Judy - Butterfly Tent Card

Designer: Judy Kreucher (JayDeKay)
Date Posted: July 2, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, My Heart Stamps for You
Catagory: All Occasion
Stamps: Sm Stained Glass Butterfly by My Heart Stamps for You
Ink: versa fine onyx black
Embellishments: gold cording, gold brad, very fine glitter
Tools:Tim Holtz On the Edge fence, Spellbinders rose die, and Spellbinders circles dies
Paper: White, designer paper, bazzil green I have never made a tent card before~Oh what fun, and so easy! Especially using the Sm Stained Glass Butterfly from "My Heart Stamps for You" which I stamped on designer paper and cut out, addeding some glitter to the wings to make them sparkle.

To make this card extra special I hid a small flickering electric candle inside the tent once it was finished for a warm welcoming glow.

Edna - For Art Thou Butterfly

Designer: Edna Morrisedie (Edna15)
Date Posted: July 1, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, My Heart Stamps for You
Catagory: Birthday
Stamps: My Heart Stamps for You: Sm Jer’s Butterfly #2, Floral Butterfly; Hero Arts: Birthday
Ink: Versamark; Copic Markers; SU: Red Ridinghood
Embellishments: Mark Richards: Adhesive Pearls (White); Judikins: Embossing Powder (Red); Heidi Swapp: Chipboard Rectangles; May Arts: Mesh Ribbon, Twine; Random: Striped ribbon and Button
Tools:Embossing Gun; E K Succeess 3-D Dots: Foam Squares
Paper: Black, White, Lilac (Pastel Variety Pack), Recollections Purple Pinstripe

When I looked at this stamp I saw embossing and colouring of the negative space... and this time that happened in pink and red... the inspiration for the card was definitely the stamp and then the elements of the card came together from my choice of pink and red. SO MANY options with this stamp for applying ink... coloured this time, but I know this stamp will become a fave for me, so looking forward to trying some different options!
Thanks, Edna.

Charlene - Irises

Designer: Charlene Merrick (Lillluvsstampin)
Date Posted: June 30, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11, My Heart Stamps for You
Catagory: All Occasion
Stamps: Iris Frame and Painted Lady Butterfly by My Heart Stamps for You
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Sketch Markers
Embellishments: Ranger Firefly Stickles
Tools:Square Lattice embossing folder, Marvy corner scallop punch
Paper: Black, White, Grapesicle (Festive Variety Pack), Recollections Purple Pinstripe

Purple happens to be one of my favorite colors, so imagine my delight when Sandra and Betsy, owners of Dolce Stamps and Cards, sent me this awesome iris image by My Heart Stamps 4 You. Copic markers are pretty much my go to coloring medium, although I do enjoy watercoloring with reinkers as well. I just love how well the Copic markers blend colors, especially on flowers and this beautiful butterfly also by My Heart Stamps 4 You. I also favor polkadots and stripes in many of my designs, and I liked how well the striped designer paper accented the beautiful irises.

More Design Team Cards...

We hope you are enjoying the cards our Design Team are creating for us. We sure are! For the next 2 weeks we will be featureing cards designed with stamps from our second featured vendor, My Heart Stamps For You. Each one is a unique creation of our talented Design Team and we post them here for your inspiration and enjoyment. Happy Stamping!

Dolce Stamps and Cards Staff

Huge thanks to Our Guest Designer Anne Fitzsimons Ryan!

We here at Dolce Stamps and Cards would like to say a huge thank you to Anne for joining us as we launched our Dolce Design Team. We are very grateful to her for sharing her design talents and cardmaking skills with us these past 2 weeks as we showcased just a few of the nearly 300 different stamps we carry from one our biggest vendors, Art Impressions! Anne - you are always welcome on our team! Your cards are wonderful.
Thank you,
Dolce Stamps and Cards Staff

Anne

Designer: Anne Fitzsimons Ryan
Date Posted: June 27, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Senior Humor
Stamps: Art Impressions "Girlfriends"
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellishments: 1&1/4" Polka dot ribbon
Tools:Heat tool, prisma colored pencils and gamsol
Paper: The Paper Cut Razzle Berry (Festive Variety Pack),misc unknown

You have to love those Art Impressions' images. Girls having fun at the beach is what it's all about with this one.
Put this altogether and those girls dont care what trouble might lie ahead.
Happy Stamping!

Ellen

Designer:Ellen Taylor
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Humorous
Stamps: Art Impression-Hatta Girls & Sentiment Everything I Say
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger's Distress inks-Antique Linen and Tea Dye, Black Copic Marker, Black Marker,
Embellishments: Mark Richards Pearls white, Petaloo Color Me Crazy Flowers, , Black Satin Ribbon Scraps
Tools:EK Success 3D-Dots,Ranger's Inkssentials BlendingTool, Piercing Tool, Versamark Pad, Clear Embossing Powder, Small circle punch, Spellbinders Lacey Ovals, Spellbinders Classic Ovals
Paper: Black, Cream

This was a very simple card to make! I just love this Art Impression Hatta Girls Stamp! So many possibilities! I stamped only one of the ladies from this stamp and colored her in with a black copic marker to create a silhouette image. I clear embossed her and cut her out. I popped her up on cream paper that had been aged with distress inks and layer her on Spellbinder's Ovals and Lacey Ovals. I added some Petaloo Flowers that and been inked with Ranger's Tea Dye ink and prettied up with some black circles and Crystal Stickers-Peals. Did Some faux stiching around the edges and added some ribbon to the corners to finish it off. I hope you like my sassy little card!

Anne

Designer: Anne Fitzsimons Ryan
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Humorous
Stamps: Art Impressions Golden Oldies Madge
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellishments: Mark Richards Pearls white, Halloween tag, "I.M.Knotwell," gingham ribbon, button, chipboard behind button
Tools: Prisma Colored pencils with gamsol, EK Success 3D-Dots
Paper: The Paper Cut Pink Lemonade (Pastel Variety Pack) and unknown scrap

Since I.M. Knotwell today, I thought I would just pull out the perfect image from Art Impressions that speaks volumes about a frazzled life, yours, mine or someone Thanks so much for looking!

Anne

Designer: Anne Fitzsimons Ryan
Date Posted: June 20, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Senior Humor
Stamps: ART IMPRESSIONS' "AGNES" and ART IMPRESSIONS' "GIRLFRIENDS' sentiment, "FRIENDS WHO LAUGH ... LAST!"
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,Copic Sketch Markers
Embellishments: Polka dotted hat ribbon, grosgrain ribbon, glitter
Tools: colored pencils using gamsol
Paper: Graphic 45 and Water Color

Hey Everyone, have you ever seen a floral hat gone live? Well, you have now know with this darling Art Impressions image. This charming AI stamp not only has a live bird atop its feathers, roses and ribbon, but it's got a snazzy Walmart pop up bow. Now that's some special hat!

Cindy

Designer: Cindy Tschider
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Humorous/Girlfriend
Stamps: Art Impressions Girlfriends "Dancers"
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,Copic Sketch Markers
Embellishments: ribbon, black pearls,
Tools:Sizzix BigXL scalloped card
Paper: The Paper Cut Black,White,Marigold Felt (Natural Variety Pack), Cosmo Cricket "Salt Air" Paper

I had fun making this card. I love the shape. I paper-pieced the dancers outfits with paper from the Cosmo Cricket Salt Air Mini Deck.

Meet Our Design Team!

Meet our new Design Team!

We at Dolce Stamps and Cards and www.dolcestampsandcards.com would like to give a huge welcome to our new Design Team members! We have posted below a card created by each one of them that feature stamps by our June 15th Featured Vendor - Art Impressions. We will be posting additional Design Team Art Impression Cards in the coming 2 weeks.

Look for all our Design Team Bios on our Design Team Page.

To celebrate this great event we have made up a really fabulous "Candy Box" of blog candy for your enjoyment. Details on how to win our blog candy will be up very soon - maybe even hours!

Dolce Stamps and Cards Staff

Heather

Title: Eat Dessert First
Designer: Heather Prince
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Birthday
Stamps: Art Impressions "Golden Oldies" Gigi and Monique and "Life's Uncertain" sentiment.
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Sketch Markers
Embellishments: Satin Ribbon From Joann Fabrics, Button, Rhinestones & Silver Pearls by Recollections, Microfine Glitter
Tools: Martha Stewart Loops Border Punch
Paper: DCWV DP, Unknown White Cardstock, Brown & Lavender Cardstock by The Paper Cut

I guess I knew I was going to use paper with some sort of dessert on it based on all of the food in this fabulous Art Impressions image.

Judy

Title: Golfers
Designer: Judy Kreucher
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Humorous
Stamps: Art Impressions "Golden Oldies" Golfers and Age & Treachery Sentiment
Ink: Versa fine onyx black, Adirondack mushroom
Embellishments: Mark Richards Pearls white,Sakura Stardust Clear Glitter Pen,
Tools:Prisma Color Pencils with Gamsol, EK Success 3D-Dots, embossing folders, circle punches
Paper: bazzil green, dp, white, black

This card design is called a tent topper.
The grass is freehand cut, I drew the golf tee and cut it out.
The golf balls are the reverse side of the swiss dots folder.

Tara

Title: Girlfriends
Designer: Tara Williams
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Humorous
Stamps: Art Impressions "Girlfriends" and "Beach Babes" Sentiment
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellishments: Mark Richards Pearls white, Pearl Ex opal brushed on pink,pink & white satin ribbon
Tools: EK Success 3D-Dots, Water color Crayons, Corner Punch, Sizzix Dots Embossing Folder
Paper: The Paper Cut Grape Jelly & Razzle Berry Cardstock (Festive Variety Pack)

Anne

Title: "Friends Who Laugh ... Last."
Guest Designer: Anne FitzsimonsRyan
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Humorous
Stamps: Art Impressions Girlfriends "Comfy on Couch" and accompanying "Friends Who Laugh .. Last" sentiment.
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellishments: gingham ribbon, button
Tools: PrismaColor Colored Pencils with Gamsol,Detail Black Embossing Powder on sentiment,2 coats of clear Embossing Powder on girls image
Paper: unknown paper scraps, Fabriano Watercolor paper

Who could ever resist crafting a card with this image? What fun! "Friends Who Laugh ... Last." We all know that to be true I'm certain.

Cindy

Title: Dance Like No-One is Watching
Designer: Cindy Tschider
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Humorous
Stamps: Art Impressions Girlfriends #UMU3582
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,Copic Sketch Markers
Embellishments: Mark Richards Pearls white,Sakura Stardust Clear Glitter Pen,Gold brads
Tools:EK Success 3D-Dots,sand paper,
Paper: The Paper Cut Black,White,Blu Raspberry (Festive Variety Pack)

This was a fun image to play with! I'm not used to such a big image so I was challenged. Who wouldn't love to dance like NO-ONE is watching...or sing for that matter? I colored the dancers with copics and added glitter pen to their skirts to make their dresses pop.

Charlene

Title: Under My Umbrella
Designer: Charlene Merrick
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Friendship
Stamps: Art Impressions Girlfriends Under My Umbrella and Friends Share Sentiment
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin" Up Espresso, Copic Sketch Markers
Embellishments: Petaloo Color Me Crazy Flowers, Chocolate Brad
Tools:Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Large Scallop Border Die, Spiral Border Punch, Large Polka Dot embossing folder, pop up glue dot
Paper: White, The Paper Cut Tangy Orange & Hot Fudge (Earth Variety Pack), Cosmo Cricket Salt Air Designer Paper

These Girlfriend images are so much fun to color, especially with Copic markers! I added a polkadotted pattern to the purple coat on the far right with light touches from just the tip of my Copic marker. I don't use orange much in my designs, but it was fun incorporating this pretty Cosmo Cricket Salt Air designer paper into my card sketch. I especially liked it for the paper piecing on the umbrella.

Ellen

Title: Hatta Girls
Designer: Ellen Taylor
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Humorous
Stamps: Art Impressions Hatta Girls & Tea Cups Sentiment
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,Ranger Distress Inks-Antique Linen-Tea Dye, Copic Sketch Markers
Embellishments: Holly Jolly Jewels, GlazeGreen Gingham Ribbon from my stash
Tools: EK Success 3D-Dots,Inksentials Blending Tool, Judikin's Diamond Glaze, Spellbinders- Curved Rectangles-Grommet Tags-Floral Doily Motifs
Paper: Classic Crest 110lb White, Red, Purple

These images just crack me up!! I stamped the image twice and only colored one image to cut out. The center lady is just adhered to the white panel and the two on the outside were popped up to give it more dimension. I am still on the learning curve with copics. I added Diamond Glaze to the glasses and the teacups. I also colored a tiny pearl with Copic R29 to coordinate her jewelry.

Edna

Title: THE OLDIES…. THEY ROCK!
Designer: Edna Morrisedie
Date Posted: June 15, 2011
Keywords: DolceJun11,Art Impressions
Catagory: Just Because
Stamps: Art Impressions: Bikers, Goofy Things
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,Copic Sketch Markers
Embellishments: Color me Crazy: White Flowers (asst), May Arts: Twine, Button,Clear Beads
Tools:3-D Dots: Foam Squares, Spellbinders: Nestabilities—Curvy Rectangles
Paper: The Paper Cut: Assorted Colors, Cosmo Cricket: Salt Air (Mini Deck)

I love the tones in the Cosmo Cricket Salt Air papers, so I used these as inspiration for colour theme, whilst maintaining the essence of the fun image… mixing fun and vintage is cool when you think about sending this card to an “oldie” that you hold dear… I coloured up embellishments with corresponding copic markers to get the tones all a-matchy!

Moving things

On Mondays our store in Seattle is closed so I took the time to go down and buy more shelving units for all the new things we are bringing in. Today was a day of rearranging products all over the store - again! It seems whenever we bring in a new vendor we have to rethink how we have everything displayed so that we can squeeze in more great things. Well, we did it. The new JustRite stamps and Kits and Spellbinders dies and Stampers are all up and out where everyone can see them! We even managed to create a couple holes for new things yet to come - which is good because we are always ordering new things.

New Doings at Dolce!

Didn't mean to be so neglectful - I was up to my elbows in our new order of JustRite products! Yes, that is what was in those 2 giant boxes that came in earlier this week and his taken me this long to unpack them all and get them all organized! I will be putting the pictures up on the website today so be sure to check them out. There are a couple of really great features about these stamps. One is that they have some monogram sets and alphabet sets that let you write your own messages - I don't know of any other stamps that you can personalize like these! The second feature that makes these stamps really special is that JustRite has partnered with SpellBinders and has both custom dies that work with some of their stamps and other stamps that are designed to match regular Spellbinder's Dies - and we carry the coordinating Spellbinder's Dies too!

Growing Every Day

We're getting in so many new things we're hanging slotwalls on every inch of space we can find, even the doors!
We just added these new pieces yesterday to hang our new Petaloo flowers and make room for other new products we have coming in. We are busting at the seams with fun things to make beautiful cards. If you are in the area, be sure to stop in and check out our store in Seattle.

Exciting News from Our Storefront!

We've been oh so busy the last couple of days unpacking loads of new products for your stamping fun! We know you'll read about it in our newsletter each month, but I'd like to start telling you sooner when we bring in new products and get them up on our shelves and added to our webstore for your shopping adventure!

At the end of last week I loaded up a brand new line - Petaloo. If you have never seen Petaloo flowers you are in for a real treat! They are so beautiful. In addition to their natural looking flowers, we also carry their Color me Crazy line which you can color to match your project precisely and several of their Dazzler collection - just for fun.

We also added extensively to our Spellbinders Nestabilities and Shapeabilities collection - close to 30 new die sets I believe!!

Today I am unloading products from another vendor who is brand new to us - but since I am still unpacking the 2 huge boxes, I will save that announcement until it is up on the website where you can buy it. I promise it won't be long!

Dolce Stamps and Cards Design Team

We have been working on getting a Gallery and Blog so you can enjoy all the wonderful creations our new Design Team is working on to bring you. We have selected eight very talented Stampers. They will create brilliant cards and other paper projects to inspire you. We feel very privileged to have such talent working with us. Stay tune for some incredible talent you will be blown away.

For this card I embossed my Bulldog with Stampendous Saphire PearLustre Embossing Powder and then embossed my Inkadinkado Diplomas with my Judikins Opaque White embossing powder before adding my Making Memories mini brads.

As you can see, it can be really fun and not hard to mix it up and create really very different cards from the same basic stamps and supplies. When I gave these 5 guys their cards on Sunday, they all stood around checking out each others "Dogs" and insisting thier own was the "best" (or current words to that effect).
Designer: Libithan

Once again I stamped my Bulldog in Memento Paris Dusk and embossed my Wordsworth Tall Congrats with Judikins Red embossing powder. This time I also embossed the Inkadinkado Diplomas back and forth directly onto the card, adding a Making Memories mini brad to the center of each bow.
Designer: Libithan

My second Bulldog was also stamped in Memento Paris Dusk, his cap is again, Stampendous Grad Cap, this time stamped with Adirondack Red Pepper and filled in using a water pen. I embossed Inkadinkado's Diploma #96515-K, cut it out and popped it up with 3D foam squares.
A Making Memories mini brad to hold on the tassel finished things off.
Designer: Libithan

I started this card by using my Stampendous Grad Cap Stamp on my Versamark pad to "watermark" my blue card. I then stamped my Bulldog in Memento Paris Dusk and cut him out, mounting him with 3D foam squares. My Wordsworth Tall Congrats is embossed with Judikins Opaque White Embossing Powder.
Designer: Libithan

Graduation Times are Here!

I recently found myself needing 5 graduation cards - all for Gonzaga U graduates who lived together, so I wanted them all different, but I wanted to use the same, great My Heart Stamps For You Bulldog Cling Stamp I found (Gonzaga U's mascot is a Bulldog). Here are the 5 variations I came up with, all using the school colors - blue, red and white.

On this card I stamped my Bulldog in Memento Paris Dusk. I also ebossed the Stampendous Grad Cap Stamp with Judikins Red Embossing Powder, cut it out and popped it up with 3D Foam Squares. I also embossed Wordsworth's Tall Congrats with Judikins Red. I finished off the corners with Red Making Memories mini brads.
Designer:Libithan

Look What is in Our March Newsletter!

Copic Sketch Markers

Sizzix Big Shot

Flower Soft

Stickles

Perfect Pearls

Welcome Diana and Tara

Stamps Stamps Stamps

Coupon for Free Product with online order

If you want to have our March newsletter sent to you, email us at customerservice@dolcestampsandcards.com.

Why Should You Sign Up For Our Newsletter?

We publish our newsletter once a month. Each month we will summarize for you what products are new in our store saving you the time of searching for them. Some months, we will feature information about one of our vendors or something interesting that is new in the industry, information that may be interesting to you. We will often have a coupon good for a discount or free stuff! We will also announce contests in our newsletter. You will also receive a quarterly class schedule.

Note to Seattle Stampers - Spring Classes

Our Spring Class Schedule is now up on our website www.dolcestampsandcards.com.
Click on this link and grab the classes tab for all the details from now through June.

Winter Class Schedule is Online

Our new Winter Class schedule is up on our website as of today! We are working on getting it posted here for quick reference too. Check out our new Card-of-the-month Club and the great Valentine Classes including kid classes we are offering.

Love Is In the Air At Dolce Stamps!

Yeah! We have Valentine stamps, heart Nestabilities and heart punches and a
"Love"- ly selection of paper and embellishments to make your Valentine cards irresistible.

Sneak Preview

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we have new products starting to arrive! Here is a sneak preview of some of what's coming in. Stop in and see all that we have to offer card makers at every level.

25% OFF ALL HOLIDAY MERCHANDISE!

Wow, 2010 is almost over! Come in and take advantage of this IN-STORE ONLY special on all of our Holiday Merchandise before we take it off the shelves!! This is an in-store only offer and is good only until January 15th. Offer valid for in-stock merchandise only. Hurry while supplies last! Happy New Year!

Dolce Would Like to Welcome My Heart Stamps 4 You!

Dolce Stamps and Cards would like to give a huge welcome to the newest member or stamp vendor family, My Heart Stamps 4 You. We have almost 100 different My Heart Stamps 4 You images in our collection here in the store, and of course, all are available on our web-store as well. There are beautiful images from nature, the southwest, Alaska and much more. More horses, dogs, cats and butterflies just to name a few. Stop in to see them or check them out on our website, www.dolcestampsandcards.com. Made in Colorado, we think these high quality red rubber stamps are a great addition to our store.

It's Not Too Late to Join Our Last Christmas Class!

It's not too late to get in on the fun! Join us and make some great hand made gift bags and tags for your Holiday gift giving! We still have room in our last Bag It, Tag It and Gift it Class, this Thursday evening, 12/16 at 6:00pm.

Call 206-362-1348 today to register or
register online at www.dolcestampsandcards.com.

More Pictures from Sundays Classes

Cards and Ideas were piling up at
the Stamp - A - Stack class as
everyone is getting ready for the
holidays!

Pictures from our Sunday Classes

Our Bag It, Tag It, Card It, Gift It
Class was a great success with lots of
great bag ideas and more created on
the spot.

Sundays Classes

Classes Sunday were a lot of fun. We made a number of bags and tags and many cards. What we like the most is how everyone brought their own creativity. We set up classes so you can come and make the card just like we have or add your own creativity. You can come and make no changes and have beautiful cards, bags and tags or add your own style and have it be your own. Come join us for a class.

HOLIDAY MAKE-AND-TAKE

Join us at our store at 11750 15th Ave NE, Seattle, for a FREE Holiday Make-and-Take Saturday, December 4th 10:00am-4:00pm.





Card features Art Impressions Timeless Classic stamps.

Art Impressions Stamps at Dolce!

We are excited to announce we now have more than 265 different Art Impressions Rubber Stamps in stock in our store and available online. Check out the exciting new "GIRLFRIENDS",the "Golden Oldies",and for the holidays the new "JINGLE TOTS" and the ever popular " Timeless Classics".

The NEW "Girlfriends" stamps are here!

The "Golden Oldies" are back with more laugh lines than wrinkles

Brand New "Jingle Tots" just in time for the holidays