Nov 17, 2009 | Tutorials and Techniques |
I am usually not a big glitter fan but I can’t stop using glitter on my cards this week! Isn’t there something about a card with sparkle that brightens your whole day?
This card uses the Acetate and Glitter technique. For this technique, you stamp on a window sheet with a permanent ink like StazOn. Once dry, turn the window sheets over and apply Crystal Effects where you want the glitter to adhere. The Crystal Effects does not need to be applied thickly but it need to be consistent. Make sure that there are no lines from the nozzle and that the Crystal Effects fully covers the area where the glitter will be applied.
Cover generously with glitter and tap off excess. Allow to dry fully.
TIP: To test if the Crystal Effects has dried, feel the window sheets from underneath (do not put your finger in the glitter!) and if it is cold to the touch it is not yet dry.
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Stamps: Gifts of Christmas – $24.95, #115372, Page 37
Ink: Black StazOn
Paper: Taken With Teal, Whisper White, Basic Black
Other: Petals-A-Plenty Impressions Folder, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Window Sheets – Medium, Vintage Brads, Fine Cosmo Glitter, Crystal Effects
Don’t think it, ink it!
Nov 16, 2009 | Tutorials and Techniques |
I really like the look of the Easel card and only wish I had known how simple they are to make sooner. This card is designed to look like a present so it is a card and gift all in one, don’t you think?
To make this card, I used the Thoroughly Modern designer series paper featuring the Bermuda Bay colour. I love this paper because it can be used for so many cards and seasons. You can get a completely different look by using a Soft Suede paper one day and a Rose Red the next. If you don’t know which paper package to buy first, pick this one!
And the other great thing about an Easel Card is that it flattens to fit into an envelope for mailing. You may want to include directions on the card so the recipient will know how to stand it up.
Score 4” x 8” cardstock on the long edge at 2” and 4”.
Fold as shown.
Glue cardstock and greeting to bottom square of easel using dimensional to add height to greeting.
Adhere finished 4” x 4” square to easel placing adhesive only on bottom half.
Be sure the easel catches on the greeting piece allowing it to stay upright.
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Stamps: On Your Birrthday
Ink: Bermuda Bay
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Thoroughly Modern DSP
Punches: Tag, Small Tag
Other: Bermuda Bay 1/2″ Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals
Don’t think it, ink it!
Nov 11, 2009 | Tutorials and Techniques |
In our house, we have a Stampin’ Up! new catalogue tradition. For as long as I have been a demonstrator (7.5 years now), my kids each choose a stamp set “of their own” with a new catalogue. These sets are kept separate from my own but I am allowed to use them!
So, I thought it appropriate to use the stamp set my son chose this year to make his birthday card. As an avid snowboarder, I was surprised when he choose Extreme Surfboard – $11.95, page 80. And because it is a single stamp, he added Extreme Elements – $35.95, page 81 – to his order as well.
To make this card, I used an Emboss Resist technique. I stamped the largest image from Extreme Elements with VersaMark ink and then stamped the Extreme Surfboard over top with Night of Navy craft ink. Clear embossng powder was applied over the images and heated to melt. To finish, I used a sponge dauber and applied Bashful Blue ink over top. Once dry, I used a tissue to removed the excess ink that was being resisted by the embossing powder.
A simple card but the effect of the water and waves is neat.
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Stamps: Extreme Surfboard (115173), Extreme Elements (115181). On Your Birthday (111664)
Inks: VersaMark (102283), Night of Navy Craft (103181), Bashful Blue Classic (105209)
Paper: Night of Navy (100867), Bashful Blue (105120), Glossy White (102599)
Other: Clear Embossing Powder (109130), Heat Gun (100005), Sponge Dauber (102892)
Don’t think it, ink it!
Jul 4, 2009 | Tutorials and Techniques |
I really like the way this card turned out.
The color combination of Crushed Curry, Basic Gray and Going Gray was one I would not have picked on my own but I think it works. What do you think?
This card uses a technique called Rock and Roll to ink up the stamp.
Choose a ight and dark colour of ink for your image.
Here I used the Crushed Curry as my light colour and the Basic Gray as my dark.
Step 1:
Ink the image in the light colour as you normally would.
Step 2:
On the darker colour, roll your stamp around the ink pad on its edge.
Step 3:
Huff on the stamp with your breath to remoisten and stamp as usual.
Isn’t that easy?!
I added Rhinestone brads to embellish. Did you know that the SU! clear Rhinestone brads include 84 brads in the package and are in 3 different sizes as shown here?
Stamps – Razzle Dazzle, $24.95, item #116714, page 94
Inks – Crushed Curry, Basic Gray
Paper – Crushed Curry, Basic Gray, Going Gray, Razzledazzle Lemonade, Textured Crushed Curry
Other – Basic Gray ribbon, Rhinestone brads, Big Shot Texturz plate
Jun 26, 2009 | Tutorials and Techniques |
Let’s celebrate the start of the weekend with some easy but bright shaker cards.
At my Shake, Rattle & Roll class this week, we made four types of movements cards. One of the card types we made were shaker cards.
Today, I want to share a couple of shaker samples I made for the class.
Warning: You made need your sunglasses! These are some bright cards!
This card uses the Best Wishes & More stamp set, $31.95, item #111602, page 55 for the stamped flower image and uses the Pink Flamingo designer series paper to add lots of colour. The cardstock is Summer Sun, Real Red, Cameo Coral and Tempting Turquoise. I toned it down a bit with white ribbon and brads.
This next card is a super, super simple shaker. The stamped bird is from Cheep Talk, $31.95, Item #113204, page 90 and the colours I used are Only Orange, Brilliant Blue and Green Gable.
For both cards, I used beads as the “shaker”.
Want to learn to make a shaker card?
E-mail me to set up a class for you and your friends. Class fee is $20 and a minimum of 4 pre-paid registrations are required. Class can be held in your home, workplace or in my home.
Other card types included in the Shake, Rattle and Roll class include a hidden message, double slider and waterfall card.
Contact me today to reserve your date.
Jun 19, 2009 | Tutorials and Techniques |
Today our In Color is Soft Suede.
This colour is a rich brown with a hint of green.
On this card I used a new stamp set called Animal Stories. I love this giraffe! The set also has an owl, elephant and a whale. A great set for kids but you can also dress it up a bit as I did here.
I love our designer series papers and use them as often as possible for quick, simple cards. Since I didn’t have one today that matched our featured colour, I decided to make my own. Using glossy cardstock, I applied rubbing alcohol to a cotton pad and then a drop of re-inker. Making long lines across the page, first I used soft suede and then dusty durango. A little crushed curry finished off the background. What an easy technique!
Finally, I embellished with jumbo eyelets and soft suede polka dot ribbon, using the reverse side to hide the dots.
So, how does Soft Suede compare to our existing colours. Take a look!
From left to right:
Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede, Always Artichoke
And to finish out In Color week, tomorrow is Dusty Durango day and Blog Candy!
