Friday, April 10, 2020

Stampin' Up Ornate Thanks Card Class

Hello Friends,
I am so excited to bring you this awesome class that is OOZING with gratitude!  It features a brand new sneak peek from the upcoming June catalog, The Ornate Thanks Stamp Set!

The designer paper is just gorgeous and you could really pair it up with ANY sentiment stamp set that you have. If you're like me, you need a stack of thank you cards right now.  
You can get the class for free with any order over $27 on my website and use host code: USSU99WX   (Please also register for the class so you get the directions emailed).

Bonus 18 Card Tutorial this month on all orders over $50!  I will email you an 18 Card PDF tutorial, in addition to the class tutorials for all orders over $50 on my website!  This was a collaboration of 18 different demonstrators, one demonstrator per card.  I'm so excited to bring this special opportunity to you!
Packets and/or emailed directions will be mailed this Thursday, April 16th. Get your packets, pre embossed, pre-cut, so all you have to do is stamp, learn the techniques and assemble!  
  • Add on the stamp set to discount the class price.
  • Place a qualifying order ($27 retail or more) in my online store to get the class packet mailed for free. (Please Use Host Code) USSU99WX
  • Add a Wink of Stella Glitter Brush to your card kit and I'll pay your tax and shipping on it.
  • Want extra kits?  I've discounted those too!  
During this crazy time, it is my goal to serve you and help you in any way with your creative hobby!  It is a great way to pass the time while we are at home!

Demonstrators:
 you may offer the sheets for free with any $50 order. The complete supply list and shopping list will be part of the directions. These are my in-class directions sheets and contain full measurements and step by step directions. The photos have not been watermarked and the sheets do not have my name on them, so they are demonstrator friendly to reuse them for a class. 
Recommended supplies to assemble these projects as shown with the packets:
  • 149471 Ornate Thanks Stamp Set
  • Ink Pads: Early Espresso, Old Olive, and Rococo Rose
  • You'll also need:  Wink of Stella, Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Liquid Glue, Paper Snips.
Click here to shop now: on my website, and use host code: USSU99WX
Thursday, April 9, 2020

Make your own Designer Paper with just stamps an ink! Plus an eight card One Sheet Wonder template for you

Hello Friends,

I hope this post finds you safe, happy and thriving!  It has been a crazy month and I do have some classes in the works coming your way!

In the meantime, I did a Free Live video this past Tuesday that I'd love to share with you.  If you are in your craft room and need a place to jump off, you can actually create your OWN designer paper with just some Stamps, Ink and Paper.   In the video, I used the Wild Rose and Beautiful Butterfly stamp sets to do just that!

Here's a peek at that video:




Net I would love to share with you the OSW, One Sheet Wonder that I created after I stamped a whole sheet of 8 1/2" x 11"  When I was done stamping, this is how I cut my paper up:



Next, I created 8 individual cards from that piece of paper that I stamped.  I labeled the photo of the finished card for each of the examples and will list the measurements below.





Card 1 - 

Crumb Cake Base 11 x 4 1/4"
Very Vanilla 5 1/4" x 4"
Early Espresso 4 7/8" x 3 5/8"
Homemade DSP 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
Punched shape made from layer 2 - using the Label Me Lovely Punch.


Card 2  -

Thick Very Vanilla Base 11 x 4 1/4"
Early Espresso 5" x 3 3/4"
Homemade DSP 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
Punched shape using the Label Me Lovely Punch

Card 3 - 

Crumb Cake Base 11 x 4 1/4"
Early Espresso 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
Very Vanilla 5" x 3 3/4"
Homemade DSP 4 3/4" x 1 1/2"




Crumb Cake Base 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Layer 2 Very Vanilla Cardstock DSP 4 x 3 1/2"
8" of ribbon.


Card 5 - 

Thick Very Vanilla Base 11 x 4 1/4"
Early Espresso 4 3/4" 3 1/2"
Very Vanilla DSP (stamped) 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"
Sentiment made from the label me Lovely Punch
Pre-tied bow added with a glue dot


Card 6 - 

Base Layer 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded in half
Early Espresso 4 1/4" x 3 1/4"
Very Vanilla 4" x 3"
Very Vanilla (stamped paper to make my own DSP) 2 3/4" square
Ribbon: about 8"


Card 7 - 

Base Layer 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded in half
Early Espresso 4 1/4" x 3 1/4"
Very Vanilla 4" x 3"
Very Vanilla (stamped paper to make my own DSP) 2 3/4" square
Ribbon: about 8"


Card 8 - 

Base Layer 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded in half
Early Espresso 4 1/2" x 3"
Very Vanilla 4 1/4" x 2 3/4
Very Vanilla (stamped paper to make my own DSP)3" x 2 1/2"
Ribbon: about 8"

I hope you enjoyed the projects as much as I did, and that it inspires you to try your own One Sheet Wonder.   If I've inspired you or if you need some goodies, my current host code is: FV6Z472N


Here is a list of what I used to make these projects:


New Online Schedule

Monday's from 7:30 to 9 PM - Zoom Crafty Meetup. Login to our meeting room, bring a project to work on and your favorite beverage - Cost FREE, More details to follow.

Tuesdays at 3PM Enjoy a live video on FB. I will download the video and share it to youtube for those who are not on Facebook. - Cost FREE As time allows, there more pop up classes like this one above! Let's get crafty and serve others with this great hobby!

Love,
Selene