Category: Glitter

New Tonic and Nuvo products!!

4/12/2019

We JUST GOT IN so many new things from Tonic and Nuvo!!!!

NEW TOOLS!
NEW MOUSSE!
NEW DROPS!
NEW DIE-CUTS!
NEW GEMS AND GLITTER!!!

...can you tell I'm excited?!?!?!?

Ok, ok... It is all SO AMAZING I will start from the beginning!!!

For those of us who craft ALL THE TIME there are some tools that we use regularly.. and we have FALLEN IN LOVE with these newest tools from Tonic!!

NEW Silicone Media Spatulas!!

Silicone is super easy to clean AND works with a variety of mediums.. from Mousse to Acrylic Paint to Resin... these Silicone Media Spatulas are a MUST HAVE in the craft room... I use mine ALL THE TIME and I am over the moon at the design

Specifically, they work great with the NEW Expanding Mousse!!

We also got in these SUPER SOFT and wonderful Stencil Brushes!!! Great for getting in-between all the intricate lines of your stencils... They come in a pack of 4 brushes. We haven't had a chance to play with them yet but we are EXCITED TO!!

We also got in... MORE EXPANDING MOUSSE!!!

Nuvo Expanding Mousse is a kind of Stencil Paste, but when it is wet you can use your Heat-Gun to heat-set it and when you do it PUFFS UP and looks really cool!!!

Just look how the Mousse puffs up when heated with the Heat-Gun!!

AND AND AND

Check out the NEW MIDAS TOUCH Shimmer Pen!!!!

If you are like us, you probably already own the Aqua Shimmer Pen (it is iridescent, great for watercoloring techniques and SHIMMERY!) but now they have come out with a GOLD VERSION!!!

The Midas Touch Shimmer Pen has a gold hue to it, and in my personal opinion, makes it appear SUPER SHIMMERY!!

Just look at the comparison...

We got in all 6 colors of the Dream Drops and I can tell you... Bekah owns all 6 colors now!!! And I own 3!!

THEY ARE SO MAGICAL and AMAZING!!!

If you LOVE the Nuvo Crystal Drops you will be EXCITED TO HEAR we now have:

Vintage Drops
Stone Drops
Dream Drops

YES they are ALSO SELF-LEVELING as well as iridescent!!

CHECK OUT THIS IDEA!!

You can use your Dream Drops (or any Crystal Drops for that matter) as a STENCIL PASTE!!!!

Here's how:

Apply a small amount of Dream Drops to your Silicone Media Spatula
Use a stencil on a sheet of paper (or the hole left-over after a die-cut works too...)
Smear the Silicone Media Spatula over the stencil and then lift it off and CLEAN IMMEDIATELY (otherwise the medium will bond to the stencil)
Look in Aw at how STUNNING the image is!!!! And how cool is this... ANY Crystal or Dream Drops can quickly become a stencil paste... what a fantastic concept.

I LOVE the iridescent effect!!!

I paired this background I created with the ALL NEW Sentiment die-cuts from Tonic!!!

I decided I wanted to create a soft-background so I cut my die-cut out of 2 shades of white... a metallic card stock (Stardream, Ice Gold) and a matte white card stock (Solar White, Smooth)

JUST LOOK how magical this card is!!

Ok, ok... Now it's time for MY FAVORITE!!!!!

NEW Gems and Glitter!!!!!!!!

Star-shaped glitter is AMAZING for shaker cards, as an embellishment, or to have just because it is amazing!!

The GEMS are flat-backed and include 3 sizes of gems in each container... JUST LOOK HOW MAGICAL!!!

I loved this idea... stamping an image and doing some watercolor. Then framing the image with the purple gems.

I use The Ultimate Glue to adhere my gems to my paper... and the shape/color/sizes make for a WONDERFUL embellishment with this Laurel Burch image, Mermaid Flow

There is SO MUCH to love here at the store these days... stop by so we can show you JUST HOW WONDERFUL!!!

See you soon!!
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Tuesday with Wendy, Dec 4th

12/4/2018

This week's Tuesday with Wendy cards are SO MUCH FUN for this time of year!!

Check out how exciting they are!!!

The first card that Wendy designed was inspired from this Paper Rose Stamp Set, Cozy Christmas as well as this die-cut from Taylored Expressions, Birch Tree Border

To make the card:

Use your home die-cut machine to cut out the Birch Tree Border from ivory card stock and cut a snow drift (for the bottom of the card) using a pair of scissors to cut a nice snow drift
Use Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive to adhere the tree and snow drift in place
Use the Versafine Clair ink, Nocturne, to stamp the little animals from the Paper Rose stamp set. Wendy arranged the animals in a cute way... I LOVE how she perched the little bird on the hat of the little bear!!
Stamp the little Snowflake image with Hero Arts White Ink around the tree.
Use Prismacolor colored pencils to color in the little images from the stamp set, like the little bears, birds, and owl
Finish off the card by applying Marvy Liquid Applique along the branches of the tree. Use a heat gun to dry the Liquid Applique and watch as it raises and puffs.. making it look JUST LIKE SNOW!

LOOK HOW CUTE this card is!!!!

Not only are the little animals so cute, but this card is great for the Winter Season!!

Check out how one of the gals colored their images... I LOVE IT!!!

The next card Wendy designed was inspired from this tree design from Penny Black, Christmas Foliage and this ADORABLE die-cut set from Impression Obsession, small birds

To make the card:

Wendy used the Tim Holtz Stamp Platform to apply the Versafine Clair inks to the Tree image.. She applied the Rain Forest ink to the foliage part of the tree and the Pinecone ink to the trunk of the tree.
Stamp the image onto ivory card stock
Cut out the Little Birds die-cut (from Impression Obsession) out of black card stock and arrange the birds on your tree in an appealing way. Use Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive to adhere the birds to the tree

The last card that Wendy designed was inspired from this new stencil from Kaisercraft, Sea Urchins and this Sea Urchin stamp from Fred B. Mullett

To make the card:

Use the new Seashell Wide Washi Tape from Altenew and adhere a strip along the left side of the card base
Wendy cut out a piece of background paper for the right side of the card (she chose a paper from the Kiasercraft Deep Sea Collection, Anemone) and stamped the Sea Urchin Stamp using the Versafine Clair ink, Monarch. Wendy stamped the Sea Urchin image several times on the background paper. Use double-sided tape to adhere the paper down.
Next, take a piece of white card stock and rip the edges to make it look distressed. Use the new Picket Fence Large Blending Brushes to apply Distress Ink to the piece of card stock. Wendy used Distress ink colors Wilted Violet and Broken China. The new Blending Brushes are SO SOFT and work great for applying a soft layer of ink.
Use a Palette Knife to apply some Light Molding Paste to the Silicone Craft Mat to create 2 piles of paste... one is colored with Violet ColorBurst and the other is colored with Ultramarine Blue ColorBurst
Use the Light Molding Paste and the Sea Urchins stencil to apply a thin layer of the Light Molding Paste to the SAME piece of ripped card stock.
Sprinkle some Multi Crystal Glitter Mix to the Sea Urchin-stenciled paste while it is still wet.
Put a piece of the the Gold Mesh Ribbon in the middle of the card and use The Ultimate Glue to adhere the ripped strip of paper on top of everything.
Stamp the Sea Urchin stamp onto teal card stock and heat emboss with Detail Gold Embossing Powder. Fussy-cut the Sea Urchin image and use Mounting Tape to adhere the Sea Urchin image so it adds dimension

Just look HOW FUN this card is!!! We love how artistic it is... and the movement of the Sea Urchin throughout the card is just PERFECT!

One of the gals in class decided to sprinkle on the Detail Gold Embossing Powder on top of the wet Molding Paste and used a Heat Gun to heat-set it. The effect that is created is called the "Molten Lava" effect... and although this technique was not taught in class... it still looks SO COOL for this card!!!

Join us for the next Tuesday with Wendy!! It will be offered on December 18th.

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Tuesday with Wendy, Sept 11th

9/21/2018

The last Tuesday with Wendy was a LOT of fun! Wendy showed me her cards as she was creating them and I fell in love with EACH CARD they are so beautiful!!!

And the best part is, these cards can be used for the upcoming Winter holidays because the color palettes are just perfect!!

The first card Wendy designed was made using two new stamps.. Halo Bird and Abstract Circles by Impression Obsession

To make the card:

Stamp out the Abstract Circles stamp using Twilight Versafine Clair and Detail Black Embossing Powder onto Solar White card stock and heat-set the image.
Color in the Abstract Circles with purple and blue watercolors and a Waterbrush
Stamp out the Halo Bird stamp using Twilight Versafine Clair and Detail Black Embossing Powder onto Wet Media Dura-Lar and heat-set the image.
Use Mounting Tape around the edges of the Halo Bird image and mount it on the front of the card, lining up the Abstract Circles Background and the center of the Halo Bird image
Mount the image onto a purple card base
Finish off the card with a bit of metallic purple ribbon and wrap it around the front of the card and tie a bow

Isn't this card so beautiful?! I LOVE this color palette and the movement of the card..

The next card Wendy designed was made using the SAME Halo Bird image as well as this Snowflake stamp from Penny Black and the Penguin Pair stamp from Impression Obsession.

To make the card:

Ink up the Halo Bird stamp JUST THE HALO PART using the Twilight Versafine Clair
Next, ink up the Snowflake Stamp also with Twilight Versafine Clair and stamp the image INSIDE the Halo we just stamped.
Layer the image with silver paper and navy card stock and mount it all onto a white card base.
Next, stamp out the Penguin Pair stamp and watercolor the penguins with blues and yellows
Fussy-cut the Penguins and then tape them down onto the card base using double-sided tape UNDER THE FEET ONLY and pop-dots under their heads to give dimension

Add a bit of Stickles underneath the feet of the Penguins to give a little sparkle!

I LOVE this!! What a beautiful card.. and perfect for the Winter Holidays!!

The last card that Wendy designed was inspired from the Poppy image, Seed Snowflake die-cut and the same Penny Black Snowflake stamp from the card above.

To make the card:

Die-cut the Seed Snowflake image out of Dark Blue Suede Paper AND Stardream Lagoon card stock.
On Kraft card stock, stamp the Snowflake image using Twilight Versafine Clair ink.
Wrap a little bit of brown twine around the Kraft card stock and knot it in an interesting way.
Mount the Kraft card stock onto the dark brown card base and adhere it using double-sided tape
Use a piece of decorative paper (with the blue and brown tones in it) and adhere a strip of it onto the card on TOP of part of the snowflake image.
Finish off the card by adhering the Seed Snowflake die-cuts onto the front of the card using the Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive. Offset the two snowflakes so you can see both the Suede paper and the Stardream paper

I just LOVE this card design!! It is just a perfect masculine card for the holidays..

If you would like to sign up for the next Tuesday with Wendy class, give us a call!

Tuesday
October 2nd
11am , 1:30pm , OR 6pm!

Give us a call to sign up!
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Stencils and Embossing Paste

6/16/2018

If you missed out on Demo earlier this week, you are in for a surprise!!

The Demo was fun, new, and interesting! Wendy was the demonstrator and she had LOTS of ideas to share!!

Check out this first idea... Wendy used some of the Joggles Stencils to create these fun designs using Embossing Paste. The coolest part here is HOW she colored the paste!

Wendy colorized the paste using COLORBURST!
*Using a Palette Knife, you can add a few particles of Colorburst to a bit of Light Molding Paste and smear it across the stencil
*Coat the paste with Super Fine Multi Glitter to create a stunning effect!

I just LOVE how the glitter shines!!!

I love this idea where Wendy used the Light Embossing Paste and applied Gold Embossing Powder to the stencil paste and heat-set it.. this is called the "Molten Lava" effect.. WOW!!

Just LOOK at the dimension!!

Here you can see what she did with an ATC stencil from Joggles...

On the Left Wendy did the same Molten Lava effect with Light Molding Paste, Detail Silver and Detail Gold Embossing Powders
On the Right she created a similar appearance by pressing the Versamark Ink pad over the stencil and using Detail Silver and Detail Gold Embossing Powders. This has the same colors, but less dimension

The Molten Lava effect is really fun to play around with!

Here you can see how Wendy used stencils by doing a Mono-print ... Wendy used Distress Inks on a craft mat and spritzed them with water, then laid down the stencil and did a Mono-print onto Kromekote and Solor White card stock papers.. what a fun effect!!

Wendy also used a butterfly stencil with 2 different embossing pastes and used an Xacto Knife to pop the image out.. what a neat idea!

This is a fun idea... Black Glossy Embossing Paste with Pearl-Ex powders over the top!! SO BEAUTIFUL!!

We are always playing and having fun here at the store.. and it seems like each week we are playing with something new!!

Come down to the store any day of the week to see what is inspiring us these days!!

See you soon

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Glitter!

5/5/2018

This week for our Free Demonstration, we showed some different ideas for using glitter!! Elli was the demonstrator this week.. and there was glitter EVERYWHERE.. so you know we had a good time!

There were lots of ideas to share.. from ideas for kids, to party ideas, to card making.

This first idea is SO CUTE!! With a little bit of Double Tack (or 2" Wide Double Sided Tape), glitter, some card stock, and the Rounded Rectangle Infinity Dies from Hero Arts, you can make these popsicles too!!

Or how about this sweet idea?! This Metallic Butterfly Paper really inspired a fun card.. just some glitter and Diamond Glaze between 2 pieces of Acetate really brings this card to life!!

This Gate Fold idea is sweet.. just a bit of Double Tack, Gold glitter, and a die-cut.. you can really make a unique card that still looks elegant

If you already have a Sakura Glaze Pen, then you are going to LOVE this idea!!

Write your word, then sprinkle on some Multi Super Fine Glitter and watch the sparkle bring your writing to life!!

An easy way to make a border on a card.. some 1/4" Double Sided tape, buff-in some glitter and you have a quick card!

We played around with the new Glitter Paint.. try using a Palette Knife and a stencil with your new Glitter Paint.. finish it off with Super Fine Glitter and bring your project to the next level!!

Join us for Demo next week!! The theme is "Marbling Ideas."

Demo is offered every Wednesday from Noon to 1pm and is located here at the store in the Atrium

Chevron Glitter Paper!!

1/9/2018

We have been carrying the Chevron Glitter Paper by doodlebug for a number of years now and I just want to take a moment and share with you some *FUN, NEW IDEAS!!*

The Chevron Glitter Paper can be used in LOTS of ways!!

One of the easiest things you can do with this paper is cut along the chevron edge to give your paper a fun border!

Check out this idea where we stamped out a Graduation Background stamp and then framed it out with the Black Chevron Glitter Paper above and below the image!

On the INSIDE of the card, I cut out an extra piece of the chevron and placed a die-cut that says "Party!" on the inside!!

Great card idea to make invitations for a Graduation Party!

If you just want to make a card... just for fun or to give to a friend... this idea is easy to do!!

With a couple stamps, turquoise card stock and Orange Chevron Glitter Paper, you can make this card too!!

Again, we just cut out the edge of the paper, following the chevron design, and it's enough to add a little bit of interest to the bottom of the card!

Here at the store, we have a *Die-cut Machine* that customers get to use! The shapes are fairly basic, but there are some REALLY FUN shapes in there!

One of the shapes is this adorable little mitten!

We cut 2 mittens out of the Purple Chevron Glitter Paper, added some fun ribbon along the base of the mitten, and attached the 2 pieces by creating a "hinge" so it can open up!!

The little mitten shape *fits a gift card perfectly* !!

Another one of the shapes from our store die-cut machine is this adorable Champagne Bottle!!

I wanted to make this a card that you can use for ANY event... New Year's, a Wedding, a Retirement...

So I just did a black and gold color palette and used SHINY RIBBONS as the "champagne!"

To finish off the card, I used this die-cut from Cottage Cutz, Celebrate

If you've ever wanted to make a "gate fold" style card.. make it even MORE SPECTACULAR by adding a heart! Cut your heart in half, add a sentiment, and finish off the card by adding some ribbon!

We also used this Heart Embossing Folder from Taylored Expressions to make this card *even better*

Stop by to see us to see all the colors of Chevron Glitter Paper!

What ideas can you come up with??

To see these ideas in person, stop by the store!
We are open 7 days a week, and we would LOVE to see you!!

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Tuesday with Wendy, Dec 5th

12/12/2017

The last Tuesday with Wendy class was a LOT of fun!! The theme for this week was embossing techniques!!

To start, Wendy designed this AMAZING New Year's card!!!!

She used 2 stamps from Hero Arts, Festive Bauble Bold Print and Happy Happy New Year

To make the card:

The card base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, folded in half.
Stamp the Bauble Background on a piece of metallic black paper (Cocktail, Black Russian), 2" x 5 1/2, using the Versamark ink pad.
Use a little bit of White Embossing Powder on one part of the image... only apply the powder to a small part closest to the outside edge... and shake off any excess back into the container. REPEAT this step with Gold and Silver Embossing Powder until the entire image has embossing powder on it. This technique is called Multi-Color Embossing. Once you have heat-set the image, tape it down on the front of your card on the left side using double-sided tape.
Place a piece of handmade dot paper, 2" x 5 1/2", on the front of the card on the right side... *make sure to leave about a 1/4" of black paper showing on the far right side of the card*
Place a 1/4" piece of the Gold Glitter Paper in the center of the front of the card to give it nice contrast.
To finish the card, stamp out the Happy Happy New Year sentiment onto a piece of white cardstock (3 1/2" x 1 1/2") do the Multi-Color Embossing again, this time with just Silver and Gold Embossing Powders.
Mount the sentiment onto a piece of Stardream, Gold Leaf cardstock (3 3/4 x 1 3/4).
Use pop dots to mount the sentiment onto the front of the card.

The next card was using the Berry Bramble stamp from Penny Black and Warm Wishes by Verses.

To make this card:

Using the Tim Holtz platform, stick your stamp down and ink it up. On the STEMS ONLY, use the Versafine Olympic Green ink pad. On the BERRIES, use the Versafine Crimson Red ink pad.
Stamp the image onto Classic Crest Natural cardstock
Sprinkle Detail Gold Embossing Powder over part of the image. THEN apply Detail Clear Embossing Powder over the entire image. Heat-set it.
On the same piece of paper, stamp Warm Wishes with the Versamark ink pad. Apply Detail Gold Embossing Powder and heat set it.
Mount the card onto the card base (11" x 4 1/4" on Classic Crest Natural cardstock, folded in half).
Frame the image with 2 strips of 1/8" Curious Metallics, Botanic cardstock AND 2 pieces of 1/2" decorative Christmas paper (Wendy used the new Pebbles, Merry Merry line)

Isn't this card BEAUTIFUL!! (It was BY FAR the most popular card in class)

The last card that Wendy designed is a quick and easy one to put together.. it was also made using the Verses saying, Warm Wishes and the die-cut from Amy Designs, Snowflake Swirl

To make the card:

Wendy used the Majestic Blue Versafine ink pad to stamp out the saying Warm Wishes onto a piece of snowflake paper (Wendy used this piece from the Bo Bunny line, 'Tis the Season)- which measures 3" x 5 1/2"
Wendy then embossed the words with Star Dust Embossing Powder and heat-set it.
She then cut out 2 strips of Blue glitter paper (1/4" x 5 1/2" strips) to frame the image.
Then, using a home die-cut machine, Wendy cut out the Snowflake Swirl from a piece of white cardstock.
Finally, using double-sided tape, she put the card together by mounting it onto the card base: a piece of denim blue cardstock ( 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", folded in half)

I Just LOVED this card!! Despite it being so easy to put together.. it is just Beautiful!!

One of the gals from class came in this week to show us how she decided to use a different sentiment that she had at home.. and I just LOVE it on this card!! She used the SAME technique (Majestic Blue Versafine ink with the Star Dust Embossing Powder) but just used a sentiment she already had.. great idea!!

Tuesday with Wendy, June 27

6/30/2017

This last Tuesday with Wendy class was more on the artistic side of things.. and Wendy was definitely in her element!!

All of these cards have a more subtle, artist touch to them, making them great for any occasion! The inside is left blank.. which is great for stamping your own sentiment or writing your own personalized note

The first card, pictured above on the left, was done using the Gelli-plate.

Wendy used a piece of black paper and a piece of white paper to create this effect.

Using a brayer and Pebeo Studio Acrylic paints, Wendy applied a small dot of 4 colors of paint.. using the brayer to make a thin coat on the Gelli-plate.

Then, using stencils made by Joggles, Wendy did a mono-print off of the Gelli-plate onto the black paper. She removed the stencil and did another mono-print, this time with the white piece of paper.. the results are astounding..

You end up with the same colors on both a black and white piece of paper.. but since the colors of paint are the same, the papers match well with each other!

Next, Wendy cut a large image of the mono-print out of her black piece and used the leftover scraps of paper to create a woven effect.. how cool is that?!!

What I loved about this card... the format was really up to you!!

It was so fun to walk around the room and see other people thinking outside of the box a little bit..

Wendy included a tiny bit of Stardream, Gold paper in with their card making kit.. it was really fun to see how the students used the pop of gold in unique ways!

Wendy herself even experimented a little bit.. using an exacto knife she created a little buckle here that she slid some of those little bits and pieces into... what a cool effect!!

The next card in the series was this one that has this nice sharp edge of black.. It has almost a modern, Art Deco kind of feel to it.

This card was also made using the Gelli-plate.

This technique is a little different. Wendy used these 3 unusual-shaped Gelli-plates, which are the Gelpress Petites. These unique plates are great for creating unique effects but keep it small so you can do multiples on a card.

Wendy used a different color of acrylic paints on each block. Then, she used stamps (the ones in the photo are Lil' Sea Urchin and Half Shells, made by Fred B. Mullett). By stamping the image into the Gelli-plate, you are able to imprint that shape into your paint!

Once again, doing a mono-print to transfer the image onto the black paper.

This technique is great.. no 2 cards looked exactly the same!!! It was fun to see the results..

Wendy finished off the card with a die-cut from Elizabeth Craft, Leafy Branch.

The last card that Wendy designed for class was made using 3 different colors of Distress Inks ...Seedless Preserves, Dusty Concord, and Mermaid Lagoon.

The technique:

First, stamp some ink out on a silicone craft mat. Spritz some water on the ink to activate the colors.

Using a piece of Kromkote, glossy side down, transfer the ink by sliding it across the craft mat. The 3 colors blend together beautifully!

*LET IT DRY*

Next, use the VersaMark ink pad. Press the ink pad across the entire surface of the colored glossy paper. If your ink is COMPLETELY DRY then no color should transfer to your VersaMark ink pad.

Apply a generous coat of Detail Clear embossing powder and heat set.

NOW THE FUN PART!!

Do a second layer of the VersaMark ink pad and a second layer of the Detail Clear. BEFORE YOU HEAT SET IT, sprinkle on some inclusions! In this class.. Wendy used 2 different products, both by Stampendous.. Glitter Mix and Shaved Ice.

Then she heat set it.. BE SURE to heat from the underside of the card this time!! Otherwise, the inclusions will fly off when the heat gun starts blowing air!!

The results are just STUNNING!!!

As you are heating up your embossing powder, you will see the colors COME TO LIFE!!

Just like before.. all the cards turned out just a bit different from the next!!

This was a REALLY fun class... and Denise told me she already went home to play!! (Keep and eye out.. I'll post her samples on our Facebook Page!!! www.facebook.com/stampadoodle )

Join us for the next Tuesday with Wendy class!! July 11th!

The class is offered at 3 DIFFERENT TIMES!!
11am, 1:30 OR 6pm.. give us a call to sign up!! 360-647-9663

Tri-Fold Invitation Tutorial

6/23/2017

Just about a week ago, a gal came into the store to get some ideas on making handmade invitations for her wedding.

As I looked at her ideas, I realized that we could create something here at the store, using a few tools and papers, that had the same effect she was going for!!

Check it out!!

The first thing I did, I found a color palette I liked. This new Sherlock Holmes paper from Graphic 45 has a great color-combo that I just LOVED. I used the filigree paper from this line.. and the backside of it is even beautiful too!!

Next, I printed off the information. I just found a cute border online and typed up a cute invite on my Word document. I used the White Astroparche text paper which is not only the perfect color for a tone-on-tone look, but the light texture is very elegant.

Then, I did some stamping. I used one of these new Alphabet Stamp sets new from Concord & 9th. The CAPS set is *perfect* for making monograms!! I used the Olympic Green ink pad from Versafine to get the color.. which matched beautifully.

The font on my invite matched up nicely with the flourish of the stamp set... great combo!!

Once I made my monogram, I started working on the base of my invite. Since I want to do a Tri-fold style, I started out by cutting my paper.

I took 1 sheet of cardstock paper, cut down to 11" x 5 1/2"

Using a We R Envelope Punch Board, line up the narrow side of the paper against the notch of the board so it lines up with the 2 3/4" mark. Punch a notch in your paper. Then score it using the tool provided. The tool will glide smoothly down the diagonal groove on the board, creating the crease.

Flip the paper over so that you can create a second diagonal score line on the other side of the paper. Below is a sample of the steps:

Using a paper cutter, cut off the flaps so you are left with a sheet of paper 11" x 5 1/2" with a triangle on one side.

Next, using a Score Board, line up the flat edge of your card up to the left side and score at 4" and 8"

Just like that... a Tri-fold card!!

I used this inking tool by Tim Holtz to create this distressed edge.. it makes it look not-so-stark on the card and adds a bit of interest.

To make it more exciting, I layered my invitation on Jelly Bean Green paper made by Poptone, Natural color cardstock by Astroparche, and more of the filigree paper from Graphic 45.

I added a couple other ideas for the inside .. this is where you might put directions, lodging info, or your RSVP postcard.

I also added in a *touch* of glitter tape.. this Olive Green and wide Black glitter tapes are both made by Best Creations

To finish it off, I made the belly-band to display the monogram!!

I used the black glitter tape on piece of text weight paper.. this made it so I can wrap the tape as a belly-band without the backside being so sticky.

Then I scored the backside of the glitter-tape-paper-strip that I just made.

I scored it at 1/4" , 4 1/4" and at 8 3/8"

Then, I used The Ultimate Glue to glue the glitter paper into a belly-band

I glued my monogram right on top of the band.. right on top of the crease.. which is a clever way to hide that!!

The belly-band will fit nice and snug over the outside of your invite!!

The invite then slides beautifully into the matching Jelly Bean Green envelopes!!

From here, added embellishments are up to you!!

Address your envelopes using a nice Uni-ball pen like a white or a gold! You can add a wax seal to add extra elegance and with a vintage feel..

To tie your event together, use the same paper to make place cards, cute food-allergy cards, or other added decoration like a banner or table centerpieces!!

Come by to see us to get help designing your own invitations!! We have a book of ideas.. and whether you need a graduation card, a birthday invite, Wedding invitations, or Anniversary cards... we are HERE TO HELP and we are open 7 days a week!!!

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Embossing Paste Idea and Tutorial

6/25/2016

I recently came across this brilliant idea on Instagram and I just HAD to share!

To make this card you will need:
A home die cut machine
Die cut ice cream cone
Embossing paste
Ink (I used Distress Inks)
Palette knife
Silicone craft mat
Paper
Ribbon
Glitter and/or sprinkles

Use a die cut shape ice cream cone (I used this one from Cottage Cutz-- Waffle Cone). I cut the ice cream cone out of 3 different colors of paper.
I took out a little bit of the original embossing paste (which dries white) and used a single drop if ink and mixed it in, dying the paste a different color. I used picked raspberry for the pink one and dried marigold for the orange one.

Then I just scraped the paste off the mat and loosely laid it on the top of the cone, making it look like a REAL scoop of ice cream!!
I then just used plain white for the other cones, and added glitter on one and faux sprinkles on the other by just slicing up a tiny strip of 3 colors of paper, in this case one was a gold glitter paper.

*You can use REAL sprinkles too!! Just wait until the paste is almost dry and sprinkle the sprinkles on and barely press them in.*

To finish off the card I used ribbon by May Arts and a stamp from the *adorable* Avery Elle stamp set, The Scoop.

What a cute card and such a clever technique!!!

New Tonic and Nuvo products!!

Tuesday with Wendy, Dec 4th

Tuesday with Wendy, Sept 11th

Stencils and Embossing Paste

Glitter!

Chevron Glitter Paper!!

Tuesday with Wendy, Dec 5th

Tuesday with Wendy, June 27

Tri-Fold Invitation Tutorial

Embossing Paste Idea and Tutorial

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