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Birthday Bears

2010-09-24T19:40:00.003-04:00

I just can't help but use my bear, from Under the Stars,when I make a card.
This time I made a group of bears to wish my son's friend a Happy Birthday!

I just have so much fun coloring this bear. First I stamp my bears with Black Stazon onto Watercolor paper. Using retired Stampin' Write Markers, Close to Cocoa and Creamy Caramel, and my Blender Pen to create this furry fellow.

The balloons are created from a tamp in the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set.
This a large card, it measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/2".
Created by Gina Dygert

Spooky Bear

2010-09-23T09:12:00.000-04:00

Now that Fall is here, it won't be long till Halloween.

I love pairing this bear from Under the Stars with other stamp sets. This time I used Wicked Cool.
Using my Big Shot I cut out a Top Note of Basic Black and Whisper White cardstock. Trimmed the black piece on the dotted lines to layer it on the White piece. I stamped the cobwebs in White Stazon on the Black for a spooky background.

For my words I punched it out with the new Stampin' Up! Decorative Label punch. I shadowed it with 2 bats I punched using the Stampin' Up! Bitty Bat punch.

Created by Gina Dygert

Craft box

2010-09-17T07:06:00.002-04:00

I wanted to share with you how I used some of my Vinyl images from the Spooky Things Decor Elements in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog to add a little character to my son's art box. He choose to use the spiders.

See the third spider on the back side.
These spiders would look great anywhere. I am thinking how great they would look on my front door as Halloween Decoration.

We also took some of the raw vinyl and cut out his name using my handy dandy BIG SHOT and the Serif Essentials Alphabet Bigz Dies.
I sure do love my Big Shot.

Crafted by Ryan and Gina Dygert

You might be a Witch card

2010-09-06T07:46:00.003-04:00

Does the shoe fit you?

I couldn't resist making another card with my favorite bear (from Under the Stars stamp set).

The hat and shoes come from the Wicked Cool stamp set.

Created by Gina Dygert.

Make a Monster Motivational card

2010-09-05T12:21:00.002-04:00

I just realized I forgot to post this card I made using the Make a Monster stamp set. It was a swap I made for Convention this summer.

This card looks harder than it is. I took a piece of Designer Series Paper cutting it 4" x 4". Fold each of the corners into the center so that they all touch in the center. Then fold the corner out to the edges. I punched out a piece of Very Vanilla card stock using the 1 1/4" Square punch to place in the center. It allows my image to truly pop from the center. The Stampin' dimensionals help too. Don't forget to put on some googlie eyes. They make this card so much fun.
Created by Gina Dygert.

Christmas Bear

2010-08-30T10:30:00.005-04:00

I just love this bear and can not help but make cards using this stamp set, Under the Stars.

I paired it with the new Season of Hugs stamp set from the new 2010 Holiday mini catalog. It is meant to be an accessory stamp set for the Build a Bear set but works great with my bear.
I stamped each image on all the different colors and cut and pasted them together. Don't forget to add your BLING BLING on the tree, using the self sticking Jewels Basic Rhinestones.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert.

Holiday Mini Sneak Peek

2010-08-27T15:42:00.000-04:00

Are you getting excited about the new Holiday Mini?
Well here is a sneak peek.

This is a very simple card created with the Level 2 Hostess stamp set Peaceful Season and the Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper.

Crafted by Gina Dygert

Just Believe Thank You

2010-08-15T08:48:00.001-04:00

To create this beautiful Thank You card is used a technique called Stenciling with Daubers. The stamp set is called Just Believe. What a great stamp set to own.

My color choices for this card are So Saffron, Certainly Celery and Wild Wasabi.
Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Birthday Owl

2010-08-14T07:51:00.002-04:00

Have you seen the new Owl Punch?

I just love this punch. You can punch different pieces out of different colors. I choose to use Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip and Pacific Point cardstock. Along with some googlie eyes you have a cute owl.

To create this card I first stamped the base of the card with the Woodgrain Background stamp.
Punched a peek-a-boo hole using the 1 3/4" circle punch. I dressed up the Hole using the new 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch.
To get the little branch he is perched on I punched out a piece of Old Olive card stock with the Two Step Bird Punch.

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert.

Wish Big Birthday Card

2010-08-08T12:25:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday to my oldest boy, Mitchel.

Here is a simple birthday card using the Word Play stamp set.
For more information check out my STAMPIN' BLOG

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Aviary Sunflower Seed Packet

2010-07-31T12:51:00.003-04:00

Love this new Aviary stamp set found in the 2010 - 2011 Idea Book & Catalog.

Combined it with Hope Happens and created this adorable sunflower seed packet.
Hand crafted by Gina Dygert.

Kimono Kids Photo Album(Convention Gifts)

2010-07-29T07:00:00.003-04:00

Here is my convention gift for some of my friends and roommates at Convention.
It features the Kimono Kids stamp set. I just love the saying in this set.
"One good friend is worth a thousand relatives."

To create this photo album cut a piece of card stock into 2 - 8 1/2" x 5" pieces scoring it at 1" and 2". Folding in the the first fold. The 2" just gives you a place to open the album. Inside I used Stampin' Up! Clear Envelopes to hold photos. Using the Crop-a-dile I punched a hole through all the layers. Added our new Antique Brads to hold it all together.

Would you like to make a photo album like this? Or see it in person? Contact me at ginadygert@yahoo.com

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Convention Swap " Let it Snow"

2010-07-22T05:45:00.002-04:00

Well I am in Salt Lake City Utah for the week. Really cramming to make card fronts and 3D swaps and can't forget about Convention gifts for friends. Here is one of my Swaps.

With the heat lately I thought I would created something that brought cool thoughts.
I am sure you are thinking I am crazy to say "Let it Snow".

Using the Playful Pieces stamp set (a Level 3 Hostess stamp set) I created this adorable snow man.
You will need to punch out 3 circles from copy paper. Cut those circles using the 1", 1 3/8" and 1 3/4" circle punches.
Sponge around the outer edges of the circles with Bashful Blue Classic Ink, a little more heavy handed. Lightly sponging the inner part of the circle. Then add all of his accessories from the Playful Pieces stamp set to complete the look. Just love it.
The words are from Punch Pals stamp set.

This is a very simple card, only 2 layers. Bashful Blue and Whisper White card stock. To add a little depth I dragged the Whisper White card stock through Early Espresso Classic Ink (just the edge to add a thin line). It gives an illusion of a third layer of card stock.

No Stampin' Dimensionals on this card. Doesn't happen often:)

I also down scaled this card to create an ATC sized swap.

Created basically the same as the full size card. Except I used smaller circle punches. The 3/4", 1" and 1 3/8" circle punches. I also had to hand draw the eyes, mouth and buttons.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert.

Elegant Thank You Card

2010-07-20T15:59:00.001-04:00

This card is such an elegant beauty. Very Chic!

This card is easier than it looks. The background is Sponged using a rectangle stencil. Stamp image in Stazon on Whisper White card stock. Using the Regal Rose Stampin' Write Marker color all of the flower except the centers. Come back with your Rose Red Stampin' Write Marker, only coloring the dark areas. This gives such depth. On your leaves use an Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker to color it all then follow up with the Always Artichoke Stampin' Write Marker in the dark areas.
Recreated by Gina Dygert

Happy Birthday and Many S'More!

2010-07-18T19:04:00.001-04:00

I just love the idea of making the card look like a giant S'more with a bite out of it.

For more details on how I created this card check out my Stampin' Blog at ginascardsandmore.stampinup.net/blog

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Amour!

2010-07-13T13:01:00.000-04:00

Another beautiful card made with the Artistic Etchings stamp set.

To create this card I also used the En Francais background stamp set. They just pair so well together. The Eiffel Tower is cut out and pops from the card using Stampin' Dimensionals.
These colors are beautiful together. The Cherry Cobbler card stock is so rich and vibrant.

Fellow Demonstrators who are attending Convention. I have recreated this card for one of my swaps.

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert.

Bon Jour

2010-07-08T08:00:00.000-04:00

What fun it was to create this card, making it look like a post card from France.

The new 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon Layers wonderfully on the 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon.

This card features new colors. Daffodil Delight and Marina Mist. Such pretty colors. Would you like to see the new colors? Contact me today at ginadygert@yahoo.com.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Live with Passion

2010-07-07T07:00:00.003-04:00

This stamp is part of the Inspired by Nature. It is a great solid stamp to have as part of your collection.

To create this card I used a Two-Step Emboss Resist with Markers Technique.

You start by inking up your stamp with Versa Mark, then using your Stampin' Write Markers you apply color to the image. It will look as if it is streaky. Stamp Image on Whisper White card stock that is first cut out using the Big Shot and the Top Note Die Cut. Apply Clear Embossing powder. Heat. Follow up with your Brayer and Old Olive Classic Ink. Ink up your Brayer well. Start off your paper quickly working towards it (this avoids a solid line at the top)
I stamped my words on a separate piece of Whisper White card stock, cut around it leaving white space all around. This will make the words pop.

Have fun stamping!

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert.
Have fun stamping!

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert.

Happy fourth to you

2010-07-02T13:18:00.005-04:00

With an All-American weekend upon us, I just had to create a sparkly card with one of my favorite stamp set, Under the Stars.

Along with the July Fourth Stamp Set and Red, White & Blue Jumbo wheel from the Summer Mini Catalog. The mini catalog is a great place to find stamps that fit the season.

I sure had fun making this card. Stamping brings such joy to my heart.
If you would like to stamp with me, contact me at ginadygert@yahoo.com

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert
Check out other cards I have made at my Stampin' Up! Blog

Butterfly Card

2010-06-30T09:49:00.002-04:00

This card was originally created for my May Stamp Club.

Here I combined the Elements of Style Stamp Set with the a la carte Butterfly Stamp.

I love the way the colors go so well together.

For a different look I layered the Large Oval over a Scallop Oval over the Modern Label. A unique look!
Click here for a more detail list of supplies.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Journey Card

2010-06-25T07:06:00.000-04:00

What cute individual stamps can be found in the Summer Mini Catalog!

This card features the Motorcycle stamp.

I paired it with the In a Word stamp set and the Modern Label and 3/4" Circle Punches.

Using the Stampin' Up! Square Lattice I created the appearance of a tire track along the card.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert.

Birthday Candle Card

2010-06-24T09:40:00.002-04:00

Here is another Birthday Card. Do you recognize the wing from the2 Step Bird punch?

It makes a great flame. Just sponge around the edge with a little Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink and you have a great flame.

Originally created for my May Birthday Stamp-A-Stack.

Would you like to attend my next Birthday Stamp-A-Stack? Click here for more information

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Graduation Card

2010-06-16T04:08:00.002-04:00

Congratulations to all the graduates!

Here is my graduation card I made for those graduates!

This Go, Graduate stamp set can be found in the Summer Mini Catalog. This was fun to color with markers. I started with the Bashful Blue Stampin' Write Marker around the images. This will make it pop. For the graduation gowns I colored them in with the Basic Gray Stampin' Write Marker and followed with the Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker to outline. It still gives a black appearance without being too dark.

Hand Crafted By Gina Dygert

Indiana Jones Lego card

2010-06-13T11:21:00.001-04:00

This weekend one of the neighbor kids was having a Legos Indian Jones themed birthday, so I wanted to make a card that would match.

Using punches I was able to create this adorable card. I did have to pull out the paper snips to make a few simple cuts.

The hardest part is drawing out the details on his face and clothes. I used this picture from the invitation for guidance.

I had so much fun creating it.
For more details on the punches I used check out my projects page by clicking HERE.

Created by Gina Dygert

Elements of Style Card

2010-06-02T04:11:00.000-04:00

With the release of a new Mini Catalog comes great stamp sets.

I just love this stamp set. It is called Elements of Style. What a classy set. It is the same set that I used to create the Life is a Matter of Moments card posted May 23.

This time I paired it with the Big Shot.

The Big Shot is a wonderful tool. With all the Dies and Embossing options.
It is a must have.

Even though I only cut card stock for this product, the Big Shot has the capability to cut a variety of materials. It quickly and easily create die-cut or embossed shapes, envelopes, tags, and baskets.

This card was crafted by Gina Dygert.

Life is a Matter of Moments

2010-05-23T07:12:00.000-04:00

What a great saying, " Life is a matter of moments" ! this comes from a wonderful stamp set called Elements of Style. Another favorite of mine from the Summer Mini Catalog.

I used the new Smooch Spritz on this card,actually I used two. The Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz is spritzed all over the butterfly. The Log Cabin Smooch Spritz was spritzed on the base of the card.

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

Aloha Bear

2010-05-20T15:20:00.001-04:00

This bear looks as if he has been to Hawaii.
I couldn't resist using the Button Latte Designer Buttons along with some Linen Thread to create this bears bikini top. A grass skirt created with scissors and a piece of Old Olive card stock.

He is so sticking cute. To complete this card I used the palm tree from the Tropical Party stamp set, Island Oasis Designer Series Paper and letters from the Rough Type stamp set.

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert.

Happy Everything to you!

2010-05-19T07:00:00.000-04:00

Here is a recent project I took to a Shoe Box Swap.

I just love this Tropical Party stamp set. It is tied at my favorite for the new Summer Mini Catalog. Contact me at ginadygert@yahoo.com today to receive your own copy of this catalog.
I just wanted to show you how I popped out the coconut with Stampin' dimensionals. This adds depth and extra cuteness.
The words Happy Everything to You come from On a Pedestal Stamp Set.

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert.

Original Bear

2010-04-26T07:03:00.002-04:00

What an original! He is just so fresh and inventive!

I can't help but want to put him all over everything. This card features a plaid technique crafted by using the Brayer and several inks. What a great look for a masculine card.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert.

Swish You a Happy Birthday

2010-04-24T23:28:00.002-04:00

This bear is awesome! You really can do just about any type of card using him.

If you don't all ready own it , the stamp set is called Under the Stars.

I highly recommend the stamp set! It has been so much fun playing with it. Pair it with the different stamp sets that I own.

Here is another card.
I love the words on the Front cover.

"SWISH you a Happy Birthday".

Thought of if purely by accident.

I was cutting out the word SWISH and

realized it looks like wish... and what do you say for someone's birthday but I wish you a Happy Birthday. So I just had to do it.

The basketball net was stamped Vellum card stock. This allows for you to see the basketball in the hoop.

Visit my Stampin' BLOG for more great ideas like this! Click HERE

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Pirate Card

2010-04-21T10:03:00.000-04:00

Arrr! Do you have a pirate in your life? Here's a great card to make them.

This card features the Beware Pirates stamp set.

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

Birthday Card Contest

2010-04-19T08:58:00.002-04:00

Here is another card using that adorable bear from Under the Stars stamp set.

This time I paired it up with the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set.

The colors on this card are great. Totally inspired by the Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper.

Don't forget the Cupcake Wheel on the Base of the card.

I just love how he just pops out from the cupcake.

This reminds me I wanted to tell you about my Birthday card contest. Click here to find out more. This contest is open to all.
Have you made a card using this Bear? I would love to see it. Leave me a comment with a connection to your project or send me an email.
Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Mother Day Card

2010-04-19T07:08:00.001-04:00

Soon it will be Mother's Day! So I created a card for the occasion. My favorite bear is surrounded by Flowers.

These flowers are from the Just Buzzin' By stamp set. They also feature Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper, still available on the Clearance Rack of my online store.Click on Shop Now in the top right corner.

Hand Stamped By Gina Dygert

Have a Honey of a Day

2010-04-12T08:07:00.007-04:00

I just love this Just Buzzin' By stamp set.

This card also features Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper.
Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

Birthday cupcake card

2010-04-09T17:00:00.001-04:00

Here is a fun Birthday card. I really enjoyed making this one.

I stamped the cupcake from the Simple Birthday Thanks stamp on three times, on Real Red card stock for the cherry section, onto a piece of Whisper White card stock that has been swirled using a shaving cream technique and a piece of Chocolate Chip card stock for the base.

I cut out each section right on the line. Run the base of your cupcake through your Paper Crimper, wrap a piece of Pretty in Pink Tafetta ribbon around the base and tie into a pretty knot.
The frosting area needed something so I first added on 1/4" Chocolate Chip circles onto desired areas then applied Two Way Glue and Dazzling Diamond to each.

Using Stampin' Dimensionals I pieced the cupcake back together onto the base of my card. This makes the cupcake pop off the card.

SHAVING CREAM

· Fill your container with shaving cream and use your wooden stick to smooth it out a bit.

· Add several drops of each of your re-inker colors to your shaving cream.

· Mix Shaving Cream and re-inker in a swirling motion continue to mix until you like the design you like

· Press cardstock into shaving cream. Make sure to the card front is completely coated.

Take paper towel and wipe away shaving cream in swirling motion, let dry and complete card.

Here is another great example of how to use the Shaving Cream technique. It really makes beautiful Easter Eggs.(This card features the In Colors from last year and A Good Egg stamp set.)

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

Staircase Birthday Card

2010-04-08T08:08:00.000-04:00

Here is one of the cards that my Stamp club made in March. I thought this card was a great way to feature the staircase card.

Adding such cute flowers to the middle step. To make these flowers I used my Big Shot and the Stampin' Up! Blossom Party Die and Stampin' Up! Birds and Blooms Sizzlits Dies. I also used some a Vintage Brad and a So Saffron Flower brad from the Flower Assortment Designer Brads.
Several stamp sets were used in this card. They are On a Pedestal, On Your Birthday and A Little Birthday Cheer.
Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Chocolate Bunny Treat Bag

2010-04-02T16:31:00.001-04:00

Looking for a cute and simple treat for co workers.

How about the little Chocolate Bunny, page 43 of the Occasion Mini Catalog. He is so realistic looking.

I stamped him in Chocolate Chip Craft ink on Close to Cocoa Card stock then I used Clear Embossing Powder. This really added to the dimension. Finished it off by cutting out this adorable bunny. A little Easter grass in a Medium Flat Cellophane Bag (page 158 of the Idea Book & Catalog) with a serving of jelly beans.

Finishing the bag off by tying some Pretty in Pink Tafetta Ribbon around the top with a little tag. The words from Eight Great Greetings stamp set stamped out then punched with the Medium Jewlery Tag punch, found on page 10 of the Occasion Mini Catalog.
Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Easter Bear

2010-04-01T08:32:00.001-04:00

Hippity Hoppity, Easter is on its way.
Here is my favorite bear all dressed up as the Easter Bunny.

Isn't he just darling with those ears and Basket.
What a simple and cute card that is surely to make anyone's Easter.

You can find the Ears and Basket in the Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set.

The words Happy Easter are part of the Well Scripted stamp set found in the Occasions Mini Catalog. (Only available until April 30)
Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Greenhouse Garden Birthday Wishes

2010-03-31T15:34:00.001-04:00

Wanted to share with you a card I made for a card swap.
It features the Garden Greetings stamp set.

To create your own Designer Paper, stamped the images over and over again on a piece of Whisper White card stock.

For a finishing touch I added some Dazzling Diamonds.

The colors featured in this card are Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Mellow Moss and Always Artichoke.

Here is another using the same set and colors, just less stamping.

Cards both created by Gina Dygert

Honey Bear Card

2010-03-30T14:36:00.003-04:00

What a sweet card this is.

The bear has gotten into the honey jar. I love how the honey is dripping from his hands. To create this I used Crystal effects on top of Summer sun to get the illusion of honey.
Bees and honey pot: Paper Piecing technique
Stamp Image on different colors. Cut out and layer together. Add Crystal effects on top of Summer Sun card stock to give honey look. Let dry.
Bear is stamped with Stazon onto Watercolor paper. using blender pen and Inks and Marker water color the bear.
To create honey for the Bear make the top of the honey pot and cut up to add to his hands.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Surfer Bear

2010-03-27T16:39:00.001-04:00

I just love what you can make with this bear. Use the bear from the Under the Stars stamp set and pair him up with the Just Surfing stamp set.

The front of this card may just look like an ordinary card but OPEN it up and Wow. Some crazy surfing bears.

Notice how the bear in the back has fallen off his board. I really enjoyed making this crazy bears. This card pops up as you open it. I can show you how to create adorable 3-D cards just like this.
Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

This little chick

2010-03-25T12:40:00.000-04:00

This little chick is such a sweet card to attach to an Easter gift.

He wasn't hatched from an egg.

He came from my Big Shot!

Owning a Big Shot is great. You never know what great craft will come next.

To make him you will need the Scallop Circle #2 Die along with the Snowflake Punch, 5 Petal Flower Punch, 1/2" circle Punch and the 1/4 Circle Punch.
Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Bear Hugs! I miss you card

2010-03-24T16:50:00.002-04:00

Here is the bear again from Under the Stars stamp set. He sure does make a cute card! The recipient of this card is going to know that I miss them.

The new Small Heart Punch is the perfect size to punch out the letters stamped from the Calendar Alphabet & Numbers stamp set.
The words "I miss you" come from the stamp set Three Little Words. (Which happens to be a stamp set you can receive free when you purchase $50 in product by March 31. You just need to use the special #120244.)

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

Ballon Bear

2010-03-23T07:13:00.000-04:00

Here is card number one made using one bear from the Under the Stars stamp set.

I combined it with the balloon stamp from Crazy for Cupcakes and the "Happy Birthday" words from All Holiday.

Are you wondering where that background cloud paper came from? Well I made it using Whisper White card stock, Bashful Blue Classic Ink and Sponges. Would you like to learn how?

Contact me at ginadygert@yahoo.com today to set up your own Private Class for you and your friends. I would be glad to demonstrate this or another card/ technique.
As you can see some of the ballons lift off the page. Of course I used my favorite accessory.... Stampin' Dimensionals. Great item to keep on hand.

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Bears, Bears, and more Bears

2010-03-22T07:00:00.000-04:00

Recently at an Open Stamping Event at my home, I decided to stamp a few bears.
Okay, a little more than just a few bears.

They were so much fun to make.

Using the Under the Stars stamp set, I stamped them in Black Stazon in onto Watercolor Paper.

Then I took my Blender pen along with Creamy Caramel and Close to Cocoa Classic Ink pads and Stampin' Write markers to watercolors these beautiful bears.

Would you like to learn how to make some bears?
Contact me to schedule your own Private Class for you and your friends at ginadygert@yahoo.com

Check back to see what cute cards I made with these bears.

Hands stamped by Gina Dygert

Punch Art Easter Bunny Card

2010-03-19T07:13:00.001-04:00

I just love how this card turned out.
I added texture to the base of my card using my Handy Dandy Big Shot and the Stampin' Up! Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder.
Thats a lots of words for a simple folder that adds dots to my card stock.

I just love my Big Shot. I also used it to cut the Top Note out to create this Certainly Celery on Whisper White Frame.

If you don't have a Big Shot yet, Contact me at ginadygert@yahoo.com and I can show you can get it at a discount or for FREE!
Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

Bunny Box

2010-03-16T09:12:00.000-04:00

Here is a cute little triangle treat box. It is suppose to be a bunny but it kind of looks more like a mouse.
What do you think?

Either way I think it is adorable. Simple to make. The base is a 3" x 8" piece of Kraft card stock. Score it at the 4" line and from the 4" line up to the middle point creating a triangle. It will then fold making a triangle box.
I sponged around the edges with Creamy Caramel Classic Ink to warm up the box. Used punches to create all the other shape except the carrot is free handed.
His cheeks are created by a Sponge Dauber and Pretty in Pink Classic Ink.
Make the closure by using the Crop-o-dile; punch a whole at the top and close with some Linen thread.

Shamrock Card

2010-03-10T05:58:00.000-05:00

It is not too late to make your St. Patrick's Day Cards. You still have a whole week.

This is a quick card I made to go in recent orders. (I try to include a thank you gift in your order).

On a 2" x 5 1/2" piece of Whisper White card stock I repetitively stamp the shamrock from the Holiday Blitz stamp set. Each shamrock is stamped with Glorious Green Classic Ink. But I stamped it several times before re-inking the stamp.

The words come from Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set.

Using the Full Heart punch and 3/4" Circle punch I created this Shamrock out of Handsome Hunter card stock.

Punch out 3 full hearts. After you punched the heart then punch out a sliver of the heart . Take that sliver, use the 3/4" Circle punch to clip the end. This gives the stem a great shape.

Adhere the pieces to your card with Stampin' Dimensionals. I love Dimensionals! Then add Shine to your card by using the Two Way glue and Dazzling Diamonds.

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert.

Live with Passion Card

2010-03-06T12:33:00.000-05:00

This Live with Passion card was created using the Inspired by Nature stamp set.

This gives you a card that reveals a portion of the inside of this card.

For more information, check out my Stampin' Blog: CLICK HERE

For more product information: CLICK HERE

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

My new Stampin' Blog

2010-03-05T09:59:00.000-05:00

Check out my new Stampin' Blog by clicking here

Simple Spring Card

2010-03-04T15:01:00.000-05:00

Here is a simple but cute note card. To make this card I created my own designer paper by stamping images repetitively.

I choose to use the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set and the colors that coordinated with the Tea Party Designer Series Paper on a piece of Whisper White card stock (4 5/8" x 3 3/8").
Those colors are Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Basic Gray, Almost Amethyst and So Saffron.
Then I layered it on a piece of Basic Gray card stock (4 3/4' x 3 1/2") for a small border around my butterfly designer paper. Then layer it on Almost Amethyst card stock.
Finish the card off with a Butterfly that pops off the page. Stamp it out on a seprate piece of paper cut it out leaving a border around the image. Attach it with Stampin' Dimensionals.
A very simple Spring note card!
Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

Let's Celebrate

2010-03-03T12:00:00.007-05:00

Let's Celebrate with this adorable monkey card.

It features a masking technique.
Check out my new Stampin' Blog to read all the details of this card. Click here, the post date is March 3.

:)
Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Simply Said Thank you card

2010-02-21T16:11:00.003-05:00

This card may look familiar to some of you.

This is the card we made in Stamp Club this month.

I also shared this at a shoe box swap this month.

Inspired by a card made by Lynn, I created this card that could easily be a Spring, Easter, Birthday or even a Mother's day card. Just change out the words.

Using an old time favorite stamp set, Simply Said and paring it up along with one of my new favorite the Stampin' Up! Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die I stamped this adorable card.

Take a piece of Bride Specialty Paper cut it into 4" x 5 1/4" and sponge on some Cameo Coral Classic Ink to create the beautiful background paper. The Big Shot along with the Scallop Oval Die and Whisper White cardstock gives you the right shape to stamp the image on. Sponge Bashful Blue and Old Olive Classic Ink in the respective places. Glue on your Butterflies with Tombow Mutli Purpose Adhesive to complete the look.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Valentines Flowers

2010-02-14T16:33:00.004-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day to you all.

What a great time to let our friends, family and significant others know that we love them.

I thought today I would share what my oldest son, Mitchel, made for his girlfriend Samantha(Sammy).

A candy Bouquet!

Using the Big Shot with the Stampin Up! Flower Folds Die along with Rose Red and Regal Rose card stock, he was able to cut petals for his flowers. After layering them he poked a hole through the center to put a Cherry Tootsie pop. Put the end of the lollipop into a straw, wrapping it with Floral tape.

For his vase he layered MM's and Mini Marshmallows, to hold his flowers in place. Finishing it off with a piece of Rose Red 1" Double Stitched Grosgrain ribbon.

Totally sweet!

Hand crafted by Mitchel Dygert

Class Valentines

2010-02-12T11:18:00.002-05:00

Valentine's Day is upon us and since today is the last school day before Valentine's. I thought I would share some treats.

This first one was created by my Down Line Shannon Freeman. She used the Heart Treat cups and the Sweetheart stamp set to create these adorable treats to be handed out by her son RJ.

My son, Jonathan and I went an easier route. We ordered the Love Bots-Boys. My son easily put these together. Then we put an Oatmeal pie (School Guide lines don't allow candy at my son's school).

Both Jonathan and I thought of the same thing when we looked at this one.

We thought of Disney's Laugh Floor, Where the monsters all greet the humans with "Hello Humans!" and everyone raises their hands and makes a noise.

Jonathan's Penguin Framed Art

2010-02-05T08:13:00.041-05:00

Happy Birthday to my youngest son, Jonathan.

He is eleven today!

We are in Walt Disney World today celebrating his Birthday. Tonight we will go to Chef Mickey for a birthday meal.

I wanted to share what I made my son for his birthday. If you recall he LOvEs penguins. Yes he still likes them. Here is the Framed Art I made for his room. I am sure he will LOvE it.

I used the Big Shot and one of my favorite alphabet the Serif Essentials Bigz Die.

I used just a few punches to create these adorable penguins.

What supplies did I use?

Well Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Basic Black, and Brilliant Blue card stock; 1/4" Real Red Ribbon; 1 1/4 " Circle, 5-Petal Flower, Small Oval, Large Oval and Wide Oval Punch; and Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper (that's the back ground paper, cute isn't it)

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Flower Thank You card

2010-02-04T07:01:00.001-05:00

Isn't this a cute card. It was one of the make and takes from Leadership in Phoenix, Arizona.

Just so stinkin' cute. What a great way to use the new Extra Large Fancy Flower Punch.

Are you wondering what is that image behind the Flower?
Well it is the A to Z stamp on page 42 of the Occasion Mini catalog.

I just LOvE the idea of using the ribbon for the leaves.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Simple Bird Thank You Card

2010-02-02T00:08:00.031-05:00

Happy Ground Hogs Day!

Will the Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow this morning?

I am hoping for Six more weeks to Spring.

Here is a very simple card that is beautiful.

I start out with a base of Natural White card stock.
The edge has been ripped using the Tearing Edge and sponged with Soft Suede Classic Ink.

I then punched myself a stencil with the new Extra Large Two-Step Bird from the Occasion Mini Catalog. Using Not Quite Navy and Soft Suede Classic Ink, I sponged on this image.

Add on some sentiment. I used the Thank You Kindly stamp set.

Finishing off the card with a piece of Linen Thread.

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Valentine Braid

2010-01-31T11:17:00.004-05:00

This was fun to make. The braiding is like making boondoggles (something I did often in the summer as a rec center counselor). But instead of using that vinyl stuff you use ribbon. Brilliant!

I wish I could take full credit for this idea. But I was looking at fellow demonstrators site and just had to make it.

I LOvE looking at it.

Thanks Lynn for inspiring me.

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

Under the Stars

2010-01-29T10:08:00.020-05:00

Valentine's are fun to make. I really enjoyed making this one. I was inspired by a Paper Crafting magazine. Remember you can be inspired by any thing.

To create this card I stamped the Bear from the Under the Stars stamp set in Black Stazon on to Watercolor paper.

Then I used a Blender Pen and Creamy Caramel and Close to Cocoa Classic Ink along with a Close to Cocoa Stampin' Write Marker.

This heart was actually a free handed heart. The Regal Rose Heart is punched with the Heart to Heart Punch. The Chocolate Chip letters are from the Big Shot. No surprise there. The Timeless Type Sizzlits.

To create the cut letters I just stamped out the letters from the Calendar Alphabet and Numbers stamp set and then cut them apart.

I finished off the card by using my one of my favorite things....... Stampin' Dimensionals. I like for my cards to pop.

Wondering how I got theold look in the card? Well I sponged the Very Vanilla card stock with Creamy Caramel Classic Ink.

I plan to give this card to my husband. I want him to know how much I love him.

I really like this stamp set. Don't be surprised to see more of the Bear in the future.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Stampin' Up! Anniversary

2010-01-28T08:47:00.003-05:00

Wow!
I just recently realized next week I will celebrate my Stampin' Up! Anniversary. It has been 3 wonderful years. I look forward to many more.

In honor of my Stampin' Up! Anniversary I have decide to give away one of my favorite things.

Check out my Stampin' Up! Website for more information by clicking here.

I also thought I would share some of the first few cards I made as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

In this butterfly card I used the end of a brand new pencil to create these little circles finishing off with a White Uni ball Signo Gel Pen. Creating "Faux Brads".

I look back at them and think. Sometimes it is great to keep it simple.

That simplicity often allows us to focus the beauty in the stamps... the words and images.

Other times I look at these cards and think wow guess I hadn't really discovered Stampin Dimensionals.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Simple: I {Heart} Heart Valentine's card

2010-01-27T15:14:00.000-05:00

Here is another I {Heart} Heart Valentine's card. This is a very simple and quick card.

To make this card I cut a piece of 3" x 3" Whisper White card stock. Then I took the new Scallop Trim Border Punch (Sale-A-Bration Flyer) and punched each side in the center to create this adorable look.

I stamped 2 of the hearts from the I {Heart} Heart stamp set. The leafy heart has to be hand cut but you can punch out the LOVE heart with the new Small Heart Punch (Occasion Mini Catalog).

I adhered the small heart on with Snail Adhesive and then used Stampin' Dimensionals to pop it up on a layer of Basic Black and Real Red card stock.

Remember this is the stamp set you can purchase to help Support Haiti!

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

I {Heart} Heart Valentine's card

2010-01-25T06:29:00.001-05:00

This card is just so sparkly! And it even has a matching Very Vanilla envelope.

This card features the new I {Heart} Heart stamp set. This is the stamp set that you can purchase to help support Haiti.

Every time I look at it, I think WOW! What a cute card. What a beautiful stamp set.

To make this card I cut a piece of 4" x 11" piece of Regal Rose card stock.
I scored it at 5 1/2" and again at 8 1/4" . Using the Stampin' Up! Movers and Shapers Curly Label Die with the Removeable magnetic Heart from the Stampin' UP! Punch Windows. I placed my card inside the die. Made sure that the folded edge falls on the peak and valley of the heart (half of a heart). Since the Big Shot will only cut where there is a full
layers going through, I only cover the portion I want cut. Then you will have half a heart cut.

Punch out a heart using the Full Heart punch out of Real Red card stock then place it in the center of the Stampin' Up! Embosslit die, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Cut and run it through your Big Shot. Then use the embosslit to cut a piece of Very Vanilla card stock.
Layer the two hearts and place onto the heart area on the base of the card.

Take a piece of Very Vanilla card stock stamp it with the following Classic Ink: Pretty in Pink using the polka-dot heart, Regal Rose with the leafy heart, Real Red with love heart and Chocolate Chip on the polka dot outlined heart.
Finishing of using Versa Mark along with the 3 hearts and Iridescent Ice Emboss Powder.

Don't forget to heat it with your Heat tool to make the iridescent Ice really sparkle.

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

Big Shot Fabric Projects

2010-01-22T10:04:00.001-05:00

Have you wondered what else can you do with your Big Shot?

When I went to the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference in Phoenix, Arizona I was amazed at what some others were doing with their Big Shot and Fabric.

The Big Shot and it's dies are a great way to cut out identical pieces.

I wanted to share with you a few of the projects that were shown. They have inspired me to pull out my sewing machine.

Stampin' Up! is a great company.

At the end of the conference every demonstrator was given a hand sewn quilt square. Shelli, the co-founder, picked out the fabric.
All the wonderful employees at Kanab, the Stampin' Up! home office brought in their sewing machines and created the quilt squares for us!
I would LOvE to hug everyone there for doing this for us(1,000 US and Canada demonstrators).

I would LOvE to share my quilt square at your next workshop.
Contact me to schedule your workshop.

I will bring my Big Shot and show you how you can get started cutting your fabric.

Contact me at ginadygert@yahoo.com or call 757-483-6433 and we can schedule your workshop today.
Even though I live in Hampton Roads Area in Virginia, I am willing to travel some to do a workshop for you.

Simply Said Valentine

2010-01-20T22:10:00.002-05:00

I just love to use Real Red card stock for a Valentine.

To create this card I used the 3 heart stamps from the Simply Said Stamp Set. Many forget that there are hearts in that set. Randomly stamping them in Real Red, Chocolate Chip and Pretty in Pink Classic ink onto Very Vanilla card stock makes it look like a piece of Designer paper.

The Popped out hearts area consist of :

Chocolate Chip card stock Mover & Shapers Heart

Very Vanilla card stock

Full Heart Punch

Real Red card stock Heart

medium heart in the Heart to Heart Punch

Teeny Tiny Wishes words punched out with the Word Window.

Finishing the card off with a piece of the Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon.

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

Masculine Valentine's card

2010-01-19T06:56:00.002-05:00

This card definitely has a more masculine feel to it. It was so fun to make.

Take your small piece of Real Red card stock run it through you Crimper. Then punch out a heart using the Full Heart punch. Adhere that with some Tombow multi purpose glue onto a larger piece of Basic Black card stock. It is best to glue it so you don't lose your visual effect. (Don't push out the bumps)

Then punch out the medium heart from the Heart to Heart punch in Pretty in Pink card stock. Pop it up with a Stampin' Dimensional. I just LOvE those Dimensionals.

The heart I used to add texture to the back ground page is part of the Things I Love stamp set.
The Beautiful words "Love You Much" are part of a new stamp set found in the Occasion Mini called Well Scripted. It is such a beautiful flowing stamp set. I just had to have it!

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Sweetheart Card

2010-01-15T07:04:00.004-05:00

I couldn't wait to create with these adorable Heart Treat Cups and the Sweetheart stamp set.

Using several punches I created this pull tab so you can get the candy out without destroying the card.

To create these wonderful raised dots on the Basic Gray card stock you will need the Stampin' Up! Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impression Folder found in the Occasion Mini Catalog.

A must Have!

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Trendy Trees Thinking of You Card

2010-01-13T00:31:00.000-05:00

This card was created by my down line, Shannon Freeman. She just couldn't wait to create a card with her new Trendy Trees stamp set.

I think she did an awesome job on this card. I just love the speckling of spots, created with the Itty Bitty Background stamp to give the card texture.

Hand Stamped by Shannon Freeman.

I Love EWE card

2010-01-12T21:27:00.000-05:00

Today at my Group Meeting for my downline we made this cute card.

Just a quick simple card made from the Big Shot with the Serif Essentials Alphabet and punches.

The Heart if the Full Heart Punch.

To make the Sheep you will need the Word Window Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch and the Trio Flower Punch.

Don't Forget your GOOGLIE EYES.They finish off this card so cutely.

Hand Crafted By Gina Dygert

I {Love} Love Valentines card

2010-01-10T15:53:00.039-05:00

Here's my Leadership Swap. I wanted to share it with you all. Since I didn't have to much time to put this card together I needed to make a quick and easy card.

I used the new I {Love} Love Jumbo Wheel from the Occasion Mini Catalog.

Using only Stampin' Up! Punches I was about to create this cute layer finishing it off with a Linen Thread Double Knot attached with a Mini Glue Dot

Click Here For a complete Supply List

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Monkey punch art

2010-01-09T05:22:00.002-05:00

Here is a similar monkey used in yesterdays Banana Recipe card.

Can you figure out the necessary pieces and punches?

Here is the list of the punches:

Wide Oval

Large Oval

Small Oval

1 3/8" circle

3/4" circle

1/2" circle

1/4" circle

Slot

Photo Corner

This monkey has bent arms compared to the curves ones from the the recipe card created with Small and Large Oval punches.

Would you like to take a Punch Art class in the Hampton Roads Area in Virginia?

My next class is January 24. It is open to customers and Demonstrators.

Contact me to reserve your supplies. You will receive 2 sets of pieces for each character. So you can put them into your book like the above picture.

*Class attendees can stay after class to complete previous Punch Art projects for an additional fee.

crafted by Gina Dygert

Banana Bread Recipe Card

2010-01-08T05:12:00.002-05:00

I do like Bananas. The Sock Monkey stamp set has this cute banana stamp. You can use several ways as shown here.

Pair it up with a monkey made from a punch. How cute is this recipe card? Check back tomorrow for details on the monkey.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Petal Pizazz Shaker Birthday Card

2010-01-07T07:00:00.033-05:00

Using the Petal Pizazz stamp set I created this shaker card. It was a fun card to make in my Stamp Club. Need more information on joining my Stamp Club, click here.

To create a shaker card you will need Stampin' Dimensionals, Window Sheets and Micro Beads.

Take your stamped image with a hole in the center and adhere a piece of window sheet to the back with Two-Way glue.

Line the edge of the back side with Stampin' Dimensionals, making sure not to leave any gaps.

Pour in just a little bit of the clear Micro Beads.

Peel off the back of the Stampin' Dimensionals and the place on backing piece. Apply a little pressure to make it stick.

Now you have a completed shaker to apply to your card.

Happy Crafting!

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Simple Birthday Thanks Birthday Cards

2010-01-06T07:36:00.001-05:00

If today is your birthday,
then Happy Birthday to you!
I just love this cupcake it makes a great Birthday card.

I stamped this image (Simply Birthday Thanks stamp) many times on different pieces of card stock to create this look.
Then use your Paper Snips to cut out each piece to be layered together. I find it works best to cut right on the line.
I like to use my Crimper on the bottom of the cupcake. It makes the cupcake look like it has the paper lining like a real cupcake.
Don't forget to finish off the cupcake using a 1/4" circle punch to create confetti sprinkles.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Leadership Conferenece in Phoenix, Arizona

2010-01-05T05:20:00.021-05:00

I do LOvE what I do.

And I would LOvE to share it with you!

Would you like to do what I do? Stampin' Up! has a wonderful recruiting special going on right now.

Sign Up between January 5 and March 31, 2010

Choose any retail stamp set (valued up to $47.95) from the current catalogs when signing up during the promotion. Plus, get 15 percent off your Starter Kit (Standard or Digital+)!

Starter Kit	Regular Price	Sale-A-Bration Price (15% off)
Standard Starter Kit	$199	$169
Digital+ Starter Kit	$185	$157

Click here to learn more about being a demonstrator.

I am headed to Phoenix to participate in

Stampin' Up! 's Leadership Conference.

I look forward to gathering new ideas to bring back and share with you.

Even though I will be in Arizona I have set up my BLOG to post several ideas through out this week. Come back and visit daily.

:) Gina

Crazy for Cupcakes Birthday Card

2010-01-03T07:35:00.003-05:00

Here is a nice birthday card featuring the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set.

I choose the Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper for this card, along with all the coordinating card stock colors (Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry and Melon Mambo) and Crushed Curry 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbon.
I used the back side because it has no dots.

The large scallop is created using my Big Shot and the Scallop Circle #2 Die.

Don't own a Big Shot?

Purchase a Big Shot through me between now and January 10th and you will receive your choice of a FREE Die (Valued up to 21.95)

What a great time to Get What you really want ....

a BIG SHOT.

Contact me at ginadygert@yahoo.com

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Wandering Words Valentine's Card

2010-01-02T07:05:00.003-05:00

I would have to say the Wandering Words stamp set is one of my favorite stamp sets from this Holiday Mini catalog.
The stamp set comes with 3 stamps. I have created a card with each.
Christmas , Thanksgiving and now a Valentine's card.

What a simple and quick card, but yet a WOW! Notice the envelope. Using a Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker I colored the mailbox and grass making sure the mailbox looked closed. And when you see the card the mailbox has opened to reveal hearts and a message.

I stamped the whole image in Stazon Black ink. Punched out some Hearts with the Heart to Heart Punch in Real Red card stock. The beautiful black and white paper is actually the Night & Day Speciallty Designer Series paper from the Holiday Mini catalog. Remember you only have until Monday night January 4th to order from the Holiday Mini Catalog.

To place an order visit my website www.ginascardsandmore.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Happy New Year!

2010-01-01T14:45:00.002-05:00

Wishing you a Happy New Year!

As I begin this new year, I look forward to the many opportunities I will have to share my creativity with you on my BLOG!

Please come back and visit often.

I appreciate those of you who take the time to view my BLOG.

And those of you who comment on my BLOG, I LOvE hearing from you.

It only takes a moment to leave a comment but it warms my heart when you do!

:) Gina

Gina's Stampin' Room

2010-01-01T14:13:00.008-05:00

Here is another project created using the Tote-Ally Tess stamp set from the Occasion Mini Catalog. Tess is adorable with her apron.

You can order yours stamp set starting January 5th.

Would you like to receive a copy of the Occasion Mini Catalog?

Contact me today and I will send one right to you. You can look at an on line copy by clicking here.

Wondering how I created all those wonderful letters?

MY BIG SHOT! I love my Big Shot. It is one of my favorite things to use.

Don't have a Big Shot?

Purchase a Big shot through me between now and January 10th and you will receive your choice a FREE Die (Valued up to 21.95)

Get What you really want ....a BIG SHOT.

Contact me at ginadygert@yahoo.com or 757-483-6433

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Make a New Years Resolution to be your own BOSS and have fun doing it.

2009-12-31T11:36:00.000-05:00

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Make a New Years Resolution to be your own BOSS and have fun doing it.

AS your Upline, I hold monthly meetings where we do a make and take and have a door prize. I also give out Stampin' Up! merchandise to all of my downline who reach recruit and sales incentives.

*Out of Area Downline receive completed monthly project and earned incentives in the mail.

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UPS Man Clock

2009-12-28T13:19:00.003-05:00

Anytime is a good Time for Brown

When I stumbled onto a UPS man made out of punches. I knew what I needed to do with him. Make a clock.

Anytime is a great time for my UPS man to bring me my Stampin' Up! Supplies.

If you want to create a UPS man like I did you will need the following punches:
ornament - head, hair

1/4" Circle - black of eye

1/2" Circle - nose, top of socks and shoes

Word Window - legs, neck, socks

Large Tag -shirt

Wides Oval - pants

Small Oval shirt sleeves, collar,

Butterfly - shoes

Heart to Heart - ears, white of eye, arms

Trio Flower -hands

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Thanks go out to Marie and Ellen's for their inspiration/ creations of the UPS man.

*Additional information about the clock I used. Recently purchased at Wal-Mart.

Vintage Vogue Framed Art

2009-12-27T12:20:00.003-05:00

Here is a gift I made for a good friend of mine, Fairle. Something to decorate her new crafting space.

I used the new Vintage Vogue Stamp Set available on January 5th in the Occasion Mini Catalog.

I also used the Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel on the Pretty in Pink card stock in Pretty in Pink Classic Ink. Combining it with Close to Cocoa card stock, Regal Rose Classic Ink and 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Creamy Caramel Classic ink, Whisper White Card stock and Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker.

I LOvE these colors together.

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Delightfully Decorations Christmas Card

2009-12-26T15:01:00.010-05:00

One more card made by my downline, Shannon Freeman.

What a simple and festive Christmas card. She used the Delighfully Decorative stamp set and Ornament punch. These items are only available in the Holiday Mini Catalog until January 4th. Don't miss out on your chance to get an ornament punch. I have used the ornament punch (item number 116794) to create many different shapes. Order yours before it is too late.

Hand Stamped by Shannon Freeman

Snow Buddies Christmas Card

2009-12-26T08:12:00.002-05:00

Another great card from my down line. This one was made by Jennie Hott.

I just love the snowmen from Snow Buddies a Level 2 Hostess stamp set. I will miss these adorable snowman (Only available until January 4th).

Contact me today and I will let you know how you can receive your own Snow Buddies Stamp set FREE!

What a great job Jennie did cutting out these snowmen. Love the snow sparkles under their feet. Glitter all the way BABY!

Hand Crafted by Jennie Hott

Candle Christmas Card

2009-12-25T04:50:00.007-05:00

Merry Christmas to you all!

Create these beautiful candles by using the Stampin' Up Table Setting Bigz XL Die. Sponge around the edges for depth.

The words are from the Christmas Greetings Stamp Set.
The Holly leaves might look familiar. They are similar to the ones on my Gingerbread Recipe card . They are created using the Wide Oval punch and Large Oval punch.

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Sparkly & Bright Christmas Card

2009-12-24T07:10:00.006-05:00

One of my favorite thing about Christmas is Christmas cards.

This is a cute card I received from my down line Ingrid Ward.

LOvE it!

I also like it when the card includes a picture. Her kids sitting on Santa was so precious.

For her card she used the Sparkly& Bright stamp set and the Holiday Lounge Designer Series Paper. And Of course Sparkly glitter.

Hand crafted by Ingrid Ward

Cold & Cuddly Chocolate holders

2009-12-23T15:37:00.002-05:00

Here's some LOVE to keep you warm.

What a cute saying for a candy holder. I love the little penguin from the Cold & Cuddly stamp set. Using my Stampin' Write markers I was able to give this image lots of color.
You can make 4 holders out of 1 sheet of card stock. First score your paper on the 8 1/2" side at 3", 6", 6 1/2", 7 1/4", and 7 3/4" then cut on the 11" side making each piece 2 3/4" wides. The Word Window punch makes a great slot to put a piece of nice chocolate in.
My son and I made many of these to be given out to his friends. Just a little something to let them know we care.
I forgot to mention that this Stamp is only available until January 4th. Don't forget the Holiday Mini Catalog items are only available until January 4th. So place your order today by visiting my website at www.ginascardsandmore.stampinup.net

Hand crafted by Jonathan and Gina Dygert

The More the Merrier Christmas Window Card

2009-12-22T08:11:00.002-05:00

Here is a different type of card, a Window Card.

To create this card you will need to cut a 1 1/2" strip of Window Sheet to replace a portion of the base of your card.

Adhere it the the base with Two-Way glue, overlapping it a 1/4" on each side. Dress it up with some Holiday Lounge Designer Series Paper.
The Heard From the Heart stamp set is a wonderful size to be seen through the window.

If you would like to learn how to make this card contact me at ginadygert@yahoo.com

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Thanks Norma for sharing this idea.

Snow Buddies Birthday Card

2009-12-21T13:38:00.005-05:00

Here is a cute winter birthday card.

This card was crafted by my downline, Shannon Freeman.

This was the card she made for her son's 6th birthday.
What a great job she did.

She used the Snow Buddies stamp set. To create her snow hills she ripped pieces of Bashful Blue and Brilliant Blue card stock and applied Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the edges.

hand stamped by Shannon Freeman

Orange Cranberry Bread Recipe Card

2009-12-21T07:31:00.003-05:00

I need to get baking today. I love to have Orange Cranberry Bread for Christmas Breakfast.
This is a wonderful recipe.

*Just a little secret on chopping cranberries: I usually keep my Cranberries in the freezer and chop it with a food chopper.

This recipe card is crafted by using the Soft Holly wheel on Garden Green card stock. To create cranberries I punched 1/2" circles out of Real Red card stock and sponged them with Rich Razzleberry Classic ink.
The orange slices are created with the Tart and Tangy stamp set. Stamped in Pumpkin Pie Classic ink on Whisper White card stock, punched pieced out with 1" circle punch and layered in a of Pumpkin Pie card stock punched out with the 1 1/4" circle punch.
Hand stamped by Gina Dygert.

Dasher Christmas Card

2009-12-20T08:42:00.002-05:00

Here is a simple card created using the Christmas Punch and Dasher stamp set.

Stamp this reindeer onto a piece of Very Vanilla card stock. Using Dazzling Diamond glitter and Two Way glue, glittered up his antlers.
Tap the "A Merry little Christmas to you " stamp into the Garden Green Classic ink, then punch it out with the Wide Oval punch. Layer it on a piece of Real Red card stock cut with one of the Stampin' Up Lots of Tags Sizzlits 4- pack dies. Don' t forget to layer it all on a piece of Merry Moments Designer Series Paper.

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert.

Scenic Season Christmas Card

2009-12-19T15:39:00.001-05:00

Only 6 More days until Christmas!

I can't believe it is almost Christmas. I made this card to send to most of my Family and some friend. It was an easy card to mass produce.

Using the Scenic Season stamp set inking up the Trees with Garden Green Classic Ink(mask over the words before you ink). Then I wiped any ink off the bird. Ink up the bird with a Real Red Stampin' Write Marker. Now stamp it onto a piece of Whisper White card stock(4 1/2 x 3 1/4). I used the Seasons Greetings from Many Merry Messages stamp set. Stamping on a separate piece of Whisper White card stock. Cutting it out and mounting it on. To get a nice snowy effect, Two way glue and Dazzling Diamonds on the tree and ground. I tried to image where snow would be on a tree.

Makes me think of all the snowy Christmas I have seen as a child.
Wouldn't it be great to have a white Christmas. One can only hope:)

One of my Christmas Traditions is to include a Christmas Picture into my Christmas card. These are my wonderful sons, and my cat and dog. I thought this turned out to be a good picture. Everyone seemed to want to look out towards the camera.
Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Snow Swirled Ornament Christmas Card

2009-12-17T10:47:00.001-05:00

Yet another card from my Snow Swirled Pre-Purchase Class. This was one of my favorite Pre-Purchase Classes of the year.

I used the snowflakes from the Snow Swirled stamp set to decorate the ornaments.

This a quick and simple card with a little embossing.

Sponging the edges of the ornaments to give a little dimension.

This adorable candy cane striped paper is from Merry Moments Designer Series Paper.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Snow Swirled Christmas card

2009-12-16T21:35:00.003-05:00

Here is another project using the Snow Swirled Stamp set. The intent was for the snow to be waving in. It isn't as easy to see the shiny parts of the card in this photo.

It was a fun card to create. Using only the snowflakes from the set we stamped, embossed, stamped, embossed, stamped and embossed. It really gives it a layered look.

Supplies:

card stock:Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White

ink: Bashful Blue and Chocolate Chip Classic;Whisper White craft: versa mark

accessories: Ticket punch; White and Iridescent Ice Embossing powder; Chocolate Chip taffeta ribbon

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

Snow Swirled Christmas Wreath card

2009-12-15T10:04:00.003-05:00

Would you believe this wreath is made out of snowflakes? It is! The Snow Swirled Stamp Set!

This was one of the beautiful cards we did at my Snow Swirled Pre-Purchase Class.

At a Pre-Purchase Class You receive a stamp set and make 5 different projects with that stamp set. So not only do you get the stamp set but you have 5 ideas of what to do with it.

My stamp Club members receive a discount on this class. It is just one more reason to join my Stamp Club.

Contact me for more details at ginadygert@yahoo.com

My next Pre-Purchase class will be on January 24 from 1-5 PM. Click here for more details.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Delightful Decorations Christmas Card

2009-12-14T09:14:00.001-05:00

I have seen many cards cards where the ornament has been punched into the base of the card.

This is my version. I used the words from Many Merry Messages stamp set and the ornament stamp from Delightful Decorations stamp set.

The base of the card is Real Red card stock. Christmas Cocoa Designer Series Paper is placed on top of Soft Suede card stock.

To complete the card, the Ornament punch is punched into the bottom of your card. Punch in just far enough not to be close to the edge. Then close the card and put your ornament through the punched window. This is the easiest way to line up the ornament.

Hand Crafted By Gina Dygert

Sweet Season Candy Bar

2009-12-13T06:39:00.001-05:00

A Beautiful way to dress up a plain candy bar.

This is a Hershey Bar wrapped with Chocolate Chip card stock followed by Merry Moments Designer Series Paper trimmed with a 1/4" strip of Real Red card stock. I stamped with Stampin' Write markers and the Sweet Season stamp set onto Very Vanilla card stock then punched it out with the Wide Oval punch and then sponged around the edge so it wouldn't look so stark.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Dasher Framed up

2009-12-12T17:07:00.003-05:00

The Dasher Decor Elements design is a fun and elegant way to dress up any wall.

Dasher can be found on page 5 of the Definitely Decorative Fall & Winter 2009 catalog

Tote-ally Tess Framed Art

2009-12-11T15:37:00.003-05:00

Here is a sneak peek into a stamp set that is available in the Occasion Mini starting January 5th.

I used the Tote-ally Tess stamp set to create this one of a kind framed art.

Actually there are 2 of them.
I made one for my self and the other as my gift for our Christmas party. Gifts were to be hand crafted.
Of course all the participants are also Stampin' Up Demonstrators.
So this will be a wonderful piece of art for who ever gets it.

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Pick a Petal Christmas Angel

2009-12-10T09:31:00.005-05:00

I have made several variations of this Christmas Angel using the Pick a Petal stamp set.

Remember you do not have to use a set the way it was intended. This one was to make flowers. I like the beauty it adds to her dress. I have also made a Get Well card featuring this set before.

Do you own this stamp set? I would love to see what you have made using the Pick a Petal stamp set.
I might even post your cards here on my blog (with your permission). Send your creations to ginadygert@yahoo.com

*I have added another picture to show you another view. She is a Christmas tag. Her Halo is made from punching a 1" circle punch into a Brushed Gold card stock. Then punch a 1 1/4" circle punch around it.
Hand crafted by Gina Dygert