AUTUMN DAYS VASES

 

Autumn Days is a great stamp set.  It is so versatile that it will carry you through Autumn and Christmas with ease.  I'll be posting a number of cards using it.

This set of cards uses oval and circle punches for the vase and, except for sentiments, all the stamps are in the Autumn Days stamp set. 

Card stock and ink:  Whisper White, Naturals White, Old Olive, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Tangerine Tango, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Versamark
Punches:  1 3/8 " circle, large oval, Word Window, Phto Corner

In case your are wondering about the multicolored circle in the bottom card - that was an afterthought.  Tomorrow, I will show you Autumn wreath cards made with this set. The circle was the mask for the center of the wreath and when I finished using it, it was just too interesting to toss out. But, then, I don't toss out very much!

PUNCHED PUMPKINS

Wow!  Has it really been so long since the last post?  I'll try to make up for it for I have been busy with many projects. Halloween and one Holiday Auction down and another Bazaar coming up. Many of my projects for those events are created from retired materials, so I've been hesitant to post them, but just may change my mind yet. Other projects are outright CASEing of some stampers who are so very talented. In some, I can credit the original creator and in others, I would if I had taken the necessary step to record the originator.  Ah well. Let's get started .

Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Have you made your cards yet?  Punched pumpkins are so easy to do. Just punch out 3 or 5 cirecles or ovals, sponge the edges and assemble, keeping one full image for the top.  Here, I've used the branch from the 2 Step Bird Punch for the vine. I curled the stem around a pencil to give it some dimension.  You can see that the one on the left got crushed in the scanner, which is probably what will happen in the mail.  So, to mail it, it would be a good idea to glue it down.  I love the dimension, though. 

HAPPY LEPRECHAUN

Doesn't he just bring a smile to your face? When I saw him on Kimberley Morris's blog, I just couldn't resist.  She generously gave me permission to show on my blog what I've done with him.  You can see her original one, with instructions, at http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com/2009/03/lair-of-leprechauns.html

She suggested adding the Summer Sun circle in the O of "GO" to tie the colors together. It does add the finishing touch. Thanks, Kimberley.

The top card uses Naturals White as the base card.  The bottom card uses Summer Sun as the base card. It is a bit more gaudy, don't you think?  It is tempered somewhat by the Certainly Celery cardstock, which is a current color. The top one - I'm using up some of my stash of a retired color.  Mint Mist, I think it was called. I really do like the color and would love to see it come back, but it has been out of the line for several years, so - probably not.

I did another card like these but in my hurry to get it in the mail to beat a deadline, I forgot to add the ribbon before pasting down the sentiment, so I tied a knot in the center and placed it under his chin as a bow tie. That was cute, too. 

What you can't see very well here is that the green CS has been textured using my Big Shot.  It's a nice touch. The Leprechaun is made entirely with punches except for the strip of Basic Black and square of Summer Sun of the hat band.

Happy Stampin'

Designer Paper Angel Tags

Aren't these cute? I have been having the greatest time playing with these little angels. They are made with Holiday Treasures Designer Series Paper.

I am a long time angel collector and had been thinking about what to do for an angel tag. So, when I first saw Tammy Howell's, I knew I had to learn how she made them. She ws gracious and sent photos of her angels along with the address of the blog that inspired her. You can see an excellent tutorial for making the angel by Jen Clendineng at http://www.crazystampgirl.com/?s=angel

Tammy added her own touch and, typical of stampers and paper crafters, I have, too.

As you can see, each one is different. As I played, the more combinations I tried, the more seemed to suggest themselves. I used pieces from only three of the papers in the package, but with two sides to each paper, the design combos seems endless.

My original intent was to make tags, but then I realized that these little gems can be an element on a card as well, so that is why many of them have halos instead of longer loops. Wouldn't a rhinestone brad be pretty at her waistline? I also think that I will add glitter to the wings of future angels.

See what you started, Tammy and Jen?

Cardstock: Holiday Treasures Designer Series Paper and coordinating solid colors cardstock
Accessories: Circle scallop punch, 5-Petal punch, 3/4" circle punch, gold elastic cord

Here's Frankie!

He looks a bit distressed,don't you think? Maybe he needs a pal.
That's not difficult to do.
It takes longer to get the supplies out than it does to make him.

I copied this from someone but don't remember who. If it is you, let me know and I'll be most happy to give you credit. I wish I could have thought him up, but I didn't.

Card Stock: Old Olive , Perfect Plum, Basic Black, Whisper White
Punches: small oval, 1 1/4 inch circle, 3/4" circle
Black marker, white Signo pen, Dimensional (nose), paper snips and adhesive

Punchy Owl

copyright Stampin' Up! Card design by Betty Vene McConnell. Owl design by Sharon Field.

Isn't he cute? The owl, that is. I'm not crazy over bats, especially after having one in my house for a couple of days. Not a welcome house guest!
The owl, made completely from punches, was designed by Sharon Field, who graciously gave permission to post my card with him as the focal point. Thank you, Sharon.

The bat is from Batty for You. I just colored him with Pumpkin Pie marker. Some glitter on the moon might add a bit of a bling.