Saturday, July 21, 2018

Saturday Swap Bonus - Graceful Glass Sympathy

Graceful Glass Sympathy

All images © Stampin’ Up!®

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:
  • STAMPS – Painted Glass (147458 wood, 147461 clear)
  • PAPER – Thick Whisper White (140272), Balmy Blue (146982), Basic Black (121045), Whisper White (100730), Graceful Glass 6” x 6” Designer Vellum (146344)
  • INK – Stazon Jet Black Ink (101406), 2017-2019 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers (144033), Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers (147156)
  • OTHER – Big Shot (143263), Tufted Embossing Folder (146335), Stained Glass Thinlits (146347), Banner Triple Punch (138292), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Cutting & Scoring:
  • Thick Whisper White 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” scored at 4-1/4”
  • Balmy Blue 4-1/8” x 5-3/8”
  • Basic Black 5-3/8” x 1-5/8”
  • Whisper White 5-1/4” x 1-1/2”, 1” x 4”, scrap
  • Graceful Glass Vellum 5-1/4” x 1-1/2”
Instructions:
  • Using the Tufted embossing folder, emboss the Balmy Blue
  • Color the Graceful Glass Vellum with the Balmy Blue and Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Write Markers on the back of the Vellum (let this dry)
  • Stamp the greeting on the 1” x 4” Whisper White cardstock and cut the banner at the end
  • Stamp the butterfly in Stazon Jet Black ink on the scrap of Whisper White cardstock and cut out using the butterfly thinlit
  • Color the butterfly using the Balmy Blue and Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Write Markers
  • Using small little dots of Multipurpose liquid glue on the back of the Graceful Glass Vellum, attach to the 5-1/4” x 1-1/2” layer of Whisper White
  • Attack the Graceful Glass panel to the Basic Black Layer and then add to the Balmy Blue layer using Multipurpose Liquid Glue
  • Adhere to the card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue
  • Add the greeting banner with Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Add the butterfly with a Mini Glue Dot
  • Stamp and color a butterfly on the inside of the card
  • Enjoy!

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Wednesday Wow - Sailboat Retirement



Sailboat Retirement
All images © Stampin’ Up!®

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:
  • STAMPS – Lilypad Lake (146496 clear, 146493 wood), Itty Bitty Greetings (146667 clear, 146664 wood)
  • PAPER – Night of Navy (100867), Balmy Blue (146982), Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730)
  • INK – Tuxedo Black Momento Ink (132708), Balmy Blue (147105)
  • OTHER – Big Shot (143263), Lakeside Framelits (146351), Stitched Shapes Framelits (145372), Seaside Textured Embossing Folder (141481), Pool Party Dark Stampin’ Blend (144594), Cherry Cobbler Light Stampin’ Blend (144576), Daffodil Delight Light Stampin’ Blend (144586), Night of Navy Dark Stampin’ Blend (144039), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
Cutting & Scoring:
  • Night of Navy 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”, scored at 4-1/4” and scraps
  • Balmy Blue 4” x 5-1/4”
  • Real Red 3” x 3”
  • Whisper White 4” x 5-1/4” (inside) and scraps
Instructions:
  • Emboss the Balmy Blue layer in the Big Shot.
  • Adhere to the front of the Night of Navy card base.
  • Adhere the Read Red square to the card in the shape of a diamond with the tip being at the tip of the Balmy Blue layer.
  • Cut out the largest circle from the Stitched Framelits in Whisper White in the Big Shot.
  • Stamp the water in Balmy Blue ink near the bottom 1/3 of the circle.
  • Adhere the circle to the center of the Real Red square on the card.
  • Stamp the sailboat image and sun image from the Lilypad Lake stamp set in Tuxedo Black Momento ink and color in with the Stampin’ Blends as shown.
  • Cut out the images with the coordinating framelits from the Lakeside Framelits.
  • Adhere to the card using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Stamp the “Congratulations” greeting on a scrap of Whisper White cardstock.
  • Cut the greeting out with the smaller label frame in the Lakeside Framelits.
  • Cut out the larger label frame from the Lakeside Framelits in Night of Navy Cardstock.
  • Adhere the Night of Navy label to the front of the card using liquid glue and then the Whisper White label using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Stamp the “enjoy your retirement” greeting and the small sailboat to the Whisper White cardstock layer.
  • Color the sailboat using Stampin’ Blends.
  • Adhere the Whisper White layer to the inside of the card.
  • Enjoy!

Monday, July 16, 2018

July Technique Class - Puzzle Pieces

We had a fun technique for the month of July, I called it Puzzle Pieces.  You create puzzle pieces from Designer Series Paper scraps and Punches. It doesn't get any easier than that, but a lot of fun!!

Here are the cards,
Card #1 - Hello
Stamp Sets:  Accented Blooms
Ink:  Rich Razzelberry, Mint Macaron, Memento Black
Paper:  Mint Macaron Base, Rich Razzelberry Layer, Whisper White 3 3/4 x 5 & 3x3
Accessories:  Rich Razzelberry Velvet Ribbon, Tailored Label Punch

Card #2 - Wonderful
 Stamp Sets:  Around the Corner, Another Wonderful Year
Ink:  Memento Black, Lovely Lipstick, Call me Clover
Paper:  Blueberry Bushel Base, Lovely Lipstick Layer, Assorted DSP, Whisper White
Accessories:  Dimensions, Lovely Lipstick Grossgrain Ribbon

Card #3 - Fancy Fold - Step Fold
Stamp Set:  Love What You Do
Ink:  Memento Black, Berry Burst, Mossy Meadow
Paper:  Berry Burst Layer, Very Vanilla, Share What you Love Designer Series Paper

Inside of Fancy Fold Card when it laying flat.

Remember, these cards are available in a Kit and can be purchased from me for $15, plus postage. Contact me for additional information and details.  I am seriously thinking about offering my monthly technique classes on line.  You would receive the kit in the mail and I would email you the written directions plus access to a You Tube Video where I would demonstrate the technique and how to make each card. I hope to have time to work on this just shortly.

Thanks for stopping in!
Cindy

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Here is what is happening:
Monday, July 9 - Technique Class, Apple Valley, Neillsville
Wednesday, July 11 - Technique Class, Apple Valley, Neillsville
Tuesday, July 31 - Kit Class, Schmittys on Main, Neillsville

Be sure to check out my "Used Stamps for Sale" on the Right Hand Column, I update it regularly.
 
We would LOVE to have you stamp with us, contact me and let's talk!!
 


Sunday, July 15, 2018

Updated Used Stamps for Sale

Here is an updated list of some of the stamp sets that I have for sale.  Do some shopping for a favorite stamp set at deeply discounted prices.

To You and Yours Too, $8


 Starburst Sayings $6
 Sunburst Sayings $9
 Love You To the Moon, $7



 Confetti Celebration, $9

 Merry Everything, $6
Six Sided Sampler, $9
 Lots of Love, 12
 Merry Little Labels, $10
 Basket of Wishes, $12
 Priceless, $5
 Hello December, $5
 Birthday Whimsy, $4
 Fabulous Florets, $6
 Banner Blast $5


 Tags, Scallop Combo Sizzix Die $3

 Petite Petals, $6

 A Little Something, $8.50

 Avant Garden, $5
 Say It Simply, $4

Lexicon of Love $4
 Big Autumn Accents Sizzix Die $3
Corner Design Sizzix Die $3


Amazing You, $6

Polka Dot & Paisley $5

Flower Layers #4 Sizzix Die $3
Tangerine Tango, $3



 Tempting Turquoise $3 (1 Linen, 1 Foam)





Strawberry Slush $3


Cucumber Crush
Concord Crush $3



Primrose Petals $3

  Gumball Green $3


July Stamp of the Month - Animal Outing

Hello Everyone,
For the month of July the Stamp of the Month is Animal Outing. This cool stamp set features 10 stamps, of which, 4 are animals!  We have a Rhino, Kangaroo, Giraffe and a cute little Frog. Such a fun and playful stamp set, the sentiments can be used for cards for a Child's Birthday, Thank You and just a General Hello type card.  The sentiment is just great!!

If you are interested in this stamp set, plan to participate in the Stamp of the Month!!  Here is what you get:
  • Animal Outing Stamp Set
  • Four cards and Everything to Make the Cards, all Cardstock cut and scored and Embellishments.
  • Complete Instructions with a Color Picture of Each Card

The stamp set will be yours to keep and create more cards with in the future, the cost is just $24.
So if you are interested, just let me know by email;  budy98@yahoo.com and send me a check for $24.

Here is a photo of the stamp set to help you decide!!
Thanks for stopping by,
Cindy

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Here is what is happening:
Monday, July 9 - Technique Class, Apple Valley, Neillsville
Wednesday, July 11 - Technique Class, Apple Valley, Neillsville
Tuesday, July 31 - Kit Class, Schmittys on Main, Neillsville

Be sure to check out my "Used Stamps for Sale" on the Right Hand Column, I update it regularly.
 
We would LOVE to have you stamp with us, contact me and let's talk!!
 
Thanks for stopping in,
Cindy