Susan Vilar Stamps!: Punches-Pretty Label

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Christmas in July - July 24, 2018

I'm recycling another favorite today. The proper name of this technique is Triple Time stamping, but I call it Triple-Double stamping since I used a 2 step stamping technique.

Below I've added a link to my other craft blog with all the measurements.

I added dimensionals between the layers which makes the card very thick. I would advise just using adhesive and not dimensionals.
Instead of stamping on the center piece, I used some of my precut Merry Christmas pieces I made in January with my Scan and Cut.

Here is a vertical version of the card. This Merry Christmas sentiment was punched and matted with the Pretty Label punch.

These cards really have new life for me since the Color Revamp! I have a great green to use for pines. My only lament is that it wasn't available when these stamps were current. Shaded Spruce is such a perfect pine needle color!

You're going to see it again on some upcoming cards.

Click HERE to read my post with all the measurements and more about this Triple Time Stamping Technique.

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Christmas in July - July 17, 2018

Right before I made this set of 6 cards, I was feeling like I was getting into a rut. I felt I'd already used all my current and some favorite retired stamp sets. All my paper was retired, and though I love it, it's retired.

Finally my paper order arrived! (It took a long time to ship!) I found this piece of plaid in the new Under the Mistletoe DSP, and had my idea.

Another demonstrator showed the two label punches together, and I knew this card was a great way to show them. A touch of some enamel dots, and a bit of ribbon and an embossed piece of cardstock, and I was off to the races again.

Usually when you cut 12 x 12 paper for cards, there are pieces left over. They're 4 x 1 1/2 inches. Instead of saving them (and not use them) or putting them back in the package with them getting in the way, I've started using them on the inside of the card. I cut them to 4 by 3/4 inch, and place them along an edge. No wasted paper, and it lends some continuity from the outside to the inside of the card.

NOTE: The enamel dots are long retired. They were a door prize and the Merry Christmas just needed a little something.

Print Recipe

Product List

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981] $8.50	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $8.50	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50
Home For Christmas Enamel Dots [140536] $4.00	Tufted Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [146335] $9.00	Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Cotton Ribbon [146925] $7.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Everyday Label Punch [144668] $18.00
Pretty Label Punch [143715] $18.00

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Thank You and Chickens!

We have family in Wisconsin that have a Hobby Farm. My husband, who is not from Wisconsin had no idea what a Hobby Farm is.

It was a real experience for him. There were 2 donkeys, a steer that was clearly still growing, lots of chickens, and two kitties.

I used some of our new Garden Impressions paper for the first Thank you, and then decided to borrow my friend's SAB Chicken stamps. There were many more on the inside of this card as well. So many chickens!

I wanted to thank Nicole and the family for allowing us to come and see the farm. It's fun to see updates on Facebook, but in person is so much more special!

Click on any of the products below to purchase materials to make this project.

If you don't currently have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I'd be thrilled to talk with you about furthering your crafting pursuits!

Garden Impressions 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Decorative Ribbon Border Punch

$16.00

Pretty Label Punch

$18.00

Detailed Trio Punch

$20.00

Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Stamp Set

$26.00

Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set

$21.00

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Christmas in July - Santa's Shiny Sleigh

I've got some tips before you get to see the card. I showed this the other day - use cardboard and clothespins to secure your images for heat embossing. Save your fingers!

Above you can see 4 sleighs I worked on at once. I actually made 6 cards and worked through the images and steps like an assembly line.

I stamped the reindeer in Early Espresso, and used Soft Suede on the sponge dauber to add some color on the Crumb Cake card stock. Below, I used the Basic Black and Soft Suede markers to add details on hooves and noses.

Though I made 6 cards, I stamped and die cut 12 reindeer. They will be used for other cards or elements on something! They will definitely not go to waste.

I LOVE this stamp so much! It's long retired (so sad) and I was lucky to get one. You'll see it often this month. It fits the new Pretty Label punch so beautifully!

And here is the completed card. So many elements and details, and very stunning! Hopefully treasured as well.