RemARKable Stamp of the Month Blog Tour - February 2013

Month four of our blog tour and today we are featuring Collage Curios.  I'm only featuring one card this month but including a technique that we did at my Technique Class a few weeks back.  I hope you enjoy.

This card was one we did in my technique class a few weeks ago.  It features the Creped Filter Paper from the Spring 2013 Mini.  I will provide step by step instructions so you can recreate the flower.  The card is pretty simple.

I took one of the rectangle sheets and punched out 5 flowers using Blossom Punch.  Using reinkers (I choose Melon Mambo and Pumpkin Pie) and an Aqua Painter, I started with the center of the flower and the Melon Mambo.  Cleaned my Aqua Painter and then finished with Pumpkin Pie on the remainder.  Save a little scrap of creped paper for the center of the flower or use a brad.  Color it in Melon Mambo.  I then took a Stampin' Spritzer filled with rubbing alcohol and a little Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint and spritzed each of the 5 flowers quite wet to get the colors to run a little and to give them a shimmer.  Let dry completely (can use a heat gun to speed up the drying).

While they are drying I stamped the flower image from Mixed Bunch stamp set on Whisper White cs using the same colors of the flower.  Pumpkin Pie marker and Melon Mambo marker to color the stamp.  I used the small butterfly from Collage Curios in Melon Mambo and stamped randomly on the Whisper White cs.  I love this little butterfly and will be using it and the bee alot!

 When the creped filter paper flowers are dry scrunch them up individually.  Slightly unfold and adhere in the center to each other using a hot glue gun.  Do NOT align the petal, but off set them to get a fuller look.  Adhere the flower center with hot glue and then adhere to Whisper White cs.  Scrunch up the flower again to give it fullness and 3D appearance.  Stamp your sentiment (I used Curly Cute stamp set).  Finish card.  I used Crumb Cake, Whisper White and Melon Mambo cardstock.  Inks were Melon Mambo and Pumpkin Pie. Lots of accessories used with this card and it is a bit time consuming (waiting for it to dry), but my class loved trying the Creped Filter Paper and the spritzer mixture.  Hope you will give it a try.  Remember Stampin' Up! has been

Thank you for looking at my card.  Now click the button below to go to Susan Carlson's blog.  Stop back for some more ideas with the Spring Mini and SAB products. 

Away For A While

I'll be away from my blog for a little while.  I'll be back soon posting.

LOTS OF NEW STUFF AT STAMPIN' UP!

A lot is happening right now at Stampin' Up!, and I want to make sure you have ALL the information on EVERYTHING new....  Plus don't forget.......SALE-A-BRATION begins January 22nd.  FREE Gift with a $50 purchase!!!  BEST DEAL--join Stampin' Up! and get 25% MORE product of your choice in your kit--you chose $154 of products and pay just $99 (and FREE shipping!)  Anyone can join--no commitment--just fun and benefits!!!

First new item:

NEW Single Stamps Available

These new, never seen before "SINGLE" stamps are available only until the end of March.  They are only available in "clear" mount, and beside each stamp it shows the recommended block size. You'll want to get them all.  I have my order made out.  Just make sure to order them before the end of March!

Second New Item:

Dude, Your Welcome! You asked, and we listened! We're excited to introduce our new, very manly stamping kit: the Dude, You're Welcome! kit. Guys don't always have the easiest time expressing themselves, but with the Dude, You're Welcome! kit, they'll have Four wood-mount stamps (double-mounted) with the perfect sentiment for every occasion Twelve 4" x 6" postcards in four different (manly) colors Twelve gray envelopes A Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad An instructional guide (for the most novice stamper!) Basically, the kit includes everything a dude needs to create the perfect manly card that any woman would adore, all packaged in an appropriately masculine box. Video - DudeVideo - Dude Dude, You're Welcome! Kit 132807 $24.95

Third New Item:

I'm Paper Pumpkin . . . I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper fun. I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside: All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more! Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly kit program that anyone (even you) can enjoy! Get Started It's so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program by visiting www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click Get it. Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family-every month! Of course, you'll want to know more. So here's the nitty gritty: Each month we send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!) Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive. Each kit gives you a 30-minute creativity escape. We will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.   You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10th, we'll send your kit around May 15th. If you sign up on May 11th, we'll send your first kit around June 15th.) A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)   There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want. Starting in early March, we'll offer a Try-It kit if you'd like to try Paper Pumpkin for one month. A Free Gift in Your Very First Kit The Welcome Kit is the very first Paper Pumpkin you will receive in your first month of membership. The Welcome Kit includes a free gift-a clear acrylic block!

Fourth New Item:

Best of 25 Years.....

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we're bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013.  

Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!

Here is the January release:

 

The fun part.....each set comes with a proof of purchase sticker.  When you collect 6 stickers, you can select a stamp set of your choice, valued up to $14.95, for FREE! 

WOW - there is so much NEW going on.  I'm having a hard time keeping track of it all.  Visit my website.

Go to "shop now" and everything is there except (New Arrivals, Dude, Best of 25 Years), except My Paper Pumpkin.  Click on the link above to go to that. 

Call me (231-878-3570) or email me to place your order.  Happy Shopping!

SPRING MINI and SAB SAMPLES

Have you got your Spring Mini Catalog yet?  WOW oh WOW.  I almost hit the "I WANT IT ALL" order button but did control myself somewhat.  Here are 4 cards we made in December using new stamps, punches, paper, and accessories. 

This card uses Ciao, Baby! stamp set.  Print Poetry DSP stack, Raspberry Ripple cs and ribbon. Also, from the SAB catalog is the Petite Curly Label punch (a must have).

This card uses the Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit, Comfort Cafe DSP, Soft Suede cs

 

 

This card uses the Paper Doilies, Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies, Bitty Butterfly punch and Cloudy Day Textured Embossing Folder.  Pool party cs and ink, International Bazaar DSP, and scraps.

This card uses the Secret Garden stamp set and framelits dies.  Also, crumb cake cs and ink, midnight muse cs and ink, whisper white cs, and marina mist cs and ink and Print Poetry DSP stack.

You can start ordering from the Spring Mini on Jan. 3rd.

JANUARY CLASSES AT THE BEEHIVE

Here are my classes for January.  Start out the new year by attending a class.  Get your creativity re-inspired.  Lots to choose from.

SOMETHING SPECIAL – Wed, Jan. 2, 7 pm

This class will feature something different each month such as the Big Shot, Simple but Elegant, Seasonal, or something new.  It will consist of 3 projects.  For January we will make 2 cards depicting Winter and a 3D item with the Big Shot.  Cost of the class is $10.  Bring your own adhesive, scissors, paper cutter and clear blocks.  RSVP by Dec. 28.

SCRAPBOOKING CLASS – Thur, Jan. 10, 7 pm

Tonight you will make a 2 page, 12x12 scrapbook layout designed around the season, holiday or occasion.  Cost is $10 for the class.  A 12x12 page protector is included with the class.  RSVP by Jan. 7.

VALENTINE’s – Mon, Jan. 14, 7 pm

Valentine’s Day is just a month away.  Tonight we will make some lovey dovey Valentine’s cards/projects.  Of course they will feature pink, red, lace and other items from the Spring Mini.  Bring your own adhesive, scissors, paper cutter and clear blocks.  RSVP by Jan. 11.

WOW PRODUCT CLASS – Wed, Jan. 23, 7 pm

This class will feature some product from the Spring Mini.  We will make 3 cards and you will take home the Bitty Butterfly Punch on pg. 13.  Cost of the class is $20.  Bring your own adhesive, scissors, paper cutter and clear blocks.  Not only will you have the 3 cards, you’ll have the punch to make more cards/projects.  RSVP by Jan. 7.

TECHNIQUE CLASS – Thur, Jan. 31, 7 pm

Techniques are back for the New Year.  You will learn 2 techniques tonight.  You will make a technique sheet to put in a book and a card using the technique.  Cost of the class is $10.  Bring your own adhesive, scissors, paper cutter and clear blocks.  RSVP by Jan. 28.

Reminder – If you RSVP for a class and cannot attend, you are still responsible for payment.  Product and/or projects will be available for you to pick up.  Payment is due with your RSVP.

Jackie Bottomley

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Merry Christmas

What a wonderful day.  A white Christmas in northern Michigan, my son home, wonderful gifts and a yummy dinner.  I hope you had a beautiful day and enjoyed it in your own personal way.  Stamp-a-stack coming up Thursday. RSVP soon.  More later..

December 9 Remarkables Blog Tour - Affection Collection

I am so excited to be a part of this one day blog tour.  Check out all the participates for some great ideas on using the Affection Collection stamp set.  This set to me is vintage but the hearts with the wings makes me think of motorcycles.  Go figure where that came from.  I hope you like my 3 card designs will inspire you.

My first card I created with a motorcycle theme in mind, but with a feminine touch.

Pink Pirouette cs and ink, Basic Gray cs and ink, Real Red ink, whisper white cs, Labels Collection Framelits, lacy Brocade Embossing Folder , rhinestones, dimensionals, snips, snail and 5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon.

My second card could be used as a wedding card or anniversary card.

It uses Elegant Eggplant cs and ink, Whisper White cs, Gumball Green ink, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Everything Eleanor stamp set, snail, dimensionals and large pearl.

My last card I was trying to go for the vintage look.  Of the 3, this is my favorite.

Riding Hood Red cs and ink, Very Vanilla cs, Natural Composition Speciality DSP, Crumb Cake ink, Early Expresso ink, distressing tool, 5/8" Victoria Crochet Trim, Antique Brad, snail and dimensionals.

Hope you have enjoyed my 3 samples.  Great cards to make for a class or workshop. Ideas were inspired from other great SU demonstrators.  Thank you.  Now continue on your tour by clicking the box below.  Stop back soon.