It’s been too long since I have shown projects from Guest Stampers, and I have quite a few to share with you today. This is always a treat!
This first set of Thank You cards was made by Beverley Adams.
Isn’t this a bright and fun set of cards? She made it with “Eye-catching Ikat”, one of the photopolymer stamp set releases that you won’t find in our catalogs. It is still available, and I will attach the details of this set at the end of the post.
Next I have a beautiful group of cards from Jan Woitas.
This is a really cheery gate fold with flaps. The owls interlock to hold it together when closed.
Look at how fun this is when pulled open – love the little wings on some of the owls! The owl punch is an all-time favorite. If I’m not using it to make owls, I’m using it for the little cirlces or heart.
These cards feature a lovely wreath of butterflies, and I hope you can make out the partially-embossed mats that Jan created. That leaves the center smooth for the greeting.
Here are two more with a similar concept, but a totally different look. I love how these look with Jan’s butterflies, but they also make me want to look at all of my shapes to see what could be arranged in a wreath!
Here is a pair of cards that use our “Something Lacy” background stamp for great effect. Coloring the detail on that stamp is very beautiful (but very time-consuming!)
Make sure to notice the pretty bokeh backgrounds on these cards. I love the soft pastels that Jan combined!
And finally, a few cards from Mary Jane Ebie…
This card uses the ghosting technique with our “Dots” decorative mask. I don’t usually leak Stamp Club details ahead of time, but we will be doing something similar in Stamp Club this weekend, so more on this technique later!
This fun “Thanks” uses the Moonlight designer paper stack. I even had to ask Mary Jane where she got the great grid paper, and wouldn’t you know…it is in the same stack!!
How sweet is this little bird with the nest materials (burlap shreds) in its beak?! Love that!
And last but not least, this beautiful butterfly – I love how it pops in Basic Black! What a great contrast with the sweet and subtle background. Our butterflies thinlits will be available very soon, perhaps even today, and I will post again when I see the update on them. Stampin’ Up! is offering a special deal on the thinlits and bundles since we have had to wait so long for them. I will post those details as soon as the thinlits are available.
I hope you have enjoyed all of the different ideas shown today. A big thank you to Beverley, Jan and Mary Jane for sharing their beautiful work with us!
Have a great weekend!
PS Here’s a look at the Ikat set I mentioned with Beverley’s cards. This set is easily overlooked since it is not in the catalogs.
Eye-catching Ikat – Item 134624 $13.95
