Stamping With Theresa

2 New Videos from Stampin' Up!

This first one is a FAUX metal tag.  So cute!

 

This one is an outdoor journal!

 

Triple Time Stamping

I just had to share this technique!  I love it and it's really not hard to do!

Materials Needed:

Very Vanilla or Whisper White for your stamping layers

• 2" x 3-1/4"
• 3" x 4-1/4"
• 4" x 5-1/4"

Colored Cardstock for your other layers and cardbase (I used Cherry Cobbler)

• 2-1/4" x 3-1/2"
• 3-1/4" x 4-1/2"
• 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (fold for card base)

Directions:

1. Using a temporary adhesive, center your three pieces of white or vanilla cardstock.
2. Stamp your images with the three pieces together. Notice how there are some spaces where the cards are stacked. That is OK, there will be a mat around each piece.
3. Take the three layers apart and, beginning with the smallest layers, alternate stamped layer with the next size colored layer, working your way up to gluing onto the card base.

NOTE:  Make sure when layering the stamped images together (with the colored cs in between) that your stamped images line up.  I almost put a couple together with a total mismatch (like an unside down gingerbread man and a right side up gingerbread man - LOL!).

Give it a try!  Then post a link to your card!

Swap for Friday

Here's my swap for Ann's team meeting Friday.  It was supposed to be using something NEW from the new catalog.  About the only thing I had at this time from the new catty was the new In Colors...so that's my something NEW! 

Stamp Set:  Fabulous Florets
Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Concord Crush, Wisteria Wonder, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Wisteria Wonder
Accessories:  Pear Pizzazz seam binding, rhinestones
Technique:  Sponging

God bless!

WOW Wednesday

Friday night I went to a team meeting and thanks to Barb for sharing this AWESOME technique for mounting your clear labels onto your clear stamp sets!

Remove the backing off from the stamp (before removing from the rubber).

Remove the sticker from the sticker sheet.

Peel off HALF of the backing.

Place the side WITH the backing still on it on top of the stamp.

Slowly roll it so the unbacked side lays flat on the stamp.

Fold up the label, remove the other side and wahlah!  No wrinkles!  :)

Give this a try and let me know how it worked out for you!  I plan on sharing this at my workshops for everyone!  Awesome!

Tempting Technique Tuesday

Today's temptation is to pull out those long neglected PASTELS and use them!  There are many techniques using pastels.

Popping Pastels:

Stamp with Versamark on your cardstock.  Using a finger dauber, lightly sponge color onto the stamped image.  This will POP the stamped image.  Amazing!

Reverse Pastels:

Rub pastels on a dark colored piece of cardstock.  Using Versamark on your stamp PULL the pastel from the cardstock.  This creates a WOW look!

Coloring with Pastels:

You can use your blender pen and color with pastels.  This gives you a very soft look to any stamped image.

Adding Dimension:

Add dimension to an embossed image by rubbing some pastels over the area after you have embossed it.  Very dramatic!

Get out those long neglected pastels and play today!  Post a link in the comment section to your card!  Hugs to you all!

Tuesday ~ After the Storm

Due to the storm I have been without electricity at home since 3am yesterday morning...with the time of 11pm tonight to go back online.  Sad to say I didn't get a chance to do much with my posts this week!  Needless to say, I will try to get caught up with more "picture" techniques next week!

This week is gonna be short and sweet though!

AGING FABRIC – TEA-DYING FABRIC #1 (Eileen's Techniques)

I’ve included this, because you can stamp on fabric (like muslin) & attach it to cards & gift bags with fusible web.  You can also stamp & tear on the muslin to create ragged ribbons for embellishments. 

Supplies:

1 quart water * 1 1/2 cups loose tea (you can use any tea of choice, including tea bags. Experiment with different types of tea, like peppermint or chamomile) * Muslin * Dish Detergent * Strainer (if using loose tea) * Water & Vinegar (optional)

Directions:

1. Test a swatch of fabric first to avoid being disappointed. Be sure to wash your fabric to remove any sizing before dying. Bring water to a boil, remove from heat. Add tea and let sit until desired color is achieved. A few minutes will usually be fine.
2. Strain the tea liquid to remove the tea. This is important. If you leave tea particles they may attached to the fabric and leave darker stains.
3. Before dipping your fabric into your tea mixture, soak the fabric until completely saturated and wring out any excess water. Now place your fabric in your tea mixture and let stir gently with a wooden spoon. The fabric stain will appear darker when it is wet. Allow your fabric to sit in mixture until the desired color is reached.
4. Once you've obtained the desired color, remove the fabric and rinse well with warm water and little mild dish washing liquid. This is also very important because, tea contains acids, that if left on the fabric, can ultimately weaken your fabric if it is not rinsed out.

Though it is not absolutely necessary, a quick rinse in equal parts of white vinegar and water will help to set the tea stain. Hang your fabric to dry completely. If the color is too dark when dry, wash with a very small amount of bleach (1 tablespoon bleach to 1 gallon of water). This will lighten your fabric slightly. Repeat this process if the color is still too dark.

God bless!

 

Technique Tuesday ~ Ruching

Ruching is a sewing technique in which fabric or ribbon is gathered in a repeating pattern to form ruffles, scallops, or petals.  Today I'm going to show you how you can add this unique look, ruching, to your cards!

1.  Cut your card stock to layer on top of your card (4" x 5 1/4" was the size I used here).

 
 2.  Place Sticky Strip around the card where you want to add the ribbon.

 
 
3.  Wrap your ribbon, lace, etc around the back of the card and secure on the Sticky Strip.

 
 4.  Turn the card over and begin pleating by putting a small "gather" and sticking it to the stip.

 
 5.  Continue until it is completed by wrapping the ribbon onto the backside to secure.

 

 6.  Finish your project.

Now it's your turn to add ruching, this unique and elegant embellishment, to your project or card!  Upload your project online and leave a link in the comment section below!  Have fun!

Supplies for this project used: Love You Much stamp set; chocolate chip, cherry cobbler, almost artichoke, very vanilla cardstock; almost artichoke seam binding, Sticky Strip, cherry cobbler ink, rhinestones, Deck the Hall Big Buttons (from Holiday mini).

God bless, 

 

 

 

What's Up Wednesday ~ Classes/Workshops

February 11 ~ 5-4-$5 Class - Five cards for $5 at my home at 6:30 pm

February 18 ~ Technique Class - We'll be doing 4-5 techniques on card size sheets at my home at 6:30 pm

February 19 ~ Sale-a-bration Stack-a-Stamp - 10 cards and matching envies using a SAB set and accessories at my home at 12 noon.  Lunch provided.  Please RSVP by 2-12!

February 26 ~ Diane Ranger's workshop in Tekonsha at 12 noon

God bless!

Technique Tuesday ~ Paper Quilling

Paper quilling can give your cards and scrapbook pages an added dimension!  Even though they look hard they're rather simple...once you get the twirling down!  I used designer paper for these paper quilling samples.  You can purchase quilling paper.

You will need to cut 1/8" strips for your quilling. Mine were 12" long.

Start wrapping the end around a needle tightly, continuing until you have the complete piece wrapped around.

To form the center, remove the quill and glue the end .  This will "lock" it into a tight circle.

To form your flower, lay the wrapped piece on the table and release.  This will unroll part of the circle.

Tape the end onto the edge of the ring.  Squeeze together to form the petal.  (To form the leaf, push it to one side before gluing.)

Complete your project.  This one is a card I had done for a VSN challenge a while back.  You can see the quilling of the flowers themselves. 

Have fun!  Download your sample and post a link in the comment sectino below.

God bless!

Weekend Events

Friday January 21 we will be meeting at my home for a Techniques Class at 6 pm. You will be making 4-5 technique cards and receive a binder ring to keep your technique cards on, easy to tote with you. This month we are focusing on CHALKS. The cost is $5. I will have snacks, tea, water and coffee available. (Due to a scheduling thing - I will need to be on and off the internet for a "challenge" that I signed up for - not knowing they were going to choose this night for me to lead! But that's okay! You'll be working in the dining room right by the computer!)

Saturday January 22 we will be doing a Sale-a-bration Stamp-a-Stack at Diane's home in Tekonsha at 12 noon. We will be leaving my home at 10:30. This is going to feature the Sale-a-bration set So Happy For You, Ice Cream Parlor Designer Series Paper & Quick Accents Pack, and Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon & Button Pack. We'll be making 10 cards & envies for $15. I'll be supplying lunch: chili (not hot) and biscuits.

God bless!