Inspiration Ink

Cookie Cutter Christmas Baby Bear Welcome

I needed a new baby boy card to send to a friend the other day, so I pulled out the Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle.  A Christmas bundle to make a baby card?  Yep!  The teddy bear image is perfect to use for creating a baby card especially when combined with a sentiment welcoming baby like the one in the Badges & Banners Set.  I even did a little kissing on the bear!

  Uses Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Set and Badges & Banners Clear-Mount Set plus Whisper White Card Stock, Pacific Point Card Stock, Soft Sky Card Stock, Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad, Subtles Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Soft Sky), Pool Party 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block D, Duet Banner Punch, Cookie Cutter Builder Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Layering Circles Framelits, and Sparkle Embossing Folder.

To create the striped body of the bear, I inked up the bear image from the Cookie Cutter Christmas Set with Soft Sky Ink and did not stamp it yet.  I then inked up the striped badge image from the Badges & Banners Set with Pacific Point Ink.  I stamped off once by stamping onto my scratch paper at my work area.  Then, I pressed the badge image against the bear image and held it for a moment.  This is called the kissing technique.  I then lifted off the badge image, gave the bear image a little huff of breath to make sure the ink was nice an moist, and stamped onto my white card stock.  Voila!  a striped bear image!  I carefully cleaned the bear stamp and stamped it again in Soft Sky Ink and added the face in Pacific Point Ink.  After punching out the two bear images, I cut the head off the Soft Sky bear and adhered it over the head of the striped bear so he wouldn't have a striped face.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store!

Product List

Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Bundle

[143493]

$35.00

Badges & Banners Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[141610]

$19.00

Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon

[141691]

$9.00

Duet Banner Punch

[141483]

$18.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

$35.00

Sparkle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[141468]

$7.50

 

New Catalog Stamp Camp Follow Up

Here are the cards everyone got to make at my New Catalog Stamp Camp on Saturday, July 9. 

  Uses Badges & Banners Clear-Mount Set and Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Set plus Island Indigo Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Bermuda Bay Card Stock, Pool Party Card Stock, Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad, Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Metallic Enamel Shapes, Bermuda Bay Ombre Stampin' Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Cleart-Mount Block D, Clear-Mount Block G, Clear-Mount Block H, Best Badge Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, and Perfect Pines Framelits.

  Uses Best Birds Photopolymer Set plus Crumb Cake Card Stock, Soft Suede Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, 2015-2017 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Mint Macaron), Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Crumb Cake & Soft Suede), Brights Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Daffodil Delight), Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper, Cucumber Crush Thick Baker's Twine, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block H, Project Life Corner Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Magnetic Platform, Die Brush, and Birds & Blooms Thinlits.

  Uses Botanical Blooms Photopolymer Set and Mixed Drinks Photopolymer Set plus Emerald Envy Card Stock, Peekaboo Peach Card Stock, Sweet Sugarplum Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad, Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad, Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad, 2016-2018 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Sweet Sugarplum), Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack, 2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Magnetic Platform, Die Brush, Botanical Builder Framelits, and Sparkle Embossing Folder.

  Uses Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Set plus Night of Navy Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Regals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Night of Navy), Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper, Whisper White Thick Card Stock, Metal Rimmed Pearls, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block E, Decorative Label Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Die Brush, and Flourish Thinlits.

   Uses Love & Affection Photopolymer Set plus Cucumber Crush Card Stock, Watermelon Wonder Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin' Pad, Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper, Copper Metallic Thread, Cucumber Crush 5/8" Mini Striped Ribbon, VersaMark Pad, Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, SNAIL Adhesive, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, Stampin' Trimmer, and Paper Snips.

  Uses Shooting Star Clear-Mount Set plus Emerald Envy Card Stock, Marina Mist Card Stock, Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad, Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad, Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad, Watercolor Paper, Dapper Denim 3/8" Ruched Ribbon, Blender Pens, Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block G, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Layering Squares Framelits, and Layering Circles Framelits.

  Uses Sitting Here Photopolymer Set plus Mint Macaron Card Stock, Watermelon Wonder Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Delightful Dijon Classic Stampin' Pad, Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad, Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad, 2015-2017 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack, Mint Macaron 3/8" Sheer Linen Ribbon, Blender Pens, Basic Gray Archival Stampin' Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block G, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Layering Ovals Framelits, Sweet & Sassy Framelits, and Post-It Notes (for masking).

  Uses Sweet Stack Photopolymer Set plus Sweet Sugarplum Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Rich Razzleberry Card Stock, Blushing Bride Card Stock, Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine, Playful Palette Designer Washi Tape, Rich Razzleberry Ombre Stampin' Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block H, Clear-Mount Block I, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Cutie Pie Thinlits, and Festive Embossing Folder.

  Uses Swirly Bird Photopolymer Set and Teeny Tiny Wishes Wood-Mount Set plus Basic Black Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Real Red Card Stock, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Brights Designer Series Paper Stack, Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Clear-Mount Block D, Classic Label Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Die Brush, and Swirly Scribbles Thinlits.

  Uses Weather Together Photopolymer Set and Timeless Textures Clear-Mount Set plus Crumb Cake Card Stock, Smoky Slate Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Pacific Point Card Stock, Real Red Card Stock, Soft Sky Card Stock, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Gray Archival Stampin' Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block H, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Die Brush, Sunburst Thinlits, and Umbrella Weather Framelits.

This next card was available to be made only by Michele S. and her friend Sharon R. because Michele brought Sharon to a class and Sharon was a first-timer at my house.

  Uses Sweet Cupcake Photopolymer Set plus Flirty Flamingo Card Stock, Rose Red Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, So Saffron Card Stock, Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad, Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad, Delicate White Doilies, Window Sheets, Brights Sequin Assortment, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Foam Adhesive Strips, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block C, Sprinkles Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Cupcake Cutouts Framelits, Layering Ovals Framelits, and Confetti Embossing Folder.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on these cards by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store! 

Product List

Badges & Banners Clear-Mount Bundle

[142334]

$33.25

Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141614]

$21.00

Metallic Enamel Shapes

[141678]

$7.00

Bermuda Bay Ombre Stampin’ Pad

[141608]

$9.00

Perfect Pines Framelits Dies

[139665]

$27.00

Botanical Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set

[140757]

$17.00

Mixed Drinks Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141928]

$21.00

Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack

[141657]

$10.00

2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes

[141410]

$9.00

Botanical Builder Framelits Dies

[140625]

$33.00

Sparkle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[141468]

$7.50

Best Birds Photopolymer Bundle

[142315]

$43.00

Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper

[141632]

$13.00

Cucumber Crush Thick Baker's Twine

[141662]

$3.50

Punch Corner Project Life

[135346]

$8.00

Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle

[142323]

$59.25

Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper

[141663]

$11.00

Metal Rimmed Pearls

[138394]

$5.00

Decorative Label Punch

[120907]

$18.00

Love & Affection Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141545]

$16.00

Copper Metallic Thread

[141696]

$3.00

Cucumber Crush 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Mini Striped Ribbon

[141429]

$8.00

Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder

[141636]

$5.00

Shooting Star Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[141619]

$18.00

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

Dapper Denim 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon

[141424]

$8.00

Blender Pens

[102845]

$10.00

Layering Squares Framelits Dies

[141708]

$35.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

$35.00

Sitting Here Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141589]

$17.00

2015-2017 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack

[138432]

$22.00

Mint Macaron 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Linen Ribbon

[141656]

$7.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

[141706]

$35.00

Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies

[141707]

$35.00

Sweet Stack Photopolymer Stamp Set

[138948]

$17.00

Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine

[141688]

$3.50

Playful Palette Designer Washi Tape

[141659]

$8.00

Rich Razzleberry Ombre Stampin’ Pad

[141609]

$9.00

Cutie Pie Thinlits Dies

[138273]

$35.00

Festive Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[141471]

$8.50

Swirly Bird Photopolymer Bundle

[142353]

$46.75

Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear Stamp Set

[127802]

$27.00

Brights Designer Series Paper Stack

[138434]

$22.00

Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine

[141682]

$3.00

Classic Label Punch

[141491]

$18.00

Weather Together Photopolymer Bundle

[142319]

$41.25

Timeless Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[140517]

$20.00

1-3/8" Circle Punch

[119860]

$16.00

3/4" Circle Punch

[119873]

$13.00

Sunburst Thinlits Die

[140617]

$29.00

Sweet Cupcake Photopolymer Bundle

[142232]

$43.00

Delicate White Doilies

[141701]

$3.00

Window Sheets

[142314]

$5.00

Brights Sequin Assortment

[138389]

$5.00

Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter

[133751]

$5.00

Foam Adhesive Strips

[141825]

$8.00

Sprinkles Punch

[141472]

$18.00

Confetti Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[140592]

$7.50

Badges & Banners Bird Cage Hellos

I love the bird cage image in the Badges & Banners Set so I used it to make a couple of fun cards.

For this first card, I pulled out an old punch art technique and combined it with the bird card image to make a fun pedestal bird cage.  To create the pedestal for the bird cage, I simply punched a strip of card stock on both sides using the long edge of the Decorative Label Punch.  I then punched one short edge of the piece with the short edge of the Decorative Label Punch and trimmed everything down.

  Uses Badges & Banners Clear-Mount Set plus Dapper Denim Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Soft Sky Card Stock, Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad, Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad, 2016-2018 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Dapper Denim), Dapper Denim 3/8" Ruched Ribbon, Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block D, Clear-Mount Block H, Duet Banner Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Best Badge Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Elegant Dots Embossing Folder.

For this next card, I inked up the bird cage image using the Markers and stamped it onto a white rectangle.  I created the look of the stand by punching a line of holes below the image with the 1/8" Handheld Circle Punch.

  Uses Badges & Banners Clear-Mount Set plus Whisper White Card Stock, Pool Party Card Stock, Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad, Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Smoky Slate), Subtles Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Pool Party), A Little Foxy Designer Series Paper Stack, Pool Party 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, SNAIL Adhesive, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block D, Clear-Mount Block H, Duet Banner Punch, 1/8" Handheld Circle Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, and Paper Snips.

The bird cage bars on both cards sparkle a bit because I painted on some Clear Wink of Stella.  Unfortunately, the sparkle doesn't show up well in the scans.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on these cards by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store!

Product List

Badges & Banners Clear-Mount Bundle

[142334]

$33.25

Dapper Denim 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon

[141424]

$8.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Duet Banner Punch

[141483]

$18.00

Decorative Label Punch

[120907]

$18.00

Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[138287]

$7.50

A Little Foxy Designer Series Paper Stack

[141637]

$10.00

Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Stitched Satin Ribbon

[141691]

$9.00

1/8" Circle Handheld Punch

[134365]

$9.00

 

Badges & Banners Celebrate Ombre

The new Ombre Stampin' Pads in the new catalog are so cool!  I had fun combining them with the Badges & Banners, Thoughtful Banners, and Perpetual Birthday Calendar Sets to make these pretty and fun birthday cards.  I'll have to order the Calypso Coral Ombre Pad soon!  Which version do you like best - Bermuda Bay or Rich Razzleberry?

  Uses Badges & Banners Clear-Mount Set, Perpetual Birthday Calendar Photopolymer Set, and Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Set plus Whisper White Card Stock, Bermuda Bay Card Stock, Pool Party Card Stock, Brights Enamel Shapes, Subtles Enamel Shapes, Bermuda Bay Ombre Stampin' Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block G, Clear-Mount Block H, Best Badge Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, and Paper Snips.

  Uses Badges & Banners Clear-Mount Set, Perpetual Birthday Calendar Photopolymer Set, and Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Set plus Whisper White Card Stock, Rich Razzleberry Card Stock, Pink Pirouette Card Stock, Brights Enamel Shapes, Subtles Enamel Shapes, Rich Razzleberry Ombre Stampin' Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block G, Clear-Mount Block H, Best Badge Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, and Paper Snips.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on these cards by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store! 

Product List

Badges & Banners Clear-Mount Bundle

[142334]

$33.25

Perpetual Birthday Calendar Photopolymer Stamp Set

[137167]

$24.00

Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141614]

$21.00

Brights Enamel Shapes

[141680]

$9.00

Subtles Enamel Shapes

[141679]

$9.00

Bermuda Bay Ombre Stampin’ Pad

[141608]

$9.00

Rich Razzleberry Ombre Stampin’ Pad

[141609]

$9.00

Badges & Banners Jeans Pocket Hello

In my Club Classes this month, we are focusing on using new products and the new 2016-2018 In Colors.  As soon as I saw the new Best Badge Punch, I thought of a pocket.  So, I had to combine it and the coordinating Badges & Banners Set with the Dapper Denim color to create a blue jeans card which we are making in my Club Classes.  What do you think?

  Uses Badges & Banners Clear-Mount Set and You've Got This Clear-Mount Set plus Dapper Denim Card Stock, Chocolate Chip Card Stock, Marina Mist Card Stock, Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad, Metallic Enamel Shapes, White Stampin' Chalk Marker, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block D, Clear-Mount Block E, Clear-Mount Block H, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Duet Banner Punch, Classic Label Punch, Best Badge Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Seaside Embossing Folder.

To add a little bit of poofiness to the pocket, place the stamped and punched out image upside down onto the Stampin' Pierce Mat.  Use the rounded end of the Fine-Tip Glue Pen cap to press around the edges of the shape and in the center to poof it out a bit.  Adhere the pocket to the card front using Fine-Tip Glue along the side and bottom edges only.  By leaving the top open, you can fold up some paper money and tuck it into the pocket as a gift if you want.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store! 

Product List

Badges & Banners Clear-Mount Bundle

[142334]

$33.25

You've Got This Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[139575]

$28.00

Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141414]

$8.00

Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad

[141394]

$6.50

Metallic Enamel Shapes

[141678]

$7.00

White Stampin Chalk Marker

[132133]

$3.50

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Duet Banner Punch

[141483]

$18.00

Classic Label Punch

[141491]

$18.00

Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[141481]

$8.50