Monday Inspiration: Baby Wipe Background Technique Mini Tutorial

This beautiful background is made using glossy white paper, a folded baby wipe, and 3 colors of Stampin' Up! In Refills.

Added in stamped images, ribbon, and a sentiment tag. Doesn't it make a great card. I'm so pleased with the results. This is my first time using this technique. It was easy to do.

Mini Tutorial:
1. Score your card base at 5 1/2". Fold with bone folder and set aside.

2. Cut a piece of glossy white paper (item #102599) 3 3/4" x 5"

3. Fold the baby wipe a couple of times, put drops of ink on the folded edge. I used 3 colors and put them in sequence from left to right (Bashful Blue- item #105221; Pretty in Pink - item #102295; and Certainly Celery - item #105230). Wipe across the paper. You may need to move down and wipe again to cover the complete piece of paper. Allow to dry.

(NOTE: You will get ink on your fingers. I always work with plastic and paper towels under my glossy paper too just in case of spills, leaks, or excess moisture).

Basic Black, Classic Ink .. item #101179 was used for the stamped things in the following steps:

4. I used 2 step stamping for the tree/ground and the wolf. The stamp set I used is called Nature Silhouettes, item #111542. Two Step Stamping Technique Tutorial can be seen HERE. Stamp the tree image first, then the wolf.

5. Attach the 5 1/2" piece of Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon, item #117292.
(Use Sticky Strip, item #104294).

6. Stamp the sentiment on the piece of Dusty Durango Card Stock (1 1/4" x 3"), item #115321. Use the Tag Corner Paper Punch, item #107215 on all 4 corners. Put 4 dimensionals, item #104430 on the tag and center on the ribbon.

7. Using Sticky Strip, item #104294 attach your background piece to your card base.

Card is now complete.

The baby wipe technique is a great way to create sunsets, sunrises, and beautiful color combinations. I hope you will try this technique to see what you can create.

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Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Creative Fun With My Digitial Studio

Earlier I posted HERE about usingStampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio (MDS) and the Summertime Splendor DSP, item #121067.

I would like to thank PattyStamps.com for her tutorial on how to set up 4 items to a sheet then cutting them out as card fronts.

After watching her tutorial, I had to create some more cards of my own using MDS. I had such fun creating these. The photo and the sentiment are all completed thru MDS. I printed them out using my inkjet color printer using photo quality paper.







I added in card stock to shadow the photo and then using SNAIL adhesive attached that to the card base in a complimentary color. So pleased with the results.

My Digital Studio (MDS) is available for sale thru my Stampin' Up! website by clicking HERE then clicking on Shop Now. The item number is 118108.

I really enjoy doing hybrid projects where you combine items created in MDS with other things I've created with card stock like the cards above.

Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Monday Inspiration: Spotlight Technique Tutorial

Isn't it fun to learn new techniques! This is one of my favorites. It is called Spotlight Technique and is perfect for our Monday Inspiration.

This is my finished card using the spotlight technique.


Stampin' Up! Products used:
Stampin' Up! Classic Ink, your choice of color (I only used Chocolate Chip)
Stampin' Up! Card Stock, your choice of color (I used Dusty Durango, Very Vanilla, and Barely Banana --- use 3 colors with one being very light for the spotlight)
Heard From the Heart Stamp Set, item #111644
Lovely as a Tree Stamp Set, item #115026
Paper Punch 1" Circle, item #109046
SNAIL Adhesive, item #104332
Vintage Brads, item #109109
Mat Pack, item #105826
Paper-Piercing Tool, item #116631
Sticky Strip, item #104294


Stamp the identical image on two pieces of card stock, one a lighter color than the other. I chose Very Vanilla for my "spotlight" color.


Here's the completed stamped images.

Using your 1" circle punch, punch out 3 images from the Very Vanilla card stock.


The 3 images you punched out will now be a perfect match for your design on the darker card stock.

I used SNAIL adhesive to adhere the spotlight images to the darker card stock. Another way to add interest to your spotlight image is to color it with Stampin' Pastels (chalks), Watercolor Pencils, or Watercolor Wonder Crayons.

Using my Mat Pack and Paper-Piercing Tool, I punched 4 holes (1 in each corner). Then adding in the Vintage Brads.

Here's the finished spotlight piece. It will be added to the card base using Sticky Strip.

Now you are ready to stamp your sentiment to the card base.


I'm very pleased with how this card turned out.

The spotlight technique can be used with any stamped image. Think of all the designs you could use from the stamp sets you have to create this spotlight for your card or scrapbook.

Are you a night owl like me? When the creative urge hits, and I know I need to order some supplies; I love that I can order on-line 24/7 with Stampin' Up!. What Stampin' Up! products are you running low on? You can order them right now by going to my Stampin' Up! website by clicking HERE. Then click on Shop Now.

Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Stampin' Around Wheels Tutorial

Have you ever used the Stampin' Up! wheels before? Were you aware that we have 3 different sizes: Standard, Jumbo, and Wheel Builder? The Stampin' Around Wheel Builder Wheels were just introduced in our new Summer Mini Catalog (see Pg 8 and 9).

There are so many things you can do with the wheels to create unique and special scrapbook pages and cards. Today I want to show you how to use the Standard Wheel. (same steps for Jumbo Wheel also).

Stampin' Up! Products:
Stampin' Around Handle, standard, set of 2, item #102971
P is for Paw, Stampin' Around Wheel, item #115620
D is for Dog Stamp Set, item #115784
Stampin' Up! card stock of your choice
Stampin' Up! classic ink of your choice


Here is the stamp set and Stampin' Around Wheel (standard size).

The wheel just pops into the handle, pops out when done.
You can purchase ink cartridges that are the perfect size to fit the standard or jumbo handles. The cartridges are recommended if you are doing a scrapbook page. If doing a card, the cartridge can be used but is not necessary.


Let's begin.
Going in the same direction, roll your wheel over your classic stamp pad numerous times. By going the same direction, you will put ink on all of the design on the wheel.

Starting off the edge of the your card, firmly grip the wheel and roll it away from you. Be sure to end off the edge of the card when finished.
Re-ink your wheel before starting a new row.

Follow the same directions as above being sure to start and end off the edge of your card.


Next I stamped the dog from the D is for Dog stamp set. You could color in or add glitter to his collar for more details.


Next I added in a paw print (single stamp from the D is for Dog stamp set) and the sentiment.

Card was easy to make and is perfect for the dog lover in your life. Stampin' Up! also has a stamp set for cat lovers too. It is called: C is for Cat, item #115764. It has a paw print, fish, cat, "C is for Cat", "So sorry for the loss of your little friend.", and "as every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat - Ellen Perry Berkeley.

To clean your wheels after using with a stamp pad: Spritz wheel with Stampin' Mist, item #102394 and roll it across your Stampin' Scrub, item #102642 first in the wet area then in the dry area. Repeat if needed.

Storage of the Wheels: The wheels can be stored in the Stampin' Around Wheel Storage. It comes in two different sizes:
Standard, set of 2, stores 10 wheels .. item #105743
Jumbo, set of 2, stores 6 wheels .. item #105741

The Stampin' Around Wheels are a great way to create borders, backgrounds, and even your own designer series papers.

It's easy to order your Stampin' Up! products from me on-line, just CLICK HERE to access my Stampin' Up! website. Then click on Shop Now.

Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Stampin' Up! Last Chance List, Retirements, Becoming a Demonstrator

Stampin' Up! announced the list of stamps that it will be retiring as well as accessories that it will no longer be carrying. Be sure to check out the list on my Stampin' Up! website, they are under the promotions area. CLICK HERE

If there is anything you want from these lists, I highly recommend that you order it NOW. If you wait, there may be a chance it will be sold out. Items are sold on a "While Supplies Last" basis. When you order on-line thru my website you order goes in immediately and is easy to do. Just have your items number ready before signing in. CLICK HERE to place your order, then click Shop Now.

New catalog will be mailed to my customers at the end of June. Anyone who orders from me between July 1 , 2009 and June 30, 2010 will receive their Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog for FREE. All you have to do is placed an order using me as your demonstrator. CLICK HERE to place an order, then click on Shop Now.

Please let me know if you are interested in becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Stampin' Up! has 3 different starter kits now being offered. One kit is $99 !!!!! It is a great way to get started with the company either as a hobby demonstrator or as a business demonstrator. Additional information about becoming a demonstrator can be found on my website, just CLICK HERE

$99 Starter Kit Promotion

From June 1-30, 2010, you can start your own Stampin’ Up! business for just $99 with the special Mini Starter Kit!

The Mini Starter Kit—valued at over $180—contains the items listed below; while all items are recommended, you can substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.

• Watercolor Trio stamp set (wood-mount)
• I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (clear-mount)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Homemade single stamp*
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2” x 11”)
• Brights Collection assorted card stock (8-1/2” x 11”)*
• Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad*
• Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Basic Black 1/8” taffeta ribbon*
• Color Coach*
• SNAIL Adhesive

*Sneak peek items!

The Mini Starter Kit also includes the same business supplies that are in the standard Starter Kit. Plus, new demonstrator who join Stampin’ Up! in June, you will receive a free box of 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogs during the first part of July!

From now until June 15th I am working 12 to 14 hours a day. I am checking e-mails 2 to 3 times a day. So please e-mail me if you have any questions. I will have a regular schedule after the 15th.

Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)