Virtual Inking

Rich Razzleberry Snowflakes

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This year's In Colors were a little bright for me, but I am loving this Rich Razzleberry.  It's a very beautiful and rich color.  I made this card and boy, the picture does not do it justice.  It is so soft and pretty and of course, easy.  If you follow my blog at all, you will know that ALL my projects are EASY because I do't like to fuss.  If you like to fuss, then maybe this blog isn't for you.  I want you to be able to copy a card right away (for your personal enjoyment, of course, not for selling!) and not worry about how long it will take.

So this card has very few supplies:  The gorgeous Serene Snowflake Stamp Set from the Holiday mini, Warm Wishes Stamp Set, Rich Razzleberry ink and card stock, Very Vanilla card stock, half pearls from the Pretties kit, Scalloped Edged Punch, Sponge and SNAIL adhesive.

Secret Comment Police is watching for comments to see who will win on December 2nd!

Want to order?  No problem! You can go to my website  http://lindaplett.stampinup.net.

You can email me or you can call me!

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

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Embossed Ornament

 I found a card similar to this in my wonderings and had to try it.  The Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Folder is so amazing.  Wow  I love how it adds elegance and charm to a card.  I didn't actually stamp on this card, come to think of it.  I ran Whisper White and Real Red card stock through the textured impressions folder and punched out an ornament out of the Real Red.  I colored in the dots using our wonderful White Gel Pen.  Then I used the Big Shot with the Swirly Decorative Strip to make the little hanger for the ornament.  Sweet, simple, fun.  Want to order any of this?  Go to my website and click Shop Now.

Don't forget about the Secret Comment Give Away.  From now until December 1st, I'll be collecting comments and giving away a free stamp set!

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

Buy $50 from the Gift Giving Guide and get a FREE Home Decor item (up to $16.95 in value).

Something Different

 

I was looking through a fun craft magazine and a saw a card I just had to try and copy.  I didn't have the exact supplies, but what I had worked.  Yay!  I used the Butterfly Die for the Big Shot and paper pierced them adding some Very Vanilla Craft ink to the edges.  I mounted those on Kraft with a Soft Suede mat and mounted all that to a Kraft Base.  To add a little shine, I used the brads from the Pretties Kit.  The sentiment comes from the Level 1 Hostess Set Of the Earth stamped in Soft Suede.  I do like this color combo.  

I have an extra Level 1 Patterned Pines Hostess set that I'm going to give away to one lucky commenter.  From now until December 1st, I'll be collecting all the comments and putting the names in a hat. I'll draw a name December 2nd.  I'll announce the name on my blog that day so make sure you comment each day check back!  

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

Chipboard Christmas

I saw this idea in a magazine and had to try it.  I covered some chipboard with Merry Moments Designer Series Paper and ran it through the Big Shot using the Stampin' Up! Tulipe Bigz Die. I hadn't really played with it so this was fun.  I sponged the edges with Creamy Caramel and used the Texturz Plates on the Chocolate Chip Layer.  I showed this to my husband and he said, "What is it with stampers and BROWN!"  He doesn't like brown.  I think his mom made him wear it too much as a child.  :)  

Want to make amazing projects like this?  I have a stamp club forming with a spot in it for you.  Email me today! 

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

Our Mostly Official Christmas Card

Isn't that fun?  I made this using My Digital Studio and had 15 printed for family.  This will be the first Christmas Card we sent in a while.  Sheepish Grin.  

I sent the order in on Saturday to Stampin' Up!s Printer Vendor and the order was shipped today.  Amazing.  I didn't design this on my own.  I found a similar card somewhere else, but I really liked how simple it was.

I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while.  I've had sleeping issues and when those crop up I can't think.  So, I mostly concentrated on trying to survive.  However, I am sleeping better finally.

If you want to come check this amazing software out, contact me today.  

To order online, visit my website: http://lindaplett.stampinup.net.  

Happy Stampin'

Linda:)

Sweet Treat Holiday

Is this cute or what?  I told you there was a lot you could do with these Sweet Treat Cups.  Here we used the Sweet Centers stamp set, the 1 3/8" Circle punch, Heart to Heart punch, Scalloped Edge punch, Old Olive, Whisper White, Rose Red, and Bashful Blue card stock.  So fun, so easy, so doable!

Want to order?  Click here!

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

Sweet Treat Halloween!

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How fun is this?  Those sweet treat cups in the Holiday mini are so fun!  The possibilities are endless.  I have several examples to show you in the next few days.  We not only have the cups, the great stamp set and the punch to make this card, but we also have ENVELOPES to send them in!  This is truly a one stop shopping experience!  Okay, okay, we DON'T have the candy, but you can come up with that!

Supplies: Cast a Spell DSP, Sweet Centers stamp set, 1 3/4", 1 3/8", 1" Circle Punches, Basic Black, Only Orange, Old Olive, Whisper White Card stock.  Elegant Eggplant Classic Ink and Grosgrain Ribbon, Sweet Treat Cups.

These are not only great for Halloween, but for Valentines, Birthday treats and whatever else you can think of!  You can order them here!

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

PS Want to get the stamp set for only $10?  Book a workshop with me and have a qualifying order total and you will!  Contact me today so we can plan your workshop together!

Watercoloring Tutorial

A]   Dip the tip of a blender pen on to the corner of a Stampin' Pastel, then apply to the stamped image.

OR  

B]   Brush the tip of a blender pen, Aqua Painter, or wet watercolor brush directly on the tip of a Watercolor Wonder crayon, then apply color to the stamped image.

OR

C]   Outline a section of the stamped image with a Watercolor Wonder Crayon or Watercolor Pencil, then use a blender pen, Aqua Painter, or wet watercolor brush to pull color where desired.

OR

D]   Press the closed lid of a Classic Stampin' Pad down against the ink pad, creating a small pool of color in the lid; then open the lid. Use a blender pen, an Aqua Painter, or a damp watercolor brush to lift the ink from the lid and apply to the stamped image.

QUICK TIP
For more saturated colors, watercolor with Classic ink refills.

 

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Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

Deal of the Week #3!!

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
114348	179	Basic Jumbo grommets	$6.95	$4.49
109857	179	Mini Library clips	$12.95	$8.99
112571	179	Circle Designer brads	$5.95	$3.99
112581	179	1/2" Library clips	$6.95	$3.99

These little embellishments are so great.  Have you wanted to try them?  NOW is a great time since they're on sale.  Just go to my website  and click Shop Now.

One of the great things about being a demonstrator is that I can get all these deals AT THE SAME time!  I'm going to wait until the last week and order what I want!  How fun is that!  Want to be a demo? Email me today and I'll give you my password so that you can sign up on my website.

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)

Baby Wipe Technique

BABY WIPE TECHNIQUE

Directions:

1) Squeeze a few drops of ink on a baby wipe; the moistened material absorbs the colors and creates a one-of-a-kind ink pad.

 

2) Stamp your image.
 

3) For another approach, gently swipe the wipe over your card stock to create a multicolored background.

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Need to order? Go to my website and click Shop Now.  You don't even have to get out of your jammies to do it!

Happy Stampin'!

Linda:)