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Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad

Basic Gray 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

Silver Foil Sheets

Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder

1-3/4″ Circle Scallop Punch

$16.95

Label Bracket Punch

$15.95

Silver 5/8″ Satin Ribbon

Tag Talk Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$23.95

Tag Talk Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$17.95

Stampin’ Dimensionals

Smoky Slate 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

All Is Calm Specialty Designer Series Paper

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

$8.50

Cherry Cobbler 1″ Sheer Linen Ribbon

$7.95

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad

Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

Whisper White 5/8″ Organza Ribbon

And Many More Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$36.95

Teeny Tiny Wishes Wood Stamp Set

$36.95

Perfect Peacock Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Card Stock Cuts & Project Dimensions

For the box with the altered dimensions:

Card Stock: Lost Lagoon – 7-1/2″ x 7-1/2″

Start Line: I marked a line half way between the L and XL start lines and marked it on my punch board with a Sharpie marker. I used this line for my vertical and horizontal score lines.

Diagonal Lines: custom

Perfect Peacock Watercolor Card – Stampin’ Up!

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

I am so excited about today’s project! It may be one of my favorites of all time! The name of this stamp from Stampin’ Up! just says it all… Perfect Peacock! I am in love with how elegant this gorgeous peacock turned out… and you won’t believe how easy it was to achieve.

This card looks like it would take hours to color, but it is actually a trick achieved with a cool watercoloring technique and some minimal coloring. I’ve created this video tutorial to show you just how this is done.

Although this technique requires a few steps with some drying time in between. It is actually really simple and people will be oh so impressed by you artistic prowess! I hope you will give it a try!

If you are a fan of this 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. 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 haven’t gotten your very own copy of the new 2014 Annual Stampin’ Up! catalog yet, now is the perfect time. There are so many great new items available for purchase. 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 hope you will consider selecting me as your demonstrator for your stamping needs. If you need any supplies you can shop now in my online store! 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.

2014 Annual Catalog One-to-One Swap

Just a reminder about my one-to-one swap. I hope you will join in the fun! It is so great when I get to actually connect with all of you and this is a wonderful way for us to share our inspiration and creativity with each other. To participate, you will send me one card created with current Stampin’ Up! products (no retired items please) and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Once all the swaps have arrived, I will send you someone else’s card in the mail. It’s that easy! If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at handcraftingheather@icloud.com.

To participate, please register for the event by clicking on the button below. Once registration is complete, you will receive an email with specific instructions (including the address for where to send your swaps). Projects are due in hand by July 10, 2014. I can’t wait to see what you create! Happy Stamping!

Demonstrator Sign Up Special Available through June 30th!

Have you ever considered joining Stampin’ Up! as a Demonstrator? Do you have at least $50 worth of products on your wish list? Would you like to get Blendabilities Markers before they are available to the public? If so, now is a great time to join. Between now and June 30, new recruits can join Stampin’ Up! at one of two great prices. Stampin’ Up! will continue to offer their traditional starter kit priced at $99 ($125 product value), but for the month of June only they will also be offering a reduced priced starter kit at the low price of $50 ($55 product value). Drop me a note at handcraftingheather@icloud.com if you have any questions or if you’d like additional details. I’d love to have you on my team whether you are a hobbyist or if you are interested in building your own business! You can read more information about the benefits of being a Demonstrator here.

WEEKLY DEALS for June 17-23

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 June 23.

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.

$14.95

Watercolor Paper

$4.95

Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad

$7.95

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad

Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad

Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

$8.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Cherry Cobbler Assortment

$11.95

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Pumpkin Pie Assortment

$11.95

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Old Olive Assortment

$11.95

Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

Brights Stampin’ Write Markers

$28.95

Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers

$28.95

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

Everyday Adventure Project Life Card Collection

Card Stock Cuts

Card Base: Old Olive – 4-1/4″ x 11″

Panels: Night of Navy – 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel; Very Vanilla – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ panel.

Focal Point: Watercolor Paper – one peacock

Finding Inspiration from Stampin’ Up!

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

Craft Studio Renovation

Today I’ve got something a little different for you. I’m currently in the process of renovating one of the rooms in my house to create a brand new craft studio. I’m so excited about this project. I have never had a dedicated space for crafting before. Right now, my dining room looks like a stamp store exploded in there! LOL. Here is a sneak peek at the early stages of the project… I hope to be ready to reveal the finished product sometime in the next week.

“Before”… Just an ordinary guest room.

Goodbye carpet… hello hardwood floors!

Can you say STORAGE? Whoo hoo!

The New Catalog is Jam Packed with Inspiration!

Although I am psyched about my new stamping studio, it is taking tons of time to pull it together, which has meant less time for creating cards lately. So, for today’s post I have something a little different for you. I wanted to tell you some of my favorite features about the new Stampin’ Up! catalog and the products inside. I also wanted to share some of the inspirational project ideas that Stampin’ Up! has created to help you to inspire, create, and share.

One of the things I love most about the Stampin’ Up! catalog is all the great projects that are featured throughout the pages. This gorgeous book is not only filled with fantastic products, but it is jam packed with inspirational ideas! My order just arrived on Monday, and I can’t wait to get my hands inky as soon as I’m finished with my remodel. You can count on the fact that I’ll be sharing some of my favorite new products with you very soon. I can’t wait to get my hands on them and start creating!

The stamp set featured above is one of the ones that I can’t wait to get my hands on! It is one of the new photopolymer sets called Flower Patch. It seems like it is going to be so versatile, and you know I love my flowers! This stamp set also has a matching Framelits Dies set, which can be purchased as a bundle for a 15% discount.

Here is a video from Stampin’ Up! showing you some of the great things you can do with the Flower Patch stamp set.

Another stamp set that is new in the annual catalog is called What’s Your Type. It is comprised of geometric shapes and designs that can be combined to create all the letters of the alphabet, or a wide variety of patterns. When I first saw this stamp, I didn’t think much of it, but when you see it in action, it is pretty cool!

Watch this video from Stampin’ Up! to see this awesome set in action!

The last thing I wanted to share with you today is about Stampin’ Up! ribbon. The new catalog has tons of new ribbon choices, and they are really yummy! I especially like the new 1/4″ cotton ribbon. It comes in a ton of colors, and it is so soft and pliable.

Stampin’ Up has awesome ideas about how you can use Stampin’ Up! ribbon to dress up your packages! Check this out!

I hope you have enjoyed this post. I know it is a little different from my norm, but I thought you would enjoy seeing these great project ideas from Stampin’ Up! while I work on finishing up my new craft studio. I can’t wait to reveal the finished result to you soon. It is going to be so organized and beautifully crafty! 🙂

Also, remember if you haven’t gotten your very own copy of the new 2014 Annual Stampin’ Up! catalog yet, now is the perfect time. There are so many great new items available for purchase. 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

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

Demonstrator Sign Up Special Available through June 30th!

Have you been considering joining Stampin’ Up! as a Demonstrator? If so, now is a great time to join. Between now and June 30, new recruits can join Stampin’ Up! at one of two great prices. Stampin’ Up! will continue to offer their traditional starter kit priced at $99 ($125 product value), but for the month of June only they will also be offering a reduced priced starter kit at the low price of $50 ($55 product value). Drop me a note at handcraftingheather@icloud.com if you have any questions or if you’d like additional details. I’d love to have you on my team! You can read more information about the benefits of being a Demonstrator here.

WEEKLY DEALS for June 10-16

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 June 16.

Project Life Quick Card – Stampin’ Up!

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

Today I have an exciting project to share with you that features the Project Life line of products from Stampin’ Up!

Originally Project Life was developed to help scrapbookers document their memories in a way that was not only cute, but also time efficient. However, scrapbooking is not all you can do with Project Life products. They are also great for creating quick and fabulous cards!

Recently, Stampin’ Up! and Project Life joined forces to create a line of products that combine the visions of the two companies. Now you can get Project Life items that coordinate with all the Stampin’ Up! colors and products that you know and love. Today’s project is a super quick card that I created using Project Life items.

I’ll be honest, when I first heard about this joint venture and the new line of products, I wasn’t sure they were for me. I like to do digital scrapbooking for my memories, so I didn’t think I would use this line of products much. However, today’s card was so fast and easy, that I think I may have persuaded myself otherwise… when I need to create a really cute card in a hurry, I’m reaching for a Project Life card collection!

Click here to check out what the very talented Amy Koenders, of Stamp with Amy K, has created using Project Life today!

I hope you have enjoyed today’s project. I would appreciate it if you would pin this project to Pinterest if you like it as much as I do. 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 haven’t gotten your very own copy of the 2014 Annual 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.

I hope you will consider selecting me as your demonstrator for your stamping needs. If you need any supplies, you can shop now in my online store! 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.

Demonstrator Sign Up Special Available through June 30th!

WEEKLY DEALS for June 3 – 9

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 June 9.

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.

$15.95

Everyday Adventure Project Life Accessory Pack

$9.95

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Melon Mambo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock

Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

$8.50

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents

$4.95

Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive

Stampin’ Dimensionals

Coastal Cabana Thick Baker’s Twine

2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack

$21.95

Snail Adhesive

Baked Brown Sugar 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

Card Stock Cuts

Card Base: Bermuda Bay – 5″ x 10″

Panels: Melon Mambo – 4-1/8″ x 4-1/8″ panel; Whisper White – 4-3/4″ x 4-3/4″

Envelope: Strawberry Slush DSP (In Color DSP Stack) – 8-1/8″ x 8-1/8″ scored at 4-1/8″ with envelope punch board.

Retro Fresh Boxed Card Set (Part 2) – Stampin’ Up!

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Handcrafting with Heather

On Wednesday, I shared with you how to make these adorable cards and envelopes using the Retro Fresh DSP set from Stampin’ Up! If you missed that post, please click here to see all the details.

Today, I am going to share with you how you can make the cute box to finish off this great gift set. And don’t forget, if you leave me a comment about this project, you could win one of these boxed card sets! On Monday, June 2nd, I will do a drawing to see who will get to have one of these adorable card boxes of their very own!

This project is a great one to store away for future reference. With a few math calculations, the dimensions can be adjusted to fit a wide variety of card sizes. These boxed card sets make wonderful gifts for any occasion. With a few tweaks, you could change them to match any season or purpose. They are quick and easy to create using any color combination. On Sunday, I will share another project I made by adjusting the size of this box so you can see exactly what I mean. If you are a fan of this project, please pin it to Pinterest. 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.

With the new catalog launch on Monday, you will have access to tons of great new paper designs from Stampin’ Up! I hope you will give this project a try with one of the new designs and send me a picture of your project! If you haven’t gotten your very own copy of the 2014 Annual 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.

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! Remember, the Stampin’ Up! Retiring Products are 20%-50% off while supplies last! There are only a few days left to order from the current catalogs. 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.

Demonstrator Sign Up Special Available through June 30th!

Have you been considering joining Stampin’ Up! as a Demonstrator? If so, now is a great time to join. Between now and June 30, new recruits can join Stampin’ Up! at one of two great prices. Stampin’ Up! will continue to offer their traditional starter kit priced at $99 ($125 product value), but for four weeks only they will also be offering a reduced priced starter kit at the low price of $50 ($55 product value). Drop me a note at handcraftingheather@icloud.com if you have any questions or if you’d like additional details. I’d love to have you on my team! You can read more information about the benefits of being a Demonstrator here.

Retiring Products – Only a few days left!

Stampin’ Up! is offering a 25%-50% discount on many of the retiring products, but you have to act fast, as this special offer is only available until June 4, 2014 and only available while supplies last. If you missed out on a product the first time, this is your last chance to get it before it’s gone for good! Click here to go to my online store to start shopping!

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

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

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now in the main menu or in the sidebar to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions.

WEEKLY DEALS for May 27 – June 2

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 June 2.

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.

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

So Saffron 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper

$10.95

In Color Boutique Details