This is a real wow card in person, the butterfly is sparkly! I love sparkle. I little dazzling diamonds glitter and a 2 way glue pen go a long way to shimmer up a project. It's hard to see in the picture, but the background is created with the Irresistibly Yours specialty paper and some blushing bride ink rubbed over the striped pattern for the stripes resist.
The beautiful flowers are from the SAB Lotus Blossom stamp set. Both the stamp set and the specialty paper are free with $50 orders during Sale a bration but only until March 31, 2015.
designed by Cheryl Flynn.
CARD: Lotus Blossom Thank you
February 24, 2015 by
This is a real wow card in person, the butterfly is sparkly! I love sparkle. I little dazzling diamonds glitter and a 2 way glue pen go a long way to shimmer up a project. It's hard to see in the picture, but the background is created with the Irresistibly Yours specialty paper and some blushing bride ink rubbed over the striped pattern for the stripes resist.
The beautiful flowers are from the SAB Lotus Blossom stamp set. Both the stamp set and the specialty paper are free with $50 orders during Sale a bration but only until March 31, 2015.
designed by Cheryl Flynn.
VIDEO: Irresistibly Yours Specialty Paper Rainbow of Stars
February 23, 2015 by
In today's quick video, I'll show you how to make this quick, easy and AWESOME card. I'll show you how to use the super cool Irresistibly Yours Specialty paper to create this neat rainbow of stars background. The paper is only available during Stampin Up's Sale-a-Bration, ends March 31, 2015.
Inspired by Tanja Kolar from Germany, who's name I'm sure I massacred in the video (sorry Tanja).
Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper #138635
Get your pack free with $50+ during Sale-a-Bration.
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Black Inks: What is the difference between Memento and Staz On
February 22, 2015 by
Today's gorgeous card uses both Staz On and Memento black ink pads. Why both you may ask? And what is the difference between the 2? From the packaging, these 2 ink pads look similar, but they have 2 different "personalities" or functions in the crafting world. Check out the details below.
This card comes from the amazingly beautiful mind of my designer, Veronica Zalis. She is amazing! She stamped the Pleasant Poppies in Memento Ink and colored with Calypso Coral, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight Blendabilities. The "Hello there" greeting was stamped in Staz On ink on Vellum card stock, switching to Staz On because it is permanent.
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Q: What is the difference between Staz On Ink and Momento Ink?
A: Staz On ink is a permanent ink that is alcohol based. Because it is permanent, it's ideal for water coloring with water, or coloring with Stampin Write markers (water based) that are water based. It does not bleed, or smear and dries quickly on paper. You can also use it on other mediums such as fabrics, tiles, plastic, window sheets and more. Because it is alcohol based, you can't use it with alcohol based markers, such as the Stampin Up Blendabilities or it will smear or wipe off.
Memento Ink comes in handy when you are using alcohol based coloring mediums such as Blendabilities, or Copics Markers.
Q: Do I need both?
A: If you are simply stamping on paper, than either will work. You would need both if you plan to use a coloring mediums such as Watercoloring (Staz On) or Alcohol based Blendabilities (Memento).
BLOG HOP: Spring Fling – Crazy About You
February 21, 2015 by
Welcome to my Stamp It Demonstrator’s Group Spring Fling themed Blog Hop. We’re all really excited to unveil our projects that we’ve been crafting for you.
You may be just beginning your journey through our blogs, or you may have arrived from Elizabeth's Blog (#1). To continue on your journey through our Spring Fling projects, simply use the buttons on each post. The next blog will be Lori Mueller’s….
CARD: Lotus Blossom Kindness has no end
February 20, 2015 by
The kindness you show has no end...beautiful sentiment and beautiful flowers from the Stampin Up Sale-a-Bration Lotus Blossom stamp set. This card has some cool elements that make it a real wow, the banner cut from the Canvas Creations and the banner outline made with the Irresistibly Yours specialty paper. The background is textured with the Woodgrain folder. Designed by Veronica.
Get this Lotus Blossom stamp set and/or the Irresistibly Yours specialty paper free with a $50 order during Sale-a-Bration, or when you join Stampin Up. Ends March 31.
CARDS: Big Day Stamp Set Idea Smorgasbord
February 19, 2015 by
Make a big birthday splash with the Big Day Stamp Set. Create professional-looking cards for special birthday recipients through the magic of a stamp and our easy-to-use Stampin' Blendabilities Markers. For an especially trendy look, use the Big Day Stamp Set with some Chalkboard Paper and chalk ink. The possibilities are endless!
Stampin' Blendabilities Markers make coloring and blending easy-you won't spend hours, but it'll look like you did! Each alcohol ink assortment includes three markers: a light, medium, and dark shade for perfect blending and shading. With 12 assortments to choose from, the only hard part about Stampin' Blendabilities is choosing which ones to use! Scroll for more cards by Lynsay Mahon and Janet Wakeland.
Get this stamp set free with a $50 order during Sale-a-Bration, or both free with a $100 order (ends March 31, 2015).
CARD: Happy New Baby Balloon Card
February 18, 2015 by
Sweet "Happy new baby" card created with the Stampin Up "Celebrate today" and "One Tag Fits All" stamp sets, and the Balloon Framelits that coordinate with the Celebrate Today set (you can purchase these as a bundle and save 15%). The balloons and background paper were created with the Lullaby and Sweet Dreams DSP. Full supply list below. Designed by the amazing Veronica Zalis!!!
Be sure to join me this Saturday, February 21 at 10am (EST) for our Stamp It Demo Group "Spring Fling" Blog Hop!CARD: It’s Your Day from Big on You
February 15, 2015 by
This is a quick, easy and awesome birthday card idea from Lisa Fast. It uses the "It's Your Day" and "Gorgeous Grunge" stamp sets. It uses the "Sweet Dreams" Washi Tape in the Occasions catalog. I really love the colors.
CARD: I Do Love You – Happy Valentines Day
February 14, 2015 by
Happy Valentine's Day! It's that day when I buy myself a box of chocolates, and eat it. I went to open said box of chocolates this morning (yes for breakfast lol) and found this note inside from my son, my heart just melted. Best Valentine EVER!
This card is a sparkly fun swap card I got at the Stampin Up Leadership event in Orlando. Sadly, there was no name on the back to credit but I love it and wanted to share. The "I do love you" from the Big On You stamp set was stamped in Staz On ink on a Window sheet. It's layered over the red glimmer paper for a real wow.VIDEO: Pirate Surprise Extended Flip Card
February 13, 2015 by
Ahoy mateys, today’s video is soooo super stinkin’ cute. A pirate surprise extended circle flip card where his eye patch flips off to reveal his face! Created with some fun Stampin Up “punch art”. I just love this card, inspired by Carolyn Bennie. In this video, I’ll show you how… Read More
CARD: Love is Kindness Valentine Bouquet
February 12, 2015 by
Beautiful Valentine Bouquet. The essence of love is kindness, from the Love is Kindness stamp set from Stampin Up.
The background is the Silver Fancy Foil Vellum and the Neutrals DSP. Flowers are colored with the blendabilities. Designed by Veronica.
CARD: It’s True I <3 U - Valentines Day Card
February 11, 2015 by
It's True, I love you! Can you believe Valentine's Day is this Saturday? True story, I better get a jump on those cards lol.
This "I <3 U" card is perfect, and adorable. Designed by Veronica Zalis (love this gal!!!) she used the Decorative Mask Hearts and Stars for the background. And Colored the pennant I <3 U with Blendabilities markers.
For those of you who are single, like me, and looking for fun ideas, there's the "Single Awareness Day" digital download. I think this set is hilarious! Click here for details.
New Photopolymer Set: Lovely Amazing You
February 10, 2015 by
Stampin Up has just released a brand new photopolymer stamp set called Lovely Amazing You and it's got some very fun sayings like "love you more than chocolate" and "you make my heart happy". I love the font on this set. Only $14.95, wow!
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LOVELY, AMAZING YOU SAMPLES
PROJECTS: Best Day Ever Smorgasbord Part 2
February 9, 2015 by
Part 2 in this 2 part series on the SAB (Sale a bration) combo Best Day Ever stamp set and Best Year Ever DSP. Scroll for more ideas.
Get either of these free with a $50 order during Sale-a-Bration, or both free with a $100 order (ends March 31, 2015).
CARDS: Best Day Ever Smorgasbord Part 1
February 8, 2015 by
The Best Day Ever Stamp Set can be used to build your own unique patterns and backgrounds. Combine it with chalk ink, Blendabilities, or watercolors to create a truly one-of-a-kind design that reflects your creative sensibilities. When paired with the deliciously trendy patterns in our Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper, you're sure to make your Best. Card. Ever. Scroll for more cards by Michelle Last and Patty Bennett.
Get either of these free with a $50 order during Sale-a-Bration, or both free with a $100 order (ends March 31, 2015).
CARD: Thinking of You Painted Petals
February 6, 2015 by
Today's sympathy card features the Crazy About You bundle (Crazy About You stamp set and Hello You framelits). So pretty with the Sweet Dreams designer paper background, combined with the Spring Flowers Impressions textured background. Designed by Veronica.
CARDS & VIDEO: SAB Irresistibly Yours Specialty Paper
February 5, 2015 by
This paper is so much more than meets the eye! The glossy designs look great alone or they will "resist" ink, making them really fun for techniques.
Try it with spritzers, brayers, sponges and more. You'll find that this paper can be used with any style, from bold and bright to elegant and subtle. With unlimited crafty possibilities, this paper is simply a must-have for everyone's paper stash. Cards by Brian King and Mary Fish. Check out the video below to see how to use it.
Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper #138635
Get your pack free with $50+ during Sale-a-Bration.
SPECIAL: $5 off Paper Pumpkin plus a Free Stamp Set
February 5, 2015 by
For the first time ever, we're lowering the price of our 3 month prepaid subscription. During Sale-A-Bration (January 6-March 31) you can save money and instantly qualify for a FREE product!
All good things come in threes! Here are three things we know you'll love when you purchase:
- $5.00 OFF on your subscription.
- FREE Sale-A-Bration product
- Skip to the fun for three months with all the stamps, ink, and paper ready to go for amazing papercrafting projects.
January Paper Pumpkin Kit
CARD: Love You Petal Potpourri
February 4, 2015 by
Hip! Hip! Hooray my blog and email are back up and running after a very long and frustrating day. My blog had been hacked and what a mess to try and get it resolved. It's FINALLY fixed and all is well with the universe again. My apologies for any inconveniences this may have caused anyone.
And just to "spread the love" I'm feeling now that we are fixed, here's a little "love you" card from the Petal Potpourri stamp set and Medallion punch bundle. The background paper is the Stampin Up Sale-a-Bration Irresistibly Yours specialty paper, sponge daubered with some Wild Wasabi in the top and bottom corners for this beautiful effect.
The flower is colored with the Cherry Cobbler and Daffodil Delight Blendabilities markers. the "you" is cut from the Hello You thinlits. Designed by Veronica.
CARD: Snuggles & Smooches Valentine
February 2, 2015 by
Today's card idea comes from the special edition "Snuggles and Smooches" photopolymer stamp set. This stamp set was released in December and is only featured online, it's available in my online store, and it's perfect for Valentines Day. The patchwork background paper is the Stacked with Love paper in the Occasions catalog. Design by Michelle Halleen.
CARD: Guy Greetings Classic Car Birthday
January 31, 2015 by
"Happy Birthday to a Classic" some masculine "guy card" fun. This a flip card using the Circle flip framlit die, see my video on how to use this die here. Design by Loni Spendlove. The background paper is from the Adventure Bound Designer paper stack in the Occasions catalog along with the Guy Greetings stamp set. I love the write up for the Adventure Bound paper "No delicate flowers and soft colors here--these designs are bold and spirited, making them the right choice for Father's Day, graduation, or masculine projects. "
CARD: Foxy Birthday Balloon Fun
January 30, 2015 by
Happy Birthday you fox you! hahaha Having some "outside the box" fun with the fox in the Life in the Forest stamp set, tying him to some birthday balloons from the Celebrate Today stamp set and cutting them out with the coordinating thinlits. The fox is colored with the Stampin Up Blendabilities markers. Layered on the Birthday Bash designer paper background. Designed by Veronica.
CARD: My Fishy Valentine
January 29, 2015 by
My "fishy" Valentine "Hey, Valentine...glad you're in my school" lol. Perfect for school friends and teachers Valentines. So cute. The fish and sayings are from the Hey Valentine stamp set, then cut out. They are colored with the Stampin Up Blendabilities markers. The circle is cut from Sweet Taffy DSP with the Circles framelits. Designed by Veronica.
CARD: You’re Sweet Valentines
January 28, 2015 by
You're Sweet! Some good "clean" Valentines Day fun. This card was created with the Little Sunshine & You Plus Me Stamp Sets in the Stampin Up Occasions Catalog. The background is texutred with the Happy Heart impressions folder. Designed by Veronica.
Reminder: Stay tuned to my Facebook Page for updates from Stampin Up's Leadership Event
Card stock: Melon Mambo, Whisper White; Ink: Melon Mambo, SSmokey Slate, Basic Gray; Dies: Happy Heart impressions folder
PROJECT: Valentine Candy Treat Bags & Stampin Up Leadership
January 27, 2015 by
So we got some snow last night here in Massachusetts lol. Weather and "Juno the blizzard" of the northeast permitting, I will be heading off to Stampin Up's Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL tomorrow. Stay tuned to my Facebook page for up to the minute updates from the event this week.
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In the meantime today we're battening down the hatches and providing the power stays on I plan on crafting the day away. Here's a really fun Valentines day project from my friend Rachel Tessman. It uses the One Tag Fits All stamp set in the Stampin Up Occasions Catalog, along with the Circle punches and I especially love the "monster fingers" are pom poms from the Calypso Coral pompom trim (#137898). These are cello bags from Stampin Up, filled with candy or gumballs. Adorbs!!!
