Can you believe it?? I did get this photo-polymer stamp set. 

And guess what?? I really like it.  I have found that is works better with the new ink pads vs. the old (which yes I still have some).  This card in a box used all old ink pads and I have to say I LOVE it!!

This is the best sentiment.  

To me, it tells Anyone that reads it......"Being You" is Beautiful!! 

Using Tempting Turquoise and Melon Mambo on each other, it created two totally different colors, dontcha love that??

The accents of DSP here are from the Sweet Taffy pack.

(Note: buy 3 get 1 free does apply to this paper)

 Could you be grumpy after this one, I do not think so!!

Well, you have seen all from the latest stamp camp... between the Facebook posts and here..

 Have a Great day getting Crafty!!

July '14

So you want to learn how I made that ribbon flower...

at the bottom of this post will be your supply list. 

As always ANY questions let me know!!

 First you will need two pieced of ribbon.  I used a 15 inch piece of both, the Burlap ribbon and Chevron ribbon.  

Moving to the sewing machine, I sewed both together.

Using a larger needle and the Linen Thread you want to weave the needle through one side of the ribbon. The paper snips are holding up the needle. 

Once through the whole side, just scrunch the Linen thread so that is starts to look like the above picture.  Note the needle is still there, don't poke yourself.

The more you pull it the more it will look like above.. 

looks like an 80's "scrunchie", haha.

You do not want to tie it just yet... be patient!

Using a Jumbo sticky round and your "scrunchie" you start with the small section or the middle and manipulate it how you want it... the easiest way to keep it where you want, use the sticky round.

Trimming the excess it should look like this. 

Here is where I tied the linen thread, just a knot.

And there you go.. a ribbon flower!!

I would love to see what you end up with.. send me a picture on Facebook!!

Have you liked Whispers In Ink on Facebook??

Join us!! and Share your photos there too!!

Have a Great day getting Crafty!!

 

Supplies:

1 1/4 Burlap Ribbon 132140 $7.95 

3/4 Chevron Ribbon Pear Pizzazz 130011 $8.95

Linen Thread 104199 $4.50 

Jumbo Sticky Rounds, 127852 $4.95 

 

May Stamp Camp

Flowers and Folds Stamp Camp

day five

  

 Today's card had inspiration... but first the fold.  

I love an Easel fold.  How about the different look of a side easel??

 Above is what it looks like opened up(from the back).  

The inspiration for this card was from Dawn's Stamping Studio...

I loved her card, and thought it was just BEAUTIFUL!
Thank you, Dawn for ALL your inspiration!!

Dawn used Crumb Cake and I wanted color but still simple... with just a dash of pretty.

Ruffled Ribbon, New Thick Bakers twine and sparkle of Rhinestones..... 

Did you see the NEW cute little flower punch again??

Here is how the card looks from the front "Open".  

Note: no sentiment.. why you ask?? I just could not find one that fit. But, the other reason is which way do you put it?? 

 Question?? Do you always need a sentiment??

Have you forgotten about the BLOG CANDY?? 

Is this your favorite??

Have a Great day getting Crafty!!

May Stamp Camp

Flowers and Folds Stamp Camp

day 4

Here is how things started after Lunch

You know I had to use my FAVORITE punch!! The Petite Petal Punch!!

Do you see our NEW flower?? Isn't it cute??
That is part of the NEW Itty Bitty Punch pack.

Here is the Chevron Punch doubled up!! Before you punch, stamp using the Hardwood stamp.  That is what added the wood look.  Add some branches from the Bird Punch and even a wing as a leaf.  

I know you are getting upset because you want to see the whole thing, this one is my favorite so a little teasing is only in my nature. 

You will need dimensionals, so you can put the leaves and even the flowers under/ around the "trellis" or section of lattice. 

Have you picked which one is your favorite so far??

 It was just too pretty to put anything else.  

The Daffodil Delight and Tangerine Tango are Watercolor Wonder DSP.  

The Real Red and Perfect Plum are cardstock stamped, then punched out.

Have a Great day getting Crafty!!

May Stamp Camp

Ever wonder what you do at a stamp camp??

For the next 6 days you will find out what cards we did for the 

Flowers and Folds Stamp Camp.

This card is the one that you were given the tease of a few weeks ago.

Well here is the whole picture!!

Pretty dontcha think??

 I will miss the Itty Bitty Punch Pack! I use it all the time.

However, the new Itty Bitty is Super Cute.

So, here is the deal, 

BLOG CANDY!! 

yup, blog candy, here is what you need to do to WIN!!

1. comment on your favorite card outta of the 6.

2. like Whispers In Ink on Facebook

3. Share your favorite card on Facebook.

The winner will be chosen on Sunday morning.  

What will you win??  

You will have to wait until tomorrow to find out what the 

BLOG CANDY

is going to be.

Have a Great Day being Crafty!!

April '14

Today and this weekend is all about the birthday cards...

A very good friend of mine celebrated her birthday yesterday.

Above is the inside of the card I gave her. Just a small sentiment and my favorite flower from the Petite Petals stamps... The flowers here are important, my friend and I love to garden, we share flowers, seeds, plants and ideas.  Her Hubby took us flower shopping on Thursday. Dreary day here in Indiana, but great day shopping for FLOWERS!!

Using a beautiful retiring stamp set, My Friend.  The inside sentiment and the "flower" background are two stamps from that set.  The "Happy Birthday" is also from a retiring set, Create a Cupcake. 

The new "Hardwood" stamp is a perfect back drop for this card, just adding some texture.  Creating this on Basic Grey and using "Craft" Whisper White, the same color combo for the flowers.

 Adding the extra layer on the banner adds a lot.

Curling the flower petals is done with a bone folder. Rhinestone just finish them off.

Just a couple different dimensions for this card but it does not have to be mailed. Hand delivery for this one!! 

Enjoy your weekend!!


Have a Great day getting Crafty!!

April '14

Have you gotten over the shock of your favorite stamp set being on the Retirement list??

I was surprised at a few things on the list myself, but will not allow myself to be sad until I see the new book.... I have faith that Stampin' Up! will not let me down!!

Today's share is a card that includes all retirement items... can you pick them out?

Betsy's Blossoms with the matching wheel.

Yes, the leaves did get cut out by hand.

All the colors are from the retiring In Colors,

Primrose Petal

Raspberry Ripple

Gumball Green

There is some dimension to this card due to the flower layers,

the knots of the ribbon too.

I love this bird cut out... she is just asking for that Rhinestone eye. 

It was a tough decision about a sentiment. To add one or leave blank, I really was not sure.  The bird looks great holding this "banner"  birthday.  

I would like to see if you can pick out the items here that are NOT retiring.

Leave a comment here on how many you find.

Reminder: Flowers and Folds Stamp camp money is due Friday.  Are you signed up yet? Not sure what Stamp Camp is all about email me and I will fill you in on all the details!

Have a Great day getting Crafty!!

April '14

 Good day, everyone!! Hope your Sunday is lovely!

Sunday in my house is a simple, hang out and relax kinda day. 

Today's card mirrors that:

Petite Petal stamps, punch and the Bird Punch are all that is needed here.

Note: The flowers are punched from Whisper White, 

sponging the two and stamping one, keeps it simple.

Adding a very small amount of sponging to the edges of the corners, VERY lightly, just to add that little something.. 

I could not help myself... it needed something and the Rhinestone did the trick.

Note: The extra pieces of thread... they were scraps and just add a little more 

presence to the Linen Thread.

Blissfully enjoy your day today and have a Great day getting Crafty!!

 

November '12

I finally was able to go to a Stampin' Up! event and I knew I wanted a good swap.

What do you think?? Want to see the inspiration for these little cutties??

Trevor came home and needed a "box" for a gift.  Here is what we came up with.

It measures 6 X 6 inches and it glowed in the dark... with the battery operated candles inside!! Sorry no picture of that.

He wanted layers on the sides

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and a trap door...

the button is for easy removal of the "bottom" 

 

an extra scrap piece of matching cardstock not completely taped in helps to hold up the above piece

So back to my swaps....  I loved how Trevor's box turned out.  I wanted to do a 3D swap for our Regional meeting in Lansing. The colors used were compos of Pretty in Pink with Raspberry Ripple, Always Artichoke and Summer Starfruit, Certainly Celery with Gumball Green and Pool Party with Midnight Muse.

This little box fits a small hand sanitizer or even a small lip gloss. I took the concept of the bigger box and modified for size, still wanting a background, flower and the soaring bird.  I changed the saying because I wanted to  Inspire someone else to try the box!

Layering the small scallop circle with two different colors added some dimension as well as some lightness to the flower.  

HINT: Put a some body spray in your water bottle for an added WOW!!

For the ribbon I just tied knots on the inside with plenty of room for treasures still on the inside.

Lastly, for ease of closing and opening I trimmed the edges of the insert.  

So because there are two projects here, if you wanted written instructions for either of these projects please email me.  I will include punch sized and all the colors that were used.

Thanks, I do HOPE you enjoyed today's post.

Have a Great day getting Crafty!!!

May '12

Happy Birthday!!

How about this cute birthday "purse" card??  Summer Smooches used and I love the color combinations used here. 

The sentiment is the purse label, and the retired fabric brad is the "snap".

Using the DSP which is two sided the inside looks Amazing.. Add a few flowers and you can still write on the inside....

You could even add some bling to the inside... 

Interested in a template of this card?? 

Send me a Self addresses stamped envie and a quarter, yes 25 cents I will make you your very own and mail to you... email me for my address.

Supplies:

Paper: DSP Summer Smooches, avail again June 1.

Stamp: Teeny Tiny words

Punches: Modern Label. Word Window, Itty Bitty Shapes, 5 Petal Flower(retiring) and Boho Blossoms. 

Ribbon: Rich Razzleberry 1/4 inch grosgrain (retiring) and Daffodil Delight seam binding

Misc: Sticky Strip and dimensionals