Dzines by MEG

Artisan Wednesday Wow May3

Welcome back! I'm so glad you could join the Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team for our next Blog Hop of May! Today we are featuring projects with new supplies for the month of May. You might have just arrived from Jeanna’s blog. If not, make sure you go all around the hop and get to her terrific project!

Today, I decided to use one of the kraft boxes that we were sent this month to hold a set of small cards that could be tucked into a gift of some sort. I used Calypso Coral and Summer Starfruit Designer Series Papers and Calypso Coral Baker's Twine to decorate the box with. Keeping it simple today! So, what is tucked inside you ask?

This little set of 3"x3" cards! The cards are made from Old Olive and Soft Suede Cardstock, and I used the 2 1/2" Circle Punch to make the opening in each card front. I backed the openings with Very Vanilla cardstock. I colored each of the flowers from the Best of Flowers set with markers in Old Olive, Soft Suede, Calypso Coral and Summer Starfruit, stamped them onto the Very Vanilla and used a blender pen to soften up the petals. The friend greeting is from the Amazing Family Clear Mount Stamp Set, and is stamped in Calypso Coral onto Vellum Cardstock. I just cut the stamped strip, and folded the edges around the card front to adhere it. I used some Calypso Coral Baker's Twine again to finish up the cards.




Here is a close-up of my favorite card in the bunch. If I would have thought about it before they were assembled, I would have added some paper piercing around the circle on the card front as an extra touch. But if you need a quick gift, I think this whole project came together in about 1 1/2 hours. Not too bad!

Well, that is all for today. Also, you’ll want to join us again next Wednesday as we feature another hop with all new projects! And, don’t forget to click to get to Sarah’s Blog for the next stop on the hop. You won’t want to miss her amazing project. Thanks for stopping by!

Artisan Wednesday Wow May2

Welcome back! I'm so glad you could join the Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team for our next Blog Hop of May! Today we are featuring projects with new supplies for the month of May. You'll probably see lots of ideas for Mother's Day and Father's Day coming up. You might have just arrived from Jeanna’s blog. If not, make sure you go all around the hop and get to her beautiful project!

For today's hop, I made a Mother's Day card...because I need one! I also need to pop this baby in the mail soon, or it won't get to my Mom in time. But, I digress! This card uses one of the flowers from the Best Of Flowers Clear-mount Stamp Set. Have you seen the "Best of" sets? They are special sets released one per month, with some of the best images over Stampin' Up!'s 25 years all gathered around a different theme each month. The April set focuses on flowers, and my Mom loves flowers. I used Calypso Coral and Old Olive markers on the flower stamp, and stamped it twice across a piece of Summer Starfruit cardstock. The greetings are from the Amazing Family Clear-Mount Stamp Set stamped in Soft Suede, and the decorative element at the top is from the same set stamped in Calypso Coral. I added a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the top as well.

I added a piece of Old Olive 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon next, and also stamped the Amazing Accent Stampin' Around Standard Wheel with Calypso Coral ink on a piece of Calypso Coral cardstock.The card front has a piece of Summer Starfruit from the 2012-2014 In Color Paper Stack. I also diecut a strip of Soft Suede cardstock using the Finishing Touches Edgelits Dies. The strip was adhered to the stamped panel, and the whole thing was adhere to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Well, that is all for today. You will find the supplies listed below. Also, you’ll want to join us again next Wednesday as we feature another hop with all new projects! And, don’t forget to click to get to Sarah’s Blog for the next stop on the hop. You won’t want to miss her clever project. Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Stamps
Best Of Flowers Clear-mount Stamp Set, Amazing Family Clear-Mount Stamp Set, Amazing Accent Stampin' Around Standard Wheel

Paper
Very Vanilla Cardstock, Calypso Coral Cardstock, Soft Suede Cardstock, Summer Starfruit Cardstock, 2012-2014 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink

Soft Suede, Calypso Coral; Calypso Coral and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers

Accessories & Tools
Old Olive 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon, Finishing Touches Edgelits Dies, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

Artisan Wednesday Wow May1

Welcome back! I'm so glad you could join the Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team for our first Blog Hop of May! Today we are featuring our projects that were featured on the Stampin' Up! Facebook page last week. You might have just arrived from Jeanna’s blog. If not, make sure you go all around the hop and get to her beautiful scrapbook page!

I decided to make a set of cards featuring the Swallowtail stamp that were very "shimmery". I also used the greeting from the Oh, Hello stamp set and the splatter stamp from the Paper Pumpkin Welcome Kit. I cut the Shimmery White Cardstock apart to make two 4.25" x 11" cards. Tip #1: Stamp the butterfly across the middle of the card before scoring so the image shows on the back and is uninterrupted. Now you can score the card in half and use a craft knife to trim along the right edge of the butterfly.

Next, cut a piece of matching cardstock to 4.25" x 5.5". Stamp the splatter stamp with coordinating ink over the cardstock rectangle. Tip #2, take Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz, and both spray the cardstock piece and drip the ink by unscrewing the lid and dropping it directly onto the cardstock (this technique I learned about from Sarah).

 

Next, stamp the greeting with White Stazon ink onto a piece of clear Window Sheet. Line up the right edge of the window sheet with the right edge of the cardstock, but adhere only the left edge of the greeting to the cardstock. Then, adhere the whole stamped cardstock piece to the rest of the card front under the butterfly.

 

The last step is to tie on a piece of matching ribbon, and enjoy your cards! Tip #3: use the Thanks So Much stamp from the Oh, Hello stamp set to make a set of thank you cards for yourself or a friend. Everyone needs thank you cards, right?

Well, that is all for today. You will find the supplies listed below. Also, you’ll want to join us again next Wednesday as we feature a hop with all new projects! And, don’t forget to click to get to Sarah’s Blog for the next stop on the hop. You won’t want to miss her clever mini-album and decorative can. Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Stamps
130730 (wood-mount) or 130733 (clear-mount): Oh, Hello Stamp Set
129213 (wood-mount) or 129216 (clear-mount): Swallowtail Stamp
Stampin’ Up! Paper Pumpkin Subscription Kits (mypaperpumpkin.com): Welcome Kit (Splatter stamp image)

Paper
100946: More Mustard Cardstock
122924: Pool Party Cardstock
126841: Primrose Petals Cardstock
115316: Rich Razzleberry Cardstock
101910: Shimmery White Cardstock

Ink
126964: More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pad
126982: Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
126858: Primrose Petals Classic Stampin' Pad
126950: Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad
106960: White StazOn Pad & Refill

Accessories & Tools
122975: Pool Party 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon
126844: Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
126876: Rich Razzleberry 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
122982: So Saffron 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon
118772: Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz
114323: Window Sheets

Happy Birthday Badge

Welcome back! Today I have another birthday card to share with you. This one uses the Patio Party Designer Series Paper again. I'm going to miss that paper after the retirement! At least this stamp set is sticking around (Blue Ribbon Clear-Mount Stamp Set). The colors I used are Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals and Summer Starfruit. I also added the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die on a piece of Whisper White Cardstock, some Whisper White Baker's Twine and a Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents.

I also used the 1-3/8" Circle and 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punches, and the Bitty Banners Framelits Dies. Well, that is all for today. Thanks for stopping by. Please stop by tomorrow for another card sample, and then on Wednesday for the Artisan Wednesday Wow blog hop!

 

Keep Calm

Hello! I have a few "stray" cards to share over the next week or two, things that I've made but not posted here yet. Today I have birthday card to share. I love this hostess set from Stampin' Up! The Carry On stamp set can be yours with a qualifying workshop or order, but only until May 31st! I also used one of my favorite patterned paper sets, the Patio Party set which is also retiring! Speaking of retiring, have you checked out the retiring list yet? The stamp sets should be available until May 31st, but all of the accessories are only available while supplies last. See below for links to the products used here, the retiring items and to my online shop where you can order 24/7!

To finish off the card I added some Midnight Muse Stitched Satin Ribbon, some paper piercing, some Primrose Petals Core'dinations Cardstock, Rhinestone Basics Jewels, some markers to color the cupcake and circle punches including the 1-3/4 Inch Scallop Circle Punch. Well, that is all for today. Come back tomorrow for another birthday card. Thanks for stopping by!

Product Links:

Carry On Clear-Mount Stamp Set

 

Patio Party Designer Series Paper

 

Order from my shop here! Retiring products listed here.

Artisan Wednesday Wow - Apr4

Welcome back! I'm so glad you could join the Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team for our next April Blog Hop! You might have just arrived from Jeanna’s blog. If not, go back and check out her amazing project!

For this project, I pulled out the Oh, Whale set to make a thank you card. I got the idea to make a little scene for him to swim around in, and to have it be layered. I used the Ovals Collections Framelits Dies to make the layers with.

The background is watercolor paper, embossed with the Cloudy Day Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, and watercolored around the clouds with Bashful Blue ink and splattered it with Marina Mist ink.

 

I also used the Sunshine and Sprinkles Designer Series Paper for the top two layers. I rolled the Oh, Wave! Stampin' Around Jumbo Wheel with Bashful Blue ink onto Vellum Cardstock for the water. The whale is popped up on Stampin' Dimensionals so that it is even with the second layer.

Well, that is all for today. You will find the supplies listed below. Also, you’ll want to join us again next Wednesday as we feature another hop with all new projects! And, don’t forget to click to get to Sarah’s Blog for the next stop on the hop. You won’t want to miss her stunning project. Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Stamps: Oh, Wave! Stampin' Around Jumbo Wheel, Oh, Whale! Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Ink: Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Marina Mist

Paper: Watercolor Paper, Whisper White Cardstock, Vellum Cardstock, Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper

Accessories & Tools: Big Shot, Happy Whale Clearlits Die, Old Olive 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents, Aquapainter, Ovals Collection Framelits Dies, Stampin' Dimensionals

Artisan Wednesday Wow - Apr3

Welcome back! I'm so glad you could join the Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team for our next April Blog Hop! You might have just arrived from Jeanna’s blog. If not, go back and check out her adorable project!

I decided to keep it more simple today. I'm taking some time off of work, and have been down in my basement going through my huge craft stash, and scaling down. So, I needed something I could complete quickly, and figured that might come in handy for you as well! It's a set of tags that would be great to add to a shower gift or a thinking of you item.

I started with Daffofil Delight Cardstock, and used the adorable yellow chevron pattern from the Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper. I'd like 5 pieces of that paper please! I also used a strip of the cloud pattern paper. The umbrella is from the Rain or Shine Stamp Set as well as the greeting. This is the first project I have used the Marina Mist 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon on, and I really like it. You'll probably be seeing it again!

 

This tag uses the Baby Shower sentament and Melon Mambo Cardstock and pattern paper. The greetings are stamped in Basic Grey ink on Vellum Cardstock, and attached with the Silver Mini Brads. It also features two pieces of the the Old Olive 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon attached with a regular staple.

And, last but not least, a tag for a Bridal Shower. This one used Marina Mist Cardstock and the cloud patterned paper and Melon Mambo 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon. Also, to highlight the focal point image, I paper pierced around the Oval using the Occasions Paper-Piercing Pack.

Here is a close-up so you can see the greeting a little better. They don't look so light in real life! I think this is my favorite tag of the three.

Well, that is all for today. You will find the supplies listed below. Also, you’ll want to join us again next Wednesday as we feature another hop with all new projects! And, don’t forget to click to get to Sarah’s Blog for the next stop on the hop. You won’t want to miss her stunning project. Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Stamps: Rain or Shine

Ink: Basic Gray, Melon Mambo, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo

Paper: Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Melon Mambo Cardstock, Marina Mist Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Vellum Cardstock

Accessories & Tools: Big Shot, Ovals Collection Framelits Dies, Occasions Paper-Piercing Pack, Silver Mini Brads, Paper-Piercing Tool, 3/16 Inch Corner Punch, Melon Mambo 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon, Old Olive 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon, Marina Mist 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon, staples

Designer Typeset - Happy Birthday

Welcome back! Today I have a birthday card to share. The base is Basic Gray, with another layer of Basic Gray for the banner. I curved the banner on the stamp block, and then stamped it the gray rectangle, stitching around the edge after. Then, I stamped it again on a few different papers from the This and That Epic Day Designer Series Paper, and trimmed the triangles out. I adhered them to the gray banner. Then, I stamped the alphabet onto Whisper White Cardstock, and punched each letter out with the flower from the Punch Pack. The punched letters are adhered with Stampin' Dimensionals.

 

Here is a close-up of the card. To finish it off I added Calypso Coral Baker's Twine bows, and colored outside the stitching with a white watercolor pencil. It has sort of a chalkboard look, which I like.

 

Well, that is all for today. Thanks for stopping by!

Concept Art Color Challenge

Welcome back! Glad you could stop by today. The Stampin' Up! Concept Artists posted a Color Challenge using some of my favorite colors, so I decided to play along. You can check out the challenge and their amazing cards here. I made two small square cards to share, and here is what I came up with.

 

I started with a sketch from Unscripted Sketches, and the color challenge from the Artists.

(Basic Grey, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade)

 

 

Both cards are on Whisper White Cardstock bases. This one uses the Tasteful Trim Bigz Die to cut the zig zag strips of cardstock with. Then, I used the new Designer Typeset Photopolymer Stamp Set to stamp the arrows in tone on tone (Pool Party Ink on Pool Party Cardstock), and the greetings with the alphabet in Basic Grey. I cute the arrows out, attached them to a Basic Gray rectangle with rounded corners and popped it up with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Here is a close-up of the card.

 

And here is my second card! I started with the Borders Scoring Plate Simply Scored and the smallest zig zag pattern. I embossed 4 rows of the zig zag design about 1/2" apart. Next, I tied baker's twine in the three colors in between each two rows of embossed design.

 

The greeting is a combination of a few different sets. The larger banner was cut using the Bitty Banners Framelits Dies and the Calypso Coral striped pattern from the Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack. I stamped the smaller banner from the Designer Typeset stamp set in Pool Party ink on Pool Party Cardstock, and then added the letters with Basic Grey Ink. The "&" is from the Ciao, Baby! set in Basic Grey on Lucky Limeade Cardstock, punched out with a 3/4" circle punch and layered on Calypso Coral Cardstock and the 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch. The whole thing is popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals.

 

Well, that is all for today. Thanks for stopping by!

Artisan Wednesday Wow - Apr2

Welcome back! I'm so glad you could join the Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team for our next April Blog Hop! You might have just arrived from Jeanna’s blog. If not, go back and check out her terrific project!

I decided to make a couple of cards for this week using the Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit. I love anything with flowers, and with the Calypso Coral and Pool Party colors you really can't go wrong with this kit! And there are lovely embossed, kraft labels...and fabric brads...loads of my favorite things all in one place! Makes a crafty girl happy. So, for the card base I used the floral print from the Natural Composition Specialty Designer Series Paper. I layered some of the patterns from the Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack to one side, along with half of a Tea Lace Paper Doily. The label is stamped with Primrose Petals ink and the stamp from the kit.

 

To make the focal flower, I scrunched 3 of the Calypso Coral flowers, punched out two 7/8" Scallop Circles from Very Vanilla, which I also scrunched and then layered them together with the Very Vanilla fabric brad from the kit. I love how these turned out, so don't be surprised if you see them around here again. This flower is finished off with some pieces of Summer Starfruit Stitched Satin Ribbon.

 

I made another version of the same card, but reversed the design. The background of this card is the music print from the Natural Composition papers.

 

To finish off my Pool Party flower, I used the Secret Garden Framelits Dies to cut Gumball Green cardstock, and then cut it into two pieces. The greeting is stamped in Midnight Muse.

Well, that is all for today. You will find the supplies listed below. Please stop by in the next few days as I will have some additional projects to share. Also, you’ll want to join us again next Wednesday as we feature another hop with all new projects! And, don’t forget to click to get to Sarah’s Blog for the next stop on the hop. You won’t want to miss her lovely project. Thanks for stopping by!

SUPPLIES

Stamps: Just for You from Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit

Ink: Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse

Paper: Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack, Natural Composition Specialty Designer Series Paper, Gumball Green Cardstock, Very Vanilla Cardstock

Accessories & Tools: Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit, 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Secret Garden Framelits Dies, Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Summer Starfruit Stitched Satin Ribbon, Big Shot