Live Every Moment or at least STAMP IT!

New BLOG

2009-12-17T18:46:00.002-05:00

My BLOG has moved. You can find these post and more at www.flutterbyINK.blogspot.com

Lattice Framed Art

2009-07-29T07:26:00.000-04:00

Well I am finally getting around to posting my latest framed art. It features the new Lattice Sizzix die.

When I saw this die, I knew I just had to have it. It is one of my favorite things from the new catalog.

I also used a few other new items. The Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper, For All You Do stamp set, Rich Razzleberry card stock and ink .

If you would like to learn how to create framed art consider taking my Framed Art Class being offered on August 16. Contact me for more information or to reserve your spot in the class.

I made one like this for my friend Debbie for her birthday.

Happy Birthday Debbie!

She is still celebrating.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

FREE Big Shot Class

2009-07-24T23:50:00.002-04:00

Would you like to attend my next Big Shot class. It is a FREE class.

All you have to do is purchase $50 in Big Shot products from July 15 until August 15 from me or online at my website ginascardsandmore.stampinup.net, then click on SHOP NOW.

The next class will be held August 23 from 1-3PM.

Don't miss out on this class. We will make some cute projects.

This basket was just one recent project made in my Big Shot Class. It used the Stampin' Up! exclusive dies Scallop Envelope and Birds & Blooms.

It also includes the new Raspberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper and the In Colors Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry card stock.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Hit the Road card

2009-07-23T11:53:00.000-04:00

This adorable card features the Hit the Road stamp set. You won't find this stamp set in the catalog, it is on the Dormant List.

You can still purchase items from this list.

It is item #113242 only $19.95.

What an adorable set. It even comes with luggage and a canoe that can be put on the hood of the jeep.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Give Thanks Framed Art

2009-07-18T10:26:00.006-04:00

Here is my latest Framed Art.

Inspired by page 13 of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.

I changed the size to fit my 5 x 7 frame.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Have you ever wanted to learn how to create framed art?

Well I am offering a Framed Art class in my home

August 16 from 3:30- 6PM

The cost for this class is $20. We will create a new framed art you will want to proudly display. Class size is limited so reserve your space today. Frame and supplies needed are included. Contact me today at ginadygert@yahoo.com

Raspberry Lemonade Purse and cards

2009-07-10T10:06:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday to my friend Michelle. She loves purses so I made her this cute purse with a few cards.

This purse feature new Raspberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper with coordinating In Colors Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry.

This paper also matches the new Razzle Dazzle stamp set (image on card).

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Tall Tales Framed Art

2009-06-29T18:34:00.001-04:00

I LOvE making framed art. It makes such a perfect gift to give a friend or two.

This particular Framed Art was made from Tall Tale Designer Series Paper.

I was inspired by one of the pieces and

decided to make a smaller version to fit into this frame. I also used Chocolate Chip Pattern Designer Series Paper, Rose Red and Whisper White card stock.

I wanted the giraffe to look as if he was floating over the hills in his Hot Air Balloon, so I layered the pieces using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Stampin' Up! has a new stamp set called Animal Stories that features a giraffe just like this one, but about 2 1/2" tall.

If you would like to see what other new stamp sets are available in the new 2009-10 Idea Book & Catalog, go to my website www.ginascardsandmore.stampinup.net and click on contact me. Fill out the online form and I will send you a catalog.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Melon Mambo purse

2009-06-28T10:18:00.001-04:00

Norma, Paulette and I went to Lorie's house last night. There I made my own purse. Isn't it just precious.

Later I will finish my cards to go inside.

This purse is made from one of the new In Colors available July 1st. It is called Melon Mambo.

The hardware on the purse is the Filigree Designer Brads with Clear Rhinestones Brads in the center.

I stamped the flower from the new stamp set, Kind & Caring Thoughts Hostess, a Level 3 set.

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

The More the Merrier Birthday card

2009-06-28T06:35:00.000-04:00

I love Cupcakes on a birthday card.

My card features many new In Color, Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry card stock, an Bermuda Bay polka-dot ribbon.

The new hostess stamp set The More the Merrier has these cupcakes, 5 in a row.

The cupcake with a heart on it inspired me to create this adorable cupcake out of punches and paper.

The base is a 1 3/4" square that has been crimped and sides tapered. The frosting top is created using the Wide Oval Punch and the Small Oval Punch. You punch out one Wide Oval, then 3 small divets from the bottom using the Small Oval Punch. Round and rough edge. Finish the cupcake off with the medium heart cut from the Heart to Heart Punch.

Hand Crafted By Gina Dygert

Flower Fancy Birthday wish

2009-06-27T18:11:00.002-04:00

I LOvE this card I recently did with my Stamp Club ladies.

The beautiful paper behind the flower is Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper. It is still available to order, but only until June 30.

It uses the Flower Fancy Stamp Set that I earned free.

Would you like to earn FREE stamping supplies?

Contact me today at ginadygert@yahoo.com or at my Stampin' Up! website, Click on Contact me and fill out your information and I will be in touch with you soon.

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

Branch Out Thank You

2009-06-26T20:55:00.001-04:00

Here is another card using Kiwi Kiss card stock.

The 2008-09 In colors have been fun to use.

The 1 1/4" Pink Pirouette Grosgrain Ribbon is still available at at 25% savings. Item #111363 only 5.96.

Don't delay after June 30 you will no longer be able to order the last chance items.

Contact me to place an order at ginadygert@yahoo.com or go on line at www.ginascardsandmore.stampinup.net and click on shop now.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Good Bye Kiwi Kiss

2009-06-25T17:49:00.000-04:00

I will miss the 2008-09 IN Colors. I have enjoyed using them.

Here is a cute Scallop Card we made last month in my Stamp Club.

It features the Fun & Fast Notes Stamp Set. This card was a hit.

Using my Big Shot Cut out my card shape. For the envelope we did a reverse masking technique.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Congratulations Mitchel

2009-06-13T16:46:00.004-04:00

Congratulations to the Class of 2009!

Well it is official. Mitchel has graduated.

Soon he will be off to college.

What a wonderful young man he has become.

I am so proud of him.

Today and everyday.

<-My Boys, Ryan, Mitchel and Jonathan

Here is a simple card I made for him.

I used the Great Grad stamp set to create this card. Using his school colors Ruby Red and Basic Black.

This is a wonderful graduation set.

Don't miss your chance to own this set.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Bubbles Scrapbook page

2009-06-08T06:43:00.002-04:00

Bubbles are everywhere on this scrapbook page.

To create all the circles I used my Circles punches along with the wonderful Circle Scissors Plus circle cutter.

There are a few important things to remember when using this tool:

whatever you are cutting needs to be fasten down to the glass mat, you can either tape the ends with some masking tape or use Dotto on the underside.

Next you will need to hold the device down on the black section of your Circle Plus, spreading your hand over the whole side.

When using the cutting tip you really do not need to push too hard.

The paper should cut with ease.

The base of this scrapbook page is a Sheet of the Sweet Slumber Specialty Designer Series Paper.

This paper is on the Last Chance List. Don't miss out on purchasing the accessories before they are gone for good.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Spring Pictures scrapbook page

2009-06-07T13:03:00.006-04:00

This scrapbook layout may look familiar to those of you who took the Springtime Banner card class.

I used the same basic elements from that card and made it into a double page layout.

The base of the pages is crafted by

layering Basic Gray on top of Almost Amethyst. Each picture is framed with Certainly Celery. These colors along with Pretty in Pink and So Saffron coordinate with the Tea Party Designer Series Paper used in the background for SPRING.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Beautiful Little Baby Scrapbook page

2009-06-06T07:32:00.000-04:00

This may look a little familiar to you all. I made several of these cute bunnies (like the one from the Beautiful Little Baby suitcase) I thought it would be a great addition to a scrapbook page.

To dress up the Barely Banana card stock I stamped images from the Seeing Spots stamp set on the page with Barely Banana ink. This allows the images to be seen but blend into the background.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Seeing Spots Thank You

2009-06-04T23:17:00.005-04:00

I love Pretty in Pink and Chocolate Chip together . It sure does make for a cute card.

Seeing Spot stamp set is on of the many stamp set due to retire. I LOvE it because it makes a cute and simple card.

To see a complete listing of stamps that will go away July 1st, Click HERE.

It is you Last Chance to get these sets.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Butterfly Thank you

2009-06-03T23:35:00.001-04:00

Here is a technique card I did. It features Sponged Scenery and a Faux Background.

I used Pocket Silhouettes and Oval All stamp sets.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Graduation Announcements

2009-06-01T07:00:00.002-04:00

Well my oldest son is graduating from High School this year.

I wasn't sure what kind of graduation announcements I would send out. I decided I would purchase school announcements but I had to add my own touch to them.

I used the Great Grads stamp set. I Stamped the grad image twice, once in Ruby Red ink and once in Basic Black ink. I cut out the black graduation cap attached it to red one with Stampin' Dimensionals to make the hat stand out.

The inside envelope usually has a seal on it since the envelope isn't sticky so I used the circular stamp. Instead of leaving a G in the center,

I decided to print up the high schools letters on a piece of Ruby Red card stock. Punched it out and glued it in the center.

The seal is actually adhered with dotto, so it won't rip when opened. I thought this was a cute touch to my announcements.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Beautiful Little Baby Suitcase

2009-05-31T19:12:00.000-04:00

This adorable baby suitcase was created for my neighbor who just had a baby.

Congratulations Ruby.

The suitcase is crafted from Pink Pirouette card stock and stripped ribbon. To get a cute pattern I used Itty Bitty Background stamp set. Don't forget to use Sticky Strip to attach the ribbon.

The bunny is created from mostly oval

punches: wide, large and small. I sponged each shape with Pink Pirouette Ink.

The words beautiful little baby is a single stamp that Stampin' Up! offers on page 208 of the Idea Book and Catalog.

If you would like to receive a copy of this wonderful idea book. Contact me by clicking here

and fill out the form.

The latch on this case is created with by the Designer Label punch and a Riding Hood Red button from the

Button Bouquet Designer Buttons.

Inside I had half a dozen cute as a bug onesie cards and matching envelopes.

I love the little lady bug from a dormant set called Bugs & Kisses.

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Explore Scrapbook page

2009-05-25T19:51:00.001-04:00

Here is another scrapbook page created quickly using a Simply Scrappin' Kit, the Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin' Kit.

I love the pattern paper and self adhesive die cuts.

They add a cute touch to the page.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Brothers Scrapbook page

2009-05-22T19:42:00.002-04:00

Another page created by using the Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin' Kit.

On this page I layered the self adhesive die cuts.

Using the Big Shot and the GoGo Alphabet Sizzlits Dies

I was able to cut out the titles for the page and yesterdays page.

I would have to say this is my favorite alphabet to use in my scrapbook. You can get several different looks by using all capitals, all lower case, or a combination.

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

Sisters Scrapbook page

2009-05-21T14:29:00.002-04:00

This scrapbook page was created quickly with the assistance of the Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin' kit.

Simply Scrappin' Kits come with card stock, pattern paper, and many self adhesive die cuts.

To create this beautiful Flower,

I used my Big Shot and the Scallop Circle and Flower Daisies #2 Bigz Dies. Layering them with a button from the Button Bouquet Designer Buttons.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

2009-05-20T07:46:00.001-04:00

What a pleasant surprise to wake up to this morning and see my card on Stamper's Showcase.

To see what other cards I have had published in this great resource for demonstrators click here

This card was one I originally did in my Stamp Club.

For more details about this card visit my original post for this card by clicking here.

crafted by Gina Dygert

Party Hearty

2009-05-19T08:01:00.004-04:00

Here is a simple birthday card made from Party Hearty stamp set. I used yesterday's card for inpiration to whip up this quick card to wish my sister's fiance, a Happy Birthday!

One of the nice things about Stampin' Up! stamps is the ability to mount the stamps how you prefer to use them. I mounted the 5 hats, each one separately instead of keeping them in a row. This allows me to stamp each in a different color. The party hats are stamped in the following colors Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Summer Sun, Riding Hood Red and Tangerine Tango.

I will miss the In Colors when they are no longer available.

Don't miss out on getting these beautiful In Colors, order them by June 30.

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

Flip Tag (Slider-Pull-Up) Card

2009-05-18T15:15:00.000-04:00

Tonight I will participate in the Round Robin at my Upline's meeting. I plan to show fellow demonstrators this Technique to make an unique card.

You pull up on the ribbon to reveal a cute surprise.

It may look hard. But it really is a simple technique.

You too can make this card.

I would love to show you how.

Contact me today at ginadygert@yahoo.com

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

If the Halo fits

2009-05-15T12:15:00.005-04:00

Here is a card I recently did at a workshop. This adorable angel comes from the If the Halo fits stamp set.

It features Earth Elements Textured card stock and Bella Rose Designer Series Paper.

May 1-31 Buy three packs of Designer Series Paper or 12 x 12 textured card stock and get one FREE!

hand stamped by Gina Dygert

If the Halo Fits Scrapbook page

2009-05-14T13:48:00.001-04:00

On this scrapbook page I used a Faux Background Technique behind the main image on the Rose Red card stock. Then mounted it on a base of Chocolate Chip Textured Card stock. It adds some texture to the page.

I used Eyelet Border, Ticket Corner and Photo Corner punches to complete my page.

The adorable angel from If the Halo Fits stamp set has been colored and wings glittered to add to the beauty of the page. I added three Chocolate Chip brads from the 5/16" Neutral Assortment Jumbo Brads to dress up the 1" Rose Red Stitched Ribbon.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

More Birthday gifts

2009-05-12T07:54:00.005-04:00

This was my gift from Anna.

She used the Bella Rose Designer Series Paper on both the card and box.

The card uses the On Your Birthday stamp set, Oval punch, Scallop oval punch and the Scallop Edge punch.

I absolutely love how she used the Stampin'Up! Birds and Blooms Sizzlits dies along with the butterfly from the Great Friend stamp set to adorn the top of this adorable box.

2009-05-12T07:53:00.005-04:00

What a wonderful way to use the Cheers to You stamp set.

Debbie made this refreshing gift for me. I love the cute little drinks. And can't forget the chocolate. There was more chocolate but I ate some before I took the picture.

She also used the Tart & Tangy and Heard from the Heart stamp sets on my birthday card.

Birthday Gifts

2009-05-11T14:41:00.003-04:00

Lorrie made me this adorable Daffodil card and Framed Art.

It is so pretty.

For the card and framed art she used the Inspired by Nature stamp set.

Fabulous friend is part of the Oval All stamp set.

Birthday Wishes is part of the Elegant Cheer stamp set.

I love the daffodils. They are made using the 5 petal punch, Boho Blossom punch and crimper.

2009-05-11T14:40:00.008-04:00

Faith made us all these matching frames.

Too cute!

It definitely makes me smile.

It features the Cheep Talk stamp set.

Look at the flower on the outside of the frame.

She used the words Its your day ENJOY! from the On Your Birthday stamp set.

2009-05-11T14:39:00.005-04:00

This box set was made by Norma.

I absolutely love it!

I absolutely love anything with butterflies!

My birthday card features the Garden Greetings stamp set.

The box set and cards use Great Friend and Oval All stamp sets.

I just love these colors combinations. Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip and Kraft.

Blooming with Love

2009-05-10T06:38:00.000-04:00

Happy Mother's Day!

to my Mom and to my Mother-in-Law.

Flowers are great for a mother's day card.

These came from the Blooming with Love stamp set.

This card is created by doing a complex masking technique. Each piece is separate.

hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Bella Rose Paper Holder with Cork Buttefly

2009-05-05T08:36:00.001-04:00

Happy Birthday Anna!

When trying to think of what to make for Anna's Birthday gift, I decided to look through the Stampin' Up! Spring & Summer 2009 idea book & catalog.

On page 196 I saw this adorable paper holder and decided to recreate it.

I used the Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies bigz die to cut the butterfly out of corkboard.

Yes the dies cut through it just fine.

The box is created from left over cardboard and Bella Rose Designer Series Paper.

crafted by Gina Dygert

Pink Flamingo Framed Art

2009-05-04T08:22:00.003-04:00

Happy Birthday Fairle!

Fairle was one of the Birthday girls on Saturday.

Earlier in the week, I had asked her what she wanted for her birthday.

She told me all she wanted was something/ some kind of art made with Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper.

This is what I came up with.

I used markers to ink up these words from the All Holiday stamp set.

I cut and layered the different pieces.

Then using the 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain ribbon and new grommets I completed my gift.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Birthday Wish

2009-05-03T20:52:00.003-04:00

Happy Birthday to me!

Thank you to everyone who wished me a wonderful day!

My Birthday wish is for us all to truly be happy in life. Take the time to see the little things that make us happy.

Look for some of the hand made cards and gifts to be posted soon.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Birthday Celebration Shoe Box Swap

2009-05-02T22:30:00.012-04:00

Today several of my friends and I gathered to celebrate birthdays. We played a game called Left, Right, Center. What a fun game. Thanks Faith for sharing it.

We had a great lunch and dessert.

One of the best parts of our celebration is our shoe box swap. A shoe box swap is when each person brings a project with everything all ready for everyone to make.

This was my project.

It features an adorable stamp set, Cheap Talk, along with Kind Thanks.

My club members will recognize this as one of our March projects.

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Shoe box Swap Projects

2009-05-02T22:29:00.007-04:00

Here are some of the shoe box swap projects that I was able to make.

Cathy's project features a Layered Brayer Technique using the Stitched Exotics and Kind Thanks stamp set.

Fairle's project used the Just Beachy and

Define your Life stamp sets.

Norma brought this adorable flower pot project.

It uses Stampin' Up! Cherry Blossom embosslits and Little Leaves Sizzlits dies. It also features our new Scallop Oval punch.

More Shoe Box Swap projects

2009-05-02T22:28:00.004-04:00

Here's some more Shoe Box Swaps.

Lorrie used the Bag with Scallops Bigz xl and Flower Blossom sizzlits dies to create this cute candy bag.

In Debbie's project we used the Kind Thoughts Flourish Decor Stencil found on page 23 of the Decor Element brochure.

Stencils don't have to be just for walls. You can use them to decorate cards, table cloths, photo albums and more.

This one is Anna's. We used the

Walk in the Park Designer Series Paper, Oval All stamp set, Grommet hardware and Scallop Oval Punch featured in the Occasion mini catalog.

We even stamped the inside of the card with the Great Friend stamp set.

LOvE it! What great projects

Party Hearty

2009-05-01T21:23:00.001-04:00

Here's a great Birthday card for teenagers or even a male card. Some of you might recognize it from my Birthday Stamp-A-Stack last month. A Stamp-A-Stack is a great way to make a lot of cards at a reasonable price. Contact me at ginadygert@yahoo.com to register for my next Stamp-A-Stack.

It features the Party Hearty Stamp set along with In Colors Pacific Point and Kiwi Kiss.

A real simple but great card.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Heartfelt Sympathy

2009-04-30T07:23:00.001-04:00

It is always a sad time when love ones pass away.

Close as a Memory is a beautiful stamp set to use to create heartfelt cards.

Add some texture with the new Stampin' Up! background I textured plates.

I also added a little dimension to this card using the paper-piercing tool and pad from my Crafters' Tool Kit along the edge of the inner piece of cardstock.

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Get Well Face card

2009-04-29T18:13:00.003-04:00

Here is a cute get well card that is sure to brighten some ones day.

To create this face you will need the Pick A Petal stamp set, it is not just for creating flowers, and a brand new pencil eraser for the small dot in the eyes.

For the base of my card I used a stamp from the Itty Bitty Backgrounds stamp set. The get well soon words are from the Sincere Salutations stamp set.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Large Cupcake Card

2009-04-28T14:54:00.000-04:00

What a YUMMY Card. This large cupcake looks good enough to eat.

I stamped the Simple Birthday Thanks stamp on both Very Vanilla and Chocolate Chip card stock.

Cut around the line.

Textured the bottom of the cupcake using my paper crimper.

For this sparkling cherry, I first colored in the cherry with the Real Red Stampin' Write marker, then covered it with Two Way glue and the red glitter from the Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter.

I attached it to my card base with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Good Friend tote

2009-04-21T10:46:00.007-04:00

A while back I had recreated the tote box made at Leadership.

If you don't all ready own the Scallop circle punch it is definitely one to add to your wish list. I used it to create leaves in the trees and a nest, folding it over.

I didn't have some of the supplies needed, so I improvised.

I made my own Designer Paper for the sides using the adorable stamps in the Good Friend stamp set.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Thanks Colleen

2009-04-18T08:12:00.002-04:00

Last night my wonderful Up-Line, Colleen, treated several of us with a Commotion Promotion Celebration.

After a delicious meal we created these adorable projects.

Two cards and a cute purse with owl. And can't forget the dessert.

Thanks again Colleen for the rewards.

Have you ever thought of joining Stampin' Up! ? You can become part of my team and earn rewards, make great friendships and learn more about stamping.

Contact me today at ginadygert@yahoo.com or learn more on my website.

Happy Easter

2009-04-12T05:38:00.002-04:00

Wishing every one a HAPPY EASTER!
Rejoice in the season.

This is my Easter card I sent to friends and family. Since the outside said you crack me up, I decide to put a different knock, knock joke into each card.

Here is one of my favorites.

Knock, knock!

Who's there?

Heidi.

Heidi who?

Heidi the eggs around the house.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Happy Birthday Mom

2009-04-08T08:09:00.004-04:00

Here is a beautiful Spring card.

This card is on its way to my mother. It is her Birthday today. Her favorite color is purple, so I used Pale Plum and Perfect Plum card stock.

The tulip bulb is created with the wide oval and oval punches.

You could substitute Happy Easter instead of Happy Birthday.

I want to thank Marcia for inspiring me.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Easter envelope basket

2009-04-07T23:47:00.001-04:00

A cute Basket made from an envelope, yes I said envelope.

Lick it shut then using the Tag punch, punch away some to create a handle.

Use your punches to create an adorable bunny for the front.

I would love to say this was my idea but it was actually a swap shared at leadership.

I do not know who the original creator was.

But I totally LOvE it!

hand crafted by Gina Dygert

You crack me up!

2009-04-07T20:52:00.008-04:00

Here is a cute Easter card.

Inspired by a few others who had created cards that opened.

I stamped the images from A Good Egg stamp set.

Even including some words when the egg is opened.

I used the beautiful Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper to dress up this egg.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Happy Bird-day Hunter

2009-04-05T07:00:00.006-04:00

Wishing my nephew, Hunter,
a Happy Bird-Day!

This card is totally cased from a swap I received a while back from Sherry .

It uses Pun Fun and Itty Bitty Background stamp sets.

Carrot

2009-04-03T13:30:00.008-04:00

Ears wishing you a

happy day.

To make this carrot you will need the Stampin' Up! Pennant bigz xl die. The back piece is cut slightly smaller than the front, allowing it to lay flat.

Thank you to my good friend, Fairle, for sharing this adorable carrot project.

I changed mine just a little. I wanted to stamp on this cute bunny from the Animal Crackers stamp set.

Springtime Banner Card

2009-04-02T17:54:00.007-04:00

SPRING!The time of growth.
I look out in amazement every year as leaves begin to emerge from branches. The birds begin to sing.

I do LOvE the spring.
My allergies do not.

Using the Tea party Designer Series Paper and coordinating colors, I created this adorable Spring Banner Card.

This project features many embellishments, such as

Fresh Favorite II Colored ButtonsSoft Subtle and Rich Regal Brads

Pretty in Pink Designer Flower Brad
So Saffron Striped and Poly Twill RibbonPink Pirouette striped grosgrain ribbon
Pretty in Pink Striped ribbon.

The Daisy adorns the

front cover and inside pages.

Take a little time to enjoy the beauty the world has to offer us.

Hand Crafted by Gina Dygert

Occasion Mini Catalog

2009-04-01T07:00:00.005-04:00

You can now order from the Occasion Mini Catalog. Filled with many adorable sets.

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Occasion Mini Catalog contact me via my Stampin' Up! website, click on contact me , fill out the form with your information and tell me you would like to receive an Occasion Mini Catalog. Don't forget to hit the Submit button.
:) Gina

March Blog Candy

2009-03-31T08:55:00.008-04:00

And the Blog Candy goes to ...............Margaret.

Margaret contact me with your mailing address at ginadygert@yahoo.com so I can mail off your goodies.

Thank you to all who took the time to comment on my projects. I appreciate all your kind words.

:) Gina

Look at them Grow Scrapbook page

2009-03-29T11:11:00.006-04:00

Using the ideas in the flowers over the fence card, I then created a scrapbook page.

Here I choose to color a sky background using a sponge and Baja Breeze Classic Ink.

For my lettering I used my Big Shot with the Naturally Serif Decorative die and Go Go Boots Alphabet sizzlit dies. A must have!

Then you cut letters in any color you choose and you won't run out of vowels. Just cut more.

I layered pieces to give more dimensional look.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Flowers over the fence

2009-03-28T11:28:00.001-04:00

Last night while over at Lorries, stamping into the wee hours. Debbie shows me a card. It was one her sister sent her a while ago. It had retired stamps on it, but it was a great idea that totally inspired me.

I looked around the room and saw the perfect set to use. Best Wishes & More.

The fence is created using stamping a piece of Creamy Caramel card stock with the Sanded Background stamp using Close to Cocoa Classic Ink then punch out the smaller tag punch and sponge around the edge using Close to Cocoa Classic Ink.

I LOvE it! Just totally neat.

Thanks Debbie and your sister, too for sending it to you!

Crafted by Gina Dygert

How did I make my weaved basket from paper?

2009-03-27T19:30:00.000-04:00

Several have asked how I made my basket.
Well, I used a quick simple technique to get the weave started.

First I placed 4 strips

then 4 more

then 3 more

and finally I only had to weave the last 3.

Pushing them all into the center.

Flip it over. Take a piece of 3 1/4" square to cover the centers and make it easier to fold the strips up.

Now you are ready to start weaving strips around the box.

I adhered each corner before turning to the next side this will give it strength.

After doing 4 strips high

I then cut off any excess paper on the top so I could place 4 Scallop envelope together as a box inside by basket. To finish off this basket I used a 3/4" strip folded in half to go around the top edge. Add the rest of your embellishments (ribbon, brads etc).

Happy Crafting

Hand Crafted By Gina Dygert

Easter Stamp Camp

2009-03-25T10:35:00.006-04:00

Space is still available.
On Sunday March 29, I will be having my Easter Stamp Camp.

We will make 5 adorable Easter projects.You won't want to miss out.

The Stamp Camp Fee is $25 (only $20 to my club members).

Here is a peek at one of my projects. It features the bunny from the Eight Great Greetings stamp set from pg 11 of the Occassion Mini catalog.

Remember Sale-A-Bration ends March 31st.Don't miss out on earning free stamp sets, ribbon and Designer Series paper.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

To Have and to Hold

2009-03-24T23:57:00.000-04:00

Here is a simple wedding card using the To Have and to Hold Stamp Set.

I stamped the image on Whisper White with Basic Brown classic ink because it is waterproof and allows me to water color with out the image bleeding.

Using Very Vanilla craft ink, Close to Cocoa and Sage Shadow classic ink I was able to color in the image.

hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Banner Card Class

2009-03-17T23:48:00.019-04:00

Do you remember my

Let it SNOW Banner Card?

Well now it is time to make a Springtime Banner Card.

Come make an adorable Springtime Banner card.

Featuring: the Big Shot, Serif Essentials Alphabet Die and Flower Daisies #2 Die, Tea Party Designer Series Paper, new Hardware and Ribbon.

Here is a sneak peak!

Several Classes and times offered to fellow Demonstrators and customers.

Demonstrator Class:

March 21: 1-4 PM & 6-9 PM

Customer Class:

March 22: 1-4 PM & 6-9 PM

Class Fee is $20. My club members receive a $5 discount.

Light refreshments will be served.

Space is Limited, so don't delay sign up today.

Contact me today: ginadygert@yahoo.com

Handcrafted by Gina Dygert

Butterfly framed art

2009-03-17T09:09:00.006-04:00

Recently I made two of these cute and simple framed art to give to two of my friends who share the same birthday.

To reproduce this art you will need the following stamp sets:

Dreams Du Jour (words)

Simple Friendship (large butterfly)

Branch Out (small butterflies)

Pocket Silhouettes (plant)

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Easter Basket

2009-03-17T00:01:00.001-04:00

I have made several of these adorable baskets. They will be used as gifts and door prizes for a few differnet events. I am even saving one to be used as my blog candy to be drawn at the end of the month. So don't forget to comment today to get entered into the drawing.

This idea was cased from MJ's blog.

Thanks for the inspiration!

This was a rather simple project when I figured out what I was doing. Using Sale-A-Bration stamp, paper and ribbon I was able to create my own little basket.

Delicate Dots Designer Series into strips of paper and weaved them together to make this adorable project.

crafted by Gina Dygert

Just Buzzin' by to say...

2009-03-16T08:40:00.008-04:00

You may recognize this card. I had originally posted it January 20.

I just wanted to share a little of my excitement. Today this card was published on Stampers' Showcase a wonderful resource for demonstrators.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Home Sweet Home

2009-03-14T07:26:00.001-04:00

Here's a card I did for a swap not too long ago.

The Just Buzzin' By stamp set is one of my favorites. It can be used any occasion. The little bees are so cute.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Win BLOG candy

2009-03-10T18:48:00.005-04:00

I am interested in what you think about my work.

Please take a minute and leave a comment on as many projects as you want.

In return for each comment, I will give you an entry into a Random Drawing for BLOG candy.

I promise you will want to win it, so comment today.

I will post a picture of it soon.

Don't wait too long, because I will be drawing at the end of the month(March 2009).

Your name must appear on your comments to be entered.

Don't forget to comment often.

Flower camera bag

2009-03-09T07:39:00.015-04:00

I recently purchased this plain camera bag for my new digital camera.

It lacks personality, but with a little bit of creativity, look at what I made.

Using White and Chocolate Decor Element sheets I cut shapes with my Stampin' Up! Basket and Blooms Bigz xl die and circle punches.

Putting those shapes with Rose Red and Chocolate Chip Flower Decor Elements I was able to create a one of a kind camera bag.

I am truly proud to carry my camera in.

Notice how when it is open

or shut it has a beautiful flower in the center.

crafted by Gina Dygert

You're a HOOT!

2009-03-07T21:08:00.005-05:00

Here's a cute candy holder that was done a while back.

It uses the Sizzix Top Note and Scallop Circle Die.

For the eyes you use circle punches and the beak is made from the 5 Petal punch cutting off one petal.

Just too cute.

To get the feather look I used a leaf stamp from Lovely As a Tree stamp set.

The words "you're a hoot" are from the Owl Together Now stamp set.

hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Just Buzzin' by scene

2009-03-03T08:13:00.007-05:00

Today another one of my cards was published on Stamper's Showcase, a great resource provided by Stampin' Up!

In this card I used the Just Buzzin' By stamp set.

I absolutely LOvE this set. It is so much fun to play with.

I created these crisp images by stamping them several times and cutting out each layer.

For each bee, I stamped on Whisper White, Summer Sun and Blush Blossom card stock, cutting out each then layered them appropriately. To finish off each bee I used two way glue and Dazzling Diamond glitter on the wings and a Basic Black Stampin' marker to accent the arms and the little balls on the end of the antenna.

The flower was stamped on Whisper White and Pretty in Pink card stock, and Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper. Cut and assembled. Finishing off with Old Olive and Summer Sun Stampin' markers.

For the back ground, I stamped the flower repetitively in Versa Mark and added a Raspberry Tart Designer Series paper strip at the bottom.

The beehive is only stamped twice, on Close to Cocoa and Whisper White card stock. Cut and attach, then I added a little detail with the Uni-ball Signo gel pen, on the side. Attached it with Stampin' Dimensionals.

hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Easter Stamps available today!

2009-03-01T12:00:00.009-05:00

Starting today, March 1st, Stampin' Up! is allowing customers to purchase a select group from the Occasion Mini Catalog.

Order your adorable Easter stamps sets today, so you can get an early start on creating your Easter projects.

I love the versatility of the Eight Great Greetings Stamp Set. It is also available in French and Spanish.

It is a must have on my wish list.

If you would like to place an on-line order for any of these Easter stamp sets go to

www.ginascardsandmore.stampinup.net

and click on SHOP NOW in the top right corner

contact me at ginadygert@yahoo.com

The full offering of the Occasion Mini Catalog will not be available until April 1st.

Trendy trees

2009-03-01T09:33:00.000-05:00

Here is a masculine card made using the Trendy Trees stamp set.

With this card I chose to use the Juntos Designer Series Paper and some coordinating colors, Mellow Moss and Always Artichoke in both ink and card stock.

stamped by Gina Dygert

Raspberry Tart Thanks Purse

2009-02-28T07:24:00.000-05:00

In my Super Sunday class we made this cute little Thanks purse.

To create this cute purse you start out with 2 Mini Square envelope. The inside of the envelopes will become your pockets to place a cute little card. Using many pieces of card stock you cover almost all of the envelopes. This will give the purse some substance.

I choose the Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper to layer over the coordinating colors of card stock, Kiwi Kiss, Rose Red and Cameo Coral.

I also used some Regal Rose card stock.

With the assistance of the Sweet Stems and Thank You Kindly stamp sets I was able to creatively decorate the purse.

Using an oval (Ovals Sizzix Die) as a back drop I put this flower cut from some Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper.

What a great way to tell some one Thank you!

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Cupcake gift card holder

2009-02-27T13:59:00.000-05:00

Typically I am not a big fan of giving gift cards as a gift. I think it lacks the personal flair.

I realize it can be a great gift when you don't know what to get.

But I think this cute gift card holder has changed my mind. I just might start to give out more gift cards.

For the front cover I stamped my cupcake tray image from the Crazy for Cupcake stamp set on Very Vanilla card stock using Basic Brown Classic Ink.

It is Waterproof and prevent bleeding when you water color the image.

I used the ticket corner punch on the corners.

I layered that onto Close to Cocoa card stock and then on Pretty in Pink card stock on to your base.

The base of my card is made from a 4-1/2" x 11" piece of Close to Cocoa card stock.

It is scored at 3", 5-1/2" and 8".

When you fold your base it will make a "w".

In the center you will use your window punch and 1/4" circle punch to create the cut-out to place the card in.

I glued the other 3 sides to keep the gift card from slipping out.

Make sure to use the glue sparingly.

I finished the card by tying a piece of Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon around and making a pretty bow.

crafted by Gina Dygert

Birthday in a Box

2009-02-25T23:33:00.008-05:00

A perfect surprise to keep in your desk drawer for the next birthday.

This Birthday in Box is surely going to delight whom ever you choose to give it to.

This box is

crafted with Pacific Point and Kiwi Kiss card stock.

The party hats are part of the Party Hearty stamp set.

I had my husband cut the

wood from the long strip of wood into 5 pieces, so I could mount each party hat separately.

This allows me to stamp a different hat into different colors giving me a cute effect.

I used the new eyelet border punch to edge the top of the box.

Placed a cupcake, box of matches and a candle inside.

Tied the box up with Tangerine Tango 5/8"Striped Grosgrain ribbon.

Don't the cute tag that is punched out with the scallop circle punch. The celebrate you image is also part of the Party Hearty stamp set.

hand stamped by Gina Dygert

B is for Baby

2009-02-23T08:00:00.005-05:00

Today my baby card was published on Stampers Showcase, a wonderful resource to Stampin' Up! demonstrators.

This card was created with the little Duck from the new Animal Crackers stamp set and Just B stamp set.

To make the Rectangles in the background I layered

Bashful Blue Patterns Designer Series Paper on Bashful Blue Card Stock,

Pink Pirouette Patterns Designer Series Paper on Pretty In Pink Card Stock,

So Saffron Patterns Designer Series Paper on So Saffron Card Stock.

I layered those rectangles on to of Very Vanilla Card Stock using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Then placing that layer on top of Certainly Celery Patterns Designer Series Paper on a So Saffron base card.

These soft colors are perfect for a baby card.

hand created by Gina Dygert

My dear & Kind wonderful Friend

2009-02-22T20:04:00.002-05:00

To create my next card I tried to step out of my typical color choices.

So I opened up my Stampin' Up! Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog to the Designer Series Papers (DSP) starting on page 158. Instead of looking at the DSP I was looking at the coordinating colors below each group.

Looking at Sweet Slumber Specialty DSP, I decided I found the color group I was looking for.

Ruby Red, Baja Breeze, So Saffron(DSP), Sahara Sand and I used Chocolate Chip, it tends to be a great color to go along with many.

With the aid of my Big Shot I created this card rather quickly.

Cutting a piece of Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla card stock with the Top Note Die Cut at the same time. You can actually cut 4 pieces at once with this die. It is one of my favorites.

I then used a pair of Paper Snips to trim down the vanilla top note.

Stamping the My dear,Kind & Wonderful Friend from the All Holidays stamp set in Sahara Sand Classic Ink repetitively until the entire vanilla top note is covered. I cleaned my stamp then stamped it in Ruby Red Classic Ink.

Using the Big Shot and the Stampin' Up! Butterflies die cut I quickly cut out a butterfly from So Saffron DSP. Added some 1/4" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain ribbon then attached the Butterfly to the card with some Stampin' Dimensionals so that the butterfly looks like it is resting on the page.

crafted by Gina Dygert

Thinking Of You

2009-02-20T22:34:00.005-05:00

I absolutely LOvE this set. Thank you to my Friend Michelle for buying me this Thoughts and Prayers Stamp Set. I will treasure it always.

At a shoe box swap I recently attended I picked up this quick coloring technique, thanks Lisa. I created this image by daubering on some Mellow Moss Classic Ink onto the leaves. Then I took a Chocolate Chip Stampin' Marker and brushed the trunk of the tree up to the bottom of the leaves with the paintbrush looking end. What a SIMPLE great effect. A truly BeauTiFul stamp set, a must own!

Hand Stamped by Gina Dygert

Simply Said

2009-02-19T19:04:00.007-05:00

Here is a simple card made with the Simply Said stamp set.

I saw it on Stamper's Showcase, a resource available to all Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.

I basically cased the card adding some Silver brads.

Having many project ideas available to us, is just one of the nice benefits of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

If you would like to find out more about becoming a Demonstrator or hobbyist with Demonstrator benefits please contact me at ginadygert@yahoo.com or visit My Join Stampin' Up! page to get more information www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/ginascardsandmore/join.

hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Know Life

2009-02-18T23:35:00.000-05:00

The other day my friend Faith showed several of us a cool technique using daubers, Pocket Silhouette stamp set and classic ink pads on a beautiful card.

I took her technique and made this masterpiece. It is so simple anyone can do it.Start with piece of Confetti white card stock.

Ink up your grassy plant stamp from Pocket Silhouette with Kiwi Kiss classic ink pad stamping along the horizon of the paper. Re-ink every 2 or 3 impressions, this will give you different shades of this plant. It works best to have some taller than the others, a more realistic look.

Then you will ink up your dauber with the Kiwi Kiss ink rubbing along the plants about 1/3 from the tops all the way to the bottom of the paper.

Then come back with another dauber inked with Close to Cocoa classic ink pad rubbing along the bottom and blend upwards. try not to go more than halfway into the Kiwi area.

Finish your landscape up with Baja Breeze classic ink pad and another dauber. Start rubbing at the top in a circular motion. You don't have to cover every spot, the remaining white will look like clouds. In some spots I rubbed on more ink to give darker spots.

Have fun making your masterpiece.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Rooster Coaster Framed Art

2009-02-16T19:52:00.001-05:00

Here is another of my coaster framed art.The Rustic Rooster stamp set is a Level 2 Hostess set.

It comes with a Rooster that I stamped in Close to Cocoa Classic ink then used the following Stampin' Markers:

Old Olive for blades of grass

Ruby Red for the rooster's comb and wattle

Pumpkin Pie for feet and beak

The stamp set also includes a french script stamp.

But the script is not big enough to cover the entire coaster so I have decide to cover it with the En Français background stamp stamped in Sahara Sand Classic Ink.

I finished up the coaster by sponging some Close to Cocoa and Creamy Caramel Classic Ink around the edge.

I punch holes in the corners with the Crop-a-dile and attached it to the window screen with some brads. I used a staple gun to staple the screen to the back of the wooden frame.

This always makes a cute gift. This one is going to my friend Michelle, who is also one of my neighbors.

Created by Gina Dygert

Penguin Treats

2009-02-15T10:55:00.015-05:00

I took a penguin (made like the Penguin Magnet) and I glued a Small Flat cellophane bag of Swedish Fish with a Top Note folded over and stapled closed onto the back to make a cute treat bag.

Hand crafted by Gina Dygert

Love Birds

2009-02-14T23:29:00.005-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day.

Today LOvE was in the air.

Hope you remembered to tell your sweetheart that you LOvE them.

Here is a cute LOvE bird card .

First I used the Sizzix Petal die. Cutting off both bottom sections I create the heart.

I then stamped out the Bird from Good Friend. To get the reversed image I stamped the body of the bird on Pacific Point Designer Series Paper. Cut it out on the edge, flipped it over and attached it on some Whisper White Card stock. Before cutting them out of the Whisper White, I stamped the legs and beak. To complete the birds look, I stamped the image of the body again to cut out the wings and make them pop from the page with the help of Stampin' Dimensionals.

Oh yeah I don't want to forget to mention the Naturally Serif Sizzlit Decorative Strip Die I used to create the letters for this card.

hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Have a honey of a day!

2009-02-12T22:23:00.014-05:00

What a sweet treat bag.

This project uses the Just Buzzin' by stamp set.

This treat bag requires a little bit of work. The image of the bee and honey pot were stamped several times and cut out, layer it all for some depth.

Some Dazzlin Diamond Glitter adorns the bee's wings. While Crystal Effects gives the honey a realistic look as it oozes out of the pot. I used a Stamp-a-ma-jig to get the words just where I wanted them.

Created by Gina Dygert

Happy Birthday!

2009-02-09T10:02:00.003-05:00

This card features the new Stampin' Up! Big Bold Cupcake sizzlit 4 pack dies with some Designer Series Paper.

I own the Big Bold Birthday stamp set that matches this die. Although this cut out is larger than the cupcake from the stamp set.

I LOvE IT!

The Happy Birthday words in the background are actually from the happy happy birthday jumbo wheel that I wheeled on the base of the card.

Crafted by Gina Dygert

Cotton Ball Box

2009-02-07T19:24:00.008-05:00

During my latest trip to IKEA I found an adorable cotton ball box. (I sure do love that place)

Of course I could not just leave it plain. I decided to decorate it with some Rose red and Chocolate Chip flower Decor Element and White Decore element sheets. What a quick cute way to dress up this box.

Now to wrap it up and give this to my friend for her birthday. I know she will LOvE IT!

Happy Birthday Norma.

Created by Gina Dygert

B is for Birthday

2009-02-06T07:24:00.003-05:00

Here is a PENGUIN birthday card using Just B and Animal Crackers. The penguin is sitting on a block of ice that is melting. I had to use some crystal effects to give it a wet look.

Hand stamped by Gina Dygert

Happy Birthday Jonathan! (Penguin magnet)

2009-02-05T16:28:00.014-05:00

My baby is no longer a little boy. Jonathan has now hit the double digits.

For his Birthday I made him this cute Penguin from Sizzix dies and punches. I put a magnet on the back so he will be able to put it on his magnetic dry erase board in his room.

To make this penguin you will need to cut the following papers with the appropriate die or punch;

Basic Black :

with Sizzix Top

Note die, wide oval punch

Whisper White: with 1-3/8" circle punch, large oval from Sizzix Oval die

Brilliant Blue: with 1/4" circle punch

Pumpkin Pie: with large oval, wide oval

You will need to alter a few pieces before assembling your penguin. Take the Wide Pumpkin pie oval and punch with the 1/2" circle two holes in the center then cut it apart to make the feet. Take the Basic Black Wide ovals and cut off some to make his wings. Fold your pumpkin pie Large oval to create the beak.

Put the pieces together to make your penguin.

Finally adding eyes and wings to make him complete.

Crafted by Gina Dygert