Stamp a Stash for Friends

Here is another card we made at our Stamp a Stash this weekend.  So easy and so beautiful and can be made ahead without a sentiment so that just the right sentiment can be added when needed.

Recipe:
Whisper White Thick Cardstock - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Soft Suede - 4" x 5 1/4"
Whisper White - 3 3/4" x 5"

Stamps - Healing Hugs, Love What You Do
Ink:  Rococo Rose, Mossy Meadow, Memento Black

Start by stamping the rose onto a post it note with as much sticky under the stamp as possible.  I recommend stamping the post it with a color OTHER than the one you plan to use on the card.  This will make it easier to see when using the post it as a mask.  Cut out the rose from the post it with your paper snips.

Stamp the rose onto the lower corner of the Whisper White - I used Rococo Rose, let it dry and then place the post it over the stamped rose, but don't cover the rose exactly.  Move the post it down just a tad, maybe 1/16th to 1/8th of an inch.  Then when you stamp the leaves, there won't be a blank edge.  Trust me, you'll want to do this for perfect stamping!

Thank you for looking in today!  Have a Blessed Sunday!

~ Donna


Product List

Healing Hugs Cling-Mount Stamp Set

[148223]

$21.00

Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148042]

$21.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115318]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150080]

$7.50

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Seaside Notions - Stamp A Stash

Here is the third card in our Stamp a Stash for September.  This was so fast and easy together and I just love the colors.

Recipe:
Coastal Cabana - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Sahara Sand - 4" x 5 1/4"
Whisper White - 3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
Coastal Cabana - 2 3/4" x 3 3/4"
Bermuda Bay - 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Whisper White - 2 3/8" x 3 3/8"
Whisper White - 4" x 5 1/4" (inside panel)

4 1/2" - Sahara Sand Ribbon from Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack

• Using the Sahara Sand ink pad, randomly stamp using the sand dollar image on the lower portion of the 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" Whisper White.  Ink once, then stamp 2 or 3 times for some contrast.
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• Stamp the Seahorse with Coastal Cabana towards the left side of the small piece of Whisper White, leaving room for the Sentiment, which will overlap a bit.
• Stamp Sentiment with Bermuda Bay.
• Add ribbon with Tear and Tape.
• Attach seahorse with Dimensionals.

Thank you for looking in today.  Have a Blessed Sunday!

~ Donna

Masculine Stamp a Stash

Tonight is Stamp-a-Stash at Starbucks!  I had fun putting these together and even have a the perfect person to give this to this weekend.  

Recipe:
Night of Navy - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper - 4" x 5 1/4"
Night of Navy - 2 5/8" x 3 5/8"
Whisper White - 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Whisper White - 4" x 5 1/4" (inside panel)

Stamps:  Sailing Home, Itty Bitty Greetings
Ink:  Night of Navy
Stampin' Blends: Light Pool Party (for coloring water under the sailboat)

Denim 3/8" Ribbon - approximately 3 1/4 to wrap around the Whisper White.

Thank you for looking in today!  Have a wonderful weekend!!

~ Donna

Stamp a Stash Sneak Peek

This week is Stamp-a-Stash time, so I thought I'd post a sneak peek of one of the cards.  Quick and easy and adaptable to any colors you like.

Recipe:
Flirty Flamingo - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Whisper White - 4" x 5 1/4" (cut 2 - one outside and one for inside panel)
Flirty Flamingo - 1 1/2" x 5 1/4"
Whisper White - 1 1/4" x 5 1/4"
Flirty Flamingo - 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" - then die cut with largest scallop square from Layering Squares
Whisper White - 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" - then die cut with the Layering Squares measuring approximately 2 7/8" x 2 7/8"

Thank you looking looking in today! 

~ Donna


Product List

Dandelion Wishes Cling-Mount Stamp Set

[151345]

$20.00

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141416]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Layering Squares Dies

[141708]

$35.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon

[146912]

$7.50

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Whisper White Medium Envelopes

[107301]

$7.50

Stamp-a-Stack of Watercolor

Here's a sneak peek at today's Stamp-a-Stack.  Quick and easy idea I found from Patty Bennett.  Thanks Patty for the great fast and easy cards.

More details to follow.  Since it's now Friday at 12:40 a.m. (posting is usually done earlier and pre-scheduled for midnight) and I'm just now getting this done, I think I'll head to bed and post more about this later.  Actually its very self explanatory and I'll bet you can figure it out.

Stamps Well With Others Recipe:

Card Stock:  Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Basic Gray
DSP:  Watercolor Wonder (132994)
Ink:  Basic Gray, Calypso Coral
Stamps:  Peaceful Petals (w-133104 / c-133107), Lots of Thanks (w-129687 / c-129690)
Ribbon:  1/2" Seam Binding Daffodil Delight (125583)

Big weekend ahead with Stamp-a-Stack tonight and my upline's weSTAMP Team Regional Event!  I'm doing a display and a demonstration... I'm so excited!  I'll share more later!

Happy Friday!

Donna

Ditto Day (almost) for Timeless Talk Stamp a Stack

That title is quite a mouthful!  The follow cards fit several categories.

1. Ditto Day, when I duplicate something from the Annual Catalog, or closely copy (I changed a color and added some extra card stock for more color).
2. Timeless Talk - the name of this set.
3. Stamp a Stack - this was Friday Night's Stamp a Stack set.

Stamps Well With Others Recipe:

Stamp Set - Timeless Talk (w-126605 / c-126607)
Card Stock - Whisper White (8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" and 5" x 3 3/4"), Baked Brown Sugar, Calypso Coral and Island Indigo (5 1/4" X 4")
Ink - Baked Brown Sugar, Calypso Coral, Island Indigo
Tools - Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049)

Now, I know what you're thinking, "What the heck is a Stamp-a-ma-jig" or "oh no.... I can't use the Stamp-a-ma-jig!"  Well, I have news for you, Stampin' Up! has an awesome video on how to use it.  Check it out below.

(If you are reading this via email, be sure to go directly to my blog to see the video.)



You can find everything you need to make this card on my website HERE.  If I can help you with anything, please let me know.  You can email me at StampsWellWithOthers@gmail.com.   I'd love to be your Stampin' Up Demonstrator!

Thanks for stopping by.  Happy Saturday!

~ Donna

Stamp a Stack - July

I normally post these the night before but headed to bed early with a sore throat and fever.  :(  So, I'm a little late posting today post.

This will be our Stamp-a-Stack for July.  I don't recall where I got the idea, so if this is your basic design, please let me know so I can give credit.  I believe the original didn't have the color mat between the layers, I recall it being all Whisper White.  Thinking it needed a bit more color, I chose to pop it out with some Real Red.  The packets for SAS will have a variety of colors that match the circles that are punched.

Stamps Well With Others Recipe:

• Begin with Whisper White base 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Real Red - 5 1/4" x 4"
• Whisper White - 5" x 3 3/4"
• DSP:  Polka Dot Parade (126902).  Used here:  Rich Razzleberry, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie and Marina Mist
• Card stock to match Polka Dot Parade for circle punching.
• 1" Circle Punch (119868), 3/4" Circle Punch (119873)
• Use Stampin' Dimensionals (104430) to pop up some of the circles.
• Add some Basic Jewels (129324) to add a little bling.
• Add your sentiment of choice.

Thank you for looking in today - even if it is very late!

~ Donna

Stamp a Stack - May 2013

I just LOVE the bright colors on this card and in this DSP.  I only have a few weeks left to use it before it goes away, so what better way than with making it into a Stamp-a-Stack.

Start with base card of 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" in Whisper White - score at 4 1/4"

Measurements: 

• Pacific Point - 4 7/8" x 3 1/2" and 4 5/8" x 1 3/8" - use the scallop punch on this piece along the long side.  There should be 10 scallops.
• Whisper White - 4 5/8" x 3 1/4"
• DSP - 4 5/8" x 1"

Punches:

• Postage Stamp Punch: Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Melon Mambo (1 each)
• 1" Square:  Whisper White (x 3)
• 1" Circle Punch (your choice of card stock)
• 3/4" Circle Punch:  Whisper White (after stamping sentiment)

Using the Argyle Embossing folder emboss Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight and Melon Mambo scraps and then punch with the Bitty Butterfly Punch.  Attach to 1" Whisper White Square with Dimensionals.

Stamps Well With Others Recipe:
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo
DSP:  Sunshine & Sprinkles* (126922)
Ink:  Pacific Point
Tools:  Scallop Trim Border Punch (119882), Bitty Butterfly Punch* (129406), Postage Stamp Punch (122344), 1" Square Punch (124094), 3/4" Circle Punch (119873), 1" Circle Punch (119868)
Extras:  Argyle Embossing Folder (127750), Pacific Point 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (126878)

* Spring Mini (ending May 31, 2013)

Thanks for looking in today.  I hope you have a wonderful and blessed Sunday!

~ Donna

April 2013 - Stamp a Stack

This month's Stamp-a-Stack was quick and simple which was perfect so we had time to visit!  Thank you to Linda and Jackie for coming Friday night.  It was a fun night to stamp together!  

The girls were able to choose from several colors and Linda even mixed one of her cards up - sadly I didn't take a picture - Linda - send me a pic of your Daffodil card before you give it away...

Stamps Well With Others Recipe:

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Pacific Point and Calypso Coral (shown here).  Other choices were Tangerine Tango, Tempting Turquoise, Poppy Parade and Daffodil Delight.
Ink:  Matching 
Tools:  Cloudy Day Embossing Folder (127022), Curly Label (119851), Petite Curly Label (129405)

Don't forget to stock up on retiring colors before they are all gone and with free shipping this weekend, it's an even better time to stock up!!

Thanks for looking in today.  If you have any question or need help ordering, please let me know.  I'd love to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

~ Happy Sunday!
Donna

Stamp a Stack - Feeling Sentimental

This card was our Stamp-a-Stack last Friday.  We used the stamp set Feeling Sentimental, a free set when you purchase $50.00 during Sale-a-Bration.  The card idea came from the January team meeting from my weSTAMP group.  I don't know who created this particular card, so Lorri - if you see this, I'd love to give credit to the right person!  (update:  Lorri tells me this was Linda Bickley's swap - so thank you Linda!)

 

Stamps Well With Others Recipe:

Card Stock - Basic Gray, Midnight Muse, Marina Mist and Sahara Sand

Stamp Set - Feeling Sentimental (w-129627 / c-129630), En Francais (109521 - wood only)

Ink:  Midnight MuseRibbon - 1 1/4" Two-Tone Ribbon (129295) 

Thank you for looking in today.  

If you don't already have a Demonstrator, I'd love it if you would place an order with me by going to MY WEBSITE or by emailing me directly for more information at StampsWellWithOthers@gmail.com

Have a great day!

~ Donna

Perfectly Preserved Flowers

I hope you all had a great Christmas!  We sure did at our house having my boys over for brunch and then my  stepdaughter and her boyfriend over for lunch.  They all have difficult work schedules, even during the holidays, so I was tickled to get any time I could, especially with my boys since they're more difficult to pin down!

So Wednesday I was searching for cards for upcoming Stamp-a-Stack classes and ran across this beautiful card by Mary Shields.  When I spotted it, I simply fell in love with it and had to make one, so here it is.

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps:  Perfectly Preserved - from the Holiday Mini - but carrying over into the new year!!  Woo Hoo! (w-126690 / c-125592)
Card Stock:  Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White
Ink:  StazOn Black, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Tangerine Tango Stampin' Write Marker
Extras:  Heat & Stick Powder, Dazzling Diamonds, VersaMark Stamp Pad and Heat Tool also Perfectly Preserved Framelits for the jar lid and the Lattice Embossing Folder.

Isn't it beautiful?  I just love the freshness of the look and with spring coming up before we know it - I actually saw Valentine candy at the grocery store tonight!!! - I thought it would be a beautiful card to share.

Happy Thursday!

~ Donna

Stamp a Stack Twist

I just had to share a couple of pictures from Friday's Stamp-a-Stack.  I just love it when the creativity comes out in the girls.  Look at how JoAnn changed up the basic card a bit and I really love how it turned out.

JoAnn's

The Plan:

We also had a guest "helper".  Suzi was very precariously sitting on the Simply Scored which was sitting on top of the supply box.  That cat has good balance!  She loves to be in the middle of everything.

Hope you had a great weekend.  We had rain, wonderful rain, here on Saturday!  I was hoping for more today, but it doesn't look very promising outside.

Happy Stamping!

~ Donna

Stamp a Stack - July

Well, I'm all ready for Friday night's Stamp-a-Stack with the girls.  I love SAS night, it's relaxed and fun and I even find time to create some things at the same time!  Woo Hoo!

Here's what we'll be doing tomorrow.

The original card I saw actually used a pretty red button instead of the ribbon, but when making 50 plus sets for Stamp a Stack, buttons weren't a very good option since there are limited number of reds in the button containers.  Perfect for personal projects, but tough to do with a large number of the same thing.

Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red and Summer Smooches DSP.

Tools:  Postage Stamp Punch, 1" Square Punch, Small Heart Punch and Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Stamp used here from Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Ink:  StazOn Jet Black

For those of you joining us tomorrow night after work, we'll see you then (if not sooner at work!  haha).

Happy Friday!

~ Donna

Stamp a Stack - March

Yesterday's Stamp a Stack was a lot of fun.  It was a simple card since we had a lot of overtime hours at work the week before.  Even so, I think the cards came out great.  One of these days I'll remember to take pictures of the variety of final product!  I love that everyone can put their own spin on the cards and alter them to what works best for them.

In order to have some variety we used both Tangerine Tango and Pumpkin Pie for the base and for the scallop.

Other Supplies used:  Whisper White and So Saffron cardstock; Inks:  So Saffron, More Mustard and Daffodil Delight - depending on which one the girls wanted to use for the stars and Tangerine Tango / Pumpkin Pie for the sentiments.

Now I'm off to put finishing touches on Barbie's workshop for next weekend.

Have a great weekend.

~ Donna