The first project I demonstrated was a gift card holder made with the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits and the Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper (Free with a $50 order until 3/31/16!). These mini treat bags are so quick and easy! And they are a perfect way to give a gift card!
The other project I demonstrated has two fun techniques: a glitter window and embossing on vellum. The card makes me think that winter is maybe kind-of ok! :) At least it is pretty! Here is what I used:
stamps:
Lovely
as a Tree
Flurry
of Wishes
Watercolor
Wings
paper:
Early
Espresso
Soft
Sky
Whisper
White
(2
¼ x 3 ¼ )
white
vellum card stock
ink:
Early
Espresso
marker-Soft
Sky
Versamark
accessories:
medium
envelope- Whisper White
heat
tool
embossing
buddy
white
embossing powder
punch-Snow
Flurry
Big
Shot
Hearth
and Home Thinlits
Precision
Base Plate
glitter-
Dazzling Diamonds
mini
glue dots
dimensionals
silicone
craft sheet
clear
packing tape
TIPS:
-Put
packing tape on the back of the window.
Use the silicone sheet so it doesn’t stick. Flip over and add glitter.
One of the cards Stamp Club members made was this Stained Glass Technique card. Stamp the image on vellum with Craft ink or VersaMark. Put embossing powder on and heat. Then flip the vellum over and color on the back with markers. Don't worry about being perfect, you won't see any little mistakes! Flip it over and it looks like stained glass. This looks pretty with a neutral card stock background, but try other colors for different effects. Here's what we used:
stamps:
Flowering
Fields
Party
Wishes
paper:
Thick
Whisper White
Tangerine
Tango
white
vellum card stock (2
¾ x 3 ¾)
Wildflower
Fields Designer
Series Paper
ink:
Craft
White
Archival
Basic Black
marker-Tangerine
Tango
marker-
Old Olive
accessories:
medium
envelope- Whisper White
Big
Shot
Ovals
Collection Framelits
magnetic
platform
ribbon-
¼” Whisper White
embossing
buddy
heat
tool
white
embossing powder
mini
glue dots
Fine
Tip Glue Pen
If you're looking to make a guy card, then the Sky is the Limit set is a great one to grab. And it can be your for FREE during Sale-A-Bration with a $50 order! There is a Wink of Stella on the propeller to give it a little shine. Wink of Stella is a great way to add some sparkle, mess free! Here's what we used:
stamps:
Sky
is the Limit
(only
available until February
15th)
Timeless
Textures
paper:
Basic
Black
Tip
Top Taupe
Going
Places Paper Stack
ink:
Archival
Basic Black
Tip
Top Taupe
accessories:
medium
envelope- Very Vanilla
Wink
of Stella clear
TIPS:
-Ink
up a texture stamp with Tip Top Taupe, stamp off, and then stamp on the Tip Top
Taupe card stock.
-See
the Wink of Stella how-to video on you-tube. Go to www.stampinup.com/occasions-videos. It has a lot of good tips!
The other card we made would be great for Valentine's Day, a wedding, an anniversary, or just a sweet card to give to someone you love! The Big Shot Die Brush made getting all of those tiny pieces out of the intricate heart die a snap! You won't find a stamp that just says "love" in the Watercolor Wishes Card Kit, but I cut one of the stamps apart so it did! Here's the supply list for this card:
stamps:
Watercolor
Wishes Card Kit
paper:
Blackberry
Bliss
Very
Vanilla
Gold
Glimmer Paper
ink:
Blackberry
Bliss
accessories:
medium
envelope- Very Vanilla
Big
Shot
Bloomin’
Heart Thinlits Dies
Precision
Base Plate
Big
Shot Die Brush
Basic
Metal Buttons-Gold
Linen
Thread
punch-
Project Life Corner
mini
glue dots
dimensionals
TIPS:
-Flip
the glimmer paper upside-down so the glitter is on the bottom when you cut
it. The die will cut through it more easily.
-After
you run the Thinlit & paper through the Big Shot (2 times), place it paper
side down on the Die Brush mat.
Roll the roller over the die and the pieces will come out!
If you do order the Big Shot Die Brush, make sure you keep the mat that comes with it. It kind of looks like packing material. But you'll need it!!
It was a fun night of stamping, visiting, and yummy snacks! Thanks to Colleen for hosting this month!
Happy Stamping!
Patrice
