TECHNIQUE OF THE WEEK



Mosaic Tiles

Bring this time honored look to your stamping projects! Now you can use this ancient technique to make dazzling cards!

Choose a few of your favorite colors for your project. Since you'll only need small pieces of paper you might want to use your scraps.

Cut the cardstock you've chosen into various shapes. Experiment with different shapes and sizes for a unique look. You'll also want to cut a base piece for your mosaic.

Arrange the mosaic pieces on your base as desired and adhere. Cut away excess material from your image that might hang over the edge.

Put the final touch on your mosaic by applying Versamark and heat embossing it with clear embossing powder. This will create a nice glossy "tile" finish.

Finish card as desired!

DEAL OF THE WEEK


Your going to LOVE our Heart to Heart punch, especially when it's just $10.99-that's more than 30% off the regular price of $15.95! Contact me by Friday 8pm to place your order.

JULY STAMP CLASS

Humorous Cards

Hey Girls! Just a reminder that you have until this Sunday (7/26) to reserve your spot. Join us for an evening of fun and send a smile to someone you know! 48 hour cancellation notice necessary to avoid fees. Contact me at mmomont@aol.com

TECHNIQUE OF THE WEEK



Scratch and Sniff Technique

Clear embossing powder
Sugar-free drink mix
Solid stamp
Heat tool
Versamark
Small container
Measuring spoon
Cardstock

Add one measuring spoon full of sugar-free drink mix to a small container.
Add 1 1/2 spoonfuls of clear embossing powder to the same container.
Mix the drink mix and the clear embossing powder together. Set aside.
Ink stamp with VersaMark where the scent should be.
Add color to the stamp with markers or ink pads. Hint: Use colors that match the sugar-free drink mix.
Stamp image on cardstock.
Pour drink/embossing powder mix over the stamped image. Tap off excess powder.
Use a heat tool to heat and melt the embossing powder mix.
Finish your card.

DEAL OF THE WEEK



Add some hardware to your projects. Our high-quality metal Hodgepodge Hardware contains etched designs on brads and accents that coordinates with several of our punches. Each kit contains approximately 100 embellishments and 100 3/16" brads. Get them for just $18.99! That's over 30% off the regular price of $29.95!Contact me by Sunday 11pm to place your order.

HOLIDAY MINI PREVIEW!

Ohhh, you girls are going to be sooo excited! I know I am! I just got a look at our Holiday Mini catalog and there are 40 pages of great new stamp sets and accessories. My wish list is getting very long! I don't want to give everything away at once so I'll just leak little teasers over the next couple weeks! We've started carrying two new product lines and partnered with a big brand company on a third! We've got some incredible new Big Shot dies (a Christmas one that will used on my holiday cards!) and some beautiful paper and ribbon! Check back for further updates!

DEAL OF THE WEEK

Square Fire Rhinestone brads

Add sparkle to your projects with our Square Ice Rhinestone brads. Until Sunday July 19th they're just $6.99- over 30% off the regular price of $10.95! Contact me by Sunday at 11:00pm to place your order!

TECHNIQUE OF THE WEEK

Grid Technique

Scoring tool

Ink

Cardstock
Stamps
Adhesive
Embellishments

Score card stock at 1/2 intervals.

Turn card stock and score at every 1/2" again to create a scored grid.

Ink the stamp and stamp on the card stock side with the indented score lines.

Add more images and sponge card stock if wanted.

2, 4, 6, 8 who do we appreciate? Me...


...hopefully! I thought this was a perfect name for this card since it's scored at...you guessed it...2, 4, 6, and 8!

Begin with a piece of card stock cut at 12 x 5.5

Line your cardstock in your cutter at the 1.5 inch mark. Place your cutting blade at the 8 inch mark on the verticle ruler and cut down to the 2 inch mark. Flip your cardstock over and do the same on the other side so that the slits line up.

Flip your cardstock lengthwise and score at 2, 4, 6, and 8 making sure that your 2" score lines up with the end of the slits you have just made.

Add your paper.

You will need:

6 pieces of patterned paper 1 3/4 x 1 1/4

3 pieces solid card stock cut 1 3/4 x 2 1/4

1 piece solid card stock 3 3/4 x 5 1/4

1 piece card stock 1 3/4 x 5 1/4

Decorate as desired. Fold the card along the score lines. To create the "pop out" effect, fold the center piece opposite to the top and bottom.

TECHNIQUE OF THE WEEK

Crayon Resist

Stamp

Glossy white cardstock

Basic Black ink pad and additional colors of your choice
White crayon

Sponges

Tissue

Stamp image on glossy paper in black ink. Color image with white crayon. Sponge colored ink onto cardstock until you reach the look you desire. Remove crayon from images with tissue.

CURRENT DEAL OF THE WEEK

The complete set of In Color 8.5 x 11 card stock (24 sheets per package) $26.50!
Soft Suede
Rich Razzleberry
Melon Mambo

Dusty Durango

Crushed Curry

Bermuda Bay

To take advantage of this limited time special you must place your order by Sunday at 11:00pm

JULY STAMP CLASS

Today I was thinking of all the things that bring a smile to my face- raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles, and...oh wait, that's what makes Maria from the Sound of Music smile! Something that brings a smile to my face is a funny card and that's what we'll be making this month- humorous cards! Join us for an evening of fun and send a smile to someone you know!

When: Wed. July 29th, 7:00pm
Cost: $15 Stampin' Up order before tax and shipping.
RSVP by 7/26 to reserve your spot.
48 hour cancellation notice necessary to avoid fees.