Last Thursday, Katy emailed me to ask me if she could stamp on cork. I thought immediately that I could email back and say YES but then I hadn't stamped on cork in a long time. I thought I had better try it again so that I could respond to Katy with confidence.
So I got out my cork sheets, #119819 (six 6" x 13" sheets for $9.95), my Jet Black Stazon stamp pad, #101406, and a stamp set I love from Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Mini Catalog, Bordering on Romance, #125482 (c) or #125480 (w).
I used my markers directly on the cork to make this card. It is so easy to use cork and I really like the texture that it adds to the card above.
Thanks for stopping by. Tomorrow ~ a Stampin' Up! announcement you won't want to miss!
Stampin' Up!'s new DOILY DIE, #125592, creates a lovely background and I know you will love using it. But, first a couple of tips to make it easier for you ~
1. You may need to use a shim (such as a piece of card stock) when you send it through the Big Shot. Particularly when you are using Designer Series Paper like the sample above. The DSP is Mocha Morning Specialty Paper, #122366.
2. Because of its' intricate design, the negative pieces will not all come out automatically when you cut the die. It will help if you run it through the Big Shot several times ~ back and forth. Also, roll your doily around a pencil or pen to 'pop' the pieces. Roll it back the other way so that more of the small pieces will fall out.
3. Push the pieces out using the Paper Piercing Tool, #116631, or the small end of the Simply Scored Stylus, #125624.
There is a little more effort required when using this die but the results are definitely worth the effort!
Poppy Parade is my current 'fav' color. Here I combined it with Pool Party and the lovely Designer Series Paper from the Sale-a-bration catalog, Everyday Enchantment, #126154, FREE with a purchase of $50 from any of Stampin' Up!'s catalogs. The stamp set is Tea Shoppe and you can find it in the Occasions Mini Catalog on page 19 (it's also a 'fav' of mine!).
The other thing I did was to use Stampin' Up!'s Tea Stain from the Distressing Essentials Kit, #118762. This kit contains so many products to help all of us create a vintage look on our cards, scrapbook pages and other craft projects. It is so easy to create a distressed appearance with the ink spots, the sanding block, emery board or the files. I will be showing you some more ways to use this product in my upcoming March newsletter.
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This gorgeous card was in the January issue of STAMPIN' SUCCESS which is sent to all SU Demonstrators each month. It is full of creative ideas and business ideas ~ just one of the many resources available as a Demonstrator! You would love it! In fact, if you are interested I have some old copies that I would be willing to share with you. Let me know and I will choose one and put it in the mail to you.
This card uses Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details, #125585. A 6 ounce bottle of Dazzling Details has a fine-tip applicator which allowed me to 'trace' the flourish design from the Creative Elements stamp set, #122647 (c) or #122645 (w). I just drew a fine line with the glitter glue.
Dazzling Details (also available in clear, #124117) is acid free and nontoxic, so it's safe for scrapbook pages. It is economically priced at only $2.50. A little goes a long way! And, there is absolutely no mess!!!!
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I was going to post some of the cards from my Vintage Class but I found this fabulous album on Shelli Gardner's blog this morning and knew I had to share it with you. All the pages are made using the Fresh Vintage stamp set, #125117 (c) #125115 (w), in the Sale-a-bration catalog ~ which means this lovely stamp set is FREE. The pages also use the gorgeous Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper, #126154, in the same catalog and FREE with a $50 product purchase from any of Stampin' Up!'s catalogs. Enjoy!
I think this is my favorite ~ I love Poppy Parade!
Don't you love these layouts? And the colors? Inspiration!!!!
Shelli is my Guest Artist today and she is using the stamp set, Fresh Vintage, from the Sale-a-bration brochure. This is a FREE stamp set with the purchase of $50 in product from any of Stampin' Up!'s catalogs.
She definitely is a Vintage style person ~ and she creates lovely Vintage style projects like the favor above using the Big Shot and the Pillow Box die (#113466 on page 223, IB&C) along with the Fresh Vintage stamp set and pretty ribbon from the SAB catty!
Tomorrow I will show you the cards from my THIRD THURSDAY CLASS last night ~ we concentrated on Vintage last night and it was so much fun! Next month the theme of my THIRD THURSDAY CLASS will be Spring/Easter. Let me know if you would like to join me for that class. We make six cards, two each of three designs, for $15. Or, the class is FREE with a $25 order the night of the class. So, put the date of March 15 on your calendar now.
Sale-a-Bration is a wonderful time of year to earn FREE products not only for your purchases and workshops, but when you join Stampin' Up! Did you know you can join the Stampin' Up! Family for a discounted price now through the end of March. Join for just $125.
In addition to that fabulous price, you can choose between a FREE monthly package of Designer Series Paper ($10.95 or less) or digital download (any price). This begins the month after you join Stampin' Up! You may alternate between Designer Series Paper and digital download each month. Free paper or digital download does not include tax or shipping. You must redeem your free item on a demonstrator order. If you choose not to add any other items to your order besides the free Designer Series Paper, you will incur the minimum shipping charge (there are no shipping charges for digital downloads). You must remain active during incentive period to be eligible for free items.
Included in the Starter Kit is:
123225 Easy Events (p. 57) $24.95 115360 For All You Do (p. 112) $28.95 121915 Create a Cupcake (p. 68) $22.95 122909 Triple Treat Flower (p.18) $8.95 113121 Cupcakes Stampin' Around® Wheel (p. 235) 118486 Clear Block C (p. 205) 117155 Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (p. 177) Brights 120954 Assorted color Smooth Card Stock (8-1/2" x 11") (p. 174) 100730 Whisper White Card Stock (8-1/2 x 11) (p. 180) 114616 5/8" Satin Ribbon (p. 195) White 102283 VersaMark® Pad (p. 203) Ink pad $7.50 or less 101179 Classic Stampin' Pad® (p. 180) Basic Black 102277 Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 177) Old Olive 105216 Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 177) Pumpkin Pie 103133 Classic Stampin' Pad (p. 177) Real Red 119677 Stampin' Write® Marker (p. 177) Daffodil Delight 119679 Stampin' Write Marker (p. 178) Marina Mist 119787 Marina Mist Classic Refill (p. 178) 104332 SNAIL Adhesive® (p. 206) 102394 Stampin' Mist® (p. 207) or Stazon Cleaner 121807 Cupcake Punch (p. 213)or Any punch $23.95 or less 114779 Always Bird Décor Elements® (p. 233) or Chocolate Any Décor Elements $9.95 or less 107301 Medium Envelopes (40) (p. 182) White or Any envelopes $7.50 or less 120148 Color Coach (p. 174)
THE FOLLOWING KIT ITEMS HAVE NO ALTERNATIVE SELECTION: Stampin’ Around Self Inking Handle (standard), Uninked Cartridge (standard), Blender Pen (single), Stampin’ Scrub, Stampin’ Dimensionals®, Décor Elements Applicator Tool.
Business Supplies Included: (these items can not be substituted) * Getting Started DVD • Getting Started Guide • Guest Invitation Postcards (100) • Catalogs (8) • Mini Catalogs (8—when available) • Recruit Folders (5) • Recruit Brochures (20) • To My Hostess Envelopes (10) • Project Sample Sheet • Customer Order Forms (50)
Let me know if you have any questions! I would love to have you join my team and the great bunch of ladies we have. Feel free to contact me and I can help you get started or help you customize your kit.
One more cute idea for Valentine's Day! This is the cutest swap card that I received and I thought you might enjoy it as much as I do!
This cute little guy is made using punches from Stampin' Up! ~ check them out on the following pages in the Idea Book & Catalog ~ page 209 to 213. The wings? It's the Butterfly punch, #119848, $16.95!
Have you ever wondered how to create a beautiful 3-D card? A card that your friends and family can display on their mantel, desk or shelf? I can help you with that. Stampin' Up! has created a video to show you how to create a gorgeous easel card. You won't believe how simple it is! Take a look at the video below and learn how to create yours today.
Shelli Gardner, Stampin' Up! CEO, recently posted some samples from a set in the Sale-a-bration Brochure that I thought you would like to see. I love the color combination, don't you? The 2011-2013 In-Colors are featured throughout the brochure and these two are striking ~ Wisteria Wonder and Lucky Limeade. The stamp set featured is Elementary Elegance on page 15 in the brochure. It is a set of 7 and one I will be using at my upcoming THIRD THURSDAY CLASS next week on the 16th ~ join me for some fun! We might even try this card!
Remember ~ the stamp set is FREE ~ that's the whole reason for Sale-a-bration ~ FREE GOODIES! Thanks for stopping by! Susan Elise
