Need Masculine Card Ideas?

Hello Stamping Friends,

Do you need some masculine card ideas? I am always looking for more great masculine cards. This week with the Sisters in Stamping we are sharing just that with you. With Father's Day around the corner, just maybe you will find the card you want to  make.

I used the awesome set from the mini catalog that carried over into the new annual catalog that focuses on bowties and ties. If that doesn't say masculine, I don't know what you want. (LOL)

I decided to make this a color block type card by cutting the colored cardstock into three different sized and then stamping the greeting, bowties, and ties on white cardstock that would layer on top of the colored cardstock.

I think the colors are perfect for a masculine card too: night of navy, shaded spruce, and daffodil delight. Reminds me of some great plaid.

So notice, this card doesn't say "Happy Father's Day" which means you can use it for any other occasion too. I love when that works in my favor.

Don't forget to check out the Sisters in Stamping blog for more masculine card inspiration.

Product List

Handsomely Suited Cling Stamp Set [154444] $21.00	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $8.75	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981] $8.75
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119683] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154903] $9.00	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883] $9.00	Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154891] $9.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00

12 Weeks of Christmas - Week 3

Hello Stamping Friends,

I'm back with another great project for Week 3 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas. An adorable tree for the Holidays. You'll want to make one or two or three for yourself and some for friends and families for gifts as well. Change the colors to personalize for every individual you want to give one too.

 

With a little bit of bling this tree really sparkles. You can get the tutorial for this week only or you can get all twelve weeks of tutorials. I would send you week 1 through 3 now and then you would get each of the other tutorials as they become available. You will be set with ideas and instructions for 12 great projects

Click below for this week's tutorial - Week 3

12 Weeks of Christmas Week 3

Click below for the complete set of 12 Weeks of Christmas tutorials

12 Weeks Of Christmas Complete

All for the Kids

Hello Stamping Friends,

 

Today is Fabulous Friday and you know that means it's time for some Sisters in Stamping challenges.  Today we were to use the Ronald McDonald House Charities set, Moving Forward. It's all for the kids who are ill and need to have their family close by while they are in the hospital getting better.

 

Every year Stampin' Up! donates to this wonderful charity and they continue the donations throughout the year when someone purchases this set, $3.00 from the price of the set is automatically donated.

 

Stampin' Up! launched its Making a Difference program in 2003. This program facilitates corporate giving and promotes service among demonstrators and employees.

Through the Making a Difference program, Stampin' Up! partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Each year, we design an exclusive stamp set to promote the partnership with RMHC, and donate a portion of the proceeds from the each sale of that set. To date, more than $95,000 has been donated from RMHC stamp set sales.

Stampin' Up!'s demonstrators are also encouraged to volunteer their time teaching local Ronald McDonald House guests the creative art of rubber stamping through the Making a Difference program. Demonstrators also create cards at training events which are donated to Ronald McDonald Houses. Those staying at the Houses then use the cards to keep in touch with loved ones while they are away from home.

 

 

I love the bold images from this set.  So fun to use your markers to ink up the image in multiple colors and really make your project come alive as you can see in the blimp on this card.  These are great for some quick, easy, yet impressive looking finished cards.

 

Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping to see some more projects using this set that is all for the kids.

 

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamps: Moving Forward

Ink: Stampin' Write Markers: Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple

Cardstock: Whisper White, Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit & Raspberry Ripple

Accessories: Snail Adhesive & Dimensionals

Christmas Packaging

Hello Stamping Friends,

 

Today is our final Sisters in Stamping blogpost for the year. And to end the year and holiday season, we decided what better way than to share with you some gift bag ideas. Gift bags are quick and easy packaging or packaging for those ackward size packages that just aren't much fun to wrap.

 

 

I decided to go with a quick and simple design on my gift bag. Why, quick & simple?  Well because I realize that it's only a few days before Christmas and time is limited for everyone.   It's a tree made from scraps of designer series paper. I have used so much of the Be of Good Cheer DSP so I have lots of scraps of it left over. Making the tree is a great way use those scraps up.  Now let's think outside the box for a moment.  What else does this tree resemble?  A wedding cake?????  So change up your DSP and you have a whole new look.

 

I just finished the tree off with a brushed bronze button and cherry cobbler sweater trim (both found in the Holiday Catalog, which will be ending on January 2)

 

I know you want even more gift bag ideas, so head over to Sisters in Stamping to see the bags created by the other "sisters."