With Valentine's day just a little over a week away, I though I would pull out some of my favorite handmade Valentine's Day cards from the past. You can click on the links to get the original details. Some of the Stampin' Up! products used have retired. However, I'm hoping they provide a little valentine inspiration and you can improvise if something tickles your fancy :)
Pick a red, any red! That's the new Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge (PPA128), perfect timing with Valentine's Day on the horizon. Use red in any way on a card, upload to a blog or public gallery (for example, Splitcoaststampers) and share the link on the Pals Paper Arts challenge blog. Perhaps you'll be selected as one of the PPA Design Team Top Picks! Check out our picks from the last challenge.
The über easy candy holder was created using the Stampin' Up! Labels Collections Framelits and a few tips from Shelli Gardner (CEO and Co-Founder of Stampin' Up!) at Leadership last month. I tucked in a candy bar wrapped in Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper (exclusive to the Sale-A-Bration Promotion). As an alternative, you could use a cello bag and fill with candy, little love notes, heart confetti--HAVE FUN AND EXPERIMENT!
This 1 Minute to WOW! Video Tutorial is a little over 4 minutes long . . . however, the process of creating the two pieces for the holder takes less than a minute. Decorate to your "heart's" delight!
Yes, I cropped the 1/2" Poppy Parade circles for the back, too!
My wheels began to spin with ideas and I came up with a little "doctor's bag" to hold a get well treat. I cropped the handle with the Stampin' Up! Large Oval Punch. Basic Black Textured Paper gives a "leather finish" . . . but embossing Basic Black card stock with the Stampin' Up! Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119976) would be a very "impressive" option, too!
The sweet little 3 x 3 card is a splashy way to add a romantic message. I cropped the front at 2 3/8". I used one of the Hearts Collection Framelits Dies, new in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog, to produce the patterned (largest) heart.
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POLKA DOT VALENTINE CANDY HOLDER
Stamp Set: Delightful Dozen (W122650, C122652) Paper: Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper* (around candy bar, 126154), Basic Black Textured (Neutrals 12 x 12 Textured Assortment, 121078), Crumb Cake (120953), Poppy Parade (119793) Ink: Basic Black (101179) Cool Tools: Extra Large Oval Punch (119859), 1/2" Circle Punch (119869), Labels Collection Framelits Dies (125598), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Simply Scored (122334), Crop-A-Dile (hole for ribbon, 108362) The Perfect Touch: Jewels Basic Rhinestones (119246), Poppy Parade 1/2" Poly-Stitched Ribbon (119263), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
"DOCTOR BAG" CANDY HOLDER
Stamp Set: Word Play (W120308, C120651) Paper: Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper* (around candy bar, 126154), Basic Black Textured (Neutrals 12 x 12 Textured Assortment, 121078), Crumb Cake (120953), Poppy Parade (119793) Ink: Basic Black (101179) Cool Tools: Extra Large Oval Punch (119859), Large Oval Punch (handle, 119855), Small Heart Punch (117193), Labels Collection Framelits Dies (125598), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Simply Scored (122334) The Perfect Touch: Jewels Basic Rhinestones (119246), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
3 X 3 CARD (cropped front panel at 2 3/8")
Paper: Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper* (126154), Basic Black (121045), Crumb Cake (120953), Poppy Parade (119793) Cool Tools: Full Heart Punch (119883), Small Heart Punch (117193), Pinking Hearts Border Punch (117649), Hearts Collection Framelits Dies (125599), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439) The Perfect Touch: Jewels Basic Rhinestones (119246), Very Vanilla 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109026), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
This folding card includes a Stampin' Up! gift certificate recently delivered to one of my customers. Her husband told me she loves purple . . . what better than to surprise her with this Wisteria Wonder and Concord Crush folding card with her gift certificate tucked inside.
Today's Stampin' Pretty 1 Minute to WOW! Video Tutorial demonstrates the simple scores and folds involved. Card stock was cut to 11 x 4 1/4" and scored with the Stampin' Up! Simply Scored Scoring Tool the short distance at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2".
I think these pictures do a good job of sharing the "reveal" for a recipient from start to finish!
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Stamp Set: Just Believe (W116948, C120453), P.S. I Love You (W125640, C125462) Paper: Wisteria Wonder Designer Series Paper (2011-2013 In Color Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack), Wisteria Wonder (122922), Concord Crush (119792), Whisper White (100730) Ink: Concord Crush (119785) Cool Tools: Small Heart Punch (117193), Modern Label Punch (119849), Pinking Hearts Border Punch (117649), Hearts Collection Framelits Dies (125599), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Simply Scored (122334) The Perfect Touch: Sweet Shop Jelly Bean Brads (125587), Concord Crush 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon (119266), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
"Got Love" for a soft and pretty Valentine's Day Card? Today's Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge (MOJO226), is a perfect starting point. Round or Square? You decide and have fun!
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
Stampin' Up! Nursery Nest Designer Series Paper (DSP) goes "beyond baby." It's charming for birthdays and valentines, too.
Those sweet "scallops on the scallops" were created using one of the Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies (new in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog).
Marina Mist1/8" Taffeta Ribbon slips through the button holes for a polished finish. Watch my demonstrator tutorial for tips.
I pulled a few stitches at each end of the Blushing Bride Pleated Satin Ribbon (Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog) so that it would be easier to adhere and wrap flat.
My square version of today's Mojo Sketch measures 5 x 5". A coordinating pattern from Nursery Nest DSP jazzes up the flap of the 5.5" Whisper White Medium Square Envelope. Just adhere DSP to the flap and carefully snip away the excess with Paper Snips.
The Pear Pizzazz square with the personalized Family Tree stamp is an incentive for recipients to share a handmade card a second time. You're seeing the back of a removable interior message. Learn more about my Regift and Recycle Idea (video).
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It's the little things. This card is so simple and a touch of scoring with the Stampin' Up! Simply Scored Scoring Tool adds a quick and "groovy" vibe.
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
My little "gifties" are a combination of sweet patterns from Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper and Stampin' Up! Square Punches (1 1/4" and 1 3/8"). They will find themselves "at home" on birthday cards, too.
The Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch provides a "bow-licious" detail.
Long and lean, this 6 5/8" x 3 1/4" card fits the Stampin' Up! Whisper White Small Open-End Envelope like a glove.
The sentiment and cupid (posed to send an arrow of love to the addressee) are from P.S. I Love You, new in the Occasions Mini Catalog. This is my "go to" valentine set and selected for my Top 10 Favorites from the Occasions Mini Catalog.
SIMPLY SCORED NEWS! Stampin' Up! announced at the Leadership Conference that they will be introducing a Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, available for customer purchase on March 1, 2012. This product was designed exclusively for Stampin' Up! and works with the Simply Scored Scoring Tool to create envelopes, boxes and more. I was in awe watching the demonstrations!
GAME ON! SALE-A-BRATION IS HERE! Now through March 31, 2012, earn a free Sale-A-Bration gift for EVERY $50 you spend on Stampin' Up! products. Good news!! Items from the on-line clearance rack (as well as any current Stampin' Up! products) can be included in your on-line order and count toward your total! Spend $150 or more and you will receive both Sale-A-Bration gifts AND earn Hostess Benefits! Qualifying totals exclude shipping and tax.
Click on the catalog below to see Sale-A-Bration gift choices and additional promotion details.
Leslie Davis, a member of my Stampin' Pretty Pals, has a knack for simple details and crisp lines. She shares her talent through the Valentine's Day card above and its sumptuous interior below. I'm so proud to feature her as my Pals Guest Stamper this week! The new Riding Hood Red 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon (Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog) is such a stand out.
You'll love seeing more of Leslie's work and additional information about this card on Leslie's Ellalicious Blog.
GET INSPIRED with beautiful card ideas from the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Leadership Event. I posted a photo album on my Stampin' Pretty Facebook Page HERE and will be posting more!
WOO HOO! I was one of the winners chosen at Leadership for a card contest. The entry was my teacup card, shared on my blog previously.
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CARD RECIPE FROM LESLIE:
Stamp sets: You Are Loved #123779 (c), # 123777 (w); P.S. I Love You #125462 (c), #125460 (w); Bordering on Romance #125482 (c), #125480 (w); I {Heart} Hearts #118571 (c), #117010 (w)
Paper: Whisper White card stock, Basic Black card stock, Red Riding Hood Red card stock and Mocha Morning Specialty designer series paper # 122366
Ink: Red Riding Hood Red and Whisper White
Embellishments: Jewels basic pearls #119247, 3/8 " Pleated Satin Ribbon in Red Riding Hood Red #125569 (Occasions Mini Catalog)
THANK YOU to my friend, Ellen Smallwood, for creating and sending me this adorable Valentine's Day card using snazzy new products from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog. Highlights include the Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die (125596), You're My Type rubber stamp set (W125564, C125650) and Take It to Heart rubber stamp set (W125520, C125522) tucked inside.
Ellen heat embossed the black typewriter leaving a shine reminiscent of a lacquered finish. Trés cool!
ELLEN'S TIPS FOR AN EVEN GLOSSIER FINISH: I used a really"juicy"" just reinked black pigment pad and clear embossing powder. Did you know that after embossing you can reheat the image and quickly dip in powder and heat again? I didn't do that on the typewriter card.
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The retro vibe of the Sweet Cake stamp set immediately caught my attention in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog. It was a simple element to employ on this week's Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge (PPA127) by Margaret Moody. Get inspired by the sketch and play along this week. All brands of products are welcome and we now offer a week for you to play!
I popped up the sentiment in a snap using my Simply Scored Scoring Tool. Watch my new 1 Minute to WOW! Video Tutorial (below) to learn how.
ABOUT THE MUSIC: I have had oodles of emails and comments from you asking about the music I play during my videos. Honestly, it's just a 25 second snippet of Spanish guitar that I purchased on-line so that I wouldn't infringe on any copyrights. Glad you enjoy it!
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
Large solid stamp images can sometimes need a little "nip tuck." I used a Blender Pen and touch of Basic Black Ink to fill in a few areas that needed a bit more coverage. Watch my Blender Pen Ink Fix Tutorial.
And the "cherry" on the top? I used a Red Sharpie Marker to turn one of the new Large Pearl Basic Jewels from white to red in seconds. Works for Rhinestones Basic Jewels, too. Want to see it in action? Click here for my Coloring Rhinestones demonstrator video tutorial.
I embossed mini hearts onto a piece of Poppy Parade card stock using the Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders (Occasions Mini Catalog). It's a splashy detail for the envelope flap.
NEED A FREE COPY of the Occasions Mini and/or Sale-A-Bration Catalogs and don't have a relationship with another demonstrator? Email me (mary@stampinpretty.com) your name and address (U.S. only) and I'll send them to you free and fast!
Stamp Set: Sweet Cake (W125490, C125492) Paper: Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper (124339), Peach Parfait (119794), Poppy Parade (119793), Whisper White (100730) Ink: Basic Black (101179), Red Stazon Marker (not sold by Stampin' Up!) Cool Tools: Small Heart Punch (117193), 1" Square Punch (for flagged ends, 124093), 3/16" Corner Punch (119871), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Paper Snips (103579), Blender Pens (102845) The Perfect Touch: Large Pearl Basic Jewels (125577), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
Other: Medium Whisper White Envelopes (107301), Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders (125601), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439)
"Love Is In The Air!" as the Stampin' Pretty Pals share the love with cards and projects for today's Pals Blog Hop! You've probably hopped over from #15 Nicole Watt's Impressions By Nicole Blog. I'm stop #16 and the complete line up of hoppers is below. You'll find plenty of great ideas for love themed paper projects from the talented Stampin' Pretty Pals!
I reduced the overall size of the Melon Mambo card base to 4 3/4" square. This allows me to have the heart panel (5 3/8" x 3 1/8") extend beyond the width but still fit in a Stampin' Up! Whisper White Medium Square Envelope.
I used the Stampin' Up! Simply Scored Scoring Tool to add a subtle touch of embossing on both sides of the sentiment.
The heart stamp from P.S. I Love You (now available in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog) was heat embossed with Melon Mambo Stampin' Emboss Powder.
I mixed (separately) a bit of Cherry Scented (Clear) Stampin' Emboss Powder with the Melon Mambo Stampin' Emboss Powder and heat embossed. The recipient will get a pretty card with the scent of cherries!
Stamp Set: P.S. I Love You (W125460, C125462) Paper: Melon Mambo (115320), Whisper White (100730) Ink: VersaMark (102283), Basic Black (101179) Cool Tools: Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Heat Tool (100005), Embossing Buddy (103083) The Perfect Touch: Melon Mambo Stampin' Emboss Powder (123223), Cherry Scented (Clear) Stampin' Emboss Powder (127035), Basic Black 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon (124145)
Other: Whisper White Medium Square Envelope (107289)
Let's kick off Thursday with a Stampin' Pretty 1 Minute to WOW! Video Tutorial! Today's video shares a quick and easy color blocking technique used for my bitty box sentiment.
Check out the latest Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge (PPA 126) and PPA Design Team's beautiful card ideas. BIG NEWS! Don't miss today's announcement of three exciting new designers on the PPA Design Team for 2012!
The key to my color blocking technique? Don't toss the removable centers of your stamps. They make versatile stamps, too! The "stamp" used to color block the sentiment on the box is the "throw away" center of the Elementary Elegance frame stamp (available Jan. 24 as part of the Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Promotion).
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
Everything (cards and envies) fits neatly in the bitty box. The belly band on the box slips on and off for easy access to the cards and envelopes.
Both the box and envelopes were created with the Big Shot Die-Cut Machine and the Bitty Box & Envelopes Bigz XL Die. Use the Extended Premium Crease Pad to get clean scores.
Twitterpated Designer Series Paper (Occasions Mini Catalog) was used to create the envelopes and is NOW available for purchase! Twitterpated colors include: Pear Pizzazz, Basic Gray, Island Indigo, Riding Hood Red, Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze, Whisper White. Click and print my updated Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper color chart.
The mini cards are 2" x 2".
THE OCCASIONS MINI CATALOG IS HERE! Click on the catalog below to view the on-line version!
PREFER A PRINT COPY of the Occasions Mini or Sale-A-Bration Catalogs and don't have a relationship with another demonstrator? Email me (mary@stampinpretty.com) your name and address (U.S. only) and I'll send them to you free and fast!
IF YOU'RE PLACING AN ORDER . . .be sure to visit the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack before you check out. It's a great way to stock up on Stampin' Up! products (loads of punches) and save up to 80%!
Stamp Sets: Elementary Elegance* (W125120, C125122), You're A Gem (W122268, C122270) Card Stock: Twitterpated Designer Series Paper (125406), Not Quite Navy (101722), Baja Breeze (111352), Very Vanilla (101650) Ink: Not Quite Navy (103008), Baja Breeze (111833) Cool Tools: Curly Label Punch (119851), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Bitty Box & Envelope Bigz XL Die (115967), Extended Premium Crease Pad (117630) The Perfect Touch: Jewels Basic Rhinestones (119246), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Regals Designer Buttons (119744), Linen Thread (104199), Chantilly 1/2" Crochet Trim (118480)
*Available Jan. 24, 2012 as part of the Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Promotion
Be sure to order your favorite holiday products before the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog ends today. On-line orders must be completed by 11:50 p.m. MST.
For a little last minute Holiday Mini Catalog inspiration, check out:
Happy New Year and thank you for all your support in 2011! One of my New Year's resolutions for 2012 is to offer more techniques and video tutorials on my Stampin' Pretty blog (including the "1 Minute to WOW!" versions you tell me you especially enjoy). I kick things off tomorrow with more Occasions Mini Catalog sneak peeks and a new product and tip that is "scent-sational!"
If you have questions about the projects or would like to see more of a designer's work, I have listed their blog address (where known) on the photo. Enjoy!
Merry Christmas for those of you who are celebrating Christmas today! Here's a fun folding card that I created to hold a Stampin' Up! gift certificate for one of my customers. I hope her husband has already given this to her and I don't spoil the surprise!
Cut Early Espresso base to 8 1/2" x 4 1/4". Score at 3".
Cut Old Olive insert to 8 1/2" x 4". Score at 5 1/4".
Decorate to your heart's desire :)
The luscious Riding Hood Red Pleated Ribbon is a sneak peek from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog, available Jan. 4.
My inspiration for today's card was the birthday card I received from Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Dawn Tidd, a member of my Stampin' Pretty Pals.
STAMPIN' UP! ANNOUNCEMENT! The popular Stocking Builder Punch from the Holiday Mini (p. 34) will not be carried over to future Stampin' Up! catalogs. Once the current inventory of this punch has been depleted, it will no longer be available for purchase. Be sure to order yours now. Stampin' Up! Stocking Builder Punch, Item #124095.
NEED COPIES OF THE OCCASIONS MINI AND SALE-A-BRATION CATALOGS? I'm happy to send them to you FREE (available for distribution now) if you are interested in becoming one of my Stampin' Pretty customers. If you are already a Stampin' Pretty Preferred Customer, catalogs are on the way!
For your free Occasions Mini and Sale-A-Bration catalogs, please email me (mary@stampinpretty.com) your name and U.S. address. If you have a relationship with another Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, please contact them directly for your copy.
Stamp Set: Warmest of Wishes (Hostess Rewards: W122670, C122672) Paper: Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper (122349), Marina Mist (119862), Old Olive (100702), Early Espresso (119686), Whisper White (100730) Ink: Old Olive (102277) Cool Tools: Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (124096) The Perfect Touch: Jewels Basic Pearls (119247), Riding Hood Red 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon (available, Jan. 4: 125569), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
These charming heart cookies were created with the Stampin' Up! Holiday Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps (left), a simple sugar cookie recipe and a big dose of love from my favorite baker, my daughter Caroline. Here's my past blog post highlighting the pumpkin cookie stamp (also part of the set).
I'm offering the complete Holiday Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamp Set to a lucky winner as part of of my Stampin' Pretty Holiday Blog Candy Giveaway. Keep reading . . .
HERE'S WHAT'S INCLUDED in my Holiday Blog Candy Giveaway (featured in the photo above):
NEW Holiday Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps (Value $16.95). Includes a solid wood handle with three interchangeable stamp images: a heart, a jack-o-lantern, and a snowflake.
Sixty 6 x 6 sheets of Stampin' Up! Holiday Designer Series Paper (Spice Cake, Frostwood Lodge, Letters to Santa and Frightful Sight).
A bundle of buttons (includes a potpourri of Holly Berry Bouquet and Spice Cake Designer Buttons.
FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN, leave me a comment at the end of this post with the name of the paper crafting technique you enjoyed the most in 2011. I'll announce a random winner after the deadline (below) and ship the goodies pronto. U.S. addresses ONLY, PLEASE.
DEADLINE for comments and blog candy participation is Monday, Dec. 26, at NOON CST.
LEARN about more ways to use the Holiday Sweet Pressed Cookies Stamps with the videos below.
Here's a second video with more tips from Sara Douglass of Stampin' Up! on how to combine the stamps with colored sugar, fondant or even molded chocolate!
STAMPIN' UP! CLEARANCE RACK BLITZ! SAVE UP TO 80%!!! NOW through January 5, 2012, nearly 200 products (tons of punches, dies, designer series paper, ribbon and more!) are being added to the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack--with some discounted up to 80 percent! These great deals are only available when you purchase on-line and while supplies last.
Don't you love it when stamps multi-task? Stampin' Up! Best of Everything rubber stamps (images below) are fresh, modern and versatile for many occasions. However, a card I received at Founder's Circle from fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Tammi Oakley, convinced me that it was adorable for the holidays, too.
Tammi's original card (not shown) featured the bird on a branch and the sparkly red berries, both of which were incorporated into today's Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge (MOJO220) and a Quick Card 5 x 3 1/2" thank you note (below). What do you think? Please leave me a comment or your questions at the end of this post. I love hearing from you!
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
My Mojo project shares a couple sneek peeks for snazzy embellishing from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog (available Jan. 4) Included are Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details (no mess and easy to use) and Riding Hood Red 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon (just plain gorgeous).
I loosened the stitches on both ends of the pleated ribbon so that it would tuck flat underneath my card stock.
The luscious snowflake texture was created using Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Retro cool!
LOVE STAMPIN' UP PUNCHES? LOVE A FABULOUS DEAL? Be sure to check out the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack Blitz, recently stocked with many of the original style (black handle) punches and loads of other discounted items. Prices have been slashed up to 80% off! Available while supplies last.
True love. The Stampin' Up! Hearts Collection of Framelits Dies (available Jan. 4 in the Occasions Mini Catalog) crop quick and beautiful shapes in six sizes--and they all nest together with yummy precision.
Today's card shares four of the Framelits Hearts shapes and more sneak peeks from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration (starts Jan. 24). I went "outside of the lines" a bit with this week's Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge (PPA124). Remember . . . the challenges are meant to inspire you, not necessarily to be an exact replica. Click here to see what else the PPA Design Team dreamed up with this sketch and PLAY ALONG!
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
Love the pretty patterned paper I used for the hearts? Meet Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper--a Sale-A-Bration exclusive. It will be yours to earn FREE when the Stampin' Up Sale-A-Bration Promotion begins Jan. 24.
Sweet 1/8" Lucky Limeade Organdy Ribbon and the Flower Brad are a happy family in the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack. They, too, are a Sale-A-Bration exclusive. They coordinate with the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper.
Check out the row of Peach Parfait scallops peeking out from the Pool Party strip. It was produced using the Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies (Occasions Mini Catalog, available Jan. 4)
Here's a handy link to bookmark my Occasions Mini and Sale-A-Bration Sneak Peek projects. Be sure to scroll through the posts as today's post will pop up at the top!
JUST ANNOUNCED! SAVE UP TO 80%!!! The Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack has JUST been restocked. Act now before your favorites (and savings) are gone! Deals are only available on-line. Click here to go directly to My On-Line Clearance Rack.
NEED COPIES OF THE OCCASIONS MINI AND SALE-A-BRATION CATALOGS? I'm happy to send them to you FREE (available for distribution now) if you are interested in becoming one of my Stampin' Pretty customers. If you are already a Stampin' Pretty Preferred Customer, catalogs are on the way!
For your free Occasions Mini and Sale-A-Bration catalogs, please email me (mary@stampinpretty.com) your name and U.S. address. If you have a relationship with another Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, please contact them directly for your copy.
NEW VIDEO TOMORROW! I'll show a cool gift box loaded with sneak peeks from the Occasions Mini Catalog!
Stamp Set: P.S. I Love You* (W125460, C125462) Paper: Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper** (126154), Pool Party Textured Card Stock (2011-2013 In Colors Textured 12 x 12 Textured Collection, 124386), Lucky Limeade (122926), Peach Parfait (119794), Very Vanilla (101650) Ink: Poppy Parade (119782) Cool Tools: Hearts Collection Framelits Dies* (125599), Edgelits Dies* (125595), Perfect Polka Dots (117335), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439) The Perfect Touch: Everyday Enchangement Ribbon & Brad Pack** (127279)
*Denotes products from the Occasions Mini Catalog available starting Jan. 4
**Denotes products from the Sale-A-Bration Promotion available starting Jan. 24.
I think the photos are going to speak for themselves today. Cindy Hall, a member of my Stampin' Pretty Pals, has designed a paper gingerbread house that will knock your socks off.
Look at the clever details like the fold out trees, candy cane doors and gumdrop roof. My jaw is still on the floor.
This jaw dropping moment has only begun. For supplies, measurements and a FREE pdf template for the gingerbread house side walls, please head to Cindy's Pretty Impact Blog!
PPA BLOG CANDY BLOWOUT. The Pals Paper Arts Design Team is offering nine packages of Stampin' Up! blog candy (one from all nine members) for one lucky participant in this week's Pals Paper Arts Challenge. Deadline for participation is Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Noon CST.Click here and play for your chance to be showered with blog candy.
So clever. "You're My Type" stamp set offers a bold typewriter stamp that can "roll" vintage or modern. The sentiments are both charming and versatile for many occasions. These rubber stamps will be available Jan. 4 when the customer sales period for the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog begins. I'll be sharing sneak peeks from the mini (and also peeks from Sale-A-Bration which starts Jan. 24) on my Stampin' Pretty blog throughout December (and beyond).
Click here and bookmark this link to see all my Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini and Stampin' Up! sneak peeks in one place (even as I add to them).
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
Coverage can be tricky with a large solid stamp like the typewriter. Use a Blender Pen and ink to touch up any areas where ink doesn't transfer perfectly. Layer a bit at a time as you fill in. Watch my quick video Blender Pen Ink Fix.
Each strip of Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper (available Jan. 4) was cut to 1 1/4" x 5 1/4". Love the tiny hearts.
I used a Circle Scissor Plus and Glass Mat to create the large circles. Whisper White diameter 3 1/4". Riding Hood Red diameter 3 1/2".
Tie things up with this luscious Island Indigo Baker's Twine (available Jan. 4).
NEED FREE COPIES OF THE OCCASIONS MINI AND SALE-A-BRATION CATALOGS and don't have a relationship with another Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? Please email me here your name and U.S. address. I'll send them to you as soon as they are available for distribution. Mailings to begin approx. Dec. 15.
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Stamp Set: You're My Type* (W125564, C125650) Paper: Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper* (125408), Riding Hood Red (111348), Whisper White (100730) Ink: Basic Black (101179) Cool Tools: Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Circle Scissor Plus Cutting Mat (112531), Full Heart Punch (119883), 1" Square Punch (for flagged end, 124094), Blender Pen (102845) The Perfect Touch: Island Indigo Baker's Twine* (125575), Designer Printed Brads (122940), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
Asterisk ("*") denotes those products which will be available for customer purchase from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog on Jan. 4, 2012.
One of the benefits of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is having access to loads of exclusive resources. I recently watched a demonstrator video on how to make a snowflake rosette using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool and the Lace Ribbon Border Punch.
Learn how to make your own Snowflake Rosette with my 1 Minute to WOW! Video Tutorial NOTE: It's actually closer to four minutes :)
I liked the cut out snowflake technique so much, I made two cards today using this week's Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge (MOJO218).
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
The small flower to the right of the sentiment was snipped from a piece of Very Vanilla card stock punched with the Lace Ribbon Border Punch.
A touch of Linen Thread on the button and triple wrapped on the larger panel give a rustic look.
I used Stampin' Up! Crumb Cake Classic Ink and Sponge Daubers on the edges of the card stock.
Dazzling Details are a mess free way to add glittery sparkle to the snowflake and small flower. It's hard to see in the photo but it really pops in the light.
COMING UP: My Stampin' Up! Demonstrator pre-order arrives later today. I'm already starting to pace, waiting for the UPS truck to arrive. I will be sharing samples with you throughout December using new products that will be available in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog (begins Jan. 4) and Sale-A-Bration (begins Jan. 24).
RESERVE YOUR FREE CATALOGS! Please EMAIL ME HERE your name and address to reserve a FREE copy of one or both the Occasions Mini or Sale-A-Bration catalogs. U.S. addresses only.
I'll mail copies to you promptly as soon as Stampin' Up! allows distribution to customers.
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Stamp Set: Delightful Dozen (W122650, C122652) Paper: Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper (122357), Crumb Cake (120953), Marina Mist (119682), Very Vanilla (101650) Ink: Marina Mist (119668), Crumb Cake (121030) Cool Tools: Lace Ribbon Border Punch (122362), 3/4" Circle Punch (119873), Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (113439), Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die (123126), Sponge Daubers (102892), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334) The Perfect Touch: Antique Brads (117273), Neutrals Designer Buttons (119743), Jewels Basic Pearls (119247), Linen Thread (104199), Dazzling Details (124117), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Other: The 2nd card uses Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper (122366) and coordinating colors, Eyelet Border Punch (119853)
You got a look at her drop dead gorgeous sunflower card on yesterday's post. Today you get to witness more of the amazing papercrafting skills of Shelly Garris, a member of my Stampin' Pretty Pals. The snowy effects are beautiful and she turns "Lovely as a Tree" (a Stampin' Up! classic) into a crisp and sparkly holiday card.
Shelli doesn't have a blog but has generously provided the details of her card below.
FROM SHELLI: I’m excited and proud to present this card…it will be my Christmas card this year.
I stamped the tree in Always Artichoke, made sure it was dry then embossed “Merry Christmas”. I colored the tree trunk with Soft Suede and then made it snow. Before the craft white dried I sponged the accumulation. I wrapped Baker’s Twine around the Crumb Cake cardstock, adhered that to the Cherry Cobbler and then attached the glimmer snowflake.
115026 Lovely As A Tree
W124310, C124312 Hand Penned Holidays
115438 Serene Snowflakes
W122680, C122682 Beautiful Season
Itty Bitty Backgrounds – retired, but Sandy Speckles wheel (117651) could be used
119685 Cherry Cobbler smooth cardstock
120953 Crumb Cake smooth cardstock
100730 Whisper White smooth cardstock
124005 Silver Glimmer paper
105219 Always Artichoke classic ink
119669 Cherry Cobbler classic ink
121030 Crumb Cake classic ink
101731 Whisper White craft ink
102283 VersaMark Pad
120973 Soft Suede Stampin’ Write Marker
119852 Snowflake punch
123125 Cherry Cobbler / White Baker’s Twine
122949 Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Emboss Powder
101610 Stampin’ sponges
READY TO TAKE YOUR STAMPING SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL? Be sure to check out my Stampin' Pretty Tutorial Library for tips, ideas and videos.
MY DIGITAL STUDIO UPDATES.Click here to see the latest releases of more digitally cool updates from Nov. 29!
COMING UP TOMORROW! A new Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge and 1 Minute to WOW! Video Tutorial!
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