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Coastal Cabana 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

So Saffron 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper

In Color Boutique Details

Summer Silhouettes Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Card Stock Cuts (Cards and Envelopes only)

Card Base: So Saffron or Baked Brown Sugar – 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″

Panels: Retro Fresh DSP – 4″ x 2-1/2″ panel

Envelopes: Retro Fresh DSP – 6″ x 6″ (first score at 3-1/2″ using the envelope punch board)

Watercolor Wonder Good Thoughts – Stampin’ Up!

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

I recently learned that a former co-worker of mine has been diagnosed with breast cancer. I made this get well card featuring a sentiment from Perfect Pennants and the beautiful flowers from the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper pack for her in an attempt to lift her spirits. It is never fun to have the occasion to make this type of card, but I hope that it will brighten her day a little to know that she is not alone and that I am sending good thoughts her way!

This card was pretty quick and very simple to create. I started with a Whisper White card base and layered on two different panels from Watercolor Wonder. I inked around the edges of the panels with Tangerine Tango ink to add a little definition to the layers.

Next, I stamped the leaf image from Summer Silhouettes three times in Old Olive on the yellow and orange watercolor wash design from the DSP pack. I cut out three flowers from a sheet of the rose design paper in the Watercolor Wonder pack and added them to the front of my card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Finally, I stamped the “Sending Good Thoughts Your Way” greeting on to a piece of polka-dot DSP and cut it out using my banner framelits dies. I inked around the edges of the banner with Tangerine Tango ink.

I finished the inside of my card with the leaf motif and another rose from the Watercolor Wonder DSP.

I hope that this card is able to lift my friend’s spirits. If you are a fan of this card, please pin this project to Pinterest and leave me a comment. You will find a “pin it” button at the very bottom of this post below the supply list and cards stock cuts. Also, if you like my work, why not subscribe to my blog via email. All you have to do is click on “follow” in the sidebar.

Although, I’m sad to see this beautiful paper being retired, I’m excited about all the new designs that will be available with the new catalog on June 2nd. If you haven’t gotten your very own copy of the new catalog yet, now is a great time. I’ve got a stack of them hot off the presses waiting for you. I offer free catalogs to all of my customers. If you are my customer or want to be my customer, please email me your name and mailing address. I’ll be more than happy to send you the gorgeous book. You can email me at handcraftingheather@icloud.com.

Happy Stamping!

Heather

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WEEKLY DEALS for May 20-26

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through May 26.

Stampin’ Up! items used to create today’s project:

If you would like to order any of the products featured in today’s project, click the images below to order from my online store.

$17.95

Perfect Pennants Clear-mount Stamp Set

$21.95

Banners Framelits Dies

Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper

Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin’ Pad

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad

Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper

Card Stock Cuts

Card Base: Whisper White – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″

Panels: Watercolor Wonder – (front of card) two panels 5-3/8″ x 4-1/8″ and 5″ x 3-3/4″

Sentiment & Die Cuts: Watercolor Wonder DSP – 1 banner

Retro Fresh Graduation Gift Card Holder – Stampin’ Up!

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

My cousin is graduating from high school next week, and I am so proud of her! I created this super cute gift card holder featuring Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper and the Pure Gumption stamp set from Stampin’ Up! I think it will be the perfect thing to help her celebrate her big accomplishment. I hope she has lots of fun shopping!

Isn’t this adorable? And you won’t believe how quick and easy it was to create! What’s more, the stamp set could be changed to match any occasion!

I began with a 4-1/4″ x 11″ Coastal Cabana card base. I scored it parallel to the short edge at 3″ and 7″ and parallel to the long edge at 3″. With the long edge at the bottom, I cut out the two bottom left sections (1-1/4″ x 7″). I saved that strip to use for the belly band later. The tab that was created by cutting out those two sections will be folded up later to create the pocket for the gift card.

I used multipurpose liquid glue to adhere panels of Retro Fresh DSP to all the sections of the front and back of the card base. I layered a Very Vanilla panel in the center section on the inside of the card so I would have a place to write my message.

Next, I rounded the corner of the tab and used liquid glue to attach the right edge to the inside of the card. This creates the pocket for the gift card. Finally, I used the stamps from Pure Gumption to decorate the front and inside of the gift card holder.

I used the 1-1/4″ x 7″ piece of Coastal Cabana card stock that I trimmed away earlier and a strip of Retro Fresh DSP to create a belly band for the card. I embellished the band with Coastal Cabana stretch ruffle trim. Be careful not to make the belly band too tight, or it won’t slide on and off easily when the gift card is inside. I used sticky strip create the band, so that it would have a very strong bond and withstand being slid on and off repeatedly.

For the envelope, I selected a sheet of Coastal Cabana DSP from the Retro Fresh pack. I used my envelope punch board to create a custom envelope and stamped it with the graduation cap image from the Pure Gumption stamp set.

This gift card holder was so easy to create, and it couldn’t be cuter! I am going to make a few of these to have on hand for the next time I need to give someone a gift card. I know that my cousin will love getting this adorable card in the mail. You should definitely pin this project to Pinterest for future reference! You will find a “pin it” button at the very bottom of this post below the supply list and cards stock cuts. Also, if you like my work, why not subscribe to my blog via email. All you have to do is click on “follow” in the sidebar.

I hope you will consider selecting me as your demonstrator for your stamping needs. If you haven’t gotten your very own copy of the new catalog yet, now is a great time. I’ve got a stack of them hot off the presses waiting for you. I offer free catalogs to all of my customers. If you want to be my customer, please email me your name and mailing address. I’ll be more than happy to send you the gorgeous book. You can email me at handcraftingheather@icloud.com.

If you need any supplies or want to grab some retiring products before they are gone, you can shop now in my online store! Remember, the Stampin’ Up! Retiring Products are 20%-50% off while supplies last! Feel free to drop me an email if you have any questions or if you would like a catalog. I’m here to help!

Happy Stamping!

Heather

Visit my online store here.
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WEEKLY DEALS for May 20-26

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through May 26.

Stampin’ Up! items used to create today’s project:

If you would like to order any of the products featured in today’s project, click the images below to order from my online store.

Note: The Pure Gumption stamp set and Coastal Cabana Stretch Ruffle Trim used in this product are on the retiring list and have already sold out.

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Sticky Strip

Petite Petals Clear-Mount Bundle

Card Stock Cuts

Card Base: Coastal Cabana – 4-1/4″ x 11″ – with short edge at the top of the trimmer, score at 3″ parallel to the long edge; with long edge at the top of the trimmer, score at 3″ and 7″ parallel to the short edge.

Panels: Retro Fresh DSP – two panels 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″, one panel 1″ x 7-1/4″; four panels 2-3/4″ x 3-3/4″; Very Vanilla – 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″

Envelope: (finished dimension 3-1/2″ x 4-1/2″) Retro Fresh DSP – 6-3/4″ x 6-3/4″ square scored at 3″ using envelope punch board.

Watercolor Wonder Tri-fold Banner Card – Stampin’ Up!

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

I absolutely adore the patterns in the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper pack. I am bound and determined not to let this gorgeous paper go to waste, so you will probably see lots of it in the next couple of weeks (along with the Retro Fresh DSP). Remember, there is only a short time left to order your retiring products, so act now!

Although, I’m sad to see this beautiful paper being retired, I’m excited about all the new designs that will be available with the new catalog on June 2nd. If you haven’t gotten your very own copy of the new catalog yet, now is a great time. I offer free catalogs to all of my customers. If you are my customer or want to be my customer, please email me your name and mailing address. I’ll be more than happy to send you the gorgeous book. You can email me at handcraftingheather@icloud.com.

I had a great time playing around with all the different patterns from Watercolor Wonder for these cards. I began with card bases in Island Indigo and Tangelo Twist. I scored these to create a tri-fold effect. Then I added panels of Watercolor Wonder DSP to the front flaps. I used my Banner Framelits Dies to cut three banners from Wild Wasabi and Daffodil Delight card stock for each card. For these banners, I wanted them to be narrower than the die, so I cut strips of card stock 1-1/4″ wide and then centered the die over my strips. This allowed me to have a perfect angle on the banner to mat my smaller banner, without the mat being too big. Next, I cut banners from my DSP using the 2nd die from the center. I glued my banner layers together with multipurpose liquid adhesive and then added them to the front of the card. I put two banners on the right flap, and the banner in the center on the left flap. This creates a cool “interlocking” closure effect, which adds a lot of interest to the card design.

Next, I stamped three flowers from the Petite Petals stamp set in Island Indigo and Tangelo Twist ink. I used a sponge to ink around the edges of the flower, which really made them pop. Then I colored a pearl using my Stampin’ Blendabilities markers in Coastal Cabana and Daffodil delight and placed it in the center of each flower. I popped up the petals of the flowers and added them to the banners using mini glue dots.

For my sentiment, I chose the “Just Because” stamp from A Dozen Thoughts. I love the curly script of this greeting. I stamped the greeting in Island Indigo and Tangelo Twist, using my stamp-a-ma-jig for perfect placement. Then I embellished with some more pearls.

I played around with different combinations of the DSP for my panels to create slightly different versions of my card. As you can see, the possibilities for this design are endless!

I finished off the inside of my card by adding panels of Watercolor Wonder DSP on the inside. I inked around the edges of the top layer to give some added contrast with the mat.

I love the cheerful colors of these cards. I also like the contrast between the soft florals and the geometric design of the banners. I am looking forward to sending these out when those “just because” moments arise in life. I hope you have enjoyed today’s project as well. As always, if you find inspiration from my work, please pin this project to Pinterest and leave me a comment. You will find a “pin it” button at the very bottom of this post below the supply list and cards stock cuts. Also, if you like my work, why not subscribe to my blog via email. All you have to do is click on “follow” in the sidebar.

I hope you will consider selecting me as your demonstrator for your stamping needs. If you need any supplies or want to grab some retiring products before they are gone, you can shop now in my online store! Also, remember that I’ve got a stack of brand new catalogs hot off the presses waiting for you. Feel free to drop me an email if you have any questions or if you would like a catalog. I’m here to help!

Happy Stamping!

Heather

Visit my online store here.
Shop the Clearance Rack here.

WEEKLY DEALS for May 20-26

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through May 26.

Stampin’ Up! items used to create today’s project:

If you would like to order any of the products featured in today’s project, click the images below to order from my online store. (Keep in mind that some sneak peek items will not be available for purchase until June 2, 2014.)

$21.25

Petite Petals Wood-Mount Bundle

$24.50

Petite Petals Punch

$12.95

A Dozen Thoughts Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$18.95

A Dozen Thoughts

Banners Framelits Dies

Basic Pearls Jewel Accents

Island Indigo Classic Stampin’ Pad

Tangelo Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Coastal Cabana Assortment

Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper

Wild Wasabi 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

Tangelo Twist 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Island Indigo 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock

Stamping Sponges

$3.50

Big Shot Die-Cut Machine

$99.95

Mini Glue Dots

Stamp-A-Ma-Jig

Card Stock Cuts

Card Base: Island Indigo and Tangelo Twist – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 2-1/2″ and 6-3/4″

Panels: Watercolor Wonder – (front of card) two panels 2-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ and 1-1/2″ x 5-1/4″; (inside of card) two panels 4″ x 5-1/4″ and 3-3/4″ x 5-1/4″

Sentiment & Die Cuts: Whisper White – 3 petite petals punches; Watercolor Wonder DSP – 3 small banners per card; Wild Wasabi and Daffodil Delight – 3 banners per card.

Blended Bloom Meets Work of Art – Stampin’ Up!

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

When I first saw the Work of Art stamp set at the Stampin’ Up! 2014 Annual Catalog Premiere, I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure about it. But, I love a free gift, so I was excited to try it out when we received it at the end of the night. Boy, was my first impression wrong! I have really enjoyed working with that set! And, the Blended Bloom stamp is quickly becoming a favorite! I think it is going to give my Blooming with Kindness stamp set a run for its money when it comes to “ink time.” If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know I love that Blooming with Kindness flower! LOL.

It has been so much fun playing with all my new items from the 2014 annual catalog pre-order. If you haven’t seen the new catalog yet, now is a great time to get your hands on one so you can get your wish list ready for the official launch on June 2nd. I will be mailing out complimentary copies to all my customers who place an order of $25 or more during the month of May.

I chose a Blackberry Bliss card base for my project today. It is one of the new In Colors, and I am totally in love with this dark, regal shade of purple. Next, I stamped the Blended Bloom stamp in the corner of a panel of Whisper Whisper white card stock using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. While I was at it, I also stamped a second flower on another sheet of card stock.

Next, I stamped the leaf image from the Summer Silhouettes stamp set along the edges of my Whisper White panel using Mossy Meadow ink (another new In Color). For some of the images, I stamped off then stamped on the card, to give greater range of color in my card design. Then, I stamped the paint splotches (yes, that is a technical term) in Wisteria Wonder and Hello Honey. For the Hello Honey “paint” I stamped off once before stamping on my card to give the color a little softer effect.

I just love the “You are a Fabulous Work of Art” sentiment from the Work of Art stamp set. The font is whimsical, and I adore the affirming message. I used Blackberry Bliss ink and my stamp-a-ma-jig to make sure I got the placement just perfect. Then it was time for some coloring!

I used my new Stampin’ Blendabilities markers (release date TBD) in Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, and Pumpkin Pie to color in my flower images. I used the “dark to light” method (click here to see my video tutorial) to achieve the beautifully blended contrast and shading. Once my flowers were both colored, I cut out the second flower I had stamped and set it aside until my card front was finished.

I added a panel of Designer Series Paper from the Moonlight Paper Stack to the bottom of my stamped panel using SNAIL. I ran SNAIL adhesive across the place where my two panels joined on the front of the card, leaving a 1″ gap where I wanted to put my knot. Then I added a length of Hello Honey 3/8″ Stiched Satin Ribbon to my combined panel and anchored it on the back with SNAIL. I slid a shorter piece of the ribbon under that one (where I had left a space in my adhesive) and tied it in a knot. I have found that this method saves on materials, because you don’t have to wrap the ribbon all the way around the panel.

Finally, I added my flower to the bottom of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals, and added some rhinestones that I colored using the Stampin’ Blendabilties. For the inside of my card, I created an abstract design using the paint splotches from Work of Art.

I am really happy with how this card turned out. I hope you like it too. As always, if you are a fan, please pin this project to Pinterest and leave me a comment. You will find a “pin it” button at the very bottom of this post below the supply list and cards stock cuts. Also, if you like my work, why not subscribe to my blog via email. All you have to do is click on “follow” in the sidebar.

I hope you will consider selecting me as your demonstrator for your purchases of these great new products and all your other stamping supplies. If you need any stamping supplies you can shop now in my online store! Also, remember that I’ve got a stack of brand new catalogs hot off the presses waiting for you. If you place an order of $25 or more during the month of May, I will send you your very own copy free of charge! Feel free to drop me an email if you have any questions. I’m here to help!

Happy Stamping!

Heather

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Shop the Clearance Rack here.

WEEKLY DEALS for May 13-19

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through May 19.

Stampin’ Up! items used to create today’s project:

Work Of Art Clear Stamp Set

$21.95

Blended Bloom Wood Stamp Set

Summer Silhouettes Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Summer Silhouettes

$24.95

$17.95

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad

Hello Honey Classic Stampin’ Pad

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad

Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin’ Pad

Hello Honey 3/8″ Satin Stitched Ribbon

Moonlight Designer Series Paper

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Pumpkin Pie Assortment

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Rich Razzleberry Assortment

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Alcohol Marker Color Lifter

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents

Snail Adhesive

Card Stock Cuts

Card Base: Blackberry Bliss – 4-1/4″ x 11″

Panels: Whisper White – 4″ x 3-1/2″ panel (front), 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel (inside); Moonlight DSP – 4″ x 1-3/4″ panel

Coloring with the New Blendabilities Markers…. They’ll Be Here Soon from Stampin’ Up!

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

I’ve really been enjoying learning how to use alcohol markers as I play with my new Stampin’ Blendabilities. These markers are a new line of product that will be introduced with the 2014 annual catalog on June 2nd. Unfortunately, there has been a delay for their initial release, so they will not be available for purchase right away, but I’m so excited about them that I wanted to show some of the wonderful effects you can achieve with these fantastic markers. I will keep you updated about exactly when they will be available. In the meantime, I’ve created a video tutorial for you that compares two different coloring techniques for alcohol based markers.

There isn’t a right or wrong way to use these markers. Some people recommend coloring your lightest shade first and then moving to the darkest, others recommend going dark to light. It is really a matter of personal preference. As I explored with these markers this week, I tried both techniques out with each color set. Here you can see the results.

I have found that the darker the color, the more difference you can see between the two techniques. I prefer coloring the darkest shade first because I think I am able to get greater contrast in my colors using that method. Let me show you what I mean.

What Sets Blendabilities Apart:

The Stampin’ Up! rectangular barrel keeps your markers from rolling away!
Flat storage helps to maintain the life of each marker.
Each marker comes with a tip on each end: brush and fine.
Marker tips are made of nylon, which is superior to polyester which can fray.
Color coded caps.
Stampin’ Up! markers coordinate wonderfully with our cardstock, and can be used with transparent sheets.
Blendabilities are alcohol based, which makes them colorfast and allows them to blend with each other beautifully.
You can color on anything… rhinestones, buttons, window sheets, etc.
Blendabilities marker sets, come in a 3-pack of light, medium and dark shades (of the same color )
Blendabilties provide your projects a more saturated look with blended colors

I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial today. I certainly had fun exploring all the different ways to color with my Blendabilties! If you like this post, please pin it to Pinterest and leave me a comment. You will find a “pin it” button at the very bottom of this post.

If you find inspiration from this blog, one way you can show your support is by selecting me as your personal Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. If you need any stamping supplies you can shop now in my online store! I’ve received the new annual catalogs from Stampin’ Up! and I will be mailing out complimentary copies to all my customers who place an order of $25 or more during the month of May! Feel free to drop me an email if you have any questions. I’m here to help!

Happy Stamping!

Heather

Visit my online store here.
Shop the Clearance Rack here.

WEEKLY DEALS for May 13-19

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through May 12.

Retiring Products- Less than Two Weeks Left!

There are only two weeks left to get retiring products before they’re gone for good! Be sure to order now in my online store so you don’t miss out on these great products! Many of the retiring products from Stampin’ Up! have already sold out! Be sure to check out the links below to check to see which items are still available. Stampin’ Up! is updating these lists daily to tell us which items are gone. The last column has a little “x” next to the products that are no longer available. If you want any of the products on the retiring list, be sure to order soon, so you don’t miss out!

Retiring Stamps (Available April 21-June 4, 2014, or while supplies last)
- PDF
- Excel file
Retiring Accessories (Available April 21-June 4, 2014, or while supplies last)
- PDF
- Excel file

Sneak Peek at the New 2014-2016 In Colors from Stampin’ Up!

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

I am having such a great time playing with all of my pre-order items. Today, I want to introduce you to the new 2014-2016 In Colors: Tangelo Twist, Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Lost Lagoon, and Blackberry Bliss. Aren’t they just yummy! At first when I saw them I noticed how similar some of them are to existing colors from Stampin’ Up!, but as I work with them more, I realize that each has its own unique characteristics. Although some of the differences are subtle, they are important and lead to a more complete palette of color choices. So, without further ado, here are your new In Colors!

For each card in this set, I paired the In Color with two other existing colors for my ombre background. I stamped the In Color with the chevron design from the Work of Art stamp set (available in June) so it would be easy to identify which one is the new color. I also used the In Colors for the card base and tag design. To finish things off, I added the beautiful new 3/8″ stitched satin ribbon to the top of the tag. I love this ribbon! It is so pretty, with a little bit of texture for a special added detail.

Background Colors (bottom to top): Tangerine Tango, Tangelo Twist (In Color), Pumpkin Pie

Crushed Curry, Hello Honey, Daffodil Delight

Mossy Meadow, Always Artichoke, Garden Green

Lost Lagoon, Coastal Cabana, Pool Party

Blackberry Bliss, Elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plum

To add a little bling to my cards, I finished off each tag with some rhinestones that I colored with the new Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers. Then I stamped the chevron design on the inside of the card to tie everything together.

I know that when you are able to get your hands on these great new In Colors you will fall in love with them too. I adore the deep, rich purple of Blackberry Bliss and the calming effects of Lost Lagoon. Mossy Meadow adds a nice new shade to the green color family offered by Stampin’ Up! It has a little more lushness than Always Artichoke, but isn’t as vibrant as Garden Green. Tangelo Twist provides a bit of a rusty undertone to the orange color family, while hello honey has some greenish undertones that remind me of dijon mustard.

I hope you have enjoyed getting to know each of these new In Colors today. I hope you will consider selecting me as your demonstrator for your purchases of these great new shades when they become available in June. In the meantime, if you need any stamping supplies you can shop now in my online store! I’ve received the new annual catalogs from Stampin’ Up! and I will be mailing out complimentary copies to all my customers who place an order of $25 or more during the month of May! Feel free to drop me an email if you have any questions. I’m here to help!

If you like today’s project, please pin it to Pinterest and leave me a comment. You will find a “pin it” button at the very bottom of this post below the supply list and cards stock cuts. Also, if you like my work, why not subscribe to my blog via email. All you have to do is click on “follow” in the sidebar.

Happy Stamping!

Heather

Visit my online store here.
Shop the Clearance Rack here.

WEEKLY DEALS for May 13-19

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through May 19.

Stampin’ Up! items used to create today’s project:

If you would like to order any of the products featured in today’s project, click the images below to order from my online store.

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Hello Honey 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Tangelo Twist 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Blackberry Bliss 3/8″ Satin Stitched Ribbon

Hello Honey 3/8″ Satin Stitched Ribbon

Lost Lagoon 3/8″ Satin Stitched Ribbon

Mossy Meadow 3/8″ Satin Stitched Ribbon

Tangelo Twist 3/8″ Satin Stitched Ribbon

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Coastal Cabana Assortment

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Old Olive Assortment

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Pumpkin Pie Assortment

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Rich Razzleberry Assortment

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad

Hello Honey Classic Stampin’ Pad

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Pad

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad

Tangelo Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad

Stamp-A-Ma-Jig

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

$22.95

Blended Bloom Wood Stamp Set

Card Stock Cuts

Card Base: Tangelo Twist, Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Lost Lagoon, Blackberry Bliss – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″

Panels: Whisper White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ two panels (front and inside)

Colored strips for background: Darkest Color – 1-1/4″ x 3-3/4″ strip; Medium Color – 1″ x 3-3/4″ strip; Lightest Color – three strips 3-3/4″ wide and approximately 1/8″, 1/4″, and 3/8″ tall. (I did not measure for these, I just made one skinny strip, and then made the next two slightly larger each time.)

Sentiment & Die Cuts: Whisper White – 2″ x 3″ Scalloped Tag

Sneak Peek at the New Blendabilities from Stampin’ Up!

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

NEW! Blendabilities from Stampin’ Up!

Now is a great time to be a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator! I just got my pre-order in the mail, so today’s project is a sneak peek at the brand new Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers. These markers are a new line of product that will be introduced with the 2014 annual catalog on June 2nd. Unfortunately, there has been a delay for their initial release, so they will not be available for purchase right away, but I’m so excited about them that I wanted to show you what these beautiful markers can do anyway! I will keep you updated about exactly when they will be available. This project is full of sneak peeks for you. I used the Blended Bloom stamp because it cried out to me… “Heather, color me, please!” Isn’t it lovely? You are also getting a sneak peek at some of the brand new 2014-2015 In Colors and the Work of Art stamp set from Stampin! Up!

I’m sure you are excited to try Blendabilities out too, but in the meantime, I wanted to take a few moments to share with you some of the features and benefits of these fantastic new markers.

What Sets Them Apart:

The Stampin’ Up! rectangular barrel keeps your markers from rolling away!
Flat storage helps to maintain the life of each marker.
Each marker comes with a tip on each end: brush and fine.
Marker tips are made of nylon, which is superior to polyester which can fray.
Color coded caps.
Stampin’ Up! markers coordinate wonderfully with our cardstock, and can be used with transparent sheets.
Blendabilities are alcohol based, which makes them colorfast and allows them to blend with each other beautifully.
You can color on anything… rhinestones, buttons, window sheets, etc.

These exclusive alcohol-based marker sets, come in a 3-pack of light, medium and dark shades (of the same color ), and provide your projects a more saturated look with blended colors. Stampin’ Up! recommends using Whisper White Cardstock with your Stampin’ Up! Blendabilities, but any one of our cardstocks would work just as well.

I began with one of the brand new In Colors for my card base, Blackberry Bliss. It is a gorgeous rich dark shade of purple. Then I layered on a panel of Designer Series Paper from the Moonlight DSP Stack, which I punched using the Envelope Punch Board to round the corners. This one is also a new In Color called Hello Honey. In an upcoming post, I will show you all of the new In colors with some comparisons to other current Stampin’ Up! colors…. so stay tuned.

Next, I got out my yummy new Stampin’ Blendabilities markers, which I absolutely adore. They are my new favorite item for sure! The colors blend together so nicely, giving a watercolor effect but with much more saturated colors. Love, love, love! For my art piece today I stamped the Blended Bloom flower onto Whisper White card stock three times. Then I stamped the leaf image from Fabulous Florets several times around one of the floral images. (Remember, Fabulous Florets is on the retiring list, so if you haven’t got it in your collection, you should try to grab it before it is gone.)

I stamped the image three times because I wanted to cut out several layers to give my card some dimension. I began by coloring in the darkest areas of my flower first and then blending in lighter and lighter colors as I moved outward on each petal. I colored in only the part of the flower that was necessary for each layer, then I “fussy cut” them out using my paper snips. I put the layers together using Stampin’ Dimensionals and added the flower to the front of my card using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Because the Blendabilities work a little differently than regular markers, I plan to create a video for you in the coming weeks that will show some techniques for using them. Again, stay tuned for more great things from Handcrafting with Heather! 🙂

For my sentiment, I chose the Work of Art stamp set featured in the new annual catalog. I stamped it in Blackberry Bliss ink on a strip of Very Vanilla card stock and used my hexagon punch to create the banner effect at the bottom. I used a sponge dauber to ink around the edges of the banner using the same color.

Finally, I used my Stampin’ Blendabilities to color in some rhinestones to match the color scheme of my card. Yes, that’s right, you can color on just about anything using Blendabilities!

To finish off the inside of my card, I stamped a brush stroke border from Work of Art in Blackberry Bliss and then layered on a strip of the Hello Honey Designer Series Paper from the front of the card.

I hope you have enjoyed my project today. I certainly had fun playing with all my new products! If you like this card, please pin it to Pinterest and leave me a comment. You will find a “pin it” button at the very bottom of this post below the supply list and cards stock cuts. Also, if you like my work, why not subscribe to my blog via email. All you have to do is click on “follow” in the sidebar.

If you find inspiration from this blog, one way you can show your support is by selecting me as your personal Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. One great thing about being a demonstrator is getting to preview some of the new products before they are available to the general public! But don’t worry, you will be able to purchase the Blended Bloom and Work of Art stamp sets from Stampin’ Up! in just a few short weeks. In the meantime, if you need any stamping supplies you can shop now in my online store! I’ve received the new annual catalogs from Stampin’ Up! and I will be mailing out complimentary copies to all my customers who place an order of $25 or more during the month of May! Feel free to drop me an email if you have any questions. I’m here to help!

Happy Stamping!

Heather

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WEEKLY DEALS for May 6-12

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through May 12.

Stampin’ Up! items used to create today’s project:

If you would like to order any of the products featured in today’s project, click the images below to order from my online store.

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents

Hexagon Punch

$15.95

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Pumpkin Pie Assortment

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Rich Razzleberry Assortment

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Old Olive Assortment

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Alcohol Marker Color Lifter

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad

Moonlight Designer Series Paper

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Very Vanilla 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

Card Stock Cuts

Card Base: Blackberry Bliss – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″

Panels: Hello Honey DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel; Very Vanilla – 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel (inside of card)

Sentiment & Die Cuts: Very Vanilla – (banner for sentiment) – approximately 1-1/4″ x 2-1/2″

Work of Art Gift Bag… A Sneak Preview from Stampin’ Up!

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

On Wednesday, I shared with you the lovely coasters that I made for my mom for mother’s day. Today, I’m going to show you how I used the fabulous Work of Art stamp set form Stampin’ Up! to create a super cute gift bag to put them in. This stamp set is one of the brand new sets that will be available with the release of the new annual catalog on June 1st. I just received my catalogs in the mail yesterday and I will be sending out complimentary copies to my customers! If you place a $25 order with me during the month of May you will receive a copy of the new catalog in the mail for your reading enjoyment! Just one more reason to go ahead and order those items from the Spring occasions catalog and the retiring list before they are gone! Happy shopping! (I will also be launching a new customer loyalty program soon. Every $25 purchase will earn creativity credits that can be used for free stuff. More details will follow, but all orders placed during the month of May will qualify.)

Isn’t that just adorable? I know my mom will love it, and it was really quick and easy too! If you are a fan of this project, I would love to hear your thoughts. Also, if you find inspiration from my work, why not have my posts delivered to your inbox automatically. Just click the “follow” button in the sidebar to subscribe. Please help me get to 200 followers by telling your friends who love crafting about my blog!

I started my project by cutting a banner in Whisper White card stock using the second largest Banner Framelits Die. Then I trimmed the banner to be 2″ wide and punched the top using my Scalloped Tag Topper Punch. Next, I stamped the “paint stroke” stamps from Work of Art in Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush, and Crisp Cantaloupe ink. Then I stamped my sentiment on top using Stazon Black ink.

For a layered effect, I cut strips of Designer Series Paper (from the In Color DSP stack) in Coastal Cabana and Crisp Cantaloupe. I used my hexagon punch to create the banner end at the bottom. Then I adhered the layers together with Stampin’ Dimensionals and tied a length of Strawberry Slush Stretch Ruffle Trim around them.

Next, I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the chevron image across the bottom of a white gift bag in Coastal Cabana ink. I stamped the circle image in Strawberry Slush above the chevrons to get a polkadot effect. To add a little dimension, I stamped off for some of the circles and stamped others full strength.

I think the packaging of this gift is almost as great as what is inside. I can’t wait to give them to my mom! I hope you will give this a try too. Be sure to pin this project to Pinterest for future inspiration! If you scroll to the bottom of this post, you will find a complete list of supplies used to make today’s project. Below the supply list, you will find a “pin it” button. I would appreciate your help in spreading the word about my work.

If you find inspiration from this blog, one way you can show your support is by selecting me as your personal Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. One great thing about being a demonstrator is getting to preview some of the new products before they are available to the general public! But don’t worry, you will be able to purchase the Work of Art stamp set from Stampin’ Up! in just a few short weeks. In the meantime, if you need any stamping supplies you can shop now in my online store! I would love to help you out. Feel free to drop me an email if you have any questions. I’m here to help!

Happy Stamping!

Heather

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WEEKLY DEALS for May 5 – 12

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through May 12.

Stampin’ Up! items used to create today’s project:

If you would like to order any of the products featured in today’s project, click the images below to order from my online store.

Banners Framelits Dies

Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin’ Pad

Hexagon Punch

$15.95

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad

Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin’ Pad

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

Jet Black Stazon Pad

$7.95

$22.95

2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack

$21.95

Stamp-A-Ma-Jig

Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Lovely as a Tree Birthday Wishes – Stampin’ Up!

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

Today’s card is masculine birthday card featuring the Lovely as a Tree and Four You stamp sets from Stampin’ Up! I love how well this set lends itself to water coloring. The tree image can be a beautiful springtime card, or a fall beauty depending on the colors you choose.

The Lovely as a Tree stamp set has withstood the test of time, and it is easy to see why. I would love to hear how you have used this stamp set in you creations. Also, if you are a fan of my work, why not have my posts delivered to your inbox automatically. Just click on the “follow” button in the sidebar.

I started my card today with an Old Olive card base, which I heat embossed using the leaf stamp from Lovely as a Tree. I used Versamark ink and clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder to create the lovely tone-on-tone leaf pattern for my background.

Next, I stamped the tree image on water color paper using Stazon Black ink. I used my Classic Stampin’ Pads in Soft Suede, Old Olive, and Tempting Turquoise and my aqua painter to color the stamped image. I’ll let you in on a little secret, I accidentally got a smudge of tempting turquoise ink on the edge of my panel… so I used my Tempting Turquoise Stampin’ Write Marker to color around the edge of the panel to cover it up! Remember, there are no mistakes in stamping, only happy accidents. LOL.

Once my art piece was finished, I layered it on panels of Pistachio Pudding and Soft Suede card stock and adhered it to the front of the card using multipurpose liquid glue. Then I punched two ovals in Soft Suede using the word window punch. I punched them a second time to shorten them, then I added candy dots from the neutrals collection. I used a Stampin’ Dimensional on the left side of the punch and liquid glue on the right side because my layered panels were quite thick.

For my sentiment, I chose the “Birthday Wishes” greeting from the Four You stamp set. I stamped it on a scrap of Very Vanilla card stock using Soft Suede ink and then used my hexagon punch to create a banner. I inked around the edges of the sentiment using my sponge dauber and Soft Suede ink. Next, I adhered the greeting to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals and multipurpose liquid glue on the portion that overlapped the stamped panel.

To finish off the inside of my card, I stamped the tree image from Lovely as a Tree on a panel of Very Vanilla card stock using Soft Suede ink.

This card is going to be perfect for my dad’s birthday in a couple of weeks. He loves the outdoors and admires all the old trees around the lake near his house when we go for walks together. I hope you have enjoyed today’s project. If so, please pin it to Pinterest. If you scroll to the bottom of this post, you will find a complete list of supplies used to make today’s project, including the dimensions for the card stock cuts. Below the supply list, you will find a “pin it” button. I would appreciate your help in spreading the word about my work.

If you find inspiration from this blog, one way you can show your support is by selecting me as your personal Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. If you are interested in purchasing the Lovely as a Tree or Four You stamp sets from Stampin’ Up! you can shop now in my online store!

If you need any stamping supplies or have any questions, I would love to help you out. Just click on Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now in the main menu or in the sidebar to go directly to my online store. Feel free to drop me an email if you have any questions. I’m here to help!

Happy Stamping!

Heather

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WEEKLY DEALS for April 29 – May 5

Click here to see the Weekly Deals from Stampin’ Up! in my online store. The Weekly Deals are only while supplies last and only available at these great prices through May 5.

Stampin’ Up! items used to create today’s project:

If you would like to order any of the products featured in today’s project, click the images below to order from my online store.

Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder

$4.75

Neutrals Candy Dots

Brights Stampin’ Write Markers

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad

Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad

Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad

Old Olive 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

Soft Suede 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

Pistachio Pudding 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

6 X 9 Watercolor Paper

Very Vanilla 8-1/2X11 Card Stock