Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Artful Amaryllis

 

It's Sunday - and time to share another great card and free tutorial!  Isn't this beautiful!! Using a much overlooked bundle from the current mini catalog - and it's all on sale now on the Last Chance List!  I hope you like it as much as I do!

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Artful Amaryllis

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Supplies:

·       Stamps: Artful Amaryllis (164242)

•       Card Stock: Basic White (159276); Cherry Cobbler (119685); Old Olive (100702): Basic Black (121045)

•       Stamp Pads: Versa Mark (102283); Cherry Cobbler (147083)

•       Tools: Artful Amaryllis Dies (164081); Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder (164049); Nested Essential Dies (161597)

•       Miscellaneous: Paper Trimmer (152392); Paper Snips Scissors (103579); Stampin’ Seal (152813); Stampin Seal + (149699); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); (161672); Basics WOW Embossing Powder (165679); Heat Tool (129053); Iridescent Foil Gems (162842); Daffodil Delight Stampin Blends Combo Pack (154883); Stampin Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Measurements:

•       Cherry Cobbler: 5 ½ x 8 ½”

Instructions:

1.    Cut a piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock 5 ½” x 8 ½” and score at 4 ¼”.

2.    Cut a piece of Cherry Cobbler 4” x 5 ¼” and emboss with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder and then adhere to card base.

3.    Cut a piece of Basic Black Card Stock 2 ¾” x 5 ¼” and adhere to embossed piece on card base with Stampin Dimensionals.

4.    Cut a piece of Basic White card stock 2 5/8” x 5 1/8” and using the die emboss flowerets on the Basic White piece as shown or as you wish randomly. Then adhere to Basic Black piece.

5.    Die cut Amaryllis flowers out of Cherry Cobbler then using the dauber daub some Cherry Cobbler ink on the petals.

6.    Die cut flower centers out of Basic White card stock and put a dot of yellow in the center with Daffodil Delight Stampin Blend marker the die cut stems out of Old Olive Card Stock.

7.    Put the flowers together and adhere as shown using glue dots and Stampin Dimensionals.

8.    Emboss the sentiment in white on Basic Black card stock. Die cut out with the Nested Essentials die and then adhere with dimensionals.

9.    Add embellishments.

10.  Enjoy!

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Share It Sunday!! Cutest Halloween Stamp Set Free tutorial!

It's Sunday and I have another great tutorial to share with you today! October is half over - gotta get those Halloween cards done!!!  So I wanted to share this FREE tutorial as it is a fun and easy card to make and get out!  Enjoy the cuteness!!

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Cutest Halloween

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Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Cutest Halloween (156480) or discounted as a bundle with the Halloween Punch (156483)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Basic White CS (156276); Basic Black CS (121045); Sahara Sand CS (121043); Cute Halloween DSP (156479)

·       Stamp Pads: Tuxedo Black Memento Pad (132708)

·       Tools: Stitched So Sweetly Dies (151690) or discounted as a bundle with the Cutest Halloween set (156483); Halloween Punch (156482)

·       Miscellaneous: Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack (154897); Linen Thread (104199) Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813) this is used to adhere unless otherwise noted; Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Glue Dots™ (103683)

Measurements:

 ·       Basic White CS: 5 ½” x 8 1/2”, 3 1/4” x 4 1/4”; 1/2” x 3 3/4” for sentiment

·       Basic Black CS: 3 1/4” x 4 1/4”; 1 7/8” x 5 1/4”; 4” x 5 1/4”

·       Sahara Sand CS: 2 1/2” x 3 5/8”

·       Cute Halloween DSP: 1 5/8” x 5” Striped; 3 3/4” x 5” Boo; 1/2” x 3” scraps of Orange stripe; Gray stripe and Boo (banners); Pumpkins to punch from DSP

·       Linen Twine: 2 – 6 1/2” pieces tied together for a double bow

·       Stapler

 Instructions: Please refer to picture for placement.

1.    This is a Z-Fold card - Score large piece of Basic White at 2 1/8” and at 4 1/4”.  Fold in half at the 4 1/4” score line – then fold back the left on the 2 1/8” score line to form your Z.

2.    Cut the largest Scallop Rectangle from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies out of the

3 1/4” x 4 1/4” pieces of Basic White (for inside card) and Basic Black.

3.    Punch three pumpkins out of the DSP using the Halloween Punch; and flag the right end of all three strips of DSP and the strip of Basic White on the right end.  Then stamp the sentiment from Cutest Halloween on the Basic White strip using the Tuxedo Black Memento pad.

4.    Color several Rhinestone Basic Jewels with the Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack – using the Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blend.

5.    To assemble adhere the striped white and black DSP to the strip of Basic Black CS, then adhere this to the first panel (that is folded back to the left) on the card base.  Next, adhere the Boo piece of DSP to the rectangle of Basic Black CS, then adhere this to the inside of the card base.  Then stamp an inside sentiment if you wish on the scalloped piece of white and adhere centered this on the inside of your card on the Boo layer.

6.    Adhere the Sarah Sand CS rectangle to the center of the scalloped black piece of cardstock.  Then putting adhesive on the left back of this only – adhere it to the first panel so that it lines up perfectly with the Basic White scalloped layer of CS on card inside.  This will keep the are you write in from being seen when card is closed.

7.    Line up and layer your DSP strips and the sentiment strip and staple together close to the left side.  Stick your double bow of Linen Thread with a Mini Glue Dot™ right on the staple, then adhere this cluster to the card front making sure banners do not go over edge of card.

8.    Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue, add the top two pumpkins directly to the card as shown.  Then use a dimensional to adhere the bottom pumpkin.

9.    Add your colored Rhinestone Basic Gems as desired to the Sahara Sand Layer.

Share It Sunday!! Nature's Harvest Stamp Set Free tutorial!

Okay all - it's Sunday and I have a beautiful tutorial to share with you today! I am happy to say Fall is in the air here in Prescott - sunny days, cool nights - loving it!!!  So I wanted to share this FREE tutorial as it is a perfect card to make this time of year - it just shouts FALL!!

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Nature's Harvest

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Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Nature’s Harvest (156495) or discounted as a bundle with the Harvest Dies (156813)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Crushed Curry (131199) Cajun Craze (119684); Very Vanilla (101650); Linen 12” x 12” Specialty Paper (155681); Gold 12” x 12” Shimmer Vellum (156471); Cork 12” x 12” Specialty Paper

·       Stamp Pads: Saddle Brown StazOn Ink Pad (151508); Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad (132708)

·       Tools: Timber 3D Embossing Folder (156406); Harvest Dies (156504) or discounted as a bundle with Nature’s Harvest stamp set (156813); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Bone Folder (102300); Paper Snips (103579)

·       Miscellaneous: Stampin’ Blends Combo Packs in Old Olive (154892), Cajun Craze (154879), Daffodil Delight (154883); Gold 3/8” Shimmer Ribbon (156470); Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels (151193); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108)

Measurements:

·       Very Vanilla: 4-1/4” x 11”, scored at 5-1/2” and burnished with the Bone Folder; 4” x 5-1/4”, 3-1/2” x 5” (x2)

·       Linen Paper: 3-1/2” x 5”, ¾” x 4-1/4”

·       Cajun Craze: 2” x 6”, 2-3/4” x 4-1/2”

·       Gold Shimmer Vellum: 2” x 6”, 2-1/4” x 5”

·       Crushed Curry: 1” x 2-1/4”

·       Cork: ¾” x 4-1/4”

·       Ribbon: 6”

Instructions:

1.    Emboss Very Vanilla panel with Timber 3D Embossing Folder then adhere to card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue

2.    Stamp flowers twice with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto Very Vanilla then stamp with Saddle Brown StazOn ink onto Linen Paper.

3.    Color in flowers with Old Olive, Cajun Craze and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends. Die cut all three flowers.

4.    Die cut branch and tall flower with Cajun Craze and tall flower and round flowers with Gold Shimmer Paper.

1.    Die cut long banner out of Cork and Linen Papers. With a narrow strip of Multipurpose Liquid Glue overlap them slightly to adhere.

2.    Stamp sentiment onto Crushed Curry with Saddle Brown StazOn. Die cut with small banner. Adhere to Cork and Linen piece with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

3.    Arrange the Gold Shimmer Vellum and Cajun Craze die cut pieces onto card front. When positioned, carefully dot beneath each image with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

4.    Remove adhesive backing from Linen Paper flower piece and adhere to card front.

5.    Using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere two groups of flowers on top.

6.    Align ribbon on a diagonal and adhere on each end in such a way as to create a mound or hump.

7.    Lay sentiment piece across ribbon and attach with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

8.    Sprinkle three Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels onto card front.

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Would love to hear what you think - please feel free to leave a comment and let me know how you were inspired.  

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Stop back soon for some more creative fun and inspiration.     ~Maureen

Refrigerator calendar tutorial ---

So I finally finished all the little magnetic calendars for my downline - I cannot believe it has taken me this long.  I did get them out to my first downline and a few of my second downline in a pretty timely fashion - at least it was still January - but the rest - SORRY - at least most of the year is still left!  But I really do think you are all AMAZING!  They are ALL in the mail now.

So from my Instagram and Facebook postings on these - I have gotten so much response.  They really are very simple to make - but I've had some requests for a tutorial - so here are  at least some tips.  Below is basically everything you need.

The measurements I used to make these are - Base is 4x4"; White Base is 3.75x3.75"; Layer for behind calendar is 3 1/8x 1 5/8" and the little calendar is 3x1.5".  I purchased the calendars online and I know there are several sources for them.  If you do a search I'm sure you'll find them - or email  me and I'll be glad to share where I got mine.  Everything is just put together with two-sided tape and glue dots.  Add a few gems and Voila!

On the back I put a magnet so they can put this up on their fridge.  I actually used some "real estate agent" magnets I had (sorry agents) and just cut them in half (they were business card size) - you can see a blank one above and I know you can buy these at office supply stores.  You can also you the rolls of 1/2" magnet that you can get at  the craft stores.  These calendars are pretty lightweight, so it does not take a lot to hold them up.

I did make a mistake on a few of them, and made them a 1/4" larger - which became a problem when I tried to mail - as they were too big (see image below), so I had to finagle the envelope a bit to fit those.

Finally, these were the ones the first group of ladies got  - two different colors - but I really like them both.  Also one the second round I could not find my small butterfly punch - so they just got two large butterflies.  That's my crafting style - use what I have and adapt as I go.  Works for me.

Hope you enjoyed - please let me know your thoughts and questions.   And if you happen to make some - please send me a picture - I'd love to see them!! ~Maureen
Here are some of the Stampin' Up! products I used -

Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Confetti Celebration Designer Series Paper

$10.95

Glue Dots

$4.95

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments

$4.95

Elegant Butterfly Punch

$15.95

Easy Basket Tutorial

Today I want to share with you  a cute and easy basket made out of 6x6" DSP - so you can get four of them out of one 12x12" sheet.  Great for Easter place settings or gifts.  Here are the products you'll need to make your baskets.

Take your DSP and score at 2" and 4" then turn sheet 90 degrees and score again at 2" and 4" - so you get a tic-tac-toe type grid - see below.

On the example below I drew lines where you are going to cut - but you do not need to put the lines on - just cut the appropriate fold lines on the two sides as shown.

Then you're going to make a small pen mark 3/4" in from each side on the two top and two bottom side sections when your DSP is placed in front of you as shown below.

 Next you'll fold the two center sections (top and bottom) in toward the center.

and bring your top and bottom side pieces in -

 place your DSP so your pen mark is right along the top of the center piece you folded up, then fold your DSP down as shown - repeat on all three remaining corner sections.  Tape down.

This is how your basket should now look.

 Then embellish as you like -

 Here are two of them with two different designs of DSP. 

Hope you have fun with these - be sure to let me know if you make them and send me a picture - I'll be glad to post on my blog!!
See you soon!!  ~Maureen