Crosses of Hope

This week I went to my "cards I need to make" list.  Cards with crosses (which was requested by a friend last year) topped the list.  I ordered the stamps to make her cards but I am just getting around to making them. The stamps are a Stampin' Up! set called Crosses of Hope. No comments about how long I've had these "new" stamps.  You all have "new" stamps too! 




Crosses of Hope Cards

I'll have more samples using this set but I'm waiting on some more stuff.  I saw this great embossing folder and it will work great as a border around the crosses...

Supplies

Stamps: (SU) Crosses of Hope, Antique Background, God Bless II

Ink:  VersaMark; (SU) Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride

Cardstock: (SU) Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Brushed Silver, Pear Pizzazz DSP

Accessories/Tools:  (SU) Scallop Trim Border & Scallop Edge Punches, Pear Pizzazz & Blushing Bride Markers, Blushing Bride Ribbon, Pearls, Rhinestones, Silver Detail Embossing Powder, Dimensionals; Gelly Roll Clear Star Pen

(SU) = Stampin' Up!

 

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Rhinestone Stamp Tip

I LOVE bling!  Sadly, I don't have room for bling in every color.  I refuse to let the lack of space keep me awake at night (only stamping).  Did you know you can use a permanent marker to color your bling?  Yep!  Today's post uses Bic Mark It and Sharpie brands on Rhinestones.  They also work on pearls. I tested them just to be sure.

This was today's inspiration card.  I don't have a grass punch so here's my blue version.

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Inside of Card



Card Size: 4.5" x 6.25"

Stamps: (SU) Bodacious Bouquet, Looks Like Spring; (RCRW) Vertical Words

Ink: (SU) Pear Pizzazz, Pacific Point; (AP) Coal

Cardstock: (SU) Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Pacific Point, Pear Pizzazz designer paper

Tools/Accessories: (SU) Scallop Punch; Rhinestones; (BMI) Margarita Green

(SU) = Stampin' Up! (RCRW) = River City Rubber Works

(AP) = Ancient Page (BMI) = Bic Mark It


Here is my purple version.  This one makes me happy! The leaves and stems were stamped in Pear Pizzazz. They didn't quite meet so I used the matching marker to connect the leaves and stems.  Tip = don't buy an ink pad without a matching marker and a bottle of reinker.  Really!  









Inside of Card



Card Size: 4.5" x 6.25"

Stamps: (CS) Solid Almond Petals; (SU) Wildflowers, Bodacious Bouquet, Bring on the Cake

Ink: (SU) Pear Pizzazz, Concord Crush; (AP) Coal

Cardstock: (SU) Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Concord Crush, Concord Crush designer paper

Tools/Accessories: (SU) Concord Crush ribbon; (SU) Pear Pizzazz marker; Rhinestones; (S) Dark Purple

(CS) Clear Stamps  (SU) = Stampin' Up!  (AP) = Ancient Page  (S) = Sharpie

Mambo Thoughts

I'm back, maybe, sometimes. Anyway, last week I got to stamp. Here is one of the cards I created. My favorite stamping blog to case is Simplicity. I love her simple and classy layouts. I can't stick to one layer though. One thing we do have in common is my preference for only stamping one card and moving on. No duplicates - they make me grumpy!

 My card - inspired by Susan's card.    



Inside of Card



      

Card Size: 4.5" x 6.25"

Stamps: (SU) Whimsical Words; (CS) Blossom, Ivory Elegance

Ink: (SU) Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo

Cardstock: (SU) Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo designer paper

Tools/Accessories: (SU) Certainly Celery Grosgrain ribbon, Scallop Trim Border Punch; Pink rhinestones

(SU) = Stampin' Up! (CS) = Club Stamp