September Sneak Peak #4

Last, but most definately not least, is Sneak Peak #4, the Praying for You card. Again, a simple card, but with a new technique we've never tried before at my Stamp Camps: Stamping with a clear block. No stamps! It creates a beautiful background to then highlight a stamped image. I got this idea from Dawn Olchefske's blog. You can see her original version and watch her video on the technique here. 

This card also uses some of the new 2013-2015 In Colors: Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe and Baked Brown Sugar. What a beautiful combination!

Supplies:

Stamp Sets:

Thoughts and Prayers

Paper:

Pistachio Pudding

Crisp Cantaloupe

Whisper White

Ink:

Pistachio Pudding

Baked Brown Sugar

Accessories:

Jewels Basic Pearls

Elegant Butterfly Punch

3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim  in Pistachio Pudding

Dimensionals

Stampin' Pierce Mat

September Sneak Peak #3

I am so excited about this card! I just love the geometric lines. Something about it appeals to my sense of order. Looking at this card makes me happy. And I'm hoping it brings a smile to the face of "my friend" whenever she opens the envelope!

This is another card I'm waiting for some supplies to make the final touches. The new Rotary Cutting Blade arm and two blades are on their way to join forces with one of my all-time favorite tools, the Stampin' Trimmer. One of the blades will make tiny scallops, similar to the small Bermuda Bay scallops you see below on the card. These were done using the the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, leaving just the edge peaking out.

Supplies:

Stamp Set:

Six Sided Sampler

Paper:

Whisper White

Calypso Coral

Crumb Cake

Raspberry Ripple

Bermuda Bay

Ink:

Raspberry Ripple

Bermuda Bay

Calypso Coral

Accessories:

Hexagon Punch

Scallop Rotary Cutting Blade

Dimensionals

September Sneak Peak #2

Here's another simple card from Stamp Camp. I just love the Blooming With Kindness stamp set and this is the first time we've had a chance to use it at Stamp Camp. It has this beautiful flower image along with 5 sentiments to cover many occasions.

Supplies:

Stamp Sets:

Blooming With Kindness

WM: #131961 $22.95

CM: #126422 $16.95

Paper:

Wisteria Wonder

Elegant Eggplant

Whisper White

Ink:

Elegant Eggplant

Wisteria Wonder

Accessories:

Big Shot & Woodgrain Embossing Folder

Jewels Basic Rhinestones

Exciting offers!

Summer has just unofficially ended, but it feels a little like Christmas right about now. I am excited to share two new offers with you from Stampin' Up! The first is a special packaged bundle. Buy two of my absolutely favorite products right now (the Papillion Potpourri stamp set and the Bitty Butterfly Punch) and save 15%! Don't miss this special offer! 

 And, it's once again time for a new "Best of" set! How about some beautiful Autumn images to kick off the start of Fall?

Terrific Tips Tuesday

Today's tip is all about a new product in the Stampin' Up! family. I am so excited to share with you that Stampin' Up! now has an Envelope Punch Board! Now, you can create beautiful, custom envelopes for your amazing hand made cards. Read on to find out more:

• It creates totally customizable envelopes in up to 66 different sizes (not to mention a million different color and pattern options depending on the paper you want to use). Even tried and true envelope sizes will only take you moments to create!
• It's super easy to use; it will go over as a huge wow when you see it in action. It looks intimidating at first glance, but when you see that all you have to do is measure for the first punch and from there you just turn and score you'll go crazy (in a good way).
• It's small and lightweight; this makes it easy for you to take it with you or keep it handy. It's also easy to store. It's small and light enough that you could use it while watching a soccer match, at a park, or at a friend's for craft night-anywhere.
• It even has a slick scoring tool as well as a punch that lets you create rounded corners on your envelopes.
• It's easy to keep it all together; the stylus storage compartment and two punches are designed into the tool so you don't have a bunch of little pieces to keep track of (even the instructions are printed right on the tool so you won't lose them!).
• The price is terrific-especially for a tool that does so much! It's only $19.95! (Item #133774)
• It will be in next year's annual catalog, so it's here to stay. But don't wait! You'll love having this tool on hand - especially in time for the holidays and all those cards you'll be making and giving!

September Stamp Camp Sneak Peak #1

Happy September! I decided to jump right into Fall with this first Stamp Camp card. The theme for this month's Stamp Camp is "Simple but pretty". At least, I feel that's how the cards came out. I had a few ideas going into my brainstorming/card making session this time, but not a real clear picture of where I wanted things to go. However as soon as I got some stamps and paper out, the cards sort of just came together. I hope you like them! I think there's something here for everyone this month. And they are SIMPLE! Which means if you come to Stamp Camp you are in for a fun, easy evening with friends. I think you'll like these simple cards because they will also give you easy ideas to create more cards at home. And that just adds to the fun!

I am actually waiting on some supplies to come (any day now) for this card. We are going to use the new Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the Holiday Catalog for the patterned paper behind the leaf image. I used a similar pattern from retired DSP to be a "place holder" until my order comes in. We are once again using the French Foliage Stamp Set - one of my favorites! Shhhh! Don't tell anyone, but we actually used this stamp set at our last Stamp Camp, too, on this card. Isn't it great how versatile ONE stamp set can be?! This time we have an entirely different look!

And I'd like to plug My Paper Pumpkin again. "Hey there friend" is a stamp from the monthly subscription I talked about here. Each month the kit comes with the supplies needed to make either 4 cards or a 3-D project such as a mini album or birthday banners. Inside, along with the paper and die cut stickers or twine and buttons, you will always find 1-2 stamps and an ink spot. I have loved each stamp that has come in the kits - and they are exclusive - not available anywhere else! Don't you just love this sentiment?!

 Supplies:

Stamp Sets:

French Foliage

"Hey There" from My Paper Pumpkin

Paper:

Sweater Weather DSP

Crushed Curry

Sahara Sand

Ink:

Chocolate Chip

Crushed Curry

Tangerine Tango

Sahara Sand

Misc. Accessories:

Neutrals and Brights Candy Dots

Sponge

Terrific Tips Tuesday

I've shared before that some of my favorite tools are Stampin' Up!'s punches. I always keep my punches in an easy to access area so I can grab them quickly. They easily add detail to any project. And with Stampin' Up!'s coordination, many of their punches match their stamp sets. Your cards and projects will look like you spent so much time getting every detail just right without much effort on your part when you incorporate punches.

But punches do even more! And one of those things is our tip for today. Use punches to make flagged ends! Flags and banners are super popular right now. This idea takes the guesswork out of cutting and trimming and hoping you get just the right angles.

The new Hexagon Punch (130919 $15.95) is my new favorite toy. 

Take a strip of card stock and insert it in one side, holding the punch upside-down.

 Voila! Perfect flagged end!

 You can do the same thing with the square punches, as well. Make sure the strip of card stock is inserted at a 45 degree angle and - snip!

 A tip within a tip: Be careful how you hold your punch! They do like to pinch any skin that gets in the way. But flipping over the punch is a great way to see exactly where the image will be cut. This is the best way to punch a stamped image.

 Have fun trying out this simple tip! I'd love to see  your finished projects!