Wednesday, June 7, 2017

DOStamper STARs Thursday Challenge #234: 2017-2018 In Colors

Welcome to this weeks DOStamper Stars Thursday Color Challenge #234. This week we are having a "Product Spotlight" Challenge featuring the new 2017-2018 In Colors.  I love these new colors, especially the Tranquil Tide and Powder Pink.  I managed to get all 5 colors in cardstock and ink onto my card.  The Falling Flowers stamps and May Flowers Framelits are the perfect set for these colors, I love them all together in this card.  Hope you like it as well!!

 
Card Measurements:
 Tranquil Tide  base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Irresistibly Floral (retired) DSP layer 4 x 2 3/4
Powder Pink 3 x 3
Berry Burst 3 x 3
Lemon Lime Twist 4 x 4
Fresh Fig 2x2
Sentiment strip Whisper White 1 x 5
 
 
 


 

TIP:  Use a piece of Washi tape to hold the framelit in place if your do not have the magnet base plate for your Big Shot.  That is what I do.  Works great and does not tear up my cardstock. 


Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring the new 2017-2018 In-Colors.  Which one is your new favorite? 

Don't hesitate to contact me by leaving a comment below or e-mail at texdelch@hotmail.com if you want to learn more this project. You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.

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Enjoy!!

Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

Friday, June 2, 2017

New Catalog - Deligthful Daisy Suite

It's that time of year when Stampin Up releases it's new annual catalog.  One of my favorites in this new catalog is the Delightful Daisy Suite.  It is an absolutely beautiful set.  The Designer Series Paper is just beautiful.  I am going to love creating with this set for a long time.  Here is my first creation with this set, I made 13 cards for a swap--of course I made a few extra for me.

 
Card Measurements:
 
 Old Olive base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Wisteria Wonder layer 5 1/2 x 2 3/4
Delightful Daisy DSP 5 1/2 x 2 1/2
Sentiment strip 3/8 x 5 (See tip)
Daffodil Delight 3 x 3 ( two pieces)
Old Olive scrap for leaves

 
 

TIP:  Use Classic Label punch to create sentiment strip.  Stamp sentiment on 3/8 inch strip and then punch each end one side at a time going through top of punch as pictured below.


Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring the new Delightful Daisy Suite.  Don't hesitate to contact me by leaving a comment below or e-mail at texdelch@hotmail.com if you want to learn more this project.  You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.


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Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

Monday, May 29, 2017

FMS #289 - A Sara Thing (Paper Pumpkin)

Happy Memorial Day!!  It is a glorious day in North Texas to reflect on the service members that were willing and remain willing to sacrifice themselves for the safety and security of others. 
Thank-you!!

Today I am playing with the latest Freshly Made Sketches challenge #289.  Once I saw the sketch I knew I had to pull out my April Paper Pumpkin kit, A Sara Thing.  Here is what I came up with today.  This is another color wash card similar to my last post,  this time I used Stampin Up Watercolor Pencils and a wet brush. With the exception of a few embellishments everything I needed to create this card was included in the Paper Pumpkin kit.  How cool is that?


Card Measurements
 
Basic Black base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Whisper White layer 5 1/4 x 4
DSP and Watercolor layer 3 x 3
 


TIP: To add subtle splashes of color to my water colored background I dipped the brush in water and then added pigment directly from watercolor pencil to brush.  Then I flicked the bristles with my finger to achieve the desired look.  Here is a close up photo.

 


Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring A Sara Thing Paper Pumpkin kit.  Paper Pumpkin kits are a great way to get crafty without having to spend lots of money.  Each kit contains all you need to complete each project.  Currently Stampin UP is offering a 25% discount on a 3-month subscription for new enrollees.  Now is a great time to give Paper Pumpkin a try. If you would like learn more about Paper Pumpkin leave me a comment or drop me an e-mail at texdelch@hotmail.com.  You can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations.

 
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Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

Sunday, May 28, 2017

3-D Sunday: Happy Birthday Treat Box

Happy Sunday!! Today I am sharing a quick and simple 3D treat box that is perfect for any occasion.  I made this one for an upcoming birthday.  It would also make a great hostess gift or just a little something for a special friend.  I like to fill my with candy and a bit of cash on the bottom.  That makes for a great surprise.  Who doesn't like a little cash on their birthday.



Measurements:
Cardstock for box – 4 x 9 inches
Score All sides at 1 inch
On SHORT side score at 4, 5  inches
Designer Series Paper – 1 7/8 x 2 7/8
two pieces at 7/8 x 2 7/8
one piece at 7/8 x 1 7/8 
Scrap of Whisper White for sentiment
12 inches of ribbon or twine
 


TIP: To make a longer box add 1 or 2 inches to cardstock length.  Score at 1 inch all on all sides around. Locate SHORT side center and score to 1/2 inch to the left and right of center.  Adjust DSP sizes accordingly.  This is a great way to use up retired card stock and DSP. 

 

Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring Happy Birthday Treat Box inspired by Sam Hammonds.  It is easy to adjusted the sizes to make a box that will fit your needs.  If you would like learn more about the technique I used to make these boxes leave me a comment and you can also "Follow by Email" or become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations. 
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Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!!

Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

DOStamper STARs Thursday Challenge #232: Flourish Thinlets Color Wash

Welcome to this weeks DOStamper Stars Thursday Color Challenge #232. This week we are having a "Color My World" Challenge highlighting Melon Mambo, Old Olive and Crushed Curry. I used the three ink colors to create a color wash on my card layer and added die cut flowers using the Flourish Thinlits in coordinating cardstock colors. I think it is a lovely card.


Card Measurements: 
 
Basic Black base 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
Shimmery White layer 5 1/4 x 4
Vellum strip 1 x 4
Basic Black sentiment strip 5/8 x 3 1/2
 




 

Tip: Pinterest has several video examples of the Color Wash technique, I suggest you go there and find the technique that works best for you.  I took ink directly from ink pad and onto the paper with my aqua painter, making sure my aqua painter was not overly wet.  Shimmery White or Watercolor paper works best for this technique. Once I had the right amount of ink on the paper I let it dry for a bit and then flattened under a heavy book.

Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring Flourish Thinlets die with a color wash background.  If you would like learn more about the technique I used leave me a comment and you can also "Follow by Email"  or  become one of my "Followers" to keep up with my latest creations. 

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Cathy Peck
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch@Hotmail.com

Monday, April 24, 2017

FMS 284 - Dragonfly Dreams

It has been ages since I joined a Freshly Made Sketches challenge #284  This week I could not resist and I had make this card using the masking technique.  So easy to do and it add a unique background to the card. 


  • Start with Whisper White card base 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 
  • Layers Basic Black 4 1/8 x 5 3/8, Whisper White 4 x 5 1/4
  • Mask off center of  Whisper White layer & fill in with Smoky Slate ink using sponge brayer
  • Stamp random images from Timeless Textures & Awesomely Artistic sets in Basic Gray ink  
  • Die cut  2 dragonflies from the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlets set & cover with Wink of Stella  
  • Added a Metallic Enamel Shapes for interest
  • Adhere layers & attach to card base
  • Due to the size of the dragonflies I choose not to add a sentiment as per the sketch 
I chose the colors Basic Black, Basic Gray and Smoky Slate so I can present this card on the current Color Your World FaceBook page challenge.  Wild colors to pick for springtime. 

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

DOStamper STARS Thursday Challenge #227: Sketch Pad Challenge featuring Dragonfly Dreams

Welcome to this weeks DOStamper Stars Thursday Sketch Pad Challenge.  I have been absent for several weeks and it feels good to get back into card making with the STARS.  This week my card is featuring the beautiful Dragonfly Dreams stamp set.  The dragonfly is stamped onto vellum and embossed with clear powder, a technique I just learned about.  The background behind the dragonfly is stamped onto white cardstock that is overlayed with the embossed vellum.



  • Start with 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 Basic Black cardstock folded in half for card base
  • Stamped a piece of 3 3/4 x 4 Vellum with Crushed Curry ink and embossed with Clear Emboss Powder (Thanks, Miriam Bollanger for the tip)
  • Use the background stamp and Crushed Curry ink to randomly stamp 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 Whisper White cardstock.  Be careful to stay at least a half inch from edges of paper.
  • Use Fast Fuse to attach embossed vellum to the Whisper White cardstock (apply adhesive to corners only).
  • Attach 1/2 inch Crushed Curry strips to sides and overlap with 3/4 inch Basic Black strips
  • Stamp sentiment in Basic Black Archival ink attach with Stampin Dimensionals.
  • Add favorite flowers, I chose Petite Petals and enamel dots for embellishments.  
  • Use Tombow Multipurpose glue to adhere layer to card base   All done!!



 

Thanks for stopping by my blog, Tea and Stamps, today. I hope you enjoyed viewing my project featuring Dragonfly Dreams stamped and embossed on vellum with colored ink. If you would like learn more about the technique I used  leave me a comment and you can also "Follow by Email" to keep up with my latest creations. 

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