Scoop of Orange Sherbet

This is a sample made with a new set coming out in the Summer Mini Catalog called Sweet Scoops. I received it Friday and could hardly wait to begin playing around with it.

Creative Tips:

1. The orange sherbet scoop was stamped with Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink and covered with Crystal Effects. A Stampin’ Dimensional added just the right punch to make you wanna bite right in.

2. The Welcome Neighbor Paper stack from the Sale-A-Bration brochure and the 3/4″ Circle Punch created a festive birthday background to compliment the scoop.

3. The addition of the border completed the circle theme. It was done using the Scallop Edge Punch and the Crop-A-Dile. Just nest the smaller circle in each scallop and punch.

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: Sweet Scoops, Vintage Labels (119122)

Paper: Bermuda Bay (115317), Soft Suede (115318), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Kraft (102125), Welcome Neighbor DP (118401), Thoroughly Modern DP (115673)

Ink: Soft Suede (115657), Pumpkin Pie (105216)

Accessories: Bermuda Bay Polka-Dot Ribbon (115610), 3/4″ Circle (107217) and Scallop Edge (112091) Punches, Crystal Effects (101055), Crop-A-Dile (108362), Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Hodgepodge Hardware (111325), Paper Snips (103579), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Piecing Case

This card is a case of an earlier card created for Valentine’s Day. It completes a three card set I plan to use for a hostess gift.

Creative Tips:

1. The double strand bow was made using the Bermuda Bay Polka-Dot Ribbon. To create the bow, just wrap the ribbon around a scrap of card stock and tie as usual. Slip the ribbon off the card stock and snip the loop in half. Cut each end at an angle a little longer than your first. 

2. The Metal Edge Tags are a fun accessory. A coordinating background is a snap with the  1 3/4″ Circle punch. It is a perfect fit.

3. The cake jumps right out at you with the help of Stampin’ Dimensionals. It’s an easy way to add depth to any project.

4. A coordinating set of cards is a cinch with the help of the Sale-A-Bration set Happy Moments. It can be yours free with a $50.00 order before March 31.

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: Happy Moments (119125)

Paper: Bermuda Bay (115317), Melon Mambo (115320), So Saffron (105118), Welcome Neighbor DP (118401)

Ink: Basic Black (101179), Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, & Melon Mambo Stampin’ Write Markers (116329)

Accessories: Bermuda Bay Polka-Dot Ribbon (115610), 3/4″ Circle (107217) and 1 3/4″ Circle (112004) Punches, Paper Snips (103579), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Paper Piecing

More samples for the class. Maybe I’ll make a three card set for a hostess gift.

Creative Tips:

1. I replaced the stamped bow for a bow made with Crushed Curry Polka-Dot Ribbon. The ribbon has two sides, one is plain and the other is polka-dot. You choose what works best for your project. There were several patterns used in the designer paper so I opted for the plain.

2. The Welcome Neighbor Designer Pad offers great color combos. I chose this one from the tiny hearts within the paper. This pattern alone has a multitude of combinations.

3. Layer your punches to create a WOW sentiment. Finish it off with a Playground Button accessory. The button was threaded with a small strip of Bermuda Bay card stock.

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: Happy Moments (119125)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Bermuda Bay (115317), Melon Mambo (115320), Welcome Neighbor DP (118401)

Ink: Basic Black (101179), Crushed Curry & Melon Mambo Stampin’ Write Markers (116329)

Accessories: Crushed Curry Polka-Dot Ribbon (115611), 3/4″ Circle (107217), 1 3/8″ Circle (104401), 1 1/4″ Circle (104403), Modern Label 116630), and Word Window (105090) Punches, Paper Snips (103579), Playground Buttons (116313), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Flowers for a Friend

Having fun working on cards for a class later this month.

Creative Tips:

1. The flowers were colored using a technique called paper piecing. We are going to learn to do this later this month. Want to join us?

2. When cutting small objects with your Paper Snips try turning your paper instead of your scissors. Following the line will be a snap.

3. Create a larger scallop using your 3/4″ Circle Punch cut in half.

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: Happy Moments (119125), Picture This (118538)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Pretty in Pink (100459), Melon Mambo (115320), So Saffron (105118), Welcome Neighbor DP (118401)

Ink: Basic Black (101179), Certainly Celery Stampin’ Write Marker (105106)

Accessories: Melon Mambo Polka-Dot Ribbon (115611), 3/4″ Circle punch (107217), Paper Snips (103579), Dimensionals (104430)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

On A Pedestal

Playing with the MOJO124 sketch today. Have you considered playing along? This week is a contest week. Hope you win!

Creative Tips:

1. Doesn’t that cherry look good enough to eat? Compliments of a little Crystal Effects.

2. The Satin Ribbon now comes in 9 yummy colors. Check out the Occasions Mini and get yours before they are gone.

3. The Bride Specialty Designer Paper added just the right bling to the bottom of this card. Details, details, details, they just make a card.

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: On A Pedestal (113814)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Bashful Blue (105120), So Saffron (105118), Almost Amethyst (102158), Specialty Paper Bride (115669)

Ink: Almost Amethyst (101723), So Saffron (105213), Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker (100052), Chocolate Chip Stampin Write Marker (100071), VersaMark (102283)

Accessories: Whisper White Satin Ribbon (114616), Scallop Edge punch (112091), Dazzling Diamonds (102023), Crystal Effects (101055), White Embossing Powder (109132), Button Latte (114333), Paper Snips (103579), Dimensionals (104430)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Happy Birthday Crystal

Today is my oldest daughter’s birthday. Looking forward to celebrating later!

Creative Tips:

1. A little Crystal Effects to the cherries yielded a three dimensional appeal.

2. Glitter on the frosting added some bling. Dazzling Diamonds is a girl’s best friend.

3. The final touch was the texture on the Kraft card stock using the Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plate. The paper was misted before running through the Big Shot to grant a stronger impression.

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: On A Pedestal (113814)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Pretty in Pink (100459), Melon Mambo Textured (115719), Kraft (102125)

Ink: Chocolate Chip Stampin Write Marker (100071), Melon Mambo Stampin Write Marker (116329)

Accessories: Melon Mambo Polka-Dot Ribbon (115611), 1 3/8″ Circle punch (104401), Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates (114512), Dazzling Diamonds (102023), Crystal Effects (101055), Paper Snips (103579), Dimensionals (104430)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Curtain Call Act 15

This is my first try at the Curtain Call Color Challenge. For Act 15 the colors are Lavender Lace, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White and Garden Green.

Creative Tips:

1. The focal image was created using the Sale-A-Bration set, Happy Moments. It could be yours free with a $50.00 order before March 31.

2. The Striped Pumpkin Pie Ribbon is awesome. It’s soft texture allows you to create great accents and ties the yummiest bows.

3. The Sweet Pea Designer Paper Stack compliments the color palette nicely.

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: Happy Moments (119125)

Paper: Whisper White (100730), Garden Green (102584), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Lavender Lace (101614), Watercolor Paper (105019), Sweet Pea Designer Paper Stack (117161)

Ink: Garden Green (102272), Pumpkin Pie (105216), Lavender Lace (101305), Black StazOn (101406)

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Striped ribbon (115616), Curly Label punch (112208), Aqua Painter (103954)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Sweet Sunday Sketch #54

Playing along this afternoon with the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge. Hope you’ll give it a try!

Creative Tips:

1. The images found in the Love Bandit Stamp Set are irresistibly cute. They have stolen my heart.

2. Used Soft Suede card stock and the stamp set I {Heart} Hearts to create my own designer paper.

3. The Write Stuff Specialty Paper contains die cut images that layer together nicely.

4. When watercoloring isn’t your thing, paper piecing is the next best way to color an image.

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: Love Bandit (118577), I {Heart} Hearts (118571)

Paper: Kraft (102125), Soft Suede (115318), The Write Stuff Specialty Paper (115674)

Ink: Soft Suede (115657), Ruby Red Stampin’ Write Marker (100075)

Accessories: Old Olive Striped ribbon (115618), Spiral punch (108341), Paper Snips (103579), Cutter Kit (106958)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

The Write Stuff

Creative Tips:

1. The die cut images of the Write Stuff Specialty Designer Paper are textured cover-weight card stock. They are perfect for putting together cards or scrapbook pages.

2. The Crushed Curry accent on each card adds just the right splash of color and the Old Olive Satin Ribbon ties the set together.

3. The Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die and the Full Heart Punch work together so nicely.

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: Well Scripted (118601), Whimsical Words (119119)

Paper: Kraft (102125), Soft Suede (115318), Crushed Curry (115319), Ruby Red (102030), The Write Stuff Specialty (115674)

Ink: Soft Suede (115657)

Accessories: Old Olive Satin ribbon (117292), Small Heart (117193), Full Heart (113693), and Heart to Heart (113694) punches, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die(117332), Earth Elements Brads (106955), 1/2″ Library Clips (112581), Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826)

Happy stamping,

Dacia Smith

Card using MOJO123

This is my first try with the new Sweet Pea Stitched Felt. What do you think? I learned to make the flowers today following this helpful tutorial.

Creative Tips:

1. The flower was made using the lovely Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon. I’m lovin’ this stuff.

2. The Sweet Pea Stitched Felt circles and leaves coordinate beautifully with the Designer Series Paper Stacks from the Occasions Mini catalog and the sale-a-bration brochure. What a way to bring in spring!

3. The Whimsical Words stamp set is my favorite offering in the sale-a-bration brochure! The meaningful greetings can be used for any event. Even better, it is free with a $50.00 purchase.

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: Whimsical Words (119119)

Paper: Confetti White (102028), Pretty in Pink (100459), Old Olive (100702), Welcome Neighbor DP (118401)

Ink: Melon Mambo (115656)

Accessories: Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon (117289), Sweet Pea Stitched Felt (117266),  Mini Glue Dots (103683), Circle Scissors Plus (112530), Scallop Circle Die (113468)

Looking forward to working with you. Hope you have a blessed week!

Dacia Smith