Blooming with Kindness Card

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This is a new stamp from the 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Catalog.  I've seen so many cool cards already made with this stamp; but this was my favorite technique so far.

Materials:

Stamp Sets:
* Blooming with Kindness (126420-w $22.95; 126422-c $15.95; set of 6)
* Friendly Phrases (126149-w $18.95; 126151-c $14.95; set of 6)

Ink:

* Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad (126965 $5.85; refill 119790 $2.95)
* Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad (126978 $5.95; refill 115663 $2.95)
* Summer Starfruit Classic Stampin’ Pad (126991 $5.95; refill 126853 $2.95)
* VersaMark ® Pad (102283 $7.50; refill 102193 $3.95)

Paper:

* Soft Suede card stock (8-1/2” x 5-1/2”, @ 4” x 4” for 3-1/2” Circle Die) (115318; 8-1/2” x 11”, 24 sheets, $6.95)
* Summer Starfruit card stock (5-1/4” x 2-1/8”) (126839, 8-1/2” x 11”, 24 sheets, $6.95)
* Very Vanilla card stock (5-1/4” x 4”) (101650, 8-1/2” x 11”, 40 sheets, $8.50)
* Whisper White card stock (@ 3-1/2” x 3-1/2” for 3” Circle Die) (100730, 8-1/2” x 11”, 40 sheets, $8.50)

Accessories & Tools:

* Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (113439 $99.95)
* 3-1/2” Circle Originals Die (121811, $17.95)
* 3” Circle Originals Die (122125, $17.95)
* ½” Taffeta Ribbon (Soft Suede; 122967, 10 yds., $6.95)
* Stampin’ Sponges (101610, 3/pkg., $3.50)
* Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue (110755 $3.95) (optional)
* SNAIL Adhesive (104332, 472”, $6.95; refill 104331, $4.50)
* Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430, 300 pcs., $3.95)

Instructions:
(Unless otherwise noted, SNAIL Adhesive used throughout to assemble card.)

1. Score 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card stock at 4-1/4"; fold away from scoreline to create card.

2. Use Big Shot and Embossing Folder to emboss Summer Starfruit card stock; adhere to bottom of Very Vanilla card stock.  Wrap ribbon around from front to back, covering top edge of Summer Starfruit card stock, and adhere on back with Glue Dots.  Adhere Very Vanilla card stock to front of card.

3. Use VersaMark to stamp flower image on Whisper White circle; emboss with Clear Embossing Powder.  Use Stampin' Sponges to apply ink over image as follows:  Summer Starfruit on outer edge of circle; Cajun Craze in center of flower; Soft Suede to fill in the gap between first two colors.  Use a tissue to wipe excess ink off of image.  Adhere to Soft Suede circle.  Use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere circle to front of card over ribbon.

4. Stamp sentiment with Soft Suede ink.

Fun and easy, huh?!

Cath  ;D

Reason to Smile (July Promotion)

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This was one of the make and takes at my 7th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday.  It's made with the new Reason to Smile stamp set (available as a special promotion only during July).

Materials:

Stamp Set:

* Reason to Smile (131274-w; 131275-c ; set of 7)

* Buy this set for only $5 with a $50 catalog order – available only during July and only through this special offer!

Ink: 
* Jet Black StāzOn Pad (101406, $7.95; refill 102566, $4,95)

Paper:
* Old Olive card stock (8-1/2” x 5-1/2”; 1-11/16” x 1-11/16”; scraps for 1-3/8” Square Punch) (100702, 8-1/2” x 11”, 24 sheets, $6.95)
* Whisper White card stock (5-1/8” x 3-7/8”; 1-9/16: x 1-9/16”; scraps for 1-1/4” Square Punch) (100730, 8-1/2” x 11”, 40 sheets, $8.50)
Accessories & Tools:
* Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (113439 $99.95)
* Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335 $7.95)
* In Color Dahlias (127556, $7.95)
* 1-3/8” Square Punch (119877, $16.95)
* 1-1/4” Square Punch (119865, $15.95)
* ½” Scallop Dots Ribbon (Old Olive; 124139, 10 yds., $7.95)
* Glue Dots (103683, 300 pcs., $4.95)
* SNAIL Adhesive (104332, 472”, $6.95; refill 104331, $4.50)
* Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430, 300 pcs., $3.95)

Instructions:
(Unless otherwise noted, SNAIL Adhesive used throughout to assemble card.)

1. Score 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" card stock at 4-1/4"; fold away from scoreline to create card,

2. Use Big Shot and Embossing Folder to emboss 5-1/8" x 3-7/8" Whisper White card stock.  Wrap ribbon around from front to back and adhere with Glue Dots on back; adhere to card front.

3. Wrap second piece of ribbon around first piece and tie in a knot.  Optional: adhere Glue Dot to back of knot to secure.

4. Punch two 1-3/8" Squares from Old Olive card stock.  Stamp two of the smaller daisy images on Whisper White card stock; punch with 1-1/4" Square Punch. Adhere to Old Olive squares.  Use Glue Dots to adhere squares to front of card near top and bottom as shown.

5. Stamp larger, round daisy image on 1-9/16" Whisper White card stock; adhere to 1-11/16" Old Olive card stock; center between first two squares, and adhere to front of card with Stampin' Dimensionals.  Adhere Dahlia to center of daisy with a Glue Dot.

That's it!  You're finished.  Enjoy!

Cath  ;D

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ME!!!!!

FREE Make & Takes (click on image for closer view)

If you're in the Denver metro area, I hope you can join me for my 7th Anniversary Open House on Saturday, July 7. 
FREE door prizes!!!  FREE make & takes!!!  FREE drawings!!!  Light snacks & beverages!!!

BARGAIN PRICES on lots of retired Stampin' Up! merchandise!

Doors are open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; there's no fee for this fun day, but RSVPs are requested by Tuesday, July 3, to make sure I have plenty of free stuff for everyone.  Contact me at 303-657-9737 or cathy_hansen@q.com.

It's been a great ride with Stampin' Up! and I'm having more fun than ever!  Hope to see you there!

Cath  ;D