Butterflies and Pearls

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Debra

Debra Burgin Butterflies and pearlsThis is a closer look at one of my projects from last week’s Stampin’ Addicts Retiring Stamps Blog Hop.

I’m looking forward to seeing the new 2012-2013 In Colors, but I am still enjoying Wisteria Wonder!  I love having the In Colors for two years because I can try even more combinations when the new colors come out.  I’m not even sure what color I want or need — I’m just excited for a shakeup in my Stampin’ Up! color palette.

I got my Stamp-a-ma-jig out for this card.  I like 2-step stamping, and because I might be a little bit anal (I’ve heard it whispered), the SAMJ keeps everything neat and tidy.  Really, I can’t imagine putting the dotted border around the floral butterfly without it.

Stamps:  Flight of the Butterfly*

Ink/Color:  Elegant Eggplant

Paper:  Wisteria Wonder, Vellum Card Stock, Shimmery White, Elegant Eggplant

Other:  Smooch Spritz (Vanilla Shimmer), Stamp-a-ma-jig, Boho Blossoms Punch, Large Pearl Basic Jewel (from the Occasions Mini), Eyelet Border Punch*, Basic Pearls

*Retiring!

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The Double Triplet

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Debra

Debra Burgin Double TripletThis is a closer look at one of my projects from last week’s Stampin’ Addicts Retiring Stamps Blog Hop.

Black butterflies?  Is that a group from the 70s?  Perhaps I’m betraying my roots with this card.

Actually, I never cared for heavy metal, so this card just offers a lot of sparkle — via my tried-and-true VersaMark + Iridescent Ice technique.  I heat embossed my scraps after stamping (of course!) but before punching.  It’s easier to manage this process when the scraps are bigger.  You don’t want to have a 1″ square flying off the table and landing on your skin, because you know the side that lands on you will be the one with the molten embossing powder.  Ouch.

Stamps:  Flight of the Butterfly*

Ink/Color:  VersaMark

Paper:  Basic Black, Twitterpated DSP (now retired), Riding Hood Red, Whisper White

Other:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Heat Tool and Stampin’ Emboss Powder (Iridescent Ice), 1″ Square Punch, Postage Stamp Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals

*Retiring!

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Tuesday Tip: The beauty of repetition

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Debra

When you’re stuck designing a card, try repeating an element in a different form.  An obvious example was all the dots on yesterday’s cards.  And all the butterflies.  Tomorrow’s card (also from last weekend’s blog hop) is a little more subtle.

Look at the cards you like and want to re-create.  Is there repetition?

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Butterflies and Dots

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Debra

Debra Burgin 1205 Butterflies and DotsThis is a closer look at one of my projects from last week’s Stampin’ Addicts Retiring Stamps Blog Hop.

The technique called Ghosting is beautiful but unpredictable.  It may look like Emboss Resist — but here there is no embossing!

I’m including a free written tutorial on Ghosting for subscribers to my May newsletter.  It leaves cyberspace to your email box tomorrow at 6 a.m. my time.  Will in arrive in your mailbox?  If not, sign up now!

Stamps:  Flight of the Butterfly*, Inspired by Nature*

Ink/Color:  So Saffron, More Mustard, VersaMark

Paper:  So Saffron, Glossy White, Vellum Card Stock, Basic Black

Other:  Brayer, Butterfly Punch*, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, 1/2″ Scallop Ribbon (Basic Black)

*Retiring!

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Welcome to the Retiring Stamps Blog Hop!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Debra

Welcome to Stampin’ Addicts‘ blog hop showing off — one last time — the stamp sets that will be retiring from the Stampin’ Up! catalog on May 31.  I challenged myself by choosing Flight of the Butterfly (page 108) because it’s hardly seen ink since I bought it several years ago.  I channeled my guilt into fun stamping!

I’m smack in the middle of the hop lineup, so you may have arrived here from Rubber Stamping & Card Making with Yapha and enjoyed her ideas (the owl!!!) using Season of Friendship.  (BTW, she designed the adorable blog hop banner you see at the top of this post — click it to see the entire hop lineup.)

(Please click the images to enlarge the pictures below.)

My first project is this Butterflies and Pearls card for our beautiful, very smart granddaughter as she graduates from high school in a few weeks.  We share a love of purple (I drove a purple car when she was little), so I know she’ll understand why I chose this color scheme.  I hope you can see all the shimmer on the card base.

Debra Burgin Butterflies and pearls

Next is a card we’ll be making in my May stamp camps.  I’ve been thinking about Butterflies and Dots since Stampin’ Up! released the Retiring Stamps List.  It uses the Ghosting technique I’ve written about in this blog.  Butterflies on top of butterflies — dots, dots and more dots — this card is so fun IRL!

Debra Burgin 1205 Butterflies and DotsTwo cards with three butterflies each — let’s double the fun and make a Double Triplet card!  This is my take on the May sketch challenge I gave my stampers in my April newsletter.  Does it qualify?  I’ll know when I see theirs in a few weeks!

Debra Burgin Double TripletFinally, I was inspired by Angie Kennedy Juda to make this little Butterfly Box, then put my own spin on the idea with ribbon stamped with StazOn ink (works beautifully!).  The main butterfly was stamped with the Baby Wipe technique.  What might be under all that filler?  A chocolate butterfly (or two or three) sounds perfect to me!

Debra Burgin Butterfly BoxDid you spot all the retiring accessories I used?  Please come back next week to see details on my projects and I’ll clue you in.

Moving on?  On your next stop on the hop you’ll visit Shelley at Miss Mad Stamper.  She’s using Fifth Avenue Floral; I’m pretty much helpless to resist anything floral, but her projects have to amaze just about anyone!

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A simple bunch

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Debra

Debra Burgin 1204 CH Mixed BunchNeed a fast card?  This is it.  Of course, if you don’t have the Mixed Bunch set, you only have a few more days before the Stampin’ Up! Occasions Mini Catalog expires.  Next Monday’s the last day!  The punch is scheduled to leave, too, as well as this fun Designer Series Paper.  I hope (I expect) the punch to be in the new catalog, but why take a chance?

Stamps:  Mixed Bunch*, Word Play

Ink/Color:  Cherry Cobbler, Stampin’ Write Markers (Not Quite Navy, Cherry Cobbler

Paper:  Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

Other:  Blossom Punch*, Designer Button (Cherry Cobbler), Baker’s Twine (Cherry Cobbler/White), Stampin’ Dimensionals

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12 pages of retiring accessories!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Debra

2012 Retiring Accessories list REVISEDWOW.  Click the image above to see the pdf list.

Here are some things I know about the items that are only available while they last:

  • Don’t overlook the discounted prices on the first 2½ pages of products!
  • Stampin’ Up! is changing to a Firm Foam pad with the new catalog
  • Only select Stampin’ Write Markers will be available individually (Stampin’ Write Markers in color collections will continue to be offered)
  • Definitely Decorative products (including Décor Elements) are retiring
  • 12″ x 12″ Textured Card Stock will no longer be offered
  • 12″ x 12″ Smooth Card Stock will only be available in select individual colors and color collections

Are there products here that are on your wish list?  Get them before they are gone!  Items on this list will be available only while they last.  Don’t miss out!  Visit my Stampin’ Up! Online Store HERE– and while you’re at it, be sure to check out the items on the Clearance Rack.

Are you local?  Don’t want to pay $6.95 in shipping for just a few items online?  I’ll be putting in a workshop order Friday, April 27, and will add your items to the list if you are paying with credit card.  I will deliver your order at camp in May, or you are welcome to pick it up from me.

ETA:  Stampin’ Up! revised this list to delete two items that were included in error, the Paper Snips and the Craft Scissors.  Hooray!  The link above has been updated.

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Retiring Stamps Blog Hop straight ahead!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Debra

The next Stampin’ Addicts Blog Hop starts this weekend, featuring products from Stampin’ Up!’s Retiring Stamps List.   So far fifteen demonstrators are participating, each of us showing three or four projects using our chosen set.  I gave myself a challenge and chose Flight of the Butterfly to showcase.

The hop begins Friday, April 27, at noon EST and continues through Sunday, April 29.  As usual, you can start here and hop around, because the hop is a big loop.  In the midst of all the springtime weekend busyness, I hope you’ll have some time to enjoy out projects and leave with lots of inspiration!

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Little cutie

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Debra

Debra Burgin 1204 CH PurseYou don’t have to get really elaborate with these purses to make something really adorable.  (You don’t have to, but you certainly could!)

This purse was for my Colonial House stampers; their projects are short and usually pretty simple.  Add in the cute quotient, and this project was a winner!

Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Twitterpated Designer Series Paper*

Other:  Big Shot, Petite Purse Die**, Signo Gel Pen, Boho Blossoms Punch, Jumbo Pearl*

*Occasions Mini Catalog — only until April 30!
**Sneak Peek only until April 30!

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Looking forward to retirement?

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Debra

Yes and no — probably like most of my fellow Stampin’ Up! demonstrators.  There are some favorite stamp sets that I’d rather not release from my clutches on May 31, but others have had their day in the ink and need to be put out to pasture, if that’s not too confusing of a visual!  I’ll let those go quietly, but Pocket Silhouettes I’ll celebrate with this card in camps next month:

Debra Burgin 1205 Triple SilhouettesStamps:  Pocket Silhouettes

Ink/Color:  VersaMark, Lucky Limeade, Basic Black

Paper:  Lucky Limeade, Vellum Card Stock, Basic Gray

Other:  Heat Tool and Stampin’ Emboss Powder (White), Sponge Dauber, 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (Basic Black), Stampin’ Dimensionals

 

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