Stretching Your Dies (Part 2)

If you haven't seen the post I made yesterday regarding using your dies in ways other than intended, click HERE. When I started playing around with this idea, I realized there were so many other ways to use the tree dies from the Winter Woods Bundle. This was the first card I made. 

Just like yesterday's card, I cut the background tree from watercolor paper and used Moss Green Brusho on it. The die I used for that tree is circled below. 

For the Old Olive tree layered on top of the Brusho tree, I used the die circled below. 

As you can see from the photos of the dies, they are approximately the same height. I didn't alter the Brusho tree for this card, but I did alter the Old Olive tree by just snipping off the bottom with a pair of scissors to make the tree shorter. The little red bird is from the Best Birds Bundle. I love the little pop of Real Red on this card. 

I used Brusho on watercolor paper again for the tree in the front. However, I shortened it by using the die to trim the base of the tree off to make it shorter. This is similar to what I did yesterday, only I cut yesterday's tree in three pieces. I finished it off with another little red bird and a red rhinestone.

 You can make this too!

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As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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Simply Elegant Christmas Card

The card below is deceptively simple and could be mass produced with not too much effort. All products Stampin' Up!

For the top layer, I cut a piece of watercolor paper 4 x 5.25 and swished some water & Merry Merlot ink on approximately one half of the card. Using Stampin' Emboss Gold embossing powder, I embossed the sentiment from  the Merry Christmas To All stamp set. Next, I cut a frame of sorts using two dies from the Layering Framelits Die set. I actually cut this from a scrap of Merry Merlot cardstock, before tapping Versamark ink on the frame and embossing it with the same gold embossing powder. You could also save a step and cut this frame from Gold Glimmer Paper. 

As a final step to add a bit more interest to the card, I flicked some random tiny drops of the Merry Merlot ink from my paint brush to create a splatter effect. I layered the top piece on to Whisper White Thick Cardstock.

You an make it too! 

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Online Extravaganza will run for six days. During this time, Stampin' Up! will be throwing three, 48-hour sales featuring a selection of products from the 2018–2019 annual catalog—all at 10% off! Each 48-hour sale will feature two product categories (e.g., paper, stamps, ink, etc.). When one sale ends, the next sale begins; this cycle will continue until Online Extravaganza is over. By the end, nearly every item from the annual catalog will have been on sale! 

Click the header below corresponding with current date. Links will expire once sale is over. 

23–24 November – PAPER & EMBELLISHMENTS

• Bags
• Brads and Buttons
• Cards and Envelopes
• Cardstock
• Designer Series Paper
• Embossing material
• Glitter
• Ribbons
• Twine
• Specialty Paper
• Tags
• Washi Tape

25–26 November – STAMPS & KITS

• Stamp sets (clear-mount, wood-mount and photopolymer)
• Project kits
• Card kits
• Kit refills
• Memories & More
• Punch box kits

27–28 November – TOOLS & INK

• Adhesives
• Applicators
• Cleaners
• Cutting tools
• Embossing folders
• Framelits and Thinlits
• Ink Pads
• Ink refills
• Markers
• Punches
• Scoring Tools
• Stamp blocks and cases

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• All order types qualify for this promotion.
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• Promotion includes items from the 2018–2019 annual catalog only.
• While discounts will be available for most items, some exclusions apply. These non-discounted items include—but are not limited to—the following products:
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  • Big Shot
  • Stamparatus
• Bundles will not receive additional discounts during this promotion.

Click here for list of items NOT included in this sale. 

• Item quantities are limited.
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  • Discounted items may be turned off if their supply reaches a predetermined threshold. Each 48-hour sale is this way so Stampin' Up! is able to continue supporting customers through the life of the annual catalog. 
  • If an item is turned off during a 48-hour sale, it will be made available again at its regular price within 36-hours of its 48-hour sale ending.
• Discounted pricing for items featured in this promotion will be available only during each allotted 48-hour sales period (e.g., discounted cardstock will available only during Paper & Embellishments sale; discounted ink pads will be available only during Tools & Ink sale). No exceptions.

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Free Embossing Folder ($8.50 or less)

Want more to LOVE? Simply place an online order through me for the amount of $75 to $149.99  (before tax & shipping) and you will earn your choice of a Stampin' Up! Textured Embossing Folder valued at $8.50 or less. Just use the hostess code in the top right corner when ordering, DO NOT choose "no contact" from demonstrator. Then email me at stampinartfully@gmail.com to let me know which embossing folder you would like to have. It normally takes 3-4 weeks for your embossing folder to arrive. If your order is $150 or more (before tax & shipping), you earn your own hostess benefits and are able to use those Stampin' Rewards for anything from the catalog including the hostess exclusive stamps located HERE. 

Live in the US and need a catalog? Once you place your first order with me, let me know you need a catalog. This is not just a hobby for me, it is a passion! Click on the header above to find out more info on how you can earn free stamp sets just by shopping with me. Earn Frequent Buyer Rewards!

A reminder: please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Let's get social!

     

Butterfly Birthday

Is it really August 13?? This card is one I did for the Splitcoast Creative Crew this past May. Doesn't it just scream summer? 

For more details on this card and a link to the actual tutorial, which is "embossing folder stamping", click here. I used two of the new In Colors, Tranquil Tide and Lemon Lime Twist. 

Moving on...

Stampin' Up! is giving non-demonstrators (click here to "remedy" your non-demonstrator status!), a chance to pre-order the bundle below. Great way to get started on your Christmas cards instead of waiting for September 1st to start your them! The entire clear mount bundle is only $45 plus tax & shipping, the wood mount bundle is only $52 plus tax & shipping. 

Watch the video below for ideas and hints for using this bundle. 

Do you have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? If not, I would love to be your source for these amazing products and hopefully give you a good dose of inspiration from time to time. Live in the US and need a catalog? Just let me know. This is not just a hobby for me, it is a passion! Click on the header above to find out more info on how you can earn free stamp sets just by shopping with me. Earn Frequent Buyer Rewards!

Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Paisleys & Posies "Jewel Toned" Trio

When I made this first card today, it reminded me of doing some projects in school with what were called "jewel tones". I thought the color of Pacific Point really fit the bill, so I went on a hunt to find at least two more colors that I thought would work. All products Stampin' Up! 

The next color I chose was Emerald Envy. 

Melon Mambo seemed to be the perfect color to complete this trio of jewel toned watercolor cards. 

I made all of these cards in a little over 30 minutes. These are the type of cards I LOVE...artsy...looks like I spent hours, but in reality, very quick to execute. 

Cut 3 panels of watercolor paper 4 x 5.25 for the top layer. Using your Aqua Brush, do a simple color wash on each panel with your chosen three colors. I dried mine with a heat tool to speed things up.

Using clear block "F" (large background sized acrylic block), adhere all of the stamps you wish to use in a random pattern. That's right, you will stamp all images at once! Using Versamark, stamp all images at the same time on top of the watercolored backgrounds and emboss with Gold Stampin' Emboss powder. 

The strip for the sentiment is 1 x 4. I used Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere it to the front of the card. I ended up using another piece of watercolor paper (I love how thick it is) to layer under the main piece, but these cards would have looked great just adhered to the coordinating card stock also. The base layers are standard sized top fold cards with paper cut to 4.25 x 11 and scored at the 5.5 mark before folding in half. 

Supply list:

The Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog and Sale-a-Bration catalog links to the pdf versions are on the right side-bar.  For every $50 spent from any catalog (before tax & shipping) you earn a FREE item from the Sale-A-Bration catalogs.  The Sale-A-Bration catalogs are only good through March 31, 2017.

In addition to the items available in the Sale-A-Bration catalogs, Stampin' Up! released additions to the freebie list on March 21.  Again, you only have until March 31, 2017 to take advantage of the free items and they are only as long as supplies last.  

Please note that if you want one of the above for your freebie after spending $50 (before tax & shipping), you will need to use the item numbers below. 

The rumor is TRUE...

Read more about the Stampin' Up! Ultimate Bundle by clicking on the photo below. Time is running out for the best ever deal on the Stampin' Up! Ultimate bundle. Purchase the $99 starter kit plus 2 stamp sets of your choice! The extra 2 stamp set offer ends March 31! Click here to become a part of my team.

Do you have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? If not, I would love to be your source for these amazing products (unless you want to take advantage of the opportunity above) and hopefully give you a good dose of inspiration from time to time. This is not just a hobby for me, it is a passion! Click here or on the header above to find out more info on how you can earn free stamp sets just by shopping with me. Earn Frequent Buyer Rewards!

Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim

Pals February 2017 Blog Hop: CASE the Catty

Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop for February 2017. We are thankful you stopped by to take a look at our 2017 Blog Hop monthly themes.  This month we are CASE’ing a project shown in a current Stampin’ Up! catalog. After all, with the Annual, Occasions and Sale-a-Bration catalogs available right now, there is much inspiration from which to choose. We hope you enjoy our creations.

You may just be starting the Blog Hop or may have come from the previous link from the Line-up on the Pals Blog Hop listing shown below.  The full lineup will help you move along from blog to blog so you may see all the projects.

For this blog hop, I chose this particular image from the 2017 Occasions catalog. This lovely piece of artwork is showcasing one of my favorites, the Dragonfly Dreams Bundle. 

I changed it up a bit, but still gave it a watercolor look using my #foolproofwatercolor technique and used the same colors as the original. Isn't this bundle (which includes stamp set & thinlit dies) just gorgeous? 

I used a bit of frayed cheese cloth behind the double dragonflies to add a bit of interest. 

See the slight double layer showing on the sentiment? I realized after I had already put the card together that the sentiment was not stamped straight. To repair this, I applied ink to another piece of watercolor paper the same size, stamped the sentiment again and adhered on top of the crooked one. 

Thanks for visiting. To continue with the hop, please refer to the Blog Hop Line-up below. We hope to see you on next month’s Pals Blog Hop! 

1. Mary at Stampin' Pretty
2. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
3. Michelle Quinno at Shell Stamps
4. Rae Harper-Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
5. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
6. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
7. Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin'
8. Amy Hoptay at Craft Carnivore
9. Susan Itell at simplestampin.com
10. Karen Hallam at Karen's Stampin' Habit!
11. Kim Jolley at Stampin' Artfully              ***you are here***
12. Karen Gooch at Inker's Workshop
13. Jennifer Spiller at Westside Paper Creations
14. Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
15. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
16. Sue Becker at RnR Stamping
17. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
18. Karen Zaring Browning at Stamp With Me KZB
19. Lynn Tague at Beyond Beaches & Blessings
20. Shawn de Oliveira at ShawnStamps.com
21. Angela Curry at Kindred Stampers
22. Nicole Watt at Pixel Maven's Retreat
23. Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin'
24. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin'
25. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
26. Becky Retzer at Just in Thyme

Do you have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? If not, I would love to be your source for these amazing products and hopefully give you a good dose of inspiration from time to time. This is not just a hobby for me, it is a passion! Click here or on the link below the header above to find out more info on how you can earn free stamp sets just by shopping with me. Earn Frequent Buyer Rewards!

Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim