SUDSOL BLOG TOUR!!!

Happy Tuesday!  And, welcome to the SUDSOL Blog Tour!!!  What is a "sudsol"?!!  Well, it's short for Simply Unique Demonstrators Sharing Online!  It's just a wonderful community of demonstrators who share everything!!  Projects, templates, business forms, business ideas, patterns, hints and ideas, etc!!  We also have weekly challenges--sketch, CASE, Stamp Set of the week, and so forth!!  I have been a member for almost 12 years (I think!), and wouldn't dream of NOT being a member!  If you're a demonstrator and would like to give it a try--they offer a FREE 2-week trial!!  Just click on the banner:

Now, onto the projects!!  All my projects are made with the Cherish Friendship Stamp Set!  I don't usually like to color (ask my customers!!), but for some reason, I don't mind with this set!! 

This first project was made using a pattern found on SUDSOL--it's four 3x3 notes in a little magazine-style holder:

I used the Bowl of Cherries for the 3x3 notecards.  We don't carry the notecards anymore, but they're super easy to make--cut a piece of cardstock 3" x 6", and score at 3"!  I made four for this project.  The black is 2 1/2" x 2 1/2".  I used the Cutter Kit to distress the edges.  The watercolor paper is 2 1/4" x 2 1/4".  I stamped with Black Stazon, then used my Aquapainter and ink refills to color the bowl of cherries.  Colors used:  Pacific Point, Real Red and Old Olive!

Here's a close up of the magazine file:

I actually stamped the bowl of cherries with Real Red ink, then "smeared" it using the aquapainter.  I was going for a muted image, so that my sentiment would "pop"!

For my second project, I tried a Center Step Card:

The chair image was the perfect size for this card!!!  I love doing this chair in bright blue!  I live in New Mexico, and it just reminds me of something you'd find in Santa Fe!  And, it matches my very bright blue kitchen!! :-)  Colors for this project are Pacific Point (see the patterned paper!), Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie.

And, last but not least, a really cool Corner Bookmark--I found this pattern on SUDSOL, too!!

For the main image, I used the Chair again, but then punched out the flower basket with the 1 1/4" square punch!  The Real Red layer was punched with the 1 3/8" square punch.  Other punches used:  Eyelet Border Punch (real red) and the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border (pacific point).  I love how it turned out!  Here it is on a book page:

How cute, right?!!! :-) 

I hope you've enjoyed my projects!!  Be sure and leave me some love in the form of comments!! :-)

Comments

[Leanne Gorsuch]

Woo Hoo - I love the vibrant colors in your projects Tammy. And thanks for showcasing SUDSOL Patterns!

Leanne Gorsuch
SUDSOL Patterns & Templates Librarian
Lazy Day Stamper

[Marge Rudd]

I don't tell you enough how much I appreciate that you are my UPLINE! Love your ideas and color combinations and inspiration. The step card and bookmark are really great.

[Jeannine Tarrio]

I love your colors and the variety in your projects using the same stamp set. Great class ideas, Tammy.

[Blythe Klipple]

Love your projects Tami. Thanks for the inspiration and project ideas (I know, redundant!) ~Blythe

[Carol Matthews]

Hi Tami
I love how you created the basket of cherries with the stamped red ink and aqua painter - it's gorgeous. As are all the other projects, thanks for sharing!

[Mary Davidson]

Very cool projects, Tami! I love the bright colors! Thanks for sharing and inspiring me to try a center step card!

[Courtney Johnston]

Super cute! I LOVE that mini magazine holder! Your muted cherry bowl turned out SUPER cute!

Thanks for sharing!!!

[Lisa Kmiec]

Great projects! I love the cherry bowl gift cards!

[Carole Mac]

So flippin cute - great job Tammy!!!