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Archive for the ‘Big Shot’ Category:
Medallion: The Kissing Technique
Here’s a project that showcases 2 of the great stamp sets that are available only until May 31st: Medallion (see it online) and On Your Birthday (see it online). The message on the front of the card is easily the most-requested birthday stamp that I have.
The card is created from two pieces cut with the Scallop Square Die. Just attach them with a brad at the corner, and you’re set!
This card uses the Kissing Technique, and as I mention in the video, there is NO INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT in this tutorial. If you found my blog by Googling “kissing tutorials”, I think you’re going to be disappointed.
The Polka Dot and Sanded stamps that were shown in the video are already retired…but this card would be GREAT with the soon-to-be-retired Wonderfully Worn stamp (see it online). We’re going to be saying goodbye to all these stamp sets on May 31st (learn about the retiring stamp sets & how to get the new catalog for free)
Happy Stamping!
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Stamps: Polka Dot (109276), Medallion (115223) or Sanded (109294)
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot (113439), Scallop Square Clear Die (115950), Sticky Strip (104294), Fine Supernova Glitter Stack (114287), Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144)
Subscribe to the comments for this postInspired By Nature: a reinker technique
Another of my favorite stamp sets, one that I pull out whenever I need a special card – Inspired By Nature (see it online). We’re going to be saying goodbye to this stamp set on May 31st (learn about the retiring stamp sets & how to get the new catalog for free)
Want to learn how to make this card? Here’s the technique tutorial for the Felt Pad Technique on my blog.
And looking for more project ideas for Inspired By Nature? Here are a few on my blog!
Happy Stamping!
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Mixed Techniques: Poppin’ Pastels plus Rock N Roll
Poppin’ Pastels is an OLD technique – and very simple:
- Stamp in Versamark ink
- Swirl a Sponge Dauber in a Stampin’ Pastel color
- Pounce onto the stamped image.
It always used to bother me that the edges of the stamped image ended up a little bit wishy washy. I’m embarrassed to say that when I pulled out my Stampin Pastels (see them online) for this project, they were still sealed! I used to use them all the time, but somehow my new set had at least 2 birthdays before getting opened. (eek!)
But with this NEW twist on Poppin’ Pastels, I think I’m going to be seeing my Pastels much more regularly again. By adding the Rock N Roll technique, I made the edges of the image well-defined and the finished image looks much cleaner. The Tea Shoppe stamp set (see it online) has the perfect stamp for this combo technique, too!
Here are some tips for using Rock N Roll and Poppin’ Pastels together:
- Use a bold image stamp (not great for line art)
- Ink the stamp first with Versamark, then rock the darker ink around the edges to keep your Versamark pad clean.
- Remember to pounce (not wipe) with your Sponge Dauber to keep the ink from smearing.
- If you don’t get enough color on your image, try mooshing (yes, a technical term) the Dauber more in the Stampin’ Pastel.
A couple other things about this card from my April session of Stamp Club with Meg:
- Yes, that’s a tea bag! The piece of Twitterpated Designer Paper makes a little pocket to hold the bag in place. Use Sticky Strip at the two ends to hold it tight.
- I love the Paper Doily Sizzlit (see it online). It helps to have a few tips on making it work easily.
- It’s easier to stamp on the back side of the Mini Vintage Tags (see them online). I used Staz-On ink here to keep the image from smearing.
Happy Stamping (and tea drinking)!
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Teeny Tiny Treats: a bag of tags
Have an irregular edge that needs a scalloped border? Like on the little edge of the Petite Purse Die front flap? (see it online) Try using your circle punches to make the curve for you. Just punch several circles (shown are ¾” circles) and attach them to the edge on the back side. You can also cover up the back side with another piece of card stock.
The Bright Blossoms stamp set is a perfect match for the Summer Smooches Product Suite (see it online). I used it on the little tags here (yup, Decorative Label Punch to make these).
Marker to Stamp Technique: To make the multi-colors, ink your stamp with a Stampin’ Write Marker or two or three. When all the colors are on the stamp, THEN apply the stamp to your card stock. Voila! (see some other Marker to Stamp projects on my blog)
And yes, remember I’ve been calling this little purse the Mary Poppins Purse, since it seems bigger on the inside than the outside. So yes, all three tags & candies do fit inside.
Have fun with these little treats & tags! Give the whole package as a gift, or carry the purse around with you and hand out little candies to people you see during the day. With the greetings from You’re A Gem (check out some other samples) they’re perfect little “just thinking of you” treats.
Remember that the Summer Smooches suite will only be available for a limited time — until the end of April! (more Summer Smooches project ideas)
Happy Stamping!
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It’s a Mary Poppins Purse!
You remember that scene from Mary Poppins, where she opens her carpetbag and starts pulling belongings out? And keeps pulling…and keeps pulling…? Well the little Petite Purse Bigz Die (see it online) is going to be known as the Mary Poppins Purse Die on my blog.
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I thought this little purse was going to be too tiny to fit much of anything… okay, maybe 3 Hershey’s Kisses. But guess what? It fits TEN (yes, 10!)! And it’s a small die!
Maybe I’m getting a bit over excited here, but you might have noticed on my blog that I’m a big fan of cute little projects that include candy. Because I think stamping is fun, but stamping with chocolate is BETTER. So a little die that makes a perfect candy-sized purse is going to rate high in my book. (see some other candy projects on my blog)
I’m hearing that you’re going to need this one, too, so don’t forget that you’ll have to order it in April, because if you miss it in April, you’ll have to wait <<sniff, sniff>> until the new catalog comes out on June 1st.
Oh, same goes for the Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper (see it online). And don’t miss the Summer Smooches Fabric Designer Brads (see them online), because the brads WON’T be in the new catalog — they’re only available this month. I ordered 2 boxes. 
(here are some other Summer Smooches projects on my blog!)
Happy Stamping!
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Bright Blossoms Blooming for Spring
I don’t know about where you live, but here, SUMMER was here yesterday! I couldn’t believe the heat wave in the afternoon, and I think we’ve already mowed the grass 3 times this year. Sunny days make me think of sunny stamping, so here is the First Card of Summer to share with you, using the Bright Blossoms stamp set (see it online) that will be available only in April, and then again when the new catalog debuts on June 1st.
The card base is actually 5-3/8″ x 5-3/8″, so it’s a little bigger than normal. Fortunately, Stampin’ Up! carries gorgeous Whisper White Envelopes in a medium square size (see them here). Just remember that it will cost an extra $0.20 to mail these, since they have to be hand canceled. Oh, and with the brad, well, it’s going to be that $0.20 extra anyway.
The stamp set is one of the items on the Summer Smooches Sneak Peek, available in April (browse it online). The Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper definitely brings summer to my mind.
The flowers in the Bright Blossoms stamp set are a lot of fun — think Stampin’ Write Markers and use the Marker-to-Stamp technique to add multi-colors to your stamping projects.
Can you see the brad close up on this card? I’m a huge fan of these — they are Fabric Covered Designer Brads (see them online) that match the colors in the Summer Smooches Suite.
Finally, this card has a Vellum Card Stock layer (see it online) that is attached behind the designer paper. Vellum is a great way to add interest or to add a feeling of lightness to a project.
If you’re looking for the items in the Product Suite, here’s a list:
Happy Stamping!
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Scallop Square Die: Gift Boxes made easy
Looking for an easy gift project? Here’s a great one — with an easy box from the Scallop Square Die (see it online) and cards with the Sprinkled Expressions stamp set (available only through March 31st during Sale-A-Bration).
This project was shared in San Antonio at the Regional Demonstrator Training Event. Interested in attending an event near you? Become a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and you can join me next time! Plus the Demonstrator Starter Kit is still $50 off – but ONLY until Saturday, March 31st! (click here to learn more about the demonstrator perks) That’s $125 for over $345 in Stampin’ Up! products, PLUS when you join my family now, you’ll get FREE Designer Series Paper for a year!
Here’s the easy how-to on this box:
- Cut one Scallop Square with the die and your Big Shot
- Score between the scallops as shown
- Cut up to the score cross score line to make tabs
- Fold and adhere to create the box
The Sprinkled Expressions stamp set is a perfect one — greetings & images included — for making quick note cards.
Still trying to decide which set you want for your last Sale-A-Bration gift? Here are some samples from my blog:
- Fresh Vintage stamp set
- Triple Treat Flower stamp
- Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper
- Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brads Bundle
- Elementary Elegance stamp set
- Sprinkled Expressions stamp set
- Outlined Occasions stamp set
Just remember to place your order before March 31st — after March 31st, the Sale-A-Bration special is over!
Happy Stamping!
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Apothecary Art: Quick Cards for any occasion
Did you catch my Video Tutorial on the Apothecary Art stamp set and the Labels Collection Framelits last week? (check it out now) Well here’s a Quick Card that still uses the Apothecary Art stamp set (see it online), and the Framelits (see them online), but on an even simpler card background.
Isn’t the background color pretty on this card? The color is Blushing Bride from the 2010-2012 In Color Collection. Keep in mind that these 5 colors will be GONE after May 31st when the current catalog retires. If you want to have them in your collection, be sure to get them now!
Interested in more Clean & Simple projects? Check out a few on my blog!
Happy Stamping!
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Labels Framelits Tutorial: Happy Birthday Tag
Have you tried the new Framelits from the Occasions Mini Collection? I have a few samples on my blog already (see them), but here is a Stamping 101 Video Tutorial that steps through a Birthday Tag project that anyone would be thrilled to see on their very own gift!
The supplies you’ll need:
- Apothecary Art stamp set (see it online)
- Labels Collection Framelits (see them online)
- Twitterpated Designer Series Paper (see it online)
- Baja Breeze Satin Pleated Ribbon (see it online)
- Big Shot Die Cut Machine (see it online)
Want to see more of my Video Tutorials? Check them out on my blog!
Happy Stamping!
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Stamping Efficiently: Use your scraps
Did you see my post from yesterday? It was about making the most of little strips of Designer Series Paper. Today’s card lets you use up little scraps of card stock, too! The Outlined Occasions stamp set is from the Sale-A-Bration Mini Catalog (only til March 31). The colors here are the 2011-2013 In Colors: Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder.
To make the background:
- Layer strips of on a piece of card stock and cut down to final size
- Place in Houndstooth Embossing Folder and run through Big Shot (see it online)
- Layer on card and decorate as desired
This stamp set is from the Sale-A-Bration Mini Catalog – download it now – and can be selected for free with a $50 order until March 31 (browse the catalog and order online).
Happy Stamping!
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