Top Note Take Two

November is another CRAZY, busy birthday month for us so when I had my supplies out for yesterday's card, I couldn't help but think about how I could use the same design for a birthday card.  This card is for my SIL.  She loves Halloween so it seemed like it was an obvious choice to use this leftover piece of DSP from the Halloween paper pack Wicked Cool.  I spritzed the crumpled flower with Vanilla Smooch Spritz to add the perfect glittery effect with the glitter brad!  Order your supplies here.

Cardstock:  Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black, Wicked Cool DSP

Ink:  Basic Black

Stamps:  Afterthoughts (hostess stamp set)

Accessories:  Big Shot, Top Note Die, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Paper Piercer & Mat Pack, Vanilla Smooch Spritz, Glitter Brad

Seaon's Greetings

It's time to start thinking about those Christmas cards! It always seems the closer it gets to Christmas, the busier we all become. Why not save yourself a little stress this holiday season and start your Christmas cards now? :) This is a Z-fold card. The main card is cut at 4 1/4 x 11. Then scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2", fold the first score over, and then fold the second fold back....ta-da...you have a Z-fold. The front is cut using the Big Shot and the Top Note die. Just trim the inner Top Note, and you have a cute card front. The light snowflakes are stamped in shimmer paint. The top note is sprayed with the Vanilla Smooch Spritz to add even more sparkle. Gotta love those new Rhinestone jewels...such an easy accessory! Even comes with its own adhesive. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, Very Vanilla
Ink: Bashful Blue, Night of Navy
Stamps: Simple Snowflake, Four the Holidays
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note, Frost White Shimmer Paint, Sponge Dauber, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz, Rhinestone Jewels

Spritzed Stencil

Had to try another card using the stencil with the Smooch Spritz. Love the bright yellow with the silver. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Going Gray & YoYo Yellow (RETIRING)
Accessories: Basic Gray Tafetta Ribbon, Mostly Vintage Decor Stencil, Silver Foil Smooch Spritz

Thanks So Much

This technique works well with a monochromatic color choice. Love both of these pinks that are retiring with this catalog. There are so many choices in this hostess stamp set. Have you earned this set before it's gone? Book a workshop today. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Pink Passion & Pixie Pink (RETIRING), Very Vanilla
Ink: Pink Passion & Pixie Pink (RETIRING)
Stamps: Kind & Caring Thoughts
Accessories: Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz, Sponges

Presto!

When I saw the "Presto Patterns Specialty DSP" in the Summer Mini, I was very anxious to try it out. When I taught the Smooch class last week, I tried this new paper with the Gold Glow Smooch Spritz. I LOVE the subtle effect of the spritz. Spritz it on the paper and then buff with a paper towel. This paper is going to be fun to create with! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Taken with Teal, Presto Patterns Specialty DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Gray, Taken with Teal, Handsome Hunter, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red
Stamps: It's the Thought
Accessories: Uniball White Gel Pen, 1 3/4" circle punch, dimensionals, AquaPainter, Gold Glow Smooch Spritz

Stencil Smooch

I got the new stencil in the Summer Mini (my first stencil), and I love the possiblities! I paired it with the new Smooch Spritz. The secret with this card is less is more! Just two squirts did the job. Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Very Vanilla
Accessories: Mostly Vintage Decor Stencils, Silver Foil Smooch Spritz, Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon

Masculine Tree

I had to use the same sketch I used for a Mother's Day card for a Father's Day card. It's fun to use the smooch spritz even on a masculine card :) Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Old Olive, Close to Cocoa
Ink: Old Olive, Close to Cocoa
Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz

For You

I love the new Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder now available in the Summer Mini. It has AMAZING texture. This was the second card we made a technique night. It also uses the Log Cabin Smooch Spritz and the new mini vintage tags. So fun! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Kraft, Ballet Blue
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Ballet Blue
Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Log Cabin Smooch Spritz, Mini Vintage Tags, Dimensionals, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder, Big Shot

Dreams with Cracked Glass

This morning as I stamped, I pulled out an oldie but a goodie technique...cracked glass. After stamping the image in Handsome Hunter, I added Apricot Appeal ink with the AquaPainter. I began making layers of Glassy Glaze enamel embossing powder over my stamped image and got my "Sanded" stamp ready to lay on top and inked it with Close to Cocoa. As I applied my last layer, I stamped on the stamp and....

...OBVIOUSLY, the stamp wasn't cleaned well before I put it away...so we have some shade of red rather than Close to Cocoa. Oh well, I decided it added a distressed look as well so I continued on with the card. The cutter kit created the fun edges you see and of course I had to spray some "Gold Glow" smooch spritz on it. I finally tried out the color catch....AWESOME! Now I don't have sparkles all over my desk. Happy Stampin'! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Apricot Appeal, Handsome Hunter, Very Vanilla (yes, the first two colors are retiring the end of June)
Ink: Handsome Hunter, Apricot Appeal
Stamps: Dreams du Juor, Sanded
Accessories: Cutter Kit, Glassy Glaze Enamel Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Gold Glow Smooch Spritz, Color Catcher, Apricot Appeal Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Girly Birthday

Last night as I was stamping, I had a great urge to use retiring colors. I must admit out of these colors, I only frequently use Barely Banana. But I LOVE how this card looks with these colors! The sketch came from the current IB&C...my favorite inspiration book :) And of course I had to try out some more of the smooch spritz. After I colored the cupcake with the Watercolor Crayons and an Aquapainter, I spritzed the whole cupcake with the smooch spritz...love the instant sparkle! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Pixie Pink, Orchid Opulence, Barely Banana
Ink: Basic Brown, Pixie Pink
Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes
Accessories: Watercolor Crayons, Aquapainter, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz, Paper Snips, Scoring blade w/ Paper cutter, Dimensionals, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Scallop Edge punch
Last day to order for the Occasions Mini is FRIDAY! :)

A little Razzle Dazzle

This card came together quickly. These colors were chosen from a piece of DSP just sitting on my desk....Rich Razzleberry and Crushed Curry. After layering the CS and DSP together, I spritzed it with the new "smooch spritz" from the Summer Mini. Join me for Technique Night on May 6 for projects using the smooch spritz! Order your supplies here.
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Very Vanilla, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Stamps: Dreams du Jour
Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz, Dimensionals