Easy Faux Tile Technique

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Technique-Faux TileSome “faux” stamping techniques required lots of complicated steps or special tools. The Faux Tile technique is a simple but stunning alternative to try on your next card or project.

SUPPLIES:

Stamps: Gently Falling (128430W, 123804CM)
Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (126979), Tangerine Tango Classic Ink (126946), Crushed Curry Classic Ink (131173)
Paper: Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650), Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper (132184)
Tools & Accessories: Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Stampin’ Trimmer (126889), Craft Scissors (108360), 1-1/4” Burlap Ribbon (132140), Early Espresso Stitched Ribbon (126871), Sticky Strip (104294), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Cut a Very Vanilla card base (5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored at 4-1/4”) and a Very Vanilla piece for the technique (5” x 3-3/4”)
  2. Place the Vanilla piece on the Simply Scored Tool, scoring both 5” sides at 1-5/8”. Score both 3-3/4” sides at 1-1/4”. Your piece should look like the photo shown.
  3. Choose your stamp set and very lightly stamp your design on the scored piece of card stock with the scored indentations facing upwards. Be careful to not press down too hard. You don’t want to get ink into the scored channels.
  4. Use your stamped piece as a focal piece or background on your card.
  5. My sample layers two patterns of Sweater Weather DSP behind the stamped piece, all layers adhered to each other and the card front using dimensionals. The final touch is the burlap ribbon tied with the stitched grosgrain.

 

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Happy Anniversary to Me!

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Today marks my SEVENTH year of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator!

My First Stampin' Up! Workshop as a Demo!

Here’s me, with my fabulous upline Anne, at my very first workshop as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator!

I have truly loved being a part of the Stampin’ Up! family. I joined as a way to build my own stamping business and make a little money doing something I already loved to do. Little did I know just how much fun it would be, how rewarding, and how many great friends I would make!

Stampin' Up! Regionals - Dallas, TX 2013

Anne and me, again! Stampin’ Up! came to Dallas for Regionals in February 2013!

If you’ve been thinking about becoming a demonstrator, or just have some questions about it, I’d love to buy you a cup of coffee (or tea, or sprite, whatever!) and chat about it. If you know me, then you know I’m not a “pushy” person, but I do get plenty excited when talking about Stampin’ Up!

Contact me about Stampin’ Up! any time and let’s get that cup of coffee! This month there is even a joining special you could take advantage of if you are ready! (Oct 7-21 only!) Stampin’ Up! has been a blessing in my life, and I know it can be in yours, too!

October’s the Month to Be a Hostess!

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As Stampin’ Up! continues to celebrate its 25th Anniversary, they keep coming up with great ways to include us all in the fun!

Hostess Promo - October 2013

For all qualifying workshop orders ($250 or more) during October 2013, Hostesses receive an extra $25 in free merchandise!

If you  QUICKLY contact me and set a date, I can get you scheduled before the end of this promotion. If you cannot do an in-home workshop, contact me about doing a “catalog” workshop where you simply collect orders using your Hostess Code.

Hostess Promo Flyer – October 2013 <—- Click for Details!