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  • Some Love and a Blog Hop

    I’m so excited!  The Fun n’ Crafty monthly blog hop is back and with new chic graphics too!  I am very lucky to have the talented Stacey Lane in our group who graciously offered to take over running this hop.  She has super ideas for the next 5 months of hop themes and we have more folks getting excited to participate, so you won’t want to miss it each month!  And if you ever want to join us and be a stop on our hop, all you have to do is hook yourself up with a Starter Kit from myself or one of the awesome folks from across the US in our group and get a great deal on your supplies and then tell us you want to be a stop on the hop and you are in!

    This month, our theme is LOVE and I have a couple ideas to share with you then make sure to check the list at the bottom of the blog to see even more great ideas!

    I had extra scraps and a half idea after putting together my Stacked with Love class and so I started playing around and just having fun and this sparkly card came out!

    Project Tips:

    • The Stacked with Love designer paper stack gives you a ton of patterns all in the same black/white/red color scheme, so it is fool proof to pick and choose a couple patterns to use on your card and know they will complement each other.
    • Add a softer touch of burlap by cutting off the seamed edges of the ribbon and then pulling threads to get a soft fringe look.

    • Use the Red Glimmer Paper to cut out a sparkly butterfly (the Butterfly Thinlit die set)!  Not only does it look pretty, but the paper is really stiff and sturdy, so it is really easy to work with in this intricate die.  No wax paper required! Smile
    • And speaking of the pieces from the intricate die, you don’t have to throw them all away!  Grab a couple and layer them together to create a cute little heart that is a perfect tiny accent for your sentiment.

    Fun right?

    Then the next card, I had to share.  I know, I know… you’ve seen my other versions of this card, but I got the idea to do it for a class and so for my technique class on using designer paper, I pulled this together and I think it is my favorite version yet!

    Project Tips:

    • You’ve heard most of the tips before with my prior cards, but like usual, pick out your 5-6 patterns of designer paper and lay them out BEFORE you start gluing down.  This makes sure you like the effect you get with the smaller pieces of the patterns.
    • Glue your strips onto a scrap piece of cardstock, so you can then use it however you like as one big piece instead of having to continue to futz with the little pieces.
    • Adhere your complementary cardstock piece first and then add your strip of custom designer paper near the TOP edge of the cardstock.  If you have it to close to the bottom of the cardstock strip, when you add your sentiment it will overlap too much of the patterned paper and you stop being able to see them.

    • And when you are doing white/black/red as your color combination, GOLD is always a great choice!  Add some gold baker’s twine and then use our mini stapler to staple some gold sequin trim to the top of the card.  Bam, you got bling!

    Love it! 

    I hope you enjoyed my ideas.  These lovely ladies have also put together projects to inspire you.  So make sure to check them out and if you wouldn’t mind, leave them a comment along the way.  I love these ladies and hopefully you will enjoy all the ideas they have put together for you. Smile 

    Fun & Crafty Blog Hop

    Happy Hopping!

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  • Seasonally Scattered Valentine’s Box & NEW Product Shares!

    You’ve probably seen my projects and others using Seasonally Scattered and many of them were focused on the Thanks and Merry sentiments.  You know, because they fit so well for fall and for winter.  But before the stamp set disappears in a couple days (last day to snag it is Jan 5th!) I wanted to share this project I created for the Convention Display boards this summer.

    You may have seen this project on my blog from a long while back:

    Seasonally Scattered Love Card blog post

    And with that card I did heat embossing and sponging, but I had an idea to do something similar but wanted to really make the “LOVE” sentiment POP!  So I started working and I kept grabbing for things I hadn’t used in a while and this box came out:

    See?!  Now do you see why I can’t believe this set is not continuing on for Valentine’s Day?

    Anyway, I had lots of fun making this box and you could totally use bits and pieces from the box to make a card or make your own special box for someone you love.

    Tips for making this project:

    • Use the kraft gift boxes for your base.  They are very inexpensive easy to pop together, and very sturdy for your box.
    • Start by heat embossing your LOVE image onto a piece of Watercolor Paper using versamark and black embossing powder.
    • Use the Aqua Painter and your Real Red ink pad to color in the paper EXCEPT for the “LOVE” sentiment.
      NOTE – when picking up color with your Aqua Painter, make sure to pick up the color from your ink pad LID and not the surface of the pad itself to avoid diluting your ink pad in one spot.
    • Cut out the sentiment using the Oval framelits and then cut out a bigger Oval from the white crepe filter paper.  Fringe the edge of the larger oval and layer behind.
    • Stamp around the edges and heat emboss another piece of watercolor paper for your top using just the scatter design portion of the LOVE stamp.  This gives you the coordinating look on top.
    • Add a spiral flower using the Spiral Flower die (use glue dots or liquid glue to hold your flower together) and add some watercolored scraps of the filter paper to the middle of the flower for filler.

    • Did you know? You can color the Vintage Faceted buttons with your Blendabilities to make them custom fit your projects?  That is what I did here with my Cherry Cobbler blendabilities!

    And there you have it, a great little box for that special someone for Valentine’s Day or any time of the year.

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    Try it all out first with my Product Samplers!

    The details are up!  In 2 days (or as I get the shares filled), I’ll be placing the order for everyone’s samplers of the newest papers and accessories from the spring Occasions catalog!  This is a great way to try it all out without breaking the bank paying for full packs of everything.  Then once you see it in person, you can decide which items you love and which you are good with just a couple pieces. Smile  It’s a win-win!

    2015 Occasions Catalog Full Product Share

    BONUS – this year I’m offering a bonus to everyone who signs up for the “I Want it All” sampler and you get a bonus sampler of the coordinating Sale-a-Bration Paper, Ribbon, and Buttons!  That’s a whole lot of goodies for only $26 (plus shipping if needed).

    2015 Occasions Catalog Product Share Bonuses

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    Email me at jennifer@nwstamper.com to reserve your spot today!

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  • Joyful Christmas Blendabilities Card–LAST DAY for these Stamps!

    Joyful Christmas Blendabilities Card–LAST DAY for these Stamps!

    Last night I held my Blendabilities technique class and it was a lot of fun chatting, stamping, and sharing with everyone who came out!  I wanted to share one of the cards I used as a sample in the class last night:

    This card uses the Joyful Christmas stamp set from the Holiday Carryover List – which ENDS TODAY!  So, make sure you’ve checked it out and let me know ASAP if you would like anything.  I’ll be putting in a group order today and can add you to the list.

    Tips for this card:

    • Stamp your image on a window sheet using Stazon Ink.  Then FLIP the window sheet over and color with your Blendabilities marker on the other side to give you the color you want.  DO NOT color on the same side that you stamped on
    • Use a thin mat of Glimmer Paper to add just the right amount of sparkle to your project
    • Adhere your colored image with glue dots to your paper

    Like I said, this stamp set is one of the many great sets going away TODAY, so check out the Carryover List and let me know ASAP if you would like anything.

    VIEW THE HOLIDAY CARRYOVER LIST HERE

     

    Also, you CAN get these Carryover items as part of your Starter Kit if you would like to join my team and get $150 in product for only $99 and get all the discounts and perks of being a demonstrator.  Get started here.

     

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  • Petite Petals & Blendabilities

    Petite Petals & Blendabilities

    Ok, taking a quick break from my Craft Garage sale to finish getting this blog post up for today!  I wanted to share the card I pulled together on Friday using the new Decorative Goodies bundle you can get free right now.  Wanna see:

    Tips for making this card

    • The sentiment comes together really quick with the limited time Decorative Goodies bundle.  This is one of the bundles that you can get FREE with the purchase of a Big Shot this month, or get it for 15% off if you already have the machine (details here).  But I just stamped my image from the Oh My Goodies stamp set in Blackberry Bliss ink and cut it out with the matching Deco Label framelit.
    • Add a piece of the newly redesigned Silver Glimmer paper for a touch of easy sparkle without the muss and fuss.
    • The outline flower from the Petite Petals stamp set works great for quick coloring with the Blendabilities!  I used the new Calypso Coral blendabilities set  along with the new Crumb Cake blendabilities set to do my coloring.
    • Tear the bottom edge of the front of your card for an easy way to get some texture while still leaving your card clean and simple.

    And if you are in the Seattle area, we’ll be open for a few more hours for the Craft Garage Sale!  We sold quite a bit yesterday but still have all this to clear out today.  Come by through 2pm to snatch up a great deal!

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  • Free Stamps & Framelits? Yes, Please!

    Happy August! As promised, there is a new, cool promotion – Buy a Big Shot, Get a free Stamp Set/Framelit Bundle free! Along with the remaining 6 Blendabilities are now available!  And if you are a demonstrator (or join now) this is also the first day of our full preorder period from the Holiday Catalog that will be released on August 28th.  Talk about awesome shopping opportunities!

    Now, I had planned a fun card for you using on of the special bundles from the Big Shot sale – the Decorative Goodies bundle – but turns out, setting up for a huge craft garage sale takes a bunch of time!  Here is a picture of what it looked like a couple hours ago when I was *almost* finished setting up.

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    Craft Garage Sale
    8/1 (Friday) – VIP presale
    8/2 (Sat) from 9am – 2pm
    8/3 (Sun) from 9am – 2pm
    email me at jennifer@nwstamper.com for more details!

    That is 10 large tables, 2 smaller tables, and a full spinner rack… plus I’ve added a couple tv trays to the mix as well… and we still were running out of room!  And to think earlier in the afternoon when we got started setting up, I was worried we wouldn’t have very much stuff. Smile Ha!  Now I’m just hoping we have enough people come through to help clear it out.  Some great deals to be had… just sayin!

    And yes, for those of you who are not local to me, I’ll be posting anything that doesn’t sell in the garage sale here on the blog for an online version of the sale.  Though if you are looking for anything in specific, email me now because I can check for you from the supplies from everyone who is participating in the sale, not just my stuff!

    Ok, so that said, I didn’t get my card done… so I’m showing you the next best thing:

    This is one of my favorite cards I’ve made using the Flowery Daydream bundle which you can get FREE in August when you purchase a Big Shot.  Check out all the options you have as part of this promotion:

    Big Shot Bundles Flyer 2014

    Note –  the prices above are after the 15% off discount.  You can check them all out online in my online store here.

     

    The Last 6 Blendabilities are HERE starting today!

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    The other big exciting news is that the remaining 6 Blendabilities are here!  I’m excited because one of my favorites is now here – the Calypso Coral Blendabilities Assortment!  I don’t know that Calypso Coral is my favorite color in general, but it pretty awesome when coloring something in.

    Here is what is just released:

     

    I’ll be working on videos for Blendabilities as well as the many different techniques for the Intro to Blendabilities class at the end of the month.  If you have questions or there is something you’d like to see me share with you about Blendabilities, leave me a comment or shoot me a note and I’d love to try to put something together for you!

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  • Using Project Life Cards…for CARDS! Red & Gray Love Card

    Happy Monday! Today I thought I would share a super fast and simple card that I created using the Everyday Adventure Accessory pack from Project Life by Stampin’ Up!  As we were working on our projects for the convention display boards, we were sent a set of Project Life cards and accessories and invited to create some projects using the supplies in a “non-traditional” way.

     

    I saw the heart die-cut card from the accessory pack and thought it would be a fun core element to a card.  So I grabbed my Pictogram Punches stamp set and was excited to discover that the I <3 You stamp was an exact fit!

    Tips for making this card:

    • Cut a some glimmer paper 1/8” larger than your base paper (so in this case, the grey striped card was 3”x4”, so I cut my Real Red glimmer paper to 3-1/8” x 4-1/8”).  This gives you a very fine border around your main image and just a hit of sparkle to light it up.  It is a great way to add the sparkle without overwhelming the card with lots of bling!
    • Take a strip of scrap paper and turn it into a fun stripe for the background of your card.  In this case, I took a wide piece of Smoky Slate cardstock and glued it diagonally across the card front.  Then I flipped over my card and trimmed along the edges of the card base to cut off the extra paper that was hanging over the edge of the card.
    • Love those matching punches & stamp sets!!  The new Itty Bitty Accent Punch pack is a set of 3 punches for only $16.95 for all of them.  The heart and star are new sizes and all perfectly match with the Pictogram Punches stamp set.  The shapes are used in the sentiments for the set and so you can easily add a pop of color or glimmer to your project and no fussy cutting required!

     

    I have 1 spot left in my Project Life Night class tonight!
    If you’d like to come play more with Project Life with me, I’m running a class tonight and have 1 kit left so RSVP now and it is yours!  We’ll be making 2-3 cards, a 2 page scrapbook page, AND a giftable or two!  If you can’t make it in person but would like your kit to-go, I can do that too.  I’ll include a PDF of pictures of the projects and instructions along with a full set of Project Life cards for you to keep. Smile
    In person – 7/28 at Panera in Redmond from 7-9pm
    To – go – just email me at jennifer@nwstamper.com and I’ll get everything set up for you.

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  • Another Star Card with Pictogram Punches

    Another Star Card with Pictogram Punches

    Happy Friday!  It’s going to be a busy one around here between swim lessons, lego summer camp, a vet appointment, and trying to finish finalizing my samples for Monday’s Let’s Make Birthday Cards class.  But, its always nice when the work is fun work!  And if you are in the Seattle/Bellevue area – I’d love for you to join me for my last class before convention!

    Let’s Make Birthday Cards
    7/14 at 7pm
    Panera in Redmond
    details and RSVP here

    Ok, so on to the card share for today… I thought I’d continue the star theme from yesterday with this little guy:

    This is one of the cards the folks in my online In Color Club received in their packets last month.  We were focusing on Lost Lagoon but I just loved the pop of Gold Gimmer Paper and Hello Honey cardstock (which by the way will the be color you all will be getting this month!)

    See, I love this Pictogram Punches stamp set because of all the cute little stars and hearts that are part of the words.  You can either leave them stamped, or punch out your own matching shape to add some extra dimension to your sentiment.

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    Pictogram Punches Stamp Set

    Itty Bitty Accent Punch Pack

    I kept it simple by using one of the stars in the set to stamp out my background on the card and then just used the matching punch from the Itty Bitty Accent Punch Pack to make the Gold Glimmer star for the center of the card.

    Yay for star power!  Smile   Have a wonderful Friday!

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  • A Couple Quick Creations Thanks to the Happenings Card Kit

    A Couple Quick Creations Thanks to the Happenings Card Kit

    With the release of the new Stampin’ Up catalog, it is always fun to chat with folks after they have had a little bit of time to flip through it a time or two (or four or twenty… ha ha!)  Always there is a stamp set or accessory or something that has been around for a while that we have TOTALLY MISSED and think are so stinkin’ cute.  And then there are the few items that you see but can’t really picture how cute they can be until you see someone else using them.  For example, this Happenings Card Kit.

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    I remember completely skimming past it in the Occasions Catalog (yep, this has been around since January) but it wasn’t until they gave us a kit at the Leadership conference in TX that I started to notice it.

    Then finally the last weekend in May I put together a class using this kit which turned out to be a TON of fun!  Everyone got their own card kit- I brought the stamps, ink, and lots of samples for ideas; and we sat around creating our own versions of the 15 cards in the kit.  For example:

    Did you know that the sentiments from the Geometrical stamp set fit really well in the banners?  Since the circle, the banner, and the glimmer paper piece were all die cut – this card was as easy as stamping the sentiment and then assembling!

    Or you can get extra creative with what is left over once you punch out your die cut shapes.  Like this:

    I popped out the big green banner piece and set it aside for another card.  Then there was a little bit left of the green pattern printed on the die cut sheet and so I just grabbed my scissors and started trimming around the patterned shape to get that banner outline!  Totally fun, huh?

    And seriously, multiple people finished all 15 of their cards – each one being unique, I might add, in the 2 or so hours we had allotted!  So, kits can be great for that time saver crafting.

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    I’ll have more projects to share with you using this kit… or if you order this kit from me, I’ll email you a PDF with all 15 of my unique samples!  Gotta make sure you have some fun inspiration to get you started.  Smile

    And if you want some more inspiration, here is one set created by Tanya Cabral at that stamping afternoon:

    Happenings Kit project ideas

    Enjoy and Happy Friday the 13th!

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  • A Sweet Spring Scrapbooking Layout & Some Cards

    A Sweet Spring Scrapbooking Layout & Some Cards

    Ok, it is officially the next to last day for Sale-a-bration.  So, as promised, I’m sharing my last few projects using my Sale-a-bration freebies.  I realized that the Sale-a-bration flyer doesn’t do the best job giving you a feel for the different stamps and papers so hopefully seeing them in person gives you some ideas for what you like and how to use what you have!

    First up, a sweet scrapbook page that took me about 20 minutes to complete!

    Seriously – only about 20 minutes, if that!  And that includes the journalling. Smile 

    Sorry the photo isn’t the best… I’m still trying to figure out the best way to photograph 12×12 layouts (if you have any tips, PLEASE leave me a comment and let me know what you do!)

    Ok, so here is the real reason why this came together so quickly – it is made up of entirely scraps!  Aside from the button, and cutting down the Calyspo Coral designer paper for one of the photomats (from a scrap).  Everything else on the page is used exactly as is from my scrap pile! 

    Alright, I did a little sponging… but NO CUTTING!

    I guess sometimes saving those scraps and die cuts is a good thing.

    This page is for Caitlin’s first (and so far, only) time getting her hair done in a salon.  She barely lets me brush her hair and so trying to attempt a braid is a little too ambitious.  Smile  So I wanted to capture the moment when I had the chance!

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    And I have a few extra cards to share with you today as well.  Just some bonus inspiration!

     

    I love the Vivid Vases stamp set and turns out it kind of works with that crazy pattern from the Sweet Sorbet designer paper (can you believe this pattern come from the same pack as the paper used in the scrapbook page above?)

    And then there is this super sweet and simple card I was given by Holly Jones:

    This uses the Petal Parade stamp set for the focal flowers and then a simple small circle punchout of Silver Glimmer paper for the centers!

    So, hope these gave you some ideas and I’ll be back tomorrow with two more simple ideas to finish out your Sale-a-bration season!  Smile 

     

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  • A Christmas Card from Shelli Gardner!

    I can’t believe I almost totally forgot to post this card I received at Founder’s Circle from Shelli Gardner (Stampin’ Up! CEO and her daughter Sara Douglas).  When we were swapping she gave us this card and even signed it on the back with her “bad” hand since she had just been in her horse riding accident and had injured her shoulder.  But I wanted to share it with you now before the holidays completely pass by.

    But first, don’t forget about the Birthday Weekend Celebrations!  My birthday was on Wednesday and I’m sharing the presents all week long!  If you haven’t checked out day 1 and day 2, you still have time to get your name in the drawing for each gift since I’ll be drawing names on Sunday morning. 

    So check out Shelli’s card and then leave a comment to be entered for today’s giveaway!

    So Sophisticated Christmas Card

    Shelli is known for her vintage and sophisticated style.  It always makes me laugh to see her on stage and start putting together a card and tell us that it is just a “stamp here”, “spritz there”, add a little fussy cutting, glue this and that, “add a stitch” just so… and you are done!  She makes it look so easy! 

    Now, I guess the basic elements of this card are pretty straight forward.

    • Run the embossing folder across the middle of your card front for embossing on only part of your card front.
    • Heat emboss a single stamp (the O Holy Night set) in gold.
    • Cut out your stamped image with a framelit (from Apocathary Accents)
    • Add a Champange Glimmer paper punched star with the Merry Minis punch pack and placed a pearl in the middle (I would recommend using some extra adhesive to help hold it in place on the rough glimmer paper)
    • Spritz the card base with Vanilla Smooch Spritz to add some subtle shimmer to the card

    But then you look closer at the top of the card and we start to get a little fancier!  : )

    It looks like she took some of the Modern Medley designer paper and accordian folded a thin strip to allow them to shape it into a circle to go behind the star (I’m sure glued with hot glue!)

    Then took some of the FABULOUS Cherry Cobbler seam binding ribbon and (I’m guessing with starch spray) crinkle and folded the ribbon to this interesting look.  Add two more paper banners on the right and you are done!

    It looks like a really fun card to make…. but one I would make for only a few special people. : )

    Birthday Celebrations & Giveaway – Day 3!

    Alright, I promised you gifts because birthdays are so much fun and I’m glad I can share mine with you.

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    This and That Washi Tape (1 set = 3 rolls of tape)

    Brights Designer Buttons

    Each day I’ll post a new giveaway and you’ll be able to enter up 3 ways (and yes! you can get multiple entries each day!) each day and I’ll draw names on Sunday.

    Enter to win today’s giveaway by any combination of the following:

    • Leave a comment on this blog post sharing whether you scrapbook your holiday pictures or just take and store them. 
    • Visit my facebook page and leave a comment today’s card post sharing what is your favorite holiday treat?
      While you are there, don’t forget to make sure you’ve liked my page and are getting notifications to ensure you catch all the fun!
    • Place an order online or by emailing me at jennifer@nwstamper.com and get 2 extra entries

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  • Are You Ready For Some Cute Holiday Cards?

    Christmas is a little over 12 weeks away, so I figured it might be time to start thinking about holiday cards and crafts!  Next week is the first in my 12 weeks of Christmas series for my newsletter subscribers (more scoop on that below), but to get us warmed up, I thought I would share one of the cards we will be making at my Holiday Cards stamp-a-stack on Saturday.

    This card was inspired by a similar card I received as a swap at Founder’s Circle by Linda Heller.  She is the sweetest demo and I was so glad to have met her last week.

    The thing I loved most about her card was her use of the Old Olive Simply Styled Embellishments (those cute paperclips with ribbon bows attached).

    Other fun details I added:

    • Using Cherry Cobbler coredinations cardstock that I embossed with the Polka Dot embossing folder and sanded down to make the dots pop.
    • Sponging the edge of the Sahara Sand oval with Whisper White ink for that snowy look
    • Matching polka dot designer paper from the new Season of Style designer paper stacks

    I can’t wait to share it with folks on Saturday! 

    If you would like to join use, please let me know ASAP so I can make sure to have a kit available for you!

    RSVP for the Holiday Card class here

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    This is my gift to you!  All you need to do is be on my newsletter mailing list and they will start arriving every wednesday starting October 2nd. 

    If you are not on my mailing list, make sure you sign up now so you won’t miss a single project!

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  • Getting Creative with the Christmas Star Stamp

    Woo hoo!  Today is the day that I’m heading to Utah for Founder’s Circle and I don’t think I could be any more excited!  5 days to relax, stamp, explore, and socialize with some amazing stampers and demonstrators – what could be a better vacation? 

    I’ll be blogging from my trip in Utah as well as offering a Founder Circle special while I’m away!  So, be sure to stop back by the blog to catch all the excitement.

    But, while I’m traveling, I wanted to make sure to share with you some new project ideas using the Christmas Star holiday single stamp. 

    This stamp is an elegant way to decorate or create for the holidays.  And the coolest part is that it is super easy to make it pop-out into a 3D star!  But more on that in a minute. Smile 

    Now, first thing, I’ll warn you – this stamp is bigger than you think.  I ordered the stamp and didn’t really pay attention to what clear block the flyer listed that was required for it.  I assumed one of my medium blocks would work – NOPE!  It takes the biggest block (block F).

    Yup.  That is a 4.25” x 5.5” card base and the Christmas Star next to it!

    Now, you may be wondering what can I do with a stamp that big? 

    Why, make cute cards and home décor projects, of course!  Smile The first thing I did was make a Christmas card with the star.

    I decided to go for a more vintage-y feel and so I stamped on Crumb Cake paper with my Cherry Cobbler ink.  Sponge the edges with Crumb Cake ink and then add a touch of sparkle with some Silver Glimmer paper.  Pretty, no?

    Then I wanted to play with the fact that you could make the star into a 3D star.

    How do you make the Christmas Star pop up?
    1. Stamp your Christmas Star image on a piece of white cardstock
    2. Cut out the star (yes, you need to hand cut this, but it isn’t as bad as you think)
    3. Fold the star in half using the white lines that radiate out from the center of the star as guidelines.
    4. Use your bone folder to press each fold line (you should fold in half 5 times)
    5. Set your star on a table or flat surface and then gently squeeze the sides in to cause the center of the star to push up off the table. 
    6. Your star should stay dimensional and you can now add it to your projects!

    Once I made my star, I knew I had to put in on something, so I made this rosette ornament.

    I cut two strips of 1.75” x 11” pieces of Wild Wasabi cardstock and then scored it at 1/4” increments.  Then I could fold my paper back and forth to create the accordian look. 

    Glue the ends of each strip together to make one big circle and then push the center down flat to make my rosette.  Now, I haven’t made many rosettes before, and I’m a complete newbie to my hot glue gun…. so, when I had to hot glue the middle of my rosette together so it would stay flat, it got a bit messy!  But it works, and I covered it up, so you’d never know!

    Then I just added a circle of Silver Glimmer paper (adhering with hot glue again) and then added my star (adhering with glue dots) to the top.  Punch a hole in the rosette and run some of the new Silver 1/8” taffeta ribbon from the holiday catalog and you have yourself an ornament!

    Oh, and the rhinestone!  Don’t forget the rhinestone in the center of the star!

    So see, there are lots of cute things you can do with this stamp – even if it is big!

    Founders Circle Special – Double Rewards All Weekend Long!

    Since I can’t take you all with me to Founder’s Circle this weekend, I thought I would try to do something special to celebrate anyway.

    So, from 9/18–9/22, receive DOUBLE your reward punches for each purchase!

    That is right! For every $40 you order, you will receive two punches on your punch card and be that much closer to receiving a free stamp set of your choice!

    See how Northwest Stamper Reward Punches work

    and as an extra thank you,

    Everyone who places an order between now and 9/22 will be entered to win a free Christmas Star stamp and Rhinestones!

    So, have a great weekend and I’ll see you back on here soon!

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