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Simply Scored Diagonal Plate

By Amy · Comments (0)
Sunday, March 11th, 2012

Simply Scored Diagonal PlateStampin’ Up! has come out with an awesome addition to the Simply Scored tool!  The Simply Scored Diagonal Plate is perfect for quickly creating handcrafted envelopes, boxes, and more! It sits on top of the Simply Scored base and is held securely in place by rubber pads on the back of the plate.  Like the original plate, it has etched grooves every 1/8 and can score any size card stock up to 12″ x 12″.  As a bonus it also includes instructions for creating common envelope sizes.  And the best part–it is only $11.95!

CLICK HERE to view both products (Simply Scored and the Diagonal Plate) in my online store.  You can also watch the video below (you can’t see the video if you are viewing this via email, go to to article on my site (click on the title of the article to go directly to it):

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Bordering On Romance matching card and box

By Amy · Comments (6)
Thursday, March 8th, 2012

Apothecary Art Stamp Set matching card and box

This card box is very simple to make from a regular 8 1/2 x 11 inch piece of cardstock (cut to 8 1/2 x 10 inches).  And as promised in my previous post, I have included the downloadable photo step-by-step PDF and the diagram for cutting and scoring.  It also has the set and accessory list. UPDATED: I realized after posting, that I didn’t specify on the diagram in the PDF where to cut.

The coloring technique was achieved with Watercolor Crayons (Brights #119804) and a blender pen (#102845).  The set is the ‘Bordering On Romance’ stamp set (wood #125480, clear #125482) from Stampin’ Up!’s Occasions Mini Catalog.

Of course I guess that I OVERUSE the Sizzix embossing folder ‘Vintage Wallpaper‘… I just stinkin’ love it!  And I can’t get enough of the Framelits dies ‘Labels Collection’ (#125598).  The colors are all from the ‘brights’ collection Melon Mambo, Old Olive & Pacific Point.

This box is so easy to make… I have a trick for getting the end of it embossed and fitting it through the Big Shot, its in the directions.  So, how’d I do? What will you use the box for?  How about Mother’s Day stationery set for the mom who has everything?

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Window Box Candy Holder Photo Step by Step

By Amy · Comments (8)
Monday, February 27th, 2012

Stampin' Up! Everyday Enchantment Candy Holder

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD the Step-by-Step Instructions for Candy boxStamp festival is done and I will be sharing the projects for the next week or so (depending upon my luck in getting the time!

This adorable box was made using one sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock.  I have the photo step-by-step instruction (left) and it also includes a detailed diagram of the box to follow.  The biggest challenge was making the window where you couldn’t fit in any punches… so the Framelits dies ‘Labels Collection’ came to the rescue!  See how tricky it was anyway to get that frame in there (see PDF).

Enjoy!  I know that I did!  In the comments, link to one of your own if you make one!

Set(s): Bordering on Romance (w: 125480, c: 125482)
Accessories:  7 ¾ x 10 7/8th in. Pool Party cardstock (122924)
*Scored on 7 ¾ in. side at: ½, 1 ¾, 6 & 7 ¼
*Scored on 10 7/8 in. side at: ½, 1 ¾, 3, 4 ¼, 5 3/8, 8
(*see PDF for template)
2 ¼ x 3 ½ Whisper White cardstock
3×3 ‘Everyday Enchantment’ designer paper – SAB benefit #126154
3×3 Peach Parfait cardstock #119794
2×2 Lucky Limeade cardstock #122926
3 ½ x 2 ¼ Whisper white cardstock (for the tag)
2 ½ x 2 DSP for flap back
2 x 1 DSP ‘Everyday Enchantment’ strip
2 in square (or scrap) Peach Parfait cardstock for punching, White Satin ribbon
1 inch punch, Boho Blossom punch #119858, Blossom Punch #125603,
5 Petal Flower punch #119880, Basic XL pearls #125577
Other: flexible acetate (such as clear report cover); small piece candy
—–Sizzix—-
Framelits ‘Labels’ Collection #125598
Sizzix Big Shot, Multi-purpose platform, standard Cutting pads
(comes as a set #113439)

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Apothecary Art Designer Cut Birthday Card

By Amy · Comments (4)
Friday, February 17th, 2012

Stampin' Up! Apothecary Art card

Apothecary ArtI totally love this set (do you notice I am stuck on a roll with it)… and isn’t the cardstock awesome?!  The Stampin’ Up! Occasions Mini Catalog has a new card and envelopes set ‘Designer Cuts‘ which features four each of two stunning laser cut vanilla cards.  My TOTAL favorite is this lacy bottom… I sponged it with Crumb Cake ink to give it an antique look.

I did a video here on how to watercolor which will show you my watercolor techniques.  I used the Watercolor Wonder crayons and a blender pen.  I usually use the Aquapainters with the crayons, but I wanted more controlled coloring on the fine details.

I have included the sets and accessories that I have used:

Apothecary Art Set (wood #125525, clear #125527); Loving Thoughts (wood #125843, clear #125845)
‘Designer Cuts‘ Cards & Envelope Set #125414; Rose Red cardstock #102544
Black StazOn #101406; Watercolor Wonder Crayons (Subtles & Neutrals)
Jewels – Basic Pearls #119247; Crochet Trim ‘Victoria’ #118481
‘Labels Collection‘ Framelits Dies #125598, Sizzix Big Shot (with multipurpose drawer)

This is one of the FREE cards you receive from my for your online order this month… so, how did I do?

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Bordering on Romance Card

By Amy · Comments (4)
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Stampin' Up!'s Bordering On Romance

This awesome set, Bordering On Romance (new Occasions Mini Stamp Set) is used in this sample of one of the cards we will be making at my Sale-A-Bration Rubber Stamp Festival on Saturday, February 25th.  If you are in the Pa/Md/Delaware area, be sure to spend the morning with us and a whole lot of stamping fun!

The cardstock is Pink Pirouette as well as the marker.  You can achieve the two-tone effect in the flower by going over the pink again after the marker is completely dry.

The card uses a plethora of new accessories… mostly for the Big Shot:

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Leadership 2012 Display Boards

By Amy · Comments (24)
Friday, February 3rd, 2012

I got some exceptional photos at Leadership this year. I did miss ‘actual’ display boards (they didn’t have them), but they had a lovely display of samples that Stampin’ Up! put out. I also got some great shots of the set ‘contest’ entries and the demonstration shots from the overhead screens.

There are 300+ photos in all (at least 8 pages). To view without the ‘lightbox’ effect (and view at full size), hold down the shift and click on a thumbnail. Otherwise, click on the thumbnail and then click on the photo itself (once enlarged) to move forward.

Sorry this took so long to post! How did I do?

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Sale-A-Bration is Here!

By Amy · Comments (1)
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Sale-A-Bration SampleIt’s the most wonderful time of the year!  Oh, don’t let the title fool you… we’re talking about Sale-A-Bration!  Every year, Stampin’ Up! does a little bit of post-holiday celebrating with their fabulous Sale-A-Bration promotion.  This year, from January 24-March 31, you can take advantage of all that Sale-A-Bration has to offer. And this year, Stampin’ Up! has changed things up a little bit. There are three ways to “Sale-A-Brate.” Here are the details:

  • As a customer, with every $50 purchase, you can choose something for FREE from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. This brochure includes exclusive items that are available ONLY during Sale-A-Bration as well as some handpicked items from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. There is no limit to the number of Sale-A-Bration items that you can earn, so get out your wish list and start reaping the rewards!
  • As a hostess, when your workshop sales reach $150, you will automatically receive a free reusable shopping tote that sports a design from the Sale-A-Bration EStampin' Up! Starter Kit SpecialEveryday Enchantment Designer Series Paper. And when your sales reach $400, you will also receive a free bundle of Sale-A-Bration products that includes the Fresh Vintage stamp set and the coordinating Everyday Enchantment paper and accessories. All of this is in addition to the fantastic Hostess Rewards that you get all year ‘round!
  • As a new demonstrator, when you join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration, you can start your own stamping business for only $125!  It includes the standard Starter Kit and all of the perks and benefits… just at a lower cost to you. And when you join, you’ll get additional benefits for the rest of the year because each month, you will get to choose either a free pack of Designer Series Paper or a free digital download.  CLICK HERE for more information and to sign up in less than 15 minutes!

As you can see, there’s no better time than during Sale-A-Bration to be a Stampin’ Up! customer, hostess, or new demonstrator. So contact me today to place your order, book your Sale-A-Bration workshop, or to find out more about becoming a demonstrator and starting your own stamping business. Or maybe you’ll decide to do all 3!

Either way, it’s time to Sale-A-Brate!  Give me a call or email me for more information about any of these opportunities.

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Apothecary Art Card

By Amy · Comments (19)
Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Stampin' Up! Apothacary Art Card

UPDATE:  I have added a video on how I did the watercolor techniques:
Parts appear blurry, but close ups are clear

Stampin' Up! Apothecary Art Detail1

I just *love* the new Occasions Mini Catalog set ‘Apothecary Art’ (wood: #125525, clear: #125527) that so perfectly coordinates with our new Sizzix Framelits die set called ‘Labels Collection’ for the Big Shot.  If you have been holding out getting a Big Shot, I think the new Framelits dies are going to be what finally pushes you over the edge, LOL!

This is one of the cards that is part of my new online order gift… read all about your purchase gifts here.  The card is ‘Not Quite Navy’ cardstock, the image is stamped in Black StazOn and colored in with the Watercolor Wonder Crayons and a blender pen (which is a change for me, I usually use the Aquapainters, but this time I wanted a more ‘controlled’ watercolor look).  The layer in the middle is Soft Suede and the flowers in the focal image were shaded (outside) with the Soft Suede Watercolor Crayon (from the Neutrals collection).

Other accessories I used are:  Basic Pearls (#119247), ‘Victoria‘ (#118481) Crochet Trim ribbon, (new) Twitterpated Designer Buttons (from the Occasions Mini Catalog).  Other Sizzix accessories are the Embossing Folders:  Elegant Lines #119277 and Square Lattice #119976.

CLICK HERE for 'Labels Collection' Sizzix Framelits DiesOkay, be honest… what do you think?

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