The Silver Stamper

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! This template was inspired by a Pinterest post by Jini Merck, stampwithjini.com.  A simple wash background (on WW Thick CS), See A Silhouette DSP and Glossy CS for the rubber boots.  (I probably could have gone a little brighter on the DSP umbrella.)  The flowers and boots are fussy-cut and the sentiment was punched with circle punches and popped up with Dimensionals, with a little ribbon underneath.  Links to the products are below. Hope you are staying inside, taking precautions and staying well.  Good excuse for some extra stamping and crafting. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

REMINDER - LAST DAY TO BUY 3 Get 1 FREE DSP SALE See my post of August 27 Happy Fall, Stampers!      Hope you DO have Fall weather - we are back to Summer here.  High 80's - good day to stay inside and stamp - looking for inspiration for simple cards and creating samples for my Christmas stamp-a-stack.      We made this easy late Summer, early Fall, or masculine card at my September Stamp Camp.  There is a simple reason for the layout - the Very Vanilla card front is the full width of the Birch background stamp.  ;-)  Find details here . . .  very easy. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

Hello, Stampers!      You may recall that when I posted about the Perrenial Essence Lilypad/Lakeside card, I suggested you hang on to the section you cut out with the Stitched Rectangle Die to form the frame.  This is what we created with that leftover rectangle - so pretty, so easy and so handy to have in your stash.  More info. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

Hi, Stampers!      I recommend the September Paper Pumpkin kit for your quick treat-making, of course, but I had my heart set on using these coffin boxes from the Holiday Catalog for the holiday treats I usually pass out to the folks in my spin class - death by chocolate!      The boxes go together easily with Multipurpose Glue or Tear & Tape (or Fast Fuse) - all scored and cut for you - just decorate as you wish!  Here, I embossed the lids and on the right one I used the Swirls & Curls embossing folder.  I lightly brushed it with the new Golden Glitz Delicata Metallic Ink Pad, as well.  I got the embossing idea from CreatewithChristy on YouTube.       Unfortunately, I have very few of the new Halloween items from the Holiday Catalog, so I went with what I had and even resorted to printing my own!  More info here.   Frankly, it would be a lot easier with the Monster Bash Bundle (love those frames), but...   LOL Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

Hi, Stampers!    This lovely card was so easy to create.  The 3-1/2 x 5 top layer is a section of one of the sheets in the Pressed Petals Specialty DSP (12 x 12).  This particular page is sectioned off into gorgeous photographic florals and backgrounds that are perfect for card fronts and scrapbook pages.  I made the 3D flowers accents on this particular floral wreath piece of DSP from the Pressed Petals Specialty Washi Tape in the Annual Catalog (p.172).  How-to photos here. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

  Hello, Stampers!      We are making this pop-up slider card at my stamp camp this month.  I learned how to make it, where else?  YouTube!  You can find Elaine Schader's wonderful video tutorial there:  "Slide and Pop cards - Elaine's Creations. "  Don't be intimidated.   Get more details. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

Hello, Stampers!      The first thing that came to my mind when I saw this particular pattern in the wonderfully colorful See a Silhouette Designer Series Paper, was a storm at sea.  So... I grabbed my Sailing Home Bundle because it is perfect for that theme, but I also made a second one using the sentiment, "Let hope be your lighthouse..." from the High Tide set.   Read more of this post. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

Hi, Stampers!      Okay, sorry for the play on words in the title.  ;-D   Click the photo above to watch a short promo video from Stampin' Up! on this adorable interactive Bundle.  It's pretty amazing how easy this little clock comes together!  Enjoy!   Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Cuckoo For You Bundle [ 151117 ] $41.25

DON'T FORGET, YOU CAN REDEEM YOUR BONUS DAYS COUPONS ONLY THRU AUGUST. Hello, Stampers!      It has been a while since I've posted any projects - just busy with a beginner event for a friend and life, in general, summer, vacation, etc.

Hello, Stampers!      I hope you are able to stay reasonably cool during this miserable heat wave.  It looks like it might break overnight here in Indiana - I emphasize the word might.  I have used this good excuse to stay indoors to begin preparing for a card-making "outing" a professional friend of mine has planned for her staff early in August.  Each year the office closes for a day and she plans and treats her staff to a surprise outing - last year they did goat Yoga!  This class will certainly be a far cry from that.  They will do something outdoors for part of the day and then to my house - they have never stamped!          I pre-stamped all of the images for these note cards (based on cards shared on Pinterest by Amy Koendors, using the Scalloped Note Cards).  My group will stamp their own sentiments and, of course, color and assemble.  I even pre-tied the bows and, per a tip from my upline, attached them to a strip of glue dots! See more by clicking "Read

Hi, Stampers!       Just a quick note to let you know...... These 3D embossing folders are now available to order in the new style: BASKET WEAVE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER (item 151797) LACE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER (item 151815) SEASONAL WREATH 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER (item 151796) SUBTLE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER (item 151775) TIN TILE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER (item 151801) COUNTRY FLORAL 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER (item 151823)   Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

HOST CODE :  GCWKZFJG Hi, Stampers!      I have lots of exciting stampin' news, so let's get started! Stampin' Trimmer Blades Replacement blades for the Stampin' Trimmer (#126995) will be available to order on Thursday, June 27 at noon EDT - limit 3. Clearance Rack For the first time ever, on Wednesday, June 26, SU! is adding dozens of  stamp sets  to the Clearance Rack .  Contact me for a .pdf if you can't wait to see the images online! And, remember, Clearance Rack items are always WSL - While Supplies Last. Bonus Days Earning Period - July 1-31 During the month of July, for every $50 you order (before s/h and tax), you will earn a $5 Bonus Coupon Code.  Your Code will be emailed to you from Stampin' Up!®, so be sure to save those emails .  There is no limit to how many Codes you can earn.    Bonus Coupon Codes Redemption Period - August 1-31 During the month of August, it's time for you to redeem your Bonus Days Co

Hello, Fellow Stampers!      Today we have a totally original idea by Sue!  LOL  Sadly, they are few and far between.  I was motivated to create this card by the fact a neighbor recently underwent back surgery and I doubted he would appreciate something flowery.  ;-)  So, let's get started. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Details Whisper White Thick vertical card base with a mat of So Saffron or Daffodil Delight - I actually made two of these - and 5 x 3-3/4 Whisper White for the top layer. I colored a dab of Embossing Paste (you don't need much) with a couple of drops of Cajun Craze Refill and added it using our brick-look mask.  I did not want it to be solid. I hand-cut a 4" piece of Granny Apple Green CS to make it a little uneven and then used our retired Fringe Scissors to make the grass. You can just use Paper Snips.  I added the piece I had trimmed off at the bottom and sponged some color on it, added it with Liquid Glue to the

Hi, Stampers!      I cannot claim the clever use of these images as my own.  I've made only a couple of changes to the original I saw, I think, on Pinterest some time ago. If you follow me on Pinterest - Stamp with Sue - you'll see I posted several new cards on my SU! Rooted in Nature board while I was looking for the original of this "floral," because I do like to give credit.  Unfortunately, no luck - maybe you'll do better.  Anyway, let's get started! Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

Hi, Stampers!      We made this version of a Sailing Home SU! Annual Catalog sample (p.144).  The sample background was made with the Come Sail Away Memories & More Card Pack (p.145), but I don't have that, so we improvised using the retired TIEF, Seaside, because I don't have the new High Seas 3D Embossing Folder, either! (p.198).  So, you may ask, is this really a CAS of the Sample?  About as close as I could get with what I had.  ;-)  See?  You don't have to have every single product in order to create.  Please comment or email for a FREE Project Sheet!     Let's get started.    Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

  Image © Stampin' Up!® Hi, Stampers!      * With slight changes in the measurements and decoration, this old standby Sticky Note Holder is a CAS from a YouTube Video by Angie Juda,Chic'nScratch.  You can  find it by searching for “Gingham Gala Coaster Post It Notes” on YouTube. Below is the step-by-step tutorial I created for stamp camp.  Use any of your favorite DSP's.  We used the retired Gingham Gala because I have plenty of it.   If you would like a FREE printable tutorial, leave a comment with your email address or send me an email!  Let's get started. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net       NOTE:   M y first change was to the size of the DSP for the cover.  The coasters are 3-1/2 x 3-1/2, same as Angie’s, but I enlarged the DSP measurement to 5 x 5 for easier handling.  (If you use 4x4 coasters, use 6x6 DSP.)  I changed the CS for the inside/binding to 6-7/8 x 3-1/4 and the scoring to 3-1/4 and 3-5/8 to allow for

Hello, Stampers!      This is my entry for the SU Only Challenges, 224-Masculine .  It's also going to be one of our projects at Stamp Camp.  Is it masculine enough?  I guess we'll see.  Just click the image or above to see more challenges or to play along - it's not just for Demos!  Read on for the details. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

Hi, Stampers!      The 2019-20 SU! ANNUAL CATALOG is up and running.  Just click the catalog image on my blog sidebar to get there.  Click the image above for a cute, stop-motion video promo - not that we need much more to get us excited about this new catalog year!      There are also new, all-inclusive kits for beginner and casual stampers.  Click the "Experience Creativity" brochure image to see what's offered or just go to pages 202-203 in the catalog for all that's included. There is also a more detailed Project Kit, "For the Love of Felt," on pp. 200-201 - the coordinating stamp set for this kit is sold separately. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net      

Hi, Fellow Stampers!       Are you ready to be inspired? To shop?  I hope you were able to purchase the retiring items you wanted before they sold out, like Lovely as a Tree.  I've already got a list for goodies above and beyond what I was able to pre-order as a Demonstrator!  Some little things, a couple of bundles and there's even a darling Host set I'm hoping to earn.      Just click the Shop link in my sidebar, note the current Host Code, and l et me know if you have any questions or need a catalog. Happy Stampin’! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net