Warm Hearted Cheers

Dec 6, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Send some warm hearted cheers for a Happy New Year to all your friends and familiy this year.  Let them know how much you care with a handmade card.  You can also try another sentiment or color and create dozens of them.  Everyone will appreciate it more than you know.

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Supplies:
Stamp Set: Warm Hearted {host/rewards set}: 147777 
Cardstock and Paper: All is Bright Designer Series Paper or DSP (147892), Gold Glimmer Paper (146958), Cardstocks: Shimmery White (101910), Crushed Curry (131199),
Ink: Crushed Curry (131158)
Miscellaneous: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263), Subtle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder or TIEF (143706), Stitched Shapes Framelits (145372), Layering Ovals Framelits (141706), 3/8” Metallic-Edge Ribbon Gold (144146), Mini Sequin Trim Gold (144128), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Paper Snips (103579)

Measurements:
• Shimmery White card base: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” scored at 4-1/4” then folded in half, 3-1/2” x 3”
• Crushed Curry: 5” x 3-3/4”
• Designer Series Paper: 4-3/4” x 3-1/2”
• Gold Glimmer Paper: 4” x 3”
• Ribbons: Gold Metallic Edge 8”, 7”, 5-1/2”; Gold Sequin Trim 10-1/2” plus 3 loose sequins

Instructions:

1. Run card base through the Big Shot using the Subtles TIEF.
2. Stamp New Year sentiment with Crushed Curry ink onto smaller Shimmery white cardstock. Die cut with oval from Stitched Shapes Framelits.
3. Die cut oval one size larger than sentiment using Gold Glimmer Paper and Layering Ovals Framelits.
4. Using Mini Glue Dots, adhere 5-1/2” ribbon onto center of Gold Glimmer Paper and wrap ends around back. Adhere sentiment to Gold Glimmer Paper also with Mini Glue Dots.
5. Adhere DSP to Crushed Curry cardstock with SNAIL.
6. Using SNAIL adhere 7” ribbon across DSP and cardstock piece and wrap around back.
7. Adhere sentiment piece to DSP piece with Stampin’ Dimensionals then, with the same adhesive, adhere that piece to card base.
8. Run a thin line of Multipurpose Liquid Glue around oval onto DSP base then carefully place Gold Sequin Trim around oval so ends meet at the bottom.
9. Tie 8” piece of ribbon into a bow, trim ends with Paper Snips then adhere below sentiment with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Candy Cane Season

Nov 7, 2018 | Christmas, Holiday Catalog, Stampin Up, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Candy Cane Season

All images © 1990-2018 Stampin’ Up!®

All images © 1990-2018 Stampin’ Up!®

There is so much you can do with the Candy Cane Season stamp set in the Holiday Catalog.  Combine it with the Candy Cane Builder Punch from my online store and you can create so many wonderful cards this holiday season.  

Supplies
Stamp Sets: Candy Cane Season (147692 – photopolymer)
Inks: Poppy Parade (147050), Shaded Spruce (147088), & Gray Granite (147118) Classic Stampin’ Pads
Paper: Whisper White (100730), Poppy Parade (119793), and Shaded Spruce (146981) cardstock
Embellishments: Clear Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220), Silver & Whisper White Silver Baker’sTwine (145569)
Other: SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Candy Cane Builder Punch (148011), Banner Triple Punch (138292), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122234), Paper Snips (103579)

Measurements:

• Poppy Parade: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored and folded at 4-1/4” (card base)
• Shaded Spruce: 5-1/8” x 3-7/8”, and strip that is 5/8” wide
• Whisper White: 5” x 3-3/4”, strip that is 1/2” wide, and scrap for stamping the candy cane

Instructions:
  1. Stamp the ‘ho ho’ stamp onto the large piece of Whisper White cardstock using Gray Granite ink. Using your SNAIL, glue this piece to the Shaded Spruce cardstock, and then glue the entire layer to the card base.
  2. Stamp the striped candy cane stamp onto your scrap paper using Poppy Parade ink. Stamp the outline around it using the same colour. *Note* It can be tricky lining up the stripes with the outline. You may want to practice on scrap paper first, OR just stamp the lines without the outline.
  3. Punch the candy cane using the Candy Cane Builder Punch.
  4. Stamp the sentiment onto the strip of Whisper White cardstock using Shaded Spruce ink.
  5. Using the Banner Triple Punch, punch notches into the ends of the strips of Whisper White and Shaded Spruce cardstock. See the photo for placement of the sentiment because you don’t want to cut off too much cardstock as the candy cane will then cover the sentiment. Glue the two layers together, and trim to fit the card.
  6. Glue the stamped cardstock to the Early Espresso cardstock using SNAIL, and the entire piece to the Tranquil Tide card base.
  7. Adhere the sentiment layer and the candy cane to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  8. Tie a bow in a 6-8” piece of silver Baker’s Twine, and adhere to the candy cane with a glue dot. Add five rhinestones of various sizes to the card.

Traditional Halloween Witches Hat

Oct 12, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Create a traditional Halloween witches hat card with the images of the Cauldron Bubble Bundle from Stampin’ Up!.  So many Halloween references include the witches hat.  So I chose this stamp set to create a very traditional looking card with black and orange colors.  You can probably also use purple and black so you have a variety to choose from.   

Happy Halloween


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Supplies:
Stamp Sets – Cauldron Bubble Bundle (clear-149931), (wood-149930)
Cardstock – Basic Black (121045); Whisper White (100730); Whisper White Thick (140272)
Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708)
Misc. – Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper (DSP) (147531); Stitched Shapes Framelits (145372); Tailored Tag Punch (145667); Black 5/8” Glittered Organdy Ribbon (147897); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); SNAIL Adhesive (104332)

Measurements:
• Whisper White (Thick): 5 ½” x 8 ½”
• Basic Black: 3 ¾” x 5 ¼”
• Whisper White: 3” x 3” (for die-cut)
• DSP: 1” x 4 ½”; 1” x 4”; 1” x 3 ½”; scrap with witch hat

Instructions:
1. Score Whisper White at 4 ¼”; fold in half to create card base.
2. Adhere Basic Black to card front with SNAIL Adhesive.
3. Punch bottom of each DSP strip with Tailored Tag Punch to create banners. Adhere to card front as shown with SNAIL Adhesive.
4. Die-cut stitched circle from Whisper White. Stamp sentiment.
5. Die-cut witch hat from DSP. Adhere to die-cut circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
6. Loop 12” piece of ribbon and adhere to back of die-cut circle with SNAIL Adhesive. Adhere to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Visit my online store for all your Halloween products and inspiration.

Share What You Love Stampin’ Up! suite sneak peek final days

May 25, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Only about one week to go… Sneak peek opportunity for YOU to buy upcoming new catalog product either at a discount (on the new In Color ink pads) or by receiving free product.

These items WILL be available when the catalog goes live in June except…. 

This is what will NOT be available after May 31:

  • Bundles as shown with free gifts (the individual items will be available for sale in the new catalog)
  • The Statement of the Heart stamp in the “Gotta Have It All Bundle”

Want to “paper share” with me with our new Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Papers?

May 24, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Sign up May 6-31. Pay no later than May 31. 
 

New 2018-19 Catalog Paper Share Includes:

180 Pieces of 6″ x 6″  Designer Series Paper from 13 new packs from the 2018-19 Stampin’ Up! annual catalog that begins June 1.

180 6″ x 6″ sheets include:

  • Animal Expedition = 12 sheets
  • Best Route = 12 sheets
  • Broadway Bound Specialty = 12 sheets
  • Garden Impressions = 12 sheets
  • Graceful Glass Vellum = 12 sheets
  • Nature’s Poem = 12 sheets
  • Petal Promenade = 12 sheets
  • Share What You Love Specialty = 24 sheets (shown in image above)
  • Tea Room Specialty = 24 sheets
  • Tranquil Tide = 12 sheets
  • Tropical Escape = 12 sheets
  • Twinkle Twinkle = 12 sheets
  • Under the Mistletoe = 12 sheets

This share does not include: Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper (cannot cut to 6″ x 6″), Wood Textures (this is not new), or the Brights, Regals, Subtles, Neutrals or In Color 6″ x 6″ sheets shown on page 191 of the new catalog.

How To Reserve Your New Catalog Paper Share:

 Email me at [email protected] with the following info:

  • your name
  • your address and phone #
  • the email address you use for PayPal*
  • subject line: 2018-19 Paper Share Reservation – this is important

I will put you on the reservation list and send a PayPal invoice on 5/25/18.

Deadline to reserve your share and pay is 5/31/18.

U.S. addresses only

Schedule:

May 25, 2018: I will email PayPal invoices to everyone who has reserved a share, as each group of 4 fills.

June 1, 2018: I will place a Stampin’ Up! order for all the paper for everyone who has paid their invoice.

June 8 – 15, 2018 or sooner: I will cut, sort, label, and package all of the paper for you.

Beginning June 16th or sooner: I will print PayPal labels, and Paper Shares will be mailed back out, if there are no back-orders.

Cost:

$49.95 for 180 pieces of 6″ x 6″ Designer Paper

+ $6.50 shipping via Priority Flat Rate which includes tracking

* if you don’t have a PayPal account, you can still pay the PayPal invoice with your credit or debit card. Pay Pal is the only accepted method of payment.
 

What Is a Paper Share?

When you reserve a paper share with me, I will order new packs of Designer Series Paper from the new Stampin’ Up! catalog. I will then cut the packs up, package, and label them and mail to you. The share will include a sample of all of the sheets listed above. This usually costs you 1/4 the price of buying all new paper and you then have a sample of each pack allowing you to, later, purchase your favorites from the new catalog!

Questions? please email me: [email protected] or simply reply to this email

Many of you have been participating in these shares for the past few catalogs – I appreciate your business – thank you very much! This is a lot of fun for me. 🙂