Jan's Stamping Creations

Technique: Joseph's Coat

I demoed the technique Joseph's Coat at my club meetings this month.  Just love the way this technique highlights the beautiful colors of fall!!

Here's the card I made

 

Stamp Set:  Autumn Splendor (116503, page 119)

Card Stock:  Soft Suede, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper (117163, page 175)

Ink:  Versamark (102283, page 195) Soft Suede Classic Ink

Embellishments:  Glimmer Brads Basics (121003, page 36 Holiday Mini 2010)

Punches:  Modern Label (119849, page 202), Word Window (119857, page 202)

Tools:  Brayer (102395, page 195), Heat Tool (10005, page 196), Clear Embossing Powder (109130, page 196)

Here is how I did this technique.  I stamped the leaves from Autumn Splendor on the stripe from Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper with versamark.  You can also use craft ink - I tried both on the base of the card to see how they would come out - the craft might be a bit thicker, but I can hardly tell the difference.  After stamping with versamark on the stripe, I poured clear embossing powder over the stamped images and heat set them with the heat tool.  I then took my brayer and using the darkest ink in the stripe (soft suede) I brayered over the piece - that brought out the leaves. 

Really an awesome technique!!

If you do this technique, please share your link - I would LOVE to see other ideas

Stay tuned as tomorrow I will be doing the tutorial for the Jr. Legal Pads.  SO sorry I haven't done it yet - had a busy weekend with family home!! 

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Club Demo for Holiday Mugs

I wanted to share a tutorial for these cute little Holiday Mugs.  This idea is on the Stampin' Up Website and will make perfect gifts for everyone for the holidays.  I put candy in a couple of them and then some hot cocoa, mini marshmallows and candy canes in another one.   I saw these ideas on Sarah Wills' site and just had to try them!!

 

For this project I used

Stamp Set:  Tags 'til Christmas (WM 121735, CM 121723, page 24 Holiday Mini)

Card Stock:  Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Whisper White, Candy Cane Christmas Speciality Designer Series Paper (120809, page 33 Holiday Mini 2010)

Ink:  Baja Breeze

Punch:  Scallop Square (119884, page 200)

Embellishment:  Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109024, page 191)

Medium Flat Cello Bags (102757, page 170)

And here's a quick tutorial

 

Click here to download the template for the bottom of the mug and the handle.  Ignore the lined piece as it's not the right size.  Print out the bottom and handle onto your card stock.

Cut a piece of baja breeze card stock 8 3/8" x 3 1/2".  This will be the base of your mug.  Score at 1", 2", 3", 4", 5", 6", 7" and 8"

Cut a piece of designer paper 8 3/8" x 3 1/4".  Score this piece at 1", 2", 3", 4", 5", 6", 7" and 8". 

 

Turn designer series paper over to the backside and add sticky strip to all 4 sides.

 

Apply designer paper to the card stock, lining up the score lines

 

Decide which panel you want your handle on and add two 1/4" slits to that panel

Measure down 1/2" from top of cardstock and using Hobby Blade (102449, page 199) cut a slit 1/4" long.  Then measure dow 1 1/8" from the bottom of the slit and cut another slit 1/4" long

 

 
Next add sticky strip to the 1/2" tab and stick the ends together to form the mug

 
 
Cut out the circle for the bottom.  You need to cut on the solid lines and add sticky strip to each little section.  Then fold the sections and insert them into the bottom and press to adhere the sticky strip to the sides.

 
 
Now cut out the handle, fold it and push the ends gently into the slits you made. After pushing them in, I separated them inside and added some scotch tape to hold the handle in place. 

 
 

And all that is left is to decorate and add your goodies. 

 
 

Here's another one using Deck the Halls Designer Paper (120810, page 18 Holiday Mini 2010) and Always Artichoke card stock. 

 
I hope you enjoy this little tutorial and would LOVE to see your creations.  Please leave me a comment with your creations.

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October Club Projects

Here's one of the club projects we made this month.  Have to be thinking about Christmas Cards!!

 

Stamp Sets:   Snow Swirled (111690, page 40), Delightful Decorations (116517, page 35)

Card Stock:  Marina Mist, Whisper White

Ink:  Marina Mist

Embellishments:  5/8" Marina Mist Grosgrain Ribbon (119762, page 191), Basic Pearls (119247, page 188)

Punch:  Ornament (119847, page 202)

Big Shot:  Northern Flurry Textured Embossing Folder (120902, page 26 Holiday Mini 2010)

If you are looking for a quick card that you could make multiple of, this is one - simple, but elegant

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Quick Gift Covered Note Pad

My sister wanted to make some quick gifts; so I decided to make one to help her with the measurements.

I had a really nice pad of paper which I had purchased some time ago.

I added some cardstock, designer paper and ribbon and had a quick gift

  
To make this just measure your pad and add 1/4" for the fold.  I added 1/8" on all sides.  I scored the center, added sticky tape to the pad and stuck it down.  Then cut my designer paper and some whisper white card stock - wrapped the ribbon around and in about five minutes I had a neat little note book!!

My pad of paper was 3 3/4" x 8 3/4".  I cut my card stock  8 1/4" x 9".  I scored at 4" and then turned the paper and scored again at 4".  That left 1/4" in the center that is the fold. 

Simple and yet added a lot to the pad of paper!

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Thank You Sleeve Stampin' Up Portland Regional Make 'n Take

I had never seen a project made like this before - so simple and easy, but so cute.

You could add anything to the center - could even be a napking ring for your napkins for Thanksgiving.  Just love the Decorative Punch that is new in the 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog.  If you didn't receive your Holiday Mine catalog, please email me at [email protected] and I will see that you receive one.  There are SO many wonderful holiday ideas in it!!

 

Stamp Set:  Day of Gratitude (WM 120835, CM 121148, page 12, Holiday Mini 2010)

Card Stock:  Cajun Craze Textured, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Cajun Craze

Embellishments:  6" piece Very Vanilla 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon (109055, page 191), 6" piece Linen Thread (104199, page 190)

Punch:  Decorative Label (120907, page 25 Holiday Mini 2010)

The Cajun Craze Textured Card Stock is cut 8 1/2" x 3" and scored at 2", 4", 6" and 8".  Punch a hole in one side of the textured card stock using the Decorative Label punch (we punched on the side with the 1/2" tab.  Secure the flap with snail to make the sleeve.  Stamp on the very vanilla card stock the thank you and one acorn - stamp another acorn (we used the Stampin' Write Markers to get the two-colors) and cut out with paper snips - adhere this acorn over the stamped one and adhere this piece to the inside of the sleeve showing through the decorative punched out piece.

Fill a medium cellophane bag (102757, page 170) with candy or goodies and tie with the 6" piece of linen thread.  Then slip it into the sleeve.  These would make cute napkin holders too!!

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Another Make 'n Take from the Stampin' Up Portland Regional Seminar

Here's another cute card we made at the Stampin' Up Portland Regional Seminar

 

Stamp Set:  Day of Gratitude (WM 120835, CM 121148, page 12, Holiday Mini 2010)

Card Stock:  Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Whisper White

Ink:   Old Olive, Cajun Craze

Embellishment:  Basic Pearls (119247, page 188)

Punch: 3/4" circle (119873, page 202)

This card was fun to make - we stamped the large image from the Day of Gratitute set and then punched out just the middle for the center piece of the card.  We used the Stamp-a-ma-jib to line up the flowers for the center of the card.  If you have never used the Stamp-a-ma-jig, this is a must if you like your images and sentiments to be straight.  I will do a tutorial soon to show you how to use this handy, dandy tool.  You can find it in the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog on page 198 (Item # 101049). 

 

Regionals Special!! Craft Tote FREE when you join Stampin' Up

At the Portland Regional Seminar this last weekend, Stampin' Up informed us they have extended the FREE Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote promotion.  If you sign up to become a Demonstrator between now and November 7th, you will receive the tote (a $39.95 value).  AND.....you will also receive a new stamp set from the Occasions Mini called Eat Chocolate!!  What a deal!  You pay $175 for the kit which has a value of $310 and receive the tote valued at $39.95 plus the free stamp set!!  I don't know the cost of the stamp set, but that's at least $350 worth of product for just $175.  WOW!  What better time to join than RIGHT NOW!! 

Have you ever thought of owning your own business?  One that rewards you for doing something you love to do?

Right now Stampin' Up is offering the beautiful Greenhouse Garden Tote with the purchase of the Starter Kit.  The tote retails for $39.95, so it's a wonderful addition to the kit.

 

Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote Description

 

 

• Dimensions: 15-3/4" x 7-5/8" x 8-7/8"
• Includes attachable shoulder strap for easy transport
• Center section fits 12" x 12" card stock, Craft Keepers, and Paper Cutter
• Outside pockets fit extra-large punches perfectly
• Outside flap pockets offer secure spot for accessories
• Back zipper pocket holds up to seven Stampin' Pads
• I use this tote to take all my tools to my classes - and work out of it at home!!  It sits right next to my craft table.  Just LOVE it - it's roomy and also beautiful to behold!!

Join my Stampin' Up team today and get your own kit.

The starter kit is just $175 and includes everything you need to start your own business.  Join today and you COULD just be going to Disney World in 2012!!  Whoo Hoo!!

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Thanks for reading this!!

Jan

More Portland Regional Seminar Make 'n Takes

Here's another project we made at the Portland Regional Seminar.  Just love this quick, easy card!

 
 

Stamp Set:  Day of Gratitude (WM 120835, CM 121148, page 12, Holiday Mini 2010)

Card Stock:  Cajun Craze, Whisper White, River Rock

Ink:  Cajun Craz, River Rock, Cajun Craze and River Rock Stampin Write Markers

Embellishments: Mini Library Clip (109857, page 187)

Tools:  Paper Piercing Tool (116631, page 198), Mat Pck (105826, page 198)

I love this card because of the interesting fold - it's not the "usual" card size, but is cut down to 9 1/2" x 4 1/4" and still scored at 5 1/2".  The River Rock layer measures 3 3/4" x 3 1/4" and the whisper white stamped on pieces measure 2" x 2", 1 1/2" x 2", 2 1/2" x 1" and 1" x 1"

Paper pierced on the two opposite pieces.

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Day of Gratitude Card from Portland Regional Seminar

Here's a card we made at the Portland Regional Seminar.  This was a quick, simple card, but very elegant.  Love this new stamp set

 

Stamp Set:  Day of Gratitude (WM 120835, CM 121148, page 12, Holiday Mini 2010)

Card Stock:  Old Olive, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Old Olive

Embellishments:  Basic Pearls (119247, page 188), Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbn (109054, page 191)

Punch:  Decorative Label Punch (120907, page 25 Holiday Mini 2010)

Right now if you purchase the Decorative Label Punch and the Tags til Christmas Set you receive a 20% discount.  For the Wood Mount Bundle you would pay $38.32 (regularly $47.90).  For the Clear Mount Set you pay $31.92 (regularly $39.90)

Come back again and see the other projects we did on Saturday!

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Portland Regional Make 'n Takes

WOW - that's about all I can say - the whole day was a WOW day.  Shelli Gardner (CEO and co-founder of Stampin' Up) is a masterful MC and made the day exciting and also educational.  All the presenters had excellent information and the WOW presenters (local demos) were great!!  They all said they were nervous, but anyone would be in front of 400 people!!

I wanted to share the Make 'n Takes from the day.  We had six and they were all fun, simple projects with the WOW factor included :)  The stamp set we received free for attending the Regional Seminar is Day of Gratitute from the Holiday Mini (WM 120835, CM 121148, page 12)

The first project I want to share is a fall scrapbook page.  This is a simple but really neat project.

 

The focal point will be the picture which I haven't found yet, but it will be beautiful.  I usually do 12 x 12 pages, so I can add this to a 12 x 12 piece of designer paper or card stock and it will fit in my scrapbook just fine. 

Recipe:

Stamp Set:   Day of Gratitute (WM 120835, CM 121148, page 12)

Card Stock:  Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze Textred , Early Espresso

Ink:  Cajun Craze, Old Olive

Embellishments:  Old Olive 5/89" Grosgrain Ribbon 26" (117292, page 191)

Punches:  Decorative Label Punch (120907, page 25 Holiday Mini 2010)

Stamp the Old Olive in Old Olive Ink for teh background.  I stamped "off" to give it a very subtle look.  This means you ink up your stamp, stamp on a piece of scratch paper and then stamp on your cardstock.  Looks like a "watermark" on your card stock

Add your piece of ribbon.  Adhere Cajun Craze which is where you will mount yoru picture (5 1/4" x 7 1/4").  Stamp sentiment and punch out with Decorative Label Punch.  Adhere to the Early Espresso piece cut 2 1/4" x 1 1/2".  Stamp leaf and acorn on Very Vanilla Card Stock/  But out and mount with Dimensionals.

Check back tomorrow for more Regional Seminar Projects

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