Upsy Daisy Silhouettes

August 29th, 2009 at 2:15pm | In Projects,Stamp Sets,Techniques,Uncategorized | No Comments »
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Sometimes its the simple cards that turn out the best.

This one uses just Stamps, Ink & Paper (the stamping SIP), with a little heat embossing. 

 upsy daisy silhouette cards 1 by you.

I simply sponged the colors onto Whisper White card stock, starting with the lightest.  I used So Safron, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie and Real Red.  Then I rubbed the Embossing Buddy over the card, so the emossing powder wouldn’t stick to the background. I stamped the image from Upsy Daisy with VersaMark ink, then used Black Emboss Powder.  I also embossed the sentiment from Inspired by Nature.  After embossing, I made the grass (from Basic Black card stock) using the Scallop Edge Punch!  I simply punched every 1/4″ in or so, rather than using the guidelines.  This created a curved, jagged grass line.

In this photo, you can really see that shine on the images!

upsy daisy silhouette cards 2 by you.

And here is a small 3×3 version of the same card.

upsy daisy silhouette cards 3 by you.

 

 

Circle Circus Sample

August 23rd, 2009 at 12:30pm | In Projects,Stamp Sets | No Comments »
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I saw this sample that a fellow stamper shared on our demonstrator website and I wanted to share it with you.  I love the colors and the balance of the layout.  I like the look of the long 3×6 cards.

circle circus sample by you.

She used Circus Circus, a stamp set from the new catalog.  The saying is from the Upsy Daisy set.

Great job, Susan Legere!

circle circus by you.

“Around the House” Technique Class

March 11th, 2009 at 11:15am | In Events,Projects,Stamp Sets,Techniques | No Comments »
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I have an exciting class coming up featuring regular house-hold items you probably already have in your home!  You will be amazed at the stamping effects you can achieve using these basic items: bleach, shaving cream, and rubbing alcohol.

Here are the cards we will be making that evening.  You will take home directions as well.

Scroll down to the bottom of the post for Class Details and to Pre-Pay through PayPal.

Bleached Flower Card

bleach stamping 1 by you.

bleach stamping 2 by you.

I used bleach in a couple different ways on three areas of this card.  At the class, I’ll give you tips on a number of ways to incorporate bleaching into your projects.

Stamp Set: Upsy Daisy
Ink: Elegant Eggplant
Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Pale Plum, Kraft, Perfect Plum, and Very Vanilla Card Stock
Accessories: 1/4″ Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, Key Tag Punch, Blender Pen, Bleach

    

Shaving Cream Heart Card

shaving cream stamping 1 by you.

shaving cream stamping 2 by you.

The marbled background behind the heart the the saying is made with shaving cream!  At the class, I’ll have an assortment of ink colors available, so your heart can be pink (like mine), or red, blue, yellow, purple, whatever!

Stamp Set: Love You Much
Ink: Pretty in Pink & Regal Rose Reinkers, Basic Black Craft Ink Pad
Paper: Rockabilly Designer Series Paper and Whisper White Card Stock
Accessories: Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Button Latte- Designer Button, Word Window Punch, Clear Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Dimensionals, Shaving Cream

  

Polished Stone Bouquet Card

polished stone stamping 1 by you.

polished stone stamping 2 by you.

The Polished Stone is one of my favorite techniques!  Its easy to create an elegant, impressive background if you just follow a few simple steps!  I had a hard time getting a good photo.  The background is very pretty with a metallic shimmer.  I’ll have the complete Fun & Fast Notes stamp set out, so class members can choose to use another image if they wish.  There will also be many colors available if you’d prefer a different color scheme.

Stamp Set: Fun & Fast Notes
Ink: Ballet Blue, Mellow Moss, Barely Banana and Encore Gold Reinkers, and Basic Black Craft Ink
Paper: Glossy White, Whisper White, and Basic Black Card Stock
Accessories: Ticket Corner Punch, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Silver Brads, AquaPainter, Dimensionals, Rubbing Alcohol

    

Class Details

When: Friday, March 27th @ 7PM
Where: my house- 4931 Concord Rd, Sacramento, 95820
Cost: $20 ($18 for stamp club members)
Bring: Your adhesive of choice
RSVP & Pre-Pay By: Sat 3/21

Class Fee (please select)