May 2, 2013 | Uncategorized |
When the embossing folder matches the stamp set perfectly, stamping is so very easy. This card took no time at all to make.
I stamped the Wildflower Meadow background stamp with the new Baked Brown Sugar ink onto Very Vanilla card stock. Next, I aligned the stamped image into the matching Wildflower Meadow embossing folder and ran the card stock through the Big Shot.
A few embellishments – Very Vintage designer buttons, 5/8″ Crochet Trim and 7/16″ Natural Trim and I was done. Truly a five minute card.
So, what do you think of the new Baked Brown Sugar from the 2013-2015 In Colors?
Did you spot the new product? Very Vintage designer buttons.
These elegant buttons would be a great addition to any card. Here I added “stitching” with thin pieces of Baked Brown Sugar card stock.
Baked Brown Sugar Color Comparison
From left to right: Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, Baked Brown Sugar, Soft Suede
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Apr 30, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Today’s card is really two sneak peeks in one. It showcases the new 2013-2015 In Color, Coastal Cabana as well as some of the products from the Quatrefancy Suite. This suite is reminiscent of a Moroccan bazaar.
The products I’ve used include the Modern Mosaic embossing folder, Mosaic Madness stamp set and the Mosaic punch. There is also a bold and colourful coordinating designer series paper called Quartrefancy that is part of the suite.
In order to make room for the new products, Stampin’ Up! has released the 2013 Retired Lists.
Retiring Stamps (Available until June 3, 2013
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• Sortable Excel file
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Retiring Accessories (Available until June 3, 2013, or while supplies last)
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A closer photo of the Fabulous Phrases greeting stamped in a Mosaic Madness image frame and punched out with the new Mosaic punch.
To prove that the Stampin’ Up! In Colors are right on trend, this picture was taken just last week. From left to right are Abbi, Rachel, my daughter, Alex and Breanne. They each showed up at school wearing variations of mint, a hot clothing colour right now. They were so surprised to be wearing the same colour they took a photo to capture the moment.
Top left to right: Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Tempting Turquoise
Bottom left to right: Marina Mist, Pacific Point, Island Indigo
Apr 29, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Want to see a sneak peek of the new 2013-2015 In Colors?
First up is Crisp Cantaloupe.
I paired the coming to the new catalogue Label Love stamp set and coordinating Artisan Label Punch with the new Soho Subway designer series paper which also has a lot of Crisp Cantaloupe in it. I paired the Crisp Cantaloupe with Early Espresso and Very Vanilla for these two cards.
I made the same basic card twice. This first card is portrait or hamburger style. I added a greeting from the must have Essentials stamp set ($8.95, set of 2, 126370). The center of the stamped label is from the Spring Surprise Bundle and includes a set of 8 stamps – A Round Array Stamp Set (Clear only 129090) and the 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (129404).
This next card is a really simple landscape or hotdog style card. I stamped the label twice, once in Crisp Cantaloupe and once in Early Espresso. I cut just the greeting from the Early Espresso version and adhered it to the larger label.
To create a larger frame for a punch, punch out two additional pieces for the frame and cut one in half horizontally and one vertically.
Glue one set behind the punched piece overlapping the smaller punched piece.
To finish, glue the last set of cut pieces behind the punched piece overlapping in the opposite direction.
I always like to do a comparison of the new colour to some of the existing colours.
Here are from left to right: Pink Pirouette, Blushing Bride, Crisp Cantaloupe, Melon Mambo and Primrose Petals.
Initially I thought Crisp Cantaloupe fit in well with the pinks but I decided to do a comparison to the orange colours.
From left to right are: Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe, Tangerine Tango and Pumpkin Pie. And I think it fits in just as well here. So is it orange or pink? You decide.
Now Available … Two New Project Kits
Bloomin’ Bouquet Project Kits $15.95 134542
Create 13 beautiful flowers with pre-cut flowers in Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry plus Vintage Faceted Buttons and green floral wire stems. Glue gun recommended. Watch the video here.
Dolled Up Birthday Kit $17.95 133913
As shown, kit includes Photopolymer Stamp, Crumb Cake Cardstock (6), Very Vanilla Cardstock (6), Very Vanilla Envelopes (6), Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6), Dress Up die-cuts (6), Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Spot. Flower Trim (6), Sponge Dauber. Get everything you need to make six cards!
Project kits only available while supplies last.
Apr 28, 2013 | Uncategorized |
For this card, I created a stripe of colour and then stamped the greeting on top.
After creating a post-it note guide (see below), I added four colours of ink to the paper. Starting with the darkest colour, Gumball Green, I burnished ink onto the card stock leaving lots of white space. To burnish, make contact with the paper and rub. Do not tap as you do when sponging.
Next, I added Calypso Coral ink in the same way, again leaving white space. Repeat with the Pool Party ink. Finally, burnish on Daffodil Delight ink to finish leaving no white at all.
Once the ink stripe is dry, stamp the Hello, Hello greeting ($9.95, 132675) on top with Basic Gray ink.
I layered the stamped piece of Whisper White card stock onto a second piece of Whisper White card stock with dimensionals and then added a Calypso Coral card.
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Stamps: Hello, Hello (132675)
Ink: Calypso Coral (126983), Pool Party (126982), Gumball Green (126861), Daffodil Delight (126944), Basic Gray (126981)
Paper: Calypso Coral (122925), Whisper White (100730)
Other: Sponges (101610)
Adhere the post-it notes to the Whisper White card stock keeping the lines as straight and even as possible so the ink lines are also straight.
Retiring Stamps (Available until June 3, 2013
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• Sortable Excel file
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Retiring Accessories (Available until June 3, 2013, or while supplies last)
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• Sortable Excel file
• ONLINE STORE
Apr 27, 2013 | Uncategorized |
I have been creating lots of these Starburst Cards from Technique Junkies lately. They are so much fun to make. It’s like doing a puzzle with every card. See the directions below.
This card uses the retiring Comfort Cafe designer series paper (126898) with the Serene Silhouette stamp set (Wood 127322, Clear 127324). I also used Soft Suede and Crumb Cake card stock for a very calming card. I really like the Comfort Cafe paper because it can create great neutral cards with the softer patterns and bold, colourful designs with the other patterns.
Take a look at the second card below and then leave me a comment letting me know your favourite of the two.
My Top 5 Must Have Accessories:
• Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper (126898)
• Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder (120175) See samples here and here
• Shimmer Paints in Champagne Mist (116806), Frost White (116854) and Platinum (116807) Samples are here, here, here and here
• Tabletop Paper Cutter (106959) This precise cutter is a favourite since it cuts three sheets of card stock at one time
• Daffodil Delight 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (119254) This is the ribbon I will miss the most
This card is has a lot more going on! For the designer series paper, I used Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper (item 130814) with the Best of Birthdays stamp set (132929).
Cut pieces of card stock and/or designer series paper to either 1″ x 6″ or 2″ x 6″. Cut pieces diagonally.
I recommend laying out all of the pieces before adhering.
Start at the outer edges and work your way to the middle.
You can use as many pieces as you wish in whatever sizes.
When you line up the middle piece, make sure that the corner is covered as above.
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Apr 26, 2013 | Uncategorized |
This card uses products from two fabulous new bundles. The first is the This and That bundle, These products will be in the upcoming catalogue but the special discounted bundle must be purchased by April 30th. The bundle includes the Remember This and That Rotary Stamp ($7.95, item 130133) I used as part of the greeting. It has 12 phrases in addition to the date.
The second bundle is call Spring Surprise and includes a coordinating stamp set and scallop circle punch which I used on the bottom half of this card. Scroll down to see the items and a second card.
My demonstrator pre-order from the new catalogue just arrived. I can’t wait to spend the weekend creating. Watch next week for cards using the new In Colors with sneak peek stamps and accessories. I can’t wait! Enjoy your weekend and happy stamping!
The list of retiring stamps and accessories is now available.
Save up to 60% on accessories while supplies last.
Save 15%! Only $40.67
This and That Bundle includes:
* Epic Day This and That Journal (item 131268)
* Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper (item 130814)
* Remember This and That Rotary Stamp (item 130133)
* Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers (item 131271)
* Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape (item 131269)
Hurry! Only available through April 30!
Spring Surprise Bundle includes the set of 8 stamps
A Round Array Stamp Set (Clear only 129090)
and the 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (129404).
Want to see one more project using the This and That Bundle?
This 3″ x 3″ mini birthday card uses the Washi Tape as a frame around a greeting from the Best of Birthdays stamp set (132929).
So quick and easy! If you prefer a larger card, simply add this piece onto a standard sized card and you are good to go.
