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Nature Silhouettes Masculine Birthday Card

His birthday is a howling good event.   Why not make a masculine birthday card to fit the occasion?  Today's card was made for my son, Jeremiah, who recently celebrated another birthday.  Happy Birthday, Jeremiah!

My last piece of lovely Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (retiring) makes a smart bow to neatly finish my card. I'm going to miss my Striped Ribbon.

Robin's Rubber Stamping Tips-Masking

• The wolf from the Nature Silhouettes (retiring) was first stamped with VersaMark Ink, then heat embossed with Black embossing powder.
• Next, I punched a 1-1/4" Circle Punch from my post it notes pad.  Stick post it circle above wolf.
• Sponge area first with Bashful Blue and Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pads.
• Remove Sticky note

Another Sneak Peek for you.  The cut shape is the Apothecary Accents Framelits.  The Happy Birthday was stamp with the Well Penned Stamp set.  I personalized my card with the Family Reunion stamp set.

The Rhinestones were applied before I decided to use my framelit giving my Rhinestones a  distressed look. What can I say, it worked.

My envelope and card inside gave me one more chance to use the oh so cute Ronald McDonald House stamp set of 2011-2012.  The Turtle & Co. stamp set will be retiring in just 5 more days.

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Supplies

• Turtle & Co. Stamp Set (Retiring) 122870 w 122872 c
• Perfectly Penned Stamp Set
• Nature Silhouettes stamp set (retiring)
• Night of Navy, Whisper White, Real Red
• Real Red, Night of Navy & Bashful Blue Stampin' Classic Ink Pads
• VersaMark Ink Pad
• Black embossing powder, heat tool, embossing buddy
• Labels Collection Framelits
• Apothecary Accents Framelits
• Houndstooth embossing folder
• Fancy Fan embossing folder
• Basic Rhinestones
• Real Red Striped Ribbon (retiring)

 

Super Quick Mother's Day Card

Hello Stampers,

Happy Friday!  Are you looking for a quick & easy card idea to whip out this weekend for Mother's Day?  I have an idea for you.

Robin's Card Making Tips

The Scallop Envelope die and Designer Paper make a super sweet and super duper quick fashion envelope.  Whirl your designer paper through your Big Shot.  I used Berry Blossoms Designer Series Paper (retiring).  Fold, then slap on a bit of adhesive.  

Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon makes even a knot bow look positively delicious. 

Envelope done.  Let's do the card.

Cut a 3-3/4" x 3" piece of Whisper White card stock.  You probably have a piece that size lying around.  Score at 2".

Find a snippet of Wisteria Wonder card stock and punch edge with Eyelet Border Punch (retiring).  Adhere under front flap.

When in doubt, pull Teeny Tiny Wishes out.  Yep, stamp Happy Mother's day with Lucky Limeade ink.

Wisteria Wonder, Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade markers make stamping a few simple images from your Fruit & Flowers stamp set a breeze.

Attach to gift.  You are out the door in minutes.

Even today's Creativity Blooms Color Combo was a breeze thanks to Stampin' Up!.  The colors for each Designer Series paper are listed in the catalog, no guess work.  I love it!

 

Retiring Accessories-Available while supplies last or until May 30, 2012. Click Here to view list

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Hand Stamped Birthday Card

 

 
Stamp a Birthday Card, Stamp a Envelope

The Stampin' Up! Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set shouts sophisticated elegance all the way.  It's Great for simple stamping on cards and for scrapbooks too.  Or use it for Stamping Techniques.  April's Sweet Summer Smooches Virtual Class takes stamping to the next level with the Crayon Resist Technique.

Robin's Stamping Tips

• The Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp set is a perfect choice for the One Sheet Wonder Technique.  Stamp your images on a sheet of Very Vanilla Card Stock, then cut and use pieces much like you would use Designer Paper.
• Stamp as a background on your next scrapbook layout.  It's quick, easy and inexpensive, not to mention lovely.
• When stamping random images always start with largest image first. Fill in with smaller images.  Be sure to stamp off the edge of your paper for a natural look.
• Stamp some or all of your envelope with soft colors for an exquisite envelope to match your card.
• Today's card was stamped with Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz and So Saffron Inks.

 

Repeat the Square lattice embossing on your card front with a Decorative Label punched accent.  Add a snip of Victoria Crochet Trim and a basic pearl to take your card to the next level.

 

 

The Blushing Bride Pleated ribbon is going to be so missed.  I don't expect supplies of this beautiful ribbon to last.  It's just too beautiful.

 

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Fifth Avenue Floral 113734

Sincere Salutations 115068

Monochromatic Sympathy Card

Hello friend,

Happy first day of spring!

Who say's Monochromatic is boring?  Accessories and texture make this monochromatic card lively and exciting, not to mention the Polka-dot envelope.  Sweet!

 Robin's Crafting Tips

• To make the lace Rosette gather one edge of the Victoria Crochet Trim and pull tight into a circle.  Insert an Antique Brad into the center and apply with a Stampin' Dimensional.
• Accent your brad with a Crumb Cake branch punched with the Bird Builder Punch.
• The rounded corners of our verse and the smooth pearls compliment each other.
• For texture and interest use the Petals-a-Plenty and Square Lattice embossing folders.
• The eyelet Border punch teams up well with the Sassy Polka-dots of the Mocha Morning Designer Paper.

Don't you just love, love, love Designer Paper envelopes?  They add the perfect touch and they can be made in minutes with the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate #125586.  The Diagonal Plate is so spanking new that you won't find it in any catalogs, but is available this month as a write in.  Love it!  Find out more about making envelopes Here

Watch for your Stamping Country Newsletter this week-  It includes measurements and score points for 17 different envelopes.

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Card & Envelope Supplies

• Blessings From Heaven Stamp Set 123052
• Mocha Morning Designer Paper 122366
• Very Vanilla Card Stock 100730
• Early Espresso Card Stock 119686
• Soft Suede Card Stock 115318
• Crumb Cake Card Stock 120954
• Early Espresso Ink 119670
• Victoria Crochet Trim 118481
• Antique Brads 117273
• Basic Pearls 119247
• Bird Builder Punch 117191
• Eyelet  Border Punch 119853
• 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch 119871
• Stampin' Dimensionals 104430
• Square Lattice Embossing Folder 119976
• Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder 116824
• Simply Scored Scoring Tool 122334
• Simply Scored Diagonal Plate 125586
• Sticky Strip 104294

Color Balance on Cards

Card Making Color Tips

Do your cards look like a bad comic strip when you incorporate multiple colors? Try an old decorating color ratio to help you achieve balance-60-30-10. These are approximate ratios, not hard and fast.

Notice that my Soft Suede dominates.  Poppy Parade is my supporting color and Daffodil Delight is my bold accent color.  If I would have tried to use these colors evenly, my card would have looked like a traffic light in need of repair.  Or, worse yet, Ketchup and mustard. Ooh, great on a hamburger, but not on a card.  After you have you basic color scheme in mind, feel free to add neutrals or other light accents.

 

Watercoloring Tips

• Tools are everything.  Watercolor paper is essential.  Always use a permanent ink to stamp your outline stamp.  I used Jet Black Stazon Ink
• I used Poppy Parade, Soft Suede and Wild Wasabi Markers.  Move quickly doing one small section at a time so that the ink does not dry.
• Color the parts that you want darker. Hint: Shaded, lined or shadow areas. Then quickly blend with aqua painter.  Have a paper towel handy to squeeze excess water from your painter and to swipe between colors.

Sale-a-bration is a great time of the year to stock up of card making, scrapbooking & craft supplies.  Receive a free Sale-a-bration gift for every $50 (before tax & shipping) that you purchase. Click Here to view Sale-a-bration Brochure

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Card Supplies

• Countryside Stamp Set #116998 wood or #120495
• Blessings From Heaven Stamp Set #123050 wood or #123052 Clear
• Soft Suede #115318, Early Espresso #119686, Very Vanilla #101650 & Poppy Parade #119793 Card Stock
• Watercolor Paper #123959
• Aqua Painter #103954
• Poppy Parade #123002, Soft Suede #120973 & Wild Wasabi #120975 Markers
• Soft Suede Classic Ink #115657
• Jet Black Stazon Ink #101406
• Brights Collection Designer Buttons #119747
• Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon #122967
• Victoria Crochet Trim #118481
• Labels Collection Framelits dies #125598
• Linen Thread #104199
• Mini glue dots #103683
• Stripes Embossing Folder #123128
• Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes #107300

Occasions Mini Sneak Peek

Sneak Peeks-Who doesn't love Sneak Peeks?  Twitterpated Designer paper, Tea Shoppe Stamp Set and Adorning Accents Edgelit dies & Riding Hood Red Pleated Ribbon, where do I start?

The Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini goes live January 5.  Yeah-squeal-whoopie-Watch for a new Video Tutorial coming soon giving Adorning Accents Tips & Tricks.

Random Question-Did you know that January is Hot Tea Month?

Details make all the difference

Have you noticed what a big difference just a small slip of Ribbon or  a bit of Designer Paper can make when designing handmade cards?  Imagine this card without the Twitterpated Paper.  Would it make the same impact?  Subtract the Crochet Trim & Pleated Ribbon and watch what happens.

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Occasion Mini

The Occasions Mini & Sale-a-Bration Mini go live January 5. If you have not yet received both the Occasions Mini & the Sale-a-Bration Brochure, I would be happy to mail your copy promptly. Simply email your request to robin@stampingcountry.com. Mailed to U.S. only.

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Tea Shoppe Card Supplies 

• Tea Shoppe Stamp Set 
• Twitterpated Designer Paper
• Blushing Bride & Baja Breeze Card Stock
• Riding Hood Red & Basic Gray Ink
• Riding Hood Red, Basic Gray & Baja Breeze Markers
• Basic Pearls
• Riding Hood Red 3/8" Pleated Ribbon
• Adorning Accents Edgelits die
• Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder
• Big Shot die-cutting machine
• Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
• Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes
• Modern Label Punch
• Victoria Crochet Trim

 

 

 

Handmade Christmas Card Fit for a King

The Little Drummer Boy would be proud to present this Handmade Christmas Card to his King. With brushed gold, basic pearls, Organza Ribbon, Mini Jingle Bells and matching embossed envelopes it's fit for a king.  

Robin's Paper Craft Tips

• The Snow Burst die is so deeply & beautifully etched that I find it necessary to emboss using no tabs with this embossing folder.  This is especially important for the Designer Envelope Flap.
• The combination Eyelet Border Punch & Northern Frost Snowflake give my card a delicate lacy look.
• Are you new to Heat embossing or do you need a refresher course on this technique?  View Heat Embossing Technique Video Tutorial Here 
• Find out how to thread those teeny, tiny Mini Jingle Bells with a Video Tutorial Here

From December 15, 2011, through January 5, 2012, nearly 200 products are being added to the Clearance Rack in the Online Store--with some discounted up to 80 percent!  Visit my Online Store to take part in the savings ---While supplies last!

Arriving in Mailboxes NOW

Occasions Mini & Sale-a-Bration Mini. If you are not already on my mailing list and would like to receive of both the Occasions Mini & the Sale-a-Bration Brochure, email your request to robin@stampingcountry.com. Mailed to U.S. only.

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Christmas Card Supplies

• The Sounding Joy Stamp Set #121967 wood or #121979 clear
• Whisper White Card Stock #100730
• Brushed Gold Card Stock #102935
• VersaMark Ink #102283
• Gold Embossing Powder #109129
• Heat Tool #100005, embossing buddy #103083, powdered Pals #102197
• Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine #113439
• Snow Burst Embossing Folder #124096
• Ovals Die #114525
• Northern Frost Decorative Strip die #120901
• Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
• Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon #114319
• Basic Pearls #119247
• Mini Jingle Bells #124116
• White Bakers Twine #124062
• Eyelet Border Punch #119853
• Medium Whisper White Envelopes #107301

The Sounding Joy Christmas Card

The Shimmery finish of this Sounding Joy Christmas card was accomplished using a stamping sponge and Frost White Shimmer Paint. Did you notice the words of the Star background?  Look again to see the words of a well-know Christmas song.

Robin's Rubber Stamping Tips

• Cut a piece of Very Vanilla card stock with the Scallop Squares Duo Die
• Stamp the Star background with Marina Mist Ink
• Stamp "Let the Earth Receive Her King" with Night of Navy Ink
• Shake shimmer paint, then add to sponge
• Ponce sponge across your stamped image

For a One Minute Wow Video Tutorial on threading the Mini Jingle Bells Click Here

If you noticed that I was awol yesterday, it's because I have been busy with my two bonus visitors.  Connor & Aiden are  here for a few days visiting Nana & Papa.  The Sound of Joy has filled our house.

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The Sounding Joy Card Supplies

• The Sounding Joy Stamp Set
• Very Vanilla & Marina Mist Card Stock
• Medium Very Vanilla Envelope
• Marina Mist Classic Ink, Night of Navy Classic Ink
• Marina Mist Striped Ribbon
• Mini Jingle Bells, Linen Thread
• Stripes Embossing Folder
• Star Burst Embossing Folder
• Frost White Shimmer #116807, Stampin' Sponges
• Scallop Squares Duo Die

One Minute Wow-Threading a Button the Easy Way

 How would you like a crafting tip that makes the impossible possible?  Watch my One Minute Wow video for this exciting tip.  You will be doing things on your paper crafts that would have never attempted before.

Our Christmas Card today was stamped with Stampin' Up! Stamp Sets, Stitched Stockings  and Christmas Greetings.  I'm a sucker for stamp sets and coordinating punches.  And now I can add jingling Mini Jingle Bells to all my stockings.

 Stocking Tea Light & Tags Class-Work at your own pace in the comfort of your home. Watch, repeat & Rewind. See details on how receive the class for free when you place an order with Stamping Country.

Blossoms Rewards Program-See details about how you can earn a free stamp set from me. 

Holiday Shipping-The last day to place your holiday order in time for Christmas Delivery is Wednesday, December 14.

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Christmas Card Supplies

• Stitched Stockings Stamp Set #123782 wood or #123784 clear
• Christmas Greetings Stamp Set #115448
• Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Paper #124004
• Wild Wasabi, Real Red and Very Vanilla Card Stock
• Medium Very Vanilla Envelope
• Wild Wasabi & Real Red Ink
• Eyelet Border Punch #119853
• Stocking Builder Punch #124095
• Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder #116824
• Regals Designer Buttons #119744
• Mini Jingle Bells 124116
• Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon #122966
• Cherry Cobbler Bakers Thread #123125
• Mini Glue Dots #103683

Merry Winter Hot Cocoa Gift Packets

 

Use your rubber Stamping and Paper crafting skills to make these playful Hot Cocoa packets to give as gifts to family, friends, teacher & co-workers.  Find out How in todays Video Tutorial.

The Merry Winter Snowmen look like Marshmallow men making them the perfect choice for Hot Cocoa packets

Video Tutorial Library 

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Christmas in the Village Craft Show

If you are in the Central Ohio Area stop by and see me at the 13th Annual Christmas in the Village  Craft Show at Lexington High School from 9 AM until 4 PM.

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Supplies

• Merry Winter Stamp Set
• Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red and Chocolate Chip Card Stock.
• Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Wild Wasabi, Basic Gray and Pumpkin Pie Markers
• Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red and Chocolate Chip Ink
• 1" Square Punch, Postage Stamp Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Eyelet Border Punch