Inkredible Stamping with Julie

Shimmer Spray

At each Create, Ink get together we have someone share a Make 'n Take card. Serena was doing the Make 'n Take for this meeting and she came up with a FABULOUS card!!

She was showing us how to make and use Shimmer Spray. It's a little bit like Smooch Spritz but more of a fine all over shimmer. Just place a little bit of Shimmer Paint into a spray bottle with Alcohol and spray onto the card stock. It really shimmers. It's hard to tell in the picture... this one shows the shine a little better.

See all the shimmer?? It's SO pretty in person. I would LOVE to show you all this technique in person - If you're booking a party with me and you want to see this technique let me know - it's a GREAT workshop card!!

 

More Fall and Halloween Swap Cards

My very talented Create, Ink! team did such a FABULOUS job with our fall card sketch challenge swap. Take a look at the cards ideas they came up with:

First a quick reminder, we were working with the PPA35 sketch from Splitcoast Stampers.

They have a bunch of fabulous sketch challenges just like this one listed there. If you're ever in need of a stampers' block jump start - check out the sketches on SCS :) .

 

Dawn's Card

Serena's Card

Barb's Card

A Few More Card Ideas

Here are a few swaps from out last team meeting for your eye candy enjoyment! :)

Crista's Card

Denise's Card

I hope the swap cards have inspired your Fall and Halloween creating!!  I'll be back with another team meeting post tomorrow - you don't want to miss it!!

 

A Wicked Halloween Card

 
Our Create, Ink! group meeting was last Friday. We were swapping Fall and Halloween cards this time. At our last get together we were talking about using sketches to help make card design easy so this time we choose an optional sketch to use for the swap card. I selected a sketch from Splitcoast Stampers for the challenge: the PPA38 sketch.

I decided that I wanted to play with the Wicked Cool stamp set for my card and came up with this.

Pleated ribbons are everywhere and I felt inspired to add some to this card, but it's halloween and I felt like the nice even pleats were too formal for the card so I changed it up a bit and did what I'm calling ribbon smooshing - I kinda just smooshed the ribbon into uneven crooked pleats and I LOVE the way it came out.

The ribbon adds some nice texture and diminsion to the card and it was so easy to do. All I did was run a piece of Sticky strip down the back of the ribbon and then work  your way across the card stock folding and sticking ribbon down. Then tuck the ends around the edge fo the card to finish it off.

I'll be posting the other swap cards from my team members over the next couple of days - so be sure to check back often!

 

Stampin' Up Has Fabirc?!?! Q & A

Q&A Q: I heard that Stampin' Up! is selling fabric now. I love fabric, can you tell me more? A:  Yes, Stampin’ Up! has exclusive fabric which coordinates with our great stamps and accessories! It is being introduced in our Holiday Mini Catalog 2010. Our customers have been requesting this product for years and we are thrilled to see it finally arrive. Read on to find out the scoop about the Stampin’ Up! fabric and great ways to use it. Fabric Basics      Stampin’ Up! recently introduced the new line of Designer Fabric that combines the beauty of Stampin’ Up! exclusive artwork and colors with high-quality 100% cotton fabric. There are currently two fabric sets available and each pack contains three coordinating designs. The Deck the Halls Designer Fabric (#121716) coordinates with the Vintage Christmas stamps, paper, and accessories in the Holiday Mini (pgs. 18-21). The Candy Cane Christmas Designer Fabric (#121715) coordinates with the huge variety of Candy Cane Christmas products in the Holiday Mini (pgs. 32-37). Each pack includes three extra-wide fat quarters. Quilters and fabric lovers will know the value in that. For those new to fabric, it means that each of the 28” x 18” fabric pieces are larger than standard size fat quarters you buy in the fabric store, making them an even better value. Don't forget about the stamping rewards for shopping and sharing with Stampin’ Up! Why Fabric?      Fabric is great for quilting and many other traditional sewing projects, but it’s also a hot trend in crafting. One trend is to use the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (#113439) to die cut the fabric. For quilters, this is such a time-saver because they can quickly and accurately cut multiple layers of fabric. For crafters, the Big Shot offers variety for creating projects like decorated baby onsies, fabric purses, fabric-covered journals, and coasters with die-cut accents. Because the Big Shot does the detailed cutting work, crafters of any skill level can create a wide variety of projects with ease. Fabric also makes great accents and texture on cards, décor, and scrapbook pages! The Next Step      In addition to fabric, Stampin’ Up! has included a variety of complementary products to make crafting with fabric even easier for you. Coordinating products like the beautiful Deck the Halls (#121002) and Candy Cane (#121718) Big Designer Buttons, Bigz XL Tasteful Trim die (#120893), 1/2" Seam Binding (#120992), and the Big Shot Fabric Adhesive (#122194). We offer the tools you need to create a multitude of projects, both traditional and unique, with fabric. How to Get Started      Curious? My customers have been amazed at what they can create with the Designer Fabrics and coordinating supplies. An instructional Fabric Booklet is included in every package of Designer Fabric purchased from the 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog. It has instructions for making five projects shown below. This booklet is exclusive to the 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog. Let’s plan a fabric workshop where you can share this hot trend with your friends. Whether it’s fashion accessories, cards with fabric, décor items, or one of many other possibilities, you will be amazed at the versatility and fun of crafting with fabric. Contact me today and we’ll make sure you can get your hands on the fabric, plus you’ll have the chance to earn fantastic hostess benefits!

Create a Spooky Haunted House

One of the first things that jumped out at me from the Holiday Mini was the Design-a-House Decor Accents - My first though was Haunted House! I knew I had to create one to decorate this year! then SU shared this idea with us online and I was sold! Can't wait for my Design-a-House to get here so I can start creating!

• Dark & Dreary stamp set
• Basic Black card stock, Classic ink, and Stampin' Write Marker
• Cajun Craze card stock
• Old Olive card stock
• Rich Razzleberry textured card stock
• Wicked Fun Specialty Designer Series Paper
• White Vellum paper
• Waffle Paper Assortment 2
• Distressing Essentials
• VersaMarker
• Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz
• Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter
• Black Stampin' Emboss Powder
• Circle Scissors Plus
• Color Spritzer Tool
• Bitty Bat Punch

Do you have a non-Christmas idea for decorating the Design-a-House? Post a comment here and tell us what you would make.

It's Time to Register for the Annual Christmas Card Workshop

This is the 2010 Class - If you're looking for information on the Christmas Card Workshop for 2011 Click Here!

It’s time for the 8th annual Christmas Card Workshop! This year we’re adding a little twist that you’ve been asking for since the beginning! We’re offering you the option to choose Stamp a Set, you’ll create 6 stylish Christmas Card samples, or Stamp a Stack, you’ll create 4 of each card option so you’ll leave with 24 finished Christmas Cards. Come join us for an evening full of prizes, inspiration, and more! Start out your holiday crafting season in style by joining us at the eighth annual Christmas Card Class.

Click Here to View the PDF Flyer and Registration Information or keep reading for all the details.

Registration Closed

Create 6 or 24 Holiday Cards with Envelopes.

Check out idea boards full of inspiration.

Get a One on One Design Studio Consultation to help you design a card of your own!

Enjoy Time with friends & Have fun Stamping.

Take home an instruction book with pictures.

This year we're also offering a Class through the mail option. You'll receive all the supplies for the class along with the instruction book. You just supply the stamps and ink. (If you don't have the exact stamp sets we use on our cards don't worry, usually our stampers find they can easily substitute with stamp images from their own collection.) The cost of the in the mail class option is the same - we just add $10.00 for postage.

Date & Time:
Saturday, November 13, 2010
5:00 pm - 9:00pm

Location:    
Schrader Family Center
14960 Manchester Rd.
Ballwin, MO 63011

Early Bird Discount:
Register before September 30, 2010 and you’ll enjoy a discounted registration fee!!
(Registration Closes: October 16, 2010 or when class is full)

Cost:
Stamp a Set: You’ll create a set of six different holiday cards for inspiration.
Stamp a Set: $30.00

Stamp a Stack: You’ll create a stack of 4 for each of the six cards and leave with 24 holiday cards ready to be sent out.
Stamp a Stack: $50.00

Ribbons and Trinkets!

New Digital Downloads are avaliable for My Digital Studio!

	Description	Image	Price
	122156 MDS DWNLDA TAFFETA RIBBON COLOR PACK		$4.95
	122158 MDS DWNLDA CROCHET TRIM RIBBON PACK		$1.95
	122163 MDS DWNLDA VINTAGE TRINKETS PACK		$1.95
	122164 MDS DWNLDA ANTIQUE BRADS PACK		$1.95

You can purchase these and view all the other fabulous Digital Downloads avaliable on my Stampin' Up! Website.

 

It's Holiday Time

The Holiday Mini is Here!! That means it time to bust out those Paper Pumpkins and start thinking Halloween, Fall, and Thanksgiving!! The Santa hats are not far behind.

If you have not received your copy of the Holiday Mini in the mail yet go check it out on my SU Website - you won't be sorry! Start making up those wish lists and then call me to schedule a workshop so you can share the fun with your friends and earn some of those wish list items for free!