Popsicle

Happy Monday!  Well, it finally hit over 80 degrees here in Seattle.  I know the rest of the country is practically melting away, and I should be thankful that summer had NOT arrived yet until this weekend. Anyways, seems fitting that I should have a popsicle card for this occasion.  I've seen many bloggers make these super easy popsicles.  I haven't the slightest clue whose I saw last that prompted me to do this.  Take a piece of rectangular cardstock, round off the corders, then chomp off one corner with the scallop circle punch.  For the stick, I just used Word Window punch.  Later I realized I could have probably stamped it with my woodgrain background stamp to make it look even more realistic.

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Happy Greetings

Ink: Early Espresso

Papers:  So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Just Add Cake DSP

Accessories: Corner Rounder, Scallop Circle punch, Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Pinwheel

I couldn't resist the temptation any longer.  I have seen these pinwheels on quite a few blogs recently.  Finally I decided it's time I try to make one myself.  This is so simple... cut a piece of square DSP.  Make cuts from the corner toward the center, but not all the way to the center.  Maybe like 3/4 of the way.  Then, take one edge and pull it toward the center.  I would recommend using a glue dot to secure the flap.  Repeat with every other edge.  Then use a brad in the middle.  For the stick, I happened to have a skewer on my desk that I just cut to size.  Tied a cute ruffled ribbon on.

My card today was inspired by Vicki Burdick.  I didn't feel like making it with as many layers as Vicki had, so I took the liberty to simplify.  This was also probably the first time I've actually mixed different packs of DSPs on a card.  I needed the pinwheel to pop, but I didn't feel like using just plain cardstock.  The Flirtatious DSP pack had just enough of pattern vs. color that I liked.  Plus, this one happened to be of single color, so I didn't have to worry about mixing and matching a whole bunch of colors together.  And I also wanted to use Calypso Coral, 'cause it's just so summery!

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Happy Greetings

Ink: Calypso Coral

Papers:  Calypso Coral, Flirtatious DSP, Just Add Cake DSP

Accessories: Designer Printed Brads, Calypso Coral 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon

Garden Flowers

I never showed these cards when I was prepping for my last Big Shot Technique class.  The first one is CASE'd from Inking Idaho.

 The next one is inspired by Laurie Zoellmer.

 The last is all me, no CASE'ing at all.  I was actually playing with my brayer on the raised embossed part and I slipped and got it on the outside.  So I decided to do it all over.  I actually like this look.  A little vintage-y?

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Happy Greetings

Ink: Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight

Papers:  Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi, Melon Mambo, Beyond the Gardens DSP

Accessories: Flower Garden embossing Folder, Wild Wasabi Striped Grosgrain ribbon (retired) Daisies die (non-SU), Petal Cone die, Modern Label punch, Word Window punch, Brights Brads, Glimmer Brad

Graduation Owl

Well, wouldn't you guess, I need yet another graduation card!  Where did all these graduates come from???  LOL.  Anyways, this card is inspired by Lisa Young.  I loved her use of the scroll.  After I was done, I realized that she had done hers at an angle.  Oh well, not gonna change now.  I put glasses on the owl, because our graduate wears glasses.  The wings are just half of the scallop circle punch.  Nifty, eh? I wanted to use the color red because the recipient is going to a school that has red as a prominent school color.

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Happy Greetings

Ink: Real Red

Papers:  Real Red, Soft Suede, Elegant Soiree DSP

Accessories: Perfect Polka Dot embossing Folder, Two-Step Owl punch, Scallop Circle punch, Cr*cut

Graduation CAS

I need another graduation card... quick!  And it's for a male college grad.  Ack, masculine card!  This is what I made.

 Inside:

 The card is based on this sketch from Kendra.

I figured it needed to be more Clean & Simple, since it's for a boy guy (haha... I'm actually at the stage where I think college kids are still kids).  I thought this sketch was perfect for my needs.  I got to use my new Petite Pennant punch, so all was good.

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Happy Greetings, Word Play

Ink: Not Quite Navy

Papers:  Baja Breeze, Elegant Soiree DSP

Accessories: Petite Pennant punch, Bitty Punch Pack, Stampin' Write markers (Soft Suede, Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy)