Downline Meeting September 13th

I had the privilege of going to my first downline meeting. I went with Lana (my upline) and Tamara (my sideline) to Kathy's home - she has a wonderful place to stamp and had so many things planned for us. It was a blast and I can't wait until the next one!!

I'm going to share some of the projects we did. We had a showbox swap (my first), and then we played with our Big Shots. I learned a lot that day!!

We also had a swap with the new McDonald's Set "Say it with Scallops." So with the visiting and playing it was a very fun day. Somehow I'm missing some of the cards (possibly I've already used them!!) If I find them I'll add them later




Stamp Set: Say it with Scallops
Card Stock: Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Bella Rose Designer Paper
Ink: Kiwi Kiss
Embellishments: NEW Double Sided Satin Ribbon - Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla, Scallop Edge Punch

The piece of Riding Hood Red that is punched with the Scallop Edge Punch is 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" - makes a perfect and elegant frame!!

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Stamp Set: Say it With Scallops, Bella's Border Stampin' Around Wheel
Card Stock: Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Banbury Designer Paper
Ink: Kiwi Kiss
Embellishments: Pink Pirouette 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch

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Stamp Set: Say it With Scallops, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette Designer Prints
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: Half pearl from Pretties Kit (Page 185) Chocolate Chip Flowers from Flower Fusion Too (Page 182), Square Scallop Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Gel Pen

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Stamp Set: Heard from the Heart
Card Stock: Kiwi Kiss, Bella Rosa Designer Paper, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black
Embellishments: Designer Circle Brads, Designer Buttons, Rose Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

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Stamp Set: Elegant Cheer
Card Stock: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette Designer Prints, Pink Pirouette
Ink: Basic Black
Embellishments: Retired Ribbon

Isn't this just the cutest card? Simple, but really elegant!!

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Stamp Set: Upsy Daisy
Card Stock: Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Bella Rosa Designer Paper, Whisper White
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Embellishments: Scallop Edge Punch, Wide and Large Oval Punches

Kathy had this card for us to do. One tidbit which I found really interesting. When she punched out the scallop edge on the Bella Rosa, it left one very thin strip (about 1/8" of an inch) - we then used that strip across the Riding Hood Red. What a good use of leftovers!! Great tip Kathy!! Now I have a little tin on my desk with all the left-over strips!!

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Catching up!! Technique Tuesday for September

I'm sorry to be so behind in my posts. I had a downline (or upline) meeting, an Open House (my first!!) and a club meeting and I just haven't had time to do any posting.

But tonight I plan to get somewhat caught up.

Our Technique Tuesday was September 9th at Catherine's. We had "M" and "N" which turned out to be Metal Faux and Negative Split.

Here's the Faux Metal card we made and I'll include the directions from our album insert!



Stamp Set: Cute & Curly (from the Curly Label Punch Bundle, Page 189), Sentiment from All Holidays
Card Stock: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette Designer Series Papers, Sterling Silver
Ink: Silver Encore Pad
Embellishments: Silver Embossing Powder, Riding Hood Red 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Brad, Boho Punch, Curly Label Punch

Here are the directions for Faux Metal - these make really nifty additions to your cards and keep the cost down!!

FAUX METAL

Technique One
Supplies:
Brushed Silver Cardstock
Sterling Silver Embossing Powder
Heat Gun
Powder Pal
Versa Mark Pad
Encore Silver Stamp Pad
Stamp Set

Stamp with Versa Mark on Brushed Silver CS. Sprinkling Sterling Silver EP over stamp and heat emboss. Finish card

Technique Two
Supplies: Same as above

Using Versa Mark, rub over brushed silver cardstock. Sprinkle Sterling Silver EP over versamark and heat emboss. Do this one more time. Ink up your stamp with Versa Mark. Again rub versa mark over cardstock and heat emboss. Immediately stamp into the three layers of embossed cardstock. Cut out your stamp. Finish card

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Negative Split

Obviously I'm "fudging" on the name of this as it's usually called Split Negative, but that's okay, right?

Everyone loved the Negative Split and the fun thing is that you can do two cards in one as you cut them apart and have two!! Nice!!



Stamp Set: Bronc Buster
Card Stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Baja Breeze and Baja Breeze Designer Prints
Ink: Basic Black, Black and White Craft Ink
Embellishments: Silver Brads, White and Clear Embossing Powder

Negative Split Instructions

Negative Split
Supplies
Black and White Craft Ink
White and Clear Embossing Powder
Heat Gum
Black & White Card Stock
Heat Tool and Paper Trimmer

Select a stamp that is large and can take center stage. Use paper trimmer to cut black and white card stock the size of the wood block of the stamp you are using. Stamp image in white craft ink on black card stock. Emboss with white embossing powder. Next stamp image in black craft ink on white card stock and emboss with clear embossing powder.

Determine midpoint of image and cut both black and white card stock in half. Adhere two opposite images to coordinating cardstock just larger than the original images. Finish your cards.

With this class we are half way through the alphabet - this has been fun and I look forward to sharing the rest of the alphabet with my girls

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Convention Mini Album

Attending convention is a wonderful experience. Meeting new people and sharing ideas is just too much fun. We also were able to participate in Make 'n Takes. Among the many we did was this darling little Mini Album. It will hold eight pictures, is really fast and simple and makes a wonderful gift. Last week at our club meeting we each made a mini album. For those who didn't get to come, here is a small tutorial on how to make these darling little albums



Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Eastern Blooms, Celebrate Everything
Cardstock and Paper: Very Vanilla Card Stock 2 7/8" x 3"
Love Notes II Tangerine Tango Cards and envelopes (2 each)
Ink: Stampin' Write Markers Old Olive, Really Rust, Chocolate Chip Classic Ink, Only Orange Classic Ink
Embellishments: Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon 10"
Curly Label Punch
Spritzer Tool
Crop-A-Dile
Scoring Blade



Step 1: Seal one envelope and tuck flap inside second envelope

Step 2: Place sealed envelope right-side-up with the top of the envelope on your right. Ink up flower and branch from Easern Blooms Stamp Set with Really Rust on the flowers and Old Olive on the stems. "Huff" and stamp on the sealed envelope.

Step 3: Stamp "For You" from Celebrate Everything in the right top corner.

Step 4: Spritz front of sealed envelope using Really Rust Stampin' Write Marker and Spritzer Tool





Step 5: Score 3/8" from left edge of stamped envelope (bottom edge of envelope), folded edge of both Tangerine Tango Love Notes, and left edge of second envelope (bottom edge of envelope)with flap tucked in. Use bone folder to crease edges.





Step 6: Create your mini album by placing stamped envelope on top, two Tangerine Tango Love Notes in middle and other envelope, right side down on bottom. Punch 1/8" holes on left side for binding approximately 1/2" from top and bottom using your Crop-A-Dile. Thread Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon through holes and tie in a knot on top.







Step 7: Journal on 2 7/8" x 3" Very Vanilla card stock. Insert in back envelope.







Step 8: Add pictures and enjoy!!

Here are a couple more I made



Don't hesitate to leave a comment if you have any questions (or comments, of course). I will try to answer any questions you have!!

HINT: Did you know you can see the pictures better by clicking on them - they will open up bigger and are easier to see!!

Happy 34th Birthday Heidi

It was Heidi's 34th Birthday on Monday, September 1st. This is the card for her!!



Stamp Set: Wow Flowers
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette Textured Cardstock, Bella Rosa Designer Paper
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Embellishments: Real Red Brad
Punches: Scallop Edge, Scallop Circle, 1 1/4" and 1" Circle

I used the crimper to make the leaves. After attaching the circles I cut into the scallops with my snips to make them "3D" flowers.

Can you tell I just LOVE the Bella Rosa theme?

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Celebrate Challenge

Shelli Gardner, the founder of Stampin' Up, has started a blog! I don't know how she does it with her schedule, but it's fun to keep up with her busy life. This month she created a challenge and it is to make something with "Celebrate" in it. Since that was the theme at the Stampin' Up convention, "Celebrate '08", it's very appropriate. And since this was my first convention, I certainly enjoyed celebrating!! Five days of pure adrenalin rush!!

Here is the card I made for Shelli's Challenge

My sister and brother-in-law will be celebrating their 44th Wedding Anniversary in September and this is for them!!



Stamp Set: Celebrate Everything
Cardstock: Bravo Burgundy, Very Vanilla, Parisian Summer Designer Paper
Ink: Bravo Burgundy
Embellishments: Silk Flower from Pretties Kit died Bravo Burgundy with sponge dauber; half pearls from Pretties Kit
Big Shot: Join in the Cheer Big Shot Die "Love" cut in Bravo Burgundy CS

The Parisian Summer Designer Paper reminds me of my sister's dining room wall paper, so it's perfect for them!! What fun I'm having with the Big Shot!! I want to thank "Sharmill" for the inspiration for this card.


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Having Fun With New Products!

My order came yesterday - Catherine came out this morning and we "unveiled" my new products including the BIG SHOT and new papers, ribbon, embellishments. Whew!! So much to do and SO little time!!

Here's a few cards I made using the Big Shot

Top Note Card #1



Stamp Set: Bloomin' Beautiful
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Bella Rosa Designer Paper
Ink: Kiwi Kiss
Embellishments: 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Real Red Brad
Punch: Scallop Circle
Big Shot Die: Birds & Blooms Sizzlets, Top Note Bigz Die

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Top Note Card #2



Stamp Set: Eastern Blooms, Heard from the Heart
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White
Ink: Kisi Kiss, Pacific Point
Embellishments: Gold Brads
Big Shot Dies: Top Note

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Top Note Card #3



Stamp Set: Upsy Daisy
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Whisper White
Ink: Baja Breeze, Pacific Point
Embellishments: Baja Breeze 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Big Shot Dies: Top Note

I stamped the Upsy Daisy stamp with Baja Breeze and then sponged Pacific Point over the tops of the flowers to give them some depth

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Top Note Card #4



Stamp Set: Curly Label Stamp, All Holidays
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Bella Rosa Designer Papers
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Punch: Curly Label Punch
Big Shot: Birds and Blooms Sizzlets

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Bella Rosa Designer Paper



Stamp Set: Dreams du Jour
Cardstock: Kisi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Bella Rosa Designer Paper
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Punches: Scallop Punch, Ticket Corner Punch

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Inspired by Nature Stamp Set



Stamp Set: Inspired by Nature
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red

I can see this set being a real favorite. I stamped the grass in Kiwi Kiss and then stamped off to give it a lighter touch. I stamped the flowers in Pink Pirouette and then dabbed Riding Hood Red on the tops with a sponge dauber. LOVE the soft effect.

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Scallop Card

Dannie Graves did a wonderful tutorial for this darling little scallop card made with the Big Shot Die Cut!! You can see her tutorial here. So I had to take her challenge and made one tonight!! What fun!!



Stamp Set: Pocket Silhouettes
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Bella Rosa Designer Paper
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red
Embellishments: Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon
Punch: 1 3/4" Circle Punch (NEW)
Big Shot: Scallop Circle #2

As per Dannie's tutorial, I used the Big Shot Scallop Circle #2 and made my card with a fold in the top. Added the ribbon - such a sweet little card. This card is 3 3/8" in diameter.

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Technique Tuesday K & L

Tuesday, August 12th, we had our Technique Tuesday. This week we featured K for Kissing and L for Leather Faux.

Kissing Make and Take Card



Stamp Set: Stitched Exotics, Fabulous Flowers, Canvas Background
Cardstock: Summer Sun, Real Red, Pixie Pink Whisper White, Summer Picnic Designer Paper
Ink: Summer Sun, Real Red, Pixie Pink
Embellishments: Build a Brad,
Punches: Ticket Corner Punch, 1/2" Circle

Kissing Technique:

Ink a solid image stamp with the lightest color ink
Ink a background stamp with the darkest color ink
Press the solid stamp onto the background stamp

Variations
Instead of using a background stamp, ink up a small stamp with dark ink and stamp it directly on your solid stamp

I inked up the flower from Stitched Exotics in Summer Sun and the Canvas Background stamp. I inked the stamp on the canvas background and then stamped it twice on Whisper White. I cut out the flower. I then used my 1/2" circle punch and punched out a piece from the Summer Picnic Designer Paper. I mounted this piece with a mini glue dot on the brad and then covered it with the page pebble. I then mounted these on the front of the card.

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Kissing Card #2



Stamp Set: Fabulous Flowers, It's Your Birthday (retired), Paisley Background
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Baja Breeze (both NEW In-Colors). Whsiper White
Ink: Pacific Point, Pretty in Pink
Embellishments: White 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon, Rhinestone Brad
Punches: 1/8" Handheld Circle Punch, Double Rectangle Punch

Kissing Technique: I inked up the flower stamp with the Pretty in Pink and the Paisley background in Pacific Point.

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Kissing Card #3



Stamp Set: Hattitude, Paisley Background
Cardstock: Lovely Lilac, Real Red Designer Prints (retired), Whisper White
Ink: Real Red, Lovely Lilacm Summer Sun
Embellishments: Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
Punches: Round Tab Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Ticket Corner Punch

Kissing Technique: I kissed the hat by inking up the hat with Sumemr Sun and "kissing" it to the Paisley Background that was inked in Real Red

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Leather Faux (Faux Leather) Technique Card #1



Stamp Set: Wanted
Cardstock: Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel
Punches: 3/4" & 1" Circle, Ticket Corner

Leather Faux Technique

Cover a piece of cardstock with small pieces of masking tape. Make sure that the entire piece is covered with masking tape and no cardstock shows.
Use your first color of ink and rub your pad all over the masking tape card.
You can then sponge another color over the first to get the desired look you want

Cover the entire piece of masking tape cardstock with clear embossing powder. (The powder should adhere to the texture of the tape so no embossing ink/Versamark© is needed)

Heat the embossing powder until it is melted.

Finish your card

I used Chocolate Chip to cover the masking tape and then sponged Creamy Caramel over it. I then embossed with clear embossing powder.

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Leather Faux Card #2



Stamp Set: Wanted, All Holidays
Cardstock: Really Rust, Very Vanilla
Ink: Close to Cocoa Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: Silver Hodgepodge Hardware Brad and Oval frame
Punch: Small Oval Punch

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Leather Faux Card #3



Stamp Sets: Lovely as a Tree
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
Ink: Close to Cocoa
Punch: Ticket Corner Punch

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Leather Faux Card #4



Stamp Set: Flight of the Butterfly
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Gable Green
Ink: Pacific Point
Embellishments: Tempting Turquoise

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Leather Faux Card #5



Stamp Set: Heartfelt Thanks
Cardstock: More Mustard, Rose Red, Whisper White
Ink: More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Rose Red
Punches: Ticket Corner Punch

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