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Swallowtail Pinboard: Easy with Artisan Embellishments
Looking for a fun project idea that’s not a card? Something to create for a gift (or for your own space)? Try a fun embellished pin board! This board came from a big box store on clearance – they’re easy to find. Once you have your board, it’s all about embellishments.
Worried about what matches? What goes together? There’s a super-easy solution: the Artisan Embellishment Kit. It includes all the pieces, picked out to match and give your finished project an artisan quality. (see the Artisan Embellishment Kit Contents)
For this project, I stamped a few butterflies (love the Swallowtail stamp, don’t you? see it online – 129216) and heat embossed the middle one using my Pool Party ink pad and the Iridescent Ice Embossing powder.
I connected the butterflies in a banner-like layout (banners being oh so popular). Then I added some Designer Series Paper from the More Amore Designer Series Paper (see the paper online – 129309) to the background, the Soda Pop Tops, everything.
Those Soda Pop Tops make great thumbtacks. (see them online – 129388) Just use a strong glue like the Multipurpose Liquid Adhesive to attach a tack to the back and fill the bottlecap with a punched circle of designer paper!
Or you can check out my Soda Pop Top Jewelry Tutorial for details on adding Crystal Effects to your bottlecaps to finish them off with a nice shine.
Have fun making your own Pin Board Project! This one went home with my friend Jane after our demonstrator group holiday party. Gotta love a gift exchange with stampers! This would make a great project for a bridal shower gift (can’t you see the bride-to-be pinning ideas to her board?) or a new baby gift (so many baby things to collect in a collage…hospital bracelets, a teeny sock, snapshots…).
This week I seem to be loving the Swallowtail stamp — so I’m happy to share a project here that uses it for something other than a card.
Happy Stamping!
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Hopping down the Bunny Trail! This Easter Bunny punch art idea is sure to be a pleaser this coming holiday. And the punches are all standard Stampin’ Up! punches that you may have on hand (or that you “need” to add to your collection).
Plus I have a Punch Art Technique Tip for you –
How To Make Punch Art Paws:
It’s the Scallop Oval Punch first (see it online – 119856), then take two ‘bites’ out of the punch piece with the Large Oval Punch (119855 – see it online).
Too cute! Here are the punches for the rest of the bunny (click to see the items in my online store):
- 2 1/2″ Circle Punch (120906)
- Small Heart Punch (117193)
- Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack – tiny circle for eyes (118309)
- 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (129404)* new in this year’s Spring Catalog
These bunnies are cute to add to cards like I did here, or you can add them to create your own bunny treat bag toppers, Easter favors or place card holders for table arrangements! And bunnies are ALWAYS cute for baby shower invitations or favors.
Looking for more Punch Art Ideas? You can check them out on my blog!
Happy Bunny Stamping!
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Other supplies: Celebrate from Feeling Sentimental Sale-A-bration stamp set; Ink: Pool Party, Island Indigo; Paper: Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Island Indigo, Sycamore Street Sale-A-Bration Designer Series Paper; Accessories: Sponge Dauber, White gel Pen,
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When You Really Mean “Thanks A Million!”
There’s a stamp set for that! The Million-Dollar Moments hostess stamp set (125137 – see it online) is perfect. And there’s a little goose stamped inside the card – notice how I echoed the Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper inside (126902 – see it online)?
Technique Tip: Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
Do you love the sparkle on the heart raindrops? Me too!! Bling is always good. This is an easy ‘add-on’ to any card.
- Stamp your image
- Use the 2-Way Glue Pen (100425 - see it online) to draw glue wherever you want glitter to stick.
- Shake Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter (102023 – see it online) over the glue, tap off extra and return to the container.
I always say that Dazzling Diamonds is like Jello… remember Bill Cosby? “There’s always room for Jello?” Well, there’s always room for Dazzling Diamonds, too.
Back to the Million-Dollar Moments stamp set (125137 – see it online). Notice how you can’t add this set to your shopping cart? And notice the fabulous $9 price tag? That’s because it’s available only as a Hostess Rewards item (or with Stampin’ Rewards dollars when you order $150 or more through my online store).
So put it on your Wish List and add it to your next party (book parties “To Go” are available ONLINE! Email me for details!) or add it when you place your next large order. This is a great stamp set if you have a baby shower, wedding shower or other shower thank you notes to write!
And thanks a MILLION for all the kind wishes and cards you’ve sent for healing and my broken leg. I’m hanging in there – crutches are turning out to be quite fun 
Happy Stamping!
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Stampin’ Supplies: Stamps – Million Dollar Moments; Ink: Real Red, Early Espresso; Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Early Espresso, Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper; Accessories: Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Petite Curly Label Punch, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter, Two Way Glue Pen
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Valentine BINGO Centerpieces: table decor ideas
Looking for wedding table decor? Baby Shower centerpieces? These are Valentine centerpieces headed to my local library for table decor, but it’s a fun idea that can be applied to any occasion: Rosettes!
To make these easy Valentine centerpieces, I used the Designer Rosette Die from Stampin’ Up! (see it online) and the More Amore Designer Series Paper (see the paper online – 129309). If you’ve never made them before, be sure to check my Designer Rosette Die Tutorial.
For this size of picks, I cut one full strip of designer paper with the rosette die, then cut it into 3 pieces before folding and gluing (TIP: hot glue for speedy rosettes!).
Here are some of the fun supplies I used:
- Big Shot (see it online – 113439) — see more Big Shot ideas on my blog
- Designer Rosette Die (see it online) — see more Designer Rosette ideas on my blog
- Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit (see it online)
- Occasions Alphabet ( see it online – 123598)
Here’s another idea for the Designer Rosette Die same shapes (cut into 3 strips per rosette die-cut) but different paper.
Have fun with these!
Happy Stamping, and Happy Valentine’s Day!!
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Supplies: Stamps – Teeny Tiny Wishes, Occasions Alphabet; Ink: Real Red, Primrose Petals; Paper: Pool Party, Real Red, Whisper White, Red Glimmer Paper, More Amore Designer Series Paper; Accessories: 1 1/4″ Circle Punch, 1 3/8″ Circle Punch, Small Heart Punch, Decorative Label Punch,
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Oh Whale & Cloudy Day: Gotta love the match
Really? Don’t you just love it when your supplies go together perfectly? This card was so much fun to create…it practically made itself! With the Sunshine & Sprinkles Product Suite (see it online) the whole thing popped together. And of course the sunny colors are perfect for combating our weather today… gray with a -15 wind chill!
Here’s what I used:
- Oh, Whale stamp set (129132 – see it online)
- Cloudy Day Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (127022 – see it online)
- Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper (126922 – see it online)
Really that pretty much covers it! I added a couple of Rhinestone Jewels as part of the water spout, because every card needs bling. But how fun is it that the stamped waves match the Designer Series Paper?
And could you think of a stamp set cuter or more perfect for Baby Shower favors or invitations? Or Welcome Baby cards?
Between the Cloudy Day texture folder and the possibilities for all-occasions cards with this stamp set, I can hardly wait to keep playing. I’m sure that desire has nothing to do with the fact that it’s freezing outside and it’s a perfect time to stay in for some stamping
Happy Stamping!
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Supplies: Stamps – Oh Whale; Ink: Pacific Point; Card Stock: Whisper White, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper; Accessories: Big Shot, Cloudy Day Embossing Folder, Rhinestone Jewels
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Whirly-Twirly Pinwheel Cards: for FUN birthdays
Who doesn’t love a pinwheel? So fun! So spring-y! These are created with a variety of fun new items in the Spring Stampin’ Up! Catalog (browse online):
- Wishes Your Way stamp set (see it online – 129156), includes all kinds of pinwheel themed greetings for birthday, thank you and best wishes
- Pinwheel Sizzlits S Die (see it online – 129411), only $4.95! Easy to use with your Big Shot for perfect shaped pinwheels with sweet corner details and holes ready for your brads
- Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper (see it online – 126922), gorgeous bright colors for baby showers, wedding favors, or just fun bright project. Stripes, polka dots and more.
Just add a toothpick for a stem, and your pinwheel is all set to mail! Remember that you’ll need to add $0.20 extra for an inflexible element in your card.
Happy Stamping!
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Stamps: Wishes Your Way; Ink: Pacific Point; Paper: Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Pacific Point; Accessories: Pinwheel Sizzlits S Die, Big Shot, 3/8″ Striped Organdy Ribbon in Melon Mambo, Jumbo Rhinestone Jewels
MDS Monday: 15 Reasons I Heart this MDS Tutorial
Going on a trip this summer? Have a cute kid/dog/friend/spouse/garden gnome? Looking for an inexpensive and easy way to showcase some photos? You *need* to make an MDS Swatchbook with the Reasons I Heart You Digital Template (see it online).
Here’s how it works:
Download the MDS program to your computer (try the FREE 30 day trial)- Design projects on your computer, using your own photos, with my FREE Step-By-Step My Digital Studio Tutorial (click here to download it – 12 MB)
- Use the “share your project” button in the program to send your project to my online store
- Purchase the finished swatchbook ($12.95 for 13 pages <26 sides> and plastic covers)
- Stampin’ Up! mails your swatchbook to you!
The finished 13 pages (26 sides) have a plastic page on the front and back to protect your swatch book. The pages themselves are a nice heavy paper with a slick coating that stands up really nicely to “purse abuse” (that’s the markings that usually come from having something float around in your purse for a few weeks 
Here are a few more of my pages (you can see the ALL in my Reasons I Heart You Tutorial):
I can’t believe I haven’t shared this project on my blog yet! It’s been in my queue for months (since April) and I’ve shown the finished printed Swatchbook to lots of people in person. If you’re looking for a project that will inspire you to try My Digital Studio (aka MDS), then I think this is the project.
Originally I shared this project at a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Training event — I’d love to have you join my Stampin’ Up! family, too! You can learn more about how to get My Digital Studio as part of your “My Way” Demonstrator Kit here on my website.
Want to check out another of my MDS Tutorial Series? I have a 4-lesson MDS Tutorial Series (WITH VIDEOS!!) on the Sweet Details Digital Photobook Template (included with the MDS Express Free Trial). You can find the first lesson here on my blog.
Happy (digital) Stamping!
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Watercolor How-To: Magic Tips to Use
The most common thing I hear when I demonstrate watercoloring is that people can’t seem to make it look “right”. Guess what? There are some easy tricks that will make your watercolor look ‘right’ every time. Here’s a card that we made at stamp club last week, using the soon-to-be-retired Beary Best Friends stamp set (see it online).
Beary Best Friends and the matching Beary Nice Wishes set (see it online) will be available along with the rest of the Build-A-Bear Product Suite (see it online) but only until May 31st (learn about the retiring items & sale).
The bear is on the inside of the card — peeking through the window!
Tips to make your watercolor look fantastic:
- Use Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Paper for best effects. I know, it sounds like I just want you to buy paper from me… but I’ve tried other papers from big craft stores, and they just don’t work right. If you want to be successful, it’s important to start with good quality materials.
- Draw a small line with a Stampin’ Write Marker where you want color to be darkest.
- Use Aqua Painters to wet the line and move the color around on the paper – leave blank spots to get an authentic watercolor effect.
- Remember that you can always add more color, but it’s tricky to remove color if you start with too much.
- Outline with River Rock Stampin’ Write Marker & blend to finish. This will keep your image ‘anchored’ to the paper and add dimension to the background so that it doesn’t look flat.
Looking for more Build A Bear ideas? Here are several on my blog.
Or more watercoloring technique samples? Here you go! Or if you’re looking for ideas on Watercolor Wonder Crayons, here’s a how-to video tutorial from my blog.
Happy Watercoloring! (and stamping)
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It’s a Mary Poppins Purse!
You remember that scene from Mary Poppins, where she opens her carpetbag and starts pulling belongings out? And keeps pulling…and keeps pulling…? Well the little Petite Purse Bigz Die (see it online) is going to be known as the Mary Poppins Purse Die on my blog.
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I thought this little purse was going to be too tiny to fit much of anything… okay, maybe 3 Hershey’s Kisses. But guess what? It fits TEN (yes, 10!)! And it’s a small die!
Maybe I’m getting a bit over excited here, but you might have noticed on my blog that I’m a big fan of cute little projects that include candy. Because I think stamping is fun, but stamping with chocolate is BETTER. So a little die that makes a perfect candy-sized purse is going to rate high in my book. (see some other candy projects on my blog)
I’m hearing that you’re going to need this one, too, so don’t forget that you’ll have to order it in April, because if you miss it in April, you’ll have to wait <<sniff, sniff>> until the new catalog comes out on June 1st.
Oh, same goes for the Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper (see it online). And don’t miss the Summer Smooches Fabric Designer Brads (see them online), because the brads WON’T be in the new catalog — they’re only available this month. I ordered 2 boxes. (here are some other Summer Smooches projects on my blog!)
Happy Stamping!
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Party Planning: Designer Rosette Decor
Thinking about party decorations? Wedding? Shower? The craze of rosettes has been going on for quite awhile (check some past posts) but the new Designer Rosette Die (see it online) makes them so easy! Here are two full-size rosettes that have been hanging in my stamp studio since the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper debuted.
It’s hard to tell the size of these from the picture, but they’re about like dinner plates — they’re 10 3/4″ across with the scalloped edge. They make great medallions to hang for an event. Just choose colors that coordinate with your theme — think pink & blue for a baby shower, or shimmery white for a wedding shower.
You can even make fun simple table decor pieces. Here are some floral picks created with the Designer Rosette Die. I put a 12 x 6″ strip of paper through the Big Shot with the die, then cut the scored strip into 3 pieces to make these three mini rosettes.
Add a coordinated color theme mini rosette to your table flowers, or just make vases of the mini rosettes. This ‘fancy’ vase is a repurposed Frappucino bottle.
Looking for tips on using your Designer Rosette Die? Check the pointers that I posted on my blog.
Happy Stamping!
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