Friday, December 18, 2009

Vintage Vogue and Very Vintage


Stamp Set: Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel and Vintage Vogue Stamp Set (Occasions Mini Catalog)
Paper: Very Vanilla, Cameo Coral, and Old Olive
Ink: Old Olive and Cameo Coral
Accessories: Stamp A Ma Jig

Whimsical Words


Stamp Set: Whimsical Words (Sale A Bration Set)
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, and Certainly Celery
Ink: Stampin' Pastels, Pretty in Pink & Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet Textured Embossing Folder, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8 inch Punch, and Q-Tips

I used the Stampin' Write Markers to ink the sentiment in the 2 different colors. I used a Q-Tip to apply the chalk to the flowers and stems.

Whimsical Words


Stamp Set: Whimsical Words (Sale A Bration Set)
Paper: Very Vanilla and Rose Red
Ink: Rose Red
Accessories: Big Shot, Movers and Shakers Curly Label Bigz Die, Punch Windows, Rose Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Full Heart Punch, & Pinking Hearts Border Punch (Occasions Mini Catalog)

Monday, October 26, 2009

Serene Snowflakes and Christmas Punch


Stamp Sets: Serene Snowflakes (Holiday Mini Catalog) & Christmas Punch (Hostess Set)
Card Stock: Night of Navy and Shimmery White
Ink: Night of Navy
Accessories: Sponge Daubers, Frost White Shimmer Paint (Holiday Mini Catalog), Wide Oval Punch, and Stampin' Dimensionals

Pour a small amount of Shimmer Paint on a non-porous surface (I used an old CD). Apply the Shimmer Paint to the stamp using a Sponge Dauber. Stamp image on dark card stock and allow to dry. I stamped the sentiment of Shimmery White card stock, then used the Wide Oval punch to punch it out. I then attached it to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Charming


Stamp Set: Charming (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Card Stock: Always Artichoke, Creamy Caramel, & Rose Red
Ink: Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Creamy Caramel, & Close to Cocoa Ink Pads, Cameo Coral, Real Red, & Always Artichoke Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Aquapainters & Sponge Daubers

Stamp image on Creamy Caramel card stock. Apply highlights using the Aquapainter and Whisper White Craft Ink. I highlighted the centers of all the flowers. Allow image to dry. Using the sponge daubers, apply the Creamy Caramel ink close to the stamped highlighted image. Use another sponge dauber to apply the Close to Cocoa ink toward the outer edges of the card stock. I applied Creamy Caramel ink to the edges of the Creamy Caramel card stock attached to the card base.


Plenty of Petals and Holiday Best


Stamp Sets: Holiday Best (Level 1 Hostess Set)
Card Stock: Whisper White and Real Red
Ink: Glorious Green Ink Pad and Real Red Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories: Big Shot, Plenty of Petals Textured Embossing Folder, and Blender Pens

After I applied ink to the stamp, I used the Blender Pens to wipe the color off the cardinal, then used the Real Red Stampin' Write Marker to color the bird red. Wipe the tip of the Blender pen on a piece of scratch paper until it comes clean.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Elegant Bouquet


Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Almost Amethyst
Card Stock: Whisper White and Almost Amethyst
Accessories: Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Brayer, Stamp A Ma Jig, Modern Label Punch, and Whisper White Organza Ribbon

Apply Almost Amethyst ink to the brayer. Open the Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder. Run the inked brayer over the inside of the embossing folder-the side with the black arrow on it. Carefully place the card stock in the folder and close. Run through the Big Shot. Use the Modern Label Punch on the card stock. Layer on top of the Whisper White card stock. Use the stamp a ma jig to line up the saying from the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set, and then stamp the sentiment in Almost Amethyst ink. Tie the White Organza ribbon with a knot, then assemble the rest of the card.

Oval All and Elegant Bouquet


Stamp Set: Oval All
Card Stock: Basic Black, Basic Grey, and Nouveau Chic DSP
Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink
Accessories: Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Brayer, and Scallop Oval Punch

Run the Nouveau Chic DSP through the Big Shot in the Elegant Bouquet Embossing folder right side up. Run the Brayer over the Whisper White Craft Ink Pad until it is completely covered. Run the Brayer lightly over the raised image. Cover the unraised portion of the card with scrap paper or card stock to avoid transferring the ink to the flat portion of the card. Do not handle the DSP until the white ink is completely dry. Use your heat tool to speed up the drying time.

Garden Whimsy and Elegant Bouquet


Stamp Set: Garden Whimsy (saying in the upper left of card)
Card Stock: Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry
Ink: Melon Mambo
Accessories: Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, and Brayer

Run the card stock through the Big Shot in the Elegant Bouquet Embossing folder. Ink the brayer with Melon Mambo ink, then lightly run across the raised image. If you have trouble getting ink on the flat portion of the card (the upper left of this card with no raised image), place a piece of scrap paper or card stock over the portion of the card you do NOT want ink on. Finish the card as desired.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

My Digital Studio Card



I used the My Digital Studio program to create this card. I used the Razzle Dazzle Stamp Set, Eyelet Border Stamp, and the Curly Label Punch. A quick way to design a card without wasting card stock, etc. Plan your project, then duplicate it with the stamps!

My Digital Studio

Here's a list of what contents are included in the My Digital Studio Software. There are about 2000 images included.
Future downloads will be available for purchase.


My Digital Studio Contents.docx

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Friends 24-7 & Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel

Stamp Sets: Friends 24-7, Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel
Ink: Baja Breeze (retired) and Chocolate Chip
Paper: Baja Breeze (retired), Chocolate Chip, and Very Vanilla
Accessories: Cuttlebug and Spellbinders Dies (used to cut the circle and scallop circle)

Friday, July 24, 2009

Medallion and Kind & Caring Thoughts

Stamp Sets: Medallion Background Stamp & Kind & Caring Thoughts
Card Stock: Whisper White & Baja Breeze (retired)
Ink: Whisper White & Baja Breeze (retired)

Medallion



Stamp Set: Medallion
Ink: Very Vanilla Kraft
Card Stock: Very Vanilla and Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Very Vanilla Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Masterpiece Ribbon Originals, and Eyelet Border Punch

Extreme Elements and Extreme Guitar

Stamp Sets: Extreme Elements and Extreme Guitar
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Soft Suede, and Not Quite Navy
Ink: Old Olive, Soft Suede, and Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Sponge Daubers

Gratuitous Graffiti


Stamp Set: Gratuitous Grafitti Background Stamp
Card Stock: Whisper White, Crushed Curry, and Bermuda Bay
Ink: Crushed Curry and Bermuda Bay
Accessories: Stampin' Sponges and Small Kind Thoughts Brocade Stencil (page 29 of the Definitely Decorative fall-winter 2009 brochure)

Stamp Gratuitous Graffiti in Crushed Curry on Whisper White Card Stock. Place the Kind Thoughts Brocade Stencil over stamped image. Hold the stencil firmly in place and use the Stampin' Sponge to apply Bermuda Bay ink to the stamped image. Adhere the layers to the front of your card stock when you are finished stenciling.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

In Color Line Color Combos

Love the new In Color line but don't know what goes with what color? Here's a chart to take the guesswork out of it!


US_CHART_incolorCombos_0910.pdf

Friday, July 3, 2009

Circle Circus, Teeny Tiny Wishes


Stamp Set: Circle Circus & Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, & Bermuda Bay
Ink: Soft Suede & Bermuda Bay
Accessories: Scallop Circle & 1 1/4 inch Circle Punches, Big Shot, and Buttons #5 Sizzlits Die

Oval All


Stamp Set: Oval All
Card Stock: Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, & Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Rich Razzleberry & Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Large Oval & Scallop Oval Punches

Christmas Punch Hostess Set


Stamp Set: Christmas Punch Hostess Set
Card Stock: Kraft & Old Olive
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Curly Label Punch, Big Shot, and Movers & Shapers Curly Label

Kind & Caring Thoughts


Stamp Set: Kind & Caring Thoughts Hostess Set
Card Stock: Very Vanilla & Dusty Durango
Ink: Very Vanilla Kraft Ink & Dusty Durango
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Biz Die, Large Oval & Scallop Oval Punches

Supply List for 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog

Here is the supply list for the projects in the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog.


IBC0910USsupplies.pdf

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Current Dormant List

These stamp sets are available for purchase; however, they are not in the current catalog.

Stamps

Item # Stamp Set Last Publication this Set Appeared in Page #
113407 Backwoods 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 102
114492 Beautiful Baby 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 208
114486 Birthday Wish 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 208
113200 Branch Out 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 100
114496 Celebrations 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 208
113732 Central Park 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 106
113206 Classic Sketches 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 119
113226 Classy & Fabulous 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 51
113750 Easter Beauty 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 29
114024 Bella Pascua 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 29
114498 Flowers in Silhouette 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 208
113405 Font of You 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 46
113216 For the Bride 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 61
114028 Para la novia 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 61
114494 Forever 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 208
109425 Friend by Definition 2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog 135
114488 Fun Flowers 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 208
113716 Garden Greetings 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 55
114490 Glad Friends 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 208
111580 Grand Soiree 2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog 126
113242 Hit the Road 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 103
113710 Lexicon of Leaves 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 101
113236 Man's Best Friend 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 72
114423 Ocean Commotion 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 97
113728 Playful Petals 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 99
109276 Polka Dot 2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog 135
111544 Putt Putt 2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog 81
113240 Quilt Quips 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 53
113754 Really Retro 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 132
113403 Sip by Sip 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 51
113726 Sweet Stems 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 99
113250 That's Funny 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 63
113688 Wonderful Watercolors 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 85
114032 Acuarelas Maravillosas 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 85

Wheels

Item # Wheel Last Publication this Wheel Appeared in Page #
113836 Fashion Forward 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 51
111259 Pinch Me 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 28
107559 Spot On 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 120
107560 Watercolor Vine 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog 84

Monday, May 25, 2009

Inspired by Nature

Stamp Set: Inspired by Nature
Ink: Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, and Versamark
Paper: Glossy White, Bashful Blue, and Night of Navy
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Brayer, and Ticket Corner Punch

Use the brayer to apply Bashful Blue ink to Glossy White Card Stock. Allow to dry. Stamp image in Versamark then emboss using the heat gun. Use the brayer to apply Night of Navy ink to Glossy White Card Stock. Use a paper towel to remove ink from the embossed image. Repeat the last 2 steps if necessary. Use Ticket Corner Punch on top 2 layers of card, then assemble.

Bloomin' Beautiful

Stamp Set: Bloomin' Beautiful
Ink: Black Staz On, So Saffron, More Mustard, and Old Olive, Close to Cocoa Stampin' Write Marker
Paper: Whisper White and So Saffron
Accessories: Aqua Painters, Big Shot, Top Note Bigz Die, Color Spritzer Tool, and Stampin' Sponges

Sip by Sip


Stamp Set: Sip by Sip
Paper: Sahara Sand, Bordering Blue, and Bravo Burgundy
Ink: Bordering Blue and Bravo Burgundy

Le Jardin Boutanique

Stamp Set: Le Jardin Boutanique
Ink: Always Artichoke
Paper: Always Artichoke and Kraft
Accessories: Scallop Oval and Large Oval Punches

Happiness Is a Journey

Stamp Set: Happiness Is a Journey
Ink: Basic Black and Versamark
Paper: Newspaper, Not Quite Navy, and Basic Black
Accessories: Crafter's Tool Kit, Vintage Brads, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, and Brayer

Newspaper Reveal Technique
This technique requires bold, open stamps and black or dark ink.

Stamp image in Versamark on newspaper. Emboss with clear embossing powder. Apply ink to embossed image using brayer. Go over the image several times. With a paper towel, wipe ink off the embossed image. If needed, brayer more ink on image. With a paper towel, wipe ink off the embossed image. Trim image to desired size, then attach to card stock.

Don't trim your newspaper until you have finished the above steps. Be careful not to overheat the newspaper as there is the possibility of starting a fire since the newspaper is so thin. Apply adhesive to all 4 edges of your trimmed image.

Classy And Fabulous


Stamp Sets: Classy and Fabulous, Fashion Forward Wheel
Ink: Black Stazon and Black Ink Cartridge. So Saffron, Real Red, Pretty in Pink, and Elegant Eggplant were all used for watercoloring
Paper: Watercolor Paper, Basic Black, and Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Aqua Painters, 1 1/4 inch circle punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Big Shot, Stampin' Up! Backgrounds I Texturz Plates, Multipurpose Platform, Texturz Impressions Pad, Texturz Silicone Rubber, and White Gel Pen

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Sense of Time

Stamp Set: Sense of Time (Occasions Mini Catalog)
Card Stock: Close to Cocoa, Pacific Point, & Taste of Textiles Papers
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, & Pacific Point
Accessories: Stampin' Sponges, Corner Rounder, Big Shot, Harlequin Texturz Plate (Stampin' Up Backgrounds 1), & Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon

I sponged the edges of the clock and the sentiment with Chocolate Chip Ink.

To use the Texturz plates, you will need the Multipurpose platform (included with the Big Shot), and the Texturz Impressions pad and Texturz Silicone Rubber, sold separately.

Oval All


Stamp Sets: Oval All (Occasions Mini Catalog) & Boho Blossoms Background Stamp
Card Stock: Very Vanilla Textured Card Stock & Taken with Teal
Ink: Taken with Teal & Taken with Teal Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories: Big Shot & Stampin' Up Backgrounds Texturz Plates Small Dots, Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, and Scallop Oval Punch (Occasions Mini Catalog)

I used the brush end of Taken with Teal Stampin' Write Marker to color the edge of the Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon.

To use the Texturz plates, you will also need the multipurpose platform (included with the Big Shot), and the Texturz Impressions Pad and Texturz Silicone Rubber purchased separately.

Soft Summer


Stamp Set: Soft Summer (Occasions Mini Catalot)
Card Stock: Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, & Bella Birds DSP
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Big Shot, & Oval Scallop Frame Bigz Die, Sponge Daubers

I used the sponge daubers to ink the different colors on the flower image before stamping.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Friends 24-7


Stamp Set: Friends 24-7
Paper: Tangerine Tango and Basic Black
Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink and Tangerine Tango
Accessories: Stamp A Ma Jig, Eyelet Border Punch, Big Shot, Damask Texturz Plate, and Multipurpose Platform

To create the Faux Dry Embossed image, stamp image in Whisper White Kraft Ink (clean stamp). Allow to dry. Ink image again using the same color ink as the card stock. Use the Stamp a Ma Jig to align the image, then move the image so it will be stamped slightly off center. This creates the Faux Dry Embossed look.

Thoughts and Prayers


Stamp Set: Thoughts and Prayers
Paper: Parisian Breeze Speciality Paper, Baja Breeze and Kraft
Ink: Baja Breeze
Accessories: Big Shot, Flourish Texturz Plate, Multipurpose Platform, 1 1/4 inch & 1 3/8 inch Square Punches

Backwoods

Stamp Set: Backwoods
Paper: Creamy Caramel, Always Artichoke, and Chocolate Chip
Ink: Always Artichoke, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, & Bordering Blue
Accessories: Big Shot, Distressed Texturz Plate, Multipurpose Platform, 1 1/4 inch circle punch, and Stampin' Sponges

I used the cut out of the circle punch to sponge the sun.

Yummy, Ribbon Bundle, & Delicate Dots DSP


Stamp Set: Yummy
Paper: Delicate Dots DSP, Whisper White, & So Saffron
Ink: Sahara Sand
Accessories: Ribbon Bundle, Big Shot, and Top Note Bigz Die

Polka Dot Punches and Stem Sayings

Stamp Sets: Polka Dot Punches and Stem Sayings
Paper: Very Vanilla & Handsome Hunter
Ink: Very Vanilla Craft Ink & Handsome Hunter
Accessories: Full Heart Punch and Clear Circle Rhinestones

Congrats and Botanical Blooms

Crimped Envelope Pocket

Inside Panel

Stamp Sets: Congrats and Botanical Blooms
Paper: Naturals Ivory Envelopes, Naturals Ivory, Certainly Celery, & Apricot Appeal
Ink: Certainly Celery and Apricot Appeal
Accessories: Ribbon Bundle (SAB), Crimper, Sponges, and Stamp A Ma Jig

Click here for instructions for Crimped Envelope Pocket Card


Monday, January 19, 2009

Stampin' Supplies for the Spring/Summer Idea Book and Catalog

The supply list for card/project samples is not in the back of this catalog. Click the link to open the Adobe file. It's a large file, so it will take a few mintues to open.


US_SS09_Stampin_Supplies.pdf

Friday, January 9, 2009

A Little Somethin'


Stamps: A Little Somethin'
Paper: Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, and Raspberry Tart DSP
Ink: Perfect Plum
Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Envelope Bigz Die, & Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon

Elegant Thank You

Stamps: Elegant Thank You
Paper: Whisper White, Raspberry Tart DSP
Ink: Cameo Coral
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch and Stampin' Sponges

Cute and Curly and Pocket Silhouettes

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Stamps: Cute And Curly, Pocket Silhouettes
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Pretty in Pink, and Raspberry Tart DSP
Ink: Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Notz Bigz Die, Curly Label Punch, and Rose Red Grosgrain Ribbon
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