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!

Petal Cone Heart Pouch

 

One of my favourite things about any new Stampin' Up catalog is seeing what new Big Shot products are available! The Petal Cone Die (121810) in the Occasions Mini is one of the most versatile dies around! Here the cone becomes a heart shaped pouch perfect for little love notes or treats!

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Valentine's Defined (W121941/C123057), Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel (117693)
• Ink: Basic Black(101179), Rose Red (101178)
• Paper: Rose Red (102544), Pretty in Pink (100459), Pink Pirouette (111351), Newsprint Designer Series Paper (121878), Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
• Accessories: SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430),Neutrals Designer Series Buttons (119743), Game Spinners (121893), Linen Thread, (104199) Glue Dots (103683), Sticky Strip (104294)
• Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Petal Cone Die (121810), Full Heart Punch (119883), Spiral Punch (119872), Decorative Label Punch (120907), Jumbo Wheel Handle (103661)
• Other: Pliers

Step by Step Directions

1. Cut a Pretty in Pink Petal Cone Die, and then a Rose Red Petal Cone Die.
2. Take Rose Red die cut piece and roll over top with wheel and Rose Red Ink
3. Attach the two cones together using flaps along the side and sticky strip.
4. Attach banner to heart using SNAIL.
5. Take 2.5 x 2.5 piece of newsprint paper and add spirals along the left hand side using punch. Scrumple up and smooth out. Attach to heart using Stampin' Dimensionals.
6. Using Full Heart Punch, punch out heart out of Red Glimmer Paper Attach to project using Stampin' Dimensionals. Cut spinner hand in half using pliers and attach to back of heart with Glue Dots. Add button with Linen Thread bow using Glue Dots.
7. Stamp definition in Basic Black on Pink Pirouette, punch out with Decorative Label Punch. Attach to project with Stampin' Dimensionals.

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Package Valentine's Day Chocolates in this Love Fancy Favor Box!

 

One of the most popular sets in the new Occasions Mini is the cute and fun Valentine's Defined (W121941/C123057) set. While this is a great set for Valentine's Day, it is a good set for scrapbooking, anniversary cards and more! This box features the "love you" greeting from the set which fits perfectly in the small oval punch, as well as a new must-have item, Red Glimmer Paper (121790) which is so sparkly and the glitter stays put!!!

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Valentine's Defined (W121941/C123057)
• Ink: Real Red Classic (103133)
• Paper: Real Red (102482), Pink Pirouette Cardstock (111351), Love Patterns Designer Series Paper (124156), Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
• Accessories: SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Sticky Strip (104294)
• Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Fancy Favor Box Die (115965), Tasteful Trim Die (120893), Small Oval Punch (119863), Large Oval Punch (119855), Scallop Oval Punch (119856)

Step by Step Directions

1. Cut out Fancy Favor Box out of Love Patterns Designer Series Paper using Big Shot. Assemble box using Sticky Strip.
2. Cut out handle for box using Tasteful trim die. Add handle to the box on the inside using Sticky Strip.
3. Stamp "love you" in Real Red on Whisper White. Punch out with small oval punch.
4. Punch large oval out of glimmer paper, add greeting on top with SNAIL.
5. Punch scallop oval out of Pink Pirouette and attach other ovals on with SNAIL.
6. Add to the box with Stampin' Dimensionals.

If you'd like to make cute valentine's favors like this one, you can schedule a valentine's themed class where I'll come to you! Email me for available dates :)

Check back tomorrow for cards stamped with the Valentine Defined stamp set!

Covering Chipboard with Designer Series Paper

 


Chipboard is one of those items that most people just don't know on earth they'd do with it. This week we'll cover it with Designer Series Paper and learn a few tips and tricks for making it work for you.


Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Three Little Words (113254)
• Ink: Early Espresso (119670), Pretty in Pink (101301)
• Paper: Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730), Early Espresso Cardstock(119686), Designer Series Paper Patterns Love (124156), Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
• Accessories: On Board Mix & Match Chipboard (119240), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430),Sponge (101610), Distressing Kit (118762), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Glue Dots (103683)
• Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Scallop Square Duo (120903), Perfect Polkadots Embossing Folder (117335), Small Heart Punch (117193), Paper Snips (103579)
  

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

• Real Red
  
  
  • 8.5 x 5.5 for card base

• Early Espresso
  
  
  • 4 x 5.25 for embossed panel
  
  
• Whisper White
  
  
  • 4 x 4 for scallop square
  
  
• Designer Series Paper
  
  
  • 3.5 x 3.5 to cover chipboard heart
  
  
• Glimmer Paper
  
  
  • Scrap for punched heart

Technique Directions

1. Take chipboard and cover top with Tombo Mono Glue
2. Apply paper on top and set aside and allow to dry
3. Once dry take your paper snips and trim off excess paper.

Tips & Tricks

• Sand off extra pieces with sanding block, for smaller pieces use the files from the distressing kit. These are very handy when you are dealing with the inside of a letter!
• To "finish" edges, gently sponge with coordinating ink. On this project the edges are inked with Pretty in Pink ink.

Finishing Touches

1. Fold cardbase in half.
2. Emboss Early Espresso piece in Big Shot using Polkadot Embossing Folder. Attach to card base using SNAIL.
3. Run Whisper White piece through Big Shot using Scallop Square.
4. Stamp greeting towards bottom using Early Espresso Ink. Attach square to cardbase using SNAIL.
5. Attach finished chipboard heart to scallop square using glue dots.
6. Punch heart from glimmer paper and attach with a glue dot.

Key to My Heart Card

The Occasions Mini catalog is here! There's so many great new products that you will absolutely love. This card features a new must-have stamp set, You're a Gem (W122268/C122270) that is packed full of great sayings. The key is also a new offering – Trinket Keys (121892) which come in a package of four different keys. Don't you love how these two items go together so perfectly for a great valentine's or anniversary card?


If you are on my mailing list, you should be receiving the mini catalog in the mail shortly, and if not, let me know and I'll get one in the mail to you!


Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: You're a Gem (W122268/C122270)
• Ink: Cherry Cobbler (119669)
• Paper: Cherry Cobbler (119685), Very Vanilla (101650), Basic Black (121045)
• Accessories: Basic Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (115615), Trinket Keys (121892) Linen Thread (104199), Mini Glue Dots (106683), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
• Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Vintage Wall Paper Embossing Folder (120175), Scalloped Heart of Heart Sizzlit (117332), Full Heart Punch (119883)

Step by Step Directions

1. Cut Basic Black to 5.5 x 8.5 and fold in half.
2. Cut Very Vanilla to 5.25 x 4 and run through Big Shot with Vintage Wallpaper Folder.
3. Stamp greeting in Cherry Cobbler on a scrap of Very Vanilla, punch out with Full Heart Punch and set aside.
4. Run piece of Cherry Cobbler through Big Shot using Heart Embosslit. Attach punched heart to Big Shot one using SNAIL.
5. Tuck left edge of ribbon under and attach using SNAIL. Carefully attach ribbon to embossed panel using glue dots to about the half way point.
6. Take a piece of linen thread and tie a bow, and include the key.
7. Affix the rest of the ribbon using glue dots, trim edge on an angle and leave it so it over hangs.
8. Attach embossed panel to card base using SNAIL.
9. Attach heart to finished card using Stampin' Dimensionals

If you'd like to see some of the Occasion Mini products in action, contact me to schedule a private stamping class today!

Filled With Love Promotion

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so get a jump start on your projects with the Filled with Love Bundle.  This bundle includes the Filled with Love stamp set, the exclusive Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack (12 sheets total in Pretty in Pink and Real Red) and a FREE package of Bitty Buttons!

Filled with Love Bundle

Wood mount 124380 ($40.45)/Clear mount 12438 ($33.45)

Promotion runs from December 17, 2010 through January 24, 2011.

Click HERE to download samples

Sending you lots of love!

Today's Valentine's day card was based on a card that I saw on the internet.  I really liked the idea of using this cute little envelop on the front of a card.  Who wouldn't want to receive an envelope full of love!?!  Take a look...

Supplies

Stamps: I {Love} Love jumbo wheel

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Real Red

Ink: Real Red & Chocolate Chip stampin' markers

Paper: Sending Love Designer Specialty Paper

Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot die cutting machine, Scallop Envelope Bigz die, Heart to Heart Punch, Small Tag Punch, dimensionals,  Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, adhesive, bone folder, paper cutter

Tip: Jumbo wheels, such as the I {LOVE} Love wheel, are great because you can use any of the words, separately, on your cards or project.  Simply color the chosen words with your stampin' markers and wheel (stamp) it!

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Elegant Valentine

Happy Friday!

As promised, here is another Valentine's Day card.  Here is one of the cards that we made at my monthly card class last night.  I think it's so elegant! The black and white with a punch of red makes it so classy.  It was based on a card made at my group's shoe box swap last month.

Here is the recipe:
Card base: 4 1/4" x 11" Whisper White
First layer: 4 x 5 1/4" Whisper White embossed with Finial Press embossing folder, Real Red Satin ribbon
2nd layer: 3 3/4" x 3 3/4" Basic Black square punch with the NEW Scallop trim corner and NEW Scallop trim border from the Occasions Mini.
3rd layer: 3 12/" x 3 1/2" Whisper White square, stamped with "Love You Much" from the Well Scripted stamp set in Stazon black, 3D heart embellishment.

The heart embellishment is made out of 4 hearts, punched with the full heart punch, out of Real Red cardstock.  Before punching the hearts out, I embossed the piece of Real Red cardstock with the finial press to give it some texture.  Fold all 4 hearts in half, and adhere them together (half to half).  Mount on piece of Whisper White cardstock.  Voila!

Hope you've enjoyed today's card.  Wishing you all a great weekend!

Vintage Valentine

Good day everyone!

With Valentine's day only a few days away, I thought that I would post some of the cards that I've made in the last couple of weeks.  I will try to post one a day until Sunday! My own little blogging challenge this week! lol

Today's cards are from my January Stamp club.

This eyelet flower embellishment was shown to us in Phoenix at Leadership Convention.  This card is cased from the one I saw on the display board.  I love how you can use it on a card or on a scrapbook layout.  I also like how it looks like lace.

The second card I designed with the thought that I would try to make it Vintage.  I loved all the projects that Shelli (Stampin' Up! CEO and co-founder) showed us in Phoenix.  I have always been a little scared to try it, probably because my style is more "clean".  I really liked how it turned out and my club members loved making it.

I always try to find some ways to re-use scraps and what not.  This time, I decided to use some of the packaging paper that comes with SU orders. 

This card format is 4 1/4" x 4 1/4". We used the I {love} Love jumbo wheel on the packaging paper.  First we inked it on a Chocolate Chip Classic ink pad, then "wheeled" it on the paper.  We crumpled the paper up and then smoothed it back before sponging the edges. 

Other items used: NEW scallop trim border punch (that you can earn for FREE during Sale-a-bration!), NEW Chocolate Chip satin ribbon, Scalloped Hearts of Hearts embosslit, Full heart punch, "Love You Much" from the Well Scripted stamp set. 

LOVE the Chocolate Chip, Kraft & Real Red combo!

Here is a closer look...

I have lots more ideas for Vintage style projects that I will be sharing! I am even planning a class for April!

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Want more information on joining a Stamp club!? Email me

It's a beautiful sunny winter day here in Ottawa! Hope you are enjoying some sun wherever you are :-)

That's it for now,

Valentine's Day Mommy & Me class a success!

Yesterday, I held my first Mommy and Me class.  We had so much fun making some cute Valentine's day cards and treats to give to family, friends and teachers!  We made 5 projects; a heart shaped box that holds four 3x3 cards, a chocolate treat holder using the petal die card, a heart treat cup card filled with yummy cinnamon hearts and, my favorite, a gum wrapper.  The girls LOVED the projects! And more importantly, they were so proud of what they made...on their own!

Here are some pictures:

I used the Sending Love Designer Specialty paper from the Occasions mini.  You can't really see on the pictures but this paper is so sparkly.  And with Real Red, Pretty in Pink and Very Vanilla colors, how can you not LOVE this paper!?!

If you have any questions about these projects, just ask :-)

I am planning an Easter Mommy & Me class for the weekend of March 27 - 28th.  What kind of projects would YOU like to see? Leave me a comment and let me know.

Happy Monday!