Quick and Easy Card

Just a quick card for this Monday. I used the sentiment 'today is SPECIAL just like you' from the Hip Hip Hooray stamp set. This card is quick, easy and a great way to use up your scrap paper you have sitting around.

What to make this card?
1. Cut your white cardstock 3 1/2 x 8 1/2, fold at 4 1/4. Round all four corners. This will be your base card.
2. Pink cardstock punch two - 1 3/8 squares. Round three of the corners.
3. Emboss the pink squares using the Spot & Dots embossing folder.
4. Light blue cardstock punch two - 1 3/8 squares. Round three of the corners.
5. Emboss the light blue cardstock using the circles embossing folder.
6. Adhere pieces to base card. Place layered sticker in the center.
7. Stamp with black ink the sentiment and emboss with clear embossing powder.

Enjoy your day, D'Anne

Dance Moves

Hi Stampers, welcome back. I have another FABULOUS card for you today and this time I coupled it with the Officially Single Stamp set. This rubber stamp design is great for layering using paper piecing techniques which I did for her dress.

The inside of the card reads, 'I suggest practicing some new dance moves!' Did you notice the swirls? Would you believe if I said they are the antlers from a Sizzix Reindeer die? I challenge you this week to think out-side-the box when it comes to your stamps and supplies.

Close up view of the stamped images colored with Copic markers and paper piecing technique. Enjoy your day! D'Anne

RECIPE:
Stamp Set: Officially Single set is made of clear photo polymer stamps measures 4” x 6” and includes 11 clear stamps.
Card Base: Light blue pieces cut at 4-1/4 x 11, score and fold at 5-1/2, 2-3/4 x 3-3/4, 1-4/8 x 5-1/2, 1-3/4 x 2-4/8.
Pattern Paper - SU cut 1/4 inch less than the card base cardstock indicated above.
Other: Ribbon, Copic Markers, Memento Ink, Clear Embossing Powder, Sizzix Reindeer Head.

Birthday Bear

Well here we are into May already. I can't believe how fast time goes by..

To create today's card, you will need to stamp the birthday bear image from the Hip Hip Hooray set on white card stock. I choose to color the birthday bear with Copic markers. Did you notice the oval emboss frame? You too can re-create this by using an oval photo mat. You will need to insert your white cardstock into an embossing folder of your choice, next layer on top of the folder your oval photo mat. Next, run the stack through a die cut machine. The center of the oval will be smooth which is perfect surface for stamping. Enjoy your day, D'Anne.

The Hip Hip Hooray set is a fun and cute birthday themed clear stamp set. The birthday sentiments and sayings are perfect for any birthday girl or boy in your life! This fun set of clear photopolymer stamps measures 4” x 6” and includes 9 clear stamps. Creative Vision's clear stamps will make a wonderful addition to your existing stamp collection.

Today is Special

It's time for another Monday with D'Anne. I created an elegant Mother's day card to share with you today.

Stamp the sentiment 'today is Special just like you' from the Hip Hip Hooray set on cream cardstock in black ink and then heat emboss. Next, layer the sentiment on dark blue cardstock for added interest. The flowers were punched out of cream cardstock and then I used a soft pad and a score tool to give the flowers life.

Recipe:

Stamp: Hip Hip Hooray

Paper: SU and HL

Other: Rhinstones, SU Bo Ho Blossm & Decorative label punches and ribbon

Happy Birthday Happy!

Hope you enjoyed your weekend. Today's card features the sentiment 'Happy Birthday Happy' from the Hip Hip Hooray Set.

I also wanted to create two backgrounds so I combined two pattern paper together along with flower cut outs with pearl centers. Talk about simplicity making an impact!

Recipe: Stamps: Hip Hip Hooray set, Paper: HL, Other: Scibbles Swirle die, Cricut 'Bloom' cartridge, pearls, ink

Birthday Girl

Happy Monday, D'Anne here. I woke up early today with another busy week ahead of me. I had a fun time over the weekend creating a monochromatic project to share with you.

I wanted to create a card which is different than the standard card size. This card is 4 x 8 which I embossed with the Swiss & Dot embossing folder leaving a small space untouched. This untouched space allowed me to stamp and embossed the sentiment 'Birthday Girl' from the Hip Hip Hooray Stamp set.

Recipe: Stamp Set - Hip Hip Hooray
Paper - HL
Other - Spots & Dots Embossing folder, EK Success Stickers, Silver cord and ribbon

Hooray It's your Day

It’s Monday once again…. and it definitely came to soon. I had a wonderful time this weekend and the weather was great. So for today’s card, I decided to work again with a sentiment from the Hip Hip Hooray set.

I stamped the Hip Hip Hoory circle sentiment and then punched it out using a 1 inch circle punch. It fits perfectly into a bottle cap. This week I challenge you to create a project using bottle caps.

Recipe: Stamp set: Hip Hip Hooray, Paper: HL, Other: Good Old Values Glitter and Foil Sticker, Bottle cap, 1 inch circle punch, MS scallop edge punch.

You're Out Of This World

Welcome my friends, just want to start off by saying you are out of this world. I have created a Birthday spinner card to share with you this week. I used the sentiment from the Hip Hip Hooray set. I'm sure any young boy would love receiving this interactive card.

The moon was created using a 1 1/4 circle, small and large oval punches. I then ran the circle through an embossing folder. I used the word window punch to create the slot for the rocket but, you could use a kraft knife and ruler.

Spinner cards are highly addictive. If you start to steal pennies from your child's piggy bank, or you stumble across them; I'm sure you will enjoy making one. Start collecting your pennies now! Enjoy D'Anne.

Recipe:

Stamp: Hip Hip Hooray set (Birthday Boy sentiment)

Digital Paper and Printable Elements: Polkadoodle Not for Girls Definitely for Men CD

Paper: HL (green, red, white)

Other: SU punches (1 1/4 circle, large and small oval, word window), circle embossing folder

Hey Lady

Okay, here's my take on the the sentiment 'I heard they're dusting off your old bar stool!' from the Officially Single stamp set. What do you think? Does the sentiment and elements work together?

Have a great day! Find some creative time for yourself if you can. Make it part of your "balance plan", that's what I call it! Balance time! Take care and thank you for stopping by today, D'Anne. A close up of the punch art is located on my personal blog.

Kite Flying

Good morning D'Anne here, I hope you're doing well! Are you ready for this week inspiration from the Creative Vision design team?

My sentiment? Officially Single is from the Officially Single stamp set. I was trying to decide what I could create to go along with this sentiment...and then it came to me. Kite flying.... I always enjoyed the freedom as a young girl flying my kite up in the big blue sky.

Recipe:
Stamp: Officially Single
Paper: HL & SU
Other: Rhinestones, Crystal Effects, glitter & sewing.

Let's Celebrate

Happy Monday, D'Anne here. Today I'm sharing a bright and colorful card using a technique called Glitter Window. Since this upcoming weekend is Daylight Savings I thought it would be fitting to showcase spring colors.

My sentiment? Let's Celebrate is from the Officially Single stamp set. I love the simplicity of this card and the texture and bling – provides some extra pizzazz! The design team will be showcasing another set tomorrow so be sure to come back.

Recipe:
Stamp: Officially Single
Paper: HL & DCWV
Other: SU Square Lattice embossing folder, SU large oval punch, Fine glitter, tape, Suzzix Tulip die, Ribbon, Black Ink, Rhinestones, Silk flower.

Lake People

Welcome to Monday, D'Anne here. Today I have another card using the Hooked on Fishing set to share with you…have I convinced you to purchase this set yet?!

I created this cute male swimmer with punches. I loved how the colors put a smile on your face. Be sure to check back with us each day of the week for the other design teams fabulous projects.

If you want to see more of my work, you're welcome to visit my personal blog.

Recipe: Hooked on Fishing (Lake People), Paper HL, SU Punches and Ink, Oval Coluzzle and SU Lattice Embossing Folder.

On the Lake

Welcome, D'Anne here. I spent some time over the weekend creating. I've forgotten just how much I enjoy playing with patterned papers.

Today I decided to share a card using the On the Lake sentiment from the Hooked on Fishing stamp set. This week, I challenge you to make a project using mostly pattern papers.

If you want to see more of my work, you're welcome to visit my personal blog.

Recipe:

Paper: Bella Blvd (Campers), SU designer paper, HL (kraft, cream, blue and green)
Stamp: Creative Vision, Hooked on Fishing

Other: SU textured impression embossing folder, SU scallop trim border punch, SU Marina Mist ink

Birthday Wish

Welcome, D'Anne here! I've been trying to finish up some assignments for the past few days, and I'm almost done with them. Today, I have a Birthday card to share with you.

This card was created using the 'Today You Wish' stamp. This cute and adventurous saying has now become one of my favorites. The saying would be great for baby showers, birthday parties, weddings, birth announcements, etc.

If you want to see more of my work, you're welcome to visit my personal blog.

Recipe:
Paper: HL
Stamp: Creative Vision
Digital Element: Polkadoodles (Sundae of Season's CD)
Other: SU Swirls Scribbles, Paper Studio, ribbon, glitter, Crystal Effects, SU Chocolate Chip ink, clear embossing powder

Got Worms?

Good morning everyone! D'Anne here. I am super excited to begin my design team term with Creative Vision. Over the next 4 months you will have "Monday's, with D'Anne." Grab yourself something to drink, put your feet up and relax as you take in the inspiration.

Today I'm sharing a Gel Pocket Card. This card was created using the 'Hooked on Fishing' stamp set. Yes, you guess it....this card was created with styling gel. Using styling gel gives the appearance of the worm enjoying a relaxing swim.

The card is too cute for words but, I love the saying, 'Got Worms.' This stamp set would be perfect for your craft project, scrapbooking, invitation, paper product, cards and everything else.

If you want to see more of my work, you're welcome to visit my personal blog.

Supplies: Creative Vision 'Hooked on Fishing' stamp set; Paper by Miss Elizabeth and SU; SU file label, scallop trim, 1 3/4 circle, corner rounder punches; button; hemp; styling gel.