Custom Felt Pads: Day of Gratitude
You may have used Stampin’ Write Markers to ink your stamp in multiple colors, but did you know that you can use regular craft felt with your Classic Pad Ink Refills to make Custom Ink Pads, too?
The **Custom Felt Pad** technique is easy:
- Outline your stamp on a piece of craft felt with a pen
- Drip ink from the Refill bottle onto the felt until the saturation point. Use as many colors as you like beginning with the light colors first and filling in dark colors last.
- Gently ink stamp on felt pad and stamp as normal
(optional) keep your custom felt pad on an absorbent ceramic tile while you stamp and reink, to keep the ink from pooling behind the felt and mixing as you reink your custom pad
This technique is great for when you are making several of the same card and don’t want to use your Stampin’ Write Markers to ink a stamp 50 or 100 times.
I used the technique here to stamp the medallions in the background of this card. Day of Gratitude is one of the fabulous new stamp sets available in the Holiday Mini Catalog (browse here).
Like the scallop trim on this card? It’s from the Tasteful Trim Big Shot Die (I think it’s aptly named!) in the Holiday Mini Catalog.
If you’re in the Champaign-Urbana, Illinois area, join me for Stamp Club this week! (tonight actually!!) We’ll be making this card as one of our projects.
Check out some recent technique ideas on my blog…
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Stamps: Day of Gratitude (120835 wood or 121148 clear mount)
Ink: Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Old Olive
Paper: Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Hemp Twine (100982), Regals Designer Buttons (119744), Tasteful Trim Big Shot Die (120893), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439)
Subscribe to the comments for this postFREE Stamp Set of the Month: Winner is…
Each month I draw a name from those who place online orders through my website and it’s that time again! Congrats to my August FREE Stamp Set of the Month Winner!
Audra S. (way to go!!)
For September, the lucky FREE Stamp Set of the Month winner will receive the Limited Edition (and retired) Punched Posies stamp set. This was a Level 2 Hostess Stamp Set from the Summer Mini Catalog, available only for a few months. The stamps in the set coordinate with the Stampin’ Up! punches for perfect punching every time!
Good news! You can still enter for my September drawing! Just place an order through my online ordering system. You get an entry for EACH online order you place through my website during a month.
Don’t miss the chance to check out the CLEARANCE items while you’re shopping online. Once you reach my shopping cart, just click “clearance rack” on the left side to see all the goodies.
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Candy Wrapper Tricks for Treats: Big Shot Halloween
Have you seen this cute box yet? I love the new Candy Wrapper Big Shot Die from the Holiday Mini Catalog!
Here is a fun version where I came up with a special trick to add the Spider Web Textured Impressions Folder to the box. **Hint** Use your Decorative Strip Spacer Platform!
These little boxes are a snap to make at home, but it definitely helps to have some tips. I don’t know about you, but I’m a visual learner, so the Video Tutorials really help me catch the details. (see some of my past Video Tutorials)
**If you’d like to try some of these Candy Wrapper Boxes but don’t have a Big Shot, you’ll want to sign up for my Stamps in the Mail Club.** One of the September projects is a set of 3 of these cute little boxes, and you’ll receive all the supplies pre-diecut to make the boxes at home.
Tricks for Candy Wrapper Treats: Part I
This video includes the basic box assembly instructions and tips for making them twist and close easily.
Tricks for Candy Wrapper Treats: Part II
Here’s where the Spider Web Embossing Folder makes an appearance, along with details on making the folder work without obscuring the score lines from the Candy Wrapper Box.
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Stamps: Batty For You (116576)
Ink: Basic Black (101179)
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot (113439), Candy Wrapper Die (120890), Spider Web Textured Impressions Folder (120889), Lace Trim Raven (120988), 1-1/4″ Circle Punch (119861), 1-3/8″ Circle Punch (119860), Google eyes (not Stampin’ Up!)
Hand Stamped for Hand Knit Creations Class & “To Go” Kits
No, I’m not going to teach you to knit, although I did once start an informal knitting circle during a Kindermusik class. We moms have to find something to do while the kids dance and sing, right?
Whether you knit already and want to get stamping, or you stamp already and want to try knitting, you’re going to LOVE the new Hand Knit stamp set from Stampin’ Up!.
Now you can STAMP a custom hand knit creation! You can either order the stamp set online through my website (Hand Knit: 117012) or you can sign up for my Hand Knit Class or “TO GO” Kit.
Hand Stamped for Hand Knit Creations Class
Attend Sunday, September 26th, 2 to 4 pm
Or order your kit “TO GO” (click here to order/register online)
Location: Klose Knit Yarn Shop, Urbana, IL or your mailbox
Cost: $9 or discounted when you pre-order your Hand Knit stamp set through Meg! (add $5 for ‘to go’ kits)
You’ll make and take home:
- 3 gorgeous “hand knit” gift tags created with high-quality Stampin’ Up! papers, inks and embellishments
- PLUS a set of ‘hand knit’ greeting cards perfect to use yourself or present as a hand-crafted gift
All supplies for the gift tags and greeting cards are included in the $9 class fee.
Want to get your Class Kit at a DISCOUNT? You can!
Add the “Hand Knit” stamp set to your Class Registration and receive a $5 discount on your class! Plus you’ll receive a discount (FREE shipping/tax) on your Hand Knit stamp set!
Choose from:
- Hand Knit – wood mount (traditional)
- Hand Knit – clear mount (acrylic blocks required, but not included)
Want to get your kit “TO GO”? You can!
- Add $5 to your Class cost and your kit will be mailed to you on September 27th
- “TO GO” kit includes embellishments and pre-punched pre-cut card stock pieces, along with detailed instructions and finished project photos
- You’ll provide your own inks, stamps and adhesive
- Add the “Hand Knit” stamp set to your kit with the BONUS PACKAGES above!
Visit the online registration site for this class for details and to sign up
Registration is due no later than September 17th for stamp set pre-order, or September 23rd for class kit
Kits will ship approx. September 27th
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“Favorite” New Holiday Mini Catalog Accessory
Want my opinion on the #1 new accessory in the NEW Holiday Mini Catalog? (click here to download your own pdf copy)
The NEW Decorative Label Punch! It’s a perfect fit for several of the new Holiday Mini stamp sets, plus it’s a terrific size of punch for MANY stamp sets.
**Disclaimer: (don’t take this too literally… I’ll probably have a FEW “#1″ accessories… there are so many cool new items!!)
Here I’ve used it with the new Word Play stamp set and Elegant Lines Embossing Folder from the main catalog–new in July.
This is a fun card size to try– the card stock base is cut 5 x 10″ to fit in the Stampin’ Up! Medium Square Envelopes. You’ll have to pay a bit extra to mail a square card, but the wow-factor is worth it!
If you don’t have your own paper copy of the new Mini Catalog and you don’t already have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, just drop me an email and I’d be happy to put one in the mail for you. If you have a current Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, you’ll want to ask her (or him) for your copy.
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Stamps: Word Play (120308 wood mount or 120651 clear mount), Elements of Style (118611 wood mount or 120045 clear mount)
Inks: Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red
Paper: Sweet & Sour Specialty Designer Series Paper (117390), Rose Red, Very Vanilla, Medium Square Envelopes (107289)
Accessories: Big Shot (113439), Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die (114507), Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119277), Scallop Circle Bigz Die (113468), NEW Decorative Label Punch (120907), Basic Rhinestones Jewels (119246), Brights Designer Buttons (119747), Hemp Twine (100982),
Have Everything You Wanted?
This is it–the last day to order from the Summer Mini Catalog! Here are a few of my favorite blog projects from this outgoing Mini Catalog.
If you’d like to place an order, you can order online through my Online Shopping Cart, or you can email me with your order today and I’ll get back to you with a total.
Don’t forget that your order today will enter you in my FREE Stamp Set of the Month Drawing for August! In August you’ll have a chance to win the recently retired Level 3 hostess stamp set–The More The Merrier! (set of 10)
Click here to visit my online store and browse!
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MORE Not Your Mama’s Simply Scrappin Kit Ideas
Did you see the cards I posted yesterday with the Love Birds Simply Scrappin’ Kit? Like I said, it’s not a kit just for scrapbookers (although scrappers will love it!).
I had so much fun with the first set of cards that I decided to come up with a few more.
And here is the full set of cards–all with leftover Die Cut pieces from my Beautiful Birds Flip Album Class kit (which you can still order to be mailed to you directly). If you order the Flip Album Kit, you’ll need to provide your own card stock & designer paper to make these cards, but you’ll have the die cut pieces on hand after you assemble your Flip Album.
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Accessories: Love Birds Simply Scrappin Kit (118707), Small Open-End Envelopes (107286), Jewels Basic Rhinestones (119246)
Not Your Mama’s Simply Scrappin Kit
Quick question… what’s the most overlooked value in the entire Stampin’ Up! catalog?
That’s an easy one to answer. It’s definitely the Simply Scrappin’ Kits on pages 178 and 179, and by extension, the Quick Accents on page 176. Really–think fast, when was the last time YOU used one of the Simply Scrappin Kits? (No fair answering if you were at my Beautiful Birds Class last night!)
Whether you’re a card maker or a scrapbooker, I encourage you to give these kits a try. Each kit contains coordinating supplies to make your projects go together with ease:
- 6 sheets of double-sided Designer Paper
- 8 sheets of 12×12″ Textured Card Stock
- 6 sheets (6 x 12″ each) of Card Stock-Weight Die Cuts (sticky backed!)
This one is the Love Birds kit, and I used to to create the Flip Album project for my Beautiful Birds Class. If you’d like a kit, you can still get one “To Go”. (click here for details)
After making my Flip Album, I had quite a few Die Cuts left from the kit. Not wanting them to go to waste, I decided to make a few cards.
Since the kit contains 12 x 12″ card stock, it’s easy to produce cards this size. Just cut the card stock into 6×6″ squares and fold each in half. These fit perfectly in the Small Open-End Envelopes from the Stampin’ Up! catalog.
And if you look carefully, you’ll see that I did have to add a bit of bling to each card. Gotta love those sticky-backed Rhinestones!
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Accessories: Love Birds Simply Scrappin Kit (118707), Small Open-End Envelopes (107286), Jewels Basic Rhinestones (119246)
Greenhouse Gala: Fold once, then again, then again…
It’s true. Before I discovered Stampin’ Up!, I was a scrapbooker. Now that I’m a die-hard stamping fan, I don’t spend the time on 12 x 12″ scrapbook pages like I did in my “pre-SU” days.
Sure, I do a few pages here and there, but my real passion comes from actually FINISHING projects now, as opposed to starting things that were likely to take 5 years to get even halfway completed.
I tend to do more digital scrapbooking (with My Digital Studio, of course — some of my Cruise pages from this year and more here). And I also like little quick album projects, like this On Board Briefcase project.
So I wanted to share another quick album idea. This project was adapted from a Make N Take on the Stampin’ Up! Cruise from several years ago (2007?). My Stamps in the Mail Club members from last Round also got to make this project one month. You can now sign up for my NEW Round of Stamps in the Mail Club!
(click on the photo above for a larger picture)
The album construction is really simple–just start with three pieces of 4 x 12″ Whisper White cardstock and score each at 4″ and 8″. Then zig-zag fold them and attach to each other to make the album backbone. Then add cover and decorate the pages as you choose!
**TIP** One important thing to remember: attach the closure ribbon ONLY to the back of the book. If you attach it to the front and the back, your album won’t fold open like this one.
Two fabulous things about the Stamps in the Mail Club… 1) you get all the stamps, inks, accessories and embellishments that you need for the projects, and 2) you get exclusive Video Tutorials with all my tips for making the projects a snap–4 new videos and 4 new projects each month.
Here’s what past Stamps in the Mail Club members have said about the Club:
Here’s what Debbie K, an 11-round Stamps in the Mail Club subscriber had to say: “I really enjoy the Stamps in the Mail Club because everything you need for a project or card is right there–everything is pre-cut. The directions are clear and easy, and then you have the directions that you can use on future projects. I love it.”
And Dawn H, another Stamps in the Mail Club veteran shared this thought: “Stamps in the mail club is an awesome way to get creative ideas. A fabulous way to build up your supplies at little cost. Stamps in the mail is like taking a class, only you don’t have to leave the comforts of your home. Everything is delivered to your door. I highly recommend Stamps in the mail! Besides the demonstrator is awesome!”
You can sign up now! If you’re registered and paid before September 3rd, your kit will ship on September 8th and you can begin working on your projects right away!
Click here to learn more about how the Stamps in the Mail Club can help you…
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Stamps: itty Bitty Bits, Rough Type Alphabet, FYI
Inks: Chocolate Chip & More Mustard Stampin’ Write Marker
Cardstock: Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Itty Bitty Buttons, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Earth Elements Brads, Daffodil Delight 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon, 1 ¼” Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch
Watercolor Trio Workshop: Simple Stamping with Markers
Ever need a quick card? Ever wonder where ideas come from? Me too!
Yesterday afternoon I needed a quick card for a mixed group of stampers. Something that the new stampers wouldn’t find intimidating, but something that would still ‘wow’ the experienced gals. So I turned to a great card that Deb Valder created for a meeting in Boston that I attended in the spring, and did a little bit of adapting.
We used three new Stampin’ Write Markers: Pacific Point, Marina Mist and Wild Wasabi. I do love this color combo (check out another project). And speaking of new markers, did you know there are 2 in my September Stamps in the Mail Club kit? The multi-colored flowers above are done by coloring directly on the stamp with the markers in several colors, then stamping onto the card stock. Cool, eh?
The Watercolor Trio stamp set has several gorgeous images but also includes basic greeting stamps–definitely a handy set to have on your stamping shelf. It’s only available until August 31st, so don’t forget to order it before time runs out.
The card above uses the Square Lattice Impressions Folder for the textured background (gotta love the Big Shot!). The stamped image is on a 1-3/4″ Circle Punch piece and the Pacific Point layer is punched with the 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch.
I’m loving these larger sized punches… just wait til you see the NEW ones coming on September 1st in the Holiday Mini Catalog!
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Stamps: Watercolor Trio (wood mount – 117050 or clear mount – 120084)
Ink: Pacific Point, Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist
Card Stock: Pacific Point, Whisper White
Accessories: White Taffeta Ribbon (109070), Big Shot (113439), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder (119976), 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 1-3/4″ Circle Punch (119850), Jewels Basic Rhinestones (119246),
