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Monday, December 4, 2017

New Information about the Stamparatus Precision Stamping Tool


Hello Everyone - Be sure to click on my "What's New" Page as there is new information there about how you can reserve one Stamparatus before the 2018 Annual Catalog comes out on June 1, 2018.
You are going to love this tool, it is going to make all your cards perfect!

Sunday, November 26, 2017

At Home with You Z Fold Card

Welcome Home! This creation was inspired by many, but I made it my own.  Many of the Z Fold cards have the narrow piece up higher on the card, but I needed this one to be the floor, so I moved it down. I think it works well don't you?



Cutting Instructions:
Cherry Cobbler card base - 5.5 x 8.5" score on 2-1/8" and 4-1/4"
Cherry Cobbler Z fold piece - 1-1/4" x 8.5"
Old Olive panels - 1) 1-7/8" x 5-1/4" and 2) 4" x 5-1/4"
Thick Whisper White panels - 1) 1-3/4" x 5-1/8" and 2) 3-7/8"x5-1/8"
Wood Textures DSP  - 1) 1-1/8"x 4-1/8" and 2 pieces 1-1/8" x 2"
Old Olive Banner - I used a 2" width of cardstock then cut to length once I stamped the sentiment on it.

Production Hints:
1. Use a small rectangle of So Saffron cardstock to give the illusion of a lighted home on the back of the door.
2. The two potted shrubs are hand colored with Stampin' Write Markers on the stanp before putting the stamp to paper.
3. The evergreen swag around the door has to be very carefully glued with Tombow Liquid Adhesive prior to attaching the door to the brick wall.
4. I colored the Pearl Jewels with the Cherry Cobbler marker to make them "berries or ornaments" prior to placement on the image.



Product List
Big Shot
[143263]
$110.00
Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.25
Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker
Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker
[119680]
$3.50
Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker
Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker
[100071]
$3.50


Have fun making this card, you will be very proud of yourself when it is finished! Thanks for stopping by!



Friday, November 24, 2017

BELIEVE Eclipse Card

I just love the holiday season! I hope you do too! I'd been wanting to create an original Eclipse Card but couldn't decide on what word to use. I finally found my inspiration from something I saw while having lunch in Salt Lake City during Stampin' Up!'s OnStage Live event earlier this month that I attended. Some of the card supplies are retired, but if you have these items in your stash - go for it!



Basic Black Cardstock is cut full width 8.5" x 8", with a score line at 4", so the card will fit in a No. 10 business size envelope (USA). (Or you can make your own envelope if you are so inclined!) The belt is 3/8" wide by the length of your 3 letters (you may have to trim to fit.)

A few hints for you - 1) Draw a light pencil line about 5/8" down from the top of the white paper to help you position the letter dies at the precise same height (use a white eraser to erase line before starting to place letters in frame you have created), 2) "Believe" will barely fit in the width of the paper, so be sure to layout the dies, so you can get the feel for how you need to space them when sending through the Big Shot, 3) Use wax paper to put between the snowflake die and the silver foil paper to help it easily remove from the die when using the die brush, 4) Use the liquid glue to assemble the hat prior to attaching with glue dots to the "B", 5) The 3 piece Belt glued prior to placing on the letters, 6) Attach belt with glue dots on the 3 "EVE" letters by laying the letters in the frame before attaching with the foam strips. . Then you can trim the belt to length if needed before placing the foam strips on the back of the letters.


Product List
Label Petite Curly Punch
Label Petite Curly Punch
[129405]
$12.95
Big Shot
[143263]
$110.00
Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.25


Have fun creating this card! Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Feel free to order supplies at my online store - the link is in the side margins. Have a terrific day!


Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Nov. 20-26 Online Extravaganza is Coming


Stampin' Up! offers holiday shopping on some of their products during Nov. 20-26. Check out the list below and get ready to visit my online store to place your order. Just click on the "Shop Now" button on my main blog page.







Reserve the new Stamparatus!!!


I just returned home from OnStage Live in Salt Lake City and the biggest news was the reveal of a brand new tool that will soon be available for all demonstrators and customers alike. It is called the Stamparatus and it will be even better than the Misti, or Tim Holtz' product, or WeRMemories tool. You will be able to precisely stamp any image, and it will make 2 and 3 step stamping a breeze!!! Go to my What's New page and check it out!!!

Saturday, October 7, 2017

September 9 and 24 Cards that were Fun to Stamp

Hello Stampers!  Welcome to more inspiration for you. I was inspired by layouts of others, but made significant enough changes that I consider these 5 cards my own design.


Two ways to use the Happiest of Days stamp set.


Product List
Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.25



Simple, but pretty fall card.

Product List

Big Shot
[143263]
$110.00
Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.25





The classic look of black and white is so striking in this card. I just had to dust off my retired Winter Wonderland Designer Series Paper since it went so well with the new Labels to Love set.


Product List

Big Shot
[143263]
$110.00
Brushed Silver 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Brushed Silver 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
[100712]
$7.95
White 1-1/4" (3.2 Cm) Jute Ribbon
White 1-1/4" (3.2 Cm) Jute Ribbon
[137904]
$9.00




This idea was shared by one of my fellow Seattle area demonstrators, but I don't have her name. I still made it my own.

Product List

Big Shot
[143263]
$110.00




I had some Bermuda Bay Glimmer Paper from an offering back in the springtime that I thought would work nicely.  However any color glimmer paper with matching ink and cardstock would be fabulous!


Product List
Big Shot
[143263]
$110.00



Don't forget the necessary clean up tools too!

Product List


Have a great day creating to your hearts desire!