Posts Tagged ‘10-11 In Colors’
Out of the Mist: Brayered Reveal Cards
I learned this technique from Rachel Chamberlain, one of the demonstrators in my LovenStampfuls Group. They are definitely a talented bunch!
The technique definitely works best with BOLD images, such as the gorgeous prairie silhouette in the Just Believe stamp set. Gotta love that the text box image and the words are in the same stamp set!
Technique: Misted Versamark Resist
Use a bold stamp image for this technique.
1. Use a Classic Pad to apply ink directly to Whisper White card stock, covering card stock completely (dark ink colors work best).
2. Working quickly, ink a bold image stamp with Versamark ink, then spritz the inked stamp a few times with Stampin’ Mist.
3. Stamp onto inked card stock and press into paper for 4-5 seconds.
4. Pick up stamp and watch image reveal slowly.
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Stamps: Just Believe
Inks: Concord Crush
Card Stock: Whisper White, Concord Crush, Basic Gray, Blushing Bride
Accessories: Concord Crush 1/2″ Stitched Poly-Ribbon, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch
Subscribe to the comments for this postGreenhouse Gala: Fold once, then again, then again…
It’s true. Before I discovered Stampin’ Up!, I was a scrapbooker. Now that I’m a die-hard stamping fan, I don’t spend the time on 12 x 12″ scrapbook pages like I did in my “pre-SU” days.
Sure, I do a few pages here and there, but my real passion comes from actually FINISHING projects now, as opposed to starting things that were likely to take 5 years to get even halfway completed.
I tend to do more digital scrapbooking (with My Digital Studio, of course — some of my Cruise pages from this year and more here). And I also like little quick album projects, like this On Board Briefcase project.
So I wanted to share another quick album idea. This project was adapted from a Make N Take on the Stampin’ Up! Cruise from several years ago (2007?). My Stamps in the Mail Club members from last Round also got to make this project one month. You can now sign up for my NEW Round of Stamps in the Mail Club!
(click on the photo above for a larger picture)
The album construction is really simple–just start with three pieces of 4 x 12″ Whisper White cardstock and score each at 4″ and 8″. Then zig-zag fold them and attach to each other to make the album backbone. Then add cover and decorate the pages as you choose!
**TIP** One important thing to remember: attach the closure ribbon ONLY to the back of the book. If you attach it to the front and the back, your album won’t fold open like this one.
Two fabulous things about the Stamps in the Mail Club… 1) you get all the stamps, inks, accessories and embellishments that you need for the projects, and 2) you get exclusive Video Tutorials with all my tips for making the projects a snap–4 new videos and 4 new projects each month.
Here’s what past Stamps in the Mail Club members have said about the Club:
Here’s what Debbie K, an 11-round Stamps in the Mail Club subscriber had to say: “I really enjoy the Stamps in the Mail Club because everything you need for a project or card is right there–everything is pre-cut. The directions are clear and easy, and then you have the directions that you can use on future projects. I love it.”
And Dawn H, another Stamps in the Mail Club veteran shared this thought: “Stamps in the mail club is an awesome way to get creative ideas. A fabulous way to build up your supplies at little cost. Stamps in the mail is like taking a class, only you don’t have to leave the comforts of your home. Everything is delivered to your door. I highly recommend Stamps in the mail! Besides the demonstrator is awesome!”
You can sign up now! If you’re registered and paid before September 3rd, your kit will ship on September 8th and you can begin working on your projects right away!
Click here to learn more about how the Stamps in the Mail Club can help you…
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Stamps: itty Bitty Bits, Rough Type Alphabet, FYI
Inks: Chocolate Chip & More Mustard Stampin’ Write Marker
Cardstock: Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Itty Bitty Buttons, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Earth Elements Brads, Daffodil Delight 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon, 1 ¼” Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch
Friends Never Fade in Greenhouses
This morning during my workout, I couldn’t help but think about the humidity this summer. If you’re not in central Illinois, you may or may not have had a crazy-humid summer. When the wet air kicks in at 6:15 in the morning, you know it’s extreme.
Anyway, thinking about running with friends… fading… humidity… greenhouses… it’s all connected in there somewhere, but not necessary coherently at 6:15 am during an exhausting workout, right? Right?
I think I mentioned one time that Daffodil Delight is my favorite yellow these days–it goes with everything! Here I put it with Poppy Parade, which is one of the new In Colors.
I’ll let you in on a secret… the Greenhouse Gala paper is actually supposed to match Real Red. But I am so in love with Poppy Parade that I just pretty much ignore the Real Red and go with Poppy Parade. It works for me 
The other trick for this card is that the background is Poppy Parade, and while a very pretty color, it’s pretty dark for writing your greeting. SO… to get around that, the main card is actually Whisper White and the Poppy Parade piece is a panel stuck to the back of the white card stock.
It looks the same on the front, but opens differently than a normal card. If you’ve seen my How To Cut Card Stock Video Tutorial already, then all you need to know is that the Real Red layer for this square card is 4-1/4 x 4-1/4″ and the Whisper White piece is 4 x 8″ and folded in half.
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Stamps: Flowers Never Fade
Ink: Poppy Parade and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Write Markers
Paper: Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Daffodil Delight 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon
Stamping 101 Video Tutorial: Scallop Circle Tricks
Did you see the Two Step Owl Punch project I posted a few weeks ago?
There was a fun trick that I included, using the Homemade single stamp in the new Stampin’ Up! catalog. When I ordered that stamp, I wasn’t sure how I was going to use it, since the center of the stamp says “Homemade & to die for” and I just don’t bake all that often.
But I refused to set it aside, so I came up with a fun trick for getting more out of that sweet single stamp. I’ll warn you now, you’re going to need to add Homemade to your Wish List, and the new Extra Large Scallop Circle to go along with it!
**TIP** To use the Homemade stamp as a border stamp, try Rocking & Rolling the stamp on your ink pad, rather than normal inking. Check to be sure you ink the entire scallop and dot ring, plus a small amount of the center image, but don’t ink as far as the “homemade & to die for” sentiment.
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Stamps: Homemade (116978), Itty Bitty Bits (117056 wood mount or 120060 clear mount), Printed Petals (116679 wood mount or 120444 clear mount)
Ink : Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait
Paper : Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper (117167), Chocolate Chip, Peach Parfait, Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Poppy Parade
Accessories : Two Step Owl Punch (118074), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), On Board Books Briefcase (118766), Poppy Parade Poly-Twill Ribbon (119263), Very Vanilla 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (119960), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Jewels Basic Rhinestones (119246)
Bold Birthdays: Poppy and Peach
Yum, who wouldn’t want a “Peach Parfait” birthday card? Hmmm… maybe I shouldn’t type blog entries when I’m hungry!
The colors on this card are from the new In Color Collection–Poppy Parade and Peach Parfait. (click here if you missed my In Color Combo Sweet Sampler) And I accented the candle on the Birthday Block image with a Basic Jewel Rhinestone.
The Designer Series Paper Sunny Garden is the perfect complement for these colors, so I had to pull out my new package and make an extra decorating idea with it. Have you seen the photo on page 175 in the catalog? I made my own cute Designer Series Paper flags to match. (gotta love that catalog inspiration!)
They’re done with the Pennant Bigz XL Die for the Big Shot. Very easy! (click here to see some other Pennant projects)
- Cut two small triangles for each flag–one from Designer Paper and one from coordinating card stock.
- Trim the scallops from the Designer Paper flag
- Mount on a bamboo skewer with Tombow Multiadhesive (I love that stuff)
- Add a coordinating Brights Button.
- Stick in a washed out iced coffee bottle, then wrap with 1-1/4″ Old Olive Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
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Stamps: Birthday Block (118084), Printed Petals (116679 Wood Mount or 120444 Clear Mount)
Ink: Peach Parfait (119783), Poppy Parade (119782)
Paper: Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper (119831)
Accessories: 1-1/4″ Old Olive Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (115618), Poppy Parade 1/2″ Stitched Poly Ribbon (119263), Jewels Basic Rhinestones (119246)
Who’s Hooting Now? Two Step Owl Punch
Whether you like the whole bird motif or not, I think you’ll find it hard to resist this fabulous new Stampin’ Up! punch!! Check out the new Two Step Owl Punch — it’s basically 6 punches for the price of one, which is not only a great deal, but also easy to store and super-convenient to use.
I think this is going to take a Video Tutorial to truly show the cool-factor, but for now you’ll have to settle for some pictures and tips. (check my past Video Tutorials)
First of all, you need to see the actual punch to get an idea of how this works.
See how the little pieces of the Owl all fit together? To use the punch you can either punch all the pieces in every color paper/card stock, or you can punch just the pieces you need.
For example, on the little Poppy Parade heart (see the sticky Jewels Basic Rhinestone?!), I stuck a little corner of Poppy Parade card stock into my punch and punched just the little heart piece.
Another favorite part of this On Board Briefcase mini album project is the 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Extra Large punched from Peach Parfait card stock.
Were you wondering how I got that cool stamped design on the scallop punch piece? Here’s my trick:
**TIP** To use the Homemade stamp as a border stamp, try Rocking & Rolling the stamp on your ink pad, rather than normal inking. Check to be sure you ink the entire scallop and dot ring, plus a small amount of the center image, but don’t ink as far as the “homemade & to die for” sentiment.
This album is one of my July Stamp Club with Meg projects–we still have one session left in July–it’s Wednesday, July 12th. Let me know if you’re in central Illinois and you’d like to join us! You can see some other fun chipboard projects here, including another On Board Briefcase album here.
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Stamps: Homemade (116978), Itty Bitty Bits (117056 wood mount or 120060 clear mount), Printed Petals (116679 wood mount or 120444 clear mount)
Ink: Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait
Paper: Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper (117167), Chocolate Chip, Peach Parfait, Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Poppy Parade
Accessories: Two Step Owl Punch (118074), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), On Board Books Briefcase (118766), Poppy Parade Poly-Twill Ribbon (119263), Very Vanilla 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (119960), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Jewels Basic Rhinestones (119246)
Petal Card Punch Pouch: keep your candy handy
Hands down, my favorite new Designer Series Paper: Greenhouse Gala!! Easily, for sure, no doubt (until tomorrow when I start to play with my Sunny Garden DSP, right?)
But for now, I’m having fun getting ready for my Latest & Greatest Showcase & Idea Blitz, and today I made a collection of little treats to hand out, using the colors from Greenhouse Gala as my inspiration. Okay, the ‘official’ color of the red in this paper is Real Red, but I like to substitute the new In Color, Poppy Parade. You’ll see it below in my project!
These all use the NEW Petal Card Punch (aka ‘Petal Card Extra Large Double Punch’). The center square of each of the punched pieces measures about 1″, just to give you an idea of the size.
Here’s a close up of one of the pouches. They each hold a single Snickers tiny size candy… I don’t have the package, so I can’t remember the actual name of this candy size. Can anyone help me out? In any case, the stamped image on the front is from the fabulous Level 2 Hostess Stamp Set Cute By The Inch, stamped in Pear Pizzazz and cut out with scissors.
Want to learn how to make these cute little pouches at home? I can help you!
Here’s what to do:
- Punch 2 Petal Card Punch pieces — be sure to press the punch down all the way to get a good embossed fold line around the edges
- Add a Mini Glue Dot to three of the petals on one piece
- Fit the two halves together, attaching with Mini Glue Dots at edges (**note, this works best if you wrap the two pieces around the candy, but it’s hard to get a good picture with the candy blocking the way!)
Have fun with these little guys–they’d be fabulous for wedding favors, party favors or as a set for gifts for friends or coworkers for pretty much any occasion. You can check out some other ideas with candy, or try my previous wedding ideas.
Like the matching brads? I do! These are from the Brights Collection Brads, and just like the ‘yummy’ ribbon from yesterday, these look yummy, too.
I still have to get the candy for these little treats containers, so if you’re coming to my Open House on Saturday morning, you’ll just have to wait and see whether I found the square candies again! (ah, the suspense)
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Stamps: Cute by the Inch (hostess stamp set, Level 2)
Inks: Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade,
Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade, Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Petal Card Extra Large Double Punch (119273), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Brights Brads (119740)
In Color Sweet Sampler: A sweet taste of the 2011 In Colors
Have you gotten your hands on the new 2010-12 In Colors yet? I’ve only had a short time to play with them and already I’m having trouble picking my favorites!
And the new In Color Ribbon — Stitched Poly-Ribbon — feels yummy in your fingers! I know, fingers can’t really taste, but you know what I mean, right?
Here’s a sample card done with the new In Colors Poppy Parade and Pear Pizzazz, along with the Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper.
You’ve probably already added the new Retrofit Kits to your Wish List, so that you can catch up on all the new Color Collections.
But you still need a new In Color collection, right? This is where I can help!
This In Color Sweet Sampler includes a little bit of everything– markers, Designer Series Papers, card stock and RIBBON!
Available only until July 31st and only through me, you’ll want to order your Sweet Sampler right away. Here’s what you get:
- 5 In Color Markers (Blush Blossom, Pear Pizzazz, Concord Crush, Poppy Parade, and Peach Parfait)
- 20 sheets of Patterns Designer Series Paper (four 6″ x 6″ sheets in each of the five In Colors)
- 20 sheets of Assorted In Color Cardstock (four 8-1/2″ x 11″ sheets of each of the five In Colors)
- 10 yards of In Color Stitched Poly Ribbon (2 yards of each of the five In Colors)
This Sweet Sampler is only $34.95 and is a great way to start off your 2011 In Color Collection. If you’d like your kit mailed, please add $4.95 for shipping.
(Allow up to 2 weeks for delivery, since I’ll order the kit supplies as each group is filled. Only available inside the US)
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Stamps: FYI (114365), Itty Bitty Bits (117056 wood mount or 120060 clear mount)
Inks: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard
Paper: Poppy Parade, Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper (117167)
Accessories: Bitty Buttons (118761)
Conquering Concord Crush
Honestly, the first time I saw this super-intense new purple, I wasn’t quite sure what to do with it.
But I knew I’d want to be using the new In Color Concord Crush, so I pulled it out and tried matching it up with other colors. Actually, I should have just pulled out my new Color Coach first!
The Color Coach is something to add to the first round of your New Catalog Wish List. You’re going to love it! But since I didn’t have mine handy, I pulled out my #1 favorite new color: Daffodil Delight.
Seriously, I think Daffodil Delight is magic. It’s actually made up of little chameleon-fairies that subtly change color to match whatever you put next to them. Because Daffodil Delight goes with EVERYTHING!
You might recognize the basic layout of this card from last week, although I turned it sideways and changed the colors from Pacific Point & Marina Mist to Concord Crush & Daffodil Delight.
To color the flower, I stamped in Staz-On Jet Black ink, then used an AquaPainter with a drop of Concord Crush ink to brush on layers of the deep purple. (check out another Watercolor Technique that I shared recently)
For the leaves I just used my Pear Pizazz Stampin’ Write Marker to color directly on the Confetti White card stock. Since this green is more subtle than the Concord, it matched better to get the full-strength color from the marker.
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Stamps: Because I Care (Level 1 hostess exclusive set)
Inks: Pear Pizazz Stampin’ Write Marker, Concord Crush, Staz-On Jet Black
Paper: Concord Crush, Daffodil Delight, Confetti White
Accessories: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Folder, Daffodil Delight 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Corner Rounder Punch,
Stampin Up Hydrangea: Was Good, Now Better
If you’re a die-hard Stampin’ Up! fan, then you probably remember the hydrangea stamp from about 10 years ago. I know it was hugely popular back when I started demonstrating, and there were so many cool techniques for it!
Well the fabulous hydrangea image is back, and it’s easier than ever to use. Plus it’s FREE! (and who doesn’t love FREE stamps?) The new Level 1 hostess stamp set “Because I Care” is one of my favorite new catalog sets.
Here are more reasons you know you’re a Stampin’ Up! die-hard fan:
- you know that the NEW catalog came out yesterday! (check the sidebar links on my blog to browse–or click here)
- you are REALLY excited about the bigger & better Hostess Stamp Sets (beginning with Level 1 sets the size of the old Level 2 sets!)
- you know that a Level 1 Hostess Set means that you can pick it for free when you turn in a $150+ order, book party or workshop
You’re also a Stampin’ Up! die-hard fan if you can identify at least 5 of the 7 new products on my Just Because card (cover up the list–no peeking!):
- Because I Care hostess-exclusive stamp set
- Very Vanilla 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon
- Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder for Big Shot
- Pear Pizazz Stampin’ Write Marker (a NEW In Color!)
- Pacific Point Stampin’ Write Marker (a NEW Brights color!)
- Marina Mist and Pacific Point card stock
Contact me today to get your copy of the NEW catalog or to set up a time to have your own Stampin’ Up! party!
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Supplies Feature:
Because I Care stamp set (available for FREE as a Level 1 Hostess Selection –requires $150 minimum order, party or book party);
Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder for Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (120175, $7.95);
Very Vanilla 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon (119960, $5.95)
New Colors Feature:
Marina Mist
Pacific Point
Pear Pizazz
