This card was made with the Smacking Acetate technique, a favourite of mine since it is fast and fun to make. And I get to scribble like a kid!

 
Please watch the video below to see how you can create colorful backgrounds using this technique. The card above uses glossy white cardstock with Marina Mist, Melon Mambo and Night of Navy markers. After the glossy cardstock was completely dry, I stamped the flowers and greeting from the Upsy Daisy stamp set in black StazOn ink directly onto the backround.  

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This Smacking Acetate Technique card was made with watercolor paper that has been heat embossed with VersaMark ink and clear embossing powder. The colours used are Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi and Night of Navy with the Growing Green stamp set. 

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Do you remember this Framed Tulip card? I had several requests for an instruction video, so here it is!

Once I started playing with the Framed Tulip Embossing Folder I just couldn’t  stop. Watch the video to see some of the neat designs that can be made using this embossing folder. And it’s only $10.95!

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For all of these cards, I used the Springtime Vintage designer series paper with cardstock and inks in Baja Breeze, Rose Red, Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla and Crumb Cake.

I embellished each card with an Adornment in one of three colours- Baja Breeze, Rose Red or Very Vanilla.

For the first card, I created a square frame in Rose Red.

This card features Baja Breeze corners made with the Photo Corner Punch.

This card has a narrow rectangular frame of Very Vanilla.  

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This "All About Stamps" video by Stampin’ Up! shows how to mount both clear and wood stamps sets and also shows a technique card using each type of set. Enjoy!

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This video tutorial shows you how to turn the Scallop Envelope Bigz die for the Big Shot die-cutting machine into a cute box that holds three or four 3×3 gift cards.

By cutting out two Cherry Cobbler scallop envelopes, trimming and placing them back to back a wide slot is made to hold the gift cards. The box is decorated in a matching Cherry Cobbler patterned paper from the Jolly Holiday designer series paper package.

The 3×3 gift cards fit perfectly. The cards are embossed witht the Petal-a-Plenty embossing folder for the Big Shot before a "Merry Christmas" greeting from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set was added in Cherry Cobbler ink. 

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Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler (119669)

Paper: Jolly Holiday DSP (117159), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Very Vanilla (101650)

Big Shot: Scallop Envelope (113462), Petals-A-Plenty (116824)

Other: Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon (117291), Sticky Strip (104294), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

The Dryer Sheet Technique is an oldie but a goodie. A simple way to dress up a card and make it unique.

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The colours I choose for this card are Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze and Sahara Sand.  The Baja Breeze/Not Quite Navy combination was recommended on the Color Coach and I added Sahara Sand as a neutral. The colours are vibrant without being too bright.

The greeting was stamped with VersaMark ink and embossed with white embossing powder.

The only embellishment I added to this card in addition to the Dryer Sheet Technique was embossing the Not Quite Navy cardstock with the Square Lattice embossing folder. 

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Stamps: Great Friend (113792)

Inks: Not Quite Navy (103008), Baja Breeze (111833), Sahara Sand (105208), VersaMark (102283)

Paper: Not Quite Navy (101722), Baja Breeze (111352), Sahara Sand (121043), Whisper White (100730)

Big Shot: Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976)

Other: Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023), Heat Tool (100005), White Embossing Powder (109132), Anywhere Glue Stick (104045), Dryer Sheet  

 Great Friend Stamp Set

$21.95, #113792, Set of 5

Page 122 of the Idea Book & Catalogue

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Simple Saturday stamping is extra simple when your paper and stamp match! Isn’t this cool?

The same design from the the Artistic Etchings stamp is also on this paper from the Love Letter designer series package. All I had to do was layer the pieces and add some Basic Black wide grosgrain ribbon.

Speaking of ribbon, I recorded a short video on my ribbon "cheat". I like to conserve my ribbon since I use lots of it.  And this video shows a great way to add ribbon without using as much as alot of stampers do on their cards. 

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Watch the video to see how to create fish tail ends on your bows. 
  

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Stamps: Artistic Etchings (Clear $17.95, #120573 – Wood $22.95, #118517, page 125)

Inks: Basic Black (101179)

Paper: Basic Black (121045), Riding Hood Red (111348), Very Vanilla (101650), Love Letter Designer Series Paper (117162)

Other: Basic Black 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon  (115605) 

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Take a SIP – Stamps, Ink, Paper!

These three items are the basics of rubber stamping. Today’s video shows you how to re-ink and take care of your ink pads. (If you received this message by e-mail or in a blog reader, you may need to visit my blog to see the link.) Scroll down to watch the video.

Thanks to Margie for suggesting this video topic. If you have a video idea for me, please leave it in the comments below or e-mail me at darlene@dreamingaboutrubberstampscom

Stampin’ Up! currently sells four different types of inks:

Classic

• A waterbased dye ink
• Dries quickly, easy to use
• Basic Black pad is waterproof
• Available as a full sizes pad or as Stampin’ Spots

Craft

• Pigment ink
• Safe for Scrapbooks
• Can be used on wood and fabrics
• Good for heat embossing

StazOn Ink

• Permanent Ink
• Available in Jet Black and White
• Dries quite quickly
• Great for watercoloring
• Acid free

VersaMark Pad

• Watermark pad
• Great for heat embossing and resist techniques
• Also available as a marker

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I really like making Slider Cards. Partly, because they are easy to make but mostly because everyone loves receiving them.  They just can’t stop pulling the ribbon and moving the slider back and forth.

Like alot of movements cards, a Slider Card may look intimidating but it really is not difficult. And to make if even easier, I have recorded a video tutorial for you. Scroll down this post for the link,

I can’t stop creating with the Vintage Vogue stamp set and what better colour than Bermuda Bay to make it stand out. Even with the boldness of the Bermuda Bay, this card still has a vintage feel to it.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

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This view is of the Slider Card open. The image underneath says "Friends".

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Stamps:  Vintage Vogue, Thank You Kindly ($18.95 or free with a purchase of $65 during Sale-A-Bration) 

Ink:  Basic Black, Bermuda Bay

Paper: Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, Whisper White

Punches:  1-1/4" Circle  

Other: Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Ribbon, Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Pretties Kit 

Vintage Vogue Stamp Set – Set of 8

Clear $23.95, #118598 – Wood $31.95, #117690

Page 26 of the Occasions Mini

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Isn’t this little Square Box cute? And it is really straightforward to make.The finished box is about 3" x 3". That’s just enough room for some candy, a little gift, tags or small notecards.

It doesn’t take long to make the box itself and then you just need to decorate the top.      

Rather than try to explain the instruction in this post, I made a video for you to watch. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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