From the "waste" comes a thing of beauty. . . and a tip!

Remember yesterday I told you I was going to show you what I made from the waste from yesterday's card.....well this is it!  

I took the waste piece of whisper white where I had cut out the flourish for yesterdays card, and used the negative cutout by layering it on colored card stock.  No waste!  

Here is a close up again of these two GREAT bundles! 

Seriously check out these greetings.....oh yes and I have a tip for you......if you purchase the banner set....stamp your banners on vellum....cut them out with the dies and store them in your stamp case. 

 That way you can increase the versatility of these banner dies by using them with other stamp sets.....simply place the vellum image over other greetings to ensure they will fit!

Flourishing Phrases Bundle and Banners for You Bundle. . .

I recently made this card using the new Flourishing Phrases  Bundle and the Banners for You Bundle. 

Here are close ups of both bundles:  

You are going to LOVE the wonderful greetings in both of these sets!  

Come back tomorrow to see what i did with the "waste" from this card. . . 

June Thank You Cards. . . Touches of Texture and Sunburst Sayings. . .

These are some of the thank you cards I made for June orders.  

I used the "OH SO AMAZING" new stamp set called Touches of Texture which I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!  

Here is a closeup of the images in this set.....

I am sure I am going to be using this set a lot and in combination with Timeless Textures and Gorgeous Grunge.  

Now here is a close up of one of my cards:  

And here is a close up and a tip for you....see the little bee image......I colored his body with a gold wink of stella pen and his wings with the clear wink of stella pen.....cute!!  

3 Techniques: Watercolor Smooshing Technique ,Baby Wipe Mask Technique, and Heat Embossing. . .

Today I have a triple technique card to share with you.  

Before I get started....I must confess that some of the supplies I used on this card are not Stampin' Up! ....but don't shoot me....sometimes a girl has to play with other toys- LOL!  

Ok back to my card.  

The first technique was what I call Watercolor Smooshing.  

I took three ink pads, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise and Sweet Sugarplum and smooshed some color down onto my craft mat.  Next I spritzed the mat with water...quite a bit maybe ten sprays.  I then floated the color from the mat onto my card stock by dipping the card stock repeatedly to pick  up the colors. 

Once this dried completely ( I used heat tool cause I am not a patient gal) I went on with my second technique.  

The second technique is what I call Baby Wipe Masking.

I applied a plastic mask ( I chose chicken wire design) and then daubed a babywipe over the openings in the mask.  Where the babywipe hits it removes some of the color leaving the mask pattern. 

How cool is this!  

Finally I added heat embossing as my final technique and stamped the greeting in versamark and heat embossed using black embossing powder.  

I decided to grab my Sweet Sugarplum marker and fill in the larger outlined letters on the stamp. 

I thought the card needed a little something so I grabbed my bow punch and added a black bow!  

Weekly Recap. . .

Love You Lots . . .

I created the background for this  card using the Brushstrokes background stamp and Mint Macaron ink pad.  

The cute hedgehogs are from the Love You Lots hostess stamp set.  

Book your workshop party today or host a book party so you can earn this exclusive hostess only stamp set!! 

Gift from one of my card class girls. . .

Recently one of the girls in my card class gave me a monogram stamp. 

 I was really touched by her gesture (thank you Leanne)  and wanted to come up with a not so traditional way to use the monogram "S". 

So, in this card I used it to create a background image!  How cool is that! 

Once I had my background I decided to go with the black and white theme.  

I cut out the happy greeting using the Hello You Thinlet dies and mounted it on Basic Black card stock.  Then I stamped the So Happy For You greeting from the same stamp set and cut it up and adhered to front panel.  

I felt it still needed a little something so I stamped and fussy cut the flower from the same stamp set. A candy dot for a pop of color and I was done. 

Cool eh! 

Come Create With Me- Girls Night Out!

Mark your calendars:    

Come Create With Me – Girls Night Out!

Details:    Come create with me….join me for a fun night of crafting fun! 

                You get to use my stamp sets, Big Shot, Dies, Punches etc

                You must bring your own card stock, paper, embellishments,                   adhesives.

 

      You choose what you craft- cards?  Scrapbooks? Paper          Pumpkin?  Card Kits?  Project Life?

This is a fun evening for us to all get together and craft together and have fun. 

Potluck supper- please bring a dish to contribute to the potluck supper. 

Class Dates:

Class One:  Saturday, September 17 from 4-10 pm

Class Two:  Saturday, October 15 from 4-10 pm

Class Three:  Saturday, November 12 from 4-10

You Get:  - a goody bag- 2 free make and takes- and a treat! 

Pricing : 

$20.00 or FREE with a $35 catalog order

Registration: 

Seating is limited and registration is open now.   Contact me to reserve your seat ! 

Email me:  shel@shelscreativecorner.com or phone (204) 232-7744

You will receive an email confirmation reserving your seat.  

Christmas Card-Making Series- Bundle Club

Mark your calendars:    

Christmas Card-Making Series- Bundle Club

This year I am offering a Three Part Christmas Card-Making Series as a BUNDLE!

Details:  This is a three month series- one class each month; 2 class dates to choose from each month. 

                       

Each class you will make 10 Christmas cards….so at the end of November you will have 30 cards all ready to mail!

Unable to attend a class?….there is a “to go” option so you won’t miss out!

Class Dates:

Class One:  Tuesday Sept 27^th @ 6:30 pm or Saturday Oct 1^st @ 6:30 pm

Class Two:  Tuesday Oct 25^th @6:30 pm or Saturday Oct 29^th @ 6:30 pm

Class Three:  Tuesday Nov 22^nd @ 6:30 pm or Saturday Nov 26^th @ 6:30 pm

Pricing Options: 

Class One:  $30 for 10 cards- must be prepaid 10 days before class date

Class Two: $30 for 10 cards- must be prepaid 10 days before class date

Class Three: $30 for 10 cards- must be prepaid 10 days before class date

Bundle Option:  Prepay for three classes and receive a $10 discount – pay just $80.00

Order Option:  Prepay for three classes $80.00 and after third class you can get your $80.00 back if you place a $150.00 catalog order- this makes the three classes and 30 cards FREE!!!!

Registration: 

Seating is limited and registration is open now.   Contact me to reserve your seat ! 

Email me:  shel@shelscreativecorner.com or phone (204) 232-7744

You will receive an email confirmation reserving your seat. 

Payment is due 10 days before class date.  Payment by cash, check or email transfer. 

Swirly Bird and Cottage Greetings. . .

Here is a quick and easy card I made using the Swirly Bird Bundle, Layering Squares Framelit dies and Cottage Greetings. 

I LOVE the new Emerald Envy ink pad!!  

What is your favorite new in-color? 

Big Shot Sandwiches. . . a much needed review to clarify. . . and a video

With the introduction of the NEW Big Shot Platform and Thin Die Adapter, I thought it was time to review how to build the "sandwich". 

Now if you are not using the new platform and thin die adapter, but rather the connected 3 piece old system....continue to follow the printed instructions right on that system. 

ALWAYS REMEMBER. . . if in doubt. . . STOP!!!!  

If it feels too tight when you try to roll your project through the Big Shot. . . STOP!!!!!  

Your Big Shot is an expensive tool to replace...and let's face it...you would be lost without it....stop and take a minute to review the instructions, rather than push forward and break your machine. 

Ok, here are the rules for the new Big Shot Platform and Thin Die Adapter: (sandwich ingredients are listed from the bottom up) 

FRAMELITS (open thin dies) and THINLETS (non detailed thin dies) :

• magnetic platform on bottom
• standard cutting pad 
• single sheet of card stock
• die
• standard cutting pad

DETAILED THINLETS:

• New big shot platform with thin die adapter on bottom
• precision base plate
• single sheet of cardstock
• die
• standard cutting pad

EMBOSSING FOLDERS:

• new big shot platform on bottom ( no thin die adapter) 
• standard cutting pad
• single sheet of card stock inside embossing folder
• standard cutting pad

Now check out this video: 

Shel's Weekly Stampin' News. . . . July 19, 2016

This week's news. . .grab a coffee and settle in girls. . .  lots to share this week: 

I’m so excited about Bonus Days! This is the first time Stampin’ Up! has offered coupons to customers! 

All you need to do for your $6 CAD coupon is spend $60 CAD in July. 

Stampin’ Up! will email you a coupon for every $60 CAD you spend, and you can use coupons on anything you want in August! 

Take advantage of Bonus Days to stock up on all the basic supplies you need (cardstock, adhesives, etc.) and items on your wish list. Then in August, reward yourself by getting something from your wish list with your coupons.  

And if the Bonus Day coupons aren't exciting enough, how about a NEW STAMP SET BUNDLE to whet your appetite???  

From August 2nd through to the 31st, Stampin' Up! will be offering a time limited "Thoughtful Branches" bundle! The stamp set and coordinating thinlits... are SO CUTE - LOVE IT!!! 

 Upcoming Class Dates:   Aug 18 (only 2 seats left) - remember if you register for a class and I hold a seat for you and cut card kits for you , you are committing to either the $20 flat fee or placing and order for $30 worth of product whether you attend the class or not.  

   Contest Winner:  Name That Tune Contest. . . winner is Carole A!!!!  Congrats Carole, you win June Paper Pumpkin project kit!

4.  Clearance Rack- don't forget to check the Clearance Rack for savings up to 60% off.

5.  Customer Loyalty Punch Card:  remember for each order over $60 you get a punch on my customer loyalty punch card.   Fill the card and you get to choose  FREE PRODUCTS!!!  (cannot be combined with any other offer) 

6.  Tip of the Week:  easily overlooked item on page 172....Irresistibly Floral Specialty Designer Series Paper.  White on white floral designs that show when paper is inked.   This stuff is GORGEOUS!  Item #141644 $17.00  

7.  iT'S COMING SOON. . . . HOLIDAY CATALOG COMES OUT SEPTEMBER 1ST!!!!

 .  Inventory Status Report:  

Backordered

Backordered – Embellishments

Item #: 141684

Baker's Twine Solid Night of Navy

Estimated Availability:

July 25, 2016

3906 on backorder

8208 coming to the warehouse

Backordered – Ink

Item #: 141822

Uninked Stampin' Spots™

Estimated Availability:

August 8, 2016

170 on backorder

1300 coming to the warehouse

Backordered – Stamps

Item #: 141861

Stamp Set Wood Pretty Kitty

Estimated Availability:

July 25, 2016

9 on backorder

333 coming to the warehouse

Backordered – Supply Items

Item #: 100662

Clear Cello Logo Bag 9X14 (50)

Estimated Availability:

August 1, 2016

54 on backorder

2522 coming to the warehouse

Backordered – Tools

Item #: 138279

Big Shot Thinlits Baker's Box

Estimated Availability:

July 25, 2016

89 on backorder

3648 coming to the warehouse

Item #: 141481

Big Shot Embossing Folder Seaside

Estimated Availability:

July 25, 2016

344 on backorder

19080 coming to the warehouse

Item #: 141482

Big Shot DieThinlits Detailed Floral

Estimated Availability:

July 25, 2016

2084 on backorder

3216 coming to the warehouse

Item #: 141489

Big Shot Thinlits Sunshine Wishes

Estimated Availability:

July 25, 2016

1414 on backorder

1776 coming to the warehouse

Item #: 141497

Big Shot Thinlits Swirly Scribbles

Estimated Availability:

July 25, 2016

1390 on backorder

2304 coming to the warehouse

Item #: 141585

Big Shot Thinlits Vœux ensoleillés French

Estimated Availability:

July 25, 2016

34 on backorder

240 coming to the warehouse

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Not Orderable

Not Orderable – Tools

Item #: 126995

Stampin' Trimmer Cutting Blades

Estimated Availability:

August 1, 2016