Weekly Challenge

Last weeks weekly team challenge was to make a card (or project) using a stamp set that they bought, but haven't used yet.
I'm sure we are not the only ones who buy a stamp set, and then there it sits, not getting any use.
This is the card that I shared with them.
Of course I have used the BACK ON YOUR FEET Stamp Set a lot, but I have never used my SWIRLY FRAMES Stamp Set so I thought that I would pair the two together.

I had to use the "mirror image" technique to make the giraffes face in opposite direction.

Here are the cards that my team came up with...

Lynda used a Hostess Exclusive Stamp Set from a couple years ago called Very Vintage. She teamed it up with the HANDWRITTEN back ground stamp. She is wondering why she hasn't used this stamp  set before. Handwritten Background stamp is on the retiring list so get it now before it is too late.

Next was Barb - she has been wanting to play with her BLOOM & GROW Stamp Set and decided to make 2 of them.

Carla made this next card using BLOSSOMING BASKET. She cannot believe she hasn't used this pretty set yet.

Brenda made this next card using TREEHOUSE ADVENTURE. She thinks that with 5 grandsons she will be using it a lot more.

Anna made this pretty card using COLORFUL SEASON, what a nice spring-feel card. She said that she likes the brown and pink color combo - me too!

Bonnie made her card using the WINDS OF CHANGE Stamp Set. She used 

Seaside Spray ink with Watercolor Pencils.

Janell's card takes 3 photos to give it justice. 

Take a look at this fun fold that doubles as a gift card holder

Rachel is a NEW TO US Demonstrator who re-signed up in March

FREE AS A BIRD is a fun stamp set for her because she 

has two little birdies at home named Sundae and Sherbet.

She makes in bulk because she sends a lot of encouraging cards

Debbie A. used BIKE RIDE Stamp Set - a perfect set for Spring/Summer

I've actually been on my bike a few times this Spring, but I am a 

fair-weather-friend and I pick and choose my days to enjoy being outside.

Debbie has done a great job selling her cards on line too.

Karen used MOUNTAIN AIR and said that she would have used this set earlier, but she had to purchase the larger clear block I. So if you are loving this set as much as I do                                    you will want to add Clear Block I to your order.

This is Juli's first time to participate in our weekly challenge so this is extra special

She actually had to place an order from her hospital bed and 

now that she is recovering she is able to participate

Such a fun-fold card. She used the Garden Lane Designer Paper 

and POSITIVE THOUGHTS Stamp Set

This next one is from Inez

Inez used the MY MEADOW Stamp Set that we received free when we went to the 

ONSTAGE event last November. It has a lot of little pieces, but the result is wonderful. 

The card is from Jodie - I remember this elephant stamp set, but never purchased it, and I cannot remember the name of the set - but nice job, Jodie!

I love this cute card that Susan sent for our challenge using the DINO DAYS Stamp Set

Vicki sent in our last card for the week using SWEET STORYBOOK. She said that she used this set once before, and now wishes she had purchased the designer paper that coordinated with it.  Let this be a lesson - get what you want NOW before it is too late.

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Want To Take A Bicycle Ride?

When I was a little girl my favorite toys were ones that had a lot of pieces to them, and I think that is why when a stamp and die set has a lot of pieces, it really does not intimidate me. The BIKE RIDE stamp set has all you need to design your very own bicycle, and pairing it with the BUILD A BIKE FRAMELITS makes it super easy to make this darling card (that was inspired by Lisa Curcio).

I would love to have a cute, pink bike like this one with a basket for Lucy to take a ride in, but my bike is a purple one that I bought at the second hand store, and since I am not terrible steady on it, I sure would hate to put a lot of money into a new one. (I've already fallen once from it)

I get occasional requests for a bicycle themed card so this is perfect!

The areas that look like a light gray are stamped with Memento Ink and stamped off once. I love the look it gives.

The "Happy Birthday" is from the single stamp STYLIZED BIRTHDAY (retired)

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Bike Ride Anyone?

During Sale a bration there are so many fun new stamp sets to play with that sometimes we forget to use the amazing stamp sets that are in our annual catalog.
Here are a couple cards that the ladies made at this months Stamp a Stack Classes

BIKE RIDE - such a fun set and I bet you are all looking forward to getting out this spring and summer to ride your bikes. I'm considering getting a basket for Lucy to ride in. That will make my bike rides even more fun! The "Thanks a Bunch" comes from the BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET Stamp Set

And if you don't prefer riding bikes, maybe you would like to relax in a comfy chair and read a book!  I'm planning to do BOTH!!  Love the COLORFUL SEASONS Bundle. Such a darling Adirondack chair die!

Well, no  matter what you decide to do - make sure you save time to do some stamping!!

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Thank you for letting me be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!

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Embossing Paste Samples and Tips

Yesterday I featured 3 cards and the upcoming Stampin' Blends Markers. You can see that post HERE in cased you missed it.

Two of those cards also featured the Embossing Paste so I thought maybe I would expand on that amazing product today.
Here is a new card I made last night featuring the EMBOSSING PASTE 

 Check out this close up and how glittery it is - ok this photo doesn't show off how sparkly it really is.

Here are the 2 cards from yesterday

Yesterday's BIKE RIDE card was on a Pink Pirouette base - which one do you like better? the Pink from yesterday or the Soft Sky from today??

Had to make a yellow front door because that's what we have!!
You may have noticed that on both of the cards from yesterday I used the brick pattern from the PATTERN PARTY DECORATIVE MASKS  - it really is my favorite, but I also love the puffy clouds stencil used on this card (inspired by Patty Bennett)

See the stencil in the top right corner? It is very reminiscent of the EASTERN MEDALLIONS, but it is super big - big enough to fit a card front.

So I wanted to share with you some tips that I have learned along the way
1. The bicycle card shows that you can color the EMBOSSING PASTE using the CLASSIC STAMPIN' INK REFILLS. I love to put a little Embossing Paste on my SILICONE CRAFT SHEET and add the Ink Refill of my choice. I mash it around like I am coloring frosting for a cake.
2. It dries really fast, but if you are super impatient you can use your HEAT TOOL for a few seconds. Drying it with the Heat Tool will also puff it up a bit. Seriously - it really does dry fast
3. The Night of Navy card, I sprinkled it with DAZZLING DIAMONDS GLITTER before it dried.
4. You can make your own mask using whatever cut out you want.  I used 3 of the nesting dies from EASTERN MEDALLIONS THINLITS DIES. So you can see that I could fit a variety on the front of my card instead of just one.

5. Instead of adding Glitter, try adding EMBOSSING POWDER and Heat set it with the HEAT TOOL.

6. You do NOT need to use a mask when using the embossing paste. You can use the EMBOSSING PASTE as snow on the Christmas Trees. Try using a small paint brush to add the embossing paste to the edges of your trees. For example: the tree dies in the CAROLS OF CHRISTMAS Stamp Set/Bundle with CARD FRONT BUILDERS DIES

7. One thing I learned by trial and error is this...

I assumed that I could scrape off the unused portion into the container but the EMBOSSING PASTE that stayed at the top edge of the container got all hard and unusable. Be sure to scrape off but then get the paste down into the center of the container.
8. You will want to get the PALETTE KNIVES for only $5.00 for spreading the paste.

A quick note: the little jar is 4 oz. Sold by Weight not by volume so when you get your EMBOSSING PASTE your jar will appear as though it is not full, but believe me it is still 4 oz.
9. Because of how quickly the Embossing Paste dries you will want to keep a little tray with water handy for cleaning off your stencil, palette knives, etc.
 * another side note: I was making the pink brick wall later in the evening so I just popped my stencil, silicone mat and palette knife in the water and waited until morning to clean.  NOT! best to clean them up right away, and warm water is a key. You can even add a drop of dish soap. Yes, they cleaned up fine but they did have a residue left on my stencil and silicone mat.
10. Last but not least - Try adding some embossing paste with a stencil onto some Designer Series Paper - oh yeah! and select Designer Papers are on sale!! WOOT! WOOT! Check out the details below.

The Designer Series Paper sale is on through the end of October.  Don't miss out on this great deal!

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September 1 – October 31, 2017:  Earn an EXCLUSIVE, limited-edition Merry Patterns Stamp Set  when you place an order of $300 or more (excludes shipping and tax). This promotion includes on-line orders!  

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Thanks for stopping by!

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Let's Take a Bike Ride

Love this new stamp set called BIKE RIDE!
Don't let all the little elements scare you off because look what an adorable card it makes.

On the inside I used the "to" from BANNERS FOR YOU and the "you" is a die from the retired Hello You Thinlits.

I totally CASED this from Debi Meissner,  but I found it originally on Pinterest.

There are a lot of details so if you want to duplicate this card here are the products that I used:

STAMPS: Bike Ride Bundle, Banners For You, B.Y.O.P. (for the Happy Birthday)

Card Stock: Delightful Dijon (R), Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Silver Foil, Marina Mist, Whisper White

Ink: Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz, Calypso Coral, Smoky Slate, Marina Mist Marker, Daffodil Ink pad and Marker

Fun Stuff: Retired Ribbon, Stitched Rectangles (By Gina Marie), Hello You Thinlits

Here is what the inside looks like:

You can get this fun BUNDLE by Clicking HERE and placing your online order - I would love to earn your business.  Don't forget to use the Hostess Code when checking out.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Christi

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