Time for Upscale Swap Cards!

 

As I am typing this, it's Father's Day evening - but it's never too late to let your dad know how much you love and appreciate him.  My dad is in an assisted care living facility and is slowing down.  It's hard to talk to him on the phone because he can't hear and it's difficult for him to understand, but I still gave him a call to tell him Happy Father's Day.  (And of course, I sent him a hand stamped card!)

Once again, I have cards from the very talented ladies who participate in the Upscale Swap Group. I love being able to share these great cards with you.  So let's take a look, shall we?

 

Diane Kipp - Teeny Tiny Wishes and Soho Subway Designer Series Paper

 Anita Ferre - Mosaic Madness and Express Yourself (hostess)

 Debra Currier - Mosaic Madness and Bring on the Cake
 

Candy Leggett - Express Yourself (hostess) and Bitty Butterfly Punch

I have more cards from the group to share with you, but I'll leave that for another day.  Until next time...

HAPPY STAMPING!

Jayne Stenstrom 

 jayne@jaynestamps.com 

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jaynestamps/ 

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Field Flowers Sympathy

I frequently get questions from fellow stampers wanting to know what stamp sets would be best for sympathy cards.  Honestly the answer is pretty much any of them.  It's all in the colors you choose and having a good sentiment.

 

Here is a perfect example using the Field Flowers stamp set.  The first few cards are ones that I've posted before.  You can also see other samples HERE.

 As you can see, these are bright and cheerful cards.

But if you need to make a sympathy card, just choosing some more muted colors and adding an appropriate greeting makes a world of difference.

The sentiment I used here is from So Sorry.  This is  very versatile stamp set whenever you need to send an apology, a thinking of you, a times are tough, or sorry for your loss/illness card. 

So for those times when you need this kind of card, look at what you have, make your colors subdued, and add a sentiment.  The recipient of your card will be touched by your thoughtfulness.

Until next time...

HAPPY STAMPING!

 Jayne Stenstrom
 jayne@jaynestamps.com
http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jaynestamps/
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Gate Fold Card with Paper Doily Sizzlits

Remember June's special sale on greetings!

Sale: 25 percent off three of our greeting sets!
No limits and get them on any order type (workshop, customer, or online).
Dates: May 31-June 30, 2013

Sale Price	Retail Price	Description	Item
$17.96	$23.95	Sassy Salutations Wood-Mount Stamp Set	132070
$13.46	$17.95	Sassy Salutations Clear-Mount Stamp Set	126707
$14.96	$19.95	Sweet Essentials Wood-Mount Stamp Set	132085
$11.21	$14.95	Sweet Essentials Clear-Mount Stamp Set	126457
$21.71	$28.95	Petite Pairs Wood-Mount Stamp Set	128706
$15.71	$20.95	Petite Pairs Clear-Mount Stamp Set	122497

I have been meaning to share this card for awhile, but it just kept getting pushed back in the "queue".  A friend came over awhile ago for a stamping day, and she had this idea for using the Paper Doily Sizzlits L Die on a gate fold card.

I happened to have one of the doilies already cut out using Tangerine Tango card stock, so I got working with what would go with that and came up with this card using the International Bazaar DSP from the recently retired catalog.  The other card stock colors used are Whisper White, Pool Party, and Pacific Point (or was it Island Indigo?).  Well, one of those blues anyway.  The ribbon is from Sale-a-Bration.

What do you think? The doily is attached on the outside edges, but the ribbon is threaded through a couple of the openings at the center so the card can be tied closed.

Here's the card slightly opened:

I added some butterflies punched with the Elegant Butterfly punch and the Bitty Butterfly punch, and the Beautiful Wings Embosslits (still one of my favorites), and accented them with Basic Pearls.  I was pleased with the end result.

Until next time...

HAPPY STAMPING!!

 Jayne Stenstrom 

 jayne@jaynestamps.com 

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jaynestamps/ 

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Graduation Stand Up Card

It's that time of year again - graduations, weddings, just lots of things going on, right?

 

I recently received this card made by Carla Schultz, which is perfect for any of these occasions.  (Of course, you might have to change the stamp set.  Carla used the Pure Gumption stamp set.)

Here is the card flat for mailing...

But look how cute when you "open" it!  It stands up, making it a stand-out card!

- To make this card, start with a piece of Real Red card stock cut 4-1/4" by 11".
- Score at 10", 8-1/4", 7-1/4", 5-1/2", 3-3/4", 2-3/4", and 1".
- Cut a slit on the 5-1/2" fold from 1" to 3-1/4" (this will leave an uncut portion on each side).
- Apply Sticky Strip on the end scored sections (each 1").  Place one strip next to the score line on one end, and one strip on the outside edge on the other side.
- Cut the tag insert (Basic Black) 3" x 5-1/4".  Stamp on Whisper White cardstock (4" x 2-3/4") as desired.
- Insert tag through the middle slit and attach it to one 1" side that has Sticky Strip on it.  Be sure it is centered in the slit and lines up with the bottom (which will be a fold).
- Fold up the other 1" side with Sticky Strip and attach it to the tag.

If you would like more detailed instructions, you can find a great tutorial on SplitcoastStampers HERE.  If that link doesn't work for you, go to Splitcoaststampers, then go to "Tutorials" and search for "Free Standing Pop-Up Card".  There are terrific step-by-step instructions there.

Until next time...

HAPPY STAMPING!

 Jayne Stenstrom 

jayne@jaynestamps.com 

 http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jaynestamps/ 

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Black Magic Wildflower Meadow

I adore the new Wildflower Meadow stamp and coordinating embossing folder!  You may be seeing a LOT of it here over the months to come.

 

Last month we were playing around with this stamp and various techniques when we tried the "Black Magic" technique.  It's really simple.  You stamp your image using Whisper White Craft Ink, let it dry, and then color with colored pencils.  That's it.  Simple, but it makes the card a "wow"!

 

So I decided to make this card for a swap I'm in:

Do you like it?  My camera wasn't cooperating to get a very good picture, but I think you can get the general idea.  I colored each flower with a base color and then went back with a darker color to add some depth.

SUPPLIES USED:
STAMPS:  Wildflower Meadow and Teeny Tiny Wishes
INK:  Whisper White Craft Ink, Black StazOn
CARD STOCK:  Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Gumball Green, and Vellum card stock
ACCESSORIES:  Wildflower Meadow Embossing Folder, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals.
NON STAMPIN' UP!:  Colored pencils, gel pen.

Let me know what you think!  Until next time...

 

 Jayne Stenstrom 

 jayne@jaynestamps.com 

 http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jaynestamps/ 

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Make-n-Take Projects from Open House

We had such a lot of fun at my new catalog open house last Saturday.  There was stamping, lots of laughter, and of course, chocolate! 

     

At one point, I brought out my iPad and we watched the "Prancercise" video along with some "Kid Snippets".  The math class episode is my favorite.  I'm linking that video here.  But before you watch it, just know that they are addicting!  You'll want to watch all of them.

In addition to all of the hilarity, I had some make-n-take projects for attendees to make.  There were two cards and one color chart of the new 2013-2015 In Colors.

I'm pretty sure this first card was everyone's favorite - at least it's the one that I heard the most about.

 Wildflower Meadow stamp and Embossing Folder, Pistachio Pudding and Calypso Coral ink and cardstock, Layered Labels, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Scallop Oval and Large Oval Punches, Basic Rhinestones.

 Mosaic Madness and Label Love stamp sets, Mosaic Punch, Artisan Label Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder, Baked Brown Sugar, Early Espresso, and Garden Green card stock and inks, Crumb Cake ink.

Color Chart for the new 2013-2015 In Colors.  It's become "tradition" for me to have a chart for the new In Colors at my open house.  That way everyone has a sample of what the latest colors look like.

If you weren't able to make it, you certainly missed out on some good times!  That's one of the fun parts about being a demonstrator, laughing and enjoying time with friends!

Until next time...

 

Jayne Stenstrom 

 jayne@jaynestamps.com 

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jaynestamps/ 

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ALERT - Last Day to Order! Card Samples and 25% Off Offer

This is IT!!  June 3 is the LAST day you can order any of the retiring stamp sets from the 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! catalog.  You may commence freaking out...

However, after you're done with your panic attack and you've double-checked to make sure that you've ordered ALL of the stamps that you want that are retiring, I am pleased to announce that the NEW 2013-2014 Stampin' Up! catalog is available!!  If you haven't gotten your copy yet, contact me - I'll be happy to get one to you.

In fact, Monday, June 3 you can order from BOTH catalogs on the same order!  But at midnight (Mountain time), that window closes and you will be banned from EVER ordering from the 2012-2013 catalog ever again.

 

But let's not focus on the negative, okay?  I do have some card samples to show you.  These were from my last stamp-a-stack class.  They all use retiring stamp sets (and colors).

 Raining Flowers in Baja Breeze and Not Quite Navy

 Button Buddies in Certainly Celery and Basic Black

 Just Believe and Perfect Punches in Regal Rose

 Circle Circus and Friendly Phrases in Lucky Limeade and Basic Black

Just Thinking in Not Quite Navy and Cherry Cobbler

 

Here is the 25% off special for June - three "greetings" stamp sets that are available for 25% off!  (I personally can't resist a good deal - so I jumped on this right away!) 

As always, if you have any questions (or comments - I LOVE comments), feel free to contact me.

Until next time...

 

Jayne Stenstrom 

 jayne@jaynestamps.com 

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jaynestamps/ 

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