Dotted Autumn WM, $7.97
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Stamps for Sale!
The following are Stampin' Up! retired sets for sale, 50% off retail price. You can find photos of each stamp set on Splitcoaststampers. Please contact me for additional photos and shipping info. I prefer to ship via priority envelope or small box, and sets can be combined into a larger box. I accept Paypal. CM = clear-mount. WM = wood-mount.
Awash with Flowers WM, $13.97
Dotted Autumn WM, $7.97
Layered Labels WM, $12.97
Dotted Autumn WM, $7.97
Friday, May 30, 2014
FM162 Movable Stripes
Hi Everyone, As I was playing with Sea Street for an upcoming swap, I created this reject card. Of course, there is nothing wrong with this card, but it just wasn't the look I was aiming for with this set.
Has that ever happened to you? You have an idea in mind, but when you get it on paper, it just doesn't come out like you wanted? Yeah, me too... all the time!
But I did realize this card would qualify for Tara's Friday Mashup challenge.
For the Mashup, I originally had a different card in mind, which would not have stripes. Now I have this card, which is kinda stretching the movable item requirement (the medallion on the tag can move). Can't win them all. :)
A fun little trick for this card - I stamped the octopus image and trimmed the tag to 2" on the top and bottom, and then hand-cut around the octopus so he would be hanging off the edge. The sketch is loosely based on Retro Sketches #104.
Stamps: Sea Street, Itty Bitty Banners, World Map BG; Paper: Night of Navy, Real Red, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Maritime DSP; Ink: Night of Navy, Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake; Accessories: Coastal Cabana baker's twine, Clear embossing powder, 1" Circle punch, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon border punch, Bitty Banners framelits, Big Shot, Dimensionals.
Has that ever happened to you? You have an idea in mind, but when you get it on paper, it just doesn't come out like you wanted? Yeah, me too... all the time!
But I did realize this card would qualify for Tara's Friday Mashup challenge.
Here's your Mashup Challenge:
- Create a project with "Stripes".
- Create a project with "Movable or Removable elements".
- or Mashup it Up! and create a project with "Movable Elements & Stripes".
A fun little trick for this card - I stamped the octopus image and trimmed the tag to 2" on the top and bottom, and then hand-cut around the octopus so he would be hanging off the edge. The sketch is loosely based on Retro Sketches #104.
Stamps: Sea Street, Itty Bitty Banners, World Map BG; Paper: Night of Navy, Real Red, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Maritime DSP; Ink: Night of Navy, Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake; Accessories: Coastal Cabana baker's twine, Clear embossing powder, 1" Circle punch, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon border punch, Bitty Banners framelits, Big Shot, Dimensionals.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Control Freaks Catalog Preorder Swap & More
Hi Everyone, Today I am sharing my mail-in swap sample for the Control Freaks group. Always lots of stress with this one, because they are so awesome. I hope my card was up-to-par.
Let me tell you where I was going with this card. I was thinking about a lobster bake party, a strip for a napkin ring, and the little anchor image on the center of the strip.
To translate this to a card, I kept my card mostly clean and white. I
had to add some stripe paper and embossing to embellish. The only
thing I am sad about is I didn't have a You're Invited stamp image in my stash.
Stamps: Sea Street, Four You; Paper: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Maritime DSP; Ink: Real Red, Coastal Cabana; Accessories: Coastal Cabana baker's twine, 1" Circle punch, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle punch, Stripes EF, Big Shot, Dimensionals.
For the next month, new recruits that join Stampin' Up! can do so at the traditional Starter Kit priced at $99 ($125 product value), or for a limited time, a reduced priced Starter Kit at the low price of $50 ($55 product value.)
Dates: May 28 - June 30, 2014
Notable Items:
Let me tell you where I was going with this card. I was thinking about a lobster bake party, a strip for a napkin ring, and the little anchor image on the center of the strip.
Stamps: Sea Street, Four You; Paper: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Maritime DSP; Ink: Real Red, Coastal Cabana; Accessories: Coastal Cabana baker's twine, 1" Circle punch, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle punch, Stripes EF, Big Shot, Dimensionals.
For the next month, new recruits that join Stampin' Up! can do so at the traditional Starter Kit priced at $99 ($125 product value), or for a limited time, a reduced priced Starter Kit at the low price of $50 ($55 product value.)
Dates: May 28 - June 30, 2014
Notable Items:
- This offer is only good until June 30, so take advantage while you can!
- During this offer, the special $50 starter kit will also be accompanied by $55 in free products; the regular $99 starter kit is also still available.
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Friday, May 23, 2014
FM161 Stampin' Up! Thoughts & Prayers
This week Sara is treating us to some trees on the Friday Mashup.
The little blossoms are dogwood blossoms made with the retiring Itty Bitty punch pack.
So how did I make those? After punching the four-petal flower, I punched the edges with a small circle hand punch. Sponge the edges just a bit with Sahara Sand ink. For the center, I rolled up some Pear Pizzazz card stock and grated it on my cheese grater, a trick learned from Jackie Topa. A little bit of Tombo mono glue and you have some homemade paper fluff for the center. Cool, eh? What was left of my little rolled up strip became some distressed grass.
This card is make-up for not mashing it up with Lisa's layout last week. I didn't feel like tying my card down to a specific sentiment, so I skipped it.
Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers; Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Epic Day DSP, Gingham Garden DSP, Watercolor paper; Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip marker, Soft Sky reinker; Accessories: Itty Bitty punch pack, Fringe scissors, Aquapainter, Water spritzer, Sponge, Perfect Polka Dots EF, Big Shot, Dimensionals.
Here's your Mashup Challenge:
- Create a project with "Trees".
- Create a project with "Heat or Dry Embossing".
- Or Mash it up and create a project with "Embossing and Trees".
This card is make-up for not mashing it up with Lisa's layout last week. I didn't feel like tying my card down to a specific sentiment, so I skipped it.
Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers; Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Epic Day DSP, Gingham Garden DSP, Watercolor paper; Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip marker, Soft Sky reinker; Accessories: Itty Bitty punch pack, Fringe scissors, Aquapainter, Water spritzer, Sponge, Perfect Polka Dots EF, Big Shot, Dimensionals.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Fabric Scissors Holder & Retired List Blowout Sale
I have to confess. I have been hoarding Stampin' Up fabric, and I am just overflowing with it. I've always want to hold a fabric class, but I am surely not an expert. And there is a logistical issue of everyone needing a sewing machine. Hence, it never seemed to happen. Maybe someday...
In the meantime, I have fabric volume to reduce, and I always make a club appreciate gifts at the end of the season. This task was hanging over my head, and I wasn't sure how I would find the time to do it. The day before club, I finally got going, and it wasn't too bad.
This is my prototype, using the video instructions from Laura Milligan. I found that adding the felt in the middle of the fabric sandwich, on top of needing twice as much fabric adhesive, made the holder too thick for my taste. I opted for just adhering two pieces of fabric together.
Reducing the amount of fabric adhesive saved me a trip to the fabric store. Then the assembly line work began... cutting, ironing, Big Shotting, sewing, threading, gluing... Whew! It was a sweat shop in here for a while, and my sewing machine was fighting me the whole way. But I did it!
Wouldn't you know it... Missy asked for one too. I used her fabric and the last of my fabric adhesive to squeeze out one more.
Supplies: Candy Cane Christmas & Springtime Vintage designer fabric, Candy Cane Christmas & Springtime Vintage buttons, White baker's twine, Petal Cone die, Fun Flowers die, Big Shot, Fabric adhesive.
Get excited! Starting TODAY, we will be offering a 25% - 50% discount on many of the retiring products. Act fast, as this special offer is only available until June 4, 2014. If you missed out on a product the first time, this is your last chance to get it before it's gone for good!
In the meantime, I have fabric volume to reduce, and I always make a club appreciate gifts at the end of the season. This task was hanging over my head, and I wasn't sure how I would find the time to do it. The day before club, I finally got going, and it wasn't too bad.
Supplies: Candy Cane Christmas & Springtime Vintage designer fabric, Candy Cane Christmas & Springtime Vintage buttons, White baker's twine, Petal Cone die, Fun Flowers die, Big Shot, Fabric adhesive.
Get excited! Starting TODAY, we will be offering a 25% - 50% discount on many of the retiring products. Act fast, as this special offer is only available until June 4, 2014. If you missed out on a product the first time, this is your last chance to get it before it's gone for good!
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Couple More Items to Know About...
50% Off June's Paper Pumpkin Kit -
Shelli wanted us to send this quick video invitation especially for you!
To get this exclusive deal, visit MyPaperPumpkin.com/signup and subscribe before May 23. Just use this code: SHELLIDEAL. Make sure to choose me, Heidi Baks, as your demonstrator when you sign up.
Or, call 1-800-STAMPUP and our agents will help you take advantage of this opportunity.
Retired List Blowout Sale -
Get excited! Starting tomorrow, May 22, we will be offering a 25% - 50% discount on many of the retiring products. Act fast, as this special offer is only available until June 4, 2014. If you missed out on a product the first time, this is your last chance to get it before it's gone for good!
Shelli wanted us to send this quick video invitation especially for you!
To get this exclusive deal, visit MyPaperPumpkin.com/signup and subscribe before May 23. Just use this code: SHELLIDEAL. Make sure to choose me, Heidi Baks, as your demonstrator when you sign up.
Or, call 1-800-STAMPUP and our agents will help you take advantage of this opportunity.
Retired List Blowout Sale -
Get excited! Starting tomorrow, May 22, we will be offering a 25% - 50% discount on many of the retiring products. Act fast, as this special offer is only available until June 4, 2014. If you missed out on a product the first time, this is your last chance to get it before it's gone for good!
Stampin' Up! Hexagon Smile & Weekly Deals
This past weekend we gathered in Syracuse for the semi-annual shoebox swap. What fun, as always! I finally got to meet my design team buddy Holly IRL!
We were trying to think of how long we have known each other. It's been at least four years. Computer buddies are the bestest!
This is the card I put together for my shoebox project. We had to gather supplies for 24 cards, and the card had to take 10 minutes or less to make.
The layout came from another hexagon card on Pinterest, but I switched up the rest. I used Quatrefancy paper, which is retiring, as is all paper in the catalog. The "smile" came from the Walk in the Park II digital download. The biggest challenge is getting those hexagons spaced correctly. A fun, clean, simple and quick card.
Stamps: Walk in the Park II MDS download; Paper: Island Indigo, Whisper White, Quatrefancy DSP; Accessories: Rhinestone jewels, Hexagon punch, e-cutter.
Got ribbon? Don't miss this week's Weekly Deals! Lots of great ribbon, and two downloads, on sale.
This is the card I put together for my shoebox project. We had to gather supplies for 24 cards, and the card had to take 10 minutes or less to make.
Stamps: Walk in the Park II MDS download; Paper: Island Indigo, Whisper White, Quatrefancy DSP; Accessories: Rhinestone jewels, Hexagon punch, e-cutter.
Got ribbon? Don't miss this week's Weekly Deals! Lots of great ribbon, and two downloads, on sale.
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