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New Photopolymer Stamp Set: Endless Birthday Wishes

 

Stampin' Up! has a brand-new photopolymer stamp set available. Endless Birthday Wishes (item 137553) is a trendy handwritten birthday and celebrations set designed by Stampin' Up! concept artist Jen Campbell.  If you would like to order this set, just visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store today and click on the "shop now" button.

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2013-14 Annual Catalog or the Occasions Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today!  And don't forget to take advantage of My Frequent Shopper Program.

 

 

 

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Double Wedding Ring Card

Now that spring is here, the wedding invitations are starting to arrive.  I come from a huge family with lots of siblings, cousins, neices and nephews so it seems I am always receiving shower and wedding invitations.  Here is a wedding card I designed for the summer weddings.  If you would like to purchase any of the items used to make this card, just visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store today and click on the "shop now" button.

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fold an 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” piece of  Very Vanilla (101650) cardstock in half.  Your card will be landscape. 

2. Emboss a 5-1/4” x 4” piece of Very Vanilla cardstock with the Framed Tulips (121809) Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  Adhere to the front of the card. 

3. Emboss a 4-1/2” x  3-1/4” piece of Very Vanilla cardstock with the Pretty Print (132175) Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.   Wrap a piece of  Gold Baker’s Twine (132975)  around this piece and tie with a bow.  Adhere to the front of the card. 

4. Stamp “bride and groom” from the Sweet Essentials (132085-wood, 126457-clear) stamp set on a 1” x 3” piece of Very Vanilla in Crumb Cake (126975) ink.  Punch both sides of this piece with the  Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402).  Adhere to the front of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals (1404430). 

5. Punch out two circles, first with the 1” Circle Punch (119868) and then with the larger 1-1/4” Circle Punch (119861) from a piece of  Gold Foil Sheets (132622) to form two wedding rings.  Cut a slit in one to interlock the rings.  Adhere to the front of the card.  From the scraps cut a little triangle shape and add a Large Basic Jewel (129324) for the diamond.  Stamp “Congratulations” inside the card. 

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2013-14 Annual Catalog or the Occasions Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today!  And don't forget to take advantage of My Frequent Shopper Program.

 

 

 

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Technique Tuesday: Distressed Glue

 

Sometimes you have to get down and dirty (not really, but certainly gooey!) when trying a new technique.  Today's technique is one I taught at my monthly Techniques Tuesday class and we had a lot of fun with it.  It is called the Distressed Glue Technique and we used the retired Vintage Wallpaper Textured Embossing Folder for our background and the Postage Due (132064-wood, 126397-clear) stamp set.  Any stamp set or embossing folder will work for this technique.

 

Instructions

Step 1:  Stamp tag/cardstock as desired.

Step 2:  Apply several drops of Crystal Effects (or Tacky Glue) to your tag/cardstock in various areas.

Step 3:  Smear around with your finger or a coffee stir & let dry.

Step 4:  Sponge one or more colors of dye on piece. 

Step 5:  Carefully wipe with tissue.  Areas with Crystal Effects will not hold color.

 

If you are interested in learning more techniqeus and would like to attend one of my Techniques Tuesday classes, I will be starting new classes in June.  We will be meeting the last Tuesday of each month.  New times will be 10:00 a.m and 6:30 p.m.

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2013-14 Annual Catalog or the Occasions Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today!  And don't forget to take advantage of My Frequent Shopper Program.

 

 

 

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Beehive Spring Card

 

 

Hello Spring!  Ahhh, it feels so good to say that and to actually have the warm weather to go with it!  I love spring and I have seen the honey bees at work already!  

This in another card we made at my April stamp camps and very quick and easy to make.  I am so sad that the stamp set we used for the background called Off the Grid is retiring, along with the Square Lattice Textured Embossing Folder.  I love both and will be keeping them as part of my personal stash!

If you would like to purchase any of the items used to make this fun card, just visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store today and click on the "shop now" button.  But hurry, as some of the items are retiring at the end of the month and are only available while supplies last!

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fold an 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” piece of  Whisper White (100730) cardstock in half. 

2. Adhere a 5-1/4” x 4” piece of Basic Black (121045) cardstock onto the front of the card.

3. On a piece of 5” x 3-3/4” Whisper White cardstock, stamp the Off the Grid (130736-wood) stamp randomly two times in Crushed Curry (131173) ink.  Stamp “hello spring!” from the Springtime Hello (133412-wood, 133415--wood).

4. Emboss a piece of  5-1/2” x 4-1/4” Crushed Curry (131199) cardstock with the Square Lattice (119976) Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, then cut out a hive using the Hexagon Hive Thinlits Die (132965) and a piece of wax paper.  The wax paper will make it easier to cut and have the pieces fall out.

5. Cut around 2 of the edges of  the bee hive and adhere to the front of the card.

6. On a scrap piece of Whisper White cardstock, stamp the bumblebee from the Springtime Hello stamp set three times.  Punch out each bee with the Hexagon Punch (130919).  Carefully sponge Crushed Curry ink around the edges of each bumblebee shape to make it look like another layer. 

7. Adhere each bumblebee onto the beehive with  Stampin’ Dimensionals (1404430). 

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2013-14 Annual Catalog or the Occasions Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today!  And don't forget to take advantage of My Frequent Shopper Program.

 

 

 

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My Sneak Peek Order Has Arrived!

I am soooo excited.  My Stampin' Up! Sneak Peek  order has arrived and I can't wait to start playing with all the new goodies.  I love everything so I'm having trouble knowing where to start.  I am hoping to have some great samples for my New Catalog Pick Up Party next Wednesday.    

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2013-14 Annual Catalog or the Occasions Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today!  And don't forget to take advantage of My Frequent Shopper Program.

 

 

 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now.

 

New Catalog Pick Up Party

 

Guess what I am holding in my hands?  It's the new 2014-15 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog!   I am so excited about all the new stamp sets, paper, the beautiful new In Colors, and all the fun embellishments!  Would you like a copy of the new catalog?  Just RSVP today if you would like to attend my

New Catalog Pick Up Party 

Wednesday, May14th 

6:00-8:00 p.m.

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2013-14 Annual Catalog or the Occasions Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today!  And don't forget to take advantage of My Frequent Shopper Program.

 

 

 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now.

 

Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals

 

Check out this weeks deals from Stampin' Up!  There are framelits, ribbon, designer paper and more!  If you would like to order any of these items, just visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store today!

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2013-14 Annual Catalog or the Occasions Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today!  And don't forget to take advantage of My Frequent Shopper Program.

 

 

 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now.

 

 

Technique Tuesday: Glitter Window Technique

I wanted to show you a cute card we made at my April's Techniques Tuesday Class called the Glitter Window Technique.  It is a fun, glittzy technique and all you need is your favorite stamp, a punch or Framelits, clear packing tape and some Stampin' Up! Dazzling Diamonds Glitter!  

 

If you like learning new techniques to use with your paper-crafting hobby, join me the last Tuesday of each month.  We will start with new classes in June.  Because May is such a busy month for everyone, we will not be meeting this month.  However, new technqiue classes will be starting in June to coincide with the new 2014-15 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog!

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2013-14 Annual Catalog or the Occasions Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today!  And don't forget to take advantage of My Frequent Shopper Program.

 

 

 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now.

 

 

Secret Message Card Tutorial

 

Remember when you were little and loved getting secret messages from your friends?  Well, you're never too old so here is a fun "Secret Message" Slider Card we made at my recent Stamp Camps.  It is really fun and easy to make, so I have included the directions for you!  Remember, if you would like to order any of the items used to make this card, just visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store today!

 

INSTRUCTIONS:  

1. Fold an 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” piece of Marina Mist (119682) cardstock in half.  Your card will be landscape. 

2. Place front of the card through the Pretty Print (132175) Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to add  texture. 

3. Place the Word Window Punch (119857) at the bottom of the card and about an inch from the right side.  Punch several times across the card.

4. Stamp the end of a 1-1/4” x 5” piece of Whisper White (100730) cardstock with your secret message.  This is the slider portion of your card.  Center this piece behind the front of the card and add 3 Stampin’ Dimensionals (1404430) on the right side. 

5. Add a 2” x 2-1/2” piece of Crisp Cantaloupe (131298) cardstock onto the Stampin’ Dimensionals.

6. Adhere a 1/4” x 5” strip of Crisp Cantaloupe onto a 1-1/2” x 5” strip of Water Color Wonder (132994) Designer Series Paper.  Using Sitcky Strip (104294) only on the bottom and sides of this strip, adhere it onto the front of the card, making sure the widow is covered.

 

7. Stamp a 2-3/4” x 2-1/4” piece of Whisper White cardstock with the flower and the pssst…. from the Happy Watercolor (133188-wood, 133191-clear) stamp set.  Adhere this piece onto a 3” x 2-1/2” piece of Crisp Cantaloupe.  Take a 2” x 2” piece of Crisp Cantaloupe and punch the top with the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (133324).  Trim it down to 1-3/4” and adhere it to the back of the stamped piece on the left side using Sticky Strip.  Add a piece of Baker’s Twine and tie in a bow.  With Stampin' Dimensionals, adhere it to the smaller piece of Crisp Cantaloupe.  Now when you gently pull the tab to the left, your secret message will show.

 

8. To hide the slider message on the inside, cut a 5-1/4” x 5” piece of Water Color Wonder Designer Series Paper and put adhesive ONLY on the top and bottom.  Adhere to the inside of the card.

9. Stamp your sentiment inside of card to match your secret message.

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2013-14 Annual Catalog or the Occasions Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today!  And don't forget to take advantage of My Frequent Shopper Program.

 

 

 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now.

 

 

Fancy Foil Card Tutorial

Wow, can you believe May has finally arrived?  It is still a bit cold in Indiana but I know the warm spring weather is just days away.  

I thought I would show you how to make a pretty sympathy card like the one we made last weekend at my April Stamp Camps.  I LOVE the pretty Fancy Foil Designer Vellum found in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog  and I decided to use the gold striped paper.  The tip of the day is to make sure to add the adhesive to the backside over the gold stripes so the glue doesn't show through the front!  

I have listed all the items we used to make this card in the instructions below.  If you would like to purchase any of the items used to make this card, just visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store today!

 

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Cut  a 4-3/4” x 3-1/4” piece of Fancy Foil Designer Foil (133363) and carefully adhere to the front of a   Whisper White Note Card (131527).  Be sure to keep adhesive behind the gold stripe so it won’t show.

2. Stamp the flower image from the Love & Sympathy (128652-wood, 122797-clear) stamp set on a piece of Whisper White (100730) cardstock.  Be sure to stamp it more towards the right side.

3. Cut a 3” x 3/4” piece of Gold Foil Sheet (132622) and round two of the corners.  Adhere to the left side of the stamped image.

4. Using a ruler and Stylus or Simply Scored Scoring Tool, score a few lines on the right side and top of the stamped image.  Cut the bottom right edge at an angle to make the stamped piece look like a book.  Adhere to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals (1404430).

5. Add a few Gold Sequin Trim (132983) with Glue Dots (103683).  Finish off the card by adding Gold Baker’s Twine (132975) wrapped around the card and tied in a bow.

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2013-14 Annual Catalog or the Occasions Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today!  And don't forget to take advantage of My Frequent Shopper Program.

 

 

 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now.