My First Envelope Using the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate

I made my very first envelope yesterday using the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate.   It was quick and easy.  I love how I was able to match the flower color perfectly (Poppy Parade).   This is an A2 size envelope that will fit a card that is 5 1/2" x 4 1/4".   The plain envelope or envelope with stamped images is perfect for mailing.

I made the flower the other day (tutorial on my blog) and decided it would look great on the outside of the envelope.   Because this flower has a brad and layers, it would not be an envelope that you would be able to mail.  You would use this type of envelope with embellishments for a card you were going to hand deliver.

The video tutorial on how to use the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate is on yesterday's blog post.

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Brand New Simply Scored Diagonal Plate AND In Color Retirement Information

Simply Scored Diagonal Plate will be available for purchase as of March 1st.  This promotion runs from March 1st thru May 31st, 2012.    I was able to pre-order mine because I am a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.   I received it yesterday.  It was so quick and easy to make an envelope out of card stock.  

 
Product Features (Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, item #125586)

• Sits on top of the Simply Scored base
• Held securely in place by rubber pads on back of the plate
• Has etched grooves every 1/8"
• Can score any size card stock up to 12" x 12"
• Includes instructions for creating common envelope sizes
• Coordinating products included
  • Simply Scored (item 122334)
  • Simply Scored Place Markers (item 125625)
  • Simply Scored Stylus (item 125624)
  • Bone Folder (item 102300)

Here's a video telling you more about it.  If you are reading this via e-mail, you will not be able to view the video unless you come to my blog.



I think this is a great tool and will get lots of use at my house (and yours too).   Remember to work properly it needs to be used with the Simply Scored Base.

I also wanted to remind you that every two years Stampin' Up! retires 5 In Colors and then introduces 5 new In Colors.   That means our 2010 - 2012 In Colors will retire as of May 31st.   The stamp pads, ink refills, card stock, Designer Series Paper, ribbons, brads etc are all affected if they contain an In Color.   Once the retirements are announced these will sell quickly.   I highly recommend if you have an In Color you LOVE and want more of, to purchase it now while there are supplies on hand.   As we get closer to the retirement date, there is a much greater chance of a complete sell out.  The 2011-2013 In Colors will still be available for one more year.


2010-2012 In Colors that will retire as of May 31st:
Peach Parfait
Poppy Parade
Pear Pizzazz
Concord Crush
Blushing Bride
 
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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Blossom Paper Punch Flower Tutorial

I have had many requests for a tutorial on how to make the Blossom Paper Punch Flowers that were featured on my February 17th blog post and my February 15th blog post.   I think a few photos would be helpful in showing you how to create these beautiful flowers.

Here are all the pieces punched out.
Blossom Punch Flower:  Punch 3, each a different color.
...... Cut the 2 that will be shadows into 6 piece pieces.
...... Do not cut the 3rd Blossom Flower. I will refer to this as the main flower.
3/4" Paper Punch:  Punch 1, Very Vanilla (or color of your choice)
Modern Label Punch:  Punch 3 of the same color
Build a Blossom Paper Punch:  Punch 3 leaves of same color and style.

Put multi-purpose liquid glue no more than half up the pie shaped very vanilla piece.  Using liquid glue will allow movement for perfect placement of the petal shadow.   Do all 6 shadows.   I find it is easier if I work with the Main Flower facing me.

Photo of the back of the flower with all 6 very vanilla shadow pieces in place.

Repeat shadowing steps with the other pie shaped piece of paper.

The Modern Label Punch pieces (3) are glued and layered across the Main Flower Piece.  Very complimentary to the scalloped edges of the flower.

Now add in the 3/4" circle.   Using a paper piercing tool, pierce a center hole in the flower center circle.  Rotate the piercing tool a bit to enlarge the hole.  Now add in your brad.   If you would prefer a button could be added instead.  Choice is yours.  If you use a button, no paper piercing is needed.

Last step is to glue your petals to the back of the flower.   I placed them at every other petal.  You definitely could add more in if you like more greenery showing.

Flower is now ready to be place on your card or gift item.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:
Blossom Paper Punch, item #125603
Modern Label Paper Punch, item #119849
3/4" Circle Paper Punch, item #119873
Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper, item #126154 (Sale-A-Bration item)
Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack, item #127279
Very Vanilla Card Stock, item #101650
Poppy Parade Card Stock, item #119793
Multipurpose Liquid Glue, item #110755
Paper Piercing Tool, item #116631
Mat Pack (use with paper piercing tool), item #105826

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Wedding Card Using My Digital Studio

When I saw the bicycle built for two silhouette yesterday on the newest downloads for My Digital Studio, I knew I had to have it.  Then I immediately sat down and created this card in My Digital Studio.

I immediately thought of the song we sang as kids ... "Daisy Bell - A Bicycle Built for Two"
(if you click on the link ... there is music playing)
Daisy, Daisy,
Give me your answer do!
I'm half crazy,
All for the love of you!
It won't be a stylish marriage,
I can't afford a carriage
But you'll look sweet upon the seat
Of a bicycle made for two.

It's funny I thought that the song was just that.  It turns out that this is the chorus and there are actually three verses.  

Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio Products Used:
Item #129590, WEDDING WHEELS STAMP BRUSH
Item #129609, BLOSSOM BUILDERS EMBELLISHMENTS
 
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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Latest My Digital Studio Downloads

The latest My Digital Studio Downloads can be found HERE.

Love the bicycle built for two wedding download.  So cute.

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)