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Stamparatus Suggestions Template

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I recently demonstrated the marvelous Stamparatus tool to my group.  Everyone who came was given my “Sue’s Stamparatus Suggestions” Template.  On the front side of the template is Basic instructions on Inking/Stamping/Cleaning/Storing/Magnets, as well as several different Stamping Techniques.

Sue's Stamparatus Suggestions

On the back side I cut down a piece of our grid paper.

Sue's Stamparatus Suggestions - Back Grid

Benefits of the template:

  • Fits perfectly in the Stamparatus
  • Serves as a quick reference on how to use it and its many possibilities
  • Serves as an extra layer when using photopolymer stamps
  • Easy to clean

They loved it!

A shout out to Linda Heller, Stamping School, for her amazing YouTube videos on how to use the Stampartaus.  Many of her suggestions are listed here.  Thank you Linda for sharing!   I’m happy to share the instructions.

Happy stamping,

Sue

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

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A close friend and I have a birthday tradition of enjoying a Pumpkin Spice Latte each October.  Of course, when I saw Stampin’ Up!’s Merry Cafe stamp set I knew I had to get it!

Pumpkin Spice Latte Card for Debi-Edited

  • It’s easy to make a fall card using the coordinating Painted Autumn DSP
  • The Coffee Cup Framelits (from the annual catalog) make easy work cutting out the cup, lid, and wrapper

A fun set with lots of options.  Enjoy and happy stamping,

San Juan Sue

 

 

 

Autumn Greetings

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October – cool nights, pumpkins, and leaves turning red, yellow, and orange.  Inspirations abound for this Autumn card:

Autumn Greetings

  • The Pick a Pumpkin bundle makes it easy to create a “crate” of fun and colorful pumpkins
  • Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, and Peek-a-Boo Peach are perfect colors for pumpkins
  • The Crushed Curry Color Theory DSP background completes the Autumn theme

Enjoy your Autumn,
San Juan Sue

 

Just for You!

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Watercolors and coloring are the “in trend” now.  It’s easy to make a trendy card using Stampin’ Up!s Watercolor Words stamp set.

Just for You Watercolor Words

  • A simple watercolor background using Stampin’ Up!s watercolor pencils.  The color is blended using water and brush.
  • The “beachy” chair is from the new Seasonal Layers Thinlets.

Enjoy and happy stamping!

 

 

Daisy Bright

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So, life happened the past 2 years since my last post. However, all is well and I’ve continued crafting throughout that time. To start fresh – here’s a card from one of my favorite sets in the new 2017-2018 Stampin’ Up! catalog – Daisy Delight.

There is a matching Daisy Punch to go with this set.  Unfortunately, it is currently not available so I created this card to show my friends/customers how cute and versatile this stamp set is even without the punch.

  • For a bright and cheerful daisy I stamped it twice – once using Peek-a-boo Peach and once using Calypso Coral
  • Other flowers and leaves were stamped using Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, and Pear Pizzazz, with the sentiment stamped in Rich Razzleberry

Enjoy and happy stamping,
San Juan Sue

You’re Simply Wonderful for CCMC343

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Today’s card was inspired by the sketch challenge at Create with Connie & Mary:

CCMC343

CCMC343 Sketch Challenge

Angles on cards are usually difficult me – I’m a straight-up kinda gal; however, this sketch encouraged me to move outside my comfort range and go for it.   It also allowed me to play with 2 new stamp sets I just received: Painted Petals and Simply Wonderful.  As you can see, I took a bit of liberty with the sketch and replaced the 3 dots with flowers.

CCMC343 Sketch Challenge

CCMC343 Sketch Challenge

  • Leaves and flowers from the Painted Petals stamp set are stamped in Wild Wasabi and Wisteria Wonder.
  • A strip of washi tape adds a bright spot to the card.
  • The sentiment from the Simply Wonderful stamp set is stamped in Strawberry Slush and the small flower from the same set is colored with Wild Wasabi and Wisteria Wonder markers and then stamped.
  • A panel of Wisteria Wonder and a banner of Strawberry Slush are added to a Daffodil Delight card base.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Enjoy, and happy stamping!

Sue

Card Recipe: Stamps – Painted Petals, Simply Wonderful; Ink – Wild Wasabi, Wisteria Wonder, Strawberry Slush; Paper – Daffodil Delight, Strawberry Slush, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White; Miscellaneous – Washi Tape, Candy Dot

Way to Go!

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Today’s card was created for my friend who just received her doctorate – quite the accomplishment!    It was inspired by two challenges this week:

Create with Connie & Mary 338 Color Challenge:

and The Paper Players 228 Sentiments Challenge

Here’s my card:

Congratulations

Way to Go! For CCMC338 & PP228 Challenges

  • Way to Go! is front and center to serve as the focal point of this card.  Small washi tape banners at the bottom help emphasize this sentiment.
  • Background sentiments of “you did it” and “congratulations” are lightly stamped in Crushed Curry and Calypso Coral.

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy, and happy stamping!
San Juan Sue

Stamps: Bravo; Ink: Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry; Paper: Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Whisper White; Accesories: Banner Punch, Washi Tape

Sheltering Tree Meets Wetlands for PP227

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When I saw The Paper Players Color Challenge of Crisp Cantaloupe, Lost Lagoon, and Sahara Sand, I immediately thought of the beach.   When I sat down to create my card I had just received the Sheltering Tree stamp set and thought the “grass” image could be used for sand dunes and waves.

  • For the sand dunes I inked the stamp using Sahara Sand and stamped several times across the banner.
  • I inked the stamp using Lost Lagoon, stamped off twice, and then stamped the image upside down to make the waves.
Sheltering Tree Meets Wetlands for PP227

Sheltering Tree Meets Wetlands for PP227

Thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy, and happy stamping!
Sue

 

 

 

Invitation to Fun

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Hello and happy 2015.  Every year I invite several dear friends over for a day (now weekend) of crafting, laughing, eating, drinking, and FUN.  This year is the first year I’ve held this event on the island, while all of my friends live in California, thus adding some logistics to the weekend (think big slumber party). The theme is crafting and cooking (how yummy is that). The invitation consists of 3 parts:

  • The front part is the basic invitation.  The images were cut from the Cricut “From My Kitchen” cartridge.  The paper is Strawberry Slush, Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron, Baked Brown Sugar, and retired DSP from Stampin’ Up!
The Complete Invitation Packet

The Complete Invitation Packet

Recipe for Crafty Fun Weekend

Recipe for Crafty Fun Weekend

  • The last part of the invitation is the “Menu” which outlines the events during the weekend.
Menu of Events for Weekend

Menu of Events for Weekend

I’m thrilled to say that all of my friends are attending and are making the trip from California to the island for the party.  I’m so excited!  Now, on to making the fun decorations, games, and goody bags.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Happy stamping!
Sue