Card Making and Rubber Stamps

[L'il Bit]

I also wanted to post the invites that I made for BIL and FSIL's wedding:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/rhinoshirt/f96f5a40.jpg
It's a little blurry.
There is a bride and groom in the background surrounded by a heart.
It is embellished with black and white polkadot grosgrain ribbon, punched out hearts, and heart shaped brads. She is having a heart-themed wedding.
The sides close up and it makes an envelope - I used the envelope template by Coluzzle.

[Smittenk]

Those look awesome Kara!!! Your future SIL is way lucky to be having you help her with everything.

[tgoody03]

Thank you so much, Vjel & L'il Bit!! I love all the invites you posted. I wish I was creative enough to come up with something like that on my own.

Vjel - I just ordered invites that are very similiar to the one you posted with the hands, except mine had feet. It's for a friends shower I'm throwing. Love it! On the polka dot invite - did you buy card stock that already made a pocket for the invite to insert in? Or did you stamp the dots? I think I have an idea for my invites based on this design and L'il Bits. My stamp is exactly what L'il Bit posted.

L'il Bit - I love both of your invites, particularly the lighter pink. LOVE IT! You have given me a great idea on how to incorporate my colors into the invite. And your three favorite colors listed are the colors of our nursery! THANK YOU! I'm going to try and use a bit of your invite and a bit of Vjel's to come up with a really cool custom invite.

Thank you girls so much! I promise to post when I'm done, although we probably won't start making them for a few more weeks. I'm going to a stampin up party next week so maybe I'll be inspired! Thanks for helping, and I'm going to stick around this journal so hopefully there will be more posts soon.

[vjel]

l'il bit, your shower invites are really cute, love the wedding invite too. Is the bride and groom a stamp?

tgoody, glad to help. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

regarding the polka dot invite...I bought the polka dot cardstock (double sided, dots on one side solid blue on the other) and made the pocket myself. I cut the cardstock 4.25x11 and then folded it in half so the pocket ended up being 4.25x5.5. I cut the front of the pocket about 1" shorter in front so you could see the insert. I secured the pocket w/ 2 eyelets, which you may not be able to see since the pic is kinda small. Then I rounded the corners which was a total PIA, I might add, b/c the cardstock was so darn thick. :rolleyes:

[vjel]

also wanted to post the invites I did for my DD's 2nd b-day party (doing a pink/brown theme). i got an early start on them, slacked and finally finished them a few weeks ago. i got the idea/design from card gallery at Two Peas in a Bucket (http://www.twopeasinabucket.com). I forgot to take a pic of the inside but it's just the invite info (nothing all that exciting). It's a gatefold card you open by sliding off the belt that the flower is attached to.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/vjel/IMG_0043.jpg

[tgoody03]

Vjel - those bday party invites are so adorable. Wow! Really, they are awesome. You could probably sell some of your stuff online if you ever wanted extra money.

I noticed the eyelets once you pointed them out. Like I said, I'm not crafty so bare with me, please. How is the bottom of the pocket held together? I think I'm going to try and make a pocket like yours in my nursery colors, and then use my stamp on the pull out portion of the invite and color it similiar to what l'il bit did. Our nursery is pink, green, and yellow, and the bedding has stripes and circles so I think I can really make something cute with your design (and l'il bits).

Where did you buy such cute cardstock? We have a few places that sell cardstock around here, but for the most part it's plain or not cute! Thanks again!

[vjel]

tgoody, I used Terrifically Tacky tape (from Michaels) to make sure the bottom edges of the pocket didn't open up (underneath the eyelets is what I am assuming you are asking about). The tape was just the right width for me. I think you could use double sided tape also (maybe cut in half). I didn't need to use much tape at all.

There are a couple scrapbooking stores around here that I go to when I need supplies for cards or invites. The usual craft stores don't offer the selection that scrapbooking stores do. If you don't have any around you, try looking online. HTH!

[westamp]

AG came out with a whole bunch of wedding-related stamps, stencils and punches. www.plaidonline.com is offering a 20% discount on all the items.

Order any items in the Decorative Impressions for Weddings line by May 24 and get 20% off. Simply make sure promo code ANNA200605 is in your shopping cart when you check out.

[lelee17]

vjel - your DD's bday invites look great. Is that the Cosmopolitan paper by MM? I love their stuff. They work great for some quick cards, too.

westamp - thank you for posting that. I love AG stuff...off the go check out the sale!

[endymion411]

i'm so excited that the semester is over and i can (hopefully!) spend a little time crafting! here are the mother's day cards i did. nothing too special as it happened to be the same time as finals and i was a little not-all-with-it and sleep-deprived as a result...

for my mom...

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/endymion411/IMG_4608.jpg

for mil (this one is from a qvc kit i got a while back)...

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/endymion411/IMG_4613.jpg

[endymion411]

for a couple of upcoming weddings...

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/endymion411/IMG_4667.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/endymion411/IMG_4669.jpg

[tgoody03]

I love your wedding cards. Very nice. Did you use die cuts and emblishments, or is there a stamp somewhere on there? Just wondering because I haven't done much card making or stamping so I can never tell. Very nice job, though. I would have loved to receive a handmade card for my wedding!

[endymion411]

thanks!

the slip of paper on the side, i stamped and embossed using road tracks and a leaf (stamped with versamark and embossed with silver). the "cake" i cut out free hand from paper that has a 3-D pattern on it. the flowers i used a little punch and then glued rhinestones on them. the purple is a piece of vellum.

[westamp]

Sale Alert!

Mari & Me (http://www.mariandme.com) is offering $1 shipping on all orders. You have to enter the code Dollarship in the message box when you check out. I really like their stamps and I've used them for my own wedding. Check it out...

No affiliation, just a fan!

BTW, Papyrus is having their first sale of the year. Their Do-jiggies are on sale 10 for $3.00.

[BryantRN]

Bumping this thread. Anyone making any cards recently? I have made a few but haven't posted. I guess I should get to posting so that we can start some activity in here soon.

~Renee~

[BryantRN]

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[BryantRN]

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~Renee~

[Nigellas]

Do you of you have any good online stores for paper/cardstock that you would recommend? I’m on bedrest and would like to make some cards to pass the time. Thanks!

[westamp]

Do you of you have any good online stores for paper/cardstock that you would recommend? I’m on bedrest and would like to make some cards to pass the time. Thanks!

You can buy cardstock from the following places:

www.thepaperpalette.net
www.paper-source.com
www.impressrubberstamps.com (they're having a sale right now!)

[westamp]

Impress Rubber Stamps (http://www.impressrubberstamps.com) is having a sale! All of their stuff is 10% off. Just use the coupon code JULY SALE. Sale ends 7/28.:D

[tgoody03]

Hi All! I wanted to drop off pictures of my baby shower invitations. My friends and I made them. I asked for sample uses of some Stampin Up stamps a while back, and got a few replies. I want to thank Vjel and L'il Bit for their ideas and help - so thank you! I received quite a few compliments on the invites, so I hope you like as well. I couldn't tell if people were just saying they liked the invites to be nice or what. Although, why would they mention it if they didn't like them?

Anyway, each invitation was different ... color combination of cardstock was different, the stamp colors were different, ribbon color, etc. When you pulled out the little cards from the pockets and turned them over, you would see the party info and the directions to the party. The invitation is sitting on a pink matte ... the invitation was framed and people signed around it on the signing board. I'll keep the invitation in there until we have pictures of the baby once she is born ... and then maybe then I'll still keep the invite in there b/c it looks cute framed. Plus, it's a nice momento.

By the way, BryantRN, I really like your cards. Very cool! I haven't ventured into the card making yet - just a beginner - but I intend to make some soon. Do you also use Stampin Up stuff?

http://static.flickr.com/78/203296713_fd8c9dae49.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/58/203296711_c1696979ca.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/75/203296712_38791bc67b.jpg?v=0

[BryantRN]

Tgoody your invites are adorable!! Such a cute idea to frame them. Thanks for the compliment on my cards. I don't use any Stampin Up products currently, but do get some inspirations from their mags. You will be a natural at card making:).

~Renee~

[klav]

tgoody03 that is too cute, I love them!!

since the arrival of my little Liam I'm not sure when I'll get back to doing any stamping so I may be selling what I have. If anyone here is interested first I'll give priority before sending them off to eBay. I have some embossing powder and the embossing heat-gun, paper cut and uncut I have embossing ink pad, 3 complete box sets of ink pads the full size a few paper punches and then about8-9 stamp sets. I'll have to pull them out to write out the names as well as some stamps that I bought from michaels, the tool set to put in brads and a few stencils to make embossing by rubbing the paper and raising it. I'll try to make up a more complete list but wanted to see if anyone would be interested first? thanks

[BryantRN]

Klav~
Congrats!!!!! I would be interested in seeing what you have. I would really be interested in the stamps and ink pads. I would love to see pics of what you have. PM me if you want to talk about it further:). Liam is gorgeous!

~Renee~

[Sunshine]

Just wanting to join this thread!
I have just started making cards and would love to learn more and get more ideas!
Thanks:D

[tgoody03]

Sunshine - Hi! I'm new to card making also. I'm not very creative, but there is some good stuff in this link. To bad this thread isn't very active. We need to keep it going. Post some of your cards if you have any!

BryantRN - Thanks for the compliments. I like the Stampin Up stuff ... my friends and I go to a Stampin Up night every other month. It's a fun time to get together. I'm glad you think I'll be a natural, but my problem is that I'm not very creative. I wish I were. Hopefully we can keep this thread going so people can give me some good ideas.

klav - I'm interested in your stuff also. Send me a PM and I'll give ou my email address and you can send me a list of things you have and prices. Thanks!

[vjel]

tgoody, great job on your invites!!!

Do you or sunshine have scrapbooking stores near you? They usually offer cardmaking classes there. My sister just took one a couple weeks ago and is HOOKED! She went a little nuts though and bought at least a couple hundred dollars worth of supplies (ie. paper, ribbon, templates, etc.) but she has made like 20 cards since then, she can't stop. lol Maybe I should get her to bring her cards over again so I can take pics of them for you guys...since I haven't made anything since my last post. :o

Also wanted to add that if you have a Michael's near you they have dollar stamps and ribbon that could kick start your collection.

[SunnyAB]

Hi Klav,

Would love to see your list!

[BryantRN]

I made some cards tonight. I might try and post them tomorrow since I am on my way to bed soon. Glad to see some action in here, even if it is just talk :).

~Renee~

[endymion411]

i made some cards last night and completely forgot to take pics before i sealed the envelopes :p

i also tried an iris folding one which i will post this weekend.

[L'il Bit]

Girls, I am so, so excited! I just became a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator... I haven't had too much action yet with it being summer and all, but I am so excited to be doing this!! I got hooked on making cards early and now I want everything I see in their catalogue! I haven't made anything that fun lately that I can post, but I will soon!!

[klav]

hey Girls!, just got back into town and will get those lists to you.
is it ok to post it here or is that a no, no?

[westamp]

Paper Inspirations (http://www.stampgallery.com/) is having a sale. All their stamps are 20% off. Just go to the shop online link. When you place an order, the 20% will automatically be deducted! They have some of the faux Penny Black/Hero Arts pressed flowers!

[tgoody03]

L'il Bit - That's great! I hope you do well with the new job. Here's an idea - I go to a thing called "club" once every 2 months. Basically, instead of us having parties, our Stampin' Up lady just has a night that we all get together at her house. We usually make 2 cards and it's free ... but we are "required" to buy $25 worth of stuff ... we all usually buy much more. It's fun for us b/c the girls get together, have craft night, and buy a few items. She allows a different girl to be "hostess" at each club so that we all get hostess benefits. It works really well and nobody feels pressure to have a party. This way, we don't have to have a party but she still gets to sell stuff. I've brought 3 friends who are now regulars at club.

Klav - I don't know how posting stuff for sale works, but I'm not opposed to you listing it. If you decide not to, PM and I'll send you my email.

Westamp - Thanks for the tip!

Endymion & BryantRN - post away! Give me some inspiration :)

[SunnyAB]

klav - no one has said anything (no) so far - post your list... post your list...post your list!!! :D

[endymion411]

klav - no one has said anything (no) so far - post your list... post your list...post your list!!! :D


ditto!


tgoody03--dh is on call tonight so i'm hoping to post at least the one iris card this evening.

[klav]

So here's my list!

List of stamping stuff.

Complete boxes :
Earth Elements
Bold Brights
Soft Subtles

Stamp sets:
Piccadelly #’s by creative characters
Mini Borders
Stamp Sq. Letters-swirl
Little love
Hope is
It’s a girl thing
Smorgasboarders- half mounted
Brush stroke hummingbird
Swirl Frame fun
All Occasions
2 Asian stamps
little hellos
2 sets I have to identify.
Bulk stamps from Michael

Inks:
Tinted embossing pad
Versamark and refill bottle
Basic black
Mellow moss refill
Baroque burgundy ink pad

Embossing light table (small)
Embossing brass templates
4 large
3 small
All by America traditions
Pack of soft sub. Paper some paper used out of pack.
Cut to size bold brights paper and tags
All night media –stamps these are on foam backing
Embossing powders:
Black
Tinsel
Gold
Rainbow sparkle
Clear
Pink paste

Med. swirl punch
Small swirl punch
Small sunburst punch
flower type punch
Large circle punch

Heat Gun
Assorted colored brads (8 pots) –size about 1/16”
Black brads I think they are 1/8”

I have pictures of all of the items but the papers so if you'd like to see the item please PM me. most of the items have been gently used if they have been used. the swirl frame fun is the ne that has the most use on it it's stained from ink
other than that every thing is in very good condition to new.
some of the ink pads have not been opened yet. and if they are they were used once or twice. please let me know if there is any other information needed.

[endymion411]

okay, so i just got home and there's not enough light to snap a pic of the iris card so i will leave myself a note to do it tomorrow.

on another note, i got a box of goodies in the mail today (new paper, etc). dare i open it now or should i be a good girl and wait until tomorrow?? either way i should probably open it and make it blend in to my existing stash so dh doesn't suspect that some new, un-needed things are here :p

[BryantRN]

posting pics

http://static.flickr.com/93/211917465_24010cf8e1_m.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/78/211917018_f8737e8520_m.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/95/211917016_1abd5984fc_m.jpg

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[BryantRN]

pics cont.

http://static.flickr.com/59/211917014_fdff9f6d5a_m.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/90/211917013_da147da089_m.jpg

That is all for now, but I have been making cards just about every day:). I am on a roll, LOL.

~Renee~

[vjel]

BryantRN, great cards! it's nice to see someone is on a roll w/ cardmaking. :)

I just bought Paper Crafts Card Creations Magazine the other day (don't ask me why I spent 15 bucks on 1 flippin' magazine when you can get a subscription for the same amount!) and am feeling inspired again to make cards. They have lots of great ideas in there!

[BryantRN]

Vjel~
I have done the same thing, and more than once!! I am thinking of just getting a subscription to the damn thing! I get inspired by looking through the pages:). Thanks for the compliments. We need to liven up this thread once again.

~Renee~

[endymion411]

horrible picture, but better than nothing!...

iris fold card..

http://static.flickr.com/97/212733058_1ebf532cf5_m.jpg

[BryantRN]

Endymion~
WOW, that is creative!!!!

~Renee~

[endymion411]

thanks renee!

it's amazing how complicated it looks and how easy it is to do! i'm going to try a few more shapes, too, to see how they come out.

[vjel]

endy, wow, that's a cool card! how easy is easy to do, b/c it really does look like a lot of work!

[SunnyAB]

Thats great endymion411 - I love the colors you used! It really does look complicated, and this Iris folding has always intriqued me! So I had to google it and found some great information. Does anyone know how it got its name?? I will post the answer below in case someone would like to guess. :D (just run your mouse over)

Answer here: It comes from the 'Iris' in a camera lens - many layers of lenses opening and closing

Here is a good site to explain and show examples - http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/iristwist.php

Cant wait to see more of your examples endymion411. Where do you get your patterns?

[endymion411]

thanks ladies!

the website posted shows really well the process of doing it. it adds some extra steps that i don't do, though. for example, when folding the strips, the site says to glue them shut. i don't do that. and instead of using glue on the project, i just tape the strips down with regular tape---this way it stays in place instantly and it's eliminates the glue mess!

i use scrap papers, cut them into strips on my trimmer. i fold them in half, put my shape over the pattern and tape the strips down. easy as that.

will post more when i get a chance.

(p.s. i just realized that the thread is about rubber stamping in relation to cards, so i hope you don't mind that i'm posting non-rubber stamped stuff also. i actually just did a watercolor one this afternoon that i'll have to remember to take a pic of when it's done)

[SunnyAB]

(p.s. i just realized that the thread is about rubber stamping in relation to cards, so i hope you don't mind that i'm posting non-rubber stamped stuff also.

I sure don't!! ;) Cant wait to see your watercolor either.

[BryantRN]

Keep the pics coming:).

~Renee~

[L'il Bit]

Here's one that I made not too long ago:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/rhinoshirt/Cards002.jpg

tgoody: Thanks! I have a few people signed up for stamp club already, but I need 10, so hopefully a few more workshops from now and I'll be good to go!

[endymion411]

that is such a cute card l'il bit!!

[endymion411]

okay, i need to find a spot with better lighting to take pics, they are all coming out so dark!

but here is the watercolour i was working on. i saw a rug design in a catalog that i really liked and used that idea. i may add some words in the blank space.

http://static.flickr.com/90/215127891_157adc3b76_m.jpg

[westamp]

Ok I have a card:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/westamp/wcake.jpg

I made this for a co-worker's wedding. Very simple and easy (have to. Don't have much time anymore! ;) )

[BryantRN]

Beautiful cards everyone!!!! It is great to get this thread going again :).

~Renee~

[vjel]

lil bit, love your card! is it hard to make the pinwheel?

endy, man, you're good! :) and I think anything cardmaking goes here, stamping or no stamping! ;)

westamp, love it! I am SO glad to finally see one of your cards!!! you are always nice enough to come in and post sale stuff, i was beginning to wonder if you made cards at all, lol. ;)

[L'il Bit]

vjel: The pinwheel isn't hard at all! Just a little tedious.
This particular one is a 1.5"x1.5" square using double sided paper. You can do whatever size you want, as long as it's square. Cut diagonally into the middle without actually cutting the middle. Using some glue dots, glue every other corner into the middle.
Do those instructions make sense? Because I just read them back and I'm not sure that they do, but I don't know how else to explain it.

[endymion411]

here is a card that i was supposed to send a long time ago, and thought i had, but just found on my craft table---oops! :p took a quick pic before i sent it on its way this morning...

http://static.flickr.com/78/217743588_7c87cda19b.jpg

[Sunshine]

What A Cute Card!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BryantRN]

That card is darling!!!

~Renee~

[endymion411]

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http://static.flickr.com/67/218738743_199cbf392f.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/endymion411/IMG_5178.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/endymion411/IMG_5182.jpg

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[endymion411]

some using materials from a kit...

http://static.flickr.com/73/218738737_57060cb5a8.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/65/218738749_aa9a456468.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/85/218738751_ba963116e0.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/endymion411/IMG_5179.jpg

[tgoody03]

westamp - love your card! is that just a paper border cut with decorative scissors? the card is very pretty.

endymion - you are very creative. where do you find most of your papers?

l'il bit - is there a requirement that you have to have 10 ppl at your club meeting? we never have 10 at ours!

[L'il Bit]

is there a requirement that you have to have 10 ppl at your club meeting? we never have 10 at ours!
I require 10 people for 10 months to spend $22.50 since the minimum hostess benefit here is $225. Or, I can have 7 people for 7 months for $35. Just as long as everyone gets a chance to share in the hostess benefits. Stamp club get togethers are once a month, but not mandatory, and I do two demos at them and then people can work on their projects using all my stuff.

[BryantRN]

Too bad that I am so far away, I would love to come to your club get togethers :).

Keep the cards coming!!! I love seeing so much action in this thread again.

~Renee~

[tgoody03]

L'il Bit - I guess our stampin up lady doesn't require that many people because we always buy more than the "required" amount ... of I guess if we don't spend enough, the hostess doesn't get a gift and will then be the hostess the next month. Maybe you could do it that way so you can get going with your club and start making money! :)

Here are two cards that we made in club ... the first is "Best of Cluck" and the second is "Happy Birthday" (from the new catalog) ... bear in mind, I'm not really good at stamping yet, so most of the other girls cards looked better than mine.

The "Best of Cluck" card used the "shaving cream" technique, which is the brown part on the yellow card. Also, the chicken is colored in with those cool colored pencils that you can smear with that special pen (as you can tell, i'm not very technical when it comes to card making lingo!) LOL!

http://static.flickr.com/65/227637420_6b942f1ea2.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/90/227637421_4977db08b1.jpg?v=0

[westamp]

westamp - love your card! is that just a paper border cut with decorative scissors? the card is very pretty.


Yes I cut the paper with the cake using decorative scissors. Thanks for the compliments! :)

[BryantRN]

Some new card pics to post

http://static.flickr.com/96/228864452_6cdd05ca84_m.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/73/228864453_7f1edf59bf_m.jpg

~Renee~

[lml41981]

Hi,
Just starting to get into stamping... I hosted a Stampin' Up party on the 19th and my party was a huge success. I now have 11 different colors of paper, 9 stamp sets, 8 ink pads, 3 Stampin' Write markers, two ribbons and various sets of note/greeting cards with envelopes.

So, my question... How do I organize my paper? ;)

Some of the colors are similar...like I have Cool Carribean and Tempting Turquoise. I also have Yoyo Yellow and Barely Banana. I want them out of the packages, but I don't want them to get disorganized. So, what's your system?

[vjel]

lml, welcome to cardmaking! :)

I have this (http://store.scrapbooking-warehouse.com/297509.html) for paper and other cardmaking supplies. But I got mine at Costco for $20.

You can also get something simple like this (http://store.scrapbooking-warehouse.com/283100.html).

There's a bunch of paper organizers at Scrapbooking Warehouse.com (http://store.scrapbooking-warehouse.com/cropperhopper.html). I bet you could find similar stuff in office supply stores or even at Target.

tgoody and bryantRN, nice cards. :)

[L'il Bit]

I started out with one of those paper organizers, but my cardstock collection got too big. So now I've purchased some of those cheap magazine holders from Ikea, and have them all in their colour families in the holders.

[trefoil]

So, my question... How do I organize my paper? ;)

Some of the colors are similar...like I have Cool Carribean and Tempting Turquoise. I also have Yoyo Yellow and Barely Banana. I want them out of the packages, but I don't want them to get disorganized. So, what's your system?

I bought some wire cubes at Target and used zip ties to make some of the "sides" that come with the cubes into shelves.

This is my paper closet:
http://images.splitcoaststampers.com/data/gallery/789/paper_by_trefoil.jpg

I used to use vertical storage, but was having a bit of trouble keeping things organized that way. I have no natural tendencies toward organization, I'm afraid.

[lml41981]

I have a question about technique and tools...

I am making DD's birthday invitations. I want to do something similar to this card (http://catalogs.shoplocal.com/stampinup/index.aspx?pagename=moreinfo&circularid=8778&pagenumber=185&uniqueid=7211382&storeid=1038724) with the pull out card and the envelope it goes inside.

So, my question is...how do I make the envelope? Do I take one of my mailing envelopes and use it as a template (cutting it down a little bit, though)? Should I have bought an envelope template?

Also, do my measurements sound right?
The mailing envelope is 4 1/8 x 9 1/2.
The card envelope would be 3 7/8 x 9.
The actual card you pull out would be 3 3/4 x 9.

[vjel]

lml, can you clarify some things? when you say you bought envelopes to use, do you mean envelopes in which to mail the invites in? Is your final invite size going to be 4x9 (pull out card + the pocket it goes into)?

that invite will be adorable!

I made a similar invite (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showpost.php?p=721224&postcount=249) for a friend's baby shower, but the size of mine was about 4.25x5.5. This (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showpost.php?p=729483&postcount=254) is how I made the pocket.

[lml41981]

Sorry, vjel... I edited to clarify and it got crossed with your post. Yes, I meant I bought mailing envelopes.

My invitation will be 3 7/8 x 9. Then, the card that will go inside that will be a little smaller width.

I think I figured it out... I ended up taking a mailing envelope apart and measuring and folding it to sort of make a template to use. I think I need to go get something heavier to use as a template and also get a cutting mat and an Xacto knife or something. :confused:

(this is easier when the demonstrator measures and cuts everything for you! :p )

[lml41981]

vjel, did your card fit in large Stampin' Up envelope (size 4 3/4 x 6 1/2)? If so (and if I can exchange my mailing envelopes), would you mind if I copied your pocket? I think your pocket looks much neater and clean than mine will...

[vjel]

Don't use an exacto knife, that would be a total PIA! invest in a paper cutter of some sort, it will make life easier!

for the invite you posted, how does the pocket fold up (to become the envelope for the invite)?

Also, do my measurements sound right?
The mailing envelope is 4 1/8 x 9 1/2.
The card envelope would be 3 7/8 x 9.
The actual card you pull out would be 3 3/4 x 9.


I would do one practice invite first before making a final decision on measurements. I think your card invite could be 4x9 and the actual invite could be 3 3/4 x 8 3/4. I think it depends how your card envelope is going to be put together (how is it going to be held together, double sided tape?). I think the invite part will need to be a smidge smaller (I usually do 1/4 inch smaller) in order to slide in and out of the envelope easily.

ok, I hope I have not thoroughly confused you! And please, someone else jump in if they have an easier way of explaining and doing this, lol.

ETA your other question:

vjel, did your card fit in large Stampin' Up envelope (size 4 3/4 x 6 1/2)? If so (and if I can exchange my mailing envelopes), would you mind if I copied your pocket? I think your pocket looks much neater and clean than mine will...

my envelope was 4 3/8 x 5 3/4 (standard invite envelopes) so it should fit the Stampin' Up envelope. And no, I don't mind at all if you use my pocket idea (I'm sure I got the idea from somewhere else anyway ;) ). When I have a chance tonight, I'll PM you a better picture of the invite and try to give more detailed instructions.

[lml41981]

Ok, I made a rough draft (which I'm not going to post because it is *really* rough).

I think I am going to keep my envelopes because the way I have it done, it looks kind of like the folder you'd get airline tickets in. Since we're doing a luau, I think it will look kind of neat. My design will go lengthwise instead of up and down

I held the inside envelope together with Stampin' Up's two-way glue pen...which I'm not too impressed with for this purpose. I need something that will hold it a bit better. It keeps pulling up, as did my tape pen.

By the way, other than the stuff I made at the demonstrations, this is my first project...so please pardon the stupid questions. ;)

[vjel]

ooh, i like your folder idea better! I was going to suggest Terrifically Tacky tape (from Michael's), that stuff is strong! They have varying width tape, I think the thinnest one would suit your purpose well. That is what I used to hold my pocket invite together. And you don't need to use a whole strip of it either, just use 1/4-1/2 inch piece at the top, middle and bottom of what you want to hold together.

[trefoil]

Definitely don't use the two-way glue pen for adhering sides of an envelope. This stuff works great for this type of purpose: http://catalogs.shoplocal.com/stampinup/index.aspx?pagename=moreinfo&circularid=8778&pagenumber=228&uniqueid=7217109&storeid=1038724

I know it is also sold in your local stores, but don't know the name (maybe vjel and I are talking about the same stuff :) ).

[L'il Bit]

Yah, the two way glue is definitely not good enough for that. Has anyone tried the new Greeting Glue by Stampin' Up? It's supposed to be formulated for envelopes, but I have been using Sticky Strip (which is pretty much the same at the Tacky Tape).

[endymion411]

i think tacky tape should work to hold it together. you can get it at any of the chain stores (michaels/joann/etc)

[trefoil]

Yah, the two way glue is definitely not good enough for that. Has anyone tried the new Greeting Glue by Stampin' Up? It's supposed to be formulated for envelopes, but I have been using Sticky Strip (which is pretty much the same at the Tacky Tape).

I haven't tried the Greeting Glue, but I don't think it is for the same purpose as the Sticky Strip. The Greeting Glue is if you want to make envelopes that you have to lick (or otherwise moisten) to adhere. Greeting Glue is the stuff SU! sells to make that little strip.

[lml41981]

My mom is coming by today, so I think she and I will go to Hobby Lobby or Micheals and pick up some Tacky Tape. I saw that suggestion last night after I had gone to get a different glue. =P

The glue I got did work pretty well, I think. I guess the real measure is if the pockets are still all glued this morning. :cool: I would glue them and then stick them in a book.

I got all my pockets cut last night (32 pockets, total). Now, I need to score, fold and glue/tape them. By the way, the Cutter Bee bugs that have a perforator, cutter and scorer suck. Also, the $19.95 Fiskars cutter sucks. It is too easy to flex and bend, thus developing a non-straight cut. Unfortunately, I've started one-too-many hobbies and not continued them, so DH said I have to prove myself worthy of a better cutter. :rolleyes:

[BryantRN]

I went to Michaels today and spent a fortune!!! I am exaggerating a bit, LOL. I raided the $1 bin and picked up some really cute stamps. They also had tons of ribbon on clearance. I think I ended up with about 15 in the basket and then narrowed it down to 8.

~Renee~

[lml41981]

Thought I would share a couple of DD's invitations. Thanks for the help!

http://static.flickr.com/96/234515519_3f78b951ec.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/88/234510960_4fb704a53a.jpg?v=0

Gotta run...about 26 left to make! :eek:

[vjel]

lml, those turned out great, nice job!!!

[endymion411]

lml--those look fantastic! hope you got through the remaining 26 with no problems!

[endymion411]

okay ladies, i need some help with a project...

i have been doing some cards, scrapbooks, etc for a local hospice to give out to their clients. the woman from the hospice called me and asked me to do a set of cards with an angel theme for their volunteers. this may seem like a silly question, but i'm completely confused about what type of angel shape/image to use for these cards (i didn't grow up with angels as a part of my spiritual beliefs)---are certain angel images more "christmas-y"/holiday than others? i've been trying to search for images for ideas and some seem very specific for christmas, some seem like what i would consider cupids/cherubs used for valentines, and some seem to look like fairies and i don't want to create a set of unusable cards, kwim? any thoughts/ideas?

thanks for the help!

[trefoil]

lml - Those cards turned out fantastic. Great job!

[westamp]

okay ladies, i need some help with a project...

i have been doing some cards, scrapbooks, etc for a local hospice to give out to their clients. the woman from the hospice called me and asked me to do a set of cards with an angel theme for their volunteers. this may seem like a silly question, but i'm completely confused about what type of angel shape/image to use for these cards (i didn't grow up with angels as a part of my spiritual beliefs)---are certain angel images more "christmas-y"/holiday than others? i've been trying to search for images for ideas and some seem very specific for christmas, some seem like what i would consider cupids/cherubs used for valentines, and some seem to look like fairies and i don't want to create a set of unusable cards, kwim? any thoughts/ideas?

thanks for the help!

A long time ago PSX (they have gone out of business) had this beautiful Christmas angel stamp. Inkadinkado bought out some of their designs so maybe you can check their website to see if they have that stamp (I think all their stamps are listed). www.inkadinkado.com

Hope that helps!

[endymion411]

thanks for the tip! i will definitely look at that if they need me to do a christmas card. for now i need more of an "all-occassion" angel. (they will be thank you cards for the volunteers.)

thanks again!

[westamp]

Scrapbook 101 (http://www.scrapbook101.com/cat_paper_shapers.cfm) is having a sale on EK Success punches. I bought these:

http://www.scrapbook101.com/prod_images_large/PSPWP40.jpg
Wedding Dress - $6.00

http://www.scrapbook101.com/prod_images_large/PSPWP41.jpg
Wedding Cake - $6.00

http://www.scrapbook101.com/prod_images_large/PSM114C.jpg
Fold over flower - $6.29

The newest buckle punches are also on sale.

Shipping is very reasonable. I think they even took a loss. I paid $4.99 for shipping but the actual shipping was $9!?!? Fast and reliable service. I'm very happy with my purchases!:D

[BryantRN]

Anyone making Christmas Cards? I would love to see some pics:).

~Renee~

[L'il Bit]

I am hosting a Christmas card class next week! I'll try to remember to post my pics when I'm done with them.
I made this one, but it didn't scan very well...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/rhinoshirt/OpenHousecard.jpg
It's a snowman embossed in white on glossy paper, with a little glitter on the edges of the white paper to make it look more like snow. Sorry about the quality! My scanner sucks.

[BryantRN]

I'm sure that it's cute, but I can't see the snowman.....LOL!!

~Renee~

[k&b05]

Y'all have some really cute ideas. I'm hoping that I can get a creative idea or two here.

I'm starting to brainstorm some ideas for a cute "we've moved" type card or something. We're not moving until spring time next year, but am excited to get started. And, we already know what our address is (we're building) so technically I could start the project.

Any ideas??? Thanks bunches! :D

[SunnyAB]

I see him, I see him!! (VERY feintly though) :D

[L'il Bit]

I have decided that my scanner sucks.
But in the meantime, here's some Christmas cards that I made for a swap I'm in. We were to use non-traditional colors. I don't know how much I like them, though:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/rhinoshirt/Xmascard.jpg
http://images.splitcoaststampers.com/data/gallery/7181/Christmas_card_by_L_il_Bit.jpg
Hopefully you can see them both!

[SunnyAB]

I like them - they're really nice! (and I am normally a very traditional type) ;) but you picked the perfect font and 'message' for these colors - fun and cute; everything works together. Good job! :D

[BryantRN]

bumping this thread. Anyone been working on anything lately??

~Renee~

[Chelsea524]

I'm in the process of making some Christmas cards, nothing to fancy since I'm making quite a few

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m242/chelsea524/xmascard2-1.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m242/chelsea524/xmascard1-1.jpg

[domesticdreamer]

*Paging Vjel*

Hi! I remember you posting a really cute card last year (well, one of many;) ), but it looked like reindeer peeking out from the dark. The picture doesn't come up anymore. Do you have another way to post that?

If not, no worries. I just thought it would be a great card to make this year.

Thanks!

[vjel]

*Paging Vjel*

Hi! I remember you posting a really cute card last year (well, one of many;) ), but it looked like reindeer peeking out from the dark. The picture doesn't come up anymore. Do you have another way to post that?

If not, no worries. I just thought it would be a great card to make this year.

Thanks!


I'll try to re-post tomorrow. I think that jpg is on our pc upstairs. If not, I'm pretty sure I still have that card in my drawer so I can take another pic for you in the AM.

[vjel]

domesticdreamer, here's some new pics of the card. FTR, I did not make this card. It was one I received from a card swap I participated in last year. :)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/vjel/10-26-06001.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/vjel/10-26-06005.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/vjel/10-26-06004.jpg

It looks pretty easy to make, just time consuming to cut out the eyes. Maybe if you can find a hole punch the right size for the eyes, that would save some time? The person who made this card definitely free hand cut each eye. :eek: The cardstock is a black speckled one which is perfect for this idea! HTH and let me know if you have any other questions! :)

[BryantRN]

Wonderful cards Chelsea! I love the more simple cards, they just look so clean and always catch my attention. I am hoping to make some cards today so that I have something to post:).

~Renee~

[SunnyAB]

vjel - I remember this one - (SO cute) but I just assumed she bought those little wiggly eye things you can get, and a mini-mini pompom for Rudolf's nose. (Well, at least thats what Im going to use! :) That will save a lot of time. Thanks for posting it again.

[vjel]

vjel - I remember this one - (SO cute) but I just assumed she bought those little wiggly eye things you can get, and a mini-mini pompom for Rudolf's nose. (Well, at least thats what Im going to use! :) That will save a lot of time. Thanks for posting it again.

you're welcome! no, she cut and drew the eyes herself. the wiggly eyes and pompom are GREAT ideas!!! I would've never thought of that, lol. make sure you post when you're done!

[Maggie8202]

I am making my holiday cards this year and am looking where to find the cheapest silver A7 folded cards with envelopes. Am I better off going to AC Moore or finding them online?
TIA
Maggie

[tgoody03]

Chelsea - Love your cards! I'm with bryanyRN in that I love the more simple cards. They just look classy on not overwhelming.

[Chelsea524]

Thanks! I have to admit, I saw a similar design last year, I thought it was from twopeasinabucket.com but it was actually Happy1 on one of the first pages here that I saw it:o I loved it so I used her layout and just changed it a little. Thanks Happy1

[domesticdreamer]

Vjel-

Thanks a bunch for re-posting that. I think it's cute and simple!

Much appreciated!
J

[vjel]

Vjel-

Thanks a bunch for re-posting that. I think it's cute and simple!

Much appreciated!
J

no problem! :)


I made this simple card for my bff's baby shower this w/e. The carriage is a little eyelet charm. It's the only card I've made in I don't know how long. :o


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/vjel/11-5-06002.jpg

[genndan100502]

Hi, I want to start this hobby, but I'm just wondering how much would you initially spend for all the paper cutters, tools, beads, paper, etc?

I caught my eye on the cricut http://wholesale.provocraft.com/images/products/cricut/cricut.machine.jpg which is on sale at scrapbook101.com for $225, but then you need all the extra cartidges and that starts adding up.

I'm just wondering how much you guys have invested for this type of hobby?

I only have a paper cutter and a corner rounder. a couple of stamps and some provo craft super paper pack, but I am trying to figure out if I should start buying punch outs and all the other goodies or go with the cricut. I just want to make some cards for people (birthdays, weddings, baby), maybe create some birthday invitations for my daughter. any suggestions?

[vjel]

gen, i have been eyeing the Cricut machine since i saw it at Michael's but I can't justify the cost of it. I bought a Quickutz hand tool off ebay last year and STILL haven't used it or bought die cuts for it. :o I prob would just start off small and see how you much you really get into card making before dropping the money on something like that.

My biggest expense is probably in paper and embellishments (ie. charms, ribbons, stickers). I have rubber stamps from when I first started out but I really don't use them anymore, I like more 3 dimensional looking things and then just use my computer to print sayings out. I think what you need really depends on the style of cards you like to make. If you have a scrapbooking store near you, they usually offer classes in card making. That would be good place to start and see how much you like it. My sister did this a couple months ago and spent a couple hundred dollars in paper and who knows what. She's since borrowed all my stamps, lol.

HTH!

[Happy1]

Thanks! I have to admit, I saw a similar design last year, I thought it was from twopeasinabucket.com but it was actually Happy1 on one of the first pages here that I saw it:o I loved it so I used her layout and just changed it a little. Thanks Happy1

I just popped in here to see how things were going since I haven't been here in a while. I love your card. I'm so glad you liked my layout. Yeah, when you're making quite a few cards simplicity is always a good thing. ;)

Nikki :D

[Happy1]

domesticdreamer, here's some new pics of the card. FTR, I did not make this card. It was one I received from a card swap I participated in last year. :)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/vjel/10-26-06001.jpg

You know an easier way to do those eyes would be to get a white gel pen and make them. Then take a black pen for the center of the eyes. It would save a ton of cutting out and it's super cheap. That's a really cute card!

Nikki :D

[BryantRN]

Gen~
I haved also eyed that tool, but there is no way that I could ever see myself spending that much. I own tons of stamps, but buy them all from the $1 bin at Michaels. I really enjoy finding random things to use for cards such as left over ribbon from a gift or have even cut out shapes from cards that I have received to make my own card. I think it is even more fun and creative to do it that way, and cheaper!! I think that my biggest expense has been paper and stamps. Michaels has really great sales and I find them to be much cheaper than the scrapbook stores:). Beware, once you start you will become addicted!!

~Renee~

[BryantRN]

Some holiday cards I made:
http://static.flickr.com/105/294589342_eab1da7adc_m.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/122/294595875_1e9c68a806_m.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/116/294595877_9bc799bca1_m.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/103/294595871_ebcc282251_m.jpg

[BryantRN]

I made these two sets of cards for a friend for Christmas. She wears flip flops regardless of the weather so it is kinda her signature. I also have a small flip flop border stamp that I used for the outside of the envelopes. In total there are 8 cards, 4 of each design. I also made coordinating address labels.
http://static.flickr.com/116/294589338_3e40cd2974_m.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/119/294589339_4964a989bd_m.jpg

Sorry for the glare.

~Renee~

[BryantRN]

Anyone making any cards????

~Renee~

[endymion411]

hope to do some this weekend!

you posted some beautiful cards, renee!!

[westamp]

Here's the handmade christmas cards we sent out:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/westamp/tree.jpg

[emmasart]

OOh, Westamp! I really like yours! Very clean and neat, but also sparkley. :)

Here are a few of the holiday cards that I just finished up. I used my iguana, Fifi as a model for some of them.
http://www.emmasart.com/albums/embellishedCards/IMG_2574.sized.jpg
http://www.emmasart.com/albums/embellishedCards/IMG_2566.sized.jpg
http://www.emmasart.com/albums/embellishedCards/IMG_2562.sized.jpg
http://www.emmasart.com/albums/embellishedCards/IMG_2558.sized.jpg

[endymion411]

BEAUTIFUL cards westamp and emmasart! if only i could get past all of this paper-writing and into some art supplies!

[BryantRN]

I have been making some cards again. I will try and post if time permits today:).

I am glad to see some new cards in here!! I love them all:).

~Renee~

[klav]

I'm loven all the hoilday cards!! How do you all gfind the time?

[Lindsan]

Here are some of the Christmas cards I made this year. I always make a one of each, so that everyone gets a unique one, but this year I was lazy and a little pressed for time and stayed around a few different designs.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/194016.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/194019.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/194021.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/194024.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/Lindsan/194030.jpg

[endymion411]

LOVE those cards Lindsan! i think my favorite is the last one--is the ornament raised from the backing?

[endymion411]

here are some cards i made for a local hospice to give to their patients/volunteers...all were done using dry embossing...

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/endymion411/img100.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/endymion411/img101.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/endymion411/img102.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/endymion411/img103.jpg

[endymion411]

here are a few of the ones i made to send to family/friends...i tried iris folding again...

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/endymion411/img104.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/endymion411/img105.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/endymion411/img107.jpg

[klav]

Lovemmmmm

[tgoody03]

Those are awesome. Good job! Seems like those would take a while. Did they? Beautiful.

[westamp]

Great cards, endymion411 & Lindsan!

[westamp]

Not Christmas but a new baby(ies) card:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/westamp/babies.jpg

Yes my friend is expecting twins! :)

[BryantRN]

I have been making cards but not posting. I only have two pics to post right now.

Valentines card (sorry it is blurry). It says puppy love in the corner
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/159/361911052_783527cdde.jpg?v=1169157503


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/125/361911050_571ce416c1.jpg?v=0

~Renee~

[mgmhmj]

I'm excited that I finally have something to add!! I made my 1st attempt at cardmaking with my sister's baby shower (x posted w/ baby shower thread).
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g295/hmjarvis/random%20cute%20or%20funny/babyshowerinvite4a.jpg

And I was happy with how those turned out, so I made a birthday card for my BF:
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g295/hmjarvis/random%20cute%20or%20funny/birthdaycard1.jpg

It took forever - I hope I'll speed up as I do it more! - but I was happy with it!

[westamp]

Dropping by a card:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7df05b3127cce81455672f02b00000015108AYtmbNs5ZNm

The background is actually embossed but you can't really tell from the photo. The card is also a lighter shade of pink.

[endymion411]

a card i made for my mom's birthday (horrible scan, but i was in a rush to get it into the mail!) there's a rhinestone on the top of the hat and i used ribbon on the presents...

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e30/endymion411/img119.jpg

[BryantRN]

Great cards :). I love it when this thread gets some action.

~Renee~

[vjel]

been awhile since I've peeked in here. Great cards everyone!

up til recently, haven't done any card making in a looong time, no time or energy!

anyway, wanted to post the invite my sister made for my baby shower and my dd's bday invites that just went out this w/e (my sister ended up helping me w/ these so I could get them out on time).

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/vjel/3-19-07003.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/vjel/3-19-07005.jpg

[endymion411]

beautiful cards!

[Lindsan]

vjel, those are absolutely adorable.

[BryantRN]

Vjel, your cards are beautiful!! Thanks for bumping this thread up:).

~Renee~

[BryantRN]

I have a project question. I am wanting to make an altered frame gift for a friend's baby shower. Anyone ever made one? I have been looking online for some guidance and inspiration and have come up empty handed. Anyone have pics to share or advice? Thanks.

~Renee~

[vjel]

Renee, There are a bunch of pics on Two Peas (I just did a search for altered frames).

http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/pg.asp?gallery=1

I've not done one but I imagine it's similar to doing any kind of altered project. And from what I've read, you could use Modge Podge glue(seen it at Michael's) to adhere your paper to the frame and then put more Modge Podge on top of the paper to "seal it" (using a foam brush). Then glue whatever other embellishments you want to add. You could use rub-ons as well but if you do that I imagine it would be best to put that on before sealing w/ Modge Podge. HTH! :)

[BryantRN]

Thanks Vjel. I have heard of modge podge but never worked with it. I have some questions about how I should cut the papers. I would like the paper to cover the entire surface. Just curious if anyone has seen an instruction page on how to do it.

Here is a pic that I got from somewhere, can't give credit so I apologize if anyone recognizes it.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/438838960_784e98a258.jpg?v=0


~Renee~

[vjel]

My guess is that you can put the frame face down on your paper and cut it out w/ an exacto knife OR trace the frame on your paper and then cut it out that way??? Can't think of any other way to do it but every altered frame I've seen, the lines of the frame/paper are SO neat and clean!

I was just trying to figure this out myself. I'm thinking of making these as favors for my dd's party now. :) thanks for the idea!!!

[L'il Bit]

One way I've done it is to cut out the paper the same dimensions as the frame, and then cut out the center to fit. I put mod podge on the frame and put the paper over top, then used a sanding block to get at all the edges (I'm sure a soft nail file would do the trick too). Then when you've got the edges the way you want them, put mod podge over the whole thing to seal.

[BryantRN]

Thanks!! I bought the modge podge today. I was wondering what I should use to stick the paper to the frame. Glad you mentioned that!! Do you have a pic of your finished product?

~Renee~

[BryantRN]

One more question. Do I need to sand my frame before applying modge podge? This is not a craft frame.

~Renee~

[BryantRN]

I finished the project. Thanks for all the advice. Here is a pic that I am dropping off. The frame is for my friend's baby shower gift. baby's name is going to be Hayden.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/174/442463538_fb4e595b84_m.jpg

~Renee~

[endymion411]

that turned out really cute renee!

[BryantRN]

Thanks :).

~Renee~

[lelee17]

oh, its been soo long since i've visited. sorry to say, I've been in a creative rut lately. :|

vjel - cute invitations!

bryantRN - love the frame...adorable!

[L'il Bit]

Renee - that turned out great! Sorry I didn't get on here sooner, I wasn't getting email updates... but it looks like you didn't need my help anyway!
Great job!

[westamp]

Dropping by with a card:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/westamp/SARAH.jpg
I found this neat paper at Costco. The paper is actually embossed and foiled.

[BryantRN]

Was it a paper pack?

~Renee~

[westamp]

Was it a paper pack?

~Renee~

Yes it was actually a handmade scrapbook paper pack. I just cut down whatever paper I want to use. This paper is too pretty for a scrapbook!

[BryantRN]

interesting :)

~Renee~

[endymion411]

www.impressrubberstamps.com

20% off sale (through april 20th)

coupon code: SALE

(excludes custom stamps & gift certificates. shipping charges based on prediscount totals)

[BryantRN]

I was just coming in to post the same info, LOL. I am off to shop:).

~Renee~

[BryantRN]

Is it just the Michaels in my area or are they not getting any new $1 stamps in any longer?? Everytime that I go they still have the same damn ones that they have had forever.


I made lots of cards this weekend. I will take pics and drop them off later:).
~Renee~

[endymion411]

oooh...what are you getting? i'm having a hard time deciding w/o going overboard!

I was just coming in to post the same info, LOL. I am off to shop:).

~Renee~

[westamp]

On the topic of Impress. Amuse Rubber Stamps (http://amuseartstamps.com/) is offering a 20% discount on the new Tsukineko glue pad (http://amusenews.typepad.com/a_muse_news/2007/04/lovin_it.html). All you have to do is mention the entry on their blog and purchase 1 Amuse stamp to get the discounted pad. I've looked everywhere for this pad and Amuse sells it the cheapest (It's $9 retail).

Read the blog for an explanation of what this pad does. I already placed an order so I'm anxiously waiting for this baby!:D

[ellidew]

Hi ladies! I'm totally subscribing!! You've inspired me to call the local scrapbooking store to get a schedule of their classes. I'm going to go to the store tomorrow. They offer a 5 for $5 cardmaking class but it's not until the end of May. They have it once per month.

In the mean time i think i'm crafy enough to figure out a lot of this and i was hoping you could help me with some inspriation. I am hosting a retirement party for my mom at a german winery, serving german food, and having a german polka band play. (notice the theme?) Any idea inpiration for invitations? The party is at the beginning of July so i want to get invites out by the end of May and it only gives me 1 month. I need about 25 invites and i'd love to make them. I already have a TON of supplies but not necessarily card making supplies. I actually have a newly designated craft area!!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/ellidew/2007_03d012.jpg?t=1174918368

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/ellidew/2007_03d016.jpg

These are the only invites i've ever made. I used a printer and stickers. (for our annual Summer Solstice Party - Actually this was the first SS party so it wasn't annual yet) ;) It was a Caribbean theme.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/ellidew/invites2.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/ellidew/invites3.jpg

[tgr68]

I have a quick question for the card-making experts here. ;) What do you do about envelopes? Make your cards to fit within a standard invitation envelope or make your own?

[endymion411]

I have a quick question for the card-making experts here. ;) What do you do about envelopes? Make your cards to fit within a standard invitation envelope or make your own?

if i'm using pre-folded cards as my base, i'll usually buy the envelopes that go with them. if i'm starting from scratch, i'll size it to fit envelopes i already have around, or if i have a very specific idea in mind, i'll make my own envelope to fit!

[westamp]

I have a quick question for the card-making experts here. ;) What do you do about envelopes? Make your cards to fit within a standard invitation envelope or make your own?

If I'm mass producing cards for a gift, I used envelopes from Office Depot. If I'm sending a card, I make my own envies using old gift wrap (yes I recycle!), calendars and even scrapbook paper (if it's a big card, I need a big piece of paper!).

[mgmhmj]

OK ladies, I need inspiration. A friend of mine just got engaged, and I really want to make a card for her, but I'm drawing blanks. She's a really fun, crazy kind of gal, so I don't really want to do anything "serious" or anything (don't know if that makes sense...I guess I want more fun, light-hearted, "woo hoo you're engaged" kinda thing). I browsed Hobby Lobby and AC Moore yesterday, but didn't see anything particularly inspiring - everything seemed more like the kind of card I would give them for the actual wedding, you know? Any ideas or suggestions would be fabulous, and I know you ladies are great at this stuff so it was the first place I thought to ask!!

Also, anyone making Mother's Day cards? I'm kinda drawing blanks there, too, especially for my grandmother. I'd also like to make one for my sister - it's her 1st Mother's Day and I'd like to give her one she can keep. Maybe I'm just overwhelmed with a new job, but my creative juices are just NOT flowing these days!!

[Chelsea524]

mgm have you checked out two peas in a bucket? (http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/default.asp) This (http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=1084361) one I think is really cute, this (http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=1107338) one is simple but cute too. I get a lot of my card ideas from there, I'm just not creative on my own.

Mothers Day card, lifted from twopeasinabucket.com, sorry its so huge, for some reason I can't get it samller, I'll try to fix it though.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m242/chelsea524/mothersdaycard.jpg

[mgmhmj]

I've kind of passively browsed Two Peas, but never really looked. Think I'll do that now...thanks!!

I Love your card (I'm a polka dot fanatic!) - super cute!!

[Rosebud]

I'm new to card making-- just made my first batch this weekend, actually. I haven't invested in a ton of supplies yet, mostly just paper, ribbon, adhesive (spray and dots), a paper cutter and some simple embellishments right now. I definitely want to get some punches and some more stamps and practice using them.

Just wanted to bump this thread up for more suggestions and photos. I'm finding all the tips and pictures here really helpful!

Questions:

1. Where do you get your card stock and do you buy it pre-folded or not?
2. What's the trick to getting stamps to not smear/smudge?
3. Do you have a very favorite card making tool that you'd recommend investing in?


Here's my first batch of cards. They're pretty simple so far. Any thoughts on what I can do better next time?

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/rosebud03_2006/Misc/Picture006.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/rosebud03_2006/Misc/Picture005.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/rosebud03_2006/Misc/Picture003.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/rosebud03_2006/Misc/Picture001.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/rosebud03_2006/Misc/Picture004.jpg

[endymion411]

beautiful cards rosebud!

[L'il Bit]

Very nice, Rosebud!
1. Where do you get your card stock and do you buy it pre-folded or not?
2. What's the trick to getting stamps to not smear/smudge?
3. Do you have a very favorite card making tool that you'd recommend investing in?

1. I am a Stampin' Up Demonstrator, so I order it from there. The cardstock is nice and thick, and I can use it for scrapbooking too. Finding a good scrapbooking store wouldn't be a bad idea either if you don't know any demonstrators.

2. Make sure that you're stamping straight down and lifting straight up. If you are using good quality paper too, it shouldn't smudge too much. And some of the nicer inks will dry pretty quick as well. You can use a heat gun to set it if you don't want to wait.

3. Oooh, so many! If you don't get the pre-scored cards, invest in either a scoring blade or bone folder. Makes life easier, and you're not limited to just white or ivory as the base for your card. And if you're into rubber stamping, a good cleaner.

HTH!

[Rosebud]

endymion411 and l'il bit- Thank you!! :)

So far I've just gotten cardstock from Michael's and Paper Source. I know there's a dedicated scrapbooking store in town as well, so I'll check that out.

I think that maybe I was rocking the stamps too much and that's why I had some smudges. I'll try to keep it straighter next time.

Thanks for the tips!

[Lindsan]

My best investments ever when it comes to paper crafts:
Bone folder
Good quality metal ruler
Good knives with exchangable blades

Other than paper and glue, this is really all you need to make beautiful cards. Everything else I consider to be a bonus.

Your cards are beautiful Rosebud, you have mixed papers and colours very well.

[Chelsea524]

Here's a birthday card I just made for SIL, thought I'd post it here before I give it to her. Sorry its so big, it seems it doesn't matter what size I make it, photo bucket resizes it to huge.
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m242/chelsea524/bdaycard2.jpg
Questions:

1. Where do you get your card stock and do you buy it pre-folded or not? I have been buying it prefolded but when I run out of what I have I plan on just folding my own, I buy it from a local craft store here.
2. What's the trick to getting stamps to not smear/smudge? like others have said, just straight down and back up, once mine is firmly down I do rock it just a little to get the edges really well
3. Do you have a very favorite card making tool that you'd recommend investing in? different paper designs, I love paper, I have huge totes of it, I also love my tool kit:
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/bevfabriccrafts_1955_97323481

[Rosebud]

Thank you all so much for the tips. I'm getting better at the stamping! Haven't had a chance to work on cards for several weeks now, but here are two I made most recently. One for Father's Day, one for a friend who just had a baby. The photos are a little dark-- sorry about that.

Can anyone recommend a good online source for buying stickers/embellishments? (Like the flower and "special delivery" tag in the photo below.) I've gotten some great stuff at Michael's, but it's so far away from me.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/rosebud03_2006/Misc/IMG_0841.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k284/rosebud03_2006/Misc/IMG_0842.jpg

p.s Chelsea-- I love that birthday card you made!

[westamp]

Stickers:

http://www.esticker.com/

http://www.franticstamper.com

[westamp]

www.impressrubberstamps.com

Everything is 10% off

The coupon code is "JULY SALE".
Sale ends July 22nd

They have new stamps. I got lots of new toys! :D

[FoxyBlue]

I've googled and yahoo!ed and I still can't find an answer:

What's the best way to rubber stamp on satin ribbon?

I want to do something special for my wedding thank yous. I bought ribbon that matches the paper I used for my invitations. It's 1.5" wide.

I wanted to stamp maybe a metallic (or solid) Thank You stamp on it and run it vertically (using double stick tape) on my cards.

However, I have a limited amount (and don't know if I have time to order more), so I want to eliminate too much experimenting.

Is there a technique and/or special ink?

Thanks! I'll post results :)

[L'il Bit]

FoxyBlue: Try StazOn... it's not like the regular inks that you can buy, it doesn't run, and it's fast drying. The only thing is it will dye your stamps, so make sure you get StazOn cleaner, and not just use your regular cleaner.

[allison]

I've never posted in this thread, but I love making cards! Here are a few:

Sorry this one is blurry!
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1323/1044535217_ae3fe87d32.jpg?v=0

inside:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1040/1044535159_a9ded01f7b.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1372/1044535351_94fcfd2698.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1350/1044535369_49f42e4da8.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1015/1044549441_7ea7595b6a.jpg?v=0

[jellybeany]

bumping up....

Anyone working on their Christmas cards yet?

[westamp]

bumping up....

Anyone working on their Christmas cards yet?

I am I am! I did one prototype and am in the middle of gluing everything together. Will post as soon as I'm done.

[vjel]

FYI...

Recollections is closing shop next year: http://www.murgent.com/users/job_link.php?job=1277-EC-071017-00&tr=1f424402&mqcid=39306135

and no handmade Christmas cards for me this year, just generic photocards. 2 kids = NO time, lol.

[lelee17]

woah..its been a while...

allison- cute cards!

christmas cards - not yet...I did a photocard last year, mounted on cardstock & attached a snowflake to it...nothing fancy. I will probably do something similar this year.

Recollections - i'm SOOO bummed they are closing. Michael's is making a huge mistake! :(

[ellidew]

Here are a couple of cards i've made. I've only to date made about 4 cards and i need to find my copy of the other 2 because i want to keep a scrapbook of them. I usually make them for parties or ds' birth announcement so i'm making in quantity.

This one was for my mom's retirement party. We had it at a German winery:

In vellum envelope:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/ellidew/2007_11d025.jpg

Out of envelope: (i like how you can read "You are invited to celebrate the retirement party of" and then you have to pull the invite out to read the name.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/ellidew/2007_11d031.jpg

Party invite and Directions:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/ellidew/z.jpg

This one i made for ds 1st birthday:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/ellidew/2007_11d033.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/ellidew/2007_11d035.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/ellidew/z2-1.jpg

[SunnyAB]

Your Mom's invitation is really nice, I love those colors (and I LOVE the pumpkin? behind!)

And your son's invitation is adorable! I had to check the cake thread - (yup - I recognized the theme!) :D to make sure it was you who did that amazing cake too. You are very talented! Great job.

[gecko_gyrl]

I am new to paper crafting. I don't feel that I am very crafty, but need something to do. has anyone here had experience with the cuttlebug embosser? It looks pretty cool and seems like something would help with my lack of creativity. Thoughts?

Here are my first attempts at cards. The Xmas ones are from a kit that had papers, stickers and pre scored card stock. The thank you one is one I did with a stamp. Honest opinions.....are they okay? what could i do differently? should i quit before i start? lol.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/gecko_gyrl/DSC01608.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/gecko_gyrl/DSC01607.jpg
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s297/gecko_gyrl/TY.jpg

[DisneyGirl]

gecko I am wanting to learn to card make and I think those cards look AWESOME! I am in the process Of looking into what I need to get started.

[gecko_gyrl]

thanks Disney, I have just been playing around. I bought a stack of plain cardstock a stack of patern cardstock as well as a few patterned single sheets of paper. Then I picked up just a few decorative things and a Thank You stamp to start. We'll see how it goes from there.

[ellidew]

Wow, this thread has been dead for awhile! I just got done making a sample invite for a birthday party being held at a restaurant called The Blue Owl. What'dya think? On the final invites i'm going to wrap the ribbon around to the back of the invite to avoid the fray on the end... how do you prevent ribbon from fraying?

Also, I feel like it's missing something...

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/ellidew/crafts/craftb004.jpg

Does anyone know where I can get a pair of scissors that will cut a bigger wave design? I can only find this small one but i really envisioned bigger bumps.

[vjel]

ellidew, it's cute! in terms of preventing ribbon fraying, I just run a lighter across the cut ends. just do quick, sweeping motions and don't get too close. the heat will seal the ends. there is also something called fray check you can use but I've never used it.

not sure about bigger wave design...buy maybe you could cut off a bit more of the end so more of the red card shows thru?

in terms of something missing...I dunno. Maybe just fix the placement of the owl or "celebrate". Or you could stamp either the owl or "celebrate" on separate solid cardstock, cut it out, matte it to another contrasting cardstock, and use a pop dot to attach to give it some more dimension? Does that even make sense?

[ellidew]

oooh, good ideas vjel! I think i'll stamp Celebrate on a piece of green card stock and back it with the red cardstock and then attach it. That will add a little extra something to it and bring all the colors together. I want to leave the Blue Owl blue since we're eating at The Blue Owl ;) and I was thinking the same exact thing about cutting off more of the end to have more red show. Thanks for the help!

[SunnyAB]

I can't see your card here at work - but another tip for fraying ribbon - just brush over the edge with a little bit of clear nail polish. Works like a charm. :D

[Chris~n~Jen]

bumping



Anyone know where I can get a stamp that has a pair of pears and the wording "A Perfect Pair"??? Or even if I could find a simple stamp with just the two pears.

[fifibee]

BUMP!

Anyone want to share their hand made Christmas cards this year? I'm thinking of making some holiday cards that incorporate our wallet-sized family photos. We'll see what happens.:o

[Lolly]

I make about 100 Christmas cards every year and I haven't even started yet!!! I've barely had time this year to stamo at all :(

fifibee, I also include wallet sized prints in every card. Sometimes I just lay them in the card and some times I put it in a frame; where I punch the corners of a rectangular piece of card stock then mount that inside the card.

So, I need some ideas. I'm thinking of doing some kind of snowflake or snowman design. The past few years cards included, snowflakes (but that was 5 years ago), Christmas tree, holly, reindeer...can't recall the others at the moment. I have a ton of blue cardstock though which is why I'm leaning towards another "snow" type card. I have a ton of snowman stamps so I think I'll have to make time to tinker around in the craftroom to see what I come up with.

Anyone else working on Christmas cards?

[jellybeany]

There are a few of us that stay late at work to do crafts in the kitchen one night a week and we've been working on our Christmas cards for the past month. I just finished mine up. I used an ornament stamp that I had and embossed it with "snowflake" embossing powder. It's white power with a little bit of sparkle in it. I'm generally pretty happy with how they came out. I'll have to take a picture to post.

[westamp]

I just finished my limited edition 1/2 dozen cards. It's taken me longer than in previous years. Maybe because I bypassed stamping in favor of Iris folding. Iris folding took awhile with the cutting and gluing. The only thing stamped is the inside greeting. Yes we do include wallet sized photos but I don't do anything fancy with them. Just put them inside the cards.

I've gotten lazy. :(

[fifibee]

Lolly ~ That's a great idea to just use a punch and mount the wallet size pic into that. I actually bought photo corners and found it quite unnecessary as I finished up my "simply decorated" cards this year.



fifibee, I also include wallet sized prints in every card. Sometimes I just lay them in the card and some times I put it in a frame; where I punch the corners of a rectangular piece of card stock then mount that inside the card.



I got very lazy this year and just bought some pre-made cards from the store and decorated with whatever I came up with. The most time-consuming thing was probably the strips of "Happy Holidays" that I had to cut. Here they are:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a185/betsy808/2008%20Holidays/2008_11_24_1704-1.jpg

I hope to see some of what you talented ladies come up with this year.

[westamp]

Lolly ~ That's a great idea to just use a punch and mount the wallet size pic into that. I actually bought photo corners and found it quite unnecessary as I finished up my "simply decorated" cards this year.



I got very lazy this year and just bought some pre-made cards from the store and decorated with whatever I came up with. The most time-consuming thing was probably the strips of "Happy Holidays" that I had to cut. Here they are:

I hope to see some of what you talented ladies come up with this year.

Aw what cute cards! You did good Mama Fifibee!

[maniach]

Hi ladies, I was wondering what type of paper trimmer you prefer for your work. I am actually working on a scrapbook, but I decided that I need a new paper trimmer and I don't know if I want a rotary one or a guillotine one. Thanks for your input!

[camberne]

I have had several different kinds, but mostly prefer my Fiskars easy-release blade rotary trimmer. Very easy to change out between scoring and cutting blades, and is very consistent in the cuts/holding the paper in place.