Yes, cling stamps stick to your clear blocks!  In the 2019 Occasions Catalogue, Stampin Up introduced a new type of stamp.  From here on in, there will be only 2 types of stamps in the catalogues, cling stamps and photopolymer stamps.  However, don’t despair, wood mount stamps will be available until June 3, 2019 in the 2018/19 Annual Catalogue.  There is always exceptions though, the background stamps as seen on page 172 in the Annual Catalogue will be available in wood mount and cling mount.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• If labels mounted properly, stamps will not fall off your clear blocks when stamping images. No more ruined stamped images!!!
• Can be used with the Stampin’ Up! Stamparatus tool.
• Labels are easy to mount on the grey foam backing on the stamps.

Cons:

• Because the labels are so sticky, the stamps will cling to any surface and may go missing. Always return your cling stamps to the stamp cases after cleaning.
• Once labels are on the stamp, they are not easily removed.  If you tug at the labels, you may separate, the foam from the stamps.

How to Care for Your Stampin Up Cling Stamps

• Do not use StazON cleaner to clean the labels.  If there is lint or other dust and dirt on the labels wash will warm soap and water or the Simply Shammy,
• The red rubber can be cleaned with StazOn cleaner, however, make sure that you do not get the cleaner on the label.
• Use Stampin’ Mist Stamp cleaner along with the Stampin’ Scrub to clean the stamps.

Now, watch this video to see how to mount the labels on your Cling Stamps with ease.

You will love how the cling stamps stick to your clear blocks.

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The black ice card technique is one that you will want to try. It’s easy, fun and will make a WOW card.

A video is available further down in this post so that you can create your very own Black Ice Card. The video is “over the shoulder” so that you can follow along.

Don’t you think that the person receiving this card will go “WOW”? I can hear now “how did you do that”.

Recipe

Stamps: Touch of Texture.

Ink: StaZon Black, VersaMark .

Paper: Crumb Cake, Share What You Love Specialty Designer Paper, Copper Foil.

Accessories:Stamparatus,Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder, 1/2″ Lace Trim, Basic Black Solid Baker’s Twine.

The Stamparatus is used to create the pattern on the Crumb Cake card.  The video show how you can move the panels to achieve even spacing when stamping in rows.

Watch the video to find out you can create this card.

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Another Version

I created another version of this card using the same technique.  Instead of Copper FOil paper, I used Champagne Foil and switched out the stamp set.  In addition, try out the Gold and Silver Foil Papers are well.  JUST HAVE FUN!

Recipe

Stamps: Serene Garden, Labeler Alphabet.

Ink: StaZon Black, Mossy Meadow.

Paper:Mossy Meadow, Share What You Love Specialty Designer Paper, Champagne Foil.

Accessories: Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Doily, Very Vanilla Ribbon.

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The Sliding Barn Door greeting card is fun to create and fun to give. What you get with this card is interaction and conversation.   Mix up the stamp sets to put your own creativity into the card.  It’s easy to make this a Birthday or an Anniversary or a Just Because card choosing different types of stamp sets.

See below for a video tutorial with step by step instructions for creating and assembling the sliding door mechanism.

Navy Sliding Barn Door Greeting Card Recipe

Stamps: Barn Door.

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Night of Navy, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green

Paper: Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Sliding Door Framelits Dies, Pinewood Planks, Night of Navy Baker’s, Pearl Jewels.

TIP: Use the Framelits to cut the track before embossing with the Pinewood Planks Dynamic Embossing Folder.  This order will prevent a line down the sides below the tracks.

Grey Sliding Barn Door Greeting Card Recipe

Stamps: Picture Perfect Birthday, Barn Door.

Ink: Tranquille Tide, Smoky Slate, Fresh Fig, Dapper Denim, So Saffron, Garden Green.

Paper: Basic Black, Basic Grey, Smoky Slate, Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Sliding Door Framelits Dies, Pinewood Planks, Night of Navy Baker’s

TIP… See the “hello” sign on the door.  Stamp the sign twice on Whisper White cardstock with Tranquil Tide ink. Cut out one “hello” and attach on the other sign using Mini Adhesive Dimensionals.

All the supplies for these cards are on my ONLINE STORE.  Click on the link and check out the items.  While you are there check the “Last Chance Items“, when they are gone, they are gone!!

Happy Sliding with the sliding barn door greeting card.

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Have you tried the Brusho Crystal Colors from the 2018 Occasions Catalogue? Another tool to add to the watercoloring chest.  There are several different ways to use the brushos.

I have added a video so that you can see how I used the colors to add a sunset to my card. For this card, mix the brusho colors with water and apply the color with the Aqua Painter Brush.  This method allows you to control the brusho easily.  Or, somewhat easier.

The first time you add Brusho to your cards and/or scrapbook pages, it is best to practice, practice and practice.  Don’t be hard on yourself if your art piece doesn’t turn out exactly the way you would like it to look.

A few details about Brusho Crystal Colors:

• Brusho is a crystal powder that interacts with water.
• You can use a water spritzer to move the powder around. It is easier to start out with a bit of water rather than too much water. When the water hits the crystals, they burst and float on top of the cardstock and/or paper.
• Use watercolor paper or Stampin’ Up! Shimmery White cardstock.
• Brusho Color Crystals in 5 colors: Brilliant Red, Gamboge (orange), Moss Green, Prussian Blue and Yellow.
• Do not remove the lids from the pots as the color crystals are very fine and will fly over everything and what a mess to clean up.  Instead us, the Paper Piercer Tool to poke holes in the lids.  Cover the holes with pin tacks.
• When using the crystal colors, sprinkle onto your paper and spritz water or sprinkle on a block and add water and pick up with Aqua Painter Brush.

The video takes you step-by-step through the process.

The above card appears in the video.  However, I find the sky to be quite dark.  It is a case of not using enough water when mixing the Brusho colors to apply to the card or mixing the wrong colors together…

The card above is the one that I created as the sample and I am much happier with the sunset on this card.

As I said, you have to experiment, test, try and even then you may not get it right.  However it is art, and “art is in the eye of the beholder”.

Recipe

Stamps: Waterfront, Amazing You.

Ink/Marker: Fresh Fig, Garden Green, Tranquil Tide, Flirty Flamingo, Crushed Curry, Pool Party.

Paper: Whisper White, Fresh Fig, Crushed Curry, Watercolor Paper, Painted with Love Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Brusho Crystal Colors, Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine, Aqua Painter Brush, Water, Clear Block, Paper Towel or Clean Rag.

You can see the Brusho Crystal Colors HERE.

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You can now texturize greeting cards using the Stampin’ Up! Embossing Paste. Embossing Paste is a new product in the 2017/18 Annual Catalogue.  In addition to the Embossing Paste, there are the Pattern Party Decorative Masks and the set of Palette Knives.

The Embossing Paste comes in a white jar with a lid.  The most important thing to remember is to ensure that the lid is on the jar when you are not using the paste. When exposed to air the Embossing Paste will dry, become hard and unusable.

You can mix the Embossing Paste with any reinker color to make your texture interesting.

Here are 2 cards that I created using the Embossing Paste.  View the video below with detailed steps to use the Embossing Paste.

Recipe

Stamps: Oh So Eclectic.

Ink/Marker: Peekaboo Peach, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Wild Wasabi, Early Espresso.

Paper: Whisper White, Peekaboo Peach, Crumb Cake, Lemon Lime Twist, Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot, Layering Squares Framelits, Eclectic Layers Thinlits, Embossing Paste, Palette Knives, Pattern Perfect Decorative Masks, Lemon Lime Twist 1/2” Finely Woven Ribbon.

A Few Details

• Mix the Embossing Paste with Peekaboo Peach reinker.
• Create the texture using the brick pattern
• Stamp 2 flowers in Peekaboo Peach and then Pumpkin Pie.
• Stamp 1 flower with So Saffron and Daffodil Delight.
• Sponge the Peekaboo Peach layer.
• Stamp the solid leaves in Wild Wasabi.  Stamp the patterned leaves in Lemon Lime Twist over the solid leaves.

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Recipe

Stamps: Oh So Eclectic.

Ink/Marker: Emerald Envy, Peekaboo Peach, Sweet Sugarplum, Fresh Fig.

Paper: Fresh Fig, Whisper White, Peekaboo Peach, Emerald Envy, Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot, Layering Squares Framelits, Eclectic Layers Thinlits, Stitched Shapes Thinlits, Sparkle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Embossing Paste, Palette Knives, Pattern Perfect Decorative Masks, Fresh Fig 1/2” Finely Woven Ribbon, Emerald Envy Enamel Dot.

A Few Details

• Mix the Embossing Paste with Emerald Envy reinker.
• Stamp the fan shaped flower in Sweet Sugar (stamp off once) and outline in full-strength Sweet Sugarplum.
• Stamp the circular flower in Peekaboo Peach.
• Die cut the circular flower thinlit in Fresh Fig and layer on top of the Peekaboo Peach flower.
• Die cut 2 leaves from the watercolored Emerald Envy sheet from Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper.

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Watch the video to see how to texturize greeting cards.

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You can sharpen up your framelits and thinlits and breathe new life into them.  Do you notice that sometimes when you run your card stock through the Big Shot with a framelit or thinlit, that the paper is not cut all the way through?  This will happen to a thinlit more than a framelit due to the intricacies of the thinlit.

Recipe

Stamps: Butterfly Basics, Another Thank You.

Ink/Markers: Perfect Plum.

Paper: Perfect Plum, Hello Honey, Fancy Foil Designer Vellum.

Accessories: Big Shot, Filigree Frame Embossing Folder, Butterflies Thinlits, Oval Collections Framelits, Pearl Jewels, Hello Honey 3/8” Stitched Satin Ribbon, Gold 1/8” Ribbon, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch

The Butterflies Thinlits are an example of an intricate die.  The tiny cutouts for the butterfly wings, may over time, become dull and will not cut your card stock completely.  It then becomes a hassle to get those cutouts to separate from the main die cut.

So, sharpen up!

I would love to say that I have an app for that, however I do have a video for that.

This video tells you the type of sandwich you need to make so you can get those framelits/thinlits cutting properly.

Did you know that you can also sharpen up your punches?  Punch an image several times using tinfoil.  This little tip will also get your punches to punch sharply.

Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Stamp Set – 137154

Price: $30.00

Another Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set – 136835

Price: $20.00

Butterflies Thinlits Dies – 137360

Price: $31.00

Ovals Collection Framelits Dies – 129381

Price: $33.00

Perfect Plum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 101889

Price: $8.75

Hello Honey 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 133678

Price: $8.75

Gold Fancy Designer Vellum Foil – 133363

Price: $13.75

Pearl Basic Jewels – 119247

Price: $6.25

Gold 1/8″ Ribbon – 134583

Price: $6.25

Hello Honey 3/8″ Satin Stitched Ribbon – 133671

Price: $12.25

Large Oval Punch – 119855

Price: $20.00

Scallop Oval Punch – 119856

Price: $22.00

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What does “You Made My Day” mean? When someone responds to you with that phrase, it usually means you have done something to make them happy or brightened their day.  It could be a compliment you received if you were having a bad day, it could be something funny said.  It’s like a verbal hug or fuzzy.

Recipe

Stamps: Big Day, I Love Lace, Petite Petals.

Ink/Markers: Tuxedo Black, Island Indigo, Crisp Cantaloupe, Chocolate Chip, Strawberry Slush.

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Island Indigo, Wisher White, Pear Pizzazz, Gold Foil, Irresistibly You DSP (2015 Sale-a-Bration).

Accessories: Big Shot, Circles Collection Framelits, Brayer, Bird Builder Punch, Petite Petals Punch, Subtle Candy Dots (Blushing Bride), Island Indigo 3/4” Chevron Ribbon.

This card uses the Irresistbly Yours DSP from the 2015 Sale-a-Bration collection.  This is such a neat paper as it is already embossed for you and you can use a variety of techniques to bring out the embossing.

The attached video will show you 3 ways to create a colored background on your paper using 3 different methods.  However, you are not limited to 3 methods.  It’s only your imagination that limited you.

Not only that, but the paper is FREE with a minimum $60.00 order (excludes shipping and taxes).

SHOP MY ONLINE STORE  or contact me by EMAIL to place an order.

So give someone a reason to feel awesome or happy by creating and giving them a “You Made My Day” card.

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Bubble wrap, yes, your ordinary bubble wrap that is used for wrapping and storing breakable items can be used to create a fabulous effect on a card.

This is a technique that was demonstrated while I was at an upline meeting.  Yes, it was great to spend time just stamping and visiting. 

This technique can be used on so many different types of cards or tags.  I do have a tag that I have done using this technique and I will post it later.

I have done a video that shows you how to do the technique and it is much easier than explaining it in the post.

But first here is the card.

Stamps: By The Tide (c – 129120, w-1131910 p 77 2013/14 Annual Catalogue,

Paper: Sahara Sand, Midnight Muse, Whisper White

Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe, Midnight Muse, Soft Sky, Marina Mist, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Linen Thread, Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder

Other: Piece of Bubble Wrap

This video also is part of the COOL TOOL TIPS that you can view HERE

Yes, the 2013-2014 Stampin’Up Catalogue will be live at 12:01 am MST and you can view it HERE. 

However, ordering products will not be available until 12:01 pm MST as Stampin’ Up! will need to change and update the Online Store with the new products and remove the retired products. 

You can order at 12:01 MST HERE

If are ordering, please be patient as I am sure that the website will be busy.  You can also email me your order HERE

Give this technique a try and just have fun with it.

Happy Stamping

Karen

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My “Get Our of Jail Free” card is heading to my craft room and getting lost in the stamps and inks and yes, ending up with some of that ink on my fingers.

Today, I tried out a new technique using the Fancy Fan Embossing folder.  Instead of using it the way that it was intended, I used it as a background stamp.  Just another way to use those tools your have.

Here is the card I created using my “Get Out of Jail Free Card”

It may be difficult to see, the background stamp technique but it’s there on the top of the card.  The video is available at the bottom of this post

I also dyed the vanilla Flower Trim using a combination of rubbing alcohol and So Saffron ink (reinker), mixed it up in a spritzer and sprayed on the roses.  They dry really fast because of the rubbing alcohol.  

Stamps: Tea Shoppe (c – 125547, w- 125545, p57 2012/2013 Annual Catalogue), Apothecary Art ( c – 125527, w- 125525, p102 2012/2013 Annual Catalogue)

Paper: Whisper White, Naturals White, Sahara Sand, Sycamore Street DSP

Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party, So Saffron

Accessories: Big Shot, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Versa Mark, Pool Party Embossing Powder, Sycamore Street Ribbon, Delicate Details Lace Tape, Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Vanilla Flower Trim

Here’s the video, give is a watch and try the technique

I hope that you enjoyed this technique.  Why don’t you use your “Get our of Jail Free Card”

Happy Stamping

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This kit comes will 8 die cut printed boxes, note card, buttons, die cut printed paper embellishment sheet, baker’s twine and dimensionals.  The only things you have to supply are the inks you wish to use, any punches and adhesives.

There are so many ways that this kit can be used.  Not only can you make the boxes and decorate them, you can use the kit for scrapbooking, cards, home decor, gifts and a whole lot more…imagination will get you some really interesting designs.

Check out this video to find out more about the Boutique Boxes Designer Kits.

What are your suggestions for using these Boutique Boxes Designer Kits?  Leave me a comment below.

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