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Children's Cards

I attended a fun little class taught by my crafting partner Colleen that focused on children's cards.  Between my friends and the parent's group, I will definitely have a use for these in the coming months.

Such an easy but striking design.  I can't wait to replicate this cute caterpillar.  

Legos!  I love the simple color blocks (complete with fake embossed circles) and big sentiment.  Perfect for any little kid birthday!

This was a birthday card, but I changed up the sentiment. A friend of mine is due any day with her baby girl.  I thought this would be the perfect card to send.

 

And finally, a cute birthday card using the stamp set that I can't believe I don't own myself: Zoo Babies.  My rhino is a bit off, but it's still a cute card.  I may just have to add this set to my next SU order.

 

Do you want to make amazing cards like these and live in the Bay Area?  Hop on over to the Mountain View Stampers and Paper Crafters Meetup site and join us!

tags: Label Love, Sweet Taffy DSP, Zoo Babies
categories: Baby/Wedding/Anniversa..., Birthday Cards
Monday 09.22.14
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
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June Card Class Roundup

Along with Stamp Club, I attended two card classes this June.  All three events were focused on using new products from the catalog.  I wanted to get some new ideas for my own cards and I did! I love the sunburst design and this one used some great new DSP and colors.

We made a cute card holder at club.  These would be great little gifts for Christmas or for craft sales.

Love this simplistic design.  I'll admit that the Work of Art stamp set confounded me at first.  I'm not that great with abstract.  But I've seen a few great designs lately.  This one was so much fun!

 

After seeing some great cards using Sea Street, I had to add it to my June order.  Now I just need the Maritime DSP.

 

Another adorable Sea Street card.  Perfect for a kid's birthday card.

 

Disappointed that my Moonlight DSP Stack is one backorder, so I can't recreate this card.  Once I receive it, I will definitely make a similar card.  I even have the stamp set (Hello There).

 

Pretty serene card using new DSP (Lullaby) and a nice color combination.

 

I haven't bought the Thinlit Die, but do love playing with it.  I changed up the sentiment on this one to make a cute new baby card.  And it's already been sent out to a friend who just had her second son.  Very adorable!

 
 

This card was made by inking up clear blocks.  I been meaning to try to the technique myself.  Thankfully we got to try it out at class.

 

I absolutely adore this card.  It's simple, but still has a ton of visual interest.  I may have to CASE this one soon...

 

First time trying out the decorative masks.  I own both sets, but haven't used them yet.  We got to try out one of them at class.  I am not a huge fan of the word bubbles, but I loved using the mask and the in colors.

I finally bought Sea Street but failed to order the Maritime DSP.  I need to CASE this card... love it so much!

categories: 3D Projects, Baby/Wedding/Anniversa..., Misc- Cards, Sympathy Cards, Thank You
Saturday 06.28.14
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
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Eastern Elegance DSP Purge

I've been a whirlwind of crafting lately.  And I've been trying to use a ton of my retired SU DSP (so I can buy the new stuff of course!).  The other day, I pulled out what remained of the Eastern Elegance DSP pack and went to town.  In total, I made 20 cards out of the leftovers.  It was very pretty paper, but it's time to move on...

Card #1

Card Inspiration from Stamp and Stretch

 

My version -- I chose to recreate the sample card but using my own supplies.  I chose to do one card with the Crushed Curry, Smoky Slate, Basic Black, and Whisper White color scheme.  For the other I added in the Coastal Cabana color.  The cutting is a bit wonky on the right card (ugh!), but overall I like the look.

  • Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
  • Inks: Coastal Cabana; Basic Gray
  • Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Coastal Cabana; Crushed Curry; Basic Black; Whisper White
  • Accessories: Coastal Cabana Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
  • Tools:

Card #2

Card Inspiration from Too Cool Stamping

 

My version -- I loved the idea of circles embossed with the DSP.  I decided to go with a different folder than the example but kept the rest of the design very similar.

  • Stamps: A Round Array
  • Inks: Coastal Cabana
  • Cardstock: Crushed Curry; Smoky Slate; Whisper White; Eastern Elegance DSP (retired)
  • Accessories: Coastal Cabana Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
  • Tools: Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder (retired); 2" Circle Punch; 1 3/8" Circle Punch; 1 1/4" Circle Punch; 1" Circle Punch; 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch

Card #3

Card Inspiration from Northwest Stamper

 

My version -- I CASEd this card from upline' upline.  I loved the simple look of this card, but did not have the coordinating ribbon.  I instead went with a strip of DSP.

 
  • Stamps: Perfect Pennants
  • Inks: Basic Gray
  • Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Smoky Slate; Whisper White
  • Accessories: Coastal Cabana Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
  • Tools: Sponges

Card #4

Card Inspiration from Inkspired Treasures

My version -- This card is just gorgeous.  I had to copy it exactly.  I love the "frilly" design.

 
  • Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
  • Inks: Coastal Cabana; Basic Gray
  • Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Coastal Cabana; Crushed Curry; Whisper White
  • Accessories: Silver pearls; Coastal Cabana Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
  • Tools: Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder (retired); Elegant Butterfly Punch

Card #5

Card Inspiration from Coffee and Cardstock on Etsy

 

My version -- Another very adorable fancy design.  While I think the Coastal Cabana card works better, I like the other card's proportions more.

  • Stamps: Express Yourself (retired); Mixed Bunch
  • Inks: Basic Gray; Summer Starfruit (retired); Coastal Cabana
  • Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Crushed Curry; Smoky Slate; Whisper White
  • Accessories: Large Pearls
  • Tools: Blossom Punch; Corner Rounder

Card #6

The last few cards are my attempt to use all my scraps of Eastern Elegance DSP.

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  • Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
  • Inks: Whisper White
  • Cardstock: Basic Black; Crushed Curry; Eastern Elegance DSP (retired)
  • Accessories:
  • Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner ends)

Card #7

 
  • Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
  • Inks: Whisper White; Basic Gray
  • Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP; Crushed Curry; Basic Black; Whisper White
  • Accessories:
  • Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner ends)

Card #8

 
  • Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
  • Inks: Basic Gray
  • Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Smoky Slate; Whisper White
  • Accessories: Coastal Cabana Ruffled Stretch Trim (retired)
  • Tools:

Card #9

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  • Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
  • Inks: Coastal Cabana
  • Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Smoky Slate; Whisper White
  • Accessories:
  • Tools: 1" Circle Punch; 1 1/4" Circle Punch; 1 3/8" Circle Punch; Hexagon Punch (banner ends)

Card #10

 
  • Stamps: Express Yourself (retired)
  • Inks: Coastal Cabana
  • Cardstock: Eastern Elegance DSP (retired); Smoky Slate; Whisper White
  • Accessories:
  • Tools: Hexagon Punch (banner ends)
tags: A Round Array, Eastern Elegance DSP, Express Yourself, Mixed Bunch, Perfect Pennants
categories: Baby/Wedding/Anniversa..., Birthday Cards, Misc- Cards, Sympathy Cards, Thank You
Friday 06.06.14
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
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Card Class #1

A few weeks back I held my first ever 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 Stamp with Sandy

 

My Interpretation:

 

Supplies:

  • Stamps: Morning Meadow (retired)
  • Cardstock: Whisper White; Afternoon Tea (retired); Smoky Slate
  • Ink: Wisteria Wonder; Certainly Celery; Primrose Petals
  • Accessories: Large Pearls
  • Tools: Pansy Punch

Card #2

Inspiration: I have two inspirations for these baby cards.  One is a card I had made a few months back

 

And the other is from a card made by Lucie Bell

 

My Interpretation:

 

Supplies:

  • Stamps: Sweetest Gift (retired)
  • Cardstock: Marina Mist; Blushing Bride; Whisper White; K & Company Paper Stacks
  • Ink: Marina Mist; Crumb Cake; Regal Rose
  • Accessories:
  • Tools: 2" Circle Punch; Cloud Embossing Folder (retired); Polka Dot Embossing Folder; Pattern Scissors; Paper Trimmer; Snail

Card #3

Inspiration: From Stamp with Amy K

 

My Interpretation:

 

Supplies:

  • Stamps: Wacky Wishes (retired)
  • Cardstock: Crushed Curry; Kaleidoscope DSP (retired); Whisper White
  • Ink: Strawberry Slush
  • Tools: Banner Punch; Snail; Paper Trimmer

Card #4

Inspiration: From Mama Mo Stamps

 

My Interpretation:

 

Supplies:

  • Stamps: A Word for You (retired)
  • Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry; Floral District DSP (retired)
  • Ink: Rich Razzleberry
  • Accessories: Tangerine Tango Ribbon (retired); Silver Jewels
  • Tools: Elegant Butterfly Punch; Bitty Butterfly Punch; Snail; Paper Trimmer
tags: A Word For You, Afternoon Tea DSP, Baby, Butterflies, Embossing Folder, Floral District DSP, Happy Birthday, Kaleidoscope DSP, Morning Meadow, Sweetest Gift, Thank You, Wacky Wishes
categories: Baby/Wedding/Anniversa..., Birthday Cards, Thank You
Thursday 05.29.14
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
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Archives: One Sheet Wonder

Originally published on March 22, 2014 While on Pinterest, I kept running across these "One Sheet Wonders."  I was very lost...  And so I went hunting and found a ton of tutorials of how to make the most cards out of a sheet of DSP (12x12, 8 1.2x11, 6x6).  I found this particular template from Crafty Steals:

 

I love that the template uses 12x12 paper and makes at least 11 cards.  This got me to thinking about what I wanted to do with the OSW.  I didn't want to make 11 cards using the same DSP just for me.  But this would be a great way to make card sets for gifts.  And so a master plan was born.  My plan is to use the OSW method (using various various templates) to make sets of a dozen cards.  Each OSW would be for a different occasion or holiday (e.g. Christmas, birthday, thank you, etc).  Once I finish all 12 sheets, I will have 12 sets of cards to give as gifts for next Christmas.  So simple!

I started my first sheet and ended up making four sheets worth of cards this first week.  My first set is an Easter card.  I ended up using Stampin' Up's Birds of a Feather DSP, Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals, and Raspberry Ripple cardstock, random Easter stamp, polka dot embossing folder, and patterned scissors.  I love the variety of designs.  I didn't follow the example cards exactly, but used them as guidelines for my own designs.  My favorite of the bunch is actually the very first card (first picture, top left).  I love the focus on the cute DSP.

 
 
 

My second set is a Birthday set.  I used another sheet from the Birds of a Feather DSP pack.  The colors and paper are the same as the Easter cards.  I just threw in a birthday stamp I just bought from Michaels.  I really love the squares card (first picture, top right).

 
 
 

The third set is for Father's Day cards.  I love the masculine color and prints of the SU Parker's Patterns DSP.  Perfect for Father's Day cards.  I used a chevron embossing folder, random Father's Day stamp, Marina Mist cardstock and ink, Not Quite Navy cardstock and ink, and some kraft paper.  My favorite card is the simple two pieces of DSP with a sentiment in between (third picture, bottom right).

 
 
 

The fourth set is for Anniversary cards.  I wasn't going to make another set, but I had so many left over pieces from cutting two Parker's Patterns sheets that I could make another.  The opposite side from the very masculine print was a cute little floralesque print in Marina Mist and Cherry Cobbler.  I thought the print was perfect for Anniversary cards.  Not too masculine, not too feminine, just right.  I added in some Not Quite Navy and Cherry Cobbler ink as well as brown and kraft cardstock and a baroque embossing folder to complete the cards.  My favorite is the simply embossed card with the strip of DSP (first picture, bottom left).

 
 
 

Four sheets of DSP, some cardstock for bases, and a few scrap pieces for sentiments and I have 48 cards done!  I plan on using a different OSW template for my next set of cards.

tags: 12x12 Template, Anniversary, Birds of a Feather DSP, Easter, Father's Day, One Sheet Wonder, Parker's Patterns DSP
categories: Baby/Wedding/Anniversa..., Birthday Cards, Other Holiday Cards
Monday 05.05.14
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
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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!

 
 
tags: A Word For You, Anniversary, Baby, Butterflies, Congratulations, Print Poetry DSP, Sweet Essentials, Sweetest Gift, Thank You
categories: Baby/Wedding/Anniversa..., Birthday Cards, Misc- Cards, Thank You
Thursday 05.01.14
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
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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.

 
 
tags: Baby, Butterflies, Gingham Garden, Mosaic Madness, Simply Sketched, Sweet Essentials
categories: Baby/Wedding/Anniversa..., Birthday Cards, Misc- Cards, Sympathy Cards, Thank You
Monday 04.28.14
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
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Archives: Cards #16

Originally published on February 3rd, 2013

I went a bit crazy this week and crafted a ton of cards.  Instead of cluttering up this post, I made a separate post yesterday to show off my creations.  As to general crafting, we had our first Stampin' Up Club meeting this past Monday.  It's Sale-a-Bration, so of course I had to spend $50 to get my free product.  Here are my goodies:

  • Versamark (for my new embossing heat tool)
  • Pewter embossing powder
  • Small butterfly punch (coordinates with both stamp sets
  • Papillion Potpourri
  • Bloomin Marvelous (Sale-a-Bration pick)
  • Print Poetry DSP (lots of fun designs)
 

And of course I had some cute cards to show from Stamp Club and Card Class.

 
 
 
 
tags: Bloomin' Marvelous, Itty Bitty Banners, Mother's Day, Papillon Potpurri, Print Poetry DSP
categories: Baby/Wedding/Anniversa..., Craft Supplies, Misc- Cards, No Sentiment, Other Holiday Cards
Saturday 04.26.14
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
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Archives: Crafting Crazy

Originally published on February 2nd, 2013

This past week I went a little crazy.  I intended to sit down and make a card of two, and ended up much more than two cards.  My goal was to use scraps laying around.  Some of the designs just didn't work that well (cut out polka dots) and some were gorgeous (green with poem, flowers, and bird).  It's all about experimentation.

 
 
 
 
 

At Christmas, Pam had us make this awesome abstract Christmas tree.

 

I decided to take the idea and make some variations.  I especially love how the "make a wish" candle comes off the paper.  I colored it in with a bronze marker to add a bit more.

 
 
 
 
 

As part of our Stamp Club, Pam gave us homework!  Homework!  Oh my goodness.  We had to make a card based off this sketch.  And here are my attempts.  I like the coffee one the best.

 
 
 
 
tags: Baby, Christmas, Congratulations, Mojo Monday, Sketch, Stamp Club HW
categories: Baby/Wedding/Anniversa..., Birthday Cards, Christmas Cards, Misc- Cards, Thank You
Saturday 04.26.14
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
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