Dressed to Impress Double Point Card Tutorial

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Stamp with Jini

Learning new things is always fun and during OnStage in November one of the presenters showed us a Reverse Die Cutting Technique which I couldn’t resist recreating with my team at our OnStage After Party.

This card not only use a fancy fold called the Double Point, it also uses a fun technique with our dies. It was definitely a wow moment at my table that afternoon. And since I know that if I don’t do something right away I’d forget the steps, I whipped up this project quickly.

Not only are you going to love the New Dressed to Impress Bundle with it’s quirky sayings, but it is perfect for this technique with the shoe image.

This stamp set is part of my March Classes so why not stop by my Calendar of Events and save the date. Not only am I offering it LIVE but it will also be available in a Kit to Go you you can get the free class when you sign up too!

Want to see how I made this card? I’ve got a couple of videos for you so you can make one too!

Best Dressed Double Point Card Video Tutorial

Reverse Die Cut Technique Video Tutorial

And here is my printable PDF for you.

Dressed to Impress Double Point Card PDF

Then stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing one of the resources with you – my Technique Book.

Meanwhile here are some pictures from the OnStage After Party. We started with a nice meal together.

There was lots of fun, stamping and prizes to go around too!

Here is a group photo from that evening.

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It’s the best deal in the Catalog – You’ll get to choose up to $125 in product and get all the additional items for just $99 with free shipping starting January 3rd to March 31st during Sale-a-bration!

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What are the Blue Mountain Stampers?

That’s the name of our stamping community. I enjoy welcoming new members to our group. We’re from all over. If you’re considering joining Stampin’ Up!, you may have questions about how I would support you as part of my team. I do offer a variety of ways to learn, grow and to have FUN as a Blue Mountain Stamper!

Exclusive Team Resource Page – videos, PDFs and more
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Monthly Creative Challenges
Swapping Opportunities
Team Retreats
Meetings – both local and online/virtual
Monthly Crafting Day
Monthly Lunch & Learn
Recognition & Incentives
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We have a very active group that share and answer each other’s questions on our Exclusive face book group. If you’re looking for fun, a place to grow and share with others…You’ll fit right in!

Hobbyists are welcome!

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We welcome the hobbyist who’s looking to be a “happy shopper” (and save money), as well as those of you that want to build a business (and make money).
Everyone is welcome after all there’s room for both and everyone in between.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Dressed to Impress (*151666)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (132708/133456), Soft Sea Foam Classic Ink (147102/147166), Lovely Lipstick Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (147281), and Color Lifter (144608)

Paper: Best Dressed Designer Series paper (151319), Purple Posy (150881), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: All Dressed Up dies (*151665), Iridescent Sequin Assortment (144212), Stamparatus (150081), and Silicone Craft Mat (127853)

*Dressed to Impress Bundle (153832)

**Best Dressed Suite of Products (153926)

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Heartfelt Treat

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s project is one that I made for my Team OnStage After Party as a treat and it some how got buried on my desk. (lol if you could only see it). That’s the bad news, but because of that the good news is over the next week I’ll be sharing some fun projects and tutorials with you now using NEW 2020 Mini Catalog products from that fun event along with some pictures too! Sound good? Hold on to your hats – this Mini is packed with fantastic product choices for us!!!

Cute? It’s a quick and easy treat for some one you love. Whether you make the treat yourself of buy prepackaged ones it’s sure to be a favorite, since who doesn’t love the salty and sweet combination?

I found these at Target before the holiday, so you might be able to find some on sale some where at this point too.

I whipped up a bunch of these quickly for those attending the OnStage After Party.

Want to give them a try? Here is a quick video tutorial showing you how I put them together.

Heartfelt Chocolate Covered Pretzel Treat Video Tutorial

Here is a printable step by step with the complete supply list and measurements for you as a companion to the video.

Heartfelt Chocolate Covered Pretzel Treat PDF Tutorial

Enjoy! And then stop back by to check out more of my FREE tutorials using the 2020 Mini Catalog products as we head into the final week of the year.

Have You Held Your Spot in this first LIVE event of the year?

And if you live locally don’t forget my Mini Catalog Kick Off Event – not only will you get to see the products you’ll be creating some fun projects too using some of them!

Why not stop by my calendar of events and see what all is going on during 2020? The beginning of the year is a great time to carve out some time for your creative side and I’m here to help you do that!

Don’t live locally or currently have a demonstrator and want a 2020 January – June Mini Catalog? Email me at [email protected] your full Name, Address and Phone Number and I’ll be happy to mail you one of your own.

I’ll also have some great PreOrder options for you that include all the wonderful papers in this Mini Catalog. You can check them out HERE.

But you’ll want to hurry and order yours today since the PreOrder deadline is coming up fast! January 2nd is right around the corner.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Heartfelt (*153775)

Inks: Real Red (147084/103287), Flirty Flamingo (147052/141402), and Real Red Dark Stampin’ Blends (147934)

Paper: From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper (151189) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Heart Punch Pack (*151292), Heart Doilies (151191), Triple Banner Punch (138292), and Heart Epoxy Droplets (148583)

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Are you on My Birthday List for 2020?

More Playful Penguins

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

I got started stamping with this fun set and couldn’t stop stamping with them. So here is another card for you made with these delightful birds, this time my December Thank You card.

This time I’ve teamed them up with the Crackle Paint Background Stamp to create this “icy” look.

Done in shades of blue I really like the way it turned out. And when you use your Stamparatus they are a breeze to make!

Check out how I made this card in my video

Playful Penguins Card Video Tutorial

Playful Penguins Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Playful Penguins (150532 retiring) and Crackle Paint Background (148755/148752)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708/133456), Pretty Peacock (150083/150090) and Pool Party Classic Ink (147107/122933)

Paper: Pool Party (122924) and Bermuda Bay (131197), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Stamparatus (146276) and Small Grid Paper (104430)

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#imbringingbirthdaysback with Playful Penguins

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

I love these little penguins that you can find in the Playful Penguin stamp set, but then I haven’t met a penguin I don’t like since I was a young adult. LOL!

Today’s card is one that I created for my December birthdays

I’ve used the sentiment from the set for the outside greeting, but chose the Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set for the inside since it has tons of choices. And since I’m thinking snow today, I reached for my Pretty Peacock and Pool Party Classic Inks to use – they worked great with the Come to Gather Designer Series Paper gingham pattern!

Here is a quick video tutorial for you

#imbringingbirthdaysback Playful Penguins Birthday Card Video Tutorial

And here is a PDF tutorial with a full supply list and complete measurements for this project too.

#imbringingbirthdaysback December Playful Penguins Birthday Card Tutorial PDF

Did you know this adorable little set is part of the Holiday Catalog Retirement List? Sure enough, so that means it is only available for a limited time and then it will be gone! Why not check out our Year End Close Out items, and the new items just added to the Clearance Rack yesterday? You can find some great deals along with this wonderful set!

I’m sending birthday Cards in 2020! Would you like one?

Would you like to receive a birthday card from me in 2020? I’m starting a new list now for 2020 and will be collecting birthdays to add to it starting now through the end of the year for 2020.

So if you want to be one of those who receive a hand stamped birthday card from me, it’s simple just send an email to me at [email protected] and give me the following information.

Name

Address

Date of birth

(I just need the month and day since we’re all 29. LOL! But you can include the year if you want to. US only)

(fine print: All info will be kept private and be used only for the purposes of sending you a birthday card)

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Playful Penguins (150532 retiring) and Itty Bitty Birthdays (148618)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad (132708/133456), Pretty Peacock (150083/150090) and Pool Party Classic Ink (147107/122933)

Paper: Come to Gather Designer Series Paper (150454 retiring), Pretty Peacock (150880) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets (147801), Layering Oval Dies (141706) and Take Your Pick Tool (144107/150006)

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#OnStage2019 Bird Ballard Flip Album

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

Whew, it’s been a busy weekend and I’m just catching up. I had a fantastic time over the weekend at our OnStage Local in Atlanta. It’s always great to meet new friends! Friday I shared one of the table 3d treats I made for folks and today I wanted to share the fun flip album I made as part of my team gifts for the event.

I just love the Bird Ballard Designer Series Paper with all it’s lovely water colored images so it was a perfect choice for this project as we were getting our first look at the 2020 January-June Mini Catalog & Sale-a-bration Brochure. (You are going to LOVE it!)

This album was fairly easy to whip up and is perfect for all kinds of events, trips, or even a brag book for Grandma! It will hold up to 10 photos including a 4×6, but is compact so it’s easy to store or take along with you.

I’ve made a video tutorial for you so you can see how I created this Flip Album

Bird Ballard Flip Album Video Tutorial

And if you’d like the complete supply list, measurements, and a step by step tutorial that contains some additional photos to go along with it here is my PDF version too.

Bird Ballard Flip Album PDF Tutorial

So what do you think? Like it and want to make one too? Why not leave me a comment and let me know?

#OnStage2019 – Atlanta

I loved having our largest group yet from our team attend and I think everyone had a blast learning, sharing, and meeting others from across the country. Since we had a large enough group we even sported our first team t-shirt! Spending time with these special ladies was a great way to end my 10th Anniversary year being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator.

I’ll be sharing more of our #OnStage2019 experience through out the week as I unpack things. So stop on by to check out some sneak peaks too!

On a personal note my technology has been uncooperative so I apologize for things being a bit scattered lately. I had to spend the day at the Apple store yesterday, so hopefully I’ve got things sorted out now. Next to find a computer person.

Supplies:

Paper: Bird Ballard Designer Series Paper (149592), Basic Gray (121044), and Petal Pink Card stock (122925)

Accessories: Very Vanilla Scalloped Lace Trim (149593), Bird Ballard Trinkets (149594), Layering Ovals Dies (141706), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334)

*Bird Ballard Suite of Products

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Birds of a Feather Table Treats

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

Today I’m going to share a fun project I made for this weekend’s #OnStage Event in Atlanta. I’ll be giving these out to some friends as table treats – just a little something, something for our sweet tooth.

I really love this set with it’s fun images and couldn’t resist using it for this Thanksgiving project when I found these pumpkin pie Rice Krispies treats with their gold wrappers (rather than their blue ones), I thought to my self it’s perfect! I’m always thinking color coordination when I’m looking at the packaging on the store shelf. Have you ever shopped that way?

Actually they actually are pretty good too. So if you run across them you might want to give them a try too. If not the regular ones will work just as well.

Since I’m taking these to share I thought you might like to make some to share too, so I’ve created a video for you.

Not only do I share how to make the holder, but I’ve also shared how I colored this little turkey with our Stampin’ Blends – I just love their bright bold colors for projects like these!

Birds of a Feather Rice Krispies Holder Video Tutorial

Birds of a Feather Rice Krispies Holder Tutorial PDF

I’m going to run since I’ve got to get out the door, but stop back by again next week when I’ll be sharing the team gift I made for #OnStage with you. I ran out of time, so I don’t have the tutorial done yet.

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Birds of a Feather (150571)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (132708/133456), Soft Suede (147273), Pretty Peacock (149560), Pumpkin Pie (144599), Mango Melody (147945, Mint Macaron (147283), and Cajun Craze Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (147931), Poppy Parade Light (146878) and Gray Granite Dark Stampin’ Blends (149536)

Paper: Come to Gather Designer Series Paper (150454), Pretty Peacock (150880), Cajun Craze (119684), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Delight Tag Topper Punch (149518), Come to Gather Ribbon Combo Pack (150456), and Layering Ovals Dies (141706)

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To Every Season Thank You Card

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

I do love a stamp set that has great images for both cards and treats, add the fact that it has punches and it’s sure to be on my wish list. Today’s project is a thank you card that I’ve whipped up using the To Every Season Bundle’ fall option.

I’ve chosen to highlight our Terracotta Tile 1/2″ Scallop Ribbon on this project since I love the look and feel of this ribbon AND I love the fact I can get it in all 5 of the 2019-2021 In Colors!

Here is the card I created for my November Thank You cards.

While right at the moment it feels like winter here in North Georgia with our 20 degree wake up this morning, it really is fall. In fact the leaves on the mountain sides are simply beautiful right now and were at their peak I think. After our late 90 degree weather and this early blast of arctic cold I think mother nature is a bit confused.

Any how would you like to see how I made this card? Why not check out my Video Tutorial?

To Every Season Thank You Card Video Tutorial

And here is a PDF tutorial for you with the complete supply list and step by step directions.

To Every Season Thank You Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: To Every Season (*150531)

Inks: Crushed Curry (147087/131158), Terracotta Tile (150086/150093), and Merry Merlot Classic Ink (147112/147170)

Paper: Terracotta Tile (150884), Merry Merlot (146979), and Very Vanilla Card stock (101650)

Accessories: Every Season Punch Pack (*150670), Terracotta Tile 1/2″ Scallop Linen Ribbon (149705), 1 1/2″ Circle Punch (138299), Story Label Punch (150076), Metallic Pearls (146282), and Take Your Pick Tool (144107)

*To Every Season Bundle (153051)

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#imbringingbirthdaysback with Gather Together

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

I love the great fall images in the Gather Together stamp set so it was a easy decision to choose it for my November birthday card this month.

You’re going to love just how easy it is to create this fun fall birthday card with it’s faux panel that is created with a couple of easy steps using sticky notes and sponges – A great #simplestamping project since it uses stamps, ink, paper —— and an embellishment of course!

Want to give this simple technique a try? Check out my video tutorial

#imbringingbirthdaysback – Gather Together Card Video Tutorial

And of course a step by step PDF for you too with the supply list for easy reference

#imbringingbirthdaysback – Gather Together Card Tutorial PDF

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Gather Together (150589)

Inks: Merry Merlot (147112/147170), Cajun Craze (147085/119790), Crushed Curry (147087/131158), and Early Espresso Classic Ink (147114/119789)

Paper: Merry Merlot (146979), Crushed Curry (131199), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Stampin’ Sponges (141337) or Sponge Daubers (133773), Take Your Pick Tool (144107), and Holiday Basic Rhinestones (150457)

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Boo to You Treats

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Stamp with Jini

Do you enjoy making treats for family and friends? Halloween treats are not just for kids, but the young at heart too. Right? So I made up a batch of these candy wraps for family and friends and of couldn’t I resist using the Boo to You stamp set since it is filled with fun whimsical images of monsters we all know and love.

Created with our Monster Bash Designer Series Paper, you’ve got lots of choices for the color combinations and designs to choose from. And you are going to love the Basic Black 3/8″ Scalloped Edge Ribbon – it feels and ties wonderfully.

Here is a quick video tutorial showing you how I made them.