Gratitude Framed Art Piece & Card

I was asked by a friend of mine to put together a framed art piece for his mom - here's what I came up with

I started with a 13 x 13 walnut (Early Espresso) frame I found
and matted it with four 4 x 6 openings.

I wanted to have both a masculine feel, yet soft and flowery for Bill's mom.  The Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper (DSP) fit the bill (so to speak)!

Here I used the Forever with You stamp set, which coordinates with the Comfort Cafe DSP, and pretty much just CASE'd the book cover sample in the catalog for the Product Suite.

There's a Holiday Catalog sneak peek in here too - can you spot it?
It's the new 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch!

I used the Frameable Gratitude Designer Template download for My Digital Studio (MDS)
to make this frame.
The embellishment on the 3/8" Taffeta Soft Suede Ribbon is also sneak peek from the upcoming Holiday Catalog called Designer Ribbon Slides.

This is the matching card I made for him to include with his gift.
I incorporated many of the same elements from the frame, like the Naturals Designer Buttons and Comfort Cafe DSP.  The new Layered Labels stamp set and coordinating Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies, Strips Embossing Folder and Summer Starfruit card stock were also used.

And of course I had to make a matching gift bag!
There's also another Holiday Catalog sneak peek here - 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon, which is extra-soft tulle.  It will be available beginning August 1st in three colors - Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, and Early Espresso (which I used to make this darling accent bow).

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Forever with You, Layered Labels
• Ink: Soft Suede, Pool Party
• Paper: Comfort Cafe DSP; Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Pool Party, Summer Starfruit
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Fun Flowers Bigz Die, Stripes Embossing Folder, MDS, Frameable Gratitude Designer Template MDS download, Blossom Punch, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch*, Oval Punch, 1" Punch, 3/4" Punch, 1/2" Punch, Soft Suede 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Early Espresso 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon*, Early Espresso, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Linen Thread, Naturals Designer Buttons, Designer Ribbon Slides*, Clear Medium Envelopes (102619), Sticky Strip, Dimensionals
• Non-SU!: 13 x 13 Frame, Kraft Bag

* Available August 1 when the new Holiday Catalog goes live!

Thanks for stopping by!

Cards & Gift Bag Projects

Here are a few of the projects I've been working on for my booth at NW Creations & Collectibles

Stamps: Perfect Words (retired), Music Notes Standard Wheel (retired)
Card Stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Naturals Ivory, Naturals White, Poppy Parade (retired)
Ink: Poppy Parade (retired), Basic Black
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones, Twill Tape, Black Brads
Punches: Word Window, Jewelry Tag, 5 Petal Flower, 3/4" Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, 2-1/2" Circle

Kraft Gift Bag with Card in Attached Pouch

Stamps: Perfect Punches
Paper: Basic Gray, Soft Suede, Naturals Ivory, Elegant Soiree DSP (retired)
Ink: Early Espresso, Soft Suede
Accessories: Stripes Embossing Folder, Designer Frames Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Sponges, Linen Thread, Silver Brads, Paper Piercer & Mat Pack, Stampin' Dimensionals

Gift Bag with Card in Attached Pouch

Stamps: Stitched Stockings (retired), Petite Pairs
Ink: Basic Black, Craft Whisper White
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Tools: Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Flower Trio Punch (retired), Oval Punch, Stockings Builder Punch (retired), Rhinestone Jewels, retired ribbon

Gift Bag with Card in Attached Pouch

Stamps: Stitched Stockings (retired), Petite Pairs
Ink: Basic Black, Craft Whisper White
Paper: Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Tools: Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Flower Trio Punch (retired), Oval Punch, Stockings Builder Punch (retired), Rhinestone Jewels

Stamps: Betsy's Blossoms, Curly Cute
Ink: Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse
Paper: Comfort Cafe DSP; Midnight Muse, Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede,
Summer Starfruit Card Stock
Accessories: Pearls, Linen Thread, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Boho Blossom Flower Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Stampin' Dimensionals

 These projects now available in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly

Memorable Moments Birthday Card

A fun masculine card for my friend's birthday later this month.  I just *love* the new Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper - you'll be seeing a lot more of it in upcoming projects. 

Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper
Item #126898

Memorable Moments Stamp Set
Wood: 126680
Clear: 126682

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Set: Memorable Moments
• Ink: Midnight Muse, Cajun Craze
• Paper: Comfort Cafe DSP; Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Summer Starfruit Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Framelits Labels Collection, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Naturals Designer Buttons, Linen Thread, Dimensionals

Now available in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly 

For You Cards & Gift Bags

Here are a couple of ' For You' cards and card/gift bags I CASE'd using the *new* Layered Labels stamp set:

How about those bright colors ~ so cheerful!
Floral District Designer Series Paper, Tangerine Tango & Baja Breeze Card Stock

Another version using products from the new 2012-2013 Annual Catalog; Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper, Layered Labels Stamp Set and Framelits Apothecary Accents.

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Set: Layered Labels
• Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Versamark, Soft Suede, Cajun Craze
• Paper: Floral District, Comfort Cafe DSP; Tangerine Tango, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Cajun Craze Card Stock
• Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Large Oval Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Brights Brads, 3/8" Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon, Hemp Twine (retired), Neutrals Designer Buttons, Dimensionals

If you would like to place an order, please click here ~ and thank you for choosing me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  I truly appreciate your business. 

Now available in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly