The Silver Stamper

    Hi, Stampers! Here are two more easy samples for you using the $12 Covid-19 .pdf that you can order here.   https://covid19.stampinup.com/ The two Quarantini cards are quick and easy to make.  The slightly different template was inspired by Jackie Bolhuis' card at Klompen Stampers.  Once again, I used retired DSP scraps, so I will not list that here.  The only stamp I used is "It's your day!," from the Under My Umbrella set, which fit perfectly over the top of the "Have another Quaran-tini" sentiment from the download.  Find measurements and supplies below. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

Hello, Stampers! I'm so glad the Magnolia 3D Embossing Folder is not retiring.  I embossed watercolor card stock with the embossing folder and then just colored it with ink pads and here and there with Stampin' Blends.  It's hard to tell here, but the turned up edges of the magnolias are colored Soft Sea Foam and I added Clear Wink of Stella to the flower centers.  The DSP is Magnolia Lane. I did run into one problem.  Watercolor card stock has a mind of it's own and/or I embossed it too deeply - I ran it through the Big Shot several times.  I had some problems with warping, so if I try it again, I may try going light on the water and using Shimmery White CS instead.  The background is a combination of Blushing Bride and Petal Pink.  The leaves were die-cut with the Magnolia Memories Dies.  The sentiment is embossed on Mossy Meadow and is from a very old set I go to often, Warmest Regards.  More colors and supplies are below. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@com

Hello, Stampers!      I love these sweet faerie sketches in the 2019-20 Annual Catalog Host Set New Wonders!  We created this card at my August Stamp Camp and you'll see another version I made with the leftover supplies - just click here  - to see my little auburn-haired faerie and the details for these card(s)! Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

Hi there, Stampers!      The focal point on this type of fun fold card can be pretty much anything you want - circle, square, rectangle - and it is so easy to make!  Let's get started. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Measurements Card Base is Very Vanilla Thick CS trimmed to 6-1/2 x 5-1/2, score at 4-1/4 Poppy Parade CS 5-1/5 x 2-1/4 and a second piece 2-3/4 square (or whatever shape and size you prefer); focal point is Shimmery White CS Mango Melody CS is 2 x 6 - leave this piece at approx. 6" so you don't need to place it at the very top of your Stamparatus; after stamping trim to 5-1/4"

Hiya, Stampers!      I have a friend who is going through some aggravating times right now, so I hope she gets a chuckle out of this card.  (I hope she doesn't read my blog, because I haven't mailed it yet - I'm pretty sure she doesn't - she's not a crafter or stamper.)      I couldn't resist these puns, I think that's what they are, anyway.  I created the sentiments in Word.  The inside sentiment says, "Sew sorry times are tough right now."  ;-)  They made me smile.  Details on my Blog. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net     

Hiya, Stampers!      What about these two samples catches your attention?  HINT - the elements are not  fussy-cut!   Yep, Framelits!    Go on over to my Blog for more sneak peek info. Sue Duffy  ~ www.TheSilverStamper.com All images ©Stampin’ Up!®

FEBRUARY 15 - MARCH 31 Hello, Stampers!      Commencing February 15, SU! will be offering more $50-$100 purchase FREE items with its Second SAB Release.  Stay tuned! Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

      GINGHAM AND LACE Hi, Stampers!       Can you tell these photos are both the same card, just with different lighting?  I do love the FREE Grapefruit Grove iridescent foil in the Sale-a-Bration brochure.  I snapped the photo on the left near a window in natural light (it's overcast today) and couldn't seem to get the proper angle to show off the gorgeous highlights in this foil.  I had the card sitting on my desk getting ready to post some details and thought I'd see how it looked under my halogen desk lamp.  Wow!  So, I had to include both pics for you.      This is a really simple card, although certainly fussy-looking.  The mat layer is Smoky Slate because SS is the only gingham ribbon I have and I wanted to use it for a little contrast with all that lace.  The top layer is just WW embossed with the Dynamic Lace TIEF, as is the larger die-cut heart.  You could also emboss the smaller heart.  I decided to use "thankful for you" rather than the typic

Hello, again, Stampers!      I received an email from The Paper Players  today with the new sketch and the placement of the sentiment is what actually hooked me.  I love this particular sentiment from Flowering Desert, but it's fairly long for the front of a card, so this sketch was perfect.  I poofed (another not in OED) my sentiment out a little bit in order to show a little more of the prickly-pear.  Not sure if you can tell, but the background is embossed with the Subtle TIEF. Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

Hi, Stampers!      Can you tell I'm fond of the Animal Outing Bundle?  Of course, this doesn't have to be a Valentine, but I love the Grapefruit Grove 2018-20 In Color and also wanted to use some of the new Gingham Gala DSP from the Occasions Catalog.  Could be a thank you, anniversary, too.  Anyway, I just love this kind of haughty little giraffe from the Bundle and the heart Thinlits from Sunshine Wishes, which I die cut from the SAB FREE Grapefruit Grove (iridescent) Foil.  There's also Lovely Lipstick in the foil pack for those of you who want to stick to the more traditional Valentine colors.  And, there is a perfect "love" die in the Sunshine Wishes set.   The giraffe was stamped with Memento on Shimmery White and colored with Stampin' Blends.       The leaf on which I stamped the sentiment is a die from the Tropical Thinlits (part of the Tropical Chic Bundle).  And, of course, I couldn't use one of my animals without the Leaf Ribbon!  See my Jan

Hi, Stampers!      I just love these critters!  Have you noticed that in the 'Roo's pouch is a baby Koala?   How cute is that?!   Yep, another, easy  card from January Stamp Camp. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Measurements Whisper White Thick CS base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4 Basic Black CS mat - 3-7/8 x 5-1/8 Lovely Lipstick - 3-3/4 x 5 Shimmery White CS for animals - 2-3/4 x 8-1/2

Hiya, Stampers!      Yes, it's Home to Roost again.  I saw a wonderful watercolor card with this set and had to CAS!  Well, I attempted, to CAS this card by Emma Goddard, who is a member of the SU! 2019 Artisan Design Team - silly me!  Emma's looks much more like art.  Click the photo below to go to her blog for more info.  In the meantime, I will list products below - I used the same colors as Emma, but added a strip of DSP at the bottom.. NOTE:  these cards were water-colored, so Emma and I both used Jet Black Stazon on Shimmery White.  You could also use Watercolor Paper. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Products Home To Roost Cling Stamp Set [ 149736 ] Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes [ 131527 ] Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad [ 101406 ] Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [ 101910 ] Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [ 121045 ] Botanical Butte

Version 1 Hello, Stampers!      I love this stamp set - not just because it's FREE during Sale-A-Bration, but because it's just different and it can be colored in so many ways!  The rooster was stamped in Memento and we used a combination of Stampin' Blends and Stampin' Write Markers at stamp camp, but since we used Shimmery White CS.  You can also watercolor this handsome fellow on Shimmery White or WC paper.  We used the retired Snowflake Doilies in gold as an accent because my customers already have them and they, to me, look like feathers!  We added Gold Faceted Gems as an additional accent.        The card base and Tin Tile embossed layer are Tranquil Tide - both the embossed layer and the oval are popped up with Dimensionals.  In Version 1, the oval is the largest of the ovals from the Stitched Shapes Framelits.   We masked the rooster in order to stamp the background wheat (?) in regular and stamped-off Crumb Cake.   You'll have to vis it my B

Hi, Stampers!       Another pretty, and simple card from January Stamp Camp.  A lovely card for any occasion, sympathy or Easter.  Email for a free, printable Project Sheet, and click "read more" for the easy instructions and supplies.  Let's get started... Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Supplies and Measurements STAMPS – Your choice for inside of card PAPER – Highland Heather – 7-1/2 x 5-1/2, score at 3-1/4; Petal Promenade DSP (marble pattern) – 5‑1/2 x 1-1/4; Whisper White – 1-1/4 x 5-1/2; Basic Black – 5-1/2 x 1-1/2 (can be trimmed later); Graceful Glass Designer Vellum – any of the floral vertical panels – trim to 1-1/4 x 5-1/2 INK – Any color you choose for inside greeting; various Stampin’ Blends to color flowers panel OTHER – Mini Glue Dots, Tombow Multi liquid glue, paper trimmer; Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes

host code: GYDWQHUW Hello, Stampers!      The Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Brochure are now live on my sidebar. ➧ You know I already sent an email with a link to the Stampin' Up! YouTube Channel , but you can also click the photo above for the Butterfly Gala video specifically. There are several more on the SU! Channel, as well, and they are broken down by Occasions Catalog and SAB.  Prepare to be inspired!      Next Stamp Camp is January 12 at 10 AM and we will be using the Home to Roost FREE SAB set for at least one card.  Of course, we will make a Valentine - but I have to settle on something, first!  😀      And, want to see more of the Craft & Carry Bag?  Just go here:   https://youtu.be/Au3W8x_v7kY Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

9-1/4" x 16-1/2" x 7" Hi, Stampers!      Have you been contemplating joining me as a Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator?  Do you crave the Craft & Carry Tote?  (pp. 4 and 5 in your SAB Brochure)  The Tote is available  only  as an add-on to a Starter Kit for new Demos as Option 2 ( $175 worth of SU! products + the Tote for $129), and is available only  during Sale-a-Bration - Jan. 3 to March 31. Of course, if you don't need or want the Tote but would still like to join, just pick Option 1 ( $175 worth of SU! products for $99).  BTW, the amount of product you get to choose for your Starter Kit during 2019 Sale-A-Bration is $50 more  than usual!  So, just send me an email and I will answer any of your questions.         Happy Pondering! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

Hello, Stampers!      This lovely floral card was created using the same set as the wreath/bow note card!  A little different look, don't you think?  Don't forget, all you ever need to do is send me an email for a FREE Project Sheet for any of the projects from my Stamp Camps. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Measurements+ PAPER – Whisper White Thick – 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, scored at 4-1/4; Mint Macaron – 4 x 3-3/4 and 4 x 3; Shimmery White – 3-3/4 x 2-3/4 and roughly 4-1/4 x 7/8” for sentiment; Frosted Floral Specialty DSP – 5 x 3-3/4 INKS – Rich Razzleberry, Mint Macaron, Blushing Bride, Dark Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends OTHER – Big Shot, Subtle Dynamic TIEF, Pearl Basic Jewels, Banner Triple Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals and Mini Dimensionals, Stamparatus Click the sample photo above to go to my blog for the full post and instructions. COMING SOON!!

Hello, Stampers!      This is another card we created at Stamp Camp this month - isn't it lovely and "peaceful"?  It was very easy to make, too.  Let's get started! Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Measurements PAPER – Whisper White Thick CS – 8-1/2 x 5-1/2, score at 4-1/4; Highland Heather – 5-1/4 x 4; Shimmery White – 5 x 3-3/4 INKS – Highland Heather, Old Olive, Night of Navy, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party, Mint Macaron; Highland Heather Marker OTHER – Stamping Sponges, Wink of Stella, Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes (if you have them), Spritzer containing alcohol and a few drops of Frost White Shimmer Paint Instructions Lightly sponge Night of Navy near bottom of top layer, then blend in Pool Party in the middle, and Lemon Lime Twist near the top Stamp stem/leaves in Old Olive, and two-step flower in Highland Heather, using Marker to ink the flower stem, if you are afraid of over-inking your stamp Stamp water rip

Hi, Stampers!      Above is my submission for FMS Challenge #363.  Here is the template.  Read on.      I've been wanting to make something with the pretty irises in the Graceful Glass Vellum paper stack and, since the panel is long and narrow, this sketch fit the bill.  My irises panel is full card length, but I think that will still be acceptable.  Then, what to use for the accent strip.  I looked through all of my current DSP and found this "marble" pattern in the Petal Promenade DSP - perfect - stained glass and marble.     The only other adjustment I made to the sketch is that I trimmed my card front at 3-1/4" and added the DSP strip to the exposed inside of the card.  Not sure if you can tell that from the photo. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Products I used Graceful Glass 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.X Cm) Designer Vellum [ 146344 ] Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146986 ]

Hi, Stampers!    You were warned - more Country Home!  I hope you can see the beautiful copper patina on the Tin Tile piece on this card.  I CAS'd the technique (although it's an old one) from France Martin on YouTube, "Patina Technique."  Thanks for bringing this technique back to life, Frenchy!  Let's get started.     A quick email to me will get you a FREE printable Project Sheet! Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net SU! Supplies, Measurements STAMPS – Country Home PAPER – Whisper White Thick – 4-1.4 x 2-3/4; Soft Sea Foam - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2,    scored at 4-1/4; S himmery White – 3 x 4; WW for inside – 4 x 5-1/4 INKS – Crumb Cake, Balmy Blue, Mellow Moss, Early Espresso (or Soft Suede), Memento Black, Versamark, Stampin’ Blends OTHER – Copper Trim, Big Shot, Tin Tile Dynamic TIEF, Layering Ovals Framelits, Stamping Sponges, Stampin’ Dimensionals,    Copper Embossing Powder,  Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Adhesives. Click