Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Abundant Hope

I made this card up a few days ago and I am just getting around to posting it.  I saw a similar card on Nancy Dawson's blog HERE and couldn't wait to make it.  I added a few twists of my own.
I used the Abundant Hope set from the soon to be retiring Occasions Mini catalogue.  Oh will I be sad to see some of these wonderful sets, papers, brads, etc go!!! 
Here is the picture of my card..........

I used the Embossing Frame technique, then dotted flower centers with Summer Sun, then the random dots with Mellow Moss to make them simulate leaves.  I coloured the flower image in using the markers with a bit of shading.  Here's the recipe:

Stamp:  Abundant Hope
Ink:  Barely Banana, Basic Black
Markers:  Barely Banana, Summer Sun, Mellow Moss, Old Olive, Only Orange
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Barely Banana
Other:  Big Shot, Petals A Plenty Impressions Folder, Apricot Appeal GG Ribbon (retired)

This was a fun card and it showcases my "Stamp Of The Month" for April with is Abundant Hope.  Thanks for taking time to visit my blog today, I appreciate it. And thanks to all of you who leave a comment, I don't tend to answer each and every one of you, but please know that I read them all, and cherish the thought that you take time out of your busy days / evenings / nights to leave a comment.  Blessings and Hugs to all!!

Glenda Mollet

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Tilda in the Sunshine

Last week I coloured a few Magnolia images. Today I got to complete a card with one of them. This is Writing Diary Tilda. I coloured her with Copic markers in orange and yellow (listed below). I wanted a bright and warm card. I am in our trailer on the beach on the west coast of Vancouver Island, so my supplies are limited to what I brought with me only. Here's the completed card.....
While browsing around I saw this technique of using the large MS lattice punch on the side of a card and just leaving it to stand on its own with no ribbon, or paper behind it, and I knew I wanted to do that. I also had been playing with Stampin' Up! Bride Specialty Designer Paper doing the card in my previous post. I hauled it out again and matched the colours in the image and sponged with them. I sponged Yoyo Yellow first all over the paper, then added some Only Orange around the outsides. I matted this with Only Orange cardstock. Tilda is sitting on two layered pieces of cardstock punched with another MS punch, one layer is Very Vanilla and one is Only Orange. The base colour of the card is Very Vanilla. I made a bow of Very Vanilla Taffeta ribbon, added some Pumpkin Pie and Apricot Appeal grosgrain ribbon behind the bow. The bow is adhered in the top LH corner and the 6 tails splay out in a sunburst pattern under Tilda and her bench and wrap around the matted Bride DSP. I used my Retro Flower punch to make some flowers (2 layers each flower, some in Only Orange and one in Yoyo Yellow) and added some Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads. Under the orange bouquet of flowers I made 2 layers of Yoyo Yellow flower punches (non SU). I added some Old Olive branches punched with MS punch. This will be a card for either my Mom or my Mom-In-Law (have not decided who yet!!!) as you can tell by the sentiment.
The card recipe: (all Stampin' Up! unless noted)
Stamps: Writing Diary Tilda (Magnolia), Well Scripted
Ink: Yoyo Yellow, Only Orange, Old Olive, Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Paper: Bride Specialty DSP
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Only Orange, Yoyo Yellow, Old Olive
Other: MS punches, Very Vanilla Taffeta, Pumpkin Pie and Apricot Appeal Grosgrain ribbon, Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads, Large Oval and Scallop Oval SU punches
Thanks for looking, I hope you are having a super duper day!
* * * * * Glenda Mollet
UPDATE:
Sorry I forgot to post the Copics I used, here they are:
Dress: Y11, Y15, Y17
Sleeve Trim: Y11, YR02, YR07
Ruffle: YR02, YR07
Socks: Y11, Y15, Y17, YR07
Skin: E0000, E000, E00
Cheeks: E30, E20, E21
Book: R24, R29
Book Pages: C0, C1, C3
Feather: C0, C1, C3, E37 (stamped a second one, coloured it and popped it on top of the first one)
Hair: E21, E39, E99, YR23

Monday, March 22, 2010

New Card FINALLY.......

Well its been a very long time, but I am finally back with a new card. It's been quite the couple of weeks, let me tell you. As some of you know, my DH works March to November each year teaching Commercial Boating Courses on, and around, Vancouver Island. This year started on March 13 when we moved our travel trailer out to the west coast of Vancouver Island, back onto Mackenzie Beach. Now that I am "retired" I get to bop back and forth between where he is teaching and staying in our trailer, and home where our Grandson is. Gotta have James time to keep me sane!! Hee hee, so much fun. Today is his 2nd birthday, so we were home on Friday (DH's only day off this week) for his party. My how time flies. Here is a picture of the beach this a.m. when my SIL and I had our morning walk......


No sunshine today, but there is supposed to be tomorrow. Doesn't matter, the beach is awesome anyway.

Today I finally created a card that is not "cased". I have been making lots of cards but they have been cased. I love so many cards I see, that I need to make them. I won't share these ones, as they are already out there. This card was "inspired" by Sandi MacIver HERE is the link to her card. I made her card, then was inspired to create this one of my own.......



For this card I used:
Stamp: Flower Fancy, Messages For Mom
Ink: Basic Black, Rose Real Red
Markers: Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Always Artichoke
Paper: Bride Specialty DSP
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White
Other: Black and White Striped Ribbon, Circle Fire Brad, Movers and Shapers, Modern Label, VersaMark Pen, Clear Embossing Powder, Sponge, Dimensionals
I think when I go home, I will make this card using Basic Black, Very Vanilla and Bridesmaid Specialty DSP. I think it will match the striped ribbon a bit better.
Thanks Sandi, for your inpiration! Well, its time for my evening beach walk, I wonder what treasure(s) I will find this time.
.... thanks for looking..... Glenda Mollet

Monday, March 15, 2010

Not At Home

Hi All

I am back in the land of Tofino and the awesome McKenzie Beach, BC. I am working on projects, but not posting until I get home. Here is a picture taken this am when my SIL and I were on our morning walk on the beach (in between rain storms)!

Ah, ain't it wonderful. It's pouring rain again now. But Oh Well, who cares. Its awesome here, but I return home tomorrow.......
Bye for now.......... Glenda Mollet

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Happy Easter Bunny Slider Card

Last month we had our semi-annual demonstrator meeting for Vancouver Island, BC. We have swaps, make-n-takes, business discussions, etc. I came home with a whole bag full of ideas and samples from our wonderful Make-N-Takes our fabulous local demonstrators did. This one, by Susan E, is a slider card. She said she got the idea from Dawn's blog. HERE is the link to Dawn's post for the tutorial on how to make one of these cards. Susan's card used the set "A Good Egg" and was fabulous. I took Dawn's tutorial, Susan's idea and colour scheme, and did some adapting of my own. This month, as you know, our Punchie Class will include a darling Bunny punchie. So I wanted to use it on a card to show ideas on how to use it. And, I will be giving it to someone very, very special (who is too little to read Gramma's Blog, heehee)!
Here's my card closed:~~~~~~~~~~~~~ And here it is partially open:

and an up close look at the inside top piece:

I paper pieced the shell of the chick using some very old and retired SU DSP that I don't have the name for any more. The front uses Tea Party DSP. Our precious grandson, James, will be 2 in a couple of weeks, and boy is he a 2 year old! I had forgotten how much of a personality they get around 2, but he is definitely becoming a very funny, teasing, special little boy. And he does crack me up all the time. Last night he did not want to eat what was for dinner, so he got one of his "Huh, see if I eat that!" looks on his face, closed his eyes, put his little nose in the air, and turned his head away from us. He was so funny, how can you not laugh at something like that!!!
Anyways, thanks to Dawn and Susan for the inspiration for this awesome card. Here's what I used to create it:
Stamps: A Good Egg, Cute and Cuddly, Fast Flowers Wheel (retired 2008)
Ink: Basic Black, Lavender Lace
Paper: Tea Party DSP, retired unknown SU DSP
Cardstock: Barely Banana, Whisper White, Lavender Lace
Other: Bunny Punchie, Nestabilities, Modern Label and Word Window Punches, plastic grocery bag
Give one of these cards a try, they are super fun to make. Just have to make sure of two things:
1. do not adhere your inside cardstock to your card base, just to the plastic slider piece
2. put the join of the plastic piece at the bottom of where the top slider cardstock piece attaches
If you do these 2 things, your slider card should work, the first time. Unlike my first attempt!!!
Happy Stampin'................. Glenda Mollet

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Home Based Business Fair Make 'n Take Cards

On March 13th, I will be involved in the Home Based Business Fair in Port Alberni. It is a "home show" type show with over 25 vendors who have home based businesses around our area. I will be having a draw for THIS box of cards, showing some of my creations, have the Stampin' Up! catalogues and some stamp and paper samples there. I will also be doing a Make 'N Take. I was stumped what to do that was quick, easy, inexpensive but pack a WOW factor. When I read the latest Stampin' Success magazine, there on page 21 was my answer!!! These little 3x3 gift cards are adorable. I used the Welcome Neighbour DSP from the SAB brochure, added some cardstock (not textured) and some striped ribbon. I also got Birthday Bliss as a SAB item, so it was free too. The directions say to put a slit in the top of the card to put the ribbon through, but I did not want the hassle of a knife in public, so I used the slot punch instead. It works awesomely!!! Here are the cards and colour combinations I came up with..........







Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I truly appreciate each and every one of you! I know I don't answer many of the comments that are posted on my blog. But please know that I read every one, and love receiving them. I appreciate the time you take to leave a "footprint" on my blog!................. Glenda Mollet

Monday, March 8, 2010

Thank You Cards - March 2010

I've been busy making Thank You cards for my March orders. I give one of these to each and every customer who orders from me, whether in person or online. I also keep track of which one I give them so I don't duplicate them (I hope). Here's this month's cards.............









I am trying to use up some retired DSP, and really love making these 3x3 note cards.
Another gorgeous day in the Alberni Valley, cold and sunny. We had a bit of snow last night, and they are calling for -3 deg Celcuis tonight and a possibility of snow again tomorrow. Oh well, one day at a time.......... Glenda Mollet

Friday, March 5, 2010

Old Olive Vintage Birthday

Another card for you today. It is not 100% Stampin' Up! but I wanted to use this punch as this card is destined for a special person.
I have some Stampin' Around Wheels, but almost never use them. I have them put away where they are out of sight out of mind. Last weekend my DH and I re-arranged my drawers in my craft room. (the poor guy, he was moving drawers for about 2 hours, and some he moved more than once! I have IKEA closet shelves and matching drawers and they are so easy to move about). Anyways, I digress. I found my wheels again and decided I had to put some ink to them. Now I wonder why I don't use these more than I do. They are so quick and simple to use, and have that WOW factor we are all looking for. For this card I used the Very Vintage jumbo wheel available in the Occasions Mini catalogue (only until April 30th).
Here's the list of supplies I used:
Stamps: Very Vintage Wheel, Well Scripted
Ink: Old Olive, Basic Gray
Cardstock: Kraft, Basic Black, Old Olive, Whisper White
Other: Jumbo Wheel handle, Old Olive Striped Grosgrain ribbon, Filigree Brad, Wide Oval Punch, 1/16" punch, smallest oval from the Ovals Die, Big Shot, glue dots, MS punch
I tied the bow then used the 1/16" punch to punch a hole through the knot part, then I slipped the Filigree Brad through it and used glue dots to secure the brad, then secure the bow to the card. I also don't use Kraft Cardstock any where near as often as I should. It makes a great anchoring colour for the card.
Well, off outside now to enjoy some more sunshine. Another truly unbelieveable day in our little town. We never get sun during the winter, just lots and lots of fog. This year has been exceptional and I enjoy every moment of the sun.
Bye for now................ Glenda Mollet

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Sweet Tilda in Pink and Green

I had so much fun this afternoon colouring this wonderful image and putting together this card. What an awesome way to spend some time!

and a close up of Tilda........

I used Becca's (Amazing Paper Grace) card HERE as my inspiration. Her colouring is amazing and I really like her style. I used Stampin' Up cardstock, Designer Series Paper, ribbon, punches and sentiment stamps.
Here is a list of my supplies:
Stamps: Sweet Tilda - Magnlia, Well Scripted sentiment, Full Of Life (inside sentiment) both SU
Paper: Shades of Spring DSP
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Pretty In Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Certainly Celery, Pink Pirouette
Stampin' Write Markers: SU - Pretty In Pink, Certainly Celery
Other: Nestabilities, Basic Gray Opaline Half Pearls, MS punches, Certainly Celery 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (SU), Pretty In Pink Epoxy Brads (SU), Scallop Oval Punch (SU), Scallop Trim Border Punch (SU)
Copic Markers:
- Dress - R81, R83, R85
- Petticoat and Trim - YG63, YG67
- Shoes - C1, C3, R81
- Hair - Y11, Y21, E97, E99
- Skin - E0000, E000, E00
- Cheeks - R20
I coloured darkest to lightest for the Copics, then I used the Clear Blender Pen "0" to blend it all together. I think I like this technique of colouring the best of them all right now.
Here is the inside..........

Thanks so much for taking the time to visit my blog. I have been stamping up a storm but can't post any of the cards until after the recipients receive them, just in case they are watching!!!
Bye for now......... Happy Stampin' ........ Glenda Mollet

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