Friday, December 18, 2009
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.
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.
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
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
Friday, July 24, 2009
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Congrats and Botanical Blooms
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
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