Tropical Party

This card is made with one of the new stamp sets in the Summer mini catalog called Tropical Party. It reminds me of the trip I earned to Hawaii through Stampin' Up! I used Soft Suede to sponge on the sand and Tempting Turquoise for the water. I used the designer series paper, Island Oasis, for the stripes and three small squares across the top right.

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Creatively yours,

Sharon Cheng
Richland Hills, TX

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Fifth Avenue Floral Card Tutorial

My friend, Joni, made a beautiful card that inspired me to make this version using three retiring colors, Cameo Coral, Ruby Red and Mellow Moss.

Supplies
Soft Suede Cardstock: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Cameo Coral Cardstock: 5 1/2" x 2"
Ruby Red Cardstock: 5 1/2" x 1 5/8"
Very Vanilla Cardstock: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Mellow Moss Cardstock: 1 flower using the 5-petal flower punch
Cameo Coral Cardstock: 1 medium heart using the Heart to Heart Punch
Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp Set
Tiny Tags Stamp Set
5-Petal Flower Punch
Heart to Heart Punch
Cameo Coral Classic Ink Pad
Ruby Red Classic Ink Pad
Mellow Moss Classic Ink Pad
Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad
Stampin' Sponges
Versamark Ink Pad
Clear Embossing Powder
Heat Tool
Big Shot
Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder
Ruby Red Watercolor Wonder Crayon
Blender Pen

Step 1
Using versamark ink, stamp the Fifth Avenue Rose on the Very Vanilla cardstock. Apply clear embossing powder and heat.


Step 2
Sponge Cameo Coral over the entire rose.


Step 3 and 4
Using the Ruby Red Watercolor Wonder Crayon, lightly color in the outside edges of the rose petals. Blend in the color with the blender pen. The top of the rose shows where I've used the watercolor crayon. The bottom half of the rose shows what it looks like after I used the blender pen. Tip: To further blend the colors, lightly sponge more Cameo Coral ink over the entire rose.


This is the card that Joni made that inspired me. She sponged Pumpkin Pie over the entire flower and then Rose Red through the center. It makes a beautiful rose.


Creatively yours,

Sharon Cheng
Fort Worth, TX
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Stampin' Up! Announces New Colors

Stampin' Up! announced earlier this week that they are changing up their color families with the new catalog that starts on July 1, 2010. Here are the changes.

10 RETURNING IN COLORS:

Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry, Riding Hood Red, River Rock, Soft Suede, Tangerine Tango and Wild Wasabi

5 NEW COLORS:

Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze and Early Espresso

1 RENAMED COLOR:
Kraft is coming back as Crumb Cake.

Here are some cards that show the returning In Colors. The first two cards were stamp club projects.




Tangerine Tango is the orange cardstock. The blue in the sky is Baja Breeze. Here is the tutorial I did for this card.

I received the next three cards in swaps.


While you can barely read Rich Razzleberry in the card below, it is the third circle from the top.




As for the new colors, I don't have actual samples yet. I'll post them as soon as they become available. In the meantime, here is a description of the colors.

Marina Mist: a blue that is in between Tempting Turquoise and Pacific Point
Daffodil Delight: a lighter version of Summer Sun
Cherry Cobbler: a red that is in between Riding Hood Red and Bravo Burgundy
Cajun Craze: a darker version of Really Rust and Dusty Durango
Early Espresso: darker than Chocolate Chip but not black

So, while there are 30 retiring colors, you have 3 months to stock up on your favorites.

Retiring Colors
Yoyo Yellow
Gable Green
Green Galore
Glorious Green
Pixie Pink
Pink Passion
Only Orange
Brilliant Blue
Lovely Lilac
Orchid Opulence
Creamy Caramel
Close to Cocoa
Cameo Coral
Ruby Red
Really Rust
Summer Sun
Ballet Blue
Brocade Blue
Bordering Blue
Handsome Hunter
Taken With Teal
Blush Blossom
Pale Plum
Mellow Moss
Barely Banana
Apricot Appeal
Lavender Lace
Almost Amethyst
Sage Shadow
Basic Brown

While I'll miss Mellow Moss and Taken With Teal, I'm looking forward to creating projects with the new colors.

Creatively yours,

Sharon Cheng
Fort Worth, TX
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Dahlia Cross

For Easter, I wanted to share this beautiful card with a folded cross made by Teresa Goff.


Teresa inspired me to make this card for my stamp clubs. I changed up the colors to fit the paper and brads that I had. :)


Supply List
Taken with Teal Cardstock: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2"
Chocolate Chip Cardstock: 3 3/8 x 4 1/4"
Confetti White Cardstock: 3 1/8 x 3 3/4"
Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper: Three 1 1/4" circles, One 1 3/4" circle
Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set
Scallop Trim Border Punch
Modern Label Punch
Word Window Punch
1 1/4" Circle Punch
1 3/4" Circle Punch
Square Ice Rhinestone Brad

To make the cross, fold each circle using these instructions. Then assemble to form the cross and place the rhinestone in the center.

Step 1
Punch out the circle.


Step 2
Fold the circle in half.


Step 3
Open the circle and fold in half in the opposite direction.


Step 4
Fold two wings. Each one goes from the center fold to the edge of each side.


Step 5
Turn the circle over so the opposite side is facing up.


Step 6
Fold each straight edge to the center fold.


Here is a card with the dahlia fold flower. It's made with 8 circles using the 1 3/4" circle punch.


I hope you enjoy making the dahlia fold crosses and flowers.

Creatively yours,

Sharon Cheng
Fort Worth, TX
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Easter Basket

I was inspired to make these Easter Egg baskets thanks to baskets posted by Melissa Rodgers and Gayla O’Dell. When I saw the template that they used, I realized that I could use the Big Shot Oval Scallop Frame die to make the egg. That made it faster for me to make several baskets.


In So Saffron, I made two eggs by using the Oval Scallop Frame die to cut two oval shapes and then cutting off one end off of each oval.

I also cut the following pieces.

So Saffron: ¾” x 8 ½” and 2” x 6 ½”
Elegant Eggplant: Cut two pieces 3 x 1 5/8”
Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper: Cut two pieces 3 x 1”


Score the 2 x 6 ½” piece of So Saffron ½” along each of the long sides and
2 ¼” from each end of the short sides. Fold along the score lines and clip out a small triangle at each of the intersections as shown. This will make it easier to fold your box.

Use the scallop trim border punch to add a decorative edge along both sides of the Elegant Eggplant pieces.


Use the Modern Label and Trio Flower punches to make the Elegant Eggplant embellishments as shown. When you add the Razzleberry paper, you will hide where you have punched out these embellishments.

Using Elegant Eggplant classic ink, stamp Happy Easter from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set on a scrap of Whisper White cardstock. Punch out using the Word Window punch.


Adhere the trim as shown on the eggs and cut to fit the oval shape.

Attach the eggs to the scored piece of So Saffron as shown. Assemble to form the basket. Attach handle using brads as shown on the sample.


I hope you enjoy making these baskets and giving them as small gifts.

Visit my online store to get your supplies for this project.  Remember that when you purchase $25 or more in product, you are eligible for my Rewards Program.

Creatively yours,

Sharon Cheng
Richland Hills, TX

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Sweet Pea Home Decor Class

Use Stampin' Up!'s Sweet Pea paper, coordinating felt flowers and chipboard birds to make 3 wonderful projects that you can use to decorate your home or give as special gifts. You'll make a Hope, Love and Faith wall hanging, a 12 x 12 magnetic memo board and a scrapbook page that can be attached to a 12 x 12 canvas. You'll go home with many extras to make other Sweet Pea projects.

This wall hanging was made with the birds from the chipboard book in the Occasions mini catalog.

This magnetic memo board decorates your wall while giving you a convenient place to attach your notes and inspiration pieces.

Join us for a fun afternoon of making these Sweet Pea projects.

Saturday, April 17th
1 to 5 pm
St. Michael’s Church, 3800 Popplewell St, Richland Hills, TX 76118

Class Fee and Kit: $75
Bring a Buddy: $35 Share your class kit with your friend. You'll both be able to make all three projects and still take home extras of everything except the chipboard birds.

Order your kit before March 31st and get a free Sale-A-Bration item too! Because your items must be pre-ordered, final registration deadline is April 5th.

This 12 x 12 scrapbook page can be put into a book or attached to canvas for a wall hanging.

Here are the items that we used to make these projects.

117161 Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack $24.95
117238 On Board Book Bird $4.95
109051 Ribbon Grosgrain Chocolate Chip 5/8 Inch $7.95
117266 Stitched Felt Sweet Pea $7.95
116191 Decor Elements™ Inspiration Chocolate Small $4.95

Please contact me to sign up for this class or order the items separately at cheng1170@sbcglobal.net.

Creatively yours,

Sharon Cheng
Richland Hills, TX

Swap Cards

Zabrina made this cute card with the chocolate bunny in the Occasions mini catalog. She used the scallop circle punch to make it look like someone had already taken a bite. Of course, I usually start with the ears myself! The pretty in pink cardstock has been embossed with the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions folder.

Sharon Cheng
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