Wednesday, November 29, 2017

ICS Blog Hop-OnStage Fun Folds


ICS Blogger SWAP
ICYMI In Case You Missed It

I know I recently posted this exact post.  However, at our SWAP during the Stampin' Up! OnStage event it was suggested we do a hop with all of the items we made so all of you could see each one.  So, while this is a repeat of sorts, you can now click the link below my post and hop through all of the Amazing Projects we shared together at our special dinner while we attended Stampin' Up! OnStage Live .

Our SWAP Theme was Fancy Folds.  The card will fold to fit in our standard card envelopes and are easy for the recipient to open and display.

Front

Side

I don't think the photos capture the sparkle of the heart, I wish you could see it in person.  Here's a close up that might help.

Close Up

INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut one piece of card stock 4.25” x 11” and score at 5.5”, 7”, 9”, and 10.5”.  Cut a coordinating piece of card stock to 3” x 5.5” and score at 3.5”, and 5”.  The smaller piece I embossed by running through the Big Shot using the Garden Trellis T.I.E.F.  The Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper (DSP) is cut at 4” x 5.25” (back panel) and 1.75” x 4” (front panel).

Measurements not to scale in photo

The heart was cut from Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper using the Bloomin’ Heart Thinlits.  The word ‘love’ is from the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits out of Lemon Lime Twist card stock.  My suggestion for cutting out the heart is to run it back and forth through the Big Shot at least 3 to 4 times as the Glimmer Paper is very thick and the die is very intricate, It is important to cut any of our Glimmer Paper from the back side, not the glitter side for best results. The design will fall out of the die if you use the Big Shot Brush, or you could poke it out with the Paper Piercing Tool.

Hearts with and without Stampin' Blends

Afterwards I used the Stampin’ Blends (yep…gotta love ‘em) to color the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper.  I love the way the color is still glittery and really pulled out the different flowers within the heart design.

Once you have adhered the pieces of DSP to the card to base, use a bone folder to  to crease the score lines and adhere as shown using Tear & Tape.  Then add the embossed piece of coordinating card stock, also with Tear & Tape.  Usually for an intricate die cut I would have suggested that you first adhere any card stock to a piece of Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet before cutting the shape.  However, because the heart is not adhered to anything in some places, I suggest for this design using either Glue Dots or small pieces of Tear & Tape added to the large areas or squeeze some Liquid Multipurpose Glue onto a corner of the Silicone Sheet then place the heart, glitter side down on them mat.  Then use a Sponge Dauber to careful add adhesive to the all of the heart except for those areas that will overhang.

I hope you enjoyed this ‘Fancy Fold’.  Click through using the button below to see the other swaps ideas that I received.  You're going to love them!
http://wp.me/p77yvq-jJp
Until Next time . . .
                   Hugs, Karie B.

If you would like to see more of my ideas, just use the one of the options in the upper right corner to follow me.   I’d love to read your thoughts on this post.  Please leave me a comment below the product list.

If you plan to place an order, please use the Hostess Code: 7SJR4HEX You will be entered in a drawing for FREE Product on November 27th.  The winner will be announced on my blog and on my Facebook page.  
Last month’s Hostess Code Winner was – Shelly Albreston!

Here are the product codes and prices for the items used on these projects.

Monday, November 27, 2017

Cyber Monday - Paper Pumpkin



Paper Pumpkin

With the Shopping Season already in full swing, and today being Cyber Monday, I thought I would share with you a great gift option.   Stampin’ Up! has a great crafting subscription option with Paper Pumpkin.   

https://mypaperpumpkin.com?demoid=33608

The kits can be purchased individually, or in 3, 6, or 12 month subscriptions, as well as an ongoing delivery option.  Give a little, give a lot, there is an option for every budget.   Below are a few of the previous kits that subscribers have received. 

Click the photos below to see my 
previous posts on these kits.

https://memoryinkers.blogspot.com/2017/07/paper-pumpkin-july-alternative.html


https://memoryinkers.blogspot.com/2017/03/paper-pumpkin-feb-2017-pull-box.html

https://memoryinkers.blogspot.com/2017/08/paper-pumpkin-alternative-june-2017.html


Paper Pumpkin is a great gift for the creative people in your life.  See the subscription rates below.


 Click boxes above to purchase the 
Prepaid Subscriptions and
Click the information box below to begin a 
Monthly Subscriptions

Click to start your Monthly Subscription
Until Next time . . .
                   Hugs, Karie B.

If you plan to place an order, please use the Hostess Code: TYTH9TQV You will be entered in a drawing for FREE Product on December 20th.  The winner will be announced on my blog and on my Facebook page   

Last month’s Hostess Code Winner 
Angela Rodrigues!

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Soft Sayings Card Kit



Soft Sayings
Card Kit


As a follow up to my Wednesday Post, I wanted to also suggest on of our other card kits, Soft Sayings.

Card Samples

The Soft Saying Card Kit creates a stack of all-occasion cards.  The kit makes 20 cards, 2 each of 10 designs. The photopolymer stamp is included as is a Stampin’ Up! Starter clear stamp block, envelopes, a Stampin’ Spot (mini ink pad), die-cut accents, Baker’s Twine, Washi Tape, Stampin’ Dimensionals.  Plus you can purchase a Refill Kit which includes everything except the stamp set, ink spot, and gift box.  This kit is so pretty I know you want to order additional kits for yourself, or get together with friends, share the stamps & ink to share but with additional kits you will all have enough cards to create!



Included Stamp Set

Be sure to check out the specials on the Holiday Extravaganza, November 20-26, 2017.  Remember to use the Hostess Code below.


Until Next time . . .
                   Hugs, Karie B.

If you would like to see more of my ideas, just use the one of the options in the upper right corner to follow me.   I’d love to read your thoughts on this post.  Please leave me a comment below the product list.

If you plan to place an order, please use the Hostess Code: TYTH9TQV You will be entered in a drawing for FREE Product on December 20th.  The winner will be announced on my blog and on my Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/MemoryINKers/ 

Last month’s Hostess Code Winner was – Angela Rodrigues!

Here are the product codes and prices for the Kit and additional Adhesive. I recommend SNAIL Adhesive for beginners.