Big Shot Deal

**SALE ALERT***

     You read that correctly!  There is a WONDERFUL sale going on this month!

 Purchase a Big Shot and chooses a FREE exclusive bundle (worth up to $60)

Already own the Big Shot?  Then you can purchase any/all of the exclusive bundles for 15% off!

WOW!!!!  What a deal!!!  Check them out - just click on the links to get more info on each bundle or to purchase.

Big Shot

$99.95

Sumthin' With Bubbly Words Wood-Mount Bundle

$33.75

Sumthin' With Bubbly Words Clear-Mount Bundle

$31.25

Decorative Goodies Wood-Mount Bundle

$42.25

Decorative Goodies Clear-Mount Bundle

$35.95

Celebrating Chalk Talk Wood-Mount Bundle

$43.25

Celebrating Chalk Talk Clear-Mount Bundle

$37.25

Flowery Daydream Wood-Mount Bundle

$54.25

Flowery Daydream Clear-Mount Bundle

$45.75

Bright & Beautiful Stars Wood-Mount Bundle

$50.75

Bright & Beautiful Stars Clear-Mount Bundle

$43.95

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Oh, how I do love my Big Shot and dies and framelits and embossing folders and ...  I just get tell you enough good things about the Big Shot.  I use it all the time!  I'd be lost without it.

Now is the perfect time to treat yourself to the Big Shot you've always wanted.  Not only are you getting a machine you will love and use all the time, but the FREE items up to $60 - WOW!!!  (Did I say that already?).  You just can't beat this deal!

Sale ends August 31, 2014

     Contact me with any questions you have.  If you wish to play with the Big Shot first, I'm happy to have you come play with my machine and all my dies, framelits, and embossing folders.  You'll be hooked - I promise!

Here's a quick video about the Big Shot.  Enjoy!

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Happy Friday!

   

 Do you like to learn new techniques? Do you like to stamp with others? Are you looking for a fun evening out, learning new techniques and stamping with others? Why not come to my monthly Stampin' Nite class? I teach at least 1 new technique at every class. My classes are once a month, typically on the second Thursday evening of every month. Either check out my website, HERE, my blog, HERE, or my Facebook page, HERE. You can also email me for Stampin' Nite info (stampwithsandy@rcn.com). I'd love to have you attend my classes! 

 Do you use Facebook? Yes? "Like" my page - it's FREE and you don't need me to accept you onto the page. I post a lot of things there - photos of my projects, Stampin' Up! sales and deals, all my Stampin' Nite and class dates & times, and so much more. Check it out HERE. 

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Post-It Note Book

     Here is the other Post-It note holder I mentioned in yesterday's post.  This is the one we made at my May Stampin' Nite class.  I thought this would make the perfect Mother's Day gift.

     I CASEd this idea from Angie Kennedy Juda.  She has a wonderful tutorial on her site.  It's so simple and quick to make.  I spent more time decorating it than making it.

Here is what the inside looks like:

RECIPE:

CARD STOCK:  Strawberry Slush, Whisper White, & Strawberry Slush DSP

INKS:  Strawberry Slush

STAMPS:  Express Yourself (hostess - RETIRED) & Framed Love (April 2014 Paper Pumpkin kit)

TOOLS:  Paper Trimmer, Score Board, Big Shot, Beautiful Butterflies die, Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder, Decorative Dots embossing folder, Extra-Large Oval punch, Modern Label punch, Word Window punch, Pearl Basic Jewels, Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape (RETIRED), 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim - Strawberry Slush (RETIRED), Sticky Strip, & Dimensionals

NON-SU! ITEMS:  Post-it Note & pen

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Happy Friday!

   

Do you like to learn new techniques? Do you like to stamp with others? Are you looking for a fun evening out, learning new techniques and stamping with others? Why not come to my monthly Stampin' Nite class? I teach at least 1 new technique at every class. My classes are once a month, typically on the second Thursday evening of every month. Either check out my website, HERE, my blog, HERE, or my Facebook page, HERE. You can also email me for Stampin' Nite info (stampwithsandy@rcn.com). I'd love to have you attend my classes! 


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Thank You treat bags

 
     I ♥ to create little gifts for everyone who attends my classes.  I don't do it every month, but it's always a surprise when I do.

    This month I made everyone who attended my monthly Stampin' Nite last night one of these super cute goodie bags.

     They are about 4 inches long and 2 inches wide.  They hold a snack size Hershey bar perfectly.  I got the idea from Stampin' Up!

MINI TUTORIAL:

4-1/2 X 6-1/2 Designer Series Paper

Score:
   on the long side: 1", 1-1/2", 2", 4", 4-1/2", & 5"
   on the short side - 1/2 (this will be across the bottom once you are done)

Scallop cut, using the rotary cutter, the top (the side not scored).

On the bottom (where you scored it a 1/2 inch),  cut it off from the edge, and the score lines 1" & 1-1/2".  Next cut from the other side through the score lines 5"& 4-1/2".  Then cut the tab at 4 inches at an angle on both sides.  SEE PHOTO BELOW

Mountain and valley fold the score lines to form the sides of the bag.  Adhere the flaps together.  Next add adhesive to the bottom tab, and fold up and adhere.

Embellish as you wish.

See how simple???

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Various retired DSP

INK:  Various colors to match the chosen DSP

STAMPS:  Just Sayin'

TOOLS:  Big Shot, Word Bubbles Framelits, Fast Fuse Adhesive, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, & various ribbons to match the DSP

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Happy Friday!

   

Do you like to learn new techniques? Do you like to stamp with others? Are you looking for a fun evening out, learning new techniques and stamping with others? Why not come to my monthly Stampin' Nite class? I teach at least 1 new technique at every class. My classes are once a month, typically on the second Thursday evening of every month. Either check out my website, HERE, my blog, HERE, or my Facebook page, HERE. You can also email me for Stampin' Nite info (stampwithsandy@rcn.com). I'd love to have you attend my classes! 

Do you use Facebook? Yes? "Like" my page - it's FREE and you don't need me to accept you onto the page. I post a lot of things there - photos of my projects, Stampin' Up! sales and deals, all my Stampin' Nite and class dates & times, and so much more. Check it out - http://www.facebook.com/StampingwithSandy 



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Too many open tabs?

Ever see anything on Pinterest, Facebook, or Instagram, and say, "I can make that!"  Well, that's exactly what happened here.

     I saw this sign and knew, not only could I make it, but I could make it better!  So here is my rendition of this really cool sign.

So here are all the details:

I made my own background paper.  I used watercolor paper, some reinkers, and aqua painter, and a spritzer with water.  I spritzed the paper real good, then using my aqua painter, with water in it, I picked up some reinker and started to scribble - in an orderly way.  I just kept add colors until I got the effect I was looking for.  Once the paper was dry (at least 24 hours), I sprayed the whole sheet with my homemade glimmer mist (our now retired Frost Shimmer paint and rubbing alcohol).  It gave is that subtle, yet gorgeous shimmer.

I used an electronic cutter to cut out the letters - simple, yet it took some time to glue the layers together.

I then used the butterfly punches to make the butterflies and embossed them.  I also used the spiral flower die to make the 2 flowers on the bottom corner of the frame.  I cut two out per flower (the same two colors  I used with the letters).

RECIPE:  NOTE:  Most of the  ink and card stock colors used in this project are now retired.

INK:  Pretty In Pink (retired) reinker, Baja Breeze (retired) reinker, & Concord Crush (retired) reinker

CARD STOCK: Orchid Opulence (retired) &  Elegant Eggplant

TOOLS:  Basic Jewels Rhinestones, Two-Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Big Shot, Spiral Flower Die, Elegant Butterfly Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder

NON-STAMPIN' UP! ITEMS:  Cricut e-cutter, hot glue gun, & 9 x 12 water color paper

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Do you like to learn new techniques? Do you like to stamp with others? Are you looking for a fun evening out, learning new techniques and stamping with others? Why not come to my monthly Stampin' Nite class? I teach at least 1 new technique at every class. My classes are once a month, typically on the second Thursday evening of every month. Either check out my website, HERE, my blog, HERE, or my Facebook page, HERE. You can also email me for Stampin' Nite info (stampwithsandy@rcn.com). I'd love to have you attend my classes! 

Do you use Facebook? Yes? "Like" my page - it's FREE and you don't need me to accept you onto the page. I post a lot of things there - photos of my projects, Stampin' Up! sales and deals, all my Stampin' Nite and class dates & times, and so much more. Check it out -- http://www.facebook.com/StampingwithSandy 

Happy Tuesday!

 

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Happy Valentine's Day

      Boy, did February 14th creep up on me!  I've been so focused on my broken finger, and the upcoming surgery, that the date on the calendar escaped me.

     Here in northeast Pennsylvania, we got hit with winter storm Pax yesterday.  We got about 24 inches of snow, on top of many inches already on the ground.  I spent both yesterday and today at home, really enjoying a couple of snow days.  Because stamping has been very challenging due to my finger, and it's been healing nicely, and the pain is almost gone, I gave stamping a try the last two days. It was a very long process to stamp simple cards, but I enjoyed it, nonetheless.

     Today, being Valentine's Day, I had to stamp a card for my valentine - my WONDERFUL hubby!

     This was a very simple card and would lend itself to mass production.  I took the layout idea from various cards I saw on Pinterest and added the "LOVE"from the Expressions Thinlits Dies.  I'm really happy with how it turned out.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White & Strawberry Slush

INKS:  Pink Pirouette, Smokey Slate, Coastal Cabana, & Strawberry Slush

STAMPS:  Happy Watercolor & Countless Sayings 1

TOOLS & ACCESSORIES:  Big Shot, Expressions Thinlits Dies, & 2-Way Glue Pen

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   Do you like to learn new techniques? Do you like to stamp with others? Are you looking for a fun evening out, learning new techniques and stamping with others? Why not come to my monthly Stampin' Nite class? 
  Either check out my website, HERE or my Facebook page, HERE. I'd love to have you attend my classes! 

 Do you use Facebook? Yes? "Like" my page - it's FREE and you don't need me to accept you onto the page. I post a lot of things there - photos of my projects, Stampin' Up! sales and deals, all my Stampin' Nite and class dates & times, and so much more. Check it out HERE.

Happy Valentine's Day! & Happy Friday!

 

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A Fall Thank You

     Sometimes a card just isn't enough to say thank you to someone.  What do you do when a card just isn't enough?  You give chocolate!  Of course, you can't just give chocolate.  You need to make it cute!

CASEd from Connie Collins 

     This cute little thank you went together really quick.  it used mostly scraps and was the perfect thank you for the recipients.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, & Whisper White

INKS:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, & Pumpkin Pie

STAMPS:  Express Yourself, Oh Hello, & Woodgrain Background

TOOLS & ACCESSORIES:  1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon, Linen Thread, Witches' Brew Designer Washi Tape, Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits, Chalk Talk Framelits, Small Oval punch, Boho Blossoms punch, 4 x 6 Cellophane Bags, & Paper Snips

NON-STAMPIN' UP! ITEMS:  Jute Twine, clothes pin, Fall & Candy Corn M & M's

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A Cute Thank You Card

CASEd from Sarah Wood - found on Pinterest

     The minute I saw this card on Pinterest, I knew I had to make it.  I not only made one, but we made this card in my Stampin' Nite class in August.

     When I saw this card, I knew the Pretty Print Textured Embossing Folder would make the perfect background for this card.  I love the color combo of So Saffron, Pool Party, and Whisper White.

So Saffron card - 3 x 3 size

Pool Party card - 3 x 3 size

     I used the Envelope Punch Board to make the matching envelopes.  I first cut the paper to size, then I stamped the flowers all over the paper.  Once I was done stamping, I then used the Envelope Punch Board to create the envelopes.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White, Pool Party, So Saffron

INKS:  Pool Party, So Saffron, & Baked Brown Sugar

STAMPS:  Flower Shop & Express Yourself

TOOLS:  Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits, Pansy Punch, Pretty Print Textured Embossing Folder, matching buttons, Dimensionals, Tombow Liquid Glue, Stamping Sponges, Bone Folder, & Envelope Punch Board

Click HERE to order Stampin' Up! products from my website, 24/7

     Do you like to learn new techniques?  Do you like to stamp with others?  Are you looking for a fun evening out learning new techniques and stamping with others?  Why not come to my monthly Stampin' Nite class?

     I teach at least 1 new technique at every class.  My classes are once a month, typically on the second Thursday evening of every month.  Either check out my website, HERE, my blog, HERE, my FaceBook page, HERE, or email me for Stampin' Nite information (stampwithsandy@rcn.com).  I'd love to have you attend my classes!

Happy Tuesday!

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Faux Tile Technique

Sorry about the picture quality.  My camera had a mind of it's own the other day.

Oh, Pinterest, how I do love you!  You are so full of ideas.  I just can't get enough!

     Pinterest is where I found the Faux Tile Technique.  I CASEd this card from Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Kathleen Wingerson.  I just fell in love with this technique the minute I saw it.

MINI TUTORAL

     It's a simple technique.  All you do is stamp your images first.  Next you score your card stock (I used 2 inch increments) - going in two different directions.  Then make yourself a template so you can ink the bottoms of each square.  You decide on the intensity of the color.

     The other day, I saw the same technique done by Stampin' Up! demonstrator, LeeAnn Greff.  She did her card in browns.  It's so pretty!

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Perfect Plum & Whisper White

INK:  Perfect Plum

STAMPS:  Bring on the Cake & Thoughts & Prayers

TOOLS:  Simply Scored score board, Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Large Basic Pearls, Stamping Sponge, Sponge Dauber, & Dimensionals

Click HERE to order Stampin' Up! products from my website, 24/7

     Do you like to learn new techniques?  Do you like to stamp with others?  Are you looking for a fun evening out learning new techniques and stamping with others?  Why not come to my monthly Stampin' Nite class?
     I teach at least 1 new technique at every class.  My classes are once a month, typically on the second Thursday evening of every month.  Either check out my website, HERE, my blog, HERE, my FaceBook page, HERE, or email me for Stampin' Nite information (stampwithsandy@rcn.com).  I'd love to have you attend my classes!

Happy Sunday!

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Braided Sunset Card

     I subscribe to the blogs of some of the top demonstrators in Stampin' Up!  Their cards and projects are beautiful and I LOVE to CASE (Copy And Share Everything)  their ideas.  This card is no exception to that!

     I CASEd this card from Brandy Cox.  She has a pattern, on her website, for the braided part of her card.  Go HERE to download the pattern.

     I just sponged the background on this card - all you do is start with the lightest color and work to the darkest color.  It was quick and simple, and the effect is definitely a WOW!

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White & Early Espresso

INKS:  So Saffron, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, & Stazon Jet Black

STAMPS:  Serine Silhouettes & Teeny Tiny Wishes

TOOLS:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch

OTHER: Braided template from Brandy Cox

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     This is one of the cards we made at on of my past Stampin' Nites.  If you are interested in making cards like this one, and learning new techniques, please consider coming to my monthly Stampin' Nite. There is no commitment, just come and have fun!  Check my Stampin' Nite link (at the top of my blog) for information on my next class.  You definitely won't be sorry you came!

Happy Wednesday!

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CREATE banner

     I saw this cute banner on the display boards while I was at the Convention in Utah.

I wish I knew who made it.  I would love to give that demo all the credit for it.

*UPDATED 8/8/13 - I found out who made this banner, Justin Krieger.  Thank you Justin for 1. this wonderful inspiration and 2. for finding my blog and letting me know it was you who made this banner.  I took so many pictures of this banner because I knew I HAD to make one!  I just love it!!!*

     Anyways, the minute I saw it, I knew I HAD to make one.  So, once I got home and got back into a routine, I made one.  Justin made his using the new in-colors.  Here is mine:

     I chose different colors - all pinks, of course!  I didn't have the same alphabet stamp set, so I used a different set I own.

     I also added a little Dazzling Details to my banner.  Those cute swirls at the ends of each letter just screamed for some glitter.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Very Vanilla

INKS:  (in banner color order) Primrose Petals, Melon Mambo, Blushing Bride, Rose Red, Strawberry Slush, & Raspberry Ripple

STAMPS:  Label Love*, Gorgeous Grunge, & Notable Alphabet

TOOLS:  Big Shot, Chalk Talk Framelits, Artisan Label Punch*, Dimensionals, Dazzling Details, & Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

*The Label Love stamp set and Artisan Label Punch come as a bundle for 15% off.  Check it out on page 32 of the catalog*

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     I think it turned out really cute.  What do you think?

Happy Monday!

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Mother of Pearl Swap Card

     This was my swap card for the Stampin' Up! Baltimore Regional event this past weekend.  I CASEd the idea for the focal point from a card I found on Pinterest, by Vicky Hayes.  I loved the look of the embossed framelit.

     The demonstrators at the regional event seemed to love this card.  When ladies saw it, they started to follow me to swap with me.  I had 50 of them swapped within 15 minutes.  I wished I had made more.  They went like hotcakes :O)

     The oval center was done using the Mother of Pearl technique.  It's so easy and has such a stunning look.

MINI TUTORIAL - How to create the Mother of Pearl look

You will need the following:

• a paper plate
• a piece of plastic wrap (from your kitchen)
• a paper towel
• stamp image of choice
• ink colors of choice (for background)
• Stazon ink
• Frost White Shimmer Paint
• Stamping Sponges
• Whisper White card stock

Procedure:

Place a small drop of Shimmer paint on the paper plate.  Dip a small piece of plastic wrap in the Frost White Shimmer paint and dab off on the paper plate.  On the Whisper White card stock, dab the plastic wrap, with the paint on it, all over the card stock - randomly - leave some white spaces.  Allow to dry.

Using ink colors of choice, and a Stamping Sponge, sponge the background, right over the Shimmer Paint.  Once done with sponging, use a paper towel and wipe the ink off of the Shimmer paint (it won't stick to the Shimmer Paint).

Ink up your stamp of choice, using Stazon ink, and stamp on top of your Mother of Peal background.

Such a pretty look!

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Crumb Cake & Whisper White

INKS:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, So Saffron, DAffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Calypso Coral, Pretty In Pink, Melon Mambo, Versa Mark, Stazon, & Frost White Shimmer Paint

STAMPS:  Serene Silhouettes & Perfectly Penned

TOOLS:  Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits, Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Set, Stamping Sponges, Pewter Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, & Dimensionals

NON-SU! ITEMS:  paper plate, plastic wrap, & paper towel

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     I hope you give this technique a try.  It's so simple and the final product is so stunning.  Everyone will think it was so difficult to make.

Happy Monday!

Bunny Baskets

     Oh my goodness!!!!!  When I saw this bunny basket posted on the Stampin' Up! blog, I HAD to make it.

     Carrie Cudney, a Stampin' Up! employee in the Curriculum Developing & Training department, made this bunny basket and posted on the Stampin' Up! Blog.  She did not give directions on how to make him, but she did list all the supplies she used.  He was so simple to make, you really don't need directions to make him.

     So simple, that I made 5 more:

     These cute little bunnies will be on my dinner table on Sunday.  I will fill the little baskets with each individual's favorite candy.

     Here's the back view.  Isn't the little bunny tail just too cute?

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, More Amore Speciality DSP, & Twitterpated DSP

INKS:  Versa Mark, Primrose Petals, & Baha Breeze (marker)

STAMPS:  Distressed Dots, Itty Bitty Banners, & Designer Typeset (photopolymer set)

TOOLS:  Big Shot, Ovals Collection Framelits, Petite Purse Bigz Die, Owl Builder Punch, Small Heart Punch, Large Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch, Heat Tool, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, 3/16" Metallic Brads (2 gold ones), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue, & Stampin' Dimensionals

NON-SU! SUPPLIES:  Hot glue gun & white pom-pom - for the tail

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     What are you making, or did make, for your Easter table?  I'd love to see what you have come up with.  If you are looking for an idea, I hope you will consider these really cute bunnies.  Just by adjusting the size ovals you use, you can make this bunny in so many different sizes.  The possibilities are endless!

Happy Friday!