Stampin' Up!®: March 2010

Wednesday, 31 March 2010

New Punch Design....

With the release of the new Mini, comes the release of a new punch design.....

Features include -

Low-profile, rectangular punch body allowing for easier stacking and storing
Lock shut for easier storage
Dual labels on top AND end allows for easy identification and selection when stored
Available in 3 sizes - Small, Medium and Extra-Large
Allow for large punched images and more intricate designs while providing greater ease of use
Extra-large punched images allow for 2-step designs like the Extra-Large 2-Step Bird punch in the new mini
Corner punches allow you to punch a corner design along the inside pages of a page, NOT just corners
Larger, whole-hand handle design provides better leverage for easier use
Available in exclusive Stampin' Up! colour

Contact me to find out more about our new punch designs

Clear Mount Rubber Stamps...

G'Day Stampers,

Only hours away now! No more waiting!

Commencing with the new Mini Catalogue, Stampin' Up! now offer repositionable, clear-mount rubber stamps as well as the award-winning wod-mount rubber stamps!

These new clear-mount stamps are designed to maintain the unbeatable image quality you love about traditional Stampin' Up! stamps, while at the same time offering the flexibility, ease of use, and storability inherent in repositionable rubber stamps.

The features include -

9 different sizes of clear blocks - available individually or as a DISCOUNTABLE bundle
Blocks have ergonomic grooves on all 4 sides for easy grip and traditional wood-mount feel
Stamps and blocks are durable and easy to clean with our Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist
Optional image labels on stamp backs let you decide if you want to see your image through the block
Tight die-cutting for easy image positioningLarge clear blocks may be used to create collages or spell words with alphabet sets
Stamps store easily in standard DVD-type cases with artwork on front and spine, making organisation easy

Contact me to learn more about this clear new option!

Tuesday, 30 March 2010

For You...

G'Day Stampers,

Another challenge & this time Ive sort of created 2 cards using the one layout, but with one small difference.

Challenge # 1 - Monday Lunchtime Challenge may be found @ http://technostamper.blogspot.com/2010/03/technostamper-monday-lunchtime-sketch.html

Challenge # 2 - Sympathy Cards

While we don't like making them, unfortunately there are times when they are required and should always have a couple on hand

Only stipulation for this challenge - all products must be 100% Stampin' Up!®

I've combined the 2 challenges together

Surprise yourself and have a go!

Card 1 -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Great Friend, All a Flutter*

Inks - Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy

Cardstock - Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze

DSP - Urban Garden

Punches - Eyelet Border

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Uni-Ball White Gel Pen

* Autumn-Winter Mini-Catalogue - 1 April - 31 August 2010

Card 2 -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Great Friend

Inks - Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy

Cardstock - Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze

DSP - Urban Garden

Punches - Eyelet Border

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Mat Pack

Until next time, Enjoy!

Monday, 29 March 2010

Happiness Always....

G'Day Stampers,

Another bright & sunny day here on the Sunny Coast & with it brings another sketch challenge I've attempted.

You will find this sketch over at - http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com

TESC106

My Card -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Baroque Motifs, Whimsical Words

Inks - Night of Navy, Real Red, So Saffron

Cardstock - Whisper White, Real Red, Night of Navy

DSP - Sweet Slumber Speciality

Accessories - Snail Adhesives, Mini-Glue Dots, Brads - Night of Navy, 3/4"Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon

* = Current SAB - ends 31 March

** = Current Mini-Catalogue - ends 31 March

Until next time, Enjoy!

Sunday, 28 March 2010

Sweet Stems...

G'Day Stampers,

This is my 3rd post for the day & another challenge - this time it is over at "Stamping 411" -

http://stamping411.blogspot.com/2010/03

Head on over, have a look & why not try it yourself!

While having all my embossing stuff out, I decided to try another Technique - Versa-Mark Resist- using my Brayer and Glossy Cardstock.

Sketch -

My Card -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Sweet Stems, Warm Words

Inks - Certainly Celery, Versa-Mark, Pretty in Pink

Cardstock - Pretty in Pink, Almost Amethyst, Whisper White, Glossry White Cardstock

DSP - Tea Party

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Mat Pack, Brayer, Versa-Mark, Mini-Glue Dots

Check back in a couple of days & I will post instructions for Brayering....

Until next time, Enjoy

Birthday Card...

2nd Post for the day, using same Sketch Layout but with a different look!

I've used the Faux Tiles Technique, except I've used Clear Embossing Powder,

instead of Glossy Cardstock.

Want to learn this technique, why not contact me for details when a class is available

All the Embossing Powders from Stampin’ Up!® would have to the best on the market - you can't beat them. Check them out - Page 154 of the current Idea Book & Catalogue

Don't forget to check out Gretchen's blog below for more details on this Challenge

Sketch -

Close Up-

Card -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Circle Circus, Happy Moments*

Inks - Pacific Point, So Saffron, Sahara Sand

Cardstock - Pacific Point, So Saffron, Whisper White

DSP - Pacific Point

Punches - Small Oval, Large Oval, Scallop Oval

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Grosgrain Ribbon - White, Embossing Buddy,

Powder Pal, Heat Gun, Boner Scorer, Embossing Powder - Clear

* = Stampin’ Up!® Sale-a-Bration - ends 31 March 2010

Crikey - I hope I haven't forgotten anything!

Enjoy!

Weekend Sketch Challenge...

G'Day Stampers,

Today I am posting a card I did for a challenge. It is quiet awhile since I have attempted one.

Find it over at http://gretchenbarron.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/03/another-weekend-sketch-card-ia122.html

While there, why not have a go yourself.....

Challenges are a great way of making a card without havng to think about layouts or in some cases colours. It is all done for you!

To play along, head on over to Gretchen's blog & follow the instructions.

Sketch -

My Card -

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Oval All, Butterfly Prints*

Ink - Garden Green, Elegant Eggplant, Rose Red, Rich Razzzleberry**

Cardstock - Garden Green, Whisper White, Rose Red, Soft Suede**

DSP - Kiwi Kiss

Punches - Butterfly*, Small Oval, Large Oval, Scallop Oval

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Mini-Glue Dots, Grosgrain Ribbon - White, Uni-Ball Gel Pen

* = Current Summer Mini-Catalogue - ends 31st March 2020

** = Autumn-Winter Mini-Catalogue - 1 April - 31 August 2010

Until next time, Enjoy!

Saturday, 27 March 2010

Chocolate Bunnies....

G'Day Stampers,

Another couple of Chocolate Bunnies for you - same layout, different colours.

With the Green Bunny, I have cut him out & using Glue Dots, placed him above a stamped image on the Whisper White Cardstock. I hope you can see that!
I haven't added a greeting on these cards, as sometimes I like to leave them blank.
You can always add one later on.

Pink Bunny

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Chocolate Bunny

Ink - Versa-Mark

Cardstock - Mellon Membo, Whisper White, Soft Suede

DSP - Pink Pirouette

Accessories - Grosgrain Ribbon - Pretty in Pink, Embossing Buddy,

Embossing Powder - Clear,Snail Adhesive Glue, Powder Pal, Heat Gun

Green Bunny

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Chocolate Bunny

Ink - Versa-Mark

Cardstock - Garden Green, Whisper White, Soft Suede

DSP - Kiwi Kiss

Accessories - Grosgrain Ribbon - Always Artichoke, Embossing Buddy,

Embossing Powder - Clear,Snail Adhesive Glue, Powder Pal, Heat Gun, Glue Dots

Until next time

Enjoy

Friday, 26 March 2010

Eastern Blooms....

G'Day Stampers,

I watched an old esposide of "Golden Girls" this arvo & loved the colours Bea was wearing, so after spending about 2 hours wandering with colours in my mind, I have now suddenly realised this would be a very easy 10 minute card AND involves Heat Embossing Technique - instructions found here...

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Eastern Blooms

Ink - Versa-Mark

Cardstock - Pretty in Pink, Almost Amethyst, Lavender Lace, Going Gray

Accessories - Grosgrain Pretty in Pink Robbon, Dazzling Diamonds,

2-Way Glue Stick, Snail Adhesive, Glue Dots

Until tmw, enjoy!

Chocolate Bunny...

G'Day Stampers,

I have finally gotten round to making an Easter Card using the Stamp from the current Stampin’ Up!® Mini-Catalogue. This mini finishes Wednesday 31st March.

Not only does it fnish on Wednesday, but a brand new mini-catalogue from Stampin’ Up!® begins Thursday 1st April & the cardstock & inks I have used are from that. This is one of the advantages of being a Demo....we get to order the new products in advance.

Wait until you see this mini - it is filled with a lot of yummy stuff.
If anyone would like a FREE mini, please do not hesitate to contact me

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Chocolsate Bunny

Cardstock - Mellon Mambo, Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla

Inks - Mellon Mambo, Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry

Punches - 1 3/8" Circle, Scallop Round, Scallop Oval, Large Oval, Small Oval

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Mini-Glue Dots

Non-SU - Embossing Folder

Using the cirlce punch, I've punched 3 holes in the Mellon Mambo and adhere the Bunnies behind.

Using mini-glue dots, I placed the Scallop Circle punch over the top to

form 3 scallop frames over the bunnies

Enjoy!

Wednesday, 24 March 2010

Technique Class....

G'Day Stampers

We had a Technique Class today. Fun Fun Fun! We all had a great time, especially me!

We did a couple of techniques, including Water Colour using Pencils & Aqua Painter.

Supplies -

Stamp Set- Wagon Full of Fun

Cardstock - Ruby Red, So Saffron, Whisper White, Baja Breeze

Ink - Chocolate Chip

DSP - Sleep Slumber Speciality

Punches - Small Oval, Large Oval, Scallop Oval

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-Way Glue,

Aqua Painter, Water Colour Pencils, Brads - Ruby Red, Mat Pack

Until next time

Enjoy!

Monday, 22 March 2010

In Colours....

G'Day Stampers,

I've just finished creating a set of 6, 5 x 5 Gift Cards and Wallet for a friend. I've used all the Australian Current Stampin' Up!® "In" Colours. I then made envelopes to suit the size & to match the cards.

I got to use my new Butterfy Punch which is in the latest Stampin' Up!® current Mini-Catalogue.

Don't forget this Mini ends 31st March!

Wallet

Cards

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Great Friend

Ink - Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze

Cardstock - Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss,

Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

DSP - Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron,

Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette

Punches - Butterfly, Eyelet, Large Oval, Scallop Oval

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon,

Mini-Dots, Uni Ball Gel Pen

Non-SU - Rhinestones

Gosh, I hope I haven't forgotten anything.

I created a Wallet specially to hold the cards, which closes of its own accord, so I didn't need to use anything to hold it closed.

I typed Mary's name on the pc & then punched it out using the Large Oval Punch

Using the butterfly stamp from "Great Friend", I've stamped the image onto the card, then again onto Whisper White, cut this image out & using mini-dots, adhereded to card. You can't see it in the pics - sri

Card & Matching Envelopes - Kiwi Kiss & Riding Hood Red

Cards & Matching Envelopes - Pacific Point & Tangerine Tango

Card & Envelopes - Baja Breeze & Pink Pirouette

Until next post

Enjoy!

Sunday, 21 March 2010

5 Minute Card....

G'Day Stampers,

I've just sat down, in the middle of cleaning up, and made a couple of quick cards.

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Seeing Spots

Card Stock - Very Vanilla, Camero Coral, Creamy Caramel

Ink - Cameo Coral, Versa-Mark

Punches - Large Oval, Scallop Oval

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Embossing Buddy, Powder Pal, Heat Gun,

Bashful Blue Grosgrain Ribbon, Not Quite Navy Brads, Brayer

To achieve the background for the Scallop Oval -

Emboss images onto Very Vanilla Cardstock
Using Creamy Caramel and Brayer,brayer over entire cardstock
Using Scallop Oval, punch

Enjoy

Vicky

Wednesday, 17 March 2010

Note Books....

G'Day Stampers,

I have been off the air for some time now, but fingers crossed..............

Anyhow, today's project is using the "In Colours"

Supplies -

Stamp Set - Wagon Full of Fun

Card Stock - Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red,

Ink - Chocolate Chip

DSP - Chocolate Chip

Punches - Small Oval, Large Oval, Scallop Oval, Eyelet Border

Accessories - Snail Adhesive, Watercolour Pencils, Aqua Painter

Non-SU - Notebook

Until tmw, Enjoy

Vicky

Friday, 5 March 2010

One Box, Sooooo Many Uses....

G'Day Stampers,

I've been off the air lately, but last night sat myself down & created a box. I don't know how or what possessed me, but I just knew that I had to come up with something which I could use for many things - jewellery box, pencil case, chocolates, office, etc. The list is endless.

This one is going into my own bag, as I can never find my pens and will include my office supplies which I carry around with me. It is not very big, that it will take up a lot of room! My ruler even fits into it!

Band -