by Tracy | Jun 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Happy Saturday! For today’s card I used stamps from the brand new stamp set, Oh So Eclectic. Using Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Peekaboo Peach and Pink Pirouette, I sponged color all over the surface of my Whisper White paper. I find it very relaxing!
But first, I prepared my paper for embossing by rubbing the Embossing Buddy over the surface. This really, really helps embossing powder from sticking to your project and I highly recommend doing this step! Then I stamped images from the Oh So Eclectic stamp set on my paper using Versamark ink. It’s really difficult to see what you’re doing so I stamped one to two stamps at a time, covered them with embossing powder and then continued to stamp. This will make it easy to see where you’ve already stamped on the paper.
Once my stamping was done, I grabbed the Heat Tool and melted the embossing powder. It’s magic! Time to add color! Using a blending tool, I sponged color all over the surface of my paper blending each color into one another. After I added one color, I took a lint free rag and went over the surface of each embossed shape. The color will come right off of the embossing but I have found that if I wait until I’m completely finished, it seems to stain somewhat.
Once I was happy with the color I had applied, I stamped the sentiment (also from the Oh So Eclectic stamp set) onto Basic Black paper using Versamark Ink (don’t forget to use the embossing buddy first). I heat set it and then cut it out with a 1″ punch. I used two Glitter Enamel Dots on the sentiment. These dots are SO PRETTY and I think they are much prettier in person! Unfortunately they are currently on back order but should be back in stock on June 12th.
I prefer to use a blending tool that Stampin’ Up! does not carry in the catalog. The one I use has a wooden handle and I just find it easier to achieve the look I want. You can also use Stampin’ Sponges or Sponge Daubers as many demonstrators are quite successful with these tools.
Below you’ll find the list of supplies I used to make my card. To purchase any of these items, click on any of the pictures below and you’ll be directed to my Stampin’ Up! online store. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
by Tracy | Jun 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Just as many of you did, I placed a Stampin’ Up! order on June 1st. It arrived late Tuesday afternoon right as I was getting ready to make dinner so I had to wait until after dinner before I could slowly take everything out. So. Much. Fun!!!!!!
As soon as I saw the Stampin’ Up! planner in the new catalog, I knew that it would be on my first order (see it right there at the top of the box?). I starting putting it together Tuesday night and what’s nice is that I can use it NOW because all of the pages are undated.
The paper is nice and thick, a feature that I am very happy about. Besides loving planners, I also love pens so that means that the ink won’t show through as it would with thin paper.
There are many little extras in the kit such as three small sized sticky notes, pocket pages for notes or receipts, stickers, 4 photo protector pages so you can add some cute pictures of your family, quotes, etc. and so much more!
The video below will allow you to see all of the features of this brand new planner from Stampin’ Up! Click the video and you’ll be taken to the Stampin’ Up! YouTube channel. As soon as you arrive there, the video will begin.
Ready to order your very own Love Today Planner? Just click here and you’ll head over to my Stampin’ Up! online store. Don’t forget to use the hostess code for June and receive a gift from me! Any questions? Please ask!
June Hostess Code: 2N7YSBEM
by Tracy | Jun 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
I’m back with another card showcasing the Happy Birthday Thinlits, a new die in the Stampin’ Up! 2017-2018 Annual Catalog. I started out by sponging a piece of Whisper White cardstock with Bermuda Bay, Lemon Lime Twist and Pacific Point.
My intention was to use the piece as a background for a card but I didn’t care for how it turned out so I pulled out my Big Shot and used the Happy Birthday Thinlits to cut out the words Happy Birthday! Perfect solution!
I cut three more using Bermuda Bay cardstock and then stacked them on top of each other (using the Fine Tip Glue Pen) to create more dimension. The embossing on my Whisper White cardstock was created using the Softly Falling embossing folder and the Big Shot.
I received my order with all new goodies from Stampin’ Up! late yesterday afternoon which included the Iridescent Sequins so I added a few to my card. I love the little bit of sparkle they add!
Today’s the last day of my Mini-Series using the Happy Birthday Thinlits. This brand new die is one that I know I’ll reach for over and over again so you’ll definitely see more ideas in the future!
The products I used to create my card are listed below. Click on a picture and you’ll be taken to my Stampin’ Up! online store. From there, it’s easy to add an item to your cart.
Card Dimensions
Bermuda Bay: 11″ x 4-1/4″ scored @ 5-1/2″
Lemon Lime Twist: 5-1/4″ x 4″
Whisper White: 5″ x 3-3/4″
by Tracy | Jun 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you love 12″ x 12″ patterned paper as much as I do, you’ll love this video showcasing seven brand new Designer Series Papers in the new Stampin’ Up! catalog! Sometimes it’s so hard to see exactly what you’re purchasing from the tiny pictures in the catalog. This video really allows you to get a good look at each pattern. Click the picture below and you’ll be taken over to the Stampin’ Up! YouTube channel.
The video showcases the first 7 papers below but I’ve included all of the paper found in the new catalog in the list below. Did you know that many of these packages of paper also have a coordinating package of cardstock (24 sheets of 3 colors) that can be purchased separately? If you have a catalog, you can find these paper packs right beside each Designer Series Paper. Online, you can find them in the recommended product list (see picture below).
Click any of the DSP below and you’ll head over to my Stampin’ Up! online store.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!
by Tracy | Jun 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s Day 2 of ideas using the Happy Birthday Thinlits, a new item in the Stampin’ Up! 2017-2018 Annual Catalog. Last week I shared the card below where I used Whisper White cardstock to cut out Happy Birthday but for today’s card, I used the Designer Series 12″ x 12″ paper featured in yesterday’s card.
Whenever you use a word die such as this one, you always have the option to cut it out multiple times to add extra dimension, which is what I did with the card above. For today’s card, I didn’t do this step.
I glued the words on to an embossed piece of Whisper White using the Fluttering embossing folder. To add a bit of sparkle, I used the new Glitter Enamel Dots. These are currently on backorder but will be returning in a few weeks. They’re so pretty!! Gotta love anything that sparkles!
This really is an easy and quick card to put together. The hardest part, and it really isn’t all that hard, is gluing the sentiment down but a new product in the catalog, Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets, will make this so easy. I placed my order on June 1st, as many of you did, and this product was on my list. All of my goodies arrive tomorrow and I. Can’t. Wait!!
Below you’ll find a list of the supplies I used to create my card. Click on any of the pictures to head over to my Stampin’ Up! online store. From there it’s easy to add an item to your shopping cart. Don’t forget to use the June Hostess Code (2N7YSBEM) and you’ll receive a thank you gift from me!
I’ll be back on Wednesday with Day 3 of my Happy Birthday Thinlits Mini-Series!
by Tracy | Jun 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
I’m back with another Mini-Series and this time the focus is on the brand new Happy Birthday Thinlits. I did the happy dance when I saw these in the new catalog. I love the font and the size is perfect!
I paired the Thinlits with paper from the Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack which comes in all 5 new In Colors.
The Happy Birthday Thinlits are very easy to cut out using a Big Shot. To add more dimension to my card, I cut three out using Thick Whisper White cardstock and then glued them on top of each other. It’s easy to do this with the Fine Tip Glue Pen.
All of the supplies I used to make my card are listed below. Click on a picture and you’ll head over to my Stampin’ Up! online store. From there it’s easy to add an item to your shopping cart. Any questions, please ask!
Have a terrific weekend! I’ll be back on Monday with another card using the Happy Birthday Thinlits!
