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Stitched Stockings

Stitched Stockings

Stampin' Up! has done it again.  Don't you just love coordinating stamp sets and punches? Let me introduce you to the Stitched Stockings stamp set & the Stocking Builder Punch. The festive background is the Snow Burst embossing folder. Let's make a Christmas card.  

 

Stitched Stockings Card Supplies

• Stitched Stockings Stamp set #123782 wood or #123784 Clear, Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set115370
• Stocking Builder Punch #124095, Scallop Trim Border Punch #118402, Modern Label Punch #119849
• Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, Medium Whisper White Envelopes
• Cherry Cobbler & Garden Green ink
• Big Shot die-cutting machine #113439, Snow Burst Embossing Folder #124096
• Stampin' dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog-Make sure you have what you want in your Christmas Stocking. Do you have a copy of the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog? Catalogs normally retail for $10, but I will be happy to send you a free copy.  Email your catalog request here.  

Be sure to include your name, phone number and best time to reach you.  I'll call you a few days after you receive your catalog to see if there is anything you NEED. I can also email your Wish List to your family & friends.  Catalogs mailed to U.S. only.

Holiday Mini-If you haven't receive your Holiday Mini, let me know so that I can get a copy in the mail to you today. 

Blossoms Rewards Program-If you love free stamps, you will want to know about the Blossoms Rewards Program.

You can be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator-Fall is a great time to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Receive a discount on your crafting supplies.  Earn spending money for the Holidays. Call or email me for a prompt reply about your questions. Find out more Here

Have a fabulous Friday,

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Emboss Resist Stamping Technique

Emboss Resist is a magical stamping technique that is quick & easy, but sure to impress.  It's a technique that I learned in my early days of stamping, but it still never fails to wow me. Today's video tutorial shows you how to do the Emboss Resist technique in just a few simple steps.

 

The featured cards are this month's Stamping Country Thank You cards. Every order here at Stamping Country receives a card as my way of saying, "Thanks so much".

Here's What You Need

Emboss Resist is a technique that doesn't require a lot of tools, and they are crafting tools that you will reach for again and again.  Here's a list of the supplies that I used in today's project.

• Gently Falling Stamp Set #123802 wood or #123804 clear
• VersaMark Ink #102283, Naturals Ivory Card Stock #101849,Pewter Embossing Powder #124114
• Heat Tool #100005, Embossing Buddy #103083, Powder Pals 102197
• Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334

The Blossoms Rewards Program offers free RUBBER!  Rubber stamps that is.  Find out more here.

Virtual Stamp Clubs coming soon at Stamping Country.  Details to be unveiled in just days, so stay tuned.  

What was your first stamping technique that you learned?  Can you remember? Let's share in the comments of this post.  Simply click on the word comments and follow the steps.

Have a happy stamping day,

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What's that Color?

 

What's that Color?  That's the question that I am often asked when Rich Razzleberry is included on a card, Scrapbook page or paper craft.  Rich Razzleberry is a color that excites your senses.  Pair it with Pear Pizzazz and Ooh, La La.

Punches save so much time and add so much dimension to my paper craft projects.  The 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch lines up perfectly to punch out the pretty flower from the Button Buddies stamp set. Add a designer Button and watch it all come together.  The little leaves is the branch from the Bird Builder Punch.

Don't you just love the ruffled or pleated paper ribbon?  Let me show you how to make your own pleated paper ribbon in this video tutorial.

Pleated Ribbon Card Supplies

• Button Buddies Stamp Set #122735 wood or #122737 clear, Perfectly Penned stamp set#122890 wood or #122892 Clear
• Brights Collection Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack #117155, First Edition Specialty Paper #121878
• Basic Gray #121044, Rich Razzleberry #115316, Pear Pizzazz #119797 card stock, Whisper White Medium Envelope #107301, Mini Square Envelope #107309
• Rich Razzleberry ink #115658
• Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334, Sticky Strip #104294
• Neutrals Designer Buttons #119743, Mini Glue Dots #103683, Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon #119265
• Color Spritzer Tool #107066, Basic Gray Marker
• 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch #119854, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430, Scallop Edge Border Punch #119882, Bird Builder Punch #117191, 2-Way Glue Pen #100425, Extra-Large Oval Punch #119859

Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog-Do you have the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog?  If you are a Stamping Country customer you should have a copy.  If you don't, send me your name, address, phone number and best time to reach you and I'll get your Stampin' Up! Catalog to you.

Online Ordering Blossoms Rewards Program-Did you know that you can receive a free stamp set as my way of saying thanks for being a loyal customer?  Find out more Here

Have a fabulous day,

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2-Step Stamping Video Tutorial

Meet a rhythmically challenged person, me.  Clapping with the music during worship at church and staying in beat  puts me at serious risk of falling over.  Can't you just imagine a whole row of fellow church members falling over like dominoes starting with me?  

Though I am have no rhythm, I can do the 2-step and so can you.  Two-Step stamping not only looks beautiful, but it's relaxing too.  And it's not a bit dangerous. Would you like to give it a try?

 

Pleated Paper Ribbon Video Tutorial-For a pleated paper Ribbon tutorial and a supply list of today's projects Click Here

Can you get excited about free stamps?  Find out more about the Stamping Country Blossoms Reward Program Here

Thanks for stamping with me.

Have a terrific Tuesday,

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Gently Falling Vintage Style

Do you ever venture out of your creative comfort zone? Today's Vintage Gently Falling card was out of my clean lines comfort zone, but it was worth the risk because the results are lovely.  I wandered from my normal clean lines style at the request of this afternoons hostess, and I'm glad I did.  

Vintage style crinkles and wrinkles, bends and smooshes.  It tears at random and adds layer upon layer for no apparent reason.  What really gets me is the smudges and scuffs.

My Vintage Card Journey

• First, peel back a corner of your card base. No particular reason, just do it. Then randomly stamp an image or two or three.  I used Soft Suede ink on Soft Suede Card Stock with the Gently Falling stamp set.
• Die-cut a Scallop Circle #113468 from the First Editions Designer Paper.  Just for kicks add another leave or two.  Then crinkle and bend and generally mess up your scallop.
• Totally destroy a piece of Rich Razzleberry card stock.  This one is begging for a One Minute Wow Video Tutorial.
• On Naturals Ivory card stock stamp images.   Crinkle and wrinkle your Itty Bitty punched flowers, then add Basic Pearls.
• Sprintz the entire thing with Soft Suede ink and and Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz.
• Make a pretty Pear Pizzazz bow, then wrinkle it up. Go ahead, make it look like it just got out of bed. Add some Victoria Crochet Trim sort of willy nilly, no particular place, for no particular reason.

End result, quite pretty actually. Who knows, I may be "gently falling" for the vintage style?

Vintage Gently Falling Card Supplies

• Stamps:  Thank You Kindly, Gently Falling
• Jet Black Stazon ink #101406, Soft Suede Ink #115657, Crumb Cake Ink #121030, Rich Razzleberry Ink #115658
• First Editions Designer Paper #121878
• Soft Suede #115318, Rich Razzleberry #115316, Naturals Ivory #101849 Card stock, Medium Naturals Ivory Envelopes #107302
• Soft Suede Marker #120973, Color Spritzer Tool #107066, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz #118772
• Basic Pearls #119247, Mini Glue Dots #103683, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309, 2-3/8 Scallop Circle Punch #118874
• Big Shot die-cutting Machine #113439, Scallop Circle Punch #113668
• Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding #122330, Victoria Crochet Trim #118481, Sticky Strip #104294

Online Ordering Blossoms Rewards Program-Find out more here

Stop back tomorrow for a 2-Step Stamping Video tutorial

Stamp with me.  Reserve a date today for your fall Stamping Workshop.

Have a marvelous Monday,

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Sunny Sunflower Card

Toni Arnold, a member of The Ink-Spirations team, ushers in autumn with her beautiful Sunflower card.  Don't you just love what she has done with the Sunflower background stamp?  She first stamped the sunflower image with More Mustard ink, then to add contrast she added Chocolate Chip ink to the center of her flower.  Then she dressed it up in its Sunday best with Early Espresso Quilted Satin Ribbon and an Antique Brad.  Finally, she softened the edges with ink and a Stampin' Sponge. Did you see how the Boho Blossom Punched flowers mimic the sunflower image?

The Ink-Spirations would love to have you as a member of our team and feature your Ink-Spiration here at Stamping Country.  Find out more about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Here.

Have a fabulous autumn weekend,

Autumn's First Blush

Take a stroll with me through my backyard for a glimpse of autumn's first blush. Virginia Creeper on an old fence row

Oakleaf Hydrangea as it's leaves begin to turn

Sedum 

Morning Glory adorns the compost bin

Chinese Dogwood sends out seeds of hope for next year

Firewood to keep us toasty warm this winter

Our woodland haven as the first leaves begin to fall

As the canopy of leaves begins to drop, more and more light begins to peak into the woods

And finally, I have wheels again. See what my darling, husband bought.  Yeah, isn't she pretty!

Have a lovely weekend,

Gently Falling Scrapbook Page & Card

Is your Crafting Time spent card making or scrapbooking?  To celebrate the first day of Autumn let's make a scrapbook page & a card.  We will also learn to make paper ribbon with our paper scraps.

Fall is such a great time of year with its cool nights and its burst of color.  Can't you just smell the camp fire as you roast your marshmallows for 'smores or hear the leaves rustling as you meander through the woods?

The Spice Cake Product Suite captures the essence of fall. The Spice cake Designer Paper & the fabric expresses autumn with its delightful combination of colors and playful patterns.  And the Gently Falling 2-Step stamp set lets you create projects with leaves and seeds dancing across your page.  Add to that the BIG, BOLD Spice Cake designer buttons and Ooh, la, la my fingers itch to create.   Spice Cake Designer Paper #125610 is available for My Digital Studio.

Would you like to see how easy it easy to craft paper ribbon?  Watch the video below.

 

Autumn Scrapbook & Card Supplies

• Blessings From Heaven stamp set, Gently Falling Stamp set #123802 wood or #123804 clear
• Spice Cake Designer Series paper #124003
• Pool Party and Soft Suede Card Stock
• Pool Party, Soft Suede, More Mustard, Indigo Island, River Rock & Pear Pizzazz ink
• Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
• Decorative Label Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Extra large Oval Punch
• Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334

Stop back Tuesday for a Video Tutorial on 2-Step Stamping

Stamping & Scrapping at a Stampin' Up! Workshop-The projects from today's post were done at a recent Stampin' Up! Workshop.  If you would like to get together with your friends to stamp and are in the central Ohio area give me a call to book your autumn workshop

Coming Soon for my long distance friends-Stamp at home with Robin-Details to be announced soon.

Free RUBBER, Free Rubber Stamps with the Blossoms Rewards Program-Find out more Here

Do you Scrapbook or make cards?  Let us know in the comments of this post.  Simply click the word comment at the bottom of this post and follow the steps.

Have a fabulous Friday,

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Stitched Stocking Mini Scrapbook

Be ready to scrapbook your Christmas 2011 with these darling Mini Stitched Stocking Scrapbook Albums.  Make a few extra to give as gifts.  

Watch the Mini Christmas Scrapbook Video Tutorial to find out how.  There is even a tip in the video on how to make a Baby's First Christmas Mini Scrapbook.

Grandsons, Adien & Connor

Don't you just love all the plaids in the Frostwood Lodge Designer Paper?  There are also several wood grains including a pretty white birch.

Think how quick it would be to add your Christmas photos after Christmas is over.  This cute little album will allow you to look back on this year's Christmas memories for a long time to come.  Mine is ready and waiting for the busy holiday season.

 

Mini Christmas Scrapbook Supplies

Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die #124098, Big Shot die-cutting Machine #113439, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet dies #115951

Crop-a-dile #108362

Anywhere Glue Sticks #104045, Mini Glue Dots #103683, Sticky Strip #104294, 2-Way Glue Pen #100425

Mini Jingle Bells #124116, Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon #124105

Pines & Poinsettias Stamp set #123762 wood or #123764 clear

Garden Green Ink #102272

Like free stamps? Check out the Blossoms Rewards Program

A to Z Scrapbook Class now has morning and evening times- If you are in the central Ohio area the A to Z Scrapbook Class now offers morning or evening classes.  Find out more Here

Have a scrappy day,

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Mini Top Note Scrapbooks

A Scrapbook that even a novice will love

Do you think that Scrapbooking is too hard?  Takes too much time?  Start with a mini scrapbook.  Let me show you how.  Even the experienced scrapbooker will tell you how rewarding it is to make Mini Scrapbooks.

 Fill it with pictures of those you love and let it double as a little Prayer Journal reminding you to pray for those closest to your heart.  Or use it as a brag book.  Give them as gifts.  Wallet size pictures make these little gems easy to complete.

Yesterday, I showed you some tips and tricks for using your Top Note die.  Today's Mini Scrapbook Album is yet another way to use the versatile Top Note die.

This mini Scrapbook design allows you to easily add and subtract pages.  Just snap it open to add new pages.

 

Mini Scrapbook Supplies

• Blessings from Heaven stamp set #123050 wood or #123052 Clear
• Domestic Goddess Designer Paper #122355, Pool Party, Calypso Coral and Whisper White Card Stock
• Calypso Coral Ink
• Big Shot Die-cutting machine #113439, Top Note die #113463
• Extra-Large Oval Punch #119859, Decorative Label Punch #119876
• Crop-a-Dile #108362
• Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
• Designer Printed Brads #122940, Mini Clothes Pins #122942

Coming Tomorrow Stitched Stocking Mini Scrapbook-Stop back tomorrow to learn to make a Stitched Stocking Mini Scrapbook

Top 10 Tools for 2011-Creating Keepsakes has named Stampin' Up!'s wood- and clear-mount rubber stamps as one of its Top 10 Tools for 2011! Find out more here

Have a scrappy day,

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