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Thank You Projects

CASEd

Posted by Crystal

· Tuesday, July 14th, 2020

At first glance, you might not know these cards were CASEd (Copy And Share Everything). That’s the beauty of CASEing, no one will ever guess that your project was inspired by another project. We give you permission to grab a catalog, pick a project that catches your attention, and CASE it.

Here’s how it works—you choose one aspect of your chosen inspiration piece and copy it on a new project. We selected the Thank You card from page 65 of the January–June 2020 Mini Catalog as the inspiration piece. Then, we used these CASEing techniques to create three new projects.

Copy the color scheme. The Grateful to Be Your Friend card uses the same pink, red, and gray color scheme. Did you know that pairing pink and red is a huge fashion trend this year? Try using it on your next project.

Copy the technique. The stunning blue ombre background on the Thank You box mimics the Thank You card, but in a different color, on a different project type, and with a different level of intensity. What will you ombre?

Copy the layout. One of the most used CASEing techniques is re-creating the layout. The Butterfly card uses layered die cuts just like the inspiration card, but with a completely different end result. How will you use the layered die cuts layout?

Try it and share with me! Crystal

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Sunflower

Posted by Crystal

· Tuesday, June 30th, 2020

For the first card, stamp the sunflower in Bumblebee ink and the leaves in Old Olive ink, then layer the die cuts to create lovely depth and dimension. Sprinkle a few 2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots for a little extra “pop.” Then stamp the sentiment in Magenta Madness and you have a happy card in minutes!

Step it up on the second card with more stamping and by sponging Cinnamon Cider and Old Olive ink on the images. Blend the colors on the cardstock with an Aqua Painter for a nice, even look.

For our fanciest stepped-up project, we spritzed a Mini Paper Pumpkin Box with water and Just Jade ink. Next, we embellished the box with lots of fun layers and floral details, including cheerful-looking sunflowers. We finished with a cute baker’s twine bow made using the Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack.

It is so VERY PRETTY! Are you a sunflower fan? Crystal

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Classic Stampin’ Spot Techniques

Posted by Crystal

· Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020

The new Classic Stampin’ Spots Assortment on page 147 of the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog is the perfect little ink collection for your stampers. With eight colors from Basic Gray to Granny Apple Green, the lovely array of colors hits the spot.

Here are some fun techniques to prove that some of the best things come in tiny packages.

Block Background: Use the spot as a stamp. Turn it over and apply it directly to the paper for the cutest card on the block.

Tasteful Texture: To mimic the wood grain of the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper, swipe the spot across the stamps instead of pressing the stamp to the ink.

Layered Colors: Use the Stamparatus and apply the darkest colors around the edges of the image. Stamp. Then clean the stamp and apply a lighter color in the center. Stamp again to create the look of a multicolored markered image.

Have fun and share with me! Crystal

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Can’t Help Falling In Love

Posted by Crystal

· Tuesday, November 13th, 2018

When you think of autumn, do you think of the changing leaves? Even though it’s not autumn everywhere in the world right now, everyone will love our Falling for Leaves Stamp Set that can be used any time of year

Falling for Leaves Bundle; Crushed Curry, Merry Merlot, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Thick Whisper White, and Very Vanilla Cardstock; Country Lane and Wood Textures Designer Series Paper; Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes; Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Mango Melody, Merry Merlot, Old Olive, and Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Pads; VersaMark Pad; 5/8″ Burlap Ribbon; 3/16″ Braided Linen Trim; Linen Thread; Santa’s Bags; Galvanized Buttons; Galvanized Clips; Big Shot; Tag Topper and Triple Banner Punches

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Stamping Your Darlings

Posted by Crystal

· Monday, August 6th, 2018

Open up a box of delight! One of our favorite new products is our Darling Label Punch Box. This box includes the perfect stamp set, ink, and punch to make a plethora of different cards.

We designed the samples pictured here to give you ideas about how to feature this box in a class. Each attendee can make six notecards from the box, plus a few extra supplies. Include the price of the box in the class fee, or share the items from yours. In any case, most people will want to buy their own box at the end of the class anyway!

Darling Label Punch Box; Vellum Cardstock; 2018–2020 In Color® 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper; Whisper White Narrow Note Cards; Grapefruit Grove and Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pads®; 2018–2020 In Color Stampin’ Write® Markers; Grapefruit Grove 1/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon; Starburst Punch

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Sincerely Beautiful

Posted by Crystal

· Friday, August 3rd, 2018

Have you ever received a gorgeous invitation resplendent with the enchanting loops and swirls of calligraphic art and been awed at the skill involved—wishing you could create something so beautiful? With our Calligraphy Essentials Kit, that beauty is within your grasp!

This kit allows you to re-create the look while also helping you to improve your own skills with calligraphy. Use the outlined stamp of the phrase as your starting point, and use markers to fill in and practice your own handiwork.

What makes this kit an absolute must-have is that you can use this one kit to make a variety of card styles; whether you want a simple sentiment or something embellished with extras, this kit can help you do it all.

Calligraphy Essentials Stamp Set; Grapefruit Grove, Lovely Lipstick, Mint Macaron, Shimmery White Cardstock; Vellum Cardstock; Calligraphy Essentials Project Kit; Lovely Lipstick and Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad®; VersaMark® Pad; Lovely Lipstick Stampin’ Write® Marker; Gold, Grapefruit, and White Stampin’ Emboss® Powder; Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack; Gold Thread; Big Shot™; Foliage Frame Framelits™ Dies; Starburst Punch

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Calligraphy Essentials

Posted by Crystal

· Saturday, July 7th, 2018

I feel it is important to share some great videos on NEW PRODUCTS check back each Saturday for more details and new product information!

Calligraphy Essentials Project Kit!

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Color Me Happy

Posted by Crystal

· Monday, May 7th, 2018

A HIDDEN GEM

The Color Me Happy kit is an undiscovered Stampin’ Up! treasure. This kit is so adorable assembled as shown; you can also switch it up, as we have done.

For the cards you see here, we used a variety of coloring methods including Sponge Daubers, Classic ink and Blender Pen, Watercolor Pencils, and Stampin’ Write Markers.

Color everyone happy when they get one of these cards! You get a chance to flex your artistic muscles; the lucky card recipients get a one-of-a-kind handmade card. Kit includes enough supplies for 16 cards, 4 each of 4 designs. Stamps, ink, and adhesive sold separately.

Your kit includes:
• 16 card bases, 4 each of 4 designs
• 16 envelopes with printed design inside, 4 each of 4 designs
• Gold foil accents
• Die-cut cardstock background and accents
• Printed and gold foil die-cut accents
• White Baker’s Twine
• Mini Pool Party tassels
• Circle and star sequins
• Gold foil tape

Coordinating colors: Basic Black, gold foil, Night of Navy, Pink Pirouette, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry

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Thankful-Grateful-Blessed

Posted by Crystal

· Saturday, October 7th, 2017

One of this month’s cards inspired from pinterest….

Stamp Supplies:

Stamps: Vintage Leaves, Paisleys & Posies
Paper: Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla
Ink: Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke, Crushed Curry, Sahara Sand Other: Leaflets Framelits

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