Stamp set renovation and Last Chance List 2009

3 stamps.....

to 33 stamps

This is your last chance to order this great Sentiment set...

Have you ever looked at a set and thought I would love to use that image in the middle of the stamp.. But thought it was a huge bother to ink it up and try to place it perfectly... I broke up a retired stamp set that was all sentiments a few catalogs ago. And I have loved every minute of it.. I have used this set even more because I can just grab the sentiment I want..

What you will need

Stamp set of course.. I used :

"Many Happy Returns"

(you can find it here)

$18.95 us

1- domino per sentiment (33 for this set)

Craft and Rubber scissors.

Paper snips.

I used the left over domino's from my last stamp set make-over. I need to pick up a new set to finish... I found that at Walmart the price was the same in the end if you bought a small package or a large.. It just depends if you want to run out on you next project of sit on a few extra domino's for a while...

I am a little wacko!! So I make sure that the dotted numbers are on the back so I don't have to look at them. I first place the clear sticker with the sentiment on the top to help keep me on track.. I used the small paper snips to cut the stickers smaller. If you have a sentiment that just won't fit no problem. If you look closely in the front middle of the box you can see I mounted it the traditional method and made sure it's in the front so I can see what the sentiment is.

Don't miss out on this set it will not be available after June 30th..

Stampin' Up Last Chance List is here

Hugs
Brooke

Do you want some texture in you life?

I had a really great question come up today by one of my favorite friends/customer. She wanted to order the texture plates but with all the items listed was a little confused my all the empressor pads and embossing pads you have to order to dry emboss and didn't understand that you have to use them with a die-cut machine.. So here is the option I presented to her.

I first selected the pattern I wanted to use.. The plates are double sided.. I had a big area to cover so I used the Empressor Stylus( you can view it here) the tip of this stylus it large and makes a smother impression than the smaller wooden handled stylus's... I first made broad stokes to find the image then rubbed back and forth in small circles on the image to deepen the impression.

What a great way to add texture for a fraction of the cost...

You can view the Texture Plates in the current Stampin' Up "Idea book and catalog" page 203 or here on line.


Stampin' Up! Backgrounds 1(exclusive patters)

Texturz Plates #4

Hope I have inspired you to add a little texture to you life.

Hugs
Brooke

Pixie Stick Holder Tutorial

Supplies needed:

4 1/4" x 11" piece of Kiwi Kiss Card Stock for card base.

5 1/2" x 3 1/2" piece of Kraft Card Stock layer 1

5 1/2" x 3" piece & 1" x 4 1/4" piece of S.U. Designer Series paper "Ghostly Greeting" 

Scrap pieces of Whisper White and basic black paper for tag.

White Ribbon for Bow on card base. Gingham ribbon for tag. 

Punches needes:

Tag punch, small tag punch, Word Window Punch, 

rectangle hand held punch (not pictured)

Misc:

Stapler, Snail Adhesive, Stazon ink for tag .

& 

Pixie Sticks of course (6 will fit perfectly)

Stamp set:

"Eat Drink and Be Scary"

Step #1

  Score card and fold. Fold should be closest to you and card opening away from you.

Step #2

 Add adhesive to backside of Pattern Paper and Kraft paper. 

Step #3

 Layer Kraft and patter paper to card Base. 

Make sure that your card base and pattern paper are still facing the right direction.

Step #4

 - Adhere the 1" x 4 1/2" piece of Pattern paper in the center of card.

Step #5

Turn the card around to the open is facing you. Center the "Word Window" punch about 3/4" to 1" down on the card and make a single punch.

Move the punch just a slight bit to the right and make a small punch to extend the opening.

Do the same thing on the other side of the punched slot and take a small punch on the left.

View after punches are complete.

Step #6

Tie ribbon on around the orange band of pattern paper. Ribbon will not show on the back of the card. Add a little bit of adhesive to the length of ribbon and it will lay flat and not move around.

Step #7

Staple on both sides of card. Leave open at top.

Step #8

Stamp image on scrap paper and punch out with smaller tag punch. Punch out a larger tag with Large tag punch and sandwich together with adhesive. Punch a hole for ribbon.

Step #9

Tie tag to white ribbon.

Step #10

Add the "Sugar" the Pixie Sticks. 6 will fit perfectly.

Complete Pixie Stick holder.

Kristina's Color Challenge #13

To play along click on this link: http://www.kwernerdesign.com

I have to thank Kristina once again for pushing me I would have gladly stopped the card with out the "Wild Wasabi" not that I don't love the color. It's a favorite of mine. I just was loving the colors with out it. I was going to use the double stitched ribbon and decided to switch it out for a strop of card stock I really was starting to like the card a lot more. I decided to stamp the sentiment in the "Wild Wasabi" as well and it turned out great. I hope you all enjoy the card. I am really happy with the end result. 

I will answer a few question I have received on a few of my cards in the post. I appreciate all the sweet comments and question you have for me.  Hope you enjoy. 

I highlighted the edge of my paper using a "Sponge Dauber". To do this method you pounce the Sponge Dauber in the desired ink and gently rub it on the edge of you paper. You will have to use a paper under the card stock it will have ink on both card stock and under-paper. If you want a heaver look you can rub harder. I then tipped the card stock on the edge and highlighted the edges with the sponge Dauber to define the edge. 

If you want to have you sentiments or images to have perfect placement you need to give the "Stamp-a-ma-jig a try. I took for ever to purchase this product and what the heck was I waiting for. It's a breeze to use and you now can have all the clear stamps you will ever need. I used the best measuring tool I have the "Stampin'Up Grid Paper" I just centered the card between the 6 inch and 12 inch lines. I stamped my image on my imaging sheet and placed the image over the exact spot I wanted it to be which was using the 9 inch and a center point. I lined up my stamp-a-ma-gig and removed the imaging sheet not the Stamp-a-ma-gig and lined up the stamp in it's place and wha-la! perfect placement. I then used the other center points given to me by the grid paper at 7 inches and 11 inches and repeated the image.

Per request I will show how I use the "Crystal Effects". I have several stylus tools made by "Kemper Tools" that I have had for at least 15 years. You can still purchase at any craft or art store. On both ends of the wooden handle there is a different size stylus. I used the DBSS size(the smallest). I dip the end of the stylus in to the lid of the "Crystal Effects" and  bring the stylus to the paper. I gently drag the "Crystal Effects" along the image. You can also use the traditional method using the opening of the bottle. But for the most part mine is always gummed up and I would like the extra fine detail option.

 I also use the paper piercing tool from Stampin'Up to pierce the "Wild Wasabi" paper strip. I love this little tool and guide they are priceless to me. I would never get things to look so accurate. Without it not even if I had drawn a straight line would it look as good. I also just purchased the "Classy Brass Template"( Punches Plus) it works perfect with the "Stampin'Up" paper punches. It's a little spendy but I won't have to think about piercing a perfect circle or any other shape it will save time and heart ache.

                                      Side view with pop-ups and greeting. I only added the 

                                      crystal effects to half of the phrase to give a little interest.

when I unfolded this card It looked like a perfect little scrapbook page. I think a black and white photo would complement it best.  The measurements on this page are 6x6.