Jill's, Ink.

Apothecary Art Wedding Card

Today's wedding card was one of my free Stamp Club projects this month.  I used the Apothecary Art Stamp Set and wording from the Loving Thoughts set.  The decorative edge was created with the Adorning Accents Embossing Folder & Edgelits...so elegant!  River Rock is probably one of my all-time favorite colors and it contrasts beautifully on the Very Vanilla card base.  You can't really see it in the photo, but we spritzed the finished card with Champagne Shimmer Mist to add a gorgeous shimmer.   For printer-friendly instructions... 

Download Apothecary Art Wedding Card Instructions

My Stamp Club last six months and we're just wrapping one up.  A new Club will be starting March 27th and I have 4 openings available.  Stamp Club members get to stamp two free projects each month and have a turn to receive hostess benefits!  If you live in the Overland Park, KS area and would like to get together once a month to stamp with others who share your interest, contact me.  To read more about Stamp Club, click here. 

Order products used to make this card online at my Stampin' Up! website.  Then choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product if your order total is a minimum of $50 (before tax & shipping). 

• Loving Thoughts  #125843 (wood)   #125845 (clear)  Occasions Mini
  
• Apothecary Art  #125525 (wood)   #125527 (clear)  Occasions Mini
• Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad  #101406
• River Rock Classic Stampin' Pad  #109010
• River Rock Card Stock  #108640
• Very Vanilla Card Stock  #101650
• Neutrals Patterns Designer Paper Stack  #117157
• Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine  #113439
• Framelits Labels Collection Dies  #125598 Occasions Mini
  
• Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies  #125595 Occasions Mini
  
• Adorning Accents Embossing Folders  #125601 Occasions Mini
  
• Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding  #120999
• Paper Snips  #103579
• Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint  #116806
  
• SNAIL Adhesive  #104332
• Stampin' Dimensionals  #104430
• Glue Dots  #103683
• Rubbing Alcohol  (Non-Stampin' Up!)

Fresh Vintage Clean & Simple

Clean and simple is the best way to describe today's thank you card stamped with the Fresh Vintage set.  The style of the sentiment, which is from the Apothecary Art Stamp Set, compliments the simple elegance of this black and white color combination.  I wanted true black ink, so I used Jet Black StazOn.

The Fresh Vintage Stamp Set is a Free Sale-A-Bration set when you spend $50!  To order online, click on my signature at the end of this post and then the "shop now" button.  Promotion ends March 31st.

• Fresh Vintage Stamp Set  #125115 (wood)  #125117 (clear)
• Apothecary Art Stamp Set  #125525 (wood)  #125527 (clear)
• Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad  #101406
• Whisper White Card Stock  #100730
• Basic Black Card Stock  #121045
• SNAIL Adhesive  #104332
• Dimensionals  #104430

Apothecary Art Birthday

Today's birthday card features the Apothecary Art Stamp Set, Twitterpated Designer Series Papers, Blushing Bride Pleated Satin Ribbon, and Adorning Accents Edgelits and Embossing Folders, all products from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

I'm getting ready for local Stamp Club today so I'm keeping this post short and sweet, but please let me know if you have any questions.

• Apothecary Art  #125525 (wood)  #125527 (clear)
  
• Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad  #119784
• Regal Rose Stampin' Write Marker  #105108
• Pink Pirouette Stampin' Write Marker  #120969
• Pear Pizzazz Card Stock  #119795
• Whisper White Card Stock  #100730
• Twitterpated Designer Series Paper  #125406
• Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine  #113439
• Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies  #125595
• Adorning Accents Embossing Folders  #125601
• Framelits Labels Collection Dies  #125598
• Blender Pens  #102845
• Basic Pearls  #119247
• Blushing Bride Pleated Satin Ribbon  #125570
• Dimensionals  #104430
• SNAIL Adhesive  # 104332

Punch Art Chick Treat Bag

This is my version of a Punch Art Chick.  Lots of punches were used to make this, you'll find them in my supply list.  The colors are Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral, I used the Everyday Enchantment Organdy Ribbon for her little bow.  The 1"x 8" Cellophane Bag is filled with Starburst jellybeans and then I attached the chick to the top of the bag with a dimensional. 

I couldn't decide whether I liked the small white circles on her eyes or not, here's what she looks like without them...

I'd love to have your opinions, please leave a comment. Thanks : )

Update:  The video is ready.  Thanks for all your comments, I love hearing from you, and really appreciate your opinions and ideas!  It was suggested that try using the white gel pen to finish the eyes...and I do like it better : ) 

A Helpful Tip:  I haven't used my gel pen in a long time and it appeared to be dried up. Just unscrew the tip of the gel pen and remove the inside tube.  Blow into the end of the tube a few times and it will get the ink flowing...it really works!!! 

 

• Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad  #122939
• Calypso Coral Card Stock  #122925
• Daffodil Delight Card Stock  #119683
• Basic Black Card Stock  #121045
• Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack  #127279 Sale-a-Bration!
  
• 1" x 8" Cellophane Bags  #124134
• Scallop Circle Punch  #119854
• Small Heart Punch  #117193
• Boho Blossom Punch  #119858
• Owl Builder Punch  #118074
• Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309
• 1" Square Punch  #124094
• White Gel Pen  #105021
  
• Sponge Daubers  #102892
  
• Dimensionals  #104430
• Glue Dots  #103683
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue  #110755
• Paper Snips  #103579
  

Apothecary Art Gift Bag

I used the Framelits Labels Collection Die and Apothecary Art Stamp Set to decorate this birthday gift bag.  I stamped the image onto Very Vanilla card stock with Chocolate Chip Craft Ink and embossed it with Clear Embossing Powder, then I used a blender pen to color in the flowers with Pear Pizzazz, Pink Pirouette and Blushing Bride ink.  I added some Basic Pearls to the flowers.  I cut out the stamped label with paper snips and then layered it onto the die-cut Pink Pirouette label.  The sentiment was embossed onto Pink Pirouette card stock and attached to the label with SNAIL Adhesive...then I trimmed the rounded edges even with the label. 

I'm not sure where I found these bags, the price tag on the bottom says 3/$1.00, so I must have picked up a bunch of them at some point.  They came with string handles that I pulled out and then threaded the 5/8" Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon through the holes to tie the bow and hold it closed. I like being able to add a decorative element to something so simple and dress it up to use for a gift : )

• Apothecary Art  #125525 (wood)  #125527 (clear)
  
• Very Vanilla Card Stock  #101650
• Pink Pirouette Card Stock  #111351
• Neutrals Craft Stampin' Spots  #119719
• Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker  #119801
• Pink Pirouette Stampin' Write Marker  #120969
• Blushing Bride Stampin' Write Marker  #119801
• Blender Pen  #102845
• Crystal Clear Embossing Powder  #109130
• Heat Tool  #100005
• Framelits Labels Collection Dies  #125598
• Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine  #113439
• Basic Pearls  #119247
• Dimensionals  #104430
• SNAIL Adhesive  #104332
• 5/8" Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon  #117289
• Paper Snips  #103579
• Paper Gift Bag  (non-Stampin' Up!)

Fresh Vintage Gift Card

My Big Shot got a workout today : )  For this Gift Card, I used the Adorning Accents Edgelits and Embossing Folders, and the Labels Framelit Die.  Hopefully, you can see the dry embossing just above the decorative edge.  It's really pretty!  I also used a couple of the Sale-a-Bration products...Fresh Vintage Stamp Set and Everyday Enchantment Ribbon.  The ink was added directly onto the stamp with Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade markers before stamping the image...these colors are so fresh and Springy!  The card stock is Pear Pizzazz and the designer paper is from the Twitterpated Designer Series Papers. 

Remember...your purchase of $50 earns you a free Sale-a-Bration product!  Orders can be placed online anytime 24 hours a day at my Stampin' Up! website.

• Fresh Vintage  #125115 (wood)  #125117 (clear)  Sale-a-Bration!
  
• Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Marker  #123002 (Pkg. of 5 In Colors)
  
• Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Marker  #123002 (Pkg. of 5 In Colors)
  
• Pear Pizzazz Card Stock  #119795
• Whisper White Card Stock  #100730
• Twitterpated Designer Series Papers  #125406
  
• Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine  #113439
• Adorning Accents Embossing Folders  #125601
• Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies  #125595
• Labels Collection Framelits Dies  #125598
• Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack  #127279 Sale-a-Bration!
  
• Basic Pearls  #119247
• Dimensionals  #104430
• SNAIL Adhesive  #104332
• Glue Dots  #103683

Happy Friday!

Twitterpated Butterfly

Click on image to view closer.

This is so cheerful!  I punched the pretty butterfly from the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper and added a few tiny pearls to the center before attaching to the card with a glue dot.  Then I pinched the wings together to get a little more of a 3D look.  The wording is from the Flight of the Butterfly Stamp Set. I framed the white layer with Cherry Cobbler card stock, which looks more red in real life...it's coming across darker in this picture.  The finished card measures 4 1/4" x 4 1/4".

I made this for a birthday, but I'm thinking it would be a nice card to get on any day : )

• Flight of the Butterfly  #111564
• Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad  #119669
• Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker  #119681
• Whisper White Card Stock  #100730
• Cherry Cobbler Card Stock  #119685
• Baja Breeze Card Stock  #111352
• Twitterpated Designer Series Paper  #125406 Occasions Mini Catalog
  
• Butterfly Punch  #119848
• Basic Pearls  #119247
• Dimensionals  #104430
• SNAIL Adhesive  #104332
• Glue Dots  #103683
  

Lots of Love Valentine

Happy Valentine's Day!!  This is the card I made to give my husband...he really liked the glimmery heart : )  I personally was more impressed with the Lots of Love Letterpress background.  The Letterpress Plates emboss and ink at the same time!  For this card, I inked the plate with VersaMark and then embossed the card stock.  It creates a beautiful, subtle background.

This card was inspired by Patricia, a fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  As demonstrators, we have access to each other's ideas on Stampin' Connection, it's a forum where demonstrators can share their ideas.  It's just one of the many resources I have access to.  If you'd like to enjoy all the benefits of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, now is a great time to join! 

It's easy, all you have to do is purchase a Starter Kit filled with lots of awesome Stampin' Up! products.  And, during Sale-a-Bration, the Starter Kit is on sale for just $125!  In addition, you will get to choose a free designer paper pack or digital download every month for the rest of the year!!!  To learn more about this great opportunity, click on the "join my team" tab at the top of this page or contact me and and I can tell you more about it. 

Have a great day!

• P.S. I Love You  #125460 (wood-mount)  #125462 (clear-mount)
  
• Soft Suede Ink Pad  #115657
• VersaMark Pad  #102283
• Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker  #119680
• Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker  #119681
• Crumb Cake Card Stock  #120953
• Very Vanilla Card Stock  #101650
• Cherry Cobbler Card Stock  #119685
• Red Glimmer Paper  #121790
  
• Lots of Love Letterpress Plate  #120983
• Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die  #117332
• Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine  #113439
• Full Heart Punch  #119883
• 1" Square Punch  #124094
• Stamping Sponges  #101610
• Dimensionals  #104430
• SNAIL Adhesive  #104332
• Glue Dots  #103683
  

Kraft Gift Box for Valentine's Day

Need a last-minute gift box?  This is so easy...I covered one of our Kraft Gift Boxes with Melon Mambo card stock embossed with the Perfect Polka Dots folder.  I decorated it to match my Outlined Occasions Valentine card from a couple weeks ago.  The Kraft Gift Boxes are great to keep on hand because they're inexpensive and a nice size (3 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"), perfect for filling with homemade cookies, a cupcake, candy or small gift...and they can be decorated for any occasion!

• Outlined Occasions  #126014 (wood)  #126016 (clear) Sale-A-Bration!
  
• I {Heart} Hearts  #117010 (wood)  #118571 (clear)
  
• Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad  #115656
• Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin' Pad  #122935
• Whisper White Card Stock  #100730
• Melon Mambo Card Stock  #155320
• Regal Rose Card Stock  #105130
  
• Kraft Gift Boxes  #124106
  
• Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder  #117335
  
• Scallop Squares Duo Die  #120903
• Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine  #113439
  
• Paper Snips  #103579
• Small Heart Punch  #117193
• Glue Dots  #103683
• Dimensionals  #104430
• SNAIL Adhesive  #104332

Valentine Matchbox Video is Ready!

To watch the video, just scroll down to yesterday's post.  I've also added a link to download the written instructions.  Have Fun : )