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Technique Time: Cupcake “Frosting”

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Josee

Cupcakes are one of the hottest trends in papercrafting, and the new build a Cupcake punch is perfect for creating these little cuties on your cards and scrapbook pages. One of the best parts of the cupcake is the frosting, so this week's technique will help you step you your cupcakes with a bit of heat embossing.

Stampin' Up Supply List

Stamps: So Happy For You (Earn it free during Sale-A-Bration!)
Ink:Real Red Classic (103133), Versamark (102283)
Paper: Whisper White (100730), Pink Pirouette (111351), Soft Suede (115318), Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
Accessories: Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (119768), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683), White Embossing Powder (109132), Dazzling Diamonds (102023)
Tools: 2 ½ Circle Punch (120906), Build A Cupcake Punch (121807) Paper Crimper Tool (101618), Heat Tool (100005)

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

Pink Pirouette
- 8.5 x 5.5 for card base
Whisper White
- Scrap for punched circle
Soft Suede
- Strip for cupcake bottom
Glimmer Paper
- Scrap for punched cherry

Technique Directions

Using a small container mix together equal parts of White Embossing Powder and Dazzling Diamonds. Be sure to mix them well.
Take punched out "top" of cupcake and apply Versamark. Cover with embossing powder/dazzling diamonds mixture and tap off excess. Heat and set with Heat Tool.
Allow to cool and repeat to build up frosting.

Finishing Touches

Fold cardbase in half.
Take piece of Soft Suede cardstock and run through paper crimmer. Punch out bottom of cupcake.
Punch cherry out of glimmer paper.
Punch circle out of Whisper White and stamp greeting towards bottom in Red Classic.
Attach bottom of cupcake to circle using SNAIL, attach top using a Stampin' Dimensional and the cherry with a glue dot.
Add ribbon to card base using SNAIL. Cut off at left edge and cut on angle towards the right hand edge.
Add circle with cupcake using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Love Fancy Favour Box

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Josee

One of the most popular sets in the new Occasions Mini is the cute and fun Valentine's Defined (W121941/C123057) set.

While this is a great set for Valentine's Day, it is a good set for scrapbooking, anniversary cards and more! This box features the "love you" greeting from the set which fits perfectly in the small oval punch, as well as a new must-have item, Red Glimmer Paper (121790) which is so sparkly and the glitter stays put!!!

Stampin' Up Supply List

Stamps: Valentine's Defined (W121941/C123057)
Ink: Real Red Classic (103133)
Paper: Real Red (102482), Pink Pirouette Cardstock (111351), Love Patterns Designer Series Paper (124156), Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
Accessories: SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Sticky Strip (104294)
Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Fancy Favor Box Die (115965), Tasteful Trim Die (120893), Small Oval Punch (119863), Large Oval Punch (119855), Scallop Oval Punch (119856)

Step by Step Directions

Cut out Fancy Favor Box out of Love Patterns Designer Series Paper using Big Shot. Assemble box using Sticky Strip.
Cut out handle for box using Tasteful trim die. Add handle to the box on the inside using Sticky Strip.
Stamp "love you" in Real Red on Whisper White. Punch out with small oval punch.
Punch large oval out of glimmer paper, add greeting on top with SNAIL.
Punch scallop oval out of Pink Pirouette and attach other ovals on with SNAIL.
Add to the box with Stampin' Dimensionals.

If you'd like to make cute valentine's favors like this one, you can schedule a valentine's themed class for you and your friends! Contact me today to pick a date for your "Ladies Night Out"!

Our biggest sale of the year Jan 25th-Mar 31st! WOW

Technique Time: Covering Chipboard with Designer Series Paper

Posted on January 10, 2011January 7, 2011 by Josee

Chipboard is one of those items that most people just don't know on earth they'd do with it. This week we'll cover it with Designer Series Paper and learn a few tips and tricks for making it work for you.

Stampin' Up Supply List

Stamps: Three Little Words (113254)
Ink: Early Espresso (119670), Pretty in Pink (101301)
Paper: Real Red (102482), Whisper White (100730), Early Espresso Cardstock(119686), Designer Series Paper Patterns Love (124156), Red Glimmer Paper (121790)
Accessories: On Board Mix & Match Chipboard (119240), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430),Sponge (101610), Distressing Kit (118762), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Glue Dots (103683)
Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Scallop Square Duo (120903), Perfect Polkadots Embossing Folder (117335), Small Heart Punch (117193), Paper Snips (103579)

Cardstock Dimensions for this Project

Real Red
- 8.5 x 5.5 for card base
Early Espresso
- 4 x 5.25 for embossed panel
Whisper White
- 4 x 4 for scallop square
Designer Series Paper
- 3.5 x 3.5 to cover chipboard heart
Glimmer Paper
- Scrap for punched heart

Technique Directions

Take chipboard and cover top with Tombo Mono Glue
Apply paper on top and set aside and allow to dry
Once dry take your paper snips and trim off excess paper.

Tips & Tricks

Sand off extra pieces with sanding block, for smaller pieces use the files from the distressing kit. These are very handy when you are dealing with the inside of a letter!
To "finish" edges, gently sponge with coordinating ink. On this project the edges are inked with Pretty in Pink ink.

Finishing Touches

Fold cardbase in half.
Emboss Early Espresso piece in Big Shot using Polkadot Embossing Folder. Attach to card base using SNAIL.
Run Whisper White piece through Big Shot using Scallop Square.
Stamp greeting towards bottom using Early Espresso Ink. Attach square to cardbase using SNAIL.
Attach finished chipboard heart to scallop square using glue dots.
Punch heart from glimmer paper and attach with a glue dot.

Now released…the Occasions Mini Catalogue filled with TONS of hot new products!

Posted on January 7, 2011January 7, 2011 by Josee

The Occasions Mini catalogue is here and you'll find it's filled with 44 pages of great new products that you will absolutely love.

Make sure you download your copy now to check out these fabulous products!

This card features a new must-have stamp set, You're a Gem (W122268/C122270) that is packed full of great sayings. The key is also a new offering – Trinket Keys (121892) which come in a package of four different keys. Don't you love how these two items go together so perfectly for a great valentine's or anniversary card?

If you are on my mailing list, you should be receiving the mini catalogue in the mail shortly, and if not and you are not already connected to a demonstrator, let me know and I'll get one in the mail to you! (Canada only)

Stampin' Up Supply List

Stamps: You're a Gem (W122268/C122270)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler (119669)
Paper: Cherry Cobbler (119685), Very Vanilla (101650), Basic Black (121045)
Accessories: Basic Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (115615), Trinket Keys (121892) Linen Thread (104199), Mini Glue Dots (106683), SNAIL (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting System (113439), Vintage Wall Paper Embossing Folder (120175), Scalloped Heart of Heart Sizzlit (117332), Full Heart Punch (119883)

Step by Step Directions

Cut Basic Black to 5.5 x 8.5 and fold in half.
Cut Very Vanilla to 5.25 x 4 and run through Big Shot with Vintage Wallpaper Folder.
Stamp greeting in Cherry Cobbler on a scrap of Very Vanilla, punch out with Full Heart Punch and set aside.
Run piece of Cherry Cobbler through Big Shot using Heart Embosslit. Attach punched heart to Big Shot one using SNAIL.
Tuck left edge of ribbon under and attach using SNAIL. Carefully attach ribbon to embossed panel using glue dots to about the half way point.
Take a piece of linen thread and tie a bow, and include the key.
Affix the rest of the ribbon using glue dots, trim edge on an angle and leave it so it over hangs.
Attach embossed panel to card base using SNAIL.
Attach heart to finished card using Stampin' Dimensionals

If you'd like to see some of the Occasion Mini products in action, contact me to schedule a private stamping class today!

Happy New Year 2011!!!

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Josee

Hi Stampers, hope you had a wonderful Christmas! My family and I had a wonderful time.

I got the most wonderful gift….I've wanted a new super duper camera for so long. AND this year…I got one! It's a Pentax KR and I love it!!! I have 2 lenses..a regular one and a nice zoom one! My hubby did well in picking a great camera…now I have to just learn how to use it! I'm going to take a course on it in February…I can't wait!

Here are some of my favourite pics I've taken with it!

My 3 year old modeling her new dress up clothes.

My son got a new DS game…so, there was no looking up for the picture…lol.

My oldest daughter at Christmas dinner. (Did you notice the jeweled half pearls on her face. See, Stampin' Up! products can be used in many different ways!)

One of my fav. decorations on my tree.

Our outdoor decorations taken with no flash…I love how the camera takes pictures in the dark.

Wishing you and your family the very best in 2011!!!