May 31, 2010 | Tutorials and Techniques |
June 1st is a big day for stampers and scrapbookers!
Tomorrow is the day Stampin’ Up! will release the list of all of the retiring stamp sets and accessories. Make sure you stop back tomorrow to see the list posted here on my blog. Retiring products may sell out quickly.
I don’t know why I don’t use this Upsy Daisy stamp set more often. It is definitely one of my favourites and I love the way the big bold image of the daisies fills the card. The finished size of this card is 5-1/2″ x 5-1/2″.
I wanted to have a shadow behind the focal image so I stamped once on a Window Sheet and heat embossed with white embossing powder and stamped a second time on cardstock. I cut both pieces generously so I could line them up and trim a second time. Stampin’ Dimensionals were positioned between the window sheets and the cardstock to let the light get in between the two. A frame of Melon Mambo cardstock was added on top.
This card needed Melon Mambo embellishments so I created my own with the clear buttons. If you don’t own the clear buttons, you should! Simply punch any cardstock or paper and adhere behind the button with a mini glue dot. You can add thread or twine to finish the buttons or use the white gel pen as I did here to add faux thread.
We have had a lot of dark and dreary days here so I needed a bold and colourful card to bright my Monday. Enjoy!
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Stamps: Upsy Daisy
Ink: Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White Craft
Paper: Melon Mambo (textured), Basic Black, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink
Punches: 1″ Circle, 3/4″ Circle, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309)
Other: Clear Buttons (105447), Bitty Buttons (118761), White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen, Window Sheets Thick (114324)
Upsy Daisy Stamp Set
$24.95, #111710, Set of 4
Page 95 of the Idea Book & Catalogue
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May 29, 2010 | Uncategorized |
This Simple Saturday card features the Chic Boutique stamp set. Using only Real Red and Whisper White with a minimum of embellishments, I created a quick and simple birthday card.
After stamping the dress form image and greeting in Real Red ink on Whisper White cardstock, I added three Real Red buttons from the Playground Designer Buttons. I then used the white gel pen to add faux thread to the buttons.
I layered Bride Specialty paper onto Read Red cardstock and adhered a length of Real Red satin ribbon around the cardstock.
After attaching the piece with the stamped images to the Bride Specialty paper piece with stampin’ dimensionals, I tied a bow of Real Red satin ribbon and attached it with mini glue dots.
Finally, I completed the card by adhering everything to a piece of Whisper White cardstock.
Hope you enjoy today’s Simple Saturday card and find time to stamp and scrapbook this weekend.
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Chic Boutique Stamp Set
$35.95, #113744, Set of 7
Page 63 of the Idea Book & Catalogue
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May 28, 2010 | Tutorials and Techniques |
If you want to create colorful backgrounds using a minimum of supplies, this is the technique for you.
Follow the simple directions below to make your own Smacking Acetate backgrounds.
Caution: You may not be able to stop – wipe off your window sheets and try a new colour combination.
To make this card, I used Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry and Soft Suede markers. Once the background was dry, I stamped an image from Elements of Style in Rich Razzleberry ink on the background piece and the greeting onto Glossy White cardstock. To embellish the card, I added designer series paper from the Thoroughly Modern package and Vintage Brads and Jumbo Eyelets in Antique Brass.
Give this technique a try – I bet you’ll like it. If you have any questions, please let me know.
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You will need assorted markers, a spray bottle, glossy white cardstock and two window sheets of any thickness.
Scribble with the markers onto the window sheets. I like to use three colours of ink. Try not to overlap the inks so the markers do not become contaminated.
Mist generously with water. Place the second window sheet on top of the the first and blend colours together with your fingers or a brayer.
Place two pieces of glossy white cardstock back to back and sandwich between the window sheets. Work out any air bubbles.
Remove glossy cardstock from between the window sheets. Allow to dry.
Stamps: Elements of Style
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Markers: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Soft Suede
Paper: Rich Razzlberry, Soft Suede, Glossy White, Thoroughlty Modern DSP
Punches: Large Oval, Scallop Oval
Other: Window Sheets, Soft Suede Polka-Dot Ribbon, Jumbo Eyelets, Vintage Brads
Elements of Style Stamp Set, Set of 5
Clear $26.95, #120045
Wood $36.95, #118611
Page 12 of the Summer Mini Catalogue
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May 26, 2010 | Uncategorized |
Phil, the kids and I snuck away to Banff for the weekend. It was a last minute decision but since the kids had Friday off from school and I set my own hours as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, we packed up and headed out of town.
The weather was cool but there was no rain and the kids actually wore shorts a couple of the days. We hiked, we swam, we had fabulous meals and we walked around town and enjoyed being “away from it all.” We love spending time in Banff and this trip was no exception. As you can see by the photo I posted, Banff is so beautiful and serene you can’t help but relax.
As we were getting ready to head back home, our van decided not to cooperate. We ended up staying an extra night, then renting a car to drive home. And tomorrow we have to head back to Banff to pick our van up.
So, my schedule this week is completely out of whack. Technique Tuesday will have to wait until Thursday and I will have to find time to sneak in some stamping so I have new cards to share with you here.
Fortunately, I can work on my laptop as we travel.
Please check back tomorrow and the rest of this week for new samples. Thanks for your patience as I get back on track.
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May 24, 2010 | Uncategorized |
I love the cards created using the Mostly Vintage stencil set. And it is so easy!
Sinply place the stencil on top of the cardstock and then spray with the Smooch Spritz. I let it sit for a moment and then remove the stencil and let the card dry.
To complete the card, I added a large halfback pearl from the Prettied Kit in the center and a length of Bashful Blue satin ribbon along the side. The greeting is from the Elements of Style stamp set and was stamped with Sahara Sand ink.
To gather the ribbon, place a length of Sticky Strip down the back and then pinch it in equal sections before adhering to the card.
Whether you use the stencils to make cards, decorate a scrapbook page, stencil your own gift bags or make you own gifts like tiles and mirrors, you will get alot of use from this stencil set.
And the price is right at only $12.95.
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Stamps: Elements of Style
Ink: Sahara Sand
Paper: Bashful Blue, Sahara Sand, Whisper White
Punches: 1″ Circle, 1-1/4″ Circle
Other: Mostly Vintage Decor Stencil, Silver Foil Shimmer Smooch Spritz, Color Catcher. Pretties Kit, Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon, Sticky Strip
Mostly Vintage Decor Stencil
$12.95, Set of 2, #118877
Page 13 of the Summer Mini Catalogue
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