expressivedesigns

Paper Parade Wall Clock

expressivedesigns — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:40:47 +0000

Hello there, I know it’s been awhile, but I’m still alive and still waiting on baby Abigail to arrive. She’s due October 18th, hope she’s on time.

The project I have to share with you today is one of two projects I created for the UStamp Paper Parade event that is going on right now. If your interested in signing up, click on the banner below or the button on the right side. There are 40 projects that each have great tips and techniques. There is also a pdf for each one to print out and save for future projects. Hope you enjoy!

For my first project, I choose to cover a flat wooden clock. It was really easy and a lot of fun. You can decorate it specifically for any room, just make sure your embellishments don’t stick out farther than the hands. I hope this inspires you to make something 3 dimensional!

Happy stamping!

Field Flowers

expressivedesigns — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:01:25 +0000

Card Supplies

Stamps: Field Flowers, En Francais, Distressed Dots
Paper: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Early Espresso, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Tea Stain (distressing kit)
Accessories: Old Olive Grosgrain, Linen Thread, Modern Label Punch, Sponges, 1/16 Hole Punch, Crop-a-dile

Thanks so much for stopping by, hope you have a great day!

Cute Rhino

expressivedesigns — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:16:26 +0000

Hello all, so sorry for my long absence. I completely lost track of time and now it’s the middle of August. Only a little over 2 months til our baby is due. We are so excited and there’s tons of stuff that still needs to be done in preparation for her. I’m working on a few wall hanging for her room that I promise to share once finished and hung.

Today’s card is one that was inspired by a card I saw on another demonstrator’s blog. This little rhino is so cute, he comes from the Kidoodles set, this set has 6 images that span a few themes… I just had to have it!

Card Supplies

Stamps: Kidoodles, Borderlines
Paper: Pool Party, Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Watercolor Paper
Ink: Pool Party, Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, VersaMark
Accessories: Neutral Brads, In-Color Polka Dot Brads, 1-3/4 Circle Punch, 2-3/8 Scallop Circle Punch, Blender Pen

Thanks for stopping by!

Simply Soft

expressivedesigns — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:01:19 +0000

Thank You Card Supplies

Stamps: Simply Soft Stamp Set (Hostess), Kind Thanks Stamp Set
Paper: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Calypso Coral
Accessories: Neutral Buttons, Linen Thread, Paper Snips (for distressing), Coral Ruffled Ribbon, Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Final Press Embossing Folder

Thanks for stopping by!

It’s Raining Flowers!

expressivedesigns — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:01:51 +0000

Hello and happy Friday! I can’t believe it is already July 15th… where has the first have of the month gone! Just a quick post for you today to share this lovely card. I used the Mojo Mondays Sketch 189 as a starting point for this card. It was so fun and easy. I just love the way it turned out.

For You Supplies

Stamps: A Word For You, Raining Flowers
Paper: Whisper White, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo DSP, Vellum
Ink: Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo
Accessories: Large Oval Punch, 1/16 Hole Punch, Scallop Border Punch, White Bakers Twine, Mat Pack, Bright/Subtle Brads, Bright/Subtle Buttons

Hope you have a great weekend, thanks for stopping by!

It’s Finally Here!

expressivedesigns — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:01:29 +0000

Hello and happy Friday! I know recently I have been posting, but not saying much. I’m a graphic designer so I’m on the computer all day, so when I come home I like to put my swollen kankles up somewhere far away from my personal computer. I’ve been getting on just long enough to set up a post and check my emails. The project I have for you today is a card I taught at a Vintage class I offered awhile back. My husband gave his seal of approval on this one, said it was definitely vintage. I’m really glad the Nature Walk stamp set is available in the new Stampin’ Up Idea Book & Catalog, which by the way is available online sometime today. If you have not seen it yet, here is a link to my website where you can download your very own copy. Unfortunately, the greeting is from a retired hostess set, but the new catalog has so many great new greetings, you won’t even miss it!

Because I Care Card Supplies

Stamps: Nature Walk, Because I Care
Paper: Very Vanilla, Neutral Prints Pack DSP, Elegant Soirée DSP
Ink: Cherry Cobbler Marker, Old Olive Marker, Early Espresso Marker
Accessories: Big Shot Die-cut Machine, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Antique Brads, Distressing Tool Kit, 1-3/8 Circle Punch, Victoria Crochet Trim

I hope you and your loved ones have a happy 4th of July weekend!

Distressed Birthday

expressivedesigns — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:17:50 +0000

Birthday Wishes Card Supplies

Stamps: Nature Walk, Sincere Salutations
Paper: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Botanical Gazette DSP
Ink: Early Espresso
Accessories: Big Shot, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Antique Brads, Distressing Tool Kit, Early Espresso Striped Ribbon

Happy Stamping!

Vintage Butterfly

expressivedesigns — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:32:39 +0000

Vintage Butterfly Card Supplies

Stamps: Razzle Dazzle, French Background, Fabulous Phrases
Paper: Soft Suede, So Saffron, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, First Edition DSP
Ink: So Saffron, Riding Hood Red, Soft Suede
Accessories: Big Shot Die-cut Machine, Beautiful Butterflies Die, 1-3/4 Circle Punch, Jewelry Tag Punch, Antique Trinkets, Neutral Buttons, Chantilly Crochet Trim, Linen Thread

Thanks for stopping by!

Simple Thanks

expressivedesigns — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:22:22 +0000

Thanks Card Supplies

Stamps: Dotted Floral Background, Build a Blossom, Full of Life
Paper: Soft Suede, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla
Ink: Rose Red, Wild Wasabi, Soft Suede
Accessories: Scallop Border Punch, Build a Blossom Punch, Very Vanilla 1/8 Taffeta, Pearl Basics, Circle Die, Big Shot

Have great weekend!

Thinking of You Blossom

expressivedesigns — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:38:03 +0000

Thinking of You Supplies

Stamps: Cute & Curly, Razzle Dazzle, Build a Blossom
Paper: Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, Rich Rzzleberry, Whisper White
Ink: Baja Breeze, Concord Crush, Certainly Celery
Accessories: Build a Blossom Punch, Certainly Celery Taffeta, White Twine, Sponge Dauber

Thanks for stopping by!