I have been away, it has been a week with no computer and I think now that it is back I just want to get back on-line! I will be spending the next 24 hours re-installing everything on my newly fixed PC but I wanted to just put up a quick note to say I am around and will be posting new content soon!!
This weekend I am off to the Wild Rose Retreats to craft and craft and craft some more. I will be working on Christmas cards for some classes I have coming up and maybe some great projects for a Fun Christmas event I am looking at doing.
I will keep you posted. Until then check out this SU video showcasing the ALL NEW "Snowflake Card Die" it is adorable!
Stampin' Up has introduced a new line of Scrapbooking supplies this year that are completely fabulous. Project Life is a great, easy and beautiful way to scrapbook. One of my favourite things about it is that even if you do not like the format of divided pages you can use all of the wonderful supplies on a standard 12x12 page! So fun. Check out this wonderful video showcasing the beautiful and simple Love Story Collection from Project Life is.
Check out the other great collections from Project Life and Stampin Up Here.
We had a great club meeting last weekend and learned the Joseph's Coat technique. It is so pretty and I can think of some more great cards to use with this.
This is a fun and easy technique with lots of impact.
For this card we used the "Gently Falling" Stamp set. The colours for the base were Crushed Curry, Always Artichoke and Cajun Craze. The top colour is Early Espresso.
You can see how it goes from a blend of colours to a pop of colour by adding the clear embossing and a dark coat of ink over the excess.
Below is a You Tube video I found that shows you exactly how to make this.
Sorry for the short post, I thought with both kids in school now I would have so much time to myself! HA!! I am busier than ever.
I just want to mention a couple of new Photo Polymer Stamps sets and one in particular that looks really fun for this time of year. "Bite Me"
134622 $16.95
Fun right! Can you just picture some really fun Halloween Treats with this?!
Another great new set that will be fun for the traveller in your life is the
"Greetings From" Photopolymer set 134621 $16.95
Well as Fall approaches and drives us inside more I am hoping to have more time to get crafty and update my blog!
And don't forget to check out the LNS Treasure Hunt for your chance to win FREE Stampin' Up Products! Click Here.
Check out Stampin' Up's ALL NEW wood mount stamp cases! I love these. Endless possibilities!
I love the clear mount stamps but this is a MUCH better way to store the wood mount sets.
And remember the other day when I showed you the Photopolymer Stamp set and the Card I made with it? While SU has another one coming out and I just love it!!
Bombs Away Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set
$16.95
133411
Includes 7 pieces. Recommend clear blocks C and H. Purchase separately.
I cannot wait to get my hands on this set! It's too bad I don't have it now, My Dad turns 65 next week and this set would be great for him!
Also don't forget to look for Treasure Hunt Clues and enter to win the Prize.
Ok so this weekend is a great one! I went to Oz the Great and Powerful today with my family and it was so fun and then went shoe shopping, Yeah!! There is Free Shipping on Stampin' Up and my Club girls are coming over tomorrow for some fun! It's enough to make me forget about the foggy and cold weather!
One of the cards we are making tomorrow is this Butterfly Border Card. Jean Smuck made a great video tutorial (see below) and I just loved the beauty and simplicity of the card. Plus butterflies are so wonderful!
I used Old Olive, Rich Razzelberry, Daffodil Delight and the now retired Pretty In Pink (I will miss that one). The Papillion
Potpourri is a great set for this as is the All New "Best of" set for April.
Check out this great video from Josee Smuck.
It's a great quick card for Birthdays, Get Well, Sympathy and much more. Let me know how yours turns out!
And don't forget
Also don't forget to
look for Treasure Hunt Clues and
enter to win the Prize.
If you can believe it is already March 1! The first of the month brings so much excitement
for me here at Stampin' Nerd. First we have our monthly Scrapbook Challenge, then there are some exciting announcements
around some new products such as the "Best Of" stamp set for this month .. Flowers ;). Then we have a super cool new product to show you too .. Photopolymer Stamps!!
Lets get started
My March Scrapbook challenge is out today and this one can be as simple or as "fancy" as you want it to be. I must warren you there are some photos in my sample that may make you feel old LOL.
Page 1
Page 2
Yes these are pictures of me! I was about 7 yrs old in the larger photos and 5ish in the smaller ones. I would love to say if feels like yesterday but it feels like 3 lifetimes ago LOL!
And then we have this great "Best of" set from Stampin' Up
Flowers...
These sets include one new original image and the others of some of Stampin' Up favourites!
For every 6 best of stamp sets you buy you can get a free current set for $17.95, just keep your best of sticker that comes with these sets to redeem for a free set!
Have you used Photopolymer Stamps before? If the answer is yes then you know how excited I am to announce that Stampin' Up has it's first ever Photopolymer set, if the answer is no then check out this video and see why this is great news.
See what I mean? Such a great and versatile
way to stamp!
Best reason to love Photopolymer in my book is because you can see exactly where you are stamping! They are so easy to use and work best with Stampin' Up Clear acrylic blocks.
The other day I saw this great You Tube Video by Kelly Gettelfinger showing a very simple different card design she called a "Twisted Greeting Card." It is a wonderful design for gift giving as it has built in pockets for gift cards! Check out the Video here and my take on it below...
So I decided to use up some of my retired products to create a Twisted Greeting Card. I have used some Raspberry Tart DSP and a retired stamp set called "Three Little Words." The base is using Lucky Limeade.
Inside the card I put a gift card and a little sentiment "it's your day" also retired.
A week ago I watched a video from Dawn Olchefske on how to create a wonderful Christmas card using the new Holiday Collection Framelits and Ribbon. If you are anything like me you have loads of extra ribbon and this is a great card for using up ribbon. I made my own version of course but here is Dawn's Video. My card is at the bottom of this post.
Great Idea right! I really do love the Framelits from the current Holiday Mini!
I used Chocolate Chip, Real Red and Crumb Cake Card Stock. Using Gumball Green, White Real Red and Chocolate Chip Ribbon for the Framelits Cut-outs and my Petite Pairs Stamp Set for the Merry Christmas. I also used my Chocolate Chip Marker for the "stitched" look around the card.
Hope you like my take on the card and I hope it helps you get into the Christmas Crafting Spirit!
Are you in need of a super quick card for any occasion? Well Dawn Olchefske a really wonderful Stampin' Up Demo, has a great video tutorial that shows you how to make a super simple card using a technique she calls; Triple Time Stamping.
Her card is simple and beautiful. Her blog is full of great video tutorials and if you ever wonder where I get inspiration from her site is one of many (see list to the right). Below is my take on this card.
I used some colours I would not normally put together; Very Vanilla, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette and Night of Navy. I also used a stamp set I have had for a year and never used!! "It's Raining Flowers" was a stamp set I got at convention last year and I have never found a use for it! Well this card was perfect for it and I was so happy I finally got it off the shelf. Hope you like the video from Dawn and the card it inspired. Have a great weekend everyone.
I used Chocolate Chip, Real Red and Crumb Cake Card Stock. Using Gumball Green, White Real Red and Chocolate Chip Ribbon for the Framelits Cut-outs and my Petite Pairs Stamp Set for the Merry Christmas. I also used my Chocolate Chip Marker for the "stitched" look around the card.
I used some colours I would not normally put together; Very Vanilla, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette and Night of Navy. I also used a stamp set I have had for a year and never used!! "It's Raining Flowers" was a stamp set I got at convention last year and I have never found a use for it! Well this card was perfect for it and I was so happy I finally got it off the shelf. Hope you like the video from Dawn and the card it inspired. Have a great weekend everyone.
