Royal Blog Tour Contest - Clue # 2

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Soft Silk Scarves!

So Soft!  So Silky!

This morning was my Holiday Helper class stamping on silk scarves!  The event was a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to several additional classes.  It is amazing to see the creativity blossom in my customers as they explore new avenues.  Stamping on the silk scarves is an unusual medium but so much fun and very rewarding especially as each scarf is unique.  These scarves make beautiful gifts!

The process for stamping on Silk Scarves is fairly simple.  You need your silk scarf which should be ironed before you stamp on the scarf.  Select your stamp set and you'll need craft ink.  We used the Craft Stampin' spots from Stampin' Up!  After the chosen image was stamped randomly on the scarf, we then heat set by ironing the scarf.  To protect the scarf while ironing, we put a thin material of cotton over the top of the scarf.  So very simple, yet so very beautiful and unique once completed.

Here are two scarves that a client stamped today!  I love her creativity in using two different colors and stamp sets for the effect that she wanted.

SunnyGirlScraps Tips:

• The Color Coach is a wonderful resource when looking to coordinate colors on a project.  I love to use the Color Coach to find unusual color combination or inspiration to try something new.

• Never be afraid to experiment and push the limits with your crafts.  You never know what you'll discover about yourself especially when it relates to your inner creativity.

• If you enjoy going on weekend crop retreats, consider purchasing Stampin' Spots!  They are smaller and travel great.

Like this project?  Please share your thoughts or questions by leaving me a comment below.

To purchase supplies for this project, click HERE or email me at sunnygirlscraps@gmail.com! 


Sunny Stampin' & Scrappin'!

Pam Staples






Project Recipe:



Stamp Sets: 

• Elements of Style (w: 118611; c: 120045), 

• Itty Bitty Bits (w: 117056; c: 120060)

Elements of Style

Itty Bitty Bits

Craft Stampin' Spots - Regals (119717):  Always Artichoke, More Mustard, Bravo Burgundy


Non - Stampin' Up! Supplies:  Silk Scarves, Iron

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Royal Blog Tour Contest - Clue # 1

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Stampin' Up! - An Opportunity for YOU!

Be Your Own Business Owner!

I love what I do!  I'm an Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator sharing my love for stamping, scrapbooking and paper crafts by teaching others through workshops, classes and events.  The best part is that I essentially am a Small Business owner in control of my business and time which allows me to be a stay at home mom.

Do you do what you love?  

Do you have an interest in crafts?

Would you like to be in control of your time?

As a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, you have all the resources necessary to teach stamping, scrapbooking and paper crafting.  You also receive all the business tools required to have a successful business along with being a part of a team that cares for you.  

I'm looking to grow my team whether you live next door or on the other side of the country.  Stampin' Up! offers a great opportunity to provide extra income while doing something you love - crafts!  Stampin' Up! also offers you quality product that you bring to your customers and teach them how to use those products as well as showing them how to find their inner creativity!

To JOIN my team, click HERE!

Here is a great article relating to the Direct Sales industry along with the opportunity waiting for you:

Avon, Mary Kay 
ranks boom as a second-job option

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Armies of new Avon ladies, Mary Kay reps and Tupperware sellers are advancing on living rooms across the country, their ranks full of professionals forced to take a second job amid the recession.
Becke Alexander, sales manager for New York-based Avon Products Inc., hears each week from laid-off bankers and stay-at-home moms, but also gainfully employed people worried how long they'll stay that way. All of them are willing to knock on doors, host parties or do whatever else it takes to peddle some makeup.

"'I need money.' That's what I've been hearing since about November," Alexander said. "There are no hobby seekers coming here. It's people with a legitimate need."

Job cuts, shrinking bonuses and scaled-back hours have pushed more people than ever to become direct sales representatives, a phenomenon industry experts say they've seen before.

In the 1990-1991 recession, the number of direct sellers increased 8 percent to 5.1 million Americans. In the 2001 recession, the work force increased to 12.2 million.

And while 2008 figures are not yet available, in 2007 an estimated 15 million people nationwide were in direct sales. Some 58 percent of became reps as a second job, according to the Direct Selling Association, a trade group that represents 200 U.S. companies.

When money began getting tight in Nicole Robinson's household in Garland, Texas, the full-time pharmaceutical sales rep signed up to host Mary Kay parties and give facials, working just six hours to make about $600 a week.

"Costs aren't going down and opportunities are tightening up. Raises and bonuses aren't as big. And I didn't want to ever be in a situation where we were in jeopardy," said Robinson, who joined Mary Kay Cosmetics Inc. in September.

Business declined at the international cell phone company her husband works for, she said, and they wanted to continue their moderate lifestyle and contribute to their children's college funds.

"We were looking for a plan B for our family to make additional income," she said. "We really didn't want to participate in the recession."

Rhonda Shasteen, chief marketing director for Mary Kay, said the Addison, Texas-based company saw traffic on its Web site increase by 108 percent in March, when the company began airing television ads to attract new sales reps.

The sales force grew 22 percent from January to March, compared with the same period last year. The privately owned company wouldn't say whether its profits also increased during that period.

Orlando, Fla.-based Tupperware Brands said globally it's making more money and has more people selling its products, spokeswoman Nora Alonso said.

Direct sales reps can earn commissions between 25 to 50 percent of retail sales, and some companies will also pay for recruiting a new sales person. Direct sellers also can earn rewards, too, including jewelry, handbags, furniture, appliances, cars and vacations.

There can be expenses. It costs about $10 to get the Avon starter kit of products and brochures, and some companies require the sales people to purchase products wholesale and then resell them. Mary Kay consultants purchase mascara for $7.50; the company recommends they sell it for twice that.

Companies that are members of the Direct Selling Association are required to have buyback programs where they refund at least 90 percent of costs to sales representatives who get stuck with products.

During stronger economies, people usually take on direct sales jobs so they can have money for leisure spending, said Larry Chonko, business ethics professor at The University of Texas at Arlington.

"Times are tough as we know and there is an absolute need for extra income," Chonko said. "Direct sales is not recession-proof, but it is the kind of business that even in a recession you can make success of it. And if you create a solid foundation now, then just wait until the economy comes out of the down cycle and goes into an up cycle."

Melanie Lyke, 29, of Thompson's Station, Tenn., began working as an Avon independent sales rep in November to supplement her income after a slowdown in the family's company, which makes training and demo videos for corporations.

"This is a great solution for people in need because I work at my own pace," Lyke said. "All you need is a clear goal and be determined to reach it." 

Sunny Stampin' & Scrappin'!

Pam Staples

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A Christmas Blessing. Rejoice!

Rejoicing in Christmas!

For unto us a Child is born,

unto us a Son is given...

                     ~  Isaiah 9:6

I love the simplicity of this beautiful stamp set found in the current Stampin' Up! Holiday mini catalog.  As I hold my son, I can only imagine the love Mary and Joseph had for their son, Jesus.  Over the Christmas season, we should strive to remember that the true meaning of Christmas is the Birth of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.  All the gifts are wonderful and definitely enjoyed.  But it is just as wonderful to be the giver of gifts.  Homemade gifts are a wonderful way to share your love.

Here is the first card I've made using this stamp set which was for the card swap at the upline meeting I attended this past Sunday.  I used the Northern Flurry Embossing Folder for the base of the card then I used a dauber to sponge Shimmer Paint over the raised image.  The snowflakes remind me of stars.  I then used the 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon tied with Hemp Twine and three little jewelry tags with one stamped with the "merry" stamp from the Tiny Tags stamp set.  Finally, I stamped the image of Joseph, Mary and Baby Jesus with the Whisper White Craft Stamp and embossed using clear embossing powder.

SunnyGirlScraps Tips:

• When embossing, remember to use the embossing buddy to help with easy removal of excess embossing powder.
• A great way to apply shimmer paint to your projects is to shake your bottle then, using your dauber, daub inside the shimmer paint cover to pick up small amounts of the shimmer paint.  Apply to your project.
• Rules of Composition - Fill your Frame!  When photographing subjects, try to fill the frame with the main subject.  You'll have greater impact and fewer distractions in the photo.

Like this project?  Please share your thoughts or questions by leaving me a comment below.

To purchase supplies for this project, click HERE or email me at sunnygirlscraps@gmail.com! 


Sunny Stampin' & Scrappin'!

Pam Staples

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Upline Team Meeting Swaps

Team Meeting Swaps

My upline has a team meeting once a month.  I really enjoy going to the meetings and find them to be an opportunity to learn some new ideas for craft projects or business ideas.  Earlier this year, my upline started full card swaps and I've really enjoyed participating.  The cards definitely vary and I think we all learn something from each other.

Here are the cards that I received from this past meeting:

Beautifully Embossed Vellum by Denise

Kelly put a lot of work into this card.

Terri used a rub on to created this simple Halloween Card!

This is Taimara's card

I hope you enjoy!  Becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator was a tough decision and I was very uncertain if I "had what it takes" but once I made the decision I haven't looked back.  I have so many resources at my fingertips to help me with my business as well as an awesome upline and downline. 

Have you ever thought of becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? 

If you have but haven't signed up as a demonstrator, why not?  What is holding you back? 

Why not sign up and give it a try?

I'm always looking to build my team whether you live next door to me or on the other side of the country.  I try to be available to my team members but if I'm not available, my upline is also available as we work as a team!  Long distant team members often join in on team meetings through Skype. 

So, have you given any more thought to being a demonstrator?  Why not join my team today!  To join and become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, click HERE!

Sunny Stampin' & Scrappin'!

Pam Staples

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Christmas Wishlist

Now that my 12 Weeks of Christmas exclusive emails are underway I am sure you are getting some creative new ideas to try and are seeing lots of products you would love to have in your craft room.

Well, why not let someone else buy those supplies for you?

Introducing my Stampin' Up! Christmas Wish List!

Here's how it works:

• Download my Christmas wish list document and fill in the items you'd love to find under the tree
• Shop through the Idea Book & Catalog, Holiday Mini Catalog, and Decor Elements Catalog (click here to see the catalogs)
• Hand or email me your completed Wish List no later than November 30th
• Include the names and contact information for the friends & family you'd like to get your Wish List
• Tell your friends & family that I will be in contact with them
• Long distance orders to family are welcome!

And that's it! Let me be your Santa's little helper this year - send me your completed WISH LIST today!

Sunny Stampin' and Scrappin'!

Pam Staples

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Vibrant Beauty, Photography and Rules of Composition

Beautiful Blue Butterfly!

I just had to share this photo from my recent family trip to the Smoky Mountains!  We were traveling on the Newfound Gap and stopped to enjoy a hike as well as visiting a small working mill.  While photographing the mill, I noticed the orange flowers with this beautiful butterfly floating from flower to flower.

It has been a goal of mine to capture a butterfly with the use of photography.  I've taken photos of butterflies before but they just didn't seem to pop.  When I saw this fellow I just knew the opportunity was ripe for the taking!  The only problem - a steep, wet incline with me at the top and this fellow towards the bottom. 

Patience was the rule of the day - my husband and son patiently waited in the background as I patiently waited for the right moment.  With some maneuvering, I was able to find some footing that brought me closer to this beauty and the butterfly cooperated by coming closer to me.  Actually, the butterfly didn't seem to mind my presence at all which surprised me.

What Rules of Composition do you find in this photo?  There is the vibrant color of the flower and butterfly as well as the Rule of Thirds and Depth of Field! 

I hope you enjoy the photo!  This will definitely be going into our family vacation scrapbook. 

Sunny Stampin' & Scrappin'!

Pam Staples

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12 Weeks Of Christmas for Newsletter Subscribers!

12 Weeks of Christmas!

Oh, I just have to share that I've had such a great response so far to my 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletter exclusive.  There is still time to catch many great ideas.

If you haven't signed up for my newsletter, now is a great time! 

To sign up for my newsletter, just fill in your email on the sidebar located to the left of this post!  It is that simple.  You'll start receiving the 12 Weeks of Christmas newsletter exclusive which is mailed out every Wednesday into mid-December.

Also, if you have any friends or family members that enjoy crafts, please take the time to email them about SunnyGirlScraps and encourage them to sign up for my blog as well as my newsletter!

Sincerely,

Pam Staples

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Handmade Holiday Stampin' Up! Bundle Promotion

  

Ho Ho Ho!  

A Merry Bundle of Joy

from Stampin' Up!

Look at this wonderful new promotion from Stampin' Up!  From October 19th to December 16th, choose from several holiday bundles guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!  These bundles are packed full of gorgeous Stampin’ Up!® products—perfect for creating cards, gift packaging, and gifts—and all at 20% off!

To purchase any of these Holiday Promotion Bundles, click HERE or email me at sunnygirlscraps@gmail.com!

Need help with a project idea or these bundles?  I would love the opportunity to help you with your holiday shopping and projects even if you live several thousand miles away.  I can help you.

Sunny Stampin' & Scrappin'!

Pam Staples

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Gone Batty!

Batty for Bats!

Yes, I've gone batty!  Batty for background bats that is...  On today's featured card project I used the bat stamp in the Wicked Cool stamp set to create a background.  This card needed less frills and more thrills.  As I stamped this card, I quickly started seeing a "spooky" theme developing but in a fun way.

This card is for my niece, Kamryn.  She is all tomboy and I knew I needed a "batty" background.

SunnyGirlScraps Tips:

• When using a stamp to create a background, twist the stamp at different angles for a more random and natural looking background.
• Stampin' dimensionals are a wonderful product offered by Stampin' Up! that helps lift items up so they don't look so flat on a card.  Adding dimension to a project helps create a sense of depth and interest.
• Rules of Composition - Sense of Depth!  Are your cards 2 dimensional or 3 dimensional?  When you are laying out a card, do you think of ways to add depth?  To help with your card and scrapbook creations, consider creating a sense of depth.  I've often seen scrapbook pages as well as cards that have a lack of "something."  That "something" can be a lack of applying any rule of composition but often I see a lack of depth.  We have to choose our composition carefully to convey a sense of depth that was present in our creations. With photography you can create depth in a photo by including objects in the foreground, middle ground and background and this same principal can be applied to scrapbook pages and handmade cards.  Another useful composition technique is overlapping, where you deliberately partially obscure one object with another. The human eye naturally recognizes these layers and mentally separates them out, creating an image with more depth.

Like this project?  I love to hear from my blog visitors.  Please share your thoughts or questions by leaving me a comment below.

To purchase supplies for this project, click HERE or email me at sunnygirlscraps@gmail.com! 


Sunny Stampin' & Scrappin'!

Pam Staples


Card Recipe:

Ink:  Pumpkin Pie (105216), Basic Gray (109120), Daffodil Delight (119667), Basic Black (101179)

Cardstock:   Basic Black (121045), Basic Gray (121044) Rich Razzleberry (115316)

Designer Series Paper:  Wicked Fun Specialty (117400)

Accessories:  Basic Black Satin Ribbon (117285)), Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Glass Mat (112531), 2 3/8" Scallop Circle XL (118874), Oval Punch (119855), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Scallop Edge Border (119882), Glimmer Brads - Basics (121003)
 
Stamp Set:  Wicked Cool (w:118738; c: 120600)

Wicked Cool

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A Wicked Spooky Halloween

Spooky Elegance

I must admit that this was a difficult card to make especially since we don't celebrate Halloween in our family.  We prefer to focus on All Saints Day.   Even though we do not celebrate Halloween, there are many that do including my nieces.  I do make it a personal policy to not do anything overly scary. 

At convention this year, I won a prize patrol and you would never guess what I won!  Yep, I won a Halloween Stamp Set and designer series paper.  Just my luck - but it was free and I will use it the best that I can!

This is the card that I made for my oldest niece.  She is enjoys feminine touches.  So I included some lace and jewels.  The black flourish jewels are so fun and add an elegant touch.  Sponging is another technique I also enjoy.

SunnyGirlScraps Tips:

• When using the Designer Jewels Black Flourish, follow the directions!  It is key to place the transfer sheet on top of the jewels and rub hard then peel back the original backing sheet.  Peel the backing sheet off slowly.
• Once you have used the sponge daubers with a specific color, place a label on the dauber with the ink color so you always know what color is on the dauber.
• Rules of Composition - Texture!  Texture is a wonderful way to add interest and dimension to your photographs and projects.  When people see texture in an image they can start imagining what it feels like to touch what is in the photo.  Texture is a good idea when your taking pictures of rocks, walls, surfaces, someone’s hands, or leaves. To reveal texture in a photograph, make sure the light is coming almost exactly from the side of the surface so it creates shadows in key places.

Like this project?  I love to hear from my blog visitors.  Please share your thoughts or questions by leaving me a comment below.

To purchase supplies for this project, click HERE or email me at sunnygirlscraps@gmail.com! 


Sunny Stampin' & Scrappin'!

Pam Staples


Card Recipe:

Ink:  Pumpkin Pie (105216), Basic Gray (109120), Daffodil Delight (119667), Basic Black (101179)

Cardstock:  Peach Pizzazz(119794), Basic Black (121045), Basic Gray (121044)

Designer Series Paper:  Wicked Fun Specialty (117400)

Accessories:  Designer Jewels Black Flourish (120987), Trim Lace Raven (120988), Pumpkin Pie Satin Ribbon (119749), Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Glass Mat (112531), 2 3/8" Scallop Circle XL (118874), Big Shot (113439), Embossing Folder - Square Lattice (119976)

Stamp Set:  Wicked Cool (w:118738; c: 120600)

Wicked Cool

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Get Well Simplicity

Strikingly Elegant in a Simple Get Well!

Earlier this week I found out that one of my clients had been hospitalized.  With that news, I just knew I had to make her an elegant card.  This lovely lady is so wonderful and such a pleasure to be around.  We were actually planning to do a Christmas themed workshop in late September but she had to cancel because she had been sick so we decided we would try to reschedule.  Well, I was trying and trying to reach her but kept getting her voice mail.  Then I received an email from a mutual friend informing me she was in the hospital but hoping to go home in a day or two.  With that news, I set out to create a card I knew she would enjoy receiving.

This card is really simple yet looks so very elegant.  I've totally fallen head over heals in love with this card.  The base of the card is Crumb Cake then I took a piece of Real Red cardstock which I embossed using my Big Shot and Elegant Bouquet embossing folder.  For the sentiment, I used the Wellness Wishes stamp set which I colored with the Stampin' Markers for the two tone effect.  The ribbon I used is the 1 1/4 striped Real Red Grosgrain ribbon.  By the way, I LOVE the 1 1/4 striped grosgrain ribbons.  The decorative boarder around the sentiment was created by using the new Decorative Label punch - Don't you just love the effect (I think I'll be doing it more often)!  I then used the small jewelry tag punch stamped with a small image from the Tiny Tags stamp set which I tied around the ribbon using the Hemp Twine. The final touch to this card was adding three small pearls to the embossing creating a line that leads the eye up towards the sentiment.

Over the past few days I've included several tips on composition. Can you figure out what tips I've used as a guideline for creating this card?  I used a couple of those Rules of Composition.  I would like to mention that on occasion, rules are meant to be broken and no rule is ever set in stone.  The Rules of Composition are available to help guide you and get you started with your projects.

SunnyGirlScraps Tip:

• The 1 1/4" grosgrain ribbon looks great on cards and I love highlighting the ribbon by tying a piece of hemp twine or linen thread in a bow gathering the ribbon together.
• To add dimension with the jewelry tag, punch 3 small tags with coordinating colors and layer them together.
• Rule of Composition - Framing!  From the view of a photographer, the world is full of objects which make perfect natural frames, such as trees, archways and holes. By placing these around the edge of the composition you help to isolate the main subject from the outside world. The result is a more focused image which draws your eye naturally to the main point of interest.  As an example in my card, I've used the Decorative Label punch to create an interesting frame around the sentiment.

Like this project?  Please share your thoughts or questions by leaving me a comment below.

To purchase supplies for this project, click HERE or email me at sunnygirlscraps@gmail.com! 


Sunny Stampin' & Scrappin'!

Pam Staples



Card Recipe:


Ink:  Real Red (103133)

Stampin' Marker:  Real Red (100052), Early Espresso (119680)

Cardstock:  Real Red (102482), Crumb Cake (120953), Whisper White (100730), Early Espresso (119686)

Accessories:  1 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (119768), Jewels - Basic Pearls (119247), Hemp Twine (100982), Decorative Label Punch (120907), Jewelry Tag Punch (117190), Big Shot (113439), Embossing Folder - Elegant Bouquet (115964)

Stamp Sets:  Wellness Wishes (w: 115356), Tiny Tags (w: 118091, c: 118592)

Wellness Wishes

Tiny 

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Snowflake Christmas Tag

Fun Snowflake Treat Tag!

This was a fun project.  The "tag" is actually a folded card with a cellophane bag inside.  Think of how a tea bag sits inside its small packaging and that is what this card is based off.  We made a similar project as one of the make-n-takes from the 2010 Stampin' Up! Convention.  I loved the concept and thought it would be really cute as a Christmas Tag that included an extra little treat.

To create the "Tea Bag" Tag, I cut a strip of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock down to 3 1/2 x 10 then scored a line at 4 1/4 and another line at 8 1/2.  With the shortest piece cut on both edges to create a triangular piece to fit into a slot made by using the word window punch.  The cellophane bag that I used on the inside is the Small Flat Cello bags from Stampin' Up! that I cut the size of the Cello bag down to 4".  The Cello Bag is attached inside the card with sticky strip.

I think that a small Dove chocolate would be a perfect treat to put inside the Cello bag as part of the tag.

SunnyGirlScraps Tips:

• To make the "fish tail" on your ribbon, fold the ribbon in half then cut inwards from the two folded halves towards the knot.
• When applying the Jewel Basic's use the tip of your paper snips to lift the pearl or rhinestone along with the adhesive from the backing (Paper piercer also works great).
• Rules of Composition - Simplicity!  Simplicity is the method of keeping the information in your project relatively simple.  With photography, keep in mind that if your main subject is close, then your background should be very simple to avoid distractions.  Try to keep everything that is not important much less interesting than what’s important in the project or photo.  A key feature of "simplicity" is to avoid lines or objects that lead the eye away from the main subject of your photo or project.

Like this project?  Please share your thoughts or questions by leaving me a comment below.

To purchase supplies for this project, click HERE or email me at sunnygirlscraps@gmail.com! 


Sunny Stampin' & Scrappin'!

Pam Staples


Project Recipe:

Ink:  Classic Real Red (103133)

Cardstock:  Real Red (102482)

Accessories:  Oval Punch (119855), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Snowflake Punch (119852), 1 1/4" Striped Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (119768), Word Window Punch (119857), Small Cello Bag (103104), Hemp Twine (100982), Jewels - Basic Rhinestone (119246)

Stamp Sets:  Serene Snowflakes (115438); A Cute Christmas(w: 120825; c: 121133)

Serene Snowflakes

A Cute Christmas

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A Revised Twist on Tags til Christmas

 

Another Tags til Christmas Color Twist!

Here is a second fun card using the Candy Cane Christmas Designer Series Paper which has an unusual color scheme for Christmas.  With this card, I used a different pattern and glitter brads to show how just a few small adjustments can change a look of a card.  Another change was the ink color used for the sentiment at the bottom of the card.

This card is based on the same layout that I posted the past two days but with a few changes.  The addition of the glitter brads took this card up a level but the change to glitter brads in the same color as the ribbon also added a new dimension.  Also, notice how I place elements so your eye is drawn to each item in a circular fashion.

SunnyGirlScraps Tips:

• When creating a card or scrapbook page, think about different design concepts such as "Leading Lines."  Leading Lines are used to lure the eye deeper into the subject or project.  Straight, curved, parallel, or diagonal lines are all good at promoting interest.  In photography, good examples could be roads, rivers, streams, bridges, branches, or fences but there are endless things that could be used. In this project, my leading lines are found in the Designer Series Paper.
• Grouping elements.  Different elements that are the same color grouped together help draw the eye towards that grouping.
• Stampin' Up! punches are a great option to help you create interesting elements.  For example, I used two different punches on this card to help create interest.

Like this card?  Please share your thoughts or questions by leaving me a comment below.

To purchase supplies for this project, click HERE or email me at sunnygirlscraps@gmail.com! 


Sunny Stampin' & Scrappin'!



Pam Staples


 Card Recipe:

Ink:  Baja Breeze (111833)

Cardstock:  Baja Breeze (111352), Whisper White (100730), Blushing Bride (119796)

Designer Series Paper: Candy Cane Christmas (120809)

Accessories:  Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Decorative Label XL Punch (120907), Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119251), Glimmer Brads - Brights (121006)

Stamp Sets:  Tags Til Christmas (w: 120847; c:121169); Curly Cute (w: 117014, c: 120510)

Tags til Christmas

Curly Cute

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A Color Twist on Christmas Cards

Tags til Christmas Color Twist!

Here is a fun card using the Candy Cane Christmas Designer Series Paper which has an unusual color scheme for Christmas.  This color scheme can be a fun challenge.  I'm slowly falling in love with this color combination but I can't say it will ever be an absolute favorite!  Personally, my favorite Christmas color scheme is Navy Blue.

This card is based on the same layout that I posted yesterday but just added a few embellishments.  The addition of the glitter brads took this card up a level.  Also, notice how I place elements so your eye is drawn to each item in a circular fashion.

SunnyGirlScraps Tips:

• When creating a card or scrapbook page, think about different design concepts such as the Rule of Thirds often used in Photography and by artists.  The Rule of Third breaks an image into 9 sections (think of a tic tac toe grid) then elements are placed so they follow along those lines.
• Grouping elements.  I also like to group elements to help draw the eye to look at all aspects of a card.  For example, I grouped the three brads with the bow.
• The Color Coach is an awesome tool offered by Stampin' Up! that can help you find a different color combination you may not have considered.

Like this card?  Please share your thoughts or questions by leaving me a comment below.

To purchase supplies for this project, click HERE or email me at sunnygirlscraps@gmail.com! 

Sunny Stampin' & Scrappin'!



Pam Staples


 Card Recipe:

Ink:  Real Red (103133)

Cardstock:  Baja Breeze (111352), Whisper White (100730), Blushing Bride (119796)

Designer Series Paper: Candy Cane Christmas (120809)

Accessories:  Scallop Trim Border (118402), Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119251), Glimmer Brads - Brights (121006), Heat Tool (100005), Heat & Stick Powder (100625), Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (102023), Decorative Label XL Punch (120907)

Stamp Sets:  Tags Til Christmas (w: 120847; c:121169); Curly Cute (w: 117014, c: 120510)

Tags til Christmas

Curly Cute

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A Cute Christmas

Whimsical and Fun!

This weekend I took some time to create some fun and whimsical cards using the stamp set "A Cute Christmas."  There is something sweet and innocent about this set that I just love.  It has simple, yet fun designs.

I also used the Candy Cane Christmas Designer Series Paper found the in the current Holiday Mini Catalog.  This paper has some non-traditional colors thrown in with the traditional .  You'll find the traditional Red and Green with a non-traditional "blushing bride" pink and "Baja Breeze" blue.  The color combination in this paper can be a challenge but also gives you the opportunity to explore new avenues in color.

This card is a sweet and simple design that is quick to make.

Like this card?  Please share your thoughts or questions by leaving me a comment below.

To purchase supplies for this project, click HERE or email me at sunnygirlscraps@gmail.com! 



Sunny Stampin' & Scrappin'!


Pam Staples



Card Recipe:

Ink:  Baja Breeze (105209)

Stampin' Write Markers:  Baja Breeze (120965), Garden Green (100080), Blushing Bride (119801)

Cardstock:  Baja Breeze (111352), Whisper White (100730), Blushing Bride (119796)

Designer Series Paper: Candy Cane Christmas (120809)

Accessories:  Pinking Hearts Border Punch (117649), Scallop Rectange Clearlit (118872), Big Shot (113439), Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (109034)

Stamp Sets:  A Cute Christmas(w: 120825; c: 121133), Four The Holidays (116921)

A Cute Christmas Stamp Set

Four The Holidays Stamp Set

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