Tag: simple cards

Inspired by Carnations
Cute cards · simple cards · Techniques · Thank you

Inspired by Carnations

lkvenvertLeave a comment

I love flowers-especially carnations! And my husband loves that they are easier on the pocket book! 😬 Seriously-they stay alive so much longer and I can enjoy them!

The Inspiring Iris set was on my “have to have” list! Irises remind me of our childhood house and how they grew along with the daffodils every spring! My mom and I both love purple too! Miss her so much!

I made this card fort Sweet and Simple class. I started with Black Memento Ink and stamped the outline of the flowers. I followed that with Garden Green to fill in the leaves. Then, to create the carnations variation, I stamped with Blushing Bride frost and then rolled the top of the stamp with Rococo Rose. I love the results!

I ran a piece of card stock with the Scripty Embossing folder to tie in the Rocco Rose. Next I added a piece of the Pretty Peacock 1/2″ Scalloped Linen ribbon. It was finished off with Wink of Stella clear! Finally, I added the cute and curved “thanks” sentiment on top of one of the flowers!

Flowering Desert
Cute cards · Promotions · Sale a Bration · Thinking of You

Flowering Desert

lkvenvertLeave a comment

img_2951

It has been a busy start to 2019!  After a whirlwind of events over the holidays and now I had a part time job fall into my lap!  My physical therapist for the past 4 years hired me for his new clinic. I have missed working with patients! BUT-I am still crafting my heart out!

I had my Occasions Open house last weekend and this card was featured!  I fell in love with the Flowering Desert set!  Succulents and cacti are everywhere now!  It’s a fun new image for making cards and other paper crafts!

I also used the Rectangle Stitched Framelits!  This is one set of dies you HAVE to have!  Paper saving, fun shapes, and that textured stitched look just adds great dimension to your creations!

img_2952

Of course I had to add Wink of Stella!  The Braided Linen Thread carried over!  Halleluiah!

Be sure to be your own craft store!  You get a 20% discount (no coupons needed) on every purchase you make or 20% of what your friends buy!  This is such a great time of year to sign up!  Hobby demos welcome!  We have a great team across the U.S.!

Two options: img_2898

This adorable tote that was custom designed for paper crafters like us!  AND $175 in any current products of your choice!  Your first full quarter will be March-June to meet your minimum….what’s the cost?

$129 for the tote and $175 of product/business supplies or

$99 for $175 of product/business supplies

Just a fabulous deal! Click on Laura’s Website to Join the Fun now! Do you have questions? Just ask!

Blessings!

 

Cute cards · Kits · Promotions · simple cards · Thank you

Bring on Fall

lkvenvertLeave a comment

I am so ready for fall!  This is the fifth card that I have made with the Blended Seasons bundle!  I used the cut out from my previous card to create this simple fall card!  We are making it tonight at my Sweet & Simple card class!

To create this beauty:

  1. Stamp the leaves with Early Espresso ink randomly on Soft Suede cardstock.
  2. Stamp thank you on a Crumb Cake piece and run it through the Big Shot with the smallest of the Stitched Seasons label die.  (I centered the sentiment more towards the top to leave room for the embellishments)
  3. On a scrap of Very Vanilla, use the Watercolor Assortment #2 and color with Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, and Granny Apple Green.
  4. Cut out 2 leaves and use Wink of Stella to blend the watercolors.
  5. Tie a bow with 2 pieces of Linen Thread.
  6. Dimensionals were used to pop up the sentiment piece and glue dots for the leaves & Gold Glimmer paper.

watermarked4(2018-08-08-1623)-1

August 22nd is the LAST day to get your FREE Card Kit & Creative Class to Go!! Click on the blue link to read on how to get yours today! And it’s Bonus Days too! You will get a $5 coupon from Stampin’ Up! to spend in September for every $50 increment you spend!

Happy Stamping!!

Aug 2018 FREE Card Kit

 

Kits · Stampin' UP! Events · Thank you · Thinking of You

Little Purple Hugs

lkvenvertLeave a comment

img_0540Here is another card idea for the Abstract Impressions set!  This set has yielded at least 4 cards already!  I had to try out the Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape!  I paired it to color the stems with Granny Apple Green and Lemon Lime Twist.  The results are stunning!

watermarked4(2018-06-07-2310)-1

This card was made for my Annual New Catalog Open House/Customer Appreciation this past weekend. There were goodie bags for those who attended, lots of retired items for sale (I can post a list if you are interested), tons of samples using new products, and wonderful friendships celebrated! It was a great turn out!  And a dear friend took the plunge and joined my team!

img_0564

My 8 year old begged to make a card with us and I was thrilled with his results! I didn’t help him one bit!  So proud!!

Here are some samples of the new In Colors:

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

You can still earn your FREE Creative Class to Go with the purchase of the Lily Pad Lake Bundle!

 

Punch Art · Techniques · Thank you

Sweet & Simple Daisy Delight

lkvenvertLeave a comment

IMG_2365

I am really addicted to the Daisy Delight Bundle!  You can make so many different cards, scrapbook pages, and 3-D projects!  I made this card for my Sweet & Simple class & Card Class at the Cancer Support Community Center that I hold once a month.  A fellow friend/demonstrator here in Frisco showed me a similar card and I had to make my own twist on it!

First, I punched out a Whisper White daisy with the Daisy Punch and placed it aside. Then I used a 2 7/8″ square of Calypso Coral and placed a dot in the center.

CAIE7283

I took my ruler and measured corner to corner.  It was 4″ so I marked lightly at 2″ and then rotated to measure the opposite corners.  I marked that at 2″ to get me close to perfect center.  This way when I punched it, I could see the center.

When you place the Calypso Coral (with dimensionals on the back) on top of the Whisper White, you create a daisy from the negative space.  I placed the Whisper White Daisy on top rotated to may a fluffy daisy.

I then add the beautiful Calypso Coral  Ombre’ Ribbon and matted the daisy with Basic Gray.  I did use Wink of Stella on the center of the daisy.  I stamped off the solid center with Smoky Slate, then followed with full strength of Smoky Slate.  Then toped it off with the Wink of Stella.

QQLX9553

I love how simple and clean it turned out!  Thanks for stopping by!

july sweet n simple class

img_2264

Holiday · Promotions · Sale a Bration

Simply Sealed with Love

lkvenvertLeave a comment

img_1582

Do you want a simple but “WOW” card for Valentine’s Day?  The Sealed with Love Bundle/Suite is perfect!  I have used this bundle a lot already (and I have more ideas in my head too!)-so it will be a perfect addition to your stash!

The Heart Border from the Love Notes Framelits is just too cute!  I love how they pop up to give your card dimension! The Sent with Love DSP pack is filled with tons of great patterns with a simple palate of Real Red and Whisper White! It’s beginner friendly!  I also added the Stitched Framelits to add some more texture to the card.  I topped it off with Whisper White Baker’s Twine and some Rhinestones!  I love how this card turned out!

img_1583

Anyone who is local will get to make this at Try it Night next week!

January 24th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm: Just $5 to make this and another cute card!  (hint: Mediterranean!)

To order your bundle today: http://www.lvenvertloh.stampinup.net

Create an account and shop!  Be sure to pick a FREE Sale a Bration item for every $50 you spend!

join_demo_dec0116_us

It’s also a great time to join my team!  We have a private Facebook page, have local team meetings quarterly, SWAPs, and much more!  Sign up today and you have until June 30th to meet your quarterly minimum!  So many perks-even for hobby demonstrators! I have team members on the East coast and the West coast!

Holiday · Techniques · Thank you

Fall Branches

lkvenvert1 Comment

tree

I have realized the past couple of days that I LOVE this new limited edition bundle and Crumb Cake as the base!  But I had this idea in my head and it turned out pretty cute!

I took the stamp from Thoughtful Branches and stamped it in Crushed Curry ink.  Then I took markers and tapped them on the stamp to bounce color randomly!  I used Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke. Chocolate Chip, and Tangerine Tango.  Stamped a little grass and the trunk before cutting out a bird and an apple.

I love the new burlap ribbon!  I also dyed the Whisper White baker’s twine with rubbing alcohol and Always Artichoke reinker.

Hope you like today’s card!!

image

Here is my adorable son Gavin and his creation!  Can you tell he’s grown up with my Stampin’ Up! Too cute and I am a proud mommy!

Stampin’ Hugs!

Laura