Sweet Slice

The cutie pie thinlit has been such a hit with plenty of ideas showing up by Stampin' Up! demonstrators. The basic idea of this die set is to create a birthday cake slice as a party favor.

Well I wanted to have another use for this die set where I can use it for different occasions. I was inspited by a fellow demonstrator who used the basic form but removed the closure portions for this. I actually doubled the size of the basket.

Interested in doing this yourself? Well, I will have a video for you in my next post. Be sure to subscribe to my blog and YouTube channel (stampinkwithfarida) so you don't miss a post. Stay tuned.

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More Love to Spread

There's always time and room to spread more love. Hearts don't have to be feminine in pinks and reds only...take a look at the black and white for a masculine card.

This card is a kraft base, layer of whisper white, then layer of real red stamped with the flowers from the Bloomin' Love stamp set in the Occasions catalog. Once stamped, you can punch and die cut hearts out of this layer (use punch outs on other cards). Use any stamp the stamp the white cardstock behind the empty heart spaces before adhering the red layer, then add your sentiment. 

This is not your standard A2 card, but rather a beautiful 6x6. Remember, you can always make your own envelope using the envelope punch board (133774). Yes, the black glimmer paper is retired, but you can still ink your Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper with black ink, or any other masculine color you wish to use.

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Kraft, Real Red

DSP: It's My Birthday DSP paper stack

Stamps: Bloomin' Love, Groovy Love

Ink: Real Red, Rose Red, Memento Black

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Birthday Bash

One of the most popular items in the new Occasions catalog has been the birthday section. New embossing folder, punches, pop up dies, DSP, stamps...all amazing! Here are a couple of birthday cards we did for class a few weeks ago using birthday items.

 

 

These cards are both pop up cards on the inside. They both showcase different stamp sets used with coordinating dies or punches. The beautiful Confetti embossing folder goes really well with the It's My Party DSP paper stack. The versatility of this embossing folder is wonderful because it does not only have to be used for birthday...think congratulations, new year, retirement party, etc.

Stamps:  Party Wishes, Number of Years

Cardstock: Whisper White

DSP: It's My Party DSP paper stack

Punches/Dies: Party Punch Pack, Party Pop-Up Thinlits Dies, Large Numbers Framelits Dies

Embossing: Confetti Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Tools: Big Shot

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With Love

Don't you just love this Bloomin' Heart Thinlit? 

I used the retired black glimmer paper (holiday catalog) for the above card. It turned out so elegant in my favorite color scheme ever...black and white! The background on this card is a checkerboard effect I did using the diagonal plate on the score tool and scoring at 1/2" apart between the lines (placing rhinestone on all intersections).

This card shows the checkerboard effect in more detail on the black cardstock. For this card, I used the Bloomin' Love stamp set from the new Occasions catalog.

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red

Stamps: Bloomin' Love

Dies/Punches: Bloomin' Heart thinlt, Sweetheart punch, circle card thinlit

Tools: Big Shot, Precison Plate, Simply Scored, Simply Scored Diagonal Plate

Accessories: Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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3D Rose & Inlay Techniques

I am back with another technique video using the Rose Garden framelits. This is a mini album I completed a while back and did not know what to do with the cover for a pop of color. Well, now I know what it needed, and I love how it turned out.

In this video you will see the inlay technique as well as crating a 3 dimensional flower using the die set. This is a 2 part video, so be sure to watch both videos for all the information.

                                             

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Rose Garden with Foil

Today I am sharing technique #4 with the Rose Garden framelits that come in a bundle with the Rose Garden stamp set in the new Occassions mini catalog.  Here are 2 cards using the framelits with silver foil sheets (can coordinate gold foil with ink colors of choice as well).

Card #1 (above) uses my stencil template for placement of the petals using foil sheets. If you are interested in my how-to on making your own stencil template and missed my last post, CLICK HERE

Card #2 (above) is very simple. All you need is the dteailed outline of the rose for this technique, and then you just color the petals. Remember, you are not throwing out the inside petal pieces when doing this; you are actually using them to make the black card in the first photo above (no waste YAY!)

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Rose Wonder Stencil & Faux Texture Paste Techniques

Well, if you are like me, the moment I saw the Rose Wonder stamp set (140697) along with its matching framelits (140619), I saw possibilities. These can also be purchased as a bundle (140804) from the new Occassions catalog on page 18. 

This is my post for the second and third techniques using this amazing set.  Technique #2 is using the framelits for a how-to on making your own stencils (card on left). Technique #3 is how to use the framelits to achieve a faux texture paste look on your projects (card on right). With this technique, you can leave your inlays white to give a clean white texture paste look or use your sponge daubers to color in the different parts. Here is a video for both techniques using this versatile set.

                                                

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Also, in my video I mention where I got the idea for the Press n Seal. I was unsure and said it was Jennifer McGuire, but I actually found the video from llwilson (https://youtu.be/RzJqAVsfVNU) on YouTube. She has great video on how to line up letters using this technique. 

Stamps: Rose Wonder stamp set & Rose Garden framelits Bundle  Accessories: Sponge daubers, Wisteria Wonder Seam Binding Cardstock: Basic Black, Perfect Plum, Whisper White, Garden Green Inks: Perfect Plum, Wisteria Wonder, Old Olive, Pear Pizzaz, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler
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Rose Garden and DSP Technique

For the next few posts, I will be sharing different techniques you can use the Rose Garden Framelits which can also be purchased as a bundle with the Rose Wonder stamp set  (140804). This first technique is quick and simple. Use your frameilts to cut out the flowers (large or small rose) and place over DSP. You can cut your flowers with your choice of cardstock color or using your sponge daubers to color the different parts of your cut out to chieve a perfect match with your DSP.

Cardstock: Whisper White, Tangerine Tango

DSP: Love Blossoms DSP Paper Stack, Cherry On Top DSP Paper Stack

Accessories: Sponge daubers

Punches: Decorative Label Punch

Stamps: Rose Wonder stamp set & Rose Garden framelits Bundle 140804

Ink: Tangerine Tango, Old Olive, Pear Pizzaz, Rose Red, Memento Black

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Sale-A-Bration Begins Today!

It's finally here...Occasions Catalog and Sale-a-Bration time!  Below you'll find all the details you'll need for both new catalogs.  Plus - lots more going on as it's Tuesday...we have Weekly Deals for you, as well a sale on Paper Pumpkin.  Check it out!

It is THE BEST time of the Stampin' Up! year for everyone - 

those who purchase product, those who host parties (or order over $250 worth of product), those who join Stampin' Up!, and those who are demonstrators! Yep! ...because everyone can earn fabulous free product. 

CLICK HERE to view the Sale-A-Bration catalog

CLICK HERE to view the new Occasions catalog

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