Watercolor Thank You

     When the new 2014-15 Idea Book and Catalog came out, the very first stamp sets I immediately purchased was Work of Art and Watercolor Thank You. I knew they would go perfectly together - just wasn't sure how I wanted to use them together, until now!

     I was inspired by a card I saw on Pinterest (man, do I live on Pinterest - well, it's what I can do each hour when I'm in my brace for 15 minutes).  I find SO many ideas there.  Check out my boards - I have over 300 boards and over 24,000 pins - WOW!!!

     Anyways, back to my card - it is super simple to create.  All the ladies who came to my Stampin' Nite this month enjoyed making this card. 

    When using the Dotty Angles stamp, I stamped off in order to make the dots not so dark.  I wanted the thank you greeting to stand out the most, so I used full ink on that stamp.

ITEMS USED:  

     Click to order

Watercolor Thank You Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$8.95

Dotty Angles Photopolymer Stamp Set

$15.95

Work Of Art Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$21.95

Work Of Art Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$29.95

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Dazzling Details

$2.50

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Happy Tuesday!   

 

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 HERE out my website,, 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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Reflection Technique

     The first time I saw the stamp set Lovely As A Tree, I knew I wanted to do some kind of reflection card.  This stamp set has been sitting on my shelf for a few years now, being used for various other cards and techniques, but never a reflection technique, until now.

MINI TUTORIAL

     It's not a hard technique.  To get the reflection to look like a reflection, first stamp on a clear block and use the stamped ink block as a stamp.  It lightens the ink as well as makes the image slightly fuzzy - much like a reflection.  Then use the Stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the trees that are being reflected.  I used Basic Grey on my trees.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White & Night of Navy

STAMPS:  Lovely As A Tree & Best of Greetings

INKS:  Basic Grey, Smokey Slate, Soft Sky, & Night of Navy

TOOLS:  Clear Blocks, Stamping Sponges

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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!

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Happy Thursday!

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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

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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, 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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Lacy & Lovely Thank You

     I 100% CASEd, well, actually copied, this card from Andrea Walford. I just love the colors on this card.

     This card was really quick and easy to make.  You could very easily mass produce this card.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Melon Mambo, Basic Black, & Whisper White

STAMP:  Lacy & Lovely

INKS:  Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, & Black Stazon

TOOLS:  Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents

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Don't forget the retirement list is available.  Items are selling out quick, so don't miss out!  Order those items you've wanted all year before you can't get them anymore.

RETIRING STAMPS --. click HERE

Available until May 30th

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While Supplies Last ONLY!!!!!!!

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     Feel free to contact me with any questions you have or to place an order.

Happy Saturday!

Two Tags Valentine Basket

     Isn't this basket just too cute?  I got the idea, and tutorial, for this basket from Dawn Griffith.  I got the idea, and tutorial, for the flower on the box from Brandy Cox.  Both these ladies are just wonderful Stampin' Up! demonstrators.

     The basket was made using the NEW Core-dinations paper from Stampin' Up!  I love how this Real  Red paper has a pink core when you sand it.  I can see myself using this paper for a lot of projects.

     I used one of the NEW soda pop tops for the center of the flower.  I used a large one.  The cool thing about these pop tops is that you can flatten them in your Big Shot.

MINI TUTORIAL

Open all the taps on your multi-purpose platform.  Place a clear plate down.  Put up your bottle caps in the middle of the plate, with the edges down.  Place another clear plate on top and run it through your Big Shot.  That simple!

TIP:  The 1 inch circle punch will fit inside the center of the large bottle cap and the 1/2 inch punch will fit inside the small bottle cap.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Real Red Core'dinations, Regal Rose, & Silver Glimmer Paper

INK:  Real Red

STAMP:  Happy Moments (retired from 2010 SAB)

TOOLS:  Stampin' Sanding System. Soda Pop Tops, Pink Pirouette/Rose Red Two-Tone Ribbon, Blossom Punch, Little Labels Punch Pack, Small Heart Punch, Paper Snips, 4 x 6 Cellophane bag, & Silve Mini Brads - Also, Hershey Kisses

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     I actually gave this treat basket to a friend who hosted a Private Card Party.   I always give my hostesses a little thank you gift.  Why not schedule your own Private Card Party?

Happy Sunday!

Lovely As A Tree

     At the demonstrator team meeting this month, the swap theme was Winter.  While looking on Pinterest, I found this idea by Lynda Lee, and I HAD to make it.  Once I made one, I knew it would be perfect for the swap.

     I love how this card turned out.  It was so simple to make.  An easy one to make multiples of.  I know everyone needs thank you cards after the holidays, and this fit the card perfectly.  It would be easy to use any sentiment on this card.

    I started off using Bashful Blue and Certainly Celery.  I used the Color Coach to help be pick the third color.  According to the Color Coach, it said that Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, and Chocolate Chip are a good color combo.  I was unsure at first, but it turned out perfect.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White

INK:  Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, & Versa Mark

STAMPS:  Lovely As A Tree & Perfectly Penned

TOOLS:  Whisper White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, and Stamping Sponges

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     Be sure to stop back tomorrow (Monday).  Stampin' Up!'s Online Extravaganza starts tomorrow (their holiday sale).  They have 3 items on sale that are ONLY available tomorrow:

• the Big Shot
• the Doctor Bag for the Big Shot
• the Diagonal Score Board for the Simply Scored Board.  

You can order these items from my website tomorrow, or contact me with your order.  My post tomorrow (being posted at midnight), will have all the details, so be sure to come back!

Happy Sunday!

FREE Stampin' Up! ribbon and a GREAT idea!

     Do you LOVE the new Stampin' Up! 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon in the new In-colors?  If so, this deal is for you!

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     With every $40 you spend, you receive 1 spool of the Stampin' Up! 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon.  Check out the 5 new colors:

     So, if you spend $80, you'll get 2 spools.  Fun, right?  Of course, now you're saying, "Sandy, I already have so much ribbon, and I simply LOVE this ribbon, and HAVE to have some.  But, what do I do with all this ribbon?"

     How about you make this card:

     I first saw this idea on Dawn Griffith's blog, then my team leader demonstrated how to make it.  It's SO simple!  You also use all your ribbon scraps.  It's so pretty when you're done, and it makes the person who receives it smile.

MINI TUTORIAL

First punch your punch in the top layer.  Place that layer on top of your card and, with a pencil, trace your punched image.  Next coved that penciled punch with SNAIL adhesive, going outside your line just slightly.  Next lay your ribbon over your SNAIL adhesive in which ever direction you wish.  Place your layer on top and embellish.  That simple!

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White & Melon Mambo

INK:  Versa Mark & Signo White Gel Pen

STAMPS:  Sassy Salutations

TOOLS:  Blossom Punch, Melon Mambo Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, various scraps of pink ribbon

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     I hope this card and mini tutorial gives you an idea on how to some of that wonderful ribbon you have.  Use it, don't just leave it on the spool like I do.  It's too pretty to not use!

Happy Sunday!

Beautiful card

     I first must give credit to Andrea Walford for this very beautiful card.  I 100% CASEd her card (well, I changed the sentiment).  It's just so gorgeous!  Check it out for yourself:

     This card was so easy to make, despite how difficult it looks.  Just a few colors of Stampin' Pastels, and you have a beautiful card.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White, Baja Breeze, & Night of Navy


INK:  Versa Mark & Stazon Black  


STAMPS:  Thoughts and Prayers & Thank You Kindly


TOOLS:  Stampin' Pastels, Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Basic Pearls Jewel Accents, & extra-large cotton balls (not SU!)

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     If you would like to learn how to make this card, let me know.  I'd be happy to set up a class to teach you.

Happy Saturday!

A Pink Thank You

     Here is another card I made for one of my team members at the end of the school year:

     This card is a CASE of myself.  The first card I made was red.  Click HERE to see that card.  I really like what I did the first time, and decided to try it in pink.  I really like how this card turned out.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Pink Pirouette & Whisper White


INKS:  Pink Pirouette & Melon Mambo


STAMPS:  Baroque Motifs & Thank You Kindly


TOOLS:  2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Ticket Corner Punch, & Stamp-a-ma-jig

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     This card is the perfect card to make when you have a bunch of Thank You cards to make.  It's elegant, beautiful, and VERY quick and easy to make.

Happy Tuesday!

Elegant Thank You

     I made each of my team members a thank you card for the wonderful birthday celebration they gave me a few weeks ago, and for making me feel so welcome on their team.   This was the first time I've ever celebrated my birthday in school (my birthday is early August - so we aren't in school for my birthday).

     This is one of 7 different cards I made.  This card was so simple and so quick to make (10 minutes tops!), yet it is so very elegant.  It would look great in any color.  I was trying to use up my stash of retired card stock, as it seems like I have a HUGE supply of it.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White & Pale Plum (retired)


INKS:  Concord Crush & Pale Plum (retired)


STAMPS:  Wedding Sweet


TOOLS:  Basic Pearls Jewels

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Happy Monday!

Tart & Tangy card

     Dessert Night is this Monday.  For the card we are making this month, I opted to use one of my favorite retiring sets, Tart & Tangy.

     I'm so sad to see this set go.  If you don't own it yet, be sure to get it before you can get it any more.  You have until June 30, 2011 to order it.

     Here is the card we will be making using this set:

     It's so simple, but also a great card.  Depending on the sentiment you use, it can be used for any occasion.

RECIPE:

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White


INK:  Daffodil Delight & Wild Wasabi


STAMPS:  Tart and Tangy & Happy Greetings


TOOLS:  Paper snips & 1-1/4" Circle Punch

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     Be sure to get your retiring stamp sets and accessories before they are gone for good.  You have until June 30th.  Either order from my website, or contact me to place your order.

Happy Saturday!

Thanks So Much! #4

     Preschool Thank You card #4 (the last in the series):

     I used the *NEW* Blossom Bouquet triple layer punch on this card.  I simply ♥ LOVE ♥ this punch!  I did use all retired card stock - trying to use up my stash.  How about you?  Are you using your stash?

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White, Dusty Durango (retired), Bordering Blue (retired), & Night of Navy

INK:  Always Artichoke & Dusty Durango

STAMPS:  Swirls and Curls Verses & Bold Blossom

TOOLS:   Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Basic Rhinestone Jewel Accents, Stampin' Dimensionals, & Stamping Sponges

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     Would you like to have a stash of thank you cards on hand?  Why not plan a private card party where you and your friends can make thank you cards, like the one above?  Contact me today to book your party.

     Don't forget about all the stamps and accessories that are retiring at the end of June.  Check out my bog post HERE for all the details.

Happy Wednesday!

Thanks So Much! #3

     Preschool Thank you card #3;

     This is another card that came about because of something sitting on my desk.  The Very Vanilla piece that is embossed was something I had done for another project that I didn't end up using.  I will share a mini tutorial on how to color in your dry embossed image.

MINI TUTORIAL:

     Start off by dry embossing your card stock, (here I used the Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder).  Next you will need Blender Pens and Classic Ink Pads in your colors of choice.  While the ink pad is still closed, squeeze the lid of the ink pad against the ink pad itself.  This will put ink on the inside of the lid.  Using a Blender Pen, pick up the ink from the lid and color in the raised parts of your embossing.  Don't color like you are using a colored pencil or crayon.  Color lightly.  If you want it darker, do the color in layers, allowing the layers to dry in between each layer.

     I hope you give this technique a try.  As you can see, it gives you a beautiful look.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, & Melon Mambo


INK:  Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Pretty In Pink, & Early Espresso


STAMPS:  Swirls & Curls Verses


TOOLS:  Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Blender Pens, & 2-Way Glue Pen

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     Would you like to have a stash of thank you cards on hand?  Why not plan a private card party where you and your friends can make thank you cards, like the one above?  Contact me today to book your party.

Happy Sunday!

So Many Thanks

     Preschool thank you card #2:

     I'm so happy with this card.  I just started putting things together and voila, this gorgeous card!  I rarely design my own cards, but this one is all mine :O)  It was so popular in my house, that my oldest son asked me to make this card for his teacher too.  And yes, she ♥ LOVED ♥ it!

     This card came about from a scrap piece of paper - the Crumb Cake on this card - and my desire to use the new embossing folder,  Flower Garden embossing folder.  Plus, I already had the Thanks square already stamped and cut out, (as left over from a previous thank you card I made).

     On the card above, I used Pacific Point & Night of Navy markers on the So Many Thanks stamp set.

     On the card below, I used Bravo Burgundy & Blushing Bride markers on the So Many Thanks stamp set.  I also use Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint made into a shimmer mist and sprayed it on the Crumb Cake card stock.

RECIPE

CARD STOCK:  Very Vanilla & Crumb Cake

INK:  Early Espresso & Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint (made into a shimmer mist)

MARKERS:  Pacific Point & Night of Navy / Bravo Burgundy & Blushing Bride

STAMP:   So Many Thanks

TOOLS:  Big Shot, Flower Garden Embossing Folder, Stamping Sponges, & Dimensionals

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     Would you like to have a stash of thank you cards on hand?  Why not plan a private card party where you and your friends can make thank you cards, like the one above?  Contact me today to book your party.

Happy Saturday!