Non-Traditional Card Fold, Love Different

Hello Stamping Friends,

Welcome to another fabulous Friday with the Sisters in Stamping. This week we are sharing with you some non-traditional card folds. We all know we can take a piece of paper and fold it in half to make a card, but we all love something that is a little different and makes crafting and giving so much more fun and exciting. A little change of the fold can make all the difference and add a whole lot more fun.

A z-fold card is the easiest non-traditional card I can think of. You just take a half sheet of cardstock and fold it in half (like you usually would to make a card) and then just fold the front flap back to the fold. That's it!  Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.  I stepped it up a little bit for this card because it's a double z-fold card. In order to get that you just cut a strip of cardstock that is 11" x 1" and fold that in half and then fold the front part back to the crease. Then to put it on the card you just flip it around so that the long piece is attached to the short 2 2/3" piece of the card and the short part of the 1" strip is attached to the long side of the card.

These cards are so fun to make. You can do so much with them depending on the stamp set you use. You can even cut some extra little strips to fit into the center part to make it a bit more 3-D (SEE THIS POST) The possibilities are endless. Have fun with it.

There is a lot of cutting with this card but the finished project makes it so worth it. Any fish enthusiast would love to receive this work of art.

Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping for more ideas using non-traditional folds.

Product List

Seaside Shore Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141625] $21.00	By The Shore Designer Series Paper [141640] $11.00	Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141414] $8.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394] $6.50	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983] $6.50
Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad [126979] $6.50	Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Pad [126959] $6.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944] $6.50
Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	2015-2017 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [138333] $15.00	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00

Just Take a Sip

Hello Stamping Friends,

Happy Friday to you. I'm so excited, I am headed down to Seacucus, New Jersey today for Stampin' Up! On Stage Local event that is tonight and tomorrow. I am also presenting at the event tomorrow so say a little prayer for me that all goes well and I don't flub it up too much. I'm not nervous yet, but who knows what tomorrow will bring. I will eventually share with you what my presentation is on but for now, it's under tight lock and key. You'll have to come back to see.

But I can share with you this week's Sister in Stamping project. We have decided to take it back to the basics this week and just take a SIP. I know, you're saying, "Rachel, you have lost it, what are you even talking about?"  Well, I haven't lost my mind (not over that anyway). SIP stands for stamps, ink and paper. That's all we are using today. Nothing else.

Yes, you can still make great cards using the most basic of supplies. If you don't have a lot of time to get super creative or if you are a beginner these cards are perfect for you.

I used the Swirly Bird stamp set on this card. The key to making these cards is the layers and the look of layers. I added some interest by placing my cardstock layers on opposing angles. Also by adding the Flirty Flamingo swirl inside the Dapper Denim outline swirl it looks like more layers.

I didn't even use one dimensional on this card. (GASP!)  But it really didn't need it. I love how it turned out.  These would be good to make as a set of cards for a gift.

Now don't forget to check out the Sisters in Stamping blog for more great SIP projects

Product List

Swirly Bird Photopolymer Stamp Set [141749] $25.00	Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack [141657] $10.00	Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141414] $8.00
Emerald Envy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141415] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394] $6.50
Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad [141396] $6.50	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [141397] $6.50	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00

Undefined????

Hello Stamping Friends,

While at convention last week, Stampin' Up! announced a brand new line, Undefined. What in the world is that? That's what we were asking as we anticipated the announcement. Well, you don't need to wait as long as I did to find out what it's all about.  It's a great opportunity for you to design your own stamps. Did you ever go looking for a particular image and not be able to find exactly what you were looking for?  Well, now all you  need to do is carve your own stamp and you will have exactly what you want.

 

Undefined Stamp Carving Kit	133402
Price: $19.95
Have you ever wanted a stamp but couldn’t find the perfect image? Maybe you have a special family logo or a sketch you’d like to have as a stamp. Well now you can! Undefined is Stampin’ Up!’s new stamp carving product line. You define the rubber stamp any way you want. Included in the Stamp Carving Kit: * 2 carving tools * 3" x 4" rubber * 3" x 4" foam 4 wood blocks (various sizes) * 1 Island Indigo Stampin’ Write Marker * 3 postcards * Instruction sheet * Stamp image templates PRO TIP: Add a sheet of Clear-Mount Cling Foam to create your own clear-mount stamps. Mounting your stamps on the cling foam allows you to make stamps any size you want, not just what will fit on the blocks in the kit.

This is available now so order your kit today and start carving your special images.

A Little Peek Into the New Catalog

Hello Stamping Friends,

Today at Sisters in Stamping we are doing a little peek into the new catalog.  You do know that as of 2:00 PM (eastern time) today it is live and you can begin ordering from it, right?  It is packed full of greatness. I promise you will love it. Everyone who has seen it so far has said how many awesome new things are in there.  (Stop by tomorrow between 2 and 5 PM to get your own copy of the 2013-2014 Catalog)

Here is my peek for you.  I used a couple of new products as well as two new stamp sets on this one little card. Pretty amazing how you can pack so much into one simple card, isn't it?  The greeting is from a new hostess set. I can see this one getting lots of use all year long. I'm telling you, you are going to want to host your own workshop so you can get your own Express Yourself stamp set.

 

I used the brand new washi tape underneath my flowers. So quick, easy and totally fun looking. I also made some little clay flowers (which are so light and you would think they add a lot of weight to your card) to put in the center of the stamped/punched out flowers. To color the clay flowers, I mixed some rubbing alcohol and drops of reinker in a spritzer and then sprayed them.

 

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamps: A Round Array, Express Yourself

Ink: Black Staz-on, Melon Mambo, & Daffodil Delight

Paper: Whisper White & Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Simply Pressed Clay, Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Molds, Melon Mambo Reinker, Stampin' Spritzer, Dimensional, Gingham Garden Washi Tape, 7/8" scallop circle punch, Glue Dots, Snail Adhesive, and Alcohol (the rubbing kind, not the drinking kind)

25th Anniversary Best of Stamps - March Release

Hello Stamping Friends,

It's a new month during Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary year and that means a new Best of stamp set is released.

 

Item # 133342   Best of Flowers   $14.95

 

This set includes two of my favorite flower stamps of all time.  The great hydrangea (I know several stampers have asked me for a hydrangea stamp in the past, here's you change to get the most popular one we have had in my 12 years with Stampin' Up!) and the daisy from Upsy Daisy. I used both of them quite a bit before they retired. 

 

Did you notice the daisy looking (can you tell I'm not a flower person by any means?) stamp coordiantes with our  1 1/4" circle scallop punch?  I know you all love stamps that have punches to coordinate with them to do all the work for you.  Plus it's a never before seen stamp.

 

Download each of the Best of Flyers:

March - Best of Flowers

February - Best of Love

January  - Best of Birthdays

New Online Class

Hello Stamping Friends,


Stampin’ Up’s new online Stamping class is now available!!! This class shares innovative ideas to get the most out of your supplies (from Stamps to Big Shot) including several tips and techniques!

 

This class is divided into six sections that are focused on a variety of topics. It will include videos, step outs and supply lists for 30+ projects!!

Do you want to know what the best part of all is? You get all of this, for only $14.95 and an extra bonus there is no shipping and handling!

Wouldn’t you love to have yours in just a matter of minutes? Well you can. Just enter the product code of #133385 for your Class today. Just click here to be directed to my online store and get yours today!

This is some pretty awesome news, don't you think? A class that you can view over and over, complete it on your own time and at your own pace all from the comfort of your home.  You can stay in your jammies and craft. Now I can't think of anything better than that.

Rain or Shine, I Think of You

Hello Stamping Friends,

Hope today friends you doing extremely well.  It is the last day of February and that means Spring is right around the corner. I know I can't wait: sun, warmer weather, trees growing their leaves, flowers blooming, birds chirping. Everything will suddenly come alive. It's just so energizing, isn't it?

Today I'm sharing a card with you that I made for a workshop a while back.  You  know that I needed to have the whale set and I think I'm doing a pretty good job of actually using the set, don't you?  I think it's a great set to pair with the oh, so cute umbrellas too.

 

I used the window frames framelits for my focal point. And to add a little twist to the look I didn't use them to layer, instead I just used square pieces of cardstock for my layers. Also, I like the pairing of this particular designer series paper because there are clouds and raindrops and then the sun shining and rainbows, perfect for the greeting on this card. Well, that's what I thought anyway.  I stamped the umbrella handle right on the window frame cutout instead of trying to cut it out. Much easier that way.

 

 I know I've been hearing lots of rumbles and grumbles when I have to have stampers cut out the umbrellas though. Everyone asks for a punch or framelits. Boy, we have become extremely spoiled, haven't we?

 

It looks like this card is more difficult to put together than it really is and I credit the designer paper for that. Makes it looks so nice without much effort at all.

 

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamps: Rain or Shine & Oh, Whale

Ink: Pacific Point, Melon Mambo & Basic Gray

Paper: Whisper White, Pacific Point & Daffodil Delight Cardstock & Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Big Shot, Window Frames Framelits, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, & Snail Adhesive

 

 

Singles, Again?

Hello Stamping Friends,

You loved them the past few months, so Stampin' Up! has released even more.  Single Stamps are back and they are simply "Spec"-Tacular!! Our last promotion was a big success and we are excited to bring back more to you. That's right, there's 10 NEW Singles in town. Single Stamps that is, and they have never been seen before?

 

Click HERE to see all 10 beautiful images. Can you "SEE" which one is your favorite under NEW ARRIVALS?

These assortments are ONLY available until March 31st. Hurry and Order your's today!

You can also print these PDF's with the images

 

Single Stamps: Assortment 3

 

Single Stamps: Assortment 4

 

Have fun "seeing" for yourself!

Pretty Little Notecards

Hello Stamping Friends,

I hope you are planning on joining me on Friday evening or Saturday afternoon for the new catalog open house. It is a highly anticipated event every year. You won't want to miss the make n takes, the retired stamp set and accessory sale and the other special surprises that are in store for all attendees.

I'm working hard on making this a fun event for everyone and I am excited about it. That is, in between being at school everyday. I've been subbing for the past two weeks for a teacher who had a baby. With that said, I guess you can surmise that I've been super busy, and the circle under my eyes are there to prove it. Our last day of school is Friday (and yes, I will be Mrs. Yurkanin until then as well). I have been loving being in the classroom but when you're not used to the rigid schedule that goes along with getting ready for school and trying (although, mostly in vain) to keep up with my housework it sure catches up to you and fast.  Like I said, I love it and I'm grateful for the opportunity, I'm just tired is all. 

But I took a minute (okay, more than that, so you know you are special) out to share this pretty little notecard with you.  I used the awesome new ink pads. They ink up a stamp beautifully. No missing spots at all.  When I showed my sister this card, she thought I made it with My Digital Studio because of complete, solid coverage the pad allows for even on more solid image stamps. But I promise you I inked up some stamps the old fashioned way (without the aid of a computer) and stamped these images on the cardstock.

I think these cards would make a great gift set. I purposely left off words so then the card can be used for anything at all. Or if you prefer, you can add a greeting to the front of the card as well.  That's what I love about stamping, there is no right or wrong way to make a card.  It's homemade and that's what really matters.

Stamping Supplies Used:

Stamps: Besty's Blossoms
Ink: Raspberry Ribble, Gumball Green and Summer Starfruit

Paper: Whisper White Cardstock

Other: Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Snail Ahesive, and Basic Rhinestones

Thanks again for stopping by. Hope to see you Friday or Saturday for the New Catalog Open House.

Pinwheels, Anyone?

Hello Stamping Friends,

Today I'm sharing with you an adorable (in my opinion, anyway) card with you that I created using some new stamps, colors, and designer series paper.

Pinwheels are all the rage right now. And after make a couple myself, I can totally see why. They are so fun and ridicously easy to make that it really becomes addicting.  I want to make them in all sizes now. And I'm not even joking on this one. I'm completely serious.  So when you see me making them, don't be surprised because all I'm going to say to you is, "I told you so." 

To make the pinwheel you start with a square. I used a 2" square for the pinwheel on this card. Then you cut from each corner to just before the middle of the paper. You do that on each of the four corners. Then you fold in one edge of each cut and secure it down in the center. Be sure to skip a cut corner when moving on to the next.  I just finished this one off with a circle and a brad but you can also add a stick (wooden skewer or tootpick for small ones) or even a straw if you wanted a handle on your pinwheel.

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamps: Itty Bitty Banners

Ink: Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ribble an Midnight Muse Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Midnight Muse and Whisper White Cardstock, and Patio Party Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Paper Snips, corner rounder, 1/16" hole punch, 1/2" circle punch, brads, snail adhesive and dimensionals

Thanks for visiting today. Come back tomorrow for even more ideas.

Weddings are in the Air

Hello Stamping Friends,

It's that time of year, the wedding season.  Lots of brides are finishing up all their last minute details for their big day. Do you have a card ready to give to the bride and groom on their wedding day?  Today I have a card to share with you that is a beautful wedding card that comes together very quickly.

I used the Make a cake stamp set (that you can get free this month if you join my Stampin' Up! family).  This set is so versatile for any occasion that is worth celebrating. Just change up the colors and the design and you can have a card for a birthday, anniversary, retirement, wedding, or shower.  I'm sure there's more too but I'll stop there.

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamps: Make a cake, Itty Bitty Banners

Ink: Midnight Muse

Paper: Midnight Muse and Whisper White Cardstock and Patio Party Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Dimensionals, Itty Bitty banner framelits, Big Shot, 2 way glue pen and dazzling diamonds glitter

Just a Reminder on how you can get the stamp set and designer series paper FREE:

TAKE THE CAKE PROMOTION

Dates: 1-30 June 2012

Details: During June, new demonstrators not only get to choose the products for their fully customizable Starter Kit (now only $99!), they'll also get products from the brand-new Patio Party Suite for FREE, including the Make a Cake Set, Patio Party Designer Series Paper, and the Patio Party Digital Collection DVD! That's up to $48 in additional FREE products!

Hope you have been inspired with my share for today. Contact me if you would like more information on becoming a part of the Stampin' Up! family. I've been a demonstrator for over 11 years and have loved every minute of it. I'm here to help you along the way.