Stamping Bliss

Stamping With Wet Wipes

March's Stamp Club technique was the "Baby Wipe Technique".  This technique was so much fun to do that I even took it to one of my daughter's classes for them to do some stamping and card making.  I will share their project later this week.  This technique reminds me of tie-dye shirts although that could be due to the colors we used for our card.  I also love the fact that the look of the technique changes the longer the ink sits on the wet wipe.

RECIPE:  Stamps-Medallion & Razzle Dazzle; Ink-Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry & Basic Brown;  CS-Glossy White; Bermuda Bay & Melon Mambo; and Designer Series Brads-Star.

 

Spring Is Here!!

It is official!!  Spring is here!  Although here in the Pacific Northwest the weather can't quite make up its mind what it wants to do.  One day we have sunshine, the next rain than yet another it is so cold there is frost on the ground.  Although the spectacular views we get to see every day definitely make the fickle weather worth putting up with.  =)

 
Wouldn't you agree?

Anyway, back to stamping, although this project doesn't even include stamping.  I had a recent workshop and I wanted to do something different for the make n' take.  Most of the guests were stampers or scrapbookers.  So I wanted to show them a new way to look at their supplies and the Big Shot.  So off I went on a creative spree and this is what we made...

 

Isn't that cute?  I was looking for something fun to fill an empty space on our wall (since I can't figure out what Decor Element I want to put up).  So I decided to make a banner and share it at the workshop.  The guests loved it.  It always amazes me how different people can come up with different projects using the same materials.

Here are some up close pictures...

 

So here is how we made it...

1.  I cut chipboard and DSP down to 5" X 5" squares.  I glued the DSP to the chipboard and let it dry.  

2.  I than cut out the squares with the Scallop Square Clear Die (#115950 pg. 199 $21.95).  The Big Shot cut through the chipboard and the paper at the same time.  I am in love with this die!  It is an exclusive Stampin' Up! die and is so versatile.

3.  I cut the letters out using my Sans Serif Alphabet dies (#113464 pg. 199 $149.95).  I popped the letters up with dimensionals.

4.  The butterflies were cut out with the Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies die (#114507 pg. 198 $21.95) and with the Butterfly Punch (#116629 pg. 186 $15.95).  The tiny flowers were punched out using the Trio Flower punch (#109183 pg. 186 $15.95).

5.  To add some texture to the butterflies and flowers I added the Silver Duo beads and microbeads (#110733 pg. 180 $9.95).  I attached the beads with Crystal Effects (#101055 pg. 192 $6.25).

  

It is a very simple project and such a fun way to dress up any room.

 

    

Time for a Change

Okay, so I decided my blog needed a new look.  So please be patient with me over the next few weeks as I tinker and play around with the look and design of my blog.  I think it must be since I am pregnant I am feeling the need to nest a bit.  Since that isn't possible in my house at the moment I am going to tackle my blog.  After almost a year of the same design I wanted something fresh.  So keep coming back as I play around, there will still be goodies posted a couple of times a week.

Also on an exciting note...I am venturing into an exciting scrapbook project with a fellow demonstrator.  I cannot wait to share this fabulous new resource that will be available to challenge you to get "scrappin'"!!  Look for details in the next couple of weeks...

 

Love Scrapbook Page Taken to the Next Level

Here is the 6" X 6" scrapbook page from Wednesday bumped up to a 12" X 12" scrapbook page.  I love this layout!  It is so simple and yet so much fun!  I find myself overwhelmed by a 12" X 12" scrapbook page sometimes.  Especially if I haven't scrapbooked in a while.  So if I start small, with a 6" X 6" and than work my way up to a 12" X 12" page, I am not as overwhelmed.

 

RECIPE:  Stamps-With All of My Heart; Ink-Real Red & Chocolate Chip; DSP-Sending Love Specialty; CS-Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Very Vanilla & Pretty in Pink; Punches-Corner Rounder & Scallop Edge; Big Shot-Join in the Cheer Decorative Sizzlet.

Love Scrapbook Page

This is a very simple 6" X 6" scrapbook page we made at a recent workshop.  it features our new Sent With Love DSP that is in the Mini Occasions catalog.  On Friday I will post how I took this simple layout and took it to the next level.  I will add the recipe to that post!!

 

Sale-A-Bration Is Coming to a Close!!

Just a reminder that Sale-a-Bration ends on March 31st!  You only have a few more days to take advantage of the great deals going on!!

• For Every $50 in merchandise you purchase you receive a stamp set or accessory for FREE!!
• Host a $300 workshop and you will receive a stamp set or accessory for FREE in addition to your regular hostess perks!!
• Sign up to join my team and your Starter Kit is 15% off plus you will receive any stamp set in the Idea Book & Catalog absolutely FREE just for joining!!

So don't miss these amazing deals!  Remember just click on the Shop 24/7 button on my blog and you can order online through my website at anytime!!

Technical Delays

I am sorry there were no posts last week.  I am not sure what happened.  I scheduled posts but they didn't pop up.  So I am trying again and hopefully all the technical issues were solved.

I love the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set.  It is one of my favorite flower stamps because it is so versatile.  You can fill in the petals or just use the outline.  This is one of the first time I have used this stamp just to create an outline.  I love the modern look and feel it adds to this simple card.

RECIPE:  Stamps-Fifth Avenue Floral; Ink-Regal Rose, Certainly Celery & Whisper White; CS-Kraft, Whisper White, Certainly Celery & Regal Rose; Ribbon-Regal Rose Grosgrain and EP-White.

Using the Catalog For Ideas

When the new catalog comes out I spend hours drooling over it.  I am a little addicted.  =)  But as the year wears on and I get familiar with it I don't spend as much time in it.  I even forget to look through its pages for inspiration.  Well this card is inspired by the card on page 44 of the Idea Book & Catalog.  It is only slightly different but the colors and templates are exactly the same.

So I am going to challenge you all this weekend:  Pick a card out of the catalog that you like, whether it is because of the stamps, colors or template.  Then make it.  Very simple.  If you have a blog and you take me up on this challenge, then post your creation and I will post a link to it on my post.  Or if you e-mail me a picture I will put it on my blog.  You may find a Random Act of Kindness (RAK) in your mailbox just for participating...

 

RECIPE:  Stamps-Love you Much; Ink-Chocolate Chip, So Saffron & Regal Rose; CS-Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White; Regal Rose & So Saffron.

Easy Tearing Technique

You probably think I am crazy for posting a Valentine card in March.  I wanted to share all that I have been up to, even if it is a little outdated.  I made a lot of Valentine cards this year for workshops and classes.  This is a card I did as a make-n-take for a workshop in January.  I especially wanted to share this card with you so I could share an easy way to tear and roll your card stock.  I am always surprised at how many people are intimidated when it comes to ripping paper.  Personally, I love to rip paper, I am not sure what that says about me but I love the texture it adds to my projects.

 

Easy Tearing Technique:

1.  Wet your card stock where you want your rip to take place.  You can use a sponge, paintbrush or your finger to do this.  I prefer an AquaPainter just for convenience.  Make sure you wet both sides of the paper.

2.  Gently tear the paper.  This will be incredibly easy to do since the paper's fibers are now weak.  It will also give you a crisp tear line.

3.  For added dimension you can roll the edges of your torn paper.  Do this while it is wet.  When you are finished the card stock will dry and look like nothing ever happened to it.  Super easy!!

RECIPE:  Stamps-A Happy Heart & Whimsical Words (SAB); Ink-Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Regal Rose; DSP-Sent With Love (Occasions Mini); CS-Real Red, Whisper White, Real Red & Regal Rose; Punches-Spiral notbook; and Ribbon-Chocolate Chip Taffeta.

Friend To Friend

Whew, it has been awhile, hasn't it?  Sorry about that.  Life suddenly got crazy and it became impossible to keep up with blogs and everything else.  But I am back with lots of samples to share with you.  I must admit I have missed working on my blog and can't wait to get back into the swing of things.  I have also updated the sidebar of my blog with new projects and information.  I am currently working on my Spring schedule so check back tonight or tomorrow to check out all of the exciting classes and events coming up.  Thank you for your patience.

Today's card is from a recent Stamp-A-Stack.  I found the design in a card magazine (sorry, I can't find it to post the title).  I fell in love with the template and new I wanted to create the same look using SU! products.  This is not my usual style but I loved the simplicity of the card.  It is hard to see in the picture but there is a slight dot texture on the white card stock.

 

RECIPE:  Stamps-With All My Heart & Teeny Tiny Wishes; Ink-Whisper White Craft Ink; CS-Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Real Red & Pretty in Pink; Big Shot Texturz Plate Small dots; Punches-1-1/4" Square & Corner Rounder; Buttons-Various SU! packages.