Jan's Stamping Creations

Corner Bookmarks and Punch Art

Soem of my friends have requested a punch art class which we will be doing soon.  I found these darling corner bookmarks done by Deb Henderson and just had to try them!!  Aren't they SO cute. Kids woudl especially appreciate these - but also adults as they will give you a laugh everytime you see them!!

 

Here they are individually for a closer look

Miss Pig

I used Blushing Bride Card Stock, 1" circle Punch, Owl Punch (118074, page 213) and Blossom Petals Punch (121808, page 213)

Mr. Froggy

I used Garden Green and ran the top through the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335, page 219).   And the 1" and 3/4" circle punches along with the Owl Punch for the eyes.  To make the "nostrils" I punch out a 3/4" circle and then snipped off little pieces on the "sides" (do circles have sides?) 

Mr. Gator

Ah, Mr. Gator - SO clever.  The "teeth" are from the Pinking Hearts Border Punch (117649, pae 211).  I used some of the Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper for his "face"  (125408, page 33 Occasions Mini)

And last but definitely not least Mr. Monkey

I used Chocolate Chip along with Sahara Sand.  The Large Oval punch is his mouth.  Owl Punch for the eyes and 1" and 3/4" punches for the ears.

The bookmark is popular right now on the internet and I have uploaded a PDF file for you download for the template

Click here for the Corner Bookmark Template

Don't forget the Occasions Mini Catalog is just good through Monday, April 30th.  Get your product now before it's too late.

Click here to view the catalog online and here to place your order online 24/7 through my webstore

We are at Disney World!!!

We made it to Florida!!  I did have to have my arm pinched (thanks Dan!!)

Here we are at PDX International Airport waiting for our flights

 We are Happy Campers to be on the way - seems like a long year of waiting......

The Disney Magical Express delivered us to the resort - The Boardwalk!  LOVELY place and beautiful weather (of course)

Here 's what was on the bed when we walked into our room

Mickey!!

After strolling all evening on The Boardwalk, we came back to the room and found THIS!!

A cool bag and it was filled with this.....'

The bag has our last name embroidered on it and the tag says:

"If you are what you eat, then I only wanna eat the good stuff"

-Remy (Ratouille)

Boy do we feel spoiled!!

More tomorrow.......

Summer Smooches Suite Thank you Card

And here's another simple easy, but very delightful card from the Summer Smooches Suite.  Love the new Edgelits that are peaking through in Island Indigo.

 

Stamp Set: Bright Blossoms (WM 125495, CM 125497),  Curly Cute (WM 117014, CM 120510, page 168)

Card Stock:  Real Red, Island Indigo, Whisper White, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper (125409)

Ink:  Real Red, Island Indigo

Big Shot:  Edglits Dies Adorning Accents (125595, page 7 Occasions Mini), Framelits Labels Collection (125598, page 6 Occasions Mini)

Last chance to place your order for the Summer Smooches Collection.  Click here to read more and here to place your order!

Off to Disney World in Florida

Most of you know that I earned the Stampin' Up Incentive Trip to Disney World.  So.....as of Saturday, April 28th, I will be enjoying a week of vacation!!  I'm taking three of my four adult children and we are going to be kids again!!

If you need to place an order you can do so right on my website here, or I will have my cell phone with me and I can do it right from Disney World. 

Don't forget these dates

April 30th - last chance to order from the Occasions Mini Catalog

April 30th - last chance to pre-order the Summer Smooches Suite

Retired Stamp Sets List - only available through May 31st.

Retired Accessories List - Available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST 

If you need to order something and want me to do it for you, you can call me at 541-390-3390.  If I don't answser, leave me a message and I will call you back ASAP

 I will try to blog a bit about our trip, so check here every day!!  Did you know you can sign up to receive updates about my blog - just check in the left column under "Keep Updated". 

See you when I get back!!

Summer Smooches Suite "Hi" Card

More Summer Smooches Suite cards - just love this new paper and stamp set and ......well, you understand - have to have it all!!

 Stamp Sets:  Button Buddies (WM 122735, CM 122737, page 71), Fabulous Phrases (WM 117002, CM 120501, page 163)

Card Stock: Whisper White, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper (125409)

Ink:  Island Indigo, Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers

Embellishments: Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (125583),  Brights Designer Buttons (119747, page 197)

Big Shot:  Framelits Labels Collection (125598, page 6 Occasions Mini)

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More Summer Smooches Suite Samples

I love how this card turned out - and the Red Glimmer Paper flowers just sets it off.

 

Stamp Set: Bright Blossoms (WM 125495, CM 125497) ,  Create a Cupcake (WM 121915, CM 121982, page 68)

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Red Glimmer Paper (121790, page 181)  Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper (125409)

Ink:  Pear Pizzaz

Embellishment:  Basic Rhinestones (119246, page 198)

Punch:  Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309, page 209)

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Summer Smooches - do YOU like them?

Stampin' Up gave us all a sneak peek at one "Suite" of products which will be in the Brand New 2012-2013 Idea and Catalog.  Until April 30th, you can order the Summer Smooches Suite of products - they will be available again when the new catalog is unveiled on June 1st.  But you can pre-order these products now through Monday the 30th of April. 

I just had to share some cards I made using this wonder suite of products

Stamp Set:  Bright Blossoms (WM 125495, CM 125497)

Card Stock:  Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Whisper White, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper (125409)

Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Write Markers

Embellishment:  Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (125583)

Punches:  1" Square (124094), Postage Stamp (122344, page 212)

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Retiring Accessories List is OUT - deep discounts on some items

As most of you know, the new Stampin' Up Catalog will be here soon - it goes live on June 1st (a month earlier than previous years).  This year the Idea Book and Catalog will be smaller than in previous years, and we will have two "Seasonal" catalogs (instead of mini catalogs).  The first one will premiere on August 1st and will have holiday themed stamp sets and accessories......

So.....Stampin' Up has revealed their Retiring Accessories list and it's humungous!!  And with discounts from 25% to 70%.  These items are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, so if there is anything you need, get them before they are gone, gone, gone.......

A few things to take note of

    Stamp Pads are being reconfigured with Firm Foam Pads.  The Firm Foam pads offer better ink coverage and, in turn, better stamped images.

    Craft Stampin' Pads will now only be available in black and white    

    Only select Stampin' Write Markers will be available individually (Stampin' Write Markers in color collections will continue to be offered)

    12" x 12" Textured Card Stock will no longer be offered

    12" x 12" Smooth Card Stock will only be available in select individual colors and color collections

To view and download the complete retired list, click here

Please remember that these items are While Supplies Last, so if place your order soon!  As items become disappear, there will be an "X" in the far right column!

You can place your order online at my webstore here, or you can email me at [email protected]  and I can place it for you! 

Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions

 

Stamp of the Month Club for May

Have you joined my Stamp of the Month Club?  Do you purchase stamp sets and then don't know what to do with them?  Join my Stamp of the Month Club and you will not only receive the stamp set and two embellishments, but you will also receive instructions and product for three projects!!  No more unmounted sets unused in your closet or drawer!!

Stamp of the Month Club for May

Floral Fillers

Plus.....

Clear Rhinestone Brads

 

Plus

1/2" Daffodil Delight Seam Binding

The cost for May is $35

PLUS for May I'm offering a 20% on the following products which will be used in our projects for the month.

Butterfly Punch Reg price $16.95 Now $13.56

  

 Fancy Flower Punch Reg price $16.95 Now $13.56

Blossom Punch Reg price $16.95 Now $13.56



Framelits Labels Collection Reg $26.95 Now $21.56

Embossing Folders: Square Lattice, Finial Press and Framed Tulips Reg Price $7.95 Now $6.35

 

How this works, is that your Stamp of the Month Club will be $35 which will include the three items, plus product for three projects. Then you can add to your order any of the above items at a 20% discount (shipping from Stampin' Up for these items will be added to your order).

 

I will be leaving on Sunday, April 29th for Disney World, so I plan to place this order on Saturday, April 28th. Please let me know if you would like to add to yoru order, or if you already have this stamp set, which one you would like to replace it with ($17.95 value or less)

Email me at [email protected] to join the club.  You can view more details about the club here

 

Technique Tuesday Baby Wipe Technique

I love finding "other" uses for household products.  Baby Wipes are usually used for Babies!!  Right?  But here's a great way to make your OWN stamp pad using a Baby Wipe

First here's the card we made - isn't it just bright and cheery?

Supplies for the Baby Wipe Technique

    Glossy White Card Stock

     3 or 4 Coordinating Reinkers

      Baby Wipes

 Instructions      

1.       Unfold baby wipe to a large square.  Refold baby wipe into a uniform rectangle  about 4 inches  wide X 2 inches  deep (it will be easier to work with)

2.       Start at the top left of the baby wipe and using reinker #1 place two drops in the corner.

3.       Take reinker #2 and place two drops of that color next to Color #1

4.       Take Reinker #3 and place two drops of that color next to Color #2

5.       Repeat With #1--#2--#3 until the top of the baby wipe is full across the top

6.       Pick up baby wipe from the non inked edge

7.       Flip the baby wipe over and place at top and left side of glossy white paper to be swiped

8.       Swipe baby wipe down the paper until it is off the bottom

9.        Start at the top again right next to the first swipe and swipe from top to bottom again.  Do this until the entire length of your white paper is covered

10.   Let dry—Use as desired

TIPS:

1. Turn you finished paper sideways and start swiping again for a plaid background
2. Re-ink baby wipe as necessary to retain colors.  Or start a new baby wipe if the colors start to get muddy.

Supplies for above card:

Stamp Set:  Printed Petals (WM 116679, CM 120444, page 98), Petite Pairs (WM 122495, CM 122497, page 164)

Card Stock:  Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Whisper White, Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper (125407, page 23 Occasions Mini)

Ink:  Marina Mist, Real Red, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight Reinkers

Embellishments:  5/8" Satin Ribbon Old Olive (117292, page 195), In-Color Glimmer Brads (121005, page 199), Basic Pearls (119247, page 198)

Punch:  2 1/2" Circle (120906, page 212)

Big Shot:  Scallop Squares Duo (120903, page 223)

And here are some more samples.....

Stamp Set:  Happiest Birthday Wishes (WM 122615, CM 122617, page 10 Hostess), Mixed Bunch (WM 125535, CM 125537, page 17 Occasions Mini)

Card Stock:  Baja Breeze, Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper (125407, page 23 Occasions Mini)

Ink:  Basic Black, Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral Reinkers

Embellishments:  1/2" Daffodil Delight Seam Binding (125583, Summer Smooches Suite), Basic Rhinestones (119246, page 198)

Punch: Blossom (125603, page 17 Occasions Mini)

And another.........

Stamp Set:  Butterfly Prints (WM 121049, CM 120738, page 118), Creat a Cupcake (WM 121915, CM 121982, page 68)

Card Stock:  Island Indigo, Whisper White, Twitterpated Designer Series Paper (125406, page 13 Occasions Mini)

Ink:  Island Indigo, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo Reinkers

Embellishments:  3/8" Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon (122974, page 194), Basic Rhinestones (119246, page 198)

Punch: Butterfly (119848, page 210), Modern Label (119849, apge 209), Word Window (119857, page 209)

Big Shot:  Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119277, page 219)

and another.......................

Stamp Sets:  Butterfly Prints (WM 121049, CM 120738, page 118), Inspired by Nature (111656, page 113)

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Baja Breeze

Ink:  Certainly Celery, Soft Suede, Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight and Melon Mambo Reinkers

Punch:  Extra Large Oval (119859, page 212), Butterfly (119848,page 210)

Then I tried the "Swipe" Baby Wipe Technique. This technique involves folding your baby wipe up and adding reinkers to the "fold" in the wipe and swiping over glossy white card stock.  Really neat effect.

Here's the card I demonstrated in class

 

 

Definitely a WOW card

Stamp Set: Just Believe (WM 116948, CM 120453, page 109)

Card Stock:  Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Glossy White Card Stock

Ink:  Staz-on Black, Marina Mist, Blushing Bride, Cajun Craze Reinkers

A pretty simple, but beautiful card!! 

And here is another one - I used the "Plaid" technique on this card by swiping one way and then turning the card stock 45 degrees and swiping the opposite

Stamp Set: Easy Events (WM 116958, CN 123225, page 57)

Card Stock:  Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Glossy White

Ink:  Staz-on Black for the stamp.  Daffodil Delight, Always Artichoke and Tangerine Tango Stampin' Write Markers for coloring the duckie and umbrella.  I used Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight and Pretty in Pink Reinkers for the Swiping

Punch:  1 3/4" Circle (119850, page 212)

Big Shot: Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die (115950, page 223), Circle #2 Original Die (114526, page 220)

And here's another card I made.  First  I used the swipe technique and made a "piece" and then punched out the flowers with the 5-petal flower punch

Card Stock: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Glossy White

Ink:  Rich Razzleberry Melon Mambo Reinkers

Embellishments:  Brights Glimmer Brads (121006, page 199)

Punches:  5-Petal Flower (119880, page 210), Scallop Trim Border (118402, page 211)

Big Shot:  Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120175, page 219)

I hope you will try this fun technique.  If you do, please share your creations.  And I always LOVE comments, so please leave one

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