At my Club Classes this month, we focused on using some of the awesome, completely clear photopolymer stamp sets that Stampin' Up! now offers. This first card we made in class uses the Another Thank You Set.
Uses Another Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Midnight Muse Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad, Midnight Muse Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Soft Sky Card Stock, Brayer, In Color Dahlias, Rhinetone Basic Jewels, Midnight Muse 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder, and Clear-Mount Block D.
Because these stamps are completely clear, it is easy to stamp a shadow effect with them by stamping an image or sentiment in a dark color and then in a lighter color just slightly offset.
We also used the Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder in a slightly different way. We lightly added color to the inside of the folder using a Brayer and then just pressed the inked up folder onto the card stock with our hands to create the light mosaic pattern.
Welcome to the Best of Autumn Blog Tour hosted by RemARKable Stampers. Enjoy!
The scrawny tree image reminds me of a "Charlie Brown tree." So, I added some chevrons to this card using 3/4" Chevron Ribbon, the Chevron Embossing Folder, and the Build a Banner Simply Created Kit. I sponged ink through the gaps in the chevron stencil from the kit using a Sponge Dauber.
Uses Best of Autumn Clear-Mount Set and Fabulous Phrases Clear-Mount Set plus Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker, Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Marker, Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker, Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Crushed Curry Card Stock, Build a Banner Simply Created Kit, Sponge Daubers, Regals Designer Buttons, Pumpkin Pie 3/4" Chevron Ribbon, Linen Thread, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Squares Collection Framelits, Chevron Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block C, and Clear-Mount Block G.
I used the "rock and roll" technique on the leaves for this next thank you card. Just ink up an image in a lighter color and then "roll" the edges around on a darker complimentary color ink pad before stamping. I then used the Daffodil Delight Marker to color in the leaves so none of the vanilla card stock would show through. The Burlap Ribbon pieces are the bound edges that I cut off the ribbon when I wanted to unravel the ribbon for a different project. I just kept the bound edges because I knew I'd be able to use them eventually.
Uses Best of Autumn Clear-Mount Set and En Francais Wood-Mount background stamp plus Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker, Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Neutrals Core'dinations Card Stock, Stampin' Sanding System, Core'dinations Dust Buddy, Brights Designer Buttons, 1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Bitty Banners Framelits, Argyle Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block C, and Clear-Mount Block G.
This next card uses the Season of Style Designer Series Paper which is intended as a Christmas paper, but the colors were perfect for the bucket of apples image. I used Blender Pens to color the image. I just scribbled with the Markers onto a Clear Block and then picked up the ink from there to color. Just remember to stroke the Blender Pen tip in one direction only or you can make the card stock tear and pill.
Uses Best of Autumn Clear-Mount Set plus Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Sahara Sand and Smoky Slate), Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker, Old Olive Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, Season of Style Designer Series Paper, Blender Pens, Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad, Regals Designer Buttons, Brights Candy Dots, Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler 1" Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, 3/16" Corner Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Needlepoint Border Embossing Folders, and Clear-Mount Block C.
My final project for this tour was inspired by some 8" x 8" framed artwork samplers that I made at my upline Janet Wakeland's house the other day during one of her Diva Day events. While I was there crafting, she "enabled" me a bit more by showing me this awesome burlap covered frame that she'd found at a store near her house. After the event, I had to go shopping at that store where I found this frame and some other awesome materials to use in future projects. I used the same watercoloring technique as used on the card above involving Blender Pens and ink from Markers scribbled on a Clear Block.
While the frame itself is not Stampin' Up!, everything else used to create the framed artwork is! What do you think, do you like it?
Here's a look at the images in the Best of Autumn Set:
I hope you liked the projects I created. If you did, please let me know by leaving a comment. Feel free to Pin, Like, or Tweet any of my creations as well!
One of my customers recently took part in an Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and raised a nice amount of money for the cause. I made this pink ribbon card featuring the Hearts a Flutter Set and Express Yourself Set to congratulate her on a job well done!
Uses Hearts a Flutter Clear-Mount Set and Express Yourself Hostess Only Clear-Mount Set plus Primrose Petals Classic Stampin' Pad, Primrose Petals Card Stock, Pink Pirouette Card Stock, Watercolor Paper, Aqua Painters, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Whisper White Baker's Twine, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Trimmer, Craft Scissors, Clear-Mount Block B, and Clear-Mount Block G.
I stamped the heart image from the Hearts a Flutter Set and then quickly ran the brush tip of an Aqua Painter over it to blur the ink. I then dragged the ink out behind the image and off the watercolor paper. I added a little more color to the drag mark by picking up excess ink from the ink pad lid.
Stampin' Up! has sent out a teaser to all of us Demos and I'm now teasing you! Be sure to check in on Tuesday, Oct. 22 to learn about a great 25 at 25% Off Weekly Online Special that Stampin' Up! will be offering to celebrate our official 25th Anniversary! It's going to be amazing, I'm sure!
Here's a quick and easy get well card I sent to a customer recently. It uses the Express Yourself Hostess Only Clear-Mount Set. You could get this set for yourself for free by hosting a show this month and still have lots of Hostess Dollars left over to get more goodies for free! Contact me for all the details on hosting an in-home show, catalog show, or personal order show.
Uses Express Yourself Hostess Only Clear-Mount Set plus Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad, Crisp Cantaloupe Card Stock, Strawberry Slush Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, 2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, 1" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Small Heart Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, and Clear-Mount Block G.
My oldest son is marrying his wonderful sweetheart in December. I created the wedding invitations and RSVP cards for them using My Digital Studio. The postcard style cards were embellished with some real Rhinestone Basic Jewels before being sent out. Now that the invitations have been mailed, I can share them with you!
Here is the invitation they chose from all the ones I designed and the matching RSVP card:
I created several prototype invitations for them to choose from though. Here they are:
Do you have any special events coming up in your life soon, a wedding, anniversary party, birthday party, birth announcement, etc.? I'd love to design some invitations or announcements for you! Just contact me to get started.
The RemARKables are hosting the next Best of ... Blog Tour on Sunday, Oct. 20. We are showcasing the Best of Autumn Set this month. Be sure to visit my blog starting at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20 to see my creations and start the tour!
Walk in Wednesday is a day when you can stop by and pick up orders, place orders, pay for orders, look at displays, ask questions, get help with products, sign up for upcoming events, and stamp a couple of quick and easy projects.
You can stop by anytime between 2 p.m and 7 p.m. You don't have to tell me in advance that you are coming, just pop by!
I still have a few September Club orders and Paper Sale orders here and ready for pick up!
I have a couple of quick and easy card projects ready for you to stamp if you wish. Cost is $1 per project made. You may make one of each of the two cards available if you wish.
Here are the cards you can stamp today:
Uses Cycle Celebration Clear-Mount Set plus Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad, Subtles Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Pink Pirouette), Strawberry Slush Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Pink Pirouette Card Stock, 2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack, In Color Boutique Details, SNAIL Adhesive, Glue Dots, Stampin' Trimmer, and Clear-Mount Block H.
Uses Best of Autumn Clear-Mount Set and Gorgeous Grunge Wood-Mount Set plus Always Artichoke Classic Stampin' Pad, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad, Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Cajun Craze Card Stock, Perfect Plum Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Trimmer, and Clear-Mount Block C.
Here's a thank you card I CASE'd recently from one I saw online somewhere. It uses the Gorgeous Grunge and Sassy Salutations Sets and has a fun rose embellishment made with the Simply Pressed Clay. For those that don't know, CASE originally stood for "Copy And Share Everything." My group likes to say that we "Copy And Selectively Edit" or "Copy And Selectively Enhance" though!
Uses Gorgeous Grunge Wood-Mount Set and Sassy Salutations Clear-Mount Set plus Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad, Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad, Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Bermuda Bay Card Stock, Soft Suede Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Simply Pressed Clay, Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Molds, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, 1" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Large Scallop Edgelits, and Clear-Mount Block H.
