Jan's Stamping Creations

Big Shot Class in Portland - April 30th.

My good friend and fellow demonstrator, Shelly Abbs, and I are planning a BIG SHOT class in Portland.  Mark your calendars.  If you are interested in attending please let me know as seating will be limited.

You will bring your Big Shot to this class and together we will cut every type of die that Stampin' Up Sells.  Don't have a BIG SHOT??  We can remedy that {BIG GRIN!!}  Come and see how it will add SO much dimension and ZING to your projects.  I honestly can hardly make a card without the big shot

The best news?  This class is FREE.  Yes, absolutely free.  We will learn all the different "sandwiches" and because you will be using YOUR machine (and all machines are not created equal), you will be able to test out each type of die: 

1. Bigz dies
2. Sizzlits
3. Embosslits
4. Embossing folders
5. Texturz plates
6. Letter Press

Again, this class in FREE.  BUT YOUR MUST PRE-REGISTER by April 15th!  Limited seating, so please mark your calendars. 

In addition to learning all the sandwiches (we even have handouts for you to make notes on and take home), we will also do 2 make 'n takes using your Big Shot!!

It will be a FUN day, so mark it on your calendar

What:  Big Shot Class

When:  April 30th (time to be determined)

Where:  Somewhere in the great Portland area (probably in Oregon City - place to be determined)

AND.....we will be running some GREAT specials THAT DAY for attendees only!!

PRIZES.....PRIZES.....PRIZES.....PRIZES.....PRIZES.....PRIZES.....PRIZES.....PRIZES.....PRIZES

Yep we will have prizes. 

More details will follow as soon as we nail down the location!!

Emboss Resist - a favorite technique

I just had to case the Emboss Resist that Gretchen Barron shared recently.   I LOVE embossing and find I forget to do it!!  So.....here's 4 cards I made following Gretchen's idea and using a different stamp set and sentiments!!

 
Emboss Resist - wonder what THAT is?  LOL  Yep, me too.  Had to check out my files and remember how to do it.  It's very simple, but gives an elegant effect.

EMBOSS RESIST TECHNIQUE

Wipe your chosen card stock with the Embossing Buddy.  

Stamp your image in VersaMark. 

Pour clear embossing over your image and heat set with the Heating Tool.   

Using a sponge, rub ink over the embossed image.  The ink will not stick to the embossed image thereby making it "POP"!!  Beautiful

Here's the first card

 
Stamp Set:  Easter Blossoms (WM 121905, CM 122056, page 17 Occasions Mini 2011),  Thanks for Caring (WM 121901 CM 121961, page 13 Occasions Min 2011)

Card Stock:  Marina Mist, Whisper White

Ink Marina Mist, VersaMark (102283, page 195)

Embellishment:  Marina Mist 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119965, page 191)

Punch:  Scallop Trim Border (118402, page 200)

Card #2

 

Stamp Set:  Easter Blossoms (WM 121905, CM 122056, page 17 Occasions Mini 2011), Something to Celebrate (WM 121897, CM 121955, page 5 Occasions Mini 2011)

Card Stock:  Certainly Celery, Whisper White

Ink Certainly Celery, VersaMark (102283, page 195)

Embellishment:  Certainly Celery 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (117288, page 191)

Punch:  Eyelet Border (119853, page 200)

Card #3

 

Stamp Set:  Easter Blossoms (WM 121905, CM 122056, page 17 Occasions Mini 2011),  Thanks for Caring (WM 121901 CM 121961, page 13 Occasions Min 2011)

Card Stock:  Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Ink Daffodil Delight, VersaMark (102283, page 195)

Embellishment:  Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119254, page 191)

Punch:  Scallop Edge Border (119882, page 200)

Card #4

 

Stamp Set:  Easter Blossoms (WM 121905, CM 122056, page 17 Occasions Mini 2011))

Card Stock:  Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo Whisper White

Ink Pretty in Pink, VersaMark (102283, page 195)

Embellishment:  Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon (117289, page 191)

Punches:  Scallop Oval (119856, page 200), 1 3/4" x 7/8" Oval Large (119855, page 202)

Big Shot:  Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Framed Tulips (121809, page 28 Occasions Mini 2011)

Tools I used for all the cards:

Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder (109130, page 196), Heat Tool (100005, page 196), Stamping Sponges (101610, page 195), VersaMark (102283, page 195)

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Spring is Blossoming!! Sneak Peak of the SU 2011-2012 Idea Book and CAtalog

My downline, Cindi, came by yesterday and showed me a beautiful flower one of her customers made.  She thought it would be great to make a poppy!!  What a neat idea.  So here's my version of Spring!!!  I remember the poppies in my mother-in-law's yard and how refreshing they were.

And....as a Stampin' Up Demonstrator, we get a "sneak peak" of the Stamp Set Four Frames from the 2011-2012 Stampin' Up Idea Book and Catalog.  What a good combination!!  Spring and Poppies!!  See below for details on how you can earn this set for FREE!

 

 
You can click here for a tutorial on how to make beautiful paper or sometimes-called crimped paper flowers.

I used the larger 2 3/8" scallop circle punch for the tangerine part of the flower and 1 3/4" scallop circle punch for the black center. 

Stamp Set:  NEW Four Frames (WM 123440, CM 123442), Say it Simply (122324, page 41 Occasions Mini 2011)

Card Stock:  Poppy Parade, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Basic Black, Whisper White, Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper (119831, page 174)

Ink:  Poppy Parade

Embellishments:  Basic Pearls (105319, page 188)

Punches:  2 3/8" Scallop Circle (118874, page 200), 1 3/4" Scallop Circle (119854, page 200), Decorative Label (120907, page 30 Occasions MIni 2011), 2 1/2" Circle (120906, page 11 Occasions Mini 2011)

Big Shot:  Scallop Circle #2 (113469, page 207), 3" Circle ((122125, page 39)

And for the BIG news - you can order the Four Frames Stamp Set AND the newest Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper starting April 1st.  With any $20 order you can purchase both these new products which will be in the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog.  OR.......schedule a workshop with me in April and have $350 in sales you earn both these products for FREE!  What a deal.  Call me today to schedule your April workshop!!

Would YOU like to be in on the "Sneak Peaks" that Stampin' Up makes available to Demonstrators?  We have the privilege of pre-ordering products, and are "in the know" about upcoming specials!  What fun.  Talk to me to today about taking advantage of the GREAT opportunity to be come a Stampin' Up Demonstrator!!  It's a wonderful opportunity!  And right now you can take advantage of the 15% discount on the starter kit AND Stampin' Up is throwing in a $50 BONUS package when you sign up before March 31st!!

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Four Card Set with Folder Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper

I love these cards shared by Pennie McCallum - these are simple, but elegant cards.  I changed them a bit from the one Pennie made, but these cards could be a really easy "layout" for any colors and stamp sets.

I focused on using the Textured Impressions Embossing Folders for all 4 of these cards.  I embossed a 2nd piece of card stock cut 5 1/4" x 4" for each card.  Love the extra dimension this gives to the cards.

 
Stamp Set:  Something to Celebrate (WM 121897, CM 121955, page 9 Occasions Mini 2011)  This is a Hostess set - you can book a workshop and earn this set FREE.  Baby Blossoms (WM 121927, CM 122000, page 14 Occasions Mini 2011)

Card Stock:  Very Vanilla

Ink:  Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Rose Red

Big Shot:  Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Framed Tulips (121809, page 12 Occasions Mini 2011)

Card #2 Perfect for the man in your life!!

 
Stamp Set:  Plane and Simple (WM 121903, CM 121964, page 40 Occasions Mini 2011), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370, page 157)

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Night of Navy

Ink:  Night of Navy

Punch:  Word Window (119857, page 202)

Big Shot:  Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Perfect Polka Dots (117335, page 214)

This stamp set has some really neat stamps - a compass, some goggles - lots of possibilities

Card #3

 
Stamp Set:  Punch Bunch (SM 121847, CM 123211, page 5 Sale-A-Bration Catalog)  FREE with a $50 order through March 31st.

Card Stock:  Very Vanilla

Ink:  Not Quite Navy and Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write Marker (for the center of the flowers)

Punch:  Scallop Circle (119854, page 200)

Big Shot:  Textured Impression Embossing Folder Elegant Bouquet (115964, page 214)

I love how easy this card is to make - just run the card stock through the Big Shot and add the stamp with dimensionals. 

Card #4

 
Stamp Set:  Thank you Kindly (111700, page 158)

Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Basic Black

Ink:  Basic Black

Embellishment:  5/8" Basic Black Sati Ribbon (117285, page 191)

Punches:  Large Oval (119855, page 202), Scallop Oval (119856, page 200)

Big Shot:  Textured Impression Embossing Folder Vintage Wallpaper (120175, page 214)

And here is a picture of the folder these cards will go into along with some envelopes

 
I hope you enjoy these 4 cards and you can see how to make the folder here

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Springtime Vintage Folder and 4 Embossed Cards in Very Vanilla

As you all know, I LOVE, LOVE the Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper.  I saw this beautiful set of cards with a folder to present them made by Pennie McCallum.  All credit goes to Pennie.  I changed the cards a bit and we made this set at Kathy's class on Saturday.  I promised the measurements, so here you are :)

First the Folder

 
Card Stock:  Very Vanilla Textured Card Stock, Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper (121782, page 15 Occasions Mini 2011)

Embellishments:  Vintage Flower Adornments (121879, page 15 Occasions Mini 2011), 5/8" Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon (117291, page 191)

Punch:  5-Petal Flower (119880, page 200), Scallop Trim Border (118402, page 200)

Big Shot:Timeless Type Jr. Alphabet Set (115951, page 212)

Instructions:

Cut Very Vanilla Textured Card Stock 10" x 9 1/2".  Click here for template.  Score on the 10" side at 4 3/4" and 5 1/4".  Score on the 9 1/2" side at 3" and 3 1/4".  Following guidelines on template, cut out the bottom piece.

Fold on score lines.  This is the base folder.  Add DSP to the front to decorate as you like.  I added a piece of Rose Red Card Stock measuring 4 1/2" x 5 3/4".   The designer series paper is cut 4 1/4" wide by about 1 1/2".  I used the Scallop Trim Border Punch on the striped piece. 

To keep the ribbon in place, I added to small pieces of Rose Red Card Stock. cut 1 1/2" and folded over and adhered with either Sticky Strip or Mini Glue Dots.  You could also tie your ribbon around the front pieces before adhering to the front of the folder and add a velcro closure. 

I cut out the "CARDS" from the Timeless Alphabet with the Big Shot. 

Check back tomorrow for the cards we made to inside this pretty folder!

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Crimped Paper Flowers or Crimped Card Stock Flowers

My downline, Cindi, shared these flowers with me and I have had a ball making them!!  They are fun and really turn out beautiful!  And you can match any color!

 

Supplies: 

Two to Three pieces of Card Stock cut 2 ½” wide (any length depending on how many flowers you want to make)

Scallop Circle Punch (119854, page 200)

Small Brad

Paper Piercing Tool (105826, page 198) and Mat Pack (105826, page 198)

Crimper  (101618, page 198)

Step 1.  Load up two pieces of  card stock in the crimper and run it through 12 times.  To make it easier, you can run it through ALMOST to the end and then before it pops out, run it back through.  Makes it much easier than reloading everytime

Step 2:  Now punch out your scallop circles from the crimped card stock. 

Supplies: 

Two to Three pieces of Card Stock cut 2 ½” wide (any length depending on how many flowers you want to make)

Scallop Circle Punch (119854, page 200)

Small Brad

Paper Piercing Tool (105826, page 198) and Mat Pack (105826, page 198)

Crimper  (101618, page 198)

Step 1.  Load up two pieces of  card stock in the crimper and run it through 12 times.  To make it easier, you can run it through ALMOST to the end and then before it pops out, run it back through.  Makes it much easier than reloading everytime

 

Step 2: Punch out your scallop circles from the crimped card stock. 

 
Step 3.  Run the three scallop circles (you will need 3 for each flower) again through the crimper three times

 
Step 4.  Take each scallop circle and gently tear it apart.  Start with about three scallops and separate the layers of card stock – then gently pull one back from the other – a few tears in the center won’t matter.

 

 

 
Step 5.  Layer the six scallops together and pierce them in the center with the paper piercing tool.  Add a brad (just a simple brad – doesn’t have to be fancy, because it won’t be seen) to hold all the layers together.

 
 
Step 6.  Using a sponge dauber, sponge around all edges – feathering so you can get all the layers

 
Step 7:  Start with the top scallop and scrunch it up to the center

 

Step 8.  Do this with all six layers, scrunching them up.  Don’t be shy – scrunch them really good!!

 
 
Step 9.  Now gently fold down the edges and maneuver the layers to make your flower

 
 
Here's a card I made and added the flower

 
 
And the shadow box card with the flowers on the belly band - I'll share this box next week!

 
 

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Monogrammed Vintage Journal

I saw this lovely Monogrammed Springtime Journal on Stampin' Connection the other day and just had to make it up for my hostess on Saturday.  All credit goes to Rochelle Gould.  She shared hers and I made different flowers, but used her idea totally.  Thanks for the inspiration Rochelle!!

 
I used the journal that Stampin' Up sells - added my crimped card stock flowers (thanks Cindi!!) and came up with this monogrammed journal.  I have to say it's really more impressive IRL that in the picture.

Here's a close-up of the flowers - and I will be adding a tutorial tomorrow on how to make these wonderful flowers!!

 
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Rose Red and Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper (121782, page 15 Occasions Mini 2011). 

Embellishments:  Victoria Crochet Trim 5/8" (118481, page 190), Antique Brads (117273, page 187)

Big Shot:      Serif Essentials Alphabet (113464, page 207)

Punches:  Scallop Circle (119854, page 200), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border (119275, page 200), Scallop Trim Border (118402, page 200), Eyelet Border (119853, page 200), Scallop Border (119872, page 200)

I covered the back of the journal with Springtime Vintage DSP.  I first covered the front with Very Vanilla and then layered 4 border punches from the bottom up!!  This was a FUN project. 

Check back tomorrow for my tutorial on the crimped paper (or card stock) flowers

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Do you have the Big Shot? Do you WANT a Big Shot

 

 

 

 
Do you "need" a Big Shot?  I didn't think I did, but now I can hardly make a project without using the Big Shot.  This machine is astounding with what it adds to your creations!! 

Right now during Sale-A-Bration is the BEST time to order your Big Shot.  The Big Shot sells for $99.95 (before shipping and handling).  If you order the Big Shot and just ONE additional item (Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Embosslits, Sizzlits, Bigz Dies), you will have $100 and your will receive TWO free items from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog. 

What a deal!!

And....if you were to order a few other items.....say a couple more dies, and your order is $150, you qualify for a workshop.  You will receive a Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set, $15 in free products (more accessories for your Big Shot!!) AND THREE items from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog!!  What fun!!

Orders yours today by clicking here and going to my website - or just email me your order and I'll place it for you!!

Blossom Petal Punch and Build a Blossom Card #3

I still have more cards to share using the Blossom Petal Punch and Build a Blossom Stamp Set.  These make SUCH beautiful creations - don't you think?

 
Stamp Set:  Build a Blossom (SM 121923 CM 121994, page 12 Occasions Mini 2011), You're a Gem (WM 122268 CM 122270, page 25 Occasions Mini 2011)

Card Stock:  Concord Crush, Wild Wasabi. Whisper White

Ink:  Concord Crush, So Saffron

Punches:  Blossom Petals PUnch (121808, page 12 Occasions Mini 2011), Small Oval ((119863, page 202), Large Oval (119855, page 202), Scallop Oval (119856, page 200)

Embellishment:  Build a Brad (109128, page 187)

Big Shot:  Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Perfect Polka Dots (117335, page 214)

I love cutting out the flower petals and then curling them around a pencil.  That really gives them dimension.  And the Build A Brad.  Have you tried those?  You can stamp anything (I used the dots in the Build a Blossom Set) - then adhere them to the brad (mini glue dot) and then put the adhesive acrylic bubble over it.  WOW - really sets off that flower!!

More to come....stay tuned

If you have comments, suggestions, or request, please use the comment section.  I have actually made the comments moderated because I was getting SO much spam.  But I do get notified when someone comments, so please leave your comments;  they are SO helpful in my planning stages :)

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