Stamparatus ~ 2 Step Stampin’ – Video Tutorial

August 29, 2018August 29, 20182 Comments

This is the fifth of my videos on techniques using the Stamparatus and it features 2 step Stampin’….. and a sneak peak of the Wishing You Well Stamp Set which is in the ‘soon-to-be-released’ 2018 Holiday Catalog. (if you don’t have a copy and would like one comment below and I will get back to you!)

The Stamparatus is Stampin’ UP!’s latest tool and an absolute must have for all stampers. It helps you perfectly align your stamp images, stamp multiples of the same project quickly and accurately and gets complete ink coverage – ‘cos you can do a ‘do-over’ as my video today will show.

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Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet – hints and tips

August 21, 2018August 21, 20182 Comments

On page 213 of the 2018 – 2019 Stampin’ UP! annual catalog are a variety of adhesives and one that is probably overlooked a lot but is one of the most useful ~ Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet, Today’s card is made with the adhesive sheet and there is a video giving you some ideas on how to use it as well as some tips for using it successfully.

My card features the Beautiful You Stamp set and my one of my favorites of the new colors, Soft Sea Foam which I have partnered with Merry Merlot – which made a great combination (even if it did not appear so at first!)

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Everyday Label Punch and Delightfully Detailed Laser-cut Specialty Paper ~ Video

August 11, 2018August 11, 2018Leave a comment

I love to use flowers in my cards and to be fair I am a big fan of ‘dainty’ as well. The Delightfully Detailed Laser-cut specialty paper appealed to me the first time I saw it at Stampin’ UP!’s demonstrator event way back at the beginning of April – which is both flowery and dainty.

Stampin’ UP! also introduced a new stamp set called Itty Bitty Greetings – which is also small and dainty, so naturally would work with the lovely lacy specialty paper – but I didn’t have a punch that complimented the greeting I chose to use (and I have them all!!) so I needed to get a little inventive.

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Stamparatus ~ Hinge Stampin’ # 2 – Video Tutorial

August 5, 2018August 5, 2018Leave a comment

This is the 3rd in my series of short and sweet videos showing tips and techniques using the Stamparatus. It shows another type of hinge stamping using the delightful Touches of Texture Stamp Set, stamping off technique using the Stamparatus and a little watercoloring

Stamparatus ~ Hinge Stamping – Video Tutorial

July 23, 2018July 23, 2018Leave a comment

This is the second of my videos on techniques using the Stamparatus and it features Hinge Stamping. The Happy Birthday is from the Perennial Birthday Stamp set.

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Mastering Ribbon # 4 – Faux Knots

July 19, 2018July 19, 2018Leave a comment

Most of my projects seem to include ribbon, I have mentioned before that often times I start with my ribbon drawer for inspiration for my colors and then work from there. Ribbon is such a versilite embellishment and Stampin’ UP! has over 50 different ribbons and trims to choose from and they all coordinate with the ink and cardstock in the SU color families.

I shall be offering a ribbon share in August……………. so watch this space!

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Product Spotlight ~ Stampin’ Trimmer

July 5, 2018July 3, 20182 Comments

It is a while since I shared one of Stampin” UP!’s fabulous tools – so today I am showing you the Stampin’ Trimmer. Now they have been out for a few years now and I use mine all the time. Some of the cards and 3D items I make and share here use 1/8’s and I know you probably groan to have to cut soooo precisely but with this trimmer it is very easy to do as they are clearly marked.

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Happy July 4th………. 650th Blog Post

July 3, 2018July 2, 20182 Comments

WOW – 650 blog posts since I first started back in July 2013 – so today is a double celebration! In the early days my posts were few and far between – often times I could not think of what to share, but these days I try very hard to post every other day as well as share video tutorials thru my You Tube channel.

I appreciate you following me, liking my posts and more importantly making comments – it just lets me know that you are all out there and I am not just talking to myself, so please ‘comment ‘ and ‘ like ‘ away – I truly appreciate your giving me some of your time!

Now – back to business…………….. I am not a great one for going onto Pinterest – not that I don’t love the whole concept but I loose track of time and suddenly 2 or 3 hours have passed and I have little to show for it!! So I ration myself ~ maybe for about 30 mins or so.

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Fool’s Gold Technique – Video Tutorial

June 25, 2018June 24, 2018Leave a comment

I have a monthly technique class and am always looking for new ways of using paper, stamps and ink. The Marbled Background Stamp has been in my stash for a few months and I wanted to use it for ‘something’ but not sure what – so I played for a while starting with stamping Memento Black ink and a quarter sheet of Whisper White card.

It was OK but was not floating my boat so I pulled out the Artisan Textures Stamp Set and randomly stamped over the surface with Versamark and sprinkled with Copper Embossing Powder then setting it with the Heat Gun……………. and there it was …………… a pretty cool effect that I have dubbed ‘Fool’s Gold’ as it reminds me of the rock of the same name – a throwback to my university degree where I majored in the Earth Sciences.

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Gift Wrapped Stickynote Page Flags ~ Video

June 17, 2018June 16, 2018Leave a comment

I bet the title of this post threw you a little, but it was hard to find something that was descriptive! At the beginning of June I held my launch party for the 2018 – 2019 annual catalog. I have new product for my dear customers to ooo and aahh over as well as some make and takes but I also like to make a little gift for each as a thank you for coming as well as shopping with me over the year!

This year I found some packets of sticky-note page flags which seemed to me to be absolutely perfect for marking up their new catalog with the goodies that caught their eye!

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