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Magic Card by Stampin' Up!

If you follow my blog, this card probably looks familiar because it was also posted on yesterday's blog.  The reason being, today's blog post is like a Part 2 for how to make the Magic Card.  The stamping technique on the card was featured in my blog post from yesterday.

If you are not familiar with the Magic card, you are going to enjoy this video. Is it an illusion or is it magic?  We give you instructions for creating this card that will amaze your family and dazzle your friends. Watch as Brandi Barnard from Stampin' Up! Corporate Headquarters shows you step-by-step how to make this fun card.

 

Tips to Watercoloring Stamping

Have you ever heard of Watercolor Stamping?  It is quite different than traditional watercoloring and is so simple that anyone can accomplish great results.  Check out the video below and see what you've been missing.

 

To start watercolor stamping, you will need a set of Aqua Painters, your favorite color of ink or ink pads, a stamp set, Memento or Archival black ink, spritzer and  watercolor paper.

If you would like to view the video of the Magic Card that Brandi refers to in the video, come back tomorrow or check the next blog post.

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The Power of Color

 

One of the reasons I was attracted to Stampin' Up!, and eventually fell in love, was the palette of colors they produced and how they coordinated those colors throughout their product line.  They make it so simple to make your creations look beautiful.  Color coordination is something that you will not find in the Big Box stores due to the fact that they order their products from several different manufacturers. 

With Stampin' Up! you can order card stock, Designer Series Paper, ink pads & ink, ribbon and other embellishments and accessories that all coordinate and compliment each other.  It makes your cards look awesome and you have endless color combos to choose from. 

Below you will find a chart of all the colors that are available from Stampin' Up! 

 

If you enjoyed this information and would like to add some of these colors to your own crafting supplies, just CLICK HERE to browse my online store.

If you have any questions, I am always "at your Serviss" so feel free to email me at oh2bstampin@yahoo.com.

When Notes are Necessary!

If you are like me, you are always looking for a small piece of paper to make a note on.  I know if I don't write something down while I'm thinking of it, I won't remember it 5 minutes later.  With that in mind, I decided to make the Note Paper Box above so I would always be able to find paper quickly.

Now if you aren't like me and don't really need a box to hold your note paper, you can fill the box with small note cards and give it as a gift.  Or maybe your co-worker is just the person who could use this.

The box is easy and quick to make so give it a try...check out the video below.

Here is a list of the supplies I used to make this project:

Stamp Sets - Helping Me Grow & Wild About Flowers

Card Stock - Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral & Whisper White

Designer Paper - Affectionately Yours Specialty DSP

Ink - Calypsp Coral & Old Olive ink

Everything Else - Scoring Tool, Mini Treat Box Thinlits (for banner), sponges, multipurpose glue, dimensionals

  

I am "at your Serviss", so feel free to leave me a comment if you have any questions. 

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Party Pop Up Card

This was one of the most fun cards I've made for a long time.  I used the Party Pop Up die to create it.  The fun comes when you open the card and the greeting literally "leaps off the page"!!

I thought when I started the project that it was going to be a challenge but it was so easy using the Party Pop Up die. 

Now I have to say the idea was not my original idea.  I was inspired by my fellow demonstrator Kelly.  Did you notice the sequins on the card front?  They actually make this not only a "pop up" card but also a shaker card.  The sequins are enclosed in a cellophane bag and will move around when you shake the card.

If you want to try your hand at a card like this, I have made a video tutorial that you can view below.

Supplies:

• Stamp Sets - Party With Cake (wood #140669 or clear #140672)
• Paper - Crushed Curry (#131199) and Whisper White (#100730)
• Designer Series Paper - It's My Party (140552)
• Ink - Crushed Curry (131173), Melon Mambo (#126948), MInt Macaron (138326) and Black Memento (#132708)
• Everything Else - Pop Up Party Thinlits (#140620), Cellophane Bag (#102619), Metallic Sequins (#138390), Sponges (#141337), Dimensionals (#104430), Multipurpose Glue (#110755), Melon Mambo Baker's Twine (#141689), 1/8" Handheld Circle Punch (#134365), Big Shot (#143263), Die Brush (#140603), Circle Framelits

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Double Slider Card

I just discovered the Double Slider Fold Card and have had so much fun making it.  I love surprises and this card hides a little surprise for the recipient. Be sure to watch the video below to see the surprise for yourself.

Supplies Used to Make this Card:

• Stamp Sets - Balloon Celebrations and Party Wishes 
• Card Stock - Melon Mambo, Mint Macaron and Whisper White
• Designer Series Paper - It's a Party Paper Stack
• Ink - Memento Black Ink, Mint Macaron, Melon Mambo
• Other Misc. Items - Two tone Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Cellophane Bag

 

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Simple Yet Elegant Card Style

I love simple and this card fits that bill.  It is made with the stamp set An Open Heart.  That set did retire in May 2016 but I wanted to share the idea with you anyway.  If you need a simple card, look in your stamping supplies for a large stamp that might work for a background, a simple main image and two coordinating colors...preferable one that is soft and one that is strong.

If you like "clean and simple" card designs, you may be able to find more by searching for CAS cards.

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Bendi Card Video

I have been enjoying the new Stampin' Up! catalog and all the wonderful new product.  This card is made using a sheet of the new Affectionately Yours Designer Series Paper.  It's called a Bendi Fold Card.   Check out the video below.

To make this Bendi Fold Card, I used two pieces of Night of Navy card stock that measure 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".  I cut one of those into two pieces which measure 5 1/2" x 2 1/2" and 5 1/2" x 1 3/4"

I scored the smaller two pieces...1/4" on one short end and 1/2" on the other short end.

I also used Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper that measures 4 1/4" x 2 1/4" and 4 1/4" x 1 1/2".

Other items used to make this project were...

• Tear and Tape #138995
• Calypso Coral ink 3126970pad  #126983
• Night of Navy ink  #126970
• Butterfly Basics stamp set  (wood #138813, clear #138816, photopolymer #137154)
• Die Brush   #140603
• Butterflies Thinlits  #137360
• Pearl Basic Jewels #119247
• Scissors or Exacto Knife

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