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June Project Tutorial: Just in time for Teacher’s Gifts

I’m really excited about this project tutorial! I think this is a fabulous project and definetely in time to use for your teacher gifts! I’m actually going to use the template for the bird house as a gift box for other goodies for the teacher’s instead of the card set! 

If you’re a member of my ONLINE INSPIRATION CLUB, you should have already received this in your inbox.

  

If you are not, you can purchase this for only $12.95. You’ll receive, by email, a 21-page tutorial which will include the printable template for the adorable bird house, over 100 photo’s with step-by-step directions for each photo. It sounds complicated and intimidating…but, really it’s quite easy! 

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Santa Suit Directions

I’ve received many requests to get directions on how to create the santa suit from this post so I asked Linda where she found the directions.

You can find directions on Cambria Turnbow’s blog here.

Enjoy!

 

 

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Tutorial: Faux Metal

Did you see what it looks like outside? Ok, I know not all of you live nearby BUT ugggghhh….I hate snow! lol We had about 20cm (8 in) of snow last night…yuck!!! It’s the cold and wet kind of snow too!  You should have seen all the last minute parents shopping for boots for kids last night at Walmart…yes, I was one of them! So much for planning ahead.

 

Here’s a hilarious photo I found online from last year’s record snow falls. I know we’re not quite there yet, but, I heard we are getting alot of snow again this year!!! :(  Ok, I know there are some good parts to winter…but, remind me….what are they again? lol

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alright…time for some stamping fun! This card is the second project we made at Stamp Club last week. We made a card using the Faux Metal Technique.

Fresh Cuts Stamp Set
Cardstock in Basic Gray, Whisper White, Baja Breeze and Brushed Silver
Basic Gray Classic Stamp Pad
Baja Breeze Classic Stamp Pad
Versamark Ink Pad
Scallop Edge Punch
1 inch Circle Punch
Silver Embossing Powder
Heat Tool
White Gel Pen
Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon
Silver Cording (not shown)
Snail Adhesive
Bone Folder
Paper Piercer (not shown)
Mat Pack (not shown)


 

Step 1: Using the versamark ink pad, apply the ink directly to the brushed silver cardstock. Make sure you press firmly and cover your area well.

Step 2: Pour silver embossing powder directly onto the cardstock. Tap off excess.

 

Step 3: Heat the embossing powder with the heat tool until the powder turns into a shimmery silver. Once it cools down repeat step 1 & 2 two more times.

 Step 4: Ink up your stamp with versamark and set aside. After covering and heating your with your third layer, quickly stamp the versamark inked flower into the hot embossed cardstock. Press down, wiggle and pull up.


Voila! You have yourself a beautiful faux metal layer!

Hope you have a great stamping day!

Triangle Explosion Box

 I had so much fun today creating this Triangle Explosion Box. It’s actually a project idea that’s been sitting on my display shelf for years originally created in a Wow Swap I was in. The original box was decorated with baby stamps, but, I thought how fun this box would be as a Christmas party favour filled with CHOCOLATE of course! hee, hee

Here’s a few of the steps to create this box!

*Start with a 8 1/2 x 11" Whisper White Cardstock and randomly stamp a pattern.
*I used the stamp set "Snow Burst" #110386 with Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue and Night of Navy Classic ink pads.

 

 

 

Print out the Template and score on each of the lines. (Template not to scale.) I hope it’s easy to follow for you…it’s the first time I make a template.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To score the straight lines, I used the scoring blade on my cutter. To score the "W" and the "M", I used my ruler and Stylus with a soft surface below my paper. 
 

  
Start folding your score marks as show below. If you’re finding that your box is not folding properly, you may have to slightly trim some of your points. You can use your bone folder to create crisper creases!

Grag some ribbon to tie around & decorate with a matching tag! Voila, your done!

Bella Basket…Big Shot style! Plus bonus Tutorial

The Big Shot excitement is huge in Stampin’ Up! world and I’ve had a chance to make some lovely projects with mine! I have to say that before we carried the Big Shot, I didn’t own a cutting system. When I receive it I figured when I made my first basket…I better just take photo’s and share with you how to create it! 

Here’s the "Bella Basket" I made and it only took minutes to make! Can you imagine this same basket using different holiday type paper? Picture Halloween, Christmas, etc….so many possibilities!

Supplies used to make this project:

Item Code Description Price Pg. #
113439 Big Shot Die-Cut Machine $118.95 click here
113478 Extended Cutting Pads $24.95 click here
113484 Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL Die $47.95 click here
112041 Bella Rose Designer Series Paper $11.75 168
112092 Designer Buttons $9.50 187
110755 Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive $4.75 191

 

 

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great stamping day!   Josee
 

Fun with Rub-On’s

Rub-on’s are HOT, HOT, HOT!!!!! I’ve been wanting to play with them for a while and just haven’t found time until this weekend.

Here’s a quick step-by-step tutorial

 

 Step 1: Carefully take your rub-on sheets out of the package making sure to keep the backing on. This will keep the rub-on’s from transferring onto other surfaces. TIP: Tape your ends together to keep your backing in place.

 

 

 

Step 2:

Use your Hobby Blade to cut out the image that you need for your project. Make sure you keep the backing on until you are ready to add the rub-on on your project!

 

 

  

 

Step 3: (Adding to a 3D object) Clean cup with alcohol and let dry. Take backing off and tape rub-on to mug so it doesn’t move until you’re done.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 4: Use included stick and rub everywhere until you see the image release from the sheet. Rub in circular motion and make sure you get it everywhere. Slowly and carefully remove the top sheet. If you find some of the rub-on not stuck on…just put your top sheet back down and rub again.

Here’s the finished project:

This image is from the Love & Happiness Rub-Ons from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. Don’t forget you only have until March 17th to order to qualify for this special.

We’ll be using Rub-On’s for one of my Stampers Club Projects in March. Want to join one of my clubs?? They’re really FUN and you get free stuff!!!! Visit my CLUB PAGE for more info.  Josee

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