Archives for January 2017

The Stampin Scoop Show – Episode 28 – New Stampin Up Papers

THE STAMPIN SCOOP SHOW – Episode 28

January 31, 2017 On today's episode we are showcasing the new designer papers from the Stampin Up Occasions & SAB catalogs, along with over 30 project ideas for inspiration. In addition we are celebrating our highest live viewer-ship EVER (Episode 27), Linda made these super stinkin' cute Party Hats out of the SAB Carried Away Designer paper to celebrate. For the party, we had the mega load of giveaways, including the newest Paper Pumpkin kit that will carry over for those of you who missed the live broadcast. You can still win. While we were celebrating this record, we broke it with this episode!! WOOT!

CARD: Love You So Much from the Birthday Blooms Stamps

CARD

Gorgeous "love you so much" card from the Stampin Up Birthday Blooms & Bloomin' Love stamp sets. It makes a beautiful Valentine's Day card, and also a great birthday or anniversary card. The flower is watercolored with the Stampin Up Watercolor Pencils. Alternately, you could watercolor with the ink pads.

CARD: You’re the Sweetest from Tasty Trucks Sale-a-bration fun

CARD This is a super cute card created from the new Tasty Trucks stamp set that is available free during Stampin Up’s 2017 Sale-a-Bration event. The background paper is called Tasty Treats, and it’s in the 2107 Occasions Catalog. It coordinates perfectly with the stamps. The truck was watercolored with… Read More

VIDEO: January 2017 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Alternate Projects & Giveaway

JANUARY PAPER PUMPKIN

I made this quick and easy Valentine's Day gift set from the January 2017 "Adoring Arrows" Paper Pumpkin kit. I always make an alternate project from the kit. This one was super fun to play with. I did some heat embossing (my fav) and made a matching Candy Heart window bag/box. See my video tutorial below for instructions.

CARD: Celebrate You from the Birthday Blast set

CARD

Celebrate you! Having some fun with the Stampin Up Birthday Blast stamp set and coordinating Star Blast Edgelits. The Crushed Curry and Pool Party combo are striking on black.

CARD: Hello Love Valentine’s Day Card from Sending Love

Hello Love - Valentine's Day card idea from the Stampin Up Sealed with Love stamp set and coordinating Love Notes dies. The arrow and heart are so cute together. The designer paper is from the Sending Love DSP stack. Linda and I just did an entire Stampin Scoop Show featuring this Sending Love Suite in the new Occasions Catalog. Check it out for tons more Sending Love ideas.

VIDEO: Nailed it! How to make Faux Metal Background and Accessories

FAUX METAL CARD

On today's video tutorial I'll share how to make this super cool faux metal background featuring the Stampin Up Urban Underground Suite in the Occasions catalog and some Silver Foil card stock. The tools use a simple technique called paper piecing. I'll also share some tips like how to die-cut all 6 pieces at once, and a trick to conserve card stock scraps.

BLOG HOP: Hey Chick Card from Sale-a-bration

CARD

Super fun card from the new Hey Chick Sale-a-bration stamp set. I just love this set, this chickens totally crack me up. They were colored with the new Watercolor Pencils and Aqua Painters. The designer paper is from the Party Animal Collection. The Crushed Curry panel was textured with the Woodgrain folder.

CARD: I’d be lost without you “WOW” card from Succulent Garden

CARD

I'd be lost without you. This is a "wow" card, the Soft Sky succulent flower has the illusion of jumping off the card. It's so realistic. The flowers were cut with the Stampin Up Succulent Framelits dies, then the edges of the Soft Sky flower were stamped with the Oh So Succulent Stamp set in Whisper White (see the how to graphic).

CARD: It’s Your Day to Sparkle from Love Sparkles

CARD

It's your day to Sparkle from the Stampin Up Love Sparkles in the stamp set, combined with the Stitched Shapes Framelits and Cupcakes and Carousels DSP. The Stitched Shapes circle was cut out of the center DSP, and it was also cut from a scrap of Soft Sky card stock. Then the words and stars were stamped on the Soft Sky circle and attached.

BLOG HOP & GIVEAWAY: So In Love Gift Set for Valentine’s Day

GIFT SET

My project and how to video (below) are for this gorgeous Valentine's Day gift set. It will also great for wedding party favors. Created with the Stampin Up So In Love stamp set and coordinating So Detailed framelit dies. You'll be amazed at how quick and easy these are to make.

CARD: Ferris Wheel Fun Birthday Card

CARD

I love when your birthday comes around card. Just love this Stampin Up Birthday Carousel stamp set with it's cupcake ferris wheel. So adorable. The background paper is from the Cupcakes & Carousels dsp. The Crushed Curry bakers twine comes from the coordinating Cupcakes & Carousels Embellishments kit.

CARD: Birthday Blast with the Candle Border Punch

CARD

Here's a super fun birthday card featuring the new Stampin Up Birthday Blast Stamp set and Party Animal designer paper. I especially love the Candle Border punch along the bottom. It was punched from a strip of Pacific Point card stock, then layered over Curshed Curry card stock for this effect.

CARD: Thanks for always building me up – Nailed It

CARD

Thanks for always building me up card is from the Stampin Up Urban Underground Suite in the new 2017 Occasions Catalog. The Nailed It Stamp Set and coordinating Build It Framelits are adorable. Love the little screw and nut, they are part of the die set. The background texture is created from the Hexagons Dynamic Textured folder, also part of this suite. As is the Urban Underground Specialty paper.

The Stampin Scoop Show – Episode 27 – Sending Love Suite

THE STAMPIN SCOOP SHOW – January 17 - Sending Love Suite

Episode 27 WOW!! Thank you all for making today's episode of the Stampin Scoop Show the most popular ever!! According to Facebook, this live broadcast had the most comments and live viewers that we've ever had. We weren't prepared for this, so to celebrate we will have a little party on our next episode on January 31 with bonus prize patrol. (See Stampin Scoop Schedule here). Today we shared the Stampin' Up Sending Love Suite products and projects. You'll find these in the 2017 Stampin Up Occasions Catalog is perfect for Valentine's Day. Linda shares quite a few storage and stamping tips as well as making a fun Valentine's Day card.

CARD: Beautiful Oh So Succulent Friend Card

CARD

Everyone needs a friend like you card from the Stampin Up Succulent Garden Suite in the Occasions Catalog. The Oh So Succulent stamp set, Succulent Framelit dies and Succulent Garden DSP.

CARD: Beary Sweet Gummy Bears from Just Keep Swimming

CARD

This gummy bear stamp set is so flippin' adorable. I just love it. It's called Just Keep Swimming and it's in the Stampin Up Occasions catalog. I'll share more info and a video below showcasing the set. This card also features the new Tasty Treats Designer Paper on the background. And the stitched squares were created with the Stitched Shapes Framelits. These dies have been on backorder due to the extreme popularity. They will be back in stock and you will be able to order them again in my online store tomorrow (Monday, January 16).

VIDEO: How to make a Detailed Floral Treat Holder for Valentine’s Day

TREAT HOLDER Perfect for Valentine’s Day treats, and also great for wedding and party favors. Featuring the new Stampin Up Cupcakes & Carousels Embellishment kit and Detailed Floral die. Just add some Hershey Kisses and it’s a sweet, pretty, chocolatey treat. You’ll be amazed at how quick and easy these… Read More

CARD: Happy Birthday Kitten from the Little Cuties Set

CARD

Who can resist this super adorable happy birthday card kitty from the new Stampin Up Little Cuties stamp set. This set was released in the 2017 Occasions Catalog, along with the Tasty Treats designer paper. The DSP was used on the background. The grass comes from the Basket Builder framelit dies, and the circle is cut from the Stitched Shapes Framelits. These dies have been on backorder due to the extreme popularity. I’m happy to say they will be back in stock and you will be able to order them again on Monday, January 16.

CARD: An Easter Treat for Somebunny Sweet

CARD

Super cuteness alert! An Easter Treat for Somebunny Sweet card from the new Stampin Up Basket Bunch stamp set and coordinating Basket Builder framelits. The background paper is from the Succulent Garden designer paper series. All of these products are in the 2017 Occasions Catalog.

VIDEO: How to do the Spotlight Scoring Technique – Dragonfly Wow

CARD

This stunning WOW card from the Stampin Up Dragonfly Dreams stamp set was created by my friend Karen Duke (Canada). This scoring spotlight technique is surprisingly easy to create, I'll show you how on the video below. The Gold, Elegant Eggplant and Perfect Plum combination is striking.

CARD: Beautiful Thankful Life Card

CARD

Today's beautiful card share is from the new Stampin Up Occasions Catalog. Thankful Life is one of 2 new limited edition "hostess sets" that are available free with Stampin Rewards (see below for more info). It's a gorgeous stamp set. The floral peices were stamped in: Soft Sky, Sweet Sugarplum, So Saffron and Old Olive.

CARD: Let Hope Be Your Lighthouse Card

CARD

Lighthouse of hope card from the Stampin Up High Tide stamp set. This is such a pretty card. The setting sun is sponged on using a mask and the circle punch. The background strip is from the Tasty Treats DSP.

VIDEO: December 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Alternate Projects & Giveaway

DECEMBER PAPER PUMPKIN

The December 2016 - Paper Pumpkin Kit is called "Another Good Year". This kit creates a photo/memory album to make your memory keeping easy. Use the patterned papers, window sheets, stickers, and washi tape to embellish your book. And, for the first time ever—we’ve included a rotary stamp and Basic Black Stampin’ Write® Marker to help you jot down and journal every moment. I went "outside the box" (pun intended) this month and created some super cool Valentine's day shaker cards. The window sheets in the kit were perfect for the shaker cards, and they made it so easy. Inspiration from Suzanne Netz.

CARD: Thanks a Bunch from the Basket Bunch set

CARD

Bright and cherry "thanks a bunch" card from the Stampin Up Basket Bunch stamp set and coordinating framelits in the new 2017 Occasions Catalog. The image was colored with the new Watercolor Pencils. The background paper is from the Cupcakes & Carousels designer paper.