The Scalloped Edge

My New Blog Address

Hi there! 

Starting tomorrow, May 1st, my blog will no longer be here!  I've made the move to Blogger!  If you're already subscribed to my blog through email then you don't need to change a thing!  If you read my blog through Google Reader and want to continue receiving updates then you will need to change to the new address.  So here it is.....my new Blog Address:

www.thescallopededge.blogspot.com

Thank you!!

Dude.....You ROCK!

 


Hi there!  I made this card for Verve's new release last week and I have to say that it might just be one of my favorites from the bunch!  The colors just speak to me!

For this card I used the newly released set called Dude!  I stamped Dude in Night Of Navy ink (SU!) on Vintage Cream cardstock, cut it out with Curved Rectangle Nestabilities and sponged some Ranger Distress Ink in Peeled Paint before removing it from the die.  I stamped Dude a second time, cut out each letter individually and popped them up for some dimension.  "You Rock" was done with the same colors as the main image but was cut out with a Circle Nestability.  The Twill Ribbon is from SU! and I've had it in my stash FOREVER!  The button and Rustic Jute Twine are both from Papertrey.  To give a little more interest, I rounded the corners of the cardstock and made another ruffled ribbon!  The DP is October Afternoon Report Card!

All of the new sets, including Dude, are available now in the Verve Stamps store.  You can buy them separately or as part of theBeach Party Collection.  Buy the bundle and save 18.00!!  Can't beat that!  Plus Verve's shipping ROCKS!!! 

Well, that's all for me today!  Have a good one!

 


Stamps:  Dude (Verve Stamps)
Paper;  Kraft & Vintage Cream (PTI), October Afternoon Report Card DP
Ink:  Night Of Navy (SU!), Ranger Distress ink in Peeled Paint
Accessories & Tools:  Curved Rectangle & Circle Nesties, Twill Ribbon (SU!), Button and Twine (PTI), Corner Chomper, Foam Tape 

Celebrate Today and Every Day!!

Hi there!!!  Before I get to my card, I just wanted to let you all know that I will be moving my blog from Typepad to Blogger starting this Saturday May 8th!  No problems with Typepad, just tired of paying to have a blog!  That's money I can spend on more stamps/supplies, or just save... I will have the link for you when I do, but just wanted to let you all know!!!  I'm working on getting the blog set up with the help of my good friend, Karen Giron!!!

Okay.....onto today's card:

I'm sorry if you're tired of seeing this FANTASTIC Papertrey set, Year of Flowers: Daffodils, but I cannot put it down!!!  I just love it!  The sketch is from the Papertrey Paper Dolls Blog and is their first challenge so I couldn't wait to play along!  I used the new Dotty Biscotti DP ( don't you love that name ) and the Picnic Plaid Impression Plate (AGAIN!).  I colored one of the flowers with Copics and paper pieced the second flower with the same DP.  I HAD to do the ribbon ruffle again (yes I'm addicted) and added a few stitches on the left with some Rustic Cream vintage twine.
 
Well, thank you for stopping by!  I hope you have a great day!

Stamps:  Year of Flowers: Daffodils (PTI)
Paper:  Kraft, Lemon Tart, Vintage Cream, Dotty Biscotti DP (All Papertrey Ink)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories & Tools:  Oval Nesties, Rustic Cream vintage Twine, Vintage Cream Twill, Picnic Plaid Impression Plate, EK Success Scallop Edge Punch, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape 

Mercy's Sketch #71 {MTSC71}

 

Hi there!  It's time for another fabulous sketch from Mercy!  I used my all time favorite Papertrey set, Year of Flowers: Daffodils (AGAIN!).  I ADORE this set and I especially love to paper piece the daffodil!  I'm not sure I'm in love with my patterned paper choices, but I do like the card.  I used three different patterns from the Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety pack.  I paired it with some Kraft and Vintage Cream cardstock!

Don't forget to check out the Muse's blogs for some more awesome inspiration with this sketch!

Cindy Haffner
Crystal Birr
Jessica Diedrich
Julie Lacey
Pam Spiedel
Pam Varnell
Debbie Olson (April Guest Designer)
and of course, Mercy Kerin

Thank you for stopping by!

Stamps:  Year of Flowers: Daffodil, Everyday Classics (sentiment) (Both PTI)
Paper: Kraft, Vintage Cream, Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety DP
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Summer Sunrise (PTI)
Accessories & Tools:  Curved Rectangle Nestabilities, Ribbon Tag Trio (Spellbinders), Vintage Cream Twill Ribbon, Adhesive Gems, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape 

April Papertrey Blog Hop!

Hi there!  This month's Papertrey Blog Hop Challenge was to use tissue in some way on your card or project!  I didn't really do anything out of the ordinary, but it was out of the ordinary for me!  I'm not really a technique kind of gal, but I decided to give the faux silk technique a try when making this card!

I just received my PTI order on Friday and in it was the beautiful Background Basics: Flower Power.  I inked up one of the backgrounds with Orange Zest ink and stamped it on the tissue that the stamp set was wrapped in and glued it down to a piece of PTI white cs and then used a 1 3/8" square punch and punched out nine squares.  The sentiment was stamped in Dark Chocolate, cut out with a Labels 10 nestie, and then embossed with the Picnic Plaid Impression Plate.  I used the Butterfly die to cut out many layers of tissue and then stamped the floral patterned butterfly from Butterfly Dreams in Orange Zest on the top layer.  I finished it off with a Making Memories decorative brad.  I used the ruffled ribbon technique that I have come to LOVE with Orange Zest Saddle Stitch Ribbon.  The embossed scallops were done with an EK Success border punch.  The base of the card is Dark Chocolate, but looks black in the pic!  The finished card is 5x5.

Thank you so much for stopping by!  Have a great evening!

Stamps:  Butterfly Dreams (PTI)
Paper:  Dark Chocolate, White (PTI)
Ink:  Dark Chocolate, Orange Zest (PTI)
Accessories & Tools:  Tissue Paper, Labels 10 Nestabilities, Butterfly Die, Orange Zest Saddle Stitch Ribbon, Orange Zest Buttons, EK Success Border Punch, Sewing Machine, Picnic Plaid Impression Plate, Decorative Brad, Foam Tape  

TESC110 You're Appreciated!

 

Hi there!  I hope you're all having a nice weekend so far!  The weather here is so beautiful!  My parents took the girls for the day so hubby and I had some nice quiet time around the house!  He had a NASTY bug on Thursday and Friday and spent most of the day recuperating so I was able to stamp!  

After seeing Taylor's sketch yesterday, I knew I had to make time to participate!  I used two new sets recently released by Taylored Expressions,Make the Grade and theExtra Credit mini set!  Teacher Appreciation is just around the corner and I need just a couple more cards and I'll be done!  I am never this organized!  Feels good!

Here are a few deets:  The book image was stamped twice, colored with Copics, cut out and stacked on top on each other.  The apple and sentiment are from the Extra Credit Mini set.  The dp is a combination of October Afternoon Cherry Hill and Report Card.  I think I'm addicted to October Afternoon dp....I just can't get enough!  Anywho...I added some machine stitching and actually sewed my buttons to the card and called it done!

Thank you for stopping by!  I hope what's left of your weekend is fabulous!

 


Stamps:  Make the Grade, Extra Credit Mini set (Taylored Expressions)
Paper:  Kraft, Pure Poppy & Vintage Cream (PTI), October Afternoon Cherry Hill & Report Card DP
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools:  Oval and Big Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Pure Poppy buttons, Vintage Twine, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape 

Verve Spotlight Day Four: One Person

Hi there!  Today marks the final day of sneak peeks from Verve and today the spotlight set is called One Person.  This set is GORGEOUS!!  The sentiments and fonts are amazing and the flowers are true one of a kind Verve flowers!!  You won't be disappointed!  Don't forget to check the Verve Blog for more Diva samples using this set!

 

The sketch for my card is from the Verve Beach Party Release Week Challenges going on now in the Verve Forum.  I just love this sketch and can see myself using it again!  I stamped one of the quotes from One Person in Memento Tuxedo Black onto PTI Vintage Cream.  It was cut out with Circle Nestabilities and before removing it from the die I sponged on some Distress Inks in Antique Linen and Tea Dye. I stamped the flower image twice, colored in with Copics and cut them out with paper snips.  I added some sparkle to the flowers with a Red Copic Spica Glitter Pen although it's tough to see it in the picture!   Two Aqua Mist buttons finish the flowers off.  The DP is the new October Afternoon Thrift Shop.  I {heart} this patterned paper so much!  I couldn't resist the ruffled ribbon!  It's so easy and packs such a punch!  A little machine stitching and I called it done!!

I hope you'll join us tonight for the Verve Release Party!  It starts at 6:00 pm EST in the Verve Forum on Splitcoaststampers.  All of the stamps you've seen this week here and on the Verve Blog will be available for sale immediately following the party!  Hope to see you there!

 

Stamps: One Person (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Pure Poppy, Kraft, Vintage Cream, October Afternoon Thrift Shop
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress Inks in Tea Dye & Antique Linen, Copic Spica Red Glitter Pen
Accessories & Tools: Circle Nesties, Scallop Edge Punch, Aqua Mist Twill Ribbon, Aqua Mist buttons, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape

 
  

New Crafter's Workshop at Taylored Expressions!

Hi there!  Taylored Expressions is hosting a blog hop today to showcase the new Crafter's Workshop templates now available at the Taylored Expressions store!  I have a list of all the participating Baker's Dozen at the end of my post!

The Crafter's Workshop templates are so cool!  My card showcases the new Star Shower Template.

 
Here are some details on how I made my cards.  I started with my template, a sponge dauber and some pigment ink.  I bought some Claudia Helmuth Sticky Back Canvas awhile back at my Local Scrap Store and have been itching to use it, so I thought I would give it a try with the template!  Oh. My. Word......I am in love with the outcome! You can click on the picture to get a better view of the texture of the inked canvas!  I simply taped the corners of my template to the canvas and sponged on the ink in circular motions with a sponge dauber until I got the coverage I desired.  It looks so amazing....just like fabric!   I used Sweet Blush and Spring Rain pigment ink (PTI).

I paired the canvas with one of my favorite Taylored Expressions sets, Beary Special, to make two simple baby cards!  I stamped the bears in Memento Tuxedo Black, colored in with Copics, cut out with Square nesties and then layered on a Big Scallop Square Nestie.  I then went back and paper pieced the patch, feet and ears with Bitty Box DP by PTI.  The large embossed scallop is from EK Success.  A little ribbon and I called it done!

All of the girls have used different templates, so be sure to stop by their blogs for more inspiration!

Alex
Charmaine
Carolina
Jami
Jeanie
Jodi
Karen G
Karen M
Melissa
Sankari
& Taylor

Thank you for stopping by!  I always appreciate it when you do!

 

Stamps:  Beary Special (Taylored Expressions)
Paper:  Kraft & White, Bitty Box DP (All PTI)
Ink:  Sweet Blush, Spring Rain, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories & Tools:  Claudia Helmuth Sticky Back Canvas, Square and Large Scallop Square Nesties, Circle and Scallop Circle Nesties, Sweet Blush and Spring Rain Twill Ribbon, Large Scallop Punch, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape
 

Verve Sneak Peek with Mercy's Sketch {MTSC70}

 

Hi there!  It's Tuesday and it's time for Mercy's sketch!  Today is also the beginning of the Verve Sneak Peeks which will lead up to the Verve Release this Friday night in the Verve Forum on SCS!  The party starts at 6:00 pm EST, so be there or be SQUARE!!

The set being peeked today on the Verve Blog is called Relax!  It's a fun and whimsical beach set!  I made a beach scene using three of the images, the palm tree, sun &  just two of the five surfboards included in the set!  The sand is a cool new product I found recently at my LSS called Sand Paste.  It is made by a company called Mudd Puddles.  It was my first time using it and I think I spread it on a bit thick, but I love the look!  The sparkle on the coconuts and sun are from sugared glitter by Doodlebug.

I also decorated the inside of the card because I didn't leave a place for the sentiment on the front of the card.....something I forget to do often!  LOL! 

Don't forget to see what the other Muse's did with this great sketch:

Cindy Haffner
Crystal Birr
Jessica Diedrich
Julie Lacey
Pam Spiedel
Pam Varnell
Debbie Olson (April Guest Designer)
and of course, Mercy Kerin

And don't forget to see some more great cards made with this new Verve set over on the Verve Blog!

Thanks for stopping by!!  Have a great day!

 

Stamps:  Relax (Verve Stamps)
Paper:  Kraft, White (Both PTI), October Afternoon Thrift Shop DP
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools:  Labels One Nestabilities, Sand Paste (Mudd Puddles), Fresh Snow Twill Ribbon (PTI), Buttons (PTI), Sugared Glitter (Doodlebug Designs), Wide Oval Punch, Large Embossed Scallop Punch (EK Success), Sewing Machine, Foam Tape

Maile Inspired!

 
  
Have you ever been inspired by someone and you just had to make something with their style in mind?  Well, I am a big fan of Maile Belles and her fantastic Clean and Simple Style.  I also had the priviledge of meeting her at CHA in January and she was super sweet and ADORABLE!  I am a pretty clean stamper, but simple is VERY HARD for me!  I love lots and lots of layers and I love using lots and lots of tools....you get the picture.  Well, I had a little time last night and sat down to make a card that I call Maile inspired!  I didn't case any card in particular, just tried to make something like I think she would!  LOL!

I used Delightful Dahlias by Papertrey Ink.  I cut the flowers and leaves out of two different DP's (also Papertrey) and then stamped the flower image in Memento Black Ink.  I added some depth to the dahlia by coloring randomly with Copic Markers.  The scallops were cut with the Large Scallop Die by PTI and I embossed both the scallops and the white panel with my FAVE Picnic Plaid Impression Plate!  The sentiment was cut out with Labels Trio by Spellbinders!

Thank you for stopping by!  I always appreciate it when you do!

 

Stamps:  Delightful Dahlias (PTI)
Paper:  White, True Black, Bitty Box and Pretty Pastels DP (All PTI)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories & Tools:  Corner Chomper, Delightful Dahlias Dies, Picnic Plaid Impression Plate, Labels Trio (Spellbinders),  Spring Rain Satin Ribbon, Foam Tape