Sale A Bration - 19 days left!

     You read correctly.  There are only 19 days left of Sale-A-Bration (SAB)!  Don't miss out on Stampin' Up!'s BEST promotion of the year!

     With every $50 you spend (not including tax/shipping), you get to choose a SAB item - see below:

Here is a card we made at February's Stampin' Nite, using several SAB items:

I copied this card from one I made with Liz Kuhns.

I changed it slightly by adding the button instead of a ribbon knot.

Here is an up-close view of each of the squares:

RECIPE:

CARD STOCK:  Island Indigo, Whisper White, Pool Party, Summer Starfruit, Tangerine Tango, & Sycamore Street DSP (SAB)

INKS:  Pool Party, Island Indigo, & Tangerine Tango

STAMPS:  Pretty Petites (SAB)

TOOLS:  Petite Curly Label Punch (SAB), Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack - Pool Party button (SAB), Soda Pop Tops,  Stampin' Dimenstionals, Pool Party Baker's Twine, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Borders Scoring Plate, & Simply Scored Score Board

NON-SU! ITEMS:  Waxed paper

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A tip when using the Borders Scoring Plate:

     I learned something while making this card.  When you use the Borders Scoring Plate to make the fancy design at the bottom of this card, run some wax paper over the card stock before you emboss it.  It make the stylus move smoother over the paper, making it easier to stay in the groves on the board.  This gives you the flawless embossing on the bottom of your card.  Yes, I found this out by not using wax paper and not getting that flawless look, then hearing another demo say to try wax paper.  It works beautifully.  Since it's now so easy to use, I plan to use my Borders Scoring Plate more often.  It has so many designs on it you can add to any card.

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     Don't miss your favorite SAB item.  Get it now, before March 22,2013.  Once the calendar turns to March 23, all these items are gone!

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Happy Sunday!

Chalkboard Technique Valentine's

     The chalkboard technique is all the rage right now.  It's so super simple to do too!

RECIPE:  Regal Rose & Basic Black card stock, Red & Sliver Glimmer Paper, Versa Mark & Whisper White craft inks, Delightful Dozen stamp set, Small Heart Punch, Framed Tulip embossing folder, white embossing powder, Big Shot, & Heat Tool

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Mini Tutorial:

     Start with Basic Black card stock.  Stamp your focus image in Versa Mark ink and use white embossing powder and heat set it.  If you'd like other stamped images on your chalkboard, use Whisper White craft ink and stamp on your black paper.  Let the ink dry before you do the next step, or your image will smear.

     Take a piece of paper towel.  Dab the paper towel in the Whisper White craft ink, then rub all over your black card stock.  Do it as much as you like - to get the erased chalk board look you are looking for.

     To do the white lines around the edge, like I did in the card above, use the white Watercolor Pencil and draw you lines.  If you want it bright like your embossed image, leave it alone.  If you want it to have the slightly erased look, like in my card, use a Blender Pen and go over your pencil line.

I taught this technique in my Stampin' Nite class  and at a Private Card class earlier this month.  All the ladies I taught this technique to just LOVED it!

The fun thing about this technique is that you can use it for all occasions.  The possibilities are endless!

Recipe:

CARD STOCK:  Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, Pink Pirouette, & Basic Black

INKS:  Riding Hood Red, Whisper White craft ink, & Versa Mark

STAMPS:  Hearts A Flutter, Morning Post Alphabet, & My Little Valentine (retired)

TOOLS:  Big Shot, Hearts A Flutter Framelits, Fashionable Hearts Embosslit, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals, & Heat Tool - also, a paper towel

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     Would love to learn this technique?  Do you have friends that would like to learn this technique?  Then have a Private Card class.  You invite a couple of your friends, and I come to your home (or you can come to mine - whatever you want), and I supply all the materials necessary.  Just a fun afternoon or evening.  Contact me today to set up your own Private Card class (email - stampwithsandy@rcn.com or phone - 610-758-8721)

     Give this technique a try!  I'd love to see your cards and projects using the chalkboard technique!

Happy Saturday!  

Spirelli Technique - Stampin' Up! Style

CASEd from Jan Hoyt

     When I first saw this card I immediately wanted to learn how to make the spiral on the front.  Then I just wanted to make the card.  I fell in love with this card immediately!  But, before I could make this card, I HAD to find the demonstrator who made it.  It didn't take long before I found her - Jan Hoyt!  Not only did I find out who made the card, but I also found her email address and told how much I LOVED her card.  She gave credit a few other demonstrators who did very different cards, but who's ideas she put into her card.  So one can say this card is a creation of many.  I love when that happens!

     Not only did I like this card using Island Indigo, but I wanted to see what it would look like in Calypso Coral.  What did you think?

CASEd from Jan Hoyt

     I love both cards!  I think this card wold be gorgeous in any color you choose.  I love it when a card design is that versatile.  More for your money!  GREAT concept!

     This is one of the cards we will be making at my Stampin' Nite in May (the Island Indigo card).  If you really like cards like this one, come join me for my monthly Stampin' Nites - the second Thursday of each month.  You can also find out information on this class HERE.  RSVPs are required and some months payment is required with your RSVP.  Be sure to check it out.  Contact me with any questions you have.


RECIPE:

CARD STOCK:  Island Indigo (Calypso Coral), Basic Black, & Whisper White


INKS:  Versa Mark & Island Indigo (Calypso Coral)


STAMPS:  Hello Doily & Perfectly Penned


TOOLS/ACCESSORIES:  Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Decorative Label Punch, 1-3/4" Scalloped Circle Punch, 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (Island Indigo & Calypso Coral), Baker's Twine (Island Indigo & Calypso Coral), Large Pearl Basic Jewels, & Stampin' Dimensionals.

TECHNIQUES:  Spirelli and Embossing Resist

**NOTE**  Some of the items used on these cards are in the Occasions Mini catalog (Baker's Twine & Large Pearls).  If you want any of these items, you must order them by April 30, 2012.  After that, they won't be available.

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Happy Saturday!

Fabric Flower & Dying Baker's Twine

     Don't you just love the flower on this card?  It's made using fabric from Stampin' Up!   Also, the Baker's twine used on this card was originally the white Baker's twine.

This photo is from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.
The stamp set is Outlined Occasions.
You can get it for FREE with a $50 purchase.

     Want to know how to make both the flower and how to dye the Baker's twine?  Watch the video to learn how to make the fabric flower (just ignore the title of the video - it doesn't show you how to dye to twine).  Then scroll down after the video for the written tutorial, from Stampin' Up!, on how to dye your twine any color you want.  Both are so simple to make, you won't believe it!

MINI TUTORIAL

Dying Baker's Twine Tutorial:

     Create a mixture using rubbing alcohol and any color of our Classic or Craft Stampin' Ink refills.  A god starting ratio is one tablespoon of alcohol to one drop of ink refill (you can adjust from there to get the right color intensity for your project).  Place the Baker's twine in the mixture, allowing enough time for the dye to fully soak the twine.  Lay the dyed twine on a clean paper towel to dry.  Use as desired.

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     I hope you find these tutorials easy to follow.  In my next post, I hope to have a picture of the flower I made.  They really aren't hard to make, just take a little time.

Happy Saturday!

Father's Day card #2

Happy Father's Day Dad!

Front View

This card is called a "Funky Folds" card. 

Side View

      I 100% CASEd (Copy And Share Everything) this card from LeeAnn Greff.  Hey, when I see a card I love, how can I not CASE it?  On top of that, the minute I saw this card, it screamed my dad's name.

     This card is so easy to make.  All it is is a few cuts on either side, and few score lines and you just fold.  That simple!

RECIPE:

CARD STOCK:  Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler, & Whisper White


INKS:  Night of Navy, Marina Mist (both ink and Watercolor Crayons), & Cherry Cobbler (Watercolor Crayons)


STAMPS:  Sail Away (in the Summer mini) & Greetings Galore (retired)


TOOLS:  Big Shot, 3" and 3-1/2" Circle Bigz Dies, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Crop-A-Dile, Blender Pen, Stamping Sponges, & Paper Cutter with scoring blade

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     Would you like to learn how to make this Funky Fold card?  Why not hold your own private card party where you and your friends can learn how to make this fun card.  You can pick the theme and I'll design a "never-before-seen" card,  with this fun fold, just for your party.  Contact me today to set up your own private card party!

Happy Tuesday!