Stacy's Paper Crafts

CHA Releases

I'm seriously drooling here... have you seen the New Basic Grey sneak peeks?? If you haven't you're missing out! You can check out Kelly's blog to see photos of the new collections. I want them ALL!

My scrapbooking has taken a back seat to cardmaking these last few months and new BG always helps to stir the mojo! 

I'm going to go search for some more CHA sneak peek photos but before I do, I have a card to share with you today. 

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I of course had to pull out some BG patterned paper :) This one's from the Cupcake collection. 

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Supplies:

Stamps:    The Angel Company's Little Cupcake & Sweet Thing

Paper:    Basic Grey patterned paper, brown & white cardstock

Other:    Black ink, Copic markers, ribbon, button, white scrappers floss, & rectangle Nesties

Thanks for looking!

A New Background Image...

I was so sad to see TAC retire one of my most favorite sets I used to create patterned paper... Floral Dingbats. Here are a few cards I created using it...

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I think this will always be a set that I'll reach for but I wanted to purchase a set that hasn't been retired to use in workshops. I was awarded a gift certificate for free stamps for being published in TAC's newest catty so I redeemed it for a few new sets including Aged Ornaments. 

I shared this card with you earlier in the week using one of the images from this set.

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Here's another card I created using a different image from the same set.

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I really like this one,  It won't replace my other fave but it's a nice substitution :) The sentiment is from the "Little Cupcake" stamp set. 

Stamps: Aged Ornaments & Little Cupcake

Paper: Red & Cream Cardstock 

Other: Versamagic Wheat ink pad, Palette L'Amore Red ink pad, & light blue ink

Cream bitty blossom & a button from my stash

Another neglected set

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Happy Harmony was the very first Sell-a-bration set I ever purchased. I can't recall the exact year that it was released but it's been at least two. Even though I haven't inked it up in months, it's a set that I still love. Unfortunately that can't be said for a lot of the purchases I've made over the years! LOL

Stamps:    SU's Happy Harmony

Paper:    DCWV patterned paper & cardstock

Watercolor Plants

This is my new FAVORITE set from TAC's new catty. I really, really, really LOVE this set! I've been wanting a set like this for awhile now and TAC's price can't be beat! The set comes with four images for $8.95

Supplies
TAC Stamps:  Watercolor Plants & Ordinary Greetings
Paper:  TAC's Hip Hop & US white cardstock
Other:  Palette Ink, purple grosgrain ribbon, white scrappers floss, & button

Purple Onion Designs Anniversary sale

Purple Onion Designs was the first company I ever purchased unmounted stamps from. Customer service is AWESOME and I usually receive my orders very quickly! It's been awhile since I made a purchase so this sale comes at a great time.The new Vintage Damask Background makes me REALLY happy :)

Image Copyright © 2009 purpleoniondesigns

PDO is celebrating it's 6th Anniversary and is offering 25% off all stamps, the sale ends Friday July 31st so don't miss out!

July Angel Art: Replinish your stash

Hi all! For this month's Angel Art we'll be showcasing cards that we've created to add to our stash. The summer months are so busy and it's a challenge for some of us to find time to sneak away from the kiddos to create so it's always convenient to have a few cards on hand when you need them. I have to warn you... I used a lot of yellow cardstock :)

These first two cards feature images from TAC's new set called Skinny Birds. Thanks Laurie for the images :)

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This birdy looks so sad I thought it would make the perfect "I'm sorry" card.

Stamps: Skinny Birds, Ordinary Greetings

Paper: Yellow, orange, & white 

Color: Palette Noir ink, watercolor crayons, & blender pen

Other: Floral embellie, button, white scrappers floss

 

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Stamps: Skinny Birds, Aged Ornaments, & Inspirational Sayings

Paper: Yellow, orange, & white cardstock

Color: Palette Noir & Raw Sienna ink, watercolor crayons, &  blender pen

Other: Bitty Blossom, button, white scrappers floss

 

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_{^{This card features one of my favorite floral images. It's so easy & fun to color! Both the image & sentiment are from TAC's Forever Friends stamp set. I used an image from TAC's Floral Dingbats stamp set to create the background image. I stamped the image repeatedly overlapping the images in some areas. Here's a close up view...}}

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Stamps: Forever Friends & Floral Dingbats

Paper: PTI & DCWV cardstock

Color: Palette Noir ink, Versamark ink, & Copic markers

Other: Ribbon & Circle Nesties

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^{_{For this card I pulled some paper & ribbon scraps from my stash along with snowman images from a TAC retired set that I really love.}} 

Stamps: Snowflakes, Warm Hello, & Christmas Blocks

Paper: PTI & TAC US white cardstock

Color: Palette Noir ink, Frabicos's Sky Mist craft Ink,

Prismacolor Colored pencils, & Odorless mineral spirits

Other: Blue ribbon from Mike's, mini brad, & a mini Cuttlebug tag

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Stamps: Warm Hello, Snowflakes, & Christmas Blocks

Paper: PTI & TAC's US white cardstocks

Color: Palette Noir ink, Versamagic Pixie Dust ink, & Copic markers

Other: Ribbon & a clear button

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Christmas in July

I always start thinking about Christmas in July for a couple of reasons. During the summer I have more time to create my Christmas cards and it gives me a chance to start thinking about the gifts that I'll make. And sometimes this Maryland humidity is just too much for me that I actually wish we had snow! The weather has been beautiful so far this summer, not too hot and not too much humidity! 

 

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^{_{I typically send out about 100-125 Christmas cards each year so I try to create cards that can be reproduced fairly quickly. I'm still holding out for a new holiday stamp set for this year but I pulled out some stamps that I already to have to create a couple of contenders. I really like this pink color combo! I noticed that in previous years my cards have been red, green, black, & kraft so I may choose a non-traditional color scheme this year.}} 

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_{^{This card measures 5x5 so it's not economically feasible to send out 125 of them since extra postage is required for square cards, but it was fun to make}}  Thanks for looking!

Birthday Chick

 

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Hi all! Can you believe it's Friday already?? Hope that you have something fun planned for the weekend! I just wanted to share another card I created with a neglected stamp set. The image is from TAC's Barn Yard Birthday, I think I may have used the set once. It's such a cute birthday set I need to use it more.

I colored the image using Copic markers and used some patterned paper from my stash (I believe it's DCWV paper). That's my goal this summer, to use what's in my stash with the exception of a few new stamp purchases of course  Thanks for looking, have a great weekend! 

PTI Stamps

I've been neglecting them... shame on me I know! I do use Mixed Messages and Polka Dot Basics all the time but I have a couple more sets that haven't used it much so I'm dusting them off and putting them to work this week :)

These images come from the Green Thumb set. I used some "bling" from my stash for the flower centers and added a mini tag with a sentiment from the original Mixed Messages stamp set.

I then used a little foam tape under the mini tag & flower pot to add a little dimension. 

Only a few more days until the next release! I'm excited to see more of the set that has the arm chair image. To check out the other sneak peeks check out Nichole's Blog.

A Birdy Note Card

Here's another card I created for my stash recently. I really love this image, one of these days I'm going to sit down and color each feather a different color. It would look so pretty!

Supplies:

Stamp: Bird Cage

Paper: Basic Grey patterned paper

black & white CS

Other: Palette Noir ink, Copic Markers, 

Floral embellie, scrappers floss

green button

Not my average card

Hi All! Today I wanted to share a card I created for a client. This is a little different for me. When I create I try to design cards that are beautiful as well as functional. I've see tons of beautiful cards with lot's of ribbon, layers, and embellishments and they make me nervous. Strange, I know! But I always worry about how I can mail them. A card should fit in an envelope KWIM? But It dawned on me that I could always use a padded envelope or a larger envelope! I had a DUH! moment :)

So I created this card with a big bow. It does not fit a standard size A2 paper envelope but I found a clear one that works wonderfully! So my personal challenge is to try designs I wouldn't normally try. While I describe my style and clean & simple, I'll be stepping outside of my comfort zone a little bit. You'll be seeing a little more variety in my designs so stay tuned :)

My layout is featured on page 61 of the 2009-2010 Angel Company catalog! I am so excited that it was chosen because I wasn't going to send it in. The designers of previous catalogs have been AMAZING and my style is very clean & simple so I just wasn't sure if it would be too simple. Apparently it wasn't 

Today is the first day we can begin placing orders from the new catty. If you need a catty let me know I'd be happy to send you one. They are $5.00 which includes shipping and a $5.00 off coupon when you place an order totalling $30 or more.