Happy Thursday! Today is the day of the week that we do our challenges and this week we are challenged with a sketch! Here it is…how about playing this week – it is a super straight forward sketch and I took it very literally this week! Kerry sure does know how to provide us with great sketches!
With Fathers Day being this weekend I thought that this would be a simple card for you to case away. This is the first that I have used the new Brick Wall Embossing Folder and let me tell you….IT IS WONDERFUL…WHY??? – It is a 6" x 6" folder which is a new size for us and the impression of the bricks is soooo deep which really brings it out.
This is sooo darn straight forward and the other NEW speed tool that I used is the Banner Triple Punch…this punches 3 sizes of banners BUT REALLY it punches so many more than just 3!
True it has 3 channels to punch in the widths of 1" 1 1/2" and 2" but if you basically place any odd size of paper and flip the punch over to where you can see the paper to make the banner part….POP – you can make your own size!
This is what I did today for two the them. The sizes are 1 3/4", 1" and 3/4". I also had some fun with the very vanilla ones by stamping on them.Being able to "see thru" the stamp made perfect placement a cinch!
This is probably the most simple punch Stampin’ Up! has made…I am sure that many of you thought….this is silly – we can easily make our own banners (I was one of the,…I 1st thought it was silly) but once you have it, you quickly discover how amazing and FAST it is to use.
The base is in Very Vanilla and then the “brick wall” is in Sahara Sand. Do you notice how nice and deep the impressions are of the folder, this really makes a dramatic effect.
The DSP banner is from the Go Wild Paper Stack and I took advantage of using the other banners to use some of the stamps from the Guy Greeting Stamp Set.
I know that many of you feel that we do not have a bunch of masculine stamp sets, but this one , Gut Greeting, is clearly a versatile one. Did you notice that Stampin’ Up! has made this set in all 3 mounts? I prefer the photopolymer for the ease of seeing through!
The envelope love came from some stamping on the front as well as I carried the brick wall in the Sahara Sand on the back flap…I love dressing up an envelope like this – you can do anything with "plain jane" paper!
I hope that you can find some time to play with this challenge. Hop over to the site to see what the beauties!
Remember that I am offering "Round 2" of my Product Share. I have all of my cutting and labels supplies all ready for me as I will be staying downstairs.This is the best way to get a taste of the new kids on the block!
Remember, shopping in your jammies is FUN…I’ll be in my jammies for the next couple of days. Enjoy the day…go do something fun and remember to make memories!
Until tomorrow!
Very nice card! I’m just waiting for a chance to get my hands on my Guy Greetings set. It is waiting for me!
I hope you rested well. Take it easy!
Cyberhugs!
Good Morning Susan, Hope all went well yesterday. Take it easy and enjoy your “need to slow down” time. This card is very nice. I can’t fit the brick EF, in my Cuttlebug. I’m thinking of . . . adapting it somehow!
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Great card and color choices! Sounds like everything went well yesterday…you’re home and in your jammies. Now just take it easy, sit back and rest. You deserve it! Hugs!
Oh, I’m so sad my comment didn’t post on yesterdays post…So Sorry! You and everyone involved in your recovery are in my prayers including your critters. They always seem to know when to cuddle and give kisses.
This card is Gorgeous and really liking the brick embossing folder background, Wow!
Ok, I didn’t want to disturb you during your recovery wanting a Cardstock Swatch but sense you mentioned it today I’ll get an e-mail over to you this afternoon. I want to get a closer look at the other shares again and make my final selections. Now I’m in no RUSH and when you return from La-La Land mail them out but not before then. Enjoy your day Susan…Everyone!
Sorry to hear of the repeat of the surgery Susan. If anyone is positive, that is you. Heal well quickly!
Your work is always inspiring to us.
So dapper for Father’s Day. Love the brick background!
Such a cool card!
Love Mary Fish’s comment – Dapper! Perfect! I love this card. The colors are totally me and so crisp and clear. That brick wall EF is great and I think it would be so much fun to put a wash of a dark red on a piece. You are so right about the punch. I usually cut mine and they are sort of wonky. I used the demo’s at card class and it was so fun to use with perfect results. I think Brian king shows us how to make the notching off center for a really fun look too. Once I get that punch you can bet I will be making more banners! that envelope is pretty darn cool too!
So glad the surgery went well and pretty soon you will be back on both feet! Wishing you speedy recovery1 But, in the meantime enjoy the comforts of a cuddle from the kids and/or John, being pampered, and all that good stuff! I wish I was there too. Thanks for the E-mail!
Your “shoe” and “dad” banners are my favorite part of the card! Speedy recovery, Susan!
Nice combo, Susan! Those banners look great together and all on the Brick background, super!