STAMPING YEAR ROUND

DESIGNER PAPER COVERED BRAD TUTORIAL

As promised - you're going to see how easy it is to create your own designer brads, using the Neutrals 5/8" Jumbo Brads (112533).  So, here we go...

Start by punching out a circle using the 1" Circle Punch (119868) out of your Designer Series Paper (DSP).  The design I'm using is from the Flirtatious Specialty DSP (122360) pack.

Spritz lightly with plain water.

Making it moist will help to make it more pliable and easier to mold around the brad, as shown here.

Work it, tucking it in, toward the bottom side of your brad.  When you're done, here's what the front will look like.  Allow to dry and there you have it...

Here's a reminder of what this one looks like on the pyramid card, from yesterday's post.

Don't forget, sign-up for my e-mail newsletters NOW.  When you do, you'll learn how to make the fabric flower shown here when the April newsletter goes out within the next couple weeks.  Just in time for Mother's Day!  All you have to do is enter your e-mail in the sign-up box to the top right hand sidebar of this page.

Now go out and start making designer brads of your own!  Have fun and a wonderful weekend!

REMINDER:  Tomorrow (Sat., Mar. 31st) is the last day to get in on Sale-A-Bration.

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FLIRTATIOUS DESIGNER FABRIC PYRAMID CARD

I really enjoy making the pyramid cards! They're so easy to construct, as you saw from yesterday's post, with a big element of "The WOW Factor"!

Flirtatious Designer Fabric and the Flirtatious Designer Paper makes for a winning combination. 

 

If you place an order of $50.00 or more by this Saturday, March 31st, you can have the opportunity to get the Flirtatious Designer Fabric or any of the other Sale-A-Bration offerings for FREE!  After Sale-A-Bration the Flirtatious fabric will still be available for purchase, but why not get it for free, while you still can?  Or, choose anyone of the other wonderful free product offerings in the Sale-A-Bration brochure.  I don't know about you, but I like FREE!

Here are the products you'll need to make this fun project:

Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set - 115370

Wisteria Wonder 8 1/2" x 11" Card Stock - 122922

Whisper White 8 1/2" x 11" Cardstock - 100730

Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad - 122936

Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper - 122360

Flirtatious Designer Fabric - 122335  (SAB - 127711)

Word Window Punch - 119857

Modern Label Punch - 119849

Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die - 118138

Flower Folds Bigz EX Die - 115970

Basic Pearls Jewels - 119247

Neutrals 5/8" Jumbo Brads - 112533

Multipurpose Liquid Glue - 110755

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

 S.N.A.I.L. Adhesive - 104332   Refill - 104331

Would you like to learn how to make the fabric flower and "see the little secret" behind it?  Find out exactly what I'm talking about!  To do so, just sign-up for the "Stamping Year-Round" monthly newsletters.  The sign-up box is on the top right side bar of this page.  This "little secret" will be in my next newsletter due to come out the first week of April!

To place your order NOW and still be able to get in on Sale-A-Bration, just CLICK HERE any time, day or night - 24/7.

Oh, and if you come back tomorrow, I'll show you how to make the matching DSP covered brad, shown there, next to the Flirtatious Designer Fabric flower above. 

PYRAMID CARD - BASIC CONSTRUCTION

There's the 3rd side of this awesome card!  I don't really know what this card is called, but I'm calling it a "pyramid", 'cause after all, it's kinda what it looks like, right? 

It's looks a little complicated, but it's actually quite easy.  Here's how it was constructed...

Start off with a square piece of card stock.  For this particular one, I used 4" x 4" squares, which when flat, fits into a our medium size (5-3/4" x 4-3/8") envelopes.  I would, however, like to suggest that if you have bulky embellishments such as with this particular card design that you place it in one of our Padded Envelopes (#116911) for mailing.

Score on a diagonal, as shown below.  Our Simply Scored Diagonal Plate on our Simply Scored is perfect to do this with!

 

Attach your three pieces as shown below, using the Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755).

 

Here's what the other side will look like.  This will be the "inside" part of the pyramid.

Add embellishments on the sections as shown.

The Daffodil Delight matting was first cut to 3-3/4" x 3-3/4", scored on the diagonal then cut, as shown above to create the perfect matting for the Summer Smooches DSP pieces that were cut to 3-1/2" x 3-1/2", to start.

I attached the fabric brad with the white background, that matched the DSP (btw, don't you just love that?!) strategically, so that the card stock will be able to "slip through" when this card is folded to it's pyramid shape, it'll hold everything in place, just right!

Besides the items named above, here are the other products you'll need to make this particular "pyramid" card are are currently available to order now:

Real Red Smooth Card Stock  12" x 12"  -  124290

Daffodil Delight Smooth Card Stock 12" x 12"  -  124275

Island Indigo Card Stock  8-1/2" x 11"  -  122923

Whisper White Cardstock 8-1/2" x 11"  -  100730

Real Red Classic Ink Pad - 103133

Lucky Limeade Classic Ink Pad - 122953

Mixed Bunch Stamp Set  w - 125535    c - 125537

Blossom Punch - 125603

1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch - 119854

1" Circle Punch - 119868

1-1/4" Circle Punch - 129861

1-3/8" Circle Punch - 119860

S.N.A.I.L. Adhesive - 104332   Refill - 104331

The Summer Smooches DSP (#125409) will be available to order from April 1 - 30, 2012 and then again when the new 2012 - 2013 Stampin' Up! Catalog becomes avalible June 1, 2012.

The Summer Smooches Fabric Designer Brads (#125589) is a promotional item, which will be available for ordering from April 1 - 30, 2012 ONLY, so you will want to stock-up and get them while you can!

Once you have all everything you need, you too, will be able to make a "pyramid" card of your own!

CLICK HERE to order anytime day or night, 24/7!

SUMMER SMOOCHES PREVIEW

What is "Summer Smooches" you ask?  It's a great bunch of products that will be in the upcoming Stampin' Up! 2012 - 2013 Catalog when it becomes available to order from beginning June first.  As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator I've already had the privilege of getting to order and start playing with these products.  Would you too like to have such a "privilege"?  Yep, when you sign-up to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator you too will have the benefit of getting to order products before the general public, just like me!  And, when you sign-up by the end of this month, during Sale-A-Bration (just 5 days left!), you'll not only get $50.00 off your demonstrator kit, but you will also have your choice of receiving either a packet of Designer Series Paper or free digital downloads every month, up to the end of the year.  Contact me for more information or just CLICK HERE to get started and when you do, I will send you a "surprise package" with over $50.00 worth of product!

Are you sad that I just told you the "Summer Smooches" won't be available until June?  Don't be...  From April 1 - 30, 2012, you too will be able to order "Summer Smooches" products, including the fabric brads (I LOVE THEM!) shown in the project below.  Now, you WILL want to PLACE YOUR ORDER IN APRIL for the brads, because it WILL BE THE ONLY TIME they will be available.  CLICK HERE to view the flier with the list of all the products in the preview of "Summer Smooches".

Shown here, I used the DSP, stamps and fabric brads, again, "Summer Smooches".

The yellow (Daffodil Delight) flower design is from one of the stamps in the Mixed Bunch stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog, then punched the the Blossom Punch, also found in the Occasions Mini.  They are both currently available, but you'll want to keep in mind that the Occasions Mini will end on April 30, 2012.

 

Would you like to see how this fun project was made?  You'll have to come back tomorrow for that!  I will also, at that time, share the list of products and the 3rd side of this great card!

Have you signed up for the monthly "Stamping Year-Round" newsletters yet?  Just put your e-mail in the sign-up box to the top right.  Receive exclusive stamping, scrapbooking and paper crafting information, as well as announcements on specials, classes and more!

Don't forget to come back tomorrow for a "how to" on making this fun "Summer Smooches" card.  See then! 

HELLO DOILY MEETS TEA SHOPPE

I really, really love the Hello, Doily stamp.  I don't know why it had taken me this long to do anything with it.  By itself, it's one of those stamps that could stand alone, but it's even better when coupled with the Tea Shoppe stamp set, as you could see from the previous post and this one.  I think they were "just meant to be"!

The stamped images on the card was embossed using Whisper White Classic Ink Pad and White Stampin' Embossing Powder.  To give a little bit of tinted color I sponged over the top with Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink. The butterflies and pearls add to the details. Of course, I had to make the matching envelope to go with this lovely card.

Here's the inside of the card.  As you can see, I've chosen to stamp the tea cups vertically as opposed to horizontally, which is the the actual design of that particular stamp.  One of the advantages of Stampin' Up!'s stamps is that, both wood and clear mount stamps come "un-assembled", allowing customers to mount the stamps themselves.   

The use of our Craft and Rubber Scissors makes cutting through rubber like cutting through butter!

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Here's everything you'll need to make this card for yourself...

Hello, Doily Single Stamp - 122845

Tea Shoppe Stamp Set    w - 125545  c - 125547

Rich Razzleberry 8 1/2" x 11" Card Stock - 115316

Whisper White 7 1/2" x 11" Card Stock - 100730

Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad - 101731

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad - 115658

White Stampin' Emboss Powder - 109132

1" Circle Punch - 119868

Eyelet Border Punch - 119853

Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die - 118138

Basic Pearls Jewels - 119247

Stamping Sponges - 101610

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

Glue Dots - 103683

S.N.A.I.L. Adhesive - 104332    Refills - 104331

CLICK HERE HERE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER and get your choice of free Sale-A-Bration product with every $50.00 in purchases.   Sale-A-Bration ends March 31, 2012, ACT NOW before it's too late!

"TEA SHOPPE" STAMP CLASS PROJECT

Here's yet another project we'll be making at this Sunday's "Specialty" Class, here at my home in Cypress, CA., stamped with both the Tea Shoppe stamp set (w - 125545   c - 125547), found in the Occasions Mini Catalog and the Hello, Doily (122845) single stamp found in the 2011 - 2012 Stampin' Up! Catalog / Idea Book.

If you're interested in attending and would like details on doing so, please feel free to contact me at linda@stampingyearround.com.  If you have not yet done so, be sure to sign-up for my free monthly "Stamping Year-Round" newsletters (top right sidebar).  Not only will you get great ideas for stamping, scrapbooking and paper crafting ideas, but you'll also get dates and announcements of my monthly classes and current specials, when you sign-up.  Just enter your e-mail into the "Sign-Up" box to get started!

Here's what the recipient will find on the inside...

The Hello, Doily stamp was first stamped onto Very Vanilla card stock (8 1/2" x 11"  - 101650) with the Versamark Stamp Pad (102283).  I used the Vanilla Scented Stampin' Embossing Powder (125590), heat embossed and sponged Crumb Cake Classic Ink (121030) directly on top, which "popped" the beautiful doily design right up.  I wish you could see it in real life, it is so pretty!

The Tea Shoppe stamp set is "suppose" to be a "set of 10" stamps.  However - I turned it into a "set of 12".  How you ask?  Well, see the three tea cups in a row?  It's on one mount with the three together as shown.  What I decided to do was to separate them into three individual stamps.  A great advantage of mounting your stamps yourself.

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Here's a list of the other products, besides those listed above,

 for making this fun tea pouch...

CRUMB CAKE 12" x 12" CARD STOCK - 124274

CRUMB CAKE 1/2" SEAM BINDING RIBBON - 122332

BASIC PEARLS JEWELS - 119247

STAMPING SPONGES - 101610

MODERN LABEL PUNCH - 119849

HEAT TOOL - 100005

STICKY STRIP - 104294

STAMPIN' DIMENSIONALS - 104430

S.N.A.I.L. ADHESIVE - 104332   REFILL - 104331

CLICK HERE to order your Tea Shoppe stamp set and everything else you need to make this fun tea pouch.  

Orders of $50.00 or more qualifies you for free Sale-A-Bration product!

SALE-A-BRATION OFFERING PROJECT FOR STAMP CLASS

This Sunday, March 25th will be my monthly "Specialty" Stamp Class.  This will be just one of the projects we'll be making using the Flirtatious Fabric, avilable for purchase in the 2011 - 2012 Stampin' Up! Catalog / Idea Book or FREE as one of the offerings during Sale-A-Bration. (item #'s for purchase - 122335   free from SAB with a purchase of $50.00 or more - 127711)

The fabric flower can be used as a nice hair pin or a broach.  Perfect for Mother's Day gift giving or any other occasion.  It makes a perfect pairing with this "pocket card" because of the matching Flirtatious Specialty Designer Paper (122360), also available for purchase in the 2010 - 2011 Stampin' Up! Catalog / Idea Book.  As you can see below, there's a note card for you to write your personal message on.

There's plenty of fabric to make lots of these fabric flowers with using the Flower Folds Bigz EX Die (115970). 

 

Each fabric piece measures approximately 27" x 18".

Other products used for making this card, besides those already listed are:

Tiny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set - 115370

Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad - 122936

8 1/2" x 11" Card Stock

Wisteria Wonder - 122922

Pretty In Pink - 100459

5/8" Jumbo Brads (White) Neutrals Collection - 112533

S.N.A.I.L. Adhesive - 104332       Refill - 104331

Sticky Strip - 104294

If you live locally (So. CA - I'm in Orange County) and are interested in this Sunday's class please contact me for more information.  Or to receive my monthly "Stamping Year-Round" newsletters, along with class announcements, just put your e-mail in the "Sign-Up" box at the top right section of this page.

You have until the end of the month to get in on Sale-A-Bration for FREE PRODUCT.

CLICK HERE to order Stampin' Up! products anytime day or night - 24/7!

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREA!!!

Here's a special greeting I created with My Digital Studio for our younger daughter, Andrea.

We love you!!!  Mom & Dad

Have a great weekend everyone and see you all back here next week!

SPECIAL SIGN-UP OFFER FROM ME TO YOU! READ ON...

Sale-A-Bration ends March 31st, but MY SPECIAL OFFER FROM ME TO YOU WILL END FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012.  So, you'll want to act NOW, before it's too late! 

As you may already know, when you sign-up to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration, the Demonstrator Starter Kit is $50.00 off the regular price of $175.00.  That in itself is already a great deal because this wonderful kit is valued at over $340.00.  Up until March 31, 2012, you pay only $125.00 + tax!  Shipping and handling is FREE!  Not only that, but you'll also have your choice of either a pack of Designer Series Paper or digital downloads every month up until the end of this year. 

I'm going to make it even MORE INCREDIBLE!!!  Anyone who signs-up and purchases the Demonstrator Starter Kit between now and Friday, March 23rd will get to pick, an ADDITIONAL, UP TO $51.00 worth of merchandise of their choice. 

WHY UP TO $51.00?  Because, as you know, with Sale-A-Bration, orders of $50.00 or more qualifies you for FREE product of your choice from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure!  Once you sign-up, UNDER ME AT www.Go.StampinUp.net you can e-mail me with your order.  Once I get verification from Stampin' Up! that you had done so I will place your order by the end of the month, as to not miss out on Sale-A-Bration.  So, what are you waiting for?  Contact me if you have any questions or for more information.  (714)  220-1754  or  linda@stampingyearround.com    This offer is good only through me, Linda Gutierrez and ENDS FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012. 

FREE SALE-A-BRATION CHOICE

There are so many great Sale-A-Bration items to choose from - how can one decide?  Did you know that you get to choose an item for EACH $50.00 you purchase?  Yes, that means $100.00 gives you TWO choices, $150.00 THREE choices and so on. 

Here is just one of the many choices.  Perfect for those, "Oh my gosh, I need a card!" moments.  These cards come from the Everyday Elegance Simply Sent.  They're available for purchase in the main Stampin' Up! Catalog / Idea book - item #122377 or you can get them FREE with a qualifying Sale-a-Bration order, in which case you will want to enter item #127712.

 

The greetings are from Everyday Wishes (123686), sold separately.  Classic Stampin' Pad colors to coordinate are Cherry Cobbler (119669) and Baja Breeze (111833).

CLICK HERE to order every you'll need to make these quick and easy cards today!

SALE-A-BRATION REMINDER

Just a quick reminder that Sale-A-Bration will be ending March 31st.  We're just about half way through the month, so you won't want to miss out of these great offers. 

CLICK HERE to view the Sale-A-Bration Brochure online. 

Remember, for every $50.00 purchased you get to choose anyone of the products in the brochure for FREE!

CLICK HERE to place your order online anytime day or night!

OUR NEW SIMPLY SCORED DIAGIONAL PLATE

Do you have our Simply Scored Tool yet?

With our Simply Scored, you'll be able to take the chore out of scoring!  It's base fits paper or cardstock up to 12" x 12" and features score tracks ever 1/8".  It features two easy-to-read rulers (with inch markings down to 1/8") along its top and left side for perfect scoring.  One standard left-to-right ruler and one zero center ruler.  It also includes three markers and one stylus.  The bottom base has non-marking and non-skid feet to secure it to your work table.

The base measures approximately 15-18" x 13-1/4" x 1"

And now, we also have available the SIMPLY SCORED DIAGONAL PLATE!!! 

An easy way to make envelopes, boxes and more!  Rather than for me to tell you about it, just watch this video...

    

I'm sure you can't help but agree that along with the Simply Scored, this diagonal plate is also a MUST HAVE!  It even comes with instructions for making your common envelope sizes, so you'll be able to start creating right away!

Here are the item numbers to order your Simply Scored, Simply Scored Diagonal Plate and other coordinating products:

SIMPLY SCORED - 122334

SIMPLY SCORED DIAGONAL PLATE - 125586

SIMPLY SCORED PLACE MARKERS - 125625

SIMPLY SCORED STYLUS - 125624

BONE FOLDER - 102300

CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW

A little quote to leave you for the weekend with...

"The only reason why we ask other people how their weekend was is so we can

tell them about our own weekend."  --- Chuck Palahniuk ---

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Be sure to make it a good one, so you'll be happy to tell others about it

 when Monday gets here!

 

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