Animal Outing Card Tutorial

• Stamp Sets –Animal Outing Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146600]

• Card Stock – Whisper White Card Stock [100730], Basic Black Card Stock [121045]. Pool Party Card Stock [122924]

• Ink Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]

• Misc. – Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper [146902], Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [145058], Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker [144606], Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144585], Pumpkin Pie Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144577] Cherry Cobbler Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144576], Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597], Pool Party Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144595], Silicone Craft Sheet [127853]

Measurements:

    Pool Party: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
    Whisper White: 2 1/2 x 3 1/2
    Basic Black: 2 3/4 x 3 2/4
    Designer Series Paper: 4 x 5 1/4

Instructions:

1. Place silcone sheet into the Stamparatus. Place stamp upsidedown and attach to the plate of the Stamparatus. Ink with Memento ink and stamp on silicone sheet~ repeat. 
2. Place Whisper white paper over image and transfer the ink to the card stock. 
3.  Place the image on top of the reflection and stamp using memento ink. 
4. Ink and stamp the sentiment.  
5. Color image with Blends markers. 
6. Attach all layers to card base.

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Pop of Petals Make & Take Workshop Card

Hi Friends! I hope you had a great weekend! This past Friday night I introduced Stampin' Up! and card making to a group of wonderful ladies at a workshop. My fabulous hostess, Kim, invited more than 10 of her friends and family, and most all had never heard of stamping. I could tell as everyone arrived that they weren't quite sure what the evening would hold for them. Well, they all LOVED it! Not only did we have a wonderful time creating together but we also have plans for monthly classes! I'm super excited to see everyone again and show them more stamping and techniques - we're going to have so much fun!

During Kim's workshop, I demonstrated three cards. I forgot to take photos of the first two cards, but the first card was a simple one, using just stamps, ink and paper. I used the "This Little Piggy" set and just stamped one of the adorable pigs on the centre of a Whisper White card base and demonstrated the different ways we can add colour (inks, blender pen, aqua painter and watercolor pencils). The ladies couldn't believe how something so simple could look so professional! I had another piggy card to show, that I stepped up a bit with some card layers and Dazzling Diamonds (on the wings of the pig).

See that gal with the blonde hair and beautiful smile in the back? That's Kim, my hostess! She's amazing and I'm so grateful to have met her and all her workshop guests. I know there are going to be some wonderful friendships through this group, as we continue to stamp and create together!

For the second card, I stamped the flowers from the "Painted Harvest" stamp set onto a piece of Wood Textures Designer Series Paper. Two-step stamp sets (my favourites) are always a hit and this set is no exception - everyone loved how the detail was added with the second flower stamp. If I have a chance, I'll try to whip up a sample of this card and post it on my blog later this week for you.

The third and last card that I demonstrated was the make and take project.  I used the new Pop of Petals bundle, a strip of Garden Impressions DSP and the Perennial Birthday stamp set. This card was a hit and the ladies had sooooo much FUN making their first ever cards - always something that thrills me to see! And once they got going, nothing held them back! I wish I had taken photos of their finished cards because some of the gals changed theirs up a bit (which I always encourage them to do, if they wish too) and I was blown away!

Here's the make & take card, with the supply list and basic instructions:

POP OF PETALS BIRTHDAY CARD

1. Fold  5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Old Olive card stock in half to create card base.
2. Glue 1" x 5 1/2" strip of Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper along centre of card.
3. Cut Melon Mambo 4" x 2 3/4" and glue onto front of card with Snail Adhesive.
4. Cut Whisper White 4" x 2 1/2". Stamp sentiments from Perennial Birthday set with Night of Navy ink, leaving room in the centre for flowers and leaves. Glue onto Melon Mambo layer.
5. Ink flower image from Pop of Petals set with Melon Mambo and stamp three times onto a scrap piece of Whisper White card stock (I didn't re-ink in between stamping, to get the gradual look with the lighter shades of ink). Cut with Four Petal Punch and add to card with Glue Dots.
6. Ink leave stamp with Old Olive and stamp three times on a piece of scrap Whisper White card stock and cut with Paper Snips. Add to front of card with mini glue dots.
7. Place pearls in centre of card.

Supplies:

Pop Of Petals Clear-Mount Bundle

[148385]

Perennial Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[145760]

Garden Impressions 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[146289]

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100702]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[115320]

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147051]

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

Glue Dots

[103683]

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

Clear Block D

[118485]

Share What You Love Artisan Pearls

[146927]

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

Simply Shammy

[147042]

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 Customer Appreciation Tutorials

I sincerely appreciate every order I receive and as a token of my gratitude I want to give YOU something too! Each month I combine 12 beautiful projects, with measurements, supply list and step by step instructions, into a special PDF tutorial. When you place your order through my online store I will email this exclusive tutorial to you! Just be sure to use the special host code prior to submitting your order:

 If your order is $200 or more DO NOT enter the Host Code 
so that you will also receive your stamping rewards 
(I will still send you the PDF tutorials). 

BONUS "PASSPORT PALS" TUTORIALS

Minimum orders of $60 or more (prior to tax and shipping) will also receive the exclusive Passport Pals tutorials, created by Frenchie (France Martin) and myself - that means you'll receive 18 free project sheets! 

If you live in the USA, click here to visit Frenchie on her to blog 
and here to shop through her online store.

Thanks for stopping by ~ I hope you were inspired by today's project and that you'll visit again soon!

If you live locally I'd love for you to join in on my classes & events. 
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Beautiful Bouquet Anniversary Card Tutorial

Hi Friends! I had a super fun workshop last night, and all the guests were brand new to stamping - everyone had a wonderful time! We have company visiting so I won't be posting tomorrow, but I'll share photos of the projects I demonstrated on Monday. I hope enjoy today's card tutorial - have a wonderful weekend!

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Beautiful Bouquet (143666)
• Cardstock – Gorgeous Grape (146987); Highland Heather (146986); Whisper White (100730); Silver Glimmer (146960)
• Stamp Pads – Highland Heather (147103); Pear Pizzazz (147104); So Saffron (147109); Calypso Coral (147101); Smoky Slate (147113)
• Misc. – Gorgeous Grape Mini Striped Ribbon (146940); Clear Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Bouquet Bunch Framelits (143659); Big Shot (143263); Magnetic Platform (130658); Pretty Label Punch (143715); Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements:

• Gorgeous Grape: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” 3” x 4-1/2” 2” x 3” (punch)
• Highland Heather: 4” x 5-1/4”
• Whisper White: 2-3/4” x 4-1/2” 2” x 3” (punch) 1-1/2” x 4” scrap (flowers)
• Silver Glimmer: 3-1/4” x 4-1/2”
• Ribbon: 4”

Instructions:

1. Attach Highland Heather cardstock to folded Gorgeous Grape card base.
2. Stamp small flowers and stems on white cardstock.
3. Layer white cardstock onto Gorgeous Grape layer; then onto silver glimmer paper.
   Wrap ribbon around layers; attach to back with scotch tape. Attach to card front.
4. Stamp larger flowers on scrap white cardstock; die cut using framelits.
   Attach to card front using dimensionals.
5. Using Highland Heather ink, stamp sentiment on 2” x 3” white cardstock; punch out.
6. Punch 2” x 3” Gorgeous Grape cardstock. Cut in half vertically. Attach half of the punched piece to back of punched white cardstock leaving a little edge to show.
   Repeat with other half. Attach to card front using dimensionals.
7. Finish card by placing clear rhinestones on flower centers.

 Customer Appreciation Tutorials

I sincerely appreciate every order I receive and as a token of my gratitude I want to give YOU something too! Each month I combine 12 beautiful projects, with measurements, supply list and step by step instructions, into a special PDF tutorial. When you place your order through my online store I will email this exclusive tutorial to you! Just be sure to use the special host code prior to submitting your order:

 If your order is $200 or more DO NOT enter the Host Code 
so that you will also receive your stamping rewards 
(I will still send you the PDF tutorials). 

BONUS "PASSPORT PALS" TUTORIALS

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If you live in the USA, click here to visit Frenchie on her to blog 
and here to shop through her online store.

Thanks for stopping by ~ I hope you were inspired by today's project and that you'll visit again soon!

If you live locally I'd love for you to join in on my classes & events. 
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Stitched All Around Thank You Card Tutorial

Supplies:

• Stamps – Stitched All Around (146629-wood, 146632-clear) Bundled with the Dies (148373-wood, 148374-clear)
• Paper – Whisper White (100730), Whisper White Thick (140272), Coastal Cabana (131297)
• Stamp Pads – Coastal Cabana (147097)

• Misc.- Big Shot (143263), Stitched Label Framelits (146828), 1 3/8” Scallop Circle Punch (146139), Aqua Painters (103954), 3/8” Classic Weave Ribbon (144159), Quilt Top Embossing Folder (144687), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Mini Glue Dots (103683), White Crayon

Measurements:

• Whisper White Thick 4-1/4” x 11” scored at 5-1/2” & scrap
• Whisper White 4” x 5-1/4”
• Coastal Cabana scrap

Instructions:

1. Lay Whisper White layer on the opposite side of the embossing folder front (the SU label is on the front).
2. Color the entire layer with a white crayon.
3. Press lid of Coastal Cabana ink pad to get ink in the lid.
4. Add a drop of water with Aqua Painter to dilute and wash color over crayon colored layer.
5. Die cut images with Whisper White and Coastal Cabana cardstock.
6. Stamp THANK YOU image in Coastal Cabana ink on Whisper White scrap and punch with 3/8” Scallop Circle punch - add to Coastal Cabana slotted circle and then to large white die.
7. Add 3/8” Whisper White Classic Weave to embossed layer - tie a bow and add with a Mini Glue Dot.
8. Add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the die cut images and adhere to card front where shown.

 Customer Appreciation Tutorials

I sincerely appreciate every order I receive and as a token of my gratitude I want to give YOU something too! Each month I combine 12 beautiful projects, with measurements, supply list and step by step instructions, into a special PDF tutorial. When you place your order through my online store I will email this exclusive tutorial to you! Just be sure to use the special host code prior to submitting your order:

 If your order is $200 or more DO NOT enter the Host Code 
so that you will also receive your stamping rewards 
(I will still send you the PDF tutorials). 

BONUS "PASSPORT PALS" TUTORIALS

Minimum orders of $60 or more (prior to tax and shipping) will also receive the exclusive Passport Pals tutorials, created by Frenchie (France Martin) and myself - that means you'll receive 18 free project sheets! 

If you live in the USA, click here to visit Frenchie on her to blog 
and here to shop through her online store.

Thanks for stopping by ~ I hope you were inspired by today's project and that you'll visit again soon!

If you live locally I'd love for you to join in on my classes & events. 
Click here to see what's coming up!

Enjoy the day & HAPPY STAMPING!

SNEAK PEEK: Blended Seasons Card Tutorial

Here's a fun SNEAK PEEK for you! 

This gorgeous new stamp set called "Blended Seasons" is part of an exclusive bundle that's coming your way next month. This will be a special promotion that you won't want to miss, especially as it will only be available while supplies last. Stay tuned for more details.

Sometimes simple cards are the best cards, and today's card is proof of that! While the Blended Seasons Stamp Set works great with the Stampin' Blends used on today's card sample, it also works well with our other coloring tools too, such as  our Watercolour Pencils,Aqua Painter, Brusho, Blender Pens, and more!

Supplies

Stamp sets: Blended Seasons (149016) - available August 1st

Stampin’ Blends: Poppy Parade Combo Pack (147275); Granny Apple Green Combo Pack (147274)

Ink: StazOn Jet Black (101406); Granny Apple Green (147095)

Paper: Whisper White (100730); Granny Apple Green (146990)

Other: SNAIL adhesive (104332), Layering Ovals framelits (141706), Big Shot (143263), Magnetic Platform (130658), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements 

• Whisper White: 4” x 5 1/4”; 3” x 1 3/4”
• Granny Apple Green: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”

Instructions

1. Fold Granny Apple Green card stock in half to create card base.
2. Ink flower stamp using StazOn ink and stamp onto Whisper White layer
3. Color flower image using Stampin’ Blends. Adhere layer to card base.
4. Ink phrase image using Granny Apple Green and stamp onto Whisper White piece.
5. Diecut phrase oval using Big Shot and Layering Ovals framelits.
6. Attach phrase to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
   
   
   * Remember, until the Blended Seasons stamp set and bundle becomes available, you can use stamp sets you already have using this layout. 

 Customer Appreciation Tutorials

I sincerely appreciate every order I receive and as a token of my gratitude I want to give YOU something too! Each month I combine 12 beautiful projects, with measurements, supply list and step by step instructions, into a special PDF tutorial. When you place your order through my online store I will email this exclusive tutorial to you! Just be sure to use the special host code prior to submitting your order:

 If your order is $200 or more DO NOT enter the Host Code 
so that you will also receive your stamping rewards 
(I will still send you the PDF tutorials). 

BONUS "PASSPORT PALS" TUTORIALS

Minimum orders of $60 or more (prior to tax and shipping) will also receive the exclusive Passport Pals tutorials, created by Frenchie (France Martin) and myself - that means you'll receive 18 free project sheets! 

If you live in the USA, click here to visit Frenchie on her to blog 
and here to shop through her online store.

Thanks for stopping by ~ I hope you were inspired by today's project and that you'll visit again soon!

If you live locally I'd love for you to join in on my classes & events. 
Click here to see what's coming up!

Enjoy the day & HAPPY STAMPING!