Doilies and Cling Wrap Background

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birthday, Birthday Card, Springtime Stroll, techniques

This week I tried a new technique called Cling Wrap Background.  I *kinda* followed this tutorial from Splitcoaststampers.com – embedded here for your ease in viewing:

The difference in my version of the technique is that I used my Stampin’ Markers to write on the cling wrap, then I used my mister filled with shimmer paint and rubbing alcohol.  Please note that rubbing alcohol dries MUCH faster than water, so there is less playing time in smooshing your colors together, but you have a ready background in no time flat.

Here is a close up of the shimmer paint and smooshed colors that make up my background.  I only used two ink colors – Pacific Point and Flirty Flamingo – but you could easily use 2-4 coordinating colors.

Here are all the products I used for today’s project:

Springtime Stroll stamp set
Item: 146795
Price: $12.00 Stampin’ Rewards

Ccolored Doilies
Item: 146935
Price: $4.50

Pacific Point 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
Item: 111350
Price: $8.50

Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
Item: 101856
Price: $9.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
Item: 140272
Price: $7.75

Stampin’ Spritzer
Item: 126185
Price: $3.00

Frost White Shimmer Paint
Item: 147046
Price: $8.00

Brights Stampin’ Write Markers
Item: 147157
Price: $30.00

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad
Item: 101406
Price: $10.00

Subtle DTI Embossing Folder
Item: 143706
Price: $10.00

Gold Metallic Thread
Item: 138401
Price: $3.50

Mini Glue Dots
Item: 103683
Price: $5.25

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Item: 110755
Price: $4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals
Item: 104430
Price: $4.00

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Here is a final look at today’s project. Please remember to head over to the Sisters in Stamping blog to see what the other designers did with their Cling Wrap Backgrounds!

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Blessings,
Jennifer Rawlings

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Animal Expedition Birthday Card Set

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Animals, Big Shot, birthday, Birthday Card, CAS, kids

I’m always in need of a quick birthday card for kids.  So I made a set of Animal Expedition birthday cards that I can have on hand whenever I’m in need.  These cards are perfect to stick on top a gift or to use as a gift card holder.  Another great use for this set is to give it as a teacher gift!

This Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper offers a great background for a gender neutral card.  Boys and girls alike will find these cards charming.  I was able to create 3 card bases from one sheet of 8-1/2″ x 11″ cardstock.  Each base is 3-5/8″ x 8-1/2″ so these are similar in size to the note cards & envelopes offered by SU!  I think these work great with or without an envelope.

Lets take a closer look at each one.

I decided to skip the stamping on these cards and instead used the Happy Birthday thinlits die to cut out my bold birthday sentiment in black.

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Here are the items I used for today’s project:

Animal Expedition DSP
Item: 146902
Price: $11.00

Happy Birthday Thinlits Die
Item: 143700
Price: $20.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies
Item: 145372
Price: $30.00

Vellum 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
Item: 101856
Price: $9.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
Item: 140272
Price: $7.75

Basic Black 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
Item: 121045
Price: $8.50

Big Shot
Item: 143263
Price: $110.00

Magnetic Platform
Item: 130658
Price: $40.00

Big Shot Die Brush
Item: 144262
Price: $12.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Item: 110755
Price: $4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals
Item: 104430
Price: $4.00

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What a cute little set that is easy to use for yourself or give as a gift!  The designers at the Sisters in Stamping also came up with some fun birthday sets.  Take a moment to visit the blog to see their designs too.

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Blessings,
Jennifer Rawlings

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21 reasons to shop

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balloons, birthday, Myths & Magic, Picture Perfect Party dsp, puffing 3D technique, washi tape

I hate to say it, but April is almost gone!  Can you believe just how fast time flies when you’re having fun…or just being a busy person?  May is just around the corner, and that marks the closing month for the Occasions catalog.  There are so many wonderful things in this catalog, and I’m sad to see it go.  Yes, some things will carry over into next year’s annual catalog, but not all of the wonderful things!

This week, the Sisters In Stamping designers are featuring our favorite retiring Occasions products.  If you’ve been following me, I bet you have a good idea of what my  favorite items are already.  But that won’t stop me from sharing!  I love the Picture Perfect Party 6×6 DSP.  It is just so much fun!

These balloons were made to look even more “baloon-like” by using a puffing technique.  To do this, I cut out the image and placed it face-down on my piercing mat.  I gently rubbed the back with a stylus (bone folder works too) until the edges started to curl up a little.  When the entire back was rubbed to my satisfaction, I used dimensionals to maintain the shape and adhere them on my card.

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Here are the items I used for today’s project:

Picture Perfect Party 6″x6″ DSP
Item: 145559
Price: $10.00

Myths & Magic Secialty Washi Tape
Item: 145602
Price: $6.00

Berry Burst 8-1/2″x11″ Cardstock
Item: 144243
Price: $8.00

Dapper Denim 8-1/2″x11″ Cardstock
Item: 141414
Price: $8.00

Basic Black 8-1/2″x11″ Cardstock
Item: 121045
Price: $8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
Item: 140272
Price: $7.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies
Item: 145372
Price: $30.00

Paper Snips
Item: 103579
Price: $10.00

Stampin’ Mat
Item: 126199
Price: $5.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Item: 110755
Price: $4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals
Item: 104430
Price: $4.00

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Here is another look at today’s project.  These balloons really are a lot of fun and super easy too!  Give it a try.  Don’t forget to order those items on your wish list that are expected to retire.  Stop by my online store and head directly over to the retired listing.  Stamp sets are guaranteed through the end of the sale period, but embellishments and supplies are only while inventory is still available.

Thank you so much for joining me today.  Now head over to the Sisters In Stamping blog to see what the other designers created with their retiring Occasions favorites!

Blessings,
Jennifer Rawlings

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Fabulous Birthday Pinspiration

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birthday, dsp, Picture Perfect Party dsp, Tabs For Everything stamp set, This Little Piggy stamp set

Pinterest is one of the best ways to find ideas on your next project.  You can start with an idea on the stamp set or color combination you may want to use, or just start exploring layout ideas without searching for anything in particular.  There is a world of inspiration out there, you just need to start looking!

I started my Pinspiration search with two stamp sets in mind and found this pin for This Little Piggy, and this pin for Tabs For Everything.  From these ideas, I created this fabulous birthday card!

The Picture Perfect Party DSP stack made the perfect base for my card.  I then used a piece of thick whisper white cardstock and placed more dsp and a strip of dazzling diamonds washi tape to the left and right sides, creating a frame for my main image.

My birthday pig was stamped in archival ink and then colored using my Aqua Painter and Powder Pink ink.  The heaviest color was applied in the shadowy areas to give my pig added dimension.  I also added a gold crown from the Tabs For Everything stamp set to the pigs head and fussy cut the entire image for perfect placement on my cardfront.

I’ve got to say that I really love how this card turned out!  I didn’t realize how great the Tabs For Everything stamp set is and just how versatile it could be.  I picked out the relevant words for a birthday event and stamped them in various colors.  I then cut out each word.  A mess of gold thread was laid out on the front of my card and then each cut word was applied “randomly” with Stampin’ Dimensions, used to keep my thread in place.  Finally I added some black sequin throughout the words.

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Here are the items I used for today’s project:

This Little Piggy Wood-Mount Stamp Set
Item: 143919
Price: $28.00

This Little Piggie Clear-Mount Stamp Set
Item: 143922
Price: $20.00

Tabs For Everything Photopolymer Stamp Set
Item: 143907
Price: $17.00

Picture Perfect Party 6×6 DSP
Item: 145559
Price: $10.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock
Item: 140272
Price: $7.00

Gold Metallic Thread
Item: 138401
Price: $3.00

Black Mini Sequin Trim
Item: 144259
Price: $6.00

Myths & Magic Washi Tape
Item: 145602
Price: $6.00

Aqua Painters
Item: 103954
Price: $17.00

Basic Black Archcival Stampin’ Pad
Item: 140931
Price: $7.00

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad
Item: 131171
Price: $6.50

Lemon Lime Classic Stampin’ Pad
Item: 144086
Price: $6.50

Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad
Item: 144083
Price: $6.50

Powder Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad
Item: 144084
Price: $6.50

Paper Snips
Item: 103579
Price: $10.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen
Item: 138309
Price: $7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Item: 110755
Price: $4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals
Item: 104430
Price: $4.00

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Here is a final look at today’s card.  If you would like to see other Pinterest inspired projects, be sure to head over to the Sisters In Stamping blog!

Thank you so much for joining me today!  I hope you all have a fabulous weekend.  Please visit again soon, and bring along a friend or two!

Blessings,

Jennifer Rawlings

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