Tools – Stampin' With Candice

Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks

I don’t know about you but sometimes I like to have cards on hand that are just basic with no words in them. This way I can write whatever I want for any occasion or I can add a sentiment inside at the time that I need the card. The Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks are featured in the Mini Catalog and were and item that we could get for free during Sale-a-Brations. I chose to get mine for free and this was the first time that I’ve had the chance to use them. They are so easy to use with our blending brushes and I thought they were perfect to make this type of card. You may also notice some new products on this project. That’s right I received my catalog pre-order (one of the many perks of being a demonstrator) and thought this project would be perfect to try out some of the new colors and ribbons.

One of the cool things about these masks is there is no need for two different colors. Because you are going over the top of each other and because you are using the blending brushes you have control of the amount of ink you apply to the project. This makes it easy to get the contrast on the flower and leaves with only two colors. The base of the card was also created using the masks. I finished the card off with some of the new in-color ribbon that you will be able to purchase in May with the new catalog. The flower and ribbon are both using one of the five new in colors – Moody Mauve. This color is so different from what we have in our collection. I think you are going to love using it.

160517 – Loveliest Layers Decorative Masks (R) (M)
161630 – 3/8″ Textured Ribbon Moody Mauve (N)
153611 – Blending Brushes (C)
160518 – Small Blending Brushes (C) (M)
160519 – Blending Brushes Storage (C) (M)
Colors – Old Olive (C), Basic White (C), Moody Mauve (N)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (M) Found in the Mini Catalog, (N) Found in the New Catalog Available May 2, 2023

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April 23, 2023

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Greatest Journey

Have you ever fallen in love more with the dies than with the stamp set?

That is how I felt when I first saw this suite. It was the dies that drew me to them. Maybe because my family is very outdoors and we love to camp, hike and bike and I thought these would be perfect to make cards for them and scrapbook pages. When I started to play with this stamp set I really wanted to use the blending brushes in a unique and different way. I chose to use the dies to cut out a template that I held to create a layered effect on the card. Rather than having a blended look by using the template I was able to create depth to the background without adding more layers. I finished it off by layering cardstock that I embossed the saying on with white embossing powder and the used one of the die cut images as a focal point.

I originally created this card as a swap with my Stampin’ Up! team and I’m happy to report that I was one of the winners of the swap with this card. Here is a close up picture where you can see the detail better.

After creating the card for the swap I decided I wanted to see what I could come up with using some of the other images and sayings in the set. Here’s what I came up with. What do you think? I still like the first one the best, but I like these as well. I know I’ve said this before, but I’m sad this one didn’t carry over from the mini catalog as I think it’s a great set and I love the dies.

160588 – Greatest Journey (R) (M)
160593 – Greatest Journey Dies (R) (M)
160594 – Greatest Journey Bundle (R) (M)
160597 – Three Twine Combo Pack, Pumpkin Pie, (R) (M)
160518 – Small Blending Brushes (C) (M)
153611 – Blending Brushes (C)
160519 – Blending Brush Storage (C) (M)
155554 – Stampin’ Emboss Powders, White, (C)
129053 – Heat Tool (C)
147277 – Craft Stampin’ Ink, White (C)
Colors – Mango Melody (R), Cajun Craze (C), Orchid Oasis (C), Highland Heather (C), Starry Sky (C), Basic Gray (C), Basic Black (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over, (M) Found in the Mini Catalog

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April 20, 2023

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Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set

For these cards I challenged myself to create simple cards using only stamps and inks. Stampin’ Up! refers to this a simple stamping. I thought this stamp set worked perfect for this type of project. I actually struggle not to add ribbon or embellishments to a project. One of the nice parts about these cards are not only are they inexpensive and fast to create they are totally flat so you don’t have to pay extra to mail them out. Sending a card in the mail has become somewhat of a lost art. I’ll say I’ve even slacked at it, but I love getting in the mail and need to remember others do too.

I used the blending brushes to add a pop of color to the monochromatic design. Have you tried the blending brushes yet? The more I use them the more I love them. Originally I thought that you could get all the ink out of them and while that is true to an extent I have found that it doesn’t completely go away so I try to use a different brush for color families. I would love to have a brush for each color – but like many of you that’s not economically something I can afford. Besides that there are some any other products I want. One thing I have liked is that we now have the small blending brushes. I actually prefer these ones. You can find them in the current mini along with the storage for them; however, the best news is that they are carrying over to the main catalog.

154411 – Dragonfly Garden Stamp Set (R)
153611 – Blending Brushes (C)
160518 – Small Blending Brushes (C)
160519 – Blending Brushes Storage (C)
Colors – Crushed Curry (C), Cajun Craze (C), Real Red (C), Basic Black (C), Basic White (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over

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April 13, 2023

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Paradise Palms Stamp Set

Today is the last day of Spring break yet for us here in Utah it has been more like winter break with record breaking snow fall. I’m craving a bit of the sun shine so I thought I’d share a beachy project today.

I created this card a while back when I was watching my friend Rose Coleman’s Facebook live. She was demonstrating a card for the Global Design Challenge #384. It was a challenge to case a design layout. I wanted to try the challenge myself and while I didn’t get it posted to be included in the challenge I was happy with the results. I used the blending brushes to created the background and the dies rather than the stamps for the shadows. You might be surprised to find out that the trees are actually cut out of basic grey card stock and then colored using the blending brushes. I wanted them to have different levels of darkness rather than them being all the same.

157716 – Paradise Palms Stamp Set (R)
157718 – Palms Dies (R)
153611 – Blending Brushes (C)
160518 – Small Blending Brushes (C)
160519 – Blending Brushes Storage (C)
159198 – Starry Sky 1/8″ Metallic Woven Ribbon (C)
159186 – 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots (R)
Colors – Starry Sky (C), Orchid Oasis (C), Mint Macaron (R), So Saffron (R), Basic Gray (C), Crushed Curry (C)

(R) Retiring, (C) Carrying Over

Just a reminder all products on the retiring list are while supplies last. Get your favorites before they are gone for good. You can order on my website and use the hostess code posted in the right hand column. I appreciate your support.

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April 9, 2023April 13, 2023

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Dual Embossing Techniques

Today I wanted to share a video where I show you how to create a similar card using two different types of embossing techniques. I’ve created the cards using a wet embossing technique called emboss resist and a dry embossing technique where the ink is applied to the embossing folder. What is cool about this technique is that I used the same process on both cards to get a different yet similar look. Which look is your favorite.

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March 28, 2023April 13, 2023

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Happy Mother’s Day!

I hope all of you are enjoyed your Mother’s Day. I’m spent my Mother’s Day weekend with my husband and friends in Moab, Utah running the Red Rock Relay. I did it last year and had so much fun. Once again we had a great time.

I wanted to share with you real quick the project we made last month for our monthly club.

Each club member was able to make this adorable mother’s day gift box perfect for that special gift for mom. The box was made using the envelope punch board. Yes this board is great for so much more then just making envelopes.

To make the box I started with an 8×8 piece of paper. I used the punch board and lined my paper at the 5 then punched and scored. Afterwards I moved it to the 3 and punched and scored again. I repeated this on each side of the paper. Once I was done with that I used the corner rounder on the top to round all my edges. Last you will want to flip the paper over and use your score board to score the center marks on each of the corners. This is the part that you can see folded in. This is also where I placed the glue to hold the box together. You don’t need to do this only if you want the box to stay together withouth the belly band. In the picture below I’ve drawn in the score lines so you can see them.

I finished the box off with a fun belly band. You’ll notice that our box matches the cute card that was available to make in the card buffet.

Here’s a close up of the cute belly band and the flowers that pop. I finished the flowers off with a little pearl in the middle. I love how they look. Remember to use your bond folder to curl your flowers and give them more dimension.

I hope you had fun sharing projects with your mother this mother’s day. I love sharing handcrafted projects with my Mom as well as family and friends.

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