Wednesday, October 02, 2019

Perfectly Plaid with a fine line of Gold - That's what Wrapped in Plaid Papers look like


  • Stampin' Up! Wrapped In Plaid Suite
  • Make cards on World Card Making Day -October 5, 2019
  • Help us send 50,000 cards the week after World Card Making Day

Stampin' Up! Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set

I was catching up on my Facebook feeds and ran across the layout for this card on the Demonstrator Planning Place. A site for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators all over the world, where we share card ideas, projects, and ideas for classes and events.  It's one more of the benefits of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  It's a great resource for finding inspiration when you need a quick jump-start to your creativity.  This original idea came from Stesha Bloodhart ,one of the wonderful Artisan's on the Stampin' Up! Design Team.   She cased the layout from the catalog and changed up the colors to make the card here own.  I loved here color combinations and made only minor changes to her beautiful card.  It uses many items from the Stampin' Up Wrapped In Plaid Suite from the Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog, including the Perfectly Plain Stamp Set.  







The basecard for this card is Thick Very Vanilla.  Then a the top half is a layer of Gold Foil Sheet.  The bottom half is one of the prints from the Wrapped in Plaid 6" X 6" Specialty Designer Series Paper (149596). 

The ribbon between the two layers of paper is the Gold 3/8" Metallic Edge Ribbon and the ribbon is Very Vanilla.     


  



Then I die cut a circle fro Gold Foil Sheet (132622) using the Stitched Shapes Dies (145372).  The stitched circle is mounted on Dimensionals.

I used the Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set (149418), and stamped one of the images in Versamark ink onto a piece of Very Vanilla and stamped it again on a piece of Cherry Cobbler.  Then both images were dredged with Gold Stampin' Embossing Powder and set with my eat Tool (129053).  I used the Pine Tree Punch (149521) to punch out the threes, including the center tree in the photo above, which uses another print from the Wrapped in Plaid Specialty Designer Series Paper (149596).     






I used another piece of Very Vanilla, and stamped a sentiment from the Perfectly Plaid stamp set in Versamark and heat embossed the sentiment using Gold Stampin' Embossing Powder.  The final elements added were the Metallic Pearls, which come in both Silver and Gold  I used the Gold Metallic Pearls to match my card's color scheme.  

You'll find so many creative ways to use the Perfectly Plaid Bundle -- Stamp set and coordinating Pine Tree Punch.  Use the Bundle order number (151143) to save 10% when you order the Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set and Pine Tree Punch together.   You'll love everything you make with this bundle.       


Recipe

  • Stamps:  Perfectly Plaid
  • Ink:   Versamark
  • Paper:  Thick Very Vanilla, Very Vanilla, Gold Foil Sheets, Wrapped in Plaid 6" X 6" Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • Accessories:  3/8" Metallic Edge Ribbon, Stitched Shapes Dies,Pine Tree Punch, Metallic Pearls, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Multipurpose Glue,  Dimensionals

To learn more about any of these items, click the photo of the items and you'll see more information in my online store.



World Card Making Day This Saturday  

Are you ready to stamp some cards?  (The answer is always YES!)  World Card Making Day is this Saturday!  Set aside some time, look through my blog for inspirational ideas, and make a few cards for Fall occasions. 

Then, next week, we have a goal to send 50,000 cards during the first annual World Card Sending week.  Watch for an update on October 8 to learn how many cards we send.  Get out your address book and start addressing your envelopes now.  Then, let's make some cards and get them in the mail.  Make someone happy they know you!  Let someone know you care.  

If you're a demonstrator, on Saturday, during World Card Making Day, we'll join our DDMs on the Demonstrator Planning Place for "Craft with Us" sessions including project ideas and tips.  If you sign up as a demonstrator before Saturday, you can join us on the Facebook Demonstrator Planning Place during World Card Making Day, and you can also order the new Paper Trimmer as part of your Starter Kit.  Join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator today and enjoy the fun! 

Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site and you'll receive notification of my upcoming classes.


Quick Links:  


Enjoy!



Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
LOVE WHAT YOU MAKE
Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping 






Monday, September 30, 2019

Birds of a Feather Stamp Set for Cutest Christmas Cards Ever!


  • Stampin' Up! Birds of a Feather Stamp Set
  • New Paper Trimmer Pre-orders by Demonstrator begin Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019
  • Purple Posy ink and refills available to order now

Stampin' Up! Birds of a Feather Stamp Set

Why are these Christmas birds so cute?  I can't stop myself from using the Birds of a Feather stamp set!  Today I've paired it with paper from the Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper pack.  This is one of those paper you just have to touch.  The trees in the print I used today have 3-dimensional icing on them!  I grabbed my Holiday catalog to reread the description of this paper and found Stampin' Up! indeed described the wonderful little surprise in this package of duel-purpose paper...and I completely missed it.  One side of these papers have winter themes with glittery images, and the other side has basic patterns for year-round use!  How great is that for stretching your crafting dollar! 







The basecard for this card is Coastal Cabana.  Then a layer of Flirty Flamingo.  Then a print from the Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper.      


  


I  stamped  three of the Christmas Bird from Birds of a Feather stamp set using Tuxedo Black Memento ink, colored the birds with Blends Markers, and hand cut them (fussy cut them) and popped them up on Dimensionals.  The mini Dimensionals really came in handy for the smaller shapes on the birds.   

I stamped one of the sentiments from the Birds of a Feather set on Whisper White using Coastal Cabana and Flirty Flamingo ink.  One one version, I omitted the bottom line of the sentiment to show the versatility of this set.  Each end of the sentiment includes a small Glitter Enamel Dots.  On one card I used Coastal Cabana.  On the other I used Melon Mambo        






You'll find so many creative ways to use the  Birds of a Feather set, as it includes birds for Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas and Valentines (or Anniversary).    You'll love everything you make with this stamp set.       


Recipe

  • Stamps:  Birds of a Feather
  • Ink:   Tuxedo Black Memento, Light Bermuda Bay Blends, Dark Flirty Flamingo Blends, Dark Daffodil Delight Blends, Light Smoky Slate Blends
  • Paper:  Coastal Cabana, Flirty Flamingo, Whisper White, Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • Accessories:  Glitter Enamel Dots, Multipurpose Glue,  Dimensionals

To learn more about any of these items, click the photo of the items and you'll see more information in my online store.



Want a glimpse of the new Paper trimmer by Stampin' Up!?  

Here are some details about the new Paper Trimmer.  We still don't have a customer release date for the new Paper Trimmer, but Demonstrators, including new demonstrators who join during October, can add the new Paper trimmer to their Starter Kit orders. 

And, Demonstrators can pre-order the new Paper Trimmer October 1-31, 2019.







  • The new Paper Trimmer will cost $25.00.  
  • It includes 1 cutting blade and 1 scoring blade
  • Includes imperial and metric measurements
  • Ruler and grid protected by durable plastic cover
  • Point on cutting handle for precise measuring
  • Right-side grid for cutting thin strips
  • Multipack of 4 cutting blades will also be available


The newly designed Paper Trimmer is lightweight, portable, and perfect for making stable and straight cuts.

The new Paper Trimmer by Stampin' Up!  Item #152392
Available for Demonstrator Pre-order Oct 1-31. 2019
Customer order date TBD


The other great news to announce is that Purple Posing ink is now available.  Additionally, Purple Posy Classic Stampin' Ink Refills are available.  You may no also purchase the 2019-2021 In Color Classic Stampin' Pads (includes all five of the 2019-2021 In Colors).  


Again, the die machine is making good progress, and will be available sometimes in 2020.  As we have more specific information on timing, we will let you know. 

Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site and you'll receive notification of my upcoming classes.


Quick Links:  


Enjoy!



Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
LOVE WHAT YOU MAKE
Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping