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Sunshine Garden - Scrapbook In a Day(Page 1)

2009-06-25T12:35:00.000-04:00

I really love this page and the particular designer series paper used (a 6x6 square of the one of the 12x12 sheets that come in the kit).

NOTE: The "hi" are two stickers that come with the kit and I had adhered them to the outside of the protective sleeve/cover!

The actual page consists of the following items from Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin' Kit as well as other Stampin' Up! product to accent the page and kit:

6x6 piece of designer series paper.
3x3-1/2 piece of textured yellow paper, adhered to page using SNAIL adhesive.
A sticker in the upper-right corner ("happy").
Pierce one of the yellow flower stickers with the 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch. Then place a light blue rhinestone brad (Ice Collection, Circle), and a Filigree designer brad.
Adhere the completed flower to the page using Stampin' Dimensionals.

More pages to come soon!

Sunshine Garden - Scrapbook In a Day

2009-06-25T12:16:00.000-04:00

This post will serve as the main page for this project. I will continuously update it will all the links to each post as I detail each page of the project.

We started with a 6x6 linen album (in Natural, shown above). I also used rub-ons from the retired Love & Happiness rub-on set, as well as a large silk flower from the Pretties Kit, a piece of a light blue sticker from the Simply Scrappin' Kit, as well as a Clear Rhinestone Brad. Lastly, the large flower was adhered to the linen album using a Pop-Up Glue Dot.

During the class we made TWENTY 6x6 pages using the Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin' Kit.

Have fun Scrappin'

Coming Soon -- My Personal Retiring Stamps and Paper Sale!

2009-06-19T08:01:00.000-04:00

The new catalog is coming! If there is a stamp set you want for sure, then don't miss the opportunity to purchase them now at a reduced price through my Stampin' Up! website: http://heatherporto.stampinup.net.

However, I just wanted to let you know that I will be running a Retiring Items Sale (from this catalog and many before it as well) from my personal stock of retiring items. I will be posting the items here on my blog as well as my newsletter.

REWARD PROGRAM
For every $1 you spend purchasing my, personal retired items, then you will get $.25 back to purchase new items from the new 2009-2010 catalog! So, if you were to spend $25 in purchasing items from my personal retiring list, then you would get to purchase $6.25 in FREE merchandise from the upcoming, new catalog!

I'm looking forward to it - should be a lot of fun and you get rewarded too for helping me clear out my old stock!

Father's Day Samples

2009-06-18T08:03:00.000-04:00

Before Father's Day comes and goes, I wanted to share a few samples that I've created. Unfortunately they all use some of my favorite "retired" stamp sets and cardstock, but I thought you'd enjoy them anyway. My father's a fisherman so I really think he's going to love this first card! My upline shared the idea with me.

Here are some other masculine projects that you may also like!

Cards:
http://www.handstampedbyheather.com/2008/08/happy-birthday-masculine-brocade.html
http://www.handstampedbyheather.com/2008/07/brocade-background-masculine-card.html
http://www.handstampedbyheather.com/2008/07/masculine-happy-birthday-card.html
http://www.handstampedbyheather.com/2008/10/happy-thanksgiving-warmth-of-brown.html

Frame:
Kids can do it too (we just did this at a Kids workshop - what a blast they had stamping!
http://www.handstampedbyheather.com/2009/05/may-15-16-blog-tour-have-fun_14.html

Chipboard Album:
http://www.handstampedbyheather.com/2008/06/family-chipboard-album-home-again_4178.html

Scrapbook-like:
Last year's Kids Father's Day Project!
http://www.handstampedbyheather.com/2008/06/fathers-day-kids-craft-clothes-pin-and.html

Have a great day!

Get Well Soon x 2

2009-06-12T15:01:00.000-04:00

These samples are made with the same cardstock and accessories but I am providing two different views of the card. Which do you like better?

Stampin' Up! Products Used:

Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper (will be retiring, buy now!!!)
Clear Rhinestone Brads
1/8" Circle Handheld Punch (retired)
Scallop Edge Punch
Whisper White and Sahara Sand Cardstock
Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Baja Breeze (will be retiring) and Blue Bayou (retired) Classic Ink
Chit Chat Rub-ons
SNAIL Adhesive
Two-way Glue Pen
Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
Stampin' Dimensionals
Blender Pen

The technique used is watercoloring. Click here to view other watercoloring samples.

The card really consists of many layers, but if you need help assembling or making these cards, please don't hesitate to email me or post a comment: handstampedbyheather@att.net.

Enjoy!

Thank You x 2 (A Little Embellished)

2009-06-12T14:40:00.000-04:00

I had purchased the Thank You x 2 card kit from Stampin' Up! to be able to make cute, fast, easy, but pretty Thank You cards. I like this kit so much that I think I need to order more! The kit comes with the pre-scored, pre-scalloped cards, an Old Olive stamping spot, the stamp set, Old Olive grosgrain ribbon, and Old Olive envelopes.

The card fronts are already done! Yes, the cirlces, the embossed dots, and swirls are already there (Chocolate Chip)! How cool is that!

What I added and did a little differently to add a little something more....

Vertical Layout

In one sample, I added a 1-1/2 inch x 5 inch piece of Kraft patterned paper from the Parisian Breeze designer series paper (DSP) pack. I made the card in a vertical layout, used the retired 1/8" Circle Handheld Punch to punch wholes in all the scallops, and then added the strip of DSP to the right side of the inside of the card.
Stamped the little dots in Old Olive and the small flower in Old Olive in desired areas of the card front.
Stamped greeting in the upper left corner.

Horizontal, Landscape Layout

On the other, horizontal layout sample, I added a 3/4 inch x 5 inch strip to the inside of the card right above where I stamped the greeting.
Only stamped the greeting in the bottom, right, and then the small green flowers every other scallop.

I'd love to see your creations! Buy this set!

Thanks X 2 Simply Sent Card Elements & More
Item # 114594
NOW: $24.95

Shop Online!

Have fun,

Get Then While You Can! Retiring Items HERE!

2009-06-09T10:21:00.000-04:00

Save NOW on these retiring items! Some are up to 50% off!!!!

Click here for Retiring Stamps (Alphabetical) list.

Click here for Retiring Stamps (Numerical) list.

Click here for Retiring Décor Elements.

Click here to view the Retiring Accessories List.

Many of the Decor Elements are 25% off right now!
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=320

Some favorites that are retiring:

Parisian Breeze, Bella Rose, Bella Birdes Designer Series Paper
In Colors products (stamp pads, ribbons, paper, print patterns paper, re-inkers)
Doodle This, Heartfelt Thanks, Holiday & Wishes, Snow Burst, Stemp Sillouettes, Stitched Exoticas stamp sets
Many alphabet sets
A few of the Simply Scrappin' Kits
So Swirly Wheel
Snowflake Punch

Contact me (handstampedbyheather@att.net) or order online today --- before your favorite items are gone!!!

Pocket Card - Technique Class

2009-05-26T18:21:00.000-04:00

During my last technique class we had prepared a few Mother's Day related projects, one of them being this Happy Mother's Day pocket card.

I used a technique from Split Coast Stampers (Trifold Pocket Card):

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/trifold_pocket_card/

Here is the individual pieces before assembled.

Products Used:

Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper (retired, but you can use any of your favorite designer series paper)
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
Baroque Motifs stampset
Chocolate Chip Double Stitched Ribbon
Pretties Kit (large silk flower)
Floral brads
Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink and Blush Blossom re-inkers
Whisper White cardstock
SNAIL adhesive
Pop-up Glue Dots

What I did:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/trifold_pocket_card/

Cut an 8 x 8-1/2 piece of designer series paper.
Scored it at 2-1/4 and 6-1/4.
Turn 90 degrees and then score at 2-1/2. See pieces pictured above.
Cut out the 2 bottom squares.
I used a round bowl to manually trace and cut the rounded edge at the top.
NOTE: Used the same round bowl to manually cut/curve the Whisper White and Chocolate Chip pieced used for the inside (for the greeting).
I then stamped some Baroque Swirls on the Whisper White, then adhered to the Chocolate Chip paper.
Then for the stip, I cut a 2-1/2 inch of Chocolate Chip cardstock, then a 2-1/4 inch piece of designer series paper and adhered to the Chocolate Chip. Wrapped about and trimmed.
Then wrap and cut/adhere the Chocolate Chip Double Stitched ribbon.
Then dyed the flower with the re-inkers and set aside to dry. Use a napkin to dry it faster.
Then use a flower brad thru both flowers (one dyed flower, one large silk flower).
Then adhere the flower to the ban using a Pop-up Glue Dot.
Fold the pocket card at the score marks and assemble all the pieces.

Happy Stamping!

Parisian Breeze - Card #3 (April Class Kit)

2009-05-23T22:55:00.000-04:00

This card was recently posted during a blog tour (see previous post) however, this post contains the instructions on how to make the card in more details as it is part of my April Class Kit featuring the Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper and items from the Pretties Kit. It also features Chocolate Chip Wide Satin Ribbon.

As part of the Kit, all the paper is already pre-cut and pre-scored for you! All you have to do is stamp and assemble. Ribbon and clear rhinestone brads are all included in the Kit. The Tearing tool is not.

On the polka dotted designer series paper, punch three holes in the lower right area and then place the 3 clear rhinestone brads.
Adhere this paper to the bottom of the card front.
Stamp images with Chocolate Chip Craft Ink on the other piece of paper using the large swirl and small flower of the Baroque Motifs set.
Let dry.
Tear a corner off the right, lower corner of the other piece of designer series paper (see image above).
Then wrap a piece of ribbon around the middle of that piece and adhere in the back.
Punch a few more holes where you will place 3 more clear rhinestone brads.
Then adhere this panel to the card front.
A piece of Very Vanilla piece of paper is included with the kit and is adhered to the inside so you can easily write or stamp a greeting.
You're done!

Here is the main link to the Class Kit for Sale: http://www.handstampedbyheather.com/2009/04/new-class-kit-parisian-breeze-april.html

Thanks for visiting!

Th Blog Tour is Over but Projects Remain....Hope You Had Fun!

2009-05-14T21:00:00.000-04:00

Although this past blog tour (May 15th and 16th) is now over, here are the projects that were featured!

Featuring Baroque Motifs Stamp Set

While visiting my stop on the tour you will notice the following samples and projects feature the beautiful Baroque Motifs stampet, as well as the Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper and the Pretties Kit (all from Stampin' Up!).

This next card is actually Card #3 from the April Class Kit. Instructions and more detail to be posted soon now that the blog tour has finished!

This card can be used for any occasion! It contains small, clear rhinestone brads from the Pretties Kit (or you can now purchase Clear Rhinestone Brads as well and separate from the Pretties Kit), two patterns from the Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper, Brushed Gold cardstock, the Baroque Motifs stamp set and the use of Chocolate Chip CRAFT ink.

NOTE: I used Craft ink because the Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper is think and textured and the Classic ink did not show up or stamp well on this paper. The Craft ink worked well - but allow more time to dry!

You may also use the 1/16" Circle Handheld punch or a piercing tool (from the Crafter's Toolkit) to pierce the holes for the rhinestone brads. Lastly the Tearing Tool was used to tear the paper on a slant, however many people can tear by hand beautifully.

This next project is a Father's Day project. It contains many layered background stamps in Chocolate Chip Classic Ink and Blue Bayou Classic Ink (can use Taken with Teal or Baja Breeze or other desired inks). But most importantly it features the Baroque Motifs small flower and swirls in Chocolate Chip CRAFT ink.

NOTE: Again, Craft Ink was used since it would appear darker and more clear on the wooden frame. You can noticeably see the difference between the two browns used - Chocolate Chip Classic Ink and Chocolate Chip Craft Ink.

In the upper, right corner I also used rub-ons (Chateau Bella) as the greeting, however you could also stamp a greeting (recommended in Chocolate Chip Craft Ink).

This cute wooden basket is decorated with Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper, ribbons, a silk flower and clear rhinestone brad from the Pretties Kit. I stamped the small flowers from Baroque Motifs using Chocolate Chip Classic ink and Blue Bayou Classic Ink, and using the Rock-n-Roll technique. The large swirls were stamped in Chocolate Chip Craft Ink.

The medium flower is stamped in Chocolate Chip Craft Ink on a blue patterned piece of paper from the Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper pack, and then punched out using the Scallop Circle punch.

The tissue paper is also stamped!!!

This small, 3x3 card is cute and simple. I stamped the swirl and "kind" in Chocolate Chip Craft Ink on top of a floral pattern piece of paper from Parisian Breeze. Then I used a Clear Rhinestone brad and felt flowers from Flower Fusion Too and adhered them to the card front using a Pop-Up Glue Dot.

To see more samples of cards and projects featuring Baroque Motifs, click here.

Thanks for visiting!

Parisian Breeze - Card #5 (April Class Kit)

2009-05-14T19:45:00.000-04:00

This card is part of my April Class Kit featuring the Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper and items from the Pretties Kit. I used a baby stamp from a retired set "Buggies and Booties" but you can really use any stamp. This card also features the Tearing Tool (not part of the kit).

As part of the Kit, all the paper is already pre-cut and pre-scored for you! All you have to do is stamp and assemble. Ribbon and pearl are also included in the Kit.

This card can be done in one of two ways.

OPTION #1

If I sent you a piece of Whisper White cardstock or if you have Whisper White cardstock at home and want your card to "stand" on it's own (I'm using a stand in the picture above), then follow the instructions below.

Adhere the blue/white patterned paper to the Whisper White card front.
You can adhere the 3 white pearls now or later using Mini Glue Dots.
Tear the Sahara Sand piece of paper, then adhere on top of card front.
Tear the large floral patterned piece of paper, then wrap a piece of ribbon around the piece and adhere behind. Then adhere this piece to the card front leaving some of the torn Sahara Sand piece showing.
Then stamp an image in Chocolate Chip Classic Ink on the Whisper White square piece, then layer on the Sahara Sand piece, then adhere and layer on the Baja Breeze piece. Set aside -- this will be the last thing to adhere.
Adhere the triangle in the upper left corner.
From the paper torn from the large floral patterned piece of paper, now tear a small, thinner piece and adhere to the triangle. Then manually snip the edges on a slant once adhered.
Now adhere the stamped image (and layered panel) to the card front.
Last but not least you can either stamp a greeting on the ribbon or use a rub-on as I did above.
You're done.

OPTION #2

This is the original card design that will NOT stand on it's own.

Same as above except there is no Whisper White card. Instead Sahara Sand makes up the main card and is torn at the bottom, front of the card only (that is why the card cannot stand on its own).
Then adhere the small blue/white patterned piece to the bottom of the inside of the card front. Adhere pearls with Mini Glue Dots.
Follow steps 4-9 above.
You're done.

Here is the main link to the Class Kit for Sale: http://www.handstampedbyheather.com/2009/04/new-class-kit-parisian-breeze-april.html

Thanks for visiting!

Parisian Breeze - Card #4 (April Class Kit)

2009-05-14T19:30:00.000-04:00

This card is part of my April Class Kit featuring the Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper and items from the Pretties Kit. It also features Baja Breeze Double Stitched Ribbon.

As part of the Kit, all the paper is already pre-cut and pre-scored for you! All you have to do is stamp and assemble. Punched flowers, silk flower, ribbon and clear rhinestone brad are all included in the Kit.

A piece of Whisper White cardstock is included and to be used for the inside of the card for your greeting/writing.
Wrap a piece of ribbon around the blue/white floral pattern paper and adhere in the back.
Then adhere the blue/white floral pattern paper to the Chocolate Chip card.
Place the Rhinestone Brad thru the small and large punched flowers and then thru the middle of the large silk flower.
Then adhere to desired location on the front of the card using a Pop-up Glue Dot.
That's it...you're done!

Here is the main link to the Class Kit for Sale: http://www.handstampedbyheather.com/2009/04/new-class-kit-parisian-breeze-april.html

Thanks for visiting!

Parisian Breeze - Card #2 (April Class Kit)

2009-05-13T17:05:00.000-04:00

This card is part of my April Class Kit featuring the Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper and items from the Pretties Kit. It also features the designer label silver hodgepodge hardware, bashful blue taffeta ribbon and the Scallop Edge punch.

As part of the Kit, all the paper is already pre-cut and pre-scored for you! All you have to do is stamp and assemble. Punched flower, silk flower, silver hodgepodge hardware, ribbon and pearl are all included in the Kit.

This card has a lot of pieces but not hard to assemble. It's just a lot of little layers and has minimal stamping. You don't even have to have the stamping if you do not desire it. You can instead tie a knot with the ribbon or use Rub-ons instead.

This card is the standard card size, horizontal layout, scored at the top.
Adhere the Sahara Sand small piece of paper onto the floral pattern piece.
Then use the Scallop Edge punch on the blue/white polka dotted piece of cardstock and adhere all the 3 pieces together.
Set aside for now.
Continue by wrapping a piece of Bashful Blue Taffeta Ribbon around the horizontal kraft/white pattern piece of paper.
Stamp your greeting on scrap Whisper White. Line up under the label and trace or be prepared to trip/cut later -- or you can always purchase the Designer Label punch from Stampin' Up!
Place the greeting where you want it over the ribbon/horizontal piece, then use the 1/16" Circle Handheld punch to punch a hole on either side of the label and adhere it using Silver brads.
Now you are ready to adhere the horizontal piece to the polka dotted, previously assembled panel.
Adhere all to the card front.
Lastly adhere the small pearl to the punched out flower using a Mini Glue Dot.
Adhere to the large silk flower, again with a Mini Glue Dot.
Then adhere the large silk flower to the card front using a Pop Up Glue Dot.
You're done.

Here is the main link to the Class Kit for Sale:http://www.handstampedbyheather.com/2009/04/new-class-kit-parisian-breeze-april.html

Promotions You Don't Want To Miss

2009-05-10T08:48:00.000-04:00

For the month of May 2009, in celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, Stampin' Up! is having the following promotions:

Purchase 3 packs of Designer Series Paper (DSP) or Textured Cardstock and get the 4th pack FREE!!!! And yes, you can mix and match - for example buying one pack of textured cardstock and two packs of DSP.

Click to SHOP NOW!

Purchase the new Jumble Alphabet Stamp Set at 20% off (it's going to be in the new 2009-2010 catalog). See sidebar for more info!

Join Stampin' Up! for just $75! Contact me for more details!

Scrapbooking Starter Kit

Have a wonderful Mother's Day!

Parisian Breeze - Card #1 (April Class Kit)

2009-04-29T08:53:00.000-04:00

This card is part of the April Class Kit (Parisian Breeze) and features the large silk flower and clear rhinestone brad from the Pretties Kit, Love & Happiness rub-ons (retired), Baroque Motifs stamp set, Boho Blossoms punch, as well as Chocolate Chip Craft Ink and Cardstock.

As part of the Kit, all the paper is already pre-cut and pre-scored for you! All you have to do is stamp and assemble. Punched flowers, silk flower, and rhinestone brad is also include in the Kit.

Using Chocolate Chip Craft Ink stamp the large swirl from the Baroque Motifs stamp set, as well as a few small flowers. Set paper aside for a few minutes to dry since Craft Ink takes a little longer to dry.
Choose a rub-on phrase or image (I used "Friend" from the retired Love & Happiness rub-on set). Rub on the bottom, right area (as shown above).
When the Craft Ink is dried, adhere the diagonal in the upper left corner, leaving a small 1/8" edge (I used SNAIL adhesive).
Punch a hole in the small flower punched using Boho Blossom punch, as well as the larger flower punched.
Then using a Clear Rhinestone Brad, place through the middle of the 2 punched flowers, and then through the middle of the large silk flower.
Adhere the flower to the card front (where desired) using Pop-Up Glue Dots.
Lastly, as part of the Kit, I include a Whisper White piece of cardstock that you can use and adhere to the inside of the card.
You're done!

MORE cards from this Kit to be posted soon!

Here is the main link to the Class Kit for Sale:
http://www.handstampedbyheather.com/2009/04/new-class-kit-parisian-breeze-april.html

Have fun!

Register for Upcoming Classes

2009-04-19T07:48:00.000-04:00

TECHNIQUE CLASS
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday, Apr 24th, Sloatsburg, NY

During this Technique Class we'll be making Mother's Day cards/projects while learning new techniques. Class if FREE for Club Members and $10 for others.

SCRAPBOOK IN A DAY
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 16th, Sloatsburg, NY

This has become an annual event where we will create an entire scrapbook in one day! Class fee is $60 however it includes YOUR CHOICE of a Simply Scrappin' Kit (pg. 162-165 in the catalog), YOUR CHOICE of a 6x6 Linen Album (pg. 187 of the catalog), lunch and refreshments. REGISTRATION DEADLINE - May 1st. This is to allow plenty of time for delivery.

Parisian Pretty Trifold Card

2009-04-13T13:43:00.000-04:00

The Trifold Card

This card was part of my last Technique Class and can be used for any occasion (I used it for Easter). The Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper is just plain beautiful and versatile.

The technique is called a Trifold Card and I found it on Split Coast Stampers. You can find instructions here:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/camis_trifold_card/

Stampin' Up! Products Used

Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper
Baja Breeze and Whisper White Cardstock
Chocolate Taffeta Ribbon
Silver Hodgepodge Hardware
Large Silk Flowers from the Pretties Kit
Circle Rhinestone Brad (Ice Collection, Blue)
Flower Fusion (Felt Flower, Chocolate)
Scallop Edge Punch
SNAIL Adhesive
Pop-Up Glue Dots

Non-Stampin' Up! Products

Marvy Mega Circle Scallop Punch
Creative Memories Cutting System, Circle

The Inside View of the Card (before assembled)

The Outside View of the Card (before assembled)

The A2 Card Box

This box was created to coordinate with the Trifold Card and ca be used for many things - to hold greeting cards, chocolates, or other treats or small gifts.

This box is really easy to create and you do NOT need a lot of accessories or stamping or hardwork to make it look beautiful.

Here, the following Stampin' Up! products were used:

Blue Bayou Prints Patterns Designer Series Paper (retired).
Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, and Whisper White Cardstock.
Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon (retired).
Large Silk Flower from Pretties Kit.
Clear Rhinestone Brad - from Pretties Kit or the new Clear Rhinestone Brads.
Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper - only to create the center flower shape but you can quickly and easily use any scraps you may have or use Flower Fusion in instead.
Boho Blossoms Punch

Top View of the Box

Hope these projects inspire you and please share with me your samples/versions if you give them a try!

Happy Stamping!

Easter Triangle Treat Box and Card

2009-04-13T08:27:00.000-04:00

Easter Candy Treat Box for my Daughter

She LOVES Hershey's Kisses and this was the perfect little box for her to fill with just enough chocolate to keep her smiling!

I saw a similar card idea on a fellow demonstrator's website (can't remember who -sorry) with using green paper and then using Paper Snips (scissors) to cut the edges to look like grass. I thought it was perfect for this occasion.

Stampin' Up! Product Used:

A Good Egg stamp set
Stampin' Write Markers
Dazzling Diamonds glitter
Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration)
Pretties Kit (Small silk flower)
Circle Rhinestone Brad (Ice Collection, blue)
Bashful Blue Taffeta Ribbon, Sky Blue Double Stitched Ribbon
Certainly Celery cardstock
Whisper White cardstock
Small Cello Bag
Stampin' Dimensionals
SNAIL Adhesive
Paper Snips (Scissors)

I used a technique found on Split Coast Stampers, Triangle Treat Box:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/cammiestriangletreatbox/

Hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend!

NEW Class Kit - Parisian Breeze (April 2009)

2009-04-08T13:48:00.000-04:00

This kit features the new Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper from the Spring/Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog - beautiful patterns with Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Whisper White and Kraft. In my kit however, I used Sahara Sand and even Brushed Gold on one of the cards!

The kit also features the large silk flowers from the Pretties Kit, Cirlce Rhinestone Brads, the half pearls from the Pretties Kit, hodgepode hardware, various ribbons, as well as the Boho Blossoms punch.

Kit Includes

All the cardstock, ribbon, flowers, hodgepodge hardware, rhinestone brads, punched paper flowers and pearls to make these 5 cards.
Cardstock is pre-cut and pre-scored.
Envelopes.

Notes:

Instructions on how to make each card individually will be posted here on my blog shortly. Or I can provide a Word or PDF file if preferred.
Different hodgepodge hardware may be substituted (but all would be Silver).

Add-Ons (Not Included in the Kit)

These items can be purchased separately from me or you can shop online at http://heatherporto.stampinup.net/! Or you can substitute inks and stamps that you may already have at home.

Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
Chocolate Chip Craft Ink
Baroque Motifs Stamp Set
Buggies & Booties (retired, but you can use any baby set or set of your choice)
Rub-ons of your choice
Pop-up Glue Dots
SNAIL Adhesive
Tearing Tool (or I can tear the paper for you).
Piercing Tool (from Crafter's Tool Kit or 1/16" Handheld Punch).
Boho Blossoms Punch (although I will punch the flowers).

The Kit costs $14.95 ($10 + $4.95 Priority Flat Rate Envelope). US orders only.

Please feel free to contact me for more information: handstampedbyheather@att.net

Enjoy!

For Those Whole Like Dragonflies!

2009-03-18T08:09:00.000-04:00

I am fortunate to be able to sell my cards at a few local gift shops, and there is a customer who has placed a few custom orders and loves dragonfly cards. I have created others in the past but forgot to take a picture of them (lol), but here are the latest two I created for them.

This card is made using the Dragonfly from Bugs & Kisses stamp set, Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper (retired), Blush Blossom and Very Vanilla cardstock, as well as Chocolate Chip Classic Ink. Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds were used on the Dragonfly (adhered to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals).

This card was created using patterned paper from the Bella Rose Designer Series Paper, the Organic Grace stamp set (retired, Hostess Level 1 set) and is rather simple. I used Gold Embossing to give it a little something, and to compliment the Brushed Gold cardstock used.

If you like dragonflies, there will be more to come in the future since this particular customer orders regularly - wanting specifically cards with dragonflies.

Enjoy!

Pretty in Pink Bella Rose

2009-03-15T19:37:00.000-04:00

Recently, I had a custom order come in where the gentleman wanted a 1st birthday card with a pink rose. I automatically thought of the Bella Rose designer series paper and the pink patterned paper made up of roses.

Stampin' Up! Product Used

Pink Pirouette and Whisper White Cardstock

Bella Rose Designer Series Paper

Stampin' Dimensionals.

SNAIL adhesive.

Instructions

In this card, I cut out several roses from the pink patterned roses paper. Set aside.

The square card is a 5x5 card (Whisper White paper).

The pink "xoxo" designer series paper I think comes from a retired pack called Holiday Treasures. But you can easily substitute it with Pink Pirouette Print Patterns Designer Series Paper (may the pink with white polka dots). Adhere to card front.

Adhere a piece of Pink Pirouette card stock on top of that.

Then, on top of that I adhered a piece of white paper where I had printed "Happy 1st Birthday" from my computer. However, you could have stamped a birthday related or other desired greeting!

Lastly, adhere the pink roses (previously cut out) using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Alternatives

Add Dazzling Diamonds glitter to highlights of the roses.
Use Crystal Effects on the hightlights of the roses.
Stamp your own greeting.
Use the sponging technique to make it more vintage looking.
Add another color to compliment the pink being used, such as Chocolate Chip or Kiwi Kiss.

Happy stamping! Thanks for visiting!

Happy Valentine's Day 2009

2009-02-14T20:39:00.000-05:00

This is this year's masculine Valentine's Day card. I didn't hold a workshop this year for Valentine's Day cards, but instead held a technique class where this was a pop-up card we made. I used the template from http://www.raisastamps.com/ for the inside of the card, the pop-up.

In this card, the following Stampin' Up! products were used:

Stamps: Always, Priceless, One of a Kind, Love Matters (retired), and Happy Hearts (retired)

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, and Baja Breeze Designer Series Paper (Prints), Vellum

Inks: Whisper White Craft Ink, Sky Blue (retired, but you can use Baja Breeze), Chocolate Chip

Tools/Accessories: Markers (Taken with Teal, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip), Crystal Effects, Chocolate Chip satin ribbon, Paper Piercing Tool (from the Crafter's Toolkit), Scallop Edge Border, Stampin' Dimensionals

This is the inside of the card on Vellum paper.
You can't see the light blue (Sky Blue) hearts I stamped. Baja Breeze would be a better color to use.

Just remember when using the Craft Ink, it is thicker than the Classic Ink and takes longer to dry.

The part of the card that may need some instruction is the heart on the front. I stamped it in Chocolate Chip Classic Ink, then used the Stampin' Write Markers mentioned above to "color" the stamp, then stamped it on scrap Whisper White paper. I then added Crystal Effects to some of the flowers and leaves. Set aside for it to dry. Then cut the heart out and adhere using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day!

Left Over Holiday Card Samples

2009-02-04T09:06:00.000-05:00

I just wanted to share these holiday samples! I really loved them and enjoyed making them, but didn't have time to post about them all individually. However, if you have any questions or need to know how to make them, please feel free to contact me!

This is probably my favorite this year --- the beautiful holiday house seen, with a punched window and scalloped roof! Of course it was probably took the longest time to make (LOL).

I colored the stamp with different inks, then used the Versa Mark pen to highlight certain areas, such as the trim around the door, the tree, and the sled, then added Clear Embossing powder and heated. It darkened, highlighted and glossed those areas. Then I embossed the Lovely as a Tree "tree".

I punched the window with the smaller square punch and made the gray frame for the window using both punches. I also stamped the tree on the inside of the card - to show on the inside of the window!

Lastly, the roof was created with several pieces of paper, punched with the Scallop Edge punch.

This project was for a teen's group. The CD tin was purchased at Specialty Bottle, but all other product is Stampin' Up! - Frosty stampset, Bashful Blue and Chocolate Chip papers, Chocolate Taffeta Ribbon, Felt Flurries, Adhesive, Stampin' Write Markers, Stampin' Dimensionals and Dazzling Diamonds!

I can't remember where I purchased this Santa Face from several years ago, but I use it every year. This gift card holder is from Stampin' Up! - it comes pre-scored and punched to hold the card!

Again the Santa Face was used here with the Lovely As A Tree stampset, and the French Script background stamp. Sponging and embossing were also used!

This chocolate nugget box was for another kids craft class! The loved wrapping each of the cholocates with Stampin' Up!'s designer series paper, and coloring the santa card. I wrapped the bow for them (LOL).

Last but not least...this card is simply but elegant. It is done in all Chocolate Chip Craft Ink and embossed. Glitter was added to many parts of the card as well. The technique "Masking" was also used on the center panel to place the baby right above the swirled bottom of the frame. Just be careful with the Craft Ink when creating this card since so much of it was used - it can bet messy (LOL).

Happy stamping and I hope you enjoyed all the holiday sample left-overs!

Valentine's Day Kids Project

2009-02-04T08:58:00.000-05:00

I actually go this idea from the cover of Paper Crafts Magazine. Kids love candy, love lollipops, love stickers and stamps! This simply and fun project has it all!

Most supplies purchased from Michael's, the candy from CVS, and the heart stamps, paper, circle punches, markers and inks are from Stampin' Up!

Here are a few close-ups! The cup is filled with pink, purple, and silver Hershey's Kisses.

Have fun!

Reindeer Cheer

2009-01-14T08:49:00.000-05:00

Aren't these reindeer just so cute? I had to buy this set this year since I didn't have anything like it! I'm still trying to finish posting all the fun holiday cards we made this year. Just a few more left after this one (LOL).

Stampin' Up! Product Used

Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Riding Hood Red paper
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
Chocolate Chip Craft Ink
Chit Chat Rub-ons
Riding Hood Red and Very Vanilla stripped ribbon (from Holiday Mini Catalog)
Clear Embossing Powder
Heat Gun
Watercolor Pencils
Blender Pen
Stampin' Dimensionals

Instructions

Using Chocolate Chip Classic Ink, ink the Santa's Lineup jumbo wheel (roll it over the ink pad several times to be sure the wheel is covered). Then roll once across card front. Ink wheel again and roll a 2nd time to complete the card front.
Using Chocolate Chip Craft Ink, stamp the Reindeer (from Holiday Lineup set) on the Very Vanilla piece of paper. Cover with clear embossing powder and heat with heat gun.
Then color in the reindeer as desired using the Watercolor Pencils and blender pen.
Adhere Vanilla paper to Riding Hood Red paper. Then adhere that panel to the cardfront using Stampin' Dimensionals (one in each corner).
Find a holiday saying from the Chit Chat rub-ons and place greeting where desired. I put "Christmas Cheer" in the bottom, left corner area.
Then tie the ribbon around the card front and knot in the middle. Cut edges at desired length.

Enjoy!

Happy Stamping!

Retiring Accessories List - Only While Supplies Last!

2009-01-07T21:44:00.000-05:00

This week Stampin' Up! has released their Retiring Accessories List (listed below). However, please note that the "Availability" changes rapidly due to the high demand for these retiring items. So....if you would like something from this list, get them while you can!

Last updated January 7, 3:50pm (MT)

Item #, Product Description and Availability
111377 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN
112012 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE
112088 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE
102782 ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12 Not Available
104188 ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6
105384 ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*
104516 ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6
105381 ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6* Not Available
103977 BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*
103978 BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS
103981 BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS
105446 BUTTONS RICH REGALS
105445 BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES
103604 DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12
102174 DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11
112465 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY
112462 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH
112463 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS
112040 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA
112470 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU
112460 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA
112469 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES
112458 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY
112459 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY
112466 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD
112149 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER
112467 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK
111355 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC
112039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT
112963 ELEMENTOS PARA TARJETAS DIAS FESTIVOS HECHOS A MANO SIMPLY SENT
106523 ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER
104104 ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI
107298 ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM
110695 ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL
109115 ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL
103372 METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE
107925 ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*
109190 ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*
109180 ON BOARD SIMON UPPER
112086 ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL
107923 PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25
104942 PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE Not Available
104943 PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE
107273 PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE
104389 PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*
100391 PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE Not Available
104830 RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL
104829 RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE
104828 RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK
104831 RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS
109037 RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH
110282 RUB ON ANCHORED
111806 RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS
111805 RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS
111417 RUB ON WORD FLURRIES
110283 RUB ONS TAKE NOTE
112193 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH
112186 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA
12068 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME Not Available
112043 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET
112061 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT Not Available
112016 SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY
109868 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES
103647 STAMPIN STORE MINI
105813 WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II

Retiring Wheels
107212 MATEYS MAP
106749 BRIGHT BULBS
109672 BRONCO Not Available
104100 MAKING TRACKS
108978 SANDY SHELLS
110332 SNOW
101233 SNOWFLAKE
109694 SWEET STARS
111249 TAKE A NUMBER

If the item has a * next to it....then it is discounted as part of the INVENTORY BLOW OUT SALE!

Happy Shopping!

Snow Swirled - Dressed Up Tree and Icycles

2009-01-04T08:55:00.000-05:00

This card is a stepped-up version of one my upline created and demonstrated to me. I just loved it and couldn't resist adding some glitter, pearls, and ribbon to the free. A very fancy card that I gave my mom this year.

Here is a close-up look at the tree:

Here is a close-up look at the icycle trim:

Stampin' Up! Product Used:

Snow Swirled Stamp Set
Old Olive, Baja Breeze Class inks
Whisper White Craft ink
Dazzling Diamonds
Silver Cord
Pearls from the Pretties Kit
Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Whisper White cardstock
Stampin' Dimensionals
Crystal Effects
Two-way Glue Pen
Mini Glue Dots

NOTE: I also created a version using Basic Gray ink and cardstock instead of Old Olive and it looked just as good!

Non-Stampin' Up! Product Used:

White sheer/satin trimmed ribbon
Wax paper

Instructions:

Creating the Icycle Trim

Cut a piece of wax paper.
Using Crystal Effects, draw a line of crystal effects on the wax paper (at least 4-1/4).
Then using the tip of the crystal effects bottle, "pull" some of the crystal effects down to create the icycle look.
Then cover with Dazzling Diamonds glitter.
This takes some time to dry!!! I waited over night before adhering to card front (top).

Creating the tree panel

Stamp the Snow Swirled Tree on Whisper White cardstock.
Add glitter where desired using two-way glue pen and Dazzling Diamonds.
Add pearls from the Pretties Kit and adhere using Mini Glue Dots to desired locations on the tree. I used 2 different sizes.
Create a bow from ribbon and adhere to top of tree using Mini Glue Dots.
Twirl the ribbon ends and adhere the bottom with a Mini Glue Dot.
Adhere this panel to card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Creating the card front

Stamp Snow Swirled Snowflakes in Baja Breeze.
Clean the stamp.
Now re-stamp over the existing snowflakes with Whisper White Craft Ink. Allow a few minutes to dry.
Using the smaller strips, adhere the Baja Breeze horizontal strip onto the Old Olive horizontal strip.
Wrap silver cord around the strips 3 times.
Adhere strip to card front with SNAIL Adhesive.

When the icycle trim is dried, using SNAIL adhesive along the top, then place the trim on top of it. Or use a few drops of Crystal Effects across the top and then place the trim on top of it.

Happy stampin'

Vintage Christmas

2008-12-27T14:20:00.000-05:00

This technique I C.A.S.E.D from fellow demonstrator, Andrea Walford. I loved how she used the Carousel Note for masking!

This card is loaded with different stamps and colors but still a lot of fun to make and I think it is just a beautiful combination of colors! A very different type of card for me...but I love it!

Stampin' Up! Products Used

Lovely as a Tree
Baroque Motifs
French Script
Old Olive Craft Ink
Chocolate Chip Craft Ink
Clear Embossing Powder
Heat Gun
Kiwi Kiss, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Sky Blue, Gold Classic Inks
Carousel Note
Large oval punch, small oval punch
Brayer tool
Whisper White cardstock
Chocolate Chip cardstock
Stampin' Dimensionals
SNAIL Adhesive

Techniques Used

Sponging
Masking
Heat Embossing

Non-SU Product Used

Gold Sheer Ribbon

Instructions

First you cover the entire Whisper White cardstock with Sky Blue using the Brayer tool.
Then roll the Brayer tool in Kiwi Kiss and add a little bit of green to the background as well.
Then place the Carousel Note towards the left side of the card where you desire.
Then, use Close to Cocoa on a background stamp, I used French Script. And stamp it on the paper....where the Carousel Note is "masking" a good portion of the card (the background will not appear there).
Then, with the mask still in place, use Close to Cocoa and sponge around the edges of the Carousel Note.
Then I lifted the Carousel Note (no more mask), and stamped Baroque Motif's large swirl in Chocolate Chip ink. Also added a few of the small flowers in the set.
In Kiwi Kiss stamped the horizontal layout of trees from Lovely as a Tree along the bottom of the card front.
Then stamped the large tree in Kiwi Kiss (see image above for placement).
Then again stamped the large tree in Old Olive CRAFT ink. Cover with Clear Embossing Powder and heat.
I then stamped "Christmas" in Chocolate Chip CRAFT ink. Cover with Clear Embossing Powder and heat.
Then, using the small oval punch, punch a scrap piece of Whisper White. Use the brayer tool with Sky Blue and Kiwi Kiss as described above.
Stamp "Merry" in Chocolate Chip CRAFT ink. Cover with Clear Embossing Powder and heat. Then adhere to large oval (punched in Chocolate Chip cardstock/scrap).
Adhere greeting to card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.
Add gold ink to desired locations - I added it to the "Merry" greeting, towards the top corner, towards the bottom left corner as well.
Wrap sheer ribbon around the card front and tie in a knot.
Adhere to card using SNAIL adhesive.
You're done :)

Happy stampin' and thanks for visiting!

Love You Much Bundle!

2008-12-27T14:08:00.000-05:00

Until Jan. 31, 2009, save 20% when you purchase this fun bundle! Stampin' Up! now has a heart punch!

Get ready to create all those cute valentines for your kids and all those you love!

Below is a breakdown of all the components individually and how much you will save if you purchase the bundle!

Happy stampin'

Promotions Ending Dec. 23rd!

2008-12-21T11:27:00.000-05:00

I'm sorry I've been delayed in posting but I have many new holiday cards to share and will be posting over the holiday season! For those who registered for the Holiday Helper, I hope you enjoyed all the great samples and tutorials.

Until December 23rd there is FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $70! And retiring stamps sets are 10% off!!!! They will be available until Jan. 18th, but only on sale now!

To view the retiring stamps online, click here.

To view the 10% reduction chart, click here.

Hurry...you don't want to miss out on big savings on shipping and the 10% sales on retiring sets! Get them while you still can!

Thanks for visiting!

Frosty/Snowflake Photo Holder

2008-12-21T10:46:00.000-05:00

As promised, this is the 3rd photo holder, similar to the first one. It again uses the retired Frosty set, but you can substitute Frosty for your own favorite holiday character or stamp!

Products Used

Frosty stamp set (retired)
Warmest Regards stamp set (retired, hostess set)
Wrought Iron punch (retired)
Snowflake punch
Bashful Blue cardstock
Whisper White cardstock
Bashful Blue, Only Orange, Real Red, Garden Green Stampin' Write Markers
Paper Snips
SNAIL Adhesive
Stampin' Dimensionals
Dazzling Diamond glitter
Two-way Glue Pen

Non-Stampin' Up! Product

Decorative Trimmer by Creative Memories
Cuttlebug
Snowflakes Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug)

Instructions

Cut standard card in Bashful Blue cardstock.
Cut a 4 inch by 5 1/4 inch piece of Whisper White cardstock and put thru Cuttlebug with Snowflakes embossing folder.
Then, using the Wrought Iron punch, punch each of the 4 corners. Trim and insert your photo.
Adhere panel to card front.
Punch 3 snowflakes, glitter, and adhere using Dimensionals in the upper left corner area.
Cut a piece of Whisper White cardstock, 3 inches by 5 1/4 and use the Creative Memories trimmer to make the "wave". Stamp greeting. Glitter the edge, then adhere piece to photo bottom.
Stamp Frosty image, color with markers, glitter, and cut out. Then adhere to bottom right corner with glue and also Dimensionals.

Thanks for visiting!

Swirly Photo Holder

2008-12-07T19:25:00.000-05:00

This quick, easy photo holder card is created with the retired Sky Blue paper and double-stitched ribbon, however you can create the same card using Baja Breeze, Bashful Blue or other color of your choice.

This card can also be used for many occasions such as anniversary, engagement, baby announcement, birthday, Easter/Passover pictures and more! Just substitute the snowflake for some other icon/image for the special occasion.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:

So Swirly jumbo wheel
Felt Flurries (white, small)
Sky Blue double-stitched ribbon (retired)
White Taffeta ribbon
Sky Blue cardstock
Sky Blue Prints Pattern Paper
Basic Gray Classic Ink
Basic Gray cardstock
Round Rhinestone Brad (Ice Collection)
SNAIL Adhesive
Stampin' Dimensionals
Two-way Glue Pen
Dazzling Diamonds
1/16" Circle Handheld punch

Instructions

Start by rolling the jumbo So Swirly wheel in the Basic Gray Classic Ink a few times to be sure the whole wheel has ink on it.
Roll diagonal on the bottom, left corner of the Prints Patterned Paper.
Ink again.
Roll diagonal in the upper, right corner.
Tie ribbon around the piece of patterned paper.
Tie a little piece of ribbon around it.
Adhere to the card front.
For the picture panel, layer the Basic Gray and Sky Blue pieces, then adhere a wallet size 2x3 picture.
Adhere to Prints Patterned Paper.
Add glitter to snowflake using two-way glue pen and dazzling diamonds.
Pierce snowflake with 1/16" circle handheld punch, then add circle, blue rhinestone brad.
Ahdere to card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Thanks for visiting!

Frosty the Snowman

2008-12-01T11:08:00.000-05:00

Frosty is a retired stamp set and is still one of my favorites. I use it every year. This year I used it to make a few photo holders. This one features my beautiful daughter kissing Santa Claus!

The next 3 posts will be photo holder cards - a big request I get. So here we go....

Stampin' Up! Products Used:

Frosty stamp set (retired)
Merry & Bright stamp set
Felt Flurries (small)
Circle Rhinestone brad (Ice Collection)
Hand Held 1/16" Circle Punch
Dazzling Diamonds glitter
Bashful Blue, Only Orange, Real Red, Garden Green Stampin' Write Markers
Bashful Blue Taffeta Ribbon
Bashful Blue cardstock
Basic Gray cardstock
Whisper White cardstock
Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
SNAIL adhesive

Other Products Used:

Cuttlebug with Snowflakes embossing folder

Instructions:

Create standard card.
Emboss front only thru the Cuttlebug using Snowflakes embossing folder.
Layer the Bashful Blue cardstock on the Basic Gray cardstock.
Mount photo onto Bashful Blue cardstock.
Mount that whole panel to card front using dimensionals.
Stamp and but the Frosty snowman and small snowman from Merry & Bright on white scrap paper. Color with markers, add glitter and cut.
Create a knot around the neck of Frosty and use mini glue dots to hold it in place.
Adhere to lower, right card front with dimensionals.
Layer two felt snowflakes and pierce with blue rhinestone brad.
Adhere using mini glue dots or Stampin' Dimensionals.
You're done!

Happy Holidays!

Save 20% on ANY stamp set from the Sampler....

2008-12-01T10:47:00.000-05:00

Save 20% on ANY stamp set from the Fall/Winter Sampler when you spend $20! This sale runs until Jan. 18th, 2009. Below is a chart of all the stamp sets in the Sampler.

You can always shop online as well:
http://heatherporto.stampinup.net/ and then click the SHOP NOW button in the upper, right corner!

Happy Holidays!

BIG SALE: For one week only save 20-50% off while supplies last!

2008-11-27T00:03:00.000-05:00

From November 26th - December 1st, Stampin' Up! is offering 20-50% off some of their product. If you are interested in any of them, do not hesitate since this sale is for one week and only while supplies last.

Click here to view the flyer and all the bundles:
http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/bundles_US.pdf

Click here to begin shopping online:
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Happy Holidays!

Holiday Helper - Sign up to receive 12 beautiful newsletters for the holiday season!

2008-11-26T23:51:00.000-05:00

The holidays are here and Santa is not the only one who has helpers! Sign up here to receive 12 issues of the Holiday Helper for FREE. You will receive 12 beautifully crafted newsletters full of holiday samples, cheer, promotion, tutorials and more! Each day, for 12 days only, I will send another Holiday Helper newsletter.

If you would like to receive these beautifully crafted Holiday Helper newsletters, please click here to update your profile to include the Holiday Helper mailing list or email me directly (handstampedbyheather@att.net) to be added!

If you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and would love to send your customers and downline these wonderful letters, please register and receive your demonstrator copy with video bonuses. Go to www.craftyperson.com to get your complimentary copy!

Happy Holidays!

Happy Blessings!

2008-11-23T13:50:00.000-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving!

This card is made using the new Happy Blessings stamp set in the Holiday Mini 2008 Catalog. The techniques used are Masking and Watercoloring. Last year I made a similar card using the Autumn Harvest set (which is still active): http://heatherporto.blogspot.com/2007/10/thanksgiving-watercolor-card.html

Stamps

Happy Blessings

Inks

Chocolate Chip Classic
Riding Hood Red
Kiwi Kiss
More Mustard
Pumpkin Pie
Really Rust

Paper

Chocolate Chip
Watercolor paper
Close to Cocoa
Brushed Copper

Stampin' Up! Accessories

YoYo Yellow Stampin' Write Marker

Instructions

Stamp with Chocolate Chip ink on the Close to Cocoa cardstock with the pumpkins/stalks stamp.
Stamp a greeting in Chocolate Chip on the scrap Watercolor Paper.
Stamp two pumpkins in Chocolate Chip on the Watercolor paper. Then stamp two of the same pumpkins on scrap paper and cut them out to use for Masking.
Now put the cut-out pumpkins over the stamped pumpkins - this will protect them from other stamped images.
Now take the stamp with the pumpkins/stalks and stamp across the paper (at least twice) in Chocolate Chip.
Now remove the pieces of scrap. Those pumpkins now appear in "front."
Now you can start "coloring" with ink pads and blender pens using Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, and More Mustard.
Then use the YoYo Yellow marker to color the sunflowers.
Adhere the watercolor main paper on the copper, then adhere to the chocolate.
Adhere that panel to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.
Stamp a sunflower and vine on the greetin as well, and color.
Adhere the greeting with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Thanks for visiting!

Simple Snow Swirled in Gray and Silver

2008-11-23T13:30:00.000-05:00

Every year I make a holiday card with gray and/or silver, with sparkles of course! This card is one that you can replicate over and over again and quickly make all those holiday cards you need to send! It is using only ONE stampset, ONE ink color!

Stamps

Snow Swirled

Inks

Basic Gray

Paper

Brushed Silver
Whisper White
Basic Gray

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Dazzling Diamonds
Two-way Glue Pen
Stampin' Dimensionals
SNAIL Adhesive

Other Accessories

Sheer Silver Ribbon

Instructions

On Whisper White cardstock, stamp the tree from Snow Swirled in Basic Gray as well as stamp Season's Greetings at the bottom of the same piece of paper.
Using the two-way glue pen, dab where you want the glitter to be.
Sprinkle Dazzling Diamonds (glitter) over cardstock and shake/blow off excess glitter.
Adhere to Brushed Silver cardstock.
Wrap sheer ribbon around the panel. Tie in a knot.
In Basic Gray, stamp the various snowflakes on the Basic Gray cardstock. Then adhere with SNAIL adhesive to silver card front.
When finished, adhere the tree panel to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals. I put one in each corner and one in the middle.
You're done!

Thanks for visiting!

Let it Snow 2008

2008-11-20T23:54:00.000-05:00

This is one of my favorite cards to make. I think it's a fun one! I made a similar one last year (http://heatherporto.blogspot.com/search/label/STAMPSET-Big%20on%20Christmas) with navy and bashful blue - which do you like better?

Stamps

Big on Christmas
Snow Swirled

Inks

Kiwi Kiss
Pacific Point
Sky Blue (retired)
Basic Black or Staz-on Black

Paper

Glossy White
Kiwi Kiss
Pacific Point

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Brayer Tool
Dazzling Diamonds
Two-way Glue Pen
Stampin' Write Markers

Other Accessories

A Crayon

Instructions

Stamp "Let it Snow" stamp in Basic Black on the Glossy White paper. I have used Staz-on Black as well in the past.
Using a crayon, color in the word/letters of "SNOW" and the snowman's face.
Then, roll the brayer tool in Sky Blue and roll over the glossy paper.
Then, roll the brayer tool in Kiwi Kiss and roll over the glossy paper.
Then, roll the brayer tool in Pacific Point (then roll several times on paper to lighten the color) and roll over the glossy paper more towards the outside.
Then use a napkin to rub off the crayon.
Color with marker as desired on the snowman's hat, and add glitter where desired (I glittered the hat).
With the Kiwi Kiss cardstock panel in place, stamp some snowflakes from the Snow Swirled set in Kiwi Kiss as well as Pacific Point. Some snowflakes will over lap on the glossy paper edges, some will be completely on the glossy panel, others completely on the Pacific Point cardstock.
Now flip over the Kiwi Kiss paper. Adhere the glossy paper to it. Using two-way glue spot where you want glitter on the snowflakes.
Then adhere it to the Pacific Point card front with dimensionals

Thanks for visiting,

Home for Christmas

2008-11-04T14:03:00.000-05:00

We created this card at the last Holiday Card Making workshop. It is cased from one of Amy Celona's holiday cards. I really liked the torn look and wanted to do a card using it and the Home for Christmas stamp set.

What may not be apparent is the use of clear embossing. The large tree is embossed and so are some of the elements in the image (the wreathe around the door, the small tree, the sled, the lantern, and the circle wreathe on the door).

Unlike the Home for Christmas tunnel card (http://heatherporto.blogspot.com/2008/10/home-for-christams-tunnel-card.html) which was watercolored, this card uses Stampin' Write markers to "color" the stamp image. So basically nothing is colored in, everything is outlined with color instead.

What You Need:

Home For Christmas stamp set
Lovely as a Tree stamp set
Noble Deer stamp set (retired)
Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, and Whisper White card stock.
Tearing tool.
Clear Embossing Powder
Heat Gun
Stampin' Write Markers
Old Olive Classic Ink and Craft Ink
SNAIL adhesive
Stampin' Dimensionals
Versa Mark Pen

How to Make This Card:

Start with the Kiwi Kiss card. On the card front, stamp the small trees from the Noble Deer set in Old Olive. You can substitute by using the horizontal bunch of trees from the Lovely as a Tree set.
Stamp the large tree in Old Olive Craft ink. Cover with clear embossing powder. Shake off excess. Heat with a heat gun.
Use the same technique to stamp and create the greeting on Whisper White scrap paper. Then using the tearing tool, tear each side of the greeting scrap paper. Then adhere to a scrap piece of Riding Hood Red. Then tear all the edgets of the red paper (as shown in the image above) - so you have two layers of torn paper for the greeting. Set aside for now.
Using the desired Stampin' Write Markers, flip over the Home for Christmas main stamp (show above) and then literally color it with different colored markers -- greens for the wreathe and trees, mustard for the sled and lantern, etc.
When you have finished coloring the stamp, stamp on a larger scrap Whisper White piece of paper. Now using the Versa Mark pen, color over some of the image, like the wreathe around the door and small tree, lantern and sled. Then cover with clear embossing powder, shake off excess, and heat. Notice it really brings out the color and shines!
Then use the tearing tool to tear all the edges. Adhere to Riding Hood Red paper and again tear all the sides.
Adhere to the Kiwi Kiss card front.
Adhere the greeting now with Stampin' Dimensionals.

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Happy Thanksgiving - The Warmth of Brown

2008-10-27T20:41:00.000-04:00

During this past weekend I had a holiday card making class. So the next 5 post to come will be the cards we created during that class. This one is a very easy card which can be used for other occasions as well, especially as a masculine card! This is one of my favorite sets, Lovely as a Tree. It's just so versatile and "lovely." Enjoy!

Stampin' Up! Product Used

Lovely as a Tree stamp set
Noble Deer stamp set (retired, for the pine cones image in the corners)
Linen background stamp (retired, in its place you can use Canvas)
Happy Thanksgiving greeting (from a retired stampset, one of the All Year Cheer sets. Any greeting can be used.)
Chocolate Chip cardstock
Close to Cocoa cardstock
Very Vanilla cardstock
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
Chocolate Chip Craft Ink
Close to Cocoa Classic Ink
Clear Embossing Powder
Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon
Heat Gun
SNAIL Adhesive
Mini Glue Dots
Stampin' Dimensionals

Instructions

Cut standard card in Chocolate Chip.
Stamp horizontal trees stamp in Choc. Chip ink on the bottom of the card front.
Cut Very Vanilla as 3.25 x 4.5.
Then cut Close to Cocoa piece 1/8 inch shorter.
Use the Linen stamp in Close to Cocoa to cover the Close to Cocoa piece of paper.
Stamp tree images at the bottom of the Close to Cocoa cardstock, but in Chocolate Chip Classic Ink.
Stamp images of the pine cones in the upper corners, also in Chocolate Chip ink and on the piece of paper for the greeting.
Now, using Chocolate Chip Craft Ink, stamp 2 large pine trees and the greeting. Then cover in Clear Embossing powder and heat. It looks GREAT.
Tie and adhere bow in upper left corner and adhere with Mini Glue Dot.
Adhere and assemble the rest of the card with SNAIL adhesive and then with Stampin' Dimensionals on the greeting only.

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Fresh Cuts Pocket Card

2008-10-19T08:17:00.000-04:00

This Fresh Cut Notes pocket card was created during my last Technique Class: Special Folds. You've already seen the Shadow Box and the Tunnel Card (last 2, previous posts), and I used the die-cut Notes card to make a pocket. This card is relatively simply and can be made in any color and for any occasion!

Stampin' Up! Products Used

Fresh Cut Stamp Set
Fresh Cut Notes
Baja Breeze Classic Ink Pad
White Craft Ink
Baja Breeze Textured Card Stock
Baja Breeze Prints Designer Series Paper
Whisper White Card Stock
Rhinestone Square Brads (Ice)
5-Petal Punch
Scallop Edge Punch
Crafter's Kit (piercing tool)
SNAIL Adhesive

Instructions

Cut a piece of textured Baja Breeze card stock for the back (3-1/2 x 4-1/2).
Then on the right side use the Scallop Edge border punch.
Cut a piece of Baja Breeze Prints Designer Series Paper in a 3x3 square and adhere it to the textured card stock as shown above.
Cut the Fresh Cut Notes card to 3-1/4 x 3-1/4. However, to keep flower centered, you have to trim it equally on both the top and bottom (not just to trim from one side). So, in total you trim the right side (leaving and keeping the fold in the Notes card on the left side), then you trim a little on the top and then the same amount on the bottom until the desired 3-1/4 x 3-1/4 is left.
Now, we're ready to stamp. Notice the diagonal in blue ink. We used masking to protect some of the card from the blue ink. Using a piece of scrap paper, cover 1/2 the card (on a diagonal). Then using the Baja Breeze Classic Ink pad and the background stamp in the Fresh Cut stamp set, stamp on the lower, left area of the Fresh Cut Notes.
I then used the 5-petal flower punch to punch 1 flower in textured Baja Breeze.
Then used Craft White ink and rubbed it around the edges of the flower.
Using the piercing tool from the Crafter's Kit, pierce a hole in the middle of the flower die-cut, and also in the middle of the punched flower.
Place the punched flower behind the die-cut and then place a square blue Rhinestone brad (Ice Collection) thru them both.
Adhere the Notes card to the back of the card (over the prints/patterened paper and textured paper as shown above).
Now, on the inside of the Notes card, adhere tape to the top and bottom borders --- do NOT tape in the middle or the right --- this is forming the pocket.
Then close the Notes card. Now the top and bottom are closed but the pocket (in the middle) is still open.
Now cut a piece of 2-3/4 x 3-3/4 in Whisper White to use as your greeting, the piece that will slide in and out of the pocket. NOTE: Your greeting will be written or stamped on the back of the Whisper White paper so it doesn't show thru the die-cut flower!

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A Rose is a Rose Shadow Box Card

2008-10-08T16:38:00.000-04:00

I love roses and love the new Bella Rose series of products and especially this new A Rose is a Rose stamp set. Chocolate chip and the new Pink Pirouette is a favorite color combination of mine, and the Kiwi Kiss satin ribbon is the perfect finish.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:

A Rose is a Rose stamp set
Chocolate Chip card stock
Bella Rose Designer Series Paper
Riding Hood Red Classic Ink
Pink Pirouette Classic Ink
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
Kiwi Kiss Classic Ink
Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon
Scallop Edge punch
Versa Mark Pad
Clear Embossing Powder
Heat Gun
Mini Glue Dots
SNAIL Adhesive

Instructions:

Cut one piece of 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 Chocolate Chip and one of the pink patterned paper from the Bella Rose designer series pack.

On both pieces, score 1/2 inch and then at 1 inch on either side. See this tutorial on how to then fold it and make is pop-out: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/shadow_box_card/

I used the Bella Toile background stamp on the Chocolate Chip card stock with Clear Embossing Powder. For more on heat embossing, visit: http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/4287.asp

Using my Creative Memories circle cutting system, I cut a whole in the middle of the Chocolate Chip piece of cardstock.

Using the A Rose is a Rose stamp set, I created the inside (Pink Pirouette card stock) using two-step stamping. For more info on 2-step stamping, visit: http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/4284.asp

First I stamped the rose, solid image in pink although it can hardly be seen.

Then stamped the accent, highlighted image for the rose in red and rock-n-rolled (http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/4290.asp) it in Chocolate Chip (although you can hardly see it).

I did the same color combination for the smaller roses.

For the leaves, I used Kiwi Kiss and the stamp-off technique (where for the solid image, I stamp it in ink, stamp-off on a scrap piece of paper, then stamp the real card stock leaving a faded image in green. Then the highlighted/accented stamp for leaves was stamped regularly).

To finish the card I taped the sides together and then used the Scallop Edge border punch on each end.

Tie a bow with Kiwi Kiss satin ribbon and adhere with Mini Glue Dot at the bottom of the circle, and add a greeting to the front if desired.

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Home for Christmas Tunnel Card

2008-10-05T11:43:00.000-04:00

I recently received a bunch of sets from the new Holiday Mini catalog. The Home for Christmas is one of the sets and brings warmth in using Riding Hood Red and Chocolate Chip. It is also a great set to make a masculine holiday card. I also used some old Hodgepodge Hardware I had laying around (however, it is now retired).

Stampin' Up! Products Used

Home For Christmas stamp set (Item #111756)
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (Item #102108)

Watercolor Pencils (Item #101879)

Blender Pens (Item #102845)

Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon (Item# 109065)

1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (Item #101227)

Small Oval Punch (Item #107304)

Large Oval Punch (Item #107305)

Riding Hood Red paper (Item #111348)

Bella Rose Designer Series Paper (the Chocolate Chip patterned piece) (Item #112041)

Very Vanialla (Item #101650)

Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104430)

Mini Glue Dots (Item #103683)

SNAIL Adhesive (Item #104332)

Hodgepodge Hardware (retired)

NON-Stampin' Up! tool used: Scor-pal to make the creases in the inside of the card (Tunnel card).

Instructions

Before doing the inside of the card (the Tunnel Card, directions below), make a slice in the side of the fold and feed the ribbon through. Then feed through the hardware and tie a knot towards the right side. (Yes, the ribbon would appear on the inside of the card, although the tunnel inside will hide most of it.)

Stamp the image in Chocolate Chip ink and then color with Watercolor pencils.

I used a blender pen in some areas to soften the look, while in other areas, I did not blend but left the brightness and sketchiness of the watercolor pencil.

To adhere the hodgepodge greeting tag, I first adhered the greeting to the card front ("Christmas"), then laid the hardware over hit and marked the holes with a pencil. I then used the 1/16" circle handheld punch and the piercing tool from the Crafter's Kit. Then you can assemble.

Once the hardware is adhered, layer pieces and adhere to card front using Dimensionals.

To make the "Christmas" greeting, from the greeting stamp that came with Home for Christmas, I took the Chocolate Chip marker and just colored that word. Then stamped it on scrap paper and punch it using the small oval punch. I then punch green designer series paper (Kiwi Kiss Patterened Designer Series Paper, but to save money I would recommend using the green patterned paper from the Bella Rose DSP) with the larger oval punch.
Mini Glue dots were used to hold the buckle in place on the front of the card.

Technique: Tunnel Fold

Here is the inside of the card, called a Tunnel Fold.

You can get online instructions for this fold from Split Coast Stampers:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/tunnel_card/#?printable=true

NOTE: To cut the ovals I used Creative Memories' cutting system. However, you can use Stampin' Up!'s Coluzzle system or a die-cuting system (like the new Big Shot)!

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Very Simple Flower Power Card Elements

2008-09-27T13:05:00.000-04:00

The following 3 cards were created from samples in the new Flower Power Card Elements kit. I simply embellished them a little with brads (rhinestone and the traditional brads), Stampin' Dimensionals to give some elements a raised look, a white gel pen, as well as hodgepodge hardware to add a little something.

OCTOBER SPECIAL - WORLD CARD MAKING DAY
The Simply Sent Card Elements as well as the Simply Sent Card Kits will be 20% off from Oct. 4th - Oct. 11th!

These kits and elements are wonderful and allow you to make several, beautiful cards quickly and easily, while maintaining quality. See pages 176-177 in the catalog!

This card was created using the following products in addition to the Flower Power Card Elements kit (Item #112955):

White gel pen (Item #105021)

Earth Elements Brads (Item #106955)

Soft Subtles Buttons (Item #105445)

Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104430)

Mini Glue Dots (Item #103683)

SNAIL Adhesive (Item #104332)

1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (Item #101227)

Wonderful Words stamp set (Item #103875)

NOTE: I used a rhinestone that I had, but the Circle, Ice Rhinestones could have been used (Item #109111)

The instructions to make the card come as part of the Card Elements kit.

This card was created using the following products in addition to the Flower Power Card Elements kit (Item #112955):

Earth Elements Brads (Item #106955)

Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104430)

Mini Glue Dots (Item #103683)

SNAIL Adhesive (Item #104332)

1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (Item #101227)

Warmest Regards (retired hostess set)

Circle, Ice Rhinestones (Item #109111)

Paper Piercing Tool (part of Crafters Tool Kit) (Item #104310)

Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware (retired)

The instuctions to make the basic layout of this card is included in the Card Elements kit.

This card was created using the following products in addition to the Flower Power Card Elements kit (Item #112955):

Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104430)

Mini Glue Dots (Item #103683)

SNAIL Adhesive (Item #104332)

1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (Item #101227)

Heard from the Heart stamp set (Item #111644)

Circle, Fire Rhinestones (Item #109110)

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Sweet Rose Scalloped Edges

2008-09-20T20:14:00.000-04:00

I had fun with the new scallop punch.The square focal point with the funky scalloped edge is CASED from a fellow demonstrator. It was different and fit perfect with this elegant 4x4 card.

What you need:

Pink Pirouette and Whisper White cardstock
Pink Pirouette Classic Ink Pad
Floral background stamp
Gentler Times stampset (retired)
Scallop Border Punch (NEW in Fall/Winter 2008)
Stampin' Dimensionals
SNAIL Adhesive

Instructions:

Cut Pink Pirouette in 8x4 and score/fold in the middle to make a 4x4 card.
Stamp the card front with Pink Pirouette ink using the Floral background stamp.
Cut a 3-1/4 x 3-1/4 square in Pink Pirouette paper.
Cut a 3x3 square in Whisper White.
Stamp the rose bouquet image from Gentler Times stampset in Pink Pirouette.
Using the Scallop Border Punch, flip over the punch and line up the edges of the border punch so the punch edges are an equal distance on each side (top and bottom) from the edge of the paper. Punch.
Then turn the paper clockwise and do the same thing and punch again. Now you have 2 sides punched.
Now go to the opposite side of one of the edges, line up the punch (eyeball it or you can mark the edges with a pencil), and punch.
Then punch the final side.
Layer and assemble the card. The Pink Pirouette cardstock is raised from the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.

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The NEW Bella Rose!

2008-09-14T20:55:00.000-04:00

Most of you know I love florals and especially roses! Roses in Winter was my favorite retired set and I've been waiting for one to take its place --- finally we have a Rose is a Rose stampet. However, this card is made with the Bella Rose designer series paper pack and is very "bella" which means "beautiful" in Italian.

This card was also CASED from one that was published by Stampin' Up! in the Stampin' Success monthly magazine. I changed up the color scheme a little bit.

Stamps

Warmest Regards (retired hostess set)

Inks

Kiwi Kiss

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Pretties Kit (for the hat pin and accessories)
Stampin' Dimensionals
SNAIL adhesive
Mini Glue Dots
Tearing Tool
Crafter's Toolkit - Piercing Tool
Light Pink grosgrain ribbon

Instructions

Cut-out and trim a rose image from the Bella Rose designer series paper. It will later be adhered to the card front panel using Stampin' Dimensionals.
Using the Tearing tool to rip the bottom of the Kiwi Kiss cardstock.
Use the Piercing Tool to punch holes in the Kiwi Kiss cardstock.
Use the Tearing tool as well on the light pink patterened paper from the Bella Rose DSP.
Stamp greeting and layer.
Cut out a small flower to adhere to greeting area.
For the hat pin, put on a few accessories, stick it thru the paper, then close it on the other side. Use a glue dot to hold in place as well.
Adhere the rest of the card using SNAIL adhesive, except use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the roses you cut out.

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Simple Elegance with Bella Rose

2008-09-06T17:17:00.000-04:00

I love this card and it would look just as good in a smaller "tall" version! I really like the new Bella Rose designer series paper. Enjoy!

Stamps

Heard from the Heart

Inks

N/A (I used an Old Olive marker)

Paper

Whisper White
Bella Rose Designer Series Paper
Holiday Happenings Designer Series Paper
Kiwi Kiss

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker
Pretties Kit (3 medium, white pearls and a small clear rhinestone brad)
1/16" Circle Handheld Punch
Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
SNAIL Adhesive

Instructions

Cut the upper panel using the light pink patterned paper from Bella Rose DSP.
Cut and adhere lower panel using the striped paper from Holiday Happenings DSP.
Adhere to card front.
Place 3 pearls in lower, right corner using glue dots.
Color the word "happiness" on the stamp (from Heard from the Heart), and stamp on small Whisper White panel for greeting. Layer onto Kiwi Kiss and then adhere to card front (middle).
Cut out one of the roses and leaves from the Bella Rose paper (light pink) and adhere to card using Dimensionals.
Cut out a small flower and punch a whole in the middle. Then use a clear rhinestone brad. Adhere with a Dimensional.

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Can Be Holiday, Can Be Everyday...

2008-09-03T17:23:00.000-04:00

This cards is really simple and can be used for an everyday card (birthday, thank you, best wishes, etc.) as well as a holiday card! The greeting used is from the new stamp set "Heard From the Heart" which includes a Christmas greeting as well. Here I did the greeting in Kiwi Kiss to make it subtle, however my guests did it in Chocolate Chip and it looked great!

Stamps

Heard from the Heart
Linen (retired background stamp)

Inks

Kiwi Kiss (others used Chocolate Chip)

Paper

Bella Rose Designer Series Paper
Kiwi Kiss
Riding Hood Red

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Earth Elements Brads (3 Ruby Red were used)
1/16" Circle Handhelp Punch
Small 5 petal flower from Pretties Kit
SNAIL Adhesive
Mini Glue Dots
Pop-Up Glue Dots

Other Accessories

Large red flowers were bought at Michael's since I didn't have any large flowers left in my Pretties Kit to dye.

Instructions

Ink the Linen background stamp in Kiwi Kiss and stamp over entire card front.
Then re-ink the background stamp and this time only stamp on part of the card front.
Do again and stamp maybe in one of the corners of the card front, and so on, until you get the desired look.
Stamp desired greeting at bottom, center (in Kiwi Kiss or Chocolate Chip).
In the plaid designer series paper, punch 3 holes for 3 Ruby Red brads.
Adhere/layer all panels. Adhere to card front.
Adhere small flower to large flower using Mini Glue Dot.
Adhere large flower to card front using Pop-Up Glue Dot.

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Drunken Chalks Technique

2008-08-27T23:08:00.000-04:00

This was another one of the cards we did at my last techniques class. It is the Drunken Chalk technique. This picture doesn't really do this card justice but I wanted to post it anyway. The dark gold you see here is really the Gold metallic pen which is very nice when shown in light versus in this picture. We also used Crystal Effects on the "C" in Cherish giving it a nice glossy look, again not really apparent in this sample. Sorry about that. Anyway, we still had fun making this card.

Stamps

Illuminations

Inks

Kiwi Kiss
Gold Metallic

Paper

Shimmery Gold
Baja Breeze
Glossy White
Whisper White

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Gold Metalic Pen (Silver on one side, Gold on the other)
Crystal Effects
Color Box (green, blue, mustard-like wedges). Retired item.
Ticket Corner Punch
SNAIL adhesive
Stampin' Dimensionals

Other Accessories

Sheer Gold Ribbon
Rubbing Alcohol (in spray bottle)

Instructions

Take a blue wedge from the Color Box and stamp randomly on the Glossy White cardstock.
Take a green wedge and do the same.
Take a mustard wedge (if desired) and do the same.
Spray Glossy White cardstock with the rubbing alcohol until it starts to run.
Allow cardstock to dry completely.
Sponge or dab Gold Metallic ink where desired on Gloss paper.
Then spray with rubbing alcohol again.
Set aside and allow to dry.
Stamp Cherish in Baja Breeze.
Using a Gold Metallic pen, trace around some of the swirls.
Using Crystal Effects, trace/cover over the "C" in Cherish (only the large "C").
Set aside to let dry.
When all the pieces are try, assemble the card.
Use the Ticket Corner Punch on the Glossy White and Shimmery Gold. Adhere. Wrap sheer gold ribbon around and adhere layers to card front.
For the front panel, focal point, you can use the Ticket Corner Punch again or not (I didn't but it would look nice).
Wrap gold cord several times around these pieces.
Tie a knot with the sheer gold ribbon in the center of the gold cord. Trim edges to be aligned with the front panel.
Adhere panel to card front with dimensionals.

Drunken Chalks Technique Instructions from Split Coast Stampers:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/drunken_chalks/

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Welcome Christmas - Grid Technique

2008-08-21T19:45:00.000-04:00

These cards were part of one of my Technique Classes. This technique is the grid technique done in two different ways. I like both looks - what about you?

Stamps

Lovely as a Tree
Linen background (retired)
Heard from the Heart

Inks

River Rock (retired)
True Thyme (retired)
Chocolate Chip

Paper

True Thyme (retired)
Sahara Sand
Very Vanilla

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Sponges

Other Accessories

Scor-pal

Instructions

Vertical View

Score the Very Vanilla cardstock every 1/2 inch. I used the Scor-Pal to do this.
With the indented side up, ink the Linen background in River Rock ink, lay the vanilla cardstock over it, and then with your fingers press down and over the cardstock.
Lift cardstock and view the technique/look!
I then stamped some trees in River Rock, including one large tree.
Stamped another large tree in True Thyme.
Sponged the corners with with Chocolate Chip (in 2 corners) and True Thyme in the other 2 corners.
Stamp greeting in Chocolate Chip.
Acorns in River Rock.
Sponge edges of greeting cardstock.
Layer and assemble.
Wrap ribbon around layered Vanilla and Sahara Sand paper before adhering to card front!

Horizontal View

Score the Very Vanilla cardstock every 1/2 inch. I used the Scor-Pal to do this.
With the indented side down, ink the Linen background in River Rock ink, lay the vanilla cardstock over it, and then with your fingers press down and over the cardstock.
Lift cardstock and view the technique/look!
I then stamped some trees in River Rock.
Stamped a large tree in True Thyme.
Sponged the corners with with Chocolate Chip (in 2 corners) and True Thyme in the other 2 corners.
Stamp greeting in Chocolate Chip.
Acorns in River Rock.
Sponge edges of greeting cardstock.
Layer and assemble.

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"Pretty" Pop-Up Card

2008-08-19T19:57:00.000-04:00

This fold is called the Spring Card since it pops up like a spring board. I downloaded the technique from Split Coast Stampers:(http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/spring_card/).

I love this card. It was relatively simple (with the exception of the flower dying). I really like Stampin' Up!'s Pretties Kit (the flowers and hat pins from that kit were used there).

Paper

Holiday Happenings Designer Series Paper
Bella Rose Designer Series Paper
Pretty in Pink
Sky Blue (retired)

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Pretties Kit (Pearl, Hat Pin, Hat Pin gems, Flowers)
Rub-ons
Mini Glue Dots
SNAIL Adhesive
Chocolate Chip re-inker
Pretty in Pink re-inker
Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon

Instructions

You can find the Spring fold instructions here at Split Coast Stampers: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/spring_card/

As for dying the flowers, I used Chocolate Chip and Pretty in Pink refills (re-inkers). I dyed the small flower in all chocolate and the larger flower I added pink to the edges.

Once the flowers are dry, I adhered the pearl to the center of the large flower and the white center back in the center of the small flower.

I added hat pin gems to the top, punched thru the paper, added more to the bottom and then closed the hat pin. I used a Mini Glue Dot under the hat pin to hold it in place.

Lastly, this card has no stamping! I simply used rub-ons for the greeting.

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Please contact me at handstampedbyheather@att.net
if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator or
if you are one of my existing customers. Thank you.

Thanks for visiting!

Double Take on Fresh Cut

2008-08-18T23:42:00.000-04:00

These are the last pair of cards from the Birthday Card Kit. The one of the right has been posted before (sorry) but I wanted to keep it paired with this additional one (left) that I added for this Birthday Kit class.

Stamps

Fresh Cut
Sincere Salutations

Inks

Certainly Celery

Paper

Whisper White
Blush Blossom

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Pretties Kit (left card - all flowers, as well as the pearl and clear brad)
Boho Blossoms punch
Stampin' Dimensionals
SNAIL Adhesive
Blush Blossom re-inker
Stampin' Write Markers (Celery, Yo Yo Yellow, Blush Blossom)
Pop-Up Glue Dots

Instructions

Card on the Left

First dye the center flower with a Blush Blossom ink pad or re-inker (I used the re-inker). Set aside to let dry.
Color the background stamp of the Fresh Cut stampset with the markers (Celery, YoYo Yellow and Blush Blossom), then with the Blush Blossom mat on the center panel stamp onto the card front and the center panel (which will have some ink on the blush Blossom paper.
Due the same with the Fine Lace background.
Then, flip over the Blush Blossom piece so the clean side is used.
Stamp greeting in Celery.
Adhere all layers (use Dimensionals as well if desired).
Remember to assemble the large flower pieces and adhere to card front with Pop-Up Glue Dots.

Card on the Right

See details here:
http://heatherporto.blogspot.com/2008/07/fresh-cut-thinking-of-you.html

To Place an Order

Please contact me at handstampedbyheather@att.net
if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator or
if you are one of my existing customers. Thank you.

Thanks for visiting!

Happy Birthday Masculine - Brocade Background

2008-08-18T23:25:00.000-04:00

Although you've previously seen a masculine card I made very, very similar to these, these are the cards we made for my Birthday Card Kit class using one of my very favorite Designer Series Paper - Brocade Background. I wish had more of this!

Stamps

Baroque Motifs

Warmest Regards

Inks

Chocolate Chip

Paper

Chocolate Chip

Brocade Background Designer Series Paper (retired)

River Rock

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Vintage Brads

1/16" Circle Handheld punch

Stampin' Dimensionals

SNAIL Adhesive

Other Accessories

Chocolate sheer/satin lined ribbon from Michael's $1 bin

Instructions

Another reason I love these cards and the Designer Series Paper is that they are so easy to make!

Simply stamp in Chocolate Chip ink on the light green paper from the Designer Series Paper pack and River Rock (for the Happy Birthday greeting), then just assemble the layers of the card (with SNAIL adhesive and Dimensionals were desired).

Remember to wrap the ribbon around the layered pieces before adhering to card front.

To Place an Order

Please contact me at heather@handstampedbyheather.com
if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! demonstratoror or
if you are one of my existing customers.

Thanks for visiting!

Baby Boy - Bundle of Joy

2008-08-17T12:26:00.000-04:00

These adorable baby boy birthday cards are part of my Birthday Card Kit class. They use the same cardstock and accessories, one is just a vertical layout and the other landscape. Substitute the blue to pink for a girl or purple or green.

Stamps

Bundle of Joy (retired, but still one of my favorites!)

Sincere Saluations (one of my favorite greeting sets)

Inks

Blissful Blue

Chocolate Chip

Creamy Caramel or Close to Cocoa

Paper

Designer Series Paper from a retired baby boy Simply Scrappin' Kit.

Bashful Blue

Barely Banana

Whisper White

Stampin' Up! Accessories

1/16" Circle Handheld punch

Soft Subtles Brads (green)

Crystal Effects

SNAIL adhesive

Stampin' Dimensionals

Blender Pen

Instructions

Stamp the bear and giraffe in Chocolate Chip ink and then use a blender pen to color with Creamy Caramel or Close to Cocoa. Then cut them out.

Then place on a piece of scrap paper and cover it with Crystal Effects. Set aside to dry for quite some time. I normally do this at the start of a workshop and it is dry and ready to assemble by the end of the workshop (just to be sure it is completely dry).

Adhere layers of card stock. Pierce 3 brads in lower right corner and then adhere those layers to card front.

Stamp greeting in Blissful Blue and layer greeting. Adhere greeting to card front.

Adhere animals to card front with Dimensionals.

To Place an Order

Please contact me at heather@handstampedbyheather.com
if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! demonstratoror or
if you are one of my existing customers.

Thanks for visiting!

Generic Happy Birthday Cards

2008-08-13T22:12:00.000-04:00

Believe it or not, the traditional Happy Birthday card layouts and ideas are hard for me to come up with (LOL). But I hope you like these! These cards were also part of the Birthday Card Kit class I had held.

Stamps

Big Bold Birthday

Wheel (retired, however you can substitute with Happy, Happy Birthday)

Happy Everything

Inks

Blue Bayou (Retired In Color)

Purerly Pomegranate (Retired In Color)

Barely Banana

Paper

Brocade Blue

Rose Red

Barely Banana

Whisper White

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Barely Banana Stampin' Write Marker

Whisper White grosgrain ribbon

Stampin' Dimensionals

SNAIL Adhesive

Paper Snips

Instructions

Horizontal Layout

Stamp and out 3 different presents stamped in 3 different inks. With the yellow present, I colored the dots with the Barely Banana Stampin' Write Marker.

Stamp Happy Birthday (greeting) in Blue Bayou.

Layer pieces and then adhere to card front on a slant.

Add presents over the corner of greeting with Dimensionals.

Vertical Layout

Ink the wheel with Purely Pomegranate ink pad.

Roll across the Rose Red cardstock.

Wrap white grosgain ribbon around Rose Red cardstock and adhere to card front.

Stamp the candle in Purely Pomegranate ink (on Whisper White cardstock) and color flame with Barely Banana marker.

Stamp the cupcake top in Barely Banana and cut out.

Stamp the cupcake bottom in Blue Bayou and cut out.

Adhere to Whisper White cardstock with Dimensionals.

Layer pieces and adhere to card front.

Lastly, stamp your greeting (Make a Wish) in Blue Bayout, layer, and adhere to card front with Dimensionals.

To Place an Order

Please contact me at heather@handstampedbyheather.com
if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! demonstratoror or
if you are one of my existing customers.

Thanks for visiting!

More Samples Coming Soon!

2008-08-10T23:43:00.000-04:00

Hi!

I promise to post some new samples this week! I had a workshop this weekend and created some new samples with the Bella Rose paper, new In Colors, the new scallop border punch and more!

Again, thank you for visiting my blog!

Constant Contact Services Too!

2008-08-10T23:40:00.000-04:00

Just wanted you to know that in addition to blog design and setup services, I am also offering to help you with your Constant Contact newsletters!

Visit http://www.blogsbyheather.com/constant-contact-newslett.html for more details!

Thanks for Visiting!

My New Blog - Blogs By Heather

2008-08-04T16:12:00.000-04:00

The new Blogs By Heather has now been released: http://www.blogsbyheather.com/. This new blog is designed to help Stampin' Up! Demonstrators and other stamping business owners

promote their business,
showcase their artwork,
provide customers/visitors with quick links to catalogs
and more!

I am offering:

Blog Design and Setup Services
Blog Maintenance and Posting Services
Constant Contact Newsletter Services and Training
Workshop Reminder Service

Please visit my blog (http://www.blogsbyheather.com)/) to find out more information on each of these services and pricing (you will see them immediately on the left hand sidebar "Pages").

I want you to think of Blogs By Heather as a great blogging resource, so I am continuously building my tutorials!

HOW TO Suggestion page where you can post suggested topics for future mini-tutorials.
Ask a Question page where you can ask questions for help.
HOW TO: Typepad category -- where all the "How To" tutorials for Typepad will go.
HOW TO: Blogger category -- where all the "How To" tutorials for Blogger will go.
Did You Know...category -- where I will post little bits of information that I come across.
Image Editing -- for image editing tips and tutorials.
HTML Help -- for those advanced users.
You can also signup for my newsletter which will also feature tips on blogging and blog related resources/information.

Lastly, for those who just need a little help, I am offering a Consulting Service as well, $20 per hour.

Enjoy!!! Thank for visiting!

Another Trend....Blog Footers!

2008-08-04T13:53:00.000-04:00

I just checked out Shelli's blog and it is beautiful! Wow! I noticed the "footer" area and the flower she had there. I had to see if I could do something like that on my blog - to match my banner and backgrounds.

Scroll down and you'll see my new blog "footer".

If you like my blog and want one designed for you, or if you just want some blogging help, visit my new blog, Blogs By Heather!

Thanks for visiting!

So Swirly Birthday Card (Girl)

2008-08-02T15:11:00.000-04:00

This card is again part of my Birthday Card Kit Class I had offered. These are 2 cards designed for girl. It is a double layout and is CASED from a card displayed in the July Stampin' Success magazine from Stampin' Up! Some of the ladies at my workshop did this card in Pale Plum with the retired Encarte Designer Series Paper. It looked just as pretty!

Stamps

So Swirly Jumbo Wheel (Item #109683, Pg. 108, $8.95)
Warmest Regards (retired hostess set)

Paper

Whisper White (Item #100730, Pg. 163, $7.50)
Pretty In Pink (Item #100459, Pg. 165, $5.50)
Berry Bliss Designer Series Paper (Item #110749, Pg. 169, $9.95)

Inks

Pretty In Pink (Item #101301, Pg. 165, $5.25)

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Jumbo Wheel Handle (Item #103661, Pg. 185, $5.95)
1-3/8 Square Punch (Item #103375, Pg. 180, $15.95)
1-1/4 Square Punch (Item #104400, Pg. 180, $15.95)
1/16 Circle Handheld Punch (Item #101227, Pg. 180, $8.95)
Boho Blossoms Punch (Item #110711, Pg. 181, $15.95)
Silver Brads (Item #104336, Pg. 189, $6.95)
White grosgrain ribbon (Item #109025, Pg. 191, $4.95)
White Gel Pen (Item #105021, Pg. 183, $3.95)
Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104430, Pg. 186, $3.95)
SNAIL Adhesive (Item #104332, Pg. 186, $6.95)

Instructions

Using the Boho Blossoms Punch, punch 5 times in Berry Bliss Designer Series Paper, and 5 times in Pretty In Pink. These will be used to create the 5 flowers you see.
The small flowers are adhered to the larger flower with SNAIL adhesive. Then use the handheld punch to punch a hole in the middle of each and place a silver brad.
Punch 6 sets of squares: 6 in Pretty in Pink (1-3/8) and 6 in Berry Bliss pink dotted paper (1-1/4). Adhere the small square on top of the large pink square using SNAIL adhesive. Outline the small flowers with the white gel pen.
Adhere flowers to square using Dimensionals.
Wrap ribbon around cardstock (pink cardstock). Adhere pink cardstock to Whisper White card front.
Lastly, adhere the greeting where desired. (Pieces are really small. Pink si 1/2 inch by 2 inches and the white is 1/16" smaller on each side)

To Place an Order

Please contact me at heather@handstampedbyheather.com

if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! demonstratoror or

if you are one of my existing customers.

Thanks for visiting!

Confetti Happy Birthday Cards

2008-07-29T12:52:00.000-04:00

These cards were created during Birthday Card Making Kit class. You will soon see several, double card layouts being posted (6 different designs to make a 12 card, Card Kit). This is one of the General Happy Birthday card pairs using the Confetti Simply Scrappin' Kit.

Stamps

Birthday Greetings (2001, Retired)

Paper

Confetti Simply Scrappin' Kit (Rose Red textured paper, Green dotted paper, striped paper, Tempting Turquoise textured paper), (Item #109610, Pg. 174, $19.95)

Whisper White (Item # 100730, Pg. 163, $7.50)

Inks

Blue Bayou (Item #108642, Pg. 163, $5.50)

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Blue Bayou Double Stitched Ribbon (Item #109060, Pg. 163, $8.95)

Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104430, Pg. 187, $3.95)

SNAIL Adhesive (Item #104332, Pg. 186, $6.95)

Large Star Punch (Item #110710, Pg. 180, $15.95)

Star Punch (Item #109045, Pg. 180, $10.95)

Instructions

Adhere striped paper to Rose Red panel (4 x 5.25)

Simply stamp greeting on Whisper White cardstock square.

Adhere to Rose Red paper square.

Adhere them to Greet dotted paper square.

Adhere to card front panel.

Wrap ribbon around card front panel.

Adhere panel to Whisper White card front.

Punch small Star Punch in Tempting Turquoise textured paper.

Place larger Star Punch over the small star just punched and punch the large punch - this creates the thin start outline you see in the images above.

Adhere stars with a piece of Stampin' Dimensionals or just SNAIL adhesive if you don't want it raised.

To Place an Order

Please contact me at handstampedbyheather@att.net
if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! demonstratoror or
if you are one of my existing customers.

Thanks for visiting!

Baroque Motifs Elegant Scalloped Card

2008-07-29T12:12:00.000-04:00

This card is a "step-up" from the previously posted "Simple But Elegant Everyday Card" sample posted on May 21, 2008: http://heatherporto.blogspot.com/search/label/STAMPSET-Baroque%20Motifs.

Stamps

Baroque Motifs (Item #109403, Pg. 120, $25.95)

Paper

Very Vanilla (Item #101650, Pg. 163, $7.50)

Ginger Blossom Designer Series Paper (Item #110697, Pg. 169, $9.95)

Inks

River Rock (Item #109010, Pg. 163, $5.25)

Blush Blossom (Item #102609, Pg. 165, $5.50)

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Scallop Punch (Item #109043, Pg. 180, $15.95)

Gold Brads (Item #104337, Pg. 189, $6.95)

1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (Item #101227, Pg. 180, $8.95)

Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104430, Pg. 187, $3.95)

SNAIL Adhesive (Item #104332, Pg. 186, $6.95)

Other Accessories

Martha Stewart scalloped, floral border punch. I used this one since Stampin' Up! had not yet come out with their new scallop punch to be released Fall/Winter 2008.

Technique: Rock-n-Roll
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/rock_n_roll/

Instructions

Stamp large swirl in base ink color (River Rock in traditional card).

For small flowers use Rock-n-Roll technique: Stamp image in base color, Blush Blossom, then roll the edges of the stamp in the darker ink, River Rock. Then stamp on cardstock. Repeat as necessary.

Stamp large flowers on scrap paper using Rock-n-Roll technique and then punch out with Scallop punch.

Pierce large flowers with handheld punch or piercing tool.

Insert brad.

Adhere to cardstock using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Tape Ginger Blossom Designer Series Paper scrap (2" x 5-1/2") to the inside of the card, bottom.

Use Scallop Border Punch to create the scalloped edge border on the bottom of the card front.

To Place an Order

Please contact me at handstampedbyheather@att.net
if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator
or if you are one of my existing customers.

Thanks for visiting!

Blossoms Around Thank You Card

2008-07-29T11:37:00.000-04:00

I made this a Thank You card, however blues are great for Sympathy and Get Well Soon cards as well! This card and set are very versatile. Here are similar cards in peach tones and purple tones (http://heatherporto.blogspot.com/search/label/STAMPSET-Blossoms%20Around).

Stamps

Blossoms Around (Item #107363, Pg. 99, $23.95)

Paper

Sky Blue (Item #108639, Pg. 163, $5.50)
Whisper White (Item #100730, Pg. 163. $7.50)
Blue Bayou (Item #109642, Pg. 163, $5.50)

Inks

Sky Blue (Item #109009, Pg. 163, $5.25)
Old Olive (Item #102277, Pg. 164, $5.25)
Blue Bayou (Item #109013, Pg. 163, $5.25)

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Sky Blue Double Stitched Ribbon (Item #109059, Pg. 163, $8.95)
Cutter's Toolkit (Item #106958, Pg. 184, $16.95)
Mini Glue Dots (Item #103683, Pg. 187, $4.95)
SNAIL Adhesive (Item #104332, Pg. 186, $6.95)
Stampin’ Pastels (Item #105542, Pg. 183, $24.95)
Versa Mark Pad (Item #102283, Pg. 183, $7.50)
Sponge Daubers (Item #102892, Pg. 185, $10.95)

Instructions

Stamp the vines in Old Olive.
Stamp petals in Versa Mark, stamp the petals where desired, then use the Sponge Dauber in Old Olive pastel and dab where you stamped the Versa Mark.
Stamp the 1st step of the flower in Sky Blue.
Stamp the 2nd step of the flower (the accents) in Versa Mark and stamp over all the previous Sky Blue flowers. Then use a Sponge Dauber in Not Quite Navy pastel and dab where you just stamped the Versa Mark.
Use Distressor Tool (part of Cutter's Kit) to rough the edges of the Sky Blue panel/cardstock.
Stamp greeting in Blue Bayou.
Create a bow with Sky Blue Double Stitched Ribbon and adhere to Whisper White card front with Mini Glue Dot.
Adhere all panels with SNAIL adhesive.

Alternate Instructions

Instead of using Versa Mark and Stampin' Pastels, simply do 2-Step Stamping with ink.
For the Old Olive petals, stamp in Old Olive ink, stamp "off" on scrap/grid paper, and then on the Whisper White cardstock.
For the "dark blue" flower accents (instead of the Night of Navy pastels), stamp in Blue Bayou ink and then over the Sky Blue flowers.

To Place an Order

Please contact me at handstampedbyheather@att.net
if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator or
if you are one of my existing customers. Thank you.

Thanks for visiting,

Did You Know....Typepad vs. Blogger

2008-07-24T10:57:00.000-04:00

Did you know that if you wanted to create this blog in Typepad, you would have to pay $14.95 a month!

In Typepad,

For $4.95 a month, you can have a basic blog layout (no custom banner, on designed background) by selecting a template they have from their template gallery.
For $8.95 a month, you can do the same and add a custom banner (like mine).
For $14.95 a month, you can do even more customization to HTML and add custom backgrounds (like the green flourish swirls on my left and right borders).

All this can be done for FREE on Blogger! Including incorporating PayPal buttons, adding custom banners and backgrounds, widgets, 3rd party advertising, and more. Everything you see on this blog is done with Blogger and is FREE.

Don't get me wrong though - there are some great features that Typepad has that Blogger does not have yet. Such as:

Pages
Feature This Post
Widget Gallery
Domain Mapping
Password Protect
Have multiple blogs under main account (if Plus account or higher)
Gallery

For most bloggers, I think Blogger is a wonderful platform and easy to use but most of all it is FREE. I would recommend it for most users, although for some, Typepad will be the better choice if you need certain abilities.

Upcoming Workshops: AUGUST 2008

2008-07-21T20:58:00.000-04:00

CARD MAKING WORKSHOP
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Aug 09
My Home: 28 Liberty Rock Rd., Sloatsburg, NY 10974

This card making workshop will feature the new In Colors (Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Tangerine Tango, Riding Hood Red, Pacific Point, and Pink Pirouette), stampsets and designer series paper from the upcoming Fall/Winter Catalog (2008/2009). We'll also have at least one "WOW" card! Fee is $25.

SUMMER PROJECT - MINI CHIPBOARD ALBUM
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Aug 20
Tuxedo Library, Tuxedo, NY

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Using Spring Sillhouettes Designer Series Paper and coordinating cardstock, ribbons, and embellishment, we will cover and decorate Stampin' Up! Small OnBoard Book Basics to create a mini photo album. FREE CLASS! Class Closes Quickly - Remember to Reigster: (845) 351-2207.

MINI SCRAPBOOKING CLASS
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Aug 29
My Home: 28 Liberty Rock Rd., Sloatsburg, NY 10974

We will be creating Summer scrapbooking pages during this class. We'll create 4 pages (two double layouts). Fee is $20.

Email me at HandStampedByHeather@att.net to register for the classes at my home.

Paypal, cash or checks are accepted!

Thanks for visiting!

Color Combo Challenge #2

2008-07-15T09:12:00.000-04:00

This is my 2nd Color Combo Challenge and I am certain you will have fun with this one!

Recently I did my Blog Makeover (added the background and signatures). Your challenge is to create a card the coordinates with my new blog makeover/my blog in general. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

All submissions to be received by Aug. 15, 2008. You can submit via email (handstampedbyheather@att.net), can direct me to your blog post, or send a hard copy to 28 Liberty Rock Road, Sloatsburg, NY 10974.

The winner will be featured in my next newsletter, on my blog, and receive a free gift from me. Have fun!

Thanks for visiting,

Masculine Happy Birthday Card

2008-07-14T13:12:00.000-04:00

This card was created to coordinate with the FAMILY Chipboard Album project and features the designer series paper and textured cardstock from the same Simply Scrappin' Kit (Home Again). To see the FAMILY Chipboard Album project and details visit: http://heatherporto.blogspot.com/2008/06/family-chipboard-album-home-again_4178.html

This card layout, although basic, is very versatile! Substitute the color scheme and greeting easily to create simple every day cards.

Stamps

Happy Everything (Item #107375, Pg. 145, $17.95)
Baroque Motifs (Item #109403, Pg. 120, $25.95)

Inks

River Rock (Item #109010, Pg. 163, $5.25) (In Color to be retiring in Aug. 2008)
Chocolate Chip (Item #100908, Pg. 164, $5.25)

Paper

Home Again Simply Scrappin Kit (Item #109597, Pg. 175, $19.95)
River Rock textured cardstock from Home Again Simply Scrappin' Kit
Designer Series Paper, striped paper from Home Again Simply Scrappin' Kit
Bashful Blue textured cardstock from Home Again Simply Scrappin' Kit
Chocolate Chip (Item #102128, Pg. 164, $5.50)

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Hodgepodge Hardware (Antique Brass) -- Will be retiring in Aug. 2008 and on sale now (25% off)!
SNAIL Adhesive (Item #104332, Pg. 186, $6.95)
Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104430, Pg. 186, $3.95)
1-3/8" Square Punch (Item #103375, Pg. 180, $15.95)
1-1/4" Square Punch (Item #104400, Pg. 180, $15.95)
1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (Item #101227, Pg. 180, $8.95)

Other Accessories

Grosgrain/checkered dark brown/cream ribbon from Michael's (from the $1 bins of ribbon)

Instructions

Cut the 12x12 textured piece of River Rock paper to 10x5. Then score in half to make the 5x5 card - to fold at the top (instead of on the left).
Cut 2-1/2 x 5 piece of Chocolate chip paper.
Cut 2 x 5 piece of striped designer series paper and adhere to the Chocolate Chip.
Wrap ribbon around this piece. Then adhere to card front.
Using the larger square punch, punch 3 Chocolate Chip square.
Using the large motif from the Baroque Motifs stampset, ink with Chocolate Chip and stamp 3 images on the textured Bashful Blue cardstock.
Using the smaller square punch, punch out each image and adhere to the Chocolate Chip squares. Adhere to card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.
Stamp "Happy" from the Happy Everything stampset onto the River Rock textured card front.
Stamp "Birthday" from the Happy Everything stampset onto a Very Vanilla scrap piece of paper (using Chocolate Chip ink).
Place Hodgepodge Hardware (rectangular frame) over the "Birthday" greeting. Pierce holes on the sides using the 1/16" Circle handheld punch and then place brads through.
Then cut out of cardstock (yes, with the hodgepodge hardware already on the cardstock).
Then adhere to card front to finish the card.

To Place an Order

Please contact me at handstampedbyheather@att.net
if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator
or if you are one of my existing customers.

Thanks for visiting!

My Blog Makeover

2008-07-08T16:40:00.000-04:00

Hello!

I just wanted to share my new blog format with you all -- my blog makeover! Having coordinated blog banners, backgrounds and signatures is one of the latest blogging trends. Since I will soon be developing other people's blogs (hopefully yours if you don't already have one), I just had to have them and install them as soon as possible.

Can you see the new format? You should see my blog banner at the top, left and right background borders (greenish swirls), and a 2 column blog format (left column for posts and the right column is smaller for the side bar (my picture should be the first thing you see)).

If you have any trouble viewing this blog, please let me know so I can fix any problems. Let me know what platform you are using (Windows or Mac) and if you know, what web browser you are using and version, such as Internet Explorer 7.0, or 6.0, or American Online, etc. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

Thanks for visiting!

Fresh Cut - Thinking of You

2008-07-06T10:22:00.000-04:00

I personally love this card. I created it using the upcoming Fresh Cuts stampset (to be available in the new catalog in August 2008).

Stamps

Fresh Cut Stampset ($21.95)
Fine Lace (retired)
One of a Kind (Item #111101, Pg. 109, $18.95)

Inks

Certainly Celery (Item #105217, Pg. 165, $5.25)

Paper

Blush Blossom (Item #103318, Pg. 165, $5.50)
Whisper White (Item #100730, Pg. 163, $7.50)

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Boho Blossoms Punch (Item #110711, Pg. 180, $15.95)
Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104430, Pg. 186, $3.95)
SNAIL Adhesive (Item #104332, Pg. 186, $6.95)
Stampin’ Write Markers (entire set of 48 (Item #105541), Pg. 183, $125.95) or (Individually priced at $3.25)

Instructions

Ink the Fine Lace background stamp in Certainly Celery ink and then take the Whisper White cardstock (card front, 5x5) and only press down each corner of the paper on a different corner of the stamp (basically only inking the corners of the paper with the stamp).

Using the Stampin' Write Markers (Blush Blossom, Certainly Celery and YoYo Yellow) literally flip over the stamp and color on the rubber! Color on the stamp where you want green, yellow, and blush blossom. Or you can use Blush Blossom ink on the stamp first, then flip over and color the green leaves and the yellow flowers with the markers.

When finished coloring, stamp on the 3.25 x 3.5 piece of white cardstock.

Adhere to 3.5 x 3.75 piece of Blush Blossom cardstock.

Adhere that to the card front of the 5x5 card.

Stamp greeting on small piece of cardstock and adhere to mat.

Adhere greeting to card front (Fresh Cut stamped area) using SNAIL Adhesive.

From the One of a Kind Stampset, color the stamp with 3 flowers using the markers as describe previously. Use the Boho Blossoms punch to punch our the 3 flowers and adhere to card using Stampin' Dimensionals.

To place an order:

Please contact me at handstampedbyheather@att.net
if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator or
if you are one of my existing customers. Thank you.

Thanks for visiting!

Color Combo Challenge #1: WINNER

2008-07-06T09:27:00.000-04:00

It is my pleasure to announce the winner of my first Color Combo Challenge. It is Paula Goff and she does beautiful work! She is a fellow demonstrator and member of SUDSOL, has her own blog (http://www.inkingaddict.blogspot.com/) and continuously posts wonderful projects, templates, tutorials and more.

CONGRATULATIONS PAULA!

Stampers Resource List

2008-07-05T19:51:00.000-04:00

As SUDSOL's (http://www.sudsol.org/) Question of the Week (QOTW) Coordinator, this list was compiled by Stampin' Up! demonstrators, including myself. It lists valuable resources for stamping and crafting business owners.

Enjoy!

Blog Banners

Blog Tips, Tricks, Tutorials and more

http://www.blogstamper.com/

Blog Platforms

Bookmarking/Readers

Calendars-small

Candy One liners

http://www.kimstamps.com/

Cardstock by ream

Carl cutters

http://www.carl-products.com/

Checkbook covers

Chipboard Albums (Word)

Clear Sleeves

http://www.clearenvelopesambershaw.com/

Cloth stampable items

Coasters

Cuttlebug Accessories

Design Help/Color Combos

Display Stands for Cards

http://www.displays2go.com/

Domain registering

Envelopes (to buy in bulk)

http://www.actionenvelope.com/

Glue Best for Vellum

http://www.pentel.com/
http://www.penwa.com/ Mono adhesive refills

How to Run a Successful Business / Class Planning

Image Resizing / Photo Editing

Adobe Photoshop Elements
http://www.faststone.org/FSResizerDetail.htm
Microsoft Office Picture Manager
http://www.gimp.com/
http://www.picnik.com/

Ink Pad storage

Ink refills for printers

http://www.inknstuff.com/

Invites

http://www.eventbrite.com/

Nestabilities

http://www.morethanink.com/

Newsletters

Online Payment

Poems/Sayings

Porcelain ornaments

http://www.cridge.com/

Purse Tins (or known as Recipe Boxes)

http://www.orientaltrading.com/

Ribbon

http://www.stampinthings.com/

Samples/Gallery

Scor-pal

http://www.scor-pal.com/

Shipping

http://shop.usps.com/

Shopping

Stampin' Up! Labels and Business supplies/attire Merrill Corporation

http://www.merrillestore.com/stampinup/login1.asp

Stamps custom made

http://www.customstampsusa.com/

Survival kits

Swap tote

www.midwestglove.com/newproducts.php

Techniques

Templates/Patterns

Tins (i.e., Hershey Nugget Boxes)

http://www.specialtybottle.com/

Tombow Adhesive SNAIL refills (to buy in bulk)

http://www.discountofficeitems.com/tombow-mono-adhesive-refill-tom62202-p-13931.html?ref=g_adwords_site&gclid=CImD6Mj8x5MCFQuYggodtm8Wiw

Watermark

Adobe Photoshop Elements: tutorial at http://www.stampinkub.com/blog/
Adobe Photoshop (tutorial at www.websbyamy.com/blog)
http://www.faststone.org/FSResizerDetail.htm

Website things

http://www.slide.com/

Brocade Background Masculine Card

2008-07-01T06:00:00.000-04:00

This masculine card was created to coordinate with the FAMILY Chipboard Album (http://heatherporto.blogspot.com/2008/06/family-chipboard-album-home-again_4178.html) I recently posted, although the Designer Series Paper is not part of that kit, I felt the chocolate chip and "greens" would match the project. Also, I like the card and wanted to share it anyway! This designer series paper (Brocade Backgound) is now retired, but I still love it and luckily I had some left.

Stamps

Baroque Motifs (Item #109403, Pg. 120, $25.95)

Inks

Chocolate Chip (Item #100908, Pg. 164, $5.25)

Paper

Chocolate Chip (Item #102128, Pg. 164, $5.50)
Very Vanilla (Item #101650, Pg. 163, $7.50)

Stampin' Up! Accessories

1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (Item #101227, Pg. 180, $8.95)
Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon (Item #109065, Pg. 191, $6.95)
Vintage Brads (Item #109109, Pg. 189, $8.95)

To Place an Order

Please contact me at handstampedbyheather@att.net
if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator or
if you are one of my existing customers. Thank you.

Thanks for visiting!

New Signature and Background Images

2008-06-30T23:04:00.000-04:00

After seeing Diana Soling's blog (http://www.dianacreates.typepad.com/) and LOVING the work Michelle Laycock (http://www.blogstamper.com/) did for her by adding a border/background and signature to for use with her blog and posts, I had to have it!

So, I created the following images to use, to compliment my Hand Stamped By Heather banner. Hope you like them as much as I do.

Thanks for visiting!

Ginger Blossom Journal

2008-06-30T18:32:00.000-04:00

I will be doing this journal at an upcoming Teen Craft Program at a local library. It was relatively easy to do, with the hardest part being the dyed flowers from the Pretties Kit. I bought the journals for $1.00 at Michaels and the Stampin' Up! (SU) Spiral Punch works perfectly with them! Yeah! I would have purchased our SU Chipboard journals however that would have made the workshop too expensive and I really wanted to continue doing the programs there, so I had to purchase an alternative this time around. I have done/made other SU journals and love them!

Stamps

Baroque Motifs (Item #109403, Pg. 120, $25.95)

Inks

Blush Blossom Refill Ink (Item #100614, Pg. 165, $2.75)
River Rock Classic Ink (Item #109010, Pg. 163, $5.25)
Ruby Red Classic Ink (Item #102259, Pg. 164, $5.25)

Paper

Ginger Blossom Designer Series Paper (Item #110697, Pg. 169, $9.95)
Blush Blossom (Item #103318, Pg. 165, $5.5.0)

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Pretties Kit (Item #109114, Pg. 188, $29.95)
Rectangle Handheld Punch (Item #102686, Pg. 180, $8.95)
1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (Item #101227, Pg. 180, $8.95)
Boho Blossoms Punch (Item #110711, Pg. 180, $15.95)
Spiral Punch (Item #108341, Pg. 180, $10.95)
Groovy Guava Double Stitched Ribbon (Item #109063, Pg. 163, $8.95)
Earth Elements Brads (Item #106995, Pg. 189, $8.95)
Pop-Up Dots (Item #104183, Pg. 186, $3.95)
Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104439, Pg. 186, $3.95)
SNAIL Adhesive (Item #104332, Pg. 186, $6.95)
Cutter's Kit (Item #106958, Pg. 184, $16.95)

Non-Stampin' Up! Accessories

5x7 Journals from Michael's for $1.00.

Instructions: Cutting and Punching Paper

Cut 4 pieces of 4 15/16" x 7" designer series paper (Ginger Blossom). I used the striped Ruby Red for the front, and the Dotted Ruby Red for the back, and then the large flowers for the inner covers.
On the front cover, I used Baroque Motifs' large swirl/floral stamp around the edges in Ruby Red. Then cleaned the stamp.
Cut a 4 15/16" x 4" piece of River Rock designer series paper (as part of the Ginger Blossom pack), and again use the floral stamp from Baroque Motifs on the edges in River Rock ink.
Stamp a desired greeting in River Rock as well.
Cut a 4 15/16" x 3 1/4" piece of Blush Blossom and use Distressor Tool (Cutter's Kit) to rough the edges.
Cut a 4 15/16" x 2 1/4" piece of designer series paper (I use the small flowers piece).
Use Boho Blossoms Punch with peach designer series paper and fit a Ruby Red brad in the center (punching it with a 1/16" Handheld Circle Punch).

Instructions: Assembling the Project

For the inner covers (2) and back cover, quickly and easily use the Stampin' Up! Spiral Punch on one of the long sides and then adhere using SNAIL adhesive.
For the front cover, first adhere the River Rock designer series paper (DSP) to the Ruby Red striped DSP. Use the Spiral punch all the way down the long side.
Adhere the floral DSP and Blush Blossom cardstock together.
Then adhere them to the others (unpunched).
Then, using the Rectangle Handheld Punch (since the Spiral cannot go through this depth), punch holes where the spiral will be. Notice in the picture, you cannot really tell.
Now, adhere all the pieces (which are now adhered together and punched) to the font cover using SNAIL adhesive.
Lastly, tie a ribbon around the middle to "close" the journal (use SNAIL adhesive if desired to hold ribbon in place).

Instructions: Adhering the Flowers

Lastly, using a Blush Blossom refill ink, ink the small flower from the Pretties Kit.
For the large flower, use the stick from the Rub-on or other popsicle stick (or other source) and rub Groovy Guava ink in the middle of the flower petals. Then rub Ruby Red towards the middle up toward the edges of all the petals. Then use the Blush Blossom refill ink on the rest of the large flower.
Allow all flowers to dry completely.
Then assemble all the flowers with a clear brad through the middle (from the Pretties Kit).
Adhere to the cover using Pop-Up dots.
Adhere the punched flowers from DSP to the cover using Stampin' Dimensionals.

To Place an Order

Please contact me at handstampedbyheather@att.net

if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator or

if you are one of my existing customers. Thank you.

Thank you for visiting!

Bundle of Joy Baby Card

2008-06-24T07:52:00.000-04:00

It's that time of year --- lots of people expanding their families and expecting little ones. Congrats to all of you who are!

Although this set, Bundle of Joy, is retired, it is one of my favorite baby stampsets. However, you can use any baby stampset you may have and substitute the giraffe and little bear.

This card was designed to be generic so you can give it to a mom who's expecting a baby boy or baby girl!

Stamps

Bundle of Joy (retired)
You can instead use Bundle of Love (Item #109288, Pg. 68, $27.95)
Warm Words (Item #107124, Pg. 144, $20.95)
Big Deal Alphabet (Item #107435, Pg. 155, $40.95)

Paper

Sky Blue (Item #108639, Pg. 163, $5.50)
Blush Blossom (Item #103319, Pg. 165, $5.50)
Sky Blue Designer Series Paper Prints (Item #109165, Pg. 171, $9.95)
Creamy Caramel (Item #102514, Pg. 164, $5.50)
Whisper White (Item #100730, Pg. 163, $7.50)

Inks

Close to Cocoa (Item #103139, Pg. 164, $5.25)
Sky Blue (Item #109009, Pg. 163, $5.25)

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker (Item #100045, Pg. 165, $3.25)
Tag Punch (Item #105934, Pg. 180, $15.95)
Small Tag Punch (Item #108264, Pg. 180, $15.95)
Ticket Corner Punch (Item #107214, Pg. 180, $6.95)
1/16" Circle Handheld Punch (Item #101227, Pg. 180, $8.95)
Crystal Effects (Item #101055, Pg. 187, $6.25)
Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104430, Pg. 186, $3.95)
SNAIL Adhesive (Item #104332, Pg. 186, $6.95)
Watercolor Wonder Crayons (Item #106697, Pg. 183, $19.95)
Blender Pens (Item #102845, Pg. 185, $9.95)
Pink Organdy Ribbon (retired), instead use Taffeta ribbon (Pg. 191, $6.95)

Instructions

Cut Sky Blue cardstock for 5.25 x 5.25 square card.
Cut 5x5 Blush Blossom cardstock, use Ticket Punch on all 4 corners, then adhere.
Cut 4.75x4.75 Sky Blue Designer Series Paper Prints, use Ticket Punch on all 4 corners, then adhere.
Using Big Deal alphabet, stamp the word "Baby" at the bottom.
Using Warm Words stampset, stamp "Welcome" in the bottom right.
Stamp bear and giraffe on scrap paper. Color with Crayons and Blender Pens (or desired tools). Cut out. Apply Crystal Effects over entire images and let dry -- for a while!
Use large Tag punch for Sky Blue.
Stamp greeting on scrap (Whisper White). Use small Tag punch to punch greeting.
Adhere Tag pieces together. Then adhere to Creamy Caramel and cut around (to make a 3rd "tag" layer).
Use 1/16" Circle Handheld punch at top of tagged pieces. Tie ribbon knot.
Adhere all tag pieces to card front.
Lastly, when the animals (Crystal Effects) are dry, adhere to card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.

To Place an Order:

Please contact me at handstampedbyheather@att.net
if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator or
if you are one of my existing customers. Thank you.

FAMILY Chipboard Album - Home Again (Finished)

2008-06-09T23:10:00.000-04:00

This is a picture of the finished FAMILY Chipboard Album project we did over this past weekend, June 7th, as a Father's Day Project (however it can be used for many occasions).

Do you believe I didn't do any stamping? I think this is the first project I have done where I didn't stamp a thing. I wanted to demonstrate the Simply Scrappin' Kit and how it alone can be used (with some added accessories, like brads and ribbons) to create beautiful projects.

The following posts are shots of individual pages of this album with their recipes (tools and accessories used). What I forgot to mention on many of them is the use of Stampin' Dimensionals to give a raised look to some of the stickers (with brads) and the 1 1/8" and 1 1/16" inch Circle Handheld Punches.

Overall, here is a list of Stampin' Up! accessories used for this project. Again, see the following posts for detailed information of each "letter" (page) of the album.

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Simply Scrappin' Kit - Home Again (Item #109597, $19.95)

Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon (Item #109065, $6.95)

Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon (Item #109071, $6.95)

Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon (Item #109069, $6.95)

Ribbon Originals (Theater) (Item #109186, $12.95)

Chocolate Chip Wide Satin Ribbon (the individual roll is retired, however is part of Item #109186)

Twill Tape (Item #105245, $5.95)

Hodgepodge Hardware (Antique Brass - get it now - retiring in Aug. 2008) (Item #105531, $27.95)

Vintage Brads (Item #109109, $8.95)

Rhinestone Brads (Circle, Ice Collection) (Item #109111, $10.95)

Punches:
1/16 Circle Handheld (Item #101227, $8.95)
1 1/8 Circle Handheld (Item #100391, $8.95)
1 3/8 Square (Item #103375, $15.95)
1 1/4 Square (Item #104400, $15.95)
Photo Corners (Item #109042, $15.95)
Ticket Corner (Item #107214, $6.95)
Wrought Iron (retired)

Cardstock (in additon to that provided in the Kit):
Chocolate Chip (Item #102128 (8 1/2 x 11), $5.50)
Very Vanilla (Item #101650 (8 1/2 x 11), $7.50)

Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104430, $3.95)

SNAIL Adhesive (Item #104332, $6.95)

To Place an Order:

Please contact me at handstampedbyheather@att.net
if you do not already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator or
if you are one of my existing customers. Thank you.

Or Purchase the Kit instead!

The Kit includes all the materials needed to complete this project (ribbon, brads, rhinestone brads, hodgepodge hardware, and more). The kit allows you to have all the supplies needed for the project at a fraction of the price! For example, instead of purchasing a container of brads, only the number of brads needed for the project would be sent to you. All paper is precut, punched. The only thing you will need to do is trace all the letters and cut them, and then when it is finished to set the eyelets for the binding. The eyelets of course are included in the kit.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me (heather@handstampedbyheather.com)!

Other Accessories

I had forgotten to purchase enough eyelets for all my customers so there would be 3 on every letter, so I bought them at Michael's for this project ($2.49). However, I would buy them from Stampin' Up! from now on (Jumbo Eyelets - Item #108431, $9.95).

The Chipboard Albums are from Bo Bunny and can be purchased at many online stores. I use the following (I paid $6.29 from Generations Crafting for this project):

http://www.generationscrafting.com/
http://www.croppinparadise.com/
http://www.franticstamper.com/
http://www.coconutscrapbooking.com/

For detailed instructions on how to create this project, please see the posts for each page of the album:

Thanks for visiting!
Heather

FAMILY Chipboard Album - Home Again

2008-06-09T23:01:00.000-04:00

The first page of the FAMILY Chipboard Album. The chipboard is covered with a Chocolate patterned paper from the Simply Scrappin' Kit.

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Simply Scrappin' Kit - Home Again
Rhinestone Brads (Circle, Ice Collection)
River Rock Double Stitched Ribbon
Hodgepodge Hardware (Antique Brass, Buckle)
Square Punch, 1 3/8"
Square Punch, 1 1/4"

Dimensions

2 sets of squares were punched with the 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" punches in the Blue and Chocolate Chip textured cardstock. The inner squares (River Rock textured paper) are 1/8" smaller and manually cut with the Table Top Cutter.

Instructions

Trace the letter "F" chipboard piece onto the Designer Series Paper (DSP).
Remember to mark where the hole is in the chipboard
Cut out and adhere to chipboard with SNAIL Adhesive. I used SNAIL glue on the chipboard as well as some on the DSP for a better hold.
Run a piece of River Rock double-stitched ribbon thru one of the hodgepodge hardware's buckles. Here, a rounded one was used. Then, wrap around the letter "F" where the front is smooth and the 2 ends come together on the back side of the "F". (Don't worry, it is covered up on the other side.)
Using the 1-1/4 square punch, punch two pieces of textured River Rock paper.
Using the large square punch, punch two pieces of textured Chocolate Chip paper.
Cut two 1-1/2 inch squares out of the textured blue cardstock.
Adhere the River Rock squares to the Chocolate Chip squares and then adhere them to the blue.
Adhere to the "F".
Layer several stickers (floral, circles) together to make the main focal point of the "F", which will lie between each of the diamond squares.

Thanks for visiting!

Heather

FAMILY Chipboard Album - Home Again

2008-06-09T22:53:00.000-04:00

Here are some pages from the FAMILY Chipboard Album project using the Home Again Simply Scrappin' Kit. The chipboard is covered with a selected Designer Series Paper from the kit.

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Simply Scrappin' Kit - Home Again
Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon
Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon
River Rock Double Stitched Ribbon
Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon
Photo Corners Punch
Square Punch, 1 3/8"
Square Punch, 1 1/4"
Vintage Brads (Antique Brown/Brass color)

Dimensions

Left Side: Square punches used (2 with 1 3/8 and one with 1 1/4 punch) with Chocolate Chip and the Blue textured paper.
Right Side: Two rectangles at 2 x 2 3/4 (Chocolate Chip textured paper).

Instructions

Trace the back side of the "F" and the front of the "A" in Designer Series Paper (DSP). Remember to mark where the holes are in the chipoard.
Cut out and adhere to chipboard (I used SNAIL adhesive on the chipboard as well as the DSP for a better hold).
Once the paper is on, punch holes in the DSP where you previously marked.
Place and set the eyelets (3) on the "F".
For the "F", punch 3 1-1/4 squares, two in Chocolate Chip textured paper and one in blue textured paper. Adhere using SNAIL adhesive.
Pierce a flower sticker with a vintage brad. Adhere to blue square, diamond, with dimensional for a raised look.
At the bottom, knot a piece of Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, and Mellow Moss taffeta ribbon around the River Rock double-stitched ribbon (to hide the ends meeting or overlapping).
For the "A", adhere the textured brown rectangles to the paper.
Adhere photo corner stickers to the corners (one on each square - see diagram above).
Knot a piece of River Rock double-stitched, and Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla taffeta ribbon around the side of the "A".

Thanks for visiting!

Heather

FAMILY Chipboard Album - Home Again

2008-06-09T22:45:00.000-04:00

More pages from the FAMILY Chipboard Album project. The chipboard is covered in the textured blue cardstock from the Simply Scrappin' Kit (Home Again).

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Simply Scrappin' Kit - Home Again

Chocolate Chip cardstock (part of kit)

Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon

Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon

Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon

Twill Tape (Medium Size)

Rhinestone Brads (Circle, Ice Collection)

Vintage Brads (Antique brown/brass color)

Photo Corners Punch

Dimensions

Left Side: Designer Series Paper is 2 1/4 x 3 3/4.

Right Side: Chocolate Chip is 3 1/2 x 4 (and inner Designer Series Paper is 3 1/4 x 3 3/4).

Instructions

Trace the back side of the "A" and the front side of the "M" in blue textured cardstock. Remember to trace/mark where the holes are in the chipboard (you will later punch them and set eyelets).

Cut out and adhere to chipboard.

On the back side of the "A", adhere a small border sticker strip across the bottom.
Adhere the DSP and punched Chocolate Chip textured photo corner.
Adhere a rectangular tag sticker.
Then adhere layered stickers to the upper left corner. Use dimensionals if desired (I did not here).
Punch the holes previously marked, then place and set eyelets for the "A".
For the "M", again, using the same small sticker border, adhere along bottom.
Adhere another sticker border towards the middle.
Ahere the chocolate chip and striped DSP paper.
In the upper right corner of the photo place holder, adhere a rectangler tag with Very Vanilla taffeta ribbon (knotted). Then adhere a few layered circular stickers, piercing them with a vintage brad. Ahere with dimensional.
In the upper left corner of the photo place holder, adhere layered stickers again.
At the top of the page, adhere the "Home" brown tag sticker with Mellow Moss taffeta ribbon knotted.
In the upper side of the "M", wrap a piece of thick twill tape around. Then cover with a knotted Chocolage Chip taffeta piece of ribbon.

Thanks for visiting!

Heather

FAMILY Chipboard Album - Home Again

2008-06-09T22:37:00.000-04:00

Here are some more pages of the FAMILY Chipboard project. Chipboard is covered with the patterned Designer Series Paper in the Home Again Simply Scrappin' Kit.

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Simply Scrappin' Kit - Home Again
Chocolate Chip cardstock
Very Vanilla cardstock
Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon
Olive colored ribbon from Ribbon Originals Collection (Theater)
Rhinestone Brads (Circle, Ice Collection)
Wrought Iron Punch (retired)

Dimensions

Left Side: Chocolate patterned Designer Series Paper is 4 x 5 1/2.
Right Side: Large Chocolate Chip cardstock is 5x7 (inner pieces of Bordering Blue textured cardstock is 1/4 smaller around).

Instructions

Trace and cut out the back side of the "M" and front side of the "I" in striped DSP.
Remember to mark where the holes in the chipboard are.
Adhere DSP to chipboard.
On the "M", adhere the chocolate piece of DSP.
Then, on the right side of that piece, adhere the "then" tag with dimensionals and also knot Very Vanilla taffeta ribbon on the tag.
On the left side, adhere a 1-1/2 inch vanilla diamond, with a 1-1/4 piece on top. Then covered with a larger flower pierced with a green rhinestone brad.
Punch holes, place and set eyelets for the "M".
On the "I", punch the textured blue paper with the retired Wrought Iron corner punch.
Mat on the Chocolate Chip paper.
Adhere to album.
Mat the green "where we love is home" sticker on Choc. Chip cardstock and adhere to the bottom of the photo place holder.
Mat and adhere the "now" tag on the right side of the place holder and knot ribbon.

Thanks for visiting!

Heather

FAMILY Chipboard Album - Home Again

2008-06-09T22:31:00.000-04:00

More pages of the FAMILY Chipboard Album project using the Home Again Simply Scrappin' Kit. The chipboard on these pages is covered with Chocolate Chip textured cardstock.

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Simply Scrappin' Kit - Home Again
Chocolate Chip cardstock
Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon
Vintage Brads (Black)
Photo Corners Punch

Dimensions

Left Side: Both Chocolate patterned squares are 2 3/4 x 2 3/4. Then stickers were mounted on top of them.
Right Side: The Blue cardstock is 4 x 7 (and inner pieces is 1/4 smaller around).

Instructions

Trace and cut out the back side of the "I" and the front of the "L" in Chocolate Chip texturee cardstock. Remember to mark where the holes are in the chipboard.
Adhere the cardstock to chipboard.
On the "I", adhere a small, then green sticker border along the bottom, as well as a decorative thicker green sticker.
Adhere the striped vertical piece of paper.
Adhere the chocolate DSP squares.
Adhere the green photo frame stickers (green) on top of them.
Punch two small photo corners of blue textured cardstock - place one on the left square (upper left) and one on the right square (lower right).
Adhere vanialla ribbon behind right square.
Adhere blue tag sticker (knotted with Very Vanilla taffeta ribbon) at the bottom left of page.
Punch holes, place and set eyelets to complete the "I".
For the "L", adhere a small, then green sticker border along the bottom, as well as a decorative thicker green sticker.
Place a black brad thru the 3 tags (stickers) adhered to the bottom (on a slant).
Mat the photo place holder (Choc. Chip DSP mounted on blue textured cardstock). Wrap Vanilla ribbon around and knot.
Adhere to album.
Lastly, adhere layered stickers in upper left corner.

Thanks for visiting!

Heather

FAMILY Chipboard Album - Home Again

2008-06-09T22:24:00.000-04:00

More pages from the FAMILY Chipboard Album project. These pages are covered in the River Rock textured cardstock that comes in the Simply Scrappin' Home Again Kit.

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Simply Scrappin' Kit - Home Again
Chocolate Chip cardstock
Rhinestone Brads (Circle, Ice Collection)
Ticket corner punch
Chocolate Chip Wide Satin Ribbon
Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon
Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon
Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon

Dimensions

Left Page: Chocolate Chip cardstock is 4 1/2 x 5 1/2. The inner Designer Series Paper is 1/4 inch less on both sides.
Right Page: Chocolate Chip cardstock is 4 x 5 1/2 (slightly smaller). The inner Designer Series Paper is 1/4 inch less on both sides.

Instructions

Trace and cut out the back side of the "L" and the front side of the "Y" in River Rock textured paper. Remember to mark the holes for the eyelets.
For the back side of the "L", cut and adhere wide Chocolate Chip satin ribbon along the lower area of the album.
Corner punch the DSP and Chocolate Chip cardstock.
Mat the photo place holder (DSP ontop of Chocolate Chip).
Adhere the "Home" rectangular sticker on top left corner.
Layer and adhere stickers on top of that (pierced with a green rhinestone).
Punch holes, place and set eyelets to complete the "L".
On the "Y", wrap a piece of wide Chocolate Chip satin ribbon around the chipboard (where the ends are to meet on the other side).
Use corner, ticket punch on DSP and Choc. Chip cardstock.
Mat and adhere photo place holder.
Mat and adhere green tagged stickers on Choc. Chip textured cardstock.
Adhere small stickers in lower right corner.
Knot pieces of River Rock double-stitched, Very Vanilla and Chocolate Chip taffeta ribbon on the stem of the "Y".

Thanks for visiting!

Heather

FAMILY Chipboard Album - Home Again

2008-06-09T22:14:00.000-04:00

These are the last pages of the FAMILY Chipboard Album project. The Wild Wasabi textured cardstock was used to cover the chipboard. The very back of the album is simply just covered with Chocolate patterned Designer Series Paper.

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Simply Scrappin' Kit - Home Again
Chocolate Chip cardstock
Rhinestone Brads (Circle, Ice Collection)
Wrought Iron corner punch (retired)
Chocolate Chip Wide Satin Ribbon

Dimensions

Left Page: Designer Series Paper is 5 1/2 x 5 1/2. Inner, Chocolate Chip, punched paper is 5x5.
Right Page: Chocolate Chip cardstock is 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 (inner Designer Series Paper is 3 1/4 x 5 1/4).

Instructions

Trace and cut out the back side of the "Y" with textured Old Olive (green) textured card stock. Remember to trace where the holes are in the chipboard.
For the last page, simple adhere a 6x12 piece of Old Olive textured cardstock.
On the back cover, cover with the decorative Choc. Chip DSP. Remember to mark where the holes are in the chipboard.
On the "Y", adhere the striped square over the ribbon.
Layer the punched Chocolate Chip textured cardstock on top of that.
Add stickers to the lower left and upper right areas.
On the right page, adhere brown and blue sticker borders across the width of the page.
Adhere the Choc. Chip cardstock in a vertical layout.
Adhere the striped paper on top of that.
Mat the "Home is a place...." blue rectangular sticker on Choc. Chip textured cardstock and adhere to the page with dimensionals.
Layer and adhere stickers to the bottom center (pierced with a blue rhinestone brad).
Punch, place and set eyelets to complete the album pages.
Lastly, open the gold rings and insert the pages on each one (like inserting a new key on your keychain but you need to do it 3 times - once for each ring). Or instead of using rings you can tie with ribbon to hold the album pages together.

Thanks for visiting!

Heather

Father's Day Kids Craft - Clothes Pin and 6x6 Page

2008-06-01T22:08:00.000-04:00

We are doing this project at an upcoming Kids Craft Program at a local library. Although this project looks elegant, it is relatively very easy for a child to do (2nd - 5th graders, with the assistance of a parent). The hardest part is the "punching" and I normally do that part for them. I love this stampset, Baroque Motifs and Chocolate Chip ink!

Stamps

Baroque Motifs

Inks

Chocolate Chip

Paper

Chocolate Chip
Brocade Background Designer Series Paper (retired)

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Vintage Brads
1/16" Circle Handheld Punch
Choc. Chip Taffeta Ribbon
SNAIL Adhesive
Stampin' Dimensionals (optional)

Other Accessories

Wooden, Magnetic Clothes Pins from Oriental Trading

Instructions

The paper for the wooden, magnetic clothes pin is 1 5/16 x 5 11/16. Cut two pieces, for the front and back of the clothes pin. Adhere with SNAIL adhesive (or glue of your choice).
Cut 2x2 Chocolate Chip cardstock as a mat for the greeting. Very Vanilla piece 1.75 x 1.75 for actual greeting.
Cut a piece of Chocolate Chip Taffeta ribbon and fold. Place behind greeting and punch through the greeting and ribbon (using 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch). Put Vintage Brad through.
Adhere greeting to clothes pin.
Cut a 6x6 piece of Chocolate Chip cardstock (plain, but textured may have even looked better).
Cut a piece of 5.75 x 5.75 designer series paper (Brocade Background, light green patterned paper).
Stamp the large swirl in Chocolate Chip ink, three times on the designer series paper.
Wrap Chocolate Chip Taffeta ribbon around the designer serices paper. Adhere.
Glue the designer series paper onto the 6x6 Chocolate Chip cardstock.
Cut 1.75 x 1.75 piece of DSP (the same pattern used in step 6). Stamp large motif in Choc. Chip ink on that piece of paper. Mat to a 2x2 square of Choc. Chip cardstock.
Punch in the center of the motif and place Vintage Brad.
Adhere motif to finished 6x6 page (using Dimensionals or SNAIL adhesive).

New PayPal Banner (for Custom Payment Pages)

2008-06-01T21:35:00.000-04:00

This is my new PayPal Banner, created to match my Blog Banner for business payments made via PayPal. It is smaller than my Blog Banner, but PayPal only allows an image with the dimensions (in pixels) of 750 (width) and 90 (height).

If you have a PayPal account and use the "Buy Now" buttons on your blogs or newsletters, then you may want to have a PayPal banner to coordinate with your Blog Banner/Business Logo.

If you need a Blog Banner or PayPal Banner, I would highly recommend Michelle Laycock, http://www.blogstamper.com/, of Laycock Designs. She did my Blog Banner "Hand Stamped By Heather" and assisted me in modifying it to fit the PayPal banner size. She is wonderful, professional, and does beautiful work.

Color Combo Challenge #1

2008-06-01T16:41:00.000-04:00

This is my first "challenge" and I hope you have fun with it. The above is a color combination I thought of for Father's Day cards (or simply a masculine card).

Send me a card (a picture via email or an actual card via the mail) using this color combination (at least 3 of the colors shown above). A winner will be chosen and featured in an upcoming newsletter (I send them out monthly to my subscribers) as well as receive a free gift from me.

When submitting via email, be sure to include "Color Combo Challenge" in the subject so I know you are entering the contest. All entries must be received by June 30, 2008.

I'm looking forward to receiving your entries - Enjoy!

Fresh Cut Stampset/Notes Card (Finished)

2008-05-31T21:24:00.000-04:00

This card was prepared for a Dry Embossing technique class, but Masking was also used - see previous posts for more details on using those techniques.

The Fresh Cut stampset and notes cards are part of the June 2008 Promotion from Stampin' Up!

Purchase the Fresh Cut Stampset (which will be featured in the new Fall/Winter Catalog to be release in August, but featured and available this June, for $21.95 and receive the matching 4x4 note cards for $5 (15 note cards and envelopes).

Contact me to purchase this bundle: handstampedbyheather@att.net

Stamps

Fresh Cut

Inks

Sky Blue

Paper

Fresh Cut Notes (4x4 note card)

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Light Table
Stylus Pen
Dots Brass Template
Daisy Brass Template

Other Ideas

Place Sky Blue cardstock, 4x4 or 3.75x3.75, on the inside of the card front with dimensionals. This way, the dimension of the die cut will still be shown but you won't see straight through to the greeting written on the inside. I left it alone so you could see the full effect of the die cut (so you see the grid paper through my sample above).
Use Flower Fusion or Pretties Kit flowers with a Rhinestone Brad in the center of the die cut flower.

Fresh Cut Stampset/Notes Card (Embossed Picture)

2008-05-31T21:20:00.000-04:00

The image above showcases the embossed effect. See the previous post for instructions on how to emboss. Look close and you can see the embossed stem and small circles around the petals.

Fresh Cut Stampset/Notes Card (2nd Step)

2008-05-31T19:14:00.001-04:00

After the card front is stamped as you desired (I had used a "Masking" technique - see previous post), I then used the "Dry Embossing" technique using the Dots brass template and Daisy (retired) brass template. In the image above the Dots brass template is show.

Using the Daisy brass template I embossed a stem for the flower.

Using the Dots brass template, I embossed little circles around all the petals of the flower, and a larger circle in the center of the flower.

To Dry Emboss:

Purchase a light table.
Place the brass template on the light table.
Place cardstock over the brass template.
Use a stylus (pen) to then push on the template holes creating the embossed effect. See the next, future post to see a close up picture of the embossed pieces of the card.

For an online tutorial for Dry Embossing, visit:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/dry_embossing/

Fresh Cut Stampset/Notes Card (1st Step)

2008-05-31T19:14:00.000-04:00

In creating the Fresh Cut sample for a recent Technique Class, the first step was "Masking".

I traced the die cut flower shape on scrap paper.
Cut out the image from the scrap paper but a little larger than the traced image.
I also used a 2nd piece of scrap paper (the tan pieces you see in the image above), because I didn't want the background image to go past a certain area of the card.
I then inked the background image in Sky Blue and stamped on the card front. Notice the ink that gets on the 2 pieces of scrap (that is not, therefore, on the card front due to the "masking").
See the next, later post to see how the sample develops.

For an online tutorial of masking, visit:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/masking_basic/

For an online tutorial for reverse masking, visit:

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/masking_reverse_masking/

Purse Tin Box Project (Ginger Blossom)

2008-05-24T23:39:00.000-04:00

What a fun project! Believe it or not, this project is relatively easy to make. The hardest part is cutting the paper around the closure (in the front) and the handles at the top. Other than that, it's just a matter of adhering the paper and adding embellishments.

The following posts (4 cards) are part of this project/workshop held at my home - Mother's Day Workshop. Enjoy!

Paper

Ginger Blossom designer series paper
Very Vanilla

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Hodgepodge Hardware
Groovy Guava Double Stitched Ribbon
River Rock Double Stitched Ribbon
Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon
OnBoard Chipboard - Blossoms & Basics
Rub-ons (Love & Happiness, Sale-a-bration promotion)
Fine Cosmo Glitter (green)
Rhinestone Brads (Circle, Fire)

Other Accessories

Purse Tin Box, Oriental Trading

Instructions

Cut 2 pieces of Ginger Blossom designer series paper, 3" x 12". In this example, the dotted River Rock pieces are used and adhered to the bottom portion of the purse tin box.
Cut 2 pieces of Ginger Blossom designer series paper, 1.25" x 12". In this example, the floral pieces are used and adhered to the top portion of the purse tin box.
Cut 2 pieces of Ginger Blossom designer series paper, 3/4" x 12". In this example, the Ruby Red striped pieces are used and adhered between and over the other pieces.
Double Stitched Groovy Guava ribbon is wrapped around the box, with a buckle from the Hodgepodge Hardware kit (Antique Brass).
Rub-ons from Love & Happiness (green) are placed on the front of the box.
The chipboard (Blossoms & Basics) is covered in Ginger Blossom designer series paper. The other in Fine Cosmo green glitter (Heat-n-Stick used to adhere the glitter). The round piece is pierced with the 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch and Red rhinestone brad used in the center.
Cut 2 pieces of 6/16" of Ginger Blossom paper and adhere around the top rim of the box.
For the very top of the box, cut a piece of 4 15/16" x 7" piece of paper. Use corner rounder on all 4 corners.
Measure and mark how far the hinges are in and how mark where they are vertically as well. Where they intersect is where the paper is to be cut (where 2 holes will be left).
Cut paper in half and adhere each piece around the hinges, to the top of the box.
Cut the same size piece of paper for the inside lid (not cutting necessary). Use corner rounder on all 4 corners and adhere.
The chipboard at the top of the box is simply covered in designer series paper (and then Very Vanilla adhered for a greeting).
Add ribbon to handle.

Everyday Card (Embrace Life)

2008-05-24T23:31:00.000-04:00

One of my favorite color combinations and designer series paper: Groovy Guava, River Rock, and Ginger Blossom. The Embrace Life stampset, like Fabulous Flowers, is coordinated with the Ginger Blossom designer series paper.

Stamps

Embrace Life

Paper

River Rock
Ginger Blossom Designer Series Paper
Groovy Guava
Very Vanilla

Inks

River Rock
Blush Blossom
Groovy Guava

Stampin' Up! Accessories

Blender Pens
Rhinestone Brads (Circle, Ice)
Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon
1/16" Circle Handheld Punch

Instructions

Stamp card front with stems/vines in River Rock.
Stamp the images in River Rock. Stamp greeting on River Rock.
Stamp large flower in River Rock on Very Vanilla scrap paper and cut out.
Color all images with Blush Blossom and Groovy Guava using Blender Pens.
Pierce large flower (handheld punch) and insert rhinestone brad.
Assemble the rest of the card pieces.