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Mixed Techniques: Poppin’ Pastels plus Rock N Roll

Poppin’ Pastels is an OLD technique – and very simple:

1. Stamp in Versamark ink
2. Swirl a Sponge Dauber in a Stampin’ Pastel color
3. Pounce onto the stamped image.

It always used to bother me that the edges of the stamped image ended up a little bit wishy washy.  I’m embarrassed to say that when I pulled out my Stampin Pastels (see them online) for this project, they were still sealed! I used to use them all the time, but somehow my new set had at least 2 birthdays before getting opened. (eek!)

But with this NEW twist on Poppin’ Pastels, I think I’m going to be seeing my Pastels much more regularly again.  By adding the Rock N Roll technique, I made the edges of the image well-defined and the finished image looks much cleaner.  The Tea Shoppe stamp set (see it online) has the perfect stamp for this combo technique, too!

Here are some tips for using Rock N Roll and Poppin’ Pastels together:

• Use a bold image stamp (not great for line art)
• Ink the stamp first with Versamark, then rock the darker ink around the edges to keep your Versamark pad clean.
• Remember to pounce (not wipe) with your Sponge Dauber to keep the ink from smearing.
• If you don’t get enough color on your image, try mooshing (yes, a technical term) the Dauber more in the Stampin’ Pastel.

A couple other things about this card from my April session of Stamp Club with Meg:

• Yes, that’s a tea bag!  The piece of Twitterpated Designer Paper makes a little pocket to hold the bag in place.  Use Sticky Strip at the two ends to hold it tight.
• I love the Paper Doily Sizzlit (see it online).  It helps to have a few tips on making it work easily.
• It’s easier to stamp on the back side of the Mini Vintage Tags (see them online).  I used Staz-On ink here to keep the image from smearing.

Happy Stamping (and tea drinking)!

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Posh Pastels: Video Technique Tutorial #2, Colorbox

I hope you’re having as much fun with these techniques as I’ve had putting them together!
Have you seen my Posh Pastels projects yet? You won’t want to miss any of my 4 Posh Pastels Video Tutorials!

Here is the second technique: Colorbox with the Blender Pens

For this project you’ll need the following supplies:

• Stamps: Flower Fancy (111578), Sincere Salutations (115068)
• Inks: Basic Gray Pad (109120),
• Paper & Accessories: Meg’s Posh Pastels Class Kit, Stampin’ Pastels (105542), Blender Pens (102845)

Don’t forget that you can get your Posh Pastels Class Kit at a discount when you order stamping supplies through my online ordering website in April!

I hope you’ll check out the other Posh Pastels Video Tutorials later next week!

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Posh Pastels: Video Technique Tutorial #1

Have you seen my Posh Pastels projects yet? You won’t want to miss any of my 4 Posh Pastels Video Tutorials!

Here is the first technique: Poppin’ Pastels

For this project you’ll need the following supplies:

• Stamps: Flower Fancy (111578), Sincere Salutations (115068)
• Inks: Versamark Pad (102283), Basic Gray Pad (109120),
• Paper & Accessories: Meg’s Posh Pastels Class Kit, Sponge Daubers (102892) or cotton balls

Don’t forget that you can get your Posh Pastels Class Kit at a discount when you order stamping supplies through my online ordering website in April!

I hope you’ll check out the other Posh Pastels Video Tutorials later next week!

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Posh Pastels: Flower Fancy Tutorials

Do you have the Stampin’ Pastels? Did you forget why you bought them? Or do you look at them in the catalog all the time and wonder why you might *need* them?

I can help you!
The Stampin’ Pastels are a fabulous color tool, and with the upcoming Color Renovation, now is a perfect time to add them to your stamping supplies. Here’s why:

• They come in ALL 48 colors: so you’ll have all the colors on hand!
• You can watercolor in ALL 48 colors: just use your Blender Pens
• Your stamped images can be ALL 48 colors: use the Versamark Pad
• Color Renovation is coming, and you won’t be able to get all these colors after July 1

In the next week I’m offering a set of 4 Posh Pastels VIDEO Technique Tutorials. They’ll be posted here on my blog, so you can watch them for FREE! Be sure to check back so you don’t miss any of the videos.

In addition to watching the Video Tutorials at home, you can participate by ordering a Posh Pastels Class Kit — you can get your kit by mail, or you can attend in person on May 4th.

You’ll get all the pre-cut cardstock, embellishments and printed step-by-step directions for EIGHT cards (2 of each design) and the handy Fancy Favor Box.

Plus you can get a DISCOUNT on your Class Kit! The kit is $25, but you can place an order through my Online Ordering Website in April to receive a discount.

Here’s how it works. FIRST: Place your order Stampin’ Up! supplies through my Online Ordering website in April. NEXT: Visit my Posh Pastel Class Page and earn a discount when you order your class kit:

• Kit at 40% off: Order the Flower Fancy stamp set (discounted in April–only $$29.56, reg. $36.95!)
• Kit at 70% off: Order Flower Fancy plus the Stampin’ Pastels
• Kit for FREE: Place an order for ANY combination of Stampin’ Up! products for at least $75 (pre-tax/shipping)

Or get your Kit for FREE plus MORE!: Sign up for the “I Want It All” Kit (aka Demonstrator Starter Kit) with me between now and April 30th. (click here for “I Want It All” details)

I’m looking forward to sharing these 4 Video Tutorials with you, and if you’d like to stamp with me at home, be sure to check out my Posh Pastel Class page and order your kit!

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Flower Fancy Favor Box: 2 Step Made Easy

One of my VERY favorite stamp sets:  If you don’t already have Flower Fancy, this is the perfect time to add it to your collection.  Pretty nice Have you ever stamped an image on a piece of cardstock, looked at it and just smiled? This is definitely one of those stamp sets.

I used Flower Fancy here on a piece of card stock cut with the Fancy Favor Big Shot Bigz XL die.

*** STAMPING TIPS ***

• When assembling the Fancy Favor Box, be sure to stamp everything you want before you start assembling.
• For the 2-Step Stamping flowers: The solid flowers were stamped in Regal Rose and the outlines were done in Rose Red.
• The leaves are Old Olive for both the solid and the outline, and the small flowers are So Saffron for both. To make sure the solid image is lighter than the borders, be sure to “stamp off” on a piece of scrap paper before stamping on the project.
• The ribbon and Hodgepodge Hardware are attached before the box is assembled.
• For an easy box assembly, add Sticky Strip to the side flap on the box, then fold one half of the box over the flap to attach while the box is flat on the table. This way the score lines will match up perfectly.

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Cardstock: Barely Banana, Whisper White

Accessories: Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Vanilla Styled Hodgepodge Hardware, Modern Label Punch, Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die, White Gel Pen

Stamps: Wings of Friendship Hostess Stamp Set (greeting), Flower Fancy Stamp Set,

Ink: Rose Red, Regal Rose, So Saffron, Old Olive

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