Tips and Techniques - Making a Mat for Your Framelits

Today's Tips and Techniques video show you how to make a mat for your Stampin' Up! framelit dies.  This techniques lends itself nicely to the Apothecary Accents framelits.

I used this technique on a Birthday card.  In fact, the main image is double mounted as I created 2 mats.

Stamps: Serene Silhouettes (c – 127324, w – 127322, p. 75 2012/13 Annual Catalogue), Teeny Tiny Wishes (c - 127802, w- 115370 p.133 2012/13 Annual Catalogue), Memorable Moments (c – 126682, w – 126680, p. 139 2012/13 Annual Catalogue)

Paper: Naturals White, Blushing Bride (retired), Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Twitterpated DSP

Ink: Riding Hood Re, Basic Grey

Accessories: Big Shot, Apothecary Framelit Dies, Lacy Brocade Emboss Folder, Pearl Jewels Riding Hood Red Pleated Ribbon (retired), Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Scallop Trim Corner Punch

You will also notice that the Blushing Bride card stock uses another technique.  This technique uses the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder almost like a letterpress.

I will be doing a Tips and Techniques video on this at a later date.

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Sparkling Christmas Ornament

It's time for another Christmas card.  I now have almost enough cards.  I am going into 3 Christmas Bazaars in November so have been stocking up.  I think I am almost done and hopefully I will have enough or I will be burning the midnight oil to stock up again after each Bazaar.

Oh happy times

Stamps: Ornament Keepsakes (c – 128051, w – 128048, p. 3 2012 Holiday Catalogue), Greetings of the Season (c - 128033, w- 128030 p.8 p. 3 2012 Holiday Catalogue), En Français (w – 109521, p. 129 2012/13 Annual Catalogue)

Paper: Very Vanilla, Naturals White, Early Espresso

Ink: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Big Shot, Holiday Collection Framelit Dies, Adhesive Sheets, Dazzling Diamonds, Decorative Label Punch, Very Vanilla Velvet Ribbon (retired) 

The Very Vanilla panel was stamped with the En Francais background stamp using Crumb Cake as I wanted it to provide a subtle background to the focal point, the ornament.

The Ornament framelit that matches the stamp was used to cut out the center of the Very Vanilla panel to allow the Early Espresso card stock to show and provide a contrast to the ornament.  The dazzling ornament has been offset a bit so that it appears to be 3-D.

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A Special Birthday

I'm taking a break from Christmas cards and sharing a Birthday card for a special friend and her Birthday.

This is a milestone birthday like so many of us have had this year or will be having.  It's all about those Baby Boomers.

I had so much fun designing and creating this card.  It just had to be special.  I think I am finally getting a handle on colouring with markers.  Every time I do some, the images seem to get better.  I hope you agree.

Stamps: Daydream Medallions (c – 126467, w – 126465, p. 117 2012/13 Annual Catalogue), Fabulous Florets (c - 123027, w- 123025 p.83 2012/13 Annual Catalogue), Happiest Birthday (retired)

Paper: Naturals White, Summer Starfruit, Soft Suede, Whisper White

Ink: Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit, Soft Suede

Accessories: Big Shot, Delicate Doilies Sizzlits, Versa Mark, Watercolor Paper, Black Stazon Ink, Markers: Primrose Petals, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, Certainly Celery, Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, Summer Starfruit, White Gel Pen, Punches: 3/4” Circle, 1” Circle, 1-3/8” Circle, Summer Starfruit 3/8” Satin Ribbon

I even decorated the inside, something that I am trying to do more often.  Sorry, forgot to take a picture.

I hope you enjoy.

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Back to Christmas

I have been working on Christmas again, with a few birthdays, anniversary and thank you cards thrown in.

Today's post is one of the Christmas cards.

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Stamps: Scentsational Season (c – 121190, w – 121026, p. 16 2012 Holiday Catalogue), Joyous Celebrations (c – 128069, w- 128066 p.7 2012 Holiday Catalogue), Greetings of the Season (c – 128033, w – 128030, p. 8 2012 Holiday Catalogue)

Paper: Whisper White, Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Snow Festival DSP

Ink: Gumball Green, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Big Shot, Holiday Collection Framelit Dies, Window Frames Collection, , Versa Mark, White Embossing Powder, Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip Markers

This card is somewhat CASEd from the Holiday Catalogue.  Same design, different elements.

I just absolutely love The Snow Festival designer paper.  It's so fun and bright.

Here's a tip!

After the mug was stamped with Gumball Green ink, I used the blender pen to remove the green from the liquid in the cup.  Before stamping, I coloured in using a Chocolate Chip Marker.  Much better than have green chocolate.  Don't ya think?

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Thank You Cards

Here is a change from the Christmas Cards that I have been displaying for the past couple of weeks on my blog.

I created  Thank You cards for a couple of my customers and used a combination of the Gently Falling and French Foliage stamp sets.  Love, Love these sets.  

All the leaves and the acorn are embossed with various embossing powders and then sponged and crinkled. The technique is called Emboss Resist.

I hope they look a little real.  

The Apothecary Label is stamped using the verbiage and water spot stamps from the French Foliage stamp set and the DSP is given some texture with the Houndstooth Embossing Folder.  Texturizing DSP seems to bring out the best in the papers.

Stamps: Gently Falling (c – 123804, w – 123802, p. 86 2012/13 Annual Catalogue), French Foliage (c - 121166, w- 120845 p.86 2012/13 Annual Catalogue), Lacy and Lovely (c – 122887, w – 122885, p. 99 2012/13 Annual Catalogue)

Paper: Naturals White, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla, Comfort Café DSP

Ink: Cajun Craze, Lucky Limeade, Soft Suede, More Mustard

Accessories: Big Shot, Apothecary Framelit Dies, Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Versa Mark, Tangerine Tango, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, and Early Espresso Embossing Powders, Sponges, Sponge Daubers, Naturals Designer Button, Linen Thread

Tuesday Tips and Techniques has been missing over the past several weeks.  It's been a little hectic in my life lately and hope to get back on track next Tuesday with some great techniques.

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The Holiday Collection Framelit Dies

For today's post, I used the Holiday Collection Framelit Dies in a new way...at least for me it is.  

Rather than stamping the images from the Scentsational Season and then cutting with the framelits, I cut one of the layers using the framelits.

Doing this, makes the card look like a collage or a scene.  I then backed the cutouts with scraps of Be of Good Cheer DSP.  Another good way to use up those scraps and use your imagination for the cutouts.

I figure that the Candy Cane looks gourmetish (probably not a word, but it works) with the traditional red and white coming with a touch of green.  The Christmas Tree is already decorated with baubles and the Gingerbread Man is sporting polka dots.

This is a great way to have fun.

Stamps: Scentsational Season (c – 121190, w – 121026, p. 16 2012 Holiday Catalogue), Joyous Celebrations (c - 128069, w- 128066 p.7 p. 3 2012 Holiday Catalogue)

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, Be of Good Cheer DSP

Ink: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Big Shot, Holiday Collection Framelit Dies, Petals a Plenty Emboss Folder, Pearl Jewels Cherry Cobbler Textured Ribbon (2011), 1-1/4” Circle Punch, Small Oval Punch

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Christmas Decor Event

First, I would like to wish all my Canadian friends, a HAPPY THANKSGIVING.  Enjoy the weekend with your family and friends.  And, of course, eat lots of turkey.  Gobble, Gobble

I held my Christmas Decor Event last weekend, and the ladies that attended had a great time, chatting, gluing, and enjoying Stampin' Up! cookies all while covered in glitter.

Excuse me as I have been negligent in posting as I am up to my ears (yes, over my mouth) in other things. Not only that but I have not been able to spend time in my Play Room (aka stamping place) so consequently there has been little to no card making.

I will get back on track and be able to share what it is I love to do soon.

Here are a couple of pictures of the ladies with their fabulous creations.

Cathy behind her lovely Star

Jacquie with her lovely Stars - 

So that's it for today and like I said, I will soon be able to get back to playing.

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12 Weeks of Christmas

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Lots of ideas for cards, gifts, bag, tags and wraps.

If, I'm going to start with the announcement on the 12 Weeds of Christmas newsletter, then I need to show you a Christmas card to get you in the mood.

It's really hard to think Christmas I know, especially if you are having beautiful warm weather like we continue to have.

But, did you know that yesterday, was the 3 months till Christmas song?  Like it or not, here it comes.

The card today uses the Scentsational Season stamp set and the matching Framelits Dies.  You can pick these up as a bundle and save 15 % off the cost of purchasing them separately.  That is a $7.95 savings for the clear-mount set. And, you save on shipping and taxes.  BONUS.

Stamps: Scentsational Season(c-121190, w-121026, p.16, 2012 Holiday Catalogue), Greetings of the Season (c-128033, w-128030, p.8, 2012 Holiday Catalogue)

Paper: Naturals White, Cherry Cobbler, Be of Good DSP

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Big Shot, Holiday Collection Framelits Dies, Window Frames Collection, Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder

My Tip for the Day

When embossing and using the Framelits or even the Die cuts, I would suggest that you cut your paper with the Framelits or Dies before embossing.  This will preserve the embossed look and not flatten it out.

For the banner, the sentiment was stamped on a scrap piece of Naturals White card stock and then trimmed with a trimmer and the pointy parts cut with the Paper Snips.  (Love those Snips)

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Continuing with the Christmas Theme

I have another Christmas card for you and then I have to go clean up my stamping area.  I can no longer find anything.

 But first, today is "Talk Like a Pirate Day".  Where did this come from?  September 19th was proclaimed "Talk Like a Pirate Day" in 1996 by John Baur and Mark Summers of Albany Oregon.  It was born of a sports injury when pain with an outburst of "Aaarrr!", and the idea was born.  It was in 2002 that the idea was promoted by Dave Berry, the noted humour columnist.

So, I have to leave you a joke

Question:  What does a pirate use to measure his ship with?

Answer:  A yarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrdstick!!!!!!

I know sick!!

Ok now onto more sane things.

Stamps: Joyous Celebrations(c-128069, w-128066, p.7, 2012 Holiday Catalogue)

Paper: Whisper White, Midnight Muse, Raspberry Ripple

Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse

Accessories: Big Shot,  Delicate Designs Folder,  Versamark, Silver Embossing Powder, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, Silver Glimmer Paper, Ticket Duo Builder Punch, Label Punch(retired), Raspberry Ripple 3/8” Stitched Satin Ribbon.

I did sponge the embossed wreath with Champagne Shimmer Paint, but it really doesn't show in the picture.  It's prettier in person.

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Christmas Cards on a Sunny Day

Gosh, I just wonder how long this beautiful weather is going to last.  It's like we are on borrowed time right now.  The temperatures are into the low 80's some days and we haven't had frost yet.  It would be so nice for this to last but I'm living in LaLa land.

I have also been asked to do some work for the company that I worked for before retirement.  At least they gave me a year to rest and relax before asking me.  It's a short term contract and I will see how it turns out and then I will know for sure.

So, I carry on doing Christmas cards because I am not going to procrastinate this year like I have done in the past.

Stamps: Ornament Keepsakes (c – 128051, w – 128048 p. 3 2012 Holiday Catalogue), Greetings of the Season (c-128033, w-128030, p.8, 2012 Holiday Catalogue)

Paper: Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Shimmer White

Ink: Bashful Blue, Marina Mist

Accessories: Big Shot, Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies, Delicate Designs Folders Versamark, Silver Embossing Powder, Whisper White Bakers Twine, Whisper White 3/8” Taffeta  Ribbon, Rhinestone Jewel

I love blue, white and silver together.  It is so icy and it reminds be of those very cold and sunny days and you can hear the snow crackle when you walk on it.

So, there it is another card done.  

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Christmas is Coming and How Do I Know

Today's weather was a sure prelude to winter. 

It was chilly with storms going through the region and yes, we had hail.  We were lucky because in some areas of BC they actually had snow.  It seems a bit early for this weather. 

However, the weather person does say it will warm up.  I sure hope so.

As it was storming, I was creating Christmas cards...how appropriate.

Stamps: Ornament Keepsakes (c – 128051, w – 128048 p. 3 2012 Holiday Catalogue), Greetings of the Season (c-128033, w-128030, p.8, 2012 Holiday Catalogue), Elements of Style (c-120045, w-118611, p.113, 2012-13 AC)

Paper: Naturals White, Very Vanilla, Gumball Green, Be of Good Cheer DSP

Ink: Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Big Shot, Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies, Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso Markers, Cherry Cobbler 1/2” Scallop Dots Ribbon

I did have fun with this and I sure do love the new framelits.  There are so many that go with stamps. 

Actually the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set and the Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies come in a bundle and if you purchase them together, you save 15% off the cost of purchasing them separately. 

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