Quick Reference Color Coordination Guide for Designer Series Papers - 2014-2015

Here is a quick reference guide to current designer series papers.  

Know at a glance what colors in the DSP pack will coordinate with which card stock and inks.  

Happy Thought of the Week.....

A Gift Card Holder and a Tutorial! Oh Happy Day!

Here is a great card that is also a gift card holder!  

We made this in my July Card Class. 

This is such an easy card to make....and can be used for a variety of occasions and decorated to be given to a girl, a guy, or a child.  

Here is a view of the inside: 

 Product Supply List: 

Starburst Sayings Stamp Set#133185 $22.95
Starburst Framelit Dies #132967 $ 32.95
Zig Zag Embossing Folder#133738 $9.95
Word Window Punch#119857 $21.95
Slit Punch (retired) 
Basic Metal Button#133319 $ 8.95
Strawberry Slush Thick Bakers Twine#135367 $4.95
Bermuda Bay Card Stock 4 1/4" x 11" scored at 5 1/2" ##131197 $8.50
Basic Black Card Stock 4 7/8" x 4" #121045 $8.50
Hello Honey Card Stock 1" x 5" #133678 $8.50
Designer Series Paper 3/4" x 5"
Whisper White Card Stock 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" #100730 $9.25

Instructions: 

1 Take card base and on one end, about half an inch in from the edge, and centered on panel, punch with the Word Window Punch. This will form the lock for the tab. 

2.  Now close your card and take a pencil and lightly mark the ends of the slit through the punch you just made in step one.  This will give you the guidelines for where to punch to make your tab. 

3.  Now you are going to remove a piece from each side of the front panel to form the tab.  Take the Word Window Punch and punch along the front panel edge, lined up with one of the pencil markings...punch and you will see how you are formed the first half of the tab.  Repeat on other side.  

4.  Now take your scissors and square off the tab.  It should fit into the slot perfectly and now you have the closure for your card completed. 

Note:  If you are worried do a test run on a piece of copy paper so you can "see how it works".  I promise, once you do it once, you will say "how easy is that!"

5.  Take black card stock and run through the Big Shot with the zig zag embossing folder. Adhere to card front. 

6.  Adhere dsp to yellow card stock and adhere to card front.

7.  Stamp greeting on white card stock and cut out using Starburst Framelit Dies and Big Shot.  Adhere to card front using dimensionals. 

8.  Add bakers twine to button and adhere to card front with glue dots. 

Now for the inside.   If you have the slit punch you can use it to punch the slits to hold your gift card.  If you do not have the punch, just use a piece of designer series paper and some sticky strip and form a pocket on the inside of the card. 

Easy peasy!  

Hope you enjoy this tutorial.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.  

The Cutest Blue Bomber Fan....

We spent the weekend at the trailer, and on Friday night we watched the Winnipeg Blue Bombers game against Montreal.  

This is my sweet girl, Dixie sitting on her cushion on the deck, watching the game. (or was she watching the inside of her eyelids,  until I cheered to loudly) 

It was a LONG game with way to many penalties... and not near enough protection of our quarterback...but we won again- YEAH Bombers!  Had me sitting on the edge of my seat for this game.

It was funny you could hear cheers all over the park when we scored....guess we have LOTS of  Blue Bomber fans.  

Sorry no cards or scrap layout today.....come back tomorrow to see the first card from my July Card Class. 

What Do You Get.....

What do you get when you combine these four items? 

Super AWESOME cards!  

How you ask?  

Well it is a twist on the Black Magic Technique using Blendabilities!

Simply stamp any image with versamark....cover with white embossing powder and set with heat tool.  Then grab your Blendailities and color away!  The possibilities are endless! 

Line images work best, in my opinion.....but give it a try and see what you come up with.  

Just remember you need to use dark card stock for best results. 

Happy coloring!

Here are some great samples :

Weekly Deals=AWESOME SAVINGS FOR YOU!

WEEKLY Deals July 15-21,2014

I have an order going in tomorrow.....let me know if you want any of the weekly deals or any of the amazing items just added to the CLEARANCE RACK. 

	Large Triangle Punch Item # 133375 Regular Price: $21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $16.46 CAN
	Little Labels Punch Pack Item # 126881 Regular Price: $22.95 CAN Discounted Price: $17.21 CAN
	Scallop Edge Border Punch Item # 119882 Regular Price: $20.95 CAN Discounted Price: $15.71 CAN
	Mini Metallic Clothespins Item # 133320 Regular Price: $5.50 CAN Discounted Price: $4.13 CAN
	1" Square Punch Item # 124094 Regular Price: $21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $16.46 CAN
	Melon Mambo 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon Item # 131207 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$8.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$6.19 CAN
	Gold Baker'S Twine Item # 132975 Regular Price: $3.95 CAN Discounted Price:$2.96 CAN
	Summer Smooches Kit - Digital Download Item # 129601 Regular Price: $10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $6.57 CAN

HOLY Mackerel.....An AWESOME Big Shot Promotion coming in August!!

HOLY Mackerel.....An AWESOME Big Shot Promotion coming in August!! If you've been waiting for the right time to purchase a Big Shot, that time is August 2014!  If you buy a Big Shot during the month of August, you'll receive a choice between one of five FREE exclusive stamp set and framelit bundles listed below.  Not only that, but our new Holiday Catalog will be chock full of new Big  Shot accessories that will fit all your special occasion needs.  If you already own a Big Shot, we're also offering 15% discounts on these select bundles!  Check back on Aug. 1, 2014, to learn more.  Here are the bundles you can choose from when you purchase a Big Shot in August. I will send you more information in my newsletter on August 1st.

Blendabilities Fillable Color Chart

Here is a fill-able color chart that you can print off.

Simply color the block to show what colors the blendabilities are.

A great reference when you are coloring your images.

Project Life- Storage and Tips

At first, I was VERY skeptical about Project Life and the whole pocket page movement.  Boy was I wrong!  

I decided to give it a try, when Stampin' Up! recently joined with Becky Higgins and we added Project Life Kits, Accessories and supplies in our catalog....and I am HOOKED!  

Making a Project Life pocket page layout can be so fast and easy; or you can make your layouts as embellished and detailed as you wish.  

This is a GREAT option for me and anyone who has a busy lifestyle.  

Today I wanted to share with you, how I store my Project Life supplies:

I purchased one of these Iris Photo Storage cases from Michael's. 

It comes with the 4x6 photo storage boxes....and since the largest piece for the Project Life pocket pages is 4x6...this was a no-brainer for me. 

I have 4x6 cardstock, 4x6 Project Life cards, and each case holds tons of the 3x4 cards as well.  All contained in a suitcase that is easy to store!

Also, I wanted to share some tips and tricks I found online for Project Life:

-Use labels, tabs or clips and extend them outside of the pocked to add texture, dimension and interest. 

-Put alphabet titles on the ouside of the pockets

- Apply a coat of acryllic paint around photo edges to add texture and draw more attention to the photos

-If an element is too small for your pocket, layer it on a photo or a card.

-Add ticket stubs, receipts and memorabilia to your pocket pages

-Use strong adhesive when attaching embellishments to the outside of your pocket pages

-Die cut shapes, then embellish them, layer them and add to your pages for interest. 

-Try stamping on your photos.

-Faux stitching ( or real stitching) adds great interest to a pocket page

-Use magazine clippings, paint chip samples, advertisements, newspaper or download and print ephemera from the internet

- Mix up page sizes.  Pocket pages range in sizes from 4x4 to 12x12....mix them up in the same album. 

- Add washi tape

-Fill a pocket with sequins or buttons for a bright spot of interest.

Photo Tutorial for Making Flowers Using Pansy Punch....

I came across this photo tutorial online, for making flowers using Stampin' Up! pansy punch and bird builder punch. 

                            

  

I could not find out who actually made this tutorial....just others who had shared it. So I too will pay it forward and share it with you.....so here it is:

Traveller

This is the last card we made in June card class.

It features the new stamp set Traveller.

This is a GREAT stamp set with lots of super images!

Weekly Deals, New Stamp Sets, Class Change, New Promotions and MORE!!!

Hi Girls, Tons of new info....so lets get started.... 1.  Weekly Deals for Week of July 8-14	Gold Fancy Designer Vellum Foil Item # 133363 Regular Price: $13.50 CAN Discounted Price:$10.13 CAN
	Silver 1/8" Ribbon Item # 132137 Regular Price: $6.95 CAN Discounted Price:$5.21 CAN
	Retro Fresh This And That Washi Tape Item # 133001 Regular $6.50 CAN Discounted Price: $4.88 CAN
	Retro Fresh This And That Journal Item # 132998 Regular Price: $13.95 CAN Discounted Price: $10.46 CAN
	Smoky Slate 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Item # 131152 Regular Price: $12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $9.38 CAN
2.  Next up is a change in date for      July Card Making Class....class will be held Wednesday July 16th....if you wish to attend this class you have until Friday July 11th to register.  Hope to see you there!! 3.  New Stamp Sets Available:	Artisan Label Punch Item # 130920 Regular Price: $21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $16.46 CAN

4.  July Promotion:  Buy 3 packs of new Designer Series Paper and Get 1 FREE!

5.  On July 10 new items will be added to the Clearance Rack.....be sure to check it out!!!!

My Mother's Day Gift from my fur baby....

My fur baby Dixie gave me a mani/pedi for Mother's Day.

I got a design hand painted on with sparling blue jewels.......pretty cool !