Botanical Blooms & Wine Charm Tutorial

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

I love these new Botanical Builder Framelit Dies that are part of the Botanical Gardens Suite of products found on pages 26 & 27 of the Occasions Catalog. They are alot of fun to work with and the fact that they “pop out” to give the flowers a more 3d look is cool.

Here is a card that I made with the Botanical Blooms Bundle (140819).

Isn’t it fun that the Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper (140583) can be stamped on with the Botanical Blooms stamp set (140757)? Add more detail quickly and easily with the Photopolymer stamps to add even more color and texture to your paper like I did on this card. Can you see where I stamped?

And don’t forget to decorate the inside too!

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Botanical Bloom Wine Charm Video Tutorial

The other day I shared with you some cute little wine charms I made using the Botanical Blooms Bundle (140819) for my Team’s Winter Retreat. (You can click HERE to see that post.)

The charms were a hit with my team – so today I bring you a quick Video Tutorial for the wine charms.

**Please keep in mind while the Basic Black Archival Ink Pad is a permanent ink, but our Refills are water based. If you want this charm to be water proof you’ll need to spray a sealer on them or use permanent markers. While they are not water proof we had no problem with the charms when we used them repeatedly.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Botanical Blooms (140757)

Inks: Delightful Dijon (138327), Cajun Craze (126965), Mossy Meadow Classic Ink (133645)

Paper: Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper (140583), Delightful Dijon (138338), Mossy Meadow (133676), Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: B otanical Builder Framelits Dies (140625)

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Love Blossom Domed Treat Box

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

A New Catalog is a lot of fun – and of course when it’s Sale-a-bration, it’s even more fun! So to start the New Year off with a bang I held my NEW Catalog Sneak Peek Event on the 3rd of January – two days before the catalog launched! That meant that everyone who attended was able to play with some of the new products and see them before it went live! Whoo hoo! A great way to start off the New Year, right?

In today’s post I’m going to share with you some photos of the event. This first one is a picture of the classroom set up – to show you a bit of what greeted everyone who attended.

And this second one shows you what was at everyone’s spot.

Everyone who attended received a couple of special treats from me – and in today’s Video Tutorial I’ll show you how the little chocolate holder was made.

I call these Love Blossom Domed Treat Box – I’m so original, not with names – but well I called them this because they’re domed or treasure box shaped!

I used our new 6×6 paper stack, Love Blossoms since they were the perfect size! I didn’t even have to cut the paper!

Want to see a quick video tutorial on how to make them? Well, here you go. (Sorry about the froggy voice, I’m fighting winter allergies and just couldn’t wait any longer to share this with you.)

Domed Treat Box Video Tutorial:

A great project, huh? And it holds quite a bit so you can put almost any item you’d like inside. Of course, I wanted to pamper my guests with some Valentine chocolate, (before Larry found it!) so this was perfect.

And of course, our Honeycomb Happiness (Sale-a-bration 1412788/141291) is an item that you can earn FREE during Sale-a-bration. I love the images and thought the sentiment was perfect for this project!

I’ve given you a complete supply list for this project below. And I don’t know about you, but I find the Envelope Punch Board a fantastic addition to my stamping supplies and have been finding all kinds of things besides envelopes to make with it! If you haven’t already seen my Getting Started with the Envelope Punch Board Tutorial – why not check it out now?

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Here are some projects made with the Envelope Paper – it’s not just for lining or creating envelopes as you can see.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Honeycomb Happiness (141288/141291 Sale-a-bration Set)

Ink: Crumb Cake Classic Ink Pad (126975)

Paper: Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack (140548), Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper (140550), Crumb Cake (120953), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Envelope Punch Board (133774), Large Oval Punch (119855), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (133787), Candy Dot Brad Bases (132293), Neutrals Candy Dots (130934), and Paper Piercing Tool (126189)

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It’s Paper Pumpkin Time!

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Stamp with Jini

And it is on sale during Sale-a-bration!!! Whoo! hoo! Now not only can you join Paper Pumpkin, but you can earn a FREE Sale-a-bration item when you do.

Want to see the fun kit we got in December?

A fun calendar to set on your desk or a great gift to give someone.

What do I like about Paper Pumpkin?

Well first, it’s fun to see this bright red box in the mail – a little surprise each month.
The box always contains a great exclusive Stamp Set and at least one Ink spot too, so it’s a great way to build a collection. Your first kit even contains a clear block!
And of course, you don’t have to cut or prepare this project! It’s all done for you. And lots of left over goodies to use afterwards.
If you love the kit, you can order refills when they become available too! Along with that, you’ll also have access to past Paper Pumpkin kits too!
Best yet, a quick video is provided each month to show you how to put it together if you don’t want to read and follow the photos instructions that are included!

Want to learn more?

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Want to get the January kit and not miss out on all the fun? You’ll want to purchase and create your account by the end of the day Sunday, January 10th. You can place your order with me or in my Online Store.

Got questions? Give me a call 706 754-7124 or drop me an email at [email protected] and I’ll be happy to help you with them.

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Acorny Kit Kat Box Tutorial

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Need a cute Thanksgiving treat for friends or family? How about my Acorny Kit Kat Box? They are quick, easy and hold a full size Kit Kat candy bar – what could be sweeter?

This project uses one of my favorite fall bundles from the Holiday Catalog – The Acorny Thank You stamp set and coordinating Acorn Builder Punch.

Want to see how I made it? Why not check out my latest Video the Acorny Kit Kat Box Tutorial?

So what do you think? Why not leave me a comment. You can find the complete supply list at the bottom of this post for all the supplies I used to create this fun gift item.

Christmas is fast approaching and I want to help make checking those names off your list easier than ever! Stampin’ Up! has got some great gift ideas for those loved ones young and old.

Check out these great options that are available to you without even leaving the comfort of your home.

Kits – everything is in the kit you need to get started just add scissors and adhesive.

Check out our Watercolor Wishes Card Kit (140406) shown above, it’s a great deal for any crafter or novice since it includes everything you need including stamp set and ink and makes 20 unique cards!

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These aren’t just for adults – My 9 year old niece loves these and always is excited to open it and start crafting!

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Make it memorable – Project Life by Stampin’ Up! is a great way to create a quick and easy gift. Have someone who has just had a baby or is expecting? How about getting married or going on a trip? The options are endless with our card collections and accessory packs.

Here is a baby book I recently gave as a gift and included a little clear mount case with extra cards for memory keeping on the go!

And my son uses his to document the progress on his rail buggy that he is building. I can’t tell you how much he loves showing the book to his guy friends to show the different steps he’s done.

Click HERE to see all the Project Life by Stampin’ Up! products available

Want an easy reference guide – Click HERE for my printable 2015 Holiday Gift Guide.

Not sure what to get? How about a Gift Certificate? Classes are available to gift to – So why not treat a friend to some quality time and have a girl’s day out stamping together?

Want some help with ideas? Feel free to contact me and I’ll be happy to find the right gift for you to give. I help hubbies too!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Acorny Thank You (**139718) and A Little Something (139827/139830)

Inks: Soft Sky (131181), Blackberry Bliss (133642), and Old Olive Classic Ink (126953)

Paper: Soft Sky (131203), Blackberry Bliss (133675), and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Acorn Builder Punch (**139681), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Project Life Corner Punch (135346), 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874) and 2 1/2″ Circle Punch (120906)

**Bundle & Save with the Acorny Thank You Stamp Set & Punch Bundle (140841)

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Folded Frames Tutorial & On Stage

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

As I’m typing this up I’m getting ready for my Shoe box swap and the first ever Stampin’ Up! On Stage event. Whoo hoo! There isn’t anything I enjoy more than getting together with other stampers and stamping. And this event is sure to be a ton of fun!

Would you like to see what I’ll be sharing at my Shoe box Swap? This card highlights the Folded Frame technique and while it looks difficult it really isn’t – which is always the type of technique I love!

This card was created using our From Land to Sea stamp set (138720/139361) found on page 83 in the Annual Catalog. I love anything water and turtles so that is where I started when creating this card. (Remember those pet turtles that we had and the little plastic dish with the palm tree to keep them in? Oops I’m probably dating myself, oh well my love affair with turtles started with my first pet turtle.)

Want to know how I made this Folded Frame? Well you’re in luck – I’ve done a quick video tutorial on Folded Frames for you so you can make them too!

So what do you think? Why not give it a try and create your own Folded Frame out of your favorite Designer Series Paper?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: From Land to Sea (138720/139361), Something to Say (134177/134180) and World Map (130342/130345)

Inks: Lost Lagoon (133644), Mossy Meadow (133645), and Soft Suede Classic Ink (126978)

Paper: 2014-2016 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (138433), Lost Lagoon (133679), Mossy Meadow (133676), and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: 1/8″ Mini Brads (122941), Blender Pen (102845), Simply Scored Tool (122334) and Diagonal Score Plate (125886) , Washi Tape Label (138296) and Word Window Punches (119857), Paper Piercer (126189) and Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199)

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Do you love new ways to use your dies? Check out today’s Tutorial!

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

I love to find ways to use my dies differently – an today’s video tutorial does just that. Miniature is big right now and that’s just what you’ll get!

Sometimes the Berry Basket is just too big for a little something I want it to hold – so this project is perfect for just a little something or even little note cards. Why not check out today’s video tutorial? The Mini Berry Basket –

So what do you think? Cute, right? And of course I’ve filled this little Mini Berry Basket with some fall wrapped peanut butter cups – shhh…. don’t tell Larry I’ve had a stash set aside for my upcoming Craft Bazaar this Saturday (Click HERE for more information if you want to stop by and see me!)

Whew… I made! I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to share this video today since it’s taken forever to upload. Hmmm… maybe it’s the rain.

Make my day. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think of this project.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: A Little Something (139827/139830)

Paper: Into the Woods Designer Series Paper (139586), Mossy Meadow (133676), Rich Razzleberry (115316) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Into the Woods 3/8″ Cotton Ribbon (139612), Berry Basket Die (137366), Brights Stampin’ Write Markers (131259), Handheld Stapler (130903) and Mini Silver Staples (135847), Simply Scored Board (122334), Stampin’ Trimmer (126889), Stampin Pierce Mat (126199) and Paper Piercer (126189), 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch (119854), and 1 3/8″ Circle Punch (119860)

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Flurry of Wishes Twisty Card

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Yesterday I wanted to share this fun Twisty Card Video Tutorial with you but had problems uploading it due to my internet running very slow. It finished last night – so here we go.

I created this card using the Flurry of Wishes Bundle (140868). This bundle includes a coordinating punch, and you know me I can’t resist a punch. LOL! This fun movement card is great for those special folks you’re sending cards to this holiday season. You can even use it as a gift card holder. Simply add the card using a bit of our Tear & Tape Adhesive (138995) on the inside above the sentiment.

Want to see how this card moves and the sentiment inside? Would you like to know how I created this card? Well I’ve got a quick video tutorial for you! Check out my Twisty Card Video Tutorial – warning these cards are so easy to make you’ll want to make a bunch of them!

Want to see another the other card I shared with you in the video? Well you can click HERE for more information about the Lighthearted Leaves version that I posted earlier this month.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Flurry of Wishes (139732)

Inks: Night of Navy (126970) and Pool Party Classic Ink (126982)

Paper: Season of Cheer Designer Series Paper (139590), Silver Glimmer Paper (133756), Soft Sky (131203), Night of Navy (100867), and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Snow Flurry Punch (139590), Silver Stampin’ Glitter (133756), 2 1/2″ Circle Punch (120906), Fine Tip Glue Pen (138309), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Simply Scored Stylis (125624), and Bone Folder (102300)

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Acorny Thank You & Video Tutorial

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

The Acorny Thank You Bundle (140841) was one I knew I had to have for my fall cards. I thought it was cute and love the bold images and of course it had great possibilities and since it has the coordinating Acorn Builder Punch. After all who can resist a punch?

Today’s card was made using the bundle and the acorns were quick and easy with my Acorny Punch Tip!

Want to learn more about making punching easier with this fun bundle? Why not check out my short video tutorial – Acorny Punch Tips?

So what do you think? This tip can be used with all your photopolymer sets and coordinating punches. And it’s so easy. I just keep my little template in the case. Check out my quick tip for storage of the punch templates and Stamp-a-ma-jig imaging sheets HERE. Easy, right? I love easy things that make stamping more fun!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Acorny Thank You (139718)

Inks: Cajun Craze (126965) and Mossy Meadow (133645)

Paper: Crushed Curry (131199) and Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)

Accessories: Acorn Builder Punch (139681), 1 1/4″ Burlap Ribbon (132140), and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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Stamp-a-ma-jig Storage Tip Tutorial & New Weekly Deals

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

I’ve just realized I hadn’t already shared this quick and easy tip with you for storing your Stamp-a-ma-jig imaging sheet. It really makes stamping with your wood block stamps quick and easy!

I’ve a wood stamp lover. They are quick – just open the case and go. So using vellum for imaging sheets this is something I’ve been doing forever. But for some reason it dawned on me the other day that my vellum just flopped around in the cases and it bothered me. (No compulsive stamper here, right? LOL).

So today’s post includes and quick video – so why not check it out? The Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049) is a must have tool that I reach for all the time since it allows me to position my images exactly where I want it every time!

Stamp-a-ma-jig Storage Tip Video Tutorial

And for those heavy use sentiment sets such as our Hostess set, Happy Birthday, Everyone (139171/139958) I like to use our Window Sheets (114323). They are really durable and sturdy.

Simply stamp on the Window Sheets using StazOn Ink and you’ve got an imaging sheet that can last forever!

Wonder why the Window Sheet is blue? Well, it’s simple I simply leave on the protective coating that comes on it. It makes finding the imaging sheet easier on my desk.( If you saw my desk while I’m working you’d understand. LOL!) And when I want to change the imaging sheet I simply peel off the protective coating. How great is that – no cleaning.

Want to learn about Getting Started with the Stamp-a-ma-jig? Why not check out my YouTube video tutorial HERE. It will show you the basics of how to use your Stamp-a-ma-jig and creating your imaging sheet.

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Watercolor Wings

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

This is a quick post today since I’ve got tons to do today. But I wanted to share this card with you before I got started. I just love this new stamp set Watercolor Wings – it’s ALOT of fun to play with and since it is a 3 step stamp set and has a set of coordinating framelits dies. Whoo hoo! Lots of combinations can be made. Versatility and butterflies what’s not to love?

This card is one I’m using for my swap tonight at the Stamp Divas team meeting. I love that we get to share ideas with each other and will look forward to sharing the swap cards that I receive with you next week too!

Scroll down to see the full supply list.

On a personal note – This proud mom wants to share the latest on our marching daughter. We got our first photo from her late last night after her first DCI performance in Seattle with the Cascades. (I can’t tell you how happy we were to get something after 3 weeks of All Days – basically DCI boot camp. LOL)

Look at that huge smile on her face! She is having the experience of a life time. And while I don’t understand entirely why Kaitlin loves to be pushed to her physical limits and stand for hours on end in the hot sun. I’ve got to admire her passion and drive.

So I wanted to say thank you to all of you, my customers and friends, for helping make her dreams come true this summer. Every ready to mail card that you’ve purchase has helped get her to Seattle! Now we just have to get her home from Indianapolis in August.

Of course, it’s an on going fundraiser for Kaitlin and I’ve just added more cards to the box – so if you would like to browse next time you’re in my classroom Kaitlin would appreciate it!

I know some of you aren’t familiar with DCI. So if you are wondering what exactly she is doing – here is a taste of what DCI is all about. Not the best video, but it brought tears to this proud mom’s eyes to see them on the field for their first performance! Now I just have to try and figure out which one she is before they make it to the Atlanta Dome in July!!!

They’ve left Duvall, Washington last night and have hit the road to start their tour. They are doing about 19 cities in 30 days before they get to finals. Right now they are on some gym floor in Oregon sleeping and will perform tonight in the first of their DCI events. Whoo hooo! Isn’t it great to be young and adventurous?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Watercolor Wings (139424)

Inks:Tangerine Tango (126946), Crushed Curry (131173), Daffodil Delight Classic Ink (126944), and Memento Tuxedo Black Pad (132708)

Paper: Brights Collection Designer Series Paper Stack (138434), Basic Black (124267), Tangerine Tango (111349), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Butterfly Thinlits Dies (137360)

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