Category Archives: Cards

Digital Birthday Card with My Digital Studio

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I am a "traditional" paper-crafter, so I haven't done a lot of digital scrapbooking or card-making.  I have been playing with the digital software by Stampin' Up! called My Digital Studio more and more lately, and I've really enjoyed it.

I've used the MDS software to create the blog header and buttons you find on my site, and I've made a sample scrapbook album for my recent Simply Scrapbooking Series.  However, I had never made a card and then had it printed before… until now!

This card could not have been easier.  I used a card already included in the MDS software, and just made slight changes to it.  For example, the "Happy Birthday" was a different sentiment, and I moved some elements around to accomodate the ribbon I added when I got my card in the mail.

Here are photos of the card (it's 6×6) as it arrived in my mailbox, and the card with buttons and ribbon added – also called a hybrid project.

MDSBirthday1
 MDSBirthday2 
I hope you enjoyed this project.  If you want to learn more about digital desiging or incorporating digital into your traditional crafting, then contact me for more information!  I am working out details for a My Digital Studio class, so watch my calendar!

Happy Crafting!

~Elisa

D is For Dog Scallop Circle Card

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I've been pulling stamp sets off my shelf that I haven't used much lately, and this is what I came up with using the adorable D is For Dog stamp set.  This card features a shaped card made from the Big Shot, a faux bow, and some sponging.

DisForDogScallopCard 
 Supplies
Stamp Set: D is For Dog
Card Stock/Paper: Whisper White (100730), Rich Razzleberry (115316), Pacific Point (111350) & Pacific Point dotted pattern from the Brights Stack (117155)
Ink & Accessories: Pacific Point Classic Ink (111837), Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink (115658), Rich Razzleberry Satin Ribbon (119752- it's about to retire!), SNAIL Adhesive (104332) & Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
Tools: Stamping Sponges (101610), 2-1/2" Circle PUnch (120906), Scallop Circle Die (113468), Scallop Circle #2 Die (113469), Modern Label Punch (119849), Crop-A-Dile (108362) & the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439)

Shaped cards are really fun and different, and you know the recipient will think that it is special.  You can't go wrong with handmade cards!  Let me show you how to make handmade cards and gifts – join my mailing list today to stay up-to-date on all of my current classes and events!

Happy Crafting!

~Elisa

Father’s Day Card for my Dad!

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I just finished making a Father's Day card for my own dad, and I thought it turned out pretty cute.  He doesn't need a lot of frilly stuff on a card, so I kept it pretty simple for him.  I used the single stamp called On the Green (117139) which retires at the end of this month.  This card features heat embossing AND embossing with the Big Shot die-cutting machine (113439).

Fathers Day Card for Dad 2011
 
Supplies
Stamp Sets: On the Green (117139), Calendar Alphabet & Numbers (111610) & Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), Basic Black (121045), Garden Green (102584) & Daffodil Delight (119871)
Ink & Accessories: Basic Black Classic Ink (101179), VersaMark Pad (102283), Black Embossing Powder (109133), Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430) & Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Tools: Heat Tool (100005) & Corner Rounder Punch (119871)

I hope you enjoy this project (and I hope my Dad doesn't read this blog!) If you have any questions about step-by-step instructions or measurements then send me an email or leave a comment.

Contact me to learn how to make special & unique handmade cards for those you love!

Happy Crafting!

~Elisa

Tart & Tangy Thank You Card

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One of my favorite stamp sets, Tart & Tangy (111514) is on the "retiring" list! I'm so sad about this – it's such a cute and versatile stamp set.  So, because it is almost "gone" I am featuring the stamp set for my workshop Make & Takes this month.

Tart&Tangy Workshop Card 
 
Supplies Used
Stamp Sets: Tart & Tangy (111514), Sincere Salutations (115068)
Card Stock & Paper: Whisper White (100730), Basic Black (121045), Garden Green (102584), Real Red dotted pattern Designer Series Paper-Brights Stack (117155)
Tools & Accessories: Real Red Stampin' Write Marker (100052), Garden Green Stampin' Write Marker (100080), VersaMark Pad (102283), Black Embossing Powder (109133), Heat Tool (100005), Scallop Square Punch (119884), Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

This adorable card features heat embossing for the sentiment, coloring stamps with markers (the fruit) and of course it features the retiring stamp set, Tart & Tangy!  Be sure to order this stamp set, or any other retiring item, before July 1st!

I would love to show you & your friends how to make a card similar to this. Contact me to book your own in-home workshop today!

Happy Stamping!

~Elisa