Spot lighting Sale-a-bration’s Corner Bouquet

Todays cards all use the Corner Bouquet stamp set that you can earn during Sale-a-bration with a qualifying order. This stamp set is great since you can team up these lovely images with your favorite sentiment sets.

Check out these lovely cards made using this stamp set. This first card is done a fun blending technique using our NEW Blending Brushes (153611) and the Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 155225).

I love the rich colors on this card and the Artistry Blooms Sequins add a pop of shimmer.

This next card uses a simple ink pad technique that gives your projects a 2 tone effect.

Simply ink up the image using the lighter color, here Mint Macaron was used as normal. Then use the second ink pad to tap the areas you want to highlight. Cool right? The lovely Very Vanilla Gold Metallic Edged Ribbon (144146) and Metallic Pears (146282) add a beautiful elegance to this sympathy card. Do you recognize the sentiment? Its from another stamp set you can earn, the Heal Your Heart stamp set (Sale-a-bration 155291).

And this next card is done in Just Jade and uses 3 of our Sale-a-bration products, can you name them?

The sentiment is from the Approaching Perfection stamp set (Sale-a-bration155282) and the polka dots are from the Flower and Field Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration 155223).

And how about this next card done in Bumblebee and Garden Green? I love the way the image is used to create a fun background panel.

This next card teams up the Corner Bouquet with the Positive Thoughts stamp set (151490) and is done in Rich Razzleberry and Smoky Slate.

And last but not least this rich card done in jewel tones uses the Dandy Garden Designer Series paper (154297) along with the Dragonflies Punch (154240) and Classic Labels Punch (141491)

So what do you think? Have a favorite? I know I can’t pick just one.

Sale-a-bration ends February 28th so you’ll want to get your favorite Sale-a-bration products befoere they’re gone!

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Healing Hugs Triple Stamping Tutorial

Today’s card uses the Healing Hugs stamp set that I shared with you in yesterday’s post. I really love this set with its realistic images – it stamps beautifully and makes get well cards sooo simple to create.

Today’s card is another card I designed for Sherrie’s Shoe box Swap at OnStage Live in Orlando. It uses a simple technique that packs a wow effect. And everyone will wonder how you did it!

Check out this quick video showing you how I made this card.

HEALING HUGS TRIPLE STAMPING VIDEO TUTORIAL

And of course what tutorial would be complete with out a PDF for you too?

HEALING HUGS TRIPLE STAMPING CARD TUTORIAL (printable) PDF

Wheew! It’s a crazy week and I’m learning so much – I can’t wait to share it with you!

Enjoy!

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Healing Hugs (146527/146530)

Inks: Flirty Flamingo (147052), Old Olive (147090), and Soft Suede Classic Ink (147115)

Paper: Old Olive (146970) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Old Olive 1/8″ Sheer Ribbon (144171)

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Pleasant Pheasants

Have you seen the Pleasant Pheasants stamp set in the holiday catalog? My eye was immediately drawn to the beautiful pheasants and other fall images. Perfect to color or use with techniques like this card.

How was this technique done? You’ll need a large Clear Block, some Stampin’ Write Markers, and a Stampin’ Spritzer filled with water.

Scribble the color onto the Clear Block with the Stampin’ Write Markers, this card uses Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, and Crushed curry. Then spritz with the water and stamp onto the paper. You can leave the block in place for a few seconds to help the paper absorb the color. Then all you have to do is dry and use as desired. Yep, it’s that easy!

And did you know that Stampin’ Up! has given us an qucik and easy way to create? There is a special You Can Make It Bundle option (150097) which gives you what you need to get started, why not check it out HERE.

I’ve given you a complete supply list below. Why not try this technique yourself? It’s super easy and a lot of fun.

Supplies: 

Stamp Set: Pleasant Pheasants (147687/147684)

Inks: Cajun Craze  (147085) and Early Espresso Classic Ink (147114)

Paper: Cajun Craze (119684), Soft Suede (115318) and  Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Soft Suede Dark Stampin’ Blends (146875), Stampin’ Write Markers, Corrugated Dynamic Embossing Folder (148026), 3/16″ Braided Linen Trim (147808), Pearl Basic Jewels (144219), Stampin’ Spritzer (126185), Banner Triple Punch (138292)

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Just Believe

I simply love this Just Believe image it makes me think of the meadows of my childhood that were filled with the beautiful little violets in the spring. So when I saw the Just Believe stamp set I thought it would be wonderful with the Faux Silk technique that I used here on my Chattanooga Swaps last weekend. What do you think?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Just Believe

Inks: Lucky Limeade

Paper: Wisteria Wonder and Lucky Limeade

Accessories: Wisteria Wonder 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon, 2011-2013 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers

Check out this great display board of holiday cards from the Chattanooga Regional.

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Stampin’ Up! Retires: Pocket Silhouettes

One of my go to sets for guy cards in particular is Pocket Silhouettes. Here are a couple of cards that I have made using the set. I’ll be sad to see Pocket Silhouettes retire at the end of May.

Remember you can still get all of our stamp sets on the retired list until May 31st. You can place your order with me or online by clicking HEREPocket Silouettes

Pocket Silouettes

Pocket Silouettes

Did you notice that the ribbon has been “dyed” Old Olive to match the card? Did you know that you can make any of our Whisper White ribbons the color of your choice? Just take a sponge dauber and wipe it across the ribbon until you get the color desired. It’s that easy!

Here are a couple of cards I received in swaps using the Pocket Silhouettes stamp set.

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My Friend Tutorial

As promised in yesterdays post, here is the card we made at the Luau Catalog Launch. I just love our new In Colors, don’t you? Stamps sets that are nature oriented are always appealing to me and this set, My Friend,  lends itself to so many different techniques – it’s a must have for the new or experienced stamper.

You can click HERE to download a free tutorial on how to make this card along with a supply list.

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