Friday, August 31, 2018

Holiday Catalog Paper Share - Are you Interested?

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Wednesday Wow - Abstract Hugs

Abstract Hugs

All images © Stampin’ Up!®

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:
  • STAMPS Abstract Impressions (147513 photopolymer)
  • PAPER - Whisper White (100730), Mango Melody (146989), Pool Party (122924), Crumb Cake (120953)
  • INK – Memento Tuxedo Black (132708), Mango Melody (147093), Old Olive (147090), Pool Party (147107)
  • OTHER – Crumb Cake 3/8” Classic Weave Ribbon (144162), Polka Dot Basics Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (143709), Big Shot (143263), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
Cutting & Scoring:
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock 4 ¼” x 11”, scored at 5 ½”
  • Mango Melody 4” x 5 ¼”
  • Pool Party 2 ¼” x 4”
  • Whisper White 2” x 4”

Instructions:
  • Run Mango layer through the Big Shot with the Polka Dot Folder, add to card base.
  • Ink smaller stems in Old Olive, stamp off once and then onto the white layer, repeat across layer.
  • Ink larger stems in Old Olive and stamp on white layer repeat across layer.
  • Ink butterfly/flower image in Mango and stamp three times leaving space between images for the Pool Party flowers. Clean stamp and ink in Pool Party, stamp two flowers as shown.
  • Add sentiment where shown using black ink.
  • Add this layer to the Pool Party mat. Wrap with ribbon and tie in a knot.
  • Add this layer to the card with dimensionals.

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

August Technique - Embossing Folders & Crayons

We experimented with a wonderful technique in August!  It is called Embossing Folders and Crayons and it is so easy but the results are so cool!!

By using Embossing Folders, Aqua Painter, Ink and a White Crayon, create a subtle background that will have you saying WOW!! That is just what we said when we made these gorgeous cards!

Card #1 - Tropical Thank You
Stamp Sets:  Tropical Chic
Ink:  Shaded Spruce, Blushing Bride
Paper:  Shaded Spruce Base & Layer, Whisper White, Gold, Tropical Escape Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Tropical Framelits, Dimensionals, Climbing Vine Embossing Folder, Tearoom Coastal Cabana Ribbon

Card #2 - May Your Sorrow
Stamp Set:  Petal Palette
Ink:  Memento Black, Flirty Flamingo
Paper:  Soft Suede Base, Flirty Flamingo Layer, Whisper White
Accessories:  Garden Trellis Embossing Folder, Dimensions, Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon

Our Fancy Project for the Month - Square Bottom Treat Pouch
What a fun project and it only uses a 6x6 piece of Designer Series Paper to make the pouch. With only four score lines, this punch is done and ready to decorate.  So easy, you could use these for Halloween treats, Christmas treats or gifts or even for a Birthday!

Stamp Sets:  Detailed with Love
Ink:  Memento Black, Granny Apple Green, Powder Pink
Paper:  Tropical Escape Designer Series Paper 6x6 square, White Scraps
Accessories:  Detailed Trio Punch, Tear Tape, Tinted Faceted Buttons, Stitched White Satin Ribbon, Grapefruit Grove Twine

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Monday, September 10 - Christmas Card Class, Apple Valley, Neillsville  (SIGN UP NOW!!)
Wednesday, September 12 - Monthly Technique Class, Apple Valley, Neillsville
Tuesday, September 25 - Kit Class, Schmittys on Main, Neillsville
 
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