Card of the Week - Elegance in Black & Gold

This weeks project is an elegant card featuring an ornate stamp of a solid bird framed in a scrollwork square.  The stamp is from Inkadinkadoo and is an excellent choice for masculine cards as well.  Below are the supplies we used for the project.

The stamp is stamped 3 times, twice using Memories Black Dye Ink and a third time using Versamark for embossing.  Memories Black Dye ink gives  wonderful overall coverage for a perfect, clear and distinct image time after time.  The versamarked image is covered in gold embossing powder and then heated up to create the raised, shiny and 3D look.

The other 2 black stamped images are cut out eliminating certain parts of the image.  After cutting out all 3 pieces, you should have 3 images as shown below.

And this is the final card -- just add a little black cardstock, some gold ribbon and some gold brads and you have a very elegant card!

Thursday Mornings at I'm Impressed

As many of you know every thursday morning at I'm Impressed we have coffee and a card.  We design a card and order coffee from Starbucks and anyone can drop by and make the card and have a cup of java for $2.  Today, the ladies had a great time making the project.  It is heartwarming to us that some of these ladies met at our store and have become close friends as a result.  We love our customers and love it even more when we can create lasting friendships as a result!

Card of the Week- Make your Own Patterned Paper!

For this week's card, we used the Ivy & Flowers stamp image from Frogs Whiskers Inc. to create our own patterned paper.  Below are the supplies we used to make the project.

We used Memento ink in  Rose Bud Red to stamp the image several times on white cardstock.  Hint: if you want your image to be lighter than the actual ink you are using, simply "stamp it off" on scrap paper to remove some of the ink on the rubber before stamping it onto your actual cardstock.

Next, using Memento ink in Bamboo Leaves, we stamped the rectangular shadow stamp twice without reinking to create 2 different intensities of the green shade.

Next we created the greeting as a focal point by layering it with several circle pieces.  Here are the punches we used.

And below is the final card!  Next time you don't have any matching patterned paper, remember how easy it is to make your own using stamps you already have in your stash!

Card of the Week

This week's card uses the Filigree Egg stamp by Memory Box. This is an elegant stamp that looks wonderful embossed. Below are the materials we used to create the card.

First thing we did was ink up the stamp with Versamark ink and then add white embossing powder to the image.

We heat embossed the white embossing powder with a heat gun. Embossing is an easy way to add texture to any project.

To add colour to the image, we used sponge daubers and Memento inkpads.  By making a mask of the original egg image on scrap paper, you can protect the actual image from getting any colour on it.  What you achieve is an additional colour around the egg that will complement the colour of the paper you stamped on.

And below is what the actual finished card looks like.  We simply added a narrow strip of patterned paper behind the egg image to create an interesting background.  The greeting is also stamped with versamark and embossed in white to match the egg.  We hope you like it!

STUFF WE USED

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Funny Bunny

Funny Bunny is here and he’s got a few tricks up his sleeve! You’ll love this versatile 'shape shifting' stamp that allows you to change it shape for an endless variety of characters! You won’t believe how many possibilities there are with the Stampendous Funny Bunny. Watch Fran from Stampendous  as she creates a variety of projects using this darling rabbit. Bunnies aren’t just for Easter any more!

Intrigued? Then make sure you see how to turn Funny Bunny into an owl and a shark! 

What's in the Box

New 6x6! New 12x12! New rubber stamp images! New craft dies! Dreamy new designs that work together for absolutely gorgeous projects. Take a look at all of the beautiful new things that Memory Box has to offer for Spring! Just click here or visit their website and go to the New section and look for the What's in the Box release. This is their huge release of the season and we think you'll like what you see!

Creativity Blooming at I'm Impressed

Have you seen our window display this week?  Our wonderful and talented Ceci has outdone herself with the window.  Look what she has created!

Aren't these flowers just super fantabulous!!  Ceci made them with patterned paper.  You have to see them to really appreciate them!  Come visit us and have a look.  In the meantime, below is a close up.....pardon for the picture quality, but you get the idea!

Card of the Week

Do you like butterflies?  If you do, then this week's card is just your thing.

 

We used Design Adhesives and Glitter Ritz glitter in emerald to create the butterfly panel.

Each package of Design Adhesives contains 4 strips of the design you see on the outside.  This package will have 4 strips of butterfly images.

Simply peel off the backing from the adhesive design to expose the design.  Be careful not to touch the actual adhesive with your fingers.  You will be able to see the adhesive as it is shinier than the backing it is adhered to.

Cut out the length of the design you want to use (the same size as the paper you are adhering it on) and then lay it on your paper and burnish the design with your fingers.  Do this by simply laying it down flat on your paper surface and rub it evenly onto the surface with your fingers.  Then slowly peel off the backing.  The adhesive will transfer directly onto your paper in the design you've chosen.  Then you can pour your glitter on top and it will adhere to the butterfly design.  Its' that easy!  Below is a close up of the card.

New Spellbinders!

If you haven't been in the store lately, you must come in and check out the new Spellbinder Dies.

These new dies not only cut, but emboss as well.  They can also be used as stencils and are perfect for both cardmaking and scrapbooking.  Plus the packaging is so cheerful -- don't the packages make you think of bubble gum ice cream??  We've never seen such yummy looking packaging!

Coffee & a Card

Yes, it's Thursday once again tomorrow!  And of course that means it's time for coffee and a card.  Here is te card that we will be making tomorrow.

 

This elegant card mixes green and purple to create a stunning combination.  Come on in tomorrow, Thursday, February 8 between 10:30 and 12:30 and make this card and enjoy a cup of java for just $2.