Category: Love and Affection

Stitched Shapes Framelits

Today is the day that the Stitched Shapes Framelits can be ordered once again! They were so popular when they were first released in November, that they quickly went on backorder. Thank you for your patience!Stitched Shapes Framelits ImageStitched Shapes Framelits Dies #145372  Price: $40

Cut thoughtfully stitched circles, squares, and ovals in seconds with Framelits dies and the Big Shot. Framelits Dies help you create detailed die-cuts with just a few turns of the Big Shot handle.
*12 dies in total
*Circle: 4 dies, largest image 2-7/8″
*Square: 4 dies, largest image 2-5/8”
*Ovals: 4 dies, largest image 3-1/4” x 2-5/16”
*Use with Big Shot, Big Shot Platform, and Standard Cutting Pads

I have a few Valentines Day samples to share with you that feature the framelits. I just participated in a card swap with some super talented women. All 3 cards were from that swap!

The Stitched Shapes Framelits take any ordinary shape and turns it into a beautiful focal point.  Also featured here is the new Falling Petals Embossing Folder (#142761). This one was made by Patsy Waggoner…Valentines-Day-1Remember to decorate the inside of your cards too. Here a simple strip of coordinating DSP ties it all together…Valentines-Day-2The Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack is a must! I love the black, red, and white combo. This one was made by Shari Lackey…Valentines-Day-3The backgrounds on both of these cards is made using the Happy Heart Embossing Folder (#137364). And this one was made by Genevieve Ko…Valentines-Day-4I don’t know what you’re up to today, but be sure to get an order started for these amazing Stitched Shapes Framelits!

 SHOP HERE in my Stampin’ Up! Store.

If your order is over $60, you will receive your free Sale-a-bration choice from Stampin’ Up!, and I will send you a FREE embellishment and a handmade card!

USE HOSTESS CODE:  NMA9SW9A
(This is not a coupon code. The hostess code field is in the bottom left hand corner.)
 

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Falling in Love

The new Falling in Love Suite in the Occasions Catalogue is a wonderful combination of romance and shabby chic. When I first opened the catalogue to that page, I fell in love. Everything about it…the colors, the embellishments, the paper, the doilies, the ribbon…all of it.

I wanted to share with you one of the projects my leaders made at our last Diva Day.
Love BoxesWe decorated the white Stampin’ Up! gift boxes with the Falling in Love Designer Series Paper. The clear acetate sleeves slide on and protects the paper. We used the Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Lace Doilies (which are white on one side and vanilla on the opposite side), and a Falling in Love embellishment. The ovals were cut from the Stitched Shapes Framelits and the letters were cut from Gold Glimmer Paper using the Large Letters Framelits. It’s just so elegant looking. I love it. It sits on my shelf and makes me happy.

**Just a heads up … the Stitched Shapes Framelits will be available again starting Monday, January 16th!!! Yay!

These boxes can be used to make any word you want. Some of you may have chosen a word for the year…something you will focus on. These boxes would be perfect for that! Or what about spelling HOME…or a baby’s name?! The possibilities are endless. 8 boxes come in a package for $10.50.

These supplies and much more can be found in my online store. Click HERE to shop, and remember to use the HOSTESS CODE:  NMA9SW9A at the checkout screen.

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Technique Tuesday 2

It’s time for another technique…today it’s emboss resist. This is one of the first techniques I ever learned, and it’s a good one! It definitely is a WOW.

This card was also made with the Love & Affection stamp set. 

Technique 2

The supplies you will need are as follows:
Whisper White Cardstock (#100730) $11.25
Embossing Buddy (#103083) $8.00
Versamark Pad (#102283) $11.25
White Embossing Powder (#109132) $6.75
Heat Tool (#129053) $40
*Classic Ink Pad colors of your choice  (Bermuda Bay, Emerald Envy, Cucumber Crush used)
Love & Affection stamp set (#141545) $20.00
Thoughtful Banners (#141614) $26.00
Delicate White Doilies (#141701) $4.00
Silver Metallic Thread (#138402) $4.00

Step One
Gently swipe embossing buddy across your white piece of cardstock.

Step Two
Randomly stamp your images over top using the Versamark pad. Sprinkle the white embossing powder over the entire surface and tap off excess. The powder will stick to the versamark ink.

Step Three
Use the heat tool to melt the powder.

Step Four
Once its cooled off (only takes a couple of seconds), use a sponge and start sponging ink* all over. (Put the sponge directly into your pad.) When you sponge onto your white embossed piece of cardstock, start from off the paper and work in so you don’t get a big dark spot when you start. Continue until you’re happy with the results.

Step Five
Buff your embossed images with a dry swiffer sheet (or even kleenex works). The embossing resists the ink you sponged over top. Beautiful right? Go ahead and finish your card now. Everyone will ask, “How’d you do that?”

You can order all the supplies used here,  in my online store HERE.

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