Lovely Amazing You

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

When I saw this latest Photopolymer stamp set at Leadership as a sneak peek I knew it was one that I definitely wanted. The fun font and wonderful sentiments were a must for my collection. And of course who can resist the feather that is included!

So when I received my set I immediately set to work on a special card and here is what I ended up with.

I designed this card for my Team meeting. I wanted to highlight the fantastic Irresistibly You Specialty Designer Series Paper that you can earn for FREE during Sale-a-bration with a qualifying purchase.

This paper has a glossy white pattern on it and is perfect for coloring using a variety of techniques – coloring reveals the pattern! And for this card we used 6 different coloring techniques! We did one square for each technique using different Coastal Cabana and Crisp Cantaloupe products.

So what do you think? Can you name all six ways to color this wonderful Specialty Designer Series Paper? Well, after you guess you can scroll down to the bottom of this post to see if you were right. (I’ve noted which product was used for each pattern in my supply list.)

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Lovely Amazing You (140594)

Inks: Coastal Cabana (131175), Crisp Cantaloupe (131176), Strawberry Slush Classic Ink (131178)

Paper: Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper (FREE Sale-a-bration item 138653), Strawberry Slush (131295), Basic Black (121045), and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: (stripes) 2013-2015 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers (131260), (flowers)Stampin’ Spritzers (126185), (dots) Coastal Cabana Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers (131000), (leaves) Stamping Sponges (101610), (scallops) Aqua Painters (103954), and (stars) Brayer (102395)

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Endless Wishes Treat Tent

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Need a quick and easy treat? How about this cute little treat tent? It’s so simple and when you use the Endless Wishes stamp set with all it’s great sentiments you can customize it sooo easily!

I’ve filled mine with Hershey’s Kisses, but you could fill this with all kinds of little goodies.

Want to know how they are made? Well you’re in luck, I’ve included a FREE PDF Tutorial just for you!

Endless Wishes Treat Tent Tutorial (printable PDF)

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Endless Wishes (136829)

Inks: Blackberry Bliss (133642)

Paper: Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper (135315), Blackberry Bliss (133675), and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: 4″ x 6″ Cellophane Bags (102757), Blackberry Bliss 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (133668), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246), Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers (131003), and Extra Large Oval Punch (119859)

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Seasonally Scattered

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

I love techniques that are quick and easy – and the Two Tone Embossing Technique is just that. Check out this great card I made the other day for a friend.

This card uses the Seasonally Scattered stamp set from the Holiday Catalog (on page 43) and is great for this technique along with all kinds of other techniques too. I’ve used the Pool Party and Smoky Slate Embossing Powders – although there are all kinds of colors to choose from. I think it that it’s kind of cool the way the Smoky Slate picks up the Blackberry Bliss color too.

I know you can’t see it well in my picture, but I’ve used a quarter sheet of the Blackberry Bliss card stock for the base and then created my Pool Party card on top of that. This way I didn’t have to add a liner in the card. I love using this little trick – This is a great way to create your card when you want that dark pop of color, but don’t want to add a inside layer.

Want to learn how to do the Two Tone Embossing Technique? Check out my video tutorial by clicking HERE.

Then, why not stop by next tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a quick and easy treat to make for last minute gift giving.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Seasonally Scattered (135020/135023)

Inks: VersaMark Pad (102283)

Paper: Pool Party (122924), Blackberry Bliss (133675), Lost Lagoon (133679), Smoky Slate (131202), and Whisper White (100730)

Accessories: Pool Party (129398) and Smoky Slate Embossing Powder (129396), Heat Tool (129053), Embossing Buddy (103083)

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Skinny Milk Box Video Tutorial

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

I love Designer Series Paper and so I love to find new fun ways to use it! Check out this adorable and easy to make Skinny Milk Box project that I’ve made using the Festival of Trees stamp set and coordinating Tree Punch (Bundle 137640).

Cute? Yep, and so easy to make! And when you use one of our 12×12 pieces of Neutrals Collection Designer Series Paper like I did here you can make 4 of them! Use the whole stack of 40 sheets and you can make a whopping 160 treats! How great is that?

Want to know how so you can make some of these little Skinny Milk Boxes too? Check out my latest video tutorial.

Of course, I stuffed mine with chocolate – since that is always a hit in my house. But this little Skinny Milk Box will hold quiet a bit so you can get creative with what you put inside.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Festival of Trees (135059) and And Many More (134273/134276)

Inks: Cherry Cobbler (126966) and Old Olive Classic Ink (126953)

Paper: Neutrals Collection Designer Series Paper Stack (130132), Silver Glimmer Paper (135314), Whisper White card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Tree Punch (137640), Handheld Stapler (135850) and Silver Mini Staples (135847), Old Olive 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (119256), 1/4″ Handheld Circle Punch (134364), Word Window Punch (119857), Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (133787), Large Oval Punch (119855), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Fast Fuse Adhesive (129026), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

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Holiday Stache Cocoa Holder

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

I don’t know about you but I think that the Santa Stache stamp set and coordinating Mustache Framelit are too stinking cute and I’ve been having the best time creating all kinds of project with the two.

Check out this adorable hot chocolate holder. After all, who doesn’t love cocoa with marshmallows floating on the top! And I found that my grocery store has a large variety of Land O Lakes flavors, including Hazelnut (get it nutcracker – hazelnut cocoa LOL!)

Want to learn how I made this great little stocking stuffer? Check out my Holiday Stache Cocoa Holder Video Tutorial

I’ve also make a printable PDF tutorial for you too since I love this little item. Get your Holiday Stache Cocoa Holder Tutorial by clicking HERE.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Santa Stache (135032/135035)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Pad (132708) and Versa Mark Pad (102283)

Paper: Trim the Tree Designer Series Paper Stack (135824), Cherry Cobbler (119865), Night of Navy (100867) and Whisper White Card Stock (10730)

Accessories: Mustache Framelits Die (133741), Northern Flurry Embossing Folder (1290902), Cherry Cobbler (130995), Night of Navy (131001), Daffodil Delight (130998), and Skin Tone Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers (129370), White Embossing Powder (109132), Heat Tool (129053), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334) and cocoa packet

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Marvelous Metallic Pumpkins

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

I love to learn new techniques. Do you? Today’s project combines two things I love techniques and the Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers. Whoo hoo! I find myself using my Blendabilities all the time – they are just so much fun to color with and I’m not really a coloring type of person normally. But I’m finding coloring with my Blendabilities is very relaxing and I always feel so accomplished when I’m finish coloring an image LOL.

I’ve used the Fall Fest stamp set and coordinating Fun Fall Framelits that are available in a money saving Bundle (137628) for this project. This is such a great set for the fall, it’s not such for Halloween as you can see.

So wondering what and how I did this? It is sooooo easy and it really gives your project a WOW effect. I’m hoping you can see the wonderful look that this little pumpkin has in my photo.

Want to learn this really quick and easy technique? I’ve made a quick video for you. So without delay – Here is my Marvelous Metallic Pumpkins Video Tutorial.

Love it? All you need is a sold image for this project and you’re set to go – the ideas are endless. I haven’t noticed there is any problem so far with my Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers – The only tip is lighter hand when coloring is better since the StazOn Ink is also alcohol based too much pressure picks up the StazOn. That is why for your regular projects you’ll want to use our Memento Tuxedo Black Pad.

Want to learn more about Stampin’ Blendabilities? I’ve got a Blend with Friends Class coming up in October. Not only will you get to practice with the Blendabilities Markers, but the class includes a bundle of products that will get you started. Sound interesting?

Why not contact me today (706 754-7124 or [email protected]) to learn more about the Blend with Friends Class or you can click HERE to see my full calendar of events. I think you’ll really love using our Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers once you try them and they are such a great deal too!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Fall Fest (135194), For All Things (135152/135155), and Gorgeous Grunge (130514/130517)

Ink: White Cotton StazOn Pad (106960), Tangerine Tango (1269416), Sahara Sand (126976), Bermuda Bay (131171), and Crushed Curry Classic Ink Pads (131173)

Cardstock: Gold Foil (132622), Bermuda Bay (131197), and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Fun Fall Framelits Dies (135856), 1 ¾” Circle Punch (119850), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), Paper Piercing Tool (126189) and Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199), Old Olive (130999) and Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers (130997), and Stampin’ Sponges (101610)

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Hi There Designer Bag

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Do you love the fun and colorful Designer Series Papers that Stampin’ Up! offers? I know that I find I use Designer Series Paper all the time to jump start my creative process – since Stampin’ Up! has coordinated the colors in each package for you it makes projects easier when you aren’t sure which way to go.

Today’s project is one that I made using our Color Collection Paper Stacks – specifically the Neutrals Collection. There are lots of sheets in this pack, so it is great for all kinds of projects – and this one uses just a quarter of the sheet. So you’ll get 4 little designer bags per sheet -Now you can make one for all your friends! LOL.

This project is one that my group, The Blue Mountain Stampers made last night during our monthly get together. Everyone seemed to have fun creating their own little bag – whether you want to place a gift card or just a little treat, the ideas are endless with this basic little designer bag. If joining our group sounds like fun and you’d like to know more about how you can join us, you can click HERE to learn more details or contact me at [email protected]

I love the stamp set we used Hi There (134213/134216) is fun and trendy and has 4 great choices to choose from. You can find it on page 18 in the 2014 Annual Catalog.

Want to learn how to make one for yourself? Why not check out my latest video tutorial – Hi There Designer Bag

So what do you think? Why not leave me a comment and let me know what Designer Series Paper you want to use to make your little designer bag.

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Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hi There (134213/134216)

Inks: Island Indigo Classic Ink Pad (126986)

Paper: Neutrals Collection Designer Series Paper Stack (130132), Lost Lagoon (133679), and Soft Sky (131203), and Pool Party Card Stock (122924)

Accessories: Mossy Meadow 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (133670), Fun Flower Punch (133785), Pansy Punch (130698), 2 ½” Circle Punch (120906), ¾” Circle Punch (119873), Handheld Stapler (135850) and Silver Mini Staples (135847), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Fast Fuse (129026), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), and Velcro dots

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Fall Fest Triangle Box Tutorial

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

I’m loving our Fall Fest Stamp Set and the coordinating Fun Fall Framelit dies that you can find in our Holiday Catalog (Bundle 137628). I’ve been making all kinds of project with it that I can’t wait to share with you.

Here is the first project – it’s a Halloween Treat.

Can you see the shimmer on the ghost? To create that effect I simply stamped in Whisper White Craft and then embossed the ghost image using our Dazzling Diamonds and Clear Embossing Powder. Simply mix them in equal parts, and emboss like normal. What a great effect this creates!

So quick and easy I thought you may want to make some of your own, so here is my latest video tutorial, the Fall Fest Triangle Box. Take a look and let me know what you think.

Love the sentiment? It is from our exclusive Good Greetings Hostess Set (135014/135017). Want a set of your own? You can earn this set by hosting a party with your friends AND it is in addition to your regular Hostess Benefits! But hurry you can only earn this set until October 31st – so why not contact me today to choose your party date. Click HERE to see our current promotions.

Today is my Caring with Cards Event at the Clarkesville Library – If you’re local I hope you’ll drop by and make a card to donate.

Tootles!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Fall Fest (135194) and Good Greetings (Hostess 135014/135017)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Pad (132708), Whisper White Craft Pad (101731), and Tangelo Twist Classic Ink Pad (133646)

Paper: Tangelo Twist (113677), Basic Black (121045), and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)

Accessories: Fun Fall Framelit Dies (135856), Natural & Old Olive Trim (135837), 1/8″ Handheld Circle Punch (134365), ¼” Handheld Circle Punch (134364), Dazzling Diamonds (133751), Clear Embossing Powder (109130), Heat Tool (129053), and Linen Thread (104199)

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My idea of the perfect pumpkin

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Ahhh… it is September and here in North Georgia that means the mornings are cooler, the leaves are starting to turn and pumpkins are starting to appear in the stands on the side of the road. Not too long ago it would have meant getting ready to sew a Halloween outfit for my children. I loved planning and putting together costumes based on their current passion at the time. After all who doesn’t like a good craft project LOL!

I’m feeling nostalgic today (stepping back in time 19 years) and thought I’d share a picture with you for my children’s first Halloween together. Johnathan was 3 and thought that dad hung the moon. Larry was a Animal Control Officer with Gwinnett County at the time and so of course, Johnathan wanted to grow up to be just like his dad. I created this costume using one of the old discarded uniforms that I cut down and modified – Kaitlin of course was a puppy. Although most people thought she was a bunny – LOL. I’m not a seamstress by any means, just using my middle school home ec. skills, but Johnathan didn’t care. He wore this costume a lot playing dress up and pretending he was going to work just like dad!

Now a days there isn’t any costume sewing or pumpkin carving, but I still love to decorate and make treats for friends and family – and so the new Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Die is perfect for fall. I’ve been having a blast making all kinds of projects with my newest Thinlit!

Today’s project is a quick and easy one when you use the Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlit – Here is the down and dirty details of how I made this project.

Using Tango Twist card stock I ran the Thinlits Die through my Big Shot twice. Then I ran the pieces through again using my Decorative Dots Embossing Folder. I used some of my Multipurpose Liquid Glue to attach the two pieces. (Our Multipurpose Liquid Glue is great for items with lots of texture.)

Next, I stamped the image onto Whisper White card stock using my Memento Tuxedo Black Pad and colored this cute little guy with my Old Olive Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers. This cute little Dracula image drew me to this stamp set from the beginning! (Remember you can get the stamp and punch and save 15% when you order them as a bundle 137635/137636).

We don’t carry any Old Olive ribbon in the width I wanted so I simply made my own with the Whisper White 5/8″ Satin Ribbon and my Old Olive Blendabilities Marker. I love that I can customize my ribbon this way – It is soooo easy to do! (Scroll down and you’ll see a quick video tutorial on how I did this.)

I used our cute little Handheld Stapler to attach the punched image and ribbon to the box, put the handles through the hole and voila – finished!

I think this little pumpkin turned out just right. What is your perfect pumpkin?

Want to see my quick video tutorial on Custom Color Ribbon?

Another great reason to have our NEW Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers – I’m really loving them and think you will too! Want to learn more about Blendabilities? Watch for my upcoming Blend with Friends Events – it’s a great way to get started!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Merry Everything (135068/135071)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Pad (132708)

Paper: Tangelo Twist (133677) and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Old Olive Stampin’ Blendabilies Markers (130999), Whisper White 5/8″ Satin Ribbon (134549), Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Die (135853), Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (133520), Note Tag Punch (135860), Handheld Stapler (135850) and Silver Mini Staples (135847), and Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

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Hot Diggity Dog!

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Well today is going to be a baking marathon type day at my house. I’ve got two bags of bananas sitting on my counter top that I ran across last week on sale that are just calling my name. And it’s a good thing too since Larry just last night mentioned he was hunting for muffins in the freezer and couldn’t find any. LOL

I really enjoy my days holed up in my kitchen with the tunes cranked and the aromas filling the house. How about you, is baking one of the things you enjoy? Got a banana muffin recipe you love? Want to share it? Email me a copy ([email protected]). I love trying new recipes out and someone else’s favorite it always fun to try!

But before I get baking I wanted to share with you this cute little project that I made for the dog lovers in my life using the Hot Diggity Dog stamp set. This cute set was one that I had to have when I saw it since the images are cute and the sentiments are so much fun.

I’ve done my little Fry Box in Georgia bulldog colors for those UGA fans so this little guy seemed perfect for this project. Too cute, right?

I’m planning on making up a bunch of these for my friend’s pets for Christmas this year. Just a little something, something for the four footed family members. And wouldn’t it be a great little gift for someone who just adopted a new pet too?

I wanted to share with you my tip for creating the panel of color in the back of the Fry Box so I thought I’d put together a little video tutorial for you. Here is my Hot Diggity Dog Fry Box Video Tutorial. Why not check it out?

So what do you think? Fun? This Fry Box Die is great for all kinds of occasions – what would you use it for? Why not leave me a comment and let me know? And thanks in advance for taking the time to leave me a comment.