Patty's Stamping Spot

Can You See It!!?? It's CLEARLY Fabulous!

They are CLEARLY one of the neatest new accessories in the New Catalog....

This is a 12x12 Clear/Printed Window Sheet called FLOWER FANTASY - you can find it in the middle of page 169 in the new Stampin' Up! Catalog (item code 115705) .... but honestly .. I think they are hard to see in the catalog, so I wanted you to see what they look like!

Here are 2 cards we did at Rita's workshop, placed on top of the Flower Fantasy sheet:

For these cards we used the new COTTAGE WALL Designer Paper (item 115671, pg 160) and layered the clear window sheet on top.  I cut the window sheet into SIX pieces, each 4"x5-1/4".

we used rhinestone brads to anchor the window sheet to the DSP and then snailed the whole thing on to a top-fold Rich Razzleberry card.

I LOVE these new window sheets!! 

Flower Pot Card - Tutorial

I was making a card for a swap and I had to use the new hostess set called Kind and Caring Thoughts... I got the vision of the stems coming out of a pot... so... I needed a pot... 

Here is the finished card:

 

I used the new Dusty Durango cardstock for the pot and the matching Dusty Durango polkadot ribbon.  I also used the Dusty Durango MARKER (Whooohoooo - In Color Markers!) and an old olive marker to ink the stamp.  The greeting is also from that hostess set, stamped in Soft Suede, and is punched out with the new "Modern Label" punch.  The stems are stamped on Sahara Sand and mounted on Soft Suede.

OK>> Now.. how to make the pot:

 

turn so that the 4" direction goes "side to side":

 

align paper as shown below in your cutter, then cut:

 

cut:

Flip paper over, align as shown and cut other side:

 

Now you have this shape:

 

Scallop the top edge if desired:

 

 

 

Fold scalloped flap down and you have a cute pot!

 

The pot has a neat speckled/stippled finish from the brayering.. makes it look like terra cotta!

After I made all the swaps, I made one stamped on Whisper White and I really like it on white too!

 

Thanks for visiting!

Kind Thoughts Brocade Stencil and Jumbo Grommet Tutorial

I was having fun with the Kind Thoughts Brocade Stencil again.. this time with one of the new In Colors, "Soft Suede".  Yummy color, isn't it?  (stenciled and stamped on a Sahara Sand Top Note Die).

 

As you can see, I added one of the Jumbo Grommets with a Build A Brad in the center...I HAVE A CONFESSION... I was kind of afraid of these Grommets so I didn't use them until last week!! GEESH!!  How stupid silly is that??????????

 

But these Jumbo Grommets are sooooooooooooooooooo easy to use!!!

 

They come in 4 colors to a pack (white, vanilla, black and silver).

See those little "teeth"?  That's how we're going to set it...

 

Place the grommet onto your card and place them both on top of the Black Foam mat that comes in the Mat Pack:

 

Then.. how easy is this.. just PUSH WITH YOUR FINGERS!!

 

Flip it over and push down those little legs with your Bone Folder!

  

 

OK>> so HOW EASY IS THAT? What was I so afraid of?? 

You can add a Build A Brad, or a decorative brad,or a rhinestone brad, or a button in the center if you wish.. lots of possibilities!! 

Want to win a free package of them??  Leave me a comment and tell me what you like to put in the center of the Jumbo Grommets and I'll pick a random winner on Saturday at noon (CA time) and send you a pack!  Leave your full name and email address IN YOUR POST to be eligible (so I can contact you).

Graduation Time!

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY... our son graduates from High School!!!  OH my goodness.. I just can't put into words how fast the last 18 years have gone by!!!!   We are very blessed and are so thankful for such a wonderful kid!!!

I made some cards for his friends... yes... I used a RETIRED graduation set... I knew years ago that I should hold on to it just for this very day.... then POOF... the day has arrived!!!! (yep, I had to grab a kleenex!)

These are 3x6 cards in small open-end envelopes tied up with ribbon.  I did use the Varsity Alpha/nunbers set and our NEW Crushed Curry cardstock, ink and ribbon... LOVE that new ribbon.. oh man!!  :)  I printed the school logo from the newsletter and added it to the card :)

 

Check back for more photos this weekend... what an exciting weekend it will be!

Embossed Reinker Spread Technique by Crystal French

I am sure you will remember my post and video of the Watercolor Roses technique HERE... this technique was originated by Crystal French and shared at a Stampin' Up! Regional seminar this spring.  She calls it Embossed Reinker Spread Technique.  After Crystal saw my Rose cards, she sent me these TO DIE FOR SAMPLES!!!   How LUCKY AM I!!!?? :)  Thank you Crystal!! She said I could share them with you ... whooohooooo!! (and No, she doesn't have a blog.. YET.., cuz I know you'll ask) :)

 

You'll notice these all use the Gorgeous CURRENT In Colors..don't miss out... they are all on the RETIRING ACCESSORY LIST!!!!!

 

Kiwi Kiss cardstock.

Love the Shimmery White cardstock for the watercolored flowers!!

 

Tangerine Tango Cardstock

 

Pacific Point cardstock

 

Full instructions HERE.

Thank you again, Crystal for the GORGEOUS cards!!  I love them!

In Color Brayered Roses

Remember those fun Brayered Roses I shared with you in April?  Well, I decided to make more using my new Stampin' Up! IN COLOR ink, cardstock and ribbon!!  I love them!

 

Below:  Crushed Curry ink and ribbon, Dusty Durango ink and cardstock

 

below:  Dusty Durango ribbon, ink and cardstock, Crushed Curry ink

 

Below.. this is for all my friends who love the silvery/purple roses.. this is Rich Razzleberry ink, paper and ribbon, with a little strip of the Razzleberry Lemonade paper.

 

Below:  Melon Mambo ink and cardstock.  Ok.. this is going to have to sink in a little... PINK Melons... ??? hmmmm

 

New Stampin' Up! In Colors

Wow.. I love the new Stampin' Up! In Colors already and I haven't even had them for 24 hours yet!  And the best thing is... there are MARKERS in the In Colors this year... and the 2nd best thing is the Polka Dot In Color Ribbon!!  :) :) 

 

Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Dusty Durango, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry & Bermuda Bay

 

Thanks to Jan for making the In Color Chart master sheet!! 

The plastic bookmark sleeves are from Clearbags  HERE.  (updated on 6/5 - sorry.. i posted the wrong link before) 

CLICK HERE to download my bookmark master file - print on Whisper White and cut out for bookmarks.

The In Color products will be available to customers on July 1.  If you don't have a demonstrator and need a new catalog, you can CLICK HERE to order yours today and I'll mail it as soon as it arrives here!

Manhattan Flower Impressions Die - Wedding Card

Wow... how simple & quick, yet how elegant this card would be for a wedding or anniversary!! 

 

I used the Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Die (item 114517, pg 202) and the Stampin' Up! Big Shot machine to create the gorgeous embossed flowers on a Pink Pirouette card, then simply added the Eyelet border (punched with Whisper White cardstock), the Organza Ribbon, and a stamped focal point from "Together Forever" (pg 60, item 115100).  I layered it onto a Chocolate Chip tag I cut using the new Matchbox die (coming up in the Occasions mini catalog.. it also has 3 tags!).

I used the "Punches Plus" Classy Brass Template (pg 186, item 109539) and the paper piercer to pierce around the oval punch ... did you know that brass template coordinates PERFECTLY with our punches?

Hope you like it!

More samples with this die can be seen in THIS previous post.

Fun Tins!

I found these great tins at Target and loved the bright colors!!  I decided to dress them up with new buttons, ribbon, brads, etc.   I used the Crop A Dile to punch holes when needed.   Aren't they cute with our In Color Ribbon???!!  These will go with me to workshops and meetings for the Make & Takes!

I added buttons from Stampin' Up!'s Button Bouquet using Glue Dots:

I punched holes with the CAD and added Stampin' Up! flower brads:

I punched holes in this one with the CAD and wove In Color Striped ribbon through it... love the complimentary blue and Tangerine Tango!

And this one is a hostess gift for my workshop hostess this weekend.. a sampler of the In Color Ribbon and an In Color bookmark! :)

Have a great weekend!

Yummy new Stampin' Up! Ribbons!!

I got my order of new Stampin' Up! goodies yesterday (yes, I expedited my shipping), and by far, my most favorite things are these 2 new ribbons... OH MY GOSH>>> good thing I ordered 3 rolls of each!  I'm gonna use them up FAST!

This is the Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon... (OH YUM!!!) and the Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon... I can't even tell you how fabulous these are... wish you could feel them!!!

The Kiwi/Vanilla ribbon is "double sided"..one side is kiwi and one side is vanilla.. it is fab!

And the Riding Hood Red ribbon is super luxurious with gorgeous white detail on the edges!

Here is a little card I made with both ribbons and some of my other new stuff.. it's an open end envelope folded in 1/2 and embellished with the Bella Rose paper and some of the new buttons and Filigree brads:

Inside:
  

The riding hood red flower below was cut from the Birds & Blooms SU! die cut.. cute!

New Stampin' Up! In Colors 2008-2009

Last night my downline had a little gathering to talk about the new catalog products and they LOVE the new Big Shot machine! :)  I did a quick Big Shot demo and they each cut their own Stampin' Up! 20 year anniversary embossed die! 

We made bookmarks with the new In Colors (available MONDAY!):

and they put one of the 20 year anniversary dies on the back ..

 

Thanks to Jeanne Kooker for the great idea!!

The clear vinyl bookmarks are from www.clearbags.com

Sunflower Convention Swap card

CONVENTION is coming... time for more Convention swaps!!!!  I was totally inspired by Jill's adorable card HERE, and decided I needed to make a swap card using her super cute flower idea!  WAY too cute, Jill!!! 

So I made a pile of flowers... a "paper flower garden"...

(I actually ended up making 2x this many!!) :)

Then I made it into this card with Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss and Apricot Appeal cardstock:

I used the "Punches Plus" brass template and the paper piercer to add an oval of holes around the punched out greeting.

The flowers are super easy to make.. punch out Apricot cardstock with the Scallop Circle punch and then snip between each petal with Stampin' Up! Paper Snips! 

(thanks to my son for the fabulous photo!)

The flower centers are punched with the 1" circle punch out of the Bella Rose paper, and the Kiwi Kiss polka dot paper is also from the Bella Rose Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper pack!

If you'd like to know how to make the fun corrugated leaves, check my previous blog post HERE.

Have a FABULOUS day! 

Stock Up NOW - Stampin' Up! In Colors

On Monday, July 21, Stampin' Up! will release the "Retiring Accessories" list.  This includes items featuring the current In Colors... see below for this year's In Colors:

As of today, July 17, Stampin' Up! has already run out of BLUE BAYOU Double Stiched ribbon and PURELY POMEGRANATE Double Stitched ribbon!  I did not expect that at all!

What that tells me is... there may be more In Color items that sell out before Monday.

If you need ANY accessories that feature the new In Colors (ink, refills, cardstock, ribbons, Simply Scrappin' Kits or Designer papers), I URGE YOU TO PLACE YOUR ORDER WITH ME ASAP, and do NOT WAIT until Monday. 

Conatct me if I can help you or answer any questions!

Ready for some new In Colors?

Through a strange set of circumstances.. I ended up getting ONE pack of NEW 2008-2009 Stampin' Up! In Color Cardstock yesterday... (all the other new goodies I ordered are still waiting to ship).. anyway.. I had to break open the pack of c/s and play!!  So.. it's kinda BRIGHT!  Kinda Zippy, but it's summery! :)

I used Tangerine Tango and Pacific Point, and weird as it may be, I paired it with Wild Wasabi (I got that idea from the little Wild Wasabi tag that was sitting on my desk). 

Because I don't have any new In Color ink yet, I punched out flowers from cardstock to decorate the card.

Inspired by rock star stamper Deann Oliver in THIS POST, I made a pocket card out of a Fresh Cut Notecard! GREAT idea, Deann!! :)

Adhere the Fresh Cut Notecard to a 1/4 sheet of c/s, insert a small sheet of cardstock, and you have a whole different look for the Fresh Cut Notecard!

Here are the New In Colors.. they are FABULOUS!!  (Available in the new Stampin' Up! Catalog starting on Aug 11).

Typepad is STILL having issues with horrible graphics and text in blog posts. but you CAN CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO SEE IT LARGER and the text shoud look much better then.  Sorry.. I wish typepad would get this fixed!