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Simply Scored Tool from Stampin’ Up!

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Simply scored project photo onlyDesigner Series Paper Wreath in the Holiday Mini catalog – made with the Simply Scored Tool! 

Have you seen the NEW Simply Scored scoring tool (122334) in the current Holiday Mini catalog (pages 6-7)?

I recently got mine, and I am already having a great time using it to make cards, boxes, embellishments, and more!

I love the place markers that come with it, and the included stylus is great – it fits well in my hand and snaps back into place on the board when not in use.

Anyone coming to my upcoming classes or events will get to see and play with this great tool – but why wait?  You will want to add this scoring tool to your craft room!

Contact me to order, or use the link to my online store.  I would love to hear what YOU are creating with the Simply Scored scoring tool.  Let me know in the comments!

Happy Crafting!

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Awash with Flowers Birthday Card

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Awash With Flowers square card 
This lovely square-shaped card features two-step stamping, the faux suede technique, and using your own handwriting on a card!

Two-step stamping simply refers to a stamp set where there is usually a background image, then you stamp over it with a secondary image.  The set Awash with Flowers (W117062)(C120549) fits this category.  However, in this card, two-step stamping refers to stamping the flowers and then the stems for 2 steps!

To make the Old Olive square behind my stamped piece look like suede, I took a piece of card stock and crumpled it up, over and over, until it became very soft.  Then I carefully pulled the card stock apart until I had two pieces.  The inside looks a bit like suede when you do this.  It's a nice and simple technique!

Finally, I know it's unusual to write your sentiment on your card, but why? It's great if you don't have quite the right sentiment or if you simply want a more personalized card.  Afterall, if we aren't afraid to journal in our scrapbooks, we should be just fine writing on our cards!

To see lots of card and other projects, and keep up with the latest techniques and classes, make sure you join my mailing list.  There is a sign-up box in the upper left corner of my blog for your convenience.  You will get an email right away asking you to confirm your membership (because I am not a spammer!) and then you will receive my monthly newsletter, class announcements, special offers, and you will be in my Birthday Club!  Contact me with any questions!

Happy Crafting!

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Scallop Square Butterfly Card

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Scallop Square Butterfly Strength & Hope Card
 
Hello, crafty friends! I realized that I hadn't yet posted this shaped card that I made a while ago for a card swap.  This card is made using the Scallop Square Die for the Big Shot die-cutting machine.  The main reason I wanted to post this card TODAY, however, is that the stamp set I used is only available through August 31!  The stamp set is in the Summer Mini catalog, which ends Wednesday.  The stamp set featured on this card is called Strength & Hope, and part of the proceeds from the sale of this set go to support breast cancer research – so I hope you will consider ordering this lovely stamp set, sold for a great cause!

Stamp Sets: Strength & Hope (W118100)(C123660), Thank You Kindly (111700)

Card Stock/Paper: Daffodil Delight (119683), Brights Stack (117155)-I used Tangerine Tango here

Ink/Coloring Tools: VersaMark Pad (102283), Tangerine Tango Classic Ink (105216)

Tools & Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Bigz Clear Scallop Square (115950) & Scallop Square Duo (120903), Heat Tool (100005), Butterfly Punch (119848), 3/16 Corner Rounder Punch (119871), Clear Embossing Powder (109130), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Please contact me if you would like step-by-step instructions on this card, or if you would like to order any of the supplies, especially the Strength & Hope stamp set!  You can also order from me online (anytime!)by clicking the SHOP NOW button on my blog.

Happy Crafting!

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Vellum Flower Fancy Card

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Vellum flower fancy
This summer I created this lovely card using the stamp set called Flower Fancy on vellum cardstock. To stamp on vellum, use StazOn ink. Once the ink is dry you color your flower image on the back side of the vellum for a more muted color, or on the front for a vibrant color.  I colored my image using the Stampin' Write markers listed below. This card also features sponging ink onto card stock – one of my favorite things! I even sponged my Vanilla Satin ribbon to make it coordinate with the So Saffron.

Stamp Set: Flower Fancy (111578)

Card Stock/Paper: Vellum Card Stock (101856), So Saffron (105118), Basic Black (121045), First Edition Specialty DSP (121878)

Coloring Tools: Jet Black StazOn (101406), More Mustard Classic (103162), More Mustard Stampin' Write Marker (100076), So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker (105114), Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write Marker (120975)

Tools & Accessories: Paper Snips (103579), Scallop Trim Border Punch (108402), Mini Glue Dots (103683), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Stamping Sponges (101610), Vanilla Satin Ribbon (117291)

Please leave me a comment or email me if you have any questions!  Happy Crafting!

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