Technique Tuesday 2-3-09

I’ve been doing a Stampin’ Bootcamp the last couple of weeks and each we she gives us a Stampin’ Task.  Last week our task was to try out a new technique.  I was excited for this task because I had just seen this technique at Janice’s meeting and I was anxious to give it a try.

I don’t know if the technique has a name or not.  Janice saw it at Stampin’ Up! regional  in Orlando.  This technique is embossing the flowers from the pretties kit.  I was told that they used a blender pen and just got the flower wet.  But I found I couldn’t keep it wet long enough to keep the powder on when I would heat it.  So I did it the way the I learned at our meeting.

you-rockIt’s really pretty easy all I did was ink up the flower by pressing it into a VersaMark pad.  Then I sprinkled on the embossing powder and heated it up.  The sample I had seen was done with the black embossing powder, but I wanted to try some different stuff.  I also used iridescent ice on one flower. 

I also wanted to try it with color.  I pressed the flower into the regal rose craft pad.  Then I covered it with iridescent ice on the flower.  I actually used all three flowers on my card.  I really loved how it turned out.  I think it would make a great card for a teenager.

Products used:
#111660 Just Jawing $25.95
#109521 En Francais Background Stamp $17.95
#109070 Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon $6.95
#109114 Pretties Kit $29.95
#109133 Black Emboss Powder $4.75
#101930 Iridescent Ice Emboss Powder $4.75
#102197 Powder Pals $19.95
#100005 Heat Tool $29.95
#102283 VersaMark Pad $7.50
#112530 Circle Scissor Plus $29.95
#112531 Glass Mat $19.95

Colors- Regal Rose, Basic Black

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Marvelous Monday 2-2-09

mojo72sketchI  saw a couple of different blogs that had a layout called Mojo Monday.  Some of you may be aware of it but it was new to me and I loved it.  The person who started it decided that Monday’s were blah days so she needed something to get her Mojo going.  Each Monday she posts a new design layout.  I thought this was a great layout resource.  She even shows samples of how it can be used and she has a monthly contest.  I encourage you to check it out especially when you need some inspiration.  Her website is www.mojomonday.blogspot.com.

mm-72-valentienes-cardI had a lot of fun with this and it was so easy.  I decided to try out the new Fleurettes on it.  I love how it turned out.  I used the layout from this week #72. 

Products used:
#113756 Love You Much $25.95
#113144 Clear Rhinestone Brads $10.95
#114019 Fleurettes $9.95
#109070 Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon $6.95
#104403 1-1/4″ Circle Punch $15.95
#109043 Scallop Circle Punch $15.95
#112091 Scallop Edge Punch $15.95
#109047 3/16″ Corner Rounder $6.95
#102845 Blender Pend (3) $9.95

Colors-Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

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Stampin’ Sunday 2-1-09

Last weekend we had a fun day of Stamping at Janice’s down-line meeting.  Here are the rest of the fun projects that we got to make.

This is a fun pillow box.  I know you can’t see it but we used the new textured plates on it and it looks really cool.  The flower is the new Simple Flower embosslit die .  I love that it embosses it and cuts it out with just one quick turn through the big shot.   We used a half pearl from the pretties kit for the center.  The tag is made by stamping in VersaMark pad and embossing with white embossing powder.  I love that we got to use the new organza ribbon.  I think it is so pretty.

life-pillowboxWe used:
#114512 Textured Plates $11.95
#114514 Simple Flower Embosslit Die $11.95
#113466 Pillow Box Die $19.95
#107590 Designer Label Punch $15.95
#109132 White Emboss Powder $4.75
#114319 Whisper White Organza Ribbon $5.95
#109114 Pretties Kit $29.95
#102283 VersaMark Pad $7.50
#113618 A Beautiful Thing $20.95

Colors- Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip,  So Saffron

I love this card.  We used the baby wipe and re-inkers technique for the flowers in the background.  If you’d like to learn how to do this technique contact me to schedule a workshop and I can show it to you and your guests andersoncandice@hotmail.com.  The center is one of the fun new flower designer brads.

note-of-thanksWe used:
#113469 Scallop Circle #2 Die $19.95
#112583 Flower Designer Brads $6.95
#111364 So Saffron 7/8″ Poly-Twill Ribbon $8.95
#113417 Petal Pizzazz $32.95
#111700 Thank You Kindly $13.95

Colors- So Saffron, Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Mellow Moss

rasberry-tart-box-cardsThe other project we made was the box I showed on Thrifty Thursday.  Click here to see it.

 

good-friend-cardsSince most of the girls didn’t get to go to leadership they also got the chance to make that fun project.  Click here to see it.

 

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Thrifty Thursday 1-29-09

In todays times we need to make our dollars stretch as much as we can.  That’s why I love this project and 3×3 cards.  We made at Janice’s meeting.

rasberry-tart-box-cardsYou can get 8 cards out of just one sheet of 12 x 12 paper.  This box is made with just a 1/2 of a sheet of 12 x 12 paper.  Each card uses just a tiny bit of dSP.  You can make 32 cards with just one sheet of paper.  They are fast and simple to make.  I love that they are easy and so nice to have on had when you need a quick note for a gift or just to show you care.  For a fun gift you can make the box and put 4 cards in it with envelops.  It’s easy and fast but someone will really feel special when they receive it.

For this project we used:

113975 Raspberry Tart DSP $9.95
113417 Petal Pizzazz $32.95
113716 Garden Greetings $21.95
109043 Scallop Circle Punch $15.95
114338 Kiwi Kiss Corduroy Buttons $9.95

If you would love to come and learn how to make this fun box then be sure to mark your calanders for my Sale-a-brations Stamp Camp.  It will be on Saturday February 28th.  We will be making this box using the Polka Dot Punches Stamp Set and Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper from the Sale-a-bration Flyer.  Click here for more details.

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Wacky Wednesday 1-28-09

Thanks so much to all of you who made it to my open house.  I had a great time and I hope you did too.  For those of you who couldn’t make it here is some of the fun you missed.  Maybe next time you will be able to join in the fun.

good-friend-2468-box

Because it was and open house and there was no official hostess to give a gift to and my prize drawing was for the hostess benefits I decided to give each guest a special gift for coming.  Each guest received one of these fun Good friend boxes and each was filled with a different surprise gift.  Once again I used the new Good Friends Stamp Set #113740 $28.95 and the fun new Petal Pizzazz #113417 $32.95.

just-bee-card-envelopeThen each guest had the opportunity to create 2 fun make and takes.  The first used the set Just Buzzin’ By #113228 $27.95.  This is one of my favorite new stamp sets.  We made a card and a matching envelope.  It’s hard to see but the card says “just buzzin’ by to say…”  Then on the inside it says “have a honey of a day!  We also stamped a cute flower on the inside.

valentines-treat-bagThe second project used the wonderful big shot top not die #113463 $21.95 and some of the products from the Love you Much Bundle #115405 $41.48.  We used the heart to Heart Punch #113694 $15.95 and the Love You Much Stamp Set #113756 $25.95.  The Bundle also includes the Candy Lane DSP#113980 $9.95 which I love so much that I didn’t have enough left to use.  If you bought these products separately they would be $51.85 but you can save 20% on the bundle for just $41.48 through the end of Januray.  Hurry fast time is running out.

My guest also had the chance to check out my retired sets for sale, earn chances to win the hostess benifits, visit with old and new friends and have a little bit of chocolate.  We had a great time.  I still have lots of sets for sale you can check them out by clicking here.  Be sure to check out the great specials I have going along with them.

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Technique Tuesday 1-27-09

We had club last week and I love to show off what we did for club on my Technique Tuesday.  If you want to learn more how to do these great techniques then you should come and check out club.  Click here to learn more details about club.  Or to see the other club projects.

friends-club-janWe learned the technique of how to use our Stampin’ Write Markers to water Color.  This is a great way to give a more subtle look to your projects.  We used the blender pens to achieve this fun look.

Here are some of the great products I used on this page:

113726 Sweet Stems $16.95
113975 Raspberry Tart DSP $9.95
112577 Filigree Designer Brads $5.95
111846 Rose Red 1″ Double- Stitched Ribbon $8.95
111366 Rose Red 1/4″ Ribbon $4.95
112091 Scallop Edge Punch $15.95
112081 Scallop Square Punch $15.95
104400 1 1/4″ Square Punch $15.95
113453 Natural Serif Decorative strip dies $19.95 (Friends)

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