Category Archives: Techniques & Tutorials

Team Fun & the Gilded Autumn Pumpkin Home Décor Project

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This past weekend I gathered with my Team, The Blue Mountain Stampers for a special biannual event. This event allows us to gather and celebrate everyone’s accomplishments over the last 6 months. We have a special project, along with prizes, and appetizers. So today I thought I’d share our project that we made.

This project was a lot of fun to make and everyone’s turned out differently since they could decide on which patterns they wanted to use. Here is mine.

I really love the colors and patterns of the Gilded Autumn Suite of Products and so I couldn’t resist making a home décor item with them. I also really love the way the little swirls of copper ribbon finish off this project. They are so easy to make – I bet you are wondering how I made them too!

You’ll need a wooden skewer or dowel along with your heat tool and Heavy Spray Starch. Yep, that’s it! You’ll also need a bit of patience as you make them since it does require some dry time tho. I’m not sure how they would hold up outside, but since I’m planning on using this project inside my home I wasn’t worried about our heavy Georgia humidity of late.

Want to see how we made them? Here is a video for you.

Gilded Autumn Pumpkin Home Decor Project Video Tutorial


Gilded Autumn Pumpkin Home Decor Project Tutorial PDF

I’ve also included a link for the pumpkins and PDF pattern on this Tutorial for you.

Want to make some of these too? Here is the information on the wooded pumpkins for you that I found on Amazon along with a PDF pattern for this pumpkin.

12″ Wooden Pumpkin Cutouts

Wooden Pumpkin Pattern PDF

I really love these gatherings we have a lot of fun together and it’s a great time to share what’s been happening in our lives, and relax too. Here are a couple of pictures for you of some of the finished projects.

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Blossoms in Bloom for the 4th

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The 4th of July is this weekend and we have a couple of family birthdays coming up so I reached for the Blossoms in Bloom stamp set and my Stamparatus. I really like this stamp set with it’s bold watercolor feeling images. The set has some great all occasions sentiments in addition to the birthday one I used for this project and since it is 2 step gives me a lot of great options.

Check out this card using the set that I’ve done in red, white and blue so it have a patriotic feel to it.

I love the way it turned out. The fact that this set is a Distinktive set make it soooo easy to create this wonderful card. Check out this quick video I made for you.


And how about a PDF too?

Blossoms in Bloom Card Tutorial PDF

And great news when you purchase the Blossom in Bloom Bundle (154123) you can earn a $5 Bonus Day Coupon to spend in August. Whoohoo!

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Blossoms in Bloom (152684*)

Inks: Poppy Parade (147050/119791), Old Olive (147090/100531), and Pacific Point Classic Ink (147098/111840)

Paper: Thick Whisper White (140272), Old Olive (100702), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Basic Rhinestone Jewels (144219) and Take Your Pick Tool (144107/150006)

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Bright & Cheerful Magenta Madness

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Need a get well card that is bright and cheerful? How about this one using the new 2020-2020 In Color, Magenta Madness – it’s a color that makes you smile when you see it! I teamed this color up with our So Sentimental Bundle (151691) to create a quick and easy card for you today.

Why not take a peek at my video tutorial and see what you think?

Magenta Madness Get Well Card Video Tutorial

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And of course, another PDF with measurements and a complete supply list for your crafting pleasure.

Magenta Madness Get Well Card Tutorial PDF

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Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: So Sentimental (*151691)

Inks: Magenta Madness Classic Ink (153117/153123)

Paper: 2020-2022 In Color Designer Series Paper (153070), Magenta Madness (153080), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly Dies (*151690), 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots (152480), and Take Your Pick Tool (144107/150006)

*Bundle (153828)

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Tasteful Touches Card Tutorial

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Today’s card is made with our In Good Taste Suite of products – as soon as I saw this suite I knew it would be one I’d reach for again and again. Not only does the stamp set have some great sentiments in a lovely font, it also has some wonderful collage type stamps which I’m always looking for to build layers of texture and interest on a card.

And the Dies! What can I say…. I love basic shapes that I can use with multiple stamp sets and this set is fantastic with their stitched edges and embossed details.

Today’s card is quick and easy since it uses the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper as a back drop. I love paper like this that has texture and versatility making it great for masculine cards too.

I’m thinking the Bumblebee and wood give this card a rather country feel to it. What do you think? Gingham always reminds me of my childhood summers, so I’m excited to have a couple of gingham options in this catalog.

Here is a quick video for you along with a PDF that includes a supply list and measurements too.

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Tasteful Touches Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Tasteful Touches (*152562)

Inks: Bumblebee (153116/153122) and Early Espresso Classic Ink (147114/119789)

Paper: In Good Taste Designer Series Paper (152494**), Bumblebee (153077), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Tasteful Labels Dies (*152886), Small Bloom Punch (152316), Bumblebee Gingham 1/4″ Ribbon (153658), and Gilded Gems (152478)

*Tasteful Touches Bundle (154098)

**In Good Taste Suite Collection (154147)

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Saying goodbye to Painted Harvest

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Today I’m sharing a tutorial for a card made with one of my favorite stamps that is retiring. The Painted Harvest set is photopolymer so it’s easy to line up and the 2-step images in this set are very forgiving since you don’t have to line them up perfectly either.

Pick a color pallet that includes a few colors like this project does or use just one color to create shades and depth – either way you’ll love the look since this stamp set does all the work for you with it’s built in shading and watercolor feel.

While I used more of a this project has more of a “autumn” feel to it change up the Cajun Craze for Daffodil Delight and you’ll have a “summer” feel to your project. Don’t you love how simply changing color gives you a whole new look?

If you’d like to make this card I’ve got a tutorial with the complete supply list and measurements for you.

Painted Harvest Card Tutorial PDF

And why not check it out now before it’s gone? Did you know that all our retiring items on the Last Chance List are now while supplies last, so don’t delay and miss out on your favorite items.

Here are some more fun projects I’ve created using the Painted Harvest stamp set. This first one uses the same color pallet, but this time with more Pumpkin Pie.

And this next one uses Blackberry Bliss – love this rich color!

And finally a 3d project. This little post it note holder uses shades of Crushed Curry for the sunflower.

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Painted Harvest (Retiring 144783) and Seaside Notions (149278)

Inks: Pumpkin Pie (147086/105229), Crushed Curry (131173/131158), and Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad (126974/119789)

Paper: Crushed Curry (131199), Early Espresso (119686), and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Layering Ovals Dies (151771) and Stitched Shapes Dies (152323)

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Friend Like You Card Tutorial

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Today’s card is bright and cheerful and great for summer

So what do you think? Love the summer time feel – we are just starting to heat up here in North Georgia and with Memorial Day right around the corner I’m looking forward to getting back in the pool. (That is once we get the new liner installed, our old one decided to give up on us last week as we were preparing to open it.)

Here is my tutorial for you so you can make some too and spread a little sunshine

Friend Like You Card Tutorial PDF

I love the Coastal Cabana and Bermuda Bay combination that I used for this project. However, after I made it I realized that the Bright Color Collection Paper was no longer available, you may already have some which is great. If not the good news is we’ll have a new stack of patterns in the Brights Color Collection (152487) available in June when the 2020 Annual Catalog launches, so you can get some then. Or if you don’t want to wait check out the Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper (retiring 149489) which has a great Coastal Cabana pattern in it and it’s available at a fantastic price while it lasts!

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Friend Like You (149237)

Inks: Soft Suede (147115/115663), Bermuda Bay (147096/131156), and Granny Apple Green Classic Ink (147095)

Paper: Brights Collection Designer Series Paper (Retired 147001), Coastal Cabana (131297), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: 2 1/4″ Circle Punch (143720) and Banner Triple Punch (138292)

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Flourishing Phrases Card Set & Holder Tutorial

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Today’s project is a fun one that creates a lovely set of cards with a holder. It’s done in a soft and subtle classic color combo too so it’s a perfect gift for all kinds of occasions.

Why not create some for your gift giving needs? While we are sheltering and place and have a bit of time at home it’s a great time to plan ahead and get some things done for this years holiday season. Yes, you heard me right, holiday season. I’ve been creating hand stamped projects for gift giving not only to have on hand but to get ahead of the busy holiday season too! Plus as an added bonus stamping and creating reduces my stress level too since it is a chance to relax in my craft space.

And since this set of cards doesn’t require a huge list of supplies to create it’s perfect for those who are beginning to build their stamping supplies too or just want to get something new.

This stamp set has some great images along with a variety of sentiments done in a lovely font – so it is perfect and very versatile for all kinds of projects!

I’ve quickly whipped up a printable tutorial for you today since I wanted to share this with you earlier and it got buried under things in my studio. So why not check it out?

Flourishing Phrases Card Set & Holder Tutorial PDF

Sorry, no videos this time as I wanted to share this with you as quickly as possible. 🙂

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Flourishing Phrases (151407)

Inks: Petal Pink Classic Ink (147108/147169)

Paper: Whisper White Thick (140272), Petal Pink (146985), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Layering Ovals Dies (141706), Tufted 3D Embossing Folder (151785), 3D Embossing Plate (149658), Petal Pink 5/8″ Organdy Striped Ribbon (149441)

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Fun new project using the Best Dressed Suite

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Today I’m going to share with you a fun project that I created to hold a couple of post it note pads. I think it’s a great little gift to give someone too! Want to see it?

So what do you think? It uses the Dressed to Impress Bundle and the stamping is on the inside for a little surprise message along with two little post it note pads.

I used what I had here in my closet of goodies but of course if you wanted to you could put a larger post it note pad inside – I did see that they come in the bigger size when I went looking the other day. I was just too impatient to wait on a delivery to start working on my idea. I call it a purse but really I guess it is a clutch since it doesn’t have handles. 🙂

I’ve got a video tutorial and PDF for you so you can make some too! They are pretty simple to make.

Best Dressed Purse Post It Note Holder Video Tutorial

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Best Dressed Purse Post It Note Holder Tutorial PDF

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Enjoy! and if you love this bundle as much as I do why not check out my Dressed to Impress Virtual Class Option? This class is a virtual version of my March Live event.

NEW Dressed to Impress Virtual Class Option:

You’ll get the FREE class kit of materials along with the PDF and videos too. That is a $30 value for FREE!

You’ll only be paying for the product in the class (plus First Class Priority shipping for the kit)

You’ll receive from me for FREE (Kit materials)

  • Pre-cut supplies to make 3 projects (2 fun fold cards and a 3D)
  • Class PDF and videos showing you how to create these projects
  • 2 Whisper White Envelopes so you can mail your projects when you are ready

You’ll need these additional supplies to complete the cards and 3D in this class:

  • Ink Pads: Basic Gray, Lovely Lipstick, Mint Macaron, and Highland Heather Classic Inks (There is an “I want it all” option to include these inks if you don’t already have them
  • Basic Adhesives (this includes Snail, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, & Tear & Tape)
  • Clear Blocks to mount your stamps

(Best Dressed Designer Series Paper patterns may vary)

You have 3 Options to choose from:

Option #1: $80.79 (Class includes: Dressed to Impress Bundle, Mint Macaron 1/8″ Sheer Linen Ribbon, and Best Dressed Tassels)

Option #2 $116.10 I want it all : includes: (Class with additional products: Basic Gray, Lovely Lipstick, Mint Macaron, and Highland Heather Classic Ink Pads)

If you already have a color, or need to substitute an item please email me right after paying for your class. (Your substituted item must fit in the class packaging. I’m afraid that means no Designer Series Paper, card stock, or large tools)

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Option #3: Place a $65 order in my Online Store HERE and use Host Code 97PFJJWA (Best Value: Your order will ship directly to you and you will receive your class materials kit separately with FREE shipping.)

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Option #4 $12 (Blue Mountain Stampers Only): Order just the Class Kit of Materials

This option is only available for my Team Members, the Blue Mountain Stampers. Want to join my team? Click HERE to learn more about this great option!

PREORDER by: Monday, April 27th

So that I can get the supplies to you quickly

Class Email with PDF and Videos along with the kits will be mailed 10-14 days after the PreOrder ends. (This allows me time to receive, cut and prepare the kits for mailing.)

Timeless Tropical Treat Tutorial

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Today’s project is one that I whipped up as a special treat for those that had signed up originally for my live Class last weekend – while the live class didn’t happen as schedule those folks will still get this little sweet little surprise with their kits.

These treats hold 3 Ghirardelli Chocolates and I just happened to be in luck and have enough hidden from my husband in my class room. The caramel and crunchy caramel pecan wrappers were the perfect color combo for this project as they picked up the colors from the fruit in the Tropical Oasis Designer Series paper.

Want to see how I made these quick little treats? How about a 3 minute video?

Timeless Tropical Treat Video Tutorial

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And here is a pdf for you to with a complete supply list so you can make some too!

Timeless Tropical Treat Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

Just a note, due to the Covid-19 some of our items are taking a bit longer to receive and because of that ordering has been turned off (since they are on back order) until more supplies arrive in late April.

You can currently purchase the refill for the Saddle Brown StazOn Ink (152820) and a package of Ink Spots (141822) to use as I did in this video until the full size ink pad is back in stock in May. Ink spots are great to use especially with your Stamparatus and for travel.

Here is the list from this week that is being affected currently.

  • 151495: In the Tropics Dies
  • 151297: Label Me Fancy Punch
  • 151304: Three Cheers for You Card Kit (EN)
  • 151690: Stitched So Sweetly Dies

If you would like me to let you know when these products arrive back in stock please email me at [email protected] and I’ll do my best to notify you as they arrive so you don’t miss out.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Timeless Tropical (*151497)

Inks: Saddle Brown StazOn (151508/152820), Old Olive (147090/100531), and Early Espresso Classic Ink (147114/119789)

Paper: Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper (151252), Pool Party (122924), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: In the Tropics Dies (*151495 currently on back order), Braided Burlap Trim (151254), Tropical Oasis Trinkets (151253), and Timeless Label Punch (149516)

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Free as a Bird One Sheet Wonder Bag & Card Set Tutorial

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Today’s project is one that I created for my team’s Peak Princess event back in February and so I thought I’d share it with you today.

This little bag holds a set of cards that are great for all occasions since, so it is a great gift that is easily customized. And since the little birds are colored with our Stampin’ Blends, you can recreate your favorite feathered friend.

Here is the PDF for you.

Free as a Bird One Sheet Wonder Bag & Card Set PDF

And of course you’ll need some video tutorials to go along with it too. I’ve broken this project down into several for you.

Free as a Bird One Sheet Wonder Card Video Tutorial

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Free as a Bird One Sheet Wonder Cutting Guide Video Tutorial

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Free as a Bird One Sheet Wonder Bag Video Tutorial

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Enjoy!

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Do you want a 2020-2021 Annual Catalog mailed to you?

I’m currently working on my mailing list and will be finalizing it April 25th.

Are you a frequent customer of mine? You’re covered – I’ll be setting one aside for you. If you don’t live locally it will automatically be mailed. If you live locally I’ll be letting you know when you can pick up at an event or off my porch.

Haven’t ordered from me in a while or are new? Place an Online Order before April 25th with me and I’ll be happy to mail you one (Make sure your online profile information is up to date and you have allowed me to contact you or and I won’t be able send you one. (If you chose no contact in the past you’ll need to call 1-800-Stamp Up to have them change your profile for you.))

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