For todays Ways To Use It Challenge, we were asked to used Scalloped anything! Images, punches whatever!
I cant remember the last time I used a Stampin Up! stamp for FUN. Its always been “work” related. I just got in in my Stampin’Up! preorder which had not only the new colors but Baroque Motif’s. When I saw the flower image my immediate thought was this-
Baroque Bloom
Isn’t it beautiful?
I stamped the flower bloom then punched with my scalloped circle punch. I then punched holes around the edges, and decided some BLING was in order! LOL! Big Surprise right?
So I added some A Muse card candy blue bling stickers. The center is a NEW! Ice brads by SU!.
Then my deliemma-a stem! So I pulled out my Paper Tray set to form the words of the stem (river rock ink).
I combined it with my Happy Everything set from SU! Its suppose to read like
Happy for you Happy thoughts, Happy day & Happy wishes.
The “h” is a cool acetate letter set I got at Michaels by Making Memories. It perfectly matches my Blue Bayou and Sky Blue combo.
Now I thought this was cool- you know that funky square block in the set? I cut a part of that to make the 3-D leaves! I was so stumped with what I was gonna do, then I kept staring at the image and actually saw a leaf form! The butterfly is the same image stamped in the scalloped bloom just punched strategically with my Martha Stewart butterfly!
I used a piercing template from Lasting Impressions for the flutter trail. You can never have enough different piercing templates let me tell you!
Now for the next one!
Blossoms of blue
WOW! Sorry for the BLUE hue. Now I know WHY I usually resort to my photobox for all my uploads. I thought the natural light would be cool-um NOPE! But I was too lazy to re-photograph it!
I was obviously inspired by this patterned paper by Chatterbox. Again I saw this image on my table and had to try it out! I thought it came out really nice.
Used my Onare piercing template to pierce a scalloped edge around the saffron layer. Its the little details that really make a WOW sometimes.
Tied at the top is my Martha Stewart ribbon.
Hope you like this one as much as I do!
Lastly a sketch challenge.
My friend Bonnie (aka raduse on SCS) was the card of inspiration so I HAD to try it!
Here is my submission-Lovely Lavender
I have to say I am shocked at how much I LOVE the new in color by SU! River Rock! I just LOVE it! Anyway- I stamped the lavender sprig numerous times in several colors and spritzed with water. Used my distressing tool for the edges. I just love this layout. Clean and simple.
I was inspired to dust off Carte Postale when I saw it made the NEW! Stampin Up Idea book. So I stamped the bird in the lower right corner, and thenMon Amie. “SOMETHING” was missing. I didnt want to over do it-so I added a lightly torn piece of vellum in the lower right corner.
Tied the “sprig” with some organdy ribbon (which I cannot believe SU is retiring! OMG! STUPID IDEA!) and was done.
Thanks for looking. Next up-
HIT THE BEACH!
17 Responses for "Ways to use it!"
Love love love your first card, the leaves are perfect and the butterfly!!! You are a genious, will have to CASE this later today if I get some time to stamp. Thanks for spending the time that you do on your blog, i visit everyday, and am WOW’ed every time!
Dawn T in Canada
You have such a keen eye as to making things into something else (a la the butterfly punched out of the scalloped image) I don’t know that I’d think to do that. You always help me think of new ways to look at things…for that I thank you!
All three cards are stunning, each in their own way, whether is be layout, creativity, or just pure beauty 🙂 Thanks for sharing them with us!
Whoa!!! Those cards are wonderful. The use of different stamp sets together is great. I need to learn to step out my comfort zone and take some risks with my stamping.
Thanks so much for sharing!
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That first card is beautiful! I love the butterfly!
I love them all,your piercing is awesome!!TFS!!
Boy, you’ve been very busy. Love the cards, they are great! Thanks for sharing.
OMG, I adore them ALL!! I agree with the others, you always help us to think outside the box (stamp? LOL) like the leaves and butterfly. I’m like you in the fact I love butterflies and I will have to case this idea. I don’t have the Martha butterfly, but I may have to now. Thanks also for helping me spend more on things I NEED!!! *Ü*
Wow Lauren! That first card is AMAZING! Pure genious!
These are all gorgeous! I knew I needed that MS butterfly punch. May have to try what you did with my EK success one.
All are goreous! Isn’t it wonderfully self rewarding when you know so instantly as well. TFS.
Lauren, these are gorgeous! You are always so creative, I love it!
OMG!! I love them all, especially the blue hue! I so love blue. Definitely not a bad pic IMO.
I love them all!! They are beyond beautiful!! Wow!
Lauren,
Your card with the butterfly took me into flight to flutter & land on the blossoms of blue and the lovely lavender floral cards. Oh, I am spreading my wings and taking it all in. I’m a true new fan! Thanks for sharing Lauren.
Joy for your Day!
Nina Hill
These cards are gorgeous!! Love the big bloom using the small Baroque Motifs flower. 🙂
Beautiful creations, love them all !!!
Your card with bracelet with butterfly the butterfly took me into flight to flutter & land on the blossoms of blue buy pearl oyster and the lovely lavender floral cards. Oh, I am spreading my wings and taking it all in. I’m a true new fan! Thanks for sharing Lauren.
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