Category Archives: cards, etc.

origami kitty

Posted on May 24, 2013 by diane (cookiestamper)| 1 Comment

I LOOOVE shaped cards.  Love ‘em!  So a few days ago I thought it would be fun to make a kitty card.  Not sure why.  Just for fun.

I thought it might be fun to see how difficult an origami kitty would be so I googled and found a super EASY one.  You gotta try it.  Here’s a diagram.

And here’s the kitty I made…

You can start with any size squares you want.  I started with two 4″ squares of Fancy Pants Hopscotch paper.  (A Scor-Pal helps to get nice folds if you have one.)

Have a great holiday weekend!  Thanks to all who serve our country!

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Posted in 3D and altered art, cards, etc., CAS (clean & simple), Scor-Pal, shaped cards

Scor-Pal and May Arts

Posted on May 23, 2013 by diane (cookiestamper)| 50 Comments

The Scor-Pal DT gals have teamed up with the May Arts DT to bring you lots of ideas using your Scor-Pal products and beautiful May Arts ribbons.  I have two simple cards to share today.  Both have fun ways to use up those scraps of ribbon you have laying around.  The first one starts out as a Z-fold card.

For this card, start with a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 piece of cardstock.  Score the base @ 2 1/8 and 4 1/4 with your Scor-Pal.  Fold to create the Z-fold.  Trim 1/2″ from the left edge and punch with a border punch.  I sponged all edges at this point.  Behind the first fold with the punched edge, attach ribbon scraps and lace with Scor-Tape.  Adhere flap to cardfront.

For the butterfly:  Cover a scrap of white cardstock with Scor-Tape (I used 1/2″).  Adhere ribbons and diecut.  Attach to card and add rhinestones.

My second card has a scored border and also uses ribbon scraps.

First, score a 1/4″ border on all sides.  Sponge edges.   Then start with a piece of 3 x 4 patterned paper and cut a “V” in the bottom to create a wide flag.  Punch a flower shape in the flag and turn it over to the back side.  Add Scor-Tape around the edges of the punched out shape.  Layer ribbons over the opening until it is completely covered.  Tie another ribbon around the top and attach the flag to the card front with additional Scor-Tape.  Finish the flower with a button threaded with May Arts twine.

Now hop on over to Karen Baker’s blog and see what she has created!  Here’s the list of blogs for today’s hop.

Jen Shears

Abby Henderson

Jenifer Cowles

Diane Zechman (me)

Karen Baker

Jennie Harper

Lalo IK

Katie Tate

Sandy Allnock

Lisa Silver

Virginia Fynes

butterfly card: stamps- Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps- Be Encouraged; paper- Crumb Cake, white; ink- SU! Crumb Cake, Memento Tuxedo Black; accessories- Scor-Pal, Scor-Tape, May Arts ribbon, Martha Stewart traditional scallop punch, tracing wheel, Sweet ‘n Sassy butterfly die, gemstones.

flower card: stamps- Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps- Be Encouraged; paper- Crumb Cake, DCWV Citrus; ink- SU! Crumb Cake, Memento Tuxedo Black; accessories- Scor-Pal, Scor-Tape, May Arts ribbon, SU! Fancy Flower punch, butterfly punch, tracing wheel, gemstones, button, May Arts twine.

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Posted in cards, etc., CAS (clean & simple), Scor-Pal, Sweet 'n Sassy, tutorials and templates

swan sympathy

Posted on May 17, 2013 by diane (cookiestamper)| 1 Comment

Just popping in with a CAS sympathy card.  I don’t know why but when I make sympathy cards, I always reach for blues, greens and purples.  So when I pulled out this Sweet ‘n Sassy set of swans, I reached for the blues.

I loved the SCS sketch #435 and it made the card come together rather quickly.  An oriental embossing folder seemed to be fitting for the image and occasion.

stamps- Sweet ‘n Sassy Peaceful Swans; paper- white, black, Bashful Blue; ink- Memento Tuxedo Black; accessories- adhesive pearls, dimensionals, Copics, tracing wheel, Cuttlebug Oriental Weave embossing folder.

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Across the Miles

Posted on May 14, 2013 by diane (cookiestamper)| 21 Comments

Welcome to Day #4 of the Sweet ‘n Sassy May Release Features!Today’s stamp set is called Across The Miles.  I made a CAS card and amazingly used no black ink.  lol.

This stamp set is very versatile and works well for a variety of occasions.

  • Stamp set includes 4 images and 8 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 4″ x 6″
  • The map image measures approximately 3 5/8″ x 2″
  • Designed by Dina Kowal
  • Stamp set is $15

Please Note: Sweet ‘n Sassy had a delay from their manufacturer this month so the sets are currently available for preorder and are expected to ship on or around the 21st of May.  Korin apologizes for the inconvenience!  I have to say that it will be worth the wait!

Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT (see thumbnails on the SNSS blog).

Be sure to leave a comment on each of the blogs along your journey because we’re giving away this awesome stamp set to one lucky commenter!

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, May 17th. The list of winners will be announced on the SNSS website homepage by Monday, May 20th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

stamps- Sweet ‘n Sassy- Across the Miles; paper- Lucky Limeade, white; ink- Pool Party, Limeade, Island Indigo; accessories- tracing wheel.

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creepin’ by

Posted on May 13, 2013 by diane (cookiestamper)| 19 Comments
Welcome to Day #3 of the Sweet ‘n Sassy May Release Features!  Today we are sharing projects with the cute new set of bugs called Buggin’ Ya.  Here’s my card…
As you can see, this set is not limited to little boy cards.  I think these bugs would bring a smile to anyone who receives them.

  • Stamp set includes 6 images and 12 sentiments
  • Set measures approximately 4″ x 6″
  • The worm image measures approximately 2″ x 1″
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
    • Stamp set is $15
Please Note: Sweet ‘n Sassy had a delay from their manufacturer this month so the sets are currently available for preorder and are expected to ship on or around the 21st of May.  Korin apologizes for the inconvenience!  I have to say that it will be worth the wait!
Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT (see thumbnails on the SNSS blog).
Be sure to leave a comment on each of the blogs along your journey because we’re giving away this awesome stamp set to one lucky commenter!
The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, May 17th. The list of winners will be announced on the SNSS website homepage by Monday, May 20th.
Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!
stamps- Sweet ‘n Sassy- Buggin’ Ya; paper- Lucky Limeade, white, MME- fine and dandy boy; ink- Memento Tuxedo Black; accessories- 2 1/2″ circle punch, SNSS grass, fence, and cloud dies, Stickles, Copics, dimensionals.

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Happy Mother’s Day! (and video)

Posted on May 12, 2013 by diane (cookiestamper)| 1 Comment

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you!  I hope your day is extra special.

A week ago I went to the local Arts Fest and found the cutest bird feeders…  antique tea cups mounted onto old spindles!  My girls gave some to me for Mother’s Day and I purchased a few for gifts.  Since I was giving one to my mother-in-law for Mother’s Day, I wanted to make a matching card.  I realized then that I had just the image to make it!

The bird and teacup image from my Special Blend stamp set was perfect!  ♥

When we purchased the feeders, I was pleasantly surprised that “100% of the proceeds go to help provide adaptive AmTrykes to differently abled people.”  What a wonderful gift those ladies are giving that make them.  Here’s a few pics of the birds that I’ve enjoyed watching as they visit the feeders.

and a sneaky one… “If I look the other way, he might not see me coming”.  lol.

And a quick little video to share…I think the last little bird needs his momma to give him a few more flying lessons.  ;)   Happy Mother’s Day!

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stamps- Sweet ‘n Sassy- Special Blend and Precious Poppies (sent.); paper- white, MME The Sweetest Thing, ink- Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Crushed Curry; accessories- Copics, Labels Eleven Nestabilities, adhesive pearls.

 

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Posted in cards, etc., CAS (clean & simple), dmz designs, Sweet 'n Sassy, videos (other)

the sun will come out

Posted on May 12, 2013 by diane (cookiestamper)| 29 Comments

Welcome to Day #2 of the Sweet ‘n Sassy May Release Features!  (And Happy Mother’s Day!)  Today we are sharing projects with the fun, new cloud stamps.  Bonus: they match the SNSS clouds dies!

I started with a pre-printed DCWV card base for this CAS card.  The clouds are super fun to create with and the sentiments are fun too!

  • Stamp set includes 4 images
  • Set measures approximately 4″ x 4″
  • The striped cloud image measures approximately 2 1/2″ x 1 1/4″
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set is $11
  • Coordinates with Clouds & Raindrops Dies

Please Note: Sweet ‘n Sassy had a delay from their manufacturer this month so the sets are currently available for preorder and are expected to ship on or around the 21st of May.  Korin apologizes for the inconvenience!  I have to say that it will be worth the wait!

Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT (see thumbnails on the SNSS blog).

Be sure to leave a comment on each of the blogs along your journey because we’re giving away this awesome stamp set to one lucky commenter!

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, May 17th. The list of winners will be announced on the SNSS website homepage by Monday, May 20th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

stamps- Sweet ‘n Sassy- Head in the Clouds; paper- white, Pool Party, Barely Banana, DCWV Spring Fling Printed Card; ink- Memento Tuxedo Black, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder; accessories- Sweet ‘n Sassy Clouds dies, button, Bosskut sun die, tracing wheel.

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landscape silhouettes

Posted on May 11, 2013 by diane (cookiestamper)| 56 Comments

Welcome to Day #1 of the Sweet ‘n Sassy May Release Features!  I must say that I reeeallly love this set!  Yesterday I shared a card with the cityscape image and today I used the farm scene…

This was one of my favorite cards I made so far this month.  My husband even commented on it.  LOL.  I hope you like it too!  The Landscape Silhouettes are fabulous!

When Korin was designing this set, she just kept adding more and more and more… she covered almost every location on the planet with this one. ;) It also coordinates very well with many of their other silhouette sets. It’s really a must have!

  • Stamp set includes 12 images
  • Set measures approximately 8″ 6″
  • The cityscape image measures approximately 4 1/8″ x 7/8″
  • Designed by Korin Sutherland
  • Stamp set is priced at $26

Please Note: Sweet ‘n Sassy had a delay from their manufacturer this month so the sets are currently available for preorder and are expected to ship on or around the 21st of May.  Korin apologizes for the inconvenience!  I have to say that it will be worth the wait!

Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT (see thumbnails on the SNSS blog).

Be sure to leave a comment on each of the blogs along your journey because we’re giving away this awesome stamp set to one lucky commenter!

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, May 17th. The list of winners will be announced on the SNSS website homepage by Monday, May 20th.

Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

stamps- Sweet ‘n Sassy Landscape Silhouettes and Timeless Classic (sentiment); paper- white, Early Espresso, DCWV Autumn Melody; ink- Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin, Dusty Durango, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Soft Suede; accessories- 3/4″ circle punch, May Arts twine, dimensionals.

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cityscape silhouette

Posted on May 10, 2013 by diane (cookiestamper)| Leave a comment

There’s a new release happening on the Sweet ‘n Sassy site today!  And…a fun challenge in the member company forum on Splitcoast.  Here’s my card for the challenge using a brand new silhouette…

Instead of sponging a background, I decided to stamp the cityscape directly onto patterned paper.  The words matched the paper perfectly (the sentiment is from another new release!)    

This month the new sets are on pre-order for a short time but I would hop right over there…I’m thinking they will be popular.  ;)

Have a great start to your weekend!

stamps- Sweet ‘n Sassy Landscape Silhouettes and Head in the Clouds; paper- brown, white, MME- fine and dandy boy; ink- Donna Salazar Mix’d Media inx CHOX- Sparrow; accessories- May Arts twine.

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a buggy hello

Posted on May 8, 2013 by diane (cookiestamper)| Leave a comment

Hello!  Today it’s my turn to share a card on the Sweet “n Sassy blog.  I have a sneak peek for you of 2 new sets that will be released on Friday!  These sweet images are just in time for the beautiful spring weather we’re finally getting.  

I used a sketch by Paper Crafts to make this CAS card.  Did you notice the cloud?  (That fun set matches the cloud dies.)  Whee!  Be sure to stop by the Sweet ‘n Sassy store on Friday for the new release!

stamps- Sweet ‘n Sassy Buggin’ Ya and Head in the Clouds; paper- white, Jillibean Soup- Blossom Soup; ink- Memento Tuxedo Black, SU! Pool Party; accessories- SNSS Cloud die, Copics, dimensionals, twine.

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