More Christmas Cards

Hi All,

These cads are going to people at work also. One is more classic, and the other is more fun. Have a look...


For this card, I stamped the images first in Versamark on a Glossy White piece (5" x 3.75"), and then brayered over the entire piece with Sage Shadow ink (so the trees have resisted the ink). Then, I stamped one of the images again in Sage Shadow ink a little off to the side to fill up the sheet a bit more. Then, I stamped the two larger single trees in Always Artichoke ink and drew in snow with a white gel pen.

Recipe:
SS: Lovely As A Tree, Warmest Regards (retired)
CS: Soft Sky, Wintergreen Designer Paper
Ink: Versamark, Sage Shadow, Always Artichoke, Basic Black
Other: Corner Rounder Punch, Photo Corner Punch, White Gel Pen




To colour the next card, I used my Prisma Colour Pencils with the odourless mineral spirits and a blending stump. It makes the blending so smooth. I also used the old Holiday Designer Paper from Stampin' Up! (last year) and the In Color ribbons from last year too. Trying to get rid of some of this retired stuff.


Recipe:
SS: Crab & Company, Sandy Shells Wheel
CS: Cranberry Crisp, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Retired Holiday Thyme Designer Papers
Ink: Basic Black, Close to Cocoa (sponging)
Other: Prisma Color Pencils, Cranberry Crisp and True Thyme Stitched Ribbon, Dimensionals


Happy Holiday Card Making!

Christmas is Coming!

Hello all,

I have 3 Christmas cards to show you this time. I will be giving these out at work this year.

Recipe:
SS: Peaceful Wishes
CS: Basic Grey, Brushed SIlver, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Grey, Silver Encore
Other: Tag Corner Punch, White Gel Pen, Glassy Glaze Enamel, Sponges, Wide White Organza Ribbon, Silver Cord, Dimensionals

SS: Glad Tidings (sentiment only)

CS: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Mellow Moss & Handsome Hunter (trees), Real Red (Santa and Photo Corner)

Ink: Basic Black, Close to Cocoa & Soft Sky (sponging)

Other: Cricut machine with Doodlecharm Cartridge, Scallop Circle Punch, Photo Corner Punch, Sponges

SS: The Snowflake Spot

CS: Very Vanilla, Brushed Gold

Ink: Versamark

Other: Gold Emboss Powder + Heat Gun, Ivory Organza Ribbon, Gold Cord, Ticket Corner Punch

Tis the Season!

Hi All,



Well, 'tis the seasons to start Christmas cards. I have one here with a new stamp set from Hanna Stamps called, you guessed it, 'Tis the Season. This girl is adorable! Here's the recipe:



SS: Tis the Season
CS: Real Red, Dashing Designer Paper, Always Artichoke, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Real Red
Other: Hodgepodge Hardware, Ticket Corner Punch, White Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Cord, Dimensionals








I have also made this Thinking of You card.

Recipe:
SS: Garden Silhouettes, Sincere Salutations, Sanded background
CS: Bordering Blue, Night of Navy, More Mustard, Sage Shadow, Whisper White
Ink: More Mustard, Ballet Blue, Sage Shadow
Other: Brads, Dimensionals, Corner Rounder Punch, Blue Grosgrain Ribbon

Wrapping Up the Holidays Promotion

Hi All,

We have just got word of a new promotion from November 23-December 15, 2007. I will have more details on Friday, and will let you know:

Holiday Tag Bundle (item 112409) A new item created just for this promotion!This bundle includes several pre-cut pieces from the Holiday Glitz kit and makes 15 quick and easy toppers for gift giving.

Empty Accents and Elements Tin-3 Pack (item 112410) A new item chosen just for this promotion!

Tags for All Stamp Set* (item 110380) 20% off! (Current Mini Catalogue)

Hand Selected Accents & Elements (item 110228) 25% off!

Designer Gift Cards* (item 110264) 30% off! (Current Mini Catalogue)

Purely Pomegranate (item109863) and Chocolate Chip (item 109862) Satin Ribbon* Buy 1, get 1 free! (Current Mini Catalogue)

*This item is from the current Holiday Mini Collection. Only this and other items indicated will be extended through the campaign period while supplies last. All other Holiday Mini items will be available until November 30.

These promotions will be perfect with November's free shipping!!! Just in time for Christmas gift giving.

Which Punches Go Where?

Have you ever wondered...how am I supposed to know which punches co-ordinate with which stamp sets? Well, I found this list. I haven't cross-checked everything yet, but I hope you find some good info in here!

Scallop Circle Punch: In the Spotlight, Glorious Garlands, Punch Pals, Double-Line Doodles, Wanted, Priceless, Big Flowers, Big Deal Alphabet, Looks Like Spring, Fabulous Flowers, Ginormous Flowers, Sweet Shapes, Illuminations, It’s Your Birthday, Warm Words, Pictograms, Short and Sweet, Sincere Salutations, All Holidays, Jumbo Alphabet, All About Occasions, Brocade Basics, Baroque Motifs, Sparkling Sayings, So Much, Fun & Fast Notes, On Board Blossoms and Basics

Tag Punches: Perfect Presentation, All About Occasions, Flakey Friends, Punch Pals, Be Happy, Tagger’s Dozen, Bundled in Love, Business Boosters

Designer Label Punch: Party Punch, Labelicious

Round Tab Punch: Party Punch, Office Accoutrement, Totally Tabs

1” Circle Punch: Sending Happy Thoughts kit, Perfect Presentation, Glorious Garlands, The Snowflake Spot, Perennial Favorites, Holiday Blitz, Double-Line Doodles, Polka Dots & Petals, Create a Coupon, Genuine Articles, Business Boosters, Calendar Cues, On Board Blossoms and Basics

1 ¼” and/or 1 3/8” Circle Punch: Simple Delights Simply Sent kit, Perfect Presentation, Batty For You, Holiday Tag Team, Sparkling Sayings, Be Happy, Figures of Speech, Double-Line Doodles, Polka Dots & Petals, Big Flowers, Stamp of Authenticity, Carte Postale, Think Happy Thoughts, Big Pieces, Seeing Spots, So Happy, Dots Are Hot, Brocade Basics, Labelicious, Genuine Articles, Circle of Friendship, It’s All Good, Sporting

½” and/or ¾” Circle Punch: In the Spotlight, Holiday Tag Team, Glorious Garlands, Cold Play, Snow Flurries, Merry Merry, Punch Pals, Forever in My Heart, Holiday Blitz, Double-Line Doodles, Sweet Thing, Wanted, Star Struck, Little Flowers, Little Pieces, Please Come, Dot Spot background, Alphabits, Art by Design

1 ¼” and/or 1 3/8” Square Punch: Simple Delights Simply Sent kit, Perfect Presentation, Forever in My Heart, Sealed With a Kiss, Be Happy, Figures of Speech, Tagger’s Dozen, Sweet Thing, Office Accoutrement, Stamp of Authenticity, Carte Postale, Glad Tidings, It’s All Good, Art by Design, Sporting, Business Boosters, It’s a Date

¾” Square Punch: Punch Pals, Calendar Cues

Large Oval Punch: I did it, many of the word sets

Star Punch: Wanted, Starstruck, Sporting, Wild West Alphabet, On Board Blossoms and Basics

5-Petal Flower Punch: In the Spotlight, Be Happy, Priceless, Simply Said, Looks Like Spring, Heartfelt Thanks, Ginormous Flowers, Office Accoutrement, Big Pieces, Cutie Pie Double Sided Paper, On Board Blossoms and Basics

Snow Blossom Punch: In the Spotlight, Simple Snowman, Wondrous Gift, Snowflake Spot, Merry Merry, Snow Flurries, Punch Pals, Snowfall, Be Happy

Spring Flower Bouquet Punch: Looks Like Spring

Three for You Punch: Three Thoughts Simply Sent kit, Punch Pals, Take Three, Three for You punch box

Word Window Punch: So Many Sayings, Block Party, Boatloads of Love, Fun & Fast Notes, Take Three, Everything Baby, Short & Sweet, Happy Everything, Wonderful Favorites, Warm Words, All Holidays, Everyday Flexible Phrases, Amazing to Zany, Fundamental Phrases

Doodle DVD Tin

Hello All,

I purchased this adorable DVD tin from the craft store and smothered it with Darling Doodles Designer Paper from Stampin' Up! I just traced around the lid, cut out the shape, glued it on with Crystal Effects, and sanded the edges after it dried. Then, I decorated with the other papers, and put my name on it. I coloured the flower from the Pretties Kit with Groovy Guava and Purely Pomegranate Ink (from the lids) and my aqua painter.


Recipe:
SS: Doodle This, Doodle That, Doodle Alphabet
CS: Darling Doodles Designer Paper, Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White Craft
Other: Aqua Painter, Pretties Kit, Groovy Guava Double Stitched Ribbon

Beate's Card Sketch

This is my version of Beate's Card Sketch that she posted on October 5th. I wish I had done things a little bit bigger (the circles and the image), but all in all, it turned out fine. You can find the original sketch here: http://beate.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2007/10/05/weekend-sketch-challenge-22/

I will be giving this to another demonstrator that helped me at the Hamilton Regionals last month.

Recipe:

SS: Tres Chic, Priceless, Party Punch, Oh So Lovely

CS: More Mustard, Night of Navy, Bordering Blue, Sage Shadow, Very Vanilla

Ink: More Mustard, Night of Navy, Sage Shadow, Basic Black

Other: Rich Regals Brads, Moss Grosgrain Ribbon, Round Tab Punch, Hodgepodge Hardware, Corner Rounder (to make the scallops)

Contents of the Kit from the Holiday Glitz Promotion

For the current Holiday Glitz Promotion, from October 1st, while supplies last, you are able to purchase a kit of pre-cut cardstock and ribbon for your Christmas cards. This will undoubtedly save you the time and hassle of cutting up all of your own tiny little pieces of paper. The kit will give you the cardstock and ribbon supplies to make 15 handmade cards.


Each Holiday Glitz card kit makes 15 handmade cards and includes:
Precut card stock and Designer Series paper (15)
Whisper White Envelopes (15)
Rhinestone brads (15)
Real Red zigzag ribbon (15)
Full-color instruction sheet (1)

Dimensions of kit pieces:
Wild Wasabi 11 1/2" x 4 1/4" (scored 1" for flap)
Real Red Textured 3 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Soft Sky DSP 3" x 4 1/4"
Whisper White Textured 2" x 4 1/4"
Red Zig-Zag Grosgrain ribbon, Jersey 2 1/2" x 3"


There are two ways to take advantage of this fantastic kit while supplies last: 1. Purchase one of holiday stamp sets (below) and get the Holiday Glitz card kit for the special price of $34.95, or 2. Purchase the Holiday Glitz card kit for $39.95 with no additional purchase required.
Qualifying stamp sets include:


109234 Snowfall $32.95
106786 The Snowflake Spot $28.95
107612 Flocons piquetis $28.95
109266 Big on Christmas $25.95 ***My personal favourite
110359 Love & Joy $32.95


I have already ordered mine, to take the sting and pressure off of Christmas cards...please let me know if you would like to secure your kit, before they run out!

My Acetate Christmas Card

Well Hello...



I have tried my hand at an acetate card (you know, the overhead transparencies teachers use?).

With acetate, you have to use Staz-On Ink if you are going to stamp on that actual material, you cannot use a regular ink. And it is very slippery, so try to be careful, or the image will smear. Also, for the adhesive, I used Mini Glue Dots because they are strong, and easy to hide. This was a lovely sample that I saw somewhere (can't remember where), and this is my attempt.



Recipe:

SS: Glad Tidings, Priceless (swirls)
CS: Shimmery White, Brushed Silver, Soft Sky, Blue Bayou
Ink: Staz-On White, Soft Sky
Other: Silver Cord (around the fold), Sponges, Mini Glue Dots

Icicles everywhere!

Hello All,

Here I have one of my samples from my "Christmas in September" Stamp Camp back in the day. It is difficult to see, but I have used Crystal Effects to make a stream of icicles across the top. If you would like to see a very quick tutorial for this technique, see this link: http://stampnscrap4fun.typepad.com/stamp_n_scrap_4_fun/2007/09/brrrrrr.html
Also, it is a 5" x 5" square card (rare for me, as it is not the most efficient use of cardstock)!

Recipe:

SS: Crab and Company, Sandy Shells Wheel

CS: Handsome Hunter, Blush Blossom, Whisper White, Sage Shadow, Night of Navy

Ink: Basic Black, Watercolour Pencils (no water)

Other: Crystal Effects + Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Round Tab Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Rich Regals Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals.

Princess

Sorry it's been a while! I have been busy with my Christmas in September Stamp Camp! I will post the cards from that shortly, but first, I have a cute card I made for a little girl.

Recipe:

SS: Pretty Princess (retired), Background Basics

CS: Orchid Opulence, Yo-Yo Yellow, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black, Summer Sun, Orchid Opulence, Stampin' Write Markers

Other: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Dimensionals

New Baby Boy Arrival

I made this Baby Boy card for a new arrival at work. I love the Bundle of Joy stamp set! I also like the Bundle of Love set (which I don't have). Is that too much of a good thing? Also, my newest discovery is that Chocolate Chip goes with everything, and it has become a staple in my paper crafting wardrobe.

Recipe:

SS: Bundle of Joy, Background Basics, Big Deal Alphabet, Warmest Regards

CS: Mellow Moss, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Au Chocolat Designer Paper

Ink: Basic Black, Chocolate Chip

Other: Neutrals and Rich Regals Buttons, Aqua Painters with Earth Elements Watercolor Wonder crayons.

Get Well Bee Card

I have been commissioned to make some Get Well cards recently. Usually, this is not my forte, and I have to admit, I have an overwhelming number of feminie stamp sets. So, when it came to making a card that was not plastered with flowers, etc, I found it difficult. I have made this simple card with the Farm Fever set, and NO pink and purple. Hope it works.



Recipe:

SS: Farm Fever
CS: Marigold Morning, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Summer Sun Stampin' Write Marker
Other: 1/16" Circle and 1/8" Circle Punches, Sponge Daubers, Making Memories Self-Adhesive Ribbon

Want a Free Family of Ink Pads?

Well, looky here. We have a promotion from August 10th - September 30th, 2007 for new Stampin' Up! recruits. If anyone would like to give their supplies a big boost, or knows someone that may be interested in the starter kit, NOW is the time to make the purchase.

When you purchase the starter kit for $275 + PST (free GST and shipping) during the promo period, you will receive FREE an entire family of ink pads (valued at up to $79.95)! You choose the family (12 ink pads in one of: Bold Brights, Rich Regals, Soft Subtles or Earth Elements, OR 6 In Color '08 Ink Pads). These ink pads are in addition to the great value that the starter kit already offers (valued at more than $500)!

I hope you're able to take advantage of this promotion while it lasts! I wish I could sign up again right now!

Doodle Flower and Doodle Paper

So here, we have lots of new things going on. First, I have used the Doodle This stamp set, which was actually in the Spring Mini Catalogue, but miraculously made its way to the main book. Also, the new Darling Doodles Designer papers are SOOOOO cute! Also, several of the new In Colors are used as well (and they are currently my favourite colours).

Recipe:

SS: Doodle This

CS: Purely Pomegranate, Blue Bayou, Wild Wasabi, Groovy Guava, Darling Doodles Designer Paper, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black, Groovy Guava, Marigold Morning (old colour)

Other: Marvy Scallop circle punch, Round Rhinestone Brads in "Ice" variety (they are green, even though you cannot see it in the picture), Dimensionals

All About Pink Birthdays

So, just playing around with some of my new stuff from the new catalogue. If you haven't seen it yet, take a look at the Level 3 Hostess BUNDLE you get on the last page of the Hostess section in the catty. You receive 2 JUMBO wheels (which are adorable, by the way), and you receive a coordinating stamp set of 4! What a deal! Here is my first sample with it...

Recipe:

SS: All About Birthdays Jumbo Wheel, All About Occasions

CS: Regal Rose, Whisper White, Lovely Lilac

Ink: Regal Rose, Orchid Opulence

Other: Flirty Ribbon Originals, Misc Ribbon (White), Small and Regular Tag Punches, Sponges, Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue Stick, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter ("Celebrate").

Very sparkly in real life!

Au Chocolat Doodle

Here is a card I threw together today using the always adorable Doodle This stamp set. I also used the old Au Chocolat Designer papers, and the old In Color Vintage Violet. Enjoy!

Recipe:

SS: Doodle This, Warmest Regards

CS: Chocolate Chip, Vintage Violet, Au Chocolat Designer Papers, Very Vanilla

Ink: Basic Black, Vintage Violet, Buckaroo Blue, Chocolate Chip

Other: Ticket Corner Punch, Vintage Violet Stitched Ribbon, Aqua Painters, Dimensionals

New Stamp Sets, Old Colours

Hey everyone,

I made this sample with current sets from the Stampin' Up! catalogue, but using the In Colors from 2006/2007. I still have the inks and some of the cardstock and ribbon that I need to use up. Hope you like it!

Recipe:

SS: In the Spotlight (hostess), All About U (sentiment), Priceless (flourishes in yellow), Linen (background).

CS: Marigold Morning, Cool Caribbean, Vintage Violet, Whisper White

Ink: Vintage Violet, Marigold Morning, Cool Caribbean

Other: Scallop and circle punches (not SU!), Vintage Violet Stitched Ribbon, Dimensionals

August promotion

Hello all,

It is time for another Stampin' Up! sale! In the month of August, if you order the "Three For You" Punch Box for $62.95, you will receive this assortment of 30 textured Love Notes and Very Vanilla envelopes free (valued at $17.95). They are 3" x 3", and they are adorable. And, if you haven't had a chance to try out the new textured cardstock, this is the ultimate opportunity! You can see what the cardstock looks like just by looking at the front cover of the Fall/Winter 2007 Catalogue. Both projects on the front of it are using the new textured cardstock.

I don't have the Punch Box yet, but I have been eyeing it since the catty came out. I will absolutely be taking advantage of this promo, and if any of my customers would like to, just e-mail me, or call me, or post a comment below.

This is what you would receive (or check the link here to look at the Punch Box, http://catalogs.shoplocal.com/Stampinup/index.aspx?pagename=moreinfo&fsid=504747fb-3f6a-4b6c-a2ee-4d961e61376a&storeid=1039273&uniqueid=10608681&circularid=11000):

Punch Box:
- EXCLUSIVE Trio Flower Punch
- 9-piece DIE CUT stamp set (that means you do not have to cut them out, just mount them!)
- Basic Black, Purely Pomegranate, and Wild Wasabi ink spots (these ink spots are exclusive to this Punch Box and cannot be purchased on their own)
- Adorable storage/keepsake tin

Assorted Textured cardstock:
- 30 pre-scored, textured, 3" x 3" cards: 10 each of So Saffron, Purely Pomegranate, and Wild Wasabi
- 30 small square Very Vanilla envelopes

It's going to be a fun one!

Lovely As A Tree Reflection

Hi again,

Two posts in one day??? Anyway, I just made this card with a reflection of the tree in the water. It is a TRUE reflection, not just turning the stamp around and re-stamping upside down. I stamped the image on acetate first, and then placed that ink-down on my white cardstock, and transferred the image (that's the secret). Then, I re-inked the same stamp, and just stamped it directly onto the cardstock on top of the reflection I just made. Then, I coloured everything in. I saw this technique online, and I had to know how to do it. (Her online name is scrappinkeri42)

Recipe:

SS: Lovely As A Tree

CS: Chocolate Chip, Shimmery White, Whisper White, Always Artichoke

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Always Artichoke

Other: Aqua Painters, Wonder Crayons, Rich Regals Brads, Dimensionals