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Ombre Style Techniques Card Set Tutorial

Hi Stampin' Friends

This month's (April 15 - May 15) free tutorial for online orders showcases the Ombre Style.  Ombré is a French word meaning to shade. In art it means beautiful color gradation! 

Color is an amazing thing! It sets a mood, shares a feeling, and can even brighten your day. This tutorial is all about using a variety of ombré techniques along with some of your favorite stampin’ supplies to make cards that will amaze your friends when you add this technique to you next card.  It’s an easy technique that offers impressive results. Let’s dive into some color fun!

The kit contains:

• 12 Pages of step by step tutorial with color pictures to make 4 cards
• Ombre Technique Tutorial

To get this kit tutorial absolutely free, just place an online order (no minimum) between April 15 - May 14 and you will receive the tutorial  within 24 hours.

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From the SU website:

Not Quite Navy 8 1/2" x 11 Card Stock discontinued.  We have depleted our inventory of Not Quite Navy Card stock. 

Currently, the following items are on backorder; they will be available on the dates indicated.

126869: Flower 5/8" Trim-April 17
119696: Subtles Collection Classic Stampin' Ink Refills-April 19
129411: Pinwheel Sizzlits Die-April 22
102949: Not Quite Navy Classic Stampin' Ink Refill-Inventory depleted; backorders will be filled. 

 

 

With all my heart

Good Morning Stampers

With all the excitement of the new stamps in the new catalog, we forget about the ones that have been around since the last mini.  With All My Heart was given out at Leadership in January and I'm embarrassed to say that this is the first time I've used it.

And now after breaking it out,  I know you're going to love this stamp set! It has thoughtful sentiments combined with beautiful flourishes.

The colors Rich Razzleberry and Very Vanilla are so gorgeous together and the Rich Razzleberry Taffeta Ribbon adds just the right touch of elegance. 

I've included card directions you can print out:  Download With all my heart July 2010.pdf (197.9K)

 

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Video on Stampin' Up!'s newest punches

Good Morning Stampers

Stampin' Up! has come out with a new video on our new punches, the Scallop Trim Border (Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog), the Pinking Hearts Border Punch, the Pinking Hearts Corner Punch and the Scallop Trim Corner Punch (Occasions Mini catalog.

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Punches:

• Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402) (Sale-a-bration) FREE with $50.00 purchase
• Scallop TrimCorner Punch (118870) $9.95 (Occasions Mini)
• Pinking Hearts Border Punch (117649) $15.95 (Occasions Mini)
• Pinking Hearts Corner Punch (118072) $9.95 (Occasions Mini)

Well Scripted Card Kit - Limited Time Offer

Be ready for any occasion with this office-themed card set. With four co-ordinating cards and a matching folder box, you’ll never be without the right card for the right occasion again!

Available 1 February until 15 February 2010.  Material will be ordered on 16 February 2010 and kits will ship the last week of the month.  I also accept checks but your check must clear by 15 February 2010.

 

All supplies are included and ready to assemble.  In addition, you will receive full-color directions for completion.  NOTE:  Pre-stamped card stock is not included int his kit.

Instructions include:

• 23 page pdf file
• Step by step directions (including pictures) with detailed measurements
• Cutting and Scoring Guide
• Template

What's included in this kit:

• Card stock:  Kraft card stock, Soft Suede card stock, Ruby Red card stock, Crushed Curry card stock, The Write Stuff Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Accessories:  Medium Whisper White envelopes, Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Soft Suede 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Threat, Clips assortment, Silver brads

What is not included in this kit:

• Stamp Set
• Ink Pads
• Adhesives
• Tools

The Well Scripted Stamp Set is used for this card kit.  If you order it along with the card kit, you'll receive $5.00 off the stamp set.    Stamp set will be shipped directly from Stampin' Up!.  You must purchase the stamp set through me, not my on-line store, to take advantage of the offer.  I will send you an invoice for the stamp set and you can pay me via credit card or paypal.

To purchase Kit (with supplies)

Local (pick up)

Long Distance (includes shipping $5.00)

Well-Scripted Stamp Set:  (If you purchase kit) - I will send you an invoice and the stamp set will ship directly to you from Stampin' Up!

• Regular (Wood mounted) $19.95 - Sale:  $14.95
• Regular (Clear mounted) $14.95 - Sale: $9.95

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Sweet Always Easel Card

Good Morning Stampers!

I have another video for you!  Maybe I'm just a big ham after all.  The card I made for today's post is one I cased from Papercrafts Magazine, Nov/Dec 2009 issue. 

It's an easel card and I thought I would post a video on how to make this quick and easy card.

I used Sweet Always Designer Series Paper which retired last year.  I just could bare to part with it when it retired and I'm so glad I didn't. 

The crochet flowers were made for me by my BFF Becky from California.  We've been friends since high school and I love her to death!

 

Anyhoo - here's the video.  The supply list is below the video.

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  All  Holidays Stamp Set (114916)
• Paper:  Regal Rose (105130), Whisper White (100730), Sweet Always Designer Series Paper (retired)
• Ink:  Regal Rose (105211)
• Accessories:  Regal Rose Stampin' Write Marker (105108), Rose Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Little Leaves Sizzlits Die (114511), Lots of Tags Sizzlits Die (114508), Crochet Flowers (non SU), Pearls (non SU), Mini Glue Dots ((103683), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Big Shot (113439)

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Scallop Trim Border Punch Flower

Good Morning Stampers!

Hope you are enjoying your weekend.  It's raining in our area and perfect for stamping!

I had so much fun making this card.  The flower is made using our Scallop Trim Border Punch.  I've included a video on how to make the flower but not the card since the card is really simple and you can tell how it is put together by looking at it.

Here's the video for the flower punch. 
 

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Supplies:

• Stamp Set: (None)
• Paper:  Confetti White (102028), Lovely Flowers Bundles Designer Series Paper (116916, hostess Level 3)
• Ink: None
• Accessories:  Scallop Trim Punch (118402), Crimper (101618), Fire Circle Rhinestone Brads (109110), Mambo Mellon Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115611), Modern Label Punch (116830), Big Shot (113439) Curly Label Movers and Shapers (114506), Magnetic Movers and Shapers (115953),  Lovely Lines Rub-ons from the Lovely Flowers Bundle (116916), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Bone Folder (102300)

At last!

Good Morning Stampers Well I finally jumped on the wagon and recorded a video. Don't know why I waited so long! This is my first one so please be gentle with me (LOL). Here's the card:

I cased the card from Chera Wiest of Create Embellish Adore and she was nice enough to give me permission to do a video on how to make this cute, cute card.

Supplies:

• Stamp Set:  None
• Paper:  Naturals Ivory, Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Ink:  None
• Accessories:  My Digital Studio, 1 1/4 Square Punch, Small Oval Punch, Paper Snips, Table Top Cutter, Bone Folder, Snail Adhesive, Janome Mini Sewing Machine

Card Measurements:

• Naturals Ivory Card Stock:  8 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Sending Love Specialty DSP 4 1/4" x 4 1/4
• Naturals Ivory Card stock (for sentiment) 5/8" x 4 1/4"

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My Digital Studio

I meant to add a video on how easy it is to use the My Digital Studio with yesterday's post but I forgot!  Before you view the video, look at what I've been working on today.  This program is so addicting.

The first one is my new letterhead!

And these are my new return address labels!

Neat, huh!!!

The following is from Stampin' Up!
 

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Tutorial and time's running out!

I've added the tutorial on how to use your curly label punch so that it looks like the Fisker's Upper Crest punch.  You can find it under Kaleidoscope Card.. (previous post).

Today is the last day for:

• Contest for $25.00 in free products from Stampin' Up! - all you have to do is sign up for my free newsletter.  If you are already a subscriber, get one of your friends to sign up and you get an extra chance for the drawing.  Drawing is 1 November 2009
• Internet Stamp Club.  Order any amount (no minmum) via my on-line store and your name will be entered into the drawing for the "Autumn Splendor" stamp set.  Drawing is 1 November 2009
• $75.00 Spending Spree.  Become a member of the Golden Girls (my downline) and receive a $75.00 shopping spree. 
• Hostess Sweet Rewards.  Host a $400 workshop and receive the My Digital Studio at 1/2 price. 
• Deal of the Week:  Purchase the Princess Party Kit and Pirate Party Kit for only $9.99 each. 

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Medallion

I don't have a card for you today because I'm getting ready for two upcoming classes (lots of card stock to cut up!). You've got to see this video which uses the Medallion stamp.  It's a beautiful card and I am definitely going to case it!  I've added glitter and heat and stick powder to my September order.

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Stamp-a-ma-jig

I belong to the Business Stampers Coaching Group and one of our challenges was to write a post about an essential stamping tool.  I selected the Stamp-a-ma-jig because I think it's the most misunderstood tool in the catalog.

I was at first intimidated by this tool but the more I use it the more I am comfortable with it.  I have to say that I love this tool.  I've owned it since 2004 and just recently started using it on my projects.  I can't believe it took me this long to use it.  The stamp-a-ma-jig is easy to use and works every time.  This is the perfect tool to keep you from ever ruining a whole project with one crooked image. 

 I bought mine when I first became a demonstrator so the one I own is not the black but a burgundy color.  I thought I would post some simple directions to show you how easy it is to use.

 

1.  Color the solid image and stamp on card stock

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2.  Color the outline stamp.

3.  Place the image sheet securely in the corner of the stamp-a-ma-jig. 

4.  Align the stamp snugly in the corner and stamp onto the image sheet.

 

5.  Position the image sheet over the solid flower to align the outline stamp.

6.  Snugly fit the stamp-a-ma-jig in the corner of the image sheet

7.  Hold the stamp-a-ma-jig firmly and carefully remove the image sheet.

  

8.  Firmly hold in place, align the outline stamp snugly in the corner of the stamp-a-ma-jig and stamp onto the solid image.  Voila - perfect stamp placement every time!

 

9.  Always clean your image sheet using a baby wipe.

 

10. Finish your card.

 

I hope these directions are clear.  If not, please leave a comment or e-mail me at [email protected].

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Lovely as a Tree - Michelle Zindorff's technique

I had fun making this card but I could not have made it before Michelle 's class!  Her blog is Freedom in Creating has a lot of awesome tutorials!  She also has information on her upcoming classes in case you are interested.

 

Okay, this my first time to try and walk you through the procedure.  If you have any questions about the procedures, type your comment into the chat box (left sidebar) and I'll right back to you. 

I took some pictures so that you could get an idea but I forgot to photograph some of the steps, but here goes:

1.  Stamp image with Black Craft Ink on Whisper White card stock.  Add Clear Embossing Powder and use heat tool to emboss.

 

2.  Add circle (I used the 1 1/4 circle punch) using a sticky note so that it will stick to the background.

 

3.  Ink up your brayer using Baja Breeze  Two things I learned from Michelle was to ink up the brayer a lot and to start brayering on your paper before brayering on the card stock. Do not press down on the brayer while you are going over the card stock, just glide it over the paper.   I brayered about five times then removed the sticky note and brayered once over the moon so that it was not too bright.

 

4.  Ink up your brayer with Pacific Point and brayered about five time.  The last 4 times, I did not go all the way to the grass line.

  

5.  Ink up your brayer with Old Olive and brayered about five times. 

6.  Sponge  Basic Black all the way across the bottom using a circular motion.   

7.  Dot the background with a white gel pens (starry night!).

So how did I do???

Recipe:

• Stamp Set:  Lovely as a Tree
• Paper:  Pacific Point, Whisper White
• Ink:  Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Basic Black, Craft Black
• Accessories:  1 1/4 Circle Punch, White Gel Pen, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

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