Scored for Texture

I had a class over the weekend to showcase Stampin' Up!'s Simply Scored scoring tool (item #122334, $29.95). This card features just a little bit of texture around the image panel. Scoring 1/4" and 1/2" in from each side creates a simple border - perfect for masculine cards.


This second card uses the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate (item #125586, $11.95). Scoring every inch from the top and bottom creates a nice crosshatch pattern that reminded me a baby quilt.

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

{{Father's Day}}
Stamps: Best Dad Ever, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Garden Green, Crumb Cake
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Garden Green, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: word window punch, Simply Scored, Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, stampin' dimensionals

{{For Baby}}
Stamps: Easy Events
Cardstock: So Saffron, Very Vanilla
Ink: Black Stazon, So Saffron, Peach Parfait, Soft Suede, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Simply Scored, Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, stampin' dimensionals

Boys Birthday Invitation

Today's card would make a perfect birthday invitation for the young man in your life. The color combination was inspired by a boys shirt I saw while shopping one day.

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~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Party This Way
Cardstock: More Mustard, Baja Breeze, Basic Black
Ink: More Mustard, Baja Breeze, Black Stazon
Accessories: Big Shot, Stripes embossing folder, pennant punch, stampin' dimensionals

More swaps to share

Yesterday I posted a card I made for a swap with a group of local demonstrators. Today I want to show you some of the great cards I received in exchange:




I love doing these swaps because I'm able to accumulate some card samples featuring stamp sets and/or accessories I don't own. Plus, they're always great for inspiration when I'm needing a little encouragement.

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

For a Colts fan

Today's card is one that I made for my older brother whose birthday is this weekend. He's a big Indianapolis Colts fan - hence the blue horses! Actually, I thought it turned out pretty cute! I stamped the horse image three times without re-inking to create the look of movement. The cardbase is a quarter sheet of Basic Black cardstock and then the Whisper White is the part that opens. Masculine cards are always tough for me...no ribbons, nothing frilly, just the basics. I hope my brother likes his card!

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Wanted, Happy Moments
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Pacific Point (retired)
Ink: Pacifiic Point
Accessories: stampin' dimensionals

Versatility

One of my favorite stamp sets is "Thoughts & Prayers." It is so versatile - you can make something very girly, very masculine or something gender-neutral. I love when a stamp set offers so many options!

To create the multi-colored tree, I inked the stamp with Crushed Curry. Then using markers, I colored the trunk and branches with Soft Suede and then "thumped" on the image with Dusty Durango, creating a random mix of leaf colors. The fun part of thumping is that you create a unique image each and every time! I distressed the edges with the cutter kit and then sponged over the edges to give them a little more depth. I wanted something more masculine than ribbon, so I opted for a few loops of hemp twine instead.

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers
Cardstock: Dusty Durango, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Ink: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede
Accessories: hemp twine, cutter kit, sponges