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A Great Card For National Friendship Day

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Karen GilbertAugust 5, 2016

National Friendship Day

National Friendship Day is August 7th and you can celebrate by giving or sending a card to a dear friend. How many communication devices do you have? Do you send many text messages and emails during the day? We seemed to have stopped communicating in a personal way.

Sending a card on National Friendship Day is a great way to communicate. And, I know that a friend would enjoy getting the card in the mail. Is a way to let them know that they are special to you. Sometimes I think we have lost the art of personal communication.

Using the Grateful Bunch stamp set, to create the ideal friendship card. Daisies pack a basket made from the Serene Scenery DSP stack, and who doesn’t like flowers. I used the paper that reminded me of woven material.

I cut a piece of 3″ x 1-3/4″ and used an oval framelit to cut a scoop out of the top of the basket and the Corner Rounder Punch to round to basket bottom. The handle was created by using 2 oval framelits and positioning them vertically.

Before attaching the various elements on the Whisper White layer, I watercoloured the Whisper White layer using the Aqua Painter Brush and Soft Sky ink. Use Emerald Envy ink to stamp the background leaves.

Finally, the elements were layered on the basket, the sentiment added and a piece of .

Recipe

Stamps: Grateful Bunch, Banners For You.

Ink/Markers: Emerald Envy, Flirty Flamingo, Soft Sky, Flirty Flamingo, Sweet Sugar Plum, Peekaboo Peach, (2016-2018 In Colour Markers), Daffodil Marker (Brights Collection).

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White, Flirty Flamingo, Emerald Envy, Serene Scenery DSP Stack.

Accessories: Big Shot, Botanical Builder Framelits, Oval Collection Framelits, Bunch of Banners Framelits, Blossom Bunch Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Flirty Flamingo 3/8” Ruched Ribbon, 2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes, Aqua Painter Brush.

Let a friend know that you are thinking of them on National Friendship by creating and sending a card.

Product List

Grateful Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set [140691]	Banners For You Photopolymer Bundle [142335]	Emerald Envy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [141415]	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [141416]	Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack [141642]	Emerald Envy Classic Stampin’ Pad [141396]	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad [141397]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	2016-2018 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers [141393]	Brights Stampin’ Write Markers [131259]	Flirty Flamingo 3/8″ (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141426]	Punch Corner Project Life [135346]	Blossom Bunch Punch [140612]	2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes [141410]

Floral Copper Affectionately Yours Suite

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Karen GilbertAugust 3, 2016

Floral Copper

With the popularity of florals and copper this year, why not have a floral copper card and/or scrapbook page. Trends come and go as preferences change and what is old becomes new again. The popularity of gold and silver continue to be strong in many areas. Copper is a metallic that has been around in previous years, however, it is starting to make a comeback.

The other trend, floral patterns is making a resurgence in a number of areas. You see those patterns in clothing, decor and yes, paper crafting. Each year, Stampin’ Up! brings new products into their line. This year one of the new products introduced is copper.

The two elements, floral and copper, can be found in the Affectionately Yours Suite which appeared in the 2016/17 Annual Catalogue. The Affectionately Your Suite contains products that coordinate. For example, there is the stamp set, Love and Affection, the coordinating paper, embossing folder, washi tape DSP, ribbon and, of course, copper embossing powder and metallic thread. All you need to create a project. It’s the coordination of products that endears me to Stampin’ Up!.

2 pieces of the DSP in the Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper are printed with copper metallic and floral.pattern.

Today’s card is from that suite.

Recipe

Stamps: Love and Affection.

Ink/Markers: Watermelon Wonder, Dapper Denim, Tuxedo Black, Cucumber Crush.

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White, Dapper Denim, Watermelon Wonder., Affectionately Yours Specialty DSP.

Accessories: Big Shot, Floral Affection Embossing Folder, Banner Triple Punch, Dapper Denim 3/8” Ruched Ribbon, Blender Pen, Candy Dots.

This card is not difficult to create. The flowers and leaves were stamped in Tuxedo Black ink and coloured using the markers and the BLender Pen. the embossing folder is smaller than the normal embossing folders. You can dry emboss a flower onto cardstock to use as a background.

To see a number of samples using this suite, go to page 45 of the annual catalogue.

If there are any items that you wish to purchase to make your floral copper cards and/or scrapbook pages, shop my ONLINE STORE.

Product List

Love & Affection Photopolymer Stamp Set [141545]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	2013-2015 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers [131260]	2014-2016 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers [133654]	Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper [141632]	Dapper Denim 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [141414]	Watermelon Wonder 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [138334]
Floral Affection Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [141713]	Dapper Denim 3/8″ (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141424]	Blender Pens [102845]	Banner Triple Punch [138292]

Are Three Cupcakes Better Than One?

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Karen GilbertJuly 30, 2016

Three Cupcakes For Your Birthday

One cupcake for you birthday is yummy, three cupcakes is extra yummy. While these three cupcakes are not real, they certainly look exquisite.

Create the cupcakes using the Sweet Cupcake stamp set and the Cupcake Cutout Framelits. They look so real, that you can almost taste the frosting. You create the cupcakes by using the triple stamp technique. There are 3 stamps for the top of the cupcake and 3 for the bottom.

The bottom of the cupcake is stamped in Tip Top Taupe, Soft Suede and Crumb Cake. What is really fun about multiple step stamping is that you can let your imagination go wild and use ink colors that express your creativity.

My inspiration for the colours came from the Playful Palette DSP Stack. There are 48 sheets of paper in each stack with 4 sheets of 12 designs. How often have you cut into a 12″ x 12″ DSP when you only needed a strip. Because the sheets are 6″ x 6″, it’s less painful to cut a small piece.

Cupcakes always seem to taste better when they have sprinkles on the frosting. Create the sprinkles by randomly applying glue from the Liquid Glue Pen and sprinkle with Dazzling Diamonds glitter. WOW!

Recipe

Stamps: Sweet Cupcake.

Ink/Markers: Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Sugarplum, Pink Pirouette, Tangerine Tango, Peekaboo Peach, Mint Macaron, Bermuda Bay, Emerald Envy, Tip Top Taupe, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake Versamark.

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Sugarplum, Playful Palette DSP Stack, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot, Cupcake Cutouts Framelits, White Embossing Powder, Bermuda Bay Thick Baker’s Twine, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter, Liquid Glue Pen.

So, why go for one cupcake when 3 cupcakes are better.

You can purchase any of the supplies for these cupcakes by clicking on the images below.

Product List

Sweet Cupcake Photopolymer Bundle [142232]	Rich Razzlebberry Classic Stampin’ Pad [126950]	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin’ Pad [141395]	Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin’ Pad [126956]	Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin’ Pad [126946]	Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin’ Pad [141398]	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad [126945]
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad [131171]	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad [138326]	Emerald Envy Classic Stampin’ Pad [141396]	Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin’ Pad [138325]	Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [126978]	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad [126975]	Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack [141657]
Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [115316]	Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [141418]	Bermuda Bay Thick Baker’S Twine [138413]	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315]	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309]	Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter [133751]

Ways To Keep Stamping When School Is Out

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Karen GilbertJuly 27, 2016

Ways To Keep Stamping When The Kids Are Out Of School

How do I keep stamping during summer school vacation?

Now that school is out, do you have a hard time finding time to stamp? Kids soon become board during the summer holidays if they do not have activities to keep them busy. Swimming lessons and family vacation are over for another year. The weather is not cooperating so the kids cannot play outside.

So what is a Mom or Dad to do with the kids? You love to stamp and cannot find the time to craft because you need to find things to do to keep the kids occupied. Why not involve the kids in your stamping?

2 Ways to Get the Kids Involved in Stamping

The Festive Birthday Suite

Are you planning a family gathering at your home and you want to do some decorating? Use the Birthday Fiesta Suite to build a whole theme around the gathering. You could have a Mexican themed party and with the bright colours used in the suite, your decorations will be fun and playful.
Get the kids to build a banner using the Festive Birthday DSP and the Mini Pompom Trim. Make placeholders for the tables with the Festive Birthday Cardstock Pack.
How about a game with “Pin the Tail on the Lama”. Stamp the lama on Whisper White card stock and enlarge using a photocopy machine or the computer printer. Get the kids to help colour the Lama and on the day of the party, pin up the Lama, blindfold the participants, give them a tail, spin them around and let them find the Lama. What fun!
Lastly, take pictures of the kids helping you prepare the decorations and the actual party.

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Project Life

Now that the family gathering is over, take the pictures off your camera and print them out. The kids can help you put a project life album together with pictures from the party.

The project life Good Vibes Project Life Card Collection and Accessory Pack would be an excellent choice to create the album. The stamp set comes with the Accessory Pack so get the kids involved with telling the story and preserving the memories.

Click on Image To View Project Life

Involve the kids and you will be able to keep stamping!

Beach Starfish Serene Scenery

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Karen GilbertJuly 24, 2016

Beach Starfish

Summer at the beach and finding the beach starfish is a great way to spend the day. Using the Serene Scenery DSP provides a wonderful background for many of the stamp sets in the Annual Catalogue.

The Serene Scenery DSP is available in a stack. That is, the paper is 6″ x 6″ and the stack contains 48 sheets. Each stack contains 12 double sided designs, with one side printed in a scene and the other side printed in a graphic. You have a choice to build a scene or use the paper as a background for stamps.

For example, on the card, the beach theme paper is used to create a background for the starfish and the sentiment. The Picture Perfect stamp set contains many 2 and 3-stamp images. The starfish is stamped on Very Vanilla using Crumb Cake and Soft Suede inks. To add dimension and make the starfish standout, it is sponged in Soft Suede ink. Finally, Linen Thread is wrapped around the card.

Recipe

Stamps: Picture Perfect, Tin of Cards.

Ink/Markers: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake.

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Serene Scenes DSP.

Accessories: Big Shot, Swirly Scribbles Thinlits, Linen Thread, Sponge Daubers.

I know that I will be using the Serene Scenery DSP for more cards and scrapbooking. Leave me a comment and let me know how you would use the Serene Scenery DSP.

Product List

Picture Perfect Photopolymer Stamp Set [140520]	Tin Of Cards Photopolymer Stamp Set [138946]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101650]	Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack [141642]	Soft Suede 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [115318]
Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [126978]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [120953]	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad [126975]	Sponge Daubers [133773]	Linen Thread [104199]
Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies [141497]

Bundling Stamp Sets With Thinlits

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Karen GilbertJuly 22, 2016

Bundling Stamp Sets

Why is bundling stamp sets such a good idea? First, let me explain how bundling works.

Stampin’ Up! started to bundles products a few catalogues ago and they are a hit with stampers. In this year’s Annual Catalogue, there are 23 different bundles. Bundles come with clear and wood mounted stamps or photopolymer stamps with framelits, thinlits, punches or Textured Impressions Embossing Folders. No matter which bundled set you choose, you will be thrilled with your purchase, as the bundles are discounted 10%. In this case, the sum of the parts is more than the whole.

Today, I am showcasing the Floral Phrases stamp set and the Detailed Floral Thinlits Dies.

Recipe

Stamps: Floral Phrases, Rose Wonder.

Ink/Markers: Delightful Dijon, Night of Navy.

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White, Night of Navy, Delightful Dijon, Floral Boutique DSP.

Accessories: Big Shot, Detailed Floral Thinlits, Rose Garden Thinlits, Night of Navy Solid Baker’s Twine, Pearl Jewel.

Stamping a mirror image adds variety to a card. To do this technique, stamp the image in one direction, reverse the stamp and stamp the image again. This is possible with this stamp because it is symmetrical, that is, the image is the same on both sides.

The smaller thinlit is die cut from Night of Navy and the border is created using the smallest thinlit at the curvy end. To continue the design, leave a space between the two thinlits.

The Floral Phrases stamp set is very versatile. THere are numerous sentiments to choose for the card front and coordinating verses for the card’s inside.

Check out the other bundles on my ONLINE store. You will not be disappointed with the bundling stamp sets.

Product List

Floral Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle [142355]	Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set [140697]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100867]	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad [126970]	Night Of Navy Solid Baker’s Twine [141684]
Delightful Dijon 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [138338]	Delightful Dijon Classic Stampin’ Pad [138327]	Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper [141663]	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247]

Thoughtful Branches Bonus Points

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Karen GilbertJuly 18, 2016

Thoughtful Branches And Bonus Points

What are the Thoughtful Branches? This is a stamp set and matching framelits that you will be able to purchase during the month of August.

And, the best part is that during July you can earn Bonus Points. Between August 2nd and 31st, you can redeem your coupons on any order.

Bonus Points

Earning Bonus Points is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

During the month of July, order a minimum of $60.00 and you will earn a $6.00 coupon. Orders with increments of $60.00 will earn multiple bonus points. For example, if your order is $120.00, you will receive 2 – $6.00 coupons.

You must follow these instructions to redeem your coupons in August.

Bonus Days coupon codes will be delivered to participants via email. Therefore, you must have an email address on file.
I strongly recommend that participants save the emails containing their Bonus Days coupon codes.
Write down the coupon codes in a safe place—the codes cannot be resent if the participant loses the email. Demonstrator Support cannot recover lost codes.
Participants will receive a $6 CAD Bonus Days coupon code via email for every $60 CAD they spend in a single order (catalog price before shipping and tax). There is no limit to the number of coupons participants can receive per order or throughout the duration of the promotion. There is no limit on the number of coupons participants can use on an order during redemption.

Bonus Days coupons codes can be used in the checkout process during the redemption period.

All order types qualify for this promotion, for example, workshop orders, customer orders, online orders, in person, phone order, and/or email..

Bonus Days coupon codes are redeemable for any product, except Starter Kits and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions.

And, yes, the Thoughtful Branches stamp and framelits are eligible for Bonus Coupons.

Dates to Remember

Promotion period: July 7–31, 2016
Promotion Deadlines:
- PHONE/FAX/MAIL: July 29, 2016 by 6:50 PM (MT)
- OEX/ONLINE: July 31, 2016 by 11:50 PM (MT)

Redemption period: August 2–31, 2016
Redemption Deadlines:
- PHONE/FAX/MAIL: August 31, 2016 by 6:50 PM (MT)
- OEX/ONLINE: August 31, 2016 by 11:50 PM (MT)

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3 Ways to Make Money

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Karen GilbertJuly 15, 2016

3 Ways to Make Money With Your Stamping Business

There are at least 3 ways that you can make money with your stamping business. And, who doesn’t like to make money. If stamping and/or scrapbooking is your passion, then why not share your passion with others. To start down the path of becoming a stamping business owner, the first thing you need to do is JOIN MY TEAM.

3 Ways to Earn Money

Product Sales

If you are a crafter, or you know others who have a passion for creating with paper, ink and stamps. You and they will need products to create various projects.

When a customer orders from you, you earn instant income. The amount that you can earn depends on the total amount ordered by your customer(s), your title and whether you exceed the minimum sales volume.

Stampin’ Up! has a variety of products to appeal your paper crafting customers. Moving through the various title levels will see your commissions increase substantially. Of course, there are requirements to get from one level to the next level.If you are committed to your business, you will have no difficulty in progressing.

Recruitment

Recruitment does not need to be difficult. Again, you need to be committed to the process. Recruiting others who have a passion for paper crafting and want to run their own business makes the recruitment process a little easier. All you have to do is ask and have a conversation with them to explain how the business can help them. Listening to what they are saying is another way to understand their needs and presenting solutions to them.

Recruitmentment and building your team is another way to progress through the title levels and earn money. You will earn a percentage based on their volume of sales. And as your team progress through their title levels and recruit others, you can also progress in your title levels.

Offering Classes

Offering classes to your customers is another way to earn money. These classes can focus on products, techniques, and/or themes. For example, you can have a Big Shot class. Most paper crafters love using the Big Shot and the accessories like dies and framelits.

Remember you are an expert in the field of paper crafting, have passion for your business and get satisfaction from sharing, your customers will be very interested in your classes.

For more information about owning your own stamping business and earning money, click here to email me.

Lacy Floral Thinlits Gatefold Card

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Karen GilbertJuly 12, 2016

Lacy Floral Thinlits Gatefold Card

The lacy Floral Thinlits are pretty on any type of card. Try overlaying them on other card stock can form the card base.

For the “Comfort & Healing” card, the thinlits are used to create a gatefold card opening.

Lacy Floral Thinlits

Recipe

Stamps: Floral Phrases.

Ink/Markers: Watermelon Wonder, Night of Navy.

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White, Night of Navy, Watermelon Wonder, Floral Boutique DSP.

Accessories: Big Shot, Detailed Floral Thinlits, 1-3/4” Circle Punch, 2” Circle Punch, Banner Triple Punch, Solid Night of Navy Baker’s Twine, 5/8” Watermelon Wonder Mini Striped Ribbon.

It is best to create the inside of the card prior to die cutting with the Big Shot. In this way, the placement of the score lines will be easier.

Instructions

Create the standard sized card for the inside. The bottom panel is 4-1/8″ x 5-1/2″, the middle panel is 5-1/4″” x 4″ and finally, the top panel is 3-3/4″ x 5″. Use the inside largest panel to determine the score lines.

To create the card base, the Night of Navy is cut at 4-1/4″ X 11″. Before using the die, calculate where to place the score lines and the framelits.

The largest framelit and the border framelit are aligned at the right end of the card stock and the smaller framelit and the border framelit at the other end. Lay the inside of the card between the 2 framelits. You will be able to see if you need to make any adjustments. There needs to be a 1/4″ border between the back of the card base and where the thinlits lies. Use the border framelits to assist in the placement of the detailed framelits.

Mark and score the fold lines on the card base. You can now die cut using the Big Shot and the framelits. The card will close off-centered.

There is not a proper closer, so you need to create one. Punch a coloured circle using the 2″ Circle punch, stamp the sentiment on a piece of whisper white and punch using the 1-3/4″ Circle Punch. Layer the 2 circles and punch a small hole with the 1/8″ Handheld Circle Punch.

Adhere the closer to the left hand side and thread the Solid Night of Navy Baker’s Twine through a space. The circle will be enough to hold the other side in place.

Can you think of other ways that the lacy Floral Thinlits can be used?

Product List

Floral Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141767]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100867]	Watermelon Wonder 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [138334]	Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper [141663]	Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin’ Pad [138323]
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad [126970]	Detailed Floral Thinlits Dies [141482]	1-3/4″ Circle Punch [119850]	2″ Circle Punch [133782]	Banner Triple Punch [138292]
Night Of Navy Solid Baker’s Twine [141684]	Watermelon Wonder 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Mini Striped Ribbon [141433]

Picture Perfect Stamp Set

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Karen GilbertJuly 10, 2016

Picture Perfect Stamp Set

It was fabulous to see the Picture Perfect stamp set in Stampin’ Up!’s 2016/17 Annual Catalogue. The stamp set uses the 2 and 3 step stamping process which will create depth to your images.

One of the issues I deal with is: what does the intensity of the ink need to be for each layer. The rule of thumb that I use is: the bolder the stamp, the lighter the colour. So, now, you have to determine which is the bolder stamp. It usually is the one with less design on the stamp or more solid areas.

To make it easy to line up the stamps on top of each other, the Perfect Picture stamp set is clear.

Recipe

Stamps: Picture Perfect, Flourishing Phrases, Birthday Blooms.

Ink/Markers: Watermelon Wonder, Flirty Flamingo, Peekaboo Peach, Soft Suede, Mint Macaron, Crumb Cake, Emerald Envy, VersaMark.

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder, Flirty Flamingo, Peekaboo Peach.

Accessories: Copper Embossing Powder, Flirty Flamingo 3/8” Ruched Ribbon.

Images are numbered 1, 2, and 3. Therefore, you can determine the bolder image. The rose solid image is stamped in Watermelon Wonder, #2 stamp in Flirty Flamingo and #3 stamp in Peekaboo Peach.

Of course, there is something different with the hummingbird. To give the humming bird an authentic look, use the #4 stamp to give him a throat,

Before layering the humming bird on the card front, the flourish is stamped in VersaMark and embossed with the new Copper Embossing Powder.

Do you like to use stamps that provide depth to images. Leave me a comment and let me know if you have used the Picture Perfect stamp set.

Product List

Picture Perfect Photopolymer Stamp Set [140520]	Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141534]	Birthday Blooms Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140658]	Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin’ Pad [138323]	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad [141397]
Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin’ Pad [141398]	Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [126978]	Emerald Envy Classic Stampin’ Pad [141396]	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad [126975]	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad [138326]
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730]	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [141416]	Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [141417]	Flirty Flamingo 3/8″ (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141426]	Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder [141636]

Rose Stained Glass Birthday Card

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Karen GilbertJuly 6, 2016

Rose Stained Glass

Did you know that you can create a rose stained glass birthday card using the Rose Garden Thinlits? And guess what, it is not as hard as I thought it would be. There are several steps in the process. However, I will let you know about easy techniques to get the right colours in the right places.

I was reluctant to try this technique as attaching the many small pieces seemed daunting. But I like the effect and I’m sorry that I didn’t try it sooner.

Recipe

Stamps: Rose Wonder.

Ink/Markers: Rich Razzleberry.

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White, Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Sugarplum, Always Avocado, Wild Wasabi, Blushing Bride, Blooms and Bliss DSP, Silver Foil.

Accessories: Big Shot, Rose Garden Thinlits, Rich Razzleberry Cotton Ribbon, Wink of Stella Clear.

Here are the instructions for creating the stained glass.

Choose at least 3 coordinating colours for the rose. I choose to work with Blushing Bride, Sweet Sugarplum and Rich Razzleberry.
Cut the rose from Basic Black Blushing Bride, Sweet Sugarplum and Rich Razzleberry.
Discard the little pieces from the Basic Black rose, so that you are left with the outline.
Try to preserve the roses cut from the coloured cardstock. This will help with your placement of the different colours.
Attach the Basic Black rose outline to a scrap of Basic Black. This will form the foundation for you coloured pieces. Cut around the outline.
Decide how you want to place the colours – dark to light or the other way around. I started with the Rich Razzleberry.
Match the black spaces with the pieces cut in the various roses. Place glue on the blank spaces. I used Multipurpose Liquid Glue and carefully dotted the glue on. Only do a few at a time so the glue doesn’t dry before everything is down.
Carefully remove the coloured pieces using the paper piercer and place it in the matching basic black space. Keep doing that until you have completed the rose.

In addition to the rose you just created, you now have enough pieces to complete 3 other roses just by changing up the placement of the colours.

Finally the leaves are completed using the same process and this time I used Always Artichoke and Wild Wasabi.

I will make a video of the process. Sometimes pictures are better than words.

Try the Rose Stained Glass Technique for yourself and have fun. If you have questions, please leave me a comment and I will respond.

Product List

Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set [140697]	Rose Garden Thinlits Dies [140619]	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [121045]	Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [115316]	Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [141418]
Blushing Bride 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [131198]	Rich Razzlebberry Classic Stampin’ Pad [126950]	Blooms & Bliss Designer Series Paper [141654]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]

Congratulations Greeting Card

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Karen GilbertJuly 4, 2016

Congratulations Greeting Card

Create a congratulations greeting card with Stampin’ Up! new stamp set and matching thinlits. This card is simple yet elegant and the Flourishing Phrases stamp set and the Flourish Thinlits make it so easy.

The stamp set is great as it has a multitude of sayings that you can put on the card front or inside the card. The die cuts are beautiful and when used on the card the results are very elegant. The flourish can be stamped and/or die cut and combined with the flower and leaf die cuts.

Recipe

Stamps: Flourishing Phrases.

Ink/Markers: Delightful Dijon, Cucumber Crush.

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush, Whisper White, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Affectionately Yours DSP.

Accessories: Big Shot, Flourish Thinlits, Jewel Pearls, 5/8” Burlap Ribbon.

To create the card, I layered the Night of Navy cardstock on a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock. The Night of Navy make the Watermelon and Cucumber filigree flowers pop. The unfortunate part of this stamp set is there is no matching framelit for the large flower image. You need to fussy cut the flower or stamp it on a background layer.

The new 5/8″ Burlap Ribbon is a wonderful addition to the embellishment line. Because it is narrower than the former Burlap Ribbon it does not overpower the card. You can use this ribbon in the same way that the retired product was used.

So, if you are looking for a simple and elegant flourishing congratulations card, then this stamp set and matching framelits are for you.

If you require products to create this card, visit my ONLINE store. It’s always open.

Product List

Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle [142323]	Cucumber Crush 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [138335]	Watermelon Wonder 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [138334]	Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper [141632]	Delightful Dijon Classic Stampin’ Pad [138327]
Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin’ Pad [138324]	5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487]	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247]

Perfect Canada Day Card

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Karen GilbertJuly 12, 2016

The Perfect Canada Day Card

My business coach challenged me to create the perfect Canada Day card. The first stamp set that came to mind to create this card was the new Always An Adventure along the the matching Outdoor Adventure framelits.

It’s July 1st and Canadians are celebrating our country’s birthday. This year Canada is 149 years old and in comparison with many countries around the world we are still babies. Canada and Canadians are coming into their own and are recognized around the world by the Maple Leaf. Apparently, Canadians use “EH” many times in our conversations.

This is a long weekend for most Canadians. What a great way to celebrate by going on a camping trip and enjoying our beautiful country. We have mountains, lakes, trees and of course the bears. I couldn’t do an outdoorsy card without having a bear.

Recipe

Stamps: Always An Adventure.

Ink/Markers: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Pacific Point, Soft Suede, Real Red Basic Grey Archival, Cajun Craze (Regals Stampin; Write Markers), Always Artichoke, Pear Pizzazz.

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, Real Red.

Accessories: Big Shot, Outdoor Adventures Framelits, Little Letters Thinlits, Little Numbers Thinlits.

Here’s a few details:

The sky is sponged on Whisper White card stock using a dauber and Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie inks. The ground is sponged using Pear Pizzazz.
The mountains are die cut using the mountain framelit in the Outdoor Adventures set.
The trees, bear, tent and sign are die cut. The fire and lake are fussy cut. The fire stamp is coloured with the Cajun Craze and Soft Suede markers.
The red maple leaf had to make its appearance on the card and the “EH?” adds to the humour of the card.

You can create this card using the same supplies for another occasion. All you need to do is change the sentiment. Create this card for someone who likes to fish, camp or generally likes the outdoors.

This perfect Canada Day card was fun to create and is only an example of what can be done with this stamp set. Leave me a comment and tell me what you like or not like about this card.

Product List

Always An Adventure Clear-Mount Bundle [142726]	Always Artichoke 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [105119]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [120953]	Always Artichoke Classic Stampin’ Pad [126972]	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad [126944]
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad [126945]	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad [131180]	Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad [126951]	Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [126978]	Neutrals Stampin’ Write Markers [131261]
Regals Stampin’ Write Markers [131262]	Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932]	Sponge Daubers [133773]

Baby Girl Celebration

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Karen GilbertJune 28, 2016

Baby Girl Celebration

A sweet baby girl coming into a family is so precious and is a real cause for celebration. Baby Sophia made her entrance into a family who is filled with joy at her arrival.

Babies are a source of joy and this one is no exception. She will have a big brother and 2 chocolate labs to watch over her.

I created this card using the new 2016/18 In Color – Sweet Sugarplum for the ink, cardstock and DSP. The Blooms and Bliss DSP is so pretty and I will be able to use it for many cards, projects and even some scrapbooking. This card also uses the new Sparkle embossing folder which can be used for many different themed cards. The other new products used are the Whisper White Thick Baker’s Twine and the In Color Enamel Shapes.

Recipe

Stamps: Something for Baby, Perfect Pairs.

Ink/Markers: Sweet Sugarplum, Tip Top Taupe.

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White, Sweet Sugarplum, Blooms and Bliss DSP.

Accessories: Big Shot, Baby’s First Framelits, Lots of Labels Thinlits, Sparkle Embossing Folder, Thick Whisper White Baker’s Twine, 2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes, Neutrals Candy Dots.

I wanted to add some depth to the baby carriage and make it stand out from the embossed panel. To achieve this, I first stamped the carriage in Tip Top Taupe for the wheels and handle and then stamped another image using Sweet Sugarplum ink. After die cutting with the carriage framelit, I trimmed the wheels and handle and added this piece of the previously stamped carriage using dimensionals.

Do you like to create cards with images that give the illusion of depth? Leave me a comment an tell me how to add some depth to your cards.

Product List

Something For Baby Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134030]	Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [141418]	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin’ Pad [141395]	Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin’ Pad [138325]	Baby’s First Framelits Die [133735]
Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies [138281]	Sparkle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [141468]	Whisper White Thick Baker’s Twine [141688]	2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes [141410]

Dino Dinosaur Birthday Celebration

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Karen GilbertJune 13, 2016

Dino Dinosaur

It’s a Dino dinosaur birthday celebration for an 8 year old. Most children go through a stage where they’re lives are filled with Dinosaurs and my Grandson is no exception. In that regard he is much 20like his Dad. I remember when his Dad was little, he knew every dinosaur name and if someone was to get it wrong, we sooned learned the right name.

One summer we did take the kids to Drumheller, Alberta. The City is knows as the Dinosaur Capital of the World. This exhibition has grown over the years and and I am sure that it is even larger now. If you ever have a chance to go to Drumheller, it is well worth the trip.

The Royal Tyrrell Museum houses many fossils and various exhibits with hands on experiences for all. The tour of the exhibits takes your through the various stages of earth like the ice age, the history of the earth, the hall of the dinosaurs. There is so much to see and do that one should allow at least 1 full day if not 2 days.

For more information on the Royal Tyrrell Museum, visit their Website.

Recipe

Stamps: No Bones About It, Botanical Garden.

Ink/Markers: Smokey Slate, Garden Green, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, VersaMark.

Paper: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky.

Accessories: Big Shot, Outdoor Adventure Framelits, Botanical Builder Framelits, Copper Embossing Powder.

Here are some highlights about this card:

The mountains were die cut using Crumb Cake and Old Olive card stock and sponged to give some highlights.
The hills against the mountains are done in Garden Green cardstock and free hand cut using the Paper Snips.
The clouds were die cut in Whisper White and sponged in Smoky Slate.
The dinosaur was stamped with VersaMark and heat embossed using the new Copper Embossing Powder.

The No Bones About It is a great stamp set for the younger crowd. So, create a Dino Dinosaur to celebrate a birthday.

Product List

No Bones About It Photopolymer Stamp Set [138756]	Botanical Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [140757]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [120953]	Soft Sky 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [131203]	Garden Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [102584]
Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100702]	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [131201]	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad [131179]	Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad [126973]	Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad [126953]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder [141636]	Outdoor Adventures Framelits Dies [141480]	Botanical Builder Framelits Dies [140625]