On the CASE: Animal Expedition

by | Jul 18, 2018 | Gratitude, Thank You & Thanksgiving Cards, On the CASE | 0 comments

Are you ready to get wild?

For my latest “On the CASE” CASE file I thought I’d go for an outing – an Animal Outing! This fun little design was cracked in no time – perfect for crafters on the go.

I also learned a little along the way. What fun to have a die that does some partial-cutting to add extra dimension to the simple layout!

For On the CASE with Ann & Nicole (July 2018 -Animal Expedition - 2018-19 Annual Catalog). Featuring, Animal Expedition stamp set, Animal Friends Thinlits, Animal Expedition DSP, Frames Elements. For more details including tips for CASE-ing this card , click through. #pmretreat #stampinup #thanks #thankyou #handstamped

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Stamps and Paper and Inks … Oh, My!

Stamps: Animal Outing (bundle)
Paper: Thick Whisper White Cardstock (8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″), Animal Expedition DSP (4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″, 1/2″ x 5″), Whisper White Cardstock (3 3/4″ x 3 1/2″), Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock ( 1″ x 4″)
Inks: Basic Gray
Accessories: Frames Elements
Other:  Big Shot, Animal Friends Thinlits (in bundle)

On the CASE Notes

(your step-by-step guide)

  1. Score the card base at 4 1/4″. Fold and burnish the edge with a bone folder.
  2. Adhere the large piece of DSP to the card base.
  3. Flag both ends of the DSP strip and the Lemon Lime Twist strip.
  4. Adhere the DSP strip to the card base, then adhere the Lemon Lime Twist strip.
  1. Diecut the leaf shape on the left side of the Whisper White panel.
  2. Diecut a rhino from the Animal Expedition DSP.
  1. Stamp the sentiment on the Whisper White panel towards the bottom, centered between the leaf diecut and the right edge.
  2. Adhere the diecut rhino to the Whisper White panel, just above the sentiment, using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  3. Adhere the Whisper White panel to the card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Make sure the leaf diecut area is over the Lemon Lime Twist banner.
  4. Adhere the two woodcut hearts using Tombow Multipurpose Glue. Allow a few minutes to dry.

How Hard Was It to Crack this CASE?

Difficulty Level: 1 out of 5 – Yea for easy-peasy! Diecutting the rhino from the DSP takes this design from time-consuming to time-saving! The coordinating patterns in the Animal Expedition DSP is just wonderful and can be interchanged if you’re looking for something a little different!

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On the CASE: Graceful Glass

by | Jun 20, 2018 | Gratitude, Thank You & Thanksgiving Cards, On the CASE | 1 comment

Say Hello to the Graceful Glass Suite!

When I saw this suite at OnStage a few months ago, I knew it would be on my short list. The Gothic Script calligraphy paired with the stained glass images were just spot on and something that I haven’t seen lately. On top of that, creating a DSP paper stack that is vellum was genius! There’s so many cool ways to color the paper, and of course, endless color combinations.

This is probably not the last CASE file you will see from this suite! (Ann mentioned she might do one too.) I wanted to get to this one for sure because it shows off all of the beautiful parts of the suite in one design.

For On the CASE with Ann & Nicole (June2018 -Graceful Glass - 2018-19 Annual Catalog). Featuring, Painted Glass stamp set, Stained Glass thinlits, Graceful Glass designer vellum, Big Shot Embossing Mats. For more details including tips for CASE-ing this card , click through. #pmretreat #stampinup #thankyou #thanks #handstamped #stainedglass

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Stamps: Painted Glass
Paper: Thick Whisper White (5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″) Whisper White (3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″), Gray Granite (4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″, 2 – 1 1/4″ x 5″), Petal Pink (3/4″ x 3″), Basic, Black Cardstock (5″ x 6″), Graceful Glass Vellum Designer Series Paper (3″ x 3″)
Ink: Lovely Lipstick Classic Ink
Stampin’ Write Markers: Petal Pink, Lovely Lipstick, Calypso Coral, Flirty Flamingo
Accessories: 1/4″ Black Cord, Tinted Vintage Faceted Buttons
Other: Stained Glass Thinlits, Big Shot, Embossing Mat, Triple Banner Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

On the CASE Notes

(your step-by-step guide)

  1. Score the card base at 4 1/4″. Fold and burnish the edge with a bone folder. Adhere the Gray Granite panel to the card base. Set aside.
  2. Color in the 3x3 square of Graceful Glass vellum using Stampin’ Write markers as shown.
  3. Mount the colored design on the square of Whisper White using glue dots.

***Nit-picky details: I used Stampin’ Write markers instead of Stampin’ Blends (since the new colors aren’t available yet). That means that you should not use too much ink so the paper doesn’t curl up or pill, and use a Heat Tool to set the ink.

  1. Diecut the leading shape in Basic Black cardstock.
  2. Emboss two pieces of Gray Granite with the leading shape die and the Embossing Mats.
  1. Adhere the embossed panels to the card base – leave approx 1/2″ at the top and bottom.
  2. Add diecut to the center of the card. Adhere using SNAIL just down the center where it will be covered eventually.
  3. Add two lengths of Black Cord down the center.
  4. Adhere the stained glass panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  5. Stamp the sentiment in Lovely Lipstick on the Petal Pink strip. Flag the end using the Banner Triple Punch.
  6. Adhere the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  7. Adhere the Tinted Faceted Gem using a Glue Dot.

How Hard Was It to Crack this CASE?

Difficulty Level: 3 out of 5 – I was really torn on the difficulty level. The card came together quickly, but I think there are a few “attention to detail” things that take it to a “3”. First, if you’re going to use Stampin’ Write markers to color, do it with a gentle touch. It doesn’t take much ink and its easy to over-color and cause the paper to curl or pill. Take your time, stay in the lines, and use as little ink as possible! DON’T FORGET TO HEAT SET or allow to dry for longer than you think you need to.

If you’re using Stampin’ Blends, they’ll dry super quick so you won’t have any of those problems!

The second moderately advanced technique is using the new Embossing Mat. Follow the instructions! I cut the Gray pieces to the exact finished size (1 1/4″ x 5″). So, when I placed the embossing mat over top, I held the paper to the die and covered the bottom half, then flopped the rest of the mat over top. Once in place it stayed. The effect is stunning!

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On the CASE: One Big Meaning

by | Apr 11, 2018 | Gratitude, Thank You & Thanksgiving Cards, On the CASE | 0 comments

About a year ago, Ann and I had this great idea…

We thought it would be fun to take you on a journey through current Stampin’ Up! catalogs where we CASE the projects and give you all the details to recreate them.

It is truly amazing that we’ve been at this for a YEAR already!

I thought that in celebration, it would be fitting to share a thank you card design as a way to say “thanks” for going on this journey with us.

We are both excited to continue to bring you this featured segment on both of our blogs – hopefully for years to come!

For On the CASE with Ann & Nicole (April 2018 - One Big Meaning - 2017-18 Annual Catalog). Featuring, One Big Meaning, Pinewood Planks DTIEF, Hearts & Stars Elements. For more details including tips for CASE-ing this card , click through. #pmretreat #stampinup #thsnks #thankyou #handstamped

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Stamps: One Big Meaning
Paper: Thick Whisper White Cardstock (8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″), Naturally Eclectic DSP (4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″), Soft Sky Cardstock (3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″), Naturally Eclectic DSP (4″ x 1″), Whisper White Cardstock (1 1/2″ x 4″)
Inks: Emerald Envy
Accessories: Linen Thread
Other: Big Shot, Pinewood Planks Dimensional TIEF

On the CASE Notes

(your step-by-step guide)

  1. Score your card base at 4 1/4″. Fold and burnish the edge with a bone folder.
  2. Adhere the large Naturally Eclectic DSP panel to the card base.
  3. Stamp the sentiment in Emerald Envy on the Whisper White strip. Using your Stamparatus will help ensure a perfect impression!
  4. Emboss the Soft SKy panel with the Pinewood Planks DTIEF
  1. Adhere the DSP strip to the embossed Soft Sky cardstock panel.
  2. Adhere the large wood heart to the Soft Sky panel.
  3. Add Linen Thread and tie in a bow off to the left.
  1. Adhere finished panel to the card base, at an angle.
  2. Adhere sentiment using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  3. Adhere final small woodcut hearts.

How Hard Was It to Crack this CASE?

Difficulty Level: 1 out of 5 – Whew! I needed a quick and simple design this week – and this One Big Meaning card delivered! This was a very straightforward design – perfect to use as a demonstration card, or even as a make-and-take. The little bit of embossing, and the use of the woodcut hearts make the card look much more difficult than you’d think!

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On the CASE: Graceful Glass

On the CASE: Graceful Glass

Say Hello to the Graceful Glass Suite! When I saw this suite at OnStage a few months ago, I knew it would be on my short list.

On the CASE: Delightfully Detailed

On the CASE: Delightfully Detailed

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This Little Piggy: Easy Sketch

by | Apr 5, 2018 | Gratitude, Thank You & Thanksgiving Cards | 5 comments

I love it when a design comes together 1, 2, 3!

I was already in a piggy frame of mind after finishing this project for last week’s On the CASE with Ann & Nicole so I was pleased as punch when I saw the ANIMAL block in this week’s Tic Tac Toe Challenge board! Design Team O is up this week so don’t forget to stop by and see all of my teammates creations!

Play along at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge - Inspiring you 8-ways each week! Find us @tttchallenge or tictactoechallenge.com. New challenges every Thursday!

I instantly honed in on the top row – animal, thank you, stripes and I went straight for the few remaining scraps I had from the Painted With Love DSP. I literally used my last scrap piece for this design, and, yes, it’s striped!

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There’s such a strange sense of accomplishment when an entire pack of Designer Paper is used up! Don’t you think?

The great thing about this design is that I could replicate it over and over and just keep swapping out that background pattern for any that I might have on hand.

I thought I’d go one more time with the watercoloring on Whisper White cardstock with the help of clear gesso. This technique is really one that should be a staple in your toolbox if you like to watercolor a lot! Here’s a link to the video…

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Here’s a quick reference to Pin on one of your boards so you remember the layout – this one is simple!

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Festive Friday: Somber Yellow

Festive Friday: Somber Yellow

Friends – Our Chosen Family… Over at Festive Friday We’re getting ready to celebrate Friendship Day (it’s on July 30th). A “friendship” card is a pretty broad subject and can really span the gamut of sentiments. 

On the CASE: Floral Phrases

On the CASE: Floral Phrases

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Festive Friday: Picture Perfect Cafe Mashup

Festive Friday: Picture Perfect Cafe Mashup

Put an X through it, June is D-O-N-E! Hello HOT!!
We’re all ready for those hot Summer nights over at Festive Friday where we’re celebrating Ice Cream Day (it’s on July 15th).

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On the CASE: Flourishing Phrases

by | Feb 21, 2018 | Gratitude, Thank You & Thanksgiving Cards, On the CASE | 1 comment

Can you believe that next week is already March? I thought I would On the CASE with a fun, sophisticated floral design to start thinking Spring!

Ann and I are racking up quite a big CASE file! So much that I had to create a reference for myself to keep from picking a duplicate project! That’s when I realized that I hadn’t gotten to the beauty I picked for this week. I knew that there would be a few things to figure out, but I think I cracked the CASE cold 😉

Though this project looks like it should be a 5/5 in difficulty, you’ll see that once it’s broken down, great results are easy to achieve! Another thing to keep in mind is that Flourishing Phrases has a lot of great sentiments. If you don’t need a thank you card, this design would work perfectly for any of the other sentiments (from sympathy to wedding) that are a part of the stamp set!

For On the CASE with Ann & Nicole (February 2018 - Flourishing Phrases - 2017-18 Annual Catalog). Featuring, Flourishing Phrases, Flourish Thinlits, gold glimmer paper. For more details including tips for CASE-ing this card , click through. #pmretreat #stampinup #flourishing phrases #thankyou #handstamped

Stamps and Paper and Inks … Oh, My!

Stamps: Flourishing Phrases
Paper: Whisper White Notecards & Envelopes, Striped Treat Bag (4 3/4″ x 3 1/4″), Shimmery White Cardstock (4 5/8″ x 3 1/8″, 2″ x 2″), Gold Glimmer Paper (1″ x 5 1/2″)
Inks: Versamark, Melon Mambo Classic Ink
Accessories: White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Gold Metallic Thread, Gold Faceted Gems
Other: Big Shot, Flourishes Thinlits, Aqua Painter, Heat Tool, Sizzix Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets, Embossing Buddy

On the CASE Notes

(your step-by-step guide)

  1. Cut down a Striped Treat Bag to 3 1/4″ x 4 3/4″.
  2. Stamp flower, leaves and sentiment on 3 1/8″ x 4 5/8″ Shimmery White Cardstock in Versamark ink. Don’t forget to use your Embossing Buddy first to remove any static!
  3. Apply White Stampin’ Emboss Powder and set the powder with your Heat Tool.
  1. Using an aqua painter and Melon Mambo Classic Ink, apply a light wash on the stamped panel. Wait for the layer to dry, or use the Heat Tool to speed it up.
  2. Add additional layers of watercoloring around various elements to add depth and darkness. Dry completely.
  3. Use the Versamark Refill to apply some random dots on the stamped panel. Use gold embossing powder and heat set. (I’m sure there’s another way to do this, but I just couldn’t figure it out! I was considering the Gold Wink of Stella, but that’s not a current product in this year’s catalog…)
  4. Add Sizzix Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets to the back of the 2″ x 2″ Shimmery White Cardstock, and the Gold Glimmer Paper. DIecut the trellis, small flower and larger flower images as shown.
  1. Adhere the Striped Treat Bag layer and the stamped layer together. Cut the trellis diecut to size and affix to finished panel.
  2. Adhere small flower to large flower. Add Gold Metallic Thread loops to the back of the flower element.
  3. Adhere flower element to card base. Add small Gold Faceted Gem to center of small flower.
  4. Adhere finished panel to card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

How Hard Was It to Crack this CASE?

Difficulty Level: 3 out of 5 – The hardest part of this project is the watercoloring. I tried the Watercolor Pencils (twice) and wasn’t happy with my results, so I went to the Aqua Painter. After finishing the project, and now seeing my version side-by-side with the catalog image, I’m pretty sure I should have used watercolor paper instead of Shimmery White cardstock. BUT – it still works! Everything else is straight-forward stamping, embossing and die-cutting. I loved the use of the Treat Bag for a background paper – genius!

#SUontheCASE

We hope our projects today inspired you to try CASE-ing the catalog too! We’re “on the case”, looking for the hashtag #SUontheCASE on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Google+ & Pinterest) and if we find one of your projects, we’ll share it, like it, repost it – we’ll do it all!

We’ll be On the CASE again in 2 weeks!

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On the CASE: Floral Phrases

On the CASE: Floral Phrases

July is here and we’re deep into wedding season! I thought that I’d put together a CASE file that would help you create a stunning wedding card.

On the CASE: Graceful Glass

On the CASE: Graceful Glass

Say Hello to the Graceful Glass Suite! When I saw this suite at OnStage a few months ago, I knew it would be on my short list.

On the CASE: Delightfully Detailed

On the CASE: Delightfully Detailed

Happy New Catalog Week!! As I’m sure you know, the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog was released on Friday. That means that it’s time for new inspiration and lots of fun new products and stamps.

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Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[141534]
$37.00
Flourish Thinlits Dies
[141478]
$29.00
Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes
[131527]
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Shimmery White 8-1/2
[101910]
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Striped Treat Bags
[144255]
$5.50
Gold Glimmer Paper
[133719]
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Versamark Pad
[102283]
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Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
[126948]
$6.50
Embossing Buddy
[103083]
$6.00
White Stampin' Emboss Powder
[109132]
$5.00
Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder
[109129]
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Gold Metallic Thread
[138401]
$3.00
Gold Faceted Gems
[144141]
$5.00
Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets
[144106]
$10.00
Big Shot
[143263]
$110.00
Heat Tool
[129053]
$30.00
Aqua Painters
[103954]
$17.00

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