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Gratitude Month–Thank You Card using Kinda Eclectic and In Colors

Happy November! As I mentioned yesterday, I’m kicking off my Month of Gratitude with a free gift for you and a project tutorial. Today I’m sharing a card I created as a different way to use your Kinda Eclectic stamp set and have a neat thank you card that you can use for guys, girls, and any time of the year.

November Gratitude PDF Tutorial – Kinda Eclectic Thank You Card

Project Tips:

Stick with a color family or In Color set (in this case the Stampin’ Up 2014-2016 In Colors) to make your background and for complimentary cardstock colors. This gives you a variety of colors but you know the tones will work together no matter how wild you get with you stamping.
Use the starburst stamp from Kinda Eclectic to make a great background layer to your cards or projects.
Use the starburst framelits to cut out on of the stamped starbursts and do it off center. This makes it more visually interesting, especially when you add an accent like the wooded elements.
When stamping on wooden pieces, use STAZON ink to prevent yucky bleeding and fuzzing of the ink.

So, click the link above if you would like the full tutorial for this project. And if you would like to order anything, don’t forget I have a special gift for you each week with orders. This week, you get a cool ribbon sampler from the Holiday Catalog as my thank you to you!

Just shop in my online store or email me your order at jennifer@nwstamper.com and use hostess code UCJDBQH4 and when I start mailing out Thank You gifts you’ll receive this special bundle free in your mailbox!

And check back on Wednesday when my Fun n’ Crafty stampers are putting together a small blog hope focused on gratitude projects! It should be great!

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November 2, 2014

Happy Halloween 2014

Boo to you!

It is Halloween today which means lots of fun little goblins, monsters… or Queen Elsa and Anna… will be out roaming the malls, neighborhoods, and stores today. I have to admit, I love answering the door for trick or treaters and seeing all the super fun and adorable costumes. Though, to be honest, I also love spending Halloween in Las Vegas when Halloween falls on a Friday or Saturday. Let me tell you, you see the BEST costumes around the casinos in Vegas. But, given that I have two little ones right now, I’ll save Vegas for a few years and enjoy the cutesy fun of the holiday. I mean, how is this not so much fun??

Nicholas is Wolverine this year (he loves superheros) and Caitlin is a cowgirl… or as she calls it Cowboy Girl.

And speaking of cutesy fun! Check out this cards, just for you for Halloween!

This was another of my Fall Fest cards and when the girls over at Stylin Stampin’ Inkspiration were putting together a Halloween post full of fun Halloween card ideas, I just had to add this one to the mix. It is fun and easy to do, but I found a few tips along the way when creating it.

Project Tips & Tricks

The photopolymer stamps, for some reason, do not seem to take coloring by marker when they are brand new. I tried with these pumpkins and it was yuck! However, if you ink up the stamps with your ink pad and then clean them off, suddenly the marker holds a lot better! I’m not sure why it works but it did for me.
Using markers will work on these stamps, but if you want a darker color, use a post-it note to cover the stems of the pumpkins while you ink them up with Tangelo Twist ink and then ink the stems with your Mossy Meadow ink. The nice thing is that since the stamps are totally clear, you can set your ink pad down on the table and tap the stamp into the ink pad and still see what you are doing! Yay!
Make a fun spooky background to your card by stamping just the jack-o-lantern faces on the white cardbase or a white piece of paper for a neat alternative to polka dots or other pattern.
Add a little sponging with a sponge dauber and Hello Honey ink to give your card a little glow.

And if you want even more holiday ideas, don’t forget to hop over to the Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration blog for more inspiration.

Last Call for Free Paper!

One final reminder for those of you sitting on the fence or who meant to sign up but forgot – today is the LAST DAY to take advantage of the free 6 months of paper when you get the Stampin’ Up starter kit! In short:

Pick $125 worth of goodies to get for only $99 and save $10 worth of your free shipping
Get a pack of paper worth $10.95 a month for 6 months
Get all the perks of being a demonstrator (20%+ off ALL Stampin’ Up orders, preorder Occasion Catalog items and earn free Sale-a-Bration items early in December, get the inside scoop on all the latest SU news, be a park of my fun group of demonstrators and our monthly chats, facebook group, swaps, and more)

Get started here – http://nwstamper.stampinup.net/jointhefun

From my family to yours, have a safe, fun, and Happy Halloween!

(and yes, those goofy smiles on the pumpkins were hand drawn by each kiddo! So they may not be perfect to some, but like our craft projects they are unique and wonderful all on their own. Smile

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Card Supplies Used:
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October 31, 2014

Free Paper Promotion ends Tomorrow! Plus some Not-So-Scary Ghost Cards

Reminder! Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to take advantage of the free paper promotion!
Get $125 in your favorite craft supplies for only $99 and get free shipping on that order plus a pack of paper a month added to your orders for FREE for the next 6 months! It’s a great deal and awesome way to get a great deal on your wishlist and get in some holiday shopping for friends and family at a discount too!

So, I know Halloween is tomorrow, but I had a few more not-so-spooky cards that I wanted to share to help get us in the mood. (Because I know the stores are already switching over to Christmas mode, so we have to help each other keep the Halloween fun going until tomorrow night, right? Smile )

This was the card I created for my Fun n’ Crafty stampers Stamp & Share event I ran earlier this fall. The Stamp & Share is our event we hold a few times a year to come together and share ideas, new stamping techniques, business tips, and of course, stamp together! So much fun! Anyway, I wanted to use the Fall Fest stamp set and framelits for our make & takes and so I knew I wanted to do something with that adorable ghost.

Tips for making this card:

Turns out, he looks AWESOME when you stamp the ghost with versamark onto Basic Black cardstock and then heat emboss with white embossing powder! Then just die cut out your ghost and he is perfect!
Added some of the same ghost stamped in Smoky Slate onto the Lost Lagoon cardstock for his fellow ghost buddies.
Use the Holiday Invitation stamp set for those cute bats and the Be Scary sentiment for a finishing touch
Save with bundles! This card uses a lot of the new 2014 in Color cardstock – get a little bit of all the colors without breaking the bank in the Family Pack of cardstock – or get the In Color ink pads and get the cardstock free with the In Color bundle! Plus save 15% on the Fall Fest stamp set and framelits when you buy them at the same time in their bundle too!

Now, I thought I’d also share a card that was my first attempt at this general card idea. I decided it didn’t quite work the way I wanted so I came up with the version above. But I thought I’d share it in case it gives you some other inspiration.

The main difference is that I stamped the ghost onto the Lost Lagoon cardstock and then cut him out and glued the die cut onto the other part of the Lost Lagoon cardstock. Then in the hole that was cut out, I stamped the ghost directly onto the cardbase and glued the Lost Lagoon cardstock over the top. Clear as mud?

Hopefully that picture helps. Smile So, enjoy the next couple days of haunting and if you have any questions about the details of being a demonstrator or joining my team, I’d love to chat with you! Email me at jennifer@nwstamper.com and we’ll chat!

Card Supplies Used:
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October 30, 2014

Fun Fall Cards with the Rock n’ Roll Technique

Sometimes you have to go back to those techniques have been been around forever… in this case, I created a card to share with my Stamp Club folks using the Rock n’ Roll technique.

I combined a few of my favorite fall items – like the Autumn Wood Elements and the Fall Fest stamp and framelit bundle. It was a way to use those fall stamps and accents for a card that isn’t necessarily fall specific.

And of course there is the Rock n’ Roll technique which we used on the pumpkin here –

How to do the Rock n’ Roll Technique:

You want to start with a solid image – in this case, the pumpkin – and ink it up with your lighter ink color. You want to start with your lighter color, both for the look of the end result stamped image, and because you don’t want to get dark ink all over you lovely light ink pad!
Before you stamp the image, grab a darker complimentary color ink and “roll” the stamp with the lighter ink around on the ink pad. Basically, tilt your stamped image so that it is at a 45 degree angle (think a car up on two wheels like it is driving on a curb) and then roll so you are only touching the outer edge of your stamp to the darker ink pad.
The more flat you hold your stamp when you roll, the less of the light color you will see.
NOW stamp your image on your paper!

You should get a lighter color in the middle and the darker color around the edges. Easy Peasy!

Now, I’ll admit, this is the card we made in Stamp Club, but this is the card I originally made and had planned to use for the class (I just managed to lose the stamp set at the time and so couldn’t bring it to class! Darn craft room, eating my supplies!)

It is almost exactly the same, except that I used the For all Things stamp set instead. I love how that leaf looks with this technique, don’t you? I used the Hello Honey ink pad and edged with Cajun Craze for the pretty fall colors.

REMINDER – Don’t forget about the 6 months of free paper! 3 Days Left!

Just a quick reminder! That you only have until October 31st to join my Stampin’ Up family and get in on the free pack of designer paper a month for the next 6 months!

Its only $99 to get $125 of your favorite items, get in on demonstrator specials like seeing the Occasion catalog early and getting to Preorder in December, plus join my great community of demonstrators and get in on my demonstrator rewards program I’m kicking off in November. It is a fun time to join, so email me at jennifer@nwstamper.com or get started here – http://nwstamper.stampinup.net/jointhefun .

Card Supplies Used:
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October 29, 2014

Friday Favorites–Partridge and Pears, Good Greetings, and Blendabilities!

So, this post is supposed to be highlighting my favorite thing (since this is for the Friday Favorites over at the Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration design team blog) but man if I don’t have a heck of a time picking a favorite! It’s kind of like being asked to pick a favorite child. But there are a few things I’m loving right now in this card and so I thought that I’d just expend into my favorite things – plural – Partridge & Pears stamp set, Good Greetings stamp set, and of course, blendabilities!

This is one of the cards we made in Stamp Club this month and so we kept it simple for the coloring so that everyone could actually get all of their projects done before it was too late! I’m sure I’ll do another with the tree completely colored, but for now, I’ll let the bird get all the attention. Smile

Tips for this card:

Just because a line art image has lots of space to color, don’t feel like you have to do it all! Pick a few elements and let them shine by only coloring them.
Extend your color palatte by using the Skin Tone Assortment of Blendabilities to color other things like this partridge’s wing and face.
Use the Good Greetings hostess set to add a sweet sentiment to your holiday cards.
NOTE – this stamp set is only available until Oct 31st to hostesses! Email me at jennifer@nwstamper.com to talk about earning yours!
Tuck a piece of the Silver Baker’s twine just under the edge of the tree image for a little hint of glitz on your card for some subtle sparkle.

This stamp set just LOVES to be colored with the Blendabilities markers and it is so fun to do.

Seattle/Bellevue Folks – if you aren’t already signed up, you can come learn more about coloring with Blendabilities with my Technique Class on Tuesday 10/28! RSVP today!

Card Supplies Used:

October 24, 2014

Quick and Easy Card with Blendabilities

Today over on the Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration blog, we are sharing some quick and easy card ideas. This is one that I loved from my last Blendabilities technique class because it looks so cool and yet is so super easy to make!

I have no idea what to call this technique on the main sentiment – it always strikes me as a Neon Sign… should we call it the neon sign technique? Or is it a variation on the Chalkboard technique? Maybe I should call for a vote! Smile Either way it is so easy to do.

Tips for making this card:

Keep your card clean and simple with basic black and white cardstock and paper. This lets any colors you do add really POP off the page.
To get the Neon Sign look for your sentiment or image, stamp your image with Versamark ink on black cardstock and heat emboss with white embossing powder. Color over your embossed areas with your favorite colors of blendabiliities markers.
You don’t have to worry about being precise, since you are coloring on black cardstock, the ink won’t show!
Coordinate your ribbon by coloring your ribbon with the same Blendabilities colors as well! In this case, I used the medium Melon Mambo marker to color the center section of my white ribbon!

Die cut out your images and adhere and you are good to go! Or use this technique on your card base for a beautiful background. The possibilities are endless.

And I do get the question, does the color rub off? Nope! Not if you let it dry before trying to rub and it doesn’t take very long to dry at all. Smile

If you are in the Seattle area, join me for a blendabilities class focused on coloring on Oct 28th at 7pm at the Redmond Panera. It should be a fun night of learning and creating. RSVP here.

This is a super fun and easy technique, so give it a try and let me know how it goes for you!

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October 22, 2014

Sweet and Simple Christmas Card with Wondrous Wreath

Nothing like some Christmas cards to start getting me in the mood for the holiday season! The late fall/winter time is my favorite time of the year! Yes, there is Christmas and even my birthday, but I just love all the joy that is everywhere, the twinkling lights, the shimmer and sparkle that you see everywhere. Today the Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration girls are sharing some Christmas card joy and this is my card I wanted to share:

Isn’t it so cheery?! I love how easy this stamp set is to make these fun wreaths. You get three stamps that each add a little bit more to the wreath:

The leaves of the wreath
A few accent leaves of the wreath
The berries for the wreath

Plus there are handle guides ON THE STAMP that help you line up everything just right!

I was going to try to explain lining it all up, but I realized you would be so much better served by a video, so I’ll put one together for you very soon!

Tips for making this card:

I like to start with a white 3.5”x3.5” piece of white scrap paper and stamp your image with all the leaves so that the guide (an extra “tail” of the photopolymer stamp) is pointed towards one corner.
Stamp your second image with the accent leaves over the top with it’s guide pointing towards the same corner (using the corners helps you remember how to line up your stamps)
The berries, just stamp however looks nice to you!
Keep it simple by using the matching framelits (Wonderful Wreath – and you might as well get the bundle, because you know you will want it and then you get 15% off both!) to cut out the wreath with both the inside and outside cutting at the same time.
And just cut out some cardstock with the included bow framelit to make a pretty bow! Add a pearl for extra bling.
The sentiment even fits inside the fabulous Decorative Label punch.

Make this at my Holiday Card Stamp-a-Stack!

If you are coming to my Holiday Card Stamp-a-Stack, you’ll get to make 3 of this card; so you’ll get lots of practice lining up your wreaths. Smile There is still time to RSVP if you’d like to come!

Holiday Card Stamp-a-Stack #1
Jennifer’s House in Bellevue, WA
10/18/2014 at 1pm
Make 12 cards – 3 each of 4 designs with envelopes for only $25
They will be lots of ideas that you can replicate if you want to make more!
(Holiday Card Stamp-a-Stack #2 with more card ideas will be Nov 15th)
RSVP here

And don’t forget to check out the Stylin Stampin’ Inkspiration blog for even more fun holiday card ideas!

Card Supplies Used:
click on any of the photos below for more details and easy shopping!

October 16, 2014

Elegant Gold Stamping with the Curvy Keepsake Box

Wanna a peek at one of the boxes we’ll be making in my Too Cute Curvy Keepsake box class? I had said that we would be making 4 boxes including one that was stamped… but when I went to go actually make the stamped box I stalled out. I had wanted to use my Endless Wishes stamp set, but had forgotten I had loaned it to a downline member. So I needed an alternate option and this is what I came up with:

Turns out Mixed Bunch is a great substitute! Especially when you use gold and Early Espresso. Didn’t it turn out nice?

I used the KRAFT cardstock – it is sturdier and a bit heavier than the Crumb Cake cardstock. We’ll use Early Espresso ink and Encore Gold ink and then sponge with some Soft Suede ink. But I really loved the extra touches to add to the bling – like the stamped sentiment which I stamped directly onto the Gold Foil sheets and then die cut out with the Starburst framelits. Then add some gold sequins and 1/4” cotton ribbon to the top and you are set.

I think these could be cute favors for events or just nice little gifts. Can’t you imagine a pretty pile of these? Smile

If you would like to try out the fun boxes that you can make with this die, check out this fun class & class by mail I’m running tomorrow! (Yes! You can still RSVP if you hurry)

Tuesday 9/30 at 7pm, Panera in Redmond – RSVP here
$15, save $5 with purchase of the Curvy Keepsake box die
(Bonus kit – bring a friend and you both get to make the Turkey box for free!)
Kit by mail option available!

KIT BY MAIL – Get all the pieces precut and mailed to you in a kit to make all 4 boxes we make in class plus instructions for all of the boxes and the Turkey box!
Cost is only $15+$3 shipping (only $10 if you have purchased the die from me!)
BONUS – have a friend sign up for the class too and I’ll include the Turkey kit for each of you!

INSTRUCTIONS ONLY – Get access to the instructions for all 5 boxes so you can use your dies and punches at home to make these cute projects.
Instructions will include all the dimensions, supplies used, and tips for making them as easy as possible!
Cost is only $4.95 (that is only $1/box!)

Hostess Code: C2HYWWQM Use this Hostess Code and receive a free gift!
(Please do not use the Hostess Code if your order is $150 or more)

Project Supplies Used

September 29, 2014

Too Cute Thanksgiving Turkey with the Curvy Keepsake Box

So, as I was getting ready for Stamp Club last week, I decided to make this super adorable turkey I had seen online from my friend Darla Roberts. I was going to let everyone do the pumpkin I had made earlier as one of their projects, but wanted to show them a few different fun ideas with the Curvy Keepsake die.

No seriously… if you don’t have it yet…. you totally should get it! Because look at this guy –

Isn’t he the cutest?!?

Tips for creating this box:

Use the Feather Framelit from the new holiday catalog to create a great fan of feathers for the tail. I used the small feathers for the “front” of the tail and the larger feathers for the “back” of the tail.
When adhering the feathers for the back, I found it easiest to fan them out and glue them to a circle punch in the same color as the body (in this case, Chocolate Chip cardstock). I adhered a circle to the front and back of the fan to help hold everything in place.
To make the face, use a small heart punch (like this one from the new Itty Bitty Accent Punch Pack) and cut the heart in half to make the wattle.
For the eyes, I used the large circles from the Owl Punch along with candy dots for the black parts.
I used the great fall color combination – Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Blackberry Bliss, and Chocolate Chip

I’ve been loving these boxes so much that I decided to have them as the focus of my class at the end of the month!

Too Cute Curvy Keepsake Boxes Class

If you would like to try out the fun boxes that you can make with this die, I have a few options for you!

IN PERSON – Join me on Sept 30th at 7pm at the Panera in Redmond where you will get to make 4 different boxes
(a stamped box, a penguin box, a light up box, and one more)
Cost is only $15 (only $10 if you have purchased the Curvy Keepsake Die from me!)
BONUS – bring a friend and both you and your friend will get the kit to make this Turkey box too!
RSVP here

KIT BY MAIL – Get all the pieces precut and mailed to you in a kit to make all 4 boxes we make in class plus instructions for all of the boxes and the Turkey box!
Cost is only $15+$3 shipping (only $10 if you have purchased the die from me!)
BONUS – have a friend sign up for the class too and I’ll include the Turkey kit for each of you!

INSTRUCTIONS ONLY – Get access to the instructions for all 5 boxes so you can use your dies and punches at home to make these cute projects.
Instructions will include all the dimensions, supplies used, and tips for making them as easy as possible!
Cost is only $4.95 (that is only $1/box!)

Note – I don’t have the instructions quite ready yet because I’m finalizing the final project designs for the class. But you will have the instructions no later than the 27th when I will be mailing out the kits for the classes by mail.

I mean, because…. seriously, how much fun does this look to make? Smile

Hostess Code: C2HYWWQM Use this Hostess Code and receive a free gift! (Please do not use the Hostess Code if your order is $150 or more)

Need a Holiday Catalog? Check it out online or email me at jennifer@nwstamper.com to get your copy!

Supplies you will need for this project:

135853 $32.95	135852 $12.95	113439 $99.95	118074 $16.95
133375 $15.95	130934 $5.95	133787 $16.95	104294 $6.95

September 15, 2014

See What I Did this Weekend!

Whew! This weekend was a big one for me… two big events and so many awesome people and great ideas! So I thought I’d share with you a little of the fun I was having!

Bingo Night!

First up was Stamping Bingo Friday night. I still have to take a picture of the make & takes, but everyone got goodie bags with paper samplers from the holiday catalog plus some ribbon, the NEW holiday tag a bag kit, and note cards & envelopes. Then we played 5 rounds of Bingo, did a card and that cute Pumpkin Box I shared last week, and then 6 more rounds of Bingo including a grand prize round where someone was able to win the new Good Greetings hostess set that you can only earn by hosting a $300 workshop with your friends. Lucky winner!

I’m thinking we may have to run this event again sometime! Smile

Then when I got home it was time to unload the Bingo stuff and start loading up for the Stampin’ Up Unite & Excite event on Saturday morning! This is a new type of event that Stampin’ Up is sponsoring for demonstrators that brings local demonstrators together for a few hours of networking, idea sharing, inspiration, and fun. I was hosting the Washington event and so I had all the goodies, the refreshments, and everything needed for the agenda to pack up and be ready to take with me to Redmond in the morning.

As seems to be typical for me these days, I decided at the last minute to gussy up my helper and presenter gifts – because you can’t give these special people just a stamp set as is… it has to have some fun and handmade touch to it, right???

I started out with quick tags (which I could handwrite a thank you on the back) and then used the same idea for little cards for the presenters and tied them to the gifts:

Unite & Excite 2014

As host and MC for the morning, I got a chance to talk to and meet 75 wonderful demonstrators from the area. And if you know me, you know I got a little bit goofy –

We had some wonderful presenters… great roundtable discussions… yummy snacks

Water bottles with tag that were used for the doorprize drawings!

And for the stamping inspiration, I brought my display boards but then invited everyone who came to bring projects they had created to share or their display boards… and boy were there great ideas!

Ever wonder what all the Stampin’ Up Big Shot dies look like?

And you know how I love my Curvy Keepsake Box thinlit… check out this adorable witch!

Or these Hamburger Box guys:

And as a final gift, everyone got their own Everyday Occasions Card Kit! Check out all the cards you can make in this one kit! You get everything you need including stamps, ink, die cut paper, envelopes, and accessories for only $29.95!

It was such a fun event and I’m so grateful that Stampin’ Up gave me the opportunity to host it for everyone! I had such a good time and I can’t wait to do more events like this in the future.

Want to join me for my next Demonstrator event?

I love running these types of events and I’ve been working the last year to start putting together Stamp and Share events for area demonstrators. These events are half day events where we get together to share business and stamping tips, get lots of new ideas, win prizes, have fun and stamp together! I ran my last one a couple weeks ago, but I plan to run these events around 3 times a year with my next one likely going to be in January. If you are interested in being on my mailing list when the details are sent out, let me know by emailing me at jennifer@nwstamper.com!

I do smaller meetings and events for my personal downline and if you aren’t a demonstrator already, I’d love to have you join us! Learn more about the perks of being a demonstrator in my group here.

Hostess Code: C2HYWWQM Use this Hostess Code and receive a free gift! (Please do not use the Hostess Code if your order is $150 or more)

September 7, 2014

Blendabilities Technique Fun with Starburst Sayings

Last week I had my Blendabilities technique class and it was a lot of fun. As I’ve mentioned before, one of my favorite things about running a technique class is not only to I get to share some really fun ideas and tips with others, but I also spend a lot of time reminding myself and learning more about the technique and really spending a lot of time playing around. And let me tell you… playing around with Blendabilities is AWESOME!

You do have your Blendabilties already, right?

This was one of the cards everyone did and it showed off using Blendabilities 3 different ways including:

coloring in a stamped image using shading (the flower)
coloring in white space on a black stamped image (words in the starburst sentiment)
and coloring in designer paper for a really great effect (the pattern paper strip across the card front).

BAM! 3 techniques – 1 card!

Tips for this card:

When coloring with Blendabilities, I like to start with the lightest color first and color in all or almost all of the image and then start building up with the darker colors to shade in and get tone and dimension to your image.
Don’t forget you can color in stamped images – just scribble over the black ink and white spaces… the marker coloring will fade into the black image and pop out on the white spaces.
And if you have designer paper that seems a bit plain or boring to you, spice it up by grabbing your Blendabilties and start shading! I started with this black and white pattern:
Then I shaded half of the diamond shape with the lightest color of the Coastal Cabana Blendabilities and then shaded about 1/4 of the shape from the right with the medium shade. And then finally just added a dab of the darkest color.

I’m also sharing this card as part of the Stylin’ Stampin’ Inkspiration Stamp Set Spotlight! They are sharing a number of cards using the Starburst Sayings stamp set which is what I used for that fabulous main greeting. Plus, don’t you think the starburst is just so much more fun and interesting on a card than a plain circle? Sometimes you just need those spikey bits. Smile

Enjoy all the ideas!

Hostess Code: C2HYWWQM Use this Hostess Code and receive a free gift! (Please do not use the Hostess Code if your order is $150 or more)

Card Supplies Used:

Starburst Sayings Clear Stamp Set

$18.95

Starburst Framelits Die

$26.95

Kinda Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$19.95

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Coastal Cabana Assortment

$11.95

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$5.95

Stampin’ Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment

$11.95

Back To Black Designer Series Paper

$10.95

Petite Petals Wood Stamp Set

$15.95

Petite Petals Punch

$12.95

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September 4, 2014

Fall Pumpkin Curvy Keepsake Box

I LOVE the Curvy Keepsake box… it is like punch art in a box! I showed a quick pic of this project last week but I thought I would share a little bit more about how to make it today!

The base part of the box and the tag are all created using the pieces that come with the Curvy Keepsake box. And all it took was a few bits of stamping and inking and I suddenly had a pumpkin!

Tips for making this box

AFTER you die cut out the pieces for the box but BEFORE you assemble them, stamp each side with the long skinny stamp from the Work of Art stamp set using the same color ink as the paper (I used Tangelo Twist from the new In Colors).
Make sure when stamping you let some stamped images wrap onto the bottom of the box.
To make the “stem”, I tapped my Early Espresso ink pad directly onto to the handles to make them a dark brown BEFORE pulling them through and making the box.
Stamp and die cut the leaves using the Fall Fest stamp set and framelits and then adhere to the handle using liquid glue or glue dots.

I finished out my tag using the new hostess promotion set – Good Greetings. I just took the “Thankful for You” and only stamped the Thankful!

Now until Oct. 31, you will be able to earn an exclusive Good Greetings Stamp Set when your order reaches $300 – that’s in addition to the other benefits you receive ($50 in free product as hostess rewards plus you’ll get at least 7 punches towards a free stamp set from me as part of my Northwest Stamper Rewards program!) You can do this as a catalog party (where you share your catalog with friends and collect orders), a private class, a home party, an online/Facebook party, or just fill a lot of your wishlist in one big order! Email me at jennifer@nwstamper.com for more details.

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