2-Tone Embossed Butterflies

 
Hi Stampers!
Here is one of the cards we made today in our Technique Boutique Class. The Technique is called Two-tone embossing. The label was made with Brushed Silver cardstock and the Matchbox Die. There are three labels on that Extended Die. This one just happens to fit the "Great Friends" stamp set's sentiment and worked perfectly on this card. We used Brushed Gold as the card base with Lavender Lace (being discontinued on Wednesday) along with both Gold and Silver embossing powder. Finally added the Silver and Gold cording (which is no longer available...found out when I tried to order some this evening.) Let me know what you think of the card. 
Happy Stampin'!
Judy

Single Layer Card from Vegas

 
Hi Stampers!
Today's post is another card I photographed while in Las Vegas at my upline's house. Barbara Vogt did this SINGLE LAYER card using the reverse masking technique. In other words, she cut a circle in a piece of paper and then placed the paper over the cardstock, sponging color through that circle. With the paper still in place, the background stamp was used. Finally, after removing that "reverse mask" piece of paper, she stamped the flower from "Of the Earth" and the sentiment from "Short and Sweet."  Very easy, quick card that looks awesome. If you haven't made a single layer card, I challenge you to do one and send me a link to a photo of it. I will be happy to post your work.
Happy Stampin'!
Judy

Back from Vegas...

 
Hi Stampers!
We got back from Las Vegas on the 14th at which time I was not feeling too well. So...I apologize for the gap in postings. Today I wanted to share some photos of cards my upline, Barbara Vogt, has made. They were cased from cards Shelli did on her 'Workshop of a Lifetime' tour. Barbara did a fantastic job at re-creating them!!

 

As you can see, each one uses a stencil with different papers, textures and colors to make each very unique but no less beautiful. Both quick and easy. Why not give stencils a try?

Happy Stampin'! 

Judy 

Open House

 
I want to THANK EVERYONE who came to the Open House on Sunday afternoon.
Here is a photo of the "garage sale" items. I think everyone had a great time looking through them and taking several sets home.



KATHLEEN HOLIK
 won the 50/50 Board drawing -  a $50 gift certificate!
CONGRATULATIONS KATHLEEN!!
Happy Stampin'!
Judy

Presto Vintage

 
Hi Stampers!
Wow! June got here quickly!! May, as you know, is National Scrapbooking Month. In honor of that and to honor my aunt and uncle, I did this scrapbook page using the new Presto Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper found on page 15 of the Summer Mini Catalog. This paper is FABULOUS! It arrives all white with an embossed pattern already on it. You have the option of making it whatever color you want by applying ink to the paper.
Supplies used for this project:
 Sage Shadow ink (retiring next month), Elements of Style stamp set (page 12-13 Summer Mini), the adorable Mini Vintage Tags (page 15 Summer Mini), the returning in-color Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink 5/8" satin ribbon (not pictured but still available from the Occasions Mini) and Chocolate Chip Classic Ink with the Spritzer Tool.
I LOVE this page. It always helps when you have such handsome subjects to scrapbook!
Happy Stampin'!
Judy