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What’s a Stamparatus?

Rosanne November 15, 2017 November 14, 2017Uncategorized

I’m sure most of you have already heard that Stampin’ Up! is introducing their version of the super popular Stamp Poisitioners (like the Misti, Tim Holtz version, etc.). I for one have had a Misti for a long time and do use it fairly often so I was a little skeptical that it could be improved upon. Well, I was so WRONG! Stampin’ Up! totally took this tool to a whole new level of versatility with the Stamparatus. Here is all you need to know about this amazing tool and how to reserve yours beginning November 16th.

The Product Details:

Compatible with Stampin’ Up! red rubber and photopolymer stamps
Foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps
Rulers and gridlines for quick measuring
2 open sides so you can stamp on larger paper
2 reversible plates: a total of 4 surfaces to work with
2 magnets to hold the paper in place
Magnet storage areas
Retail Price: $49

Why do YOU NEED ONE? You’ll fall in love with stamping all over again when you learn everything you can do with it.

Make multiples with ease
Consistently stamp crisp, clean images
If you want a darker impression, apply more ink and restamp – in exactly the same spot (no need to start over).
Make fewer mistakes, saving time and money
Easily create 2 step, 3 step, and 4 step stamping images using reversible plates
Develop new and specialized stamping techniques with adjustable stamping plates and precision placement

Need more convincing? Take a look at this video demonstration…

HERE’S a Q & A summary that Stampin’ Up! has put together with some additional information.

How to Reserve your Stamparatus – SEE HERE PLEASE NOTE – reservations start on November 16th.

Take care,

Rosanne

Let it Snow with Swirly Snowflakes

Rosanne November 13, 2017 November 13, 2017Uncategorized

Comments: 12

For today’s card, I paired the Snowflake Sentiments Bundle with the Merry Little Labels Bundle to create a pretty winter card.

Snowflake Sentiments Bundle Wood #146052 Clear #146053
Images @ Stampin’ Up!

Here’s the details

The A2 (4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″) card base is Whisper White thick card stock. Thick card stock is my go-to for all my Whisper White and Very Vanilla card bases. It really creates a sturdy base that gives the card such a quality feel.
The next layer is Crumb Cake card stock cut 1/8″ smaller.

I cut the beautifully intricate snowflake twice and centered them on the card.
Adding a small Rhinestone Basic Jewel to the center of each snowflake is a subtle yet oh so pretty touch.
The Whisper White center strip measures 3/4″ x 5 3/8″.
3/8″ Crumb Cake Classic Weave ribbon added a little bit of texture. You could also just use a thin strip of Crumb Cake card stock.

Stamping on Crumb Cake card stock with Versa Mark, I heat embossed the sentiment using an image from the Merry Little Labels stamp set with white embossing powder.

Merry Little Labels Bundle Wood #146029 Clear #146030
Images © Stampin’ Up!

Cutting this out was a breeze using the coordinating Everyday Label Punch. I popped it with Stampin’ Dimensionals for some added umphh!

I used a non-SU stamp for the sentiment because it just seemed so fitting for this card.
The side border on both the inside of the card and the front of the Crumb Cake (retired) envelope was stamped with an image from Snowflake Sentiments in Crumb Cake ink.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you are heading into a wonderful week!

Take care,

Rosanne

Product List

Snowflake Sentiments Wood-Mount Bundle

[146052]

$54.00

Snowflake Sentiments Clear-Mount Bundle

[146053]

$46.75

Merry Little Labels Wood-Mount Bundle

[146029]

$41.25

Merry Little Labels Clear-Mount Bundle

[146030]

$34.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$7.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[120953]

$8.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126975]

$6.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$8.50

White Stampin’ Emboss Powder

[109132]

$5.00

Crumb Cake 3/8″ Classic Weave Ribbon

[144162]

$7.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Precision Base Plate

[139684]

$25.00

Stampin’ Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

A Little Christmas Cheer with Merry Cafe

Rosanne November 9, 2017 November 9, 2017Cards

Comments: 0

Like most everyone, I have my likes and dislikes regarding the sets in both the Annual and the Holiday Catalogs. The Coffee Cafe stamp set really didn’t excite me but when the Merry Cafe stamp set came out in the Holiday Catalog, I was completely taken. I’m not a coffee drinker at all..tea for me! But I loved the Merry Cafe seasonal images and sentiments. So naturally, I needed to purchase the Coffee Cups Framelits, too.

Merry Cafe Photopolymer Stamp Set #144965
Images @ Stampin’ Up!

Coffee Cups Framelits #143745
Images @ Stampin’ Up!

Here’s the details

The A2 (4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″) card base is Crumb Cake card stock.
A Garden Green mat measuring 1/8″ smaller is embossed using the Quilt Top Embossing Folder and glued to the card base.
I used the retired Banners Framelits to create the banner.
Before adhering the banner to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals, I wrapped some Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine (also retired) and tied a bow.

The cup is stamped in Early Espresso on Very Vanilla card stock and cut using a framelit from the Coffee Cups Framelits.
Using some of the cute little images from the Merry Cafe stamp set, I decorated the cup.
The sentiment is stamped on Crumb Cake card stock in Cherry Cobbler ink and also cut with a Coffee Cup Framelit.
Before I adhered the cup to the banner with Dimensionals, I added a pretty little doilie from my stash. I think this is such a pretty touch!

A coordinated envelope is always the perfect finishing touch!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day.

Take care,

Rosanne

Product List

Merry Café Photopolymer Stamp Set

[144965]

$17.00

Coffee Cups Framelits Dies

[143745]

$30.00

Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[144687]

$8.50

Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[120953]

$8.00

Garden Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[102584]

$8.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

[101650]

$9.00

Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes

[107300]

$6.50

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126966]

$6.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad

[131180]

$6.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126974]

$6.50

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad

[126975]

$6.50

Regals Stampin’ Write Markers

[131262]

$29.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Stampin’ Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

A Cheery Cherry Snowflake Sentiment

Rosanne November 7, 2017 November 7, 2017Cards

Comments: 1

I’m just getting started with creating Christmas cards and the Snowflake Sentiment Bundle is already one my favorites! The Snowflake Sentiments stamp set has a wonderful set of sentiments for both the outside and inside of cards. Couple that with the coordinating Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits and this is a bundle that will really push your creative buttons.

Snowflake Sentiments Bundle Wood #146052 Clear #146053
Images @ Stampin’ Up!

I love the intricacy of the snowflakes as well as the border dies in this set.

Here’s the details

The A2 card base is Whisper White thick card stock.
A pattern from the Be Merry Designer Series Paper collection is the background.
Using a variety of the thinlits from Swirly Snowflake Thinlit dies, I created the pretty scalloped border and the straight border along the bottom. The Precision Base Plate really helped cut these out with ease.

The Cherry Cobbler snowflakes are also cut from the thinlits. I layered the large and the small and added a pearl accent to each.
The sentiment was stamped in Cherry Cobbler and cut using the Brother Scan n’ Cut for both the stamped image and the background. And it’s popped with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The inside is stamped with another sentiment and snowflake image from the Snowflake Sentiments stamp set in Cherry Cobbler ink.
A little strip of DSP on the inside and the envelope front pull it all together.

I’ve already created another card using the Swirly Snowflake Thinlit dies and I know there will be more to come with both the Snowflake Sentiments stamp set and dies. I hope you’ll check back to see them.

Take care,

Rosanne