The Silver Stamper

Hi, Stampers!      This lovely, easy sunset background card is quick to create and you can use any colors you choose for the sponging.  Here are the details for the above sample.. Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Measurements Very Vanilla Thick CS -horizontal or vertical fold – 11 x 4-1/ scored at 5-1/2 or 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 scored at 4-1/4 Very Vanilla CS – 5-1/4 x 4 and scrap at least 3” square for stitched circle sentiment Two strips of printer paper or spare card stock – 1-1/2 x 6 and 2-1/4 x 6 for mask 1/4” Copper trim – 10-12” Instructions        Using any Washi  or easy-peel, tape spare CS pieces to Very Vanilla 4 x 5-1/4 layer leaving a gap of approx.. 1-3/4” – tape 1-1/2” piece on left           Sponge masked area with Rich Razzleberry, Highland Heather and Grapefruit Grove, from bottom to top           Carefully remove tape and stamp tall, thin tree image in Rich Razzleberry as shown above – partially in sponged area           Stamp “

Hi, Stampers!      I made some changes, but the above cards are pretty much a CAS from the Holiday Catalog (pp.12-13) of the samples pictured for the Farmhouse Christmas Bundle. One of the reasons I had to have this set is the truck - love it!  And the fence can be used for any occasion, especially fun for Halloween.  I'm sure a few of you are thinking, "all those die-cuts, ugh!"  With your Stamparatus, you can mass-produce and stamp the die cuts in nothing flat!  Seriously.  I gave a little demo at Stamp Camp this month.     

Images © Stampin' Up!® Hello, Stampers!      Where have you seen this pattern before?  Look up!  Is there a tin ceiling in one of your favorite restaurants?  I know of at least one here in Mooresville,  I love this Dynamic Embossing Folder, Tin Tile.  It is great with regular cardstock, foils and,especially with the tin-look Galvanized Metallic Paper on p.43 in the Holiday Catalog.   (I don't generally spray my cardstock first, as shown in the video above, and  it seems fine - try using an acetate shim instead.)      Here's a little $-saving tip for you:  Do you still have SU!'s Brushed Silver, Gold or Copper cardstock from years ago?  The Brushed Silver especially provides a very similar look to the new Galvanized Metallic Paper!  I'm looking forward to experimenting with it, the Country Home stamp set (perfect for Thanksgiving) and the Chicken Wire!  Stay tuned. Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Products referenced Tin Tile Dynam

Hi, Stampers!      To me, Poppy Parade is what I always call "Chinese red," so what better to use with the Artistically Asian set.  Although, to be precise, I believe the "writings" are Japanese. 😊Anyway... let's get started!   Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Measurements Very Vanilla Thick CS - 5-1/2 x 6-1/2, score at 2-1/4 on 6-1/2" side Very Vanilla CS - 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 Basic Black CS - 2-3/4 x 3-3/4 and 2 x 5-1/2 Poppy Parade CS - 1-3/4 x 5-1/4 Instructions Emboss 2-1/4" section of Thick V V with Petal Burst TIEF Dust Poppy Parade CS lightly with Embossing Buddy; stamp chrysanthemum image in Versamark and heat emboss with Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder Stamp smaller V V CS piece with flower spray image in Memento; stamp writing/ symbol in Poppy Parade Adhere 5-1/2" Basic Black piece to right side of card base, aligning with right edge; adhere embossed Poppy Parade piece Adhere smaller V V piece onto 2-3/4" Basic Bl

Hi, Stampers!     These simple note cards are perfect for any occasion or no special occasion at all - just a note to say.....   So, let's get started! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Instructions Using your Stamparatus, stamp one of each of the Bokeh Dots backgrounds onto each note card in desired colors.  Stamp a couple of times, if necessary.  I used Blushing Bride and Daffodil Delight here. Stamp desired Artistically Asian and Dandelion Wishes images.  Here, I used Memento Black for the Artistically Asian images and Blueberry Bushel for the Dandelion image. Decorate coordinating envelopes and inside of note card(s), if desired.      Here are a couple more options for you.  These backgrounds are in Balmy Blue and Powder Pink.  The Dandelion is stamped in Merry Merlot. Send me an email for FREE Printable Project Sheets for any of my stamp camp projects.

Hi, Stampers!      If you missed Stamp Camp today, here's one of the - not as tedious as it looks - cards we created.  Last month, I saw a version of this framed stained glass idea on France Martin's blog (Frenchiestamps.com) and knew I had to attempt it.  It was easier than I thought, especially since I changed up and/or eliminated several steps and enlarged France's measurements a little to make it easier.  So, let's get started! Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net Measurements Very Vanilla Thick CS (you could use any color you like) - 4-1/4 x 11, score at 5-1/2, scrap large enough to cut oval for sentiment and small die cut for inside, approx 3 x 2 Whisper White - 3-1/4"- 3-1/2" square Wood Textures DSP - 3-1/2" square and a second piece 3" or 3-1/4" square (3-1/4" will provide a wider top frame Graceful Glass Vellum - I used one 3x3 from a 6x6 sheet