Technique Book

I meet monthly with some awesome demonstrators here in the Bay Area and we decided to make a technique book for all of our friends/customers. Here is the first batch we did. Each person had to create a card with a technique then we all copied that card for our own book. Don't I have some awesomely creative friends??!!??

This card was designed by Katja Pastor. The technique is IMPRESSION EMBOSSING –FAUX METAL TAG. Here are the instructions: Cover a small piece of white cardstock with Versamark Ink. Add silver (or other metallic) embossing powder. Remove excess and heat. Repeat for a total of 3 applications. Quickly, apply Versamark ink to your stamp and press into the hot embossing. Hold for 3 seconds and remove. Use a punch to create a tag from the embossed image. Make a Wire Works jump ring using the Crafters Tool Kit.

This card was designed by Gina Cardera. The technique is Crayon Resist. Here are the instructions: Stamp images on glossy cardstock using Basic Black Classic Ink. With a white crayon, color in areas that you wish to remain white. Sponge or bray classic ink over the images. Use multiple colors or a spectrum pad. After the ink has dried, wipe off the crayon with a tissue.

This card was designed by Pat Zahn. The technique is Faux Suede. Here are the instructions: Choose 3 colors of Craft pads. The colors here are Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel and More Mustard. Completely cover your accent piece with the Close to Cocoa using the direct to paper technique. Let dry. Apply Creamy Caramel randomly using same direct to paper technique. Coverage should be uneven. Let dry. Repeat same step with More Mustard.

This card was designed by Jennifer Wu. The Technique is Baby Wipes. Here are the instructions: Fold a baby wipe into a manageable size. Alternate several colors of reinker drops in a row. Swipe across glossy cardstock. Dry and stamp. This makes a great sunset. Or, dab around for a more splotchy background.

This card was designed by Elizabeth Yow. The technique is Pencil Over Ink. Here are the instructions: Stamp a bold image using craft white (pigment) ink on dark cardstock. Let dry. Color over the image using colored pencils or metallic pencils.

This card was designed by Lanette Irabarra. The Technique is Kissing. Here are the instructions: Ink a background stamp with classic ink. Press a solid type stamp onto the background stamp to pick up the ink and then onto cardstock. You can also press inked stamps onto a background stamp and then stamp either stamp for an interesting effect.

This card was designed by Ana Garcia: The technique is Dirty Stamping. Here are the instructions: Ink an image in a light color of classic ink. Color in a portion of the image with a darker, coordinating Stampin’ Write Marker. Huff stamp to moisten and stamp onto cardstock. Your image will be multicolored.

This card was designed by Debbie Colbacchini. The technique is Spotlighting. Here are the instructions: Stamp the image onto the card and again onto an extra piece of cardstock. Trim the extra piece to a small circle or square to become the spotlight. Color it and mount on a colored cardstock mat. Mount this, lining up with the first stamped image on the card.

This is the card I designed. The technique is Packing Tape/Glitter Window. Here are the instructions: Stamp your image. Bright colors work best. Make sure the image will show through the window you are making. You can use any punch to make this easier. Try to make the window smaller than the width of the packing tape so you don’t have to use 2 strips of tape to cover the window. Place the tape, sticky side out, behind your window. Pour Dazzling Diamonds on the tape. Rub with your finger to make sure the glitter is adhered well. Brush off the excess glitter. Pour back into your bottle. Adhere your stamped image so it shows through your window. Voila! You have a beautiful, sparkly image.

Thank You Note

I was just playing around and trying to make some thank you notes for my son's birthday party. This is the first one I came up with. I think the letters are too big for this card so I will either make the card a little bigger or change the alphabet stamps. I do like the colors though.

Prints Designer Series Paper Frame

Here's my first attempt at covering a frame with out Prints Designer Series Paper. I used Almost Amethyst (the color is a little darker/prettier in person), Rose Red, So Saffron and Certainly Celery. I adhered the paper to the frame with Crystal Effects then generously covered the paper with Crystal Effects to give it a glossy look and to protect the paper. I may add some ribbon and embellishments next time. The picture is of my Dad and my Sister. It's a great picture in person but I guess when I scanned it in it got a bit blurry. This was a VERY EASY project. I got the frame at Ikea for 2 for $5. Can't beat that. Well, maybe the dollar store... :0). Try this technique and you can coordinate all your frames with your entire house.

Class Projects

These are the cards we made at a recent class I taught. I'd be happy to teach you how to make these cards. Just let me know and we can make them at your home or mine. And remember...you don't have to clean the house or prepare a full buffet of food!! The friends you invite (including me) are going to be there to stamp and visit with you, not look at your house and eat all your food!! If you do want a snack, something simple will do just fine!!All supplies are from Stampin' Up! This card uses a retired set, Nice & Narrow, but you can substitute a set you already have or check the new catalog for more images that would work for you. It also uses Sincere Salutations stamp set, Bashful Blue, Whisper White and Vellum cardstock. Craft White and Bashful Blue Classic pads, Bashful Blue Marker, Detail White Embossing Powder and heat gun; Square Rhinestone Brads in Ice, and Bashful Blue Taffeta Ribbon.

All supplies are from Stampin' Up! Baby Jesus is Born Stamp Set, Rose Red, Ballet Blue and Whisper White cardstock, Prints Designer Series Paper in Rose Red; Basic Black, Elegant Eggplant, Rose Red, So Saffron, Brocade Blue Classic Pads; Purely Pomegranate Double Stitched Ribbon; Small Oval Punch; 1/16" punch, Blender Pens; Bleach; Dimensionals and SNAIL adhesive.

All supplies are from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted. Thankful Season stamp set, Brown Staz-On pad; Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Garden Green, Certainly Celery, More Mustard, Elegant Eggplant, Creamy Caramel, Real Red and So Saffron Markers; Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Confetti Ivory cardstock; Earth Elements buttons; Linen Thread; Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals, SNAIL adhesive.

All supplies are from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted. Home is Where the Haunt is stamp set; Apricot Appeal, Basic Black, Whisper White cardstock; Basic Black, Bordering Blue Classic pads; Versamark pad; Apricot Appeal, Creamy Caramel Markers; Pearl Ex (not Stampin' Up!); Basic Black and Sherbet Ribbon Originals is Olive Green Velvet; Rectangle Punch; Dimensionals, Coluzzle cutting system (circles) and SNAIL adhesive.

Transparency Cards

These are cards I made at Scrapbook U with Leilani. If you would like to make some of these cards just let me know. It would be a fun class.

Friend Board Book

This is a board book I made at a class at Scrapbook U with Monica. I just love how it turned out. There aren't any pictures in it yet because I need to get some toner for my printer. As soon as I add pictures to the book I will repost. I will be making one of these books using all Stampin' Up! items soon. When that's complete I will post it here. If you would like to join me in making a Stampin' Up! board book just let me know. I'd love to have you join me.

Happy Card

Stamps:
AMAZING TO ZANY STAMP SET
HAPPY EVERYTHING STAMP SET
LOOKS LIKE SPRING STAMP SET
POLKA DOTS & PAISLEY STAMP SET
Paper:
CARD STOCK OLD OLIVE 8 1/2X11
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PETALS & PAISLEYS 12 X 12 DBL SIDED
Inks:
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TAKEN WITH TEAL
STAMPIN WRITE MARKER BASIC BLACK
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PIXIE PINK
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BASIC BLACK
Accessories:
EYELETS BASIC
PUNCH SPRING BOUQUET FLOWER
PUNCH 1 3/8 INCH CIRCLE
BRADS VINTAGE
STAMPIN DIMENSIONALS
RIBBON GROSGRAIN BASIC BLACK 1/4 INCH
Created by:
Beate Johns

Doodle This Pink Card

Here's a great card created with one of my favorite new stamp sets...DOODLE THIS!
Stamps:
DOODLE THIS STAMP SET
ALL ABOUT U STAMP SET
Paper:
CARD STOCK PRETTY IN PINK 8 1/2X11
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PETALS & PAISLEYS 12 X 12 DBL SIDED
Inks:
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BASIC BLACK
STAMPIN WRITE MARKER MELLOW MOSS
STAMPIN WRITE MARKER REGAL ROSE
Accessories:
SANDING BLOCKS
STAMPIN DIMENSIONALS
PUNCH 1 1/4 INCH SQUARE
Created by:
Patricia Dion

Flowers for Boys...

Here's another great scrapbook page! Who says flowers aren't for boys!
Stamps:
ITS A DATE STAMP SET
DOODLE THIS STAMP SET
Paper:
CARD STOCK BASIC BLACK 8 1/2X11
CARD STOCK SO SAFFRON 8 1/2X11
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRINTS SO SAFFRON 12 X 12 DBL SIDED
Inks:
STAMPIN WRITE MARKER BASIC BLACK
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BASIC BLACK
Accessories:
PUNCH KEY TAG
PUNCH 1 1/4 INCH CIRCLE
PUNCH HANDHELD 1/16 INCH CIRCLE
Created by:
Linda Keal

Baby Girl Page

I thought this page was so cute I wanted to share it with you. It is from our Stampin' Up! Demonstrator site.
Stamps:
WARM WORDS STAMP SET
Paper:
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PETALS & PAISLEYS 12 X 12 DBL SIDED
CARD STOCK WHISPER WHITE 8 1/2X11
Inks:
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BASIC BLACK
Accessories:
PUNCH WORD WINDOW
PUNCH 3/4 INCH CIRCLE
PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE
Created by:
Beth Suhr

Choose Your Family Promotion

August 10-September 30, 2007
Promotion Details:
Being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is a fun and rewarding way to share your love of stamping with family and friends. And the Choose Your Family promotion is a great way to share that opportunity.

From August 10-September 30, new demonstrators will get to choose a color family of Classic Stampin' Pads free when they purchase the Starter Kit. That's up to a $57.95 value in addition to the excellent value of the Starter Kit!
New recruits may choose between our four color families:
Bold Brights
Earth Elements
Rich Regals
Soft Subtles
OR choose a pack of our 2007 In Color pads.
Color family packs include 12 ink pads, and the In Color selection includes 6 ink pads.

105562 Bold Brights® (12 ink pads)
105563 Earth Elements® (12 ink pads)
105564 Rich Regals® (12 ink pads)
105565 Soft Subtles® (12 ink pads)
110971 In Color® (6 ink pads)

STARTER KIT Contents & Description $199

Rubber Stamps 5 Sets
Heartfelt Thanks
Greetings Galore
Loads of Love
Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Much Appreciated
OR
5 sets of your choice at the same or lower price

Stampin’ Around® Wheel 1 - Watercolor Joy OR - wheel of your choice.

Stampin’ Around Self-Inking Handle 1 (standard size)

Ink Cartridge 1 - Pixie Pink OR color of your choice

Stampin’ Pastels® 1 case (51 colors, 6 applicators, 1 eraser)

Assorted Color Card Stock 2 pkgs. - 8-1/2" x 11", Bold Brights OR color family of your choice.

Whisper White Card Stock - 8-1/2" x 11" OR Neutrals

Blender Pens 1 pkg. (contains three pens)

SNAIL Adhesive 1 pkg.

Craft & Rubber Scissors 1 pair

Stampin’ Scrub® 1 (two-sided scrub)

Stampin’ Mist® 1 - 2oz bottle

VersaMark Pad® 1

Classic Stampin’ Pads® 6 - Basic Black, Green Galore, Yoyo Yellow, Real Red,Pixie Pink, and Brilliant Blue, OR 6 colors of your choice.


I'd love to have you join my wonderful team of demonstrators!

Transparency Ring Book

Here's a project created by Veronica Leggett of Scrapbook U. I missed her class so she sold me the class kit and I took it home and finished it in about an hour. I just love using transparency sheets. I'm so sad they aren't in our new Stampin' Up! catty. But they are easy to find at the office stores!! I just love it. I think my favorite accessory to any stamp project, cards or scrapbook pages, is RIBBON!! I love ribbon and we have so many to choose from in out new catty. Although we have some really great ribbons I still want more. It seems like everytime I visit Michaels, JoAnn's, or Target, I'm looking for ribbon! I hope you like this project and if you do let me know...post a comment or any suggestions.