Jul 29, 2013 | Cards, Simply Pressed Clay, Stamper's Club, Thank You |
Have you tried the new Simply Pressed Clay molds from Stampin’ Up! yet? I love them!
The set comes with two molds – one is Buttons and one is Blossoms – each one has three different designs on it. You use them with the Simply Pressed Clay – which is white molding clay. Look at this cute card that I made using the Buttons.
I really love this card! I made it as a swap card for our STARZ retreat prior to convention. And also used it for my stamp clubs in July. I colored the white clay using my reinker bottles – I made Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight and Melon Mambo clay and molded them into the button molds. Here are a few tips that I discovered while I worked with the clay and the molds.
- I pulled off a small amount of clay, stuck it in a small ziploc bag, added drops of reinker. Close the bag and knead the clay until the color is distributed. I wrote on the bag what color it was and kept it sealed until I was ready to use it. Alternately you could put gloves on your hands and knead the color in that way – you don’t want the ink all over your hands.
- The molds use far less clay than you think. I found it was better to fill each section of the mold with just enough clay to create a flat back – and don’t go over the edges – if you do then you’ll need to cut that away later. Especially with the buttons so that you can mold the holes you want just enough to fit inside.
- You can use the embossing buddy to add a little powder in the molds to help the clay release. But I prefer to use the freezer. Put the clay in the mold and then stick in the freezer for 10 -15 minutes pop out and set aside to dry completely over night. I actually found that when the mold was already cold it took less time in the freezer.
- I accidentally left one of my bags of colored clay slightly unsealed – which caused it to dry out just a bit – I decided to try to mold it anyway – and it actually molded very well and popped right out of the mold.
- Once you have your shape you do want to let it dry completely – I left mine to air dry over night.
- You could also create the shapes in white and then color with markers or the spritzer, a sponge or dab into the ink pad – this will add some variations of color.
That’s just a few ideas for you when using the clay.
If you want a little more detail on my card here you go –
- Card base is Chocolate Chip. I did add a layer of whisper white on the inside so it would be easier to read the message you add to the inside of the card.
- On the front is a layer of Whisper White. Stamp greeting in Chocolate Chip ink on front. I stamped the stem from Field Flowers in Pear Pizzazz ink on the card.
- Add stitching around the stem – I used the Paper Piercer, mat and template to add 6 holes – 3 on each side of the stem. Then string the Early Espresso Baker’s Twine through and tie in a bow.
- Punch flowers using the Pansy Punch from Gingham Garden Designer Series paper. Curl the petals with a bone folder and add to the stem with mini glue dots.
- Add the clay buttons to the centers of the flower. I used the Multi-purpose liquid glue and made sure the buttons were dry before adding them.
This is one of my favorite cards. Thanks for stopping by today.
You can buy the Simply Pressed Clay and Molds in my online store – CLICK HERE – along with all the other products I used on this card.
Jul 25, 2013 | Cards, Stampin' Up! Convention |
One of the fun things about convention – well most any Stampin’ Up! event – is the swapping! This year I did a few organized swaps – that is where a group of people get together and swap amongst themselves. And I did some general swapping – that is where you make whatever you want and just swap ideas with whomever you run into. I want to share my creations with you and here is the first one.
This card was for an organized swap with a group of ladies called the GoDiva’s and we swap with each other throughout the year at events and through the mail. I decided to do this quick easy card. Here are the details on it:
- Daffodil Delight card base
- Layer of Whisper White card stock – stamped with Tape It set – stamp one in Daffodil Delight and all the others in Smoky Slate
- Stamp a greeting on the Daffodil tape – I used “hello” from A Dozen Thoughts set – this photo only has one hello but on my swap cards I actually stamped twice so they all say “hello hello”.
- Stamp a flower from Flower Shop in Daffodil Delight ink on Daffodil Delight card stock and punch out with the coordinating Pansy punch. In the center add a silver mini brad. Then add the flower to the card with a Stampin’ Dimensional.
- It is quick and easy to make a bunch of these.
Here is a photo of the GoDiva’s swap group from Convention. The picture is from Robin Merriman and she is the organizer of this group. Thanks for letting me be part of the group!
I am on the left side – second from the left – second row.
Here are a few more pictures from Thursday –
Convention Theme – Be the Difference
t-shirt pick up
lots of people already and it was early in the morning before things were even close to getting started
We found Sandy Rule – Sandy, Cindy, Monika
Thanks for stopping by for a visit!
Jul 23, 2013 | Big Shot, Cards, Designer Series Paper, Paper Pumpkin, Stampin' Up! Convention |
I’m home – actually got home Sunday evening. After a full week of creative fun with friends from all over the country my body is exhausted and my brain is full of new inspiration and ideas. I spent Monday doing not much – it was actually my anniversary – 24 years – and I made an anniversary card for Greg – I really love how it turned out. He brought roses home for me – just not because he remembered our anniversary 🙁 – but just because he loves me :). We went out to a nice dinner and that was all we did for our anniversary. Now to plan the 25th and a trip to Alaska – that is the plan anyway – now that I know when Convention is – well at least what week it will be – I can plan that trip for next summer. Look at the beautiful roses –
And here is the Anniversary Card that I made for Greg –
Here are some quick notes about this card –
- Cherry Cobbler for the card base
- A piece of Marina Mist Designer paper from the Polka Dot Parade pack (don’t forget there is sale this month on designer paper)
- The arrow strip is from the Modern Medley Designer Paper pack – I cut out just a strip of the arrows and then colored in between the arrows with Stampin’ Write Markers – Marina Mist and Cherry Cobbler
- A strip of Silver Glimmer paper
- A circle of Very Vanilla punched with the 2-1/2″ Circle punch, stamped and pierced – first stamp “Love you” from Seasonal Sayings stamp set in Marina Mist on Very Vanilla card stock – punch out; stamp again in Cherry Cobbler and cut out the “you” into a banner; and punch out the little heart with the little circle in the Cupcake Builder punch; use the Essentials Paper Piercing Pack, Pierce Mat, and Paper Piercing tool to pierce the circle.
- Stamp “Seriously” in Cherry Cobbler ink on Very Vanilla card stock – the stamp is from one of the monthly Paper Pumpkin kits (there are some great stamps in these kits and a sign up special right now too – ask me about it); cut out with the Chalk Talk Framelit label and the Big Shot – line up on one side – cut and then line up the other side to make the shorter label when you cut a second time.
- Attach everything to the card base – designer papers, glitter paper – flat with adhesive, the circle with dimensionals and the punched/cut pieces with dimensionals
- Finish the card by adding the little heart clip (or an arrow which is current) tied with some Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine.
Greg didn’t remember it was our anniversary until he read the card which says – happy anniversary on the inside – but he did bring me flowers.
Happy Stamping! I’ll be sharing convention pictures and more so be sure to come back again!
Jul 5, 2013 | Birthday, Cards, Masculine, This & That |
This is my version of a card I found on Pinterest. I made a few changes but it is generally the same. I think it make’s a great masculine birthday card.
- Daffodil Delight card base
- Basic Gray layer – embossed with the Chevron Embossing Folder
- Some flags made from the Epic Day Designer Series paper
- Make a Wish from the stamp set called Make a Wish – it is stamped in Basic Gray on Whisper White card stock
- Stamped the splatter from the Paper Pumpkin Welcome kit in the background in Daffodil Delight
- Attach to the Basic Gray layer
- Tie a piece of Basic Gray stitched ribbon around
A fun card that would be easy to create with any of the designer papers in a variety of colors!
Thanks for visiting today!
Jul 3, 2013 | Big Shot, Cards, Embossing, In Colors |
I love how these turned out! We made this Swallowtail Note Card set at my In-Color class last month. I think this was one of my favorite projects and the perfect gift for someone. I’m not sure why I waited so long to get the Swallowtail Stamp. I know it is big and can be intimidating to use but it worked out so nicely for this project.
The set includes 5 notecards with the envelopes packaged inside a clear bag, tied with ribbon and finished with a cute tag. Here are some close ups for you to get a better look at everything.
The note cards are smaller than the regular cards we normally make and the big Swallowtail stamp is much bigger than the front of the card so I decided to wrap the stamp around the back.
- Don’t fold the note card until after you do the stamping.
- Stamp the Swallowtail image in Versamark Ink and cover with Clear Embossing Powder. Heat set with the Heat Tool.
- use a Stampin’ Sponge and ink to sponge around the embossed image – I start in the center where I want it to be darker and then sponge in a circular motion out to the edge. Repeat until the whole butterfly is covered – it pops right off the card!
- Stamp a greeting on the bottom of the card.
- Stamp a matching envelope – I use the smaller swallowtail image from the Papillon Potpourri stamp set.
I made a card in each of the five new In-Colors – Coastal Cabana, Baked Brown Sugar, Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe.
After sliding all the card inside the bag. Tie it shut with a piece of the Ruffled Ribbon and add a tag from the Chalk Talk set.
Love that set with the matching framelits! I added a little flower to dress up the tag.
A cute gift don’t you think!
Jul 2, 2013 | Cards, Designer Series Paper, Simply Scored |
The Day Dreams Medallions stamp set coordinates perfectly with the Floral Frames Framelits and makes this card easy to create.
I saw this card in the Stampin’ Up! catalog and wanted to create a version of it. It is hard to see in the photo but the card front is actually a window – cut with the framelit. And the flowers are stamped and layered on the inside of the card front. In order to accommodate the large image the card is a square 5″ x 5″ card. Since our regular envelopes don’t fit I created my own envelope using a piece of Designer Paper and my Simply Scored and Diagonal plate.
I know you’ll want to know a little more about making the envelope so here are some measurements for you.
- The card is 5×5 finished size.
- The Designer Paper is cut to a 8″ x 8″ square.
- use the Simply Scored with the Diagonal Plate – place the paper in the corner and score on all four sides diagonally at 3-3/4″.
On each side the score lines will overlap and form a small triangle – cut those away.- Then fold on the score lines.
Fold in two opposite sides. And some adhesive to the bottom triangle and fold it up to create the envelope.- Slide in your card.
- You can make the top flap sticky by applying Multipurpose Liquid Glue and let it dry completely- this forms a repositionable adhesive on the flap. The Two-Way glue pen works the same way.
Have a great day!
