a bit of substitution for this card.  With that change, I swapped out a ton of other pieces to create my own card.

• Stamps: A Word for You (retired)
• Inks: Island Indigo
• Cardstock: Daffodil Delight; Whisper White; Brights Collection DSP
• Accessories: Brights Collection Candy Dots
• Tools: 2" Circle Punch; Pansy Punch; Hexagon Punch (banner ends)

Card #5

This card came from my desire to use a ton of the scraps laying on my craft table.  I love how bright and cheery this card is.  I think the Melon Mambo really pops!

• Stamps: A Word for You (retired)
• Inks: Island Indigo
• Cardstock: Melon Mambo; Gingham Garden DSP (retired); Brights Collection DSP
• Accessories: Brights Collection Candy Dots
• Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner ends); Pansy Punch

Card #6

This card is so simple, but I love the mix of patterned paper.  As a late edition, I found an old Brights Collection Button Pack at the bottom of my embellishment box and had to add.

• Stamps: Sweet Essentials (retired); Morning Meadow (retired)
• Inks: Old Olive
• Cardstock: Old Olive; Pear Pizzazz; Gingham Garden DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Brights Collection Button (retired edition)
• Tools: Pansy Punch

Sweet Sorbet DSP Purge: Pool Party Edition

Another attempt to use my retired DSP to make room for new fun stuff...  This time I'm highlighting cards made from the Sweet Sorbet DSP pack (Sale-a-bration 2014).  The following cards are primarily using the Pool Party flower patterned DSP.

Card #1

Card Inspiration from Stamp with Amy K

My version

Description

• Stamps: Best of Greetings (retired); Mixed Bunch; Flower Shop; Petite Petals
• Inks: Basic Black; Pool Party
• Cardstock: Pool Party; Basic Black; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired); Whisper White; Scrap polka dot paper
• Accessories: Rhinestone Jewels
• Tools: Patterned scissors; Blossom Punch; Pansy Punch; Petite Petals Punch; Hexagon Punch (banner ends)

Card #2

Card Inspiration from Ink It Up with Jessica

My version

Description

• Stamps: Best of Greetings (retired)
• Inks: Basic Black
• Cardstock: Pool Party; Basic Black; Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Rhinestone Jewels
• Tools: Elegant Butterfly Punch; Bitty Butterfly Punch

Card #3

Card Inspiration from Julie's Stamping Spot

My version

Description

• Stamps: Sweet Essentials; Petite Petals
• Inks: Basic Black; Pool Party
• Cardstock: Basic Black; Pool Party; Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired); Scrap polka dot paper
• Accessories: Silver dots
• Tools: Patterned scissors; Pansy Punch; Petite Petals Punch

Card #4

Card Inspiration from ARTfelt Impressions

My version

Description

• Stamps: Perfect Pennants; Morning Meadow (retired)
• Inks: Basic Black; Pool Party
• Cardstock: Basic Black; Pool Party; Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Basic Gray Twine; Large Pearls
• Tools: Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder; Pansy Punch

Card #5

Card Inspiration from Stamp Lady Katie

My version

Description

• Stamps: Petal Parade (retired); Express Yourself (retired); Petite Petals
• Inks: Pool Party; Basic BLack
• Cardstock: Basic Black; Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Pool Party Ribbon (retired); Silver dots
• Tools: Patterned Scissors; Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder; Petite Petals Punch

Card #6

Card Inspiration from Krystal's Card

My version

Description

• Stamps: Sweet Essentials
• Inks: Basic Black
• Cardstock: Basic Black; Pool Party; Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Pool Party Ribbon (retired); Rhinestone Jewels
• Tools: Blossom Punch; Pansy Punch; Petite Petals Punch; Bitty Butterfly Punch

Card #7

Description

• Stamps: Best of Greetings (retired); Flower Shop
• Inks: Pool Party; Basic Black
• Cardstock: Basic Black; Whisper White; Pool Party; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Pool Party Ribbon (retired)
• Tools: Pansy Punch; Artisan Label Punch

Card #8

Description

• Stamps: Wacky Wishes (retired)
• Inks: Crisp Cantaloupe
• Cardstock: Smoky Slate; Whisper White; Sweet Sorbet DSP (retired)
• Accessories: Silver dots
• Tools: Blossom Punch; Petite Petals Punch

Card Class #2

A few weeks back I held my second card class.  We made four cards using a ton of retiring/retired DSP.  I wanted to make sure that the card designs were fun, but easy to make.  I think I found the right balance with these.

Card #1

Inspiration: From Stampin' Pretty

My Interpretation:

Supplies:

• Stamps: Daydream Medallions; Sweet Essentials (retired)
• Cardstock: Basic Black; Very Vanilla; Silver Glimmer Paper; Modern Medley DSP (retired)
• Ink: Riding Hood Red (retired)
• Accessories:
• Tools: Floral Frames Framelits; Big Shot; Paper Trimmer; Snail

Card #2

Inspiration: From Ink It Up with Jessica

My Interpretation:

Supplies:

• Stamps: Birthday Cake (retired)
• Cardstock: Whisper White; Crisp Cantaloupe; Birthday Basics DSP (retired)
• Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe
• Accessories: Honeycomb Embossing Folder
• Tools: Big Shot; Paper Trimmer; Snail; Scissors

Card #3

Inspiration: From Angela guesting on Northwest Stamper

My Interpretation:

Supplies:

• Stamps: Perfect Pennants
• Cardstock: Crumb Cake; Coastal Cabana; Real Red; Whisper White; Fresh Prints DSP (retired)
• Ink: Real Red
• Accessories: Small Metal Brads
• Tools: Paper Trimmer; Snail; Scissors

Card #4

Inspiration: From Ginger Stamps

My Interpretation:

Supplies:

• Stamps: A Word for You (retired); Petite Petals
• Cardstock: Whisper White; Watercolor Wonder DSP (retired)
• Ink: Gumball Green (retired); Crisp Cantaloupe
• Accessories: Jewels; Island Indigo Ribbon (retired)
• Tools: Blossom Punch; Petite Petals Punch

Archives: Cards #30

Originally published on January 26th, 2014

Wednesday was crop night.  Usually I get overwhlemed by my options and end up not getting much done.  I also always forget something.  This time I got smart at least on one point.  Instead of throwing a ton of supplies into a big bag, I made little card kits in quart size ziploc bags.  Everything I needed for a specific card except ink went into the bag.  As an added organizational tool, I found six different inspirations on Pinterest to use.  Unfortunately, I forgot my snail adhesive at home.  Thankfully Judy let me borrow hers.  Thanks friend!  I'd say even with my forgetfulness, the night was a huge success.  I made six cards using three of my designs.  Love them!

Archives: Cards #24

Originally published on August 11th, 2013

I finally made it to one of our Meetup group's crop nights.  I've been trying for almost two months.  And it was so much fun!  We got together to work on our own projects with some great ladies.  We even got to create a make and take Halloween card.  Very adorable!  The card used SU's Pumpkin Pie ink that I've been contemplating buying for Arthur's thank you and arrival cards.  After using it, I am convinced that it's the perfect color.  Now I have to revise my stamp club order.

These are the other cards I created on Wednesday night.  The first two are my stamp club homework.  I flipped the sketch for the second card.  I really love how it turned out.

The other three cards are just some fun cards I whipped up using scraps from my giant scrap box.  I think the polka dots one is my favorite.  It's clean and simple, but oh so pretty!

Archives: Cards #23

Originally published on June 23rd, 2013

Waiting until the last moment, I scrambled to finish my stamp club homework last week.  I got on a roll and made four variations.  My favorite is the first one.  I love the subtle colors and play on pattern. The last one was my second attempt at negative image using a brayer. This one turned out much better than my first attempt.  I love the watermelon colors and the simplicity of the star stamps.

This beauty of a card was made by my Stamp Club friend Sara.  She made each of a us a pretty card.  Of course, I got a new baby card with a nice little message inside.  I love the simplicity of this card.  Although I can't believe that she cut out that kangaroo.  So nice!

At stamp club, we made three awesome cards.  I always love Pam's designs.  I love the ruffled ribbon on the first one, but don't think I would use it enough to justify the cost from Stampin' Up.  The second card makes great use of washi tape to add extra fun to the butterfly.  The third card was sent through Pam's trading program.  The lady cut out each of the inserts.  So time-consuming!  But it does make for a gorgeous card.