Creative Measures by Tiffany

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I love the stamp set used on this card and then add in embossing powder and it really shines.  Take a look at the card below and if you'd like to place an order please visit http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/creativemeasures Stamps:SU-Endless Wishes Paper: SU Whisper White, SU Real Red, SU Trim the Tree Ink: Versamark, SU Pistachio Pudding Fibers: SU Whisper White Organza ribbon, SU Real Red Woven Satin ribbon Other: SU Scalloped Tag Topper, HOTP Circles and Scallops dies, Stampin’ Sponges, Big Shot, Tag Topper, Dimensionals, Stampin’ Trimmer, Inkadinkado Silver Starlight embossing powder, Rhinestone Jewels Instructions: 1.        Cut Whisper White card stock to 4 ¼”x 11 and score at 5 ½”. 2.        Cut a piece of DSP from Trim the Tree paper pad, slightly smaller and adhere to card front. 3.        Die cut a scalloped circle from Real Red card stock and adhere to the left of the card front on top of the DSP. 4.        Cut a piece of Whisper White card

Today I have a card that was inspired by one I saw in a book and now don't remember the Author's name.  The colors are masculine but can be changed to give a more feminine feel.  There's some die cutting, stitching, and distressing involved. Paper: Recollections- Brown card stock, White card stock; Misc.- Maroon card stock; My Minds Eye  “Stella and Rose” Mabel papers (6x6) Inks: Ranger- Walnut Stain Distress ink Fibers: Tan sewing thread Other: Nicole- Glittered Letter stickers; Spellbinders Nestabilities square swatches dies   Instructions: 1.        Cut a piece of Recollections brown card stock to 5 ½’x 8 ½” and score at 4 ¼”. 2.        Cut a piece of Recollections white card stock and using the ink blending tool and Walnut Stain distress ink, ink the edges and adhere to the front of the card base. 3.        Take the pattern paper and using the ink blending tool and Walnut Stain distress ink, ink the edges and cut that down to fit on top of the wh

I decided to stick with the same theme of Masculine card since I have many men in my life who have birthdays coming up.  This is a simple but effective card. Stamps: Fiskars: Birthday Party Paper: Recollections: Black card stock and White card stock, Core’dinations: Solid-Dyed Core      (purple); Pebbles: Family Ties paper pad Ink: Versamark, Fibers: Darice: Baker’s Twine (cream) Other: White Embossing powder, Favorite Finding: Buttons, Recollections: foam adhesive squares, ATG, Zots Mini glue dots I hope you have enjoyed this project and please check back often for inspiration.

Hello and again, sorry for being away for so long.  Today I have a card for the guys in your life and I used a mix of supplies to complete.  It was inspired from the sketch by Deconstructed Sketch #129 and I think it turned out nicely.     Instructions:   Cut card base to 5 ½”x 8 ½” from Soft Sky card stock and score at 4 ¼” and   fold.   Using the Stripes Mask and Pool Party ink and sponge on the stripes. Cut a piece of pattered paper from Studio Calico paper pad to 3 ¾”x 5” and round all the corners.   Adhere to the card front. Cut a banner from Pool Party card stock and adhere to the right, center of the pattered paper with the ATG gun.   Die cut a scallop circle from brown card stock and a circle from Whisper White card stock.   Adhere these pieces with ATG and then pop up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.   Place over the banner on the left side.  Place 3 wood veneer shapes in a visual triangle on the card front.         For the inside of the card I stamped a