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Going, Going, Gone: Baroque Motifs
These last few days before May 31st, I’m sharing some of my favorite “going, going, gone” stamp sets. Hang in there — you have a few days left to order these, but after May 31, they’re, as we say, GONE!
One of my fav sets of all time is Baroque Motifs (see it online) and it’s easy to see why I love the set. Not only are the images timeless, but they’re also terrific for a variety of techniques, like the heat-emboss resist I shared here:
(click on the photos for the original posts)
It’s also a terrific set for Wedding Ideas (check other wedding ideas on my blog):
Looking for more Baroque Motif ideas? Here are a few on my blog.
Happy Stamping!
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Subscribe to the comments for this postGoing, Going, Gone: You’re A Gem
Do you like to give little treats? The You’re A Gem stamp set (see it online) is my hands-down favorite for adding tags to little treats. And it’s going, going, soon-to-be gone on May 31st! The greetings are just perfect for the occasion when you just want to give something sweet, without making a big deal.
(click on the photos for the original posts):
Also retiring on this project are the Small Cello Bags (I’m going to miss them!):
(see them online – they’re even on sale!)
Looking for more You’re A Gem ideas? Here are some past projects on my blog.
Looking for more retiring stamp set ideas? Check the ideas I’ve been sharing! Or if you still need the retiring lists (and the sale details) you can find them here.
Happy Stamping!
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Going, Going, Gone: Sincere Salutations
These last few weeks I’ve been sharing some of my favorite “going, going, gone” stamp sets. You will have until May 31st to add these to your collection, and after that they’re officially retired.
Do you find yourself missing the style of greeting you need when you are ready to finish up a card? Sincere Salutations (see it online) is hands-down one of my favorite flexible greeting sets. Since there are two fonts on each stamp (one flourish-y and one blocky) the greetings match lots of different stamp styles.
Plus it has 8 different greetings that color all occasions — definitely helpful to have on hand.
More ideas? Here are some Sincere Salutations samples from my past blog posts.
Happy Stamping!
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Watercolor How-To: Magic Tips to Use
The most common thing I hear when I demonstrate watercoloring is that people can’t seem to make it look “right”. Guess what? There are some easy tricks that will make your watercolor look ‘right’ every time. Here’s a card that we made at stamp club last week, using the soon-to-be-retired Beary Best Friends stamp set (see it online).
Beary Best Friends and the matching Beary Nice Wishes set (see it online) will be available along with the rest of the Build-A-Bear Product Suite (see it online) but only until May 31st (learn about the retiring items & sale).
The bear is on the inside of the card — peeking through the window!
Tips to make your watercolor look fantastic:
- Use Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Paper for best effects. I know, it sounds like I just want you to buy paper from me… but I’ve tried other papers from big craft stores, and they just don’t work right. If you want to be successful, it’s important to start with good quality materials.
- Draw a small line with a Stampin’ Write Marker where you want color to be darkest.
- Use Aqua Painters to wet the line and move the color around on the paper – leave blank spots to get an authentic watercolor effect.
- Remember that you can always add more color, but it’s tricky to remove color if you start with too much.
- Outline with River Rock Stampin’ Write Marker & blend to finish. This will keep your image ‘anchored’ to the paper and add dimension to the background so that it doesn’t look flat.
Looking for more Build A Bear ideas? Here are several on my blog.
Or more watercoloring technique samples? Here you go! Or if you’re looking for ideas on Watercolor Wonder Crayons, here’s a how-to video tutorial from my blog.
Happy Watercoloring! (and stamping)
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Flower Fancy: Three Windows How-To
Only a couple of weeks left for the stamp sets on the retiring list! Both the sets on this fun card are retiring on May 31st – Oval All (see it online) and Flower Fancy (see it online).
Here’s a card that includes three windows and three techniques!
First — want to learn how to line up those three holes? It’s pretty easy, actually!
- Punch ‘placer’ circles from scratch paper.
- Adhere lightly on card front where holes are desired.
- Punch over the ‘placers’ so that holes will be exactly where you want them.
Second — love the doily on the inside of the card? It’s from the Flirtatious Designer Series Paper (see it online) which is on sale for 25% off while supplies last (or until May 31st). The paper includes 2 sheets of 12 doilies each. Use them all at once, or clip them apart to make them last longer.
Third — like the technique on the flowers? That’s pretty easy, too. Just ink the bold image stamp in Daffodil Delight ink first, then use Stampin’ Sponges to dab Pumpkin Pie and Melon Mambo onto the stamp before applying to your paper.
Looking for more retiring stamp set ideas? Be sure to check my blog!
And if you’re interested in the Flower Fancy stamp set, you’ll definitely want to see some of my favorite Flower Fancy ideas.
Happy Stamping!
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Loads of Love: Slider Cards
Ever think about how cute it would be if the little pick-up truck from the Loads of Love stamp set would move? It can! Here’s a fun card that features the Word Window Punch to make a track for the truck to “drive”.
Sad to say, this sweet stamp set is soon to drive away, too! I’ll miss this stamp set after it retires on May 31st! (see it online)
I designed this card four years ago, along with a matching Video Tutorial. Since the set includes greetings for birthday, christmas, etc, it’s a great one to have on hand, even 4 years later. This stamp set EXTRA flexible, especially with the Loads of Love Accessories, which are also retiring (see them online)!
I think if I were making this card again now, I’d put a Christmas tree in the truck bed… or maybe a pile of presents from the Accessories set and call it a birthday card. Too cute! This is a total guy card, or a great kid card, too.
We’re going to be saying goodbye to these stamp sets on May 31st (learn about the retiring stamp sets & how to get the new catalog for free)
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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)
Inspired 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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What Will You Miss Most? Upsy Daisy?
While I’m excited for NEW stamps in the Stampin’ Up! Catalog that comes out on June 1st (yes, Demonstrators get to see it early!!), I am of course going to miss some of my favorite stamps from the past. I’ve been making a list, and I think Upsy Daisy (see it online) is at the top.
Remember that Upsy Daisy retires on May 31st, and that when you place an online order in my store during April, you’ll be getting your copy of the new catalog mailed to you for free!
This is an idea shared at the Stampin’ Up! Convention in 2008…a blast from the past!
Instead of inking the stamp with an ink pad, the presenter used Sponge Daubers to apply the ink colors, in Pink Pirouette, Real Red and Tangerine Tango.
What a great technique to use on bold stamp sets like Inspired By Nature (see it online) and Upsy Daisy (sniff, sniff, both are retiring!). Be sure to check the lists of retiring stamp sets for favs from your Wish List!
Want to see more Upsy Daisy project ideas? Here are a few on my blog, or here’s a link to my Technique Video tutorial featuring Upsy Daisy.
Happy Stamping!
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Eleanor & Elizabeth: Two gals with great stamps
Ever wonder how stamp sets get their names? Maybe there’s some story behind these…but sorry, I don’t know it. But what I do know is that the Elizabeth A La Carte stamp (see it online) is a great ‘staple’ stamp to add to your stamp collection. The Everything Eleanor stamp set is a new set that will be in the upcoming Stampin’ Up! Catalog (due out June 1st). I can’t show you the full set artwork, but I can point out one of the stamps I used here — on the background swirl in Crumb Cake ink. Perfect compliment for Elizabeth! (more Elizabeth ideas)
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The Designer Series Paper on the background is from the Well Worn papers (see it online). Watch for this paper to be on the retiring accessories list later in April — shop early so you don’t miss it. Well Worn is perfect for masculine card ideas — nary a flower or shade of pink to be seen.
Happy Stamping!
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