PPA136

Stampin' Up! Labels Collection Framelits & Stripes Embossing Folder

It's time for the Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge.  This week it's Real Red, Night of Navy, and Whisper White.  I usually add a neutral to the palette, but this week it was included for me!  Woo hoo!

My good friend Randy is interviewed for a new position with his existing employer.  He is so qualified for this position athat I know he will get it So I made the Congrats card before he ever completed his series of interviews.  Red, White, and Blue are so appropriate for a congratulatory card, don't you think?

Stampin' Stuff:

Stamp Sets -

• Occasions Alphabet Clear Mount (123598)

Ink -

• Real Red Classic Ink (103133)
• VersaMark® (102283)

Paper -

• Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
• Real Read Card Stock (102482)
• Night of Navy Card Stock (100867)
• Regals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (117154)

Accessories -

• White Stampin' Emboss Powder (109132)

Tools -

• Heat Tool (100005)
• 2 3/8'' Scallop Circle Punch (118874)
• 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861)
• Labels Collection Framelits(125598)
• Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die (123126)
• Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (124128)
• Sponge Daubers (102892)

Putting It Together Tips:

• Inking embossing folders is a wonderful to get texture and color all in one fell swoop!   Simply lay the embossing folder open on a flat surface.  For this folder I had to ink the side of the folder that did not end up recessed.  So the red strips are actually the raised image.  Place your card stock on the uninked side of the folder and carefully close the folder.  While maintaining constant pressure place the folder on the multi position platform with the first tab removed and sandwiched between the acrylic plates.  Pass it through the Big Shot and you have a very dramatic embossed paper.
• Using a sponge dauber I edged the small scallop circle from the Perfect Pennants die to give it some depth.
• I punched out two 2 3/8'' scallop circles.  I scored across the circles and cut in to the middle on both.  Pleat the and glue the ends together.  What a great 3D effect!

Check Out The Stampin' Up!  Starter Kit for only $99.
You'll receive product and business supplies valued at $190.
Contact me for the details

Comments

[Jessica]

1.

Love it Mike! My computer was down for about a week. But we're back. Hopefully it stays fixed. lol Tell Randy congrats on the new job! And Thanks so much for my catalog. I've looked it thru 3 times! And have a wish list going too. Hugs, Jess

[Teresa C]

2.

Love the card!

I wish your friend Randy good luck with the job interview!

[Pinky]

3.

Mike, I have been out of town for a couple of weeks...love your card...looks very patriotic!

[get followers]

4.

I was able to find good information from your articles.

[Sandie Conner]

5.

Love that background. This is a nice cheerful card, I hope he gets the job!

[Linda Callahan]

6.

Inking the embossing folder gives gives such a wonderful look! Love your graphic design with such a strong focal point! And completely off the topic - what was the name of the restaurant we ate it in SLC that used "traffic lights" to signal the waiter?

[Margaret Moody]

7.

A very striking card, Mike! Love the embossed red and white stripes as your background! It really sets off your great embellishment!

[Frenchie]

8.

Oh I love it , Mr Mike, I still can't make those Rossett, I have trouble keeping it down, your is nice !
Hugs frenchie

[Carol Carriveau]

9.

Wonderful card Mike and best wishes to your friend...he will love this card. Thanks for inspiration for July 4th cards as well!

[Carol Lucas]

10.

Simply gorgeous! Your friend will love it.

[Ann Schach]

11.

Wow! A stroke of design genious to use the framelit for a base for the rosette! Your friend Randy will love this card!

[Patti MacLeith]

12.

Wow. This is making me think flag card!

[Mike Funke]

13.

Hi Dawn,
Dont know what happen to the rest of my message in my previous email!

Glad you like it! The minute I saw the color palette I thought of
stars and stripes! The Stripes embossing folder really fit the bill!

Mike

PS - June 1 marks the release of the new 2012-13 Stampin Up! Annual Catalog. Order yours today. Visit my blog at Stampin-Style.com

[Dawn Tidd]

14.

I love this look, Mike. Your card caught my eye right away! It's got a vintage feel! It's just charming!! :)

[mary fish]

15.

bold and fabulous congrats card. love the rosette layered over the framelits shape. hugs, m