Punched Sushi Notes

This project was part of a recent workshop project utilizing the SU punches to make our favorite food: Sushi

Note cards:

Close-up of card:

Previous blog posting can be found in the June 12, 2009 (2009 Asian category) title of posting: Asian Notes in Scallop Envelope Box. Measurements for the Note Card container can be found there.

Some of the pieces that will be needed to complete the note cards. NOTE: not pictured in the photo below, (3) Old Olive Note cards are to be made by cutting 3" x 6', score at 3". Fold in Half. Stamp using Verasmark Ink.

Use a white gel pen to mark some of the flower petal (this is suppose to be the Wasabi)

Using a stamping sponge, sponge around edges with More Mustard Ink

After edges on the small oval is sponged, assemble Small Oval on top of Wide Oval (middle photo), cut off sides. Attach (3) small Real Red circles (made from using the small circle of the Crop-o-dile) and (2) Crushed Curry Double Rectangle pieces. Adhere (3) of the Wasabi Florette's to each Sushi. Last step, apply dimensionals to the Naturals Ivory, then adhere to Old olive note card.

Supplies:

• Stamps: Circle Circus, Sweet Little Sentiments (retired)
• CS: Old Olive, Black, Whisper White, Real Red, Crushed Curry, Naturals Ivory
• Ink: Versamark, Black, More Mustard
• Accys: Wide Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch, Crop-o-Dile, Double Rectangle Punch, Stampin' Sponges, Trio Flower Punch (optional: Boho Blossoms Punch), Dimensionals, White Gel Pen

Thank you for stopping by to visit. I hope you will try this project...............Hugs........!!!!

Christmas Swaps

These are some of the swaps I have been receiving lately. I am grouping them by category for easy posting and reference. All these cards can be easily mass produced. This 1st card is using the "Spotlight Technique". This card was made from an open house event - creator unknown (sorry about that). Of course, I love the colors!

Here's another great card from the open house event (creator unknown): The reverse side of Designer Paper used cleverly for contrast on this card. The pointseta, popped up with a dimensional, has (3) Gold brads in the center.

This card was from a shoebox event: (Creator unknown). The ornaments are not secured. The "string" is knotted through the top of the ornament and is loose.

This is another card made at an open house event. I love how the Scallop Oval punch fits inside the Wide Oval Punch (Designer Paper), then popped up with dimensionals. The great ribbon (available in the Holiday Mini) works well with this card.

This card )Creator Unknown) is the unique: uses the "Sponging technique" for the background and swirl pattern (template for the swirl pattern made from the Big Shot Sizzix. Shimmer paint (from the Holiday Mini) is used along the top of the "hill". 2 Way Glue pen is used to apply the Dazzling Diamonds glitter. A Gold brad for the Reindeer's neck.

Lyn made this swap card: The Reindeer makes an appearance again. This time the Dots are hand made using the white gel pen. LOVE LOVE LOVE that Red dotted ribbon (which is available in the Holiday Mini).

This card (from an Open House event) showcases the new Petals-a Plenty Impressions folder. Also the Merry Die tag has an overlay of acetate which is sanded to reveal the words. I had a "heavy hand" in my sanding. And there's that great ribbon again along with elastic gold cord which is only available in the Holiday Mini.

This swap card (Creator Unknown) is using White Glossy paper, in color Rich Razzleberry Ribbon and Card Stock along with Soft Suede for the "wall".


Thank you for visiting today...............thank you to all the creators who made these wonderful cards.

Surprise Snowman

Here is a card that Ellen (http://www.blinkthinkink.blogspot.com/) CASED from me and I loved her version (posted 10/8) so much I CASED her back...........isn't that so great!!!! My original Xmas flag card was posted on 9/18 "Xmas Message for You" with slightly different card measurements.


Card front message:

Card inside:

Top view of card: Note: do not apply adhesive to the center section of the card.

These are the actual cut pieces:

(1) 3-7/8" x 5" Bashful Blue CS for the card front

(1) 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Whiisper White CS, scored 4-1/4

(1) Wide oval message, stamped using Black ink.

inside card details in next photo.

Card Inside details:

(1) 5" x 8" Bashful Blue CS, scored 3-1/4", 4, 4-3/4"

(3) 1-5/8" x 2-1/2 "flags

To make the snowman:

(1) 1x1 square Black CS for the top of hat

(1) punched word window for the brim of hat

(1) 1-1/4" White CS circle for the head

(1) 1-3/8" White CS circle for the body in the middle

(1) 1-1/2" White CS circle for the bottom

(2) 1/4" Black CS circles for the eyes

(3) 1/4" Real Red circle for the buttons

(2) Jumbo Snowflake Punch arms in Close to Cocoa (see details on arms in next photo)

To make the arms: use the Jumbo Snowflake punch in Close to Cocoa. Cut off 2 pieces for each snowman.

Card front: dimensionals are add to the front piece after embossing, stamping and adhering white taffeta ribbon.

Card inside:

Position the flags on the crease lines. See the orange arrows in the photo below.

Be sure the top of the snowman hat does not exceed past the top of the card as shown by the Orange arrow.

Supplies:

• Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Itty Bitty Background, Christmas Punch (level 3 Hostess)
• CS: Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Black, Only Orange, Real Red
• Ink: Versamark, Black
• Accys: 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/2" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Jumbo Snowflake Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Wide Oval Punch, White Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Dimensionals, White Taffeta Ribbon

Thank you for stopping by today..................HUGS

Fall Swaps

You know it is the Fall season when swaps start coming and they reflect the weather. I am grouping some cards together so they are similar in theme or in color. Hopefully it is helpful and provide inspiration to all. In San Francisco, the weather remains nice and warm......no sign of Fall yet but it's coming............
This card is from Donna. The photo doesn't do it justice: the Very Vanilla background is textured. Don't you love those petite leaves?

Ginger swapped this card with a bowl of plenty and I'm not sure who submitted this next card with the cool technique using Versamark and then popping the colors on top - what's that called?

We love pumpkins! Maria swapped this one and Cheryl's has textured Rich Razzleberry which does not show up in the photo. A very cool card!

OK - I can't remember who created this card - it was at a shoebox event: so sorry. Kristine created this romantic scenic card with the glowing moon.

This next Fall cards are from an open house event - great as a stamp-a-stack. I am not clear who created them but they are great!

Thank you for visiting today - I apologize for not posting these earlier.

Triple Sweet Treats

Here's a project inspired by Deann (www.stampwithdeann.blogspot.com). She has easy directions to follow to make this project. I made some tweaks for this project. My theme is Halloween - and yup, still have a little Cast-a-Spell Designer Paper (almost out!).

Back:

By pulling the tag, the candy can be easily retreived.

To make this treat project:
(1) 8-1/4" x 6" Lovely Lilac CS, score on 8-1/4" side @3"
(3) 2" x 3" tag in Only Orange
(3) Round tab punches in Only Orange

Ink the Batty Jumbo Roller with Black ink, roll along the top edge revealing only "scardy cat - trick or treat" . Punch through both layers of Lovely Lilac using the 1-3/4" Punch, 1/2" from each edge, punch center hole last. Adhere 1/2" strip of Cast-a-Spell Designer Series Paper at bottom 1/8" away from the Fold line.

Turn paper over, secure Sweet Cups with mini Glue dots to Lovely Lilac CS. Do not remove the adhesive from the back of the Sweet Cups. Adhere Sticky Tape along the right and left edges and in between the Sweet Cups. Fill cups with candy - the center one has a plastic spider.

Remove Sticky Tape (not the ones on the Sweet Treats). Fold over the other hald of the treat golder. Insert the Only Orange tabs. Adhere die cut letters "EEK" on the Round Tabs. Your project is complete.
Supplies:

• Stamps: Batty Jumbo Wheel
• CS: Lovely Lilac, Only Orange, Cast-a-Spell Designer Series Paper
• Ink: Black
• Accys: Sweet Treat Cups, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Round Tab Punch, Big Shot Sizzlets Decorative Strip Naturally Serif Die, Sticky Tape, Mini Glue Dots.

Thank you for visiting today..................HUGS!!!