Trendy Trees Cutout

:: Here's ANOTHER card with the Top Note Big Shot die.....if you have a Big Shot and don't have this die yet......you best get yourself one! 
::To get this look with the ribbon I wrapped the ribbon around like I was tying a knot to start a bow, but instead wrapped the ends around the back of the brown cardstock and secured with snail adhesive and the brads.

I have been wanting to use this Trendy Trees set since the day I got it months ago, and finally cracked it open today! At first I was trying to make a Father's Day card, but my "Happy Father's Day" stamp just wasn't cooperating so I moved forward! 

I woke up last night around 3:00am and this card popped in to my head. My first instinct was to jump out of bed and write it down so I wouldn't forget it (the whole keep the pen and pad of paper by the bed thing that you're supposed to do for moments like this), but then I went right back to sleep. Whoo hoo!.....I remembered the image I had in my head without writing it down, so there! 

Items Used::

Stamp Sets:: Trendy Trees #113258, Best Yet (which is an old hostess set.....sorry)

Cardstock & Ink:: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Good Morning Sunshine DSP

Embellishments:: Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon, Curly Label Punch, Small & Large Oval Punches, Top Note Big Shot Die, Old Olive Brads

Three Purses

Here is a punch art card that I just couldn't wait to make! There are a bunch of other punch purses out there, but these are the three I came up with.....I like to be original ya know! And how appropriate for a Mother's Day card.....all moms have a purse (that usually weigh as much as their youngest child). 

Birthday Tree

I made this card for my mother-in-law's birthday. I used the Season of Friendship stamp set that was in last year's Holiday Mini Catalog. So, I've had the set for a few months now and this is the first time I've used it. After I made this card I realized I should have been using this set a lot by now! Cute! 

I also used the Trio Flower Punch for all of the adorable Riding Hood Red flowers on the tree. And, beings that the card was for my mom-in-law I spared no expense and used a million brads....okay, well maybe only 17! Still, 17 brads on one card....that tells a person you love them right?! :0)

Super-Cute Baby Card!!

This little card was created due to a request by my neighbor for a baby card. This little onsie idea has been around for awhile, but I put my own spin on it and this is what I came up with.

OH and no stamping involved!

It fits in a normal 5-3/4" x 4-3/8' envelope. 

Here are the punches I used: Eyelet Border, Scallop Circle, Trio Flower, & 1-3/8 Circle punch. 

The new Big Shot Texturz Plates (Stampin' Up! Backgrounds 1) were used........love those! They are so much fun to create with. CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO SEE THE DETAIL OF THE EMBOSSING FROM THE BIG SHOT TEXTURZ PLATE.

Now I need to make a boy one. I'm going to add these cards to my "Handmade Cards by Angelique" site soon for orders. 

Making a Scallop Edge Square

Above is the "U Can Do It" directions on how to make the Scallop Edge Square, which I found while taking some "me time" on Split Coast Stampers today. I wanted to put my only little version of it on my blog for all of you.  

First, cut a 2 3/4" square out of cardstock.

Second, line the square evenly in the Scallop Edge punch, and punch on all sides. Be sure to place the cardstock evenly in the punch on each side. After you have punched all four sides the same you will have the Scallop Edge Square! 

I think those cute little corners are just begging for some type of embellishment, wether that be brads or paper piercing. Get creative!....tell me if you think of something cute to use this for. 

I wouldn't be surprised if this makes it to one of my Christmas card designs this year! 

Pumpkin Punch Card

This card is punch-happy! I used 4 different punches.....I LOVE USING PUNCHES! Besides stamps of course, punches are what I use most of when creating a card. They are worth investing in!

Stamps:: Thoroughly Thankful 107383 (set of 6) (used for "Thoroughly Thankful"), Autumn Harvest 110372 (set of 6)(used for leaves)

Paper:: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss (in color), Pumpkin Pie

Ink:: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Kiwi Kiss (in color)

Accessories:: More Mustard Brads (Earth Elements), Scallop Edge Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Word Window Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Mat Pack (for piercing holes), kiwi kiss satin ribbon, Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker (to outline Thoroughly Thankful...it wasn't quite dark enough for my liking even using Chocolate Chip ink, so once I stamped the phrase I outlined it with the Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker....aha, much better!).