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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Tuesday's Tip at Ten- Dirty Ink Pads

 


Tuesday Tip at Ten: How to Clean the Outside of Your Ink Pads


I was super embarrassed today when I pulled out my ink pads to record a video only to see they were so "dirty" looking. I had dried adhesive, and inky finger prints. Lucky for me I knew the "secret" cleaning method using something almost everyone already has...
Hand Sanitizer!  


Here is what they looked like before. Because we don't want to submerse the ink pad in water (it could leak into it), it is best to just do spot cleaning on top.
I used a dime size of sanitizer on top and wiped it clean with a dry paper towel. 


Look how shinny and clean they are now! These are some of my older ink pad styles, but I was able able to clean up one of my current ones just fine! 

You should totally give this tip a try the next time your ink pad is a little "dirty" too! 

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Layout Love September- Winterly Tops

 


Here is my Layout Love design for September using Stampin' UP! Wintery Tops bundle! 

Each month my friend team and I design cards using the same layout and create a pdf to send just to our customers who order that month! It is great way to see the layout using different products. 


I was first stumped when I saw this layout, but found a sample on page 66 using the Bistro Burger. 
Click HERE to see it. 


I loved how this card turned out and decided to use it as my Team Card for September as well! 
You can make this card too by following my steps and shopping from my online store. 


Supplies


Measurements
Pool Party Cardbase: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored @ 4 1/4"
DSP: 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"
die cut of birds
Basic Black: 1 3/4" x 2 1/4"
Gray Granite: 3" x 5" (cut in half)

Steps
  1. Measure, score, and cut your paper. 
  2. Die cut the Basic Black with the Nested Essentials Dies 3rd largest rectangle with rounded corners. Use Versamark, White Embossing Powder, and your heat tool to stamp the "sending thanks and much love". 
  3. Die cut the birds from the DSP. 
  4. Banner the ends of the Gray Granite and cut in half. Glue to the cardbase at an angle. 
  5. Cover the banner with the DSP. 
  6. Make a Linen Thread nest (wrapped 3 times around 4 fingers) and attach to the back of the DSP die cut. With Dimensionals attach to the DSP. Attach the heat embossed Basic Black with dimensionals. 
  7. Embellish with 3 Transparent Adhesive Backed Dots. 

Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!



Friday, September 6, 2024

Double Feature Friday- Cat Cards

 


It is Double Feature Friday with Cats Cards from the Stamp & Share Crew! 

Check out these super fun designs, then shop my online store for the supplies and recreate them! 




Pets & More

All images © 1990-2024

Stampin’ Up!®

 

Supplies:


·       Stamp Sets: Pets & More (163607) Friendly Fins (163483)

·       Cardstock (CS) and Paper: Basic White (159276);  Basic White Thick (159229); Basic Black (121045); Flirty Flamingo (141416); Coastal Cabana (131297); Lemon Lime Twist (144245); Petunia Pop (163801)

·       Stamp Pads: Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Uninked Stampin’ Pad & Whisper White Refill (147277); Versamark (102283)

·       Tools: Deckled Rectangles Dies (159173); Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder (162569); Paper Trimmer (152392)

·       Miscellaneous: Simply Shammy (147042); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue (110755); Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems (161288)

 

Measurements:

 

·       Basic White Thick: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, score at 4 1/4”, plus scrap for sentiment

·       Basic Black: 4” x 5 1/4”, plus scrap for heart

·       Flirty Flamingo, Coastal Cabana, Lemon Lime Twist, Petunia Pop: Cut a rectangle of each measuring 2” x 2 5/8”

 

Instructions:

 

1.  Using Whisper White pigment ink, Stamp the reverse side of one of the cat stamps on each rectangle. Stamp a second time for a bolder image. (A stamp positioned is useful here, if you have one.)

2.  Leave the ink to dry, or dry with a heat tool. Clean off the stamp with the Simply Shammy.

3.  Once the Whisper White ink is dry, stamp over the image with the detailed side of the stamp, using Memento Black ink.

4.  Cut a piece of scrap paper, such as copy or printer paper, to 4” x 5 1/4”, and attach the rectangles to it with Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue.

5.  Die cut the panel with the largest Deckled Rectangle Die and attach to the Basic Black panel, and then to the card base.

6.  Using Black Memento Ink, stamp the sentiment from Friendly Fins onto Basic White cardstock, and die cut with a large heart from the Adoring Hearts dies. Die cut a second heart from a scrap of Basic Black Cardstock.

7.  Attach the two hearts together, overlapping them, and then attach both to the center of the card with Dimensionals.  Add a Sparkle Gem to the tip of each cat’s tail.






Product List

Saying Hey

All images © 1990-2024 Stampin’ Up!®

 

Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Saying Hey (163697); Potions & Spells (164355)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Basic Beige Cardstock (CS) (164511); Basic White CS (159276); Petal Pink CS (146985); Country Lace Designer Series Paper (DSP) (163415)

·       Stamp Pads: Memento Black (132708)

·       Tools: Stampin’ Blends in Bubble Bath (161675), Wild Wheat (161661), Smoky Slate (154904), and Color Lifter (144608); Potions & Spells Dies (164141)

·       Miscellaneous: Pecan Pie Center Stripe Ribbon (162744); Iridescent Faceted Gems (163368); Paper Snips (103579); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

 

Measurements:

 

·       Basic Beige: 5 ½” x 8 ½”

·       Basic White: 2” x 2 ½” for cat

·       Petal Pink: 3 7/8” x ¾” banner

·       Country Lace DSP: 4 ¼” x 5 ½” denim print

·       Country Lace DSP: 3” x 4 ¼”

 

Instructions:

 

1.     Score the Basic Beige card base on the long side at 4 ¼” and fold.

2.     Attach the denim print DSP to the card front using liquid glue.

3.     Attach the smaller piece of DSP on top of the denim print using liquid glue.

4.     Using your paper snips make a banner cut on the right side of the Petal Pink strip. Then, stamp your sentiment using Memento Black ink and the Saying Hey stamp set.

5.     Attach the Petal Pink banner to the card front about 1 ½” from the bottom using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

6.     Stamp the cat using Memento Black ink on the piece of Basic White CS. Color the cat using Smoky Slate light and blend with the color lifter, Wild Wheat (for eyes), Bubble Bath (nose and cheeks).

7.     Lastly, add a bow using a mini glue dot and 3 Iridescent Faceted Gems to the card front.


Happy Stampin' Everyone!!!

 

 

 



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