Creating Cards with the Build a Banner Kit

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Have you seen the Build a Banner Simply Created Kit (133507) in the Holiday Catalog on page 31? If not you’ll want to see my new video tutorial – there are soooo many cool things that you can create with the items included in this kit.

The kit contains everything you see shown above – 18 5″ x 7″ Blank Canvas paper pennants, 6 each of 3 designs, 9′ of jute twine; 26 alphabet and 4 image stencils; along with a Stampin’ Spritzer.

And to make it even more fun there are too Simply Created Accessory Kits that you can get too!

The Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit (132698) and The Christmas Banner (132697), which by the way isn’t just great for Christmas but also any winter themed project.

I know your thinking I don’t make banners, right? Well this kit isn’t just great for making banners – you can use all the pieces for other projects too! You’re only limited by your imagination.

Check out this great card I made in just a few minutes using pieces in the Build a Banner Simply Created Kit.

As you know I just love Stampin’ Spritzers, so I just had to give this kit a try and am truly loving it. I created this card in under 5 minutes and who doesn’t love that, right?

Want to see how I did it? Here is my latest video Creating Cards with the Build a Banner Kit. So why not check it out? Then leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Newsletter News

And for those of you who are on my Newsletter list and didn’t receive my October News and the first of my 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletters – I’ve had some problems with technology. I think I’ve got it fixed now, so if you don’t find both these items in your mailbox today, please email me at [email protected] so that we can fix it for you. After all I don’t want you to miss out on the 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletters and my exclusive projects!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Truly Grateful (131730/131733)

Ink: Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad (131171) and Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin’ Pad (131174), Crisp Cantaloupe (131165) and Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill (131163)

Cardstock: Crisp Cantaloupe (131298) and Very Vanilla (101650)

Accessories: Build a Banner Simply Created Kit (133507), Linen Thread (104199), and 1 3/8″ Circle Punch (119860), and Stampin’ Spritzer (126185)

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Holiday Catalog Premiere Party

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Magnificent Maple Extended Flip Card

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

This past week a very special childhood friend of mine celebrated his 81^st birthday and I wanted to make him a card he’d flip over – so I made this Magnificent Maple Extended Flip Card for him using our new Circle Card Thinlits Die and the Magnificent Maple single stamp from the Holiday Catalog.

I thought it would be fun to use the Circle Card Thinlits Die since it makes flip or swing cards so easy to make. And I couldn’t resist adding a bit of “bling” to make it extra special, since Dick has been like a second father to me over the years and always makes me smile. I love getting together with him and hearing his latest joke or funny story. I’m sorry to say it just doesn’t happen frequent enough now a days.

Because I wanted to have a little more room to sign this card I created this extended flip card. Want to know how I did it? I made a quick video to show you how – How to Make an Extended Flip Card.

And while I was at it I made a quick tutorial to show you how I created the extended flip card too. Hope you enjoy it!

Magnificent Maple Extended Flip Card Tutorial (PDF)

I think you’ll find these cards so much fun to make you’ll want both the Card Thinlits Dies. After all who can resist the Circle Card or Label Card Thinlits Dies and all the extra pieces they come with?

Circle Card Thinlits Die (133480)

Label Card Thinlits Die (133479)

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Magnificent Maple (131868), Woodgrain Background (128763/127808), and Simply Sketched (Hostess Set 129669/129672)

Ink: VersaMark (102283), Early Espresso (126974), and Crushed Curry Classic Ink (131173)

Cardstock: Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper (132184), Champagne Glimmer Paper (127885), Early Espresso (119686), Very Vanilla (101650), and Tangerine Tango Card Stock (111349)

Accessories: Circle Card Thinlits Die (133480), Circle Collection Framelits (130911), Early Espresso Embossing Powder (128980), Gold & Silver Stampin’ Glitter (132205), Heat Tool (129053), 2 ½” Circle Punch (120906), and Stampin’ Sponges (101610)

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Walk in the Wild Birthday

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Seems like we have a lot of birthdays to celebrate in September, so here is my latest creation for one of our friends using the Walk in the Wild stamp set (130354/130357) I really like to use the Walk in the Wild stamp set for the guys in my life and when paired with Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Catalog, I think it’s a great combination for all those fall birthdays I’ve got on my calendar.

Since this is for a guy who is a hunter I wanted to make the card look a bit more aged and rustic. So I used our Stampin’ Distress Tool to really rough up the edges of my mats along with sponging everything. And to add a little more texture I just did some tearing on the edge of my card stock to allow the wonderful Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper to show that I used as my inspiration for my color choices.

I really like the way this card turned out. Want to see another card I created using the Walk in the Wild stamp set? Click HERE.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Walk in the Wild (130354/130357)

Inks: Chocolate Chip (126979) and Sahara Sand Classic Ink (126976)

Paper: Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper (132184), Sahara Sand (121043), Soft Sky (131203), and Very Vanilla (101650)

Accessories: Stampin’ Distress Tool (127562), Stampin’ Sponges101610), and Dimensionals (104430)

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Dying Clothes Pins Video

Oops… I’m rather embarrassed; when I shared my Photo Clothes Line project with you last week and the accompanying video I didn’t update the YouTube Channel so the video didn’t work. Sorry – the problem has been fixed so you’re able to watch my Dying Clothes Pins Video at this time. You can watch it below, or if you prefer you can Click HERE to see my entire Photo Clothes Line Post with the accompanying video.

Photo Clothes Line

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Here is my final project that I created for my daughter’s dorm room, a Photo Clothes Line using Dyed Clothes Pins – I wanted to have a way for her to hang pictures of friends and family easily. Especially since nothing seems to be sticking to her dorm walls I was able to hang this project up easily with push pins.

First I created three different photo clothes lines for her to hang photos and such from using these cute little Floral Frames Framelits. (Framelits aren’t really designed to cut anything other than paper, but I decided to take the risk and give it a try and it worked).

Then for a touch of the whimsical I added butterflies using the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die. I simply used my Crop-a-Dile to punch some holes and added some silver wire that I could bend and shape the way I wanted across her wall. It wasn’t the floral wire that I have used in the past, but since I couldn’t find any last minute on the way to Milledgeville, I figured this would have to do in a pinch. I’m not really happy with the wire so I’ll replace it the next time I visit with the floral wire I found afterwards.

Here is a closer photo of part of the photo clothes line hopefully you can see the butterflies better. The room is really narrow so it was tough to get a shot straight on of the entire thing.

Finally I used the Dyed Clothes Pins I made to hang the photos that I attached to my coordinating photo mats. Kaitlin seems to be happy with the look and final splash of color to her room.

And of course Dad wanted to make sure his baby girl had a picture or two of him – lol. So here is one of them he chose from this spring in her graduation dress on with Larry’s other baby, his 1969 Cutlass. (Poor guy, he’s not missing her at all, ya right – he keeps asking me if she has called. I know he is counting down till fall break!)

Does this dress look familiar? It should, it is just like the one on the cover of our catalog – just in Calypso Coral. Something Kaitlin rolled her eyes at when I pointed it out to her.

Want to learn how I created the matching color clothes pins? Why not check out my latest video, Dying Clothes Pins.

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This last photo is of her seating area and the finished French memo boards I showed you in an earlier post. She now has lots of different places to tuck her mementos and items she wants to save.

Kaitlin seemed very pleased when she got back to her dorm room and found I had spent some time cleaning, organizing and hanging up things while she was at class. I know she is really spoiled, right? But between her finishing up the season with Drum Corp, her heavy class load, and chest pain I felt I could spoil her a little. Even her suite mate thought that it was pretty cool of her mom to do that for her (Whew right, didn’t want to embarrass the kid!)

Supplies:

Paper: Regals Designer Series Paper Stack (130139), Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper (126902), Island Indigo Card Stock (122923), and Rich Razzleberry Card Stock (115316)

Accessories: Island Indigo Classic Stampin’ Refill (122932), Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Refill (115664) and Mini Clothes Pins

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Modern Medley Colored Cork Board

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Great news – my videos are back. After a break due to camera problems I think I’ve finally got it figured out. So here is my latest project that I’ve been wanting to share with you.

I created this Colored Cork Board as part of my daughter’s message center for above her dorm room desk. When I started this project I figured I’d just use the cork board as it was but then I really wasn’t happy with the look – so after a little experimenting I came up with this technique for Adding Color to Cork Boards. It’s a lot of fun – so why not check it?

I finished up my Modern Medley Cork Board by decorating it and then added some push pins to hang things with. I made these push pins using some of our Modern Medley Designer Series Paper that I added to our little Bottle Caps (from the Spring Catalog) that I had laying around my studio. Then I just topped the Designer Series Paper with a little of our Crystal Effects allowed them to dry and Voila’ – A cork board that I’m my daughter is tickled with.

Here is a close up of the focal point.

Do you like it? Why not leave me a comment and let me know what you think of my latest video and camera. I’m happy with it and still have some learning to do, but I think it has a little better sound quality. How about you?

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Want to see the coordinating Dry Erase Board I made click here. Then check back next week when I’ll be showing you all the finished projects in her dorm.

Supplies:

Paper: Modern Medley Designer Series Paper (126926), Island Indigo (122923), Rich Razzleberry (115316) and Basic Black Card Stock (121045)

Accessories: Island Indigo Classic Ink Refill (122932), Stampin’ Spritzer (126185), Big Shot (113439), Typeset Alphabet Bigz Dies (127553), Frame and Cork Board

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Holiday Catalog Premiere Party

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NEW Items Added to Clearance Rack

Great news – lots of new items have been added to the Clearance Rack as of yesterday. Shop today and get some wonderful deals on some great items. If you are a Big Shot lover there are even some don’t want to miss dies available!

Magnetic Platform Now Available to Order

Magnetic Platform Item #130658

The new Magnetic Platform for the Big Shot is finally available again. Whoo hoo! All backorders have been filled at this time and the order number has been turned back on. So why not order yours today along with your Clearance Rack items?

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NEW Envelope Punch Board Available Today!

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

You’re going to love our NEW Envelope Punch Board (item 133774). You can use this tool to create anything from itty bitty to long and skinny envelopes in a flash!

It creates totally customizable envelopes in up to 66 different sizes (not to mention a million different color and pattern options depending on the paper you want to use). Even tried and true envelope sizes will only take you moments to create!
It’s super easy to use; all you have to do is measure for the first punch and from there you just turn and score you’ll go crazy (in a good way).
It’s small and lightweight; it’s super portable and easy to store. It’s small and light enough that you could use it while watching a soccer match, at a park, at a friend’s for craft night-anywhere.
It even has a slick scoring tool as well as a punch that lets you create rounded corners on your envelopes.
It’s easy to keep it all together; the stylus storage compartment and two punches are designed into the tool so you don’t have a bunch of little pieces to keep track of (even the instructions are printed right on the tool so you won’t lose them!).
The price is terrific-It’s only $19.95 and for a tool that does so much!

Want to see more? Check out this video by Brian Pilling–

How great is that, right? Contact me today to get yours!

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Hostess Code TQWHSYW3. – You’ll receive a FREE Washi Tape 5 Ways Class Tutorial (a value of $14.95). It’s my gift to you! And since Washi Tape is so much fun – you’re going to love this FREE Class!

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Really Good Greetings

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

This week I’ll be sharing some more of the great convention swaps that I received. I hope you are enjoying them. So without further ado…. Here is another great card that I received from Wanda at convention using the Really Good Greetings stamp set. There are a lot of fresh, fun greetings that come in this set that I think you’ll really enjoy. This card uses one of my favorites and isn’t it great it fits right inside one of our Chalk Talk Framelits?

I just love the way Stampin’ Up! items coordinate together. It is one of the things that initially drew me to Stampin’ Up! when I began stamping all those years ago. I quickly learned that I saved money because I wasn’t always trying to find something that would work together with something I already had like I did when I purchased things at my local big box store.

If you love the Flower Shop stamp set as much as I do you’ll want to check out my video with hints on how to assemble your stamps so they line up easily with the coordinating punch. Click HERE to see that post.

Stamp Set: Inks: Really Good Greetings (item 130330/130333) and Flower Shop (item 130939/130942)

Paper: Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper (item 129310), Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, and Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Gingham Garden Washi Tape, Pansy Punch (item 130698), Rhinestones Basic Jewels (item 119246), Chalk Talk Framelits (item 129983) and Secret Garden Framelits (item 129372)

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Flower Shop

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Flower Shop (item 130939/130942) is one of my favorite stamp sets from the 2013-2014 Catalog. What makes it one of my favorites? Well, first the fact that it has some great images and second it has a coordinating punch! After all I can’t resist a punch, who can right? And Best of all the fact that it comes in a Bundle (item 132727/132726)which means you save 15%!

Here is a great card that uses the Flower Shop stamp set that I received in a swap at convention. I’m loving the NEW 2013 In Colors – how about you?

Stamp Set: Flower Shop (item 130939/130942), Summer Silhouettes (item 132082/126447), and Sassy Salutations (item 132070/126707)

Inks: Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding, and Gumball Green

Paper: Blushing Bride, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, and Whisper White

Accessories: Pansy Punch (item 130698), Large Rhinestones Basic Jewels (item 129324) and Dazzling Details (item 124117)

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Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Additions Now Available!

Yippie! the NEW Rotary Trimmer Addition along with the different style Cutting Blades and Cutting Mat that are show in the 2013-2014 Catalog (page 176-177) and Holiday Catalog (page 24) are now available to order.

Why not jazz up your creations with these exciting new addition to our tool line? You’re going to love this fun new way of cutting!

Check out this latest video showing you the Rotary Trimmer Addition and how it works

Here is a list of the Stampin’ Trimer Rotary Additions now available to order:

129407 Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Addition (includes rotary track and handle along with the straight edge blade

129408 Straight Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade

129409 Tiny Wave Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade

129410 Small Scallop Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade

131375 Stampin’ Trimmer Replacement Cutting Mat

132788 Perforating Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade (found in the Holiday Catalog, p. 24)

Sales Tax Holiday

Save Georgia sales tax on some great items when you place your order with me on August 9 & 10th. Click HERE to see the list of sales tax FREE items.

Place your order online and use Hostess Code KZXTAUQ2 on August 9th or 10th to take advantage of these savings.

Or, let me know what you’d like anytime between now and 9 p.m. on Saturday and I’ll be happy to place your order for you. Just call me at 706 754-7124 or email me at [email protected] with your wish list and I’ll call you back to get your credit/debit card information.

It’s that easy to take advantage of the Sales Tax Holiday and don’t forget you can add your favorite Holiday Catalogs items too!

Spend $50 and you’ll get a spot on my 50/50 Board giving you a chance to win $50 in FREE merchandise!

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NEW Thinlits Card Dies Introduced

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

You’re going to love these NEW Thinlits Card Dies! They create these fun flip cards AND Thinlits Card Dies come with extra die pieces that you can use on other projects too!

There are two NEW Thinlits Card Dies to choose from:

Label Card Thinlits Die Item #133479

Circle Card Thinklits Die item #133480

Check out this video showing you these fun NEW Thinlits Card Dies

Holiday Catalog Goes Live Today!

The 2013 Holiday Catalog launches today, and it’s filled with plenty of products for you to get started on your holiday projects.

View the online 2013 Holiday Catalog HERE.

Contact me today to order your items or use the Hostess Code KZXTAUQ2 to place your order online.

Yippie! More Convention Swaps

Now for some more of my Convention swaps – I know you’ve been waiting to see them, right?

This first one uses the bicycle image from the Postage Due (item 132064/126397) and Secret Garden (item131940/129144). I love the way that Patricia used the Vintage Trinkets (item 118764) for the center of the wheels and the score board and Scallop Edge Border Punch (item 119882) to create the fence.

This next card uses our yummy 2013 In Colors and the Label Love (item 130619/130297) and Happy Day (item 130294/130297) stamp sets along with our NEW Artisan Label Punch (item 130920).

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Creating Clouds with Stampin’ Spritzers Video Tutorial

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Wow, has it already been a couple of days since I shared with you? Today’s card was so much fun creating that I wanted to share it and a the Creating Clouds with Stampin’ Spritzers video I made with you before time slipped away again from me today – lol.

This card is one of my favorites that I’ve made recently since it uses one of my favorite products – the Stampin’ Spritzer (item 126185). I just have so much fun with these things I don’t want to stamp once I start.

Check out my video Creating Clouds with Stampin’ Spritzers to see how I did it.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Sassy Salutations (item 132070/126707)

Inks: Island Indigo

Paper: Mellon Mambo, Island Indigo and Whisper White

Accessories: 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (item 118874), 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4″ Scallop Circle Punch, Stampin’ Spritzer (item 126185), Pool Party Refill (item ) and Coastal Cabana Refill (item ), Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape (item 129314), Linen Thread (item 104199), and Beautiful Butterflies Die (item 114507)

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