Punched Pink Posies

Here's a card that didn't make it into my first Blossom Petals punch class.  Actually, I think I shared it on the night of the class, but we didn't actually make it.  Since that time, many people have said that they really liked it.  So, it's getting added to my class this Thursday:

Now I just have to decide which card to take away from the original five.  Decisions, decision, decisions!  Good thing is that I'll still be providing instructions for all 20+ cards at this class.  That way participants will have photos and instructions to make all the cards.

Stamps: Build a Blossom
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz, Pear Pizzazz dsp (hostess level 1)
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories:  Blossom Petals punch, 1/2" circle punch, 1 1/4" Certainly Celery striped ribbon (cut in half), dimensionals, Big Shot, Circles #2 die

The sky is not looking cooperative for Bradley's baseball game tonight.  Maybe it'll be a night that the girls and I will have to miss.

Happy Stamping!

Susan

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A Quick Stamped and Punched Bouquet

Here's a card that I made for my Blossom Petals punch class.  I got the idea from Jackie Topa. 

This card takes very little time to make.  This just might be the card that I'll have everyone make at the birthday party in a few weeks : )  I really like the Short & Sweet stamp set.  I can let the guests choose what sentiment to put on their cards.

Stamps: Build a Blossom, Short & Sweet
Paper: Whisper White, Regal Rose
Ink: Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Soft Suede
Accessories: Blossom Petals punch, Oval punch, Scallop Oval punch, Daffodil Delight taffeta ribbon, dimensionals

Rain, rain, go away!  Please come back another day! Bradley was supposed to have baseball practice yesterday and today.  His first game is scheduled for Thursday.  It's too cold and wet to play ball.

Happy stamping!

Susan

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Punched Butterfly

We were spoiled by the warm weather the last few days.  Now it's cold and rainy.  Some people might not like to read this, but I'd much rather have it snowing than this cold rain.  Also, the kids have to stay inside. And that's not real fun - for all of us.

I copied today's card from Julie Davison.  What I did that (I think!) that is original is cut the antenae with the blossom petals punch instead of drawing them on with a marker like like Julie did.  Here's how I did it:

Stamps: Tiny Tags, Build a Blossom
Paper: Sahara Sand, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Basic Black
Ink: So Saffron, Jet Black Staz-on
Accessories: Big Shot, Manhattan Flower textured impressions embossing folder, Blossom Petals punch, Moonlight Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink, dimensionals

Bradley baked a chocolate cake this morning.  It was from a box, but he did it all by himself - except for spraying the pan.  It's cool enough to frost now.  Bad thing is that it's already past lunch time and I haven't fed the kids and they're hungry for cake.  Instead, I've been photographing and blogging.  Better get back to my "real" job!

Happy Stamping!

Susan

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Punched Coneflowers

Some of my readers may be getting tired of seeing creations using the Blossom Petals punch.  But I truly believe that Stampin' Up! has created a great product here!  Anyone who buys this punch will be getting their money's worth.  And that's why I keep showing how versatile it is : )

Can you see the Bashful Blue clouds? I made them by sponging Bashful Blue onto some scallop circles.



Here's my Daffodil Delight version.

Inspiration for these cards came from Jackie Topa.

Stamps: Build a Blossom

Paper: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede

Ink: Certainly Celery, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Bashful Blue

Accessories: Blossom Petals punch, Daffodil Delight taffeta ribbon



I was so glad that the weather is finally getting nice.  The kids have been outside playing most of the day.  Now they're starting to wander into the house looking for something to eat. We were just going to have leftovers, but Annika has a friend over.  So, we're ordering Chinese.  The weather reminds me of how great it is to eat grilled food.  If I had only thought to get some meat out of the freezer on time.  I usually take pride in my ability to get supper on the table every night.  But today I had to stamp instead.

Today is the first full day that Clarice is wearing Dora underwear.  I told her that I wasn't allowed to buy diapers anymore.  So far she's used her potty three times and not had any accidents.  I guess her not being potty trained is a combination of me being lazy and my way of keeping her my baby.  She's three and needs to be a big girl now.

Happy stamping!

Susan



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Blossom Petals Thinking of You Card

I've had so much fun playing with the new Blossom Petals punch and coordinating stamp set.  I just can't get enough of them.  I designed a card-making class that uses the punch.  Even after finding all the ideas for those cards, I keep coming up with more ideas.  This one is a keeper:

This card is for my friend Barb who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.  While she was in surgery the doctors found an infection.  So they had to put in a temporary knee and let the infection heal.  In several weeks after the infection has cleared Barb will get her new knee.  I'm praying for her complete recovery.

The design for this card came from Dawn Griffith's blog.  I changed up the embossing folder, added the scallop trim border punch, and used a different sentiment.

Stamps: Build a Blossom, Trendy Trees
Paper: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Springtime Vintage designer series paper
Ink: Baja Breeze
Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots textured impressions embossing folder, Scallop Trim Border punch, Blossom petals punch, 1/2" circle punch, dimensionals, 2-way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds

My kids were occupied long enough this afternoon that I made several of these cards.  I changed the sentiment to one from the new stamp set Bring on the Cake that says, "Not just a year older, but a year better." I sent that to two of my customers, Kim and Sally, who are having birthdays this week.  Happy birthday, ladies!

Happy stamping!

Susan

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