Stampfest cards from June 25, 2012

My friend and I like to stamp together. I call it a "Stampfest". We found inspiration for these cards at some marvelous websites...listed below the cards.

 Some guy cards

3 close up's of this "nesta" flap card

This "nestability flap" card was inspired by a card by Val at Val's Craft Room

This tri-fold card was inspired by a card on Holly Simoni's Wyoming Art Cafe

 This card was inspired by a card found on Karen Titus' blog Stamping on the Back Porch

Welcome Baby Vivian Mae

My dear friend's daughter just had a baby. Here is the card I made.

Stamp by Stampin' Up!
Ink is Ranger Distress
Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder

A Stamping Day

Spent some time stamping today. Oh, how relaxing that is!

When I worked on this floral piece last Saturday, I was not happy with it so I set it aside. It seemed to have improved while sitting on my stamping desk. Today I added a few more leaves and the "happy birthday" sentiment. Now it's ready to be mailed!
Stamps from Stampin' Up!

Distress Inks from Ranger

Distress Inks from Ranger

Vellum verse from a 12 x 12 piece.

Cuttlebug embossing

Stamps by Hero Arts, Michael Strong, Stamps by Judith

Distress Ink from Ranger

Cuttlebug folders

Fiskars edge punch

Hostess Gift-Note Card Set

The card case is made from a paper folder. Place your cards in one pocket and your envelopes in the other. Fold down and trim. For the ties, punch holes in either side, insert ribbon and knot. Tie a bow with the other ends.

Stamps: Heidi Grace/Fiskars Wild Daisy Road set & Stampin' Up! Collage Alphabet
Inks: Stampin' Up! Lavender Lace and Old Olive

Interlocking Folded Card

Still on the Cascading Card theme, I saw this tutorial using 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper and had to give it a try.

Stamps by Hero Arts, Stampin' Up! and some unknown clear acrylic stamps
Inks by Stampin' Up!-Lavender Lace and Old Olive