Today I wanted to share some SUPER 3D projects that were shared with me via email, by one of my stamping girls, Nicolle Orsulak. Here is what she sent:
I had surprise birthday party for my hubbies 40th birthday & wanted to share
with you some of my creations made with
Stampin' Up! products.
The center pieces
were a big hit!!
And I made adult loot bags, as a small thank you to
everyone
for joining us.
The loot bags I made from a envelope I embossed
with the square lattice folder, then I cut off a small piece of the smaller end,
& filled with a $1 scratch ticket, pen post it note & a few
Hershey kisses.
You can share this with people if you like
Nicolle
Isn't this cute! I see new chevron ribbon, and I see window framelits, and I see the pinwheel die and a greeting from the Make A Wish stampset.
I see the square lattice embossing folder, old olive and crushed curry cardstock and a greeting from the A Word For You stamp set!
Many thanks to Nicolle for her willingness to share her projects and to inspire others with her work!
I wanted to share with you a very special anniversary card that we received in July.
It also is a technique card called "Lattice Technique"
You cut any shape window you like from the front panel of your card, and from a liner piece as well. Then you cut strips of cardstock and glue them to the back of the inside cover, creating a lattice effect. Then you glue the liner piece over, covering up where the ends are glued. Embellish and voila!
Thanks Carole for the beautiful card, and for letting me share it here with others.
Hello Girls! I hope you are all enjoying the summer! I know I am! Just think, wouldn't it be nice to have summer all year long...no cold, no snow, no slush...except for the week of Christmas. That would be ideal! Ahhh wishful thinking-LOL. I have lots of news to share with you....so I best get out of fantasy land and get busy! 1. Join me for the HOLIDAY CATALOG KICK OFF PARTY on Wednesday August 14th, from 5:30 to 8:30. Everyone who attends will receive a FREE copy of the new Holiday Catalog, do a fun Make and Take, product demonstrations, enjoy some refreshments and get to see a bunch of the new products just released in this new Catalog which is jam packed with Thanksgiving, Halloween and Christmas stamps, new dies, new embossing folders, and of course money saving bundles. Come join us for the fun!
2. Here are some fun reasons to stamp in August: The First Week of August is International Clown Week
The Second Week of August is Assistance Dog Week
The Third Week of August is National Friendship Week
The Fourth Week of August is Minority Enterprise Development Week
The Fifth Week of August is Be Kind to Humankind Week Aug 4 is Sister's Day Aug 9 is Book Lovers Day Aug 16 is National Tell a Joke Day Aug 25 is National Banana Split Day Aug 30 is Slumber Party Night
3. Paper Pumpkin Promotion: Join Paper Pumpkin before August 31, use the promocode PUMPKINDEAL and pay only $12.50 per month for the first two months.
4. New Color Markers: Individuals $4.50 Whole Kit $37.95
5. Thinlits: Can you say WOW! Choose from Labels or Circles $40.95
Here is a quick video on the thinlets- can you say WOW:
6. Join Stampin' Up!: For just $125 you get to choose $155 worth of products ( your choice) , your get a FREE $60 value business pack and if you join before Aug 31 you get to pick a FREE project bonus kit!
7. Best of 25 Years Stamp Set for August- Best of Halloween $17.95:
8. Spread The Joy Stamp Set- a new set designed by Emily Montoya $31.95 wood $22.95 clear:
8. Undefined Stamp Carving Kit- make your own stamps! Kit only $25.95
10. Class Schedule:
August:
Thur Aug 1- Scrapbook Class 6:30
Thur Aug 15- Card Class 6:30
September:
Thur Sept 5- Scrapbook Class 6:30
Thur Sept 19- Card Class 6:30
Sat Sept 21- Potluck Free Crop 10-4
Sat Sept 28- Christmas Card Class 1 of 3- 1 pm- 10 cards $35.00 or FREE with a $65.00 order Note that cards are different in each of the three classes.
October:
Thur Oct 3- Scrapbook Class 6:30
Thur Oct 17- Card Class 6:30
Sat Oct 19- Christmas Card Class 2 of 3- 1 pm- 10 cards $35.00 or FREE with a $65.00 order
Note that cards are different in each of the three classes
Sat Oct 26- Potluck Free Crop 10-4
November
Thur Nov 7- Scrapbook Class 6:30
Thur Nov 21 Card Class 6:30
Sat Nov 23- Christmas Card Class 3 of 3- 1 pm- 10 cards $35.00 or FREE with a $65.00 order
Note that cards are different in each of the three classes
Sat Oct 30- Potluck Free Crop 10-4
Well girls, I think that is about it for this month. Contact me if you have any questions, want to place an order, or reserve a seat in my classes:
204-232-7744 or shel@shelscreativecorner.blogspot.com
Hope to see you at my Holiday Catalog Kick Off Party!
Today's card was the final card made in July's card class.
It features a super fun technique called Masking Tape Technique.
You simply tear off a piece of masking tape, press it on the ink pad and then press it on your cardstock It makes a great background to stamp silhouette images on. The card base is Lucky Limeade. I usedTempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive Ink. The greeting is from the stamp set A Dozen Thoughts found on page 59 item #131059 $22.95 The bling in the bottom corner is the Brights Candy Dots- self adhesive and perfectly coordinated-LOVE them!
Here is today's card:
I was telling my card class girls that I thought I would try to source some skinnier masking tape and try to do a plaid background....I think that would be cool.
This is another card the girls made in July card class.
It features a really simple technique called Framed Border. You simply stamp images in two of the corners, then use a ruler and a coordinating marker to draw out a framed border.
I used Basic Black and Whisper White cardstock. I used Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Basic Black and Tempting Turquoise Ink. The stamp set is Mosaic Madness (page 123 item #130249 $22.95).
Just a quick reminder that there is a coordinating punch and a coordinating embossing folder that match this set- how fun and versatile!
Today's card features a new technique called Clear Block Stampin.
This is a really simple technique.
You simply touch the edges of a clear block ( all sides) to an ink pad and then use the block as a stamp. It creates a great background effect for a solid image or outlined image as in this card.
For this card I used Pistachio Pudding, Pretty in Pink, Basic Black and Whisper White. The image is from the hostess set called Simply Sketched(page 205 item#129672 $12.00) which includes three great images and three great greetings. You can earn this set (and more) by hosting a workshop....for more details, ask me how.
First I would like to apologize for the lack of posts lately.
There was a sudden death in my immediate family, and I had to go back home to New Brunswick to be with my family.
I am back in Manitoba now, and will get working on some posts for you this weekend, and I will be back to daily posts. Sorry for the disruption, but family has to come first.
My next classes are:
August:
Thur Aug 1- Scrapbook Class 6:30
Thur Aug 15- Card Class 6:30
I will be placing my next order on August 1st, and again on August 15th, so if you wish to order anything, please let me know prior to these dates by email : shel@shelscreativecorner.com or phone 204-232-7744.
Now, for the promotions.....you are going to LOVE them!
Today I want to share with you a sketch challenge card I received. Do you remember this sketch challenge from my July newsletter: Well here is the great card I received from guest stamper Nicole Orsulak, who has graciously allowed me to post her card:
This is my version of the card challenge this month. I used so saffron as a base & used the spritz tool with my so saffron marker. DSP is from the tea for two collection. I embossed my tag with vintage wallpaper embossing folder. The sentiment is from the last sale-a-bration catalog. And the doily is lg suzzlits doily with the outer edge cut off. I would like to thank Nicolle for sharing her creativity and for inspiring others with her work. I love all the texture and depth of this card- great job Nicolle!
We have all experienced it....BOREDOM. Boredom is an emotional state experienced when an individual is left without anything in particular to do, and not interested in their surroundings. Boredom is a condition characterized by perception of one's environment as dull, tedious, and lacking in stimulation. This can result from leisure and a lack of aesthetic interests. As humans, we eventually "pull ourselves up by the bootstraps" and get moving and find something to do. But did you ever wonder about our beloved pets. What do they do when they are bored?.....
Use the tips below and get perfect stamped images.
1. Use the right kind of ink for the job: Knowing what kind of ink will work well on the surface you're stamping on is the first step to clear, crisp images that won't smear. Stazon is for images that you are going to watercolor or for slick surfaces- like the name implies- it stays on. Stampin' Up! Classic Inks are dye based inks for general usage on paper.
2. Make sure you have fully inked your stamp: verify your stamp is fully inked before stamping your image. Use of a brayer to help you ink large surfaces, or turn your stamp rubber side up on the table and use the pad to stamp.
3. Use your tools: I cannot stress enough the importance of the Stamp-a-ma-Jig. Buy it, use it, love it!
4. Positioning: Stand up, stamp straight down; and lift straight up- do not rock stamps when we place them on our cardstock or lift them up. I like stamping on a piece of fun foam, it gives a little bit of cushion to your stamping surface. I bought mine at Michaels in large 14 x 10 sheets. 5. Clean your stamps Clean your stamps immediately after use- they'll last longer, accept ink more readily, and stamp cleaner images.
6. Condition your stamps If you aren't happy with the quality of your stamped images, try going over the surface of your stamp with a large eraser, or rubbing on your jeans. It removes residues and allows the stamp to accept the ink. Clean with Stampin' Mist and a Stampin Scrub and you are good to go!
This is a swap card I received from the super talented Tina Weller. Can you see all the new products & techniques used on this card?
Gingham wheel, Really Good Greetings stamp set, Flower Shop stamp set and Framelits, New In Color Inks, Splatter Technique, Rock n Roll Technique, Bacjground Stamping, Washi Tape, Sewing.....oh she has really been busy creating this one!
