Stampin with Z-Grandma Karen

June 23, 2022

Bubble Wrap Technique

Technique Time

DON'T POP THE BUBBLES! That's the first inclination with this technique. But if you do, you'll lose the pattern, so save that notion until after you've finished the card...the pop away!

This is a very simple technique using basic bubble wrap. Any size bubble will do. You might have it laying around the house from some package you may have gotten.

Here is the instructional video. The first part of the video which takes about a minute is the actual technique, the rest of the video is piecing the card together. Hope you enjoy it.

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

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May 18, 2022

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:

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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:

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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!