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Technique Tuesday: Glitter Window

  Hope the Easter Bunny was good to you:). 

We will be doing this technique tonight and tomorrow evening for our club stamping. For those of you who would to try it out at home, here are the instructions.

Punch a window into your cardstock.  In the sample, I am using the new POSTAGE PUNCH, available on May 1 from the new Summer Mini.

Apply packing tape over the window. The sticky side of the packing tape will face the front side of the cardstock.

Rub glitter (#101930 Irredecent Ice) over the sticky side of the packing tape.  Tap off excess glitter and put it back in the container.  Now, stamp an image on white cardstock and glue it behind the glitter window and finish the card to your liking.

 

Thanks for stopping by today and HAPPY STAMPING,

 

Last Minute Easter Craft Kits

Quick and easy Easter Crafts for your dinner table or to craft with your kids.

You will need:

#113463 Bigz Die TOP NOTE, $29.95 (for head)

#119855 OVAL PUNCH, $22.95 (for feet)

#229861 CIRCLE PUNCH, $22.95 (for eyes and eye lids)

#119873 3/4" CIRCLE PUNCH, $15.95 (for pupils)

#119881 HEART TO HEART PUNCH, $23.95 (for nose)

#102619 CLEAR ENVELOPES (50), $5.95 (for body, filled with treats)

It is easy to substitute any of the above supplies for similar shapes or supplies you might have at home.  To purchase any of the above listed supplies email me or: Click here for online shopping.

I am also offering these ducks in form of a CRAFT KIT for pick up.  You decide how many ducks you will need and it will cost you $1 per duck.  Simple assembly is required.  Email me, if you would like to order a kit.

 

HAPPY STAMPING,

 

Technique Tuesday: Chrystal Effects

Crystal Effects is a fun way to add a high-gloss finish to projects without embossing. This product can be used with any stamped image that has been coloured with any medium, including watercolours, markers, Stampin' Pastels^®, and stamp pads.

Directions:

1. For an all-over gloss, use a paintbrush to apply a thin, even coat of Crystal Effects to the entire image. Let dry (about 3-5 minutes).

2. For a thicker layer, use the applicator tip to apply Crystal Effects to select elements of your design such as leaves and flower petals. For spot gloss, apply a thick layer of Crystal Effects directly to the stamped image with the applicator tip. Let dry completely (about 30-60 minutes) before handling.

Tips:

You can also use our Stampin' Glitters^® with Crystal Effects. While the Crystal Effects is still wet, sprinkle glitter on the top. When it dries, you have a totally cool effect. Or you can combine these products on a plastic window sheet. Just stamp in a permanent ink, and let it dry completely. Put Crystal Effects where you want the first colour. Pour glitter over the top, and dust off any extra. Let it dry, and then add additional colours until the project is finished.

Do not shake Crystal Effects, as it causes bubbles which show up in your work. Recap after use to prevent the tip from drying and clogging.

 

HAPPY STAMPING,

Sail Away

One of the perks of being a  Stampin'Up demonstrator is the pre-ordering period of new product.  This SAIL AWAY stamp will be available for purchase starting May 1, 2011.  It is a single stamp, that comes in wood-mount only and costs $11.95 (order # 123013 in the new Summer Mini).

Enjoy the sneak peek, I definitely had fun playing with this beautiful stamp in the last couple of days.

HAPPY STAMPING,

 

Technique Tuesday: Heat Embossing

Welcome to this week's Technique Tuesday: HEAT EMBSOSSING - one of the very basic techniques, but a classic.

Directions:

1) Place your card stock in a Powder Pal tray (or over a large piece of scratch paper).

2) Rub the Embossing Buddy across the paper or card stock you want to emboss. (This keeps embossing powder from sticking anywhere but on the ink.)

3) Stamp image with Craft, VersaMark^®, or embossing ink.

4) Pour powder onto the inked image, making sure that the image is coated completely.

5) Shake off excess powder into the tray and funnel it back into its container.

6) Heat the stamped image with the heat tool until the powder changes to a shiny liquid and raises.

7) Allow embossed image to cool.

Tips:

1) Don't overheat the powder, as it can scorch the paper.

2) Try embossing using Classic pads on vellum paper. Dye inks take longer to dry on vellum so embossing powders will adhere to the ink and can be embossed.

3) To add a brighter touch to computer-printed text, sprinkle embossing powder on the card stock as it is coming out of the printer. Be fast! This is quick-drying ink! 

HAPPY STAMPING,

"Bunnies" as KIT IN THE MAIL !

Well, the Bunnies Class on April 19th seems to be a hit!  Therefore I have decided to offer these adorable treat holders to out of town customers as well.  If you are in need of EASTER BUNNY treat holders, you can purchase the following kits:

1) BROWN BUNNIES Baskets (fits about one big KinderChocolate egg)

Receive all supplies (except adhesive) to make 12 same Bunny Baskets.  In class we are using brads to attach the paper handle to the sides of the basket.  In order to keep the mailing costs to a minimum, I will NOT include brads in the mailing kits.  You can substitute the brads, by simply stapling the handles to the sides, or use your own brads that you have on hand at home.

Cost for the in the Mail Kit is $13.50 (that includes postage anywhere in Canada and North America)!

Quantity

One Kit $13.50 Two Kits $27.00 Three Kits $40.50

  2) WHITE BUNNY MILK CARTONS (fits about one big KinderChocolate egg per bunny)

Receive all supplies (except adhesive) to make 12 same Bunny treat holders.  Ears will be glued on in class as well, so no brads are needed.  

Cost for the KIT IN THE MAIL is $13.50 (that includes postage anywhere in Canada and North America)!

Quantity

One Kit $13.50 Two Kits $27.00 Three Kits $40.50

HAPPY STAMPING,

Upcoming SPRING Classes

Tuesday, April 19th from 7:30-9:00pm   

EASTER IS AROUND THE CORNER

  Join me in making last minute Easter Baskets as give aways or table decoration for a Easter dinner.  Choose from a white bunny or a brown bunny design.  You will be making 12 same bunnies for only $12 - what a bargain!  All supplies are included (except adhesive) and you will go home with 12 tiny bunnies to fill with Easter eggs at home.   

We will be using the Big Shot MILK CARTON DIE for all bunnies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, April 26 from 7:30-8:30pm OR  Wednesday, April 27 from 7:30-8:30pm    

Drop In for everyone for only $5!

Join me and all monthly club members in making a craft project and learning a new stamping technique.  Please email me to register.  

   

 

Monday, May 2nd from 7:30-9:00pm   

Spring Cards - 6 cards in three designs for $12 

You will be making two same cards in each design.  The cards will feature all new stamp sets and you can choose the saying or greeting for each card to have them ready for your next occasion.  Please bring your own favorite adhesive, all other supplies are included.

Please email me to register!

 

Tuesday, May 10th from 7:30-8:30pm  

Strength and Hope Compaign & FREE Class

As part of a "Making a Difference program" Stampin' Up! is proud to partner with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation in the Strength & Hope Campaign.

Starting May 1st until the end of August, Stampin' Up! will donate $2* from the sale of each Strength & Hope set and Strength & Hope digital kit to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).  

Click here for more information from Stampin'Up on this worthy cause.  

 

Everyone who orders this set during the first week of May is invited to a FREE class on TUESDAY, May 10th from 7:30-8:30pm.  We will be making three feminine cards (to be used for this special person in your life, mother, sister, aunt....) for you to take home.  Let's fill this class up, be among the the first to purchase this set in May!  Email me to order the set and to sign up for the class.

 

HAPPY STAMPING,

Technique Tuesday: Big Shot Dish Towels

Top Note dish towels

Accessories Button Bouquet Sizzix Big Shot for Stampin' Up! Build a Flower Bigz Die Top Note Bigz Die Fabric Embroidery thread Sewing machine and thread

Instructions

1. Cut flower and top note from fabric of choice using Big Shot machine and Top Note and Build a Flower dies.
2. Sew Top Note to towel using sewing machine and thread. Sew flower on top of top note using sewing machine and thread.
3. Sew button to towel using embroidery thread.

Thanks for stopping by today and HAPPY STAMPING,

RV and Suburban for SALE

HAPPY MONDAY MORNING,

Today I am having two pricier items (than stamps) for SALE.  We are selling off our 2010 OUTBACK travel trailer and/or 2003 Suburban after using both for only one summer.  We loved the trailer and truck but will not be taking any camping trips this summer and therefore are willing to part with both now.  For more information on both please check out Craigslist or Kijjja Victoria and search for

2010 Outback 210 RS

2003 Suburban 2500 LT

 

Open House Door Prize Winners

Thank you to everyone who supported my OPEN HOUSE this afternoon.  Once again, it was a huge success thanks to so many of you taking the time to come out and support our common crafting hobby.

 

Here are the winners of today’s door prizes:

Drumroll please.........

1)    LEVEL 2 Hostess set: “Cute by the inch” – KRISTA H.

2)    $20 of free Stampin’Up merchandise –  MARGRET B.

3)    1 pack of Stampin’Up dimensionals – JOAN M.

 CONGRATULATIONS !!!!   

 

Enjoy your week and HAPPY STAMPING,