RainyDay Stamper

Mix & Match

How do you choose what colours to use to make a card? First I pick the stamp set, I decide to use my current favorite, Mixed Bunch. Then sometimes I start with  cardstock, sometimes with our Designer Series papers.  One of the best things about Stampin' Up is the coordination with our cardstock, DSP and inks.  So with this card, I started with the DSP-deciding to use Twitterpated.  SU's description on this package says the colours it coordinates with are: Pear Pizzazz, Basic Grey, Island Indigo, Riding Hood Red, Blushing Bride,Baja Breeze and Whisper White. I choose my DSP from the pack, one of the flower pages and  I decide to use Baja Breeze as my base and make my flower the same colour using Riding Hood Red for the center. I then add some Island Indigo for pop  and use Island Indigo for the sentiment.

Well, that was quick and easy so let's make it again but this time switch the colour for the base to Riding Hood Red

Looks good too

Now this is just two choices, but think of the other combinations with this same paper, Blushing Bride base, Riding Hood Red scallop, Island Indigo base, Riding Hood Red scallop, Pear Pizzazz base, Blushing Bride scallop.  So many choices, one DSP.

Happy Stamping,

This one is for you

My readers, who I appreciate so much.  

I have been blogging now for three years, I know hard to believe.  Three years ago, during Sale-a-bration I decided to become a Stampin' Up demonstrator, to receive discounts on my purchases towards my addiction to  stamping.  In the three years I have been a demonstrator, Stampin' Up!'s devotion to its customers, demonstrators and quality products has never changed.  If like me, your wish list is huge, maybe joining Stampin' Up! is something you should consider.  

During Sale-a-bration, our Starter kit is only $150 and includes over $400 in products plus you get a free paper pack or digital download every month for the rest of 2012 and a special Sneak Peek Product bundle that includes two stamp sets, DSP pack and ribbon from the new Idea Book & Catalogue that comes out in June.

The starter kit includes ink pads, markers, ribbon, DSP, cardstock, stamps, envelopes, stampin' scrub, ink refill, Colour Coach and you can customize it by choosing colours and stamps that suit you. As an active demonstator, you receive a discount on every purchase, you get Stampin' Success magazine, filled with ideas every month, access to Stampin' Connection and the opportunity to purchase items early and attend Stampin' Up events. In order to keep active, you need to buy or sell $400 worth of product each quarter or you can drop with not penalties, you get to keep all the products at no additional costs.  

This July,  I am attending the Stampin' Up! convention in Salt Lake City for the first time- want to come too?  Joining is easy, click here and it will take you to the join the fun page.  Got questions, call or email me.

Happy Stamping,

Class day

How about another sneak peek of a card we will be making today at my Glitter-fy class.  This card uses Mixed Bunch stamp set and the coordinating punch- Blossom.  I love when we have matching punches to our stamp sets, it makes it so quick and easy to have fabulous elements.  The Glitter technique we use on this card is Dazzling Diamond Dust 

 

Love the Everyday Enchantment DSP that is one of our Sale-a-bration choices this year, such beautiful papers.  The sentiment is from Elementary Elegance, you really need to get this set if  you haven't yet, for just the sentiments- Happy Birthday and Hello, such a great font.  And just in case there wasn't enought sparkle to this card, I added a couple of rhinestones to the sentiment!

 

Recipe: Mixed Bunch, Blossom Punch, Curly Label Punch, Scallop Edge border punch, Movers & Shapers Curly Label, Big Shot Multipurpose Sheets Dazzling Diamonds,Whisper White cardstock, Basic Rhinestones, 1/2" & 3/4 circle punch, Pool Party & Lucky Limeade ink, Pool Party cardstock, dimensionals, Elementary Elegance (SAB set), Everyday Enchantment DSP (SAB)

 

Happy Stamping,

Flower Pot card

The flowers for this card are super quick and easy using our new Blossom punch and Mixed Bunch stamp set.  I stamped the flowers using Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry inks on Whisper White and then the back flower uses Basic Black onto Melon Mambo cardstock.  The pot uses Crumb Cake and Attic Boutique Designer Series paper and a simple Daffodil Delight taffeta knotted ribbon holds the pot together keeping the note card in place.  Wild Wasabi leaves are punched using our Build a Blossom punch.

Simply pull up the flowers and your note slips right out.

                                                                                                           

Happy Stamping,

Oh no, they have done it again

Created a beautiful stamp set with a matching punch, just to make our lives easier.  In the Occasions Mini there is a beautiful set called Mixed Bunch, that have three flowers with centers and they all punch out.

Look how perfect that flower is!  I used Concord Crush ink stamping onto Whisper White and then punched out another Concord Crush flower layering them with dimensionals.  The center is stamped in Pink Pirouette and punched with our 3/4" circle punch. The sentiment is from Petite Pairs, punched with our Small Oval punch and then layered onto a 1" circle of Concord Crush and adorned with a few mini rhinestones.  I used the Lattice embossing folder to add texture to the card highlighting it with Whisper White.  I love making cards like this, quick and easy for me but looks like I really spent some time making it.

Happy Stamping,