A special birthday!

Last week at my Weight Watcher's meeting I had a request for a special 90th birthday card that was delicate, pastel and feminine with some sparkle.   I think I did a pretty good job... tomorrow I find out ....

This card is 5" x 7"

I used:

• "Butterfly Basics" stamp set (w-138813,c-138816,ph-137154)
• Botanical Builder framelits (140625)
• Bloomin' Heart Thinlits (140621)
• vellum cardstock
• Lots Of Labels framelits (138281)
• Softly Falling embossing folder (139672)
• silver embossing powder
• pearls, mini brads
• Wink of Stella clear

Have a good day and thanks for sharing part of it here!

Jamilla

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Purple, green & brown... for most people...

But not for us Stampers it's... Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive & Tip Top Taupe!!!  That was the colour combo I was challenged with and here's the card!

I used:

• "Butterfly Basics" stamp set (w-138813,c-138816,ph-137154)
• "Sheltering Tree" stamp set (137163)
• Woodgrain Embossing folder (127821)
• Stampin' Write Markers
• baker's twine

Enjoy the day!

Jamilla

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Burnished Vellum Technique!

Today's card is a sympathy card made with the beautiful stamp set "Butterfly Basics"!

plus a video on the technique 'burnished vellum' used for the flowers:

On the card I used:

• colour combo: Mint Macaron, Cucumber Crush, Whisper White
• "Butterfly Basics" stamp set (w-138813,c-138816,ph-137154)
• "And Many More" stamp set (w-134273,c-134276)
• Vellum cardstock (101856) 
• Stylish Stripes embossing folder (132174)
• Large oval punch (119855)
• White Organza ribbon (114319)
• pearls

Enjoy!

Jamilla

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Based on a sketch....

Today I've created 2 cards based on the sketch RS159 below found at Retro Sketches

On this card I used my clay 'HAPPY' letters as my 'banner' image.

• "Gorgeous Grunge" stamp set (w-130514,c-130517)
• "Butterfly Basics" stamp set (w-138813,c-138816,ph-137154)
• "Petite Petals" stamp set (w-133152,c-133155)
• Petite Petals punch (133322)
• Simply Pressed Clay (130685)
• Alphanumeric mold (137854)
• Painted Blooms Cotton Twine (137873)

On this card I used actual banners created with cardstock and washi tape sheets.

•  "Gorgeous Grunge" stamp set (w-130514,c-130517)
• "Really Good Greetings" stamp set (w-130330,c-130333)
• Banners framelits (132173)
• Painted Blooms Cotton Twine (137873)
• Stampin' Spritzer with Crushed Curry ink refill (126185)
• Birthday Bash Washi Sheets (137788)
• rhinestones

Which card do you prefer???   

Thanks for sharing part of your busy day here!

Enjoy your day!

Jamilla

A Stampin' Up! associate can save, earn & be part of our community!

"...some call it customer service...I call it caring..." 

The Retiform technique!!!

"Manly Monday" will return next week, as that 'tax man' got all of my time the last few days...

Today I've got another peak at the stamp set Butterfly Basics using the Retiform technique for a bright and cheery Mother's Day card.

I used:

• colour combo of Melon Mambo, Tangelo Twist and Whisper White
• "Butterfly Basics" stamp set (w-138813,c-138816,ph-137154)
• "Sweet Laughter" stamp set (w-137177,c-138589)
• Project Life Cards/Labels framelits (135707)
• Sweet Dreams Designer buttons (137857)

Have a super day! 

Jamilla

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Easter treats...

I always like to have a little treat for my class participants when a holiday is right around the corner.

Here are the treats I've made for Easter!

I created the roses using the Spiral Flower BigZ die(129379) and some DSP.   Don't they look great!!  I also added some Dazzling Diamonds glitter which is difficult to see but adds a nice final touch.  

I also used:

• "Teeny Tiny Wishes" stamp set (w-128748,c-127802)
• "Butterfly Basics" stamp set (w-138813,c-138816,ph-137154)
• Note Tag punch (135860)
• Painted Blooms DSP (137784)
• Tiny Treat boxes (135829)
• 1/8 silver ribbon (132137)

Thanks for taking time from your busy day to stop by!

Jamilla

A Stampin' Up! associate can save, earn & be part of our community!

"...some call it customer service...I call it caring..." 

Creative Blog Hop .... Today!

Welcome to the Creative Blog Hop and my "Manly Monday" entry today!  

I'm honoured to be selected by my friend Louise Cyr to participate in this hop.   Louise loves to challenge herself with 'on-line' challenges and she's mastering them very well!

Today I'm sharing one of my favourite techniques - Faux Postage and a video with the details!

We're also asked to answer these 4 questions as participants.

What are you working on now?

I'm always designing for upcoming classes and working my Stampin' Up! business.  As well, I'm currently building my crafting video library so any card, project, technique, tip or class I work on I try to work into a video to share with other crafters.  The latest craze for me personally is working with our Blendabilities markers.  They are so amazing and versatile and now a FREE option for your Sale-a-bration item to add to your collection!

How does your work differ from others in your genre?

I don't know that my work fits a particular genre but I always try to have a twist to my projects.  I will include a stamping technique, or a fun fold, or highlight a new way to use a product on my projects.   I guess that's my difference, making it unique.


Why do you create what you do?

I've been creative in some fashion since i was a little girl.   I started with sewing, then to needlecrafts, then scrapbooking and all sorts of paper crafts and mixed media.  Being creative is a very large part of my identity and life.  I love sharing creativity with others and growing in my knowledge from others.

How does your creative process work?

When I sit down to create a card or project there is usually a particular product that I want to feature.  I think about what style and colour to use first.  Then if a stamping technique is possible or a sketch for inspiration could be used.   I begin gathering bits and pieces of items and then start putting together what I like until a final result appears.  I'm very fortunate that I can envision the result or take something I've seen and adapt it to the current project.  That's basically my creative process in a nutshell....

Thanks for joining me for today's blog hop and Louise for the nomination!

I've nominated two very talented ladies to join us next Monday, March 2, 2015.

Leena Girsa from A La Cards has a magical touch with the simplest items and turns them into beautiful creations!  I'm sure you'll agree by checking out Leena's Blog next Monday or any day you're looking for inspiration!

Tina Weller from The Serene Stamper has a charming touch and draws on her love of crafting to produce beautiful creations!  Enjoy paging through Tina's Blog next Monday or any day your mojo needs that boost!

Have a wonderful week and thanks for sharing some time with Jamilla's Stampin' Grounds!

Jamilla

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MM109 - Extra...

I was looking for a challenge this morning and found The Color Throwdown challenge !!  

Here's the challenge and my card:

I used:

• colour combo Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Tangelo Twist, Soft Sky
• "Six Sided Sampler" stamp set (w-130953,c-130956)
• Hexagon punch (130919)
• Honeycomb embossing folder (129378)
• "Celebrate Today" stamp set (137138)
• Basic Hodgepodge clips (133765)

I love to tackle a challenge... try one on The Color Throwdown

Enjoy,

Jamilla

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"...some call it customer service...I call it caring..." 

Blendabilities .... a background technique!

A friend showed me this technique that I believe is from Split Coast Stampers.   Forgive me as I don't know the originator.

But it was lots of fun!

I coloured a plastic baggie with a variety of colours, then spritz'd with rubbing alcohol to have the colours bleed, and finally placed cardstock over the blended colour.

I used:

• "Butterfly Basics" stamp set (w-138813,c-138816,ph-137154)
• Blendabilities markers
• Vellum cardstock
• Distressing tool
• Rhinestones

Have a great weekend!

Jamilla

A Stampin' Up! associate can save, earn & be part of our community!

"...some call it customer service...I call it caring..." 

Best New Bundle...Butterflies !

As you look through the new Occasions catalogue, you come to a screeching halt....on page 26 ... as you see the best and 'must have' bundle....

Butterfly Basics stamp set and Butterflies Thinlits --- AWESOME!!!

Here's my first of many samples with this combo for my Sister Swap this month.

I used:

• "Butterfly Basics" stamp set (w-138813,c-138816,ph-137154)
• "Butterflies" thinlits (137360)
• Bundle -  w(139322),c(139323),ph(138865)
• Basic Gold buttons
• Decorative Dots embossing folder (133520)
• Gold foil sheets (132622)
• Distressing tool
• Candy dots
• Burlap trim

Start making that wish list....don't forget....it's SALE-a-bration too!

Jamilla

A Stampin' Up! associate can save, earn & be part of our community!

"...some call it customer service...I call it caring..."