Try it Technique: Mother of Pearl Tutorial

Here is a card we did in club last night. The technique is called Mother of Pearl. I wanted to try it since it was highlighted in Stampin' Success over a year ago.  You know when see something and you think, gotta make that! Well Stampin' Success is one of my favorite perks, as a Stampin' Up demonstrator!! It is a free magazine, jammed packed full of ideas, techniques. When it comes in the mail, literally I read it cover to cover.

1. Start with Stampin' Up's Glossy Paper 
2. Apply a dime size or smaller dab of Stampin' Up paint, on a plastic plate ( I used Frosty White)
3. Take a small piece of Saran Wrap wadded up and dab into paint, then dab on Glosssy paper randomly (the shiny side) leaving space between the paint, this will give a variegated look
4. Use the Brayer to roll on Classic Ink (I used Primrose Petals)
5. Allow to dry, takes just a couple minutes-dries fast!
6. Cut out as desired ( I used the Fun Flowers Die)

I am not sure the camera (or the photographer...  :) ) picks up on the sheen. It really looks like expensive paper. I absolutley love transforming paper!! It is so pretty. Give it a try! I think it would also make a stunning background, for a card or scrapbook page.

Easter "Carrots"

Well I guess I am having more fun with making Easter Treats!! Watch out Easter Bunny....here are some cute "carrots!"

 

 

 

These are sour cream containers that are made out of Stampin' Up's Designer series paper.  I saw some similiar carrots on Pinterest and had to make some! They are so cute!! I gave these out to my club members!

 

 

 

 

 

I love the "grass" made out of strips of paper then ran through the crimper, i  also crimped the ends to give more of a finished look. The edges were snipped to give more of a carrot shape. I put starburst inside instead of chocolate, so there wouldn't be any melting issues (you never know about Texas!)  :)

 

Enjoy!!

Easter M & M Treats

Here are some cute, quick Easter treats. I made these for the Egg Hunt at Russell Farms here in Burleson.  I made 150 of these little treats!!

I made this with the Single Stamp "Ears to You", and the 1 X 8" bags. Very cute!! I can't wait to see the look on the kids faces!!

Have a great day!!

Tool Tuesday: Stampin' Up Grid Paper


                     

Good Morning! Happy Tuesday!! Today I wanted to highlight Stampin' Up's Grid paper. I absolutely love this tool. If you have ever been to one of my classes or workshops, you know that I use this all the time. The oversized pad of paper protects your stamping work surface. (I can always use that!!) :) It also serves as scratch paper and makes cleaning up a breeze! Another feature of the Grid paper is a box in the corner for wish list and basic card dimensions. I have some who write do card specifics (colors, sizes etc) and refer back to later. Grid paper is a very useful addition to your papercraft tool chest.

Features and Benefits:

• 11" x 17"
• 100 Sheets
• Printed with Stampin Up logo and 1/4" grid

This paper is perfect for practicing when you're stamping. My sheet is always a work in progress.


Quick Trick:

If you struggle with lining up and spacing your titles, stamp first on the Grid Paper, following the grid lines. Then place the grid paper over your project but below where you want your title. Line up the stamps following the same grid lines you used to stamp your title on the grid paper.

Also if you can use the grid paper to measure and determine the middle of shapes or projects!

The best is it's recyclable... can use over and over.

If you would like to try Grid Paper click here

Quick an Simple Card

Here is a card that is simple in design, but very cute!! My favorite!! I gave these out to my club members as a thank you for being my friend and being a club member.

Last Day for Sale-A-Bration!!

This is Stampin' Ups biggest sale of the year. It ends today. Contact me if you want to order, remember for every $50 you order you recieve a free Sale-A-Bration item!!

 

 

Today's the last day you can join  Stampin' Up for $99 but recieve $156 in merchandise, you chose. There is also no shipping added on. Click on join my team for more info.

 

 

Easter Chick and Bunny

Here is a cute Easter treat that I came up with, I saw one on Pinterest that gave me the inspiration.  For the Chick, I simply took a 3x11 piece of Daffodil Delight and scored it at 2" and 6 1/2". To make the face rounded,  I traced around a plastic cup. The "feet" and the "feathers" were made using the Party Blossums die. I simply cut them to make them look like feet and feathers. The "fluff" on top of the feathers is made by unraveling the new rose ribbon and daubing it with Tangerine Tango. The oval in front was cut using the large oval punch.

  Pretty cute!! what do you think?







The bunny was made using the same pattern.  I used Whisper White and Rose Red cardstock. The ears were made using the blossum punch, and the eyes were made using the Owl punch. I used the scallop punch for his belly. The nose is an in-color brad. I think the tail is sooo cute. It is a rose from the rose ribbon. It makes me laugh!!

Easter Eggstravanza

I am having an Easter class on Sunday, if your in the Burleson/ Ft. Worth area, we would love to have you. These are the cute little goodies we will be making.

Tool Tuesday: Stampin' Up Stampin' Mist






Good Morning Everyone! Today's Tool Tuesday is the Stampin Up Stampin Mist. This lightly scented spray cleans and conditions your stamps. It comes in a 2 oz. bottle, but 8 oz. refill bottles are also available. For best results clean your stamps immediately after each use. (I get so excited and involved in my projects, it usually not immediate!)  :)

Features and Benefits

• Cleans all types of ink from rubber
• Conditions rubber stamps
• Comes in non-aerosol spray bottle

FYI

Spray directly on Stampin' Scrub

Dark ink may stain rubber

Stampin' Mist cleans stamps, but will not remove stains

For results in cleaning Stazon ink from stamps, use Stazon cleaner

If you would like to try Stampin' Mist click here

Happy Tuesday!! Janet

Happy St. Patty's Day

Here it is St.Patricks Day! Hope you got your green on. Here's a cute treat using a test tube.

I got the idea and tutorial off Splitcoast Stampers. The idea for the "pot" came from my friend and fellow stamper Theresa. The Pot is actually the 2nd to the smallest framelit, cut in half. The Gold glimmer paper just sets it off. The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Easter Purse

This is a cute little purse I found on Pinterest. I just had to make it!! I was unsure who originally pinned it, so sorry!  I am in love with the Everybunny Set.

Tuesday Tool: Stampin' Up Embossing Buddy

•  Removes Static that causes unwanted fleck of embossing powder to stick to your work

• Approximately 3" x 1-1/2" anti-static fabric pouch

• Works on all kinds of papers and other surfaces

FYI

Rub the Embossing Buddy gently over the surface you will emboss.

You can also rub the Embossing Buddy over your finger tips to remove any excess moisture that may be transferred to you project. ( ask me how I know this!! )  :)

If you would like to purchase the Embossing Buddy, click here

Downline Meeting

This is our group at our meeting yesterday! We had fun, made a cute card holder and ate cupcakes! What could be better! If your in the Fort Worth /Burleson/ Joshua/ Crowley/ Mansfield area and would like to join my group let me know!!








Card Box

Here is my Card Box. So Cute isn't it! I will be giving each of my club members one of these this week. I just love it!









 I will be posting a tutorial in the next couple days! I am excited to give these to my club members!!