Hello stampers and happy Friday to you. Today I am so very excited to share a fun card with you that I designed last week. I call it the Patchwork Effect card using the Nested Essentials dies. The second card that I am sharing uses the pieces that I had made when playing with the design for this card. Always take time to play my friends, that is when the magic happens!
Patchwork Effect Card
I made these cards for my exclusive Prime Time group. Each Thursday I made a video just for them! This group was started during COVID19 to keep my business going when I couldn’t do my weekly coffee and a card classes. Membership is only $10 a month (in three month instalments) and members also get a monthly pdf tutorial bundle worth more than that, so it is a really great deal. Want to join too? Click here. You will be glad you did!
I forgot to add the embossing folders to my product list. For the patchwork effect card I used the Fern 3D embossing folder and for the other card I used the Basics 3D embossing folders that are only available as online exclusives. Click on the blue words (the link) and you will be in my Canadian online store.
One More Idea for the Nested Essentials Dies
I was going to write a separate blog post with this card, but then I thought, why not spoil you with lots of great ideas for both the One Horse Open Sleigh paper AND the Nested Essentials Dies? Which card is your favourite?
Video Tutorial
I DO have a video tutorial for you for this card. Have you checked out my YouTube channel? It’s like having a free class every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with a video being posted at 10am EST which is 4pm in the Netherlands or 3pm in the UK. That is probably around midnight down under depending on where you are in Australia or New Zealand!
Have a Great Weekend!
I hope you all have a great weekend. Are you going to be adding the Nested Essentials dies to your next order? If you are, I hope you choose me as your demonstrator! Everyone who orders through me gets a free pdf tutorial bundle. At least one, and up to three! Have a super day.
Hello stampers and happy Wednesday to you. Today I have a beautiful tinted embossing paste butterfly card for you. If you have been following me on my YouTube channel, then you might know that I have been a little obsessed with embossing paste. Once you open a jar, you just want to keep playing. Want to see what I made??
Beautiful tinted embossing paste butterfly
First off: a disclaimer. The Butterflies & Flowers layering decorative masks are no longer available. Every year Stampin’Up! “retires” some products and this is one such product. They have different masks available now but this was one I had on hand that would really show off the tinted embossing paste technique.
I first used a blending brush to make a solid butterfly image. Then I used the detailed image at the bottom to use with the embossing paste. Just two drops of pool party reinker were added to about a tablespoon of embossing paste. I put it in a little bowl and stirred it with the smallest palette knife. If you want to see the whole card being made, just watch the YouTube video tutorial at the end of this blog post.
Here you can see how nice the tinted embossing paste looks up close.
Video Tutorial
More Embossing Ideas
Did you know that I am a member of the International Create With Us tutorial bundle team? This month our tutorial bundle features embossing folders. You can get this fifteen card tutorial for free if you order online through me or you can purchase it in the tutorials section of my blog. Below is a sneak peek of our tutorial. PDF tutorials are a great way to jump start your creativity and to become a more talented stamper. Enjoy!!
Thanks for joining me today, I hope you have a super day!
Hello stampers and happy Friday to you. Today I have a fresh and vibrant card for you using Glorious Gingham paper. Gingham is always great for spring and summer and I really do love the combination of Lemon Lime Twist with Orchid Oasis, don’t you? Once again, you will see that I have pulled out the Nested Essentials dies. Did you know that these dies include three different shapes in four different sizes?
Video Tutorial
More Glorious Gingham Inspiration
Here are a few favourite finds of mine from other demonstrators who have used Glorious Gingham in their creations. Which one is your favourite?
This one is by Terri Lynn Bright and you can check out her blog post here.
This Brewed for You fun fold card is by Kathi Ondus, and you can check out her blog post here.
This card is by Mary Brown and you can find her blog post here. I love how she used the die from the So Refreshing Bundle to make the gingham blanket.
Last Few Days!
Just a gentle reminder that you only have a few days left to get Bonus Bucks. With each $60 purchase you get a $6 coupon code to redeem in August. That’s a nice ten percent savings. If you choose to get my July special which is Timeless Arrangements, you will get a 20% cash back from the catalog price from me!
Thanks for joining me here today, I hope you have a super day!!
Hello stampers and happy Friday. Today I am sharing a super fun technique with embossing paste. Did YOU know that Stampin’Up! sells embossing paste? My job as a Stampin’Up! demonstrator is to share with you all the hidden gems in our huge annual catalog. Even I forget sometimes about all the amazing products that we have. My embossing paste was hiding in the cupboard for a while too!
Amazing Embossing Paste Trick
A few days ago I created a post sharing my top five videos over the years. One of them was a technique that involved stamping on embossing folders. This inspired me to do something new with an embossing folder and I am sharing the result with you now. Are you curious?
What to do
First you cover your work surface with a piece of grid paper or computer paper. Put your card down and carefully spread embossing paste over your card front or cardstock layer using a palette knife. Set aside on a new clean surface. Clean your palette knife. If you don’t do this right away it will harden and dry making it difficult to clean.
Ink up your embossing folder, either side work for the exposed brick embossing folder. Press the embossing folder into the embossing paste surface of your card. Press down firmly and then carefully peel it away. Watch my video as seeing is believing!
Spritz the back of your cardstock with water so that it doesn’t end up curling. When your embossing paste is dry (this could take a few hours) press it down with a few punches stacked on top of each other. This helps flatten your card.
After the embossing paste is dry and the card is flattened you can add your other elements using either liquid adhesive or dimensionals.
Which is your favourite colour? Cherry cobbler, Pebbled Path or Copper Clay for the embossing paste embossed exposed brick wall?
Video Tutorial
Prime Time With The Pampered Stamper
This video was intended for my private Prime Time group. You can also join this group. It costs $30 for three months. What do you get? First you get a weekly exclusive video tutorial each Thursday at 10am EST. Each Wednesday I post the supply list as well as the dimensions of your paper pieces. Each month you get a free 15 card pdf tutorial which is worth from 15-20 dollars. You can see that your ten dollars a month is a true bargain. Click here to join.
Thanks so much for joining me on my blog today. I love being a Stampin’Up! demonstrator in both Canada and Europe. If you need one, you know where to find me! Have a super day.
Hello stampers and happy Wednesday to you. Today I am going to share my five most viewed videos and I would like you to pick your favourite. The one with the most votes will get recreated with current products! I am excited to share this walk down memory lane with you. Can you believe that I have posted 593 video on YouTube? I think the oldest one is from 2017.
Video Number One: Faux Leather Technique
I have since done a new Faux Leather technique video, you can see that one here.
Video Number Two: Twisted Pop-Up Card Tutorial
Here is the link to an old blog post that features a different twisted pop-up card that has a nautical theme. I really do love this fancy fold card!
Video Number Three: Love it, Chop it
Here is the link to my blog post where I talk about the love it, chop it mentality and how it can really change how you use your paper!
Video Number Four: Super Quick Way to Mount Your Cling Stamp Sets
I need to add a disclaimer to this video. While this trick CAN save you a lot of time, sometimes there can be an error in the matching of the sticker sheet to the stamps. When this happens, there is no going back. You will not be able to take the stickers off after they are on. So look carefully before you begin to see if there are any discrepancies.
Video Number Five: Stamping on Embossing Folders
This one is a lot of fun. Today I am trying something new. I am spreading embossing paste on my card, letting it dry slightly, and then pressing the embossing folder into it. Stay tuned for how it turns out!
What do YOU Think?
Well, what’s the verdict? Which of these videos should recreate using current products? It sure is fun to see what was being used five or six years ago and how I have also changed!
I hope you have fun with this and I am looking forward to hearing from you what the verdict will be. Have a super day and happy stamping. Thanks for checking out my blog today.
Don’t Forget!
For the month of July you can earn Bonus Bucks. You get a $6 digital coupon for every $60 that you spend. You can redeem these coupons in August. It works out to 10% off which is nice.
Hello stampers and happy Monday to you. Today I have a Simple Emboss Resist card for you using the Circle Sayings stamp set. Find out how easy this technique is when you watch my YouTube video tutorial. The paper that I used for this card is an “online exclusive” called Simply Irresistibles. All the links for the products that I have used are found at the bottom of this blog post.
YouTube Video Tutorial for Simple Emboss Resist Card
Watch this video to see how this card was made. Emboss-resist is such a fun technique! If you haven’t already done so, please subscribe to my YouTube channel.
Free PDF Tutorial Bundle
If you spend $35 with me online or if you purchase the Circle Sayings stamp set, you will get a tutorial bundle featuring many cards using this stamp set. What a great way to get the most use out of your purchase!! If you want to see more emboss resist cards, click on this link. Happy stamping, and thanks so much for joining me today.
