Graduation Today, A Step into The Future Tomorrow

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Graduation Today

Graduation today means that you are stepping into the future.  When we think about graduation, we usually think about graduation from high school, college or university.  However, we celebrate a graduation for many different situations and events.

I was curious as to what the dictionary had to say about graduation.  So, of course, inquiring minds had to know the definition.

Here’s what the dictionary says: graduation is the act of bestowing an academic degree where a student has successfully completed a program of study.  It is the successful completion of a course of studies that denotes a graduation.  Graduation is a right of passage into the future. So, a graduation today is a step into the future.

Graduation TodayRecipe

Stamps: I Think You’re Great, Celebrate Today.

Ink/Markers: Watermelon Wonder, Crushed Curry.

Paper: Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder, Crushed Curry, Gold Glimmer, Cherry On Top Paper Stack, Envelope Paper.

Accessories: Big Shot, Balloon Framelit Dies, Triple Banner Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Cherry On Top Washi Tape.

Celebrate a graduate and a graduation today by creating a card for them.

Several products from the 2015-16 Share The Fun Annual catalogue we used to make this graduation card. Strips of Cherry on Top Washi Tape were used to cover a piece of Whisper WHite card stock and then it was die cut using the Balloon Framelit.  It makes for a cute and happy balloon.  The “I Think You’re Great” stamp set has 2 background stamps that you use for kissing the solid stamps in the set.  This leaves a design as a background on the word stamp…cute! And of course, the new Watermelon Wonder colour says “happy” as well.

The Cherry On Top suite is a colourful and fun set.  The colours are bright and cheerful which sets the tone for a happy celebration.

The other newest product is the Envelope Paper.  This is a lighter paper than the card stock and is a great weight for making envelopes using the Envelope Punch Board.

These products will be available to purchase starting June 2nd.  Exciting!

 

Mothers Day Thank You to All Mothers For Everything You Do

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Mothers Day Thank You

Mothers are very special and this post is a Mothers Day Thank You to all these wonderful people.

I am specially grateful this year that my 90 year old mother was able to join the family to honor Mothers day.  My Mother returned home last week after spending 5 months in the hospital.  For many days and weeks, we didn’t know if she would live let along be able to come home.  But we had faith and after much hard work at learning how to walk again, she returned home to us.  This was probably the best Mothers Day for our family.

The list of what Mothers do for their families is long and I am not going to list them in this post.  We all have Mothers and so to celebrate the day, I give a Mothers Day thank you to all Mothers.Mothers Day Thank You Mothers Day Thank YouRecipe

Stamps: Work of Art, Celebrate Today, Flower Patch, Everything Eleanor.

Ink/Markers: Garden Green, Calypso Coral, VersaMark.

Paper: Whisper White, Pistachio Pudding, Calypso Coral, Garden Green, Flower Pot DSP, 2013-15 In Colors DSP Stack.

Accessories: Big Shot, Little Letters, Flower Fair Framelits, Gold Embossing Powder, Crushed Curry Embossing Powder, Calypso Coral Satin Ribbon, Scallop Tag Topper Punch, Itty Bitty Accent Punch Pack, MDS- Timeless Type Alphabet, Gold Brad and Pearl Jewels, Gift Bag Punch Board.

This card style is called a Concertina Fold and is a great card to make if you are wanting to spell out a message.  This card also uses a sheet 12″x 12″ of DSP.  The only think you have to decide is which side you want to show when you open the card.

I tried writing some instructions, but I got confused, so I will do a video – it will much easier for me and for you to follow.

The letters were done using MDS, exporting to a Silhouette e-cutter. For a video on how to do this, use this LINK.

The gift box is made using the new Gift Bag Punch Board.  This is new product from the 2015-16 Share the Fun Annual Catalogue.

I hope that you were able to give a Mothers Day Thank You to someone special.  Even if your Mom is no longer with you, give a silent Thank You.  She will be sure to hear you.

Remember a Friend with A Sympathy Card

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Remember a Friend

To remember a friend with a sympathy card to their family is to honour them and your friendship.  It’s always difficult to create these cards and it seems like I have had to create too many lately.

When I create a sympathy card, I try to focus on the person and their family.  To loose a friend is difficult but for the family, having to live through the sickness and final passing is extremely difficult.

My friend was witty with a wonderful sense of humour, a talented musician, a loving husband, father and grandfather.   For me, I will miss the jokes, the funny sayings and the banter.

Remember a Friend

I chose the Lotus Blossom stamp set as for me, this flower represents life, tenacity, inspiration and love. For me, this is how I remember a friend.

Recipe

Stamps: Lotus Blossom, Papillon Potpourri, Bloom with Hope.

Ink/Markers: Lost Lagoon, Night of Navy, Pink Pirouette.

Paper: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Lost Lagoon, Flower Pot DSP, Vellum.

Accessories: Big Shot, Spring Flowers Embossing Folder, Circle Collection, 2-1/2” Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Modern Label Punch, Painted Blooms Cotton Twine (white), and Pearl Jewels.

Embossing the vellum with the Spring Flowers Embossing Folder really added some texture to the card and the diagonal panel added interest and a shot of the unexpected.

The white Painted Blooms Cotton Twine was twisted and laid behind the focal image and held with a piece of adhesive.  It added a bit of whimsey as did the butterflies.

The Lotus Bloom stamp is a 3-step stamp from 2015 Sale-a-Bration and I used only Lost Lagoon ink.  The first step used full strength ink, the second step used the ink stamped off 1 time and for the 3rd step, the ink was stamped off 2 times.

The next time you need to create a sympathy card, remember a friend as you are creating.

Fabulous Gifts Come In Small Decorated Packages

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Fabulous Gifts

Do you decorate your packaging for fabulous gifts? I think it’s fun to see the recipient of a gift ohhhh and awwww over how the package is presented.  Seeing their reaction is almost as fun as seeing their reaction to what is in the package.

This package will be given to someone at some point.  I know I’m not being very specific but it will be a surprise for the person receiving it.

This is another project for the Creative Crew over at Splitcoast Stampers.  Check out my other project HERE and see why I’m doing these projects for the next 3 months.

Fabulous GiftsRecipe

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Ink/Markers: Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight.

Paper: Whisper White, White Filter Paper, Wild Wasabi, Flower Pot DSP.

Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Wing Embosslit, Flower Frenzy Bigz Die, Kraft Gift Boxes, Blossom Punch, Small Oval Punch, Sponge Daubers, White Jute Ribbon, Whisper White Baker’s Twine, Candy Dots Brad Base, Kraft Gift Box.

The Creative Crew challenge for this project was to focus either on a scrapbook page or a 3-D item.  I decided to focus on the 3-D item.  The challenge also wanted us to depict something that was moving, or changing as May is typically a transition month.

So, for this packaging for fabulous gifts, I focused on the butterfly, flower and ribbon as moving items.  Here is my rationale:

  • Butterflies morph and change into beautiful creatures and they are constantly moving.
  • Flowers are a sure sign of spring and they sway in the light breezes.
  • As for the ribbon, it’s purposefully got a look of a wave.

If you find anything else in my design that looks like it’s moving, I would love to see your comment.

So, the next time you have  fabulous gifts, wrap them up fabulously.

Some of the products that I used in this gift packaging are retiring, so, if you want them be for they are gone, visit my ONLINE STORE.

Friends Get Together to Celebrate a Birthday

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Friends Get Together

Friends get together to celebrate many occasions.  In this day and age when everyone seems to be going in many directions, my friends and I make sure that we get together to celebrate birthdays.

Our birthdays are spread out evenly through out the year, so every couple of months we get together for some laughter, catching up on the latest happenings, playing a game of cards and of course, eating birthday cake.  After all, you can’t have a birthday without birthday cake.

For, me, it is a reason to create a card.

Friends Get Together Recipe – Painted Petals Birthday Card

Stamps: Painted Petals, Bloom With Hope, Papillon Potpourri.

Ink/Markers: Rose Red, Pacific Point Wild Wasabi.

Paper: Whisper White, Naturals White, Rose Red, Painted Blooms DSP.

Accessories: Artisan Embellishment Kit (Lace), Whisper White 1/4” Cotton Ribbon, Pearl Jewels, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Modern Label Punch.

For some time I have been wanting to score a border around the card stock and then setting the focal image inside the box.  Finally, I did it.

Using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool, I scored 1/4″ and 1/2″ in from the edge on each side of the Whisper White card stock. – When using this technique, make sure you leave the exact same measurements in the corner, that is, don’t go to the edge of the card stock.  By doing this, you will create a frame.

For the border around the sentiment, I punched a piece of Rose Red card stock using the Modern Label punch – oh..no..this punch is retiring. I then cut it in half and layered each half on the top and bottom of the punched sentiment.

So, next time it’s friends get together event, think about how fortunate you are to have friends who love and appreciate you.  Return that love and appreciation by creating a card for each of them.  They will truly enjoy and appreciate you for making them feel special.

 

Baby Zoo Animals Take A Ride On a Sunny Day

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Baby Zoo Animals – Cuteness Galore

Baby zoo animals are so cute.  At this time of the year, the zoos are bustling with the tiny animals.  When you create a baby card, what could be better than using several baby zoo animals.

As I mentioned in my last post, Inspiring Others, I have been asked to be part of the Creative Crew on Splitcoast stampers and showcase my work.  To me, this is a real honour to be part of the May, June and July team.

We invite you to check out the Creative Crew Gallery and see what everyone has created.

The theme of the May challenges is Spring and for this challenge we were asked to focus on “new beginnings”.  That could mean anything that relates to spring, baby animals, or “horror” a stamp set that you haven’t used.

Well, I looked at all 3 and yes, I found a stamp set that I hadn’t used…Zoo Animals.  So, I got the stamp set to my craft area and decided on a Baby card using baby zoo animals.

Baby Zoo AnimalsRecipe

Stamps: Zoo Animals, Label Love (on the retiring list), Chalk Talk (on the retiring list).

Ink/Markers: Hello Honey, Baked Brown Sugar, Tangelo Twist, Lost Lagoon, Tuxedo Black.

Paper: Whisper White, Lost Lagoon, Crisp Cantaloupe (on the retiring List), Sweet Dreams DSP.

Accessories: Big Shot, Chalk Talk Framelit Dies, Zig Zag Embossing Folder, Artisan Label Punch (on the retiring list), 1/2” Circle Punch, 3/4” Circle Punch, Lost Lagoon 3/8” Stitched Satin Ribbon (on the retiring list).

This is the month to pick up any of the retiring Designer Series Papers, Embellishments, stamp sets, punches and Big Shot items.  Yes, the Sweet Dreams DSP is retiring.  This paper is so pretty and can be used for other than baby cards.  How about a Mother’s Day card, or a Birthday card, or, or…..  The list goes on.

Check out the Retiring Products as they do sell out quickly and I wouldn’t want you to be disappointed.

 

 

Inspire Others and Share What you Love

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Inspire Others to Create

One thing that I like about my Stamp’ Up! business is the ability to inspire others.  Stampin’ Up!’s statement of the heart,  is to “love what we do and share what we love…”

Recently I was asked to become part of the Creative Crew Challenge group to do just that “inspire others”.  The Creative Crew Challenge group is part of Splitcoast Stampers, where crafters from all over the world come to share what they do.  And you can also tell, they love what they do.

I will be sharing my projects during May, June, July and August. This site is a membership site so you will have to set up a login if you don’t already have one.  Don’t worry, it’s free.

I will be posting my creations in later posts, so watch for them and check back often.

So now, I would like to inspire you with this card using the Sheltering Tree stamp set…love this stamp set.

Inspire OthersRecipe

Stamps: Sheltering Trees.

Ink/Markers: VersaMark, Baked Brown Sugar, Mossy Meadow, Marina Mist, Chocolate Chip, Blushing Bride.

Paper: Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Chocolate Chip, Flower Pot.

Accessories: Venetian Crochet Trim, Blushing Bride Embossing Powder.

This card is very simple to recreate and by sharing it with you, there are no issues with you casing this card.  In fact, I welcome it.

The Sheltering Trees are 2-step stamping and because they are made from Photopolymer.  This is one of the reasons why I love these types of stamps.  The 2 step stamping method is so easy. There can be a number of areas on this card where you will use this method.

The tree leaves or blooms where stamped first in Blushing Bride ink and stamped again with VersaMark and heat embossed with the Blushing Bride Emboss Powder. This treatment provides some depth to the tree.

This stamp set also provides the ability to create the 4 different season.

I hope that I have inspired you to create this project and now it is your turn to inspire others.

Leave me a comment and tell me how you inspire others.

 

What Happened on April 22, 1975 – Happy Birthday

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What Happened On This Day In 1975?

What happened? My DSL was born, and that is pretty exciting.  Yes, he is forty and when we look at what has happened over 40 years, it’s pretty astounding.

It’s always fun to look back and see what happened on this day, what music was popular, which books, etc.

Here is some of those items:

  • Famous people born – besides my SIL

Greg Moore: Canadian race car driver (d. 1999).
Brian Manning;: wide receiver (Miami Dolphins).
Stijn Haeldermans;: Belgian soccer player (MVV).
Carlos Sastre: Spanish cyclist.

  • Top 5 Songs:

Tony Orlando and Dawn – He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You).

Elton John – Philadelphia Freedom.

Freddy Fender – Before The Next Teardrop Falls.

Minnie Riperton – Lovin’ You.

B.J. Thomas – (Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song

  •  Top Movies:

Death Race 2000 – David Carradine and Sylvester Stallonne.

Capone – Ben Gazzara.

The Passenger – Jack Nicholson.

  • Books Released:

The Moneychangers by Arthur Hailey.

Curtain by Agatha Christie.

Looking for Mr. Goodbar by Judith Rossner.

  •  As we are into the Hockey Playoff season, here is 1 more piece of trivia:     Penguins 2-Isles 4-Quarterfinals-Penguins hold 3-2 lead.

Here is the birthday card that I created for him.

What HappenedRecipe

Stamps: Just Saying.

Ink/Markers: Coastal Cabana, Baked Brown Sugar, Hello Honey.

Paper: Whisper White, Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Hello Honey, Sweet Dreams DSP.

Accessories: Big Shot, Word Bubbles Framelits, Banner Framelits, Arrows Embossing Folder, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Sizzlits, Natural 5/8” Chevron Ribbon, Essentials Wooden Elements.

The next time that someone has a birthday or another significant event in their life, find out what happened on that day.

It’s rather fun to find trivia.

Have you tried using the Sweet Dreams DSP for projects other than “for Baby”.  I was rather iffy when I first saw this paper in the Occasions Catalogue, however, I have fallen in love with it and I am trying to use in in every way that I can.

Do you find that the first time you see something, you go…well, I don’t know.  Then after a while, it becomes like an obsession and you have to use it on and in everything.

Leave a comment and tell me your…well, I don’t know story or what happened on the day of your birthday.

Comfort For Loved Ones With a Handmade Sympathy Card

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Comfort for Loved Ones Left To Carry On

After the loss of someone near and dear, it is important that comfort for loved ones be given to support them.

Grieving for a loved one is so difficult and it is comforting to them that someone has acknowledged their loss.  Friends of mine lost their grandchild last week.  It doesn’t seem right that a young person cannot fulfill their hopes and dreams.  He was taken at 13 having battled the c-word for 5 years.  We have no answers as to why he would be picked to battle such a dreaded disease.

Saturday is the Celebration of Life service and I am sure that there will be a lot of people there to celebrate his life.  The people surrounding his family are sure to give comfort to the family.

Comfort for loved ones Recipe

Stamps: Bloom with Hope.

Ink/Markers: Stazon Black, Markers: Blushing Bride, Primrose Petals.

Paper: Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Water Color.

Accessories: Big Shot, Circle Collection Framelits, Lovely Lace Emboss Folder, Modern Label Punch, Tea Lace Paper Doily, Pearl Jewels, 5/8” Organza Ribbon, Blender Pens.

I hope that when my friends receive this card, they will know that I am thinking of them and providing a bit of comfort during their grieving process.

This is a wonderful stamp to use for a sympathy card and will provide the comfort for loved ones.  The one way that you can get this stamp set into your hands is to host a workshop or a class.  This is a hostess set and only hostess are entitled to it.

The stamp set is great for coloring and if you want to read about “Adult Coloring” use this link.

For coloring with markers and the blender pens, Stazon Black ink is the best.  The reason?  The ink will not run once it is dry when you use water based medium.  You can still get the depth and the dimensional feeling using markers and blending.  So even though Stampin’ Up! has discontinued their Blendabilities product, you can still achieve the same effect.

So, if you want to get into colouring, contact me today and find out how you can achieve this.

Photopolymer Stamps Make Me A Better Stamper

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Photopolymer Stamps – My Go-To-Stamp Sets

Photopolymer stamps help me to become a better stamper.  Why do I think that?  My business coach issued a challenged to write a post about exactly this topic.  I really had to think about the one product that does help me be a better stamper and it took me awhile to decide which one filled the bill.

Here are my 4 reasons:

  • the stamps sticky extremely well to the acrylic block.  The stickiness prevents the stamps from falling off the block and ruining my project. Having a big ink splotch on your project is no fun.
  • the stamps are clear which allows the 2-step stamping process to be very easy.  When trying to position your stamps, you know exactly where the image needs to be to complete the 2-step process, and you don’t have to use the Stamp-a-ma-jig, thus eliminating a whole step.
  • The photopolymer stamps are deeply etched and therefore will make a clear, crisp image on your project. All types of inks can be used, for example, pigment and water based inks, Versamark, however, I don’t used Stazon inks because you need a harsher cleaner to remove the ink.
  • These stamps do not cloud over time.  However, they will stain if you are using a deep colour such as Blackberry Bliss or Real Red.  The staining on the other hand, does not impact their ability to give clear images.

Here is a card that I created using Photopolymer stamps.

photopolymer stamps

Recipe

Stamps: Sheltering Tree.

Ink/Markers: Baked Brown Sugar, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Tangelo Twist.

Paper: Whisper White, Baked Brown Sugar, Hello Honey, Tangelo Twist.

Accessories: Linen Thread, Gold Metallic Metal Buttons.

The background for this card uses the bokeh effect, using watercolor paper, various colours of ink that have been mixed with water and finanlly white craft ink to complete the effect.  For a tutorial using this technique use this link.

 Bokeh Effect Technique

There was some 2-step stamping going on in this card and it was easy to do with the photopolymer stamps.  First the tree was stamped using Baked Brown Sugar ink and then I was able to layer the leaves stamp over top of the tree to see where I needed to stamp the green leaves.  I then reinked the stamped to stamp the leaves in Tangelo Twist ink to make the tree look like it was fall.

There are many stamps in the Annual and Occasions catalogue to suit everyone’s needs.

 

Easter Berry Baskets – Great Gift Packaging

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Easter Berry Baskets

Easter has come and gone and I hope that you had a great weekend celebrating with family and friends.  This weekend, at least for me, really starts spring.

I created Easter Berry Baskets for my Grandchildren to hold their goodies, however, the Berry Baskets can be used to package many other gifts.

EasterRecipe

Stamps: Everybunny, Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Ink/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Lost Lagoon, Crushed Curry Blendabilities: Skin Tone: Bronze, Nude, Pink, Calypso Coral, Soft Sky, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Wisteria Wonder.

Paper: Whisper White, Lost Lagoon, Crisp Cantaloupe, Lullaby DSP, Irresistibly Yours DSP.

Accessories: Big Shot, Chalk Talk Framelits, Ovals Collection Framelits, Berry Basket Bigz Die, Punches: Scalloped Tag Topper, Angled Tag Topper, Project Life Corner, Large Oval, 2” Circle, Bow Builder, and Note Tag  Lost Lagoon3/8” Silky Taffeta Ribbon, Linen Trim Ribbon, Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine, 2014-2016 In Color Clothespins, sponge daubers.

To Create the Easter Berry Baskets:

  • Cut 2 from card stock and 2 from designer series paper.  The DSP was glued to the card stock to create a liner and also to make the basket a little sturdier. The liner also creates some contrast.
  • The tags are layered – punch a 1-3/4″ tag from Whisper White and the card stock measures 2″ wide.  Remember to cut the card stock about a 1/4″ longer than the DSP.
  • The Irresistibly Yours DSP was sponged using Crisp Cantaloupe, Lost Lagoon and Daffodil Delights ink pads.

The Berry Basket is useful for other packaging:

  • a birthday basket to hold a small gift
  • a Mother’s Day or Happy Spring gift with a small plant – African Violets for example.
  • a Father’s Day gift with some fishing gear – flies, weights, spinner.

Again you are only limited by your imagination.

Try out the Berry Basket for other gifts now that Easter is behind us.

Free Shipping – Take Advantage of the Offer

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Free Shipping on Your Stampin’ Up! Orders -5 Days Only – 

Monday April 6 – Friday April 10, 2015


Free ShippingNo shipping charges added to your orders has everyone excited.

Details

  • No minimum purchase required (excludes expedited orders).
  • All order types qualify including the Clearance Rack.
  • Paper Pumpkin past kits and kit refills are eligible for free shipping if purchased online. Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are not eligible for free shipping.
  • A good time to get your most loved Stampin’ Up! products and saving yourself 10%.
  • Combine the free shipping with the Weekly Deals and it’s a win-win situation for you.

Weekly Deals ends April 6th.  More Weekly Deals coming April 7th.

Free ShippingWeekly Deals – Order Now – 15% off 

These weekly deals end at 10PM PT, more Weekly Deals to come Tuesday, April 7th.

Shop Now For Other Items

 

 

Sympathy Card Assists in The Grieving Process

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Sympathy Card

Sending a sympathy card to someone who has lost a dearly loved person can help with their healing. Grief is difficult, however, to experience grief is a part of the healing process. Everyone experiences grief differently.

Sometimes the person will try to remain stoic and carry on with life, some will display their emotions outwardly.  However a person chooses to grieve is their own personal preference and we should not judge them in any way.

Nothing can replace the loved one who is gone, however a sympathy card can provide strength and comfort when dealing with this difficult situation.  Although many sympathy cards have a greeting already on the inside of the card, it is important that you add a few words expressing your condolences.

The inside verse reads: “As time and memory bring healing, may comfort and hope bloom in your heart”.  This verse conveys my thoughts, however I will add something in my own words.

I created this sympathy card for a friend’s daughter-in-law, who lost her dear Grandmother.  My thoughts go out to her and her family.  They have lost the matriarch of the family.

 

Sympathy CardRecipe

Stamps: Serene Silhouettes, Bloom with Hope, Papillon Potpourri.

Ink/Markers: Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, VersaMark.

Paper: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant.

Accessories: Big Shot, Lovely Lace Embossing Folder, Ovals Collection Framelits, Circle Card Thinlit, 1/8” Silver Ribbon, Bitty Butterfly Punch, White Embossing Powder, Pearl Jewels.

I stamped the image in VersaMark and embossed with White Embossing powder.  After heat setting the embossing powder, I shadow stamped the image using Elegant Eggplant.

When shadow stamping:

Stamp 1 image in your choice of ink.

Clean the stamp and ink again in another color.

Move the stamp over a smidge (is that a legal measurement) and stamp again.

Finally, I used a sponge and Wisteria Wonder ink and sponged the whole panel.  The sponging will made the embossed image more prominent.  This technique is known as embossing resist.

This Serene Silhouette is my “go-to” stamp when I need to create a Sympathy card.

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3 Reasons to Join The Email List

There are more than 3 reasons to join the Simply Said with Karen email list, however, today I will give you 3.

  1.  The Simply Said with Karen Newsletter (published monthly) is a great source of inspiration to get your creative juices flowing.  Inspiration abounds with cards, scrapbook/project life layouts, 3- D projects,  techniques that you can try, and question and answers to questions that we are asked.  New products are show cased and reviewed.  When a new product comes online, we all want to know about it and how it works.
  2. Information on up-coming classes and events.  We schedule and plan classes 3 months in advance so that you can plan to attend and be creative.  It’s always a good thing when we can clear our calendars and do something we enjoy.
  3. New and exciting promotions that Stampin’ Up! is providing us.  We always endeavour to give you the opportunity to take part in these promotions whether they are new products, exciting challenges, new clearance rack items and/or new catalogues.

Now that we have given you the 3 reasons to join the Simply Said with Karen  email list, here are the steps you need to complete.

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Time is Running Out – Only 5 More Days

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Time is Running Out

Time is running out for Sale-a-Bration 2015.  There only 5 more days to take advantage of the Free products available to you.  Yes, spend $60.00 and get a free item from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue.

Stampin’ Up! added 4 news products for you to choose from:

  • Thanks for Being You stamp set
  • The In Color Accessory Kit
  • Nature’s Perfection stamp set
  • Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum Stack

All the Sale-a-Bration products are only available until March 31, 2015 or until inventory is depleted. Time is running out on the products as well.

See pictures below.

The Birthday card for you today uses the Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum stack.  The design is printed on the vellum paper and you can color on the back with markers, sponge it, layer it on colored paper, etc. I am sure you get the idea.

 

Time is Running OutRecipe

Stamps: Petite Petals, Four For You, Four Frames.

Ink/Markers: Night of Navy, Basic Grey.

Paper: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Pear Pizzazz, Crisp Cantaloupe, Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum Stack.

Accessories: Big Shot, Butterflies Thinlits Dies, Bird Builder Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Petite Petals Punch, Pearl Jewels.

Just a few things:

  • The frame for the sentiment was done using the Decorative Label Punch and punching 2 labels from Night of Navy.  1 label was cut in half lengthwise and the other label cut in half crosswise.  The labels were attached with adhesive to the stamped and punched sentiment.
  • The butterflies were layered in Night of Navy and Crisp Cantaloupe and a series of Pearl Jewels were attached to emphasize the butterfly’s body. The layering really makes it seem like the butterfly is gliding over some of the bushes in a garden.

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