Something Old, New & Blue for a Sketch

April 21, 20231 Comment

This is the great clean-out week in the Creative Juice Stampin’ Studio as I prepare for my New Catalog Carnival & BOGO Sale on May 6th!

As I was sorting through things, I found a few items that were retiring which I wanted to combine with a new bundle coming in the 2023-2025 Catalog: A piece of By the Bay Designer Series Paper and the Seashells 3-Dembossing folder. So when I saw the Freshly Made Sketch #FMS582 for the week, I knew exactly what to do!

Using a sponge dauber and my Whisper White Craft ink pad, I made the embossed background stand out a bit by rubbing the ink over the shells and seaweed, then pulled colors from the Designer Series Paper (Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Night of Navy and Soft Sea Foam) to use as my color palette.

If I had a “spirit shape” it would be a circle (I don’t like corners), so the Circle Saying stamp set – which coordinates with a new 2-3/8″ circle punch – was part of my first demonstrator pre-order from the new catalog, which you will be able to shop from starting May 2nd. HOWEVER, if you want to combine them with the embossing folder or pretty paper, you’ll need to snag them now in the LAST CHANCE SALE:

The Circle Sayings Bundle (photopolymer stamp set + 2-3/8″ circle punch) will be available on May 2nd, and here are the other supplies to collect NOW for this card:

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Seashells 3 D Embossing Folder

$9.00

By The Bay 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

$15.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

$30.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$125.00

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

$9.50

Sponge Daubers

$5.00

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Combo Pack

$9.00

Summer Weather, Fall Card

September 7, 2022September 6, 2022Leave a comment

It seems funny to be stamping an autumn card in a record-breaking heat wave (111° in Southern Utah today), but like Pumpkin Spice season, you can’t stop me from showing up in hopes that the fall weather will catch up to my crafting. Besides, Fall is also the theme for the Global Design Project #gdp359 and it gives you time to add these seasonal items in time for your fall crafting.

My card started with the Leaf Fall 3-D embossing folder on a piece of Very Vanilla card stock:

Using sponge daubers to add ink from an ink pad to an embossed (raised) image gives a messy, windblown feeling, even if it’s not happening outside…yet.

Alternately, you could color the leaves with Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers:

Because leaves are individually “one-of-a-kind”, I used a sentiment from the the August Paper Pumpkin kit on my Leaf Label. ***Remember to look through the stamps from your past kits*** when you need the perfect greeting! (Not yet a subscriber for monthly craft kits from Paper Pumpkin? Try it– you’ll love how fun and easy they are to assemble by yourself or with a friend.)

Back to the Leaf Fall embossing folder: Don’t limit yourself to fall colors! Look at how lovely the leaves look colored in Flirty Flamingo, Mint Macaron, Old Olive, Petal Pink, and Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends, then cut out and grouped on a card:

So which will you try? Sponging or coloring your embossed images with Stampin’ Blends?

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Leaf Fall 3 D Embossing Folder

$10.00

Leaf Label & Amber Gem Combo Pack

$8.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.25

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Gingham Cottage 12" X 12" (30,5 X 30,5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$30.00

Sponge Daubers

$5.00

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Linen Thread

$5.00

Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

$9.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$125.00

Valentines, Kawaii-Style

February 13, 2021Leave a comment

The SpendLOVE family sends cards in February (for obvious reasons) and this year Cody and I stamped, cut, embossed and mailed 192 of these adorable greeting cards (with a little help from my mom):

Our son taught us that in Japan, the “culture of cuteness” is called Kawaii: When something (a human or object) is adorable in a charming, shy or childlike way. I think these frozen treats fit the Kawaii description, don’t you?

It’s a labor of love to send these cards (which include a photo of our family and a short newsletter) and as we address the envelopes, we remember our family and friends with gratitude.

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$17.00

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$16.00

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$32.00

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$9.00

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$120.00

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$8.75

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$8.75

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$9.75

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$7.50

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$7.50

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$7.50

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$4.00

Chinchilla Out with a Color Challenge

May 1, 20202 Comments

The first day of May 2020 feels like it needs some CHEERFUL colors, and the TGIF Challenges team delivered just what the doctor ordered:

This pIayful palette called for something light-hearted, and the Witty-Cisms stamp set was the first to come to mind- that chillaxing chinchilla image has been begging for me to ink it up!

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It was so adorable in just a simple color-block, that I wondered how it would look with a little texture. Grabbed two of my favorite embossing folders and made a stepped-up version:

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Which one do you like best?

I’ll be sad when this stamp set retires on June 2nd because it has such clever greetings paired with adorable drawings! If you love it as well, sign up for my Witty-Cisms VIRTUAL Class in the mail HERE before May 15th: It includes instructions and supplies for 6 cards, the stamp set, Everyday Label Punch and 4 Stampin’ Blends Markers. This Chinchilla card is a bonus one you can make at home now!

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Witty-Cisms Cling Stamp Set

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$22.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

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$8.75

Calypso Coral 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

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$8.75

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[131297]

$8.75

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147097]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144045]

$9.00

Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder

[151503]

$9.00

Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143704]

$9.00

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Heads up: Both of the embossing folders are retiring too, but the good news is that a NEW Die Cutting/Embossing Machine is coming soon!!!

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Peace in the Aspens

August 24, 2017August 16, 2017Leave a comment

Did your Holiday Catalog arrive in your mailbox yet? And have you pre-ordered the new Carols of Christmas bundle yet? If the answer is no, you need to contact me ASAP!

One of the most peaceful places you can find is the beautiful Aspen trees in the mountains and they are comforting in the spring, summer, fall or winter. That tranquil feeling inspired me to create this card using our Woodland Embossing Folder and the Carols of Christmas stamp set:

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This is an easy technique to try: Open your embossing folder and on the side with the recessed image, drag your open Tranquil Tide ink pad across the bottom a few times, then do the same with the Dapper Denim ink across the top.

Once your embossing folder is inked up, you’ll put your card stock inside it and run it through the Big Shot- that will give you a lovely background!

To finish this card, simply emboss the greeting on Tranquil Tide card stock in white and add some dazzling diamonds glitter to the tree trunks with multipurpose liquid glue:

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The Holiday Catalog goes live September 1st, but you can order this bundle and everything else to create this card in my Stampin’ Store NOW!

Guy Greetings~ With A Twist!

May 30, 2017May 24, 2017Leave a comment

… a Lemon-Lime Twist, that is! Admittedly, I wasn’t sure if I liked the new Lemon-Lime In-Color (available starting June 1, 2017)… but pair it with black and silver, and I’m a new fan, and so’s your grandpa.

Just in time for Father’s Day, I’ve got the instructions for you HERE.

Isn’t that hexagon embossing folder on silver such an incredibly industrial look for the manly-men in your life? I’ve also used it as chicken wire and honeycomb: Definitely a MUST. HAVE. for your BigShot collection.

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Guy Greetings Clear Stamp Set

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$39.00

Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

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$8.00

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[144245]

$8.00

Silver Foil Sheets

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$4.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140931]

$7.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Hexagons Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143231]

$9.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Banner Triple Punch

[138292]

$23.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Falling For You: Love and Valentines Day

January 16, 2017April 26, 20173 Comments

Ready for Valentines Day? Here’s a little inspiration to get you going:

This worked so well with the TGIF Sketch Challenge this week:

Perhaps you don’t have one special person yet: Don’t fret! This could also be a wedding or anniversary card, just by switching out the greeting (also included in the stamp set) and it’s fun that there are matching sentiments for each greeting to put on the inside (or as a “tag line” under the flourishing font of the main greeting).

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Ready to create some unique decor for Valentine’s Day? Come to my Valentine Sampler Class on January 31st!

Welcoming Fall: A Good Reason to Send a Card

November 4, 2014April 26, 2017Leave a comment

Do you think you need to wait for a special occasion to send a handmade card? Forget that! Don’t the most delightful surprises come at the most UNEXPECTED times? You are always looking for a Valentine or Birthday card, but wouldn’t it be more fun to get one of these…just because it’s fall?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6ayDVkGE0aMY0tKNmdIQjFPcE0/view?usp=sharing

Original card by Janice O’Quinn Urke

I can’t decide if I love this sweet autumnal greeting because of the rich texture or the little stamped leaves on the ground most…to create your own, download the .pdf tutorial by clicking on the card!

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Tuesday Tutorial: Bloomin’ Blendabilities

August 26, 2014April 26, 2017Leave a comment

Time for another confession: I wasn’t sure that I wanted to try the Blendabilities Markers by Stampin’ Up! …. you see, I’m a pretty simple stamper and they looked like “too much work”. But I am so delighted I tried them because alcohol based markers are SO very versatile I’m discovering!

Here’s just one fun way to use these new markers: Emboss a stamped image using white embossing powder on black paper and use your Blendabilities to color the embossed image! This appeals to me because I don’t need to be careful…I can color over the black paper and it doesn’t show up, so easy-peasy crafting for Loni 😉

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6ayDVkGE0aMVVFRc1Roc3UxNHc/edit?usp=sharing

Another fun thing about this card…I used an embossing folder to “stamp” the flowers on the front! Click on photo or HERE to download a printable tutorial!

Like Pringles, I couldn’t stop with just one, so here’s another version of Bloomin’ Blendabiliteswe made at my last Blend with Friends Class…if you missed it, make sure to register for the next one

Wednesday, October 1st, 7 p.m.

(like the stars? A sneak peek from the Holiday Catalog…coming August 28th)

Print Recipe

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Yes, I know the You’re Amazing stamp set is retired, but it’s one of my favorites and I’m having a hard time letting it go! Baby steps, baby steps..
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Bee Inspired…By a Challenge

May 9, 2014April 26, 20178 Comments

I’ve been itching to update the blog and this card gave me a reason to do it! It was a wonderful opportunity to combine the Splitcoast Stampers Embossing Folder Stamping technique , the color challenge over at Create with Connie & Mary and the SUonly Birds, Bees & Butterflies challenge :

Card Recipe (All supplies can be ordered from my Stampin’ Up! Store):

Stamp Sets: Flower Shop, Petite Petals, Feel Goods
Ink: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay, Basic Black
Paper: Watercolor paper, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral and Very Vanilla card stock
Accessories: Petite Petals and Pansy punches, Oval Framelits and Big Shot, Honeycomb embossing folder, Gingham Garden washi tape, large Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Crisp Canteloupe thick baker’s twine, colored Sharpie Markers, Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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