Hider Slider

It's technique time again.  This week's card is a slider card.  The skunk is used using our fox builder punch. Isn't it adorable.  Below are some instructions that may be helpful. 



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Warm Christmas Wishes

Finally had some time to "play" with more new toys from the Stampin' Up! catalog.  One of my favorite sets is the Cookie Cutter Bundle.  It has this adorable little Eskimo (along with other cute characters).  This simple card is made using the new Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack.  I was able to get four cards per sheet of paper.

What's your favorite in the catalog?

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Holiday Catalog Has Arrived!

The new catalog is live and ready!  As a demonstrator, I have had an entire month to try the products and so far I have not been disappointed.

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Here is one of the first cards I made as soon as I received my order!

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Thoughtful Branches

Last chance to get the Thoughtful Branches bundle (or separates).  This versatile set will not be available once it is sold out.  I love everything about it!  The stamps, the framelits, the sentiments!  This is just one variation of the set.  The flower part can also be used as leaves on the tree that is included in the set.


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Rubber-band Stamping

Learning a new technique (or old one that is revisited) is always fun.  This technique I'm calling rubber-band stamping.  Super simple!

For this card, mask the left and right side (about 1-1/2" wide open).  Wrap a rubberband (or two) around a clear block.  That is now your stamp.  Ink it up with ink and spritz with water (lightly), and press onto card.  In this card, black Memento and Pink Flamingo ink were used.  After stamping, sponge with pink flamingo.  Remove mask and stamp with leaves from Pop of Paradise.
 

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Peek-a-boo Bear

Isn't this adorable.  This was one of last month's technique cards for clubs.  When the card is closed, the center closes upon itself.  Cut out shape in center of 3 x 5-1/4’ piece.  Stamp inside image.  Attach piece with dimensionals on top and bottom.  For inside shutter, measure 4” side up 2”, then over 1”.  Find center point.  Draw triangle, which will be cut out.  Score opposite side at 1/2”.  Place points underneath hole, matching sides with sides of card.  Use strong adhesive, close onto shutter pieces.  Close card.

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Christmas in July

Yes, Christmas in July.  For those "planners", we've gotten a head start on Christmas cards  Although, I have to admit, it was a little odd creating Christmas cards in 90 degree weather!!!  We will be making Christmas cards each month until December ... and will have a chance to create up to 40 cards!  Check out my class schedule for upcoming dates/times.  If you're able to join a class, please email me for your reservation.

I typically don't create cutsie cards, but these two stamp sets were hard to resist.  Perfect for dog or cat lovers alike!  Some of the class attendees were feeling "brave" and followed an example that I had done with the kitty (shown below). They decided to have some fun with the puppy and put lights all over it.  They are just drawn freehand with a black pen, then dabbed with markers for the bulbs.  And for those not-so-adventurous stampers, they did just plain, which are still quite adorable, don't you think?

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Paper Pumpkin Alternative

I have to admit, I'm not in love with all of the Paper Pumpkin kits as they arrive ... however, making alternatives has been fun!  Here is an alternative from the March kit. 

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Happy 21st Birthday

My daughter-in-law asked what I have for a 21st birthday for a guy (and needed it in 15 minutes).  So, this is what I came up with.  It was a hit!  I love the Mixed Drinks set and it was perfect with the beer mug.  The foam on top even has a little sparkly with the clear wink of stella.

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A Little Hello

Just sending a little hello.  Such a cute card, actually CASED from the 2016-17 Annual Catalog.  The colors are pool party, calypso coral and whisper white.  The designer paper is from A Little Foxy Designer Series Paper Stack.  The bundle for the stamp set and punch is Badges & Banners Stamp Set and Best Badge Punch.  I also used the new duet banner punch for the sentiment.  Just a nice "happy" card.

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Bonus Days

Did you get everything you want from the new annual catalog yet? Since it came out only a month ago, you probably still have some items on your wish list, and we have some great news for you! For every $50 you spend in between July 7 and July 31, you’ll get a $5 Bonus Days coupon that you can use August 2-31. This is a great opportunity to shop from your wish list, whether you buy your favorite products now or later in August with your coupons!

Details
• Promotion period: July 7–31, 2016
• Redemption period:August 2–31, 2016
• An email address is required to participate in this promotion; Bonus Days coupon codes can only be delivered via email.
• It is strongly recommended that participants both save emails containing their Bonus Days coupon codes AND write down the coupon codes in a safe place. Codes cannot be resent if the email is lost, and lost codes cannot be recovered.
• Bonus Days coupon codes can be redeemed for any product, excluding Starter Kits and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions. New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes can be redeemed for any product, excluding Starter Kits and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions. New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes can be redeemed.

Puffy PIllows

Technique #2 -- Puffy Pillows.  Also this is a CASE, it was well received by our club members.  It's a little difficult to tell from the picture, but the pillows are actually puffy looking...and of course, everyone had to touch the sample before they got started on theirs!  The technique is very simple ... lay the pillows face down on the Stampin' Pierce Mat.  Using a rounded edge (end of aqua painter works well--stylus tip is a little harsh) just rub along the edges of each pillow, place a dimensional inside, and that's it! -- Puffy Pillows.

The stamp set is called Sitting Here, a nice "comforting" stamp.  The colors are Whisper White, Flirty Flamingo, and Black.  The pillows are just colored in with different markers.

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Watercolor Smoosh Version two

My deepest apologies for my followers...I think this has been the longest in between blogs.  So much going on personally.  And I really miss stamping and blogging.  Hopefully I'm back!

Today's card is from one of our technique cards.  The background I called Watercolor Smoosh V2.  Prior when watercolor smoosh was done, the block was inked and spritzed.  For this one, the "D" block was inked with bermuda bay, soft sky, and pacific point (marker).  Then the instead of spritzing the block, the watercolor paper was spritzed, then gently touched with a napkin/paper towel, then applied to the block.  Sometimes an aqua painter was used to spread the ink.

The Swirly Bird bundle is so cool!  There are so many possibilities with this set.  Flowers, boats, kites, birds....just lots of fun stuff.  A must have from this catalog!

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Extra Stampin' Rewards

Stampin’ Up! parties are the best kind of parties: you can hang out with friends, make cute projects, and get free products. You read that right—free products! Plus, you can get EVEN MORE free products in June. You’ll get $35 in extra Stampin’ Rewards when you host a stamping event with $350 or more in orders. What a way to sweeten the deal!

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2016-2017 New Catalog

The new 2016-2017 catalog is here! Click here for your pdf copy.

Cactus Paper Pumpkin Alternative

I am really loving the Paper Pumpkin.  This is last month's "leftovers".  The original kit was a wreath, but it had all kinds of green cactus looking pieces, so that's what I made.  The little flower is just from a scalloped punch trimmed into fourths.

Although most of the items on this card have retired, I just wanted to feature my alternative to Paper Pumpkin.

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