I am a full-time Stampin' Up! demonstrator and leader of the Thinking of Inking team! I have been with Stampin' Up! since October 2009 and love to share my ideas and creations with others. I have three handsome boys and one handsome husband...life is good!
Let's fast forward a little bit because I just want to show you these adorable little love notes made with only paper and rub ons, no stamping!
The Love Impressions specialty designer series paper is rocking my world right now! It reminds me of the hoodies and pants from the Aeropostale store. Very cool! I paired it with the matching rub ons to create these little 3x3 cards perfect for tucking into lunchboxes for your kids, jacket pockets for your significant other, or little gifts for friends.
I realize that Valentine's Day is still far away but they were too cute to keep tucked away that long! ;)
Lovin' the envelope? I cut a piece of the DSP to fit in the flap to make it coordinate with the card...fabulous!
I'm very excited about the card today. Nature Walk is probably one of my favourite new sets and it's so strange because it's completely not the kind of set I would normally choose. But different can be great!
The bird and flower are stamped on a piece of the designer series paper from the coordinating Botanical Gazette package, and the torn edge at the bottom is also from the same pack. This card is all about the details, from the French Script stamped onto the base (difficult to see in the picture), to the ribbon and paper tearing, and finally the button and sentiment stamped banner with pearls.
Okay, so let me stop for a second and say how much I love a new tool that I got, the colour spritzer. You must have this! Why I waited so long is a mystery, this is the coolest thing ever! I spritzed early espresso onto the image layer and it was THE perftect touch. Get ready to see a lot of cards that have been spritzed! ;)
Here we go! Get comfortable because you are in for a very special treat....little peeks of what is coming at ya in the new mini catalogue!
I didn't even know where to begin when selecting my stamp set for the first card, so I decided to use new paper and accessories instead. For those of you who know me, you konw I love me some accessories! And there is NO shortage in this mini....be still my heart! ;)
Without further ado let me present card #1:
This card features the new Springtime Vintage designer series paper. I loooove this paper! It says old Victorian home wallpaper and is so fabulous. Also, I've used the seam binding that we were introduced to in the Holiday Mini which has returned in even more new colours....woohoo! See those adorable little flowers? Love, love, love! They are so easy to stick on with glue dots and make the project just too cute!
The layout for this card is actually my take on today's Mojo Monday sketch which I've included for you here.
Getting excited? ME TOO!! Tomorrow will feature a new stamp set and even more gorgeous new paper.
I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday season! Mine has been insane (I'm sure you all know the feeling) which explains my extended absence for which I apologize.
But while I've been away from posting on my blog, I've been busy putting into action several exciting new programs for the new year! Just a few include a rewards program, preferred customer list, gift certificates and more. All of these will be available exclusively online so get ready to be seeing more posts and projects on my blog. If you haven't subscribed yet, you're going to want to get on my list ASAP!
I'm also looking forward to sharing with you my list of Top 10 favourites from the new Occasions Mini catalogue which is going to rock your world. This is one of the best mini's yet and I'm sure you'll agree. Look for the posting on January 4th!
Until next week, I wish you a very Merry Christmas filled with family, friends and special moments to last a lifetime!
It's not too late for last minute gifts!Tis the season and I'm offering gift certificates to any of you who are running behind with your gift giving. Contact me for more details! These are online certificates and can be ready in less than 24 hours.
Here is a fabulous video for those of you just getting started stamping....or for those of us who love a reminder that Stampin' Up! really does have the best stamps out there! :)
Ready to mojo? This week gives you the option of round or square but I was in a square sort of mood. Remember, this is just a sketch to get you going and, as you can see by my card today, it doesn't have to look the same! I really had every intention of using stars and circles but after deciding on the Big on Christmas set went in a different direction.
Stampin' Tips:
Line art images like the ones in Big on Christmas are perfect for colouring with Stampin' Up's fabulous markers
Add dimension and interest with patterned paper and buttons
Making the bottom layer look like a wrapped Christmas gift adds a sweetness to this card.
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