Sarah's Stamp Lab: stamping up

Showing posts with label stamping up. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

By the Tide Watercolor Card

Hi Stampers!

It's summertime, so how about a beachy card? Today I have a card for you made with the By the Tide stamp set. This set is really great for making all kinds of cards. I made a background paper by inking an acrylic block with three different ink pads. Then I spritz it with some water and stamped the block on some watercolor paper. It made a cool watery looking background. Then I stamped and embossed the images in gold.

I layered the stamped image over a scrap of the burlap ribbon that was sitting on my desk. I frayed the ends a bit for some added texture.

I hope you liked my beach inspired card. Where is your favorite beach? Let me know in the comments!

Stampin' Supplies:

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack

Here's a look at all of the wonderful items that are currently available on Stampin' Up!'s Clearance Rack. Snatch up these deals before they are gone!

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Freshly Made Sketches 125

Hi Stampers!

Today I have a card for this weeks challenge over on the Freshly Made Sketches blog.

Here's this week's sketch. It is pretty basic so I had to think outside of the box to decide on how I was going to embellish on it.

First I decided on which Designer Series Paper I wanted to use, and from that I chose my color combo. I went with something bright and cheery - the Quatrefancy DSP!

I thought that a little bit of Daffodil Delight and Melon Mambo would be nice on a day we are expecting more STUPID SNOW!

To make the flower, I stamped the image from the Simple Stems stamp set three times - once in Island Indigo, once in Melon Mambo, and one final time in Daffodil Delight. Then I cut out the different layers of flowers. I used my two-way glue pen to add some Dazzling Diamonds around each flower edge for extra sparkle. I layered them with Dimensionals and added a Basic Rhinestone to the center. The final step was to stamp the sentiment from the Gifts of Kindness stamp set in Melon Mambo.

Stampin' Supplies:

Card Stock: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight

Designer Series Paper: Quatrefancy

Stamps: Simple Stems, Gifts of Kindness

Ink: Island Indigo, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight

Embellishments: Dazzling Diamonds, Basic Rhinestones

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Scentsational Season Cocoa

Good Morning Stampers!

It's now the first week of December and I am ready to start posting some holiday projects! For the next few posts I am going to be featuring one of my favorite sets from the Holiday catalog this year: Scentsational Season! I just love all of the cute images and the fact that they can be cut out with the Big Shot using the Holiday collection of framelits. Today I am showing a favor that I made for a class I held last month. It's an adorable (and easy to make) cocoa packet. Wouldn't these make great stocking stuffers or a little something extra to attach to a gift???

Here's an image of the cocoa packet sliding out of the holder. The trick is to use a long enough piece of ribbon to hold the packet like a sling.

Stampin' Supplies:
Cardstock: Whisper White, Island Indigo, Gumball Green

DSP: Snow Festival

Ink: Gumball Green, Illuminate

Framelits: Holiday Collection, Labels Collection

Other: Dimensionals, Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Halloween Wrap Up

Hi Stampers!

I know it has been a while. I was without power and Internet for a little over a week due to Hurricane Sandy. Thankfully, we are all safe and have no damage to our property, which is fortunate considering how close we are to areas that were really devastated. If anyone is looking for a place to make donations/volunteer in the NJ Bayshore area, please contact me and I can give you some information.

So since there was a delay, I was unable to post all of my remaining Halloween projects. Below you can find the remaining projects from the Halloween season. Soon I will begin posting some Fall and Christmas projects, so stay tuned for many new ideas for your holiday crafting!

Here is one of the cards that I sent out to friends and family for Halloween. It's a variation on an earlier card I made. To see the first card, click here.

Stampin' Supplies:

Stamps: Frightening Feline

Ink: Versamark

Cardstock/Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Lucky Limeade, Elegant Eggplant, Howlstooth and Scaringbone Designer Series Paper

Other: 1/2" Striped Satin Ribbon, Window Frames Framelits, Festive Paper Piercing Pack, Piercing Tool, Piercing Mat, Heat Tool, Gumball Green Embossing Powder, Googlies, Dimensionals, 3/8" Designer Printed Brads

Up next are some bottle wrappers I had originally made for some customers who were attending a Halloween class. This project features some of last year's Halloween themed Designer Series Paper. It can be found on the Clearance Rack.

Stampin' Supplies:

Stamps: Monster Munchies

Paper: Wicked Fun Specialty Designer Series Paper, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black

Ink: Basic Black

Other: 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals

The last project I am going to be featuring today is the favor that I made for those who attended my Googly Ghouls card class. My fellow demonstrators may recognize this as one of the projects featured in our demonstrator magazine, Stampin' Success. It's one of the best perks of being a demonstrator. If you would like to see what the magazine is like, click here for a taste of what the articles are! If you are interested in becoming a demonstrator, email me!

Stampin' Supplies:

Stamps: Googly Ghouls

Ink: Versamark, Jet Black StazOn

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White

Other: Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit, Dimensionals, Black Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Petite Pocket Bigz XL die

That's all I have for today. I hope you enjoyed the last few spooky projects I have for you! Now it's time to bid the Ghouls farewell and move on to some new holiday projects!

Be sure to check out my Promotions tab above for the newest promos from Stampin' Up! Stay tuned for a new 2013 Class schedule!!!

Friday, October 19, 2012

More Halloween Ghoulies!

Hi Stampers!

I am back with another Halloween project! Today is another cute little gift you can make to give someone a special Halloween treat! I filled mine with the mellow creme pumpkins. Yum! Don't like them? Shame on you! Just fill with the candy of your liking!

This was made using the Googly Ghouls designer kit! I love kits! It makes creating projects so quick an easy to already have everything you need to make a fantastic project. Of course, I added on a little more by backing my witch tag with some embossed card stock and ribbon. Embellish, embellish, embellish, I say!

Stampin' Supplies:

Glassine Bag

· Rectangle Pumpkin Pie Cardstock

· Halloween Tag

· 3/8” Ruffled Lucky Limeade Ribbon

· Early Espresso Bakers Twine

· Labels Collection Framelits

· Chervon Embossing Folder

· Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad

· Lucky Limeade, More Mustard, Wisteria Wonder Stampin’ Write Markers

· Stamps: Wicked Cool, Googly Ghouls

· Googlies

· Paper filler, candy

· Adhesive, Glue Dots,Dimensionals, and Scissors

Halloween is quickly approaching! What have you been making to celebrate the spooky holiday???

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Googly Ghouls Day 2 - Batty Boo Basket

Hi Spooky Stampers!

Today I'm back with another Halloween project! This is a little treat basket made using the Petite Purse die. It's not just for girl favors!!!

I put a little paper filler in the bottom to have the basket hold its shape and then filled a baggie with candy corn flavored jujus. YUM!!!

Stampin' Supplies:

5 ½” x 8 ½” Lucky Limeade Cardstock

· Cellophane bag

· ½” Striped Satin Ribbon (2 pieces)

· Tag from Designer Kit

· Googly Ghouls Stamp Set

· Jet Black StazOn ink

· Petite Purse Die

· Chevron Embossing Folder

· Paper Filler and candy

· Googlies

· Adhesive, Sticky Strip, and Scissors

EXCITING NEWS!!!!
The new Stampin' Trimmer will be available for customers to order in November! You can check it out on page 180 of the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog! I will be pre-ordering one and will have it at my classes for all customers to try out!

CLASS UPDATE
My Christmas Stamp a Stack is officially full! Did you want to take this class but didn't sign up in time? If you are still interested, email me. If I have 2-5 people interested in a different date, I will set up a second date.

October Promotions are going on for two more weeks! Click on the Promotions tab for more information on the Ornament Keepsakes bundle!

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Chock Full of Cheer Class Day 1

Hi Everyone!

Today is the first day for my Chock Full of Cheer class posts. This is the first holiday card class in my monthly series. Keep an eye on my Class Schedule for more upcoming classes!

Here's the first card from the class. I really love the new finishing touches edgeless. How pretty does it make the card look????

Stampin' Supplies:

· 5 ½” x 8 ½” Real Red Cardstock

· 5 ¼” x 1 ½” Gumball Green Cardstock

· Top Note, 4 ½” x 2 ½” and 2” x 5 1/2” Very Vanilla Cardstock

· 4” x 1 ¼” Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper

· Gumball Green, Versamark, and Real Red stamp pads

· Basic Rhinestones

· Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon (2)

· Finishing Touches Edgelit Die

Silver Stampin Dazzle marker

· Delicate Doilies and Chock-Full of Cheer Stamp Sets

· Adhesive, Red, Dimensionals, and Scissors

· Very Vanilla A2 envelop

Don't you love that you can color your stamps with the Stampin' Dazzle marker just like you can with the Stampin' Write markers? I think it's a great way to add a little metallic shine to a card!

Check out the Class Schedule tab to find out more info for future classes!

There's only one day left to take advantage of the Back to Spool offer. Check out my Promotions tab for more information!

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Embellished Events Day 4

Hi Stampers!!!

Welcome back to my final day of Embellished Events sample. Even though it's the last day of class samples, I'm sure this set will be pulled out again in the future. It's a great one to use for stamp a stacks! This card is another case, this time by a card made originally by Jacque Craig. My fellow demos are so inspiring!

Stampin' Supplies:

5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 3 3/4" x 2 1/4", and 1/2" x 4 1/4" Tangerine Tango Cardstock

4" x 5 1/4" and scrap for punching Tempting Turquoise Cardstock

Top Note and 2" x 3 1/2" Whisper White Cardstock

2 1/2" x 3 3/4" (2) Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper

4" Daffodil Delight 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers

StazOn Black and Tempting Turquoise Stamp Pads

Basic Pearls

Ornament Punch

Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Flowers and "thinking of you" stamp from Embellished Events

Adhesive, Glue Dots, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals, and Scissors

Whisper White A2 envelope

Other days of the Embellished Events samples:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Make sure you check out my Class Schedule tab above for the most current list of upcoming classes!

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Embellished Events Day 1

Hi Stampers!

I'm back with the cards that we made at my Embellished Events class! Today's card is a case of one that I saw made by Jennie Maier. I took her concept and stepped it up! I really love this color combo and think I need to use it more often. I'm thinking it would be a great combo for a non-traditional Christmas card. What do you think?

Stampin' Supplies:
5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Old Olive Cardstock
3 3/4" x 1 1/4" (2) and 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" Midnight Muse Cardstock
2" x 3" Whisper White Cardstock
1" x 3 1/2" (2) Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper
Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, and Midnight Muse Stampin' Write Markers
Basic Rhinestones
Cake and "Celebrate" stamps from Embellished Events
Adhesive, Dimensionals, and Scissors
Whisper White A2 envelope

Promotion!!!!
Don't forget the Back to School promotion is currently going on! Free ribbon with every $40 of merchandise (excl. tax and shipping). Check out more details here!

Upcoming Classes....

There is still time to sign up for my Friendship Preserves class!

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Button Buddies Day 4

Hi Stampers!

Welcome to the final day of my Button Buddies class samples. Today's card is sooo cute! I made this card with more masculine colors but you can easily change it up to be more feminine or brightly colored for kids! I love how you can bend the Bitty Banners to give a little more dimension to your card.

Stampin' Supplies:

· 5 ½” x 8 1/2” Marina Mist Cardstock

· 2 ½” x 3 3/4” Tangerine Tango Cardstock

· 2 ¼” x 3 ½” and 1” x 3” Whisper White Cardstock

· 1” x 4” Old Olive Cardstock

· 1” x 1 ½” Midnight Muse Cardstock

· Pretty in Pink and Tangerine Tango Stamp Pads

· Basic Black Stampin’ Write marker

· Old Olive Designer Button

· Piggy stamp from Button Buddies

· Happy Birthday stamp from Itty Bitty Banners

· Scallop Edge Border Punch

· Bitty Banners Framelits

· 2 1/8” Mini Brads

· Adhesive, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, paper piercing tool, and Scissors

· Whisper White A2 envelope

To see the other samples from this class, click the links below:

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Sneak Peek time!!!

This Sunday I am hosting my first in a series of monthly Christmas card classes! This month the focus is on the Chock-Full of Cheer stamp set. I have loved this set since I first saw it released in the 2012-2013 Idea Book and Catalog. Check out page 40 of the catalog for the entire product suite!

FREE STUFF ALERT!!!

Check out my promotions page to find out how you can get a free spool of the beautiful new 3/8" Stitched Satin In Color ribbon. This deal is not to be missed!!!!

Pages

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Friday, October 19, 2012

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Wednesday, September 12, 2012