STAMP CAMP PROJECTS

Here are four of the five projects at today's stamp camp.  You can see that each stamper expressed her own personality and style in each of the projects.  That's one of the things that I enjoy about having a group working on the same project - to enjoy the creativity and to learn from one another. Don't you think the Floating Re-inker roses  (Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set) are gorgeous?  Every one of them. Thanks, gals.

And thanks to Cat for the bookmark calendar template - http://www.catscreativeplace.com/

FIFTH AVENUE - FLOATING RE-INKER COLORING

Here's another Fifth Avenue Floral in Cameo Coral and Mellow Moss. This time, I've added Apricot Appeal cardstock as the base. Another color that we'll say good-by to at the end of June. The time is now to stock up on those favorite colors. Of couse, we will be getting some luscious new ones and some of those will surely become favorites.

These flowers are colored using the Floating Re-Inker technique. There are other names for this technique, but I think Floating Re-Inker best describes it. It is exactly how the coloring is done. We will be using this technique at our Stamp Camp on Saturday on a project that is still a secret - just in case any of you are trying to get a sneak peek. Hee hee.

The rose doesn't look quite this splotchy in real life. Can you tell that the Mellow Moss has been run through the Big Shot with a texture plate? What a nice background it makes.
One more Fifth Avenue Floral card will appear tomorrow - it will be a "10 Minute" card. Then, on Saturday, after the Stamp Camp, I'll post those projects

SYMPATHY CARD IN VELLUM

Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set is such a lovely set to use to make beautiful cards. Here is a Sympathy card, using the lily stamp.  I stamped the lily on vellum card stock using black Staz-On ink and colored the centers using a blender pen and Mello Moss and Summer Sun re-inkers. The lilies are cut out and then attached to Whisper White panel using Snail. Whisper White is mounted on Mellow Moss.  The base is Cameo Coral. The ribbon is Certainly Celery organdy. 

The sentiment is from the Thoughts and Prayers stamp set and is stamped inside with Ruby Red Classic Ink.

I intended to position the bow a bit lower but once those glue dots hit the card stock - they were there to stay.  I'll be more careful next time. This is a design that I will definitely repeat. And - I'll use these colors as long as my supplies last. We're losing the Cameo Coral and Mellow Moss at the end of June when Stampin' Up's Color Renovation is in force.  I'm going to order another package or two of the Coral for my own use. It is a favorite color - especially for the roses. Check back tomorrow to see another sample.

CRAZY FOR CUPCAKES EASEL CARD

I've been having fun making easel cards lately. Here is one using a favorite stamp set, Crazy for Cupcakes.  See that cupcake that fell to the ground even before it got to the cupcake stand?  It's serving a purpose. Stampers know that "A mistake is an excuse for an embellishment".  Wouldn't you know, I had the card all made and then got a bit of ink on my finger and, of course, discovered that only after I'd transferred it to the card front. Thus - the cupcake cover-up.  I know the photo is a bit blurry. I'll try taking another one tomorrow and see if I can get a clearer one for you.

Would you like to learn now to make an easel card?  We'll be doing one with a different stamp set at my Stamp Camp next Saturday.  There's still room for you to join us.

Happy Stampin'