Crate Vase Makes Flowers Appear Interesting – Another Way to Display Flowers.

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Use A Crate Vase To Display Your Flowers

Create a crate vase to display your flowers using the Wood Crate Framelits.  While you can create a 3-D crate, you can also use the crate framelit as a single dimensional die cut.

crate vase

Recipe

Stamps: Awesomely Artistic, Wood Words, Daisy Delight.

Ink/Marker: Whisper White Craft Ink, VersaMark, Tranquil Tide, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi.

Paper: Whisper White, Tranquil Tide, Sweet Sugarplum Glimmer, Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack, Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack, Vellum.

Accessories: Big Shot, Wood Crate Framelits, Bold Butterfly Framelits, Triple Banner Punch, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, White Tea Lace Doily, 2017-2019 In Color Bitty Bows.

Put It Together

Use the crate framelit and cut the 1-Dimensional crate from a piece of Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack. Stamp the flowers using Whisper White Craft ink.  Remember to let the ink dry through before handling or the ink will smudge.  You can also use the Heat Tool to speed up the drying time.

Stamp the flowers from the Awesomely Artistic stamp set on Whisper White using VersaMark.  Sprinkle with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder and heat with the Heat Tool.  Let, the embossing powder cool a bit and then color the flowers with the Daffodil Delight marker and the Wild Wasabi marker.  As a last step, fussy cut the flowers.

Attach 1/2 of a Tea Lace Doily to the top of the crate, layer the flowers behind the doily and attach all to the crate. Attach your art piece to a square of Tranquil tide.

To finish off your card, die cut a small butterfly from Sweet Sugarplum Glimmer Paper and attach to the crate. Attach one of the 2017-2019 In Color Bitty Bows below the Doily.  Finally, stamp the “Thank You” sentiment from the Daisy Delight stamp set in Tranquil Tide ink.  Punch the banner and attach to card using Mini Glue Dots.  Try to place the Glue Dots behind the ink so you can’t seem them from the front.

Wouldn’t this crate vase holding a cluster of flowers look cute sitting on someone’s’ mantel? Use your creativity to utilize your stamps and tools in other ways.

Click on the images to view the products in my ONLINE Store.  For all other products used to create this card, visit my ONLINE STORE.

Product List

Wood Words Clear-Mount Bundle

Awesomely Artistic Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Daisy Delight Photopolymer Stamp Set

Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad

Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack

2017-2019 In Color Bitty Bows

 

Paper Piecing Technique For Rainy Days and Mondays

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Paper Piecing Technique with Beautiful You Stamp Set

The Beautiful You stamp set lends itself nicely to the paper piecing technique. While I added the words “Rainy Days and Mondays”, you can use this technique on a multitude of stamp sets.  Of course, if you don’t mind fussy cutting.

For this card, I use the technique by stamping the woman and her umbrella in Basic Black Archival ink on Whisper White cardstock and stamped the dress and umbrella on a pieces of Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper.  I used the Dapper Denim with the white spots and the Lemon Lime Twist with the white spots.  Love this paper. Then it was off to do the fussy cutting.  Stamp the dots from the Timeless Texture stamp set using Smoky Slate ink.

Once the fussy cutting is completed, attach the dress  with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and attach the umbrella with Stampin’ Dimensionals.   This adds dimension to the umbrella and stands out from the rest of the image.

Use the Oval Framelits Collection to cut the image and a mat from Dapper Denim cardstock.  Sponge the edges of the Dapper Denim cardstock using a a Sponge Dauber and Dapper Denim ink and Whisper White card stock with Smoky Slate and a Sponge Dauber.

Cut a piece of the Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Paper and form a banner.  You can do this by snipping up the middle of one end and then cutting from each corner to the end of the slit. Layer a piece of Dapper Denim Ruched ribbon across the banner and attach the focal image.

paper piecing technique

Recipe

Stamps: Beautiful You, Timeless Textures.

Ink/Marker: Basic Black Archival, Basic Gray, Smoky Slate.

Paper: Whisper White, Lemon Lime Twist, Dapper Denim, Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot, Oval Collection Framelits, Dapper Denim Ruched Ribbon (retired), Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals.

Give the paper piecing technique a try.  I am sure you will use it over and over.

Product List

Click on any image in the table below and you will be taken to my Online Store.

Beautiful You Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Timeless Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper

Ovals Collection Framelits Die

Ovals Collection Framelits Die
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Sponge Daubers

Stampin' Dimensionals

 

Natural Rustic Patterns Bring the Outside In

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Natural Rustic Patterns Offer A Woodsy Look

If you love natural rustic patterns, you will love the Wood Textures Suite.What do I love about this suite.  First the Wood Textures Designer Series Paper is to”die for”!  There are 24 different patterns and several different wood grain colours.  Along with the typical woodgrain brownish colours, there are are whitewashed, tones of red and yellows.  There are 2 patterns showing the cut ends of a large log and smaller logs.  There is something for everyone’s tastes.Natural Rustic Patterns

Create small crates for gifts from the  crate die cut.  These crates are perfect for a set of 4 3″x3″ cards with matching envelopes.

 

natural rustic patterns

This crate holds some peppermints for someone with a sweet tooth. Put the candies into a Stampin’ Up! cellophane  bag, tie the bag up with a ribbon.  Stamp a tag and cut out with the label framelit.  Stamp the flowers flowers from the stamp set with Whisper White Craft Ink.  Before, touching the ink, make sure it is dry or the pattern will smudge.  Complete the crate after stamping the design.

natural rustic patterns

natural rustic patterns

Create 4 3″ x 3″ cards from Crumb Cake 12″ x 12″ cardstock.  Cut the cardstock at 6″ x 3″ and fold in the middle.  Decorate with leftover scraps from the crate, stamp various images and sentiments and place on the card front.  Stamp the star and heart using VersaMark and heat emboss with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder.

Recipe

Stamps: Wood Words.

Ink/Marker: VersaMark, Whisper White Craft, Tangerine Tango, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Basic Black Archival.

Paper: Crumb Cake, Wood Texture Designer Series Paper, 2013-15 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (retired).

Accessories: Big Shot, Wood Crate Framelits, 1-1/4” Circle Punch, Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Linen Thread, Island Indigo Ribbon (retired), 6” x 8” Cellophane Bags, Envelope Punch Board.

Creating the gift crates are fun.  Of course you are not limited to the Wood Textures Designer Papers or the Wood Words stamp set.  You can use plain cardstock or other designer series paper to create these adorable gift holder.

However, if you are a natural rustic patterns type of person, then this suite is for you!

To order the supplies used for the Wood Word Suite projects, use my ONLINE STORE or click on any of the items below to be taken to the online store.

Product List

Wood Words Clear-Mount Bundle

Versamark Pad

Whisper White Uninked Craft Stampin’ Pad & Refill

Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

Neutrals Best 12" X 12" Cardstock Pack

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack

1-1/4" Circle Punch

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

Linen Thread

6" X 8" Cellophane Bags

Envelope Punch Board

SU Releases Exciting Captivating New Products New Catalogue – Do A Wish List

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SU Releases Exciting Captivating New Products

Looking for exciting captivating new products?  Well, then you have found the place to be!  Today Stampin’ Up! released their 2017-18 Annual Catalogue. You will find new products, new colours, new stamp sets, new Big Shot items, punches and so much more.

Exciting Captivating New Products

Don’t be alarmed! Favorites are returning such as products from the 2016 Holiday Catalogue and 2017 Occasions Catalogue, along with many products from the 2016-17 Annual Catalogue.

Eastern Beauty Suite

One of the suites in the catalogue is the Eastern Palace Suite.  When you first look at this suite, you may think, …it’s just another medallion.  It is so much more.  Combine the Eastern Beauty stamp set with the Eastern Medallions Thinlit Dies for alternative looks.  Combining different thinlits with the Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers and the Mini Tassels Assortment gives you additional looks.  Add the Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper with the Easter Palace Cardstock Pack.  Did I say endless possibilities!

Exciting Captivating New Products

Recipe

Stamps: Eastern Beauty.

Ink/Marker: VersaMark.

Paper: Thick Very Vanilla, Dapper Denim, Tranquil Tide, Whisper White, Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot, Eastern Medallions thinlits Dies, Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers, Very Vanilla 1/4” Satin Ribbon.

Stampin’ Up! released the suite early so that you could put your fingers on the new products.  And excited is what I am with this set.  My mind just buzzes with all the things I would like to try.  I am sure your’s will as well with this set.

Do you live in Canada and would like to have this awesome catalogue?

Yes, I want a catalogue! Click the link, complete the form, and I will get in touch with you.  

Of course, if you have the catalogue in your hot, little hands, then you need the WISH LIST.  Click on the link and download you Wish List, print it out and complete.

Click on the Word Bubble at the top of this post, leave me a comment.  I would love to see what your favourite new product is.

You can order from my ONLINE STORE or you can email me at karen@simplysaidwithkaren.com with your order for the exciting captivating new products.

 

 

Watercolor Technique Adds Interest to Beautiful You – Try It Yourself

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Watercolor Technique Creates Interest For Greeting Cards

The watercolor technique creates interest for handstamped greeting cards.  While this technique creates interest it also provides you with the opportunity to release your artistic expression.

Watercolor Technique

Beautiful You Watercolor Technique Recipe

Stamps: Beautiful You, Sheltering Tree.

Ink/Marker: Soft Sky, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Old Olive, Fresh Fig, Blush Blossom.

Paper: Thick Whisper White, Fresh Fig, Watercolor, Perfect Plum, Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack.

Accessories: Big Shot, Seasonal Layers Thinlits, Pear Jewels, Aqua Painter Brush.

Make use of other techniques when you create a card.  For instance, in addition to the watercolor technique, this card uses the masking technique.

Inside Scoop

One of my favorite treatments when creating a card is doing a landscape.  Landscapes lend themselves to watercoloring.  You can blend inks and colors, create interesting features and translate what you see in your mind to the paper. For this card, I used the Beautiful You stamp set and the Sheltering Tree stamp set.

Do you often forget to use some of your older stamp sets?  Combine the old and the new to bring new life to the old.

Stamp the dancing lady using Basic Black ink on the Watercolor Paper and on a piece of scratch paper.  Cut out the image from the scratch paper as this will become your mask. If you use a post-it note, stamp the image so that it touches the sticky strip on the back.

Lay the mask over the stamped image on the Watercolor Paper.  With the Aqua Painter Brush, pick up some Pear Pizzaz ink mixed with a few drops of water and start creating the grass. Pick up some Soft Sky ink mixed with water and start swishing the brush across the paper. You will be painting across the mask.

Take some Crumb Cake ink, and go over the edge between the sky and grass to accentuate the divide.  Swish some of the Crumb Cake ink on the Pear Pizzazz as well.  Stamp the tree using Crumb Cake.  Stamp the leaves over the branches with Old Olive ink.

Remove the mask from the image and color her using Fresh Fig Marker and Blender Pen.  I confess, I still have my Blossom Brush marker for coloring skin.

To finish off the card, stamp the sentiment, die cut the flowers and attach the various layers on the Whisper White card base.

If you are looking for landscapes to inspire you, HERE, is oldie.

Finally,

Create your own landscape using the Watercolor Technique.

Don’t Forget

Fixit Tools Birthday Card

The retiring products will be disappearing from Stampin’ Up!’s online store on May 31st.  So……..if you want any of the products before they retire, you need to jump on the wagon quickly.

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How to Use Layering Squares Framelits To Create A Different Shape

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How To Use Layering Square Framelits and Create A Different Shape

Often it is useful to discover alternative ways to use Layering Squares Framelits. It is easy to create a rectangle to frame a sentiment stamped on a rectangle.  Just use your Stampin’ Trimmer.  However, it’s not so easy to create a scalloped rectangle.

A previous post highlighting the 2017/19 In Colors shows a rectangle with scalloped edges.  You may have been going hmmmm….

Layering Squares Framelits

The Fresh Fig scallop rectangle mats the sentiment stamped on Whisper White cardstock.

The “how to” is difficult to explain in words, so I created a video to show you how you can do this treatment.

Layering Squares Framelits to Scalloped Rectangle Video

Now that you know other ways to use the Layering Squares Framelits, you likely need them in your stash.  Other uses for these Framelits include:

  1. Shaker cards  – cut the cardstock so that get a precise squares to contain the shaker pieces.
  2. Use them in conjunction with the Stitched Shapes Framelits to add interest and texture to your paper crafting projects.
  3. Use them to cut out shaped images.  Did you know that stamp sets displayed in the catalogues identify the different framelits to use to die cut the images?  In the pictures, the shapes are also identified by outlining.

 

Layering Squares Framelits

Imagine the possibilities.  To further your ability to add shapes to your projects, there are also Layering Circles Framelits, Layering Oval Framelits and Sweet and Sassy Framelits  (hearts)

Product List

Layering Squares Framelits Dies

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

Purchase the Layering Squares Framelits or any other framelits on my ONLINE STORE.

Beautiful Lady in Powder Pink – Watercolor Easily

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Beautiful Lady in Powder Pink

Why not a beautiful lady  to grace the front of your greeting card? Why did it take me so long to purchase The Beautiful You stamp set.  Not only does the stamp set contain 8 sentiments but there are 3 different poses and 2 different watercolor stamps.

The watercolor treatment for this card is so simple…stamp the largest watercolor image in Powder Pink ink. Subsequent to stamping the watercolor image, stamp the lady with the hat in Basic Gray.  You perhaps will ask why Basic Gray and not Basic Black?  I thought that the Basic Gray would be toned down a bit and not so stark as the Basic Black.

Beautiful Lady

Recipe

Stamps: Beautiful You.

Ink/Marker: Powder Pink, Basic Gray.

Paper: Thick Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Powder Pink, Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack, Bermuda Bay Glimmer.

Accessories: Big Shot, Layering Squares Framelits, Sunshine Wishes Thinlits, Subtle Enamel Shapes.

The colours I used on this card just evolved during the design period.  First, I only had 2 colours on the card – Whisper White and Powder Pink.  While it looked okay, it did not pop off the card front.  So I started rethinking….it gets dangerous when I rethink…the card needed a pop of color.

After trying several colors, I settled on Bermuda Bay.  Not only did I use Bermuda Bay cardstock, I also used Bermuda Bay glimmer paper.  While, this glimmer paper is no longer available, you can create you own glimmer using Dazzling Diamonds , Silver or Gold Glimmer Paper. The small flower in the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits is used to die cut the flower.

If you are on my email list and you need to be, the weekly email that was sent out today had the steps to create colored glimmer paper in any colour.

You can sign up for my email list by filling out the form on this page or clicking on this LINK.

Watch for further blogs posts showing you how to use the Beautiful You stamp set in other ways.

Check out other watercolouring done with stamps.

So, now, it time for you to create your beautiful lady.

 

 

3 Reasons Why You Want To Join My Mailing List This Week

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3 Reasons to Join My Mailing List This Week

Today, I will give you 3 great reasons to join my mailing list.  Probably, your first question will be, “What’s in it for me”.

Join My Mailing List

 

Are you a paper crafter who loves to create greeting cards or scrapbooks pages and learn new techniques, then the Simply Said With Karen newsletter are for you.

With a new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue launching on June 1st, you will want to see all the new products. Do you love new stamp sets, designer series paper, colors and embellishments?  However, you may have a difficult time generating ideas for a greeting card or scrapbook page.

Let’s jump right into the 3 reasons to join my mailing list

  1. All content in the Simply Said with Karen Newsletter is exclusive to you.  You will not see the projects in the emails posted on my blog, facebook, instagram and/or twitter.  It is content that you can use for your own pleasure.  Each project has a picture, supply lists, cutting measurements for paper, ribbon, etc. and detailed step-by-step instructions.
  2. In exchange for your name and email address, you will receive several gifts. You receive a Thank You email with a link to a welcome gift. The gift is a project in the form of a video with 3 different techniques.  These techniques can be used on multiple projects.  Both new stampers and seasoned stampers will enjoy these techniques. You will receive an email each week for 5 weeks to explain Greeting Card Design Elements.
  3. Learn how to use your tools in other ways.  For example, did you know that you can use your clear block as a stamp and create a watercolor background, or use as a pallette by dropping inks and then picking up the colour with an Aqua Painter Brush or a Blended Pen to color an image?  For more information

 

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Mothers Day Framed Collage Sent With Love- Use Up Your Paper Stash

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Mothers Day Framed Collage

A Mothers Day framed collage takes the place of a card.  So, I set out to create the collage and frame it.  I had so much fun doing the project, I did 2 more, one for my daughter and one for my daughter-in-law.

Create this project with the papers, stamps, inks of your choice.  It’s a great time to use up the papers that are sit and wait to be used. Because, I am a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, and have retired products in my stash, this is a great project to use the stash.

Mothers Day framed collage

Mothers Day Framed Collage Recipe

Stamps: Jar of Love, So In Love.

Ink/Marker: Sweet Sugarplum, Fresh Fig, Wild Wasabi, Emerald Envy, Soft Sky, Marina Mist, Tip Top Taupe, Pool Party, Basic Gray.

Paper: Whisper White (12 x 12), Blackberry Bliss, Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper, Sweet Sugarplum Glimmer

Accessories: Big Shot, Blooming Hearts Thinlits, Everyday Jar Framelits, Butterfly Thinlits, Timeless Tags Thinlits, Layering Ovals Framelits, Sweet & Sassy Framelits, Rhinestone Jewels, Blackberry Bliss 3/8” Striped Ribbon, Paper Flowers, Tea Lace Doily, Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, 2016-18 Sponge Dauber, 12″ x 12″ White Frame.

Paper Cutting Measurements

  1. Whisper White 12″ x 12″
  2. Blackberry Bliss 11″ x 11″
  3. Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper 10″ x 10″
  4. Blackberry Bliss 9″ x 9″
  5. Whisper White 8″ x 8″
  6. Tag It Layer – Whisper White 3-3/4″ X 3-3/4″, Blackberry Bliss 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″, Whisper White 3″ x 3″
  7. Jar of Love Whisper White 3-1/2″ x 3-3/4″, Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper 2″ x 3-3/2″ .
  8. Glitter Oval – 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″, Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper 3″ x 3″
  9. Butterflies – Whisper White 1-1/4″ x 3-1/4″
  10. Sentiment – Whisper White 2″ x 3-1/4″

 

Details

  • Die cut the butterflies with the Timeless Tags Thinlits from Blackberry Bliss.  Attach the butterflies down the side of the framed and layered flower.  Color the back flower panel with the Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush.
  •  Layer 1/2 White Tea Lace Doily behind the DSP prior to adhering the DSP for the Jar of Love
  • Cut an oval from Sweet Sugarplum Glimmer Paper and layer on scalloped oval.  Die cut a butterfly from Sweet Sugarplum cardstock. Sponge around the butterfly with Sponge Dauber and Sweet Sugarplum ink. Die cut a portion of the heart from Whisper White using the Blooming Hearts Thinlits.  Attach to butterfly and trim excess cardstock.  Die cut a flower from Sweet Sugarplum Glimmer Paper and attach to butterfly.  Stamp a sentiment on Whisper White and die cut a heart using Sweet & Sassy Framelits. Sponge around the heart with Sponge Dauber and Sweet Sugarplum ink.
  • Use Blackberry Bliss cardstock to die cut butterflies using the Butterfly Thinlit  from the Timeless Tags Thinlits.
  • Stamp the circle and the “To My Amazing Mother” sentiment on Whisper White cardstock. Stamp the flower on scrap Whisper White using Basic Gray ink.  Color with Sweet Sugarplum and Wild Wasabi markers. Die cut using flower from the Timeless Tags Thinlits.  Stamp scroll beneath the flower using Blackberry Bliss ink.

 

Some of the supplies I used are on the current Stampin’ Up! Retirement List.  Be sure to check out the Retirement List and the Clearance Rack for  supplies to create framed collages.

While I created a Mothers Day framed collage, you can adapt this project to any occasion such as a wedding, baby shower, Father’s Day, etc.  Finally, whatever you do, have fun creating.

Lovin’ New 2017 2019 In Colors from Stampin Up

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Lovin’ The New 2017 2019 In Colors

The new 2017 2019 In Colors are coming to the 2017/18 Annual Catalogue.  The one word to describe them is “WOW”.  Every year, Stampin Up introduces new colors which are current for 2 years.  For you, coordination is easy.  Excitement is always in the air to see and use the new cardstock, designer series paper, ribbons and other embellishments. Finally, the sad news is the retirement of the 2015/17 In Colors.

The Retirement List contains some of the retiring colors in various products.  If you love any of the colors that are retiring make sure that you check out the RETIREMENT LIST before your favourites disappear.

2017-2019 In Colors

2017 2019 In Colors

2017 2019 in colors

Recipe

Stamps: Butterfly Basics, Window Shopping.

Ink/Marker: Berry Burst, Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist, Powder Pink, Tranquil Tide.

Paper: Whisper White, Berry Burst, Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist, Powder Pink, Tranquil Tide, Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack, Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack.

Accessories: Big Shot, Layering Squares Framelits, Butterfly Thinlits, Sponge Dauber.

How I created this card is pretty straight forward.  Stamp the sentiment from the Window Shopping stamp set on Whisper White using one of the In Colors, layer on a piece of matching cardstock.  Using a Sponge Dauber, sponge the in on  the Whisper White panel.  Choose a pattern from the Color Theory Designer Series Stack. Frame the previous layer and adhere to Whisper White card base.

Finally, stamp the butterfly on Whisper White, die cut and attach to your card.

Click HERE for another sample of a card using the 2017 2019 In Colors,

You can start ordering from the Annual Catalogue on June 1, 2017.

 

Delightful Daisies With A Sneak Peek from the Annual Catalogue

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Delightful Daisies With A Sneak Peek

Delightful Daisies, in all their glory, will be coming to the 2017/18 Annual Catalogue. The Daisy Delight bundle included the Daisy Delight stamp set and the Daisy Punch.  The designer series paper in this suite is beautiful.  It’s beautiful in the catalogue and even more so in person.  The colours in the paper matches with the Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Pool Party, Tranquil Tide and the neutral is Whisper White.

Delightful Daisies

Delightful Daisies Recipe

Stamps: Daisy Delight.

Ink/Marker: Wisteria Wonder, Old Olive.

Paper: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Vellum, Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper (Old Olive Diagonal Stripe).

Accessories: Clear Faceted Gems, Wisteria Wonder Seam Binding Ribbon (retired), Daisy Punch, Banner Triple Punch, Gold Faceted Gems.

So, how does the Wisteria Wonder color fit?  It is not listed in the Designer Series Paper.  When you receive this paper, you will notice some of the flowers, do look resemble Wisteria Wonder,  They are probably a very light Night of Navy. That’s what make Stampin’ Up! products so wonderful.  You can usually see another color that is not listed.

A Few Details:

  • The Daisy is stamped twice and punched out.  Layer the 2 flowers for that the petals are off-set.  This will make a fuller flower.
  • Stamp the leaves directly on the Whisper  White panel.  Stamp some leaves with the line stamp in Old Olive.  Ink the solid leaf stamp with Old Olive, stamp off on scrap paper.  Stamp over the line leaf stamp.
  • Layer the daisies over the leaves.
  • Stamp the “Thank You” on Vellum.  As the Vellum is non-porous, it will take a few seconds for the ink to dry.  Speed the drying time and use the Heat Tool.  Punch each end with the Banner Triple Punch.

 

You can stamp on Vellum, and you can also use it for layering to soften a designer paper or colored cardstock.

See this post HERE.

Don’t forget the Eastern Palace Suite that is available for purchase.  Purchase from my ONLINE STORE.

What will you do with the delightful daisies from the Delightful Daisy Suite?

 

Sultan Palace Invites You To Savor The Rich Colors

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Sultan Palace and Rich Colors

What does sultan palace have in common with rich, beautiful colors?  Experience the rich colors with new stamps, embellishments, cardstock and inks.  Couple the new products with the new thinlit dies and you have a winner.

To get started, purchase one of the 2 bundles.  Each bundle contains a free gift.

Sultan Palace

The Starter Bundle contains:

Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes (New!) FREE!

 

The Premium Bundles contains:

Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper
Eastern Palace Cardstock Pack
Mini Tassels Assortment
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes FREE!
Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock (New!) FREE!

 

Click on the link to see the products.   Eastern Palace Bundles

sultan palace

Eastern Palace Card Recipe

Stamps: Eastern Beauty Stamp Set.

Ink/Markers: Dapper Denim, Lemon Lime Twist, VersaMark.

Paper: Very Vanilla Thick, Dapper Denim, Tranquil Tide, Eastern Palace Designer Series Paper, Gold Glimmer.

Accessories: Big Shot, Eastern Medallion Thinlits, Eastern Gold Stickers, Mini Tassels Assortment, 1” Circle Punch, 1-1/4” Circle Punch, Gold Embossing Powder.

What I love about this set is the Eastern Thinlit Dies.  Here is what you can do with the thinlits:

  • Nest the dies to create various patterns.
  • Layer the stamps with the thinlits.
  • Mix and match thinlits with the Eastern Gold Stickers.
  • Add one of the gold tassel embellishments.

 

Of course, there is the Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper, 3 new 2017-2019 In Color inks, and cardstock.

All I can say about this suite is “WOW”!

Watch the video to get a closeup of the 2 bundles:

For additional inspiration using stamps and matching die cuts, see this post HERE.

I know I will have so much fun with this set and I am sure that you will too. So, go ahead and build you own Sultan Palace.

 

 

Send Thank You Handmade Cards To Someone You Appreciate

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Thank You Handmade Cards Send Appreciation

Send Thank You handmade cards to show your appreciation.  In return, those that receive the cards know that you are thinking of them.

So, when is it appropriate to send a thank you card?  Anytime that you need to make someone feel they are appreciate.  So often, people go out of their way to do something nice for you.  We say “thank you”, but a  card is tangible, people can see it and feel it.

Thank You Handmade Cards

Recipe

Stamps: Falling Flowers, That’s The Tag.  (Click on the links, as all bundles in the catalogues are retiring.  Even if the stamps and the die cuts carryover to the new catalogue, they will not be bundled and you will not receive the 10% discounts on the items0

Ink/Markers: Flirty Flamingo, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky, So Saffron, Old Olive, Watermelon Wonder, VersaMark.

Paper: Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Flirty Flamingo

Accessories: Big Shot, May Flower Framelit Dies, Sponge Daubers, Rhinestone Jewels, Subtles Enamel Shapes (Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron), 2016-2018 In Color Enamel Dots (Flirty Flamingo), White Stampin’ Emboss Powder.

Are you stuck for an idea or do not have time to come up with your design?  You can CASE a card. CASE is short for “copy and share everything”  There is no disgrace for copying a card, in fact, that is what I did for this card.  I CASE’d the catalogue!  Stampin’ Up! catalogues are a great way to help you to design card. Each catalogue offers you many ideas. In fact, Stampin’ Up! encourages CASING.

If you don’t want to copy a card exactly, changing a couple of elements such as the colours, stamps, etc. will make the design your own.

Details:

  • Create your own backgrounds by stamping images on Whisper White cardstock with VersaMark ink.
  • Sprinkle embossing powder on the images and heat with Heat Tool.
  • Sponge different colors over the embossed images.  Don’t forget to wipe the images with a clean cloth to bring out the pattern.

 

Now that you have a few ways to create and send Thank You handmade cards, what’s stopping you?

If you need supplies to recreate this card, my ONLINE store is always open.

Fixit Tools Birthday Card

Speaking of catalogues, the current 2016/17 Annual catalogue and the 2017 Occasions Catalogue will be expiring on May 31, 2017.  This mean that a new 2017/18 Annual Catalogue will be arriving soon.

Don’t forget to check the RETIRING PRODUCTS and pick up some of your favourite items before they are gone!

 

 

Create an Encouragement Card with Hot Air Balloons

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Create an Encouragement Card with Hot Air Balloons

Send an encouragement card when someone needs a pick-me up.  Often the card will bring a smile to someone’s face knowing that you are thinking of them.

What situations would warrant a pick-me up card?  Here are some suggestions:

  • a life shattering illness.
  • loss of employment
  • preparing for school and/or college exams
  • a new job
  • relationships that are not going well
  • or any event that causes people stress.

The Lift Me Up stamp set is ideal to deliver encouraging words.  The stamp set contains various sentiments to convey encouragement. As well, there are birthday and Valentine’s Day sentiments.

encouragement card

Recipe for Encouragement Card

Stamps: Lift Me Up

Ink/Markers: Night of Navy, Smoky Slate, VersaMark.

Paper: Whisper White, Peekaboo Peach, Carried Away Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot, Up & Away Thinlit Dies, Sponge Daubers, Gold 1/4” Natural Trim, Linen Thread, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder.

What do you feel when you see a hot air balloon?  Is it freedom?  Can you imagine the feeling flying above the ground in a hot air balloon.  Maybe it is fear. That would be me.

Details

  • Use a scene from the Carried Away Designer Series Paper.  There are 2 great designs that you could use.  ( I hope that you picked this paper as your gift during Sale-a-Bration)
  • Emboss the balloons with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder to bring them to life.
  • Stamp the clouds on Whisper White cardstock, die cut them and sponge the edges with Smoky Slate ink and a sponge dauber.  Sponge the plain die cut clouds as well.  This treatment adds some dimension.
  • Stamp the sentiment on Whisper White cardstock and create a banner.  Sponge the edges with Night of Navy ink.  Attach with dimensionals over a strip of the Gold 1/4” Natural Trim.
  • Tie a bow with the Linen Thread and attach to the largest balloon.

 

Create an encouragement card and send it out to someone who needs a pick-me up.

Check out this blog post for another idea for an encouragement card.  https://simplysaidwithkaren.com/encouraging-words-lift-spirits/

Order your supplies to create your own pick-me up card.  ONLINE STORE

Create a Fixit Tools Birthday Card For A Special Guy Or Gal

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Fixit Tools Birthday Card

Give a Fixit Tools Birthday Card to a guy or gal.  As we know, women are starting to use the tools that were previously just “Man Tools”.  Construct this fun card with The Nailed It Stamp Set and matching Build It Framelits Dies.

Fixit Tools Birthday Card

Recipe For The Nailed It Birthday Card

Stamps: Nailed It.

Ink/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaMark.

Paper: Emerald Envy, Basic Grey, Delightful Dijon, Urban Underground Specialty Designer Series Paper, Silver Foil.

Accessories: Big Shot, Hexagons Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Project Life Cards & Labels Framelits, Build It Framelits Dies, Silver Embossing Powder, Urban Underground Embellishments.

The stamp set and matching framelit dies appear in the 2017 Occasions Catalogue, however, they appeared on the Retirement List and have now disappeared.

Fixit Tools Birthday Card

Yes, the sun is setting on retirement products.  Purchase any of the products until May 31, 2017.  However, don’t wait until the very end because items that you really want will disappear.

You can see all the retiring products HERE.

Details

Here a few details to help you create this card:

  • Use the Hexagons Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder on Basic Grey cardstock.  When you use this Embossing Folder, you will notice that it is thicker than the normal Embossing Fold.  So, to get a good emboss, spray the cardstock with water or rubbing alcohol.  I prefer to use the alcohol because it dries faster because of the evaporation properties. The Big Shot sandwich is: Standard Platform, Embossing Folder with cardstock inside and then cutting plate.
  • Stamp the tools on Silver Foil paper using Tuxedo Black ink.  You can also use Stazon ink.  Let the ink dry before cutting with the framelits.
  • Stamp the saw, hammer and screwdriver handles on Delightful Dijon and/or Emerald Envy cardstock. Die cut and attach to Silver Foil Paper.
  • Stamp the sentiment on Basic Grey cardstock with VersaMark ink and heat emboss with Silver Embossing Powder. Die cut using the label from the Project Life Cards & Labels Framelits.  Also, cut a label from Emerald Envy cardstock,  Off set the sentiment label on the Emerald Envy label and adhere.

 

As a heads up, the Delightful Dijon, and the Project Life Cards & Labels Framelits are on the Retiring List.

If you have DYI person in your life, they will love, love the Fixit Tools Birthday Card.