Category: Valentines

Tuesday with Wendy, Jan 30th

1/30/2018

This week for Tuesday with Wendy, it was ALL about Valentine's Day!

Wendy designed these 3 *BEAUTIFUL* cards...

This first card is made using a Sizzix embossing folder, Rosettes.

I LOVE her combination of the swirl background paper and the way she layered the hearts.. This die cut is Glorious Hearts and is made by Memory Box, Open Studios

Once the hearts have been cut-out and embossed, Wendy used the Nuvo Mousse and did a Rub-n-Buff to bring out the texture

What I love about this card is.. in different lighting it has a different effect! VERY COOL!

We LOVE this mousse!! So easy to use.. stop by and see for yourself how *brilliant* this product is!

The next card Wendy designed was using the Double Tack product, a bit of lace, and glitter!!

You can make ANY die-cut shape glittery with just a little bit of effort.. but gosh this effect is BEAUTIFUL!!

Double Tack is a VERY tacky sheet of double-sided adhesive and works just PERFECTLY for this technique! We have several samples of this idea currently up in the store, stop in to see them in person to really see the full effect!!

The last card that Wendy designed was this one using the new Coffee Stamp set from Altenew, Coffee with a Splash

Using some different shades of brown ink, Wendy created "Background Paper" ...

Then, Wendy cut out one heart. Then cut out a second heart this time NOT CUTTING IT OUT COMPLETELY

I LOVE the way this card folds to reveal a secret heart on the inside!!

The sentiment here works PERFECTLY if you are a Coffee-Lover! "I love you more than the first cup of coffee" .. How sweet is that ?

Wendy makes just FANTASTIC CARDS every time she teaches class.. and they are ALWAYS different!!

Give us a call to sign up for the next class, February 13th!

360-647-9663

White Embossing and Watercolor Resist

1/20/2018

We had TONS of fun at Demo this week!! Elli was the demonstrator and we learned all sorts of fun ideas to do with White Embossing Powder and Watercolor Resist.

The technique:

Stamp an image with Versamark Ink onto white paper, cover the image with White Embossing Powder, shake off the excess, and heat set the image using a Heat Gun.

What you are left with is just a glossy-looking image on white paper.

--NOW THE FUN PART--

You can use a variety of different kinds of watercolor products to "Reveal" the image ..
Below are the most popular watercolor products we carry

Distress Watercolor Crayons
Standard Watercolor Set
Colorburst, powdered Watercolors

Elli pre-stamped and embossed several images and then used a variety of different watercolor techniques to make the images *come to life*

The Distress Watercolor Crayons are a fun one...

How to make the Card:

Stamp and emboss in white on white card stock. Just color across the page, coloring over the embossed image, and then use a wet paper towel or baby wipe to swipe across the paper.. the colors magically blend together and your image appears!

The little Girlie Bot stamp below is from Impression Obsession and is *BRAND NEW*

We carry several sets of Distress Watercolor Crayons.. just pick a stamp and a favorite crayon set and you've got yourself an easy card with a GREAT appearance!

One of our FAVORITE watercolor products to use is Colorburst. This powdered watercolor is activated with water.

To make the card:

Stamp and emboss in white on white card stock. Spritz the paper with water, sprinkle Pthalo Green, Indigo, and Ultramarine Colorburst on the paper, spritz more water, and WATCH THE FEATHERS APPEAR!!

The stamp shown below is Two Feathers and is made by Stampotique

This is one of the easiest ideas for doing watercolor with white emboss resist..

Stamp the image or images on white card stock and emboss with white powder. Then, do a quick "Watercolor Wash" over the entire paper and then, using the SAME COLORS as you used for the wash, color in the image. This will make the image stand out and appear darker while it also matches the background it's on.

If you notice on the heart image above, there is a distressed white border.. this is ALSO done with white embossing powder!

To make the card:

Rub the edge of the Versamark Ink Pad around the edge of the paper. Then, stamp your desired image in the middle. Apply white embossing powder to the entire image and border, then heat-set. Finally, use a standard Watercolor Set, use 2 shades of red to do a light watercolor wash, and then detail watercolor the heart.

This next card is SO EASY to make but looks STUNNING all by itself!! This is done by just using a standard Watercolor Set in rainbow order.

This leaf image is just BEAUTIFUL! I Love this sentiment as well..

Shown are the images Simple Things and Wispy Leaves Large which are both stamps by Impression Obsession

Check out this idea!

Elli wanted to create a crescent moon... easy enough to do if you have a circle punch! Cut out the circle, then scoot it over the cut-out and tape back down! Now you have a crescent moon stencil!

To make the card:

Trace the moon using a Versamark Pen onto white card stock and color in the moon using the same pen. Stamp the Boy Swing image below the moon and then emboss with white embossing powder the entire image.

Use Colorburst to make the background. Once it is dry, flick Bleedproof White ink across the paper to make the appearance of stars in a galaxy!

There are SO MANY THINGS you can do with this technique!!

Secret Messages!

Themed Cards!

Valentine's Day ideas!

We offer Free Demo EVERY WEDNESDAY! The theme is always different..

The group of gals who attend each week are such a hoot.. we have a great time EVERY week.. come join us for the NEXT Demo, Wednesday January 24th as we demonstrate ideas with Alcohol Inks!

Questions?!? Give us a call anytime!
360-647-9663

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!!

360-647-9663

Demo: Mini Envelopes

1/4/2018

This week for Demo, Bekah was the Demonstrator and she showed us *ALL SORTS* of fun ideas using the Mini-Envelopes!

We have a HUGE selection of these adorable little envelopes.. stop by to see us to check them out!!

Bekah revealed all kinds of ideas.. and I just HAVE to share them with you!!

Look at how easy these are!! Bekah loved the idea of making a *mini album* and expanded on that idea by also making a *mini accordion book* !!! HOW CUTE IS THAT!?!?

I love her use of the little fortune cookie stamp!!

She got really creative with this one... what a SWEET idea!!

This little house has a removable roof!
Great for hiding a little piece of candy!!

This idea is ADORABLE!! Bekah made a *mini- shaker card!* using a small die-cut from Memory Box, a little piece of acetate and some glitter and sequins!! I LOVE THIS IDEA!!!

Then, again using Mini-Envelopes, she also made this "Z-fold card" .. LOOK HOW CUTE!!

Now.. I just have to share with you MY FAVORITE IDEA from Demo this week!!!

This little gift-tag set!!!!!

We used the store's die-cut machine to cut out this folded envelope.. and filled it with goodies!!!

Check out how fun this is!!

Different sized envelopes for cards
Mini-envelope to hold gift-tags
A little arrow with extra twine
Another mini-envelope to hold small stamps
A place to hold a pen

And I just love that the entire thing folds up! This is *such a cute* gift idea!! I LOVE all the little bits and pieces!!

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, this is a GREAT time to start thinking of gift ideas for your Gal friends or your Sweet Heart.. and we are HERE TO HELP!!

Lots of new products just got unloaded.. swing by to see for yourself!!

We are open 7 days a week!!

360-647-9663

Valentine's Day Ideas and MORE!!

1/24/2017

This weekend, we decided to get creative and put together some quick, adorable little ideas for your Valentine's Day activities!!

Whether you need to make a a bunch of cards for an entire classroom, make a sweet gift for your Galentine or Valentine, or give a little piece of candy to a coworker... WE GOT YOU COVERED! ✔

First off... who doesn't love cute puns?? This one I created using Toast for Two by Poppy and the saying "Let's Toast" from the Lawn Fawn set, Love You S'more.

I used the little matchbox die-cut from our Accu-cut machine (come by the store, we'll show you how to make one, it only takes a matter of seconds!). JUST LOOK HOW CUTE!!! Include a tiny piece of candy and "Ta-Da!" Tiny, adorable gift!

The next idea also uses the little matchbox die-cut... I used 2 stamps, the little girl is from Rosie's Roadshow and the Love Ya! Comes from Impression Obsession. I just loved the idea of using adhesive-backed tape from May Arts to accent the matchbox and make it *fancy* .. and the little Love Ya! Could easily wrap around a piece of chocolate

One of the other boxes we have in our die cute is this cake box and HOW PERFECT that we have this stamp that says "I love you more than chocolate cake" by Impression Obsession!!?? So, of course, I cut out the bottom in a Stardream metallic Bronze and the top out of Stardream metallic Opal!! And I just couldn't help myself.. I cut out a round 3/4" circle from red paper, laquered it, added a "stem" with twine and created THE CHERRY ON TOP!!! Oh, I just LOVE IT!!

Check out this EASY idea.. a simple note can be accented with just a sweet stamp on the envelope!! The best part.. sweet stamps like this can be used for notes *year around* .. and this fox stamp is gorgeous!!! Circle Foxie is also by Impression Obsession.

More boxes from our die-cut.. including this ---> mini chinese take-out container <--- !!!!
I just loved these simple heart die-cuts from Memory Box! It made this box really look fun :-) The die-cuts I used are Scribble Love Heart and the Peyton Heart by Poppy and Memory Box.

This stamp set is HILARIOUS! And it makes for a great slider card!! This stamp set is Turn Me On by Lawn Fawn

Our die-cut also has the template for this super tiny envelope!!! So if you just want to make a tiny note for a few friends, it's easy to do!! I used 2 stamps from Impression Obsession, Love Mail and All of Me

I also just love this little box.. especially with this die-cut With Love by Dee's Distinctively Dies

Come in to visit us to see all these ideas in person, and all the new Valentine's Day stuff that just arrived!! It's been a lot of fun around here the last few days!

Tuesday with Wendy, Jan 17th

1/18/2017

This was the very first Tuesday with Wendy class of the New Year!!
So many familiar faces.. it's always wonderful to see everyone!

The cards this week were inspired by new stamps from Stampendous, Impression Obsession, and Penny Black.. They are all great cards, which could be used for a variety of occasions! But all three also work perfectly for Valentine's Day <3

Just look at how *AMAZING* these cards are!!!

The first card features an artist you may be familiar with, Laurel Burch. Her art has been popular for many years and has been seen in a variety of ways including clothing, purses, and now stamps! The stamp is called Feline Friend and is made by Stampendous.

This card was simply made by stamping the image with Versamark ink and embossing it in gold embossing powder ---> when you color the image, it creates the most amazing effect that makes it look like a REAL Laurel Burch piece of art. The image has been accented with a piece of handmade paper made by Shizen, and the card is finished off with a stamp from Impression Obsession, It's so much more friendly with two...Visit us here at the store to see this card in person, it is BEAUTIFUL.

The second card... it is just too cute for words. Of course, it's hard to show you on a computer screen.. but this card WOBBLES!!! Better than that, it uses brand new ---> mini wobbles <---- !!!! They are so perfect for making those tiny images just come to life. How fun!!

This card was made by first stamping the I Love You Background by Impression Obsession with Versamark ink and embossing it with gold embossing powder. Then, Wendy cut out a piece of the image using the nesting Sunray Venus set from Tonic. She stamped the image Heart Line by Impression Obsession on the inside of the card.

From the new Penny Black set, Hearts Aplenty, Wendy cut out the little owls sitting on the branch. THIS WAS WHAT SHE MINI-WOBBLED!!!! It is sooooo cute when you see it in person.. I just LOVE it!!

The last card uses the piece that Wendy cut out of the last card. This time, she made a collage-style card where she layered the cut-out piece with two images from the Penny Black set she used earlier. The set features five different images.. we love all the little critters this set has!! Especially this cute little mouse...
We colored the images using prismacolor pencils. Wendy even hid another little animal on the inside!! (you'll have to come in to see us to see what it is!!)

Thanks again to everyone who came to class this week!!

The next Tuesday with Wendy class is offered Tuesday January 31st at 11am, 1:30pm OR 6pm... Call us at the store 360-647-9663 for more information and to sign up!

Tuesday with Wendy Cards

12/30/2016

We loved the last Tuesday with Wednesday card making class!! So much so that I had to write a blog to share all these ideas with you!!

Wendy offers a Tuesday card making class a couple times per month.. the next class is on January 17th at 11am, 1:30pm OR 6pm. Call us at 360-647-9663 to sign up for class or visit our website at www.stampadoodle.com for more information or to see a full class list!

I just love seeing all these card packets come together...

Here they are!!! I just LOVE these cards!!!

The first card (shown above on the left) is made using a musical background stamp from Taylored Expressions and a cling tree stamp from Penny Black. Wendy stamped both images on black paper using versamark ink and detail clear embossing powder. Then, she used a bit of bleach on the black paper, which just brings the images to life!! She finished off the card with a few mini star stickers from Stampendous.. I just can't stop loving this card!!!

The next card (pictured above in the middle) is made using the nesting hearts die-cut from Tonic Crafts. I LOVE this heart shape so much!! Check out the idea she used... she made the card open up to reveal a hidden heart inside! She just taped a heart on either side of the card opening and the interactive effect is SO FUN!! And, as an added embellishment, she added a tiny piece of self-adhesive ribbon to add an elegant touch..

The last card (pictured in the above photo on the right) is made using the same nesting hearts as the card above.
Wendy ran the die-cut through the Sizzix Big Shot but only overlayed the cutting plate on half of the card! Then, she just took the half cut heart and flipped it over... this fold-over effect creates the full heart shape!!! SO CUTE! I love that she used the BoBunny Secret Garden paper too!!!

Thank you everyone who joined us for this class!!
If you'd like to join us for next class, just sign up by the Saturday before class by calling us or coming in!