Stampin with Z-Grandma Karen: February 2018

February 27, 2018

Brusho Petal Palette

Brusho Crystal Color is such a fun new product to work with. It is watercolor ink crystals that mix with water to make watercolor washes and designs. In this example, I sprinkled yellow and gamboge directly onto water-washed watercolor paper and watched the colors burst. I then stamped the big flower from the Petal Palette stamp set with black archival ink. After that I colored the leaves with an old olive marker. A couple of glitter enamel dots complete the look.

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

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February 21, 2018

FREE Birthday Card

This sentiment is so fitting for this card paired with the Picture Perfect Paper donuts. That paper is so versatile. Thanks to one of my newest downline, Cheryl (aka Girl and a Glue Stick) for creating this card. The color is Lemon Lime Twist with an added textured layer using the simple stripes embossing folder. Actually pretty simple to make. I cut out 1/2 inch strips from lemon lime twist, berry burst, fresh fig, and dapper denim, then stamped each one with the appropriate FREE statement, and cut them out and used Stampin' Dimensionals for added interest.

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

Product List

February 18, 2018

Magical Day Stamp of the Month

Did you ever consider purchasing a stamp set but didn't know what to make with it? By ordering the stamp of the month, you'll not only receive a new stamp, pre-cut materials for four cards using the featured stamp set each month, but you will also receive a written pdf tutorial with color pictures, product recipe, measurements and instructions.

Choose the class that is convenient for YOU!
•   Local = Last Monday of each month (Feb 26) - Daytime (1 pm - 3 pm) Evening (6:15 pm - 8:30 pm) RSVP required two weeks prior so you will have the stamp for class.
•   On the Go = Complete the class at home at your own pace. Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery
Stamp set for February = Magical Day

There are two options for this month’s Stamp of the Month.
Option A:
$30, plus $5 shipping for long distance customers.
•   Magical Day – Stamp Set of the Month -- brand new Clear Mount stamp set valued at $22.
•   Pre-cut materials to make four cards (die cutting, shape punching, and textured embossing will be completed for you, as well as all embellishments, except adhesive and ink, but no stamped images -- it's against Stampin' Up! compliance policy).
•   PDF file with color pictures, product recipe, measurements and instructions.
•   A video tutorial on my blog for at least one of the four cards each month.
•   BONUS - 3x3 note card.
Option B:
$54, plus $5 shipping for long distance customers.
•   Magical Mates Framelits Dies
•   Magical Day – Stamp Set of the Month -- brand new Clear Mount stamp set valued at $22.
•   Pre-cut materials to make four cards (die cutting, shape punching, and textured embossing will be completed for you, as well as all embellishments, except adhesive and ink, but no stamped images -- it's against Stampin' Up! compliance policy).
•   PDF file with color pictures, product recipe, measurements and instructions.
•   A video tutorial on my blog for at least one of the four cards each month.
•   BONUS - 3x3 note card.

** Stamp sets may be substituted if you already own the stamp set or it is not a set you'd like.

When you participate in 3 consecutive months, you'll get $5 off the 4th month!
Anyone can join at any time and there is no obligation for additional months ... You will be notified of everything via email.

Special bonus for first month of joining.

Supplies used in an addition to your Magical Day Stamp Set
Classic Inks: Black Memento, Smoky Slate
Markers: Brights Markers = Rich Razzleberry, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Tempting Turquoise
Watercolor Pencils: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pacific Point
Stampin Blends: Smoky Slate Combo, Rich Razzleberry Combo, Ivory
Accessories: Sponge dauber, aqua painter (or small paintbrush w/water),

If you would like to join us for the class, let me know the time. If you cannot make it to class, but would like the projects and stamp set and/or framelit, please let me know so I can get all the materials to you.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

February 04, 2018

Picture Perfect Birthday Party


The Happy Birthday I happened to find in my scrap pile. The color and sentiment are perfect!

"Celebrate" is from the Sale-A-Bration stamp set Amazing You

The Picture Perfect Party 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper makes creating birthday cards a breeze! Add a little ribbon or coordinating designer paper to a card base and you have created a simple, but pretty birthday card.

Below shows the individual sheets in the 24/48 pack of paper (4 sheets per design).