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Tips & Techniques

Technique Time: White Washing

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If you like the vintage look, you are going to love this simple way to add some texture and visual interest with White Craft Ink. It's super simple, but may be something you've not thought of yet! This card features some new products from the Holiday Mini including the ½ Inch Lace Trim (120988), and 2 ½ Circle Punch (120906).

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Engraved Greetings (117116)
• Ink: Versamark (102283), Whisper White Craft Ink (101731)
• Paper: Crumb Cake (120953), Cherry Cobbler(119685), Basic Black (121045), Love Letter Designer Series Paper (117162)
• Accessories: Distressing Kit (118762), Basic Pearls (119247), Victoria Crochet Trim (118481), ½ Inch Lace (120988), Silver Embossing Powder (109131), SNAIL (104332), Sponge Daubers (102892), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)  
• Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Top Note (113463), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder(119976), Heat Tool (100005), 2 ½ Circle Punch (120906)

  Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

• Crumb Cake
  • Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5
• Designer Series Paper
  • Mat: 4 x 5.25
  • Stamped Image Panel: 4 x 2
• Cherry Cobbler
  • Top Note: 4 x 5.25
• Basic Black
  • Embossed Image: 3 x3

Technique Directions

1. Take any embossed image and to bring out the pattern, gently rub Whisper White Craft Ink on top.
2. You can also do this with any cardstock – embossed or not – to create a vintage feel while staying away from darker distressing techniques.

Finishing Touches

1. Fold card base in half.
2. Distress edges of Designer Series Paper with sanding block from distressing kit, and gently rub Tea Stain ink over the paper. Attach to card base with SNAIL.
3. Cut out Top Note using Big Shot from Cherry Cobbler cardstock; run back through Big Shot to emboss with Square Lattice folder.
4. Layer ribbon, two pieces of Lace Trim, and one of Crochet Trim – affix to Top Note with SNAIL.
5. Attach Top Note to card with Stampin' Dimensionals.
6. Stamp greeting in Versamark and heat emboss with silver powder. Cut out with 2 3/8 circle punch. Affix to card as shown using Stampin' Dimensionals.

White Washing is a great take on more dramatic forms of distressing, try it out on different projects to get new looks.

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Iridescent Ice Technique

As much as we all love glitter, it can definitely get a bit messy! For days after using glitter it turns up on the floor, clothing, your crafting space…pretty much anywhere you could possibly imagine. Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder (101930) is the perfect solution to avoid glitter disasters. What you'll love about embossing with it is that you get all of the glitter and no mess, plus, it stays put!

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Just Believe (W116948/C120453)
• Ink: Early Expresso Classic (119670), Versamark (102283)
• Paper: Early Expresso (119686), Blushing Bride (119796), Very Vanilla (101650), Crumb Cake (120953) Cardstock
• Accessories: Basic Pearls (119247),Early Expresso Taffeta Ribbon (119964), Blushing Bride Poly Stitched Ribbon (119267), Chantilly Crochet Trim (118480) Distressing Kit (118762), Iridescent Ice Embossing Folder (101930), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
• Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder (119976), Modern Label Punch(119849), Heat Tool (100005)

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

• Early Expresso
  • Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5
  • Mat for Image: 2.25 x 4.25
• Blushing Bride Cardstock
  • Stamped Image Panel: 4 x 2
• Crumb Cake Cardstock
  • Mat: 5.25 x 4
• Very Vanilla
  • Scrap for greeting

Technique Directions

This technique works with any stamped image that you want to make glitter!

1. Stamp image in Versamark.
2. Cover with Iridescent Ice, tap off excess and heat set.
3. You will know it is "done" when it becomes shiny.

*Alternate Technique: Stamp image as normal, and to create an image with glitter overtop the entire piece, cover paper with Versamark and then add Iridescent Ice and heat set.

Finishing Touches

1. Fold card base in half.
2. Take Crumb Cake piece of cardstock and run through Big Shot with Square Lattice Embossing Folder.
3. To add dimension to embossed piece, take Tea Stain Stampin Spot from Distressing Kit and brush over top with direct pad to paper method.
4. Attach Crumb Cake embossed piece to card base using SNAIL.
5. Attach stamped and embossed piece to Early Expresso mat
6. Take scraps of each of the three ribbons and attach to the right hand side using SNAIL.
7. Attach to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals and then add pearls as desired.
8. Stamp greeting in Early Expresso on Very Vanilla cardstock and then punch out with Modern Label punch. Attach to card base using SNAIL on left side of piece, and a Stampin' Dimensional on the right.

Start adding glitter in a safe, no mess way with Iridescent Ice! Just remember to keep the heat tool away from the embossing powder so it's not flying around.

Technique Time: Sponged Spotlighting

This week's technique puts the focus on a technique where you just need stamps, ink and paper! Sponged Spotlighting is a simple and effective technique that can you easily adapt for use with any of your punches or dies.

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Just Believe (W116948/C120453)
• Ink: Early Expresso (119670), Chocolate Chip (100908), So Saffron (105213), Peach Parfait (119783) Classic Inks
• Paper: Early Expresso (119686), Peach Parfait (119794), Confetti White (102028)
• Accessories: Basic Pearls (119247), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Sponges (101610)
• Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Circles #2 Die (114526)

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

• Peach Parfait
  • Card Base: 4.25 x 8.5
• Chocolate Chip
  • Mat for stamped image: 3.25 x 3.25
  • Mat for inside: 3.25 x 3.25
  • Stamped Image Panel: 4 x 2
• Confetti White
  • Stamped Image: 3 x3
  • Card inside: 3 x3

Technique Directions

This technique works with any stamped image that you want to make glitter!

1. Create template for sponging using punch or Big Shot Die. Circles #2 Big Die is used on this project.
2. Centre template and sponge ink as desired. Both Peach Parfait and So Saffron Classic are used to create a sun-like effect.
3. Stamp images on top as desired.

Finishing Touches

1. Fold card base in half. To create a z-fold, fold front panel back at half way point.
2. Create spotlight and stamp leafy image in Chocolate Chip, and greeting in Early Expresso. Affix to Chocolate Chip Mat with SNAIL.
3. Attach inside panels together and attach to inside of card.
4. Using inside as a guide, attach front panel using SNAIL. Be sure to avoid putting it on the portion that will overlap the inside piece.

Think of all the possibilities you could create with sponged spotlighting. Stars, Circles, Flowers and more! To order any of the supplies used for this technique, please visit my online store and shop 24/7.

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Cupcakes that WOW

Next time you make cupcakes, take them to the next level using the Perfect Setting Bigz XL Die (115961). The large ring makes a perfect holder for your cupcakes, which you could easily make out of your favourite Designer Series Paper. These would also make a part of a cute gift for a friend by creating these rings, and then adding some sprinkles, icing and a cake mix in a gift bag. An added bonus is that the rings can be used as napkin rings too. The die can cut through multiple sheets of cardstock, Textured Cuts wood sheets, window sheets, Decor Elements sheets and more!

You have to check out the cute cupcake covers on Sweet Stamper, can you picture decorating cupcakes decorated for every occasion?!

 

Tip of the Week: Recipes with Style

Dig out that recipe box and take it up a notch by creating your own recipe cards! The From the Kitchen of Stamp Set (114964) lets you create recipes cards with style, including stamps to categorize the recipe and note the yum scale. If you share recipes with your friends and family, why not stamp a bunch of these cards on Whisper White cardstock and then use them to write out your cherished recipes. They definitely will get a special spot in the recipe box with this pleasing presentation.

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Technique of the Week: Punch Highlighting

Owls are a hot trend in cardmaking and scrapbooking, and this owl from the Aviary stamp set is just too cute. Aviary is one of the most popular stamp sets from the latest Idea Book and Catalogue – and with good reason. There's a lot of different techniques you can do with this stylish stamp set, including Punch Highlighting. This technique was featured in a presentation at Convention using this set and inspired this card!

Stampin' Up Supply List

• Stamps: Aviary (W116956/C120462), Just Believe (W116948/C120453)
• Ink: Soft Suede(115657),Pink Pirouette (111838) Classic Ink
• Paper: Soft Suede(115318) Pink Pirouette (111351), Whisper White (100730), Crumb Cake (120953) Cardstock
• Accessories: Basic Pearls (119247),Victoria Crochet Trim (118481), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
• Tools: Word Window Punch (119857), Modern Label Punch(119849), ¾ Inch Circle Punch (119843), 1 Inch Circle Punch (119868)

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

• Pink Pirouette Cardstock
  • Card Base: 3 x 11
  • Scrap for highlight punching
• Crumb Cake Cardstock
  • Mat for Image: 2.75 x 5.25
• Whisper White
  • Scrap for greeting
• Soft Suede
  • Scrap for Modern Label punched piece

 

Technique Directions

This technique works with any stamped image when you want to add more focus on a portion of it.

1. Stamp image on card mat (this is the main image)
2. Stamp the image again in color you want to have as the highlight. In this case you will stamp the birdcage again on Pink Pirouette and punch out with 1 inch circle. Layer on top of main image.

Finishing Touches

1. Fold card base in half.
2. Stamp birdcage on Crumb Cake in Soft Suede. Add stand underneath.
3. Stamp highlight portion as outlined above.
4. Stamp Owl in Soft Suede Classic Ink on Whisper White Cardstock and punch out with ¾ Inch Circle Punch. Layer on top of punch highlight affixing with SNAIL.
5. Add Crochet Trim using SNAIL as shown.
6. Stamp greeting in Pink Pirouette Classic Ink and punch out with Word Window.
7. Punch Soft Suede Cardstock with Modern Label; layer greeting on top with SNAIL.
8. Add to card with Stampin' Dimensionals.
9. Adhere panel to card base with SNAIL.
10. Finish off by adding pearl to the top of the birdcage and to the greeting.

 

Hop on the Owl trend in your papercrafting projects with this set, or the Owl Punch which I showcased last week!

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