Stamp With Shel Tuesday- Scrappy Strip Technique with Wanted To Say Dies- NO STAMPS

 

Good Morning my creative friends! 

Today I have a no-stamping card to share with you!  

This card features the Scrappy Strip Technique and the Wanted To Say dies.  

This card is a fantastic way to use up some of those leftover bits of cardstock and to create a bright and happy card! 

Here is the link to my video tutorial: 

https://youtu.be/W8SGDf7ZLDM

How You Can Make It: 

Supplies: 

Garden Green card stock
Basic White card stock
Assorted color strips of card stock
Gold Swirl gems
Wanted To Say Dies

Measurements: 

Card Base: Garden Green: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4

Card Liner: Basic White: 3 3/4 x 5

Front Mat: Basic White: 5 1/4 x 4 

Strips: 7@ 4x 3/8 = 7@ 4 x 1/4

Focal Mat: Garden Green: 2 3/4 x 4

Focal Image: Basic White: 2 1/2 x 3 3/4

Greeting: Garden Green: 3 1/2 x 2

Scraps for die-cutting flower

Instructions:

1.  Fold the card base on the score line and burnish it flat using a bone folder. 

2.  Add a white card liner to the inside of the card. 

3.  Glue alternating widths of colored strips of card stock to the front mat layer trying to have even spaces between

4.  Add the strip layer to the card front. 

5.  Add the focal layer to the green mat layer and add to the card front with dimensionals. 

6. Die-cut the greeting and flowers. 

7.  Glue the greeting and the flower to the front of the card. 

8.  Embellish with a gold swirl gem. 

Tips and Tricks and a guest stamper...

 Today's tip was inspired by this card made by one of my stampers...the very talented Pamela Marsh. 

She shared this card with me today: 

                           designed by Pamela Marsh                        all images © Stampin' Up! ®

It reminded me that this is a perfect opportunity to share the tip (again)  that you can mix and match your stamps and bundles.  

This card is a PERFECT example. 

Pam used:

•  Forever Forest Bundle for the trees (Mini page 20)
• Saint Nicholas bundle for Santa(Mini page 11)
• Regal Reindeer bundle for the reindeer (Annual page 42)

Fabulous job on this card Pam!  Thanks for sharing your work and inspiring others!

Stamp With Shel Monday-Inked Dry Embossing Technique featuring Throughout The Year....

 

Happy Monday Stampers! 

I hope you had a wonderful weekend full of creativity and family time!

Today I have a card to share with you featuring the Inked Dry Embossing Technique.  

Here is my card: 

This technique is really simple to do and makes your cards pop.  

How You Can Make It: 

Supplies:  

Throughout The Year stamp set

Copper Clay card stock

Lost Lagoon card stock

Basic White card stock

Copper Foil card stock

Copper Clay ribbon

Copper embossing powder

Heat Tool, Versamark ink pad, Embossing Buddy

Something Fancy Dies

Lost Lagoon ink pad

Blending Brush

Hole Punch

Distressed Tile Embossing Folder

Measurements: 

Card Base 1 : Copper Clay: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

Card Liner: Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4

Card Base 2: Lost Lagoon: 10 1/2 x 4 scored at 5 1/4 

Focal Layer: Lost Lagoon: 3 3/4 x 5

Tag Mat: Copper Foil: 3x2

Tag: Lost Lagoon: 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 

Instructions: 

1.  Fold the card base 2  on the score line and burnish it flat.

2.  Add card base 2 to card base 1. 

3.  Add a Basic White card liner to the inside of the card. 

4. Emboss the focal layer with the embossing folder

5.  Use a blending brush or sponge to add ink to the embossed layer to really highlight the embossing. 

6.  Wrap Copper Clay ribbon around the embossed layer and fasten in the back with tape. 

7.  Add the embossed layer to the card front. 

8.  Die cut the foil tag mat and add with dimensionals over the top of the ribbon. 

8.  Stamp and heat emboss the greeting, then die cut. 

9.  Add the greeting to the front of the card. 

10.  Use a tiny hole punch and the leftover foil to punch some dots to use to embellish the card. 

11.  Add a bow with Copper Clay ribbon and you are done!

Stamp With Shel Sunday- Paper Florist Dies- FUNFOLD

 

My fun fold card features the GORGEOUS Paper Florist #161284 stand-alone die set. 

Here is a quick look at that die set found on page 33 of the annual catalog. 

Here is my card: 

Here is an alternate card I made using the same fold: 

Here is the link to my video tutorial: 

https://youtu.be/YjkmZ0-CutU

How You Can Make It:

Card Measurements:

Card Base: Basic White: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 3 1/4 Mat 1: Berry Burst: 3 x 5 1/4 DSP1: 2 3/4 x 5 Mat 2: Berry Burst: 3/8 x 5 1/4 DSP 2: 1/2 x 5 Belly Band: 1 x 11 Scraps of Pretty Peacock, Berry Burst, Coastal Cabana, Basic Black for flowers and leaves Large Circle: Berry Burst: 2 1/2" Small Circle: Basic White: 2 1/4" Supplies:

Basic White card stock Basic Black card stock Berry Burst card stock Coastal Cabana card stock Pretty Peacock card stock Circle Dies Basic Rhinestones Memento Black ink pad Charming Sentiments stamp set Paper Florist Dies

Instructions:

1. Fold the card base on the score line and burnish flat

2. Glue DSP panels to Berry Burst mat layers and then glue them to the card.

3. Die-cut and assemble flowers.

4. Add belly band to card

5. Stamp the greeting on a white circle with Memento Black ink and then attach it to the Berry Burst circle and add to the belly band using Dimensionals.

6. Add flowers to the card as shown in the video.

7. Embellish with rhinestones.

Weekly Review and Sneak Peek...

 Sunday:

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Friday:

Check the blog posts for video links and tutorials 😀

Here is some other stuff that's coming soon and scroll all the way to the bottom for a sneak peek...

Shel's Spotlight!

I JUST HAD TO SHINE MY SPOTLIGHT ON THIS BEAUTY: 

 THIS GORGEOUSLY SIMPLE CARD JUST DRAWS ME IN!  

THE FABULOUS GRACEFUL DEER #162084STAMP FOUND ON PAGE 27 OF THE MINI CATALOG,  IS SHOWCASED BEAUTIFULLY BY THE DISTRESSED GOLD SPECIALTY PAPER #159237 FOUND ON PAGE 127 OF THE ANNUAL CATALOG. THE ADHESIVE BACKED SPARKLE GEMS #161288 FINISH THIS OFF BEAUTIFULLY!

GORGEOUS CARD CAROLE!  THANKS FOR INSPIRING OTHERS WITH YOUR CREATIVITY!

Stamp With Shel Friday- Bee My Valentine with Fluffiest Friends- FUN FOLD

I have a video to share with you today, as we missed Wednesday's video due to a scheduling conflict with the #StampingDiversity introductory blog hop. 

Today, I am combining two bundles to bring you one super cute fun fold!  Here is my card: 

As an added bonus I created a little gift box from the pillow boxes that are part of this suite....

How You Can Make It:

Supplies: 

Fluffiest Friends Bundle

Bee My Valentine Bundle

Basic Black card stock

Basic White card stock

Shaded S[rice card stock

Bee Mine DSP

Daffodil Delight ink pad

Memento Black ink pad

Stampin Blend alcohol markers

Deckled Circle punch

2" Circle punch

Card Measurements:

Card Base 1: Basic White- 10 1/2 x 5 1/4 score 3 1/2, 7 Card Base 2: Basic Black- 3 3/4 x 5 1/2 Inside mat: Floral DSP: 3 1/4 x 5 Front DSP: Check DSP: 3 1/4 x 5 Basic White for Stamping: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Real Red for Punching: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Petal Pink scrap for punching wings

Here is the link to the video tutorial which will show you how to cut your angles: https://youtu.be/K2kbg2IVetc

Stamp With Shel Thursday- Fruitful Blessings-FUNFOLD

 

Today's card is a simple fun fold featuring the Fruitful Blessings Bundle found on page 45 of the Mini Catalog.  

Here is a quick look at that bundle: 

How You Can Make It: 

Supplies: 

Fruitful Blesessing Bundle

Basic Black card stock

Very Vanilla card stock

Basic Black and Vanilla Gingham Ribbon

Memento Black ink pad

Stampin Blends

Adhesives

Paper Snips

Basics 2 Embossing Folder

Classic Matte Dots

Card Measurements:

Card Base: Basic Black: 5 1/2 x 7 score at 2 3/4 Card Liner: Very Vanilla: 4 x 5 1/4 Greeting Panel: Very Vanilla: 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 Dsp Panel: 2 1/2 x 5 1/4 Greeting Tag: Very Vanilla: 3 x 3/4 Greeting Tag Mat: Basic Black: 3 1/2 x 1 Stamping Panel: Very Vanilla: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Scrap Garden Green and Wild Wheat for die-cutting

Here is the link to the video tutorial:

https://youtu.be/sgDSH-0RqHM

4 NEW Card Classes To Go!

 I have been so very busy planning, and now I have FOUR new card classes to go for November!

These classes are only available if you live in Canada. 

Note: If you live outside of Canada you can get the PDF-only option via email for $25

Please pay particular attention to the Registration Closes dates on each class. 

Classes are payable by e-transfer or cash prior to the registration closes date.

Here's what I have to offer you:

REGISTRATION CLOSES NOV 7 TH @10 AM:

REGISTRATION CLOSES NOV 14TH @ 10 AM:

REGISTRATION CLOSES NOV 21ST @ 10 AM:

REGISTRATION CLOSES NOV 28TH @ 10 AM:

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR TO REGISTER: 

EMAIL: ANDERSONSHEL@GMAIL.COM

PHONE: (204) 232-7744

# Stamping Diversity Design Team Introductory Blog Hop...

I am honored to have been asked to be part of the design team, for the #StampingDiversity Blog Hop.  

Today, the design team will introduce ourselves, explain why diversity is important to us, and share a project with you! 

My name is Shel Anderson and I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada.  

I have been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for 12 years.  

Diversity is very important, as it gives us opportunities to experience different cultures and experiences;  and learn new things.  

To me personally, diversity also goes hand in hand with inclusiveness.  Let's face it, it feels really horrible when you are excluded/shunned/left out!  

I remember when I was a young girl, I was being bullied and made fun of at school, and I was excluded from a sleepover and was very hurt.  

I was visiting my paternal grandmother, (who I was extremely close to), and we were talking about what had happened to me. 

I will NEVER forget that day or what she said to me as she wiped my tears and told me to remember the moment and how I felt....and then she told me to ALWAYS treat others the way I would want to be treated.

I am 60 years old now and I have never forgotten that day or her wise words.  I have tried to live my life by treating others right and always being inclusive. 

Just as I have my own likes, hobbies, skills, traditions, experiences, and beliefs...other people have theirs as well as different backgrounds and different cultures. 

Let's just embrace and appreciate our differences and learn and grow stronger together!  

Ok....that is my personal reason for participating in this #stampingdiversity design team and monthly blog hop.....now on to the creative part.  

I have a card to share with you today!  It is a fun fold featuring the Saint Nicholas Bundle found on page 11 of the Mini Catalog.  

Here is a quick look at that bundle: 

And here is my card: 

Now please hop along and meet our next #Stamping Diversity Design Team member: 

Stamp With Shel on Tuesday-featuring Night Divine Bundle

 

My card today features the beautiful Night Divine Bundle. 

Here is a quick look at that bundle: 

This card is super easy to make!  

Here is a link to my video tutorial:

 https://youtu.be/uo8mlyj5Fichttps://youtu.be/uo8mlyj5Fic

How You Can Make It: 

Supplies: 

Night Divine Bundle

Basic Black card stock

Basic White card stock

O Holy Night DSP

Star Trinkets

Basic Rhinestones

Measurements: 

Card Base: Basic Black: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 score 4 1/4
Card Liner: Basic White: 4 x 5 1/4
DSP Layer: Star Pattern:4 x 5 1/4: 
DSP Scrap for ground- fussy cut with paper snips
Die Cutting: Basic Black: 4 x 5 1/4 

Instructions: 

1.  Fold the Basic Black card base on the score line and then burnish it flat using a bone folder. 

2.  Stamp a greeting on the Basic White inside layer using a Memento Black ink pad. 

3.  Add to inside of the card using Tombow. 

4.  Add star DSP to the front of the card using Tombow. 

5. Fussy cut ground from 4 x 4 DSP- save cut-off for inside. 

Glue ground to front and inside. 

6.  Die-cut all images from Basic Black card stock.   

7. Glue die cuts onto the card front (and inside) to create a scene. 

8.  Embellish with star trinket and rhinestones