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Star & Snowflake Ornaments; so pretty!


I had to give these gorgeous star projects a try!  Sara from Stampin' Up! made them for a tree topper but they were one sided.  I decided to turn her idea into ornaments by making them 2-sided.  

They're made with our Stitched Stars dies seen here.  I used the largest and third smallest to make these. I used the Gingerbread & Peppermint DSP but unfortunately it was on the retired list and is sold out now. 

You probably wonder where the snowflakes come from.  They are called 'Wonderful Snowflakes' and they also just sold out! The retiring list can be so hard; items you want can be gone in an instant! 

You need a good stack of Dimensionals between each layer like this: 

You can see why you need a smaller star inside; to support the stacks of Dimensionals. *There's a second stack under that smaller star.  You'll add a second large star on top of the dimensional stack seen above. 

Tips:

  • I found a stack of 4 to work best.
  • I added a rolled up mini glue dot to the tip of each star point to secure them together.  It's not necessary but does finish if off so they stay closed. 
  • Add the cord with a glue dot to one of the star points. 

They were so fun to make I couldn't stop! I plan to add these to my cookie trays or to Christmas presents instead of a traditional bow. 

I thought this last one would look sort of ho hum in this pattern.  But once I added our Red Rhinestones to the snowflake it sure came to life!  

Below is the video to see exactly how to make these pretty ornaments.  They're the third project I share. 

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  • 3 Stamping Tips you need to know!


    I thought I'd share some of my favorite tips with you today.  

    • how to use a ruler – some people find this extremely challenging
    • standard card sizes and layers
    • which ink to use when coloring with markers

    First up is the ruler and card measurements.  Understanding measurements can make card making so much easier!

    I hope the above graphic helps you when you're creating a card. Save it or print it out. 

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    Next I have a helpful photo for coloring your stamped images.  It's very important to use the correct ink to prevent smearing as you color. 

    I do also want to share a few more tips for coloring:

    • Use Stazon ink when coloring with colored pencils, blender pens, water painters or when picking up our Classic ink from your ink pad.

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    Lastly is a list of the three types of stamps Stampin' Up! offers.  It might be hard to read so I'll share the details in this list:

    1. Photopolymer stamps are entirely transparent and adhere to your clear block. They're flexible and easy to use; especially with 2-step use.  
    2. Clink stamps are made of high-quality rubber. They cling like crazy to our clear blocks. 
    3. Distinktive stamps are a photo-realistic image with a special texture that give added depth and dimension with a single stamp. 

    *I hope one or more of these tips help you.  Let me know which one or two you learned from today.  

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  • Floral Charm fun-fold card kit to go or choose the PDF tutorial option


    This is my second card kit to go I've created for July.  It features the new Floral Charm designer paper released in our newest Online Exclusives.  It's absolutely gorgeous designer paper!  

    My favorite thing about this pack of paper is that the reverse side of the pretty floral patterns have a coordinating solid print. So I created a batch of fancy fold cards to show them off!  

    The directions for these fun fold cards are included in the PDF tutorial plus there's a private video you'll get access to when you purchase either the kit or the PDF tutorial.  

    This kit to go includes the following products:

    • 1/2 pkg Floral Charm DSP (6" X 12")
    • a share of Peacock/Gold ribbon
    • a share of Shimmer dots
    • pre-cut or die-cut pieces for each of 10 cards
    • the PDF tutorial & video link 

    The kit to go is $31 and can be reserved here.  It is shipped out at the end of July. The PDF tutorial is $16 and can be seen here.  The tutorial is emailed to you immediately after purchase. 

    *You will need stamp greetings, inks, a paper trimmer (to cut your new designer paper) and adhesives to finish the cards. 

    See all of my available kits to go and tutorials here.  Opt in for more than one to save on shipping costs! 

    *If you'd like to subscribe to receive a kit automatically each month please use the button below.  My subscribers get a free surprise every few months along with the guarantee of a beautiful kit full of products too! 

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    July Specials:

    New Online Exclusives are here!  

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  • Kintsugi Inspirations fun fold card kit to go or tutorial. Reserve yours now!


    I'm thrilled with the cards in the Kintsugi Inspiration kit this month!  I am featuring this unique, gold foil accented designer paper for one of my kits to go in July. (I add 2 new kits to my shop each month!)

     The gorgeous designer paper is definitely the star of these stunning cards. Each of the 10 cards are unique fun fold designs and the video will help you assemble each one.

    The directions for the cards are included in the PDF tutorial plus there's a private video you'll get access to when you purchase either the kit or the PDF tutorial.  

    This kit to go includes the following products:

    • 1/2 pkg Kintsugi Inspirations specialty DSP (6" X 12")
    • a share of Misty Moonlight 1/4" ribbon
    • a share of gold Flower Accent gems
    • pre-cut or die-cut pieces for each of 10 cards
    • the PDF tutorial & video link 

    The kit to go is $31 and can be reserved here.  It is shipped out at the end of July. The PDF tutorial is $16 and can be seen here.  The tutorial is emailed to you immediately after purchase. 

    *You will need stamp greetings, a paper trimmer (to cut your new designer paper), adhesives and inks to finish the cards. 

    See all of my available kits to go and tutorials here.  Opt in for more than one to save on shipping costs! 

    *If you'd like to subscribe to receive a kit automatically each month please use the button below.  My subscribers get a free surprise every few months along with the guarantee of a beautiful kit full of products too! 

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    July Specials:

    New Online Exclusives are here!  

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    Last Chance List has been updated!  see it all here. Don't miss out on the deals!

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    Get my Turtle-y Cute PDF tutorial free with any online order in July!

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