March Stamp Camp

 Our last two club projects are looking to be some of my favorites. :) I hope you like them, too!

I have been wanting to try this painted glass look for a while. If only I'd known how easy it is! 

All you need is a glass container, a re-inker in your favorite color, and plain white acrylic paint. Mix your ink into the paint to get the color you desire. A good ratio is about 4 parts of paint to one part ink. You will also probably want to water down the paint so it spreads better inside the glass container. Then, just pour the paint in the container and roll it around until the inside is coated. Let the container sit upside down for a few minutes to let the excess paint run out. To help the paint dry faster, place it in a cool oven, set it to 350 degrees and set a timer for 10 minutes. Then turn the oven off but let the glass container cool completely in the oven so it doesn't crack when you remove it. There are about a million (I kid, but not really) tutorials on Pinterest if you want more ideas or pictures or specific instructions. ;)

The card was a really fun project, too. It even has a place to put a gift card! Dawn has a great video tutorial HERE.

Here's what the card looks like all opened up: 

Sneak Peak #4

As always, last but not least. This card is sure to put a smile on someone's face!

Stamp Sets:

Tin of Cards

Watercolor Wings

Watercolor Wash

Paper: 

Top Top Taupe

Whisper White

Bermuda Bay

Ink:

Basic Gray

Bermuda Bay

Pool Party

Accessories:

White Baker's Twine

Dimensionals

Big Shot

Bold Butterfly Framelits

Sneak Peak #3

You always need a Just for You card! It's the ultimate multi-tasker card right here! And it's beautiful to boot!

Stamp Set:

Botanicals For You

Paper:

Wild Wasabi

Whisper White

Ink:

Wild Wasabi

Blackberry Bliss

Lost Lagoon

Hello Honey

Real Red

Accessories:

Jewels Basic Rhinestones

Stamp Camp Sneak Peak #2

Hello! Don't you just love this adorable card?!

Stamp Set:

Hello

Paper:

Melon Mambo

Crushed Curry

Whisper White

It's My Party DSP

Ink:

Basic Black

Crushed Curry

Accessories:

Pansy Punch

Petite Petals Punch

Pearls

Stamp Camp Sneak Peak #1

You may or may not know by now that this is my last Stamp Camp. I am back at school to get a degree in graphic design (and I am loving it!) and I just can't do both things well. So sad. I know this is right, but I sure will miss my Stamp Camp (and Stamp Club!) nights with my girls! At least I know I'll never have to stop creating things now! 

So, without further ado, let's get on to the good stuff - the sneak peeks!

Here's our first card:

Stamp Set:

A Nice Cuppa

Paper:

Mint Macaron

Chocolate Chip

Tip Top Taupe

Very Vanilla

Ink:

Mint Macaron

Accessories:

Doiles

Gold Baker's Twine

Glue Dots

Dimensionals

Cups & Kettles Framelits

Antique Wallpaper Embossing Folder

February Stamp Club Projects

Hello again! I am really excited to share this month's projects with you!

Our 3-D project is this adorable mug that makes a perfect thank-you gift (tuck in some chocolates and a Starbucks gift card - who wouldn't love that?!) or pick-me-up for a friend or teacher.

Check our Linda Parker's tutorials HERE and HERE for really great and easy (!) instructions for this project.

We also made this beautiful butterfly card using re-inkers and baby wipes. What a fun technique!

Ann Hayward has a great tutorial HERE. Check it out!

January Stamp Club

We took a break for the month of December but we were back together for our January Stamp Club meeting. I had so much fun making these projects!

Watercolor Resist Card

1.       Stamp the image (“Congrats”) in VersaMark ink onto Watercolor Paper.

2.       Cover the image with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, tap off the excess powder, and heat set the image using the heat tool.

3.       Heavily wash over the stamped image using the Aqua Painter and plain water – NO INK YET.

4.       With a very wet brush tip, pick up some ink using the Aqua Painter, and daub it onto the wet area. No need to brush; the water will carry the ink throughout the washed area.

5.       Repeat step 4 for each color. Always go lightest color to darkest color.

6.       Gently dab off excess color with a paper towel.

7.       Tie Baker’s Twine around Watercolor Paper and adhere it to the card base. I found that a stronger adhesive like the Tombow Liquid worked best.

8.       Add Rhinestones.

Hershey's Kisses Holder

I found this idea on Pinterest and followed the link to the Qbee's Quest blog. I followed her directions step by step exactly and I would encourage you to also visit her blog. She did such a great job with her instructions and photos.

1.       Score an 11” x 1” piece of card stock at 1/4”, 5-1/2” and 10-3/4”.

2.       Draw a pencil line at 1-3/8”, 4-½”, 6-½” and 9-5/8”.

3.       At the 1-3/8” and 9-5/8” marks, cut slots half the width of the strip, by cutting on either side of the pencil mark and then nipping of the little strip that remains. Note: The slots should be approximately 1/16" wide. One slot goes up and the other slot goes down.

4.       Fold the strip along the 3 score lines.

5.       Use the bone folder to slightly score the “V” shape to begin to form the rounded heart shape. Make sure the pencil marks are inside the heart shape.

6.       Add Tombow Liquid Adhesive to the left tab and bring it over to the opposite pencil mark. Line the score line of the tab up with the pencil mark. Hold in place until the glue holds.

7.       Do the same with the other tab, bringing it to the opposite pencil mark and interlocking the slots.

8.       To create the inserts, begin with a 5”x3” piece of card stock.

9.       Score it along the long side at 1”, 2”, 3” and 4”. Cut the short side at 1” and 2”, leaving you with 3 strips.

10.    Fold each strip roughly into the shape of the number 5.

11.    Put the strips into the open spaces and add Hershey’s Kisses.

12.   Cut 2 arrows using the punch and adhere on each side of the heart.