Tips Video for the Paper Doily Die

The new Paper Doily Sizzix Die from the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog (page 7) creates an intricate doily design from single layers of Designer Series Paper or card stock using this newly-sized larger Sizzlits die.

This die is not for the speedy stamper, but the extra effort makes for a beautiful project!  As you’ll see in the video below, the bigger pieces drop out by themselves, but the little ones need to be (carefully!) poked out with your Snips or Paper-Piercing Tool.

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The Instructional Video below is by Carrie Cudney from the corporate office of Stampin' Up!.  In this video she demonstrates how to make the Paper Doily Large Sizzlits Die Card on page 7 of the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog.

 

If you have any questions about the die, please email me and I’d be glad to answer them.

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Details:

• You can order the Digital+Starter Kit and add the Stampin' Memories, Definitely Decorative or My Digital Studio Software Add-on for the regular add-on price.
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Mini Pantry-Makeover / Mini Despensa Renovación

So, I was filling up my new glass canisters with flour, sugar and powdered sugar and thought that it will be hard to tell the difference between them all.  My first thought was simply a piece of paper taped on the canister as the label.  But then I remembered what my friend Linda Mallam was going to use to make labels:  chalkboard vinyl and the Top Notes Die.  A match made in Heaven!

My first thought was on the left…useful enough, but so much prettier with the chalkboard Top Notes.  Plus, if I decide to change the change the contents, then I can easily erase the chalk and re-write it.  And the best part?  It was AMAZINGLY easy and fast. 

Supplies Used:
Chalkboard 14 X 24 Inch Décor Elements Sheets     118815    $14.95
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine     113439        $99.95
Top Note Stampin' Up! Bigz Die     113463    $21.95

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Inkspired Tour September, 2010

It’s that time again.  Time for you to get your creative juices flowing by seeing all the inspirations of the Inkspired Tour.  I’m sure you enjoyed Martha’s creations on her blog Stamp Art Papel, and I hope you enjoy mine as much.

For each of the projects I used the cute Play Date Designer Series Paper.  I love the fun look this gives to the projects.   

 

Composition Book
2 Step Bird Punch  117191  $16.95
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine  113439 $99.95
Top Note Stampin' Up! Bigz Die  113463  $21.95
Dreams Du Jour Stamp Set 111624  $18.95
Play Date Designer Series Paper  117168  $9.95

 

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Thank You by the Numbers Card
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine  113439 $99.95
Top Note Stampin' Up! Bigz Die  113463  $21.95
Just Believe Stamp Set 116948  $33.95
Play Date Designer Series Paper  117168  $9.95
5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon Real Red     109052  $6.95

The flower on this card was created using 5/8” grossgrain ribbon and twisting it into a flower.  Contact me to find out more information on this.

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Thank You Flowers Card
Play Date Designer Series Paper  117168  $9.95
Fancy Flower Punch 118073  $16.95
1-3/8 Inch Circle Punch  119860  $15.95
So Many Thanks Stamp Set  120173  $7.95

 

Please enjoy the rest of the tour by visiting Marcia’s blog Stampin’ With Marcia where you are sure to find lots of inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by!

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August Inkspired Tour

Bienvenidos and Welcome to the August issue of the Inkspired Tour.  Did you see the creations of my friend, Martha Gomez, on her site, Stamp Art Papel on the previous stop of the tour?

Be sure to look at the other blog tour stops from across the country and Puerto Rico, just click the button at the bottom of this post to go to the next blog.

I hope you enjoy my projects:

Owl Card
My first project to share with you this month is this Owl card (I’m sorry for the poor picture quality).

I love this punch, which is quite versatile.  Besides this cuter than cute owl, the punch can also be used to make a penguin, a tulip, and  much more.

 Amanda’s Stamp Pad Tips:

~The background texture is created using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.

~The owl was punched once in each color:  Cherry cobbler, Old Olive and Very Vanilla.  Use the leftovers to create two more owls.

~Save Paper:  Punch the owl out of the center of the Cherry Cobbler Card Stock that is layered behind the Newsprint Designer Series Paper.

Build A Bear Birthday

Amanda’s Stamp Pad Tips:
~This adorable little bear’s clothes were created using the new In-Colors, Concord Crush, Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz. 

~Do you see the cupcake on her card?  I used a marker to ink a single cupcake from the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set for the perfectly sized card.

 

 Thank You Hydrangea

This card is inspired by a card I received in a swap by my friend and fellow demonstrator, Abby Biringer. 

Amanda’s Stamp Pad Tips:
~Notice the stencil in the background—it is the vintage stencil and Crumb Cake classic ink.

~A great color combination is using the new colors Marina Mist, Early Espresso and Crumb Cake.

 

Next up on the blog tour is Marcia Santiago and Stampin’ With Marcia where you will find a really cute 2-4-6-8 box, a great card and festive scrapbook page.

Hasta Luega, Amanda.

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June Inkspired Tour, 2010

Beinvenidos, to the June edition of our Inkspired Tour.  This is a monthly blog tour showcasing the art of 14 stampers from across the country and Puerto Rico.  I hope you enjoyed seeing the creations of Miami stamper, Martha, from her blog Stamp Art Papel.  Be sure to check back on the 15th of every month to follow the designs of these talented artists.

Momentos de la Vida Card

The first card I created for the tour uses the beautiful stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalog, called Momentos (the English version is called Elements of Style). 

Amanda’s Stamp Pad Tips:

• My favorite tool to use (and cheapest) is my nail.  I used my nail to rough up the edge of the Not Quite Navy cardstock to give it dimension. (you’ll see a rougher version on my third project below “Embrace Life with Smooches”)

  Fabric Flower Pin on Fancy Favor

This little bag is so cute and easy to make!  And the bonus is the flower pin that I made and attached to the ribbon. 

The bag is created by simply running a sheet of Bella Bleu Designer Series paper through the Big Shot using the Stampin’ Up! exclusive die,  Fancy Favor.  I assembled the box, tied a ribbon around and pinned the flower to the ribbon.  Hey, this Bella Bleu DSP will no longer be available after June 30!  If you want it, be sure to place an order now.

Now, about that flower!  This fabulously chic pin was created with the Big Shot and the Heat Tool. 

Fabric Flower Tutorial

• Die-cut multiple pieces of synthetic fabric with the Circles #2 Die (I’ve also made gorgeous flowers using the Scallop Circles #2 Die).  Important, the fabric needs to be synthetic if you want this look, because you need the fabric to melt.
• Layer the fabric pieces on top of one another, and use a brad to hold them together. 
• Heat the fabric, starting in the center of the top layer, moving the heat tool around and towards the outer edges.  TIP:  I used a paper piercer to lift each layer of fabric as I was heating.
• The fabric will start to melt quickly, so keep an eye on it!
• Then just finesse the fabric to get the look you want.

Embrace Life with Smooches Card

I will really miss this Embrace Life Stamp Set and Bella Bleu Designer Series paper when they both retire at the end of this month.  If you will too, contact me to place an order or place one online by visiting my online store . 

 

 

There is a subtle sparkle to the Old Olive cardstock on this card.  That comes from the Silver Foil Smooch Spritz in the Summer Mini Catalog. Admit it, you love saying “Smooch Spritz” as much as I do. 

You can really see the difference in this photo comparing the two cards and the old olive cardstock.  See the Silver Foil Smooch spritz on the card on the left?

 

I hope you enjoy the rest of the tour. Check out the next stop which will bring you to Puerto Rico’s talented Marcia Santiago and her blog Stampin’ With Marcia.

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Inkspired Tour, May 2010

Hola Amigas, welcome to my first time participating in a blog tour--the Inkspired Tour.  The tour is made up of 14 blogs from all over (Chicago to Puerto Rico and everywhere in between).  You might be here from the blog of Miami stamper, Martha Lucia Gómez,  Stamp Art Papel.   Her projects are always so beautiful! 

It was fun to create these projects for the tour, and I kept the same colors throughout the three projects.  I used Pink Passion, and Green Galore on all three projects—I love this color combination—these colors are retiring at the end of June, so if you love this combination as much as I do, be sure to order the ink and cardstock!

 

My first card to share with you is a baby card for my new niece, Micah.  I created a set of seven of these cards that my Sister-In-Law could use for either birth announcements or thank you cards.

Amanda’s Stamp Pad Tips:

• I added a highlight to the letters by first stamping in Pixie Pink, then using the stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp (slightly offset) in Pink Passion.
• To get a deeper impression on the Pink Passion cardstock, I sprayed it with water before I ran it through the Big Shot. 

I’ve seen this birdhouse all over the web and I just had to try it myself.  I added an extra touch to the roof by adding layers with Stampin’ Dimensionals to give them, well dimension :)

Amanda’s Stamp Pad Tips:

• I used the Mini Milk Carton Die and the Big Shot to create the main part of the birdhouse, then used the 1 3/8” circle punch to create the door.
• The bird was punched out, then I used Pink Passion classic ink to sponge the edges.  I used a Stampin’ dimensional under the wing, then added an eye with a basic black Stampin’ Write Marker.  The leaves inside the house are punched using the same 2-Step Bird Punch.

This card was fun to make, especially this easy flower using the XL Fancy Flower Punch. 

Amanda’s Stamp Pad Tips:

• I created the flower by punching it out twice, then punching in the center of one of the punched flowers. I then sprayed each with water and crumpled them a bit.  I layered them offset from one another, and curled the petals under before they dried.  I added a rhinestone brad to the center to finish it off.
• Create your own background paper by stamping an image repeatedly in the same color ink as your cardstock.

I hope you are enjoying the Inkspired Blog Tour…have fun exploring!  Now go check out Marcia Santiago’s blog Stampin’ With Marcia and see her creations as she stamps in Puerto Rico.

Supplies:

ABC Card
Cardstock:  Pink Passion, Green Galore, Whisper White
Stamps:  Animal Stories  116716    $15.95, Defining Alphabet  114952  $43.95
Ink:  Pink Passion, Pixie Pink
Accessories:  1 1/2” circle punch, 1 3/8” circle punch,  
Backgrounds 1 Stampin' Up! Texturz Plates    114512    $11.95, Big Shot
Ribbon:  Pretty in Pink Satin 5/8”

Birdhouse
Cardstock:  Pink Passion, Green Galore, So Saffron
Accessories: 2 Step Bird Punch  117191  $15.95, 1 3/8” circle punch, scallop trim punch, Mini Milk Carton Bigz Die  117310  $32.95, Big Shot
Ribbon:  Chocolate Chip Grossgrain 1/4”

Flower Card
Cardstock:  Pink Passion, Green Galore, Pixie Pink, Whisper White
Stamps: Flores Llamativas  112955  $12.95
Ink:  Pink Passion, Green Galore
Accessories: Fancy Flower Punch  118073  $15.95, Rhinestone Brad

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May Class, Flowers - Clase de Mayo, Flores

Have you seen the beautiful paper and fabric flowers all over the web, lately? They are so beautiful and surprisingly easy to create! I want to teach you how to make some of these flowers in my May class. I hope you can attend!

Date: May 22, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Class Fee: $25 (includes punch of your choice*)
Registration Deadline: May 12 (supplies must be ordered on this date)

At the class:

• Learn how to create FIVE different types of paper and fabric flowers.
• See lots of samples of projects where you can use your paper flowers.
  • They are not just for scrapbook pages and cards, although they look beautiful there, too.
  • Get ideas for gifts, table settings, fashion wear, home decor and more.
• Create 25 flowers (5 each of 5 different types)
• Register a friend and you both get a goody bag!
• Class fee includes your choice of punch ($15.95 value)
  • *Choose from these different punches: XL Fancy Flower, Scallop Circle, 5-Petal Flower, Butterfly, or Boho Blossoms.

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Flowers you will create at the class

• Carnation {Scallop punch} (see this post for an example)
• Pansy {Butterfly punch}
• Daisy {Big Shot & Daisy die}
• Rose {XL Fancy Flower punch}
• Fabric flower {Big Shot & dies}

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Register for the class:

Choose your Punch

Class with XL Fancy FLower Punch $25.00 Class with Scallop Circle Punch $25.00 Class with 5-Petal Flower Punch $25.00 Class with Butterfly Punch $25.00 Class with Boho Blossoms Punch $25.00

Cutting Fabric with Big Shot Dies; Quilt Square

 

Isn’t this quilt square gorgeous?  It was created using the Big Shot and dies.

The Big Shot is a must-have for every crafter. No matter what types of projects you enjoy creating, the Big Shot will save you time by cutting those intricate shapes in a snap!

 

There are a lot of different uses for the Big Shot and fabric, take a look at this post from Stampin’ Up! co-founder and CEO, Shelli Gardner.  Scroll towards the bottom of the post for the fabric projects.

 If you would like the materials and instructions to make this quilt square, email me or leave a comment at the bottom of this post and I’ll send you the instructions.

 

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