Lemon Twist Margarita

With all the warm weather we've been having in the Pacific Northwest, this card seems quite fitting. The glass and lime wedges look so refreshing. I hope you enjoy it, too.

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Supplies:

• Stamps: Lemon Zest [143808]
• Ink : Lemon Lime Twist [144086], Tuxedo Black Memento [132708]
• Cardstock : Lemon Lime Twist [144245], Whisper White [100730], Basic Black [121045], Vellum [101856]
• Tools & Adhesive : Sponge Daubers [133773], Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995], Stampin' Trimmer [126889], Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897], Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
• Punch : Lemon Builder Punch [143712], 1-3/4" Circle Punch [119850]

Cutting Measurements:

• Lemon Lime Twist: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2” card base; 1/4" x 3-1/2" for straw
• Basic Black: 4" x 5-1/4”
• Whisper White: 3-7/8"  x 5-1/8” and piece for punching
• Vellum: 3" x 3-1/2"

Instructions:

1. Create card front from Lemon Lime Twist CS by scoring at 4-1/4”.
2. Stamp “Happy Birthday” in memento black ink on the bottom of the Whisper White piece. Stamp lemon slice 3 times in Lemon Lime Twist on the left side (make sure you only do halves, otherwise it will be visible through the glass). Adhere White piece to Basic Black CS and then to card base. Set aside.
3. Let’s create a glass. Lightly mark vellum at 3/4" from both sides of 3” side (red marks on a diagram below). Using paper trimmer – cut from one corner to a marked point on one side, repeat on another side. Use scoring blade, create a score line 1/4” from a side of the ‘glass’ by aligning a side with 1/4" mark on a trimmer. You should get following shape:

Green indicated scored lines. Apply tear tape between the scored line and edge. Fold on a scored line. Sponge the ‘glass’ with sponge dauber and Lemon Lime Twist ink on inside, leave some white space on top.

4. Remove tear tape and adhere glass to the card front from step 2. Try to make the shape a little round.
5. Stamp 2 more slices on scrap piece of whisper white in Lemon Lime Twist ink. Punch them with 1-3/4” punch. Cut a slit from a side to the center on first piece of lime. Add dimensionals to the back and decorate the glass with it. Cut 3 pieces from second lime. Add dimensionals and add to the bottom of the glass on the right side.
6. Adhere ‘straw’ inside the glass.

If you would like to create this card, here's a list of the products you'll need to gather! If you click on the photos below, you will be directed to my online store: Shop with Debbie!

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Lemon Zest Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143808]	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [144086]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144245]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101856]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]
Lemon Builder Punch [143712]	1-3/4" Circle Punch [119850]	Sponge Daubers [133773]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

If you have any questions or would like to place an order, please email me and I will respond right away.

I appreciate each and every one of you and look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks for visiting and see you next time!

This Little Piggy Project Sheet

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Supplies:

• Stamp Set – This Little Piggy (143919w or 143922c); You're So Sweet (138682w or 139440c)
• Cardstock – Whisper White (100730); Berry Burst (144243); Powder Pink (144244); Basic Black (121045); Smoky Slate (131202); Vellum Cardstock(101856)
• Stamp Pads – Basic Black Archival (140931); Old Olive (126953); Powder Pink (144084)
• Misc. Polka Dot Basics Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (143709); Layering Circles Framelits Dies (141705); Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies (145372); Big Shot (143263); Powder Pink 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon (144134); Blender Pens (102845); Stampin' Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements:

• Smoky Slate: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"; 3-3/4" x 5"
• Whisper White: 3" x 3"
• Basic Black: 3" x 3"
• Berry Burst: 3-1/2" x 3-1/2"
• Vellum Cardstock - 3-7/8 x 5-1/8"

Instructions:

1. Run bottom 1-1/2" of smaller Smoky Slate layer through the Big Shot with the polka dot folder. Wrap ribbon around seam and tie in a knot. Add to Vellum layer and to card base with Stampin' Dimensionals.
2. Mask greeting on pig image, ink in Basic Black REMOVE MASK and stamp on Whisper White piece, crop with Stitched Circle Framelit.
3. Color with Blender Pens and Old Olive and Powder Pink inks.
4. Crop a slightly larger circle from Black with the Layering Circles Framelits. Crop larger scalloped circle from Berry Burst. Layer these together and add to card with dimensionals.

If you would like to create this card, here's a list of the products you'll need to gather! If you click on the photos below, you will be directed to my online store: Shop with Debbie! 

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This Little Piggy Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143922]	You're So Sweet Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139440]	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243]	Powder Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144244]
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131202]	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101856]	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931]
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953]	Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [144084]	Polka Dot Basics Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143709]	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705]
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Big Shot [143263]	Powder Pink 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon [144134]	Blender Pens [102845]

If you have any questions or would like to place an order, please email me and I will respond right away.

I appreciate each and every one of you and look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks for visiting and see you next time!

Carols of Christmas Collage Artwork Project Sheet

 All images © 1990-2017 Stampin’ Up!^®

This is a great piece of artwork to display during the holidays. It would fit perfectly in an 8"x8" frame/shadowbox.  Would also make a wonderful housewarming gift when you attend a party and want to bring a gift.

This stamp set and coordinating framelits are in the New Holiday catalog which begins Sept. 1st and is available in both clear-mount and wood-mount. However, during August, you can order both of these products early!!  In fact, if you order the bundle (stamps and framelits), you will receive a 10 percent discount!! WooHoo!!

Here are the details to create this awesome work of art:

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Carols of Christmas Stamp Set (w-144801, c-144804); Bundle (w-146036, c-146037)
• Cardstock – Marina Mist (119682); Night of Navy (100867); Soft Sky (131203); Chocolate Chip (102128); Shimmery White (101910); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Marina Mist (126962); Night of Navy (126970); Soft Sky (131181)
• Misc. – Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper (135315); Silver Glimmer Paper (135314); Silver Foil (132178); Big Shot (143263); Precision Base Plate (139684); Card Front Builder Thinlits (144674); Starlight Thinlits (141840); Softly Falling Embossing Folder (139672); Sponge Dauber (133773); Aqua Painter (103954); Rhinestones (144220); Night of Navy 5/8” Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (144189); Dimensionals (104430); Mini Dimensionals (144108); Mini Glue Dots (103683); 8”x8” frame (non Stampin’ Up!)

Measurements:

• Marina Mist: 8” x 8”; 2-3/4” x 3-3/4”
• Night of Navy: 3” x 4”; 3” x 3-1/4” (2); 3-1/4” x 4-1/4”; 
  1-1/4” x 4”
• Soft Sky: 2-3/4” x 3” (2); 1” x 3-3/4”; 1-1/2” x 3-3/4”
• Shimmer White: 3” x 4”
• Whisper White: 1-1/2” x 2” scrap
• Chocolate Chip: 1” x 1” scrap
• Silver Foil: 3” x 4” scrap
• Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper: 3” x 4” scrap
• Silver Glimmer Paper: 1-1/2” x 2” scrap

Instructions:

1. Star
   1. Emboss Shimmer White with Softly Falling Embossing Folder.
   2. Watercolor wash a background. Use Soft Sky, Marina Mist, and Night of Navy inks in that order. Allow to dry.
   3. Adhere Shimmer White to Night of Navy (3¼” x 4¼”).
   4. Cut the detailed star from Silver Foil. Use the Precision Base Plate to avoid “bumps” on the star. Keep scrap to die cut other items.
   5. Use Mini Dimensionals to adhere star.
   6. Add rhinestones.

2. Peace on Earth
   1. Ink stamp with Marina Mist. Use Sponge Dauber to add Night of Navy to the edges. Stamp on Soft Sky (3” x 3¼”).
   2. Stamp sparkles in the background with Soft Sky ink.
   3. Adhere to Night of Navy (3¼” x 3½”).

3. Snow Scene
   1. Cut moon and stars from Marina Mist.
   2. Adhere Marina Mist to Night of Navy (3” x 4”).
   3. Tear the Soft Sky (1½” x 3¾”) strip. Adhere to bottom of Marina Mist.
   4. Cut trees from the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper. Keep scrap to die cut other items.
   5. Cut deer from Chocolate Chip.
   6. Adhere pieces to the scene. Use Dimensionals and Mini Dimensionals to pop up a tree and the deer.

4. Ornaments
   1. Stamp ornaments with Soft Sky on Soft Sky (1” x 3¾”).
   2. Adhere Soft Sky to Night of Navy (1¼” x 4”).
   3. Stamp ornaments with Night of Navy on Whisper White scrap. Cut out with die.
   4. Cut out one set of ornaments from Silver Glimmer paper and Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper.
   5. Adhere ornaments to background. Adhere some with Mini Dimensionals. Some may need to be adhered after the sampler is all adhered in order to overlap.

5. Deck the Halls
   1. Ink stamp with Night of Navy and stamp on Soft Sky (3” x 3¼”).
   2. Adhere to Night of Navy (3¼” x 3½”).
   3. Cut holly leaves from scrap Silver Foil.
   4. Adhere holly leaves to Soft Sky. Use Mini Dimensionals to pop up one of the leaves.
   5. Add rhinestones as holly berries.
6. Dry fit all pieces onto the 8” x 8” Marina Mist piece.
7. Stamp sparkles at the bottom between the star piece and the Deck the Halls piece.
8. Adhere all the pieces as shown in the photo. Add any additional ornaments to overlap.
9. Tie Night of Navy ribbon into a bow. Adhere to the project with Mini Glue Dots.
10. Insert artwork into frame.

If you would like to create this artwork  here's a list of the products you'll need to gather! If you click on the photos below, you will be directed to my online store: Shop with Debbie! 

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Carols Of Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144804]	Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies [144674]	Carols Of Christmas Clear-Mount Bundle [146037]	Marina Mist 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119682]
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867]	Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131203]	Chocolate Chip 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102128]	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad [126962]	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970]	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [131181]
Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315]	Silver Glimmer Paper [135314]	Night Of Navy 5/8" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [144189]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]
Starlight Thinlits Dies [141840]	Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [139672]	Big Shot [143263]	Precision Base Plate [139684]
Sponge Daubers [133773]	Aqua Painters [103954]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

If you have any questions or would like to place an order, please email me and I will respond right away.

I appreciate each and every one of you and look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks for visiting and see you next time!