Scor-Pal hops with MFT!

Posted on January 24, 2012 by diane (cookiestamper)| 99 Comments

Hello!  Today the Scor-Pal design team is blog hopping with our friends from My Favorite Things!  Fun, fun!  I can’t wait to see what everyone created!

      

I have 2 projects to share today combining these great products.  The first one is a round Tent Card.  I’ve made tent cards before but I was inspired by my friend Bev to make a round one…and I loved how she created a pocket on the back for a message so I made a pocket on mine too.  I think I need to do that more.  :0)  Here’s her lovely card that inspired me.

I had several friends that I wanted to send a card to, so I actually made 4 of these…

I chose to use an adorable Pure Innocence image called Because You’re Special.  Her dress was perfect for paper piecing.  I also used MFT’s Die-Namics Vintage Flourish and Prima Donna Petals.  The butterfly inside the window was also paper pieced and the wings were lightly lifted… 

Here’s a side view of the mountain and valley folded piece attached to the inside.  Very simple and super easy to score with the Scor-Pal!  I started with a piece of 1 3/4″ x 2″ cardstock.  Score the 2″ side @ 1/2″, 1″, and 1 1/2″.

And the back has a cute pocket with a tiny tag…just large enough for a simple message to tuck inside.

Next I made a card with MFT’s Fred Bear.  I ♥ this bear!  This one is called Oopsie Daisy. 

Fred Bear was die cut with the Die-Namics Oval Open Scallop Doily.  I also used the Wonky Scallop Border die and the Prima Donna Petals to make the flower.

On my yellow gingham checked paper, I diagonally scored lines every 1/4″ in both directions with the Scor-Pal to give the patterned paper some texture.

Here’s the inside.  I always liked the “If friends were flowers…” sentiment, but I adore the ”Every Single Time” sentiment in this set!

That’s it from me…now hop on over to the Scor-Pal blog for a list of all the participants and to find out about a prize give-away!

Round Tent Card: stamps- MFT Pure Innocence Because You’re Special, Fred Bear Oopsie Daisy (butterfly); paper- Claire Fontaine white, SU! Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery, My Mind’s Eye Stella and Rose; ink- Memento Tuxedo Black, brown Marvy LePen; accessories- Copics, Scor-Pal, Die-Namics Vintage Flourish and Prima Donna Petals, Circle Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder, SU! Small & Large Tag punches, ribbon, Stickles, Baker’s Twine, hole punch.

Fred Bear card: stamps- MFT Fred Bear Oopsie Daisy; paper- Claire Fontaine white, Daffodil Delight, Baja Breeze, My Mind’s Eye Stella and Rose; ink- Memento Tuxedo Black, Baja Breeze; accessories- Scor-Pal, Die-Namics Oval Open Scallop Doily, Wonky Scallop Border, and Prima Donna Petals, SU! Daffodil ribbon, Copics, white gel pen, Stickles, adhesive pearl.

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a sneak peek of Little Tobi

Posted on January 22, 2012 by diane (cookiestamper)| 3 Comments

This past week the Stampavie Design Team started showing sneak peeks of the new images for CHA.  Have you seen them?  Are you loving them so far?  I am!  ♥  And we have lots more to come so be sure to check back on the blog each day.

Today I am sharing a card made with a new Penny Johnson image called Little Tobi Watering the Roses.  So sweet, isn’t it?  The image was colored with Promarkers and Flexmarkers, then I cut her out with the “Out of The Box” technique.

I thought that this cute little girl with her watering can would be perfect for a watering can shaped card…I love shaped cards!  So I created a watering can pattern to place her on.  Below are three sizes of my template…I used the Medium size one here.

  

Click on the thumbnail pic.  Then right click on the image and “save image as” to download the template to your computer.

Trace and cut the pattern from desired cardstock or patterned paper (the heart is optional).   Attach the handle.  Then attach the watering can to your card base with your card fold at the top.  Be sure the size of your card base is slightly smaller than the body of the watering can so it’s not seen from the front.  Decorate as desired…have fun with it!

stamps- Little Tobi Watering the Roses by Stampavie; paper- Claire Fontaine white, Kraft, SU! Pear Pizzazz, DCWV Garden Party; ink- Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Vintage Photo; accessories- Labels 11 Nestabilities, Flexmarkers, Promarkers, rhinestones, Stickles, Martha Stewart Frond punch, Prima flower.

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take it to heart

Posted on January 16, 2012 by diane (cookiestamper)| 4 Comments

I spent the day stamping with my friend (and demonstrator) Jeannette today…it was a last minute decision to get together but it was fun!  (missed my other friends who couldn’t make it though!)  We made 2 cards…the first one we designed together and the second one is mostly cased from the SU! Occasions Mini catalog cover.

Here’s what we created with the new SU! stamp set called Take It To Heart…I l♥ve this image in the set!  I have directions for making the paper rosette here.  For this rosette, I started with a 3/4″ x 12″ piece of patterned paper.

Here’s a side view…

The second card is pretty much the same as the catalog sample with a few small changes.  I don’t case cards from the catty very often but I thought this one was just charming!  I ♥ it!

I didn’t keep track of supplies for the second one but here’s a list for the first card:

stamps- SU! Take It To Heart and P.S. I Love You; paper- Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Vanilla, Everyday Enchantment (SAB); ink- Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Memento Tuxedo Black; accessories- Limeade ribbon (SAB), brad (SAB), pearls, 1″ punch, SU! Hearts Framelits die, SU! Adorning Accents Edgelits and embossing folders.

Thanks for stopping by!

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hello friend

Posted on January 8, 2012 by diane (cookiestamper)| 1 Comment

Today was my day to post on the Stampavie blog.  For my card today I decided to use a Sarah Kay image called Marguerite taking Ruben for a Walk.  I colored this image with Promarkers almost a year ago while I was at CHA and recently found it in my stash.  I love little surprises like that!  It made my card come together so quick.  Do you color images and save them for later use?  I think I should add this to my New Year’s resolutions.

The paper I used is from the K&Company Sweet Nectar pad.  I love the prints…so pretty and cheery!  I haven’t followed a sketch for a long time so it was fun to use this one I happened to see.

Thanks for visiting my blog…I hope you have a great week!

stamps- Sarah Kay’s Marguerite taking Ruben for a Walk by Stampavie, Studio G sentiment from Michael’s; paper- K&Company Sweet Nectar, Claire Fontaine White, Bazzill; ink- Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Walnut Stain; accessories- Primas, gemstones, Promarkers.

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born to ride

Posted on January 6, 2012 by diane (cookiestamper)| 2 Comments

Yay!  It’s Friday!  Do you have any plans for the weekend?  I think I’ll still be catching up with everything I didn’t get done over the holiday break.  LOL.  Maybe I’ll take down the tree….maybe.  I’d still like to enjoy it a bit longer.

A few months ago I was given this retired stamp set and I was thrilled to receive it since there are a few men that I can definitely use it for!  I made this card in November for my brother-in-law’s birthday.  The holidays were just so busy that I haven’t had time to share it yet.

The Soft Suede cardstock layer was done with the Faux Suede technique.  To create the look of suede on paper, you need to break down the fibers in the cardstock by crumpling and unfolding it several times.  Or run your cardstock along the edge of a table (you can also use a bone folder or paper crimper), turn 90° and repeat.  Beginning at an edge or corner, you can then peel the paper in half.  You will end up with 2 pieces of cardstock that have the look of suede on one side. 

Have a fun weekend!

stamps- SU! Born To Ride; paper- Durango, Soft Suede, Kiwi, Bermuda, other- Birch; ink- Soft Suede; accessories- bronze studs.

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mackenzie frame

Posted on January 5, 2012 by diane (cookiestamper)| Leave a comment

My daughter asked if I could help her make a name frame for a gift for a little girl.  We used the colors of her room and used an SU! princess to go with the theme.  My daughter colored the images with my Copics…didn’t she do good?  (Click on the photos for a larger pic).

Here’s a close up…

Hope you are having a great first week of the new year!

stamps- SU! Pretty Princess; paper- white, Pumpkin, SU! Ice Cream Parlor; ink- Memento Tuxedo Black; accessories- Sizzix Sizzlits Girls Are Weird alphabet dies, Stickles, Copics.

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Happy New Year’s Eve!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by diane (cookiestamper)| 5 Comments

I hope 2011 was good to you and I wish for you all to have a great 2012!

A few days ago I said I had one last Christmas project to share…but I forgot about one.  So here’s the last one I have…promise!  LOL.

I followed Virginia’s directions on the Scor-Pal blog to make a quick K-Cup Window Box…

It was super easy with the Bo Bunny papers and embellishments.  I punched a half circle on either side for ease in removing the lid.  And I cut around the doves with a craft knife before attaching the acetate window to the lid.

The box and lid each start with a 9 1/4″ square.  Next time I make it, though, I will make the lid 1/16″ larger to give a little room.  Then score all sides at 1 3/4″.  Cut and fold sides as you would with a basic box design.

paper- Bo Bunny Blitzen Turtle Doves and Wasabi Flourish; accessories- circle punch, craft knife, acetate, Scor-Pal, Scor-Tape, Blitzen Rub-Ons, Blitzen Layered Chipboard Stickers, and Blitzen Jewels.

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sharing the warmth

Posted on December 26, 2011 by diane (cookiestamper)| 2 Comments

Hello!  I hope you and your family had a joyous holiday!  I have one last Christmas project to share…a Cocoa Pocket Door Hanger.  This pocket will hold 1 or 2 pouches of hot cocoa mix. 

If you changed the papers and sentiment, this would be great for any occasion, all winter long.  Using the Scor-Pal, this is another quick and easy project!

Here’s a close up of the sweet Penny Johnson image…I love this bear with a mug, sitting by the window! 

*Here’s a tutorial I made to show you how to make one too.  I’ll attach a JPEG here ’cause the PDF doesn’t want to upload for me.  Have fun with it!

stamps- All Warm Inside and Holiday Wishes by Stampavie; paper- Claire Fontaine white, Mohawk Carnival Coco, My Mind’s Eye Colorful Christmas; ink- Memento Tuxedo Black; accessories- Scor-Pal, Scor-Tape, Classic and Scalloped Oval Large Nestabilities, Small Scallop Circle Nestabilities, EK Success 2 1/2″ circle punch, corner rounder, Martha Stewart Embossed Zigzag punch, Arctic Ice Stickles, ribbon; Promarkers- Blender, Ruby, Antique Pink, Dusky Rose, Pale Pink, Denim Blue, Meadow Green, Canary, Buttercup, Bright Orange, Soft Peach, Pear Green, Lime Green, Burnt Sienna, Tan, Sunkissed Pink, Blush, Pastel Beige, Walnut, Henna.

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Believe

Posted on December 24, 2011 by diane (cookiestamper)| 1 Comment

Happy holidays from my family to yours!

Wishing you a very MERRY Christmas! 

stamps- Stocking With Santa and Merry Christmas by Stampavie; paper- Olive, red, black, vanilla, River Rock, SU! Dashing; ink- SU! Olive, accessories- Large Deckled Rectangle Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Branch punch, Stickles; Aquamarkers- Raspberry, Spring Green, Tangerine.

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wishing you…

Posted on December 21, 2011 by diane (cookiestamper)| 2 Comments

pure joy this holiday season…

Relax, rest, and reap the joy.  (I say this as I am rushing to get things done…lol!)  Have a good night!  ♥

paper- red, textured cream, brown, My Mind’s Eye Be Merry; accessories- Mega Curved Rectangle Nestabilities, Spellbinder’s Create A Flake 1, Stickles, Cuttlebug Red Tag Sale, buttons, crochet thread, ribbon.

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