Sense Of Time Masculine Birthday

Another set for our trip is Sense Of Time.  This is a great masculine stamp set and I don't know why I don't use it more often.  Here is what I used it for ......

The card base is Very Vanilla and the dark layer is Early Espresso Patterns Designer Series Paper.  I sponged it a bit around the edges with Early Espresso Classic Ink, then spritzed it generously with Champagne Mist Shimmer Spritz.  The small clock face has Crystal Effects on it, and the sentiment piece is also spritzed. 
Here is a close up of the shimmer on the card ... ... ...

And a close up of the small clock face ... ...

Stamps:  Sense Of Time, On Your Birthday
Ink:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, So Saffron
Paper:  Early Espresso Patterns DSP
Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Early Espresso
Other:  5/16" Vanilla Brad, 1-1/4" Early Espresso Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Champage Shimmer Paint Spritz
Off now to create a card or two with another one of the stamp sets on my "to go to Peace River" list.
...................................  Glenda Mollet

Eastern Blooms Flower Patch

This is another card I created for our trip to Peace River, AB.  I wanted to show Laverna that you can use all the stamps in a set.  This card uses the Stampin' Up! set Eastern Blooms again with some Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper.

I stamped the branch part in Pear Pizzazz then overstamped that with the flower in Poppy Parade.  Then I added some Basic Pearls.  Ah it felt good after so many days of not using these little lovelies, to get back to them again.  Makes me wonder how I survived before Stampin' Up! added these little gems, and the Basic Rhinestones, to their main catalogue!  Thank You!!!
Stamps:  Eastern Blooms
Ink:  Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait
Paper:  Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper
Cardstock:  Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Whisper White
Other:  Certainly Celery Satin Ribbon, Basic Pearls
A great note type card to brighten someone's day, especially with all the rain we have been having lately.  November in Port Alberni, Vancouver Island, BC is always when the winter fog sets in, and it stays until March.  Only a few more days left till our "Fog Season" ... ... ...  Glenda Mollet

Eastern Blooms One Sheet Wonder Technique

In October DH and I are taking a trip (poor guy, travelling again so soon!) to Peace River, Alberta to visit some friends, Brian and Laverna.  Laverna also happens to be one of my Stampin' Up! Downline!  We have 3 intense (LOL) days planned in her craft room stampin' up  a storm.  We are also going to have a class with some of her Stampin' Ladies.  When we made the plans I asked her which of her stamp sets I could create cards for to bring out to her.  She sent me a list that included Eastern Blooms.  This is a set I have not inked up for quite a while now.  Thanks, Laverna, for making me bring it out again .............

I decided to use the One-Sheet-Wonder technique for this project.  This technique is quite new to me, I was introduced to it at Barb's house (a fellow Demo) in Comox, BC this summer when a bunch of Vancouver Island Demonstrators got together for a Pool Party / BBQ / meeting.  I also cased her layout for this card - Thanks Barb! 
Stamps:  Eastern Blooms, Fundamental Phrases
Ink:  Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz
Cardstock:  Whisper White, Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz
Other:  Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Scallop Trim Punch, XL Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch
I also used a piece of the stamped cardstock on the inside of the card.
Bye for now ... ... ...   Glenda Mollet

Black and White Elements Of Style

I cased this card from Kivonne Tucker (SU Demo in Seattle WA) from a swap card I received in Sequim in May.  I have had it sitting on my "to do" pile for a while and finally inked up my Elements Of Style stamp and made it.

I fell in love with this card for two reasons.  #1 - I love the black and white simplicity of this card.  It would do for Thank You, Birthday, Sympathy, Anniversary or Wedding!  And #2 is the way it opens.  The black card layer is just one 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 piece and it is the white that opens!  How cool is that.  There is a piece of paper weight Vellum over the stamped image in the middle and that is where the sentiment is stamped.  Thanks Kivonne, for the inspiration and wonderful card.
Stamps:  Elements of Style, With All My Heart
Ink:  Basic Black
Cardstock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Paper Weight Vellum
Other:  Basic Black Satin Ribbon
Thanks for visiting today, I hope your weekend is / was a great one.  I am just waiting for my DH to return home from his travels.  As of today, he will be home now for 4 months.  Guess I have to wait a day or two until the "Honey Please Do" list comes out!!!  ~ ~ ~  Glenda Mollet

Notably Ornate Top Note Birthday Card

Another creation using the Stampin' Up! set "Notably Ornate".  I discovered (and I am sure I am not the first one) that the big frame image fits inside the Top Note Die just perfectly ... ... ...

Stamps:  Notably Ornate, Sentiment (can't remember)
Ink:  Bravo Burgundy, Basic Black
Cardstock:  Bravo Burgundy, Basic Black, Whisper White
Other:  Always Artichoke Seam Binding, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, Basic Rhinestones, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals
Some basic supplies and a great colour scheme.  This card is quick and easy to make.  You could step it up by using a background stamp or embossing folder for the Bravo Burgundy card base.

Here is a close up picture of the "Bling" on the card:

I inked up the oval frame image with Bravo Burgundy, then daubed Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint on the stamp and stamped it.  Oh my, its loverly!!!  Then I used the blingy dauber that had picked up the Bravo Burgundy ink and sponged around the Whisper White layer.  A couple of Basic Rhinestones, and voila, it's done.
Happy Stampin' ... .. ...  Glenda Mollet

Notably Ornate Birthday Card

Today it is raining cougars and wolves here (you know cats and dogs only bigger LOL), so its a great day to create In My Craft Room!!!!
Each month I showcase one stamp set for my Stamp-A-Stacks, and create 3 cards using all the stamps in the set.  Last month it was "Elements Of Style", this month it is "Just Believe" and my next one will be "Notably Ornate".  I am uncertain what month it will be right now, as November I have a different kind of class up my sleeve for Christmas Cards.
Anyhoo ... ... ... here is the card I created today.  I loosely used the Mojo Monday Sketch #160 ... ... ...

 Here is what the sketch is ... ... ...

And here is an up close picture of the bling ... ... ...

For the scalloped edge on the Early Espresso piece I used the new Stampin' Up! Bat Punch!  Yup, can you believe it?????   I cut a piece of cardstock 1-1/2 x 4-1/4.  Then pushed the cardstock all the way into the punch and punched a row of bats out. I will do a quick post on how to do this right after posting this one.
I stamped the bird in Early Espresso on Very Vanilla, hand cut it out, then spritzed it with Champagne Mist Shimmer Spritz, let that dry, then spritzed it with Platinum Shimmer Spritz as well.  Talk about blingy!!  I used 3 Neutrals Glimmer Brads, and 2 In Colour Glimmer Brads to bling it up even more.  For the sentiment I used the frame stamp from Notably Ornate, inked it with my Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker, then stamped Birthday Wishes from Ocassional Quotes inside the frame also using Early Espresso ink.
The main image is stamped on Very Vanilla in Early Espresso Classic Ink, then I sponged Blushing Bride around the outside, and Regal Rose right on the very edges.  A Vintage Brad gathers the Early Espresso Satin Ribbon.  I used my Teahouse Background stamp on the Regal Rose layer in Regal Rose Classic Ink.
Ahh, it felt so good to get back into card making again.  I have been so busy prepping for classes the past little while.
Off now to create another one out of this stamp set, check back tomorrow I hope to have it posted then.
Happy Stampin' ... ... ... ...   Glenda Mollet

Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper Birthday Card

This is a classic layout, and it works with so many colours, cardstocks, designer papers, ribbons and stamp sets.  You can make it sentiment only, or put a stamped image where the sentiment is, and put the sentiment elsewhere on the card.  I make this layout when I need a quick and easy card.  I have some beginner card classes coming up and this will be one of the cards we are doing. 

For this card I used the Stampin' Up! Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper, Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade and Whisper White cardstock colours.  A bit of Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon around the middle, and there you have it!  The sentiment is a retired stamp but is punched out with the Stampin' Up! Wide Oval punch, and layered on top of the new Decorative Label Punch from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini catalogue.  This catty has so many awesome punches in it.
I hope this card inspires you to make a quick easy card.  Sometimes I forget how great it is to go with simple instead of all the layers, cutting, sponging and colouring.
Went for a walk on the Wickanninish Beach today.  It has a lovely gravel walkway with some boardwalks on the way to the South Beach.  On the way back we had a Black Bear encounter.  Good thing my SIL and I can't sing at all, it sure scared that bear away in a nano-second.  It's amazing how bad "She'll Be Comin Round The Mountain" can sound!!!
Happy Stampin' ... ... ...  Glenda Mollet

Magnolia Card - Edwin With Egg Basket

I coloured this image a while ago, but have just gotten around to putting it on a card.  This card was hard won, let me tell you.  It started out to be something completely different than this.  The only thing was the colours as I already had the image coloured and the DSP chosen.  After 3 incarnations, this is the end result  ... ... ...

I used some retired DSP in Baja Breeze and some new Stampin' Up! colours - Cajun Craze and Early Espresso.  The image is a Magnolia Sweden image called Edwin With Egg Basket from the 2010 Hoppy Easter Collection.  I stamped him in Stampin' Up! Basic Black on Stampin' Up! Watercolour Paper.  Then I coloured him using Stampin' Write Markers:
Hair:  Chocolate Chip
Skin:  Blush Blossom
Shirt:  Baja Breeze
Pants:  Cajun Craze, with a bit of Chocolate Chip around the middle
Basket:  So Saffron, Cajun Craze and Chocolate Chip
Boots:  Chocolate Chip
I also used Stampin' Up! punches, ribbon Stamps and Basic Pearls.  I just realized I have him floating in mid air, so will have to go fix that by putting some colour around him.  I will post a revised picture when I get it finished.
Here is an upclose picture of the coloured image ... ... ...

Ok another picture for you today.  I am in Tofino, BC on the westcoast of Vancouver Island.  The weather here has been simply amazing.  Here is a picture from last night's sunset.......

and one from today ... ... ...

Bye for now, I know it is quite long some times, between posts, but when I don't post, I am busy getting ready for classes, travelling, or spending time with our special Grandson, James.
... ... ...   Glenda Mollet   ... ... ...

All A Flutter Elizabeth Birthday

I created another card today.  This one uses some single stamps available in the new Stampin' Up! 2010-11 Idea Book and Catalogue (email me if you would like a copy of your own) All A Flutter and Elizabeth.  I used the new In Colour Peach Parfait as well as Whisper White.  Here's the card.....

The recipe for this card:

Stamps:  All A Flutter, Elizabeth

Ink:  Basic Black

Markers: Peach Parfait, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Peach Parfait, Shimmery White

Other:  Finial Press Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Peach Parfait 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon

For the butterflies, I stamped them in Basic Black on Shimmery White cardstock.  Then I coloured them with the markers.  First I coloured the all of both of the wings in Peach Parfait. Then I used Pumpkin Pie, and went out from the body in a half circle, making sure to colour the two dot things on each wing.  Then I used Cajun Craze up close to the body again in a half circle, and both dot things on each wing.  Then I went over the shaded parts again with the Peach Parfait.  I think they turned out quite well, don't they look like Monarch Butterflies?  Here's a close up picture for you.....

Bye for now, Happy Stampin'!!!   Glenda Mollet

Thank You Cards - July 2010

Hi, I'm back again with another version of my order Thank You cards.  This is the one I will be using for July / August............

For this card I used up some retired cardstock - Bermuda Bay - and retired Designer Series Papers - Welcome Neighbour.  I discovered the colours in the DSP match Peach Parfait enough to use the Peach Parfait ink for the stamp.  I also used some retired 1/4" grosgrain ribbon - More Mustard.  These colours all work really well together.  I stamped the image  - from the new set Just Believe (item# 116948 wood  = $41.95 or 120453 clear mount = $31.95 - page 109 of the main catty - in Peach Parfait on Whisper White cardstock.  Then I stamped the sentiment "Thank You" from the Level 1 Hostess set - Silhouette Sentiments in Basic Black.  (Place an order or host a workshop of $200 Cdn and you can receive this set for FREE).  Then I cut out the image and spritzed it with Champagne Mist Shimmer Spritz I made up with 70% Rubbing Alcohol and Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint.  It really sparkles in real life.  After adhering the DSP on the card base, I wrapped 9" of ribbon around the card front and tied a knot.  Then the cut out and shimmered image was popped up over the ribbon in the center of the card front on dimensionals.

To place an order and receive one of my customer only Thank You cards (and possibly earn the hostess set for free) email me or place an online order directly through my Stampin' Up! Online Store.

Thanks again for visiting, I appreciate you coming, and leaving comments too!

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~     Glenda Mollet

Thank You Cards - June 2010

Keeping in my tradition of giving Thank You notes will all my orders, these are the ones I sent out in June and July......

These cards incorporated retired and current Stampin' Up! colours as they spanned June and July.  The base is Crumb Cake (formerly Kraft), the scallops are made from Daffodil Delight, and the ribbon is Bashful Blue Striped Grosgrain (now retired).  I ran the front of the card base through my Big Shot using Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder a Stampin' Up! exclusive folder.

I love coming up with new cards every month, and I know my customers like to receive them.  A bit of a personal touch I provide for any sized order.  If you would like to receive one of my "customer only" thank you cards, all you need to do is place an order with me.  You can do that by emailing me, or ordering directly through my Stampin' Up! Online Store.  Just click on the "Shop Now" icon in the top right hand corner.

Thanks for visiting today, come back tomorrow for my July / August Thank You card........

.........................       Glenda Mollet

I'm Here For You ............

This card was inspired by a card in the July/August 2010 Paper Crafts Magazine.

The card base is Basic Black (8.5x5.5), then I cut a piece of Naturals White at 5.25 x 4.  I put a sticky note mask on the bottom 2.5 inches, and stamped En Francais in Crumb Cake which was stamped off on a scrap piece of paper first to lighten it.  Then I took Baroque Motifs (the large image) and stamped it on top of the back ground with Basic Gray (leaving the mask in place).  I used my Score Pal to score 6 lines on the bottom part of the naturals white layer.  These scores were at 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 1-7/8, 2 and 2-1/8 inches.  I tied a bow made from 12" of Basic Black Satin Ribbon and wrapped it around this layer.  Then I adhered it to the Basic Black card base.I stamped "I'm here for you ....." from the new Occasional Quotes set (a Level 3 Hostess set you can earn for FREE by placing an order, or holding a home workshop that is $655.00 Cdn. or more) in Basic Gray.  I used some of Stampin' Up!s new Basic Pearls (OMG Bling I love Bling and these pearls and the rhinestones are TOO DIE FOR, and so easy to use as they have adhesive on them already) and placed them on the Baroque Motif image.

Basic Black cardstock - Item 121045 = $8.50 (pkg of 24) - pg 169

Naturals White cardstock - Item 102316 = $9.25 (pkg of 40) - pg 170

En Francais Background stamp - Item 109521 = $21.95 - pg 142

Baroque Motifs stamp set - Item 113490 = $33.95 - pg 132

Crumb Cake Classic Pad - Item 121030 = $7.25 - pg 169

Basic Gray Classic Pad - Item 109120 = $7.25 - pg 169

Basic Black Satin Ribbon - Item 117285 = $12.25 - pg 191

Basic Pearls = Item 119247 = $6.50 (pkg of 150) = pg 188

Contact me to place your order to make this card today, and you could earn free Stampin' Up! products too!! Or become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and join my team.  Its fun, easy AND you can earn money doing something you love.

Thanks for visiting...........  See you soon, In My Craft Room......  Glenda Mollet

Vintage Wallpaper with Rhinestone Bling

Well, I did it again.  I took THIS card from Sharon Field, and blinged it up a bit.  I just love Sharon's card and could not wait to CASE it. These new colours really lend themselves to CAS (clean and simple) cards, and with the new Basic Rhinestones and Basic Pearls it is so easy to take a really simple card, and step it up just a tiny bit.  Here is my version of this card.....

I coloured the Whisper White Organza ribbon with the Marina Mist Stampin' Write Marker (contact me if you have not ordered your New Colours and In Colours Stampin' Write Marker Kits - some smokin' deals on these).  I wrapped a strip of it around the Marina Mist and Whisper White layers, then using a bow maker helper made out of cardboard, I tied the bow around the strip already on the card.  It was a bit finicky but turned out not too bad.  For my embellies I just added 9 small clear rhinestones, and one medium one to various places on the Vintage Wallpaper embossed area.  The embossing only goes part way down the Whisper White cardstock (to within 1 inch of the bottom) so there is room to stamp the sentiment on it.

Here's the recipe if you want it:

Whisper White card base 5 1/2 x 4

Marina Mist layer 3 5/8 x 4 7/8

Whisper White layer 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 this layer is embossed with Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder and punched along the bottom with the Eyelette Border punch

Whisper White Organza Ribbon 6" to wrap around, and 9" to tie the bow - this ribbon's edges were coloured with the Marina Mist marker

9 small and 1 medium Basic Rhinestones placed on top of the embossing

A very quick, easy, demonstratable card that shows how versatile our embossing folders, ribbons and rhinestones are.

Thanks for visiting today..........  Glenda Mollet

Friends Never Fade meets Greehouse Gala DSP

Another "cased / inspired" card for you today.  This was originally one of Lee Conrey's cards HERE is a link to her post.  I took Lee's card and added a little "somethin' somethin'" to it.  Here's my version.....

I stamped the flower from Friends Never Fade on a separate piece of Whisper White cardstock with Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie inks (used my markers), then I cut it out and used a dimensional to pop it up on top of the flower that stamps with the sentiment stamp.  I brayered the Square Lattice embossing folder with Daffodil Delight classic ink, inserted a piece of Whisper White cardstock and ran it through my Big Shot.   Here is a close up picture of the flower poppped up.....

Then for the ribbon I do not have any ribbon in Pear Pizazz, so I used some SAB Certainly Celery ribbon from 2 years ago.  I wrapped one piece around the DSP and Daffodil Delight layers, then I made a fold over bow with another piece.  A third smaller piece I ran through a Ribbon Slider and wrapped that around the folded bow piece.  This is all held together with mini glue dots.  I put a mini glue dot under the wrapped around ribbon where I was going to attach the bow to save it from drooping as the bow is quite heavy.   Here is a close up picture of the bow treatment......

We are going to visit some friends tomorrow in Telegraph Cove and I am bringing one of these cards to them.  Check out this link to their website.  They have "Stubbs Island Whale Watching".  If you are ever looking for an awesome experience of whale watching near Robson Bite on Vancouver Island, BC, go to Telegraph Cove and take a ride on one of their boats.  They are really super people, the owners and the captains too.

Bye for now, off to create more, or read a book, or sit in the sunshine, or take a walk, or talk to the neighbours, or ???????? .........   Glenda Mollet

Greenhouse Gala Happy Birthday!

Welcome Back!  Thanks for visiting my blog today.  I have an original card for you today, not cased from anyone that I am aware of (bad memory you know, menopausal brain!).
Enough already, get on with it, here's my card for today................

I did a bit different ribbon treatment on this card.  I took a piece of Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon (the wide stuff that retired a while ago as I don't have the 5/8" one with me), then I tied a piece of the 1/8" Early Espresso Stitched Taffeta ribbon around the middle and wrapped it around the card as well.  Then I used some Crystal Effects and adhered a 1/2 back pearl from the Pretties Kit (as my new Basic Pearls have not arrived yet) onto the knot.  I think this looks quite classy and can't wait to try it with other colour combos. When I stamped the sentiment on Whisper White, I used Early Espresso, then I hand cut it out.  I stamped the HAPPY again in Baja Breeze and popped it up on top of the existing one.  I used the flower from Friends Never Fade, inked it up in Pear Pizazz and stamped it off, then I lightly stamped it on the corner of the sentiment.  I used the Pear Pizazz marker to outline the squiggle under the words, and added a small half back pearl to the end of the squiggle.  I used my clear glitter pen to add some bling to the flower centers and the squiggle under the sentiment.

Here are the rest of the supplies I used:

Stamps:  Perfect Punches, Friends Never Fade

Ink:  Early Espresso, Baja Breeze, Pear Pizazz

Paper:  Greenhouse Gala DSP

Cardstock:  Whisper White (8.5x5.5), Pear Pizazz (5.25x4), Baja Breeze (wide oval), Whisper White (2.5x2.5) for the sentiment

Other:  Chocolate Chip 15/16" Satin Ribbon, Early Espresso 1/8" Stitched Taffeta ribbon, Wide Oval punch, Medium and Small Half Back Pearls, Glitter Pen for the flower centers and the squiggle.

There it is, simple and quick to make, with some bling and a few embellies to make it pop.  Thanks again for visiting, hope you had a super weekend. 

Here is a picture of the view from our trailer in Port McNeill, Vancouver Island, BC....

Ta ta for now, off to read and enjoy the view.... Glenda Mollet

Butterflies and Daffodil Delight

Another card, another day.  How wonderful!  Gretchen Barron posted THESE cards recently on her blog and I just "had" to case them.  I changed the colour scheme and left out the ribbon but the rest is the same.  Here is my card..................

and this is what I did to the inside, I think this would be a good card too.....

For these cards I used:

Stamps:  Punched Posies, Occasional Quotes

Ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso

Cardstock:  Outside ~ Pear Pizazz (8.5x5.5), Daffodil Delight (5.25x4), Pumpkin Pie (5.25x2.75), Whisper White (5.25x2)  Inside ~ Pumpkin Pie (5.25x4), Whisper White (5x3.75)  Plus ~ a 3.5x2.5 piece of Whisper White to stamp and punch the raised butterflies

Other:  Eyelette Border and Butterfly punches, dimensionals

I think this is one of my new favourite colour combos - Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight with Whisper White as the neutral.  So summery.  This could also be good using Marina Mist instead of Pear Pizazz.....

Thanks for looking, enjoy your weekend.  I'll be back tomorrow with a completely original card using Greenhouse Gala DSP!

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Glenda Mollet

Presto Patterns DSP Thinking of You card

I had to make 3 sympathy cards while we are away, not an easy feat considering my limited supplies!  I did manage to find a "Thinking Of You" stamp and paired it with Friends Never Fade and Because I Care stamp sets.  Here's what the card looks like............

At my Open House for the new catalogue on June 30, we had a discussion about Presto Patterns DSP.  Concensus was that it had a few pages in the package that were for Scrapbooking, not for making cards.  So I decided to use one of those sheets when making this card (I made 3 similar).  I spritzed the DSP with Log Cabin Smooch Spritz, smooshed it with Technical Paper (toilet paper LOL) then layered it on Early Espresso with Whisper White cardstock. I really like the design on this sheet, I think it would also make a great masculine card...... hmmmmm!  Then I used Whisper White Organza ribbon and tied it around the DSP and cardstock layer, and a ribbon treatment I saw a while ago somewhere. I used a Filigree Brad then put a Clear Rhinestone Brad in the centre.  The image layer is Early Espresso and Whisper White.  The Friends Never Fade flower is coloured with Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke markers.  The sentiment is stamped in Early Espresso, and the line of flowers inbetween them is from Because I Care, and is stamped in Cherry Cobbler.

I think this card hits the mark for a sympathy card (I really do hate that expression and never, ever use it on cards anyways!) and it is quick and simple to make.  A minimum of embellishments, but what I have used stands out.

Thanks for looking, it was 29 deg celcius in Alert Bay today, thank goodness for Air Conditioning in our trailer!  Bye for now, and thank you so much for visiting my blog.

.....................................................................               Glenda Mollet

Pretty Pink Elements Of Style

This card is one of those that hit you at an odd moment, then just won't leave you alone until you go and create it.  It took on a life of its own!  I was sitting at the top of Cormorant Island, BC in the community of Alert Bay enjoying reading a Diana Gabeldon book "Voyager" in the sunshine. This card popped into my head, and I had to go in right away and create it, I could not even finish my page, it kept bugging me!!!  So, to make a long story short, here is a picture of the card.............

The supplies I used to create this jem were:

Stamps:  Elements Of Style

Ink:  Early Espresso, Pink Pirouette, Pretty In Pink, Regal Rose

Markers:  Pink Pirouette, Pretty In Pink, Regal Rose, Pear Pizazz and Always Artichoke

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Pretty In Pink, Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose

Punches:  Eyelette Border, 1-3/8 circle, 1-1/4 circle, 1 circle

Other:  Dimensionals

I sponged some Pink Pirouette ink all around the stamped image, but left the area where the image itself is white, then I added some Pretty In Pink around the outside and Regal Rose just to the very edge.  I did not bring my crimper with me to make the paper lace along the bottom, so I had to score it every 1/8 to 1/4 inch then pleat it.  I think it turned out ok.  The Regal Rose strip of Eyelette Border punch along the bottom is actually the inside of the card.  Here is a close up of the strips of punching at the bottom....

Here are a couple of pictures of where we are at the moment.  DH is working, and so am I, and that is my story and I am sticking to it!!!!

Our trailer set up in the campground.....

and the view from up at the top of the island from our big window at the back of the trailer.....

Yesterday we walked along the boardwalk and into the village of Alert Bay, I took these pictures....

If you ever get the chance to visit this truly charming little village, please do not hesitate to do so.  Right at the top of the island is an Ecological Reserve and there is miles and miles of inter-twining paths you can walk.  They will take you all over the entire island, and some of it is on a boardwalk over a bog.  Oh my, its so awesome that even Oprah (yes THE Oprah) comes here.

Thanks for visiting, this blog is a bit longer, but I hope it was worth it!  Bye for now, I'll be back tomorrow with a sneak peek of a card I made for the Magnolia-Licious Hightlights blog "Christmas All Year Long" blog hop that happens on the 25th of every month!.........  Glenda Mollet

Birthday Wishes - Felted Cardstock Technique

As promised, here is the second card I made using the Felted Cardstock Technique (here is the link on SCS).  First here is a picture of one of the sides of that "lovely" napkin....

Isn't it wild???

Here is the card I created ............

The card is Tangerine Tango, then a layer of Chocolate Chip, and then the Felted Cardstock background piece.  I used a non SU punch at the bottom of the Tangerine Tango strip with a piece of Crushed Curry ribbon on top (my Daffodil Delight ribbon has been back ordered!!).  I cut the largest scallop from the Scallop Circle #2 die in Tangerine Tango, then cut it in half and put it above the strip.  The flower is Daffodil Delight punched with the XL Scalloped Circle punch, then the 2-3/4" circle punch in Very Vanilla with the sentiment on it.  The new Because I Care stamp set from the upcoming 2010-11 IBC provided the flower stamp on the sentiment piece and I stamped it in varying depths with Tangerine Tango.   Another fun card to make and I hope my SIL gets a good laugh out of it, she can use one right now.

I hope the rest of your week goes well, enjoy the summer weather, all too soon we will be back to cold, snow, rain, and shovelling!!    Glenda Mollet

Happy Birthday Daisy - Felted Cardstock Technique

Earlier this year we were visiting my DH's Mom and there was a family get together. We were using some "lovely" napkins and discussing them and having a good laugh. Then we started discussing using them on a card and I told them I could make cards that weren't too awful with one of the napkins. Of course they did not believe me. So months go by, and now two of the ladies are having birthdays and I just had to resurrect one of those terrible napkins and create 2 birthday cards for them. I used the Felted Cardstock Technique HERE is the link to the technique how to on SCS. Here is the first card I created.............

The background of the cardfront uses one of the napkins fused to whisper white cardstock using plastic wrap.  I used some retired wider Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon, the flower is made using the new SU Island Floral die in Tangerine Tango, then a layer of Daffodil Delight cut using the Circles 2 Die (this is the medium circle).  Then I stamped the sentiment, punched it out with the 2-3/4 circle punch and ran it through the Big Shot with the SU Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.  That's it, the most time consuming part of this card was creating the background.  It took me a while to get the iron temp correct and get the napkin fused.  I hope Aunty Eve enjoys a laugh when she opens this card.

Tomorrow I will post the second card I created with this napkin, and maybe a picture of the napkin too!

Thanks for visiting, have a great day tomorrow.......  Glenda Mollet