With the sun ray/sun burst technique, you can use any color of ink that you would like. Here I used one of the In Colors called Island Indigo, item #126986 Classic Ink.
Here's is the video I created showing how to make the Sun Ray Sponging Technique, Clouds, and other effects. Hope you enjoy it. If you are reading this via e-mail, you will need to come to my blog to view it:
Next week I will post individual photos and more details of the cards shown in the video. These cards also include some sneak peeks from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini.
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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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First I would like to share with you some additional photos of cards I created using the layered stamping technique. The video tutorial will be towards the end of this blog post.
Midnight Muse Card Stock, item #126843
Whisper white Card Stock, item #100730
Floral Frames Framelits, item #127012
Gumball Green Card Stock, item #126840
Whisper white Card Stock, item #100730
Floral Frames Framelits, item #127012
Midnight Muse Card Stock, item #126843
Whisper white Card Stock, item #100730
Created using different size rectangles
When I did the layered stamping, I stamped a light background design using Crumb Cake Classic Ink #126975 on all of the white card stock (shown in the video) with the exception of this last card which was done using Bashful Blue Classic Ink. The predominant image can be any stamp or color. You just want it to be something that will "POP".
If you are reading this via e-mail, you will need to come to my blog to watch the video tutorial:
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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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Stampin' Up! has posted a video all about our new firm foam stamp pads. I'm excited to be sharing it with you today (Thursday - May 31st). I will additional information including FAQs on my blog about these new stamp pads on Friday - June 1st. If you are reading this via e-mail, you will need to come to my blog to watch this video.
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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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The other day I posted a step by step photo tutorial of how to create an art canvas by melting crayons. That tutorial can be found HERE. These canvases make an amazing gift.
The photo above is my finished product and a list of the supplies I used to create it:
Apothecary Art Stamp Set, item #125525 - Wood OR item #125527 - Clear Mount
Loving Thoughts Stamp Set, item #125843 - Wood OR item #125845 - Clear Mount
Watercolor Pencils, item #101879
My video is a two part video. Both are shown below on my blog. If you are reading this via e-mail, you will need to come to my blog to view the videos on-line.
Part 1:
Part 2:
Important Notes:
1. Remember that the crayon is wrapped in paper. Paper can catch fire, so be extremely careful.
2. The wax in the crayons as it melts will splatter, so be sure to protect your work area.
3. Wax is extremely HOT, do not touch the art piece until it has completely cooled.
4. Open your doors and windows if you do this. Crayons have a strong odor when melting.
5. Do not hang on a wall that has direct sunlight. It "may" cause your art work to melt even more.
6. This project is not recommended for children.
Disclaimer: If you do this technique, you are doing so at your own risk. I'm not reasonable for any accidents etc that might happen while doing this technique.
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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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I just finished a video on how to use our new Stampin' Up! Framelits for the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. They are so easy to use and will expand what you can do with your Big Shot. They have been a major hit with my customers and team members.
If you are reading my blog via e-mail, you will need to come to the blog to view the new video. Here's the video for those that are reading on-line:
Framelits Dies for the Big Shot:
Hearts Collection, item #125599
Labels Collection, item #125598
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, item #113439
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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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Stampin' Up! has just introduced a brand new product to our Big Shot line. It is called Framelits dies and currently comes in two versions:
Hearts Collection, item #125599: The innovative, thin, wafer-like design of these dies lets you see where you’re placing the design before you cut! Layer dies inside each other to cut frames for stamp images. Cut single hearts for accents or layering. Use with single sheets of card stock or Designer Series Paper. Hearts Collection coordinates with Take it to Heart Stamp Set. Largest heart is approximately 5-1/4" wide. Collection includes 6 dies in a sturdy envelope for easy storage in our Big Shot Die Storage.
AND
Labels Collection, item #125598: The innovative, thin, wafer-like design of these dies lets you see where you’re placing the design before you cut! Layer dies inside each other to cut frames for stamp images. Cut single labels for accents or layering. Use with single sheets of card stock or Designer Series Paper. Labels Collection coordinates with our Apothecary Art Stamp Set. Largest label is approximately 5-7/16" wide. Includes 6 dies in a sturdy envelope for easy storage in our Big Shot Die Storage.
I have both of these products and LOVE them. They are easy to use and so versatile. I can use as a single item or cut additional items out to layer. Works perfectly with Designer Series Paper (DSP) too.
Stampin' Up! has a video on-line showing how to use these. Thought you might like to see it. If you are reading this via e-mail, you will need to come to my blog to view the video.
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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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The Kraft Gift Boxes are not just for the holidays, you could use them for any occasion where you need a small gift box. I created the ruffled flower myself using the 2 1/2" scallop circle punch from Stampin' Up!. You will find the video tutorial for the flower (smaller version - same technique tho) HERE.
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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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Today I have a video tutorial showing you step by step how to create this Sparkly Stained Glass look on your cards and scrapbook pages. I think once you try it, you will be hooked. It is fast becoming one of my favorite techniques and look for cards. Images were stamped using StazOn Black ink. Stampin' Up! also has StazOn white ink (info below).
One thing I forgot to mention in my video ... when you go to adhere this window sheet to your card, be sure to use sticky strip. Pulling across the tissue paper area with SNAIL can cause it to rip.
If you are reading this blog entry via e-mail, you will need to return to my blog to view the video tutorial.
Stampin' Up! Products Used:
Dazzling Diamonds, item #102023
Window Sheets, item #114323 (2 sheets 12" x 12")
StazOn cleaner, item #109196
StazOn - Jet Black Ink Pad, item #101406
StazOn - Jet Black Ink Refill, item #102566
StazOn - White Pad & Refill, item #106960
Classic Ink Refill Colors of your choice
Sticky Strip, item #104294
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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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If you are reading this blog post via e-mail you will need to come to my blog to view the video. The video today will demonstrate how to make the tea bag you see on the card above.
Stampin' Up! Products Used for the Tea Bag:
Very Vanilla Card Stock, item #101650
Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, item #119685
White Vellum 8 1/2" x 11", Card Stock, item #101856
Linen Thread, item #104199
Crop-A-Dile, item #108362
1/2 Circle Paper Punch, item #119869
Extra Large Tag Paper Punch, item #119877
Large Tag Paper Punch, item #119876
Multipurpose Liquid Glue, item #110755
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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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I love the look of the shadow behind the Decorative Label. It is very easy to create. I have had a number of people ask me about it, so felt it was time to do a tutorial so you would know how to create the shadow too.
The photos above represent the cuts I made PLUS I have a brand new video showing you step by step how to create it. To view the video you will need to come to my blog. The video does not show up in the e-mails.
NOTE: The holder I'm using in the video for the multi-purpose glue is a magnetic paperclip holder. I purchased it at our local business supply store. It was a fluke when I tried it. It worked so well I've now use it all the time.
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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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Now you can view the video I created showing you how to color Stampin' Up! rosettes using Stampin' Write Markers. If you are reading my blog via e-mail, you will need to come to the blog to view the video.
What colors will you choose to color your rosettes????????
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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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I created a video showing you how to make bows using Designer Series Paper (DSP) or card stock. If you are reading my blog via e-mail, you will need to come to my blog to view the video.
The angle is a bit off on the video, but I felt it still showed the important details so decided to process it and post here.
I know once you make a few of these bows, you will be hooked. Think of all the different designs you could create just by switching out the DSP you are using or by creating our own DSP with card stock and stamping.
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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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Stampin' Up! has just posted 3 new videos that all pertain to products from Sale-A-Bration. I have posted the videos below (if you are reading via e-mail, you need to come to my blog to view them).
Sale-A-Bration My Digital Studio
Sale-A-Bration Bliss Project
Sale-A-Bration Sweet Summer Project
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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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Stampin' Up! just posted a video for a hybrid project using My Digital Studio. Video can not be viewed via e-mail, but can be seen on my blog. I have a number of hybrid cards on my blog, really enjoy using digital and traditional together.
My Digital Studio makes a wonderful gift: item #118108 (works both on the PC and on the MAC)
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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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Stampin' Up! just released a new video showing a step by step tutorial on how to make this cute party favor. Video can be viewed from my blog (not from e-mail):
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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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Yesterday I posted a Christmas card using Embedded Embossing Technique. Today I am posting a video I created using this technique. I wanted to show you just how easy it is to create an amazing design with it. If you are reading this via e-mail, you will need to come to my blog to watch the video:
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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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Are you looking for a family project for the holidays? How about making your own Christmas tree ornaments using Stampin' Up! products. The are quick and easy to do plus could be customized for each person, and what a great gift idea too.
There are 3 versions with directions of the ornaments on this video (if you are reading this via e-mail, you will need to come to my blog to see the video).
1. Tinsel Trim Only
2. Tinsel Trim with Glitter
3. Tinsel Trim with Buttons
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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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Today I have posted a video tutorial of how to make the Slider Card to hold the hot cocoa mix or a candy bar. Truly the perfect gift as a thank you, just because, stocking stuffer etc. More photos of these (made 23 yesterday) are on my blog.
If you are reading this blog entry via e-mail, you will need to come to my blog to watch the video.
Stampin' Up! Products Used:
Poppy Parade Card Stock, item #119793
Whisper White Card Stock, item #100730
Basic Black Classic Ink, item #101179
Tags Along Stamp Set, item #117018 - Wood Mount OR #120513 - Clear Mount
........ (Ronald McDonald House Charities receive a $2 donation from each stamp set sold)
1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Whisper White, item #109025
Sticky Strip, item #104294
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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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I made an quilted ornament tonight using some leftover material I had here at home. Thought it turned out pretty well for my first attempt at doing this. I want to try making them too with the Designer Fabric that we sell . I think they would look great. I also used my Big Shot and the Scallop Squares Die to cut out the 3 x 3 inch squares I needed for this ornament. Really was a time saver as I could cut numerous layers at one time. Also by doing scallops, the fabric will not fray as easily while working with it.
Stampin' Up! Designer Fabrics:
Deck the Halls Designer Fabric, item #121716
Candy Cane Christmas, item #121715
Both are in the Holiday Mini Catalog on Pg 16 These are Stampin' Up! Designer Fabrics. I am listing them here in case you would like the items numbers. You can see photos of them HERE. I did NOT use them in the creation of the ornament below.
Here are photos of my ornament.
The last photo I looks a bit out of focus, but that is because the material is glitter accented. I used Stampin' Up! grosgrain ribbon and our rhinestones to accent the ornament.
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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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Today I have completed a video tutorial for you on how to create this layered postcard. It was showcased on my blog at the beginning of the month, and now you can see step-by-step how it was created. If you are viewing this by e-mail, you will need to come to my blog to view the video.
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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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