Graduation Lei in Blue and Gold

This Lei is named: Orchid Lei.  It is made for a upcoming graduation.  Majority of the ribbon size used is 5/8" wide.  Those little "spikes" are 1/8" Ombre Green ribbon. This lei has a spiral effect.  School colors of Blue and Yellow used for this lei.  There is a combination of sheer and solid satin. Finished lei length is 42" long.  

If you wish to make one for a special event, instructions can be found when you visit the island of Hawaii (Oahu).  Check out the retail store and schedule lessons at U'I Mau A Mau LLC.  They do have a website: www.uimauamau.com. There are many types of lei samples on their site but in person hands on instructions are a must in order to complete the first lei.  The 1/8" Ombre Green ribbon can only be found from this store and they will galdly mail it out to you. But if you can't make it to the Island and live on the West Coast, contact  Chris Tanizawa at ctanizawa@gmail.com for FREE lei making classes in Union City, California. She has various lei kits for purchase and has a schedule for her classes.

And, here's a closer look:

Have yourself a crafty day, and, maybe you will try making a lei, too.

Tri-fold Step Graduation Card

Another graduation card.  This A2 card is made for someone graduating from Middle school. School colors are Blue and Gold.  Decorative paper from Scrapbook Customs Graduation Pride with Diamonds.  Blue and Gold card stock from Bazzil.  Card style is called Tri-fold Step Card from the Silhouette on line Store. So easy to cut and make mats using the Silhouette. Dimensional stickers used throughout this card from Sticko: The Happy Graduate. Graduate Jumping Girl SVG image is cut file from SVGCutting.com. This card can be collapsed in a couple ways. Here's one way revealing the stickers used:

Another way to collapse this card revealing the graduation year:

Here's one way to fold the card:

And, the second option:

Fully flat, card measures 11-3/4"

Left panel: 3" inside decorative panel with 3-1/4" and 3-1/2" solid card stock mats. Graduate Jumping Girl is adhered using a Action Wobble.

Action Wobble working hard!

Center section: Graduation Silhouettes is from Impression Obsession Die #DIE296-T on the decorative paper.  Dimensional stickers used from Sticko: The Happy Graduate stickers used on the top and bottom panel.  To customize this card, name is made using the Ariel Font cut in Blue card stock using the Silhouette.

Right side panel: Numbers are custom made using the Ariel Font cut using the Silhouette.

Overhead view:

Another view:

Back of card: stamp from Lawn Fawn Just for You

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Blue and Gold Graduation Inside Step Card

For the month of May, graduations are quickly coming up.  This A2 card is made for someone receiving their Master's Degree.  School colors are Blue and Gold.  Decorative paper from Scrapbook Customs Graduation Pride with Diamonds.  Blue and Gold card stock from Bazzil.  Card style is called Inside Step Card with Cover from the Silhouette on line Store. So easy to cut and make interior mats using the Silhouette.  Front cover Yellow card stock mat embossing folder used is Darice Graduation Hat.

Dimensional stickers throughout this card used from Sticko: The Happy Graduate

Graduation Silhouettes is from Impression Obsession Die #DIE296-T

Open the card to reveal: Numbers are customs made using the Ariel Font cut using the Silhouette. 

Overhead view:

Here's the card "flat" revealing the entire inside: width is 11-1/4".

Graduate Jumping Girl SVG image is cut file from SVGCutting.com. Jumping Girl has a Action Wobble attached in the back. Name label custom made using the Silhouette Label called Banner 2 from the store. Silver Foil paper used for the Banner. Name is a print and cut, then popped with foam squares to resemble the dimensional sticker "Follow Your Dream".

Here is the Action Wobble in action:

Graduation Hat can be found in the Silhouette on line store:

Cut message is using the Silhouette Ariel font library and sizing the letters appropriately with a back offset.

Back of the card: stamped image is from Lawn fawn Just for You

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Stamping Bella Opal the Optimist

Finally got the opportunity to use the decorative paper from my stash. It is from Colorbox called Pink Petals and can be found at Joann's Fabric Store. This paper is perfect for Stamping Bella's Opal image since her dress has roses on it. Red card stock based along with white card stock mats showcases the image and the sentiment.  There is a simple satin edge organdy ribbon tied around the popped up image.  Finished card size is 6x6.

More details on the stamped image. Copic Colors used:
Hair: W2, W4, W6, W8
Skin: E11, E000, DE00, R11, R20
Dress: R22, R29, RV10, RV11, RV13
Glass: W2, Y21
Bottle: YG95, YG99,  W0, W2, W4
Add Clear Wink of Stella to ruffles and champagne in glass.

Stamped message on front cover is from retired Stampin-Up Warmest Regards popped with foam squares.

Paper flowers with curled wired ends along with flocked leaves are the finished touch to this card.

 Card inside:

 Sentiment is part of the stamp set:

 Back of card: Stamp used is from Lawn fawn Just for You

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Stamping Bella Callista loves to Craft

I made two versions using the Stamping Bella Callista loves to Craft stamp image. Both pictured here. The paper: DCWV The Corrugate Stack, American Crafts Card Stock: Brights Pack, and all others Recollections card stock. Recollections Kraft 5/8" wide ribbon used on card front bottom wrapped around the corrugated  front. Add a few embellishments (Buttons and puffy heart) along with a die cut pair of scissors and this card is good to be sent off.  It is a 6x6 card.

Pink version: the 6x6 corrugated paper is adhered to the card front using sticky tape. No need to pop the image with foam squares since with the paper being corrugated - card front becomes very dimensional.

Here's the Green version:

Coloring this image used lots of colors (listed below). Copic Colors used:

Hair: W2, W4, W6, W8
Skin: E11, E000, E00, R11, R20
Blouse: BB08, V15, V17
Background: YG93, G20
Reds (including hearts): R22, R24, R29
Pinks: RV17, Rv19, RV63, Rv66
Yellows (Brush, Jar, and Pencils): Y17, Y38, YR07
Brush Container: Y17, Y38, YR07, BG11
Green (Book, brush, pencil): G29, YG11, YG17, YG67, Y11
Container with lid and Box: BG45, BG49, BG57
Dark Blue: B26, B28
Paint Tray, Paint Box: B12, B21, B34,
Pencil Tops: E35
Jar Lids: W2, W8
Book: W2, W4, W6
Crayon Tray: W3, W4

 Puffy satin heart, buttons are from my stash.

 3-1/2" long die cut scissors are from La-la Land Crafts Club February 2015 Kit. Die cut the scissors in Black card stock, then use a brushed metallic silver to die cut again. Trim the handles off, glue the scissors part to create this realistic look.

 Card inside:

Sentiment is part of the stamp set:

Back of card: Stamp set from Lawn Fawn Just for You

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Stamping Bella Faith the Fairy

Another Stamping Bella 6x6 card.  Base card is using Green with a co-ordinating pink mat using the card stock from the My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Saffron Paper Pack.  Designer paper used is from My Mind's Eye Indie Chic.  Image used is Stamping Bella Uptown Girl Faith the Fairy. 

Stamp, color, then fussy cut Bella. Copic colors used:
Hair: W2, W4, W6, W8
Skin: E11, E000, E00, R11, R20
Crown and Scepter: Y19, Y13, Clear Wink of Stella
Shoe and Waist: RV14, RV17
Dress: paper pieces using scraps of small pink floral paper.

 EK Success Butterfly punch using Card Stock Vellum with adhesive rhinestones are randomly placed on the front.

EK Success Scroll Pattern Boarder Punch used on each side of the front to create a panel that is popped up with foam squares. Note: in order for the foam strip not to show (the white color), use a Copic pen to ink the sides.........wha-la- magic.

Card inside is decorated with the other half of the decorative paper.  Used the EK Success Scroll Pattern Boarder Punch on the left side.

 Sentiment is part of the stamp set:

 Back of card: Stamp used is from Lawn Fawn Just for you

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Stamping Bella Posh has a Present

A simple 6"x 6" card using Stamping Bella's Posh has a Present stamp image. She is simply stamped and matted with shades of lavender card stock.  Decorative card stock is Core-dinations Purple Swirl pattern. Lavender card stock is Core-dinations Grapevine. Card base is Purple Bazzil from my stash. Finished embellishment is a simple 5/8" wide white organdy ribbon simply knotted with a bow.

Here's a closer look at Posh. Copic colors used:
Hair: W2, W4, W6, W8
Skin: E11, E000, E00, R11, R20
Dress: Paper pieced
Shoe, Top Present: V06, V09, V12, V15, RV14
Middle Present: Y17, Y31, Y38
Bottom Present: RV17, RV19, RV55
Present Ribbons: RV14
Shopping Bag: V09, V15, V12. RV14, add Clear Wink of Stella for tissue in bag.

 Flanked on the right side are two rows of rhinestones:

 Card inside:

 Sentiment stamped message is part of the stamp set.

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