May 8, 2019 | Big Shot, Cards, In Colors, Scrapbook Pages, Stamparatus, Stampin' Blends |
Today I have another scrapbook layout for you. This page was my May page for my Stamper’s Club. I don’t think I’ve shown the April page yet so I’ll have to do that one later this month. I’ve used the 2017-2019 In colors on this page. They are really the perfect set of colors for flowers and the title I used on this page is Beauty in Bloom. Don’t miss out on these beautiful colors – they are retiring! We can only hope in a few years they might bring some of them back. Definitely some of my personal favorites.
I shared this page on a Facebook Live this week. I showed how I used the Stamparatus for the stamping, a second page, and two alternate card ideas using the same supplies. You can view my May 6, 2019 FB live video HERE. Be sure to catch my next FB live video on Monday, May 13th.
Don’t miss this versatile stamp set – Jar of Love and the coordinating Everyday Jar dies. That is what I used for this page, the two page layout and my cards. And it is retiring! So are these colors and the Brushwork Alphabet that I used for the title. Everyone had the option to choose whatever title they wanted since the letters were individually stamped. We had a variety of spring & bloom titles. Watch the video to see how I set up a template and used the Stamparatus to stamp all the pieces.
Supply List
- #141587 Jar of Love stamp set
- #141772 Brushwork Alphabet stamp set
- #141490 Everyday Jars dies
- #146276 Stamparatus
- #145453 2017-2019 12×12 Card stock
- #147147 Powder Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad
- #147145 Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad
- #147146 Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad
- #147143 Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad
- #147144 Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad
- #147003 Neutrals 12×12 Card stock
- #147107 Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad
- #132708 Memento Pad
- #124302 Whisper White 12×12 Card stock
- #146927 Share What You Love Artisan Pearls
- #138401 Gold Metallic Thread
- #104199 Linen Thread
- #143741 Garden Trellis Embossing Folder
- #143263 Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
I focused on a lot of retiring products when making this page. On last hurrah! So hurry and get them before they are gone for good – the 2017-2019 In Colors, the Jar of Love set and dies, the pearls, the embossing folder and even the Big Shot!
Here are the two alternate cards that my club could make using the same supplies.
The first card has the same stamping as the scrapbook page – I just added the greeting. For the second card I stamped directly on Crumb Cake card stock with the medium sized jar and the other little spray of greenery. Then added the words.
For my Facebook Live video I added a second page so it would be a two page spread.
I used the same supplies just stamped out the medium and small jars and then divided the flowers and leaves between the two of them.
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Apr 11, 2019 | 2019 Occasions Catalog, Blends Smoosh, Cards, Stampin' Blends |
Today I have the second technique from my Facebook Live video last weekend. This technique was shared by one of the Artisan Design Team members on the Stampin’ Up! page – I think on the Instagram account. If you don’t follow Stampin’ Up! corporate on social media you should. The Artisan design team has amazing creations and fun techniques that they share regularly.
This one also uses the Glossy card stock like my Ink Scrape Technique card. But for this one we are using a Window Sheet and Stampin’ Blends to create our background. You’ll also need some rubbing alcohol in a spritzer. And paper towels. This could get messy.
Be sure you watch my Facebook Live video from Sunday, April 7th and you can see this technique in action and how I finished this card.
Watch the video here – Facebook Live April 7th
I cut my piece of window sheet to be slightly larger than my piece of Glossy White card stock. Using Stampin’ Blends scribble spots of color on the window sheet. I used the dark version of Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green and Pineapple Punch. Use paper towels to protect your work surface and lay the window sheet down with the ink facing up – spritz with rubbing alcohol. Now lay the Glossy Card Stock facedown in the ink. If needed flip them over and you can see where you need to smoosh around to blend the colors and fill empty spaces. You can see this in my video.
Supply List
- #142314 Window Sheets
- #144240 Glossy White Card stock
- #131197 Bermuda Bay Card stock
- #100730 Whisper White Card stock
- #121045 Basic Black Card stock
- #146877 Granny Apple Green Dark Stampin’ Blends
- #147030 Pineapple Punch Dark Stampin’ Blends
- #144579 Bermuda Bay Dark Stampin’ Blends
- #126185 Stampin’ Spritzers
- #144220 Clear Rhinestone Basic Jewels
- #148536 Butterfly Beauty Dies
- #148796 Well Said stamp set
This is another technique that is fun to try in different color combinations. I tried a few others but this was my favorite for this card. You will get different results every time. Below you can see the card from the video as well as the earlier one that I made.
I hope you enjoyed these fun techniques. Try them at home and let me know how they work for you.
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Apr 4, 2019 | 2019 Occasions Catalog, Cards, Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Blends |
Today I have the second version of my fun Peekaboo card – this is the cat card featuring the Nine Lives stamp set. It’s the second card I shared in my Facebook Live this past weekend. This first card I showed was the Happy Tails Dog version. Be sure you watch my Facebook Live video from Sunday, March 31st and you can see how I made both of these cards.
Watch the video here – Facebook Live March 31st
The peekaboo cards peek through to the inside with a little surprise inside. This one has the little mouse next to the fish bowl. I used a vase from the Varied Vases stamp set for my fish bowl.
Supply List
- #148703 Nine Lives stamp set
- #144666 Cat Punch
- #146644 Varied Vases stamp set
- #146966 Subtles 6×6 Designer Series Paper Stack
- #121045 Basic Black card stock
- #100730 Whisper White card stock
- #132708 Memento ink Pad
- #138299 1-1/2″ Circle punch
- #124262 Whisper White Baker’s Twine
- #147015 Silver & Pool Party Baker’s Twine
- #144605 Pool Party Stampin’ Blends combo pack
- #144045 Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends combo pack
- #145058 Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends combo pack
- #104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals
- #144108 Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
These were the cards I showed in the FB Live. The dog card was posted yesterday.
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Order online here – use hostess code DJZJDWDT for April 2019.
Apr 3, 2019 | 2019 Occasions Catalog, Cards, Stampin' Blends |
I love these fun Peekaboo cards that I created with the Happy Tails bundle from Stampin’ Up!. It was a fun card that I designed earlier in the year for an event I went to and also used for my Stamper’s Club and one of my private classes. I wanted to share how I made it so I did a Facebook Live this past weekend. And an added bonus I also created a card using the Nine Lives stamp set. If I’m making a dog card I thought I better make a cat version too. Be sure you watch my Facebook Live video from Sunday, March 31st and you can see how I made both of these cards.
Watch the video here – Facebook Live March 31st
Here is a look at my Happy Tails peekaboo card. I call it that because it has a little window in the front that peeks through to the inside. And if you open the card you get a full view of the inside with a little hidden surprise. My little dog has a bone hidden in the grass.
Supply List
- #150631 Happy Tails Bundle (Happy Tails stamp set + Dog Builder punch)
- #148543 Dog Builder Punch
- #148682 Happy Tails stamp set
- #144177 Wood Textures 6×6 Designer Series Paper Stack
- #120953 Crumb Cake card stock
- #101650 Very Vanilla card stock
- #147114 Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad
- #147116 Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad
- #143720 2-1/4″ Circle punch
- #104199 Linen Thread
- #148811 Old Olive Linen Thread
- #144601 Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends combo pack
- #144597 Old Olive Stampin’ Blends combo pack
- #104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals
- #144108 Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
These were the cards I showed in the FB Live. Check back tomorrow for the supply list and photos for the cat card.
Be sure to register for upcoming classes – just click on Registration under the Events tab.
Order online here – use hostess code DJZJDWDT for April 2019.
Feb 28, 2019 | Cards, Paper Pumpkin, Stampin' Blends |
Hello my friends. It’s time for our monthly A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop. A blog hop filled with alternate ideas using contents from the monthly kit. This month our kit is – Grown with Kindness. Some fun photographic cards featuring succulents and earthy tones.
This months kit was a little different from our others with the fun photographic prints included. For the most part I like this one just the way it is. I do plan on using the cards for a class so I’ve ordered refills which became available this week. If you are a current Paper Pumpkin Subscriber you can order the past refill kits in the online store.
I created one alternate idea using the stamp set and ink along with a few added supplies. And then the other day I actually put together one of each card as intended – well almost. More on that in a minute. I ended up with two alternate ideas and then I made a fun little 3D project. That means I have 3 ideas to show you today!
Succulent Cup Card
This first card is the one I created using the stamp set and the ink. It was an alternate idea that my Paper Pumpkin subscribers were able to make as a bonus card when they attended my Quick & Cute monthly card class. I pulled out my Stampin’ Blends to color the little succulent cup. Did you know you can use the Stampin’ Blends with our Classic Ink pads – that’s what I did here – I used the Fresh Fig ink from the kit and then colored with the Blends.
Supply List
The additional supplies not in the Paper Pumpkin kit that I added to complete this project were:
- Card stock – Mint Macaron, Whisper White, Vellum
- Stampin’ Blends – Mint Macaron, Smoky Slate
- Classic Ink – Mint Macaron
Thank You Note card
For my second alternate card idea I have another Note card – you know those are my favorite! The Black & White card was the one I didn’t make exactly like the kit. I didn’t want to cover up all the stripes with the printed panel so I cut the panel in half and only used half on my kit card. So the other half I used on this note card – I love it!
Supply List
The additional supplies not in the Paper Pumpkin kit that I added to complete this project were:
- Whisper White Note cards & Envelopes
- Card stock – Basic Black
Little Thank You Box
And here is a third idea. I turned the Black & White striped card base into a little box. Did you know you can turn a card into a box? Cut the card in half at the score line. The front becomes the top of the box. I scored all four sides at 1″ and then snipped each end up to the score line. Look at my photo to see what I mean. The bottom of the box is the back piece of the card – trim it down just a little – you want it to be slightly smaller than the lid – about 1/8 of an inch. Then score all four sides at 1″ and snip the ends.
Next use the glue dots from the kit or a strong adhesive like tear & tape or multipurpose liquid glue to glue the ends to form the box. Your lid should slide right over the bottom. I put a little mint tea bag inside the box. Tied it shut with Fresh Fig Ribbon and added the little cup of succulents – again colored with the Stampin’ Blends as a tag. A perfect little gift to thank someone for helping you.
Supply List
The additional supplies not in the Paper Pumpkin kit that I added to complete this project were:
- Card stock – Whisper White
- Stampin’ Blends – Mint Macaron, Smoky Slate
- Fresh Fig Sheer Ribbon
- Multipurpose Liquid glue
I hope you liked these alternate ideas for the monthly Paper Pumpkin kit. Leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts.
The Blog Hop Continues
To continue through go and click on the next blog in the list below.
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Thanks for visiting today.
Jan 11, 2019 | 2019 Occasions Catalog, Cards, Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Blends |
A long time favorite is when Stampin’ Up! has a pack of patterned paper that is black & white. It’s easy to add just one color to it and have it work for so many things. There’s a new pack of paper that has all black and white prints on one side but the other side is colored. That’s even better because it gives you the option to work with the color palette that Stampin’ Up! created for the paper OR to use the black and white side with any color that you want. It’s the new Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper in the Sale-A-Bration Brochure. And what makes it even better is that you can get this paper for free with a qualifying order!
The Black & White patterns allow you to highlight what you want by adding color to just that portion. For this note card I used the Stampin’ Blends to color in just the butterflies so they pop of the page – almost like they are flying. This is a quick card using the Whisper White Note cards and envelopes. I cut a piece of the Designer paper 3″ wide and 5″ long and attached to the front of the card aligned with the right hand edge. Then tied some Basic Black Baker’s Twine around it. There isn’t even any stamping on this card. Just coloring with the Stampin’ Blends.
Supply List
- Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper (Sale-A-Bration)
- Whisper White Notecards & Envelopes
- Basic Black Bakers Twine
- Stampin’ Blends: Lovely Lipstick combo or other color of your choice
- Stampin’ Trimmer
- Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Here is a look at the full pack of paper. One side is colored and the other is the black & white. There are 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs. Place a $50 product order to receive this paper for free. The list of products above is $52.50. And each pack of note cards includes 20 cards & envelopes. Colors in the paper include: Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Grapefruit Grove, Highland Heather, Lemon Lime Twist, Whisper White, and Basic Black.
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Order online here – use hostess code BNNC9A9C for January 2019.
