Delicate Doilies

Sunday, May 5, 2013

I just returned from four rainy days at Amelia Island, FL.  My plans to relax, walk on the beach, and attend the Shrimp Festival were not what God had in mind.  I now know how Noah felt on the ark.  

I was very happy to be able to work in my craft room today.  I needed to make a birthday card for a special friend, so this is what I created.


                                              

The card was created using Midnight Muse cardstock (126843). 

Cut the base 5 1/2 X 8 1/2 and score on 4 1/4 using the Stampin' Trimmer (126889).  The second layer is Summer Starfruit cardstock (126839) and the top layer is Whisper White cardstock (100730).  I used the Delicate Doilies Stamp Set (122592) Clear and (128541) Wood.  I used Midnight Muse ink (126860), Summer Starfruit ink (126991) and Gumball Green ink ( 126861) to stamp the different doilies.  I then embossed the white layer using the Fancy Fan embossing folder (127751) and the Big Shot machine (113439).  I stamped a Midnight Muse doily on scrap paper and punched it out using the 2 1/2 inch Circle Punch (120906) and popped it using Stampin' Dimensionals (104430).  I stamped Happy Birthday using the new Hostess set Banner Greetings (129714) Clear (129711) Wood in Gumball Green Ink. You can earn this stamp set if you host a party for Stampin' Up! I used Stampin' Dimensionals on the banner, too.  I added a few Pearls (119247) on the doilies. 

On the inside of the card, I used Whisper White cardstock (126843) and stamped random doilies.  I also stamped the sentiment from Vintage Verses (129636) a stamp set from Sale-A-Bration.

Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

Claire

Sympathy Card

July 3, 2013

It is almost the holiday weekend and twelve members of my family are coming to visit us.  Since we live on beautiful Lake Oconee, we were planning boating and swimming activities plus fireworks.  Well, the forecast is very gloomy for that to happen.  We are supposed to have 2-4 inches of rain.  I would like to think the weather-people made a mistake, but I don't think that is the case.  Hopefully, we can just enjoy being together and I see movie watching in our future. 

Unfortunately, all too often we need sympathy cards.  I created this simple card for a very special friend. 

Stampin' Up! Products:

Very Vanilla Cardstock  (101650)
Old Olive Cardstock (100702)
Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set  (retired)
Early Expresso Stamp Pad (126974)
Sponge Daubers (102892)
Paper Piercing Tool (126189)
Stampin' Pierce Mat (126199)
Paper-Piercing Mat Essentials (126187)
Petite Pairs Stamp Set (128706 wood) (122497 clear)-- used on card front--  
Best of Greetings Stamp Set (113485 clear)
Big Shot Cutting Machine (113449)
Stampin' Trimmer  (126889)
Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder (129383)

Wishing everyone a WONDERFUL Fourth of July weekend!
Enjoy time with family and friends!

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www. clairecreatescards.stampinup.net

Happy Stamping!

Mosaic Madness

July 1, 2013

I had a full day of working in my craft room yesterday.  
I used another new Stamp Set and Embossing Folder to create this card.
It is the Mosaic Madness Collection!  I love it!!!!
Please shop my online site: www.clairecreatescards.stampinup.net to find the new products that Stampin' Up! offers.

 Stampin' Up! Products used:
Whisper White Cardstock (100730)
Basic Black Cardstock (121045)
Raspberry Ripple Cardstock (126842)  Ink Pad (126859)
Midnight Muse Cardstock (126843)  Ink Pad (126860)
Summer Starfruit Cardstock (126839)  Ink Pad (126991)
Coastal Cabana Cardstock (131297)  Ink Pad (131175)
Strawberry Slush Cardstock (131295)  Ink Pad (131178)
Gumball Green Cardstock (126840)  Ink Pad (126861)
Primrose Petals Cardstock (126841)  Ink Pad (126858)
Big Shot Cutting Machine (113439)
Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder (129984)
Modern Mosaic Punch (131267)
Mosaic Madness Stamp Set (130246 wood)  (130249 clear)
Stampin' Trimmer (126889)
Little Jewels I had in my stash-
This card is a great way to use paper scraps. 
ENJOY!  
Hope it brings a smile to the person I am sending it to!


CASE-Heidi King---THANKS for the inspiration!  

Let me know if I can help you in any way!
Happy Stamping!
Claire