Shadow Box Card Tutorial

Stampin’ Up! Supplies Used

3” Circle Die Big Shot Original Die, item #122125

Big Shot Die Cut Machine, item #113439

2 ½” Circle Paper Punch, item #120906

Modern Label Paper Punch, item #119849

Word Window Paper Punch, item #119857

Very Vanilla Card Stock, item #101650 – 4 ¼” x 5 ½” plus one 4” sq

Early Espresso Classic Ink, item #119670

More Mustard Classic Ink, item #103162

Nature Walk Stamp Set, item #121925 – Wood OR #121997 – Clear Mount

Designer Series Paper, Botanical Gazette, item #121783 – 4 ¼” x 5 ½” plus scrap piece for sentiment

SNAIL Adhesive, item #104332 or Liquid Multi-purpose Glue, item #110755

Sticky Strip, item #104294

Stampin’ Sponges, item #101610

Directions:

1.   Stamp sentiment on 4” sq Very Vanilla Card Stock after punching out a 2 ½” circle.
1. Punch sentiment out using Word Window Punch
2. Using modern label punch, punch out shadow piece for sentiment.
3. Using SNAIL or Multi-purpose glue, attach the two piece together
4. Set aside
2.  Center the Botanical Gazette piece of card stock on the 3” circle die and put thru the Big Shot.
1. Save the circle, it is the shadow piece for the 2 1/2 “ circle.
3. Take the 2 ½” circle of Very Vanilla:
1. Highlight edge of circle with Early Espresso Ink with Stampin’ Sponge
2. Stamp image in center of circle – Nature Walk Stamp Set & More Mustard Classic Ink
4. Attach the shadow piece (step 2) to the back of this circle.
1. Line up the two 4 ¼” pieces.
2. Put SNAIL on the back of the shadow piece and set in the cut-out hole.
5. Score both pieces of Very Vanilla & Botanical Gazette (4 ¼” x 5 ½”)
1. Score both ends at ½” and 1” (5 ½” will be horizontal)
2. Crisply crease & fold --- ½” score is folded opposite of 1”

                                                              i.      Botanical Gazette – fold ½” forward, 1” backward

                                                            ii.      Very Vanilla – fold ½” backward, 1” forward

3.  Attach the two pieces together from edge to ½” crease line.
5.  Attach sentiment with demensionals.

 This style card can be used for any occasion.   Have fun with it, and let me know what you create.

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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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Petal Cone Die - Ice Cream Cone Card

The Petal Cone Die is very versatile.   For this card I cut the cone piece in half to form the ice cream cone shape, then ran it thru the Big Shot using an embossing folder.  The chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla ice cream were made with the 2 3/8 Scallop Paper Punch.  Topped it all off with cherries made with our red glimmer paper and the Build A Cupcake Punch paper punch.   All the card needs is a sentiment to finish it off.  

Stampin' Up Products Used:
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, item #113439
Glimmer Paper - Red, item #121790
Bigz L Die - Petal Cone, item #121810
Build a Cupcake Punch Paper Punch, item #121807
2 3/8" Scallop Circle Paper Punch, item #118874
Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, item #119976

I'm teaching two sets of classes today, so my next blog post will be on Monday.   Watch for more ideas using the Petal Cone Die.

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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)

Petal Cone Die

Petal Cone Bigz L Die, item #121810, price $32.95
Your next party is sure to be a hit when you give favors and gifts in this fun vintage looking petal cone! Use the banner element to attach a label or greeting to the petal cone and scalloped half circle to add huge decorative appeal to the flaps on top. You can also use these elements to create custom embellishments for any other projects as well. ■ Die measures 6" x 8-3/4" ■ Use with standard cutting pads and standard premium crease pads

The next couple of days I will be showcasing items that I made with this die.  It is really versatile.

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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)

Nature Walk Shadow Box Card

This card was creating using Stampin' Up! Nature Walk Stamp Set and Botanical Gazette Designer Series Paper (DSP).   The card can stand alone.   Amazing what you can created with just a few creases/score lines and circle die and punches.   This is our 2nd project at class on Saturday.   Directions will be supplied later on as it will be given to class attendees first.

Nature Walk Stamp Set, item #121925 - Wood OR #121997 - Clear Mount.
Designer Series Paper, Botancial Gazette,  item #121783

 You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

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)

Large Paper Bows for Packages

I found samples of paper bows made with Designer Series Paper (DSP) on SCS.   Had to try it myself and was very pleased with the results.   We will be making these at class on Saturday.   Once you learn to make these, you won't have an excuse for not having a bow to match a package PLUS these are far less expensive to make than to buy.   Bow is approximately 5 inches wide.  It uses a 6" x 12" piece of DSP (that's 1/2 sheet).  (Tutorial will be posted later.)

I attached one to a metal circle shaped container I found.   I could line the container with felt or velvet and use it for jewelry or small gift item.

Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper:
Greenhouse Gala, item #117167   (Pg 173 of the main catalog)

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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! New Digital Downloads - February 22nd

2nd post today

The newest digital downloads have just been released.  You can view them on-line at this LINK. I was so excited to see the Cottage Wall Designs DSP being added to the digital downloads.   It was an all time favorite DSP for me and retired last year I believe.

Many more downloads to choose from.

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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)

Sew Glad You Are My Friend Card

Each month I participate in a card swap with my Stampin' Up! Downline (team members).   This month I created a card that combines both digital and traditional card making items.   The tempting turquoise card stock, basic black card stock, ribbon, 1 button, 1 linen thread tie are the traditional elements.  The printed card stock, tiny buttons, sewing machine, butterfly and flower button are digital designs.

I certainly enjoyed making this card, and hope my team will like it too.   Ribbon and button are from Sale-A-Bration brochure (link on right side of blog) and can be found on Pg 7.   Ribbon & Button Pack, Ice Cream Parlor .. item #123529.   (remember these items are earned, they cannot be purchased).

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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)

Changing the Color of Stampin' Up! Rosettes

Concord Crush, Poppy Parade, Peach Parfait - top row

Vanilla - bottom row

When you order the Vanilla Rosettes, you will receive a package of 18 (6 each of 3 different sizes - 1/2" 3/4", and 1").  The Rosettes are 100% polyester.  Mini glue dots are used to adhere the flowers to your projects. 

To change the color of the rosette, use a Stampin' Write Marker in the color of your choice.  Use the wide tip and start coloring in the petals.   I used a pair of tweezers to rotate the rosette and also to flip it over.   Allow to dry thoroughly before using.   The color will not be an exact match to the marker, but will compliment it beautifully.

Rosette, Vanilla (18), item #116774

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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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Snap Bag Sewn by Joan Hardy

 At our team meeting last weekend, Joan gave me this wonderful snap bag that she had made.  Isn't is fantastic!!!!  The opening actually "snaps" shut.  It has a tape measure sewn into the edging for the snap.   I love the bright colors of the bag.   Joan, thank you so much for making this bag for me.  It really is wonderful.  You are very talented and creative.

The button design fabric is from Stampin' Up!  You will find it on Pg 35 of the Occasions Mini Catalog.  There 3 pieces (approx 28 x 18") of fabric in the package each a different pattern.   Fabric is 100% cotton

Designer Fabric, Sweet Stitches, item #121818

There are Designer Big Buttons, item #122302 to match the fabric.
Our Pompom Trims matche too:
     Melon Mambo, item #123322
     Tangerine Tango, item #123323
     Daffodil Delight, item #121885

Think of all the projects you could make combining these items.

You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
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Pompom Trim and Sale-a-Bration

On Page 35 of the Occasions Mini Catalog, you will find Pompom Trim which is approximately 1/4" wide and 5 yards on a roll.   The trim is 100% nylon and comes in three colors.   I found that when I cut it, it did not ravel (a big plus in my book).  I used Multipurpose liquid glue to adhere the trim and it worked extremely well.  I just used a thin line of it down the edge of the card, then gently placed the trim on top then firmly pressed.  The trim could be easily used on a card, scrapbook, or a sewing project. 

The self-adhesive die cuts and Designer Series Paper are from the Sale-a-Bration Brochure on Pg 7.  It is called Ice Cream Parlor.   So quick to create a card using the DSP and die cuts.

Stampin'  Up! products used:
Designer Series Paper & Quick Accents Pack, Ice Cream Parlor, item #122242
     (item cannot be purchased, it can be earned with a $50 purchase)
Pompom Trims:
     Melon Mambo, item #123322
     Tangerine Tango, item #123323
     Daffodil Delight, item #121885

You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

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)

My First Attempt at Quilling

This is my first attempt at quilling.  Even the petals of the flower are rolled paper (quilling).  You change the look by how tight or how loose you roll the paper.    Background card stock is from Stampin' Up!

Elegant Eggplant Card Stock, item #105119
 
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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)

Explore Your Creativity With Stampin' Up!

The following video is narrated by Shelly Gardner, Stampin' Up! CoFounder and CEO.


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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)

Would you like a Stampin' Up! Catalog?

 

 
I have a few "extra" copies of the Sale-a-Bration brochure and Occasions Mini Catalog.  Would you like to have a copy of these?  There would not be a charge for them.   If yes, here's what I will ask of you:

1.  That you are not already working with a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  We pay for the catalogs ourselves as well as the mailing costs.  Since I am NOT charging you for the catalogs, I would like them to go to you as a prospective customer with the understanding that you would use me as your demonstrator "IF" you should decide to purchase Stampin' Up! products.

2.  That you live in the United States.   I am not allowed to sell outside of the US according to Stampin' Up! policy.

3.   You will need to send me a valid e-mail address, full name, and mailing address.   Once I have this information, I will mail them out First Class Mail.  
E-mail the information to me at kreateskards at cox dot net or use the e-mail link above in my header to the blog.

New customers are always welcome.   If you are thinking about joining my Stampin' Up! Team, drop me a note and I will send you additional information.    Starter kits are 15% off during Sale-a-Bration.  Many join as Hobby Demonstrators just to get the discount on their own purchases.   That's how I started out 2 1/2 years ago.


You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

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)

Stampin' Up! New Digital Downloads - 8 new downloads

Stampin' Up! just released 8 new digital downloads today.   Wait till you see them.  There are butterflies, polystitched ribbons, nursery DSP along with matching embellishments, and 4 stamp brush sets.   You can view the pdf file HERE.

I'm having so much fun combing digital and original to create some fabulous hybrid cards.   All of the downloads are listed under "digital designing" when you click on SHOP Now from my Stampin' Up! website.   Also if you click on the My Digital Studio Catalog on the right on my blog, you will have a complete catalog thru the end of last month.  This will be updated monthly by Stampin' Up!.  It is a great way to keep track of your purchases too by printing it out and checking off what you have.  


You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

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)

Blog Trivia

I was going over my blog posts and realized that it has almost been 2 years since I started my blog.

Blog Started:  March 8, 2009
# of posts:   556
Content:   Tutorials, photos, ideas, discussions, product reviews and so much more
# of comments:  Oh my gosh, I have no idea but do know there are LOTS.
When did I start:  I became a demonstrator in August 2008

I enjoy feedback on my posts.  It gives me an idea of which projects you like.   Thank you all for being so supportive of my blog.  If you know of anyone that may like my blog too, please send them a link and let them know too that I am a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.   Stampin' Up! has become a true passion for me.   I absolutely love being a demonstrator, a teacher, and a supervisor.   How many can say they get paid for doing what they LOVE.

Just a reminder that the links to all of the catalogs and the Sale-a-Bration brochures are on the right side of my blog.   Please help support my blog and my Stampin' Up! business by buying your products thru me.  Your orders are greatly appreciated.

You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

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)

Box Kite Card Tutorial

Stampin’ Up Products Used:

Whisper White Card Stock, item #100730,     1 piece:   4 ¼” x  5 ½”     2 pieces:  4 ¾” x 1 ½” Vellum Card Stock, item #101856,     ½” x 2 ½” strips (need 2) Elegant Eggplant, item # 105126,     4 ¼” x 5 ½”  &   3” x 4 ¼” Brushed Silver Card Stock, item #100712  2 ½” x 4 ¼” 1 3/4” Scallop Circle Punch, item #119854 Word Window Punch, item #119857 Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, item #119275

Dimensionals, item #104430 SNAIL adhesive, item #104332 Multipurpose Liquid Glue, item #110755 Elegant Eggplant Classic Ink, item #105210 Basic Black Classic Ink, item #101179 Circle Circus Stamp Set, item #115778 – Wood Only Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set, item #115370

Directions:

1. Score the 4 ¼” x 5 ½” piece at 2 1/8” (on the 4 ¼” side).  Crisply fold with your bone folder.
1.  Stamp Circle Circus images on one side.  This is the back part of your card.
2.  Score both pieces of the 4 ¾” x 1 ½” at ¼”, 2 3/8” and 4 ½”.  Ends will fold inward, center fold will fold outward. 
1. On the inside of one piece, light mark the center of each section
2. Using SNAIL Adhesive or Sticky Strip, attach the strips to the top and bottom of the card.   Remember the end flaps go on the inside NOT the outside of the back of the card.
3.  Punch out the two Dotted Scallop Ribbon Borders.  They will be 4 ¼” long.  
1. Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, attach to the front top and bottom pieces.
4. Punch out 4 of the 1 3/4”  Scallop Circles.
1. Place one piece of the vellum strip inside and glue the two scallops together.
5.  Stamp 2 sentiments on Brushed Silver Card Stock, then punch out each one with Word Window Punch.
1. Using SNAIL adhesive attach to Scallop Circle front.
2. Attach a dimensional to the top front of the vellum strip and attach to the mark inside the top strip of the card (you marked it earlier).

Your card is now complete and when folded flat should fit nicely into an A2 envelope (standard card envelope).   Switch out the colors, the stamped images to change the look.  This is a fun card for any age or any occasion.

Hope you all have a very Happy Valentine's Day.

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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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Owl Wtih Circles Card Tutorial

Stampin’ Up Products Used:

Sahara Sand Card Stock, item #121043.         5 ½” x 8 ½” Basic Gray Card Stock, item #121044,         5 ½” x 3” Marina Mist Card Stock, item #119682, 3” x 3” Bashful Blue Card Stock, item #105120, 3” x 3” Whisper White Card Stock, item #100730,          3” x 3” Dimensionals, item #104430 Crop-a-Dile, item #108362 Jumbo Eyelets, item #108431 (Antique Brass) OR #108432 (Pewter) SNAIL adhesive, item #104332

Multipurpose Liquid Glue, item #110755 Basic Gray Classic Ink, item #109120 Marina Mist Classic Ink, item #119668 Punch Bunch Stamp Set from Sale-A-Bration, item #121847 – Wood OR #123211 – Clear Mount Circle Circus Stamp Set, item #115778 – Wood Only Two Step Owl Punch, item #118074 2 ½” Circle Punch, item #120906 1 ¾” Circle Punch, item #119850 1 3/8” Circle Punch, item #119860

Directions:

1.       Score your piece of Sahara Sand Card Stock at 4 ¼”   Then crisply fold using your bone folder.

2.      Stamp upper third of card with Circle Circus Stamp Set with Basic Gray Classic Ink

3.      Punch out 1 ¾” circle in the Marina Mist Card Stock.  Then punch out a 2 ½” circle around the opening.  Offset the punch when you do this.

4.      Punch out the 1 3/8 circle of Bashful Blue Card Stock.   Using the Crop-a-Dile, punch a large hole (3/16”) and then set the Jumbo Eyelet

5.      Stamp the owl from Punch Bunch with Marina Mist Classic Ink, then punch him out using the Two-Step Owl Punch.

6.      Using SNAIL or Sticky Strip, attach the Basic Gray piece of Card Stock to the bottom front of your card.

7.      Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, attach 2 ½” circle to center of the Basic Gray.

8.      Using a Dimensional, attach Bashful Blue Circle with Jumbo Eyelet to inside of Marina Mist Circle.

9.      Using a Dimenstional, attach owl to your card.

10.    Sentiment may be stamped on the inside of the card.

  

Great masculine card for birthdays, anniversaries, of just thinking of you.

  
You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

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)