Christmas cards

The holiday season is officially over for another year but there are a few Christmas cards that I want to share with you any ways. 

CASEd from Sandi MacIver

Stamp set: Peaceful Season
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White card stock
Ink: Old Olive Classic ink, Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Write markers, Versamark
Accessories: Gold Embossing powder, Embossing tool, Old Olive satin ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive, Craft and Paper scissors, Paper trimmer

CASEd from Marisa Ritzen
Stamp set: Four the Holidays
Paper: Garden Green, Real Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write marker
Accessories: Petals-A-Plenty embossing folder, Big Shot, Rhinestones, SNAIL adhesive, Paper snips, Paper trimmer, Ruler


CASEd from Robin Merriman
Stamp set: Tags Till Christmas, Many Merry Messages, Lovely As A Tree
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Wild Wasabi , Cherry Cobbler Classic ink
Accessories: Ornament punch, Small corner punch, retired SU! ribbon, Dazzling Diamond glitter, Rhinestones, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue dots, SNAIL adhesive, Paper trimmer

Stamp set: All Holidays, Dasher, Dotted background
Paper: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake Classic ink
Accessories: Scallop Circle #2, Petals-A-Plenty embossing folder, Big Shot, Circle Scissor Plus, 5/8” Early Espresso grosgrain ribbon, Dazzling Diamond glitter, SNAIL adhesive, Sticky Strip, Paper trimmer

Stamp set: Season of Joy
Paper: Garden Green, Whisper White, Real Red
Ink: Garden Green Classic ink
Accessories: Oval scallop punch, large oval punch, Bird w/Leaf die (retired), Little Leaves die, Petals-A-Plenty embossing folder, Big Shot, Stampin’ Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive, 2-way glue pen, Paper trimmer

Wishing you and your family a blessed 2011. Don’t forget to have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

August Stamp-A-Stack

I’m sorry it’s been a long time between postings again. Please keep checking back for updates.

These are the cards we made at our August Stamp-A-Stack. I changed the class so that we now make 2 cards each of 3 designs rather than 2 cards each of 5 designs. I think this amount is a little easier for everyone.

Stamp set: Because I Care (Hostess set)
Paper: Whisper White and Always Artichoke card stock, Vellum
Ink: So Saffron and Old Olive Classic Ink, Daffodil Delight and Always Artichoke Stampin’ Write Marker
Accessories: Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Big Shot, Clear embossing powder, Heat Tool, Daffodil Delight 5/8” grosgrain ribbon, Sponge daubers, Stampin’ Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive, Craft & Paper scissors, Paper trimmer

Stamp set: Apple Blossoms (Hostess set)
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla, Basic Black card stock, Newsprint DSP
Ink: Pear Pizzazz and Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink
Accessories: Scallop circle punch, Basic Black satin 5/8” ribbon, Brights Designer Buttons, Glue dots, SNAIL adhesive, Paper Snips, Craft & Paper scissors, paper trimmer

Stamp set: Just Believe
Paper: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla card stock, Elegant Soiree DSP
Ink: Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, and Crumb Cake Classic Ink
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border punch, Neutrals Designer Buttons, Early Espresso ¼” grosgrain ribbon, Glue Dots, SNAIL adhesive, Paper Snips, Craft & Paper scissors, paper trimmer

If you have any questions about how these cards were made, please post a comment and I will reply as soon as I can.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

It's Time to Stamp

Welcome back to A Time To Stamp! It has been entirely too long since I posted something and I feel bad for neglecting you, my faithful readers. I’m going to attempt to update my blog at regular intervals and I hope you will be patient with me as I work out a posting schedule.

Are you ready to see some projects? Okay, let’s go! :)


We made these two projects at a workshop in March.




Mini Milk Carton Birdhouse- video tutorial by Angie Juda
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Ballet Blue, Old Olive, Passion Pink, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Big Shot machine, Texture Plates Kit #4, Mini Milk carton die, Scallp Edge punch, Extra Large Two step bird punch, Boho Blossoms punch, ¼” circle punch, 1” circle punch, Basic Black Stampin’ Write marker, Dimensionals, 2-way glue pen, Sticky Strip


Open Swing Top card- tutorial by Dawn Griffith
Stamp set: Eggcoutrements
Paper: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Whisper White, Tea Party DSP
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Black Stazon
Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder, Scallop edge punch, 1/8” circle punch, So Saffron brad, Pretty in Pink 5/8” satin ribbon, glitter, 2-way glue pen, Sticky Strip, SNAIL adhesive, paper cutter, Craft & Paper scissors



Thanks for stopping by. Have fun stampin' and creatin'!

Sympathy Stamp-A-Stack

The following cards are from the sympathy Stamp-A-Stack we did in August. I know, I’m very late in sharing these with you. So sorry!

Stamp set: Close As A Memory
Paper: Very Vanilla, Night of Navy, Kraft card stock, Bella Bleu DSP
Ink: Night of Navy Classic ink, Night of Navy and Mellow Moss Stampin’ Write markers
Accessories: Mellow Moss and Night of Navy ¼” grosgrain ribbon, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, SNAIL adhesive, Craft & Paper scissors, paper trimmer
This card is from UDI Sketch Challenge Week #42

Stamp set: Inspired by Nature, Thoughts & Prayers
Paper: Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant, Always Artichoke card stock
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Always Artichoke, Summer Sun, More Mustard Stampin’ Write markers Accessories: Elegant Eggplant ¼” grosgrain ribbon, Eyelet border punch, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, SNAIL adhesive, Craft & Paper scissors, paper trimmer
Inspired by Dena Rekow

Stamp sets: Lovely As A Tree, Close As A Memory
Ink: Not Quite Navy Classic ink
Paper: Very Vanilla, So Saffron card stock, Bella Bleu DSP
Accessories: Apricot Appeal ¼” grosgrain ribbon, Big Shot, Texturz plate, SNAIL adhesive, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Craft & Paper scissors, paper cutter
Created by me

Stamp sets: Thoughts & Prayers
Ink: Rose Red Classic, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip Stampin’ write markers
Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip card stock, Thoroughly Modern DSP
Accessories: 5/16” Chocolate Chip Jumbo Brads, Big Shot, Texturz plate, SNAIL adhesive, Stamp-a-ma-jig, paper cutter
Created by me

Stamp sets: Thoughts & Prayers
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Mellow Moss Classic ink
Paper: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Yoyo Yellow card stock
Accessories: 1/8” circle punch (retired), Big Shot, Top Note die, SNAIL adhesive, Stamp-a-ma-jig, paper cutter
CASED from girl3boys0

I hope these cards give you some inspiration. Thanks for looking, and have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

PMS Sketch Challenge

My friend Barb recently started her first blog, titled “Got PMS? - Grab Papers, Markers, and Sketches and No One Gets Hurt!” She began her blog debut with a sketch challenge complete with a prize! The winner will be randomly picked, so we don’t need to stress about whether our card is the best one or not :) Enter the PMSSC01 sketch challenge as often as you like by posting a direct link to your card to the comment section of this post. Your valid submission must be posted no later than noon EST on Saturday, September 19, 2009.

The sketch was created by a mutual friend, Micki Harper. You’re sure to be inspired when you view Micki’s blog.

Here is my submission for PMSSC01:

Stamp set: Sincere Salutations
Paper: Always Artichoke, Rich Razzleberry CS, Cottage Wall DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink
Accessories: Big Shot machine, Little Leaves Sizzlits die, 2-way glue pen, SNAIL adhesive, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, paper trimmer

If this picture is too dark, please let me know. My computer monitor is old and displays pictures darker than they really are. So I’m not sure what the lighting is like on your monitor. I’ll be glad to adjust it if it’s not clearly visible on your end. Thanks!

A fairly simple card as you can see :) I’m not going to post the details since it doesn’t require an explanation, but if you have any questions, please post them in the comment section of this post.

I hope you’ll join Barb’s sketch challenge. Remember, submissions are due at noon EST on Saturday, September 19.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #43

I’m posting Saturday’s sketch challenge on a Monday. Oops! Go over to UDI to view the sketch.

I struggled to get a good picture of this card. Some colors don’t photograph very well in my lighting. Sorry this picture isn’t very good.

Stamp set: Thoughts & Prayers
Paper: So Saffron, Whisper White card stock, Bella Bleu DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron Classic ink
Accessories: Scallop border punch, ¾” and 1” circle punches, 5/8” Chocolate Chip Jumbo brads, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, SNAIL adhesive, Sticky Strip, Crystal Effects, sponge, Big Shot machine, Texturz Plate Backgrounds 1, paper trimmer

I used the Damask Texturz plate to add texture to the Whisper White card stock. I sponged So Saffron on the textured cardstock to soften the white and to match the card base. The flowers use the fan fold technique (tutorial located here). If you are a visual learner, you will want to view the video tutorial. I believe my paper was cut at ¾” wide before I added the scallop edge for the smallest flower, and 1” wide for the largest flower.

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC43.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #41

I’m a few days late with my card for Saturday’s sketch challenge but I figure better late than never :)

Here is the 41st UDI sketch:

And my card:

Stamp set: Cheep Talk
Paper: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Brilliant Blue
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Yoyo Yellow, Passion Pink
Accessories: Punches: 1 3/8” circle, 1 ¼” circle, 1” circle, Scallop Border; Big Shot, Large Dots Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plate, non-Stampin’ Up! rhinestone, Crystal Effects, SNAIL adhesive, Stampin’ dimensionals, paper trimmer

I used the Large Dots Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plate on the left side of the front of the card. I’ve noticed that the patterns from the Texturz plates don’t show up very well on camera. I like how it looks in person though :)

I changed the sketch so the piece with the circles is on the right edge of the card. As you will see in the picture below, I did this so I could punch out the circles and adhere the stamped circles to the inside of the card. I used stampin’ dimensionals to raise the images slightly so they stand out when the card is closed.
Stamp set: Cheep Talk
Paper: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Brilliant Blue
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Yoyo Yellow, Passion Pink
Accessories: Punches: 1 3/8” circle, 1 ¼” circle, 1” circle, Scallop Border; Big Shot, Large Dots Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plate, non-Stampin’ Up! rhinestone, Crystal Effects, SNAIL adhesive, Stampin’ dimensionals, paper trimmer

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC41.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Scallop Circle Card

I made this card over a month ago when the Parisian Breeze Specialty DSP was still current. I was disappointed that it retired as it has such elegant designs and I like the texture and thickness of it. We do still have To the Nines Specialty paper which has the same texture and thickness as the Parisian Breeze Specialty DSP. However, I think Bella Bleu looks more like the Parisian Breeze Specialty DSP in pattern and some of the colors. I just ordered Bella Bleu and am eager to see it in person :)

Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Parisian Breeze Speciality DSP
Accessories: Eyelet border punch, Beautiful Butterflies die, Backgrounds 1 Texturz plate, Scallop circle die, Big Shot, Circle Scissor Plus, White halfback pearls from Pretties Kit, glue dots, SNAIL adhesive, paper trimmer

I made this card on my own, except for one part where I got stuck for ideas. I put the butterfly on the front but didn’t like how it looked like it was floating on the card. I put a strip of cardstock behind the butterfly but didn’t like how that looked either. So I turned to my favorite blogs for inspiration, and found some on Jan Tink's blog. Her scallop card in this post was just the inspiration I needed to complete my card. I added the Whisper White eyelet border and a thin strip of matching DSP behind the butterfly, and liked how the butterfly was now “anchored”. Funny how sometimes you can’t find the simplest solution but someone else comes up with it in a snap :)

The folded Whisper White circle card measures 3 ¾” from the score line to the bottom of the circle. To create the circle card, I folded a 8.5” x 11” sheet of Whisper White card stock in half, then used the Circle Scissor Plus to cut the circle, making sure that a portion of the folded card stock was above the blade so it would not get cut off. I have a picture of an open circle card in this post.

This card will fit in a Stampin’ Up! medium envelope, but it fits best if you fold the envelope flap slightly higher than the score line.

I hope you have a great week and have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Window Sheet Class

I recently taught a class showcasing our window sheets (otherwise known as acetate). Some of the products used in the following projects are now discontinued, but we have plenty of new products that would work just as well.

We created two cards and one 3D project:

Stamp set: Eastern Blooms, Warm Words
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White card stock, Always DSP, medium Window Sheet
Ink: Black StazOn ink, White StazOn
Accessories: 1/8” circle punch, scallop edge punch, Big Shot, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz die, clear rhinestone brads, Stampin’ Pastels, sponge dauber, SNAIL adhesive, sticky strip, paper cutter, Stamp-a-ma-jig

I used the layout of a card sample I saw in the new 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog, on page 197.

I was inspired by Lauren Meader’s blog post about creating her own embellishments and I used her Marvelous Poppin' Acetate tutorial to create my butterfly. I was amazed at how well this technique works. You would think the ink would smear since the pastels are applied to the wet ink, but it doesn’t smear. If you don’t have White StazOn ink, I would think VersaMark ink would work just as well. I haven’t tried it with VersaMark though so I can’t guarantee the results. If you experiment with it, I would love to know how it turned out for you.

Stamp set: Seeing Spots
Paper: Basic Gray, Whisper White card stock, A Walk in the Park DSP, medium Window Sheet
Ink: Baja Breeze Classic ink
Accessories: scallop circle punch, 1 ¼” circle punch, 1 3/8” circle punch, scallop edge punch, Crop-A-Dile, Whisper White taffeta ribbon, uni-ball Signo white gel pen, SNAIL adhesive, sticky strip, Stampin’ Dimensionals, paper cutter, Stamp-a-ma-jig, shredded paper, Hershey’s Kisses

I used the Acetate Box tutorial on Splitcoaststampers to create this box. To fill the box, I used 10 Hershey Kisses and shredded paper.

Stamp set: A Rose Is A Rose, Very Versatile
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White card stock, A Walk in the Park DSP, medium Window Sheet
Ink: Ruby Red, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Kiwi Kiss Classic ink, Black StazOn ink
Accessories: 1/16” circle punch, 1 ¾” circle punch, clear rhinestone brads, Whisper White taffeta ribbon, SNAIL adhesive, sticky strip, paper cutter, Stamp-a-ma-jig

I CASEd this card from Julie Davison from her SCS gallery juls716.

These are just a few of the many projects you can make using window sheets. The ideas are endless! At least, it seems that way to me ;) If you create projects using window sheets, I hope you’ll send me your project link so I can take a look.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!

Sketch Challenge Week #28

Check out the sketch challenge for this week at UDI.

I ended up making three cards with this sketch. Two cards for Mother’s Day and one for a friend’s birthday. The two Mother’s Day cards are identical so I’ll show you only one of them.

Stamp set: Ticker Tape Alphabet
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Kiwi Kiss card stock, Raspberry Tart DSP
Ink: VersaMark ink
Accessories: Winter White embossing powder, Big Shot die cutting machine, Scallop circle die, Circle Scissor Plus, scallop circle punch, 1 3/8” circle punch, 1 ¼” circle punch, 1/16” circle punch, white Uni-Ball Signo Gel pen, Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla satin ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive, Craft & Paper scissors

The birthday card is almost exactly the same except that I changed the color scheme. I like this one more than the color scheme on the card above.

Stamp set: Ticker Tape Alphabet
Paper: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink card stock, Raspberry Tart DSP
Ink: VersaMark ink
Accessories: Winter White embossing powder, Big Shot die cutting machine, Scallop circle die, Circle Scissor Plus, scallop circle punch, 1 3/8” circle punch, 1 ¼” circle punch, 1/16” circle punch, white Uni-Ball Signo Gel pen, Whisper White taffeta ribbon, stampin’ dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive, Craft & Paper scissors

The inside of the cards look like this:

Stamp set: Eastern Blooms
Ink: Stampin’ Write Markers: Regal Rose, Old Olive

The folded circle card measures 3 ¾” from the score line tot he bottom of the circle. The Raspberry Tart circle measures 3 ½” in diameter.

These cards will fit in a Stampin’ Up! medium envelope, but to avoid bending the top scallops, you’ll want to fold the envelope flap slightly higher than the score line.

If you would like to participate in the sketch challenge, post a comment and link to your blog, or upload to your Splitcoast gallery using the keyword DivaSC28. Go to UDI for more information about the challenge and to view the other Divas’ work.

Have fun stampin’ and creatin’!