Karen Titus, Independent Stampin Up! Demonstrator
Everything is available only while supplies last – so don’t delay! Some of the items might go on sale in May – but we have no idea which items – so if there is something you really want, don’t wait!
Annual Catalog Retiring List: AC 18-19 Retiring List_US
Occasions Catalog Retiring List: OCC 19 Retiring List_US
This is how I prep for 160 demonstrators each making nine card projects!
In other words … I don’t do it alone!
and Tim makes lunch for us – Cuban Sliders (recipe at the end of this post)
For a special Fine Line Celebration (the Fine Line is the name of my group), Tim and I are hosting this big event. All of my downline coming to OnStage in Mpls this month are invited to a full day event the day before.
We will have nine make-n-takes throughout this event.
So that’s about 60 people … but that’s not all.
We will also do this event in the Facebook Fine Line group as well. Packets for all long distance demonstrators that are attending a different OnStage – plus all new demonstrators who joined our team during Sale-a-bration – plus their recruiters – will all receive the make-n-take packets!
Check out the new Storage by Stampin’ Up! This is what I opened today.
What do you think? Leave your comments right under the subject line.
*Everything is organized and visible all of the time.
*It stacks vertically and can be arranged to fit most workspaces and/or shelves.
*Your pads, markers and blends are stored horizontally which is recommended.
*Its easily assembled and disassembled when you want to rearrange or clean.
See details here: Storage by SU!
This easy gift card holder is a perfect little handmade gift to have on hand – to give a host, a friend you are meeting for coffee – or a friend with a birthday!
It opens to show four Notecards with Envelopes! Photos of the cards will be below on this post – but first let’s make the gift card holder! (Want to watch it being made – watch the Facebook Live at the end of this post!)
Notecard Folder Tutorial
Start with an 8″ x 12″ piece of Designer Series Paper. I used this cute mushroom paper from the Painted Seasons DSP.
Along the 8″ side, score right down the middle at 4″.
Rotate and score at 3-1/4″ and again at 8-3/4″.
Fold each of the four corners in – – close to but not on the 3-1/4″ and 8-3/4″ score lines.
Next, fold on those two score lines to meet in the center.
Fold in half and add ribbon and any other embellishments.
Now to make the Simply Stamped Cards.
This folder is just the right size for a set of Simply Stamped Notecards & Envelopes. You get 20 for $6.50 (p. 193 in the annual catalog) – so one pack will fill five card folders! That means you can make a bunch of these to have on hand when any last-minute comes up!
These cards all use the images from the Painted Seasons stamp set and the words from the Incredible Like You stamp set.
1. Stamp the flowers off the edges in two different colors. (Mango Melody and Poppy Parade)
2. Stamp leaf image in the lighter color (Lemon Lime Twist) and use a sponge dauber to add a darker color (Call Me Clover) to parts of the stamp before stamping on your card.
3. Stamp the leaves in a variety of colors – go for an autumn look, a spring look or just a fun look!
4. Stamp flowers in light colors right over part of the words. (Lemon Lime Twist and Pool Party)
I would love to hear if you give this a try – and please share it if you like it!!!
For those of you who prefer to watch … go to 26:50 to see this project being made!
Lets start with a pack of Notecards & Envelopes (only $6.50 for 20!) and use a variety of stamp sets and techniques to create these simple stamped cards! The Facebook Live at the end of the post shows how all are made.
Washi Tape:
A strip of Washi Tape or Designer Series Paper makes a shelf or table for this cute vase with flowers. (Varied Vases)
Spotlighting Technique:
Spotlighting is the stamping technique of highlighting just one part of your image! On this card, a Circle Punch was used on part of the image. Just that circle part was colored in – and then it was popped up on a slightly large circle in a solid color and then added back on the image. (Wonderful Romance)
Masking Technique:
Masking allows you to put one image partially behind another. Wouldn’t this make a great party invitation? (Birthday Cheer)
Die Cuts:
Adding a die cut makes a dramatic focal point for a card. (Detailed Birthday Dies)
Blender Pen Watercoloring:
Stamp your image with a Classic Ink Pad and use a blender pen to pull out the color. (Geared Up Garage)
A Simple Circle Layout
Adding circles like this creates a fun layout that you can use over and over. (So Hoppy)
For Dog Lovers Everywhere:
Add a balloon to make this dog punch card perfect for celebrating a birthday. (Happy Tails)
Just a Bit of Color:
Adding just a touch of color to a black on white image makes the image pop! (Lovely Lattice)
Quick Watercolor Technique:
This is similar to the car card. Stamp the trees in classic ink and then just scribble over them to give the effect of sky. (Waterfront)
Swiping Technique:
Use the edge of the stamp pad to swipe along the card to create the water and sand. (Beach Happy)
Multiple Images on One Block:
Line up these four stamps on a single acrylic block to make easy stamping. (Needle & Thread)
Punched Out:
Add a layer of Designer Series Paper behind the punched out images to create this card. (Butterfly Duet Punch)
Coloring Accents:
Use Stampin’ Blends to color over these Heart Epoxy Droplets – or pearls or rhinestones. (Hey Love)
Easy Marker Background:
Use a Stampin’ Write Marker to scribble a background that resembles watercolor. (Rooster)
Designer Series Paper Accent:
A bit of Designer Series Paper is all that is needed to make this black and white card. (Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper)
Ombre Technique:
Stamp the same image several times, moving along the paper without re-inking to make this ombre effect. (Incredible Like You)
Want to see these cards being made? Here is the Facebook Live!
Enjoy coming up with more ideas for simply stamped cards … and please share if you liked these ideas!
