CLASS You Make Me Smile

The pink card below is the last of the card swap cards.  I revamped the card to make it into a unisex baby card fore my Arttisan class the other night.  Looking at both I liked how her string layed better than the hemp on my card ;(  I liked the layers on this card.  It is both simple and makes a statement.

Stampin' Up:
Punch: Artisian Label
Stamps: Label Love, A Round Array
Folder: Chevron

Stampin' Up:
Punch: Artisian Label
Stamps: Label Love, A Round Array
Folder: Chevron

Cutest Baby

Below is a card from our card swap.  I wanted to make it a little more girly so I made a few changes to the original card.  I embossed the label to add a little more texture and changed the pearl out for a jewel.  What girl does not like a little blig?!?!?!  We will start them off early I guess with this card.  

Stampin' Up:
Punch: Artisian Label
Stamps: Cutest Baby
Folder: Polka Dots, Floral Brocade
Framelits: Label Collection

Stampin' Up:
Punch: Artisian Label
Stamps: Cutest Baby
Folder: Polka Dots
Framelits: Label Collection

For You

This card was made by Niki.  Though she said she did not have lots of mojo on the day she made it I think it has many fun elements!  I love how the doily and tan make it look old and country.  There is always something fun about the embossing folders.  My favorite element is how she made the paper look like ribbon with the folds in it.  As much as I love ribbon it is hard to get it to keep its shape.  Paper on the other hand tends to hold its folds much better ;)  Great card Niki. 

Stampin' Up:
Punch: 1 3/8" Circle, Itty Bitty Shapes (flower)
Stamps: Chalk Talk
Folder: Fancy Fan

Happy Birthday to You

Here is another card from our card swap :). I am not sure who made this card but I wanted to share it because I loved the fun elements on this card. The tan and coral stamps give the card a pop. Now the bling. What girl does not like bling?  I love how it just adds a little shine :). Great card with so many possibilities ;)

Stampin' Up:
Punch: XL Oval
Stamps: Daydream Medallions, Everything Eleanor,
 Stamp of the Month Birthday

Dressin' Up

All I can say is this card made me really want to get this set of framelits!!!!

Stampin' Up:
Punch: 3/4" Circle
Stamps: Mixed Bunch
Folder: Beautiful Broque
Framelits: Dress Up

Oh Hello

Here is another card swap.  Again I am not sure who designed this card but I so want to case it ;)  My favorite thing on the card is the embossed vellum in the background.  It hives it such a different look.  As much as I have used vellum, I never would have thought about using an embossing folder with it!  The design gives the card so much texture.   I also love how she used the paper to look like ribbon!!!
 

Stampin' Up:
Punch: Itty Bitty Shapes (cross)
Stamps: Oh Hello
Die Cut: Labels Collection
Folder: Modern Mosaic

Sympathy Bird

Here is Nicole's card swap. It was so pretty. I loved the background behind the bird. To see more of her work click on her name and view her site :)

Stampin' Up:
Stamps: Simply Sketched

Foil Wedding

This was my card swap for the girls night about a week ago.  We were to design a card and then make one for each of the 12 people attending the swap.  This was my card.  I had been wanting to make a card with simple tin foil so this was my chance.  I sent the tinfoil through the big shot first using the top note die.  Then I sent it through again with the Lacy Brocade folder to give it texture.  Now note to self this card looks good, but i later learned that if you double up the tinfoil the top note die seals it together and it makes it easier to work with when it comes to the twine ;)  Next step is the twine.  Then you add the flower and the NEW Artisian stamp and punch.  This week I will share everyone elses card swaps.  Stay tuned they are great!!!

Stampin' Up:
Punch: Blossom, Artisian Label
Stamps: Label Love
Die Cut: Top Note
Folder: Lacy Brocade

Swallowtail

Here is Julie's card for the swap. It is so clean looking. I had to share it because I have never seen this stamp used in person :)

Stampin' Up:
Punch: Itty Bitty Shapes (flower)
Stamps: Swallowtail

Chalk Play

Today I would like to share my friend Caroline's card swap. She wanted to use the chalk board technique for her swap. I was so excited when she told me about her card. I loved it when I saw it too!  She stamped her images with a verse mark pad and then embossed it with white. After she drew on her white pencil lines and butterflies. Thanks for the cute card Caroline :)

Stampin' Up:
Punch: Small Butterfly
Stamps: Make a Wish, Pretty Petites, Vintage Verses