Thursday, January 29, 2015

Mixing and matching

And now that I've shown you four cards with limited supplies, let me show you how one little stamp can change the use of an old stamp image that you've had for more than ten years!

It's adorable, right?!  I hope you have enjoyed this week of postings.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Never stop exploring...

Already, I'm so proud of myself.  I hope you are enjoying seeing these cards.  Here's the fourth card made with the very basic supplies from Day One.

Blue and brown have always been one of my favorite combinations.  Stampin' Up! makes it easy by combining beautiful shades of color in their Designer Series Papers.  They aren't always the combos I might have chosen but they stretch my artistic ability, and I'm always pleased with the results.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Pom poms make this card fun!

I'm on a roll!  Here's the 3rd card with the same basic supplies from the SAB $50 kit.

Don't you LOVE the pompom trim??  Same car as yesterday but totally different looking card.  That's the beauty of stamping.  Simple cards can still have a "wow" factor.

Enjoy!  And see you tomorrow.

Monday, January 26, 2015

To Live is to Travel...

Two days in a row. . .amazing.  Here's the 2nd card design you can make with the supplies from yesterday's post.

Coastal Cabana is a beautiful color, and looks great with Soft Suede.  This is simple, and cute.  The clear photopolymer stamps are so easy to line up. . .easy to add the trailer to the auto, and to get the saying in the right place within the arrow.  Stamp, stamp, and you are done!

See you tomorrow...

Sunday, January 25, 2015

I'm back and full of simple card ideas for newbies

I'm making a new start, and will share more stamping ideas and tricks.  I have realized that since I have oodles of supplies, it may seem overwhelming to newbies on just how to get started.  So, this week we will look at what you can make with a $50 purchase right now.  A new and different card each day!

These are the supplies:
#137157 Project Life Let's Get Away photopolymer stamp set (15 stamps) - $13.95
#117147 Clear mount block - $5.95
#115318 Soft Suede card stock - $6.95
#126978 Soft Suede ink pad - $5.95
#131175 Coastal Cabana ink pad - $5.95
#121297 Coastal Cabana card stock - $6.95
#137898 Calypso Coral pompom trim ribbon - $5.95

Total cost:  $51.65.  Purchase today during Stampin' Up's Sale-A-Bration and receive a free item!  Get the Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper (#138633) so that you can make the cards I will show to you over the next few days.  You can order through me directly, or on line at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/creativedreams/.

This card is simple but definitely not boring!  See?  I *can* make cards without needing my Big Shot! LOL.  Stay tuned for tomorrow...