Latest Post

Joseph’s Coat technique video with the Botanical Layers

We're making these cards tonight on Facebook Live here on my FB page!  It's a technique that will WOW you with it's magic.  

Save

I chose to use the new Botanical Layers stamp set along with two new In Colors of Tahitian Tide & Parakeet Party.  I also added a bit of Bermuda Bay. 

The first step is to add color to a Basic White piece of card stock.  I used our Blending Brushes and added it randomly like this: 

Save

The next step is to stamp your images onto this colored card stock using Versamark ink and heat emboss using Clear embossing powder.  I highly recommend using an embossing buddy; although Stampin' Up! does not currently have them in our catalog.  It prevents excess powder from adhering to your paper before you stamp and heat emboss.  

After your heat embossing dries you need just two things to make these colorful, magical technique.  A classic 'dark' color of ink – I used Memento Black.  And a tissue or paper towel.  

You will take your classic/water-based ink pad (Black Memento for me here) and rub the ink pad directly over the heat embossed card stock.  Because the ink is water-based it will not adhere to the heat embossed areas but WILL adhere to the background that is NOT heat embossed. 

Next use a tissue or soft paper towel to rub off excess ink to reveal your colorful design.  

Here are my two pieces before I finished my cards: 

Save

 

Here are the measurements:

• Card base is 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
• stamped layer is 4" X 3", Parakeet Party green is 3 1/4" X 4 1/4"
• 2 pieces DSP 2" X 1 1/2" and a greeting die-cut

Save

In this photo you can see a bit of the shine on the leaves from the heat embossing.  It truly is magic!  Join me here tonight at 7:30 pm CT. 

Save

 

~~~

Get a bunch of NEW In Color products FREE in your Starter Kit! 

It's $99 for $213 in products!!!  And Free Shipping! Click here. 

Save

Host codes: HUNR9DB6

 *click here to order 

If your order is over $50 you'll receive a set of NEW embellishments from me.

Save

Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

Save

Opt in for my New Catalog Designer Paper Share

It's $26 plus shipping

All Posts

• LOTS of tips & samples from both new catalogs on my Zoom replay

  January 19, 2024

  ---

   

  Check out this video of my new catalogs walk through; it's a replay of my Zoom a few weeks ago. 

  It features tons of tips on the new products, lots of swaps & samples and more.  

  I hope you enjoy it and learn a bit more about our Spring & Sale-a-Bration products. 

  I love Sale-a-Bration when you can earn free products with your Stampin' Up! orders!!

  ~~~

  January Specials: 

  Earn FREE products with your Stampin' Up! purchase during

  Sale-a-Bration! *click here

  Save

  ~~~

  Get a free embellishment from the 2024 Spring catalog

  with an online order over $55

  Save

  
  

  *current host codes: TU26GCPZ or QS26PCUJ

  ~~~

  Reserve your Spring & Sale-a-Bration designer paper share

  $18 for 78 sheets! (plus $7 shipping). Email me here

  Save

  ~~~

  I have several pre-cut card & scrapbook kits to go; ready to mail out!

  Click here to see them all.

  Save

  Leave a Reply Cancel reply

  Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  Comment *

  Name *

  Email *

  Website

  Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

• Pretty Detailed Dogwood card swaps

  January 18, 2024

  ---

  Today I'm sharing a few swaps I received featuring the new Detailed Dogwood stamp set – one of the choices in the 2024 Sale-a-Bration catalog. 

  Trayce Bauer made this stunning card using Bubble Bath, Granny Apple Green and Mossy Meadow.

  Save

  She fussy cut the flowers out and added them to the Bubble Bath layer that has been embossed using the Softly Sophisticated embossing folder – also from our Sale-a-Bration selection.

  I love how she added the dotted image to create a background on both the white layer and the greeting! The greeting die is from the Thoughtful Expressions dies.  

  Below is a photo of the stamp set.  See it here online.

  Save

  It's free with a $100 purchase from Stampin' Up! through February 29th when Sale-a-Bration ends.  

  Next is a gorgeous card made by Angie Leach. 

  Save

  She used a beautiful set of neutral colors – Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat, Mossy Meadow and Copper Clay. The large white die is from the Postage dies. Wow!

  I love the layout. Adding a few strips below your main focal point adds balance and interest and ties the colors together too. 

  ~~~

  This last card is also a swap I received but I cannot give credit to the creator as there wasn't a name on it. 

  Save

  Her colors of Black, Real Red and White are stunning! Note the simple stamped background on the large White layer, mimicking the main floral image.  That dragonfly is such a neat image. It does not coordinate with our Dragonfly punch unfortunately. 

  ~~~

  January Specials: 

  Earn FREE products with your Stampin' Up! purchase during

  Sale-a-Bration! *click here

  Save

  ~~~

  Get a free embellishment from the 2024 Spring catalog

  with an online order over $55

  Save

  
  

  *current host codes: TU26GCPZ or QS26PCUJ

  ~~~

  Reserve your Spring & Sale-a-Bration designer paper share

  $18 for 78 sheets! (plus $7 shipping). Email me here

  Save

  ~~~

  I have several pre-cut card & scrapbook kits to go; ready to mail out!

  Click here to see them all.

  Save

  Leave a Reply Cancel reply

  Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  Comment *

  Name *

  Email *

  Website

  Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

• 2 card ideas with Cradled in Love – a sweet set that’s free during Sale-a-Bration

  January 17, 2024

  ---

  One of the free stamp set choices in the Sale-a-Bration catalog is the Cradled in Love set.  A sweet group of stamps perfect for baby cards.  See this stamp set here. 

  Here's a quick card I created for my Open House boards: 

  Save

  My colors include Flirty Flamingo, White & Smoky Slate.  That large die-cut is from our new Perennial Postage dies seen here. 

  Save

  
  

  I paired it with the new Most Adored specialty designer paper – another free option during Sale-a-Bration this year. I added a 2" wide strip under the main element diagonally. 

  Both the stamp set and paper are available through February or while supplies last.  See this pretty paper here.  It's filled with gold foil designs on one side and Flirty Flamingo & Real Red on the other. 

  Save

  This photo does not show it well at all.  The colors are rich and gorgeous!  

  ~~~

  Below is a super cute swap card I received from my friend Amy Storrie.  

  Save

  She used the Lighter Than Air designer paper, Highland Heather, Lemon Lolly, Gray and White. That adorable scalloped border from the Basic Borders dies adds so much!  I just love it! 

  I love Sale-a-Bration when you can earn free products with your Stampin' Up! orders!!

  ~~~

  January Specials: 

  Earn FREE products with your Stampin' Up! purchase during

  Sale-a-Bration! *click here

  Save

  ~~~

  Get a free embellishment from the 2024 Spring catalog

  with an online order over $55

  Save

  
  

  *current host codes: TU26GCPZ or QS26PCUJ

  ~~~

  Reserve your Spring & Sale-a-Bration designer paper share

  $18 for 78 sheets! (plus $7 shipping). Email me here

  Save

  ~~~

  I have several pre-cut card & scrapbook kits to go; ready to mail out!

  Click here to see them all.

  Save

  Leave a Reply Cancel reply

  Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  Comment *

  Name *

  Email *

  Website

  Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.