Winnie's Whims & My Crafts: January 2014

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

A Simple Sympathy Card

I love "Toile Blossoms" by Stampin' Up, and I haven't used the stamps set in several years. I got it out to make some CAS sympathy cards. I used Momento Tuxedo Black ink and Snow Storm Smooth CS for the base of the card. I really like the way this card came out.

Stamps: Toile Blossoms
Paper: Snow Storm Smooth, Speedy Cat Black Linen
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black
Misc: ribbon, ribbon flower, oval punch, scallop oval punch, charm

Thanks for taking a look at my card today! I appreciate you stopping by.

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Violet Poppy

This card was made on Sunday for the Featured Stamper challenge over on SCS. I love the simple and clean lines of this CAS card. I think I'm going to make more of them for my February birthday cards.

Stamps: Bloomin' Beautiful
Paper: Snow Storm Smooth, Speedy Cat Black Linen, violet from stash
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Concord Crush
Misc: Spectrum Noir Pens, pearls

I hope those of you in the South don't get hit too terribly bad by the snowstorm coming your way! Stay warm and safe regardless of where you are!

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Emboss Resist card and video tutorial

I made this card using the emboss resist technique. The stamp set is "Be Virtuous" by MFP, aHC. I really like how it turned out, and I may make additional cards like this, only adding a happy birthday greeting on the front. I made a video tutorial on how to do the technique. It's below the card details.

Stamps: Be Virtuous
Paper: Snow Storm Smooth, Speedy Cat Black Linen by MFP, Strawberry Slush
Ink: VersaMark, Momento Tuxedo Black, Strawberry Slush, Pool Party, Lucky Limeaid
Misc: clear embossing powder, ribbon, MS butterfly punch, Spectrum Noir Pens

Here's the video

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed my card & video.

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

New Get Well Cards

I was out of get well cards for work, so I made 2 of these this afternoon during the snow storm that we're having here in Northern Virginia. I used my new stamp set "So Very Grateful" by Stampin' Up! I colored the image with my Spectrum Noir Pens, and used the stamp set "Warmest Regards" for the sentiment. I used my butterfly embosslits folder to cute out the little butterfly that I popped up
above the flowers. Hopefully I won't have to use these anytime soon, but it's always good to have them on hand just in case!

Stamps: So Very Grateful, Warmest Regards
Paper: Snow Storm Smooth, Pink Passion, Yo Yo Yellow
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black
Misc: butterfly embosslit, Spectrum Noir Pens, Sizzix EF

I hope everyone stays safe and warm!

Happy Stamping!
Patty

Monday, January 20, 2014

First Christmas cards for 2014

I joined the Christmas Card Challenge over on Speedy TV so that I could get a jump on my Christmas cards again this year. There will be a big prize at the end of the year for one lucky winner who completes their goal for 2014. For my January cards I used the stamp set "Poinsettia Blooms" by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co I used non-traditional colors for my cards. I love pink poinsettias and so that's where I got my inspiration. I colored the images with my Copic markers. I used the same layout as my card from yesterday.

Stamps: Poinsettia Blooms
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Snow Storm Smooth, Speedy Cat Black Linen, grey, DP
Misc: Copics, ribbon, pearls, nesties

I hope you'll join us for the Christmas Card Challenge!

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Daffodils for Spring and a video

I made this card for today's Featured Stamper challenge over on SCS. I used the stamp set "Daffodil Greetings" by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. This is one of my favorite stamp sets!

Stamps: Daffodil Greetings
Paper: Snow Storm Smooth, Barely Banana, Heidi Grace DP
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black
Misc: Spectrum Noir Pens, pearls, ribbon, nesties

Here's a video that shows how I made the card along with Sue W.'s wonderful paper doll folder and cloth bag.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope everyone has a wonderful long MLK weekend!

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Speedy Fox & Friends Blog Challenge~~Center Step Card

Center step cards are my favorite style of card to make, so I was so excited to see it as our challenge for this week!! I used the stamp set "Works of Art" by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. I really wanted to make a blue card for some reason, so my blossoms are blue, although I doubt you would find them in nature.

Stamps: Works of Art
Paper: Snow Storm Smooth, Speedy Cat Black Linen, Island Indigo
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Island Indigo
Misc: Spectrum Noir Pens, enamel dots, washi tape

I hope you'll join us for this great challenge this week!

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

Friday, January 17, 2014

Easy Feminine Birthday Card

I made this CAS birthday card to use with for my female clients. I love how it turned out! It was so quick and easy to make. I used the stamp set "Presents" by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co and colored the present with my Spectrum Noir Pens. I punched the present out using a 1 3/4" circle punch, and punched the Concord Crush CS with a 2 3/8" scallop punch. I popped it up on a pop dot. I stamped the "happy birthday" in Concord Crush ink, then ran the Snow Storm Smooth CS through the big shot using the happy birthday embossing folder.

Stamps: Presents
Paper: Snow Storm Smooth, Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Concord Crush
Misc: Spectrum Noir Pens, 1 3/4" circle punch, 2 3/8" scallop punch, embossing folder

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope everyone has a wonderful MLK long weekend!

Happy Stamping!
Patty & Winnie

Thursday, January 16, 2014

MFP aHC Blog Hop~~Yikes, a Mouse

WELCOME BACK!!!

January Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Featured Jan. 14

Swans

Featured Jan 15

Umbrellas and Fans

Featured Jan 16

Yikes a Mouse

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All three winners will be announced on Jan. 18,2014 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for
commenting is 10 PM EST on Friday Jan. 17, 2014