A Piece of Art Featuring Plant Hope

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Beverly

A PIECE OF ART FEATURING “PLANT HOPE”

I refer to this card as “a piece of art” as it is truly my own piece of art. The majority of the card is a creation made by hand through using just a brayer and ink. I really enjoy this process; however, it’s more difficult for me than “traditional stamping” per se. I used the Plant Hope stamp set, as it is one of my favorites.

The stamp set is so perfect for making a card for either a male or female (have you ever heard of a unisex stamp set – LOL). Last month I used the stamp set to create similar cards. The differences in the cards are an additional ink color, cardstock, and scene that I added.

I am sure someone out there has already learned that you can use two of Stampin’ Up! punches to create one unique “photo corner”. However, I’ve not seen it and just discovered it while developing this card. I punched a corner of paper using the Scallop Trim Corner punch, and then punched the same piece of paper with the Photo Corners punch. I like the result! But, I mostly like the art work! Thanks for stopping by to enjoy it also.

PROJECT SUPPLIES

Stamp Set: Plant Hope

Cardstock: Whisper White, Old Olive, Marina Mist, and Not Quite Navy

Classic Ink: Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Marina Mist, and Not Quite Navy

Punches: 1″ Circle Medium, Scallop Trim Corner, and Photo Corners-Extra Large

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Brayer, Stampin’ Up Sponge (cut into wedges), Post-It®

Notes Sheets, Stampin’ Up! Adhesive, and uni-ball Signo Gel Pen (white)

God Bless! Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen

Winking Owl Santa

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Beverly

Winking Owl Santa! Got to love that owl punch!! It has to be the most popular of Stampin’ Up!’s punches. It is so fun creating with the owl, as I have done here. My owl is a Santa who is winking (thus, Winking Own Santa), as we all know that whether we are naughty or nice, he always brings us goodies! I hope you enjoy viewing the card as much as I did making it!

The red background for the Winking Owl Santa features the Big Shot Northern Flurry textured impressions. Love that Stampin’ Up! product too! (I hope Stampin’ Up! carries this product over in its next catalog.) And the silver trim tinsel is lovely. It adds a nice touch to the card.

The side view of the card makes more visible the use of Stampin’ Up!’s Chunky Essentials Glitter. Love that glitter! I’ll probably need more before December rolls around.

The close up of Mr. Winking Owl Santa provides a better view of him. He was fun to create. I made my own hat for Winking Owl Santa from Stampin’ Up! card stock, and I think it turned out well. This would be a great Christmas card for my grandson, Drew, and granddaughter, Erika. However, they will see it here so I’ll have to think of something else for them.

STAMPIN UP PRODUCTS:

Paper: Real Red, Old Olive, and Whisper White Card Stock

Accessories: Stampin’ Up! Owl Punch and Scallop Trim Border, Modern Label, and Two-Step Bird Punches, Modern Label Punch Window of Stampin’ Up!’s Magnetic Movers and Shapers, Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (Holiday Mini Catalog), Silver Tinsel Trim, One Black Jewel from Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Jewels Black Flourish, Crystal Effects, Tombo Multi Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Up!’s Sticky Strip, White and Red Stampin’ Glitter Chunky Essentials

God’s Blessings!

Stamping With Guneaux Designs

Beverly Polen

Winking Owl Santa!

Ribbon Weaving Technique – Stamping With Guneaux Designs

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Beverly

RIBBON WEAVING TECHNIQUE

It feels good to be back home with my SU products! I’ve been gone for several weeks, and couldn’t wait to get back to crafting. Today, I sat down at my craft table, knowing that I wanted to develop something with ribbon. What would that be? I didn’t know at first. But as creativity goes, one must go with the flow. So I did, and here is my finished product…a “ribbon weaving technique” card. Hope you like it! Feel free to share your comments.

FRONT VIEW OF THE RIBBON WEAVING TECHNIQUE:

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SIDE VIEW OF THE RIBBON WEAVING TECHNIQUE:

CLOSE UP OF THE CENTER FLOWER WITH QUILLED LEAVES:

SUPPLIES USED FOR THE RIBBON WEAVING TECHNIQUE:

Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, So Saffron, and Old Olive

Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Melon Mambo Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, and Gold Elastic Cord; Island Floral Bigz Die; Gold Eyelets; Perfect Plum Designer Button; and Scallop Square Punches

ENJOY…I SURE DID ENJOY MAKING THE RIBBON WEAVED CARD!

GOD’S BLESSINGS!

STAMPING WITH GUNEAUX DESIGNS

BY

BEVERLY POLEN

Plant Hope – Brayering – Stamping With Guneaux Designs

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Beverly

Featuring “Plant Hope”

Let me share with you these three beautiful cards that I made today at a Brayer Workshop. It was great to meet new people at the workshop, and to be taught how to use a brayer by a super, skilled instructor. The cards were made using the Plant Hope Stampin’ Up! Stamp Set (page 119 of the new Idea Book & Catalog (IBC). All items used were from the new IBC. Project recipes follows:

Ink: Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Tempting Turquoise, and Not Quite Navy
Paper: Whisper White, Old Olive, and Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Photo Corners Punch, Silver Brads, Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker, White Gel Pen, and Snail Adhesive

Ink: Marina Mist , Pacific Point, Basic Black, Old Olive, Always Artichoke

Paper: Whisper White, Marina Mist , Pacific Point, and Old Olive
Accessories: Old Olive Ribbon, Snail Adhesive

Ink: Melon Mambo Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, and Basic Black;

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Melon Mambo

Accessories: Photo Corners Punch, Silver Brads, White Gel Pen, and Snail Adhesive

GOD BLESS! GUNEAUX DESIGNS BY BEVERLY POLEN