tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67993328247095130692024-03-14T11:49:54.867-07:00Stamped With FlairBeth Anderson, Stampin' Up! DemonstratorBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05431670918911771034noreply@blogger.comBlogger248125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799332824709513069.post-79741403141647370422017-11-19T07:36:00.002-08:002017-11-19T07:36:42.260-08:00Extravaganza sale starts tomorrow!<br />
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Tomorrow, Monday, November 20th, the SU Extravaganza sale starts -- Select list of stamp sets are 20% off on Monday only, and a large list of other items are up to 50% off through the following Monday. It's going to be great! Shop online and use this hostess code. I will draw for a Mystery Hostess later in the month -- <span style="font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: bold;">J3JK6K7F</span><br />
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Thanks Everyone! and have a great Thanksgiving!<br />
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Here is a link to my website: <a href="http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/bastamper/">bastamper.stampinup.net</a>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05431670918911771034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799332824709513069.post-13685028982918246112017-06-17T07:51:00.000-07:002017-06-17T07:51:47.309-07:00New stampin' stuff! -- colorful seasons and Beautiful BouquetThe new annual catalog is here, and WOW! are there ever some amazing products in it! I love this time of year, when we get new stuff to play with!<br />
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My Open House is coming up next Friday, and these are the two free projects everyone gets to make.<br />
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First on my list of must haves, was the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=145348">Colorful Seasons bundle</a>. If you're looking for ONE set to make cards for ALL occasions, this is it! There is this awesome little branch die, with little pretty flowers to put on in for a spring time card, maple leaves in two sizes,with cut out ones to layer on top for fall or summer, and intricate, gorgeous snowflake dies for a winter card, PLUS!!! the cutest little beach chair die and beach chair stamp along with a little icy drink stamp, and even a tiny lemon stamp for your drink! Truly a must have bundle. For this card, I wanted to create a summer beach feeling, so I reached for another useful stamp set, <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=143006">High Tide stamp set</a>, a set that carried over from the Occasions catalog. <br />
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Ok, here's a step by step on how to create this card. Start with a Whisper White panel -- 3 3/4 x 5". Start by sponging your sand first. Take some copy paper, and tear it in a jagged pattern. Put your torn edge of scratch paper about 1" from one of the short edges of your white panel. Sponge in a circular motion using Soft Suede ink. Make this layer of ink the darkest, as you want to give the impression of depth. When it's the shade you want, move your mask/torn copy paper down a little, moving your torn edge around to create a different looking layer of sand dunes -- sponge with soft Suede again. Move your mask a third time, making that third layer of sand. Now, decide where the edge of your "horizon" is going to be -- place the STRAIGHT edge of your copy paper mask here, and sponge towards your sand dunes using Bermuda Bay ink. Keep sponging, trying not to get too much blue into your sand. You want to create the look of a horizon, so make that edge by the straight part of your mask dark. Next, stamp the water from the High Tide stamp set in Bermuda Bay ink, taking care not to stamp it in your sand. Use more Bermuda Bay ink to sponge in the sky, making it lighter than your water. Stamp the grasses and birds from High Tide set in Old Olive and Early Espresso inks, respectively. The "Just Breathe" sentiment is from the Colorful Seasons stamp set. Finally, die cut that adorable beach chair out of Crumb Cake cardstock and add to the center of your sand and you're done! I used a tiny bit of chalk marker on my water to create the look of sun glistening off the water, as well as some clear wink of stella. Gotta add some shimmer and shine somewhere, right? :)<br />
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This second card features several new products as well. First, the new In Colors -- here I've combined the new Berry Burst and Powder Pink -- lovely combo! The Powder Pink calms down the brightness of the Berry Burst. There are two new background stamps that made my first order -- <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=144772">Marbled background</a> and <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=143982">burlap background</a>. I LOVE how the marble one looks when stamped! It is truly spectacular, and looks different than you would think it would. Adds a subtle, gorgeous look to your project. I used the largest stitched square die to die cut the white piece, and layered it onto a scalloped square cut from Berry Burst. The flowers are stamped in So Saffron, Berry Burst, and Powder Pink from the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=145297">Beautiful Bouquet bundle</a>, and die cut with the coordinating dies. I love the uniqueness of the dies that come with this set -- that bouquet of stems is so versatile. With one pass through your Big Shot, you have the base of your bouquet, and then you can just add whatever flowers you want. Those little die cut blue flowers here, were cut with other dies in the set -- from Pool Party card stock. I think these little dies would be gorgeous for a simple card featuring white or cream and black and crumb cake -- like for a wedding card. Can't wait to play with it some more. Two other new embellishments I used on this project, are the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=144133">Berry Burst woven ribbon</a> and the new <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=144200">Glitter Enamel dots</a>. If you don't get any other embellishments from the catalog, you MUST get these dots! They are gorgeous, and each color fades out into white, so you can find a shade that will match almost any project you're working on! I think this gives you so much more bang for your buck, because you don't end up with half a package of your least liked colors, sitting around in your craft room forever -- just waiting for you to create a project in that color scheme you don't like! <br />
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Ok! that's it for today! Come to my Open House next Friday to see and play with LOTS of new products! There will be door prizes, chocolate, and lots of crafty inspiration -- not to mention, a big table of retired stuff marked down to 50% off it's original price!!!!!<br />
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I wanted to share a couple of cards featuring Sale-a-bration freebies, since SAB is almost over -- ends on March 31st. Get them before they're gone! Free product with every $50 order, AND SU just added a few new things to the line up this week.<br />
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Two of THE most popular Sale-a-brations sets, have been "Hey Chick" and "Delicate Details". I just LOVE the chicken with the messy hair. She just makes me laugh! For this card, we used the new Watercolor pencils with watercolor paper, and either Blender Pens or an Aqua Painter to color them in -- so folks could try out both options to see which one they liked best. The chicken wire background, was made by inking up the inside of the hexagon embossing folder, and using it as a "stamp" to create the background. Colors used: card stock -- Heavy weight white, water color paper, Crumb Cake, Espresso. Ink: Early Espresso and water color pencils. Also featured: stitched dies, layering circle dies, <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141491">classic label punch</a>, and the Metallic Enamel shapes.<br />
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This card features the Delicate Details set. I layered three of the stamps on a block, using my grid paper to make sure the stamps were straight. We then stamped them in Versamark and embossed them with white embossing powder. Of course, we sponged some Espresso ink on the edges of the panel to create more of a vintage look. Folks could choose to make either the chicken card or this card -- two different Sale-a-bration sets with completely different looks -- one cutesy/funny, and one elegant. Those little wood hearts, are from the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142735">sending love embellishments</a> and the little flower embellishments are the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142791">Falling in Love embellishments</a> -- by far my favorite product from the Occasions catalog -- elegant, intricate, and beautiful! These detailed border stamps also work perfectly for the edging on a note card. Super simple, but so stunning! Pair them with the "So Very Much" SAB set, and you have easy peasy, gorgeous thank you notes!<br />
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Ok! that's it for today! Off to enjoy a day with my family! Maybe the first bike ride of the season, or swimming, or skiing, or bacon and eggs!<br />
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Have a Happy Day!!!!<br />
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Yep! I'm once again posting to my long neglected blog. AND, I have some cute cards to share with you from my recent All Occasions card buffet class. Here is the lineup:<br />
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This first card features the Drapery Fold technique, and the card design is one I saw on <a href="http://songofmyheartstampers.typepad.com/">Lyssa's blog</a> and loved. To learn the dimensions for scoring your designer paper, see <a href="http://stampedwithflair.blogspot.com/search/label/drapery%20fold%20card">this</a> link. We used the Regals Paper stack for the DSP on these.<br />
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This cute card features a free Sale-a-bration stamp set called "Tasty Trucks". It is the cutest set that you can add cupcakes, ice cream, or tacos to, to make it a custom truck -- with adorable sayings to go with. We used the new water color pencils and blender pens to color in the truck.<br />
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I called this card "Washi Tape Madness". I have collected way too much washi tape over the years, and am determined not to buy any more until I have used some of my collection up! Ha ha! For this card, we simply took a Whisper white panel and added our strips of washi tape, and then die cut the circle with the layering circle framelits. That cute little scalloped border at the bottom, is made using the top edge of the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140633">best badge punch</a>.<br />
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This card was inspired by a card SU posted with the new Glitter paper selection that was added to the Sale-a-bration freebies. I didn't have any of that yet, so I used the Blushing Bride Glitter paper. This card features the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142750">Stylish Stems thinlet dies</a>. I die cut the two flowers out of my white front panel, and then put two squares of the glitter paper behind the die cut outs. Those little leaves are from the same die set -- I lined up all four leaf designs on my Big Shot plate and ran them through. Some Blushing Bride sequins and retired ribbon that I had added that final pretty touch.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142196">Paisleys and Posies stamp set</a> carried over from the Holiday catalog last year, and I hadn't had a chance to play with it much. This is a super simple card using just the stamps, but the coordinating dies are also beautiful! Colors used here are: Blackberry Bliss (retired), Mint Macaron, and Sweet Sugarplum.<br />
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This "High Tide" stamp set from the Occasions catalog, is one of my favorite new sets. You can stamp it simply, or go all out with this set. Colors used: Smokey Slate, Dapper Denim, Whisper White, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, and Memento Black.<br />
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This <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=138764">Heartfelt Sympathy stamp set</a> had not seen ink even once, so I had to use this set! I had some retired Baked Brown sugar card stock, which I used for the base, and combined it with Soft Suede and Very Vanilla. The swirls are stamped with the Falling Flowers stamp set -- another set I haven't used enough. That gorgeous little embellishment on the front, is from the Occasions catalog -- <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142791">Falling in Love embellshments</a>. I LOVE these! They are so elegant, and add that perfect touch to this card!<br />
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This Mickey and Minnie idea, is from Pinterest, so can't take ANY credit for this design. I thought it showed a brilliant way to use the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141497">swirly scribbles thinlet dies</a>. We used the bow builder punch for the bow.<br />
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The "Beautiful You" stamp set caught my eye the first time I looked at the Occasions Catalog. It has so many lovely sentiments in addition to the pretty lady. We used gold and clear wink of stella to color in her dress and hat. The lacy look, is another die set I love! -- the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142751">So Detailed thinlet dies</a>. It cuts so easily, even though it is so intricate. LOVE that! Colors used: Basic Black, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla.<br />
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Last, but not least, this thank you card features two free Sale-a-bration stamp sets -- Delicate Details, for the lacy border on the bottom, and the So Very Much set that has that gorgeous thank you sentiment. We stamped the Delicate details border in Early Espresso, and then stamped the Thank You in versa mark, and embossed it with copper embossing powder. It looks so elegant in real life, and yet not hard to create.<br />
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Ok! that's it for today! Sabina and I are having a "girls' weekend", as Daddy and brother are off to a jiu jitsu tournament! We have play dates planned, and maybe a chocolate cake??? <br />
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I saw <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AU7t5EIaBxZeDA8F-UamjXnfxe-Pa2MnftPctmgDvU415C26by4W9ZQ/">this</a> link on Pinterest, for a Sunburst layout, and was so excited to try it. Well, all I can say, is that mine didn't look quite like theirs does, SO,..... I did my own thing and came up with my own template which seemed easier to me. Inspiration always starts somewhere, though, right?!!!<br />
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With this layout, you'll just have to do as I SAY, not as I DID, ok? I promise, it WILL work out better that way.<br />
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Here is my layout and then I will explain what NOT to do, and show you a template of how your pieces should go together.<br />
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As you can see, the pieces between the right and left pages don't line up in the middle. This is bothering my Type A-ness EXCEEDINGLY much -- but not enough to waste a bunch of paper to re-do it... Instead, I'll just show you how NOT to re-create my mistake. <br />
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So, first, these are the measurements I used for my designer paper strips. Cut each rectangular strip diagonally to create two triangular pieces. The designer paper I'm using here, is the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141663">Floral Boutique DSP</a> from the main SU catalog. It is such gorgeous paper -- one of the few packs where I like every single sheet! Also used on this layout, are the new <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142757">succulent framelit dies</a> to create those beautiful little flowers. See! these dies can make flowers as well as succulents! The title piece is cut with the new <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=145372">stitched framelit dies</a>, layered on a scalloped oval from the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141706">layering ovals dies</a>.<br />
Ok, here are the measurements you'll need if you decide to embark on this journey yourself!<br />
(2) 12x4" pieces -- here these are cut from navy card stock<br />
(5) 8x4" pieces<br />
(4) 6x4 pieces -- one of these is also cut from the navy card stock<br />
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Start with your left hand page, and mark the center point at the bottom of your page -- i.e. 6" in.<br />
Use one of your 12x4" pieces, and line it up with the end point pointing at that 6" mark you made at the bottom of your page. You will then build your layout around this triangle, leaving about 1/8" in between each triangle. See my template below to see which sized pieces go where -- I have labeled each piece with the dimensions on it, so you can easily fit your "puzzle" together. You will get a big messy mess of points in the middle, but don't worry, be happy! you can trim them off and cover them up with your photo mats!<br />
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Ok! Now you're ready for the right hand page, AND to avoid the mistake that I made! You will create this page as a mirror image of the left page. Start by trimming off your excess paper from the right hand edge of your left scrap page. <br />
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Now, do the same thing -- mark the middle of your right scrap page at the center point at the bottom -- 6" mark. Grab your 12x4" triangle, and line the edge of it up with it's sister on the left hand page, with the point pointing towards that 6" mark -- see the photos below. Add your next strips, lining each of them up with it's coordinating one on the left page. <br />
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When you trim off all your points, this is how the papers SHOULD line up -- unlike the layout I did.<br />
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For the layout I did, I used triangular scraps that I had trimmed off the edges to fill in the bottom of the page, but for the template I created, I used a single 6x4" triangular piece (cut from Navy Card Stock) to fit into that little niche at the bottom of the pages. <br />
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Don't forget! It's Sale-a-bration time! Get a FREE product with every $50 purchase. AND, there are 3 NEW freebies coming out on Feb 21st. More details coming soon -- my favorite new upcoming product, is a 6x6 stack of glimmer paper in NEW colors! Ooooh la la! AND a beautiful Medallion stamp set.<br />
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And, now, onto some Christmas card ideas to share with you. I did my Christmas card classes differently this year -- Christmas card buffets. There were 10 card choices to choose from, and folks could choose to make sets of 8 or 16 cards. I think it helped make the classes run more smoothly, as there was less waiting for one particular card kit. I had 24 folks attend between the three classes I did, and prepped around 400 cards, I think. Lots of fun was had by all! Here is the line up of designs! I'd love to hear which ones are YOUR favorites.<br />
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These little gingerbread peeps on a cookie sheet, was not my idea -- I saw it on Pinterest, and thought it was so incredibly cute! so had to share. That patterned paper is the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141981">Candy Cane Lane DSP</a>. It is some of the prettiest Christmas paper I have worked with in a while. Beautiful patterns, in some non-traditional colors -- like Crumb Cake and Espresso.<br />
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This little flurries card, is made with the Snow Flurries punch and matching stamp set. I also used the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142014">Fancy Frost Specialty paper</a> for the background. This paper has a raised pattern on it that isn't glossy as some of our other papers like this have been -- just a beautiful, raised pattern in heavy wt white. Colors used: Island Indigo and Pool Party.<br />
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The cable knit embossing folder, has made quite a sensation, as it is 3-D. The dimension of your paper looks different with this folder, than it would with a regular embossing folder. Also used on this card, is the bow from the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141843">Holly Berry Builder punch</a> which happens to be on sale this week! and the sentiment is from the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142049">Christmas Pines set</a> which is also on sale till the end of November.<br />
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I always try and throw in a non-traditional color combo card, and this was the one for this year. I ended up altering the card from this photo, as it needed some sprucing up. :) I added a strip of gold glitter paper and a gold star which made it much prettier than this photo shows.<br />
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My stash of washi tape has gotten out of control, so I told myself I may NOT buy anymore until I use up some of what I have, so this little tree card was the perfect thing. I had strips of white card stock -- 2x4 1/4" and we added our strips of washi tape to the strip, and then die cut it with the tree from <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140278">Santa's Sleigh</a>. I simply love that die set! The sleigh is kind of fiddly, but the end result is really beautiful! Colors used: retired Lost Lagoon, silver glimmer paper, heavy weight white.<br />
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This little reindeer and wreath is also from the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=143499">Santa's Sleigh bundle</a>. I guess I just really like this set, as I used it for three of the cards in the class! Other products used: Woodland embossing folder, <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=138295">tree builder punch</a>, silver glimmer paper.<br />
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This card was by far the favorite choice all the way around. I happened to have a bunch of Mossy Meadow card stock on hand, so I paired that with Pear Pizzazz card stock. The Christmas background stamp - <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142152">Merry Medley</a> -- makes the perfect background to layer the pine cones and greenery using the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141851">peaceful pines thinlets</a>. The pine cones are cut from our new <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142020">copper foil sheets</a> -- simply a must have in my book. One nice thing I found about these dies, is that I could cut several pieces with one pass through the Big Shot, so it didn't take ages to cut the pieces you need if you were strategic in how you layered them onto your plate.<br />
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Another non-traditional color scheme, using Sweet Sugarplum and the retired Blackberry Bliss. I LOVE the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=143508">star of light bundle</a> featured here. Such and elegant, different set than we've had in a long time. Simply elegant and beautiful!<br />
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I'm generally not a big Santa fan, but I thought this die -- <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141836">detailed Santa</a> -- was so unique, I just had to get it. I think you could use those swirls at the bottom for waves on an ocean card or layout, or drifts of snow, or so many other things! <br />
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Here is the sleigh from the Santa's Sleigh thinlets. It is cut in two parts -- the sleigh base and the top piece which I cut from red foil paper. You then glue the two parts together to make the completed sleigh. Of course, the Dazzling Diamons glimmer paper makes the snow bank look beautiful!<br />
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Whew! I think that's it for today! Be sure to check out the amazing online extravaganza happening right now! Just click on my website and shop away! There is a big list of stamps on sale, as well as the extravaganza so be sure to check out both!<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving to each of you!<br />
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This first one features a new product from the Holiday catalog -- the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=143508">Start of Light bundle</a>. I LOVE that little "Milky Way" type flourish that comes in the stamp set, and the intricate die cut stars are beautiful!!! One thing I learned recently, is that if you cut your glitter paper glitter side down with intricate dies, it works so much better. These intricate stars are just such a die that works better this way. To make that scalloped border, we used the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140633">Best Badge punch</a> -- you just insert your DSP strip into the top of the punch and take "bites" out of the edge with the top cutting edge of this punch. Easy peasy, and gives you another use for this punch. We embossed the flourish on opposite corners using Versamark and White embossing powder. Helps give it a great "pop"<br />
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This next layout, is a CASE from one that Lyssa made on <a href="http://songofmyheartstampers.typepad.com/">Song of my Heart Stampers</a>. She is an amazing scrap booker (and card maker) and has so many tips to share regarding how to create a balanced looking page. I just loved how easy this layout was, yet eye catching. I really wanted to use my little acorn punch, as I hadn't featured it yet in a class, and it is so cute -- just makes me smile every time I see it! I had these cute "first fish" photos, that also were taken in October, so I went with a fall look and folks could substitute in a title that worked for their photos. <br />
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Here is another layout inspired by Lyssa. I had a ton of this Typeset DSP, and thought everyone would enjoy a vintage, black and white layout. Since the paper is black and Vanilla, I used a Vanilla matt for the left hand page, with 11" strips layered on. We used Soft Suede ink sponged over the whole page to soften the starkness of this paper, and help it all blend a little. <br />
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This next layout, BEACH Day, is a nice bright layout perfect for those fun summer pictures we all seem to have a lot of. I had a lot of this Orange DSP, so this was the perfect page to use it up on. The sail boat, kite, sun, and waves are all from the <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142353">Swirly Bird bundle</a>. This is such a unique set, that I thought was down right unusual when I first saw it, but now that I have it, I have found SO many uses for it. It makes the perfect sun (OR pumpkin, flower, wreath, you name it!). The title features the new big alphabet set -- <a href="https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141968">Letters For You</a>.<br />
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This "everyday adventure" layout was also inspired by Lyssa. These kits varied a lot based on what DSP papers I had on hand, so each person's layout was different than their neighbor's. Kind of fun. This is basically just a bunch of punched circles used to make an interesting border. The die cut words are actually from a Tim Holtz set I have.<br />
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Stampin' Up! has released a limited, exclusive bundle called "<a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=144328">Thoughtful Branches</a>", that is only available in August, while supplies last. It is an amazing bundle that works well for so many applications -- floral, Christmas, Halloween, Fall, etc. I haven't had a lot of time to play, but I have made several things with the Hydrangea flower (which can also be a tree topper). All I can say is it is beautiful and elegant! I love hydrangeas, and have a big white one blooming in my back yard. They are elegant flowers that last a long time, so you get to enjoy them for a good, long while! <br />
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I had these lovely ballet photographs of my sweet little Sabina's first ballet recital, and I love how I was able to make these little hydrangeas match their little pink dresses perfectly! The awesome thing about this layout, is that you could make the flowers any color you wanted to match whatever dresses they were wearing. The background is neutral, so the flowers would be lovely in purple or blue -- more gorgeous hydrangea colors. Anyways, it was fun creating this little girly layout. The hostess of scrap club this month, also has a dancer, and I thought she would love having a layout to scrap some of those pictures with. The fun thing about this set, is that you can make trees with that same flower topper, so for the club members wanting to scrap pictures of their boys, they can make a border with trees and a little picket fence! A perfect solution for everyone!<br />
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My title says "DANCE like there's no tomorrow", but if you didn't have ballet pictures, you could make it say "LIVE" as the song actually says, and it would work for any pictures you had. The background is white, and the borders are Kraft card stock that I embossed with the new Seaside embossing folder. It creates a wavy pattern that adds a nice touch of texture. I also used the long border die and the tiny flower accent from the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142323">Flourishing Phrases bundle</a> to add that darling little pink border and flowers. It is an easy die to cut with, surprisingly, and adds that girly touch I was going for. The stems and leaves are cut from Pear Pizzazz card stock -- a nice soft green. I used Pink Pirouette for the hydrangeas, and then spritzed them with a glittery spray to make them sparkly. <br />
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I recently got the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142348">Letters for You bundle</a>, so wanted to use it in my title. I love that the letters are big enough to make a statement without overpowering your page. It's a bit of a spendy bundle, but not too bad if you earn it as a half price item, like I did. I can see lots of ideas using it -- banners, name frames, scrap booking, etc.<br />
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I recently heard this idea for adhering intricate die cuts that I am really loving! Get out your little <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=127853">silicone craft sheet</a>, and take some <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=110755">Mulitpurpous liquid glue</a> and scribble some glue randomly over your craft sheet -- creating an area of glue streaks about 4x4" -- then simply lay your die cut down on the scribbled glue, lift and stick. It works best if you have all your die cuts ready in a pile, and glue them down all at once. It works so well and doesn't require all that fussy applying of glue to the backs, or using up all your expensive Xyron refills. This is my new go-to way to apply intricate dies. And once the glue dries on the sheet, you can just rub your finger over it and the dried glue balls up and comes off easily. Whoever thought of this is genius -- Just Sayin'! and THANKS whoever you are! :)<br />
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Ok! I'm off to do the things I do on Mondays! :) Swimming lessons for the kids, a "puppy training" class for our little "Buddy", and gosh! do I ever need to clean up this house! Somehow the weekends always turn the house into a disaster. Not quite sure how that happens, but it does. <br />
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Quick post to share with you today. For my last hostess stampers' club, the hostess wanted to do the "emboss resist technique", and this is what I came up with! One of my most favorite products in the new catalog, is the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142323">Flourishing Phrases bundle</a>. The stamps and dies in this set are BEAUTIFUL! and useful for so many occasions. For this card, I embossed the flourish image on Whisper White card stock, using Versamark and clear embossing powder. I then used two new In Colors -- Peek-a-boo Peach and Flirty Flamingo -- to sponge over the panel. The ink doesn't stick where the embossed image is -- thus "emboss resist". I then die cut a flourish from gold foil paper and added that over top. A little piece of the new Peach In Color ribbon adds that special touch. (I haven't purchased In Color ribbon in a few years, but this year's ribbon is amazing! It is slightly gathered so it has such fun texture to it, yet it isn't hard at all to tie!) I layered this panel onto Watermelon Wonder card stock, as the Flamingo color goes so beautifully with the Watermelon -- an In Color from last year's collection. Of course, there needed to be some bling, so I added some Rhinestones as well as In Color enamel shapes. <br />
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Ok! Off to get on with all that's on the agenda for the day! Namely, a baby fox themed baby shower for a dear friend of mine! I used the new fox punch to make a super cute little banner for her new little guy. That little fox is beyond adorable.... Ok, ... I digress. :) More on all that later!<br />
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Don't forget about Bonus Days this month! For every $50 you spend in July, get $5 free to spend in August on anything you wish!<br />
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I've been playing with some of my new toys, and boy! are there some incredibly fun ones in this new catalog! I've been wanting to make shaker cards for a while, but have been frustrated with not being able to find narrow adhesive foam strips, and cutting the wider strips in half with my exacto knife was just not floating my crafty boat! SU to the rescue! -- they came out with <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141825">these</a> little foam adhesive strips! Pure Genius! These make shaker cards a breeze, because they can bend a little, as well as fitting on a pretty small border. <br />
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We will be making this card at my upcoming stampers techniques class. I used a new embossing folder, <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141493">petal burst</a>, to make that cool background -- simply emboss a 5 1/4 x 4" whisper white panel and then sponge Bermuda Bay, Wild Wasabi, and Perfect Plum inks over it. The pattern really pops with the sponging. For the shaker part, I start by die cutting either the jar (from the Jar of Love bundle) or the window frame from Hearth and Home thinlets. I then adhere the die cut to an equally sized window sheet (for the jar one, simply die cut a jar out of the window sheet. For the window one, cut a window sheet rectangle 2 1/2x 3"). Use your embossing buddy to rub over the window sheet to help prevent your shaker contents from sticking to it due to static. Next, apply your foam adhesive sheets around the back side edges of your die cut/window sheet piece. Carefully add your shaker contents. For the window one, I just un-threaded some silver and Bermuda Bay sequins from our sequin trim, and for the fairy one I used some clear micro beads I had on hand. Separately, stamp your background panel -- for the left hand card, I used the Sheltering Tree stamp set, for the right hand side, I stamped that darling little fairy from the new Fairy Celebration set on a die cut whisper white jar. (You can punch out the fairy's wings with the small butterfly punch, so I stamped the wings on velum and punched them out with the butterfly punch, and then layered them onto the fairy "in the jar".) I colored the fairy with my blender pen and ink pads. I added adhesive to the wings and coated them with Dazzling Diamonds glitter. She is one beautiful, sparkling fairy in a jar! My almost 6 year old daughter is having a fairy themed birthday party this year, and for her invites we are using this same set and she has spent hours coloring in the fairies with her markers. Such a fun stamp set for little girls!!!<br />
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You are now ready to assemble your shaker piece. Remove the liner from your adhesive foam strips, and carefully line up your background piece onto your shaker. Burnish it a little to make sure it is stuck well, then adhere your shaker piece to your project base. That's all there is to it!<br />
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My New Catalog Open House is coming up next Friday, June 17th, at either 9 am or 6 pm. We will be making 2 make 'n takes, featuring some of my favorite new products. <br />
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On this first card, we are using the new <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141644">Irresistably Floral specialty DSP</a>. This paper has a white background, with an embossed design in it,s o when you add ink to it, the pattern pops. There are also these new <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141714">foam brayers</a> which you just roll over your ink pad, and roll over your paper, then grab a paper towel to wipe off the excess ink, and Wa La you have this beautiful background in any color scheme you want! Gorgeous and easy. I paired two new In Colors, Peekaboo Peach and Flirty Flamingo inks together on this card -- such a pretty summer combo. Those gorgeous little flower die cuts, are from the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141478">Flourish Thinlets</a>. Lovely little flowers and leaves and a die cut flourish in this set. The sentiment is cut with the new <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141706">layering ovals dies</a>. This set of dies is a much tighter nested set of dies than the recently retired ones, and each oval has a coordinating little scalloped layer. So cute!<br />
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This card features one of my absolute favorite products in the new catalog -- the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141482">detailed floral thinlet dies</a>. These were first on my list of must haves. So intricate and beautiful! Again, I am using Sweet Sugarplum with Rich Razzleberry. In the second photo, you can see how I used the clear Wink of Stella to color in a few of the big flowers in the design to add a bit of subtle, elegant shimmer. Some silver Dazzling Details adds that little pop to the center of each flower.<br />
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Ok! Off to make breakfast for my littles! <br />
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Today, I have a couple of graduation shaker cards to share with you. I love shaker cards, but hadn't found a good product to use for the dimensional foam part -- UNTIL NOW, that is! SU came out with these fantastic <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141825">foam adhesive strips</a> in the new catalog, and these make shaker cards totally easy and fast! I am so excited about this product. No more trying to cut 1/2" foam tape in half with an exacto knife!!! I used the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=139666">hearth and home thinlets</a> along with window sheets. For this first one, I made a masculine looking card using the neutrals sequins for the shaker contents, and the now retired fancy silver foil vellum, and star punch from the Itty Bitty Accents punch pack. The second card, features a new In Color, my favorite, Sweet Sugarplum. It is a beautiful orchid color that looks amazing with Rich Razzleberry -- as I've done here. I had some silver micro beads hanging out in my stamp drawer for a very long time, and they matched our silver foil sheets perfectly! I used the Crazy for You stamp set and Hello You thinlets to die cut the word, "Happy", out of silver foil sheet. I stamped a spring tree using the Sheltering Tree stamp set. Did you notice that lovely ribbon on the second card? It is the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141428">Sweet Sugarplum ruched ribbon</a>! I'll be honest, I haven't been that excited about our In Color ribbons in recent years, but THIS stuff is beautiful! and easy to tie. I will be getting all the colors this time around! <br />
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For those cute little flowers on the second card, I grabbed my <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=138295">tree builder punch</a>. This punch is so versatile -- the tree topper makes the perfect cloud or scoop of ice cream or cupcake topper! And, the little "rain drops" from the punch, make perfect leaves.<br />
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On Thursday, I received a VERY special box on my doorstep.... <b><i>new</i></b> SU toys to play with!!! I was incredibly excited to open that box and see them for myself. I was planning to do a camping layout with the new <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142726">Always an Adventure bundle</a> for our next scrap club next Friday. Isn't that the cutest little camping set you've ever seen! AND there are matching framelits so you can cut the little individual cuteness out easily. My absolute favorite part of these framelits, are the little snow capped mountains. Ridiculously cute! Even if you aren't a scrapbooker, the ways to use this bundle are endless -- I can see a beautiful Christmas card using the trees and the mountains, a little boy's birthday invitation using that little tent and fire and camping sign, a Father's Day or birthday card for the outdoorsy guy...<br />
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These pictures were from a camping trip we went on last June -- to some property on Little Bitterroot Lake that my boss owns. She was kind enough to let us camp there for the weekend, and boy, did we have a blast! Jon had gotten me a new inflatable kayak for my birthday, so we gave it it's first tryout that weekend. The water was still a little on the cold side, but the kids didn't seem to notice! They played and swam and played some more. Sabina tried out her new bike on this trip, too -- thus the helmet! Lots of new things -- all in one weekend!<br />
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Now for the layout -- the background is Pool Party, and the lighter green is a retired color, Gumball Green (that I happen to have a LOT of). I wanted some purple mountains, to tie in with Sabina's jacket and helmet, so I cut some Wisteria Wonder mountains, as well as Crumb Cake and Gumball Green ones -- then layered them all together to make a border on the left side. I made a little "hiking path" by just cutting a wavy line and then sponging the edges. It adds to the scene. :) I just had to make the tent orange, cause that seems to be a popular tent color, AND it was less boring than beige! For the tree border on the right page, I simply cut two green borders with the line of trees framelits and layered them together to look like a forest. The title, "A Camping we will go..." is a cute Sabina-ism. When we go hiking, she constantly sings that little song and we have to find rhymes for all the little animals... "A hiking we will go, a hiking we will go, we'll catch a 'fish' and give it a 'dish', and then we'll let it go..." By the time we get to where we're going, Jon and I are completely OUT of animal rhyming ideas! <br />
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One more new thing on this layout -- the new <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141705">layering circle framelits</a> -- for the sun. This set has a lot of dies in it, and the nesting layers are much tighter -- so the little frame is about 1/8" rather than our old ones which were at least a 1/4". AND there is a little scalloped frame to match each circle size! Really useful for sentiments on cards, OR a sun! :)<br />
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Today is a BIG day for our family! Our new puppy is arriving! Sabina is so excited she can hardly stand it. Jon flew to Portland to pick it up, and will be coming home today around 3:30. I know I will be hearing -- "When will Daddy be here?" at least 200 times between now and then.... Talk about cuteness overload!... It's a boy puppy, and we are still deciding on a name, but "Bandit" has been in the lead so far.<br />
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The new catalog is here, and WOW! I like too many things in it this time around. I can't wait to hear what your favorites are. :) The first things on my order were the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142323">Flourishing Phrases bundle</a>, the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142726">Always an Adventure bundle</a>, and <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142355">Floral Phrases Bundle</a>. We will be using the new adventure set for our camping layout at scrap club next Friday night. I LOVE this little set. So different than anything we have had before. My favorite are the little mountains that you can make snow capped. :) Isn't that cute!???? and the tent and camping signs and little bear that you can die cut! The scrap layout is already forming in my head. :) Stay tuned for coming attractions!!! I also adore the new canning jar set -- called <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142342">Jar of Love bundle</a> and the new little <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=142326">Foxy Friends bundle</a>. I can see so many cute little cards with this little critters set. <br />
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My New Catalog Open House is on Friday, June 17th at either 9:00 am or 6:00 pm. Read all about it and RSVP to the <a href="http://www.meetup.com/Flathead-Valley-Stampers/events/231439293/">am class</a> or <a href="http://www.meetup.com/Flathead-Valley-Stampers/events/231439320/">pm class</a>. <br />
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In the meantime, hop online and check out the brand new, AWESOME 2016/2017 catalog!<br />
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I recently saw this "drapery fold" technique idea, and just had to share it with my peeps at the last stampers' club. I have seen several different fold dimensions, but I really liked <a href="http://songofmyheartstampers.typepad.com/song_of_my_heart_stampers/2016/01/new-drapery-fold-card-tutorial-by-song-of-my-heart-stampers.html">this</a> tutorial done by Lyssa Zwolanek. It is really easy to follow, and simple dimensions as well. You'll start with a strip of designer series paper -- 11 1/4 x 4". Score at 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, and 10". Cut a "wedge" off the bottom -- angling up from the 3" score line to the opposite short edge, leaving about 1 1/2" of that 4" side in tact. Accordian fold your DSP and this is what you get! So easy, and yet so awesome! Lyssa did a great job with her photo tutorial, so be sure to check that out for step by step instructions.<br />
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For this card, we used Sahara Sand as the card base, and strips of paper from the Timeless Elegance pack, which has sold out already, unfortunately. However, you could do this technique with any DSP that has a coordinating pattern on the opposite side. <br />
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Also featured on this card, are the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140625">Botanicals dies</a> as well as the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140612">Blossom Bunch punch</a> for the flowers. The sentiment and that lovely little frame, is from the Rose Wonder stamp set and coordinating die set. I really love the sentiments in that stamp set. Simple, elegant, and coordinating messages for the insides of your cards. We used Soft Suede ink to sponge around the flowers, to enhance that vintage look. And, last but not least, some clear Wink of Stella adds that gorgeous shimmer to the flowers! LOVE that stuff! Easy to apply, dries quickly, and zero mess!<br />
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Only two weeks until the NEW Catalog will be here! Yeah! Grab your last retiring must haves before they are gone!<br />
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Another retiring product that I'm super sad to see retire, is the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=133787">Itty Bitty Accents punch pack</a>. This little flower is one I use ALL the time -- and it pairs perfectly with the orchid stamp from World of Dreams. For the "vase" on this card, I used the intricate ornament dies and layered two of them together and cut off the tip to make it flat like the bottom of the vase. Clever use for your ornament dies, that isn't Christmas. The <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=133364">silver fancy foil vellum</a> is another beautiful product that's retiring. It comes in silver and gold, and I discovered I had an entire pack of the silver that that I hadn't used at all, so decided it would be perfect for this graduation card. Hint: when you're gluing down vellum, you will see the glue through it, so if using this patterned vellum, put your glue where the silver stripes are, as then it won't show when you attach it to your card. <br />
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I did the "vase" a couple different ways -- first I made the base vase Blackberry Bliss with silver foil layered on top, and second I made the base silver foil, and layered black on top. Not really sure which one I like better... What do you think?<br />
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This card is one we are doing for my stampers' techniques club this month. This stamp set, "By the Tide" is on the retiring list. :( So sad, I love this set, and won't be getting rid of it, as it's a perfect realistic "ocean" type of set with the coral and fish and adorable sea horses. I've used it for many projects -- from scrap pages to cards. <br />
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The hostess this month, wanted to use this set for a Father's Day card, so we are doing the "faux tile" technique -- read all about how to do these techniques in <a href="http://stampedwithflair.blogspot.com/search/label/faux%20tile%20technique">these</a> posts. <br />
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Card stock colors I've used here are: Island Indigo, Soft Suede, and Whisper White. That cute banner for the sentiment, comes from the "Number of Years" bundle -- a very useful set of dies and stamps! The card base, is stamped in Island Indigo ink with the nautical looking stamp from another retiring set -- Open Sea. It's a great stamp for adding that nautical touch to your project. Ink colors used: Island Indigo, Cameo Coral, Memento Black, Soft Suede. I strategically sponged my card to give the effect that sunlight is shining through the water to the ocean floor -- kind of highlighting the sentiment. It's hard to photograph, but the fish panel is shiny -- just like tile -- since it's embossed with clear embossing powder. Fun look! <br />
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It's that time of year, when there's a beautiful, sunny day and it totally convinces you that EVERYthing can be planted in the garden, RIGHT NOW, and that summer will be here TOMORROW!... Today is such a day. The kids (and I) practiced their running for cross country, played football in the yard, and tossed water balloons until everyone was soaked and freezing! But, oh, the sunshine feels so very good!... Now for ice-cream at sweet peaks....<br />
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We made this cutie pie layout at my scrap class last night. I was in the mood for something colorful and a little whimsical and different than my usual, so this is what I came up with! I made a cardboard "tree pattern", and we traced it on the back of adhesive backed felt that we could then cut out, and peel and stick to the layout. I recently got the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140612">Blossom Bunch Punch</a> from the Occasions catalog, and hadn't had a chance to play with it yet. I was really surprised at how lovely the little flowers look layered together. Quite a different look than any punches I've owned. The little stacked flowers remind me of darling scrap booking embellishments you can find at craft stores sometimes. Only, with this punch, you can make any combination to match any project you please! Sometimes it is so refreshing to have a nice splash of color in your scrap book pages, and this one fits the bill!<br />
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For the leaves, we used the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=139682">festive flower punch</a>. Quick, easy, yet quite a statement. I had a ton of this retired Designer paper stacks, and we made a really good dent in it with this class! Now, that means I can buy the updated version. Yippee skippee! :)<br />
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Hope all my peeps enjoyed making it as much as I did!<br />
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Ok! Ice cream time. Happy trails to you and yours!<br />
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<a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?dbwsdemoid=77685" target="blank"><img src="http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq5/jeeveser/Customer%20siggies%20and%20stuff/andersonsiggy.png" /></a>Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05431670918911771034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6799332824709513069.post-39338098147517840522016-03-12T08:39:00.000-08:002016-03-12T08:39:21.384-08:00Greeting cards by the dozens!Last month, I hosted an All Occasions Card Buffet class. Participants could choose the cards they wanted to make, and boy, did we all stamp a lot of cards! It was fun to see what everyone chose to make and which cards were the most popular.<br />
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Here is the collection of all ten cards!<br />
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This first card features the free Sale-a-bration set, "What I Love" stamp set. It is a three step stamp that is much more beautiful in real life than in the brochure. Inks used: Blackberry Bliss, Rich Razzleberry, Blushing Bride, and Mossy Meadow. Card stock used: Blushing Bride, Blackberry Bliss, and Whisper White.<br />
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Here is another popular free Sale-a-bration set -- Flowering Fields -- along with matching Wildflower Fields DSP -- also a SAB freebie. Inks used: Memento Black, Blackberry Bliss, Old Olive, Cameo Coral. Card stock used: Hello Honey, Blackberry bliss, Lost Lagoon. Those little candy dots give a nice little accent, as well as dazzling details applied to the flower petals for a little bit of sparkle.<br />
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This little punch art fox card, was a sweet little idea I saw on Pinterest. I used different colors and a few different punches than what they used, but I got the idea from there. You could make a girl fox with a flower in her hair, or a boy fox with no flower. :) Punches used: Bird and branch, extra large oval, retired small oval, cupcake, 1 3/8 circle, festive flower, word window, scallop circle. Card stock used: Heavy weight white, retired Baja Breeze, retired Gumball Green DSP, Cajun Craze, Whisper White.<br />
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I really love the Ronald McDonald stamp set this year -- Sprinkles of Life. SU donates a percentage of each of these sets sold to the Ronald McDonald program. They came up with a super cute set this year, I think. You can make trees, baskets, clouds, ice cream, cupcakes, and more with this set and its matching tree builder punch. These would be the perfect little birthday card for the little girl in your life. That embossing folder used on the front of the card, is a new one in the Occasions catalog called <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140592">Confetti textured embossing folder</a>. It has an un-embossed middle section -- perfect for stamping a message or an ice cream cone or cupcake in! Easy peasy lemon squeezy. I used some retired Regal Rose card stock, as well as Chocolate Chip and Whisper White. The little cherry is from the cupcake punch. We used a sponge dauber to add Regal Rose ink to the embossed area, to make the pattern pop.<br />
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This little <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140740">Easter Lamb stamp</a> is from the Occasions catalog. I LOVE this cute little lamb! Just could not resist getting this stamp! Works perfectly for Easter, of course, but also for a baby card or birthday. Just pure sweetness! We stamped the lamb on Sahara Sand card stock, and cut it out using a die I ordered from Dave's Dies. We then used the white gel pen to color in some of the "wool". Card stock colors used: So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper white, Sahara Sand. Ink colors: Memento Black, Blender pen and Old Olive and Strawberry Slush inks. Doesn't this card make you want to buy that little lamb stamp???!!!! It just makes me smile!<br />
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Washi tape is all the rage these days, and I have collected a ton of it! but don't seem to use it up like I should, so I challenged myself to use washi tape on a card. I got the idea for this card from Pinterest as well. Simple, cute, and not hard to create. The card base is Crisp Cantaloupe -- a retired color that matched this pack of retired washi tape. Soft, spring colors. The flowers were made using the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=132726">Flower shop bundle</a>. We used the fun flower punch for the leaves -- simply punch the flower out of green and cut the petals apart for leaves.<br />
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I really wanted to feature this elk stamp from Wilderness Awaits stamp set, since Montana is elk country! We used watercolor paper and the new water proof Basic Black ink and used Auqua painters and Soft Suede ink to color in the elk. It's good to practice your watercoloring skills once in a while! The card base is Crumb Cake stamped with the Hardwood background stamp. LOVE that stamp and use it all the time! So versatile.<br />
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Simple masculine card featuring the Map Background stamp, and The Open Sea stamp set. We used the 2 1/2" circle punch to punch a bite out of the Island Indigo panel and stamped the ship on the white card base. Some rhinestones colored blue with a Sharpie, and a bit of retired Island Indigo chevron ribbon. Fun!<br />
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This stamp set -- World of Dreams -- hasn't seen ink as much as it should, so it was on my list to use. I think the little nest is perfect for a Mother's Day card -- with the little pearl eggs in it! Colors used: Pool Party, Early Espresso, Pool Party glitter ribbon -- from the Occasions catalog. The little flowers are from the Itty Bitty punch pack -- using the gold Wink of Stella pen to add gold to the centers of the flowers. <br />
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Last, but not least, the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140804">Rose Wonder bundle</a>! I made two versions of this card -- one simple and one with stamping the small flower in Soft Suede ink and colored in with the gold Wink of Stella pen. Colors used: Basic Black, Tip Top Taupe, and Very Vanilla. I put the vanilla card stock through my Xyron before die cutting it, so you could just peel and stick the die cut to your card front. Makes it so much easier to apply intricate die cuts.<br />
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Whew! if you've managed to read all the way to the end of this post, GOOD FOR YOU! :) Remember that March is the last month for Sale-a-bration, so if there are freebies you have to have, get them now!<br />
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This is a simple card we did for our last club showcasing the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=138289">World Traveler embossing folder</a> and "The Sky is the Limit" stamp set. We embossed the Marina Mist panel with the world traveler embossing folder, and then used a brayer to add Marina Mist ink to the panel -- ink only sticking where the embossed map images were -- brayered embossing technique. <br />
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I cut the plane propeller from vellum, using a die from the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=133731">Flower Fair framelit dies</a>. I added a little silver brad to the center, and used that to attach it to the image. Simple, really, but adds a lot to the card. I also made this card into a Valentines Day card by adding the sentiment, "You send me soaring" and tiny little Cherry Cobbler hearts (using the owl punch) floating up into the sky. Fun and easy!<br />
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Ok! That's it for today! Happy almost Valentines Day! <br />
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The dimension of these flowers, is amazing. The little petals are cut, so that you can curl up part of the petal while the other part is flat. Unique. I also love the leaf styles in this set. The shapes are quite tropical -- and I can see that ferny leaf style working perfectly with a pine cone or Christmas ornament for a Christmas card. By far, my favorite die in this set, is that little feathery flower stamen die that cuts that beautiful, delicate center for the flowers. It is so pretty, and just makes me happy every time I look at it! I also like the vine-like die that creates that cool edge on the right hand side. Again, it's unique. like nothing I've had before. I recently posted a scrap layout <a href="http://stampedwithflair.blogspot.com/2016/02/bloomin-love-is-so-elegant.html">here</a> where I used this same die to create a scrap book border. <br />
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The sentiment on this card is from the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140804">Rose Wonder stamp set</a>. I like so many of the sentiments in this set, AND the fact that there is a stamp for the outside, as well as inside, of the card, made it a must have for me. <br />
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Card stock colors: Whisper White, Mossy Meadow, Blackberry Bliss, Blushing Bride, and So Saffron.<br />
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Have a beautiful Saturday, Everyone! and I hope you have a little time to play today!<br />
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Another favorite product from the Occasions catalog, is the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140818">Bloomin' Love bundle</a>. That beautiful intricate heart die cut, is so beautiful in real life! And there are two little flower dies that coordinate with the stamps in the stamp set, so you can die cut the little flowers to layer onto the heart die cut. Here is a card we made at my last Stampers club class, as well as a scrap layout for my club this month. LOVE this die set! Perfect for wedding, Valentines, or even a family photo layout as I did here!<br />
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For this first card, I used a Crumb Cake card base, and embossed it with the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=137364">Happy Heart embossing folder</a>. A 1" strip of the Blushing Bride glimmer paper, and a strip of DSP from the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140548">Love Blossoms DSP stack</a>, makes a simple, yet striking base for the delicate heart. I die cut the heart out of Whisper White, and stamped the flowers in Blushing Bride ink and die cut them to layer on top. I also used my favorite new <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141897">Clear Wink of Stella brush</a> to add some sparkle to the heart. This stuff brushes on easily, dries quickly, and leaves behind a lovely little sparkly trail! </div>
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This layout is what we are making at our scrap club class next Friday. I wanted to show case the Bloomin' Love bundle, since it is a February class, but also show how it can be used in a non-Valentine's way. I kind of like the way it turned out, other than the fact that I glued the 'u' down backwards. Oh well! <br />
These were family photos that my friend, Gretchen Knuffke, took of our family last November. I really loved how they turned out, and wanted to use them for this layout. The base pages are Cherry Cobbler, with a strip of Basic Black at the bottom. I used the border die from the new <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140819">Botanical Blooms bundle</a> to die cut that lovely vine border. You could use the flower dies in the botanical die set, to do a flower/vine border and create a totally different look. A little strip of DSP from the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=138444">Timeless Elegance DSP</a> across the bottom, with some croquet trim adds that little touch of vintage. The photo mats are Sahara Sand, which for my layout, went nicely with the barn wood in the photos. Simple layout, really. The hearts are die cut from Very Vanilla card stock, and I used the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/searchresults.aspx">curvy corner trio punch</a> to punch the corners of the photos. This punch is a must have in my opinion. It adds that special little touch to so many projects -- and you get three punching options in one punch! <br />
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Ok! that's it for today! Off to watch my kiddo's basketball game! If you haven't yet, check out the fun Sale-a-bration freebies, and remember, the ones at the back of the flyer are only available till Feb 16th, so get them while you can! My personal fave of the ones that will be going away, is "The Sky is the Limit" set on page 16 with that darling plane in it. This set is great for masculine cards, graduation, birthday, scrap titles, etc. Super fun, versatile set. See it on page 16 in the <a href="http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/catalogs/Sale-A-Bration%202016/20151005_SAB16_Core_eng-US.pdf">Sale-a-bration flyer</a><br />
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I've been playing a bit with the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140804">Rose Wonder bundle</a> from the Occasions catalog. I was intrigued by the uniqueness of these dies, because they are an outline of the image die, rather than a solid die as we have had before. Kind of a fun twist! Here are some creations I've made with this bundle:<br />
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This first one, I die cut out of Whisper White card stock, and then used a sponge dauber to add Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, and Mossy Meadow ink to the die cut to create the color variations. I then glued it down to my Crumb Cake card base. I was also playing around with the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=141898">gold Wink of Stella brush</a> and got a wee bit carried away and got gold ink where I didn't mean to, as you can see in the second picture. This Wink of Stella stuff, comes in clear and gold and is featured in the new Occasions catalog. Knowing how much I adore all that sparkles, it was on my first order! You just brush it on where you want some sparkle, it dries quickly, and leaves a lovely little gold or glittery trail behind it. LOVE!!! I colored the insides of the little Lost Lagoon flower petals in as well. Fun stuff!<br />
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For this next card, I wanted to try a mosaic type of look -- I die cut it in black, glued that outline down, then die cut the rose part out of the new <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140550">Blushing Bride Glimmer paper</a> and the leaves out of Mossy Meadow and Pear Pizzaz card stock, and glued all the pieces back into the black die cut. I found the easiest way to do this, was to put a little bit of Mono Multi glue into each space, then pick up the coordinating rose 'puzzle piece' and set it into it's slot. I was going to do this card for the last club, but it is a wee bit tedious, so I changed my mind about that idea. :) I might have had mutiny on my hands.....<br />
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For this final card, I used the die cut to create a stencil. I die cut the rose/leaf image out of heavy weight Whisper White card stock, popped out the pieces, then used scotch tape to tape the die cut back into the piece I cut it from. I then laid the stencil over the front card stock piece, and used a sponge dauber to add Blackberry Bliss and Mossy Meadow ink over the stencil. </div>
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I think it's fun how much variety you can create with this bundle! I hope you'll give these a try yourself. :)<br />
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We made this sweet layout at my last Scrap booking class, featuring the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140857">Elegant Ornament dies</a> and matching stamp set. You definitely need a little patience to cut these intricate babies out, but I think the result is totally worth it! They are really beautiful dies! Of course, one also need lots of glitter for a Christmas layout, so I used plenty of Silver Glimmer paper as accents. Also featured in this layout, are the Sleigh Ride Edgelits (which are already sold out from the Holiday catalog). They are by far one of my most favorite things from the Holiday catalog -- so many great ideas out there for using these.<br />
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Sorry for the poor quality of these photos -- these pages were much prettier in real life, but at least this gives you an idea. I wanted to use the big ornaments to make a "tree" on the left hand page, and I loved how it turned out! The little "star" on the top is little accent die from this set, meant to layer onto the big ornament, but also looks awesome as a star.<br />
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Ok! That's all for today! May each of you have a beautiful Christmas with those you love!!!<br />
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I know, I've been missing in action for quite some time, BUT I DO have a really cute, super fun project idea to share with you today -- these oh so popular (at my recent craft fairs) SNOW letters. I sold three sets of these letters.<br />
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Here's a brief description of how to create them, in case YOU want to make some snow letters for your mantel!<br />
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Start by tracing your letters, face down on whisper white card stock. Cut them out -- cutting just inside your pencil line. I then stamped designs from the White Christmas stamp set in Black Memento ink across the letters, making sure to make the 'snow line' consistent between the letters. I used markers to color in the car, deer, snowman, and christmas trees. I did stamp the car on an extra scrap and cut it out and put it up on dimensionals. Just adds to the cuteness! The snowflakes on the top portions of the letters, are from the <a href="http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=140365">Wonderland stamp set</a> -- in this year's holiday catalog. It is a gorgeous set that I know I will use for years to come. The snowflakes are stamped in Island Indigo ink, and then the top parts of the letters are sponged with Pool Party ink, making sure not to get ink below the "snow line". For the final step, I sponged the outside edges with Island Indigo ink. <br />
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You are now ready to glue it all together. I use rubber cement, and apply it directly to the letter then add my paper on top of them. Make sure they are all lined up properly, and let dry. <br />
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The final touch is adding glitter to the snow areas and trees -- simply use your two way glue pen and scribble glue onto the areas you want to sparkle. Then dump Dazzling Diamonds glitter over top. Shake off the excess, and you are done!<br />
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If you haven't checked out the Year end close out sale, you really should! There are some great deals to be had in there!!!<br />
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Have a fantastic Saturday. I'm off to build a snowman now. :)<br />
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