Super Star Cards - Which is your favorite? & Win

For the last three weeks, I have been showcasing the Top 15 Super Star Cards of all time at PSA Stamp Camp.   In the last two years, I’ve posted nearly 450 posts here and hundreds of cards so it was extremely difficult to narrow it down to 15.   Some notes about my choices.

I tend to gravitate towards a clean and simple style.  I am not a shabby chic lover and don’t usually go for a layered look because I like things minimal, clean and uncluttered.  That’s just me and it doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate the talents of card makers with other styles.  Three talented designers, Carly Robertson, Melyssa Connolly and Jennifer Holmes have been with PSA Essentials since we started our design team in August 2010, so naturally I had more to choose from by them.    I couldn’t even get to all the ones that our talented new card makers like Vera Yates, Jamie Cripps and Regina Mangum have made for us.   I wanted to include more by Jeanne Streiff – but nearly everything she makes for us gets printed in CardMaker magazine and I can’t show them. 

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE!

Though it seems impossible, it’s time for you to choose among these 15 cards your absolute favorite.   What will it be?

#1 – I’m sorry by Jennifer Holmes

#2 – Miss You Friends by Kelley Eubanks

#3 – Joy Baby Card by Kelley Eubanks

#4 – Mr. & Mrs.  by Jeanne Streiff

#5 -  Thank-you Military by Tami Mayberry

#6 – Beautiful Day card by Carly Robertson

#7 – 1^st birthday by Jennifer Holmes

#8 -  It’s a Girl by Carly Robertson

#9 – Ray of Sunshine by Jennifer Holmes

#10 – Home Sweet Home by Kelley Eubanks

#11 – Bridal by Carly Robertson

#12 – Shoes by Carly Robertson

#13 – Hi by Jennifer Holmes

#14 -  Many Thanks by Carly Robertson

#15 – Congrats Grad by Melyssa Connolly

Cast your vote now!

And don’t forget that we are doing a giveaway on Facebook.  Upload a card you’ve designed inspired by one of these designs (or anything you've done recently) and be entered to win.   One lucky person will receive 3 Peel & Stick packs of their choice.  I hope you’ve enjoyed Super Star cards! 

Friendship Card

My best friend Danielle and I often send eachother cute friendship cards.   I thought of her when I saw this card by Carly Robertson about shoes – she is a big time shoe buyer!  (And not just for her personal collection, she actually buys shoes for a living for a store you probably shop at…)  This card makes my Top 10 Super Star Cards, out of thousands we’ve seen by our Design Team. 

Why it works:   Doesn’t lime and pink always work?   The tag adhered with 3D dots gives great dimension, the button and ribbon add visual interest to a simple card.  

What you’ll need: 

·         Cardstock: Lime and Sugar (A Muse); Pattern Paper: Pink Kitchen (A Muse);

·         Stamps: (image) PSA- Frenchie and (sentiment) PSA-Dare to Dream (PSA Essentials);

·         Fibers: pink sheer ribbon (A Muse) and lime twine (Michaels); Button: (A Muse); Gems: rhinestone (Kaiser); Tools: Tags (Sizzix)

How to recreate it:

1.       Cut card base from lime card stock and add a strip of pink polka dot pattern paper.

2.       Stamp image and sentiment on white tag

3.       Add rhinestone, ribbon and button, adhere to card.

WANT TO WIN Peel & Stick packs?   If you’re inspired by this card, recreate it exactly or do a variation.   Upload it to our Facebook page!  Each time you share a card on our Facebook timeline, you’ll earn one entry to win 3 PSA Essentials Peel & Stick packs of your choice.   We’ll choose just one winner from all the entries so good luck and happy card making!

It's A Girl Card

Do you know someone who’s having a girl or just had one?  Recreate and send this idea by Carly Robertson!  See why it makes my Top 15 Super Star Cards of all time.

Why it works:  Both the scalloped tag and small gift tag add a lot to this clean and simple card.  The lime and pink color combination is perfect for a little girl.    These two stamps from PSA Carriage are such wonderful stamps to welcome a girl into the world – you don’t need a whole lot of fluff to make a big statement. 

What you’ll need: 

·         Cardstock: Sugar and Bubblegum (A Muse)

·         Stamps: PSA-Carriage (PSA Essentials)

·         Fibers: lime stitched and pink sheer ribbon (A Muse)

·         Tools: large circle scallop (Spellbinders) and Tags (Sizzix) \

·         Gems: rhinestone (A Muse)

How to recreate it:

1.       Cut card base and layer with pink paper.

2.       Stamp sentiment on white tag and attach to card with ribbon, add rhinestone.

3.       Stamp image on circle scallop die and add to card base.

WANT TO WIN Peel & Stick packs?   If you’re inspired by this card, recreate it exactly or do a variation.   Upload it to our Facebook page!  Each time you share a card on our Facebook timeline, you’ll earn one entry to win 3 PSA Essentials Peel & Stick packs of your choice.   We’ll choose just one winner from all the entries so good luck and happy card making!

Hi Card

Adding to our list today of Super Star cards is a “hi” card by Jennifer Holmes.   It seems that the days of writing an old-fashioned letter are gone – we’re quick to send an email or a text, and more reluctant to pick up a pen and paper.  But receiving a card in the mail “just because” could really make someone’s day.  

Why it works:   The flower stamps from PSA Life’s A Beach stamped on an acrylic block in varying inks are so bright and cheery! It’s like getting a bouquet of flowers.  The orange polka dot ribbon is unexpected – the ribbon gives the card dimension and depth that makes the card even more special.  

What you’ll need:

·         Stamps:  Vanilla Alphabet, “H” Monogram, Life’s A Beach Peel & Stick Packs (PSA Essentials)

·         Paper: Stamper’s Select White and Raspberry Fizz (Papertrey Ink), Purple (Bazzil Bassics)

·         Ink: Raspberry Fizz and True Black (Papertrey Ink), Cameo Coral, Elegant Eggplant and Certainly Celery (Stampin’ Up!)

·         Tools: Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers), circle punch (EK Success), Classic Circle die (Spellbinders)

·         Other: Berry Sorbet Swiss Dot Ribbon (Papertrey Ink), glitter (MarthaStewart Crafts), markers (Copic), foam dimensionals, glue pen

How to recreate it:

                   1.            Make card base from purple cardstock.

                   2.            Cut a slightly smaller piece of white cardstock for front.  Round corners.

                   3.            Stamp floral stamp randomly along bottom half of white cardstock. Color centers with coordinating Copic markers.

                   4.            Using a glue pen, add glitter to center of flowers.

                   5.            Tie ribbon around cardstock and tie a bow.  Adhere to card base.

                   6.            Stamp “h” and “i” onto white cardstock.  Punch out with circle die.

                   7.            Cut out slightly larger circle from Raspberry Fizz cardstock.

                   8.            Adhere two circles together and adhere to card using foam dimensionals.

Want to win Peel & Stick packs?   If you’re inspired by this card, recreate it exactly or do a variation.   Upload it to our Facebook page!  Each time you share a card on our Facebook timeline, you’ll earn one entry to win 3 PSA Essentials Peel & Stick packs of your choice.   We’ll choose just one winner from all the entries so good luck and happy card making!

Thank-you Card

This card by Carly Robertson makes my Top 15 Super Star Cards – out of the thousands we have to choose from – because it’s simply beautiful.   And it makes a big thank you statement.   

Why it works:  The choice of cardstock and coordinating ribbon is precious.   The Rosetta flower from PSA Rosetta all colored up to match coordinates perfectly with the yellow paper and ribbon.  There’s a good visual balance here between the sentiment, the ribbon and the focal point of the stamp.  Your eye moves around the card in an organized way.   Would it be better if I just said – “it’s pretty?”  Isn’t it, though!

What you’ll need:

·         Cardstock: white (Papertrey Ink.); Pattern Paper: yellow gingham (A Muse)

·         Stamps: Rosettas (PSA Essentials), sentiment (A Muse)

·         Fibers: yellow saddle stitched ribbon (Papertrey Ink)

·         Gems: rhinestone (A Muse)

·         Markers: Copics

·         Tools: large scallop circles (Spellbinders)

How to recreate it:

1.       Cut card base and layer with yellow gingham pattern paper.

2.       Wrap card base with ribbon and stamp sentiment.

3.       Stamp image on white card stock, cut using circle scallop die and layer on card.

4.       Add rhinestone to flower. 

Want to win Peel & Stick packs?   If you’re inspired by this card, recreate it exactly or do a variation.   Upload it to our Facebook page!  Each time you share a card on our Facebook timeline, you’ll earn one entry to win 3 PSA Essentials Peel & Stick packs of your choice.   We’ll choose just one winner from all the entries so good luck and happy card making!

Hello Card

Sending a card for no reason is sure to brighten someone day, and sending one as beautiful as this one is extra special.  This card by Carly Robertson makes my Top 15 Super Star Card list.

Why it works:   The patterned paper provides a lot of visual interest but your eye remains centered on the topiary from PSA Topiary.  A real balance is achieved here.  The coordinating yellow ribbon and decorative tape is also balanced perfectly.  I love how Carly colored up the stamp to give the greens life.   

What you’ll need: 

·         Cardstock: white (Papertrey Ink.); Pattern Paper: yellow Vintage paper (A Muse)

·         Stamps: image (PSA- Topiary, PSA Essentials), sentiment (A Muse)

·         Fibers: yellow stitched ribbon and flower trim (A Muse)

·         Markers: Copics; Tools: metal tag (Making Memories)

How to recreate it:

1.       Cut card base and layer with yellow pattern paper.

2.       Add flower trim to bottom and stamp sentiment.

3.       Stamp and color image on white card stock

4.       Create metal tag

5.       Add ribbon and adhere to card.

WANT TO WIN Peel & Stick packs?   If you’re inspired by this card, recreate it exactly or do a variation.   Upload it to our Facebook page!  Each time you share a card on our Facebook timeline, you’ll earn one entry to win 3 PSA Essentials Peel & Stick packs of your choice.   We’ll choose just one winner from all the entries so good luck and happy card making!

Military Appreciation Card

A card hardly seems like a sufficient way to thank a member of our military service.   The sacrifice of being away from their home, friends and family to protect us and keep us safe is tremendous and overwhelming.    But a simple thank-you card is a start to showing your appreciation.   If you know someone serving, try this card by Tami Mayberry and see why it makes my Top 15 Super Star cards of all time at PSA Stamp Camp.  

Why it works:  It’s bold and graphic with the shapes and stars.   The color scheme is patriotic and appropriate.   I love the heart flag stamp from PSA Topiary Peel & Stick pack stamped in red.   Show your love of USA with this stamp!

What you’ll need:

·         Card stock: Discount CardStock (White, Red, Navy, Light Blue)

·         Stamp: PSA Essentials (Country Home)

·         Ink: PSA Essentials (Holiday Red)

·         Dies: Spellbinders (Stars, Classic Circles, Pennants)

·         3D Foam Squares

How to recreate it:

1.       Cut 5 ½ x 8 ½-inch piece of white card stock. Score and fold in half.

2.       Cut two red panels and two blue panels measuring 1 ½ x 2 ½-inches.

3.       Adhere evenly across card base trimming side strips to fit.

4.       Die cut star designs from dark blue and light blue card stock.

5.       Stamp heart and border onto white card stock using holiday red ink. Cut out with circle die.

6.       Adhere to card base.

7.       Mat with red die cut circle. Attach with 3D foam squares.

8.       Stamp greeting onto light blue card stock. Cut out with ribbon die. Adhere between red circle and stars.

Want to win Peel & Stick packs?   If you’re inspired by this card, recreate it exactly or do a variation.   Upload it to our Facebook page!  Each time you share a card on our Facebook timeline, you’ll earn one entry to win 3 PSA Essentials Peel & Stick packs of your choice.   We’ll choose just one winner from all the entries so good luck and happy card making!