Saturday, August 4, 2012

Doing Triple Time with Elements of Style

Happy BC Day Long Weekend to all my customers and friends from the West Coast!  The sun is shining and it's going to be an awesome weekend. 

Big news today if you're following the Olympics...........Canada won its first Gold Medal!!!!!   What excitement as Rosie MacLennan delivers a 57.3 performance and bests the favoured to win Chinese competitors on the trampoline to take this coveted medal.  Karen Cockburn her teammate also delivered a stellar performance to come in fourth!   Wow it was so awesome we cried!!!!



So what's all that have to do with my post today??? 

Well to begin I was totally inspired by Rosie's story and performance and her name reminded me of "Primrose Petals". 

Secondly, I was planning on making a "Best Wishes" card for a dear friend who's celebrating a milestone birthday this week.  She loves hummingbirds and rose pink so I thought why not combine these two things to make a "winning" birthday card.  And, here's what I came up with:



The technique I used is called a Triple Time Stamping Technique.  One of our great stampers Dawn Olchefske has done a great video tutorial on this technique.  Basically this card is pretty straightforward to make and would be a real wow in a class. 

1. Cut card base and layers from Primrose Petals and Whisper White  card stock in the following dimensions: 

Whisper White
  • 2" x 3-1/4"
  • 3" x 4-1/4"
  • 4" x 5-1/4"
Primrose Petals (2012-2014 In-Colour)
  • 2-1/4" x 3-1/2"
  • 3-1/4" x 4-1/2"
  • 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (fold for card base)
2.  Using repositioning tape layer the three Whisper White pieces of cardstock one on top of the other keeping equal borders around the edges of each layer.

3.  Stamp the sentiment "Best Wishes" from Sincere Salutations (retired) in Basic Black, on the 2 by 3 1/4" layer.  Emboss with Clear Embossing Powder and heat set. 

4. Stamp the "Swirl" from Elements of Style stampset in Pretty in Pink. Begin at the center and work your way around the three layers.  Press hard so the image goes on all three layers evenly.

5.  Stamp the "Hummingbird" from the Elements of Style stampset in Primrose Petals ink as many times as you choose, but making sure it is stamped across all three layers of the Whisper White card stock.  Note:  There will be gaps, but these will be filled in when you mount these pieces to the Primrose Petals layers.

6.  Separate the Whisper White Layers and then mount them on the Primrose Petal layers and card base.  I mounted the 2" layer to the 3" layer and then added dimensionals to the back of the 3 1/4" Primrose Petals layer before mounting on the 4" Whisper White layer.  Make sure that everything is going in the same direction so your bird wings match on all layers. 

So that wasn't too hard was it!  Hope you enjoyed this mini tutorial on the Triple Time Stamping Technique.  Come again. 


Wednesday, August 1, 2012

31 Days of Savings...............


Are you addicted to Digital goods?  If so now's your best chance to indulge your guilty pleasure and get 31% off 31 digital content options and most of Stampin' Ups! print products during the month of August!

With digital goods on sale and the 30-day FREE trial of MDS2 software, August is shaping up to be the perfect time for you to enter the digital designing craze and see what it's all about!

What's on sale?
Well to begin with, ALL cards, photobooks, individual pages, and tags. Can you believe this?  I'm not kidding, you can print any photobook, board book, swatchbook, individual page(s), greeting card, postcard, trifold card, or tag-all for 31% off.  CLICK HERE for more information!

The list includes some of Stampin' Ups! best digital content..... 30 downloads and 1 content disc. Yup, that equals 31.  Here's the list of content:

Item Digital Content Retail Price 31% Off Price
127217
Floral District Collection Disc$ 29.95 $ 20.67
118115
Night and Day Designer Series Paper$ 6.95 $ 4.80
129929
Candid Frames$ 3.75 $ 2.59
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Check This Out Page Templates$ 6.50 $ 4.49
129609
Blossom Builders Embellishments$ 7.95 $ 5.49
128999
It's All Me Kit$ 12.50 $ 8.63
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Whimsical Note Journal Template$ 2.50 $ 1.73
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Pinwheel Daily Calendar Template$ 12.50 $ 8.63
127599
Party Animal Kit$ 12.50 $ 8.63
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Autumn Traditions Kit$ 12.50 $ 8.63
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126027
Playful Polka Dots Kit$ 12.50 $ 8.63
130066
World Traveler Photobook Template$ 21.95 $ 15.15
131221
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Joyful Times Kit$ 12.50 $ 8.63
124463
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127175
Limited Edition Embellishments$ 3.75 $ 2.59
129607
Walk in the Park II Kit$ 12.50 $ 8.63
129934
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129923
Book of Birthdays Swatchbook Template$ 15.95 $ 11.01
121071
Travel Journal Kit$ 13.25 $ 9.14
129924
Get it Done Kit$ 7.95 $ 5.49
129005
Sweetly Nested Framable$ 6.50 $ 4.49
127758
Delight in the Day Photobook Template$ 24.95 $ 17.22
130862
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129890
Little Milestone Birthdays Greeting Card$ 9.95 $ 6.87
128892
Designer Gift Cards$ 6.50 $ 4.49
127580
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127435
Thanks Tons Greeting Card Template Set$ 3.75 $ 2.59
127587
Sending Glad Tidings Designer Tags Kit$ 9.95 $ 6.87
127762
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MY DIGITAL STUDIO IS HERE!!!!


MDS 2--My Digital Studio's newest software--is now available EARLY in downloadable format for you to enjoy! So clear your schedule so you can start playing today, I know I am. MDS2 has 75 new and exciting changes that will help you get started designing spreads, creating your own custom-sized projects, adding different colors to your stamp brushes, and so much more.
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* Disk version will be released later this fall.Features:* Full of new design features for you to enjoy
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Holiday Mini Available August 1, 2012



2012-2013 Holiday Catalogue

As of today you can experience all the gorgeous products available in this year’s holiday catalogue.  What fun! Products in the holiday catalogue are now available for ordering.  This catalogue is bigger and better than ever before.  New features include it's size and the addition of product bundles.  You'll want to check it out right away. 
Why not book a workshop with me and I'll show you how to use some of the great new bundles and products.  For all my regular customers your new catalogues are being shipped and will be delivered shortly.  In the meantime you can begin enjoying it by clicking this link:

Join My Team in August and Earn a Free Howl-o-ween Printer's Tray Project

Earn a Free Howl-o-ween Printer's Tray Project just by joining my team during the month of August........... how's that for a great start to a new month?


Whether you're looking to start your own small business or be a hobbyist with benefits, it's easy and inexpensive to join Stampin' Up!s great program. And, during the month of August, it's going to be even more special.  When you purchase your Stampin' Up! starter kit for the low cost of $99 (regularly $125)you'll enjoy the following benefits of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator:  
  • Flexibility is one of the biggest perks being a new demonstrator.  You get a great deal on Starter Kit products and you get to choose them yourself.  Click here to see what's included in your kit.
  • You'll get a 20 percent discount on all Stampin' Up! products you purchase as a Demonstrator.
  • You earn free access to Stampin' Connection and invitations to Stampin' Up! events and contests. 
  • You'll make fantastic new friendships,  and have regular opportunities to get together and stamp, and you do it on your time frame, not someone elses.
  • Demonstrators are the first to see and try out fantastic new products, have sneak peaks and see samples from Stampin' Up!  Demonstrators also have access to the products through Title Benefit Bundles, Stampers' Showcase, and Stampin Success Magazine (a FREE monthly demonstrator magazine filled with beautiful photos and project ideas!)
  • Opportunties to earn free trips, cash bonuses and other incentives are available for those interested in making this opportunity into a viable and rewarding business.  You could be Canada's next "Rising Star" (ask me how).
  • In addition, new demonstrators are eligible for TWO FREE MONTHS of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS)-including your own business website and Online Store, access to a blog, calendar, a monthly e-newsletter, project gallery, and e-cards-if you sign up within 21 days of becoming a demonstrator.  Everything is included in DBWS to assist you in being the best demonstrator you can be!
You'll also get my expert advice on how to get your business going, win awards and meet your goals. 
  • Another perk in joining my team this month is you'll earn this wonderful Howl-o-ween Printer's Tray project kit - a $75 value for FREE!
This exclusive kit contains the perfect elements of a spooktacular Halloween decoration and is only available through this promotion from now until August 31st, 2012 so don't delay. 

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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Wedding Card CASe

This weekend my husband and I attended Kim and Ross' wedding, and from the time I received their invitation, I knew I wanted to make a very special card for this couple. 
While at convention I saw several wedding card samples, but one in particular really stood out for me.  I decided I wanted to CASe or recreate this  beautiful card. 

Note:
Although I spoke briefly with the very gifted and talented stamper who made the original card, I didn't get her name in order to credit her.  So, if anyone recognizes this card and/or
attended Convention and knows who created it, please let me know so I can give credit where credit is due.

One of the reasons this wedding card stood out for me is the use of the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder to make a square card face.  What a great and unusual technique! 

Here's my version:



For the card base I cut a 6 x 12 inch piece of Textured White Card stock.  I added a layer of Basic Black cut to 5 3/4 by 5 3/4.  I then cut a 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 layer of Shimmer White card stock for the next layer which I embossed with the Tulip Frame Embossing Folder. 

To emboss the square on this piece I placed the 5 1/2 x 5 1/2" piece of card stock inside the embossing folder so the edges were straight and even on the top and two sides and then I ran it through the Big Shot Machine.  I was careful to only roll 2 3/4 inches into the card, then I rolled the plate backwards until I could remove it from the machine. I then carefully placed the Embossing Folder on the non-embossed side of the card and repeated this half-way roll process.  The result is a perfect square tulip frame on this square layer. 

Note: Because the Embossing Folder has to be rolled through the Big Shot sideways, this causes a lot of pressure and stress on the EF seam, so I would recommend not doing this process for swap or multiple cards.
Tulip Framed Embossing Folder
The rest of the card was pretty straight forward.  I cut the beautiful heart shapes with the new Heart Framelits die cuts.
Heart Framelit Die Cuts
I embossed the layers with the Vintage Wallpaper and the Fancy Fold Embossing Folders and then stacked the heart shapes in layers using dimensionals between each heart layer.  Before adhering the finished heart to the card front I added some Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon and tied a bow using a Clear Fire and Ice brad. 
Fancy Fan Fold Embossing Folder.  The original card used small individual flowers cut with BoHo Blossoms Punch.


Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder

The two small birds are cut out using the Bird Builder Punch.  The wing on each bird is mounted with dimensionals and a small basic rhinestone was added for the eyes. 
Here's a view of the finished inside of the card:


I repeated the layering on the inside of the card with the large and medium hearts and stamped the sentiment "happy I do day" from the Word Play stamp set in black stazon ink and then embossed it with clear embossing powder and heat set.  A medium sized basic rhinestone was added to the ring. 

I double layered the shimmer white and basic black card stock to give more balance to the page.  And, although you can't see it in this picture, I typed out a message to the bride and groom and printed it out on Whisper White cardstock, then cut it out in a heart shape and adhered it to the center of the left side of the card. 

Hope you enjoyed and here are some shots from Kim and Ross's Wedding which I think you'll enjoy. Kim is very creative and did most of the displays herself.   




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