Earlier this week I shared a card with leaves made using copper foil and today I have one using silver foil. Just as beautiful, don’t you think?? It sure looks like gold in the pictures below but it really is silver.
Are you wondering how I created my blue/green rectangle? I used a clear stamp block (size D) and two stamp pads. Using Emerald Envy and Pacific Point stamp pads, I applied ink directly to my clear block and then using a spritzer, lightly misted the block. I placed the block onto Thick Whisper White card stock and let it sit for five minutes. I placed a book on top of it for just a small amount of pressure. When the five minutes was up, I carefully removed the block. Your results will be different with the amount of water you spritz on the block and you may have to try it a few times to get a feel for it.
My paper did warp a bit and I tried to flatten it out by placing quite a few heavy items on top of it after it had thoroughly dried. I also used my heat tool on both sides. As I’m writing this, I realize I could have taped my paper down with blue painters tape and that would have helped with the warping. It wasn’t too much of a problem but if you’re worried about it, I’d try taping it down. I wouldn’t suggest using regular Whisper White paper as it won’t accept the water very well. Watercolor paper or our Shimmery White are both other options.
The stained glass look of the leaf was created with vellum card stock. I explain how I created the leaf in Monday’s post and you can read all about it here. So easy and so pretty!
My sentiment comes from a stamp set that I reach for all the time and it’s included in the Oh Happy Day Card Kit. Unfortunately you can’t purchase the stamp set separately but the kit is filled with enough supplies to make 20 cards, a Basic Black Stampin’ Spot and a clear stamp block.
I went and took another pictures of my card and think this one shows that I used silver a bit better.
Stamping Supplies – Below you’ll find the list of Stampin’ Up! products I used to create today’s card. Click on any of the items and you’ll be directed to my Stampin’ Up! online store!
I always love hearing from you whether it’s a comment about today’s project or a question! Have a great day!
Having the right tools to clean your rubber stamps is a must and Stampin’ Up! has the perfect combination for this job – Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Mist!
The Stampin’ Scrub has two removable scrub pads that each measure 7″ x 7″. On one pad you’ll spray Stampin’ Mist and rub your rubber stamp back and forth to get it nice and clean. On the other side, you’ll rub the stamp back and forth across the pad and it will dry your stamp. You’ll find a notch in one corner of each pad where you’ll see raindrops or a sun. You’ll spray the Stampin’ Mist only on the raindrop side and dry your stamp on the sun side. Not only does Stampin’ Mist clean your stamps but it also conditions them as well which is definitely a bonus as I know you want to protect the investment you’ve made!
To clean the pads, simply remove them from each tray and run them under the faucet. Continue to do this until the water runs clear. I like to stand them up against something to air dry them and I’ve found that I usually have to repeat this process a few times. You’ll think it’s clean but when you run it under the faucet a second time, you’ll see that ink is still trapped inside the fibers.
I love this product for cleaning my rubber stamps but I prefer not using it when cleaning my photopolymer stamps. I’ve found that the ink trapped in the pads tend to discolor my photopolymer stamps. Now, if this doesn’t bother you, go for it!
In case you were wondering, I use unscented baby wipes to clean my photopolymer stamps. The minus with this system is that my hands tend to get a lot of ink on them but hey, it makes me feel creative! An artist at work (says the person who never felt she was creative until using Stampin’ Up! products)!
These two tools can be purchased at my Stampin’ Up! online store. As of today, Stampin’ Scrub is on the low inventory list and may go on backorder soon so if you’re interested, I would place your order as soon as you can. Don’t forget to use the September Host Code to receive a gift from me!
I hope this information was helpful. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me!
I learned how to make these absolutely beautiful leaves and haven’t been able to stop. They are so easy but the results are over the top!
In the Seasonal Layers Thinlits, there are two leaf dies. One is detailed, the other is an outline and you’ll need both of them. The detailed one on my card is cut out using Copper Foil. It comes in a 2 sheet package and each one is 12″ x 12″. Before running it through the Big Shot, I adhered a small piece of a Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet to the foil to make the back sticky.
Next, the outline of the leaf is cut out using Vellum cardstock. To achieve that stained glass look, using a sponge dauber and a stamp pad, add color to the vellum. Attach the copper leaf to the vellum and you’ve got a gorgeous leaf! Can you believe how easy that is??!!
More Details
The sentiment comes from the stamp set Colorful Seasons (it can be purchased as part of the Colorful Seasons bundle or separately). It was inked up with Memento ink onto Very Vanilla cardstock and cut out with the Stitched Shapes Framelits.
The top layer of Very Vanilla cardstock was run through the Big Shot using the Pinewood Planks embossing folder.
The leaves were colored with ink daubers and cardstock vellum using Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie and Crushed Curry stamp pads.
The base of the card is Thick Very Vanilla cardstock and the second layer is Crushed Curry.
If you give these leaves a try, I’d love to hear from you!! Later this week I’ll share a leaf I made using Silver Foil. Just as beautiful!
Have a great day!
All of the products I used to create today’s card are listed below. Click on any item and you’ll be directed to my Stampin’ Up! online store.
Hurry!! Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for Paper Pumpkin and receive 50% off your first month!
If you’re short on time or don’t have a big space to craft, Paper Pumpkin is perfect for you! Heck, even if you have a lot of time to craft and a huge craft room, you’ll love Paper Pumpkin. Each month a box arrives at your door with all the supplies you’ll need to create cards or projects and everything you’ll need is included in the kit. You’ll receive an exclusive photopolymer stamp set and at least one Stampin’ Spot (a small stamp pad) in every kit. What a great way to start or add to your stamp collection! You’ll find instructions included in each kit and Stampin’ Up! always releases a video showing how to create the kit. Or you can do your own thing and create something different with the supplies! To receive 50% off, use the promo code: HALFOFF0917
As a subscriber, you also have the option to purchase refills, while supplies last. If this sounds like something you don’t want to miss out on, sign up here using the promo code HALFOFF0917. Also, once you subscribe you have the option to delay a shipment or cancel, if you feel it isn’t right for you. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me!
This past weekend one of the Demonstrator Facebook groups I’m a member of issued a challenge to make a Fall card using at least one item from our new Holiday Catalog. Today’s card is what I created and the new item is the strip of Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper. I can’t get enough of that paper!
Details of Today’s Card
My base is Very Vanilla with a layer of Crushed Curry on top,
The top layer is Very Vanilla that’s been embossed with the Layered Leaves embossing folder.
The color of the leaves are Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze and Pumpkin Pie. They were cut out with the Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies but before running them through the Big Shot, I adhered the cardstock to a Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet. This adds a nice layer of glue to the back and makes it easy to attach to the card front.
The sentiment is from the stamp set Colorful Seasons and is stamped with Memento Ink. This stamp set and the Seasonal Layers Thinlits are part of the Color Theory Suite. Purchase both using the item #145348 and receive the bundle discount of 10%! It was cut out with the Stitched Shapes Framelits dies.
The sentiment sits on top of a Cajun Craze scalloped oval cut out with the Layering Ovals Framelits.
If you’d like to create today’s card, I’ve listed all of the products I used below. To purchase any of the supplies, just click on the product below. Be sure to use the host code when placing your order to receive a gift from me! Host Code: 3MCFHAPM
Don’t miss out!! Today’s the last day to receive the Thankful Thoughts Card Kit with any size order placed at my Stampin’ Up! online store using the Host Code S9H3JGWA I’ll cut, score, die cut and punch all the supplies you’ll need to create the three beautiful cards pictured below. You’ll just need to provide adhesive, ink and a stamp set. I used the set Thankful Thoughts but you could substitute it for a stamp set in your collection.
Thankful Thoughts (available in wood or clear) is a set that I turn to over and over again. If you give a lot of thank you cards, I think you’ll find this a great addition to your stamp collection. Click here to purchase Thankful Thoughts!
When placing your order, look for my name in the upper right hand corner. When you checkout, it’s easy to enter the host code (see diagram below). By using the host code, I’ll be alerted that you want to receive the Card Kit.
Here’s what you’ll receive when you place your online order using the host code S9H3JGWA
The Thankful Thoughts Card Kit, complete with all the supplies to make 3 beautiful thank you cards (you’ll need to supply ink, adhesive and a stamp set.
A 9-page PDF with photos, directions and supplies.
With every increment of $25 (before shipping/tax) earn Bradley Points. Collect 16 points and you’ll earn a free stamp set.
Over the Labor Day Weekend I pulled out my Eclectic Layers Thinlits dies for the first time and created this card. It comes with 13 dies but I used only the largest one. I love blues and greens so I make a background with Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point and Garden Green using the Polished Stone Technique. If you haven’t yet tried this technique, you really should! It’s so easy and the backgrounds are gorgeous! You can read all about this technique here.
After creating the background and using the die to cut out the front, the rest of the card was easy to put together. I used the brand new Leaf Punch to cut two leaves out of vellum. My sentiment comes from the Ribbon of Courage stamp set and was punched out with the Layering Circles Framelits in Garden Green and the leaves were placed behind it.
I’m babysitting my grandkids today and need to leave soon to take my granddaughter to school! Have a wonderful day!
Stamping Supplies: Click any product below to purchase it at my Stampin’ Up! online store!
It’s Tool Time Tuesday and today we’re going to talk about Stampin’ Up! Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills.
These little gems of ink are used in conjunction with our Classic Stampin’ Pads. When your pads start to dry out, you add the refill and your pad is rejuvenated. If you have our old pads, just add drops all over the stamp pad. The newer pads don’t absorb the ink like the old ones so just take a plastic spoon and push the ink into the pad. It’s very easy to do and you’ll find that you don’t need to do it very often.
Tip: When you purchase an IN COLOR stamp pad, always buy a refill or two. When they retire, you’ll never be able to purchase a refill and your pad will eventually dry out.
There are many more uses for these little bottles of ink! Several months ago I shared a card I made using the Polished Stone technique (you can see that post HERE). Several drops of ink were squirted onto a cotton ball that had first been saturated with rubbing alcohol and then it was pounced all over glossy cardstock. It makes a beautiful background.
Another way to use the Ink Refills is with the Baby Wipe Technique. Take 4-5 Baby Wipes and fold them in half and then in half again. Place it on a paper plate. Add drops of the Reinker all over your wipes, using two to three different colors, placing the darkest color on first. Keep adding different colors until you don’t have any white space left. You now have your own stamp pad. Ink up your stamp and stamp your image onto Whisper White cardstock. You’ll have a one of a kind masterpiece. I’ll share a project later this week using this technique. One more way to use our Refills is with the Stampin’ Spritzer. Fill 3/4 of the spritzer with rubbing alcohol (the alcohol makes your project dry faster) and then add drops of your favorite color refill. You’ll have to experiment to see how many drops you like. I used to spritz our now retired Organza Ribbon. I could have ribbon in any Stampin’ Up! color that I wanted. I haven’t done it yet but I’ve heard that many people are spritzing the new Mini Pizza Boxes. That’s definitely something I’m going to try!
These are just a few ways to use the Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills. You can purchase the refills in 49 different Stampin’ Up! colors (a refill is not available for Very Vanilla).
Thanks so much for stopping by today! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!
If you’re a quilter or just like the look of quilting, you’re going to fall in love with the Quilted Christmas Suite in the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog. The suite includes a stamp set, Framelits, ribbon, Designer Series Paper and more! Be sure to check out the video below to see all of the products in the Quilted Christmas Suite!
If you’re reading this in an email, click here to view the video.
Although this is a Christmas suite, I’m looking forward to using the stamp set and Framelits with non-Christmas colors and making birthday and thank you cards.
If you’d like to see the entire Quilted Christmas Suite, click here!
Before I share the details of my card, did you know that you can now order from the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog?? It’s overflowing with fun new products such as the beautiful paper I’ve used on my card today. To view the catalog online, click the picture of the catalog below. If you live in the U.S. and don’t have a demonstrator, contact me and I’d be happy to send a catalog to you!
I love using patterned paper on a card and Stampin’ Up! has hit it out of the park with all of the beautiful papers they’re offering in the Holiday and Annual Catalogs. I love Painted Autumn which was just released yesterday.
Here are all the details of today’s card:
The card base is Lemon Lime Twist cut to 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″.
The DSP measures 3″ x 4″ and was glued using Snail to a piece of Early Espresso which measures 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″.
I added Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the Early Espresso and adhered it to the card front.
Before stamping the sentiment onto a 1′ x 3″ piece of Very Vanilla card stock, I punched one end using the Banner Triple Punch.
The sentiment is from the stamp set Bunch of Blossoms and was stamped in Early Espresso. Stampin’ Dimensionals were added to the back before attaching it to the front.
Glitter Enamel Dots were added to the front for a bit of sparkle
At the bottom of my post, you’ll find a supply list of all the Stampin’ Up! products I used for today’s card!
Before I go, here’s a short video from Stampin’ Up! that showcases some new products! Thanks for stopping by!
It’s the first Friday of the month which means it’s time for the First Fridays Blog Hop and our theme is Fall! I hope you’ll have a chance to visit everyone’s blog today!
The Holiday Catalog goes live tomorrow, September 1st!! At 3:00 AM (Mountain Time), you’ll be able to start ordering from this catalog packed with fun new products.
I’ll also be participating in the First Fridays Blog Hop tomorrow where we’ll be focusing on Fall (right about now, a change in seasons sounds wonderful as we’ve had three straight days of temperatures as high as 107). I’ll be using one of the new papers in the Holiday Catalog called Painted Autumn for my projects. It’s gorgeous paper!!! Although the hop officially starts on Friday, we will be posting later tonight to make sure all of our links are working.
If you don’t have a demonstrator and would like a Holiday Catalog, please email me your name and address and I’d be happy to send one off to you!
Thankful Thoughts Card Kit
You have just a few days left to receive my Thankful Thoughts Card Kit when you place any size order and use the host code S9H3JGWA. For more details, click here
