VC Rocks: Spotting Punch Art Wildflowers (and blog candy)

Gaillardia or Indian Blanket, an eye-catching harbinger of summer.

Welcome to the InkPaperStamps stop on the VC Rocks Color My World Blog Hop!   If you’re hopping in order, you’ve just been admiring Stacey’s creations at Stampin’ Stace.  I just love the whimsy of her Flower Fest card! Here at InkPaperStamps, we’ve brought out our ink spots and sponge daubers to add color to our corner of the stampin’ universe.  (To. . .[Read More]

Big Shot/Build-A-Bear: Beam Me Up, Honey!

Come hither, you handsome space hunk, you. . . .

How do you thank someone who is always there for you, no matter how tangled a web you’re caught in?  You know, the one who carries the jumbo bags of potting soil that you can’t even budge over the the trunk’s lip. . . . . . installs the rain barrel in just the right place–which can only be pinpointed. . .[Read More]

OWH Bunny Blog Hop: Punch Art Homage to an Easter Classic (& blog candy!)

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Welcome to Stop #20 on the Operation Write Home Bunny Hop Blog Hop!  [Note to Early Birds:  The hop officially starts at 9 am (Central Time) on Saturday, at which time all hop posts should be up.  If you're here before then, be sure to circle back later to not miss any of the projects the OWH. . .[Read More]

Petal Cone Die: A Little Piece of Fan Mail

Punch art carries a message:  I'm a fan!

Sooner or later, everyone has the occasion to send some fan mail.  And since today is one such day, I whipped out a punch and the Petal Cone die to whip up a card with a punch art fan. (Click on the image for a separate view of the project.  Then click again for a. . .[Read More]

Tutorial: Ice Cream in a Waffle Cone Card (Petal Cone Die)

This belly band keeps the card securely closed.

Of the three Petal Cone die projects I made for the Stampin’ Addicts 2011 Occasions Mini Blog Hop, I think my favorite was this Ice Cream in a Waffle Cone card.  (For a separate view of any tutorial picture, click on the image.  Then, to zoom in for a close up, click again.) In creating the card, the first decision was. . .[Read More]

Simple Flower Embosslit: Pretty Poppy

A beautiful red poppy.

Some times, you get an idea in your head and when you finally bring it to fruition, it’s even better than you imagined. Today is one of those times. On Saturday November 13, InkPaperStamps will participate in the Operation Write Home Veterans Day Blog Hop.  Stops will share valentines which OWH will deliver to a deployed service member. . .[Read More]

Punch Art Ideas: Pavé-Center Daisy

This daisy's got sparkle.

First presented on the  ‘Merci, Madame Butterfly’ artist trading card, this pavé-center daisy brings some bling to all it touches. A little Dazzling Diamonds and some Sticky Strip and you’ve got a flower ready for fun. Be careful, though.  Once you start popping out these beguiling blooms, it can be hard to stop. (To see details, click on the image. . . .[Read More]

Punch Art Idea: Christmas Light Bulb

A classic C9 Christmas bulb--guaranteed to cut the winter darkness.

Yes, it’s that time of year again–time to start thinking about Christmas lights. When I was a little girl, the iconic bulb of choice for exterior holiday décor was the mighty C9. Home after home sported these luminescent powerhouses.  Some chose a single color while others added white for a peppermint (or, more rarely, spearmint) effect. . . .[Read More]