Todays guest CrEW Stamper is Laura Diamond.  This amazing WOW swap wowed us all!  The highlighting of the dry embossed background was rubbed with the Silver Ink pad for a rich and glamorous look.   

Laura added each layer of glitter separately on the witch's boot.  

A closer look at the brushed silver ink details.  Beautiful!

Supplies used:  Bootiful Occasions stamp set (126597), Toil & Trouble stamp set (131727), Witches' Brew DSP (132185), Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder (130917), Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies (127003), Labels Collection Framelits Dies (125598), 3/8" Basics Glimmer Brads (121003), Inks - Basic Black, Silver Metallic Encore Pad (132142), VersaMark, Black & Orange Stampin' Glitter (132206), Gold & Silver Stampin' Glitter (132205), Silver 1/8" Ribbon (132137), Card Stock - Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Silver Glimmer paper.

Toil & Trouble Clear-Mount Stamp Set	131727
Price: $16.95
Die-hard Halloween enthusiasts, it's time to show off your creative spooky self! Have some serious macabre fun with these images--it will become your Halloween go-to set. Set quantity: 4

Check out one of our brand new products, available on May 31st with the 2013-2014 Catalog premier. All wood-mount sets will come in these awesome boxes with images and stamp set name on the spine.  Empty cases will also be available to purchase if you want to transfer your current sets into the new boxes.  They stand upright and will fit better on your shelves.  Watch the video for a closer look!

Who doesn't love embossing?  It's so easy with our Embossing Folders to just run it through the Big Shot and in just a couple seconds, have a great looking texture to your project!  We have a page full of wonderful and versatile Embossing Folders in our catalog, but we also have several new ones in the Spring Mini. Here are a few ideas for using them:

This adorable card was made by Carol Payne.  She used the Cloudy Day EF, along with our Cupcake Builder Punch to create a sky with clouds.  She also used the Houndstooth EF to create an added texture on the sun, with the rays punched using the Petite Penant Builder Punch.

JoAnn Freant made this fun card using the Cloudy Day EF on the Bashful Blue card stock (one of our retiring colors).  The small images are from the Spring Sampler stamp set.

Ann Cunningham used the Honeycomb Embossing Folder to create an interesting background for the quick and simple card.  Pretty in Pink is also one of our retiring colors, so stock up now!

Cheryl Howe also used the Honeycomb EF for her textured background.  She paired it with the International Bazaar DSP and the Just Thinking stamp for a completely different look and feel.  

Cloudy Day Textured Impressions Embossing Folder 127022 Price: $7.95 Creativity cloud nine! Folder: 4-1/2" x 6-3/8". Emboss a single sheet of paper with the Big Shot, Multipurpose Platform, and Standard Cutting Pads.

Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder 129378 Price: $7.95 Fun, fab honeycomb design. Folder: 4-1/2" x 6-3/8". Embosses a single sheet of paper using your Big Shot, Multipurpose Platform, and Standard Cutting Pads. Hexagons are a hot trend right now--you'll want to add this item to your crafting supplies!

The last project this week featuring the Bootiful Occasions stamp set is a card using the rain boot.  This is my favorite boot in the set - too cute!!!

This card was inspired by a card from convention. I used all the colors of the rainbow ROYGBIV, and some white scallop borders for a cloud-like effect.  The rainbow pieces are 1/2" x 4".

Dazzling Diamonds Glitter really makes the clouds on the boot and the rainbow shine!

Supplies:

Bootiful Occasions stamp set  126597

Whisper White card stock100730

Pool Party CS  122924

Real Red CS 102482

Pumpkin Pie CS  105117

Daffodil Delight CS  119683

Wild Wasabi CS  108641

Marina Mist CS  119682

Midnight Muse CS  126843

Elegant Eggplant CS  105126

Big Shot  113439

Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die  120893

2-Way Glue Pen100426

Dazzling Diamonds Glitter  102023

Black StazOn Pad  101406

Pumpkin Pie Marker  105115

3/8" Taffeta Ribbon So Saffron  122982

3/8" Designer Printed Brads  122940

Here is a swap I received at convention:

This adorable card was made by Fran Sabad.  She used the Floral District DSP and Polka Dot Embossing Folder on the front.  The scallop border was made with the Scallop Edge Border Punch.  

The flowers are from the Easy Events stamp set on page 34 in the Catalog. I love the detail with the Pearls in the center of the flowers, and the Word Window Punch folded over with the Daffodil Brad.  

Easy Events - Clear-Mount Stamp	123225
Price: $24.95
Been searching the world over for a cheery, sweet, and perfectly adorable stamp set? Here it is! You'll get plenty of mileage out of this eight-piece set by mixing and matching the sentiments and images! Use it for tags, cards, and scrapbook pages. Set Quantity: 8

Today's post features the Holiday boot from the Bootiful Occasions stamp set.  Here is the card we made at the stamp camp:

Don't you love the new Sweater Trim?  The DSP is from Snow Festival pack in the Holiday Mini Catalog.  

To make this fun fold card, cut a piece of card stock 4-1/4" x 11", score at 2-3/4" and 5-1/2".  Fold the card in half and crease, then fold the front scored flap back and crease.  Open up, then put the 2-3/4" crease in the center of the 3-1/2" Circle Die, line up the top cutting plate with the crease, then run through the Big Shot.  This will cut 1/2 circle.  Emboss the remainder of the front flap with the Polka Dot EF, then close.  

A little 2-Way Glue Pen and some Dazzling Diamonds Glitter make this card pop!

This next card is one we made at a Shoebox Swap we attended the last night of convention.  I cased this and used it for my Christmas in July swap with a few minor changes.

I don't know who designed this card, but she used the Top Note Die for the background piece, then ran it through the Big Shot with the Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder.  She covered the flat inside of the EF with Early Espresso ink, then placed the Cherry Cobbler CS inside and embossed it.  This puts ink on the flat part of the design and leaves the flowers red. 

The Scallop Trim Corner Punch and Pearls Basic Jewels add some elegance to the card.  

Don't forget that September is the last  month to join the Big Shot Club!!

Big Shot Club:  Purchase a Big Shot Die Cutting Machine from me during the months of August and September 2012, and receive 3 free classes during the months of October, November and December. During these classes, you will learn how to use your Big Shot, make projects with some of our dies and learn how versatile this great product is.  Every home should have a Big Shot.  If you purchased a Big Shot from me since the previous club, I will contact you about the free classes.  If room is available, I will open the classes  to other Big Shot owners for a fee.

Big Shot Die-Cut Machine	113439
Price: $99.95
With the Big Shot machine, you can create die cuts with any of our exclusive Stampin’ Up! dies—or any Sizzix die. The Big Shot machine comes with Standard Cutting Pads and a multipurpose platform so you can start cutting immediately. From crafting to quilting and everything in between, the Big Shot is a big deal! Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die 116824 Price: $7.95 Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions embossing folder creates a deeply embossed image on card stock and paper. The die embosses one side of the paper and debosses the other side, so you can use either side, depending on the look you want to achieve. You can emboss an entire card front edge-to-edge or create a large embossed image. ■ Designed to cut through one sheet of paper or card stock at a time ■ Use with Sizzix Big Shot machine, standard cutting pads, and multipurpose platform ■ Die size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4 Email me today to order your Big Shot and join the club!!!!

Today's project is a 2 pocket card and gift card holder.  I'm also including a photo tutorial - whoohoo!  Working on some videos tomorrow, so we'll see how that goes - lol!

Here's the project:

I used the new Orchard Harvest DSP from the Holiday Mini.  

In one pocket, you can place a note card and then in the other, you can put a gift card. The inside Island Indigo card stock is cut at 3-1/2" x 2-3/4".  The Very Vanilla card stock is cut at 3-1/4" x 2-1/2"

Step 1 - Cut an 8" x 8" piece of Designer Series Paper or card stock.  You will place it wrong side up on your Simply Scored Diagonal Plate.  Score on the following lines (rotating to the left for each side):
     Side 1 - Score at 0, 1-1/4", 6-1/8"
     Side 2 - Score at 2-7/8"
     Side 3 - Score at 1-1/4", 6-1/8"
     Side 4 - Score at 2-1/2"

Placing the paper with points pointing toward you and the 3 center score marks pointing across, fold in the outside score lines as shown above.  

Bring the top down towards you and fold in half, creasing well. 

Fold back on the other 2 score lines to make an accordion fold in the middle and crease.

Fold down the top points, punch a hole through the top and tie in a piece of Linen Thread and tag.  I used the 1-1/4" and 1-3/8" Circle Punches for the tag.  

Here is the back side of the holder.  You can add another card and/or gift card, money, candy, etc.  

 Supplies: 

Bootiful Occasions stamp set  126597

Orchard Harvest DSP  126895

Simply Scored Tool 122334

Simply Scored Diagonal Plate  125586

Linen Thread  104199

1-1/4" Circle Punch  119861

1-3/8" Circle Punch  119860

Chocolate Chip ink pad  126979

More Mustard Marker  119701 Regals Marker Collection

Very Vanilla card stock  101650

Cajun Craze card stock  119684

Island Indigo card stock  122923

Here's another card using the Orchard Harvest DSP:

Mary Harvey designed this card for our Demonstrator Meeting make and take this month. She used the brayer to make a "reflection" image of the cowboy boot.

I love the pierced oval around the words.  We used the Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack to pierce the oval. I also love the Early Espresso Baker's Twine wrapped around the card.  The boots are heat embossed with Early Espresso Embossing Powder.   

Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper	126895
Price: $10.95
It's harvest time. Paper reminiscent of orchards, cornfields, and roadside produce stands. 12 sheets: 2 ea. Of 6 double-sided designs. 12" x 12". Acid- and lignin-free. Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Island Indigo, More Mustard, Lucky Limeade, and Raspberry Ripple. Simply Scored 122334 Price: $29.95 Take the chore out of scoring! The Simply Scored Scoring Tool’s base fits paper or card stock up to 12" x 12" and features score tracks every 1/8". Features two easy-to-read rulers (with inch markings down to 1/8") along top and left side for perfect scoring. (One standard left-to-right ruler and one zero center ruler.) Includes three markers and stylus. Bottom of base has nonmarking and nonskid feet to secure it on your work area. Base measures approximately 15-1/8" x 13-1/4" x 1". Simply Scored Diagonal Plate 125586 Price: $11.95 The Simply Scored Diagonal Plate is perfect for quickly creating handcrafted envelopes, boxes, and more--including your own unique score designs! * Sits on top of the Simply Scored base * Held securely in place by rubber pads on the back of the plate * Has etched grooves every 1/8" * Can score any size card stock up to 12" x 12" * Includes instructions for creating common envelope sizes

Yesterday, I featured a masculine cowboy boot.  So today, I'm going to show you a few feminine cards using the cowboy boot from the Bootiful Occasions stamp set.

This is the card we made at the stamp camp:

The card base is a piece of Basic Black Card Stock cut with the Scallop Square Clear Die. The Whisper White card is cut 4" x 8" for a 4x4 card.  I used some of the Regal Rose DSP From the Color Collections Packs.  

Whoops!  A gem is trying to get away!  I've fixed that, but didn't want to take another photo - it's getting late!  

The card front says "Happy Boot Day" and the inside says "Kick up your heels!" How cute is that???


Here are a couple more swaps:

This adorable card was made by Judi Anderson. It seems like we all had the same idea adding the Rhinestones to our "girly" boots.  

I can't believe they took away our Star Die.  It's perfect for this card. Sigh..... 

I don't know who designed this card, but it's quick and simple. I would add this to a Whisper White card stock base. Love the new Polka Dot Parade DSP in the Catalog and the Labels Collection Framelits.  

A little more bling with Rhinestones Basic Jewels and the words are heat embossed with VersaMark and Gold EP. CUTE!!!

Labels Collection Framelits Dies	125598
Price: $26.95
The innovative, thin, wafer-like design of these dies lets you see where you’re placing the design before you cut! Layer dies inside each other to cut frames for stamp images. Cut single labels for accents or layering. Use with single sheets of card stock or Designer Series Paper. Labels Collection coordinates with our Apothecary Art Stamp Set. Largest label is approximately 5-7/16" wide. Includes 6 dies in a sturdy envelope for easy storage in our Big Shot Die Storage. Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper 126902 Price: $10.95 12 sheets: 2 ea. of 6 double-sided designs in 6 colors. 12" x 12". Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White.

Labels Collection Framelits Dies

125598

Price: $26.95

The innovative, thin, wafer-like design of these dies lets you see where you’re placing the design before you cut! Layer dies inside each other to cut frames for stamp images. Cut single labels for accents or layering. Use with single sheets of card stock or Designer Series Paper. Labels Collection coordinates with our Apothecary Art Stamp Set. Largest label is approximately 5-7/16" wide. Includes 6 dies in a sturdy envelope for easy storage in our Big Shot Die Storage.

Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper	126902
Price: $10.95
12 sheets: 2 ea. of 6 double-sided designs in 6 colors. 12" x 12". Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White.

Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper

126902

Price: $10.95

12 sheets: 2 ea. of 6 double-sided designs in 6 colors. 12" x 12". Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White.

Today I'm going to share a few masculine cards made with the Cowboy Boot stamp from the Bootiful Occasions stamp set.

This is the card we made at the stamp camp.  It's a gate fold card.  The  Crumb Cake CS measures 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", then is scored at 2-1/8" and 6-3/8".  Fold in the 2 side panels and crease.  The woodgrain panels are made with the new Core'dinations Early Espresso Card Stock, embossed with the new Woodgrain EF in the Holiday Mini, then sanded with a Stampin' Sanding Block.  

With the card 1/2 open, you can see I added a piece of flagged Very Vanilla CS to the left side. The Cherry Cobbler CS on the right is raised with Dimensionals on the top and bottom, so when you close the card, the Vanilla tab slides under the Cherry Cobbler CS on the opposite side.  

For a little added detail, I pierced several holes on the boot image, then sewed Linen Thread around all the image layers.

Here are a couple swaps I wanted to share:

Here is a card made by Rosemarrie Gonzalez

She used a little colored thin metal then embossed it with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. 

Here's a card made by Tina Taggart-Smith.  She used the new Chevron EF for the Not Quite Navy background. I love the silver spur made from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack and a Silver Mini Brad.

The hitching post and rope are my favorite parts of this card. The post was made with the Woodgrain Embossing Folder too (but it's turned over so you only see the flat side).  She used a little hemp twine for the rope.  

Early Espresso Core'dinations Colorcore Card Stock	127848
Price: $6.95
Use 80 lb. sandable card stock to create an antiqued, distressed, color-popping look. Outside layers are exclusive Stampin' Up! colors--one side textured, one side smooth. Inside layer is a monochromatic color. Reveal inside layer by sanding, tearing, or distressing. 12 sheets; 12" x 12"; acid- and lignin-free. Use with Stampin' Sanding System and Core'dinations Dust Buddy. Early Espresso. Also available in Cherry Cobbler and Gumball Green! Stampin' Sanding Block 129367 Price: $3.95 Never replace your sanding block again! Includes 1 sanding block and 4 sheets of replaceable sandpaper with 2 of ea. grit--fine and very fine. Coordinates with Core'dinations ColorCore Card Stock. Stampin' Sanding Block Refills 129368 Price: $1.95 Stampin' Sanding Block Refills include 8 sheets of sandpaper: 4 of each grit. Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder 127821 Price: $7.95 Natural wood look. Perfect card background for any season. Folder: 4-1/2" x 6-3/8". Use with Big Shot machine, Multipurpose Platform, and Standard Cutting Pads.