I love to receive handmade cards and swaps, often as random acts of kindness (RAK). However, there's no point in keeping these masterpieces (many from fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators at leadership) to myself. Enjoy and feel free to either leave a comment below or visit their blogs (as noted on the photos).
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This minimalist card doesn't require a lot of explanation or tips. Stampin' Up! Square Punches make layering quick and easy and a touch of bling on the bow gets you close to the finish line. The present stamp is from Jolly Bingo Bits and the sentiment is from Happiest Birthday Wishes (exclusively available as part of the Stampin' Up! Hostess Rewards Program).
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Think spring! Check out the latest Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio (MDS) downloads from February 7, 2012 (below). Not sure if digital scrapbooking, cardmaking and more are for you? Try My Digital Studio on for size for 30 days FREE. CLICK for your FREE MDS Trial and Frequently Asked Questions (NEW).
Delicious! I love the bold graphic look of this watermelon stamp from Mouthwatering (Occasions Mini Catalog). Todays 1 Minute to WOW! video tutorial shares tips for getting the perfect slice.
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
Yummy discovery! The watermelon image fits like a glove in the 2 1/2" Circle Punch. Just crop with the punch and then slice off half. No snipping required!
The secret to those "seeds?" Early Espresso Card Stock and the Stampin' Up! Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch.
The "sweet" sentiment is from Fabulous Phrases rubber stamp set. It's my "little black dress" of sentiment essentials.
SAVE IT! Speaking of essentials . . . if you need a "go to" sketch for a card, this one is simple, versatile and quick.
A COOL TIP regarding Stampin' Up! Stampin' Write Markers was shared with me by fellow demonstrator, Patti MacDermott: The brush end has a thicker ring around the marker and the fine point end has a thinner ring. You can figure out which end is which even if the brush images aren't showing.
STAMPIN' UP! NEWS: Were you wondering why the summery images of Mouthwatering rubber stamp set showed up in the Occasions Mini Catalog rather than the Summer Mini? I sure was. Here's the scoop! Stampin' Up! announced at the Demonstrator Leadership Conference last month that starting this year, they have eliminated the Summer Mini Catalog. The future Holiday and Spring Minis will be bigger and last longer (5 months vs. 4, much easier on my brain). The annual catalog (new In Colors, stamps, designer series paper--woo hoo) will start a month earlier (June 1, 2012) and the Holiday Mini will start a month earlier as well (August 1, 2012--better timing for Halloween and fall projects). I'm really excited about this simplified schedule! I'll provide more information as I get it!
IMPORTANT NOTE: THE CURRENT IDEA BOOK AND CATALOG WILL EXPIRE ON MAY 31, 2012 NOT JUNE 30, 2012. Details regarding the retiring stamp and accessories timing will be released at a future date.
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Stamp Set: Mouthwatering (W125675, C125677), Fabulous Phrases (W117002, 120501) Paper: Berry Blossoms Designer Series Paper (122350), Lucky Limeade Designer Series Paper (2011-2013 In Color Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack, 122384), Melon Mambo (115320), Whisper White (100730) Ink: Early Espresso (119670), Melon Mambo (121074) and Lucky Limeade (123002) Stampin' Write Markers Cool Tools: 2 1/2" Circle Punch (120906), Word Window Punch (119857), Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch (watermelon "seeds," 122464) The Perfect Touch: Melon Mambo Scallop Dots Ribbon (122985), Neutrals Brads (119736), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
I was in a bit of a panic last Friday when I realized I hadn't made a card for my husband's birthday on Saturday. After taking a deep breath, I grabbed Julee Tilman's Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge for today to whip up a very simple masculine card. Click and scroll for more of my Stampin' Up! Masculine Card Ideas.
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
I adore those little gifties in the birthday stamp image (Hostess Rewards Happiest Birthday Wishes). I inked the entire stamp with a Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad.
Next, I used a Stampin' Up! Blender Pen to remove the Chocolate Chip Ink from the rubber of the left and right gifts. They were re-colored with Pool Party and Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write Markers. Watch my 1 Minute to WOW Video Tutorial to see this Blender Pen "Eraser" Trick.
A masculine card relies on clean geometry and texture. Yummy Chocolate Chip Textured Card Stock is a handsome touch.
Pool Party card stock gets a linear look with the help of the Stampin' Up! Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. GET THE FOLDER FREE during Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration.
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Stamp Set: Happiest Birthday Wishes (Hostess Rewards: W122615, C122617) Paper: Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper (124339), Chocolate Chip Textured (Neutrals 12 x 12 Textured Card Stock, 121078), Pool Party (122924), Wild Wasabi (108641), Crumb Cake (120953) Ink: Chocolate Chip (100908), Pool Party (123002) and Wild Wasabi (120975) Stampin' Write Markers Cool Tools: Blender Pens (102845), Extra-Large Oval Punch (119859), Labels Collection Framelits Dies (125598), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (Sale-A-Bration, 127710) The Perfect Touch: Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109025), Jumbo Brads 5/16" Neutrals (112534) and 5/8" Neutrals (112533), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
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