Today I'm going to show you how to Turn All Your Old Stampin'Up! Stamps Into Cling Stamps.

Prior to the Occasions mini and the New Annual Catalog, Stampin'Up! had Clear Mount stamps--these were the red rubber stamps that were designed to stick temporarily to the clear mounting blocks (thus called Clear Mount). Well admittedly they didn't stick well to the blocks temporarily or otherwise! LOL.

Now Stampin' Up! has designed the new Cling stamps (red rubber stamps with an amazing label that sticks really really well to the clear blocks).

So we now have in our stashes red rubber stamps that don't cling well...so today I'm going to show you how to convert those old Clear Mounts into Clings....it's pretty easy and you only need the excess Cling labels from any of your new sets (you can tell if your set is the new Cling by looking at the stamp case--at the top it will say "Cling Stamp Set.)"

Here we go...follow this step by step process (bookmark it in case you forget the steps you can always come back and review it)

Remove the label sheet from one of your new Cling stamp sets and cut out a piece from the excess (cut from an area that does not contain a printed label for your new Cling stamps). You can see below that I've already removed all the labels for my new set and all that remains is the excess that surrounded them.

Next, using your paper snips, score down the middle of the shiny side (there's a dull side and a shiny side--right now we are using the shiny side)

Peel away the backing from both sides of the score mark (pull off the shiny backing)--you are uncovering the sticky part that will be used in the next step.

Now stick the uncovered sticky part to the back of your old Clear Mount stamp (the uncovered part is very sticky so place it properly the first time--you won't be able to move it well later). Press it down securely.

Now with your paper snips, score a line down the middle of the paper backing (this is now the dull side of the label sheet)

Pull off both the right and left paper backings:

Now you have a "cling" stamp

See how well it sticks to the clear mounting block

It's not really necessary for the "cling" label to cover the entire surface of your old Clear Mount stamp--if you cover about 75% of it the stamp will cling quite well to the block.

Now, the usual cautions will apply to your new stamp that apply to all Cling stamps:

*Don't leave them stuck to the block for long periods of time--they become very hard to remove from the clear block and might cause damage/tearing to the foam layer.

*Don't use Stazon Cleaner on these stamps because this cleaner will damage the "stickiness" of your new Cling label.

I hope this was helpful--if you have questions you can email me at sandihartka@sandilovesstamping or give me a call at 410 836 8016.

Now remember that

*You need to use your Bonus Day coupons (earned in July) before the end of August--August 31st is the last day to use them...click on the Shop Now button and you'll be in my store to order what you need and use your coupons.

*If you place an online order and use the September Host code (S6BF9NEB) you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product from me for each $50 in product that you purchase. NOTE: when you use your Bonus Day coupons you also reduce the amount of product that you purchase--keep that in mind if you want the $5 in Stampin'Up! product.

Tuesday we tried a super easy technique and today we're going to try A More Dramatic Highlighting of Dry Embossing. (Remember dry embossing is simply the result of using an embossing folder with your cardstock inside and running through a die cut/Big Shot machine)

Here's a dry embossed image using the Country Floral 3D folder:

Gorgeous image--just beautiful as it is....but we can use this dry embossed image as the total focal point by using our sponging technique....see what happens?

Same technique as Tuesday but we're using a slightly deeper color on our sponge...this makes the image pop off the page and take on a beautiful life of it's own.

I'll give you the step by step directions below and following that I'll give you the supply list. Click on the Shop Now button or on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies today.

Remember:

*Use your Bonus Day coupons in August before they expire 8/30/19
*If you place an online order and use this month's Host Code (BW6M6NHM) you'll receive $5 in STampin'Up! product from me for each $50 in product that you purchase.

Directions:

1. Cut 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 Thick Very Vanilla cardstock, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base).

2. Cut Rococo Rose cardstock 5 X 3 3/4; adhere to card base with liquid glue

3. Cut Very Vanilla cardstock 4 7/8 X 3 5/8; dry emboss with Country Floral embossing folder.

    a. Load sponge with Rococo Rose ink

    b. Using circular motions rub sponge across the embossed image.

4. Cut 6" Rococo Scalloped Linen ribbon; adhere to this piece with glue dots. Adhere embossed piece to card front with  liquid glue.

5. Stamp Thinking of you in Stazon Jet Black ink on Blushing Bride cardstock and punch out with Timeless Label punch. Adhere to ribbon with glue dots.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: here are the supplies to create this card. Click on one of the images below and you'll be in my store to order the supplies today:

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$8.25

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75

Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad
$7.50

Rococo Rose 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Rococo Rose 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon
$8.00

Stamping Sponges
$4.00

Timeless Label Punch
$18.00

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad
$10.00

Good Morning Magnolia Cling Stamp Set
$36.00

Country Floral 3D Embossing Folder
$9.00

Mini Glue Dots
$5.25

 

Today I'm going to show you how to do Easy Highlighting of Dry Embossing.  Dry embossing is using an embossing folder with your cardstock inside and running it through a die cutting machine (aka Big Shot).  In the below picture you can see the dry embossed Woodland folder:

It's very pretty but it really stays in the background and can go unnoticed.  By sponging the images with a contrasting ink, the sponge catches on the raised images and really provides a highlight that brings the image to life...look at this...

Really makes a difference, right? It is such an easy technique---you can experiment with different colors of ink to find the one that accents your card design best.

I'll explain the process in detail below and following that is a supply list. You can hit the Shop Now button or click on one of the product images in the Supply list and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies now and start highlighting your dry embossed images.

Remember:

*Use your Bonus Day coupons in August before they expire 8/30/19
*If you place an online order and use this month's Host Code (BW6M6NHM) you'll receive $5 in STampin'Up! product from me for each $50 in product that you purchase.

Directions:

1. Cut 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 Thick Whisper White cardstock, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base).

2. Cut Real Red cardstock 5 X 3 3/4; adhere to card base with liquid glue

3. Cut Whisper White cardstock 4 7/8 X 3 5/8; dry emboss with Woodlands folder

    a. Load sponge with Smoky Slate ink

    b. Using circular motions rub sponge across the embossed image.

4. Adhere embossed piece to card front with  liquid glue.

5. Cut Real Red cardstock 3/8 X 5; adhere with liquid glue to bottom of card front; cut 9" Real Red 3/8" ribbon, tie bow and adhere to red strip with glue dot (#103683)

6. Cut small dear from Silver Glimmer paper with die from Detailed Deer framelits; adhere to card front with mini dimensionals.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: here are the supplies to create this card. Click on one of the images below and you'll be in my store to order the supplies today:

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$8.25

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Cotton Ribbon
$7.00

Woodland Embossing Folder
$8.50

Stamping Sponges
$4.00

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

Silver Glimmer Paper
$5.00

Detailed Deer Dies
$34.00

 

Today we're going to play with Another Aquapainter Background Wash. We looked at this technique on Tuesday and it is so much fun that I just had to do another project with it.

If you recall some stampers were having trouble getting a nice background wash with the ink...so we are just adding some ink drops to the aqua painter barrel, filling with water and swishing the brush across the cardstock. I find the bigger aqua painter brush works nicely for the broad strokes of the wash.

Here's today's project.

I used Pacific Point re-inker today and I want to keep the background showing as much as possible so I used the silhouette from Sihlouette Scenes for this card...isn't that backgroun awesome?

I'll give you the directions to create this card below and following that is the list of supplies you'll need. Just hit the Shop Now button or click on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store. Remember...

*Use your Bonus Day coupons before the end of August.

*If you place an online order and use this month's Host code (BW6M6NHM) you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product from me for each $50 in product that you purchase.

Directions:

1. Cut 4 1/4 X 11 Thick Whisper White cardstock, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base)

2. Cut Whisper White cardstock 5 3/8 X 4 1/8; run through Beads & Baubles embossing folder; adhere to card base with liquid glue

3. Add 10 drops of Pacific Point re-inker to the large aqua painter barrel and fill with water. Mix well. Cut Shimmery White cardstock 3 1/8 X 4 3/8. Swish the brush horizontally across the cardstock---there will most likely be some white and overlapping darker areas---this is intentional and adds a lot of interest to the background.

4. Cut 3 1/4 X 4 1/2 Pacific Point cardstock, adhere to painted cardstock with liquid glue; adhere this unit to card base with liquid glue.

5. Stamp verse (from Silhouette Scenes) in Stazon ink to Whisper White cardstock 1 X 1 3/4; adhere to card front with dimensionals.

6. Adhere rhinestones to card front.

Your card is ready for sending!

Below are the supplies you'll need for this card. Click on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies now:

Aqua Painters
$17.00

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
$3.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$8.25

Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad
$10.00

Silhouette Scenes Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

Beads & Baubles Embossing Folder
$8.50

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels
$5.00

 

Today we're going to learn to create Totally Awesome Easy Backgrounds in Seconds. Take a look at this card....

Isn't that gorgeous--and so very easy to do. If you were in class this past weekend you learned this easy technique. We've created cards before with the background 'wash' and many were having great trouble getting a pretty wash. I was getting ready for the class and was trying to find a quick and easy way to create the wash that was readily reproducible.

Here's my solution (and it worked really well for the entire class) that cause no moaning from any of the stampers. I added approximately 10 drops of ink refill to a large brush aqua painter (darker colors work a bit better) and filled the remainder of the barrel with water. Mix well and try out the mixture on scrap--adjust with more or less ink until you achieve the results you like for your card.

One of the useful things is that now you have enough inked-water to do several cards...the coloring goes very quickly by just running the aqua painter back and forth over the cardstock you are coloring...so it's quick, economical and very easy.

I'll give you the directions to create this card below and following that is the list of supplies you'll need. Just hit the Shop Now button or click on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store. Remember...

*Use your Bonus Day coupons before the end of August.

*If you place an online order and use this month's Host code (BW6M6NHM) you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product from me for each $50 in product that you purchase.

Directions:

1. Cut 8 1/2 x  5 1/2 Daffodil Delight cardstock, score long side at 4 1/4 (card base)

2. Cut Basic Black cardstock 3 1/2 X 5 1/2, adhere to card base with liquid glue

3. Add 10 drops of Pumpkin Pie re-inker to the large aqua painter barrel and fill with water. Mix well. Cut Shimmery White cardstock 3 3/8 X 5 1/2. Swish the brush horizontally across the cardstock---there will most likely be some white and overlapping darker areas---this is intentional and adds a lot of interest to the background.

4. Cut 2 1/4 X 5 1/2 Basic Black cardstock, run through die cut machine using the cattails die (Friendly Silhouettes dies); adhere to bottom of painted cardstock with liquid glue.

5. Stamp verse (Friend Like You) in Stazon ink above the die cut; stamp the dragonflies in Stazon ink.

Your card is ready for sending!

Here's the supply list---click on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies today!

Aqua Painters
$17.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad
$10.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Ink Refill
$3.75

Friend Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

Friendly Silhouettes Dies
$32.00

Friend Like You Bundle
$47.50

 

Today I'm going to show you another Pretty Card Without Coloring.  Isn't this a lovely card...see the shading on the blossom...but all this came from the Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper.

This close up of the blossom shows a bit of the sparkle on the bloom

I used the Layering Squares to extract the blossom from the designer paper--I used the scalloped edged one first. Then you can either use the larger layering squares for the backings or you can simply cut the squares to form the "framing."

I also added some Wink of Stella(#141897) to the blossom and it simply adds a bit of sparkly charm to the image.

I"ll give you the directions to create this card and following that is a list of supplies. Click on the Shop Now button or on one of the product images below to shop in my store. 

Remember:

*If you earned Bonus Day coupons in July, you can cash them in August.

*If you place an online order and use this month's Host code (BW6M6NHM) you will receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product for each $50 in product that you purchase (remember that the $5 Bonus Day coupons reduced the base of your product purchase--so if you purchase $50 in product and use a Bonus Day coupon--it reduces the amount of product purchased to $45).

Directions for making the card:

1. Cut Blushing Bride cardstock 4 1/4 X 11, score the long side at 5 1/2 (card base)

2. Cut the striped designer paper (Magnolia Lane DSP) 4 X 5  1/4; adhere to card front with liquid glue.

3. Cut out the magnolia blossom withe the scalloped Layering square die; highlight the blossom with Wink of Stella.

4. Cut the following layers: 1 7/8 square of Gold Glimmer paper, 2 5/8 X 2 5/8 Garden Green, and 2 7/8 X 2 7/8 Basic Black cardstock. Adhere the blossom cut out to the glimmer paper with glue dots. Adhere the other two layers with liquid glue. Attach the layered unit to the card front with liquid glue.

5. Stamp Happy Birthday (Magnolia Blooms stamp set) in Jet Black Stazon ink.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply List: Below are the supplies used to create this card. Click on one of the images below and you'll be shopping in my store. Order your supplies today.

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
$11.50

Layering Squares Dies
$35.00

Gold Glimmer Paper
$5.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

Magnolia Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set
$14.00

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad
$10.00

 

Today I'm going to show you a card with Gorgeous Color But No Coloring -- Fastest Card Ever!

What do you think? Isn't that beautiful--and no coloring at all! I used a cut from the new Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper for the focal point...just a small Espresso border around it and you have one beautiful card. I used the Stitched Shapes oval die to cut out exactly the image I wanted...there are several sheets in the packet that lend themselves to this type of focal points on the card...so it's a great investment.

One of the useful features of this card is that there is no Greeting on the front--this means you have a card ready to go for any occasion--birthday, sympathy (or is that the same thing for some of us --LOL), get well, thinking of you...it could even be a wedding card! 

If you are like me....it's very difficult for me to cut into a pack of Designer paper--so I've begun purchasing 2 packages--one I can "save" so I'll always have it and the other one I can cut into! Crazy thinking, I know--but it works for me!

I'll give you the directions to create this card below followed by the supply list. Click on the Shop Now button and order your supplies today.

Directions:

1. Cut Blushing Bride cardstock 4 1/4 X 11, score long side at 5 1/2 (card base)

2. Cut Whisper White cardstock 3 7/8 X 5 1/8, adhere to card front with liquid glue

3. Cut blush dotted designer paper (Bird Ballad DSP) 5 X 3 3/4; adhere to card front with liquid glue.

4. Use the largest Stitched Shape oval die to cut out the bird image you want to feature on your card.

5. Cut scalloped oval (Layering Oval dies) from Early Expresso cardstock; adhere to back of DSP image with liquid glue; adhere this unit to card front with dimensionals

6. Cut approximately 8" Striped Organdy ribbon, tie in bow and add to bottom of oval with glue dot; adhere 3 small rhinestones to image (see picture)

Your card is ready for sending!

Remember:

*Those Bonus Day $5 coupons you earned in July must be redeemed in August--remember to use them
*If you place your order online and use this month's Host Code (BW6M6NHM) you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product for each $50 in product that you earn.

Supplies: Click on one of the images below and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies right now!

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75

Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper
$11.50

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Stitched Shapes Dies
$30.00

Layering Ovals Dies
$35.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels
$5.00

Petal Pink 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Organdy Striped Ribbon
$8.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

Mini Glue Dots
$5.25

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

 

Today I'll show you Another New Color Stampin'Up! Linen Thread.

This card is created with the wonderful new Host Set, Soft Sayings...the image below lends itself well to a bow at the stem...this time we used Old Olive and a dauber to dye the linen thread a beautiful Olive green that complements the Purple Posy flowers very well.

Here's a close up of the thread to get a better view of the color:

I'll give you the directions below to create this card and following that will be the supply list. Order your supplies now to re-create this beauty.

Remember if you use this month's host code (BW6M6NHM) you'll receive $5 in Stampin'Up! product from me for each $50 in product that you purchase.

Directions:

1. Cut Purple Posy card stock 4 1/4 X 11, score long side at 5 1/5 (card base)

2. Cut Whisper White cardstock 4 X 5 1/4; adhere to card front with liquid glue

3. Cut the Purple Posy sheet of designer paper (Woven Threads) 3 7/8 X 5 1/8; adhere to white layer with liquid glue.

4. Cut circle from Whisper White cardstock with largest circle (Stitched Shapes dies)

5. Stamp flower image in Memento ink; color with Dark Purple Posy and Light Mossy Meadow Blends; add Faceted Posy dots (see picture). Adhere to card front with dimensionals

6. Dye approximately 16" linen thread with Old Olive ink and a dauber; allow to dry. Tie in a bow and add to stem with a glue dot.

Your card is ready for sending!

Supply list: Click on one of the product images below and you'll be in my store. Order your supplies now to re-create this card:

Linen Thread
$5.00

Purple Posy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75

Stitched Shapes Dies
$30.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00

Woven Threads Designer Series Paper
$11.50

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00

Mini Glue Dots
$5.25

Sponge Daubers
$5.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50

Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00

Mossy Meadow Light Stampin' Blends Marker
$4.50

Purple Posy Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker
$4.50

Purple Posy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$9.00

2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots
$6.50

Inspiring Iris Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00