FRESHLY MADE SKETCHES CHALLENGE 343

Hi, Stampers!
Remember how I mentioned that Challenges have been inspiring me to create something?  A nice, clean and simple sketch by FMS343 Designer Jen Timko inspired this card. I've been so busy with blog issues this week that I wasn't going to enter, but I felt the need to make something not associated with my laptop. I just happened across a piece of SU! gold-accented acetate (sadly, retired), thought of the this week's Sketch and ta da!

I don't think it requires any instructions, really.  Just a tip:  Hide Mini Glue Dots behind the gold dots on the acetate and a couple where the Whisper White piece will cover them.  The WW is "quilted" with the Tufted Dynamic TIEF and popped up with Dimensionals.

Sue Duffy ~
mandsduffy@comcast.net
All images ©Stampin’ Up!®

tams# 23911

Product List

• Fabulous Foil Designer Acetate [141653]
• Gold Foil Sheets [132622]
• Happy Birthday Thinlits Die [143700]
• Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]
• Black Rhinestone Jewels [144639]
• Tufted Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [146335]

ARE THESE DSPs ON YOUR WISH LIST? BUY 3 GET 1 FREE! and STAMPIN' BLENDS AVAILABLE

Hi, Stampers!
     IT'S BACK!  The annual Stampin' Up! BUY 3 GET 1 FREE Designer Series Paper Sale>  Below are the DSPs that are part of the sale.  Just click on any one to see it up close on my DBWS or your Annual Catalog on pp.189-191.  All DSPs included in the sale are $11+.
    I've already got mine picked out - Tranquil Textures, Animal Expedition, Garden Impressions and Tropical Escape.  I already have Nature's Poem - love it, and we'll be using it at stamp camp and you can see a bit of it on June 26 post.

Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper [146284]
Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper [146921]
Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper [146338]
Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper [146913]
Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper [146331]
Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper [146902]
Best Route Designer Series Paper [146897]
Garden Impressions 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146289]
Tropical Escape 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146916]
Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177]

ALL STAMPIN' BLENDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

Yep.  Even the new Catalog Colors!  Check p.205 in your Catalog.
Blends are available individually ($4.50) or in Combo Packs ($9)

Next STAMP CAMP, Saturday, July 7 at 10 AM.

Sue Duffy ~

www.TheSilverStamper.com
mandsduffy@comcast.net
All images ©Stampin’ Up!®

STAMPIN' UP! JULY RECRUITING PROMOTION - FREE INK PADS!

• WELCOME TO THE FAMILY •

     From July 1 to 31, Stampin’ Up! is offering one FREE ink pad assortment of your choosing as part of the regular demonstrator Starter Kit ($99 for $125 worth of products). No matter which ink pad assortment you choose, it’s an incredible value. This promotion is the perfect opportunity to join the Stampin’ Up! family—and start your new business off with a haul of new products! The 2017–2020 In Colors bundle is exclusive to this promotion and includes all 2017–2019 and 2018–2020 In Colors. 

 Find more information here:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/sueduffy/jointhefun

Sue Duffy ~

www.TheSilverStamper.com

All images ©Stampin’ Up!®

   

ROOTED IN NATURE in BLACKBERRY BLISS PP399

I've entered another Challenge with The Paper Players.  Here is the sketch:

  

I have found that I am stamping more when I enter a Challenge, which means I have more to share with you!  Let's get started.

Measurements

Whisper White Thick - 11 x 4-1/4, score at 5-1/2

Blackberry Bliss - 4-5/8 x 3-1/8 and 3-5/8 x 2

DSP - 4-1/2 x 3

Whisper White - 3-1/2 x 1-7/8, scrap at least 2-3/4 x 3

Basic Instructions

• Ink wood "slice"? stamp in Blackberry Bliss, stamp off twice and onto WW scrap.
• Stamp "... wonderful" greeting in Versamark on top and emboss with silver embossing powder.
• Die cut embossed piece with third smallest oval Framelit (roughly 2-1/4 x 1-1/4).
• Ink tall tree stamp in Blackberry Bliss and stamp off once then onto WW 3-1/2 x 1-7/8 piece, centering horizontally (as shown).  Stamp tree again, without reinking for tree in background and again, without reinking, for another background tree.  If you need to reink for last tree, do so and stamp off three times, first.
• Adhere DSP and WW onto Blackberry Bliss mats.  Adhere DSP section to base a little off center horizontally.  Pop up narrow WW piece with trees on Dimensionals.
• Add oval piece with Dimensionals (and a Glue Dot where ir overlaps the trees layer.
• Add Silver Leaf Trinket where desired.

Sue Duffy ~
www.TheSilverStamper.com
All images ©Stampin’ Up!®

Product List 

Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146482]

Ink

• Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092]
• Versamark Pad [102283]

Card Stock

• Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper [146338]
• Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675]
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272]
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]

Tools & Adhesive

• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Ribbon & Trim

• Leaves Trinkets [146343]

Accessory

• Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131]

Big Shot

• Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706]

I'M A FRESHLY MADE "PRINCESS"!

I'm a"Princess"!  I am one of seven "Princesses" selected by the design team for Freshly Made Sketches Challenge 342.  This was my first entry and I've provided all of the details in an earlier post - scroll down.  Thanks, Kim!
Click on over to Freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com to see more Princess awards.  I'm especially fond of card number 2 with the Country Road set.

Sue Duffy ~
www.TheSilverStamper.com
All images ©Stampin’ Up!®

EMBOSSING WITH THINLITS and REINKERS ON GLOSSY

    

This card uses two techniques - reinkers on glossy card stock and embossing with Thinlits.  I've included a close-up so you can see the results of the embossing - double the use of your Thinlits!  I love the blues and green for the butterfly, but decided to add a pop of Melon Mambo - kind of retro, don't you think?   Let's get started.  

Measurements

Coastal Cabana - 11 x 4-1/4, score at 5-1/2

Melon Mambo - 5-1/4 x 4

Lemon Lime Twist - 5 x 3-3/4

Glossy - 2-3/4 x 4-1/4 - or scrap large enough to die-cut butterfly and small flower

Shimmery White (or plain) for greeting - 5/8 x 4

Basic Instructions

• On a silicone oven mat or other surface that can take the water, add several drops of reinker to Glossy CS - no more than 3 colors to avoid muddiness, and two is fine.  I used Coastal Cabana, Pacific Point and Lemon Lime Twist.
• Spritz with water until colors spread out or run together.  Lightly dab off excess water with paper towel or Simply Shammy and let air dry or use low setting on Heat Tool. 
• Die cut butterfly and small flower using Precision Plate - run through Big Shot at least twice; remove pieces with Die Brush and set both aside.
• Using Embossing Mats, emboss Lemon Lime Twist with Springtime Impressions Thinlits.  Layer your sandwich as follows from the bottom up:  Platform, Clear Cutting Plate, Thinlit (cutting side up), card stock (you might want to secure your Thinlits to the card stock with a scrap of Washi Tape), Blue silicone Mat, and White plate on top.  Run through Big Shot at least twice.
• Adhere card stock layers as shown with Multi "green" glue or Snail.  Position butterfly and adhere with Mini Glue Dots under body section.  Add whatever greeting* you like stamped on Shimmery White in Pacific Point and accent with die-cut flower.
  *I used sentiments from Dragonfly Dreams
• Add Glitter Enamel Dots on body and flower center and scatter a few more on card front, if desired.

Sue Duffy ~
TheSilverStamper.blogspot.com

mandsduffy@comcast.net
All images ©Stampin’ Up!®

Product List 

Springtime Impressions Thinlits Dies

[146326]

Big Shot Embossing Mats

[146327]

Stamps

• Dragonfly Dreams Photopolymer Stamp Set [142924]

Ink

• Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [111840]
• Coastal Cabana Classic In Color Stampin' Ink Refill [131164]
• Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [144092]
• Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad [147098]

Card Stock

• 8-1/2" X 11" Glossy White Cardstock [144240]
• Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131297]
• Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115320]
• Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144245]
• Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910]

Tools & Adhesive

• Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]
• Glue Dots [103683]
• Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]
• Simply Shammy [147042]

Accessory

• Glitter Enamel Dots [146934]

FRESHLY MADE and ROOTED IN NATURE

This is my first submission to Freshly Made Sketches (Challenge 342).  You can find Sketch 342 by clicking the link or the badge below on my sidebar.  Wish me luck!  The Sketch will close on Monday, June 25.

Measurements
Whisper White Thick - 8-1/2 x 5-1/2, score at 4-1/4
DSP - 3-3/4 x 3-1/2
Shimmery White - 3-3/4 x 2-5/8
Copper Foil - 5 x 1/4

Basic Instructions

• Ink tree stamp with Tranquil Tide and stamp off once. Wipe Tranquil Tide ink off tree trunk and color with Soft Suede marker.  Huff on stamp and stamp centered on Shimmery White piece.
• Use Embossing Buddy on stamped Shimmery White and stamp image again with Versamark.  Heat emboss with Clear Embossing Powder.
• Emboss WW Thick card front with Layered Leaves Dynamic TIEF.
• Adhere layers as pictured with green glue; add copper foil strip with a couple of glue dots, and add copper leaf trinket with glue dot.

Sue Duffy ~
TheSilverStamper.blogspot.com
mandsduffy@comcast.net
All images ©Stampin’ Up!®

Product List

Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146482]

Ink

• Versamark Pad [102283]
• Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad [147146]
• Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker [120973]

Card Stock

• Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper [146338]
• Copper Foil Sheets [142020]

Tools & Adhesive

• Heat Tool [129053]
• Glue Dots [103683]
• Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]

Ribbon & Trim

• Leaves Trinkets [146343]

Accessory

• Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130]

Big Shot

• Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143704]

SAILBOATS ON A BRUSHO LAKE

I stared and stared at the background on the original version of this card on Pinterest (Vicki-Joyful Crafts) before I took a stab at recreating it. To me, it was an optical illusion.  My first guess was totally off base - pretty much a disaster.  My second guess was correct.  Here is the recipe.

Measurements
Whisper White Thick - 4-1/4 x 11, score at 5-1/2
Pacific Point - 2 pieces - 4 x 5-1/4
Watercolor paper - 3-7/8 x 5-1/8
Shimmery White - enough to die cut as many sailboats as you want and label for greeting

Basic Instructions

• Spritz Watercolor paper with water and sprinkle Brusho - mostly Prussian Blue with a little Yellow, until background is to your liking - spritz more water if you need to.  Let air dry or use low setting on heat tool.
• With wavy Thinlit from Lakeside dies, horizontally center on dry Watercolor paper and cut several times. Be sure to leave a small border to hold it together.  Use Precision Plate and run through Big Shot several times, even turning 90 degrees once to be sure.
• Adhere to one piece of Pacific Point CS along margins with liquid glue.
• Using a Stampin' Trimmer, cut out a frame in second piece of Pacific Point CS, 3/8" on all sides and lay over Watercolor paper "water" and use liquid glue or strong tape or Tear & Tape.  Adhere all layers to WW Thick base.
• Stamp sailboats in Memento on Shimmery White, color with markers and/or Stampin' Blends and die cut.  Stamp greeting on Shimmery White and die cut.
• Add sailboats with Mini Glue Dots and pop up with Dimensionals. Add embellishments, if desired.

      Sue

Product List

Lilypad Lake Clear-Mount Bundle

Ink
Brusho Crystal Colour
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Card Stock
Watercolor Paper
Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Card Stock

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Sue Duffy