Take Three: Summer Day 5

It's the final day of sneak peaks before the release.  I can't tell you how excited I am today.  This set not only provides fresh images but so many opportunities to create amazing paper crafting projects.  Both the bird and flower can be used for so many occasions and through many of the season's with a change of ink and cardstock.

Bright Goodbyes

There is something about fresh summer colours and flower images that makes me feel warm inside.  Our weather was so bright and cheery that I had to include it in the photo.  It makes for such a chance from where I lived last year.  In fact May 15 marks our move date and we moved into our house on May 16 so we have almost been here for a year now.  It's nice to call it home.

Step 1: Create a base and layers.
Step 2: Stamp flower image using Pure Poppy on Vintage Cream and on the card base (you'll not I change the direction--that helps the flower lines seem more straight--or at least that is what I have been telling myself lol). 
Step 3:  Stamp sentiment using Pure Black and place ribbon.
Step 4: Adhere layers. 

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI, Polka Dot Basics by PTI
Cardstock: Vintage Cream by PTI, Pure Poppy by PTI, Spring Moss by PTI, Summer Sunrise by PTI
Patterned Paper: Quite Contrary Collection by MME
Ink: True Black by PTI, Pure Poppy by PTI
Accents: New Leaf Grograin Ribbon by PTI
Tools: Square Punch by EK Success

Wonderful Friends

I created a cute little flower (as seen in the bird stamp) as an additional stamp in the set to coordinate with bird image.  I have been having fun adding it to my cards during the release.  I was thrilled that the image fit into several of the polka dot strips found in Polka Dot Basics.  You'll see how I have added three colours (snow cap, dark chocolate and aqua mist) to the card and coordinated each of those colours in the polka dots.


Step 1: Create a base and layers.
Step 2: Stamp card base first with Polka Dot Basics and then with flower image from Take Three: Summer. Stamp mini flowers.
Step 3: Stamp bird and sentiment.
Step 4: Attach ribbon and scallop strip.
Step 5: Adhere layers. 

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI
Cardstock: Snow Cap by PTI, Dark Chocolate by PTI, Aqua Mist by PTI
Ink: Dark Chocolate by PTI, Aqua Mist by PTI, Snow Cap by PTI, Spring Moss by PTI
Accent: Ribbon by PTI
Tools: Scallop Punch by EK Success


Mini Thanks

I wanted to show you a neat way to use Take Three: Summer that is somewhat out of the box.  I began by creating a mini card and some mini accents for it too. I just love how dainty this card looks.


Step 1: Create card base and apply impression plate.
Step 2: Create a scalloped strip.  Attach a piece of ribbon to a paperclip.
Step 3: Stamp large flower images using different ink and cardstock. Stamp circle (from Polka Dot Basics) around part of the image.  Punch out using 5/8 circle punch.
Step 4: Stamp sentiment on a paper strip. Adhere layers.

If you are at all a bit curious about the circles on the card, particularly the ones that look like patterned paper I have included a few photos below to show you how I made them :)  There is a ring around them too that is not in the photo.  I used the circle stamp from the Polka Dot Basic to outline the circle.  Make sure you stamp it BEFORE you punch it out.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI, Polka Dot Basics by PTI
Cardstock: Dark Chocolate by PTI, Melon Berry by PTI, Spring Moss by PTI, Aqua Mist by PTI
Ink: Dark Chocolate by PTI, Melon Berry by PTI, Spring Moss by PTI, Lemon Tart by PTI, Orange Zest by PTI
Accents: Ribbon by PTI
Tools: Impression Plate by PTI

Thanks again for stopping by today! I'd love to hear from you and don't forget stop by later this week as I will be creating more samples using Take Three: Summer.  See you at the release party.

Alli

Take Three: Summer Day 4

Thank you again for all your warm and happy comments!  I am thrilled that you are enjoying the sneak peaks.  It's always fun to come up with new designs and ways to use a stamp set.

Many Thanks

The first card up today uses a technique I learned many years ago.  The 3-d effect.  Every once in a while you will see it pop up on my blog.  To create this effect all you need is white ink along with a colour ink.  Always start with the white and stamp the colour over the top to create a pop.  So simple and yet so striking.

Step 1: Create a base and layers. Use scor-pal to create vertical and horizontal line groupings on top layer.
Step 2: Create a die cut and paper square. Create edges using scor-pal. Stamp bird image using 3-d effect outlined above.  Stamp sentiment and mini flower stamp.
Step 3: Attach ribbon.
Step 4: Adhere layers.

 

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI
Cardstock: Kraft by PTI, True Black by PTI, Plum Pudding by PTI
Ink: True Black by PTI, Snow Cap by PTI, Plum Pudding by PTI
Accent: Ribbon by PTI
Tools: Scor-Pal, Nestabilities by Spellbinders

CAS Cards


I am not sure about you, I am often grabbing the same types of cards to give to friends and family and suddenly my supply runs out.  I like creating a go to card.  One that won't take all day long to make and can be easily recreated.
I created three cards using three colours and three different images and sentiments from Take Three: Summer.  Hmmm there is a three theme going on here... While I added stickles to the images they look just as good without. 

Step 1: Create a base.  Stamp polka dot strip.
Step 2: Stamp image, punch, and create a square die cut.
Step 3: Stamp sentiment, adhere layers and apply stickles.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI, Polka Dot Basics by PTI
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White by PTI, Pure Poppy by PTI, New Leaf by PTI, Summer Sunrise by PTI
Ink: True Black by PTI, Pure Poppy by PTI, New Leaf by PTI, Summer Sunrise by PTI
Accents: Stickles by Ranger
Tools: Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Corner Chomper by We R Memory Makers


Thanks again for stopping by today! I'd love to hear from you and don't forget there is still 1 more day of sneak peaks before Take Three: Summer is released.

Alli

Take Three: Summer Day 3

I just wanted to sincerely thank you so much for your comments! They mean so much to me. Can you believe we are already on day 3 of the release?! 
I'm not sure about you, but I always watch PTI releases with baited breath.  The team, illustrators and Nichole do an amazing job showcasing the new sets and supplies being released each month.  I feel so honoured to be a part of such an amazing company. I remember when I first joined PTI in 2008 and the excitement I had for my first release month.  Would you believe I still get just as giddy?  There is nothing like receiving my stamp set and pealing off each stamp and FINALLY stamping each and everyone of them.

Pastel Floral Goodbye

I often sketch many of my card/project layouts before I receive my stamp set.  And while I have a "game plan" sometimes I take a detour.  About a week ago, I was oogling Lisa Johnson's projects (she is an amazing Paper Crafter isn't she?) and I stumbled upon a cute layout and colour combo I couldn't resist.  Lisa created a card for the Sign Language release that I just fell in love with.  I decided to create a card using the same layout and colour palette and change up the 1) ribbon 2) stamp set in addition to a few other things (impression plate, embossing, patterned paper).

Step 1: Create card base.  Cut layers and use the impression template to add texture to the Aqua Mist layer.Round corners.
Step 2: Stamp flower images using VersaMark ink on patterned paper.  Pour emboss powder and heat.  Use die cut to cut out images.
Step 3: Stamp sentiment using Dark Chocolate ink. Adhere ribbon.
Step 4: Adhere all layers.

 

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI
Cardstock: Spring Moss by PTI, Aqua Mist by PTI, Melon Berry by PTI, Stamper's Select White by PTI
Ink: Dark Chocolate by PTI, VersaMark by Tsukineko, Chamomile by PTI
Accent: Ribbon by PTI, Espresso Emboss Powder
Tools: Tin Types Impression Plate by PTI, Scallop die by Papertrey Ink , Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Corner Chomper by We R Memory Makers

Missing You

There is nothing like a bright and cheerful card to brighten your day when you miss someone.  I love the crisp white contrasted by the Hawaiian shores.  My favourite part is the edging of Hawaiian shores against all the white.  It makes the image and sentiment pop!


Step 1: Use the impression template to add texture to card base and second layer.  Using die cut create an opening in second layer.
Step 2: Stamp bird images using Hawaiian Shores.  Touch the centers of the flowers using a silver spica pen. Punch out using square punch.  Round corners.
Step 3: Adhere ribbon to top layer.  Stamp sentiment.
Step 4: Round selected card edges.
Step 5: Adhere all layers.

 

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI
Cardstock: Hawaiian Shores by PTI, Stamper's Select White by PTI
Ink: Hawaiian Shores by PTI
Accent: Ribbon by PTI
Tools: Tin Types Impression Plate by PTI, Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Corner Chomper by We R Memory Makers, Spica Pen by Copic

Floral Celebrations

I don't often use black cardstock for the card base but sometimes it merits the use.  When I coloured my flower using Copics (R0000, RV29, R59) (YG63, G0000, YG13) and a white gel pen it just screamed being the center of attention. 


Step 1: Create card base and create an opening using a die cut.

Step 2: Stamp circles using Snow Cap.  Colour the circles using a water pen and ink (see photos below) You'll note I just pressed the ink pad to the top of the cover.  It is easily wiped off.

Step 3: Colour flower image using Copic markers. Highlight flower petals with white gel pen. Adhere to card.
Step 4: Stamp sentiment using Snow Cap and attach ribbon.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI, Polka Dot Basics by PTI
Cardstock: True Black by PTI, Stamper's Select White by PTI
Ink: Snow Cap by PTI, True Black by PTI
Accent: Ribbon by PTI
Tools:Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Corner Chomper by We R Memory Makers, Copic Markers, Aqua Pen, White Gel Pen

Thanks again for stopping by today! I'd love to hear from you and don't forget there are still 2 more days of sneak peaks before Take Three: Summer is released.


Alli

Take Three: Summer Day 2

Welcome back to day two of peaks from my newest set Take Three: Summer which will be available from Papertrey Ink on May 15th.  I'm not sure about you, but I have been surrounded by sunshine, green leaves, flower blossoms and warm air for the last few weeks and it has put me into summer mode.  I love lazy summer days where I can kick back with flip flops, tees and capris and enjoy the day for all it has to offer.  I love the sound of the birds chirping, the lawn mowers going and the smell of BBQs cooking something delicious.  I am an avid gardener and so the prospect of creating my own oasis came true last year.  If you followed me last year you know I took a BIG break from blogging so that I could begin my dream of creating a yard HERE, HERE, HEREhttp://allistamps.blogspot.com/2009/07/birthday.html, HERE.  It was truly that experience that inspired me to create a series of stamps for all seasons.  I love the changes each of those season's brings with them.  I am fortunate that my stamp room faces the front yard and I can watch "nature at work" and be inspired!

The Details 

• Cost: $15
• Take Three: Summer contains 12 images

TWEET Thanks

There is nothing more exciting than a splash of colour and a fun layout.  I absolutely love mixing bright trendy colours together. I also enjoy using "oldies but goodies" from time to time.  I adore shrinky dinks.  There is something so fun about stamping images/sentiments on shrinky dinks and heating them until they shrink to 1/2 the size.  They are just TOO CUTE!  I like using shrinky dinks as fun accents on cards but also as focal jewelery pieces too.  Because the rounded square images are larger I like the ability of changing their size and as a result decided to create a card using them.


Step 1: Use the impression template to add texture to card base.
Step 2: Stamp bird images and sentiment using StazOn on clear shrinky dinks.  Punch out using square punch.  Heat for 2 minutes and let cool.
Step 3: Using scallop nestabilities cut out felt and Raspberry Fizz cardstock.  Using scallop die cut, create a scalloped edge using True Black cardstock.
Step 4: Stamp Spring Moss cardstock with flower image using Ripe Avocado ink.
Step 5: Cut a strip of ribbon and a strip of kraft cardstock.  Adhere all layers and attach ribbon and shrinky dinks.

SUPPLIES 
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI
Cardstock: Kraft by PTI, Hawaiian Shores by PTI, True Black by PTI, Raspberry Fizz by PTI, Spring Moss by PTI
Ink: Ripe Avocado by PTI, Jet Black StazOn by Tsukineko
Accent: Velvet Ribbon by PTI, clear Shrinky Dinks
Tools: Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Scallop die by Papertrey Ink , Tin Types impression template by PTI, Square Punch by EK Success




On YOUR Birthday


I strongly believe that less is more!  You might notice that about my CAS style.  "White" space can be intimidating but it is also liberating.  This flower image has amazing potential.  It can be coloured, it can be embossed, it can be sparkled and sprinkled.  It can be outlined, cut out, flipped and raised.  And while I have stamped it in colour, there is something absolutely stunning about it in black...especially against kraft and with a shade of white.

Step 1: Cut a card base measuring 4x4 from a clear sheet.  Cut a 4x4 layer of Ocean Tides, 3.75x3.75 of Stamper's White cardstock and 3.5x3.5 of Kraft cardstock.

Step 2: Stamp flower image and sentiment using True Black.
Step 3: Shade white around one edge of each of the flower petals.
Step 4: Cut strips of True Black and Ocean Tides.
Step 5: Adhere all layers.

I have been creating clear cards for quite some time but Nichole created a fab video that gives some fab tips for creating clear cards HERE.

SUPPLIES 
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI
Cardstock: Kraft by PTI, Ocean Tides by PTI, True Black by PTI, Stamper's Select White by PTI, Clear Sheet by PTI
Ink: True Black by PTI
Accent: White pencil



Thanks again for stopping by today! I'd love to hear from you and don't forget there are still 3 more days of sneak peaks.

Alli

Introducing Take Three: Summer

I am thrilled to share my newest release from the Urban Design collection called Take Three: Summer which will be available through Papertrey Ink on May 15th, 2010. If you missed the Take Three: Spring release, you may not know that "Take Three" is a series collection.  And since you already know there is a Spring and Summer you can bet there will be a Fall and Winter too!

I am so excited to share the two focal images in Take Three: Summer stamp set.  Don't forget, there are three different images of each to choose from too so you can mix and match, flip and turn them as much as you like to make a unique card.

CONGRATulations Flower Trio

The first card not only has a simple layout but is also simple to create.  I just love the colour combo--so fresh for a summer's day! Not to mention the flower is one of my fav designs in the entire collection!  I used all three flowers in this stamp set.  This congratulations card could be given as an end of the school year card, for a job promotion, or for someone who is expecting.

Step 1: Stamp flower images using Raspberry Fizz ink on Stamper's select white.  Tip: draw two fine lines using a ruler to create even spacing of images.
Step 2: Stamp the congratulations sentiment using True Black ink.
Step 3: Using the scallop die cut, cut a scalloped edge using True Black cardstock.
Step 4: As a final touch add the gingham ribbon, round the corners on the card base and adhere all layers.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI
Cardstock: Stamper's Select White by PTI, Raspberry Fizz by PTI, True Black by PTI
Ink: True Black by PTI, Raspberry Fizz by PTI
Accent: Gingham Ribbon by PTI
Tools: Scallop die by PTI

BIRD's Eye View Friendship

The second card was created using one of the bird images from this set.  I like the ability to mix and match birds or choose just one as a focal image.  Besides, when you add colour it changes the look anyways :)  You'll note that I stamped the bird image in three colours but also coloured the eye black using a marker. 

Step 1: Stamp bird image using New Leaf, Scarlet Jewel and Spring Rain.  Tip: draw two fine lines using a ruler to create even spacing of images.
Step 2: Stamp the wonderful friend sentiment using True Black ink.
Step 3: Cut several layered pieces of cardstock. 
Step 4: As a final touch add the saddlestitch ribbon (button the bottom in v-shape), cardstock threaded button and adhere all layers.

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s): Take Three: Summer (Urban Design by Alli Miles) PTI

Cardstock: Stamper's Select White by PTI, Spring Rain by PTI, True Black by PTI, New Leaf by PTI, Scarlet Jewel by PTI

Ink: Spring Rain by PTI, True Black by PTI, New Leaf by PTI, Scarlet Jewel by PTI
Accent: Saddle Stitch Ribbon by PTI, True Black button by PTI


Thank you for stopping by today! I'd love to hear from you and don't forget there will be sneak peaks all week long (May 10-15).

Hugs;
Alli