Join a Stamper's Club!

I am always looking for members! Choose from card or scrapbook club...

What is a Stamper’s Club? Well, it’s a free technique night with friends while buying stamps on a budget!

Here is how it works;
As a member of a club with 5 or 6 participants, you agree to purchase a min. of $35 or $40 of Stampin’ Up! merchandise per month for 5 consecutive months. Attend a free monthly stamp night at my house in Richmond (Ottawa, ON), or yours, to learn techniques and make 2 free projects!

Each month, one of the members is named the “hostess” and will receive…

*a minimum of $35 of merchandise of your choice absolutely free (you even get to pick from items that are available to hostesses ONLY!)

*AND a Free Catalogue!

Doesn’t that sound fun? If you live in the Ottawa area and are interested in joining a club, or establishing a club of your own, please contact me today for more information!

Roxane Desjardins

Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

613-800-2117

RoxiesPaperCreations@gmail.com

www.RoxiesPaperCreations.blogspot.com

Inked Embossing Technique

 

This is based on a swap card a friend received at the Leadership Conference a few weeks back. This simple technique creates a new effect with your embossing folders by inking them with a brayer!

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Bring on the Cake (W121899/C121958)
• Ink: Soft Suede (115657)
• Paper: Bashful Blue (105120), Very Vanilla (101650), Crumb Cake (120953)
• Accessories:), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Basic Pearls , Marina Mist 3/8 Taffeta Ribbon (119965)
• Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder (120175) , Decorative Label Punch (120907), Modern Label Punch (119849), Brayer (102395)

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

• Crumb Cake
  • 5.5 x 8.5 for card base
• Bashful Blue
  • 4 x 5.25 for mat
  • Scrap for mat on greeting
• Very Vanilla
  • 3.75 x 5 for embossed panel
  • Scrap for greeting

Technique Directions

1. Using brayer, ink up embossing folder. Be sure to pay attention to which side you are inking. Here, the "flat side" was inked to get the background inked. Also, you want to really ink it up!
2. Run through the Big Shot as normal and you'll have a fun and funky background.

Finishing Touches

1. Cut and fold card base in half.
2. Create ink embossed panel as above. Attach Bashful Blue Taffeta Ribbon as shown.
3. Adhere embossed panel to Bashful Blue mat with SNAIL and then adhere to card base.
4. Stamp "birthday wishes" greeting in Soft Suede Classic on Very Vanilla and punch with Decorative Label.
5. Punch Modern Label out of Bashful Blue and cut in half. Layer on back of Decorative Label with greeting. Attach to card base with Stampin' Dimensionals.
6. Top off greeting piece with Basic Pearls as shown.

I still have 1 spot left for my stamper's techniques card club starting on February 23rd.  Email me for all the details!

Inlayed Embossing Technique

This is a quick and easy technique that packs a punch – literally and figuratively. With the Big Shot, an Embossing Folder and a punch, you can create backgrounds that wow!

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Valentine's Defined (W121941/C123057)
• Ink: Real Red (103133)
• Paper: Whisper White (100730), Real Red (102482), Pink Pirouette (111351), Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
• Accessories:), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Pretty in Pink 1/8 Taffeta Ribbon (119260), Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319)
• Tools: Heart to Heart Punch (119881), Pinking Hearts Border Punch (117649), Small Heart Punch (117193), Large Oval Punch (119855), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976)

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

• Pink Pirouette
  • 5.5 x 8.5 for card base
  • Scrap for punched hearts
• Whisper White
  • 2 x 5.5 for border punch
  • Scrap for greeting
• Real Red
  • 5.25 x 4 for mat
• Glimmer Paper
  • Scrap for scallop oval

Technique Directions

1. Punch desired shapes and adhere to base randomly using SNAIL. Make sure you get the edges of each punched shape down completely.
2. Run through the Big Shot using the embossing folder of your choice. The punched shape should now be part of the mat creating a single panel.

Finishing Touches

1. Cut and fold card base in half.
2. Create inlaid embossing panel as above.
3. Using Pinking Hearts Border Punch create border strip with Whisper White cardstock.
4. Layer ribbon pieces around the back and affix with SNAIL. Attach to embossed layer. Attach to card base.
5. Stamp greeting in Real Red and punch out with large oval.
6. Punch scallop oval out of glimmer paper and adhere greeting with SNAIL. Attach to card base with Stampin' Dimensionals.

If you live in the Ottawa area and would like to learn more techniques like this one, I would love to have you join my stamper's technique club.  The next Card Club starts Wednesday, February 23rd at 7:30 pm at my home in Barrhaven. 

Click HERE for more information or Email me for all the details!

Cupcake Frosting Technique

Cupcakes are one of the hottest trends in papercrafting, and the new build a Cupcake punch is perfect for creating these little cuties on your cards and scrapbook pages. One of the best parts of the cupcake is the frosting, so this week's technique will help you step you your cupcakes with a bit of heat embossing.

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: So Happy For You (Earn it free during Sale-A-Bration!)
• Ink:Real Red Classic (103133), Versamark (102283)
• Paper: Whisper White (100730), Pink Pirouette (111351), Soft Suede (115318), Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
• Accessories: Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (119768), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683), White Embossing Powder (109132), Dazzling Diamonds (102023)
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  Tools: 2 ½ Circle Punch (120906), Build A Cupcake Punch (121807) Paper Crimper Tool (101618), Heat Tool (100005)

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

• Pink Pirouette
  • 8.5 x 5.5 for card base
• Whisper White
  • Scrap for punched circle
• Soft Suede
  • Strip for cupcake bottom
• Glimmer Paper
  • Scrap for punched cherry

Technique Directions

1. Using a small container mix together equal parts of White Embossing Powder and Dazzling Diamonds. Be sure to mix them well.
2. Take punched out "top" of cupcake and apply Versamark. Cover with embossing powder/dazzling diamonds mixture and tap off excess. Heat and set with Heat Tool.
3. Allow to cool and repeat to build up frosting.

Finishing Touches

1. Fold cardbase in half.
2. Take piece of Soft Suede cardstock and run through paper crimmer. Punch out bottom of cupcake.
3. Punch cherry out of glimmer paper.
4. Punch circle out of Whisper White and stamp greeting towards bottom in Red Classic.
5. Attach bottom of cupcake to circle using SNAIL, attach top using a Stampin' Dimensional and the cherry with a glue dot.
6. Add ribbon to card base using SNAIL. Cut off at left edge and cut on angle towards the right hand edge.
7. Add circle with cupcake using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Technique of the Week: Watercolor Crayons

Stampin' Up recent announced that Watercolor Crayons are now available. These are a great coloring medium as they add texture and are easy to work with.

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Greeting Card Kids (W119887/C120633), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
• Ink: Early Espresso (119670), Crumb Cake (121030) and Garden Green (102272) Classic Ink, Regals (119803), Subtles (119802) and Neutrals (119805) Watercolor Wonder Crayons
• Paper: Real Red (102482), Very Vanilla (101650), Crumb Cake (120953)
• Accessories: Twill Tape (119970), Jumbo Pewter Eyelets (108432), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), 2-Way Glue Pen (100425), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023), Sponges (101610)
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  Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Scallop Square Duo Bigz Die (120903), Top Note (113463), Crop-A-Dile (108362), Modern Label Punch (119849), 2 ½ Circle Punch (120906), Blender Pen (102845)

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

• Real Red
  • 4.25 x 5.5 for card base
• Crumb Cake
  • 4 x 4
• Very Vanilla
  • 4.25 x 5.5 for stamped images

Technique

1. Stamp image in desired ink.
2. 
   
   Color with Blender Pen and Watercolor Wonder Crayons.

Tips and Tricks: To keep your crayons fresh and extend their life, take the color from the flat end of the crayon using your blender pen and apply to your project. For larger images, you can color using the chisel tip and then disburse the color using the blender pen.
Finishing Touches

1. Cut Top Note out of Real Red using the Big Shot.
2. Cut larger of the Scallop Squares out of Crumb Cake using the Big Shot.
3. Stamp image in Early Espresso on Very Vanilla and then punch out with circle punch.
4. Color image in with crayons and blender pen.
5. Sponge edges with Crumb Cake Classic Ink for a vintage feel.
6. Attach Scallop Square to the Top Note using SNAIL. Layer colored image on top using Stampin' Dimensionals.
7. Stamp greeting in Garden Green Classic on Very Vanilla cardstock, punch with Modern Label and then attach to project using Stampin' Dimensionals.
8. Set eyelet using Crop-A-Dile and tie knot with twill tape.
9. Add glitter underneath the girl using the 2-Way Glue Pen.

Watercolor Wonder Crayons are a great tool to have on hand. They are sold by color family so they coordinate with your cardstock, ribbon and more. To order your crayons today, visit my online store.

Technique of the Week: Quick & Easy Way to Line an Envelope

This week learn how to line your envelopes! This may seem like a simple thing but it adds a finishing touch to your handmade creations!
Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Bright Christmas (W121678/C121318), Christmas Collage (121179)
• Ink: Soft Suede Classic (115657)
• Paper: Crumb Cake (120953), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Soft Suede (115318), Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper (117159)
• Accessories: SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Basic Pearls (119247), Deck the Halls Big Designer Buttons (121002), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Old Olive Striped Grosgrain (115618)
• Tools: Decorative Label Punch (120907)

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

• 
  
  Cherry Cobbler
  • 8.5 x 5.5
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  Crumb Cake
  • 3 x 4 for stamped background image
  • Scrap for greeting
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  Soft Suede
  • 3.25 x 4.25 for matting stamped image
• 
  
  Jolly Holiday
  • 5.75 x 3 for envelope

Technique Directions

1. Cut Designer Series Paper to 5.75 to 3. You may need to trim a hair off the 5.75 inch side to make it fit into the envelope.

1. 
   
   Lick flap and slide Designer Series Paper into envelope.

1. On the front it will look like this. Trim off overhang with paper snips.

1. Fold along crease with bone folder. You can keep it shut with SNAIL or Dotto.

Finishing Touches

1. Take card base and fold in half.
2. Ink up Christmas Collage background stamp with Soft Suede and stamp on Crumb Cake.
3. Attach stamped panel to Soft Suede mat with SNAIL.
4. Attach ribbon in behind panel, and then attach ribbon and panel to card as shown.
5. Stamp greeting in Soft Suede on Crumb Cake cardstock and punch with Decorative Label. Attach to card with Stampin' Dimensionals.
6. Trim edge of ribbon as shown and then top off with a Very Vanilla button using a glue dot.
7. Add pearls to bottom right of stamped image.

You can step up your cards by lining your envelopes this year. This a great way to add some elegance to your projects while using up extra Designer Series Paper!

Technique of the Week: Embossed Vellum

 

This week's technique features embossing Vellum Cardstock with the Big Shot.

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Butterfly Prints (W121049/C120738)
• Ink: Blushing Bride (119786), Concord Crush (119785), Peach Parfait (119783) Classic Ink
• Paper: Whisper White (100730), Concord Crush (119792) Cardstock, Cardstock Vellum (101856)
• Accessories: Concord Crush Polystitched Ribbon (119265), Basic Rhinestones (119246), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
• Tools: Big Shot (113439), Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder (120175), Butterfly Punch (119848)

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

• Concord Crush
  • 8.5 x 5.5
• Cardstock Velllum
  • 5.25 x 4
• Whisper White
  • Scrap for stamped butterfly

Technique Directions

1. Run cardstock Vellum through Big Shot using desired embossing folder.
2. Attach to project using Mini Glue Dots. You want to place the glue dots where they will be covered up by accessories or stamped images.

Notes:

• With this technique, you want to make sure you use Cardstock Vellum. It is heavier and runs through the Big Shot without tearing. Lighter weight Vellum will tear as it is embossed.
• This is a great way to add texture in a unique way.

Finishing Touches

1. Take card base and fold in half.
2. Emboss vellum and attach using glue dots as outlined above.
3. Attach ribbon to card by tucking edges of ribbon underneath edge and ensuring they are covered up on the flip side.
4. Stamp a butterfly on Whisper White - one each of Blushing Bride, Concord Crush and Peach Parfait – and punch out with Butterfly Punch and put aside. Attach to card base using Stampin' Dimensionals.
5. Top off each butterfly with a Basic Rhinestone.

Cards that wow don't have to be complicated or time consuming. Simple and elegant techniques like this one can take things to the next level without a lot of extra steps! Try it today :)

Technique of the Week: Versamark Resist

This week's technique, Versamark Resist, lets you create a lot of different looks with a few basic supplies.

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Autumn Splendor (116503), Thank You Kindly (111700)
• Ink: Cherry Cobbler (119669), More Mustard (103162), Early Espresso (119670), Cajun Craze (119671), Versamark (102283)
• Paper: Very Vanilla Cardstock (101650), Crumb Cake (120953), More Mustard (100946), Early Espresso (119686), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Glossy Cardstock (102599)
• Accessories: SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
• Tools: Sponges (101610)
  

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

• Early Espresso
  • 5x10
• Crumb Cake
  • 5x3
• Glossy Cardstock
  • Image for stamping 3x3
• Cherry Cobbler
  • 3.25x3.25
• More Mustard
• 3.5x3.5
  

Technique Directions

1. Stamp image as desired with Versamark on Glossy Cardstock.
2. Sponge classic ink over top as desired. The stamped images will resist the ink. Layer multiple colors for a rich effect.

Finishing Touches

1. Take card base and fold in half.
2. Gently tear Crumb Cake piece and attach to card base with SNAIL. Stamp greeting in Early Espresso as shown.
3. Affix stamped panel to Cherry Cobbler and More Mustard pieces with SNAIL. Attach to card with Stampin' Dimensionals.

With dynamic techniques such as this one, keeping the card simple lets the technique stand out! This technique can easily be adapted to create many, many different looks.

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Day of Gratitude Card Using Emboss Resist Technique

 
Emboss Resist, enables you to get a wide variety of looks with some basic heat embossing, sponges and classic ink.

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Day of Gratitude (W120835/C121148)
• Ink: Rich Razzleberry (115658), Pumpkin Pie (105216), Versamark (102283)
• Paper: Very Vanilla Cardstock (101650), Rich Razzleberry (115316)
• Accessories: Antique Brads (117273), Rich Razzleberry 1/8 Taffeta Ribbon (119259), Stampin Sponges (101610), Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint (116806), Gold Embossing Powder (109129), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
• Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Petals a Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (116824), Heat Tool(100005), Paper Snips (103579), Paper Piercer (161631)
  
• Other: Spray Bottle, Rubbing Alcohol
  
  

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

• Rich Razzleberry
  • Card Base: 4.25 x 4.25
  • Embossed Piece: 2.75 x 4.25
• Very Vanilla
  • Piece for embossing

Technique Directions

1. Emboss medallion image from Day of Gratitude with Gold Embossing Powder on Very Vanilla cardstock.
2. Sponge Rich Razzleberry classic around the edge, and Pumpkin Pie in the centre of the image.
3. Take a Kleenex to wipe any extra ink off embossed detail.

Bonus Techniques – Shimmer Paint Spray

1. Place rubbing alcohol in a small spray bottle.
2. Add 5-6 drops of Shimmer Paint and shake well.
3. Spray embossed panel with shimmer paint mixture.

Finishing Touches

1. Take card base and fold in half.
2. On bottom right corner stamp greeting as shown in Rich Razzleberry.
3. Run 2.75 x 4.25 Rich Razzleberry panel through Big Shot with Petals A Plenty Embossing Folder. Spray with shimmer paint mixture and set aside to dry.
4. Cut out emboss resist medallion with paper snips and set antique brad in the middle.
5. Attach embossed piece to the card base with SNAIL.
6. Affix Rich Razzleberry ribbon along the seam under the embossed piece with SNAIL, cut off edges so they are square with the edge.
7. Attach medallion with Stampin' Dimensionals as shown.

Emboss resist offers you the ability to create dramatically different looks depending on the embossing powder and ink you use. With a different color combination, this stamp set can easily be used for multiple seasons.

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May Stamp Club Projects Using Pastels

For last month's stamp club, a member asked me to teach techniques using pastels.  I was quite happy because frankly, I just don't use them enough...and I should! Pastels are great if you want to achieve a soft look. 

 Here is what I mean....

 We used the Popping Pastels technique.  Here are the steps for this card;

1. Stamp your image on Whisper White with Versamark.  I find it works best with a bold   stamp.  Here we used the Medallion stamp.
2. Take your Stampin' pastels and a sponge dauber and in a tapping motion add the pastel color to the versamarked image that you stamped on the paper. The pastel powder on the sponge will stick to the image. Only do one image at a time so it stays sticky.  On this card I used Elegant Eggplant in the middle, then Orchid Opulence and finally, Pale Plum on the outside. 
3. I added a strip of Elegant Eggplant that I punched with the scallop trim border punch (which will be available in the Catalogue on July 1st!) and then added a piece of white organza ribbon.
4. I then layered it on my Orchid Opulence card base.  This card measures 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" and fits perfectly in the medium square envelops.
5. I stamped the sentiment from Sincere Salutations, in Pale Plum on Whisper White, then punched it out using the large oval punch.  I then layered it on a piece of Elegant Eggplant which was punched with the scallop oval punch.  I popped it with some dimensionals.

 We also used pastels on the second card but this time in a very different way. 

 Can you spot the pastels!?  This technique is called Shimmery Pastels and I found the tutorial on Tami  White's blog.  It is very subtle but creates a beautiful effect.  Here, we used it on the butterflies.  Look more closely...

 If you would like to join one of my stamp clubs, or even gather some of your friends and make up your own club, you can find more information HERE!

 If you live in the Ottawa or surrounding area, I will have 2 new clubs starting in September.   If you are interested, drop me a line at 613.800.2117 or email me :)

 Have a great day everyone!

 

February Stamp Club card - Folded Paper Frame

Today I want to share with you a card that was made at our February Stamp club.  This "Folded Paper Frame" technique was featured on Splitcoaststampers a month or so ago.  I knew that my customers would love this because you can use it on a card or on a scrapbook layout.

Here is the card we made:

The base of the card was cut out by running Old Olive cardstock and the squallop square clear die through the Bigshot.  A layer of So Saffron cardstock, measuring 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" was adhere to the base. To make the square frame, I started with a piece of Sweet Pea DP measuring 4" x 4".  You can find the tutorial on how to make the frame HERE. 

Before I adhered the frame to the card front, I stamped a piece of 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" Naturals Vanilla with the stem image from the Great Friend stamp set in Old Olive.  I also stamped the butterfly image, from the same stamp set, in Tempting Turquoise on a scrap piece of Naturals Vanilla.  I cut it using my paper snips and then adhered it to the center of my frame with a dimensional.  I added a piece of Tempting Turquoise ribbon to the corner before gluing the frame to my card. 

The sentiment is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set. The size is perfect to fit into the Word Window punch.

I love making 4" x 4" square cards but always struggled with finding an envelope for it until... Stampin' Up came out with Glassine bags (# 117228) in the new Mini Occasions catalogue.  This fits a 4" x 4" card perfectly!

We folded the top of the bag and made a belly band to keep it closed.  See picture below...

I hope you've enjoyed today's card!  What's to come tomorrow !?! Tool Tip Friday :)

Don’t forget there is still 3 weeks left of Sale-A-Bration! Now is the time to book your workshop to receive the additional benefits that come with this exciting promotion! Also, there is still time to place your order to receive FREE stamp sets or even an exclusive punch!

Click the "Shop Online 24/7" button on the top right to Shop Now!

For more information on joining a stamp club, click HERE. There's a new one starting March 31st!!!

Kind and Caring Thoughts Thank You Card

Good Saturday morning!

Well, I first have to start by apologizing to my loyal readers for not posting regularly lately.  I unfortunately got a pretty bad cold and didn't quite have the energy to create and post :(

BUT I am feeling much better and the whole family is now healthy so I am slowly getting back on track. 

I will have some great cards to show you in the next couple of weeks.  Some details on the upcoming Sale-a-bration and also great new classes that will be added to my schedule soon! So stay tuned!!!

Today I am taking a break from Christmas cards and showing you a Thank you card that I made for some co-hostesses, Marina and Allison.

Every week Split Coast Stampers posts a tutorial for a new technique.  I love this brick wall idea so decided to try it out. 

I ABSOLUTELY love this technique!

The flower image was inked with Craft Basic Black stamp on Basic Gray Designer series paper, then heat embossed with clear powder.  I used a ruler and pencil to draw horizontal lines every 1/2".  Then I drew vertical lines every 1" between the horizontal lines, offsetting them 1/2" every other line to create your bricks. Cut horizontal strips, placing them in order.  Begin from the bottom and cut the first strip of paper along the vertical line.  Adhere the bricks one by one, placing them on the cardstock with small spaces between to build a wall of bricks.Adhere, layer, add some ribbon and greeting and voila!

Supplies
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Kind and Caring Thoughts (Hostess level 3 )
Ink: Craft Basic Black, Basic Gray
Cardstock: Basic Gray, Whisper White, Basic Black
Paper: Basic Gray Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Black Gingham ribbon, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Pucnch, Dimensionals, Ticket Punch, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, pencil, ruler, Paper snips

For supplies to make this card or to order any other Stampin' up products,

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Tomorrow's post... More Christmas cards and an exciting NEW card class!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Brayered sky and Ribbon Ruffles...

Today I am posting 2 cards.  These are definitely my favorite cards that I have made lately and I am so happy with how they turned out!

The first is a Halloween card CASE'd from Michelle Zindorf, a talented card maker who uses a brayer on all of her cards.  This card is a 3 1/4" x 6 1/2" format that I love using!  I don't have the brayer technique quite down pat but it turned out much better than I thought.  Tip: Don't have a brayer, use sponges to get the same background effect.

Supplies

Stamps: Haunted jumbo wheel, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Pumkin Pie

Ink: Crushed Curry, Pumkin Pie, Elegant Eggplant, Basic Black

Accessories: Modern Punch, Word Window Punch, Brayer, Stamping sponges, ticket punch, White gel pen, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Post it notes (for masking)

I have an idea for a Halloween scrapbook page that I can't wait to use this wheel on.  Stay tuned!

This second card is one that I came upon Heather Van Duker's blog.  I saved the link so that I could try to replicate it at another time.  It uses scrunched up taffeta ribbon on a cupcake, which gives it the effect of fluffy icing!  Have a look!

What do you think!? Is this not the cutest card ever!!?!?  I made it for one of my son's friends.  Owen is attending her birthday party on Sunday.  I hope Gabrielle likes it :)

Supplies

Stamps: Voeux Mignons

Cardstock: Rose Red, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette (retired)

Paper: Rose Red DSP

Ink: Chocolate Chip marker

Accessories: Circle scissors plus, Scallop Edge Punch, Rose Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Glue Dots, Sticky Strip, half back pearl (for the Pretties Kit), 2 way Glue Pen and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Paper Trimmer, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Top Note Die, Lots of Heart Punch, Kraft taffeta ribbon

Here is a closer look at the cupcake!

For the saying, I used the Voeux Mignons set but they only had a "Bon anniversaire" stamp and for a child I thought "Bonne Fete" was more appropriate so I took out my Chocolate Chip stampin' write marker and colored the "Bonne Fete" from the "Bonne Fete des Meres" stamp! Gotta love thoses markers!!!

Well gotta get  back to making some Christmas cards! Have a great weekend everyone :)

Give Thanks Card

Happy Thanksgiving everyone (to my Canadian friends and family that is!!)

Here is a card I made with my Stamp Clubs this month.  I used the "herringbone" technique.  You can find some tutorials on the internet for this technique.  It's actually quite simple and great to use up all those little bits and pieces of designer paper or cardstock.  All you need is some scrap paper and some double sided tape (such as carpet tape).  Clear tape is best.

I just love the colors used.  I chose them based on the Autumn Traditions Designer Paper; Always Artichoke, More Mustard, Soft Suede and Elegant Eggplant.

The pumpkins were made using the wide oval punch and 1 inch circle punch.  I added a little piece of folded ribbon to make the stem, did some sponging on the edges and voila!  Too cute!

Live in the Ottawa area? Want to learn new techniques to make beautiful cards like this? Sign up for one of my Stamp clubs starting in January, or better yet, get 5 or 6 of your friends together to make up your own. Every month, a different member gets the hostess benefits (one stamp set and at least $20 of FREE products).

Contact me today for more details!

Hope everyone has had a great weekend with friends and family!

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Stamps: Holiday Best

Cardstock: More Mustard, Soft Suede, Elegant Eggplant, Very Vanilla

Ink: Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard

Paper: Autumns Traditions Designer Paper

Accessories: Wide Oval Punch, 1" circle punch, Dimensionals, Stampin' Sponges, double sided clear tape, More Mustard Stampin' write marker, Soft Suede stampin' write marker, Glue dots

Technique : Sponged Sunset

This is another technique that I taught my stampers at my last Stamp Club. We made a beautiful sponged sunset. Here are the step-by-step instructions.

Step 1.
Ink the rounded part of a sponge by pressing directly on an ink pad. Here I used, in order, working myself up the cardstock, Close to Cocoa, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie and Tangerine Tango.

Step 2.
Use a circular motion to apply ink. Re-ink your sponge, remove excess ink and continue sponging ink randomly. Continue adding color until you have the color that you want.

Step 3.
Finish your card using your sponged background. Here I stamped the grass from the Inspired by nature stamp set in Chocolate Chip. To make it look like cat tails, I used the Horizontal Slot Punch to punch out the shapes in Chocolate Chip and then glued them on with the 2 way glue pen.

Supplies
Stamp set: Inspired by Nature, Sincere Salutations
Cardstock: Kraft, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango (retired)
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango (retired)
Accessories: Wide Oval Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch, Hemp twine, Stamping Sponges, Sticky Strip

Live in the Ottawa area? Want to learn new techniques to make cool projects like this? Sign up for one of my Stamp clubs, or better yet, get 5 or 6 of your friends together to make up your own. Every month, a different member gets the hostess benefits (one stamp set and at least $20 of FREE products).

Contact me today for more details!

Faux Wood Technique

This is the card we made at our Stampers Club last week. My stampers requested I come up with some masculine cards. Something everyone seems to have a hard time with. I have been hearing about this Faux Wood technique and so decided to scout it out and see how it's done. Thanks to Google, I found some great video tutorials out the in the blog world :)




Supplies
Stamp set: Party Hearty
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel (craft)
Paper: Manchester (retired)
Accessories: Scallop Circle punch, 3/4" Circle punch, Chocolate Chip Stampin' write marker, Stamping sponges, ruler, paper cutter, Stampin' Dimensionals

To get the wood look, you simply drag your ink pad across your piece of card stock. I used Kraft cardstock and started with my Close to Cocoa ink pad first. I did the same thing with the Chocolate Chip, and then Creamy Caramel. I then used a ruler and traced lines at every 3/4" with my Chocolate Chip marker. I free handed the "planks" and finished the wood background by adding nail holes. Pretty simple, right?

Happy Sunday!

A Little Rock n' Roll...a little Pizzazz!

Today I am posting a card that I made for a friend’s birthday.

I love the combination of Pink Pirouette and Riding Hood Red. This makes for a simple card that packs a punch! Don’t you think?

First I inked the larger flower stamp, from the Petal Pizzazz set, in Pink Pirouette and before stamping it on my Whisper white cardstock, I "rocked" and "rolled" the edges in Riding Hood Red. The smaller flower was inked in Pink Pirouette only. I actually stamped a complete 8 ½” x 11 sheet so that I could cut the rest to size and use to make other cards. A sort of “one sheet wonder”!

Supplies

Stamps: Petal Pizzazz
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Accessories: 5/8” Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Button bouquet, Scallop Edge Punch, Snail adhesive, Bone folder

The stamps from the Petal Pizzazz set are great for the Rock n’ Roll technique because they are all big and bold.

Pink Pirouette and Riding Hood Red are part of the In Colors that are retiring on June 30th. To shop for retiring colors and products now, click here!

Have a great weekend everyone and enjoy the sunshine!

Stampers Club

Yesterday I posted a card that we made at one of my Stampers Technique Clubs. What is a Stampers Technique Club? Well, it’s a free technique night with friends while buying stamps on a budget!

Here is how it works;
As a member of a club with 6 participants, you agree to purchase a min. of $35 of Stampin’ Up! merchandise per month for six consecutive months. (The dollar value can change slightly based on the number of members who join.) Attend a free monthly stamp night at my house (or yours), to learn techniques and make 2 free projects!

Each month, one of the members is named the “hostess” and will receive at least…
*One Free level 1 hostess stamp set
*$20 of merchandise of your choice absolutely free
*AND a Free Catalogue!

Doesn’t that sound fun? If you live in the Ottawa area and are interested in joining a club, or establishing a club of your own, please contact me today.

Here is a preview of one of the cards that we will be making at my next Stampers club. We will be using the chalkboard technique.

Recipe: Inspired by Nature stamp set, Versamark™ pad, Stampin’ pastels, Pumpkin Pie cardstock, Old Olive cardstock, black cardstock, corner ticket punch, scallop oval punch, Pumkin Pie 1/2” grosgrain ribbon.

This technique consists of stamping your image with the Versamark ink on a dark cardstock. Using Qtips, you then apply the chalk (pastels) where you inked with the Versamark. This card takes about 5 minutes to make and it looks super cool!

Well that's it for now. I have a baby shower to go to tomorrow for my friend Erica. Gotta go make her a card! Baby cards are always so much fun to make!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!