Papaya Collage Bookmarks

We made bookmarks at the Relay For Life fundraiser back in April. I put out some samples, which are shown below, and then the stampers could either copy mine or create their own design. I waited to post these because I was trying to get pictures of some of the other designs (which would have been super easy if I'd thought to take pictures at the class). Since I've been unable to get them, I decided to just show you my bookmarks.

The main stamp set I used is Papaya Collage (retired - sold out). I used Designer Typeset (no longer available) for the letter on the middle bookmark. And the butterflies are from Papillon Potpourri.

Hope I've inspired you to use your Scallop Tag Topper Punch to make some bookmarks of your own. Happy Stampin'!

Scallop Tag Topper Punch Fancy Fold Card

I thought this style of fancy fold card was so cool the moment I saw it. I showed the stampers at my April Club how to make one. The top card is the one we made in class.

 Supplies:

Stamps: Oh Hello (retiring)

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla, Pool Party Core'dinations (retiring)

Ink: Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Afternoon Picnic (retiring, on 4/22 Weekly Deals list)

Big Shot: Honeycomb Embossing Folder

Punch: Scallop Tag Topper Punch

Ribbon: Very Vanilla Seam Binding

 I designed and made this card during Sale-a-Bration.

 Here's what this style looks like standing up.

Supplies:

Stamps: Papaya Collage (retiring)

Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Pool Party, Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White

Ink: Sahara Sand, Pool Party, Crisp Cantaloupe, Wild Wasabi

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Sweet Sorbet (SAB, no longer available)

Big Shot: Arrows Embossing Folder

Punch: Scallop Tag Topper Punch

Ribbon: Pool Party Baker's Twine (SAB, no longer available)

TSSC 306 - Papaya Collage

I bought Papaya Collage because I really like the frame image in it.  The rest of the elements are cool, but most have never seen ink.  Somehow, they seemed just right for the Designer Series Paper (DSP) that I picked for this week's TSSC design team sample.

I was leery about just mixing these elements as a "collage," but I figured I'd give it a try. Those of you who know me or read my blog regularly probably have figured out that I'm not overly comfortable with random. In fact, it took me a long time to even stamp off the edge of the cardstock! I laugh about it now, but that really was a big step for me. So these types of designs are a stretch.

I don't think it's too bad for my first attempt. For some reason, it's a lot cuter in person.  Possibly because with the Four Frames image on the front popped up (love Stampin' Dimensionals!), you can see the Bermuda Bay flowers better.  They kind of get lost in 2-D.

Supplies:

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Ink: Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Basic Gray, Smoky Slate

DSP: Eastern Elegance

Stamps: Papaya Collage, Four Frames, Teeny Tiny Wishes, French Foliage (for the splotches - would have used the ones from the My Paper Pumpkin Welcome Kit, but a friend was borrowing that set)

Punch: Decorative Label Punch

Here's this week's TSSC sketch:

You can see the rest of the design team samples and link your entry at the the Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge site.  Hope you'll play along!

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Happy 50th Anniversary!

Today is my in-laws 50th wedding anniversary.  What an amazing accomplishment!  Congratulations to them both.  I hope they have a wonderful day!  Here is the card I made for them:

Because the 50th is the golden anniversary, the background is Brushed Gold cardstock that has been embossed with the Big Shot and the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder.  The numbers were stamped with the retired set, Varsity Numbers, and then heat embossed in gold.

I read that the flower for a 50th anniversary is the violet.  I looked at pictures of violets online (a botanist I am not - I needed help) and this flower was the closest stamp I had (5 heart shaped petals).  I stamped the flowers with Elegant Eggplant ink on Very Vanilla cardstock and punched them out with the Pansy Punch.

Because it was getting darker, I used my flash to take the picture.  I'm kind of glad I had to because it really shows how the gold numbers shine and how the the flowers sparkle (though I think the sparkle is much prettier in real life).  I spritzed the flowers with my homemade spray of frost white shimmer paint and rubbing alcohol mixed in a Stampin' Spritzer.  I added some basic pearls to the flower centers.  The frame stamp is from Papaya Collage.

When I assembled the card, I made sure to use lots of Stampin' Dimensionals to give the card depth and add visual interest.  I also raised the flower petals a bit by pushing down in the center.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  Many blessings, Sue