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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Tuesday's Tip at Ten: Coloring Your Baker's Twine

 


Tuesday's Tip at Ten: How to change the color of your Baker's Twine! 

Have you ever started making a card and thought "Wow, this card would look great with some baker's twine." Only to realize you don't have a color to match the card you made... No worries, you can change the color of your Baker's Twine with Stampin' Blends or even your ink pad!


The Stampin' Blends is the easiest way to "color on" the new color on one side, flip it and color on the other side. Just make sure you have a piece of paper underneath your twine to color on as well. 

If you don't have Stampin' Blends you could run your Baker's Twine over your ink pad. This way is a little messier but would totally work. Just let it dry for a little bit before you start to use it on your project. 

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Monday, September 19, 2022

Miss Monday- Christmas Scottie Card

 


Stampin' Friends, I would like to introduce you to our Kiwi Dog! My husband got her from the shelter on September 2nd and it was NOT love at first sight for me. Hear me out, she is almost 4 years old and is an Australian Kelpie. She has one blue eye and one brown eye (so creepy at first but it has grown on us). She was in the shelter for 3 months and before that we know nothing about her. She is super sweet BUT she is afraid of everything and when she is scared she runs and hides. Needless to say, we had a rough first week together and at times I honestly was thinking maybe we should return her or maybe we should get our dog a therapy dog. She needs a buddy to teach her how to be a "family dog". But last week we turned a HUGE corner and she is doing so much better. Is she still afraid of everything? Yes, but she isn't running or hiding nearly as much as before. I've also caught her wagging her tail all of the time (when she first came she was not wagging it). So today's Miss Monday card was made with her in mind...You are always loved. 


This stamp set does say "Christmas" on it but it can be used for so much more! 


It has a punch that matches one of the stamped images, but this one was fussy cut out and stamped in Early Espresso ink. 


I just love how simple this card is and the colors I used to make it look more feminine and our Kiwi Dog will always be loved by us even though she has her struggles. Because let's face it, who doesn't have struggles and can be hard to love??? 


Supplies
Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper
Glossy Dots
Paper- Fresh Freesia
Ink- Fresh Freesia, Thick Basic White,  & Early Espresso

Measurements
Thick Basic White: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored @ 4 1/4
Fresh Freesia: 4 x 5 1/4
1 x 2 1/2
DSP: 3 3/4 x 5
Basic White: 2 x 2


Steps
  1. Measure, score, and cut your paper. 
  2. Punch out one end of the the 1 x 2 1/2 Fresh Freesia with the Lovely Labels Pick A Punch. Stamp on it in Early Espresso the saying "You are always loved." 
  3. Stamp on the Basic White the dog in Early Espresso and the collar and side bow in Fresh Freesia. Fussy cut the dog and the side bow. 
  4. Assemble: Glue the DSP to the Fresh Freesia matte. Glue that to the cardbase. Attach the label, dog, and side bow with dimensionals.
  5. Embellish with the Glossy Dots (I had put 3 on at first and some time between making the card and taking the pictures one fell off. I didn't notice it until I had already taken the pictures. So there is 2 on mine but I recommend 3 Glossy Dots). 

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!


Friday, September 16, 2022

Fun Fold Holiday Stamp Camp Registration

 


You are invited to attend my Online Fun Fold Holiday Stamp Camp!!!

When
Saturday, October 22nd
10:00 am PT- 1:00 pm PT

What
Learn how to make 5 different 5 Fun Folds, 2 of each design with a Holiday Theme (Halloween, Thankgiving, Christmas, and Valentine's). It is a $40 event with the option to swap! 

Where
This Stamp Camp will be online and recorded. So if you can't stay the whole 3 hours you will still get the chance to watch the replay of the event. 

Stamp Set
I'll be using the Very Best Occasions Stamp Set and highly suggest you get it but there are 3 options on how to get your stamp set. 
1) Order the stamp set when you register and just add $25 to your total ( $65) and I'll send you the stamp set with your kit with FREE Shipping. 
2) Order with your Demo Discount from yourself if YOU are a Stampin' UP! Demonstrator! 
3) Use a stamp set that you already have that is similar to the one we are using or has all 4 Holidays. 


Register
It is easy to register. Just click on the link below. Fill out the form and send payment by October 1st. 
On October 1st you'll be added to our special Stamp Camp Facebook Group and I'll send an email to give you some extra details on supplies you'll need like inks and adhesives. 


Invite a Friend and get a BONUS gift with your kit!

Cards Sale for Lincoln's Race in New York

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