Sparkly Rock and Roll Peacock from the Very Thankful Stamp Set
Posted on March 17th, 2010, one response.
Hello Stampers! I love how this card came out. I will be bringing this for a make and take to my downline event tomorrow, Taste of Stamping (although we’ll be doing it in blue with the markers and shimmer paint from this post).
Have you thought about becoming a demonstrator? If you are in the Raleigh-Durham area, join me Thursday night to stamp and have fun with my local group, or join me for Stamps and Chocolate on March 29th to learn more. You can also read all the need-to-know info about becoming a demo here. The special on the starter kit ENDS on March 31.
l started by inking the oh, so beautiful peacock in Sahara Sand Ink. Then, I rolled it in So Saffron, then in Melon Mambo. Next, I used the circle scissors plus to cut out my circles.
View the video to see how this card came together (I also couldn’t resist spraying Shimmer Paint all over the card when I was done…not shown in the video. Add a couple drops of Shimmer Paint to a small spray bottle full of rubbing alchol to make your own Glimmer Mist!).
Supplies:
- 115338 Very Thankful Stamp Set $14.95 (or, if you spend $50, use the code 120269 to get it for FREE before March 31)
- 115687 Melon Mambo Prints Pattern $9.95 for 12 sheets
- 115320 Melon Mambo Cardstock $5.50 (24 sheets)
- 115656 Melon Mambo Ink Pad $5.95
- 105208 Sahara Sand Ink Pad $5.95
- 105328 Sahara Sand Cardstock $5.95
- 101650 Very Vanilla Cardstock $7.50 (40 sheets)
- 112530 Circle Scissors Plus $29.95
- 112531 Glass Mat $19.95
- 116631 Paper Piercer $3.50
- 105826 Mat Pack $9.95
- 112534 5/16″ Neutral Brads $7.95
- 116806 Champagne Shimmer Paint $5.95
If you have followed my blog, you know I have a very crafty mom…she just arrived last night from NY and we are pondering the crafts we’ll be making over the next couple days. Check back because I’ll be blogging about what we make!
Stampin’ Up Ink Colors
Posted on March 16th, 2010, no responses.
Did you know Stampin’ Up has 48 main colors which make up 4 color families…Bold Brights, Earth Elements, Rich Regals and Soft Subtles.
Then there is the neutral color line and the line called In Colors. These 6 colors are “all the rage” and they change every year when the new catalog comes out in July.
The current In Colors are Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Dusty Durango, and Bermuda Bay. Get them while you can, they will retire on June 30, 2010. You can get the In Colors in Ink, Cardstock, Markers, Ribbon, and Designer Series Paper. Here they are in the markers:
You can purchase Stampin’ Up Ink Colors in many different ways.
You can get one entire color family at a discount (very first photo). Benefits:
- Organizational box allows for easy view and storage.
- Classic dries instantly
- Available in Stampin’ Up!’s Exclusive Four Color Families
(I have bolded the most popular colors from each family)
#105562 - Bold Brights:
Glorious Green, Gable Green, Green Galore, Yoyo Yellow, Only Orange, Real Red, Pixie Pink, Pink Passion, Orchid Opulence, Lovely Lilac, Brilliant Blue, Tempting Turquoise
#105563 - Earth Elements:
Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Reallly Rust, Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Summer Sun, Old Olive, Garden Green, Not Quite Navy
#105564 - Rich Regals:
Bordering Blue, Brocade Blue, Ballet Blue, Night of Navy, Taken With Teal, Handsome Hunter, Always Artichoke, So Saffron, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Bravo Burgundy, Elegant Eggplant.
#105565 - Soft Subtles:
Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Pretty in Pink, Apricot Appeal, Blush Blossom, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Mellow Moss, Sage Shadow, Bashful Blue, Almost Amethyst, Lavendar Lace
Price $57.95 each (12 ink pads)
I love how these ink pads come when you purchase the entire color family at once, the box is fabulous for storage and easy access when you are stamping. And if you purchase one before the end of March, you also get a FREE Sale-a-bration item! Click here to see your choices.
If you purchase the color family, I also recommend purchasing the coordinating pack of cardstock at the same time. You will get 3 sheets of every color in the color family for $7.95. Then, as you run out of cardstock in certain colors, you know you love it and can replace it with the full pack of cardstock (24 sheets of one color for $5.50).
Cardstock:
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105548 Bold Brights
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105566 Earth Elements
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105567 Rich Regals
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105568 Soft Subtles
E-mail me if you have any questions.
You will see all these products and ordering numbers listed in my online store. You can also see the coordinating products that come in buttons, brads, ribbons, designer paper, and the list goes on…..
Have a super day!
Blog Candy Winner!
Posted on March 15th, 2010, one response.Drum roll please….random.org selected #15, and that would be Crystal!
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By Crystal on Mar 15, 2010 | Edit
Wow, I have become such an addict to your videos. I think it’s safe to say you have 50 videos counting today. My favorite so far is the embossing chipboard, I’ve always wondered how you do that. Thank you for your inspiration.
Thanks to everyone that commented, I loved reading them!
Crystal is in my Online Cards and Projects Club, so I will send the prize with your goodies for club this month!
My monthly newsletter will be out by Wednesday, so if you are not receiving it, be sure to sign up in the sidebar.
Have a great night,
Very Thankful Stamp Set with Shimmer Paint- 50th VIDEO!!!
Posted on March 15th, 2010, 3 responses.
Hey, Stampers! Welcome to my 50th video! I’m so excited! I started publishing videos back in Sept. and have loved doing them and have gotten great feedback from all of you. So keep letting me know what you like and what else you would like to see….note, more 3D projects coming soon!
You can still enter for BLOG CANDY- drawing tonight. I’m giving away a stamp set, ink and ribbon for your comments, details here.
Sahara Sand, Kraft and Not Quite Navy. Not my typical colors…I gravitate towards red, any of the pinks and chocolate chip. But I looove this! This was a make and take at Lauren and Linda’s workshops last week and they loooved it, too! It’s so classy.
I started with the Peacock stamp from Stampin’ Up’s Very Thankful Stamp Set, inked it in Sahara Sand ink, then used my markers to add Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue, Not Quite Navy to the stamp. Next, I used my sponge dauber to add Champagne Shimmer Paint to the stamp. What a shimmery, gorgeous peacock!
View the video to see how:
Supplies:
- 113974 Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper $9.95 (12 sheets)
- 106530 Very Vanilla Cardstock $7.50 (40 sheets)
- 101722 Not Quite Navy Cardstock $5.50 (24 sheets)
- 105208 Sahara Sand Ink Pad $5.95
- Stampin’ Write Markers, $3.25 each: 105111 Bashful Blue, 100064 Brocade Blue, 100059 Not Quite Navy
- 120269 Very Thankful Stamp Set- use this code to get it FREE with a $50 purchase
- 112004 1 3/4″ Circle Punch $15.95
- 118402 Scallop Trim Border Punch FREE with a $50 purchase through March 31
- 116806 Champagne Shimmer Paint $5.95
- 102892 Sponge Daubers ($10.95 for 12)
Thanks for visiting today, and check back tonight to see who wins!
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Click here to shop!
Movers and Shapers Big Shot Die, revisit.
Posted on March 14th, 2010, one response.
Today’s card is the same layout from a card that I did back in January with a video as well. If you would like to see it, click here. This card is a snap to make with the Movers and Shapers Big Shot die and the Curly Label Punch by Stampin’ Up.
I love, love the colors here: Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay. I used the Good Neighbors stamp set, and the Welcome Neighbors Designer Series Paper, both are free with a $50 purchase through the end of March.
Don’t forget to comment on yesterday’s post…scroll down to see it prize drawing is Monday night!
And while you’re here, don’t forget to sign up for my e-mail newsletter and to get daily updates delivered to your inbox (both at the top of the sidebar).
Have a great rest of your weekend and thanks for checking in!
Blog Candy - Contest!
Posted on March 12th, 2010, 16 responses.
Happy Friday to YOU! I had a couple workshops this week (thanks Lauren and Linda!!!) and I had a blast. Here is a sneak peek at one of the make and takes we did. It is a simple card packed with a huge WOW. That’s what I love…a card that is a snap to make, but there’s something special about it, and this card fits the bill.
I filmed a video today showing you how to make this card and what that special WOW is. I will be publishing it on Monday, but FIRST I have a contest for you! Leave me a comment telling me:
- how many Stampin’ Up videos you think I’ve made (I’m about to hit a milestone)
- and which one is your favorite
On Monday night after I post the video, I will announce the winner.
So hop on over to my Youtube Channel. Peruse my videos, have fun, learn something and come on back here to leave a comment. OR you can scroll down to the bottom of my sidebar and click on Video Tutorials under categories and you can see them there as well.
There’s more….do you see below…the Certainly Certainly Celery Ribbon, the Stampin’ Spots, and my very favorite hostess stamp set, Kind and Caring Thoughts. That is the prize I will draw for on Monday night! Good Luck!
Vintage Vogue Stamp Set in Elegant Eggplant
Posted on March 11th, 2010, one response.
My friend, and downline Teresa Buchholz, shared these gorgeous samples with us at my downline meeting, Taste of Stamping. Gorgeous, I know! The Vintage Vogue Stamp Set and Very Vintage Wheel are very popular items from Stampin’ Up’s Spring Mini Catalog! Download the catalog by clicking on the image of the orange catalog in the sidebar.
Thanks for sharing, Teresa! If you would like to join us at my next Taste of Stamping, mark your calendar for March 18 and be sure to register on the events page. Members and potential members of my downline are invited to attend!
Here is a close up of the brad action going on here (no, not Brad Pitt!). I love how she hammered the silver brad to make it all shabby and stuff. Cool! And Elegant Eggplant…that must be my most favorite under-used color! Just beautiful.
More Vintage Vogue samples here and here and here. Oh, yeah…and here too.
Be sure to sign up to receive my monthly newsletter (changes coming soon- don’t miss out!), and enter your e-mail address so you get e-mail updates when I post. Both are on the top in the sidebar.
Hope you’re having a great week. My big girls are tracked out of school, so it’s been a bit nutty having fun with them, keeping them entertained while trying to maintain some type of “normalcy” around here so I can continue to work and keep up the house, and cook, and the list goes on. Ahh, the challenges (and pleasures!) of motherhood!
Thanks for stopping by.
Fancy Favor Big Shot Die
Posted on March 10th, 2010, one response.
How stinkin’ cute is this Bunny Box!!!!!!!!!!! oh. my. goodness. I know! I’m dyin’, too. My Cards and Projects Club Members got to make this box at their FREE CLASS this weekend.
Want to make something equally as cool? Join my Local or Online Cards and Projects Club and the projects you make with me will turn you into a pro papercrafter!
And if you hurry, today is the deadline to get in on OCP for March. Send me your shipping fee, place your order and I will have your make and take kit out to you by Friday.
Check out how easy it is to assemble the 115965 Fancy Favor Bigz Big Shot Die.
- 113439 Big Shot Machine $99.95
- 115965 Fancy Favor Bigz Big Shot Die $39.95
- 113478 Extended Cutting Pads $19.95
You will get for free:
- THREE Sale-a-bration Stamp Sets
- One Level One hostess stamp set
- $15 in FREE merchandise, your choice!
This is almost $100 in goodies for FREE! Hurry, Sale-a-bration ends on March 31.
Tart and Tangy Stamp Set with Scratch and Sniff Heat Embossing
Posted on March 9th, 2010, 2 responses.
Hello Stamper Friends! Read all the way to the end to find out who won the blog candy. Keep your comments coming, I love them and it makes all the work of posting worth it when I read them!
Today I want to share with you some fun samples made with the Tart and Tangy Stamp Set! It is on page 126 of Stampin’ Up’s main catalog and is $14.95…but if you place a $50 order before March 31, you can choose it as your free Sale-a-bration Stamp Set! (catalogs are in the sidebar for you to peruse…contact me if you need me to put a copy in your hot little hands!;).
I have used this set for lots of fun things and it’s one that will sit on my “I’ll bring it to the grave” shelf once it retires. I used it this month for Cards and Projects (did you know you get a free class with me each month when you commit to spending $15 per month with me?), and if you are a member of the Online Cards and Projects club, you will recieve all the supplies to make this card in the mail! If you haven’t signed up yet, you have until Weds. night to register and place your first order.
This was a popular color combination..fun with the blue, olive and red, dontcha think? We mixed 1 tsp. of Cherry Jello (you could also use Kool Aid) with Clear Embossing Powder, poured it on after inking the cherries with craft ink and heated it. Once it cools, you’ll actually need to scratch it to get that cherry smell going again.
Supplies:
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111514 Tart & Tangy $12.95 (if you spend $50, use the code 120237 to get it for free!)
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102277 Old Olive Stampin’ Write Marker $3.25
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105439 Bold Bright Craft Stampin’ Spots $25.95**
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Cardstock: 102482 Real Red, 100702 Old Olive, 105120 Bashful Blue
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109043 Scallop Circle $15.95
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104401 1 3/8″ Circle $15.95
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104403 1 1/4″ Circle $15.95
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107590 Designer Label Punch $15.95
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116631 Paper Piercing Tool $3.50
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105826 Mat Pack $9.95
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112533 5/8″ Neutral Brads $6.95
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104430 Dimensionals $3.95
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110714 Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon $7.95
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117334 Polka Dot Impressions Folder $7.95
Embossing Supplies:
**Stampin’ Spots are a GREAT way to try out a bunch of colors for less than the price of 4 full sized ink pads. They are also useful for inking small parts of a stamp and can be used for watercoloring as well!
Craft Stampin’ Spots (pigment based ink, takes a while to dry, you can emboss with it, stamp on fabric, walls, wood, etc): 105439 Bold Brights, 105438 Earth Elements, 105437 Rich Regals, 105370 Soft Subtles
Classic Stampin’ Spots (dye ink, dries immediately, not fade-resistant, used for most papercrafting): 105550 Bold Brights, 105551 Earth Elements,105552 Rich Regals, 105553 Soft Subtles
Did you know there are 22 samples in the gallery made with the Tart and Tangy Stamp Set? And if you upload your creations, you will be entered to win a hostess stamp set of your choice when the gallery hits 2500 sample. Set up an account, login and upload away! Email me with any questions. Here are a few:
This sample was a invitation for our Teacher Appreciation Fondue Party a couple years ago…it’s perfect! I used Stampin’ Write markers to color directly on the stamp.
These 2 samples were made for some downline events by Kim Allen and Deena Boos.
Thanks for checking in and drum roll please…..Tracey Renaud is the winner of the Blog Candy! Congrats to you all and thank you so nuch for your kinds words about Anna’s broken wrist.
Blog Candy Drawing Tomorrow
Posted on March 8th, 2010, one response.I forgot to remind you that I will be drawing for blog candy tomorrow! Leave a comment anywhere on my blog and I will draw one winner for the Vintage Labels Stamp set!
What is on your mind? If it’s blank, like mine half the time, haha! lmk what you would like to see more of: beginning stamper stuff, 3D stuff, scrapbooking….etc.
