Perfectly Preserved

Are you enjoying the creations from the Perfectly Preserved stamp set?  I hope so.  :)

Perfectly Preserved Wood-Mount Stamp Set
#126690 Price: $35.95 (wood mount)   #126692 Price: $25.95 (clear mount)

Perfectly Preserved Wood-Mount Stamp Set

#126690 Price: $35.95 (wood mount)   #126692 Price: $25.95 (clear mount)

That mason jar stamp is super addictive....I'm hooked!  It's seen LOTS of ink!  

Stamps: Perfectly Preserved

Ink: Jet Black StazOn

Stampin' Write Markers: Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi

 Paper: Whisper White, Pool Party, Cherry Cobbler, World Spectacular DSP

Big Shot: Cannery Framelits, Woodgrain Embossing Folder

Embellishments: Itty Bitty Clear Buttons, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

Other: Window Sheets

All supplies available from Stampin' Up!

I've got a busy day ahead, so I'll keep this short.  I hope you have a fabulous Friday!  Thanks so much for checking back in.  I appreciate your support.

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Baby Jar Card & Video

After a little technological difficulty yesterday, I'm back to share the baby jar card we made at Stamp Club on Sunday.  And because I made you wait an extra day, I decided to film a video.  I hope you like it!  :)


And just in case you missed the measurements in the video, here you go:

• Whisper White 2 3/4 x 5 1/4, scored @ 2 1/8, 2 1/2, 3 3/8
• Bashful Blue 3 x 3

  

Stamps: Perfectly Preserved, Itty Bitty Banners

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Daffodil Delight

Big Shot: Banners Framelits

Stampin' Write Markers: Lucky Limeade, Basic Black

Embellishments: Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine

Other: Simply Scored, Ruler

All supplies available from Stampin' Up!

Thanks for waiting the extra day for the baby jar card.  I hope you enjoyed the video.  Thanks for stopping in and I'll be back tomorrow with another fun card using the Perfectly Preserved stamp set.

Time is running out to get your FREE Spooktacular Project Kit!  Sign up to be a Demonstrator today!

Happy Stampin'
Allison

Technology Fail

After many attempts yesterday and this morning, my silly computer and Blogger are having trouble communicating. How frustrating! So just a quick note this morning (from my phone!) to let you know I am trying to post the picture instructions for the little baby bottle card I showed you yesterday like I promised. Hopefully I have better luck a little later.

Happy Stampin'
Allison

August Stamp Club Projects

I love getting together with my Stamp Club ladies!  It had been a while since we had seen eachother, so it was really lovely to catch up and share our summer adventure stories.  :)

I'm starting a new Calgary Stamp Club in September, so if you'd like to become a member, be sure to contact me for more details.  I'm also starting a Virtual Stamp Club in September, so stay tuned to my blog or sign up for my newsletter for those details to be released.  

Now let's get on to the details from our projects this month.

Our technique this month was Bleached Out Images.  You can click on the picture above to read the instructions.  I really love how applying bleach to the paper before colouring the image really makes that colour POP.

I've fallen head over heals in love with the Perfectly Preserved stamp set and co-ordinating Canary Framelits, so they got lots of action on our projects this month!  Including this adorable little gift tag.

Come back tomorrow to see the details on the little baby card.  Did you notice that it's shorter and looks like a baby food jar?  Wait until you see how it transforms when it's opened!

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you choose to join me in another round of stamping fun as we begin another Calgary Stamp Club in September!  Contact me for details!

Happy Stampin'
Allison

Candy Button Catalogue Case

Have you checked out page 49 of your Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue?  Isn't that little candy embellishment ADORABLE!?  It was one of the first little tidbits that caught my eye, so I was thrilled when I received this swap from Cheryl Braney at Convention showing of this fun embellishment. 

Want to make your own?  Here's the step by step from the catalogue:

• 1. Stamp image.
• 2. Punch image.
• 3. Add glue to back of image.
• 4. Wrap around button.
• 5. Cover with glue.

That seems pretty easy!  And don't you think it would be adorable in red for Christmas to mimic peppermint candies!?  I'm going to have to try that...

  

My best guess at supplies:

Stamps: Sweets for the Sweet, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Basic Black, Melon Mambo

Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Polka Dot Parade DSP

Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Punches: 1" Circle, 2 1/2" Circle, Boho Blossoms

 Embellishments: Neutrals Buttons, Paper Daisies (did you miss these in the catalogue?  I did!  Check out pg. 175)

All supplies available from Stampin' Up!

I hope to be back tomorrow to show you the creations we did at our August Stamp Club meeting.  Super fun stuff with the Perfectly Preserved stamp set!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Time is Running OUT!

When you join the Stampin' Up! family of demonstrators during the month of August, you will receive the Spooktacular Printer's Tray Project Kit as a special bonus!  But time is running out!  There's only one week left to get this FREE kit!

The picture above shows everything that's included in the Spooktacular project kit, and you can choose wood or clear mount stamps!  LOTS of fantastic goodies!  All you'll need is some ink and you've got everything to create this spooktacular project! 

This special offer is in addition to the super value packed, totally customizable Starter Kit!  Pay only $125 (no shipping!) and get up to $155 in product + the Spooktacular Kit (valued at $75!)! 

Whether you have dreams of being the next big business demo or just want to get products at a discount to support your hobby, becoming a demonstrator truly is for everyone.  

You're ready to sign up!

Go HERE and click JOIN NOW to get started.

 And welcome to the family!

 

Questions?  Concerns?  Give me a call or send me an email!  I'm here to answer those questions and talk you through those concerns to a solution!

 

Allison

 

You're Amazing!

Sometimes simple is just the way to go.  In the process of making this card I had all these elephants and balloons cut out and ready to embellish, but they just added clutter.  I did some editing and decided that with this one, simple is better.  

I did choose to keep these cute little flag embellishments and the cute button.  I like that they add some visual interest without taking away from the large sentiment.

  

This one ended up being ALL about the fabulous World Spectacular DSP.  LOVE the patterns in this one!

World Spectacular Designer Series Paper	#126897
Price: $13.50

World Spectacular Designer Series Paper

#126897

Price: $13.50

Stamps: You're Amazing

Ink: Island Indigo

Paper: World Spectacular DSP, Island Indigo, Whisper White

Embellishments: Brights Buttons, Whisper White Baker's Twine

All supplies available from Stampin' Up!

Thanks for stopping by today.  I really appreciate you taking time out of your life to check in on my latest creations.  

Happy Stampin'
Allison

Faux Mother of Pearl Technique

While creating the art piece for the card in this post from yesterday, I used the Mother of Pearl Technique on the clock face. 

Step 1:

• Stamp the background images in the colours of your choice.  I used Saharah Sand and Basic Black.

Step 2:

• Stamp the outline of the pocket watch image in VersaMark ink and heat emboss with gold embossing powder.

Step 3:

• Use the Frost White Shimmer Paint and a Stampin' Sponge to apply the shimmer paint to a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock.  

• Apply the shimmer paint randomly and be sure to leave some of the cardstock exposed.

Step 4:

• Once the shimmer paint has dried, use a clean stampin' sponge to apply saharah sand ink to the cardstock.  The ink will darken the colour of the very vanilla cardstock, but won't stick to the shimmer paint, creating a beautiful mother of pearl effect.

Step 5:

• Stamp the clock faces on your faux mother of pearl cardstock.  

Step 6:

• Punch out the clock faces with your 1 1/4" Circle Punch.

Step 7:

• Use the Stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the clock hands onto the clock faces.

Step 8:

• Adhere your beautiful mother of pearl clock face inside the gold embossed pocket watch. 

I hope you'll try the Faux Mother of Pearl technique next time you're creating!  Need some supplies?  All the good stuff is in my Online Stampin' Up! Store.

Happy Stampin'
Allison

Convention 2012 - Masculine Swap

Do you have difficulties designing masculine cards?  I do too, it's ok.  I think it has a lot to do with the supplies I'm drawn to and eventually purchase....they're girly!  So when I saw the Clockworks stamp set in the Annual Stampin' Up! Catalogue, I knew it would be the perfect (however long overdue!) purchase for masculine cards!  

Clockworks Stamp Set
#127290  Price: $28.95  (wood mount)   #127292  Price: $21.95  (clear mount)

Clockworks Stamp Set

#127290  Price: $28.95  (wood mount)   #127292  Price: $21.95  (clear mount)

I did a really fun technique on the clock face called faux mother of pearl.  I'm thinking you can't see it very well in these pictures, but I have some step by step pictures to show you tomorrow so you can re-create this look at home, and they really show off this technique.

Stamps: Clockworks, Best Dad Ever

Ink: Basic Black, VersaMark, Saharah Sand

Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Saharah Sand

Big Shot: Argyle Embossing Folder

Punches: 1" Square, 1 1/4" Circle

Other: Gold Embossing Powder, Frost White Shimmer Paint

All supplies available from Stampin' Up!

Stay tuned tomorrow for the step by step instructions on the faux mother of pearl clock face!  It's super cool!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Convention 2012 Swap - Fabric Bandaids

Happy Tuesday!  Is your week off to a good start?  I hope so.  :)

When I went to Stampin' Up! Convention 2012 in Salt Lake City this July I took these adorable fabric covered bandaids with me to swap with other demonstrators.  I'm SO thrilled with how they turned out!!!

Tips:

• To make the window in the front of your Petite Pocket Die, use the Apothecary Accents Framelits to cut an opening on the front before you assemble your pocket.
• Glue a piece of Window Sheet to the inside of your pocket behind the opening for the window using Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive (the one in the green and white bottle).  This stuff really sticks!
• Use a non-toxic glue to adhere your fabric to your bandaids.  Also, apply the glue in a thin layer with a brush.
• Glue multiple bandaids to a strip of fabric and cut them out once dry.

Big Shot: Petite Pocket Die, Apothecary Accents Framelits

Other: Window Sheet, Twitterpated Fabric, Bandaids, Velcro Dot (to keep the pocket closed)

Adhesives: Tombow Multipurpose, Sticky Strip, non-toxic fabric adhesive 

Supplies available from Stampin' Up!

Now I just need to have a little boo boo to put my pretty bandaids on!  hahaha!

Find some fabulous fabric on sale for only $1.19 in the Clearance Rack! 

Happy Stampin'

Allison
 

Ghoulish Googlies Bundle - Card

After being away from my Stamp Room for nearly 6 weeks I was itching to get back in there and do some creating!  The Ghoulish Googlies Bundle has SO many awesome elements that I had SO much fun playing with!  And with a savings of 15% when you buy the bundle, it just makes sense!

Ghoulish Googlies Bundle
#129852  Price: $25.95 (wood mount)   #129853 Price: $20.95 (clear mount)

Ghoulish Googlies Bundle

#129852  Price: $25.95 (wood mount)   #129853 Price: $20.95 (clear mount)

 To make my little pouch of candy corn, I sliced off the bottom and sides of one of the glassine bags.  Then I pierced all the edges with the paper piercer and piercing template to get evenly spaced holes.  After that it was as simple as sewing my orange thread through the pre-pierced holes!  Easy!  And the candy corn is punched out with the Pennant Builder Punch.

  Stamps: Googly Ghouls

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Basic Black, Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Punches: Pennant Builder

Big Shot: Chevron Embossing Folder

Embellishments: Brights Brads

Other: Paper Piercer, Piercing Essentials Templates, Orange Thread, Ghoulish Googlies Bundle (including the awesome adhesive backed googly eyes!)

All supplies available from Stampin' Up!

Time is running out to get your FREE Spooktacular Project Kit!  Sign up to be a Demonstrator today!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Feeling the lag....jet lag!

Happy Saturday!  I hope you're having a fabulous weekend!  I arrived home yesterday morning from an amazing vacation, but unfortunately I'm all turned around and have a major case of jet lag.  Yuck.  All jet lag aside, it was the trip of a lifetime to Japan to do some touring and visit with my in-laws.  This was my third (and longest) trip there, and I'm always amazed at how beautiful this country is!

Here's some of the highlights!

The holy gate at Miyajima.

My father in-law is a survivor of the Hiroshima A-bomb attack, so seeing the 'dome' and visiting the city was extremely important to me.

Super cool curved bridge: Kintaikyou

A Japanese baseball game is like no other!  The fans are absolutely wild and the experience was amazing!  I loved it!!!  Go Hanshin Tigers Go!

Ginkakuji temple in Kyoto.

Geisha spotting in Kyoto.  We were extremely lucky to see many many of these beautiful ladies while we were there.

Kimigamo temple

My favourite temple and the most stunning: Kinkakuji

While in Kyoto there were 2 outdoor festivals that we attended.  This is a piece of kimono fabric, stunning!

The temple pictured on the 10YEN coin!  Byodoin

Godaiji temple.

The gate at Asakusa, a must visit in the city of Tokyo!

The heat and humidity in Japan in the summer is absolutely like nothing I've ever experienced.  SO HOT and unbearably humid.  Seriously, my sweat was sweating.  I know, gross.

Have a great weekend.  I'll be back to blogging on Monday.  I'm taking Sunday off to unpack and get some rest.  :)

Happy Stampin'
Allison