Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Stampin' Blends Fade Technique

Have you ever used Basic Black cardstock, really wanting to have a colored image stand out on top? You knew you could use colored embossing powders, but what if you really wanted to have multiple colors on the greeting or image? 

Well, that's where I think this technique will come in very useful. 


Measurements:

Basic White Thick cardstock: 4-1/4" x 11" & scored at 5-1/2"
Basic Gray cardstock: 4" x 5-1/4"
Peaceful Place Designer Series Paper (or any DSP of your choice): 2 pieces that coordinate; 1- 3-3/4" x 2" and 1- 3-3/4" x 3"
Basic Black (scrap about 2-3/4" square)
Silver Foil Specialty Pack: lightest of the silver papers (scrap about 3" square)
White 3/8" Glittered Organdy ribbon: 10"

Check out the video tutorial below:


Thanks for watching! If you don't already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I've love to be yours. I've been demonstrating my love of rubber stamping for over 19 years now and would love to help you find your creativity.




Sunday, October 10, 2021

#SU! Festive Foliage Christmas to Remember

I love how elegant this truly simple card looks. Combining products from both the annual catalog and the July-December 2021 Mini Catalog to bring this card together! 



What you'll need to create:

Very Vanilla 8-1/2"x11" Thick cardstock: 5-1/2"x8-1/2" & scored at 4-1/4"
Very Vanilla 8-1/2"x11" cardstock: 4"x5-1/4" (trimmed after stamping)
Evening Evergreen 8-1/2"x11" cardstock: 4"x5-1/4"
Sahara Sand 8-1/2"x11" cardstock: 4"x1-1/4"
Merry Merlot 8-1/2"x11" cardstock: 2-3/4"x2-3/4"
Gold Foil Sheets: approximately 4"x5-1/2"
Adhesive Sheets (trimmed to same size as Gold Foil sheets)

All supplies used can be found below with links to order from my Stampin' Up! website.

Here is another alternative card where I used Real Red and the Painted Christmas Designer Series Papers instead of the Festive Foliage stamp:


Watch this video for assembly tips:


Product List
Festive Foliage Cling Stamp Set
$21.00
Christmas To Remember Cling Stamp Set (English)
$22.00
Christmas To Remember Bundle (English)
$60.25
Seasonal Labels Dies
$38.00
Christmas Pinecone Dies
$45.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$120.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$8.25
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75
Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Gold Foil Sheets
$5.00
Adhesive Sheets
$10.00
Versamark Pad
$9.50
Metallics Embossing Powders
$18.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$30.00
Metallic Pearls
$7.00
Gold Holly Leaves
$7.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Stamparatus
$49.00

#SU Peaceful Christmas

 I'm back! I truly did not expect September to rock me so hard. Between my son's surgeries and the start to another Bible-study year, life has been rather busy. All good things (surgeries were necessary and a path towards better health), but even good things can overwhelm.

So, I'm so excited to be back in my stamp room. This card came about because I needed to make some swaps for a demonstrator swap I signed-up to participate in. I love swapping because it forces me to get creative.


I hope you'll check out this quick video, where I show some tips on putting everything together!


Product List
Peaceful Place 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
$15.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$120.00
Picture This Dies
$34.00
Christmas To Remember Cling Stamp Set (English)
$22.00
Peaceful Cabin Cling Stamp Set (English)
$23.00
Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack
$6.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00
Subtle Shimmer Sequins
$6.50
Take Your Pick
$10.00
Versamark Pad
$9.50
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Metallics Embossing Powders
$18.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada)
$30.00
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Stamparatus
$49.00