Stampin with Z-Grandma Karen

May 18, 2022

Artistic Splatter Technique

Technique Time! Today's technique is called "artistic splatters" (trying to be a bit more creative on the names). Only a few supplies are needed for the technique itself ... multipurpose glue, water filled spritzer, silicone mat, old paint brush and embossing powder with heat tool.

Here is the video with instructions. You might want to watch to the end, for there are lots of other tips and tricks after the main technique is shown (along with lots of bloopers today, sorry about that).

My Stampin' Up! project supply list is below. Interested in an item (or two, or three)? Just click the pics below and order online:

Product List

May 17, 2022

Scrappy Strips

Technique Time! What a great way to introduce the new 2022-24 In Colors ... cutting them in 1/2" strips and creating a pretty background.

Card stock measurements:

Starry Sky -- 5-1/2 x 8-1/2"

Basic White -- 3-3/4 x 5 and 3-3/1 x 4-3/4", 2-1/2 x 4-1/4 (die cut)

10 strips of 1/2 x 5-1/2"

Hope you enjoy the video to see how I made this card:

My Stampin' Up! project supply list is below. Interested in an item (or two, or three)? Just click the pics below and order online:

Product List

May 15, 2022

Bench Card

Technique Time! This was such a fun card to make that is so much easier than it appears.

Here are the measurements for this card:

Basic White    4-1/4 x 8
   score 1-1/4, 2-1/2, 5-1/2, 6-3/4
        3 x 5-1/2
    score 1-1/4 down 3” side
        1-3/4 x 4
    score 1/2” on each short side
        1 x 4 (2)
        1/2 x 4 (2)
        1-1/4 x 1-1/2
Black        1-3/8 x 1-5/8
Tea Boutique DSP cut outs
        2-3/4 x 3
Petal Pink    3 x 3

And here is another card sample. This was really fun to make!

I hope you enjoy the video

My Stampin' Up! project supply list is below. Interested in an item (or two, or three)? Just click the pics below and order online: Product List

May 03, 2022

2022-2023 Annual Catalog Now Live

Another catalog year has arrived. There are so many new and exciting stamps, papers, and supplies. Check it out!

April 24, 2022

Spritzed Silicone Ink Pad

Technique Time! This technique was actually a bit of an experiment. First, I tried using watercolor paper that was spritzed with water and stamped directly onto the wet watercolor paper. The image became too blurred. Second, I tried inking the stamp and spritzing the water directly only the stamp and stamping onto a dry piece of cardstock. It also didn't have the desired effect. Last I tried inking the stamp and spritzing the silicone pad with water (that happened to be sitting on my desk). That was the winner.

Here is a video for a better explanation and demonstration: