I have tried the Brusho Crystal Colour a couple of times (And yes that is how it is spelled in the catalog) but this is the first time I was fairly happy with the results. I used the great Beautiful Day stamp set, which is on the same page in the Occasions Catalog (page26). All I used with the two was an Aqua Painter and a spritzer
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Beautiful Day, 145915
I stamped and embossed the butterfly first. I then spritzed the paper with water and sprinkled two of the Brusho colors. This is something that you just have to try. It is a fine line, at least for me, with not enough water or too much water. I did get it to where I liked it and then took a fairly dry Aqua Painter to “paint” the butterfly wings.
My banner blue dot was a pleasant surprise. I used the White Accents. They come in a variety of sizes on one sheet. And I colored it with the Night of Navy Stampin’ Blends. It only took a minute to dry and I am in love with it! I tried the Stampin’ Write Marker and it would not stick to the glossy surface. So skip that step and go straight to the Stampin’ Blends.
Public Service Announcement: Sort of 🙂
We are in the final couple of weeks of Sale-A-Bration. With that I wanted to let you know a great tip. If you think you would like to try the Brusho, and it is a lot of fun to play with, now is the time. With the purchase of the Brusho Crystals, Aqua Painter, and Spritzer…..you are at $50.00. And these items are not use a couple of times and you are out. Oh No! These items will last you forever!! So they are great investments for your stamping/crafting years to come.
Thank you very much for visiting today! I greatly appreciate it. And I love to hear your comments. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have a question.
Great Deal : 2 for 1 Paper Pumpkin……
Another Paper Pumpkin Special: The March PP was so popular due to the special gift that it sold out. So Stampin’ Up! has offered a great deal to replace that. New Subscribers who sign up before April 10, will receive April and May for half price. So 2 months for the price of 1. A great deal. Use my link HERE, and enter the code: SAVEFIFTY0418
Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? During Sale-A-Bration is the perfect time to join. Not only are you getting the Ultimate Bundle ($125.00 worth of product for $99.00) but you also get to choose 2 additional stamp sets, up to $25.00 each. Additionally you will receive a 20% discount on any future purchases. Or, if you are just wanting to test drive the idea, you would not be required to make another purchase until July! There is no pressure for you to continue as a demonstrator. And there is no penalty if you decide not to continue. Please contact me and let’s talk about it. You can review the documents by clicking on the picture below.
The title of my post is a bit misleading! I am NOT Awesomely Artistic. I wish!!! But it is the name of the stamp set I used today. It is an oldy but goody. It features great stamps for a variety of background and collage type cards. Here is how I used it.
Awesomely Artistic, 139950
This is another of my quick and easy card. My intent is for it to look like a wreath. I am not sure it made that, but I still like it. It was stamped by punching a piece of copy paper with the 2 1/4″ circle punch. I temporarily adhered it to the center of the card. Then it was just a mater of stamping around.
The center is the sentiment from the Fabulous Host Rewards Set – Yay You! I love this sentiment. It will be in my keeper stamp box. The ones that you just cannot get rid of. The butterfly is from Awesomely Artistic as well, and was for the added color and dimension.
Thank you so much for visiting today. The supplies I used are listed at the bottom of the post. I hope you have an Awesome Weekend! Please stop back here on Monday for a new project.
Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? During Sale-A-Bration is the perfect time to join. Not only are you getting the Ultimate Bundle ($125.00 worth of product for $99.00) but you also get to choose 2 additional stamp sets, up to $25.00 each. Additionally you will receive a 20% discount on any future purchases. Or, if you are just wanting to test drive the idea, you would not be required to make another purchase until July! There is no pressure for you to continue as a demonstrator. And there is no penalty if you decide not to continue. Please contact me and let’s talk about it. You can review the documents by clicking on the picture below.
I received my Stampin’ Up! Stamparatus the other day ! Yay me!! I have been playing with it just to see the many different ways it will work. This is an AWESOME product !! The possibilities are many and my card today is one that none of the other stamp positioning tools will allow you to do.
Eclectic Expressions, 147338 with Stamparatus
I kept the card very simple to showcase the stamping placement. This was done simply by stamping and then moving the Stamparatus plate down a notch each time. For the Thank You it was the same. I placed it in the appropriate spot and once again moved the plate down each stamping. That is it! How awesome to so easily get this type look. The possibilities are endless.
The stamp set I used is one of the Sale-A-Bration second release sets. It is a great set for backgrounds and is perfect for this type of card as well. Of course, the best part is that it is FREE with a $50.00 purchase.
The only highlights I added were the Brights Enamel Shapes in Bermuda Bay. The two strips down the edge are the 1/4″ pieces that I cut off of the layers. I hope this is a tip you will try for using all of those little strips that seem to multiply every day!
Thank you for stopping by today! I very much appreciate it and your comments. Don’t forget that now is a perfect time to try Paper Pumpkin and receive a special 5th Anniversary gift in the box as well. You must sign up by March 10 at 1159pm. You can click on the link below and be taken to my online store to sign up. Also, it gets you almost half way to a FREE SAB item!!
Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? During Sale-A-Bration is the perfect time to join. Not only are you getting the Ultimate Bundle ($125.00 worth of product for $99.00) but you also get to choose 2 additional stamp sets, up to $25.00 each. Additionally you will receive a 20% discount on any future purchases. Or, if you are just wanting to test drive the idea, you would not be required to make another purchase until July! There is no pressure for you to continue as a demonstrator. And there is no penalty if you decide not to continue. Please contact me and let’s talk about it. You can review the documents by clicking on the picture below.
I have another alternative for the Lots To Love Box framelits. There are quite a few varieties out there. Mine is very simple, and easy to make. I dressed it up as a masculine gift. Although after you look at it, think of a baby crib. I cannot get that thought out of my head and will have to give that a try next.
Lots to Love Box Framelits, 145653
My little box fits four of the Merci Chocolates. It is made from one cutting of the Lots To Love Box. To make the intended box you need to make two cuts with the framelits. I used the True Gentleman Designer Series Paper and the Tailored Tag Punch to create the belly band for my treat holder. The sentiment is from the Southern Serenade stamp set.
Fold and burnish on the score line, EXCEPT the one closest to the rounded end
Cut the flap pieces at the straight end to match the ones on the rounded end.
Tape box together.
Belly Band is 8 X 2, and scored at 2 78, 3 1/2, 6 1/2 ,7 1/8.
Fold and burnish the lines and dry fit it around the box.
Secure the ends on the back since the front decoration is not large enough to cover the seam.
Decorate as you like
I hope this is easy to understand. If not, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am definitely not my friend Julie DiMatteo when it comes to 3-D items!!
I hope you have an AWESOME rest of your day!
Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? During Sale-A-Bration is the perfect time to join. Not only are you getting the Ultimate Bundle ($125.00 worth of product for $99.00) but you also get to choose 2 additional stamp sets, up to $25.00 each. Additionally you will receive a 20% discount on any future purchases. Or, if you are just wanting to test drive the idea, you would not be required to make another purchase until July! There is no pressure for you to continue as a demonstrator. And there is no penalty if you decide not to continue. Please contact me and let’s talk about it. You can review the documents by clicking on the picture below.
I have done a little soft layering today. A bit of a different approach for me. I wanted this to be a softer card and it is that along with being just “less”. So very different than my normal.
Basket of Wishes, 142200
I really love this stamp set, Basket of Wishes. So many good things come in baskets. Especially back when I was a child. And as I said earlier, I wanted this to be a little softer look. So I went with the background stamp from Hello Friend, and then added the basket in front of it. The succulents fit perfectly in the basket. The fact that it is a photopolymer set is AWESOME ! I love how easy it is to layer with the see through photopolymer.
The soft suede makes the perfect color for the basket. I then used the Stamp ‘n Write Markers in Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzaz and Wild Wasabi to color the basket and the succulent plants. Super Easy!!
Thank you for visiting today! I hope you enjoyed this quick and simple card.
Time is running out to try the Paper Pumpkin for March!! And since it is the 5th Anniversary of Paper Pumpkin, there will be a little gift in the box as well. But you must be signed up by 11:59pm on the 10th to receive the March box. I hope you will give it a shot.
Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? During Sale-A-Bration is the perfect time to join. Not only are you getting the Ultimate Bundle ($125.00 worth of product for $99.00) but you also get to choose 2 additional stamp sets, up to $25.00 each. Additionally you will receive a 20% discount on any future purchases. Or, if you are just wanting to test drive the idea, you would not be required to make another purchase until July! There is no pressure for you to continue as a demonstrator. And there is no penalty if you decide not to continue. Please contact me and let’s talk about it. You can review the documents by clicking on the picture below.
Over the weekend I made a trip to Alabama with a group of the InKing Royalty Team Members to a Stampin’ Up! event. We had a blast, got some great project ideas, and did a wonderful card swap. So today I am sharing the card I made for the swap. You know I like cards a little more on the simple side. This one is that to a T!
Blooms & Wishes, 141784
If the stamped flowers look somewhat familiar, it is because I used them on a little different card last week. You can see that post HERE. This is such a great stamp set for so many reasons. For me, it is mostly because it is just so easy. You can do any color, any combination of the flowers, and have a really cute card made up pretty quickly. I hope you will consider this stamp set to try yourself.
The only additions to my color combination is a little Calypso Coral for the daffodil centers and Enamel Dots for the Rich Razzleberry flower centers. I had to give it a little bit of dimension. I think this card would work with so many different sentiments.
Thank you for visiting today! I appreciate you doing so and I love to read your comments. The supplies I used are listed at the bottom of the post.
SPECIAL NOTE: With Sale-A-Bration, it is the perfect time to consider becoming a Paper Pumpkin customer. Or at least try a one month subscription. With the $20.00 price (and the 5th Anniversary FREE gift enclosed) you are almost halfway to a FREE SAB product. Add the cost of the Blooms & Wishes stamp set (21.00) a package of card stock and an ink pad…..and you have the $50.00 needed to get a free item. A super deal!! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? During Sale-A-Bration is the perfect time to join. Not only are you getting the Ultimate Bundle ($125.00 worth of product for $99.00) but you also get to choose 2 additional stamp sets, up to $25.00 each. Additionally you will receive a 20% discount on any future purchases. Or, if you are just wanting to test drive the idea, you would not be required to make another purchase until July! There is no pressure for you to continue as a demonstrator. And there is no penalty if you decide not to continue. Please contact me and let’s talk about it. You can review the documents by clicking on the picture below.
I really love the cute stamp set “A Good Day”. I see this one hanging around my house even after it retires. There are so many cute little pieces that I tend to use one here and there. Today I have used the special little bunny posing for his picture to be made. At least that’s what I see him doing. 🙂
Lovely Wishes, 145924
Another of my favorite stamp sets is one of the Host set from the Occasion Catalog – Yay You! I know you have seen this sentiment on a couple of my cards. It is definitely a favorite. I need it as my motto!!
I used a variety of products to get this cute card. They will all be listed in the supply list, but the most visual is the Basket Weave Embossing Folder. Oh My!! The detail in this folder is Awesome! I am so happy that it will be carrying over to the next Annual Catalog. Although why wait to purchase it in June, when you can get it FREE now! Yes, it is one of the second release Sale-A-Bration items.
Thank you for stopping by today! I really appreciate it and your comments. If you have any questions, just send me a message or ask in comments and I will get back to you. Have an Awesome rest of your day!!
Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? During Sale-A-Bration is the perfect time to join. Not only are you getting the Ultimate Bundle ($125.00 worth of product for $99.00) but you also get to choose 2 additional stamp sets, up to $25.00 each. Additionally you will receive a 20% discount on any future purchases. Or, if you are just wanting to test drive the idea, you would not be required to make another purchase until July! There is no pressure for you to continue as a demonstrator. And there is no penalty if you decide not to continue. Please contact me and let’s talk about it. You can review the documents by clicking on the picture below.
I have another simple card today. There are so many beautiful Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! catalogs. I chose one to color with the Stampin’ Blends. It is quite relaxing to color and the bonus is to then make a sweet card from your efforts to share.
Heartfelt Blooms, 147202
I have a little different color combination on this card. I used Calypso Coral and Island Indigo. The Island Indigo pairs wonderfully with the Calypso Coral and I wanted something other than Old Olive from the stems. Just a change of pace was what I was feeling, with the added bonus that it emphasizes the dragonfly more.
The gorgeous ribbon is one of the FREE Sale-a-bration items. Thee is a three pack of shimmery ribbon. It is all beautiful. Remember that we are heading into the last month of SAB !!
This could not be an easier card to make. I colored, layered, added a ribbon and sentiment, finished!
Thank you for visiting today. I very much appreciate you checking out my cards. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day!
Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? During Sale-A-Bration is the perfect time to join. Not only are you getting the Ultimate Bundle ($125.00 worth of product for $99.00) but you also get to choose 2 additional stamp sets, up to $25.00 each. Additionally you will receive a 20% discount on any future purchases. Or, if you are just wanting to test drive the idea, you would not be required to make another purchase until July! There is no pressure for you to continue as a demonstrator. And there is no penalty if you decide not to continue. Please contact me and let’s talk about it. You can review the documents by clicking on the picture below.
I have the matching partner to the Tutti Frutti Pinapple card from last week for you today. These are just so darn, quick, easy, and most of all they are super cute!
Tutti Frutti Cards & Envelopes, 147242
Between the Tutti Frutti Designer Series Paper Stack and the matching Tutti Frutti Cards & Envelopes, there was nothing to do but add a sentiment. Of course the sentiment is from the stamp set Fruit Basket! I have made up a couple of gifts from these products. They are just perfect. And to top it off, they are full size cards and envelopes. So no problem in mailing them. Easy Peasy!!!
Thank you for visiting today! I hope you will give these products a second look. The supplies I used are listed at the bottom of the page.
Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? During Sale-A-Bration is the perfect time to join. Not only are you getting the Ultimate Bundle ($125.00 worth of product for $99.00) but you also get to choose 2 additional stamp sets, up to $25.00 each. Additionally you will receive a 20% discount on any future purchases. Or, if you are just wanting to test drive the idea, you would not be required to make another purchase until July! There is no pressure for you to continue as a demonstrator. And there is no penalty if you decide not to continue. Please contact me and let’s talk about it. You can review the documents by clicking on the picture below.
I am feeling the Spring in the air today. So I have made another flowery card. Once the Daffodils begin blooming, I start looking for other flowers (and my antihistamines!). The one for today is a quick and easy card using the Blooms & Wishes stamp set from the Annual Catalog.
Blooms & Wishes, 141784
The sentiment is from the Picture Perfect Birthday stamp set in the Occasions Catalog. Instead of adding a layer in the center with the sentiment, I cut an oval using the Layering Ovals Framelits. I cut the oval from copy paper and used a repositionable adhesive to hold it in place while I stamped. How easy is that?
My colors were mostly from the Brights Collection, with a couple of Enamel Shapes added in. A quick and easy card the could have such a variety of uses.
Thank you for visiting today! I hope you enjoyed my bright springtime card. Please let me know if you have any questions. I love to hear from you. The supplies I used are at the bottom of the post.
Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? During Sale-A-Bration is the perfect time to join. Not only are you getting the Ultimate Bundle ($125.00 worth of product for $99.00) but you also get to choose 2 additional stamp sets, up to $25.00 each. Additionally you will receive a 20% discount on any future purchases. Or, if you are just wanting to test drive the idea, you would not be required to make another purchase until July! There is no pressure for you to continue as a demonstrator. And there is no penalty if you decide not to continue. Please contact me and let’s talk about it. You can review the documents by clicking on the picture below.
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