Monday, February 18, 2019

Stamp Club February 2019


The card I demonstrated had a quilt pattern that I embossed.  I like the pearls for "knots"!

stamps:
Colorful Seasons

paper:
Night of Navy
Soft Sea Foam
Tranquil Tides Designer Paper

ink:
Night of Navy
marker- Basic Black

accessories:
medium envelope- Whisper White
Basic Jewels- Pearl
Take Your Pick
Big Shot
embossing folder- Sparkle
stamping sponge
dimensionals

TIP:
Attach the 1 ¼” squares of Designer Paper to the white card stock.  Add stitch lines between the squares.  Run through the Big Shot with an embossing folder.




The candles really pop on this Thick Whisper White card!

stamps:
Happy Birthday  Gorgeous

paper:
Real Red
Mango Melody
Pineapple Punch
Lemon Lime Twist
Bermuda Bay
Gorgeous Grape
Basic Black
Thick Whisper White
       
ink:
Crushed Curry
Memento Tuxedo Black

accessories:
medium envelope- Whisper White
Big Shot
Celebrate You Thinlits
Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets
Die Brush
Precision Base Plate
Tear and Tape
dimensionals





The giraffe circle is easy with a Stamparatus and a grid sheet!

stamps:
Animal Outing
Thoughtful Banners

paper:
Tranquil Tide
Pumpkin Pie
Mint Macaron
So Saffron
Very Vanilla
Share What You Love Designer Paper

ink:
Early Espresso

accessories:
medium envelope- Very Vanilla
punch- 1 ½” circle
punch- 1 3/8” scallop circle
dimensionals
Stamparatus




Emboss resist and embossed vellum butterflies... What a great combination!

stamps:
Pop of Petals
All Things Thanks

paper:
Melon Mambo
Whisper White
Vellum Cardstock

ink:
VersaMark
Melon Mambo
marker- Basic Black

accessories:
medium envelope- Whisper White
ribbon-1/8” Sheer Whisper White
punch-Four-Petal Flower
Simply Scored
Heat Tool and Buddy
sponge brayer
mini glue dots

TIPS: 
-Use a large post-it note to mask off the edge of the white paper before stamping and brayering.
-Cut the card stock the long way.  Score at 5 ½” and 6 ½”.  Then fold, attach ribbon, and adhere 1” part together.


Thanks for stopping by!

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Happy Stamping!
Patrice

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

One Sheet Wonder February 2019


One Sheet Wonder Class
You’re invited to a One Sheet Wonder class! Come and make 10 cards with one sheet on Designer Paper and have fun.  I hope to see you there!  
Happy Stamping!
Patrice
patricepierce.stampinup.net

When: Sunday, February 10, 2019, 3:00 pm

Where: Patrice’s house in Rothschild

What:Stamp 10 cards (all materials pre-cut!), Whisper White card stock for the inside of each card, an envelope for each card, directions for cutting your own sheet of Designer Paper, and pictures of each card with a list of supplies.

Cost:$20  This includes a certificate for $5 off or free shipping (your choice!) to use on your order at this class!

RSVP:Reservations must be received on or before Saturday, February 9th.   Prepayment is appreciated.  

Other info: 
  • This class is limited to 12 people.
  • If you choose to place an order at the One Sheet Wonder class, you will receive a thank you gift.  
  • When your order arrives, I can deliver it to you or you can stop by my house and pick it up.
  • Feel free to copy this and pass it on to a friend!
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One Sheet Wonder Class, February 2019

Monday, January 28, 2019

Stamp Club January 2019


A "guy" birthday card is always good to have on hand!  This one uses the By the Bay Sale-A-Bration stamp set!

birthday card
Make-n-Take
stamps:
#By the Bay
Detailed with Love

paper:
Cajun Craze
Night of Navy
Crumb Cake

ink:
StazOn jet black
VersaMark
Cajun Craze
Old Olive
Gray Granite
Night of Navy
Crumb Cake

accessories:
medium envelope- Very Vanilla
linen thread
sponge daubers
dimensionals




The same card designs looks totally different if you change up the colors!  For kids, a bright color was in order!

Valentine’s Day card
Make-n-Take
stamps:
Tabs for Everything
(words are from a retired set)

paper:
Real Red
Basic Black
Whisper White
       
ink:
Real Red
Memento Tuxedo Black

accessories:
medium envelope Whisper White
punch-1” circle
punch- 1 ¼” circle
dimensionals



There's a really neat technique called Double Embossing.  I took a spin on that and did Easy Double Embossing!  I just used 2 embossing folders on the same piece of card stock!

 thank you card
Make-n-Take
stamps:
Kindness and Compassion

paper:
Night of Navy
Soft Suede
Very Vanilla

ink:
Night of Navy

accessories:
medium envelope- Very Vanilla
Big Shot
embossing folder-Woodland
embossing folder-Softly Falling
punch-Tailored Tag
ribbon-5/8” burlap (cut in half)
stamping sponge
Frost White Shimmer Paint (Holiday Catalog carryover)
Faceted Gems Gold
dimensionals

TIP: 
-Use a q-tip or toothpick to put the Shimmer Paint on the card.  The less expensive the q-tip, the better.  It will have less fluff!





I demonstrated a waterfall card.  It is so fun to watch the pieces flip back on themselves!



Side view.


 Partially opened.  You can see how the pieces flip over themselves!

waterfall card
stamps:
*Butterfly Gala

paper:
Balmy Blue
Highland Heather
Grapefruit Grove
Lemon Lime Twist
Very Vanilla
#Botanical Butterfly

ink:
Balmy Blue
Highland Heather
Grapefruit Grove
Lemon Lime Twist
Memento Tuxedo Black

accessories:
medium envelope- Very Vanilla
Simply Scored
*punch-Butterfly Duet
punch- ¾” circle
#Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack
Tear and Tape

TIP:
To make the butterflies 2 colors, use the Rock-n-Roll technique.



# = Sale-A-Bration catalog
* = Occasions catalog

Thanks for stopping by!

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Happy Stamping!
Patrice

Sunday, January 13, 2019

Stamping Fun Night January 2019

The butterfly card was fun and easy to make.  Stamp the butterfly, and then use sponge daubers to color it in.  Punch it out, and you have a beautiful butterfly!  Don't you love the FREE Sale-A-Bration ribbon on this card?  So pretty!  Thank you to Patty Bennett's blog for the inspiration for this card!


stamps:
*Butterfly Gala

paper:
Balmy Blue
Whisper White
#Botanical Butterfly Designer Paper

ink:
Granny Apple Green
Blueberry Bushel
Memento Tuxedo Black

accessories:
medium envelope- Whisper White
Big Shot
Stitched Shapes    Framelits
#Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack
*punch- Butterfly Duet
*Gingham Gala Sequins
Take Your Pick tool
sponge daubers
mini glue dots
dimensionals

TIP:
-Use a small post-it note if the paper you want to punch is too small to easily put in the punch.



This would make a great Valentin'e Day card, or just a card for a quick note to let someone know how much you care about them!

stamps:
Pressed Flowers (hostess)
Detailed with Love

paper:
Powder Pink
Old Olive
Very Vanilla

ink:
marker- Powder Pink
marker- Old Olive
Memento Tuxedo Black

accessories:
medium envelope- Very Vanilla
*Old Olive Linen Thread
dimensionals


The Tranquil Textures Designer Paper is a great background for the birds in this Sale-A-Bration set.


stamps:
#By the Bay

paper:
Tranquil Tide
Crumb Cake
Tranquil Textures Designer  Paper

ink:
Soft Suede
Tranquil Tide

accessories:
medium envelope- Very Vanilla
watercolor pencils (I used Whisper White and Daffodil Delight.)
AquaPainter
Stamparatus (because my stamp/sticker is on crooked and the Stamparatus makes it easy to stamp where I want it!)

TIP:
-Color the birds and some of the water white first.  Then use the AquaPainter to add Tranquil Tide to the water.

* = Occasions catalog
# = Sale-A-Bration catalog

Thanks for stopping by!

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Happy Stamping!
Patrice

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Stamping Fun Night December 2018


stamps:
Spirited Snowman
Pick a Pennant

paper:
Mossy Meadow
Very Vanilla
Festive Farmhouse Designer Paper

ink:
Mossy Meadow
Cherry Cobbler

accessories:
medium envelope- Very Vanilla
Basic Pearls Jewels
dimensionals




stamps:
Spirited Snowman
Make a Difference

paper:
Old Olive (1 ¾” x 3”)
Cherry Cobbler
Very Vanilla

ink:
Memento Tuxedo Black
Stampin’ Blends:
       Old Olive
       Cherry Cobbler
       Color Lifter

accessories:
punch- Scalloped Tag Topper
ribbon- 1/8” sheer Old Olive




stamps:
Spirited Snowman

paper:
Shaded Spruce
Whisper White
All is Bright Designer Paper

ink:
Staz On jet black
Shaded Spruce
markers: Basic Black, Soft Suede, Smokey Slate, Shaded Spruce, Lemon Lime Twist, Balmy Blue, Pumpkin Pie

accessories:
medium envelope-Whisper White
shimmer paint Frost White
Big Shot
Seasonal Layers Thinlits
Fine Tip Glue Pen
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
die brush
precision base plate

TIP:
-Use a Q-tip to apply the Shimmer Paint.  The less expensive the Q-tip, the better it works!


We had fun stamping and visiting at Stamping Fun Night!  The Spirited Snowman stamp set from the Holiday catalog was used in all 3 projects!  

Happy Stamping!
Patrice