Month: December 2008

Thrifty Thursday 12-11-08

Thrifty Thursday- Holiday Lineup Cards

Today I have decided to show you three different cards made with the same stamp set and using the same basic layout.  I love this set because all of the images are the same size so it makes it really easy to use the same layout and just change the colors. 

t-elves-cardThe basic card is really simple and cost less than a dollar for the paper, ribbon and glue.  I also love the 3×6 cards because they actually cost less to make than a standard 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card.  This stamp set works really well with the 3×6 design.  Someone told be that this stamp set has to grown on you, but I loved if from the first minute I saw it.  It’s the Holiday Lineup #111648 for $21.95. 

t-snowman-cardI’ve used Chocolate Chip, Old Olive and Not Quite Navy for my base colors, which is also economical because they are all earth elements so you can by the 12×12 individually or by the family pack.  Then I’ve added the fun in-colors to two of them with ribbon and background paper.  The other I used the fun ribbon from the mini catalog.  I’ve used StazOn Jet Black ink to stamp the image.  Then I used a blender pen and the ink pads to color the images.  I really like how they turned out. 

t-reindeer-cardMy down-line actually got to make the reindeer card at our Christmas Party.  I hope you liked this and be watching next week for another cost saving project.

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Wacky Wednesday 12-10-08

big-shot-snowflakeWacky Wednesday- Big Shot Snowflake

Today was crazy because it was club and of course things did not go according to plan, but here is my Wacky Wednesday Project.  It’s actually really simple.  I came up with it from the circles that are folded in half when you cut out your pendent dies.  You would add them to your banners when you make them.  So I decided to try it with the snowflake die. 

  1. First you need to cut out 3 of the snowflakes with your Big Shot. 
  2. Then you have to fold them in half.  This is actually the tricky part.  I start by folding both the edges in half then I fold the centers over to meet each other and press in the center.  This leaves just a little part on each side to finish folding. 
  3. Once all off your pieces are folded you need to unfold one of them and apply glue.  I use the two way glue pen. 
  4. Next I apply half off one of the snowflakes to each side.  Then apply glue to one side of the two remaining pieces and put them together. 
  5. When you are done you should have a 3 dimensional snowflake.  You can hang a piece of silver or gold cord from them to let them hang.  I put them in my Christmas Tree and they look great.  Hope you have fun with this one.  My kids love it.

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Technique Tuesday 12-9-08

I was trying to decide what to do today for my Technique Tuesday.  I was looking at the retired stamp list and noticed one of my favorite background stamps was on it.  So I decided to show an oldie but goody technique using my favorite background stamp before it is gone for good.  Remember if you don’t already have this great stamp you can get it for 10% off right now.  I learned this technique when I first started in Stampin’ Up! about three years ago.  I think that sometimes we need a refresh on some of the classic techniques.  It’s also a great reminder of how awesome our background stamps are.

This technique is called finger walking.  First you will need to gather your supplies.  For this card I used:
tt-smc-suppliesCanvas Background Stamp
Two Cool Dudes Stamp Set
8 1/2 x 5 1/2 sheet of Bashful Blue paper folded in half for the basic card
3 x 3 1/4 sheet of Brocade Blue paper
3 x 2 3/4 sheet of Whisper White paper
Brocade Blue Classic Stamp Pad
Bashful Blue Classic Stamp Pad
5/8″ Brocade Blue Grosgrain Ribbon
Silver Cord
Stampin’ Dimenionals
Snail Adhesive 

tt-smc-inking-backgroundFirst you will need to ink your background stamp.  I’ve found the best way is to  put the background stamp flat on the table and apply your ink to the stamp.  I used the Brocade Blue because I wanted a darker look.  

tt-smc-finger-walkingFinger Walking- Put your paper on your background stamp with the background stamp still laying down on the table.  Gentle walk your fingers up and down the paper.  The idea is to only get some of the ink on the paper instead of all of it.  This will give it a nice random pattern.   

tt-smc-stamp-ribbonStamp your saying on the bottom center in Brocade Blue.
Tie your ribbon around the card.
Tie the silver cord around the knot in the ribbon. 

tt-smc-blue-snowman Ink your snowman with Bashful Blue and stamp it on the Whisper White cardstock.  The cardstock should be about the same size as the stamp so it make it easy to line up.  Then attach the Whisper White piece to the Brocade Blue piece using snail. 

tt-smc-blue-backPlace 4 Stampin’ Dimensionals one in each corner.  I like to use the Stampin’ Dimensionals when ever I go over ribbon because it makes it much easier to keep it smooth plus I like the dimension.

   tt-smc-finishedAttach your Snowman to your card and you are done.  Fast and simple.

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Retired List is HERE – 10% Off!! Plus Free Shipping on ALL orders over $70!

stampsWow this is a first for Stampin’ Up!  The retired list is here and on sale for 10% off now through December 23rd. Make sure you get your orders today.  Sets offically retired January 18th.

 

stampin-up-boxesPlus a big bonus.  FREE shipping on any order over $70.00 or any party over $70.00 so gather your friends together and let’s make Christmas Stampin’ Up! Great.  Free shipping is on any order.  It can be retired, combo or all current.

Click here to shop 24/7– Orders must be over $70.00 to qualify for free shipping.  Plus anyone who places and on-line order between now and the 20th of December will go into a drawing for the level 2 hostess set “Deer Friends”

Click here to see retired list with 10% off pricing

Click here to see retired list aphabetically

Click here to see retired list by page number

Click here to see dormant list

Click here to see catalog

For future refrence you can find all this info under the specials page.  Be sure to check out all the other great specials going on now.

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Marvelous Monday 12-8-08

6c-marchThis is my first post for my Weekly Challenges.  Sorry it’s so late in the day. 

Coloring on Stamps with Markers

This is a basic Marker Technique but I still love it.  It’s using your markers to color directly on the stamps.  The sample I”m showing you is actually from my 6×6 Calender.   You can sign up for this at my Mega Calendar Event.  You can see how I colored most of the words with Chocolate Chip and then the clover with Old Olive. 

Now here’s a little trick.  Have you ever tried to color on your stamps and you get a really bad smear or it seams to like bubble up like water and not stay even.  I have found this is really common with new stamps.  What I’ve found is that if you stamp it a few times in an ink pad then clean it off you the color will stay more evenly.  I’ve also found it’s better to just stamp it into a really light pad and then clean it by just stamping several times onto scratch paper. 

I love using the markers this way because you can get a variety of colors on it.  It’s also great if you don’t have all the stamp pads yet.  You can save a little money to start off with and get the markers which will give you access to all of our great colors. 

One more little tip.  If you’ve been coloring for a while then you may want to huff on your stamp (breath on it lightly) to re-moisten your ink so you get a nice stamp.  This is also great to help keep it from streaking.  Remember to touch lightly when you  are inking so it doesn’t get to thick and create extra blotches on your paper. 

I hope you have enjoyed my weekly post for today and I’ll be back tomorrow.

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Novemberfest Winning Numbers

novemberfestOK so I finally got through everything and have the winning numbers.  First of all I want to send out a big THANK YOU to everyone who came and saw me at Novemberfest.  I really enjoyed getting to meet all of you and look forward to working with you in the future. 

Just a few quick reminders.  You can still sign up for my Holiday Extravaganza Event as well as my Mega Calander Event.  The 6×6 calenders make really great gifts. 

 I would also love for you to join us at club next week.  It will be Wedensday December 10th at 6:30 PM.  Please contact me for more details.  andersoncandice@hotmail.com

 

So without further ado:nf-grand-prize

 

 

 

 

 

Grandprize winning number:   790412

4 Other prize winning numbers:

nf-gift-aGift A- 790455

 

 

 

 

 

 

nf-gift-bGift B- Claimed- Congrats Sandra

 

 

 

 

 

nf-gift-cGift C- 790390

 

 

 

 

 

 

nf-gift-dGift D- Claimed Congrats Sandra

 

 

 

 

Please e-mail me at andersoncandice@hotmail.comif you have a winning number so we can make arragments for you to pick up your gift.  You can show me your ticket when you pick up your gift.  If prizes are not claimed my Friday November 12th I will post new winning numbers.    Thanks again everyone!

12-7-08
I still haven’t had anyone contact me that they have the winning number.  Remember I have no idea who as the winning numbers so you must contact me.  I will post new numbers on Friday for any unclaimed prizes so e-mail me soon or leave me a comment with your name and I will give you a call.  Thanks, Candice

12-8-08 I have the winner of  Gifts B & D but nothing on A, C or the Grand Prize so remember to check back if I don’t here anything by Friday I will post new winners.  I will post her name if it is OK with her.  She actually won both gifts.  I guess it paid off to sign up for all the projects that she did.

12-12-08 New numbers posted

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