The Silver Stamper

Hi, Stampers!      Just a very quick notice that the Clearance Rack has been updated!  Just click above,or Clearance Rack in my sidebar to go there.   HOST CODE:   DXY4ZTJZ      NOTE:  I have been having issues with my blog links not going to my DBWS/SU! website, but to SU! in general.  If that is the case please identify me as your Demonstrator or please go to my DBWS or back here and click on my Shop Now widget  If all else fails, just follow: https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/products/100100/clearance-rack . If my name is not at the top, click:   http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/sueduffy/      Sorry for the confusion.  It's been a bad day at my laptop. Sue Duffy ~ mandsduffy@comcast.net

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