Holiday Happiness Stamp Set with a Halloween Stamp???November 7th, 2011 Posted on November 7th, 2011, 12 responses.
Have you ever used a Halloween stamp set on a Christmas card? Today was a first for me, I do believe! Remember last week when I was sad because I posted my last Halloween card and was putting up all my Halloween stamps? Well, I decided to get one back out today! Do you recognize which one it is? You are right! The branch is from the Out on a Limb Stamp Set and makes a perfect ornament hanger! The ornaments from the Holiday Happiness Stamp Set are the ideal size to hang from that branch. With these 2 sets, we’ve got ourselves a winning combination! I wanted a soft, slightly vintage look and I used the Candy Cane Christmas Designer Fabric to take the lead. I designed the rest of the card around it. A little glitter on the branch and the ornaments for sparkle and the feel of snow. Then, a snowflake that was sitting on my desk leftover from my Christmas Card Stamp-a-stack this weekend finished it off. Polka Dots and Stripes rule this card from the fabric, to the DSP, to the patterns on the ornaments and the embossed Crumb Cake Background Layer. I dabbed a bit of Crumb Cake ink on the embossing folder before running it through the Big Shot to give the card some texture. Join us on Facebook for the discussion!
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Today’s card came together in a snap after being inspired by the Mojo Monday Sketch and a card I saw on Stamp Away With Me! Love this sketch and I love the colors and the feel of this card, hope you do, too! I also entered this card in the challenges at: Craft Your Passion, I Did It Creations, CI Paint, Bells n Whistles, Forever Friends (old- Snowflake Punch, New- Out on a Limb), Heartsongs Inspirations, TSGClearStamps, Totally Stampalicious How Do You Create That? Stampers Q&AMay 27th, 2011 Posted on May 27th, 2011, no responses.
Stampin’ Up! makes it easy to re-create all the samples in every catalog that comes out. This includes our Mini catalogs and Sale-a-Bration catalog. You can look them all up on mycatalogs page, look for "Download Stampin’ Supplies". If you would like to order Stampin’ Up Supplies, visit my online store to view all the products.
So Many Catalogs? Stampers Q&AMay 20th, 2011 Posted on May 20th, 2011, no responses.Customers ask me why Stampin’ Up! offers so many catalogs. Stampin’ Up Mini Catalogs are issued each quarter and are full of seasonal products for each of those quarters. They help us to stay fresh and bring new products to you each season as they also enter the rest of the marketplace. This also allows us to keep the regular Idea Book and Catalog to a certain size. The yearly Sale-a-Bration catalog is in addition to regular mini catalogs and is our biggest promotion of the year. It lasts for 2 months and gives customers and hostesses the opportunity to earn FREE product with every $50 purchase. We also offer select products from the current Idea Book and Catalog as another option to the Sale-a-Bration catalog. The Definitely Decorative Catalog is filled with Stampin’ Up’s exclusive line of vinyl rub-ons. You can rub them on walls, your car, mirrors, glass, ornaments…the list goes on. All catalogs can be seen HERE. E-mail me if you would like to have a copy of your own. Customers that purchase from me always get their catalogs for free!
Why Are There So Many Adhesives? Stampers Q&AMay 14th, 2011 Posted on May 14th, 2011, no responses.Believe it or not, each of our adhesives has a different purpose and can make your projects easier to create. Not any one adhesive can do everything. I have listed them all below with quick bullet points for each one.
Crystal Effects (#101055)
Sticky Strip (#104294)
Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive (#110755)
What Can You Do With My Digital Studio? Stampers Q&AMay 6th, 2011 Posted on May 6th, 2011, no responses. The My Digital Studio software (or MDS) is not just for scrapbooking! The program has card templates and calendar templates as well as scrapbooking templates built right in so you can choose to use it how you want to. Stampin’ Up also offers a professional printing place to send your projects to and have them printed and returned to you. This really makes it so effortless to create cards and other quick projects. It’s like having a design studio right in front of you! All the Stampin’ Up! colors are pre-loaded and it has thousands of images of stamp sets, accessories, punches and more. You are only as limited as your imagination when it comes to My Digital Studio. Once you create a project, you can also store your creations on your computer and use them over and over again. You can also make flyers, charts, school projects, signs, letterhead and the list goes on and on…… To read more about MDS, incuding videos on the basics, pricing and projects, CLICK HERE!
How do I Use the New Triple Layer Punches? Stampers’ Q&AMay 1st, 2011 Posted on May 1st, 2011, 2 responses.My favorite new item from the Stampin’ Up Summer Mini Catalog is the Doily Triple Layer Punch. Have you seen it? Well, here it is and in this video I show you how to use it’s "sister" punch, the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch. Click to visit my Online Store and see: Be sure to check back tomorrow…my weekly Got 10 will feature this fun punch!
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Click one of the Share buttons if you like this post! Tissue Paper in Card Making? Stampers Q&AApril 22nd, 2011 Posted on April 22nd, 2011, one response.
Did you know using tissue paper or crepe paper in card making is a hot trend right now? I’ve been seeing it here and there, and when I saw the challenge over on the Moxie Fab blog, I knew I wanted to jump on the wagon! Their challenge was to make a card using tissue paper in a creative way. Oh, so you ask, "How do I use tissue paper in card making?". There are so many things you can so with it! One of my favorites is rolling it up and making flowers, or pleating and ruffling it for a fun border. When I thought about the challenge, I immediately knew I wanted to make a present with the super fabulous Sweet Stitches Designer Paper that I also used on yesterday’s Easter card! I also used some hot new products from the upcoming Summer Mini Catalog by Stampin’ Up (e-mail me if you haven’t received your copy!). This resulted in a bright and fun card to tuck into a gift. Who wouldn’t be delighted to get this?
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*Summer Mini Catalog, available May 1. I hope you enjoyed this fun way to use tissue paper and try it on your own! Also, be sure to view the first video in a series here, sign up for my newsletter and receive the rest!
Stampers Q&A: What in the world is a Versamarker?April 15th, 2011 Posted on April 15th, 2011, no responses.
I get this question quite often! For several years, frankly I had no idea! But then I learned a few fun techniques you can do with it such as:
View the video to see the various ways to use the Versamarker! More detailed, in depth video with more examples coming to StampNation soon! I hope you’ll join us! 100901 Versamarker
If you would like to purchase a Versamarker of your very own, Click Here to visit my online store! Stampers’ Q&A: How Do I Organize My 12 x 12 Cardstock?April 8th, 2011 Posted on April 8th, 2011, 3 responses.
Last week, I shared how I organize my 8-1/2 x 11 cardstock. Today I want to show you how I organize my 12 x 12 cardstock. I love the paper holders by Stampin’ Up. They are really nice because you can see your cardstock and papers and it’s easy to get them out. Each holder will store up to 200 sheets of cardstock. 105526 8-1/2 x 11 Paper Holder 105528 12 x 12 Paper Holder I hope these tips on how to organize your cardstock were helpful! Leave a comment here and let us know how you organize your cardstock!
Stampers’ Q&A: How Do I Organize My Cardstock?March 25th, 2011 Posted on March 25th, 2011, one response.
Many people ask me how I organize my cardstock. When I began stamping almost 8 years ago, I kept all my cardstock in a craft keeper. I quickly outgrew that! So I bought 2 file folder boxes and made a file folder for each of Stampin’ Up’s colors. I put my full 81/2 x 11 pieces of cardstock in there, and the scraps.
I’ve been using this method of organizing my cardstock for about 7 years and it’s worked great! Next week I’ll share how I organize my 12 x 12 cardstock, so be sure to check back!
Stampers’ Q&A: What in the World is an Embosslit?February 25th, 2011 Posted on February 25th, 2011, one response.One of my customers e-mailed me asking, "What in the world is an embosslit!?" Embosslits are fun dies for your Big Shot. Stampin’ Up carries several different ones, shown on page 215 of the Stampin’ Up Catalog. An embosslit cuts out a shape AND embosses a pattern on it at the same time! There are flowers, butterflies, a heart and some tags with words. Get a variety of them and add some pizzazz to your papercrafting projects! View the video to see how they work. Join us over at StampNation…there is a fun project and tutorial there showing you a great way to use these great gadgets!
If you would like to purchase some embosslits, or other fun Stampin’ Up products, Click Here!  Stampers’ Q&A: How Do I Store Markers?February 18th, 2011 Posted on February 18th, 2011, no responses.Question: What is the best way to store my markers? Answer: I like to store my markers on their side. This way the ink will stay evenly distributed inside the barrel of the marker, and not pool on one end. My White Signo Gel Pen is a different story. I store this upside down so that all the ink stays at the tip or writing end of the pen. If you have a question about rubber stamping, please feel free to e-mail me!
Stampers’ Q&A: Can I Re-ink My Markers?February 10th, 2011 Posted on February 10th, 2011, no responses.Question: Some of my Stampin’ Up! Markers are getting dry. Can I refresh or re-ink them?
Answer: Yes you can! I simply put a pool of ink into the lid of an embellishment container and dip my marker in it. I do this several times to suck up that ink until it seems saturated again. Or you can pull the tip of the marker out with tweezers and saturate it that way. View the video to see how to do that!
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Stampers’ Q&A: How do I Get My Stamped Image Centered?February 4th, 2011 Posted on February 4th, 2011, no responses.Question: How do I get my stamped image centered on my punched out piece of cardstock?
Answer: I always say, "Stamp first, punch second!". Stampin’ Up has so many stamps that fit inside our punches, and you want them perfectly lined up on your project. Doing this is easy! First, stamp your image on your cardstock. Then, with your punch turned upside down, line your stamped image inside the punch and punch! If you would like to see what my favorite punches are, and how to use them, click here! Have a question about paper crafting or rubber stamping? E-mail me!
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2-Way Glue Pen (#100425)
Anywhere Glue Stick (#104045)
• Gives a high-gloss finish to any image
Dotto (#103305)
Glue Dots (#103683 OR #104183)
Snail Adhesive (#104332).jpg)
Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430).jpg)
• Double-sided, pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive
• Latex rubber acrylic resin adhesive
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