Wallet Gift Card/Photo Holder

Here's a project we made in the last stamp club. It's perfect for Father's Day or any other masculine occasion. Or, change it up a bit with some feminine colors and maybe some Designer Series Paper (DSP) on the inside to give to a woman or a girl.


I've shown it standing up and laying flat.

 You can fill this wallet with gift cards, photos, or special messages. I've shown it empty, with some cards, and with the top open to show where you can add cash or a note. A message can be stamped or written on the blank card, which is just card stock with rounded corners.

I got the ideas and the instructions for this project from here and here.

If you make one, please add a link, so I can see your version.

TSSC 301 - One in a Million

Here is this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge sample:

Stamps:  One in a Million

Cardstock:  Pool Party, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper (DSP):  Sweet Sorbet (Sale-a-Bration item)

Ink:  Baked Brown Sugar

Ribbon:  Baked Brown Sugar 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim

Big Shot:  Houndstooth Embossing Folder

 

One in a Million is a cool set, because the stamps are in pairs.  So, the front of the card says, "You mean SO much to SO many people."  The stamp that goes with it says, "{One of them is me.}"

 

I put the other stamp on the inside of the card.  When I get ready to send it, I'll add a sentiment that matches the occasion.

Here is this week's TSSC sketch:

Head on over to the TSSC website to see the rest of the design team samples.  Then use the sketch to inspire your creation and link it at the bottom of the TSSC post.

 

Don't forget - TODAY IS THE LAST DAY for the My Paper Pumpkin Promotion.  Sign up here and remember to choose me, Sue Root, Raleigh, NC as your demonstrator.  You'll get a free thank you gift from me, plus be able to come to the Paper Pumpkin Party where we'll assemble our kits and make a bonus card.

Bright Blossoms Embedded Embossing

No Internet for most of the weekend :(  Glad to be back online.

Embedded embossing is a very cool technique.  Basically you attach card stock (whether a strip like on this card or shapes cut with punches or the Big Shot) onto another piece of card stock and then run it through your Big Shot with an embossing folder.  The separate card stock pieces become embedded and you'd never know they started out apart.  A definite wow!

The stamps on this card came from Bright Blossoms and Teeny Tiny Wishes.  The embossing folder is Houndstooth.

Autumn Accents Cards

I have two different cards to show you today that use the new Bigz die, Autumn Accents.  This die is fun to use on its own with colored card stock, but it's also great to use with the coordinating Stampin' Up stamp set, Wonderfall.  The background on both cards was done by embossing the new Early Espresso Core'dinations Card Stock with the Woodgrain Embossing Folder.  Then I used the new Stampin' Sanding Block to reveal the lighter color below the surface.  The Core'dinations Dust Bunny worked like a charm to pick up all the card stock "fluff" (that's a technical term there, lol) that was left after sanding.  This is the first time I used the Core'dinations and I've got to tell you, I'm going to be using it a lot!  I can't wait to get the other colors!

On the first card, I used the Big Shot and the Autumn Accents die to cut assorted leaf shapes out of different colored card stock.  Then I embossed them with the following embossing folders (clockwise from the top left):  Chevron, Houndstooth, Fancy Fan.

On both cards I used the new Natural 7/8" cotton ribbon -- another first.  I love that you can stamp right on it!  It was hard to see in the picture of the card, so I've included a close up so you can see how nice the stamped image is.  I used the set Friendly Phrases.  On this card I frayed the edges of the ribbon.  On the other card I wrapped it around the Woodgrain layer.

 

 To get the stamped images on the leaves, I cut them out first (again with the Autumn Accents die) and then used the Wonderfall stamp set.  It's kind of hard to see, except on the green leaf, but I tried to make the colors a little variegated.  I did some rock and roll technique and some thumping.  I actually removed a little color from the green leaf with the blender pen before thumping with other colors.  The acorn I colored directly on the rubber with Stampin' Write markers (Soft Suede and Crumb Cake).

All of the products used to make both cards are available in my Online Store.

Please feel free to contact me or leave a comment if you have any questions or if you'd like to let me know you enjoyed today's post.  Comments and purchases are always appreciated!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.

In Wilderness Eagle Card with Sponging

This is the third card that we will be making in the sponging class on Wed., Feb. 8 and again on Sat., Feb. 11.  There's still time to register.  See details on my Classes/Events page.

Stamps: In Wilderness, Happiest Birthday Wishes

Big Shot:  Houndstooth Embossing Folder