Saturday, January 26, 2019

Tea Together Tips

When I first saw this set I knew the perfect person to receive the first card and her birthday is coming up, so here it is!  I won't say who it will be going to, just in case she peeks in.


Recipe:
Powder Pink - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Powder Pink - 4" x 5 1/4" - Embossed with the Subtle Embossing Folder
Whisper White for Teapot
Shimmery White for doily, cut with Beautiful Layers Thinlits then cut in half
Whisper White for Sentiment - cut with Rectangle Dies


So, I want to tell you about the new cling stamps that are in the latest catalog.  They are VERY VERY sticky!  So, here's a tip for you to remember so that you don't ruin them like I almost did.  After you put your stickers on them and have them all assembled, use some washi tape on the edge of the sticky side, like a handle.  If you put them into their case or on a clear block when you stamp, you may have a very difficult time getting them up unless you have something that keeps part of it from sticking - aka - the washi tape.  Leave the tape a bit long so you have something to grab and lift with.



Here it is on the clear block:


My next tip for you is for stamping the flowers onto the tea pot.  Stamp your tea pot onto the paper you wish to use and then, stamp it  again onto a post it note.  Cut out the center of the pot along the lines so you can stamp a flower or leaves and not have them stamp outside the lines.



Then color as desired.  I colored mine with Pool Party Stampin' Blends as lightly as I could.


Thank you for looking in today!  Have an awesome Saturday.  I know I will because I will be stamping with our Stampin' Up! team of demonstrators!

~ Donna

Friday, January 25, 2019

Sweet Gingham Wishes

A little late posting these today, but worth the wait because they are so bright and cheery!  Yesterday was our wedding anniversary and even though the cards were made, I just didn't get them posted.  That's what I get for going out for a late dinner and eating too much.  Ack!



Recipe:
Daffodil Delight / Highland Heather - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Daffodil Delight / Highland Heather - 4" x 5 1/4" - embossed with Subtle embossing folder
Whisper White - 3" x 4 1/4" Rectangle Framelits Die
Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration freebie!)
Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack (Sale-a-bration freebie!)

Stamps: Hello Cupcake (Sale-a-bration freebie!)
Inks:  Soft Suede, So Saffron, Daffodil Delight, Highland Heather, Lovely Lipstick

Here's a closeup picture so you can see how pretty the Subtle embossing folder.


Thank you for looking in today.  Happy Friday!!

~ Donna


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Thursday, January 24, 2019

Blow Out the Canned Dills

Have any of you noticed a little hidden treasure inside the Flowering Desert stamp set?  I saw it immediately, but had to think about how to use it.  Before I could share mine, I saw another one on a private facebook page for SU Demonstrators and knew I better bet mine posted!

See what  you think...


Recipe:
Mossy Meadow - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper - 2 1/4" x 5 1/4"
Whisper White for jar and sentiment
Whisper White - 4" x 5 1/4" - inside panel

Stamps - Flowering Desert, Jar of Love, Happy Birthday Gorgeous
Ink - Memento Black, Mossy Meadow and Soft Suede

I tried to print out the inside sentiment from my computer, but it would only print pictures.  What's up with that?  So, handwritten will have to do.


Thank you for looking in today! 

~ Donna


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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

I'm Wild About Coloring Therapy

I needed some coloring time to de-stress from work at the office.  The rhino was a perfect choice and I feel a little better.  May need to color a LOT this week.  Just sayin'...



Recipe:
Smoky Slate - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Gorgeous Grape - cut with Rectangle Dies - 1 size less than the largest size
Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper - 3 1/8" x 4 1/2"
Whisper White - 4" x 5 1/4" (inside panel)


Stitched Shapes - largest circle
Linen Thread
Stamps - Animal Outing
Ink - Memento Black
Stampin' Blends - Smoky Slate Combo, Bermuda Bay, Petal Pink, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight


Thank you for looking in today!  Happy Hump Day!

~ Donna


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