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Cup of Christmas Take 2

11/27/2019

A while back, when the Holiday catalog was still brand new and exciting, I shared with you a bunch of cards using the Cup of Christmas stamp set and retired Christmas paper. This week, I thought I'd make some of the same cards, but this time, I'd use the Let it Snow and Wrapped in Plaid Designer Series Paper from the 2019 Holiday Catalog. So, here are the same cards, but with a completely different look. It's amazing what a change in color and background paper can do!

And a few more with just the Let It Snow and Wrapped in Plaid papers...

Poppies, Poppies, Poppies!

11/24/2019

I just couldn't resist playing with these poppies some more! I decided to make a set of four blank cards. These are perfect for sending a note to a friend just because you're thinking of them. I was inspired by the Global Design Project #216 to CASE (Copy and Selectively Edit) the Designer.

The challenge was to design a card inspired by this card from designer Sarah Berry. I loved the Designer Series Paper and the rounded corners on one side and decided to carry those ideas through to not just one card, but four cards.

I wanted the four cards to all use the same paper and colors so that they would appear to be a set. However, I wanted each card to be unique as well. So, I mixed up the direction of the cards, changed the coloring method, added some texture and glam on some, and changed the proportions of the patterned paper.

For the first one, I used the stamps in the Painted Poppies stamp set to color in the poppies using Poppy Parade ink. There is a large textured splotch that I used for the general coverage of the flower. Then, there are additional speckle stamps that aren't textured in the same way as the splotch so they stamp darker. I used these to stamp over the splotch and give additional texture to the poppy. I found that this look mimicked the red patterned paper from the See a Silhouette Designer Series Paper pack.

I stamped the stem in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on Whisper White card stock. The stem actually has a smaller flower and a bud, but I covered these with the poppies that I had stamped on Whisper White and fussy cut. I also stamped the speckles in Mango Melody behind where the flowers are to give it a little texture and added a few rhinestones.

For the second card, I stamped the splotch in Mango Melody ink and then stamped the speckles in both Mango Melody and Poppy Parade. Once again, I stamped the outline of the poppies with the Tuxedo Black Memento pad. I colored the leaves by stamping the smaller speckle stamp with Granny Apple Green ink. I fussy cut the flowers and the leaves. The Mango Melody card stock is textured with the Subtle 3D embossing folder.

For the third card, I stamped the line of poppies in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on Mango Melody card stock and then I used Stampin' Blends in Poppy Parade to color them in. I stamped the poppy image and the leaves with Memento ink on Whisper White and colored those with Stampin' Blends as well. The flower is Poppy Parade and the leaves are Granny Apple Green. I added three rhinestones tot he center of the flower to glam it up a little bit.

The final card has a Poppy Parade base. I stamped the poppies and leaves with Memento ink again on Whisper White card stock. Like the previous card, I colored them with Stampin' Blends in Poppy Parade and Granny Apple Green. To give the poppies a little sparkle, I colored bits of the flowers with Wink of Stella. Love the glittery look!

It's hard to see, but I stamped the speckles in Poppy Parade ink behind the flowers to give the card stock a little more texture. Finally, I added a few rhinestones to give that little something extra.

The Painted Poppy stamp set will be available in the new Mini Catalog coming in January! If you'd like to receive one, please leave me a message or send me an email (stampin_heidi@yahoo.com) and I will get one out to you!

Swaps!

11/22/2019

Last week, I had the amazing opportunity to attend Stampin' Up!'s OnStage event in Lansing, MI with about 1300 other demonstrators from primarily the Midwest. It was so much fun to meet other demonstrators, stamp, hear inspirational speakers, see new product, and get my hands on the catalog coming in January. It was a great Saturday!

One of the best parts though was swapping cards with other demonstrators. I thought you might like to see some of the cards I received from others. I'll share more next week!

Fuzzy Cattails

11/21/2019

Last week, I shared a video with you where I explained how to use the Snowfall Accents Puff Paint to create fluffy cotton on the image in the Country Home stamp set. I love that the cotton balls are fluffy! But, when I got done and was putting the stamp set away, I looked at the other spray of flowers and thought how sad the cattails looked. They wanted a little fluff too!

So, I stamped the image and pulled the puff paint back out. I applied the puff paint with a paintbrush to the cattails, just like I'd done previously to the cotton. I heated the puff paint so that it puffed up. I filled in the holes and heated it again. Once it was all nice an puffy, I broke out my Soft Suede Stampin' Blend and I colored the puff paint! It did break down the puff slightly, but it still left a wonderful texture that is perfect for cattails!

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Rubber Stamping Basics

11/20/2019

Have you seen hand-stamped cards and wanted to make something similar but you weren't sure how to get started?

Today's video is for you!

Stamping Basics Video

In this video, I explain the different types of stamps, inks, and paper. I show you how to assemble unmounted stamps and how to ink up your stamps and put them to paper. At the end, I share a basic card that is perfect for beginners and seasoned stampers alike.

I hope you'll take a few minutes to check it out! If you have any questions on how to get started, I'd love to help answer them. Just drop me a comment or send me an e-mail: stampin_heidi@yahoo.com.

Card Measurements:
Granny Apple Green: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", Scored at 4 1/4"
Very Vanilla: 5 1/4" x 4"

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11/19/2019

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January - June 2020 Mini Catalog Sneak Peek

11/18/2019

This weekend, I received my preview copy of the new January - June 2020 Mini Catalog. It is absolutely AMAZING! Not only did I get the catalog, I had the awesome opportunity to stamp with a few of the stamp sets in the new catalog and even brought a couple home with me.

Wanna see? I thought so!

First though, if you'd like to receive your own copy of this catalog in December, I'd love to send you one! Just leave me a comment, send me an email, or head over to my Facebook group and leave a comment there.

I thought I'd start with my favorite - the Painted Poppies stamp set and Designer Series Paper. As indicated by the name, this set features poppies - which always remind me of France and the fields of wild poppies! It also has a painted feel to it and some fun splotchy images.

I was so amazingly lucky, that I got to bring this set home with me. Squeeee! So, I made a couple more cards with it. Both of these cards were super quick and easy - and so bright and cheery that they make me smile when I look at them.

Next is the Timeless Tulips set. This set is a DistINKtive set and has a matching punch that punches out one of the tulip buds and a leaf. There are a variety of sayings including ones for Mother's Day, Easter, and Sympathy.

I got to bring this set home with me too, so you'll probably get a sneak peek at a few more cards made with it in the upcoming weeks.

I also got to make a card with the Forever Blossoms stamp set and a set of three mini cards with the Dressed to Impress stamp set. The Forever Blossoms is a beautiful set that matches another new set featuring the Eiffel Tower, and the Dressed to Impress set features cute images of shoes, handbags, lipstick, and perfume.

This sneak peek has put me in the mood for spring. Too bad the snow has just begun to fly. I'll be sharing some more sneak peeks from the mini catalog in the coming weeks, but there are still lots of things to share with you from the Holiday Catalog before it expires in January!

Would you like the opportunity to see the full catalog sooner and to be able to purchase the new stamps and accessories in December? Consider purchasing the starter kit for these benefits as well as a 20% discount on all your stamping supplies. I'd love to tell you more about it!

Window fun fold

11/15/2019

In the next few weeks, I’m going to be sharing a bunch of cards featuring fun folds. Today’s may be my favorite! This fold creates a 3D effect when you stand the card up so it looks a little like a picture window or a diorama. It’s super easy to make!

In this sample, the piece of Pacific Point card stock is 4 1/4” x 8. Score it at 1 1/4”, 2 1/2”, 5 1/2”, and 6 3/4”. Fold the two outsides into a z-fold by folding the center score marks towards the middle and then fold them back out on the outside score marks.

Cut it a strip of Pacific Point card stock to measure 5 1/2” x 1”. Lay your base card on the table with the folds on one side opened and the folds on the other side folded. Adhere the outside edges of the long strip to the two outer panels. It should lay flat like this as this is how you put it in the envelope. You can unfold the folded side to see how the card pops open to stand on a table or shelf.

To finish the card, cut four pieces of patterned paper to 1” x 4”. Adhere these to the outer panels. Cut a piece of Whisper White card stock to 2 3/4” x 4” for the center panel. Add stamped images of your choice!

I just love the depth and texture of this fun fold card. I’d love to see your creations with it!

My First YouTube Video

11/11/2019

I would like to announce my first ever YouTube video featuring the Country Home stamp set and the Snowfall Accents Puff Paint. I am excited to have another way to share projects and techniques with you in a way where you can actually see what I am doing!

Country Home with Fluffy Cotton YouTube Video

In this first video, I show you how to apply the Snowfall Accents Puff Paint using a paintbrush for a more even effect. Basically, you pour out a little puddle of paint onto a clear block and then use a paintbrush to scoop some up and dab it onto your project. In order for the puff effect to work, you need to create little puddles of puff paint, so I show you how to apply it with a tapping method to leave a puddle of paint instead of brushing it into the cardstock. Then, heat it with a heat gun and watch it puff up! You can also go back and add a little more paint with your paintbrush if you don't get quite the puff you were hoping for the first time.

I also demonstrate how to create beautiful shading with the Stampin' Blends markers. These markers are so easy to use. Begin by coloring the image with the lighter marker. Then, color the shaded areas with the darker marker. Finally, go back over the whole image with the lighter marker to blend the colors together. You can keep going over the image until you have the desired darkness and effect.

You'll want to check out the video to see the puff paint and blends in action! I'd love to hear what you think about my first foray into the world of instructional videos; please leave a comment or suggestion below. As always, On Y Go! Let's get stamping!

Cardstock Dimensions

Pear Pizzaz Cardstock: 4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
Whisper White Cardstock: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
Soft Suede Cardstock: 2 5/8" x 3 7/8"
Old Olive Cardstock: 3" x 4 1/4"
Old Olive Cardstock: 4 1/4" x 3 3/16"
Garden Lane DSP: 4 1/4" x 3"

Supplies

Purchase the Supplies

Country Home 147678

Snowfall Accents Puff Paint 150691

Pear Pizzaz Cardstock 131201

Old Olive CS 100702

Soft Suede Cardstock 115318

Whisper White Cardstock 100730

Garden Lane Designer Series Paper 149488

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink 132708

Crumb Cake Blends 144601

Soft Suede Blends 147273

Old Olive Blends 144597

Daffodil Delight Blends 144603

Cherry Cobbler Light Blend 144576

Blends Color Lifter 144608

Linen Thread 104199

Washi Your Way to Quick Cards

11/1/2019

So last weekend, I was stamping with my sister and I asked to borrow a piece of washi tape to hold my die in place before I ran it through the Big Shot. She showed me a giant stash of washi and confessed that she never used it, except to decorate her phone case. I admitted that I rarely used mine except for holding dies in place. I have a feeling we're not the only ones.

Do you have a giant stack of washi hanging out in a drawer that you're just not sure what to do with? It's addictive, isn't it? It's so pretty and comes in packs with coordinating patterns. And at it's generally low price point, it's easy to keep adding a few rolls to the stash. It seems so useful and yet, we seem to have trouble actually using it.

But washi is perfect for making quick and easy cards! I love to layer cardstock on my cards, but all those layers take time. With washi, it's easy to layer colors and patterns. It sticks, but isn't super sticky, so when you put it in the wrong place, it's easy to peel it off and re-position it. And with the coordinating colors and patterns, you can layer strips on top of each other to create patterns.

So today, I pulled out my stash of washi and got to work.

For this birthday card, I started by laying a piece of yellow washi across a piece of Whisper White cardstock. Then I stamped the Happy Birthday greeting from the Here's a Card stamp set with Rich Razzleberry ink. I laid another piece of yellow washi under the greetings. Then, I started layering the washi to create a pattern. I overlapped some pieces and left some white space between others. To finish it off, I layered it on a Rich Razzleberry card base.

On a second piece of Whisper White cardstock, I stamped an inside greeting and added a couple more pieces of washi. I glued it to the inside of the card, and just like that, I had a quick and easy birthday card.

Next, I tackled a Christmas card. I started with a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock. I cut strips of coordinating washi. I stuck a piece in the center of the cardstock towards the top. Then, I kept layering pieces of washi below it. Each strip is kind of the same length, but not exactly. This created a jagged edge instead of a straight rectangle. Much easier than trying to get it perfect!

I stamped a Christmas tree from the Perfectly Plaid stamp set in Garden Green ink with a Soft Suede trunk. I punched the tree with the Pine Tree punch and used some dimensionals to layer it on top of the washi. For a little fun pop. I added a copper star to the top of the tree.

I layered the Cherry Cobbler piece on a Garden Green card base. For the inside, I stamped "Merry Christmas" on a piece of Whisper White cardstock and added some washi on the bottom. Another quick and easy card in the bag!

For the final card in my washi trifecta, I created a thank you card using the Well Written dies and the Well Said stamp set.

I started with a piece of Gray Granite cardstock. I placed two pieces of washi along the bottom. I cut one side off at an angle and anchored the other side to the back of the cardstock. I cut the "thanks" from Mango Melody cardstock and stamped the "For Everything" on a strip of Whisper White cardstock. I layered these above the washi and then stuck the whole piece on a Mango Melody card base.

For the inside, I stamped an inside greeting from the Well Said stamp set and added a little more washi.

It really is amazing how quickly these cards came together. So, pull out those rolls of washi tape gathering dust on your craft shelf and start using them whenever you need to whip up a card for a loved one!