Black Ice Technique

 Have you ever heard of the Black Ice Technique in cardmaking?

You Begin with a metallic piece of paper. It can be gold, silver, copper, champagne. Use removeable tape and tape it to your work surface.

Drag a black Stazon ink pad across your metallic paper.  I tried doing this vertically on one card and horizontally on another card.

Stamp your image(s) with Stazon ink.  Use heat tool to make sure ink is dry.

Lightly drag Versamark pad across metallic paper.  Add clear embossing powder and heat set. 

Layer your image and add to your card base.

In my first card, I used the Lost Lagoon color of plaid with lost lagoon card stock behind my image. I angled my image so I could stamp my sentiment at the top, on an angle.

I used the reverse side of the designer series paper at the bottom for the sentiment.

Check out the video of the Black Ice Technique.

Here are two samples.

The second card I made I swiped the Stazon ink horizontally across my metallic paper. I used two smaller pieces of metallic paper thinking I might use them separately. However, I liked them better together, so I left them that way.

I flipped the designer series paper over to give contrast to the card for the sentiment.  The sentiment is not Stampin' Up and the Tree Images are from the retired Stampin' Up set called, Lovely As A Tree.

Supplies I used: Click on the images for more information about each product.

Did You Know You Can Get A Cool Effect by Dry Embossing in Two Different Directions?

 Did You Know You Can Get A Cool Effect by Dry Embossing in Two Different Directions?

If you look carefully you can see lines running top to bottom behind the birds. First I dry embossed my card base one with the lines running top to bottom, then I embossed it again with the lines running side to side. 

It makes for another great way to add texture to your card.  If you notice the logs the birds are standing on have been dry embossed with the wooden texture embossing folder.

Designer Series Paper is very easy to tear. It's even easier to tear if you run it through an embossing folder. Then it will easily tear to follow the lines. Check out where you see white foam in the water. That's where I've torn the designer series paper.  I also added Wink of Stella to the water and the logs. It makes them look more realistic.

This is a card I saw on Patty Bennett's blog and thought it was cute. I made it my own with some changes. Thanks Patty.

Did You Know? You Can Die Cut and Stamp On Your Faux Metal?

 Did You Know? You Can Die Cut and Stamp On Your Faux Metal?

Well, you can. Take a look at this card that I made.

I used the Sparkling Snowflake Stamp set with white ink on glossy cardstock. Then I added white embossing powder and heated it. I used a reinker technique with rubbing alcohol to make the colors of the background.

(I will post a video of how I made the background soon.)

The snowflake medallion was made by heating and layering gold embossing powder 4 times then stamping with the snowflake while it was hot. Once it cooled, I cut it with the snowflake die from One of a Kind Stamp/Die set.

Click on the images of the stamp and die set for more information.

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SPARKLING SNOWFLAKES PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)

$20.00

The blackberry ribbon is in the Last Chance Section of the Stampin' Up Site. Check it out here.

The sentiment is from the stamp set, Wildflower Designs in the Annual Catalog. Click on the image for more information.

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Bundled Savings

WILDFLOWER DESIGNS BUNDLE (ENGLISH)

$47.50

The ribbon is from the holiday catalog called Blackberry Bliss & Gold.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Blessings,

Sue

Did You Know? You Can Layer Embossing Powder to Make a Metal Looking Tag

 Hey everybody, I've been having lots of fun with heat embossing this week. In My previous post I showed you how to heat emboss ribbon.  Today I want to show you how to make a tag that looks like metal for your card.

  

Take a look at the tag at the bottom of the card. It was made using this faux metal technique.

Check out my video and give it a try. See what you can come up with for your cards. Let me know what you did and how it looks.

Blessings,

Sue

Did You Know? You Can Heat Emboss Your Ribbon?

 I had some interesting discoveries this week and just had to share with you.

Did You Know?

You can add embossing powder to ribbon?

Check out this card.

I think I embossed more this past week than I have in the last few months! LOL I love how delicate this heart is. I used Versamark ink then silver embossing powder. I heat set it and added silver paper behind it. I wanted to bring more attention to the heart so I offset the silver paper to make points.

I put this on the Timeless Plaid designer series paper and added a sentiment.

I pushed the linen thread into the Versamark ink then used my reverse tweezers to dip it into silver embossing powder. I heat it with my heat tool, and voila, silver thread!

Check out my video to see how other ribbons look with gold or silver embossing powder. Be very careful when doing this so you don't get burned.

Let me know if you try this and how it worked for you.

Blessings,

Sue

Heart Shaped Bundle

 Check out this bundle with a stamp set and dies that are perfect to let people know how much you care. It's not a Valentine's Day set. It can be used all year long.  What I love most, is the delicate heart die. Check out the cards I made using this fun bundle.

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HEART SHAPED BUNDLE (ENGLISH)

Free with $120 purchase

Click on the images for more information.

I stamped the heart in Melon Mambo ink on the white circle. Then I die cut the heart using Petal Pink cardstock. I die cut leaves with Old Olive cardstock and flowers using Melon Mambo cardstock. I die cut a sentiment strip and added my sentiment.  

To decorate the flowers I added Low-Profile Dots to the center of each. Click on the image for more information about the accessories.                             

This next card is called a Joy Fold card. I used the same Marbled Elegance designer series paper. I added a gold heat embossed heart to the center of the stamped heart. After attaching the designer series paper to the inside, I added the white cardstock and stamped the inside.  The white cardstock folds over the left side of the card.

The next card is made with a new Designer Series Paper from the Spring Mini Catalog. It is called, Floral Delight.  It seemed a perfect match with this stamp/die set.

I stamped the heart in Mossy Meadow then added the die cut heart in Old Olive on top. The flowers are daffodil with old olive leaves. Again, I used the low profile dots for the flower centers.  This also has tiny, tiny bees as an accessory. 

Floral Delight Suite Collection 

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FLORAL DELIGHT SUITE COLLECTION (ENGLISH)

$89.00

Click on the images for more information.

Click on the images for more information.

This last card was made by combining basic elements. I used three circles and a narrow strip of the Timeless Plaid designer series paper. I added the Calypso Coral die cut heart on top of the center circle which is Pecan Pie cardstock.  For the first time, I've used Basic Beige cardstock! It took me a while to warm up to it.  The flowers are from the Timeless Plaid paper. There is a tiny bee in the flower in the center.

The background is a new embossing folder called, Starstruck. This is another FREE item when you purchase $60 before shipping and tax.  Click on the image for more information.

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STARSTRUCK EMBOSSING FOLDER

Free

As always, if you have questions, please let me know.

Blessings,

Sue

Marbled Elegance Cards

 The Online Exclusives have this designer series paper called, Marbled Elegance, as well as a whole suite of products that go together. It is reds and pinks with swirls of gold running through. This is a specialty paper with the gold on one side and plain patterns on the reverse side.

Click on the image for details on this paper.

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MARBLED ELEGANCE 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

$16.50

Product detail

Pour affection into your paper crafting with the hand-poured marble designs in the Marbled Elegance 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper! These gorgeous designs feature gold foil mixed into marble patterns for a luscious look, perfect for Valentine’s Day cards and gift packaging. Or save to use throughout the year for birthdays, anniversaries, and more.

* 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs

* 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)

* Acid free

* Lignin free

Product colors: Cherry Cobbler, Flirty Flamingo, gold, Melon Mambo, Petal Pink, Real Red

The paper was perfect to us to make Valentine's Day cards.

I paired this paper with a new stamp set from the Spring Mini Catalog called, Hugs For Love. This set uses the To The Point Punch for that cool shape that the sentiment is on.

This was also paired with Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder. You know how I like hybrid embossing folders.

The designer paper is the star here with a strip of gold paper, a sentiment and of course the hearts that were cut and embossed at the same time with the hybrid embossing folder.

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ADORING HEARTS HYBRID EMBOSSING FOLDER

$39.00

Click on the image for product information.

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HUGS FOR LOVE BUNDLE (ENGLISH)

$38.50

Click on the image for more information.

The thing I like about this stamp set is, it isn't a mushy Valentine set just for your special someone. It can be used for friends, acquaintances, very special people in your life and even people you don't know. I will be making some Valentine cards for Southwest General Hospital using this stamp set. I don't know who the cards will go to but I always pray that they will be blessed when they receive their card with their dinner tray.

The second card is similar with the use of the stamps, hybrid folder and punch. I turned it horizontally and added a gold strip at the top and bottom of the card.

The third card is similar to the first card however, I changed the size of the designer series paper. I added the gold strip, but tore the white paper to give my card texture. I also added a small scrap to the side of the white paper.

You know receiving a card can really make someone's day. I'm going to try to send more to people I know as well as continue to make them for Southwest General Hospital and Broadview Multi-Care Facility in Parma.

Blessings,

Sue

Friendly Seagulls

 You know I love cute animal stamps. Here is a new one from the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  It is free with a $60 purchase. It is called Friendly Seagulls.

Free

Spend $60 or more to get this exclusive Sale-A-Bration item for FREE! You can select your FREE items at checkout.

Product detail

Squawk a funny hello to friends with the Friendly Seagulls Stamp Set! Includes images of cheeky seagulls, French fries (or chips!), fish, and cute messages of friendship and love. Also available in French.

* 12 photopolymer stamps

* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c

Photopolymer stamps from Stampin’ Up!

* Are clear stamps that make image placement easy.

* Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time.

* Cling to clear blocks without slipping.

* Are repositionable—temporarily mount on clear blocks to stamp, then remove to store.

* Save space—one set of blocks (sold separately) works for all your cling and photopolymer stamps.

* Have images on the spine of the case for easy storage and quick reference.

Here are a few cards I've made with these cutie pies!

The first one is a simple layout with torn paper for the sand.  It uses the new Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper as background paper. If you know me,  you know I love plaid paper. The plaids in this paper pack make great masculine or feminine cards!

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TIMELESS PLAID 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

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Plaids, plaids, and more plaids! Let the Timeless Plaid 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper add beautiful, intricate details to all your paper crafts. Layer your favorite plaids together on a card front or use one of them as a card background. These plaid papers are perfect for masculine, seasonal, and all-occasion cards, gift tags, scrapbook pages, and more.

 

* 48 sheets of patterned paper: 4 each of 12 double-sided designs

* 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm)

* Acid free

* Lignin free

 

Product colors: Basic Beige, Boho Blue, Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pebbled Path, Pecan Pie, Wild Wheat

The next card uses a cut out to highlight the little guy who is floating on water.

The embossing folder is called, Soft Waves. Click on the image to see details.      

The last card uses a simple layout with Timeless Plaid Designer Series Paper and coloring with the Watercolor Pencils and Blender Pen. It made for quick, easy coloring. 

Click on the product images for more information.  If you have questions let me know. 

I can't wait for classes next week. There is so much to share with you! 

Blessings,

Sue

January 2025 Mini Catalogue, Sale-A-Bration, Scrapbooking Catalog and 3 New Kits Kickoff!

 WOW! What a kick-off day for new Stampin' UP! products! So many things to talk about today! 2025 will be a fantastic year for creating beautiful projects and memory keeping.

Here is our new Scrapbooking Catalog. It is online only. Click on the image to see what's inside.

Our new Mini Catalog is here and filled with lots of new and fun things to bring lots of joy to you. Click on the image to see more.

Sale-a-bration
Stampin' Up’s Biggest Event of the Year!

It's Sale-a-Bration time! Purchase $60 of product before shipping and tax and receive a FREE gift from our catalog.  For $120 purchase there is a stamp/die set you can get.

Three new Kits

Click on the image or blue link to see products online.

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BRIGHTEST BIRTHDAY KIT (ENGLISH)

$23.00

Celebrate every birthday with cards made from the Brightest Birthday Kit. As you craft the perfect birthday card, stamp out a happy sentiment using the included stamp set and add some shine with holographic gold foil elements. With coordinating envelopes and bright embellishments, these cards are sure to brighten up any birthday celebration.

DETAILS
- Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
- Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.5 cm x 14.9 cm)
- Also available in French
- Colors: Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, and Pool Party

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
- Brightest Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set
- Clear stamp block
- Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin’ Spot
- Predesigned project
- Step-by-step instructions
- 9 printed envelopes
- Adhesive
- Holographic gold foil elements
- Embellishments

- A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

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THANK YOU KINDLY KIT

$14.00

Product detail

The Thank You Kindly Kit showcases the beauty of simplicity. It includes two elegant card designs with textured layering pieces, which are both perfect for crafters who are just starting out. Use these cards and coordinating envelopes to send gratitude after a big event or to send a friend a simple thank you note. Sentiments come printed in Dutch, English, French, and German.

DETAILS
- Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
- Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.5 cm x 14.9 cm)
- Colors: Basic Black, Whisper White, Gold Foil

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
- Predesigned project
- Step-by-step instructions
- 8 printed envelopes
- Adhesive
- Precut paper with gold foil
- A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

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BIRTHDAY BASH KIT

$14.00

If it’s time to celebrate a birthday, you’ll want to have the Birthday Bash Kit! This kit includes four gift bags and four gift card holders with special gift tags and coordinates with the Brightest Birthday Kit. The cheerful, bright gift packaging in this kit is sure to make any birthday a celebration! Sentiments come printed in English, French, and German.

DETAILS
- Makes 4 gift bags: 2 each of 2 designs
- Gift bag size: 6-1/4" x 3-1/2" x 8" (15.9 x 8.9 x 20.3 cm)
- Makes 4 gift card holders: 2 each of 2 designs
- Gift card size: 3-1/2" x 4-1/2" (8.9 x 11.4 cm)
- Colors: Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
- Predesigned project
- Step-by-step instructions
- Adhesive
- Coral and White Bakers Twine
- Gift Tags
- Precut paper with holographic gold foil
- A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

New Online Exclusives to see. Click on the image to see what's new.

Join During Sale-a-Bration for the EXTRA Perks

Get $117 in FREE PRODUCTS!

You read that right! Join Stampin' Up! and my team during Sale-a-bration for just $99 and you select $125 in products of your choice, PLUS receive the Handmade Designs Stamp Set and two sets of Markers as an added bonus!

 The total value is over $250 – when you consider all the free products plus free shipping!

 Whether you are looking to have a crafting business or just love to craft and it is all about your hobby and saving money, this is a fantastic time to join Stampin’ Up!

 If you are not sure if joining Stampin' Up! is for you and would like to talk about it, let me know. I’m here to help.

We have some fantastic options for who sign up to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration. Whether you want an everyday discount or you are thinking about starting your own business, now is a great time to consider becoming a demonstrator.

Option 1

Customers who join our crafting community as a new demonstrator can get $125 USD orth of products PLUS a choice of two Stampin’ Write Marker Assortment packs AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set, an exclusive stamp set designed to work with the markers. That’s a $216 USD value all for just $99 USD.

Option 2

Customers who want to join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration but are interested in a different join option can instead get $125 US

worth of product PLUS an additional $30 USD

worth of product of their choice when they join for $99 USD

That’s a $155 USD value!

Praying your year is going well. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Blessings,

Sue