Jan's Stamping Creations

Valentine's Day Tri-Shutter Fold Card

Have I told you that I love these Tri-Shutter Fold cards.  You probably know that by now, but I just had to make another one with the Valentine's Day theme.  The Sending Love paper is SO gorgeous

Stamp Sets:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370, page 145), Vintage Vogue (117690 (Wood Mount) 118598 (Clear Mount), page 26, Occasions Mini 2010)

Card Stock:  Real Red, Pretty in Pink Whisper White, Sending Love Speciality Designer Paper (117153, page 13 Occasions Mini 2010)

Ink:  Real Red

Embellishments:  Small Flower and medium half pearl from Pretties Kit (109114, page 178)

Punches: 1 3/4" Circle (112004, Page 186), Scallop Trim Border (118402, page 9 Sale-A-Bration Catalog FREE with a $50 order)

Big Shot:  Circles #2 Die (114526, page 202)

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Valentine's Day is soon here

Here's another project we did at our club meeting last week

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370, page 145)

Card Stock:  Real Red, Pretty in Pink Whisper White, Sending Love Specialty Designer Paper (117153, page 13, Occasions Mini Catalog 2010)

Ink:  Real Red

Big Shot:   Stamipn' Up Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit (page 15, Occasions Mini Catalog  2010), Stampin' Up Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder (117335, page 35 Occasions Mini Catalog 2010), Movers and ShapersPunch Windows (115953, page 201)

Punches:  1 3/8" Square Punch (103375, page 186), Full Heart (113693, page 186), Modern Label Punch (116630, page 186)

The Pretty in Pink backing for the 4 small 1 3/8" squares measures 3" x 3" and the Real Red square backing that is 3 1/4" x 3 1/4"

I made two hearts with the Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit.  How to cut off the scallop on the Pretty in Pink one so that the Real Red would frame the pink one?  I adhered the pink to some copy paper with dotto adhesive (removable adhesive).  I then put it in the Full Heart punch, lined it up and punched it.   Neat!! 

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Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin' Up Demonstrator?

Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin' Up Demonstrator?  It was definitely not "on the books" for me, but I just LOVE it. 

I went to my first workshop about five years or so ago.  I was a scrapbooker and was definitely not interested in stamping.  But.....after the 2nd workshop, the beautiful cards made by the demonstrator intrigued me SO much, I joined a club and pretty soon I was addicted. 

It was two years later that I decided to become a demonstrator to help my addiction.  You, know, just for the discount.  I started sharing my love of stamping with others and pretty soon it just started to grow and grow. 

I LOVE what I do and love sharing it with YOU!!

And that's my story and I'm sticking to it LOL

But....if you have ever thought about becoming a demonstrator, here are some excellent reasons to do so NOW

A.  Right now during Sale-A-Bration you get a 15% discount on the starter kit

B.  Right now during Sale-A-Bration you not only get a 15% discount, but you can choose ANY set from the 2010 Idea Book and Catalog FREE (up to $47.95)

C.  Take advantage of the 20% discount on all purchases

D.  And earn up to a 40% discount with volume sales

E.  Enjoy helping others create

F.  Earn extra incentives (hostess rewards and free product)

G.  Attend conventions, regionals and meet friends who have the same passion you do

H.  Earn extra income for that "whatever" you always wanted, but couldn't justify!!

I.  The chance of earning an incentive trip to places like Alaska, Caribbean, all expenses paid

J.  An exclusive subscription to Stampin' Success, a magazine coming directly from SU headquarters with all kinds of ideas and help to promote your business

If you would like to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity, you can sign up to become a demonstrator today by going to my Demonstrator Website here.  After reading the information, you can click on "Join Now".  Password:  jcf

Here's what you receive in your Starter Kit when you join

Five complete stamp sets

A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge 

Stampin' Pastels

 

Card stock 

Eastern Blooms Décor Elements and applicator tool 

Five Classic Stampin' Pads 

VersaMark Pad 

Stampin' Scrub and Mist 

Blender pens 

Business forms and tools 

Please email me at [email protected] if you have any questions

 

Thoroughly Modern File Folders

I have had such fun altering these Thoroughly Modern File Folders.  We made one in the club meeting last week.  So I need to do a little tutorial. 

Here's the one we made

And the one I made for this Tutorial

Here we go.....First you need to purchase the Thoroughly Modern File Folders (115692, page 169).  They are 12 for $10.95.  There are three each of 4 different designs.

Here's what they look like before being altered - typical file folder

Here's the file opened

Step 1.  Cut off 2 1/4" from the left side

Step 2.  Cut off the tab on the right side

Step 3

Cut off the strip along the bottom of the file to make it even

You now have a file folder that looks like this. I used the corner rounder punch (109047, page 186) on the bottom right and upper left corners (the upper right is already corner rounded)

Step 4.  Scoring.  You need to open up the folder and score 1/2" to the LEFT of the center score line (I have the folder upside down, so my score line, which is hard to see in this picture, is on the right)

Here you can see the score line better

Step 5.  Now you need to score 12 1/2" and 13" from the right side - again you can't see it very well, but the lines are there

 
(Score 12 1/2" and 13" from the right side)

You can see the lines a little better here

 

Step 6.  Turn file folder 90 degrees and score 3 1/8" up from the bottom.  I found the best way to do this is turn and score one side and then flip it over and score the other side. 

Step 7.  Now cut out the lower right corner into the 12 1/2" score line and up to the 3 1/8" score line as in the flower below

Step 8

Fold and crease all score lines - including the bottom

Step 9. Add Sticky Tape to the two outsides and the middle of the score lines as below.   Remove sticky tape and adhere.  With this step you now have the folder shape

Step 10.  Next step is to use the paper-piercing tool and pad and make a hole in the right side at the 4" mark (measures 8" - so half-way)

Step 11.  Add a flower brad (112579, page 179) in the hole just pierced

Step 12.  Next open up and apply sticky velcro closure over the back of the brad - both pieces and then close and adhere the velcro to both sides

Step 13.  Next step is to decorate the 8" x 5" Jr. File Folder.  Cut a piece of matching Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper 5" x 2 1/2".  I used the new Scallop Trim Border punch that is FREE with a $50 order from now until March 31st in the Sale-A-Bration catalog (page 9).  Adhere to top of pad with snail

Add your Jr. Legal pad to the folder and I also added a "matching" butterfly on the left side

Step 14.  Stamp on Whisper White Cardstock whatever sentiment you want.  I used "Follow Your Heart - It Knows the Way" from Whimsical Words - also in the Sale-A-Bration catalog (page 8) and free with a $50 order.  As you can see I'm using the NEW Clear Mount Stamps with the new Clear Mount Blocks (page 6, Occasions Mini Catalog 2010).  I also cut a scallop circle from Bermuda Bay card stock.  I then mounted these on a large flower from the Pretties Kit (109114, page 178).  I attached this embellishment to the front with Mini Glue Dots (103683, page 192)

And here's the finished product

Just let me know if you have any questions.

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Haitian Relief Aid

Stampin' Up has once more come through.   SU just announced that they are donating $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set to the Red Cross for the Haitian Relief fund. 

Please help by ordering one of these sets and making a difference.  You can click here  to go to my demonstrator website and "Shop Now" in the upper right corner.  You will see the "Haitian Relief" on the left site - click on that and you are on your way to help make a difference!!

 

 

Club Information

I have had some interest in forming some products clubs and I have made up some ideas.  If you would like to join any of my clubs, just  email me and I will sign you up.  Each club needs a minimum number of participants - the wonderful thing, is that you are the hostess for one month and receive a hostess set AND free products. 

Jan’s Club Information

 

Want it all, but can’t afford it all?  Join one or more of my clubs and eventually get all the accessories you need/want PLUS free items

 

Stamp Pad Club

$50 a month for 4 months (4 members required)

Receive all 48 classic ink pads and 5 neutral colors

Free Hostess set and $25 in Free Merchandise

 

Stampin’ Write Marker Club

$46.40 a month for 4 months (4 members required)

Receive all 48 Stampin’ Write Markers

Plus Carrying case

Plus 4 Neutral Colors

Plus 4 packs of paper

Free Hostess set and $15 in Free Merchandise

 

Paper Club

$59 a month for six months (6 members required)

Receive all 48 packs of cardstock (24 each pack)

All In-Colors

Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Basic Black

Free Hostess Set and $35 in Free Merchandise

 

OR Combine the above

OR

Stamp Pad, Marker, Cardstock  Club

$32.34 per month for six months (6 members required)

Receive one complete set of Bold Bright pad, marker and cardstock (two per month)

Free Hostess set and $15 in Free Merchandise

 

 

(shipping is included in the club price)

 

 

Ribbon Clubs (page 182-183)

 

¼” Grosgrain Ribbon Club

3 yards of all 19 colors

$21

 

5/8” Grosgrain Ribbon

3 yards of 9 colors

$15

 

Taffeta Ribbon

2 yards of 8 colors

$12.50

 

½” Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (In-Colors)

3 yards of six colors

$13.00

 

½” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

2 yards of six colors

$10.50

 

5/8” NEW Satin Ribbon

3 yards each of 10 colors

$20.00

 

All ribbon shares must have five members to participate

(shipping included in the price)

If you are interested in joining any of these clubs, please email me

 

[email protected]

Jan Farring

Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator

www.janfarring.stampinup.net

www.jansstampingcreations.com

541-390-3390

Another Valentine's Day Card

I'm in the mood - can you tell? Valentine's Day is coming.

Stamp Set:  Love You Much (113756, page 44)

Card Stock:  Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Sending Love Speciality Designer Series Paper (117153, page 13 Occasions Mini Catalog 2010)

Ink: Basic Black, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker

Punch:  Small Heart (117193, page 22 Occasions Mini Catalog 2010)

I love this layout.  I cased this from someone and it was challenging to get it right.  To make the top and bottom triangle for a A2 card you cut a square 3" and then cut that in half diagonally.  For the right and left triangles, you cut a piece 4" square and then again diagonally - I used two different prints, but you coulduse the same.  Hope that helps as I did it by trial and error and wasted quite a bit of paper!!

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Big Shot:  Stampin' Up Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die (117332, Page 15 Occasions Mini Catalog 2010) 

Valentine's Day is Coming

I just love the new products available in the Occasions Mini Catalog (click to see the products). You will be receiving the catalog very soon the mail.  And....for each $50 order you place, you will receive one free item from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  For the first time ever, Stampin' Up is offering items from the 2009-2010 Catalog with a $50 purchase, so you are no limited to the items in the SAB Catalog.  Check it out!!

Here's a Valentines Day card I made with some of the new products

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370, page 145)

Card Stock:  Pretty in Pink, Sending Love Speciality Designer Paper (117153, page 13 Occasions Mini Catalog 2010)

Ink:  Real Red

Embellishments:  Real Red 5/8" Satin Ribbon (117286, page 27 Occasions Mini Catalog 2010)

Punches: Word Window, Modern Label, Small Heart Punch (117193, page 11 Occasions Mini Catalog 2010), Pinking Hearts Border Punch (117649, page 22 Occasions Mini Catalog 2010)

Big Shot:  Stampin' Up Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die (117332, page 15 Occasions Mini Catalog 2010)

You can't see it really clearly in the picture, but the Sending Love Designer Speciality Paper has glitter!!  Fun, fun!!

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AHHH Embellishments

I just love embellishments - don't you?  The New Occasions Mini Catalog has a wonderful new selection to add to your creations.

Want to try before you buy? I'm offering an Embellishment Sampler for $18.00 which includes shipping. 

You will receive

2 each of Pretty in Pink, Real Red and Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brads

3 each of the Pretty in Pink and Real Red Corduroy Buttons

6 pieces from the Sweet Pea Collection 2 large flowers, 2 stems and 2 French Knot circles

2 yards of each of the new nine colors of the Satin Ribbon (Basic Black, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Very Vanilla, Old Olive and Basic Grey)

I will collect all orders for the week and place my order on Friday.  I will have these embellishments in your hands within 10 days of my order. All orders must be prepaid.  Just click on the paypal button below to place your order.

 

Flip Flop Album Class this Saturday January 9th

Would you like to make this lovely Flip Flop Album?  I'm teaching a class on it this Saturday at the local scrapbooking store.  The class is $25 and includes all paper supplies.  If you are interested, you can email the owner here or you can call me at 541-390-3390. 

You will need to supply your own adhesive and I suggest you bring your paper cutter and scissors.

Here's the album we will be making

I made up these albums two years ago.  You can click here to see ones I made then.

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